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? Faculty, Students, Staff, B Corp representatives, aspiring B corps, community members, B Lab employees and anyone interested!
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11:00am-11:05am Introduction and Welcome
Jessica Yinka Thomas, Executive Director of B Academics
11:05am-11:20am From Equity to Impact: My Journey with B Lab and the Power of Storytelling for Change
Description: Hugues Sygney Jr. from B Lab will set the stage for the roundtable by sharing his journey from working in the education system, Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Innovation & Entrepreneurship as a case study of how educators and B Corps can collaborate to foster sustainable business practices, and the future work B Lab will be doing to support students.
Hugues Sygney Jr., Senior Program Manager, Racial Equity at B Lab
11:20am-12:05pm Panel Session #1: Driving Systems Change through Institutions and Networks
Topic: Driving Systems Change through Institutions and Networks
Description: Leaders from academic organizations like B Academics, PRME, Ashoka U, and AACSB will explore how institutions and networks can drive systemic change, fostering a more sustainable, equitable, and impactful future through collaborative action.
Moderator: Dr. Jen Jones, Seton Hill University
Panelists:
Jessica Yinka Thomas, NC State University (Executive Director of B Academics)
Dr. Heather MacCleoud, Chief Network Officer of Ashoka U
Dr. Mumbi Wachira, Strathmore University (Vice President of PRME Africa)
Becky Gann, University of Tampa (Former AACSB Vice President of Global Membership and Strategic Relationships)
12:15pm-1:00pm Panel Session #2: Driving Systems Change through Empowering and Educating Change Leaders
Topic: Driving Systems Change through Empowering and Educating Change Leaders
Description: Leaders from academic organizations like B Academics, PRME, Ashoka U, and AACSB will explore how putting into practice empowering and educating the next generation of change leaders equips them with the tools, mindset, and networks needed to create lasting social and environmental impact through their own institutions.
Moderator: Dr. Saheli Nath – University of Central Oklahoma
Panelists:
Jessica Yinka Thomas, NC State University (B Academics in Practice)
Dr. Kristin Joys, University of Florida (AACSB in Practice)
Karen Henken, University of San Diego – (Ashoka U in Practice)
Dr. David Wasieleski, Duquesne University – (PRME in Practice)
1:10pm-2:00pm Fireside Chat: The Role of Academia in Systems Level Change with Dr. Christopher Marquis
Description: Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the role of academia in advancing systems change, inspired by insights from Dr. Christopher Marquis’ latest book, “The Profiteers: How Business Privatizes Profits and Socializes Costs”.
Moderator: Nima Farshchi, University of Maryland
Dr. Christopher Marquis, University of Cambridge, author of “The Profiteers: How Business Privatizes Profits and Socializes Costs”
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
