B ACADEMICS TEACHING ROUNDTABLE
Join us for our 2024 Teaching Roundtable for a discussion on the pivotal role of academia and B Corps as catalysts for systems change. This session will explore how educators and B Corps can collaborate to foster sustainable business practices, drive social impact, and prepare students to be change-makers in a rapidly evolving world. By bridging academic knowledge with real-world applications, we aim to empower the next generation of leaders to create a more inclusive and resilient economy. Our keynote will feature Christopher Marquis, author of “The Profiteers”.
Date: Thursday, October 24th
Time: 11AM-2PM EST
Format? Virtual
Who should attend? Students, staff, faculty, B Corp representatives, aspiring B corps, community members, B Lab employees and anyone interested!
Register HereAgenda
11:00-11:05am Introduction and Welcome
Jessica Yinka Thomas, B Academics Executive Director
11:05am-12:00pm Panel Session #1
Topic: Driving Systems Change through Institutions and Networks
Moderator: Jen Jones -Seton Hill University
Panelists:
Summer Brown, President – B Academics
Heather MacCleoud, Chief Network Officer – Ashoka U
Mumbi Wachira, Vice President – PRME Africa
12:00-1:00pm Panel Session #2
Topic: Driving Systems Change through Empowering and Educating Change Leaders
Moderator, Saheli Nath – University of Oklahoma
Panelists:
Jessica Yinka Thomas – B Academics in Practice
Dr. Kristin Joys – AACSB in Practice
1:00- 1:05pm Break
1:05-2:00pm Fireside Chat: The Role of Academia in Systems Level Change with Chris Marquis
Moderator: Nima Farshchi – University of Maryland
Chris Marquis – University of Cambridge, author of “The Profiteers”
Questions? Contact Dr. Kristin Joys, B Academics Chair of Teaching and Curriculum Innovation at teaching@bacademics.org
Planning Committee
- Kristin Joys, University of Florida
- Saheli Nath, University of Central Oklahoma
- Nima Farshchi, University of Maryland
- Jen Jones, Seton Hill University
- Jessica Yinka Thomas, NC State University
- Rachel Haynes, NC State University
