BDN Workshop Series: Dissertation Divas: Mentoring for African American Women Doctoral Degree Students

Description of the Workshop:

This workshop will describe the structure of the Dissertation Divas program as well as show the benefits of a support program for African American women pursuing doctoral degrees. Moreover, this presentation will describe how using a multilayered approach including virtual chats pushed the participants to a 75% success rate. The program offered emotional, academic, and professional support for those who feel they needed encouragement as part of their doctoral journey.

Intended Audience:

Graduate students, Faculty, Other

Intended Experience Level:

Intermediate

Presenter Bios:

Shewanda Riley, PhD is a Fort Worth, Texas based educator, speaker and published author. I have made presentations on issues regarding racial equity and diversity at NCORE (National Conference of Race and Ethnicity), the University of Texas at Arlington and Northwest Oklahoma State University. She is an Associate Professor of English Composition and Literature at Tarrant County College in Hurst, Texas. Her doctoral research was centered on depictions of African American women in contemporary African American Christian fiction. Her academic research focuses on the areas of faith, pop culture and the African American Experience. She is the co-founder of the Dissertation Divas Doctoral Support group.

Dr. Tamika Fuller is higher education professional who teaches Economics at a Fort Worth area community college. An avid runner, she also is active in the community and serves on a number of local organizations.

Dr. Annette Cole teaches English as a Fort Worth area community college. Her academic interests include oppression and marginality in the works of Alice Walker.

Follow Up:

A Zoom link will be provided to everyone who registers to this event via email when you sign up.

Join us now for this FREE online event for all members!

NOTE: This workshop series will be audio and video recorded.