MURFREESBORO — The
emphasis will be on employment when Women in Higher Education in Tennessee holds
its 2013 annual conference at MTSU.
The 33rd annual gathering of female college and university
professionals will take place Friday, Oct. 18, in the Student Union Building.
“Career Compass: Are You Headed in the Right Direction?”
will be the theme of the event.
“We are excited to bring WHET to the MTSU campus for the
first time,” said Connie Huddleston, coordinator for the MTSU College of
Liberal Arts. “Many professional women are ready to become mentors for the
younger women coming along in this profession.”
Dr. Shirley Raines, president emeritus of the University of
Memphis, will deliver the keynote address during a luncheon from 11:15 a.m. to
12:15 p.m.
A native of Bells, Tenn., Raines was the 11th president and
in the school’s history and the first woman in that position. She retired June
30, 2013, after 12 years at the helm.
During Raines’ tenure, enrollment at the University of
Memphis grew to more than 22,000 students. In 2012, the school awarded 4,033
degrees, the most in its history. In addition, the university expanded its
honors program and acquired Lambuth University, now known as the University of
Memphis Lambuth Campus.
From 3 to 4 p.m., a panel discussion will focus on female
administrators in higher education.
Since 1980, Women in Higher Education “has sought to meet
the needs of women in the academy,” according to the group’s website at http://ow.ly/pleMO.
WHET holds professional development seminars, partners with
the statewide Women’s Leadership Conference for college and university
students, offers annual scholarships and supports members’ participation in
national leadership conferences.
Women from all levels of higher education, including
students, faculty and staffers, are invited to join WHET for professional
development and other career opportunities.
“If you are looking for a way to move forward in your career
in academics, WHET is the place to start,” said Huddleston.
Conference fees are $50 for professionals and $20 for
students. Membership fees also are $50 for professionals and $20 for students.
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