Conferences of Institutional Representatives
CHAS regularly assembles representatives from member institutions, affording opportunities to exchange ideas and information, share best practices, foster collective learning, enhance institutional collaboration, build community, and broaden professional networks. These gatherings are typically held at the conclusion of the academic year, and attract both faculty and staff. Learn more about recent and upcoming professional conferences here.
Student Conferences
CHAS student conferences offer safe, supportive spaces for students to discuss openly, honestly and constructively the unique challenges and issues they may encounter as underrepresented students on the campuses of predominantly white institutions, and to collectively brainstorm strategies to create positive institutional change. Learn more about recent and upcoming student conferences here.
Occasional Speaker Series (online)
CHAS occasionally invites scholars, practitioners, and activists to speak with professionals at member institutions regarding particularly relevant or timely issues. Learn more about recent and upcoming virtual speaker events here.
Faculty Grants (on hiatus)
Prior to the pandemic, CHAS invited faculty to compete for funds to allow them to undertake projects to promote intellectual engagement among all students, with an explicit emphasis on promoting inclusion and belonging among underrepresented and/or marginalized students of color. We provided grants for faculty to develop and design initiatives that meet these institutional needs. Faculty members in all disciplines could submit proposals, and the resulting research was presented at a CHAS meeting. Examples of work most recently supported by CHAS Faculty Grants include “Researching Diversity at Kenyon College” and the Faculty of Color Network website.