Women in Higher Education in Tennessee - WHET

WHET 2022 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

October 6, 2022
5:00- 6:00 pm Conference Registration
6:00- 7:30 pm Reception Keynote by Dr. Trish Holliday

October 7, 2022
8:00- 8:30 am Conference Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30- 9:30 am Welcome, Business Meeting, and Networking
9:30 - 11:35 am Concurrent Sessions
11:45 am- 1:15 pm Luncheon Keynote Dr. Shirley Raines
1:15- 1:35 pm Scholarships and Awards
1:45- 2:45 pm Concurrent Sessions
2:45- 3:00 pm Closing Session

Happy International Women's Day from your Women in Higher Education Executive Board!

Thank you, Dr. Tachaka Hollins, for representing WHET as the ACE State Chair at the ACE Women's Network Leadership Conference in San Diego, CA. This year's conference theme was "Casting the Net to Strengthen Our Network: Cultivating Strong Coaching, Mentoring, and Sponsoring Skills." Some topics discussed at this year's conference were the future of higher education, building allyship, federal policies and potential impact on higher education, retirement inequality, and issues impacting women in higher education.

Dr. Hollins had the distinct pleasure to connect with other women leaders and share the great things happening in WHET. To name a few:
Thasunda Brown Duckett, President and CEO of TIAA- ACE Women's Leadership Dinner Keynote Speaker
Gloria Thomas, President of Higher Education Resource Services (HERS)- 2022 ACE State Network Leadership Award recipient
Donna Shavlik, Longtime Activist and Advocate for Women in Higher Education- ACE Award in Her Name

Dr. Hollins had to opportunity to engage in topics related to "Moving the Needle." These efforts were originally adopted by the ACE Women's Network in 2014. This initiative seeks parity for women holding and aspiring to hold leadership positions in higher education institutions with the mutual benefit of advancing demographically diverse women to senior-level leadership positions.

Dr. Hollins was inspired by other practices of her colleagues throughout the nation and will help WHET align some of those promising practices with WHET's initiatives.

My title is rented, but my character is forever - Thasunda Duckett

Celebrate Women’s History Month with us! Women in Higher Education in Tennessee (WHET) presents An Evening with Dr. Tonea Stewart. Zoom links will be emailed upon registration.

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Registration for WHET's Annual Conference: Relaunching Momentum Together is two and a half weeks away!

Have you saved the date? Registration will open August 1 and the conference is set for October 15. See you there!

Meet the Presenter:
B. Antonella Valdivia was born and raised in Miami, Florida. Currently, she is a Program Coordinator in the Student Center for Social Justice and Identity at Vanderbilt University. As a first-generation Latina womxn, she is passionate about helping undergraduate students of under-represented populations gain access and succeed in their higher education experience.

Since graduating from Vanderbilt University – Peabody College with her master’s in Higher Education Administration, her interests include student affairs, education policy, multicultural student services, and diversity/equity/inclusion work. She is also a scholar-practitioner and is currently pursuing research projects centering on college identity development for Latina womxn. In her free time, she loves to dance and listen to Hamilton!

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2021 Athena Awards! Please join us in celebrating our nominees, Dr. Alice Camuti and Angélica Dotson.

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Meet our West TN Representative – Chastity Pegues, University of Tennessee Health Science Center!

Chastity Pegues is the Human Resources Support Technician at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. She has served in several roles and worked in many capacities during her tenure in HR at UTHSC. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Professional Studies- Strategic Leadership degree, both from the University of Memphis. She is the Assistant Director for the dance ministry as well as a Youth and Young Adult Counselor at her place of worship.

Chastity recently started her own small business, a clothing boutique for plus-size women. Her hobbies include dance, painting, exploring new music, and growing her new business.

Meet our Middle TN Representative – Ms. Jamica Hines, Nashville State Community College!

Jamica Hines is Associate Dean and Director of Nashville State Southeast campus. Ms. Hines previously served as an Academic Advisor and Campus Coordinator at the Southeast Campus of Nashville State. Jamica enjoys advising and assisting students to achieve their educational goals. Ms. Hines holds a Master’s degree in Education from Tennessee State University and is currently working on her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership at East Tennessee State University. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mass Communications from Middle Tennessee State University.

Jamica is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated where she has held several officer positions and planned many community service projects. She is an active member of the Donelson-Hermitage Chamber of Commerce and is a current member of the L’Evate Leadership class (formerly Leadership Donelson-Hermitage).

Jamica was the 2019 Cable Athena Young Professional award nominee and served in the 2019 class of TBR’s Maxine Smith Fellows.

Jamica is married to Derrick Hines and they have two beautiful, intelligent daughters who are ready to take on the world!

Meet our East TN Representative – Dr. Alice Camuti, Tennessee Technological University!

Alice Camuti is the Associate Dean for the College of Graduate Studies at Tennessee Technological University located in Cookeville. This is her third year serving on the WHET board. Alice has worked at TTU for over 18 years and has held positions in Career Services, the College of Business, and Advancement.

She holds a BA degree in Marketing from California State University, an MBA in Management from Golden Gate University, and a Ph.D. in Exceptional Learning from Tennessee Tech.

She resides in Cookeville with her husband Andy, son Alex, two cats, and a horse named Myles.

Meet our Treasurer – Dr. Yolanda Allen!

Dr. Yolanda Allen’s extensive background in higher education includes positions of responsibility at Volunteer State Community College, the Tennessee Board of Regents and Jackson State Community College. She holds a BS degree from Lambert University and an MBA from Union University. In 2016, she earned a doctorate in Education Administration from East Tennessee State University.

Yolanda is active in many organizations, including Leadership Donelson-Hermitage, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and is a mentor for Tennessee Achieves.

Yolanda is a native of West Tennessee but currently resides in Mt Juliet, TN with her husband, Keone.

guest speaker Chandria Harris has written her first book! Congratulations!

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Meet our 2nd Vice President – Dr. Crystal Banks, General Board of Higher Education and Ministry!

Dr. Banks has been a champion for change in the higher education field since August 2007. She is currently the Executive Director for the Black College Fund – the United Methodist Church’s General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. In this role, Crystal partners with the Assistant General Secretary to advance the promotion, interpretation, and fundraising efforts for the 11 United Methodist-related historically Black schools, colleges, and universities. Prior to serving as Executive Director, Crystal worked in the staffing industry, serving as an operations and branch manager for JC Malone Associates in Lebanon, Tennessee, and Snelling Personnel Services in Louisville, Ky.

Dr. Banks is also responsible for the activities of the Ethnic Concerns Committee, management of the Ethnic In-Service Training Grant, and oversight of the Lina H. McCord Summer Internship Program. As a part of the Diversity and Inclusion team, she focuses on best practices, leadership development, emotional intelligence, organizational change, and fostering an inclusive work environment.

Dr. Banks earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Louisville in Kentucky, Master of Business Administration from Bethel University in McKenzie, Tennessee, and recently completed her doctorate in Leadership and Professional Practice from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN. Crystal serves as a board member of Women in Higher Education in Tennessee (WHET), is an active member of Nashville CABLE - a leadership organization for women’s professional advancement, National Coalition of 100 Black Women – Metro Nashville Chapter, Inc., Order of the Eastern Star, PHA and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – Nashville Alumnae Chapter.

Meet our 1st Vice-President, Dr. Elizabeth White!

Working as the Assistant Academic Dean at Motlow State’s Smyrna campus, provided the framework for Elizabeth White’s firm belief in being a Service Leader. Dedicated to academic excellence, collaboration, and cohesiveness, White is deeply committed to providing service to the public, as well as promoting lifelong education, and innovative workforce development programs which expand and stimulate economic growth and sustainability within the community.

White earned a B.A. degree in Philosophy from Oglethorpe University; a B.S. degree in Special Education, a M.A. degree in Education, and an Ed. S. degree in Curriculum and Instruction were earned from MTSU. As a lifelong learner, she is currently working on her Ed. D. in Leadership and Policy at the University of Memphis. Prior to White’s twenty years of experience in the field of education, she worked in sales/marketing for Georgia-Pacific Corporation and Union Camp Corporation.

She resides in the bustling, thriving city of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, with her husband, Kenny, and is the proud parent of their son, Alex, a recent MTSU graduate. Outside of work, White’s passions include writing, reading, and walking with her beloved Doxie, Hayward.

A Pellissippi State Community College professor and former WHET President, who was an early adopter of technology in the classroom recently was named a 2020 Distinguished eLearning Educator by the Instructional Technology Council.

Professor Margaret Choka, who has been a full-time sociology professor at Pellissippi State since 1988, was one of only nine distance educators nationwide honored at the council’s annual conference on March 24.

Congratulations, Dr. Choka, on your achievements!

To read the full story click below.
https://sites.pstcc.edu/news/category/distance-learning/

Elected to serve as 2020-2021 President of Women in Higher Education in Tennessee (WHET)!

Patricia Burks-Jelks has been employed with the University of Tennessee Space Institute (UTSI) in Tullahoma, TN for over 30 years where she serves as Director for Human Resources, Equity & Diversity Officer, and Compliance Officer. She is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and a Master’s Degree in Professional Studies, with an emphasis in Strategic Leadership. She is also a graduate of the UT Leadership Institute.

Read more about our WHET President at www.whettn.org

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Tachaka Hollins on the beginning of her journey as a fellow in the Postsecondary Leadership Success Program at ACTE – sponsored by ECMC Foundation!
 
The goal of the program is to provide professional and career growth opportunities to the next generation of leaders at postsecondary institutions and non-profits offering CTE programs.

Did you know that Women in Higher Education in Tennessee offers free professional development? Every month, we meet biweekly on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.

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Erica Lee has worked in higher education for nearly eighteen years. She has worked in various facets serving students and the institutions. She holds a BA degree in Economics from Spelman College, a MS degree in Public Service Management from Cumberland University. She recently graduated with a Doctor of Education degree in Leadership and Professional Practice from Trevecca Nazarene University.

Erica is a seven-year member of WHET and is involved in various community organizations including membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Girl Scouts of Middle TN.

Erica enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and traveling. She is married to Robby and they have two children, daughter Kyndall and son Kamden.

Congratulations, Dr. Lee, on your achievements! 👩🏾‍🎓

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Aspiring women in higher education will convene at WHET's annual conference on October 17-18 to network and learn from each other about workplace issues, self-awareness, and opportunities for leadership in higher education. The theme for this year’s conference is Momentum, Power, and Change.

Join us for conversation, laughter, skill-building, and support. Share valuable life experiences and help your peers become stronger and more empowered leaders.

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Women in Higher Education in Tennessee (“WHET”) is pleased to share the 2019 book scholarship criteria. One $500 book scholarship will be awarded to a current female student enrolled at a WHET Institutional Member technical college or in entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year of study at a member community college or university. Applicant should have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.

The review committee will evaluate applicants based on GPA, extra-curricular activities/community service involvement, and the essay originality, creativity, organization of thought, and proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

To apply go to https://lnkd.in/eVQbnVE. Submission deadline is September 30, 2019.

WHET Book Scholarship - Formstack Criteria:  One $500 book scholarship will be awarded to a current female student enrolled at a WHET Institutional Member technical college or in entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year of study at a member community college or university.  Applicant should have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GP...

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37th Annual WHET Conference
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at Cumberland University
in Lebanon, TN
on September 28-29, 2017

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2017 WHET Annual Conference Registration - Formstack The theme for this year’s conference is Women Who SOAR: Successful, Optimistic, Audacious and Resilient. We live in a time where change is rapid, sometimes challenging and always an opportunity to grow. Look around you today. You will see women who are successful in their profession. You will meet w...

Congratulations to Dr. Tameka Winston! 2017 ATHENA Young Professional Recipient! WHET is so proud of you for your commitment to leadership, community, and women influence.

"I love the leisurely southern pace of Nashville. I also love the great people that inspire me each day in the community." - Tameka Winston, 2017 YP nominee


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