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September 10, 2007
Experts on globalization will hold a panel discussion on Thursday, September 13, at Edgecombe Community College as part of the college’s Fall Global Institute. The Fall Global Institute is a two-day event at the college to bring cultural awareness to the ECC and local communities. This marks the second such event at the college; the first was held in September 2006. The panel discussion on “Education: A Global Perspective” will be held at 7 p.m. in Keihin Auditorium on the Tarboro campus. Admission is free, and the public is invited. Dr. Neil Bolick, associate director of World View, will moderate the panel. World View is an international program for educators at UNC-Chapel Hill. Dr. Bolick is responsible for strengthening support to community colleges at World View. He has taught English language and literature in Taiwan, Chinese literature in the U.S., and he ran a consulting firm for international business. He lived in Taiwan and China for five years as a student, teacher, and Fulbright scholar. As an international business consultant, Dr. Bolick traveled regularly to Asia, South America, and Europe. The panelists are Dr. Dennis Massey, Dr. Delores Parker, and Dr. Mary Rittling. Dr. Dennis Massey is president of Pitt Community College, a post he has held since 2003. Prior to his position at Pitt, Dr. Massey served as interim president and vice president for academic and student affairs at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, Illinois. He has held college teaching and administrative positions in Ohio, Oregon, and Wisconsin. Dr. Massey met his wife, Chikako, on a special teaching assignment in Japan, and he remains keenly involved and committed to global understanding. Dr. Delores Parker is vice president for academic and student services with the N.C. Community College System Office in Raleigh. She leads the division charged with overseeing development, approval, and quality control of for-credit (curriculum) programs and basic skills in institutions across the system; financial aid, counseling and other student support services; and resource development. Dr. Mary Rittling is president of Davidson County Community College. Prior to joining Davidson in 2003, she was regional vice president of West Virginia University. She also was president of Potomac State College of West Virginia University. Dr. Rittling recently traveled to the Republic of Turkey in conjunction with her service on the board of directors of the Community Colleges for International Development. A reception featuring international desserts and entertainment by Ballet Folklórico - Espíritu Hispano-Americano will follow the panel discussion. On Friday, September 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon, additional sessions will be held on globalization topics. All Friday sessions will be held in the AC&T Center on the Tarboro campus, and room numbers will be provided that day. The sessions are free and open to the public. The schedule of sessions is: 8:30 a.m. - juice and bagels 9 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. 10 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. 11 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. The Fall Global Institute is sponsored by an Edgecombe Community College
Foundation mini-grant. All events are free and open to the public. To
learn more, contact Deana Guido at 823-5166, ext. 244, or email connections@edgecombe.edu.
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