What is “higher education” today?
February 15 @ 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
$25
21st Century “higher education” options have exploded: In addition to the traditional associate and bachelor’s degree programs, other routes to personal and professional achievement are abundant and growing, including technical certificates, applied technology diplomas, and career training programs in a wide variety of fields. And many programs are designed for the adult learner who is returning to school after raising a family or trying to chart a new professional path.
Teri Graham and Christi Shields will discuss “Trends in Higher Education” at a speaker luncheon sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) at 11:30am on Saturday, Feb. 15, in the Richardson Center of Indian River State College in Vero Beach. Their emphasis will be on issues and resources for women in Indian River County. Tickets are $25; go to AAUWverobeach.org to order. Deadline to reserve your space is Feb. 10.
Dr. Graham is President of both the Vero Beach and Stuart campuses of IRSC, where she works to strengthen and grow IRSC’s ability to identify and respond quickly to both communities’ educational and workforce needs. In addition, she actively serves on civic and not-for-profit community boards. In March 2023, she was named one of Onyx Magazine’s 21 Women on the Move. She has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in elementary education from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), an MBA in Management and Marketing from Rollins College, and a doctorate in Higher Education Administration from the University of Florida.
Christi Shields is the Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) at Treasure Coast Technical College (TCTC) for the School District of Indian River County. She holds Florida educator certifications in Secondary Social Science, Educational Leadership, and School Principalship. Christi earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Troy University and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Florida Association for Career and Technical Education (FACTE), Adult and Community Educators of Florida (ACE), and the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE).
Go to AAUWverobeach.org for more information and to order tickets. AAUW is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. All funds raised through any activity go toward scholarships, grants and stipends for girls and women in Indian River County.