January 28, 2021

Panel discussion today to examine bias and student performance

Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a virtual discussion today, Jan. 28, that focuses on various forms of bias and how it impacts student performance and engagement in the classroom.

The Saluki Speaks panel on “Implicit Bias and Microaggression in the Classroom” is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The Zoom meeting ID is 853 7567 0560; the passcode is 048554.

Renada Greer, assistant dean of students and director of Trio Student Support Services, will moderate the panel discussion.

The panelists are:

  • Nilanjana Bardhan, Communication Studies, professor.
  • Cristina Castillo, Student Multicultural Resource Center, program coordinator.
  • Loren Collier, Africana Studies, assistant professor.

The discussion is sponsored by Student Support Services and Student Affairs. For more information, contact Student Support Services at 618-453-6973.