SEMO TO HOLD SYMPOSIUM

An experiential education symposium will be held Feb. 11 at Southeast Missouri State University.

The symposium, slated for 3 to 5:15 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom, is designed to promote the benefits of experiential learning opportunities for students.

Dr. Jo Ann Gora, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va., will present the keynote address.

Jody Hestand, assistant director of career services at Southeast, said Gora will emphasize the importance and benefits of experiential learning.

The development and implementation of Old Dominion's guaranteed internship program will be of interest to participants, Hestand said.

Career Services is sponsoring the symposium.

Gora is scheduled to speak from 3 to 4 p.m. Breakout sessions will be held on specialized topics from 4:15 to 5:15. Topics will include internships, service learning and faculty and student research.

Faculty from Southeast, Three Rivers Community College at Poplar Bluff and Mineral Area College at Park Hills are expected to attend. The symposium is open to the public.

To reserve a ticket, call (573) 651-CLUE before Friday.