NDSU will host a special event for women who want to learn about non-traditional pathways to higher education.
"Knowledge is Power: An Evening of Educational Possibilities for Women" is scheduled for Tuesday, March 15, at 5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Memorial Union Prairie Rose room . The seminar, which is free to the first 60 participants, includes a choice of college-type classes, dinner, childcare, child's meal and parking. Representatives from NDSU, North Dakota State College of Science, Minnesota State and Jeremiah Program will be available to provide information about their programs.
The seminar will include a welcome from Provost Beth Ingram and a short introduction by NDSU student Caitlin Johnson, who overcame several barriers to earn a bachelor’s degree in English and political science and is now a doctoral student studying adult and occupational education.
The featured part of the evening event is four breakout sessions to choose from, including "Making Your Voice Count," "How to Help Your Child Succeed in Science Class," Taking Charge of Family Finances" and "Technology for Health."
"We invite 60 unstoppable women to come together to learn about non-traditional paths to higher education and to form networks with others," said Ann Burnett, director of Women and Gender Studies and professor of communication. "Non-traditional female students often face barriers to obtain an education or are uncertain about how to start the process. With proper support systems, they can complete their program of study and this event will help them get the initial information they need to do that."
According to Burnett, about 27 percent of Minnesota and North Dakota residents have only obtained a high school diploma.
"Many individuals who stopped going to school after their high school diploma are fully capable of finishing their degree, but have life situations that may have interfered with their ability to continue their education," Burnett explained. "Non-traditional female students often face barriers such as uncertainty about funding their education, a need to maintain full-time employment, lack of access to appropriate degree programs or the inability to find child care during classes. This event will help women overcome their barriers to a higher education."
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