Black Excellence Summit 2025 Presenter Proposal Form
Interested in presenting at UMBC's Black Excellence Summit February 15, 2025? Please complete this form no later than November 30th at 11:59pm. At the UMBC Black Excellence Summit, we celebrate the richness of diversity and embrace the essence of unity. Our mission is to foster an inclusive space where the brilliance of Black identity flourishes, empowering individuals to find the delicate balance between excellence and notoriety. Through profound discussions, inspiring narratives, and transformative experiences, we explore the complexities of Being, Empowering, and Thriving in the context of the Black experience.

This year we will be  covering: Ownership of the experience (uncover your superpower)- finding your origin story, identifying who's on your team, how you show up in various spaces and reaching the fork in the road!

**Please note: The UMBC Black Excellence Summit is not only for Black students but for all who champion diversity, equity, and inclusion. We invite allies, advocates, and individuals from all backgrounds to join us in this transformative journey. Together, we create an atmosphere where diverse perspectives converge, fostering dialogue, understanding, and collaboration.  

Complete the following form in its entirety. If there are any questions please contact Amery Thompson (ameryqt@umbc.edu) or Angelina Jenkins (arjenkin@umbc.edu). 

We look forward to reading your proposals!

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Black Excellence Summit Learning Outcomes & Themes

  • Being: Identity (the Black Experience and how you show up)

  • Empowering: Finding the middle ground (A balance of Excellence and Notoriety)

  • Thriving: Equipping Black students and faculty/staff with the tools to navigate these experiences (at UMBC and in the outside world)

Program Title:  *
Coordinating Presenter:  *
If you have additional presenters, please list their name and contact email below. 
Abstract:  *
This is a summary of your program/presentation that will be shared with participants. 
Session Learning Outcomes:  *
Program Description and Outline:  *

Instructions: Provide a description that addresses the following points:

  • Goals of the presentation

  • What pillar of the summit will your proposal fall under (please choose atleast one)

    • Being: Identity (the Black Experience and how you show up)

    • Empowering: Finding the middle ground (A balance of Excellence and Notoriety)

    • Thriving: Equipping Black students and faculty/staff with the tools to navigate these experiences (at UMBC and in the outside world)

  • Identification of the program format (e.g., lecture, panel, presentation)

  • Methods for participant involvement (e.g., discussion, effective practice sharing, breakout groups)

  • Time spent on various activities (example for a 50-minute session breakdown below - be sure to update for differently timed sessions.)

  • References / Literature Review (this is just an example and you do not need to follow this format)

Timeline of Session: 

Please include the session format or agenda such as a time breakdown of your session. Example:  

Introduction - 5 minutes

Icebreaker - 5 minutes

Review of data/information - 20 minutes

Q/A - 10 minutes

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Do you have any additional needs for your session? Please list them below. 
Example: AV needs, specific room layout, additional chairs for panelists, etc. 
Should you have any questions concerning proposals, please reach out to Amery Thompson (ameryqt@umbc.edu) & Angelina Jenkins (arjenkins@umbc.edu). 
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