The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Diversity Council is hosting Dr. Edward Romero for discussion of recruitment and retention of underrepresented populations. In 2009, Dr. Edward W. Romero formed AgForLife LLC to help address the lack of students majoring in agricultural and life sciences, particularly from underrepresented populations. As Romero explains, "Having a larger pool of highly diverse students in the agricultural, food, and life sciences arena will translate into a more dynamic and vibrant agricultural industry that is better equipped to serve the changing demographics in the U.S." Romero is currently the Chief Diversity Officer at Texas A&M University-Commerce, where he is responsible for the development of designing, coordinating, implementing, and enhancing all diversity and inclusion efforts of the University and works collaboratively with the senior management team, colleges, departments, offices, groups, and individuals across the University. The primary role of this position is to infuse and embed diversity and inclusion concepts and practices into all aspects of Texas A&M University-Commerce. During his visit to Virginia Tech, Romero will share his insights and help us bolster our efforts and plans for improved diversity and inclusion. Everyone is welcome to attend an open seminar at 10:30am on November 13th in the HABB1 building, seminar room 108. For more information on Dr. Romero's visit, contact Dr. Eric Kaufman at 540-231-6258 or ekaufman@vt.edu.
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Location:	HABB1 building, seminar room 108
Contact:	Eric Kaufman ekaufman@vt.edu 540-231-6258
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