11th Annual Inclusive Excellence Symposium

Flourishing at William & Mary; Connection, Community, and Excellence

Friday, October 16, 2026

Check-in & Light Refreshments

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Kevin McClure, nationally recognized higher education scholar and author of The Caring University, will share insights on building thriving workplace cultures across higher education.

Dr. McClure is a professor, researcher, and speaker dedicated to reimagining the higher education workplace. Through his writing, keynotes, and workshops, he helps leaders create people-first campuses where faculty and staff grow and stay.

Morning Workshops:

Charting Your Career: An Exploration Into Career Mapping

Self-Care Massage Technique

It's Not You, It's Us: An Art Therapy Workshop on Authenticity and Belonging in the Workplace

Afternoon Workshops:

Instructor Well-Being as Instructional Practice

Demystifying Wellness & Acupuncture

Using Sports to Create Opportunity

Closing Remarks

Event Day Service Project:
We will be collecting food donations for Food For All @ W&M (Campus Food Exchange).