7:30 - 8:00 Registration and breakfast sponsored by
AIG Retirement Services.
8:00 - 8:30 Welcome from President Paul
8:30 - 8:50 Remarks from Interim Provost Dr. Gordon Cannon
8:50 - 9:05 Research at Southern Miss with Interim Vice President of Research Dr. Kelly Lucas
9:05 - 9:20 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Southern Miss with Chief Diversity Officer Kim Brown
9:20 - 9:45 Introduction of the Center for Faculty Development programs and services
9:45 - 10:00 BREAK
10:00 - 10:45 Getting to Know USM Students with Executive Vice Provost Dr. Amy Chasteen
10:45 - 11:15 Cultivating a Positive and Inclusive Learning Environment
11:15 - 11:30 Making the Connection with Associate Director of External Affairs Nicole Ruhnke
11:30 - 11:50 Welcome from the Downtown Hattiesburg Association Executive Director Andrea Saffle
11:50-12:00 Closing Remarks and Reflection
