Video Clip: Aaron Thompson, Ph.D. Diversity Workshop For General

Widely recognized as an authority on diversity, Dr. Aaron Thompson conducts a workshop on diversity for general audiences. Dr. Thompson explores the definition of diversity, the strengths of diversity, and solutions to issues that arise on the job due to diversity. Dr. Thompson focuses on differences in race, age, gender, physical ability, religion, and the issues these variations bring to any venue. Dr. Thompson is an engaging and dynamic speaker, involving his audience in his presentation. You will find this examination of diversity riveting and packed with information that will help individuals from diverse backgrounds recognize and appreciate their differences.

The running time of this video is approximately 26 minutes.

Aaron Thompson, Ph.D., is the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and a Professor of Sociology at Eastern Kentucky University. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Kentucky, specializing in Organizational Behavior and Gender and Race Relations. Dr. Thompson has directed workshops and given presentations for many years in the areas of leadership, ethics, race/gender relations, and strategic planning. He is nationally recognized in the areas of educational attainment, human diversity, motivation, and academic success.