Gender in the Workplace 

This seminar will focus on gender dynamics in the workplace. In light of the Me Too movement, people are more concerned than ever that they create a welcoming and inclusive environment. Gender, inclusive of transgender, accommodations, and creating a culture of inclusivity is key to a productive work place. Learn how you can do just that! 

• Learn some of the current challenges facing the modern workforce inclusive of gender and transgender representation
• Examine your own places of work to discuss how you can improve the climate for those of all genders 
• Share your personal and professional experiences as we tackle this challenging topic together

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Dr. Julie Elkins
Senior Student Affairs Educator, Bunker Hill Community College; Adjunct Faculty, Masters in Higher Education Programs, SNHU                                        

Dr. Elkins is the Chief Student Affairs Officer at Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) in Boston, MA. Dr. Elkins has served the profession by providing national and regional leadership to both American College Personnel Association (ACPA) and National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) by serving over eight years on the Executive Council for ACPA and five years of board leadership with NASPA Region I. Dr. Elkins was the first co-chair of the NASPA Task Force on LGB Issues in 1988 and Chair of the ACPA Standing Committee for LGBTA from 1993-95 and 1996-97. 

ACPA recognized Dr. Elkins as a Diamond Honoree in 2007 for her outstanding and sustained leadership in the field of student affairs. The American College Personnel Association created the “Julie Elkins Outstanding Community Service Award” in 2008 honor of her dedication to social justice issues within the profession. Dr. Elkins is a proud graduate of the UMASS-Boston, Doctorate of Education in Higher Education Administration program where her dissertation focused on identifying the critical factors necessary to establishing sustainable community-campus partnerships. She also holds a Master of Arts degree in Higher Education Administration and Counseling from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work from Central Missouri State University.