2019 Annual Conference
April 6–9, 2019
Atlanta, GA
The Forgotten Rural Students--They Matter Too!
Monday, April 8, 2019 at 10:45 AM–11:45 AM EDT
Galleria 5
Session Description
This session will explore unique challenges and opportunities rural students face as they pursue postsecondary educations. National Clearinghouse data shows that these students enroll in college at rates lower than their urban and suburban counterparts. Come explore important issues for rural students and what is being done to address them.
Intended Audience
All
Knowledge or experience level for your session attendees
All Levels
Head Presenter
Nancy Beane , College Counselor
Head Presenter: State
GA
Additional Presenters
Farish Jerman, Emory University
Presenter Information: State
Georgia
Stacy Lightfoot, Public Education Foundation (PEF)
Presenter Information: State
Tennessee
Ramon Blakley, The University of Texas at Austin
Presenter Information: State
TX
Marjorie Betley, University of Chicago
Presenter Information: State
Illinois
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