Literacy goes beyond one’s ability to read and write; it also encompasses comprehension, interpretation and application of the written word in different contexts. Join us tonight on OPEN/net for an important discussion about Adult Literacy.

Tuesday
November 3, 2009
9-10p.m.

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Guests:

Dr. Randy Whitfield
Associate Vice President for Academic and Student Services and Basic Skills with the North Carolina Community College System and a Member of the National Council of State Directors of Adult Education

Nancye Gaj
President of Motheread, Inc., a private non-profit that combines the teaching of literacy skills with child development and family empowerment issues

Susan Payne
Dean of Basic Skills, Wake Technical Community College

More information:

North Carolina Community College System
www.nccommunitycolleges.edu
(919) 807-7100

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