Eye on Education: Why it Matters to You, an open discussion about education issues, will take place at Kent State University at Stark on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in The University Center Dining Room. This event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required.
 
Discussion topics will include: 

• Goals of teacher education
• Importance of public schools
• Assessment of teacher quality
• Teaching as a career choice

The event will be facilitated by the following members of Kent State University’s faculty and administration:

• Claudia Khourey-Bowers, Ph.D., associate professor, School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies, Kent State University at Stark
• Lori Wilfong, Ph.D., assistant professor, School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies, Kent State University at Stark
• Michele Heron, Ph.D., assistant professor, School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies, Kent State University at Stark
• Joanne Arhar, Ed.D. associate dean for Student Services, Undergraduate Education, Director of Teacher Education, Kent State University
• Averil McClelland, Ph.D., associate professor, School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration, Kent State University

To RSVP for Eye on Education, visit www.stark.kent.edu/eye-on-education. For more information, contact Dr. Khourey-Bowers at 330-244-3422 or cmkhoure@kent.edu.