Submitted by Student Affairs Communications
The Teaching and Learning Excellence Division’s Office of Experiential Learning, in collaboration with Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT), invites you to The Red Bench Dialogue Event, an on-campus conversation event on the topic of Courage. The event will take place at the Austin Community College (ACC) Rio Grande Campus on Tuesday, March 25, from 6 – 8 p.m.
Employees, students, and the community are invited to attend this free in-person event. Dinner will be provided. Registration is required.
The Red Bench: Courage!
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: ACC Rio Grande Campus, Center for Government and Civic Service, Building 3000, Room 3340
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ACC’s Teaching and Learning Excellence Division (TLED), Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Center, and Office of Belonging and Purpose work to transform the College and community for greater inclusion, belonging, and success for all persons. For this special evening, they will join with Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT) to host community table conversations on the topic of courage.
About The Speaker: Dr. Khayree O. Williams
Dr. Khayree O. Williams serves as the Director of ACC’s Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Campus Center—the first community college-based TRHT center in the nation. With over 14 years of professional experience across multiple higher education institutions, he is dedicated to fostering belonging and advocacy for historically marginalized students. Dr. Williams holds a Doctorate in Community College Leadership from Ferris State University and has worked with organizations like Big Brothers Big Sisters and Job Corps to support youth in the nonprofit sector.
About the Red Bench
The Red Bench is an ongoing dialogue initiative aimed at fostering interfaith understanding and strengthening civil discourse. Each gathering brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds for structured small-group discussions in a welcoming and respectful space. The conversations encourage participants to share personal experiences, listen actively, and engage with differing perspectives in a meaningful way. The format ensures that every voice is heard, with one or two table hosts—including ACC Social Psychology students—guiding the discussions to create an atmosphere of connection and learning.
For the full details, visit the Teaching & Learning Excellence Division’s (TLED’s) Red Bench Dialogue Event website or contact Dr. Linda Cox, Service-Learning Program Coordinator, at [email protected].