Panelists needed for Fattah Conference on Higher Education

Posted by on February 12, 2007

Dear College Preparatory Professional:

I am pleased to announce that the Fattah Conference on Higher Education will convene its 21st Annual Pre-College Forum on Friday, February 16, 2007 at the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel. This year, we would like to premiere a series of panel discussions entitled ?What You Wanted to Know about College Processes and University Life, but Were Afraid to Ask?. Six sessions will be held concurrently from 10:00 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. and each will consist of a panel of 3-6 college information experts representing various organizations in the city of Philadelphia. The panelists should be committed to ensuring that our students graduate from high school and attend a college or university.

Students will have the opportunity to ask questions pertaining to college processes ranging from selecting a major to completing federal financial aid forms. A facilitator will be assigned to each workshop to maintain the content and fluidity of each session. Approximately 800 Philadelphia high school students attend the conference annually. As a result, we strive to insure that the conference continues to provide substantive and relevant information. We would like for you to participate in this series of panel discussions.

If you would like to partake in two decades of serving Philadelphia?s high school students, please e-mail your name, organization?s name and contact information to sball@eaalliance.org . If you have any questions about the Pre-College Forum, please contact Sheronda Ball by calling (215) 472-2500.

Thank you very much for your time and attention.