By Steve Gilliam , University Relations
Contact: (336) 334-5371
Posted: 2-22-08
GREENSBORO, NC - UNCG will host the next One Guilford: A Leadership Symposium, the third in a series of community leadership events sponsored by the News & Record, from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, in the Elliott University Center Auditorium.
“The subject of education prompted passionate discussion at our last One Guilford symposium,” said News & Record editorial writer Doug Clark, who is coordinator of the program. “It’s clear that hopes for our county’s future depend on how well we prepare our young people. We’re responding to these concerns by making them the focus of our One Guilford event at UNCG.”
The free, public program will feature three panels to discuss the symposium theme from the perspectives of schools, universities and colleges; businesses and employers; and students and recent graduates. Those attending will have the opportunity to share ideas, give feedback and get involved. Free parking is available.
The next generation of leaders is high school students, Clark said. Their success or failure directly affects the quality of life for all county residents.
Questions for discussion will include:
• How well does Guilford County prepare high school graduates for college? For employment?
• How can our colleges, universities and business community work together to improve student readiness?
• How can we guarantee students are developing the critical thinking and problem solving skills necessary to contribute to our county’s economic vibrancy and viability?
UNCG panelist will be Dr. Rosemary Wander, associate provost for research and public/private sector partnerships, and Megan Metzger, a 2005 UNCG graduate who has started her own successful business, Preferred Childcare. Dr. Andrew Brod, director of the UNCG Center for Business and Economic Research, will be moderator.
Other panelists include: Dr. Margaret Arbuckle, president, Guilford Educational Alliance; Jerry Camp, business owner and board chairman, High Point Chamber of Commerce; Alan Duncan, chairman, Guilford County Board of Education; Dr. Joe Graves, dean of University Studies, A&T; Samantha McCulley, a 2007 graduate of Andrews High School enrolled at GTCC; Jasmine Renee Mitchell, Morehead Scholar, UNC-Chapel Hill; Dr. Noah Rogers, principal, Smith High School; Dr. Kathryn Baker Smith, vice president, GTCC; Malishai Woodbury, teacher, Dudley High School.
The first One Guilford was held last May at High Point University, the second in October at Guilford College.
