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Dr. Jonathan Locust is a renowned speaker who has inspired audiences across the country with his expertise in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), Conscious Leadership, and Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education. His engaging presentations empower organizations to foster inclusive environments and leverage innovative strategies for sustainable change.

DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility):

  • Quantum Strategies for Building Community and Belonging (University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, Social Justice Conference, March 2024)

  • Game Theory and DEIA: Strategic Partnerships for Sustainable Change (El Camino College)

  • Transforming the Qualitative Elements to Quantitative: Humanizing Data Points (California Community Colleges Chancellors’ Office, September 2023)

  • Inclusive Leadership for Sustainable DEIA Impact

  • Walking the Tightrope: Diverse Recruitment and Aspirational Diversity (Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling, March 2024)

  • Race Matters Study Groups: Building Trust and Inclusion (Minnesota State Conference, June 2021)

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Dr. Locust’s work emphasizes the potential of AI to advance equity and enhance student engagement in higher education.

Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education:

  • Advancing Equity through AI in Curriculum and Retention Strategies

  • Leveraging AI for Improved Student Engagement and Retention (Black Student Success Week, April 2024)

  • The Efficacy of AI in Higher Education - Assessing the Student At-Risk (MBAA International, 2024)

  • Content Marketing Strategies for College Students (Midwest Business Administration Conference, March 2023)

Other Speaking Engagements

These projects focus on empowering leaders to integrate inclusive practices and support DEIA goals within their organizations.

Conscious Leadership:

  • Humanizing Data Points in Education (CCCCO)

  • From Narratives to Numbers: Humanizing African American Male Experiences for Impactful Funding Strategies (A2MEND, March 2024)

  • Strategic Relationship Building for Diversity Leaders (Minnesota State CDO Retreat, November 2020)

Student Affairs and Recruitment:

  • What Can Student Affairs Learn from Nielsen Audio? Benefits of Using a Modified Arbitron Assessment (Ohio State University, 2014)

  • Being an Agent of Change (Central Lakes College, October 2020)

  • Closing Equity Gaps (Minnesota State Board of Trustees, April 2022)

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