2020 GlobalMindED
The Future of Work is Diverse, Inclusive, Just and Equitable
GlobalMindED closes the equity gap by creating a capable, diverse talent pipeline through connections to role models, mentors, internships for low-income students, returning adults, First Gen to college and inclusive leaders who teach them, work with them and hire them.
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Michael Clement Inducted into PhD Project’s Hall of Fame. It is rare to meet leaders in academia who are also shining stars in the world of business. Michael Clement is such an inclusive leader who has spent his entire life with the desire to learn, do, be, and give more. Through his work as an inclusive leader, he has influenced the lives of many business students, business leaders, and business faculty who have become faculty, deans, provosts, and college presidents with the support of the PhD Project. You can experience Michael’s humility and brilliance first-hand in the upcoming Higher Education event, Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable with Dr. Ryan Ross and other GlobalMindED leaders on Tuesday November 24, 4:00 ET. Details below and register here.
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Michael, you are an African American role model for so many as member of the Equitable Holdings Fund Complex Board of Trustees, an MBA from University of Chicago, a PhD from Stanford, a KPMG Endowed Chair of Accounting and stints at Citibank and Goldman Sachs. What is your personal story and how did you get to these high thresholds within academia and business?
I was fortunate to have strong role models. My father was a professor whose purpose was to make the world better for other people. My mother was a schoolteacher. They set the examples of hard work and the pursuit of academic excellence. I was raised to believe that our blessings are our responsibilities and that we should strive to be a be a blessing to others. I realized early on that there were many people smarter than me who did not have the role models I had. I realized that I had a responsibility to do something with my blessings. So, I took every opportunity to learn from the people around me, most of whom were a lot smarter than me. An important factor in terms of my achievement was my use of the words “thank you.” I had lot of help from these smart people along the way and I never hesitated to say thank you. I found that people are eager to help you when you are willing to listen, work hard, and say thank you. Another important factor in my journey was that I was smart enough to surround myself with people who helped me be my best self. I was deliberate in picking friends and colleagues who shared my values and who supported me in reaching my goals. Of course, I also felt a responsibility to help them reach their goals too.
You went to college at Baruch in New York City. Tell us about the impact that had on you in your early years and how it drives your purpose and passion today?
My years at Baruch were special. Those years greatly impacted the value I place on diversity. Baruch exposed me to diversity on many dimensions; racial, socioeconomic, gender religious belief, etc. I think I appreciate the value of diversity more than the average person because of my experience at Baruch. Also, one of my favorite words is “transformation.” At the University of Texas, we say our core purpose is to “transform lives for the benefit of society.” I like being part of an institution that has transformation as its core purpose. In my opinion, Baruch contributes more than most universities to the upward social mobility of its students. It is a great example of the potentially transformative effect of education.
Your grandfather once said to you, “Everyone in life gets at least one big break, but most people don’t recognize it when it comes along.” This has influenced so much of your life. Can you share how this drove you to every opportunity that you realized?
Yes, my grandfather, a very wise man who did not go to college, did say that “everyone gets at least one big break in life, but most people recognize it when it comes along.” I did not want to be one of those people who did not recognize their big break, so I was always careful in thinking about the opportunities that came my way. Those opportunities came in a variety of people and experiences. As I grew older, I came to believe that most of us have more than one big opportunity in life, and that the power of education helps us both create and recognize opportunities.
You have been successful personally and professionally. Tell us about your wife and family and how your shared mission propels you all?
The family that I head is much like the one in which I grew up. My dad was professor, my mother was a teacher and I have one brother. I am a professor; my wife is a teacher and I have two sons. My sons like to remind me that I had a dog growing up, and they had a dog too. My wife and I have two strong bonds. First, she is my partner in the greatest thing I have ever done, and that is to raise our two sons. Our sons embody the admirable traits of hard work, gratitude, and a desire to always be better. Second, we both consider ourselves to be in the “full potential” business. She is a high school teacher who coordinates a college preparation program for students who will be first generation college students. She helps students reach their full potential in high school and I help them reach their full potential in college. Our common goals, both personal and professional, have made for a strong and rewarding relationship.
What do you most want your legacy to be once you retire?
I have always viewed my life as preparation for what I call the “80-year test.” There is only question one question on that test. The question is, when you are 80 years old, what will you say you did with your life? I hope I can say I did something meaningful. I hope my legacy will be that I honored God by serving others. The most rewarding and impactful part of my career has been my involvement in the PhD Project. The objective of the PhD Project is to inform people from underrepresented groups about all aspects of a business doctoral program, and to encourage them to follow their dreams of becoming a professor. We believe by increasing the diversity of business school faculty role models we can increase the diversity of students who choose business as a major. The good news is that we are making progress. The number of people from underrepresented groups earning business PhDs has quintupled from 294 in 1994 when the PhD Project was initiated, to over 1,500 today. The people I have met through the PhD Project are also in the “full potential” business. We are trying to reach our own full potential while also helping others reach their full potential. Together we have made a difference.
What other insights do you have for emerging, inclusive young leaders from all backgrounds at this time of transformation in our country and our world?
I would encourage young leaders to pay attention to the opportunities that come their way and to find their purpose. They should define their purpose for themselves and not let other people do it for them. They should stay focused and not be distracted by the many things happening around them. Finally, they should surround themselves with people who inspire them to be their best selves and to fulfill their purpose. Oh, and they should not forget to say, “Thank You!
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Catalyzing Change in Health: Equity for Native, Rural, and Veterans During and Beyond COVID-19: Dr. Pierre Theodore; VP Global External Innovation, Johnson & Johnson, Dr. Jandel Allen-Davis; President & CEO, Craig Hospital, Jessica Rothenberg-Aalami, PhD; CEO, Founder, CELL-MED, Dr. Sriram Shamasunder; Assoc. Professor, UCSF Medical Center, Dr. Mary Owen (Tlingi); Dir., Center of American Indian & Minority Health, UMN President, Assoc. of American Indian Physicians
Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: African American College Presidents Share Realities Part II: Dr. Ryan Ross; Assoc. V. Chancellor Student Affairs, Equity, & Inclusion, Colorado Community College System moderates. Panelists include Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston President, Norfolk State University, Dr. E. LaBrent Chrite President, Bethune-Cookman University, Dr. Annette Parker President, South Central College, Minnesota State, and Dr. Michael Torrence President, Motlow State College
Courageous Conversations: Catalyzing Change in Health: Dr. Monique Butler; Chief Medical Officer, Swedish Medical Center, Samuel Yamoah, Jr.; Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company, Dr. Georges Benjamin; Executive Director, American Public Health Association, Dr. J. Nadine Gracia; Exec. Vice President & COO, Trust for America’s Health, Dr. Karen McNeil-Miller; CEO, Colorado Health Foundation, Dr. Pierre Theodore; VP Global External Innovation, Johnson & Johnson, and Dr. Elena Rios; President & CEO, National Hispanic Medical Association.
Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: Diverse College Presidents Talk About First 6 Weeks of School: Dr. Ryan Ross; Assoc. V. Chancellor Student Affairs, Equity, & Inclusion, Colorado Community College System moderates. Panelists include Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston President, Norfolk State University, Dr. E. LaBrent Chrite President, Bethune-Cookman University, Dr. Annette Parker President, South Central College, Minnesota State, Dr. Miles Davis President, Linfield University, and Dr. Michael Torrence President, Motlow State College
Hispanic Language Heritage Language Assets for Career Preparedness: Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) and GlobalMindED, moderated by Lorena Orozco McElwain; OELA, Panelists include: Carol Carter; GlobalMindED, Felícita Solá-Carter; Excellence in Government Program, Oscar Fraire; University of Colorado Denver student, Patty Lopez; Intel Corporation, and Adrian Rosado; Cultural Clarity Experience.
Hispanic Language Heritage: Retention of Heritage Culture and Language(s) US Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) and GlobalMindED, and panelists celegrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. Lorena Orozco and Supreet Anand of OELA, Cristina Alfaro; San Diego State University, Luis Benitez; VF Corporation, Clotilde Dedecker; Circle of Women, Joe Garcia; Ohkay OwinghTribe, and Dr.Joel Comez; Center for Applied Logistics
Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: A Conversation on Race, Isms, Justice, Moving Forward and the Role White People Need to Play: Ryan Ross; Associate Vice Chancellor: Student Affairs, Equity, and Inclusion, Colorado Community College System leads the conversation with Clifton Taulbert; President and CEO, Freemount Corporation and Roots Java Coffee, Javon Brame; Dean of Students, Arapahoe Community College, Chelsea Williams; Founder & CEO, College Code LLC, and Representative Leslie Herod; Legislator, Colorado General Assembly
Equity in Engineering Programs: Priming the STEM Pipeline During and After COVID-19: Dr. Dora Renaud, Sr. Director of Academic Programs & Professional Development, SHPE: Leading Hispanics in STEM, Melanie Suarez, Student, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Mechanical Engineering, Nicolas Valencia Diaz, Student, Florida International University, Biomedical Engineering, Sophia Plata, PhD Student, University of Southern California, Environmental Engineering
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To view the recent Rural sessions, please see our YouTube channel:
Native American Business Opportunities, Tribal Economic Development and Post-secondary Education/Workforce Participation: J.C. Whorton, Jr.; Consultant, Lecturer, Author and Adjunct Faculty, University of Colorado Boulder, Don Kelin; President, Fox Professional Services, Rocky Mountain Indian Chamber of Commerce, Matt Rantanen; Director of Technology, Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association, Tribal Digital Village Network Initiative, and Melvin Monette; CEO, Indigenous Education, Inc.
Fortifying Native Students, Faculty and Communities During and After COVID-19: Ron Lessard (Mohawk); Acting Exec. Director, White House Initiative on American Indian and Alaska Native Education leads panel including Diana Cournoyer; Oglala Sioux Tribe, Executive Director, National Indian Education Association, Michael Chamberlain; Special Assistant for Rural Outreach, US Department of Education, Carrie L. Billy; President & CEO, American Indian Higher Education Consortium, and features a performance by Ava Rose Johnson; Student and Musician, Native American Music Awards Winner
Rural Innovations in Education During COVID-19: Anne Trujillo; Anchor 7News, Denver moderates the panel which includes Tina Goar; Executive Director, San Luis Valley BOCES, Dr. Robert Mitchell; Asst. Professor of Leadership, Research, and Foundations, UCCS, Luis Murillo; Principal, Skoglund Middle School, and Samantha Yocam; Superintendent and Principal, Kim School District
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THE FLYOVER NATION
Energy's Role in a Troubled Heartland
By J.C. Whorton
A unique and timely discussion of the challenging issues facing the country’s troubled Heartland.
Since the beginning of westward expansion into the Heartland’s vast regions, natural resource development has played a historic role in shaping its communities. Today, domestic oil and gas development offers one of the strongest prospects for the Heartland’s present and future prosperity as well as the nation’s re-emergence as a dominant player in the global energy economy.
The U.S. is now the world’s largest producer of crude oil and natural gas, two circumstances that are universally disrupting international geopolitical order. The earth has a finite supply of natural resources and a rapidly growing and over consuming population.
As America positions itself for a very uncertain and constantly evolving global marketplace, will the Heartland become America’s “great connector” or “great divide”?
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J.C. Whorton is a senior level energy and financial professional with over forty years of essential experience. Having a ranching and Native American heritage, Mr. Whorton is a strong advocate for rural education and economic development initiatives.
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Links to read about Inclusive Leaders, many of whom are African American and people of color:
Curated sessions from GlobalMindED 2020 YouTube channel:
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From the World Academy of Art & Science and UN; Geneva Global Leadership in the 21st Century econference:
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Listen here for an interview with Pam Newkirk, GlobalMindED speaker and author of Diversity Inc.: The Failed Promise of a Billion- Dollar Business.
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GlobalMindED and the SDG Impact Fund are delighted to announce GlobalMindED's Donor Advised Fund. 2020 is the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations and the 25th Anniversary of the Beijing Women's Declaration and Action Platform. Many from around the world are thinking of 2020 as the gateway to our most vital decade for delivering equity, the Sustainable Development Goals, and a world where all can thrive. Our key time for these outcomes is 2020-2030.
GlobalMindED DAF and the SDG Impact Fund are a powerful combined force for good as the 2019 year comes to a close and we reflect on the gratitude and the commitments we make to the causes we care most about. The DAF offers immense power and flexibility for giving prior to the year's end as you plant seeds of generous intention for 2020 and the decade ahead.
When you contribute to GlobalMindED, you support First Gen students. We have served more than 400 students by connecting them to role models, mentors, internships and jobs. Your generous support will allow us to take our work 10x and reach these talented students at scale who lack the resources and support we provide. Your support also helps teachers who can't afford the conference fees, faculty at colleges which are under resourced and students who persist at those universities despite food insecurity and/or housing insecurity.
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Meet GlobalMindED Founder, Carol Carter as interviewed by Tim Moore on his podcast Success Made to Last: From Success to Significance
Listen to Part 1 of Carol's interview
Listen to Part 2 of Carol's interview
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Recent GlobalMindED Newsletter Profiles:
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Since 2006 when the flagship TGR Learning Lab opened its doors in Anaheim, CA, TGR Foundation has had a lot to celebrate, including its most recent milestone of one million students impacted by TGR EDU: Explore, alone.
Developed in partnership with Discovery Education, TGR EDU: Explore is a free digital resource library that offers interactive web experiences, lesson plans, training videos and tools for educators, students and families to explore new disciplines and gain skills for a modern and expanding workforce.
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As you start the New Year, are you looking for ways to re-engineer your classroom culture? Check out Designing the Future: How Engineering Builds Creative Critical Thinking in the Classroom. The associated website has lots of activities, projects, and resources you can implement immediately. Our fall workshops using the book as a roadmap for change have been highly successful. Start designing the future today - try using the customized Study Guide for a book study in your PLC. Or contact ProjectEngin or Solution Tree to learn how you can bring professional development based on Ann's book to your school, district, or conference.
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