Mission statement

The Inclusive Event Planners Alliance advances the conversation on issues related to inclusion, equity, diversity, accessibility and belonging in events, conferences, workshops and activities.

Objective

Leverage real-time knowledge of event planners to promote and arrange inclusive and accessible experiences and serve as a platform for ongoing community feedback related thereto to enhance the artistic, cultural, commemorative and intellectual life of the campus while providing recommendations to the division heads for final approval.

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Fall 2024 Meeting Schedule

General meetings – all members are encouraged to attend 

• Semester Kickoff  - September 17  at 10:00-11:00am 
• Subcommittee Successes - December 12 at 2:00-3:00pm 

Alliance members are asked to participate on the subcommittee that most closely aligns with their area of interest or expertise

Comprehensive Inclusive Events Guide

Subcommittee Goal - Develop a comprehensive guide for planning inclusive events, seminars, and activities at JMU. This guide will serve as a valuable resource for event planners to create accessible and engaging experiences for all participants.

• Meeting 1      October 11 10:00-11:00am 
• Meeting 2      subcommittee will determine 

Online Planning and Communication Platform

Subcommittee Goal - Suggest infrastructure for an online instrument that will complement the guide to manage real-time planning and communication between university entities and event planners.

• Meeting 1      October 2 10:00-11:00am 
• Meeting 2      subcommittee will determine 

Policy Recommendations

Subcommittee Goal - Work in collaboration with the University Policy Committee to propose modifications or new policies that support inclusive event planning and where necessary, the ADA 504 Coordinator regarding Accessibility.

• Meeting 1      October 4 10:00-11:00am 
• Meeting 2      subcommittee will determine

Marketing Strategies

Subcommittee Goal -Develop marketing plans that are mindful of the needs and interests of existing units, departments, student organizations and individuals with planning interest, responsibility and oversight.

• Meeting 1      September 30 2:00-3:00pm 
• Meeting 2      subcommittee will determine