Dr. LeQuetia Ancar is from New Orleans, LA by way of Iowa City, IA. She has served in academic and student affairs for over 16 years in both the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences and the College of Engineering at Iowa State University. As the Assistant Director of Student Services and the Multicultural Liaison Officer for the College of Engineering, she currently coordinates diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and services to aid in the success and retention of multicultural and female undergraduate engineering students. With a focus on building today’s leaders through community, connection, and collaboration, she oversees the Leadership through Engineering Academic Diversity (LEAD) program which provides various academic, professional, & social-cultural development opportunities. These include, but are not limited to the LEAD Living & Learning Community, professional development seminars, mentoring & networking workshops, and academic advising & support. Dr. Ancar earned her Ph.D. from the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering in Industrial and Agricultural Technology at Iowa State. She has received numerous awards for her dedication and support of student and believes her professional purpose is to help all students reach their limitless potential.
You Don’t Really Know Me: The Unique Perspective of Student Leaders of Color in Engineering
Student leaders are very similar, yet much more different than you think. JOIN US for a thought-provoking and interactive peer perspective panel and case study discussion on what it means to be a student leader of color in Engineering. LEAVE US with new insight and tools to better equip you to serve as an ally and advocate for your peers because we are ALL in this together.
Are You WOKE?!
Or at least somewhat awake? Socially conscious? Do you practice inclusivity and embrace diversity? JOIN US for a thought-provoking and interactive peer perspective panel and case study discussion on what it means to be a student leader of color in Engineering. LEAVE US with new insight and tools to better equip you to serve as an ally and advocate for your peers because we are ALL in this together.
Preconceived Notions: Do you really know who I am?
Are you ever curious if you have anything in common with your peer engineer that is sitting next to you in class? Does your first impression or preconceived notion of your peers dictate whether or not you will engage with them? Choose to work on a team with them? Eat lunch with them? Participate in the same student organization? Study with them? Join us for this highly interactive session as we explore the definition of diversity, how different yet similar our identities really are, and its impact on how we engage with each other.