
Meet the Committee Chairs
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Sponsorship
Responsible for securing sponsorships and partnerships to support the conference financially.
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Registration
Handles the registration process, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for all attendees.
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Local Events
Arranges local activities such as civil rights tours, football games, virtual breakfasts, and local discounts for attendees.
Contact Dr. Brooks
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Research: Oral Presentations
Oversees the organization and scheduling of oral research presentations
Contact Dr. Brooks
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Research: Poster Presentation
Oversees the organization and scheduling of poster presentations
Contact Dr. Brooks
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Competition: Debate
Debate events, including participant selection, judging, and event logistics.
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Competition: Quiz Bowl
Manages the quiz bowl competition, from question development to competition structure and judging.
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Competition: Oratorical Contest
Facilitates the oratorical contest, including participant registration, judging criteria, and event management.
Contact Dr. Brooks
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Competition: MAU
Organizes and facilitates the Model African UN event, including participant preparation, scheduling, and logistics.
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Competition: Product Pitch
Manages the product pitch competition, including virtual development aspects.
NEW as of 2025
Chair: Ms. Nikki Johnson, Director, gBETA Bronze Valley
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Faculty and Staff Development
Focuses on professional development opportunities for faculty and staff attendees, including workshops and seminars.
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Graduate and Vendor Fair
Organizes the logistics and management of the Graduate and Vendor Fair.
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Business Luncheon
Plans and executes the business luncheon, including catering, scheduling, and guest speakers.
Chair: Dr. Angelia Brooks & Co-Chair: Mrs. Laura Johnson
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Awards Luncheon
Organizes the awards luncheon, overseeing awards presentations and event logistics.
Chair: Dr. Tamatha White
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Event: AI Fest
Plans and coordinates AI Fest, focusing on integrating AI themes and technologies into the conference. (New)
Chair: 2150
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Souvenir Booklet
Designs and produces the souvenir booklet, coordinating content, layout, and distribution.
Chair:
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Alumni
Coordinates the alum event and contact list, and manages the alum table for the awards event, fostering connections between alums and current students. (NEW)
Chair: Mr. JamesAaron Pierre & Co-Chair Mrs. Tanesha Howard
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RACE Journal
Research and Creative Expression Committee: Oversees the R.A.C.E. Journal
Chair and Editor

Student Led Committees
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Community Service
Chair: Bruce Greene
Coordinates community service activities and initiatives for attendees.
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Student Led: Honors "Got" Talent
Chair: Kailynn Weaver
Organizes and executes the Honors "Got" Talent event, showcasing students' diverse talents.
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After Parties
Chair: Layla Evans
Plans and manages the after-party, providing a fun and memorable conclusion to the conference
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Royal Court
Chair: Ford Blunt
Manages the events and activities related to the Royal Court.
See Bylaws for Descriptions
Nominating Committee
Membership and Marketing Committee
Publications Committee
Annual Scholarships, Awards, and Recognition Committee
Conference Planning Committee
Community Service
Conference and Planning