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Convener
Benjamin K. Richmond
President/CEO
Louisville Urban League
Mr. Richmond has led the LUL since 1987.
Diane Porter
Board Member
Jefferson County Board of
Education
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Keynote Speaker
Rev. Dr. Kevin W. Cosby
President
Simmons College of KY
Senior Pastor
St. Stephen Church
Dr. Cosby is the 13th President
of Simmons College of Kentucky. He holds a Bachelor degree from
Eastern Kentucky University, a Masters degree from Southern
Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate degree from United
Theological Seminary.
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Moderator
Renee Murphy
News Anchor
WHAS11
Renee Murphy will moderate the
community conversation
addressing "Mobilization toward achieving 15,000
new degrees in the African American community by 2020"
EXHIBITORS
Exhibit
space for a limited number of educational organizations is available. If
interested, please call (502) 566-3383 or register online below.
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION |
A CALL TO ACTION:
Louisville Metro has
established a community-wide goal to achieve 55,000
new college degrees by 2020 to meet projected
workforce needs. Within this goal, a goal of 15,000
has been set for degree holders from the African
American community. Major efforts are on the way to
mobilize and engage the African American community in
achieving these goals.
The 2011 Education Summit
focuses on raising the awareness of this multi-year
iniative and to educate people on organizations and
institutions who are playing vital roles, and have a
community conversation with a keynote speaker and
panel discussion to identify strategies, best
practices for student achievement and for motivating
African Americans complete a degree.
We
look forward to seeing you there.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date:
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Time:
9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Location:
Central
High School Magnet Career Academy
1130 West Chestnut Street
Louisville, KY
Agenda Includes:
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Powerful
Keynote Speakers
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Community
Conversation
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Moderator: Renee Murphy, News Anchor, WHAS 11
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Strategies
and Models of Success
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Individual
College Development Planning & Access Session
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College & University Exhibits
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Other Educational Attainment Resources
Cost:
Free (lunch
provided)
or call (502) 566-3383
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
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Parents/Caregivers
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High School & College Students
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Youth Service Workers
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Educators
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Faith Based
Leaders
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Business & Community Leaders
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Youth Athletic Coaches and Mentors
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Parks & Recreation Staff
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Fraternity & Sorority Members
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Alumni Association Members
or call (502) 566-3383
2011 Education Summit Co-sponsors
Jefferson County Public Schools * U of L Office of
Community Engagement
Louisville Metro Government * Metro United Way *
Simmons College of KY
 Louisville
Urban League
1535 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 585-4622 * Fax (502) 585-2335
www.lul.org
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Louisville
Urban League Mission: As an
active partner, leader and catalyst we will assist African Americans,
other minority groups and the disadvantaged to attain social and economic
equality and stability through direct services and advocacy.
The Louisville Urban League is a non-profit
501(c)3 charitable organization serving the Louisville community since
1921. The Louisville Urban League provides workforce development services,
housing services, and youth development & education services to more than
11,000 annually. For more information about the League and
its programs, visit www.lul.org
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