Cesia R.

Foundations and Social Advocacy Award Cortland's Urban Recruitment of Educators Feb 2020 This award was given to a student with an overall grade point average of 3.5 who has exemplified outstanding education practices.

Panel Speaker for Racial Justice and Diversity Teach-In Hosted by the Institute for College Teaching and sponsored by the School of Professional Studies Feb 2020 The purpose of the teach-ins is to engage populations within the campus community who would not otherwise attend or participate in discussions around diversity, equity, and inclusion. These interdisciplinary programs will feature a panel of faculty and students who will engage participants in answering:How do we protect our students from racism--both-in-and out of the classroom?What attitudes can we adopt that will lead to more productive intercultural exchanges?What actions can… Show more The purpose of the teach-ins is to engage populations within the campus community who would not otherwise attend or participate in discussions around diversity, equity, and inclusion. These interdisciplinary programs will feature a panel of faculty and students who will engage participants in answering:How do we protect our students from racism--both-in-and out of the classroom?What attitudes can we adopt that will lead to more productive intercultural exchanges?What actions can we take to address issues of racism--on campus and nationally? Show less

Presenter for the Annual Student Conference on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice Multicultural Life and Diversity Office Apr 2019 In this panel, students from the C.U.R.E. program discussed the intersection of their identities and its impact as people of color and educators working through the digital age. The panel addressed methods to be culturally responsive in the classroom and beyond.