Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of W.E.B. DuBois’ The Souls of Black Folks

An Inquiry & Symposium
On Strategies & Solutions

October 31 – November 1, 2003
at
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY


Co-Sponsored by:

The African American Studies Program of Princeton University

Conference Goal:
To identify barriers, develop strategies and solutions to eliminate the High Achiever’s Gap within the African American student population. There is a serious underrepresentation of these students at most elite levels. This underrepresentation not only speaks to the prospect of African Americans in the decision-making forums of our country, but also subverts the creation of achieving academic cultures in the educational institutions that serve the bulk of African American students.

The mission of the W.E.B. DuBois Scholars Institute is to work with high achieving students from this demographic to develop a cadre of young leaders and scholars imbued with a commitment to community building. This conference is envisioned as a seminal forum for reframing the now ubiquitous discussion of ‘Closing the Achievement Gap’ by revisiting DuBois’ emphasis on “The Talented Tenth” for cultivating capacity within the minority community in both our relatively integrated suburban areas, as well as in primarily segregated, underprivileged areas.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to

• benefit from increased knowledge enabling them to identify and define concepts/issues about the High Achiever’s Gap
• communicate issues about the High Achiever’s Gap to their respective organizational systems at the individual, administrative and community levels
• have heightened awareness and interest in closing the academic achievement gap that exists between high achieving African American students and their counterparts in other ethnic groups
• utilize concepts, frameworks and tools to close the High Achiever’s Gap within diverse populations

• Professor Charles Ogletree, J.D. – Harvard University
• Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole – Bennett College
• Dr. Dorothy Height – National Council of Negro Women
• Dr. Herma Hightower – Smithsonian Institute
• Dr. William Librera – New Jersey Education Commissioner
• Professor Stephanie Sullivan – National Director Public Policy, Center for Community Change
• Mr. Gordon Macinness – New Jersey Assistant Education Commissioner
• Mr. L. Scott Miller – California Institute
• Dr. William Howard – Bethany Baptist Church, Newark, NJ
• Dr. Mark Ellis – William Paterson University
• Mr. Junius Williams, Esq. – Rutgers University
• Professor Slaughter-Defoe – University of Pennsylvania
• Mr. Corey Booker, Esq. – Booker, Rubinowitz, et al
• Dr. Mark Seglin – psychologist, W.E.B. DuBois Scholars Institute
• Dr. Eddie Glaude – Princeton University
• Dr. M. Rick Turner – University of Virginia
• Dr Sherle L. Boone – Exec. Director W.E.B. Dubois Scholars Institute
• Professor Charles Dickerson – County College of Morris

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, October 31, 2003

7:30AM	Continental Breakfast	Prospect House
9:00AM	Conference Opening	McCosh Hall
	Emcees – Dr. Antoinette Ellis-Williams- New Jersey University Remarks /Presentation Dr. Herma Hightower - Smithsonian Institute Dr. Dorothy Height – National Council of Negro Women/Emeritus
9:15AM	Keynote
	Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole – President, Bennett College
10:30AM	Panel Discussion
	“Closing The High Achiever’s Gap – Problems & Challenges” -Gordon Macinness – New Jersey Assistant Education Commissioner -Prof. Scott L. Miller – California Institute -Facilitator - Dr. Mark Ellis – William Paterson University -Ms. Stephannie Robinson Esq. - Center for Community Change
12:30-1:45PM	LUNCH	Prospect House
2:00PM	Introduction
	Rev. Dr. M. William Howard – Bethany Baptist Church, Newark, NJ
2:15–3:15PM	Speaker
	Prof. Charles Ogletree, J.D. – Harvard University
3:15PM	BREAK
3:30–5:30PM	Panel Discussion
	“The Lack of Sustainable Academic, Psychological and Sociological Tools” -Mr. Junius Williams, J.D. – Rutgers University -Dr. Slaughter Defoe – University of Pennsylvania -Mr. Corey Booker, Esq. – Booker, Rubinowitz, et al -Facilitator - Dr. Mark Seglin – W.E.B. DuBois Scholars Institute
5:45–6:45PM	SOCIAL HOUR	Prospect House

Saturday, November 1, 2003

7:30AM	Continental Breakfast	Prospect House
9:00–9:15AM	Opening Remarks/Introduction	McCosh Hall
	Dr. Valerie A. Smith – Princeton University
9:15–10:15AM	Keynote	McCosh Hall
	Dr. Eddie S. Glaude, Jr, - Princeton Unversity
10:15AM	BREAK
10:30–12:30PM	Panel Discussion
	“The Success Stories & The Role of Philanthropic Organizations” -Dr. M. Rick Turner – University of Virginia -Dr. Sherle L. Boone – CEO, W.E.B. DuBois Scholars Institute -Facilitator – Prof. Charles Dickerson – County College of Morris
12:30–1:00PM	Closing Comments
	Dr. Eddie Glaude – Princeton University

Directions to Princeton University

FROM THE NORTH
Follow the New Jersey Turnpike SOUTH to EXIT 9 – New Brunswick. After the toll booth (use a booth on the far RIGHT), turn RIGHT onto the ramp to Highway # 18 NORTH. Soon after, turn into the left-hand fork of the road, staying in the right lane (you will see a BENNIGAN’S restaurant ahead and to your right as you BEAR LEFT). You will immediately BEAR RIGHT for an obscured exit to US# 1 SOUTH, Trenton. These 3 turns occur in rapid succession. Follow US #1 about 18 miles to the exit at Route #571 (WASHINGTON ROAD). Turn RIGHT and follow Washington Road (Route #571) across a bridge until you come to your first LIGHT. Take a RIGHT at this light onto FACULTY ROAD. See Lot # 21 on LEFT at ELM DRIVE. Park in Lot #21 on Friday only. A bus shuttle will go from Lot #21 to the nearest campus bus stop to McCosh Hall & Prospect House. Follow campus signs on walkway to building locations.

FROM PHILADELPHIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, ETC.
Follow Route # 95 NORTH into New Jersey. Staying on Route # 95, proceed to EXIT 8B, Princeton Pike North. Take Princeton Pike (Mercer St.) until you reach a 25-MPH speed zone. Proceed on Mercer St. down the hill in front of you. Proceed up the hill and through the next light. Take your next RIGHT onto ALEXANDER STREET. Proceed on Alexander St. until you reach the SECOND LIGHT. Turn LEFT onto FACULTY ROAD. See Lot # 23 on LEFT after Washington Road. Take above-mentioned bus shuttle. Park in Lot #21 on Friday only. PARKING: On Friday – Use Lot # 21. On Saturday – Use Lots 10 & 10A on William Street. (off Washington Road)

An Inquiry & Symposium On Strategies & Solutions

Friday, October 31, 2003
7:30 A.M. – 5:30 P.M.

Saturday, November 1, 2003
7:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
McCosh Hall and Prospect House
Princeton, New Jersey



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