MI-ACE Women's Network Kalamazoo Chapter presents: Women of Influence

Nov. 7 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Texas Township Campus of Kalamazoo Valley Community College in Room 4240

MI-ACE is committed to improving the general climate and professional environment for women by identifying, developing, encouraging, advancing, linking and supporting (IDEALS) women in higher education careers throughout the state.

The group's Nov. 7 event is sponsored by Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College. It will feature a panel of three distinguished female leaders from Kalamazoo Valley, WMU and Kalamazoo College, each of whom has made significant contributions to the field of higher education.

The panelists are Candy McCorkle, Ph.D., vice president for diversity and inclusion, office of diversity and inclusion, Western Michigan University; Karen T. Isble, vice president for college advancement, Kalamazoo College; and Paige Eagan, Ph.D., provost and vice president for instruction and student services at Kalamazoo Valley Community College.

The three women will share their career journeys, discussing the pivotal moments that shaped their careers and insights into the unique challenges and triumphs they have faced. The discussion will focus on how these influential women can inspire and empower the next generation of female leaders in academia.

In addition to the panel discussion, the free event will provide ample time for networking, allowing participants to connect with peers from all three institutions. "This is a wonderful opportunity to build relationships, share experiences and foster a supportive community dedicated to advancing women in higher education," said Kalamazoo Valley's Associate Vice President for Collaboration, Compliance and Analytics Tracy Labadie. "We invite all area women in academia to be part of this empowering event, where we celebrate the achievements of women leaders and inspire future generations to reach their full potential."