Enrollment Trends in Natural Resources Degree Programs through Fall 2022: Emphasis on Demographic Diversity
Speaker(s): Tara Bal, Michigan Technological University
Description: Our objective is to provide on update on higher education natural-resources-related student enrollments in the U.S. through Fall 2022, with an emphasis on demographic diversity. This continues college enrollment updates from 2005 through the pandemic using USDA FAEIS data focusing on National Association of University Forest Resource Programs (NAUFRP)-member- institutions.

Engagement and Inclusion in SAF: An Update from SAF Leadership
Speaker(s): Jamie Dahl, Colorado State University and Terry Baker, SAF
Description: We will share summarized findings from a study of engagement and inclusion in SAF. Then the Diversity and Inclusion Working Group and SAF staff members will share the latest on diversity, equity, and inclusion actions and strategy for our organization.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Wildlife Profession: Examples from The Wildlife Society
Speaker(s): Don Yasuda, The Wildlife Society
Description: This presentation will provide a history and evolution of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts and initiatives of The Wildlife Society (TWS). It will discuss TWS' DEI Vision and efforts to integrate DEI into strategic goals, polices, practices, and ultimately to influence the culture of the wildlife profession.

Opportunities to Support Equity, Engagement, and Inclusion in the Society for Range Management
Speaker(s): Devii Rao, University of California
Description: Leaders from the Society for Range Management's Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Committee will discuss how the Society's demographics have changed through time, and how current perceptions of inclusion in the rangeland profession are guiding Societal efforts to create change at the individual and institutional levels.

Successes and Challenges of Natural Resource Professions Regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals
Speaker(s): Rachel Franchina, Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals
Description: This presentation will provide an overview of the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals' commitment to justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion (JEDI) efforts and programs. It will share the demographics of SORP members and the broader natural resource profession, identify gaps and challenges, and discuss opportunities including specific programs that SORP is implementing.

SAF CFE: 1.5 Category 1
ESA CEU: 0.375