Acknowledgements: The State Conference for the Michigan American Council on Education (ACE) Women’s Network is held annually in Lansing, Michigan. The Network is fortunate to have dedicated volunteers and supportive campus leaders around the state who serve as conference coordinators and hosts for two years. Lansing Community College has served as host for the 2014 and 2015 conferences. The 2016 conference has been planned by a wonderful team at Oakland University and the MI-ACE Executive Board. The Network also gratefully acknowledges the assistance of Cindy Laug of Grand Valley State University who serves as bursar, and Michelle Coffill who is assisting with website design and social media communication. Lynette Findley, MI-ACE Women’s Network, State Chair Claudia Douglass, State Chair-Elect Stephanie Lee, Conference Chair (2016 & 2017) Executive Board: Diane Anderson Nancy Giardina Patricia Lowrie Nancy Barker Sandra Gonzales Jean Morciglio Deborah Bloom Martha Grier Leah Nixon DeAnna Burt-Johnson Christine Hammond Mary Seeger Kristin Angel Carson Carol Hollenshead Kristin Stehouwer Michele Coffill Ginna Holmes Martha Tack MaryLee Davis Kimberly Hurns Jacqueline Taylor Claudia Douglass Marlene Kowalski-Braun Gloria Thomas Pamela Eddy Cindy Laug Margaret Winters Lynette Findley Stephanie Lee Glenna Frank Miller Linda Logan 2016 Conference Planning Committee Cassandra Barraghan Theawianna English Dierdre Pitts Crystal Bradford Amanda Fylan George Preisinger Xander Buckingham Caryn Reed-Hendon Susan Scrafano Peggy Cooke Anita Hicks Maura Selahowski Lori Crose Anne Hitt Carrie Sliwinski Laura Culbert Eileen Johnson Erin Sudrovech Joi Cunningham Linda Kreger Amanda Summers Dominique Daniel Stephanie J. Lee Josephine Walwema Leanne DeVreugd Shawn Lombardo Tricia Westergaard Leigh Dzwik Michelle Piskulich Robin White 2016 Women of Color Collaborative Planning Committee Sharon Abraham, Eastern Michigan Traci Guinn, Central Michigan University Ayanna McConnell, University of Michigan University Christine Hammond, Mid-Michigan Cheryl McPherson, Michigan College Amie Anderson, Grace Bible College Community College Access Network Kristin Angel, Lansing Community College Constance Hansen, University of Michigan Mursalata Muhammad, Grand Rapids Anne Balazs, Eastern Michigan University Kimberly Houston-Philpot, Central Community College Rhae-Ann Booker, Davenport University Michigan University Mamiko Reeves, Northwood University Orletta Caldwell, Grand Rapids Community Kimberly Hurns, Washtenaw Community Patricia Spagnuolo, Lansing Community College College College Shareia Carter, University of Michigan- Shawntain Jenkins, Grand Valley State Gloria Thomas, University of Michigan Dearborn University Cortney Totty, Madonna University Nancy Copeland, Eastern Michigan Eileen Johnson, Oakland University Nicole Wells Stallworth, Oakland University Marlanna Landeros, University of University Joi Cunningham, Oakland University Iris Lane, Baker College Cheryl White, Wayne State University Reva Curry, Delta College Stephanie J. Lee, Oakland University Robin White, Oakland University Betty Dennis, Western Michigan University Danielle Lewis, Henry Ford Community Karen Royster James, Ferris State Chastity Gaither, Michigan State University College Lisa Young, Davenport University Laura Gonzales, Isabella County Human Linda Logan, Olivet College Rights Committee Enos Massie, Eastern Michigan University Acknowledgements We would like to thank the following for their generous support of the 2016 MI-ACE Women’s Network Conference: Dr. George W. Hynd, President, Oakland University Dr. James Lentini, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, Oakland University .