College / University Client Feedback

"As usual, you were outstanding and your interaction with both small and large group members left an indelible impression about the power of diversity and the need to work together to accomplish our leadership diversity goals. Your message was inspirational, thought provoking, and filled with important information that established a framework for our community to address leadership and diversity in a seamless fashion."

Dr. Valarie Greene King, Director of Diversity Initiatives
University of Central Florida

"Great insight and sharing of experiences to reinforce expectations... an excellent speaker and great motivator, all educators could benefit from his training. Very enlightening!... One of the best sessions I've attended and would love to hear more."

Participant comments from Richland Community College Walking the Walk of Diversity Conference

"We wanted to express our sincere thanks for your involvement with the Georgetown University Pluralism in Action Program. We appreciate your time, energy and provocative insights into diversity and your willingness to engage our new students on such a complex issue as the importance of a pluralistic community."

Naa-Adei Kotey, Program Coordinator
Pluralism in Action, Georgetown University

"Your address was outstanding and we continue to receive raving comments from those in attendance. This was the most relevant and thought provoking message that I have witnessed during my 15 year stint with the Consortium. The entire audience was captivated."

Vera L. Gray, Senior Director of Fund Development
Consortium for Graduate Study in Management

"Dr. Betances was an exceptionally inspiring speaker, not only for our students, staff, and faculty, but also for the general public. His stories of how he advanced from high school dropout to Harvard Ph.D. made quite an impression on our audiences. He did an outstanding job helping us launch our annual African American History Month program. Thank you!"

Robert C. Messina, Jr., Ph.D., President
Burlington County College, New Jersey

"You have a special knack for helping people discuss tough issues by using humor. Your remarks at the general session, coupled with those at the breakout workshop, left attendees at the American Association of Community Colleges Conference with a lot to think about. It was great."

American Assoc. of Community Colleges

"You were terrific as usual. No, not as usual - you get better each time. The students loved you. The faculty and staff were overwhelmed as well. You have a passionate intensity that is magnetic and all encompassing. Thanks for working your magic. Your message was persuasive. Your credentials are impeccable. Your commitment is unquestioned. Thanks for helping to make our orientation for new students successful and for carrying a message that will be important to them, not only during their time at the Rochester Institute of Technology, but throughout their lifetimes."

Rochester Institute of Technology

"Dr. Betances presented a clear, concise and exciting speech which "edu-tained" us! His flexibility, being able to communicate with a variety of students, faculty, staff, administrators and members of the faith community was truly extraordinary. He was an inspiration to us all!"

University of Missouri

"I can't tell you how very happy we are that you graced us with your inspirational presence here at the University of Denver last night! Your insights were thought-provoking and I am now more motivated than ever to work with our Office of Multicultural Affairs to dig in our heels in an effort to inculcate the true spirit of diversity in our law school environment. Thanks again for sharing your indomitable spirit and considerable oratory gifts with our community. Also, thanks for lighting a fire under all of us!"

University of Denver College of Law

"You did a remarkable job at the recent AASCU Annual Meeting... As always, you provided a substantive and important message with vibrancy and entertaining energy. You are passionate about opening minds to think in creative ways to encourage access to higher education and you accomplished that objective nicely with this audience of presidents and chancellors. I appreciate the contribution you made to the Annual Meeting program and more important, the work you do throughout the world to help people live together with civility and respect."

American Assoc. of State Colleges and Universities

"Your insightful and challenging presentations gave faculty, staff and students a great deal to think about. You certainly stimulated and inspired them to a higher level of understanding regarding the issues of diversity and how important their role is or will be if we are to make a positive difference in the next millennium. The feedback has all been positive! In fact, you set the stage Thursday evening for what turned out to be an unbelievably successful conference!"

Kent State University