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Monday, March 21, 2005
Notice: Dated Material - March 21, 2005
MEDIA ADVISORY:

WVU educational summit is Wednesday in Charleston Topics include new SAT writing component, improving math/science skills

WHO: Bruce Lindvall, College Board; Laura Brady & Robert Mayes, WVU faculty; Lisa DeFrank-Cole, PROMISE Scholarship Program; and David C. Hardesty Jr., WVU president

WHAT: “Setting the Standard for Excellence: A WVU Educational Summit” is a day-long series of professional development workshops geared toward West Virginia high school guidance counselors, principals, teachers, other educators and state leaders. Approximately 150 people have registered.

WHEN: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesday, March 23

WHERE: Embassy Suites, Charleston

 

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*NOTE: Coverage of this event is encouraged. Topics include the importance of setting the groundwork for college success and opportunity; information on the new writing component of the SAT and optional writing component for the ACT; ways to improve math and science skills; and an update on the requirements and deadlines for the stateā€™s PROMISE Scholarship. Presenters will be available for interviews. Contact Bill Nevin, WVU News & Information Services, for more information, 304-293-5562 or 304-216-2513 (cell).
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