Tuesday, November 17, 2009
K-State Student Union
You're invited
Join us for K-State’s 58th annual Principal-Counselor College Conference. Community college administrators are invited, along with high school principals and counselors. We anticipate an exciting program and look forward to hosting you on campus.
K-State students
High schools scheduled to attend include Abilene, Andover Central, Blue Valley Northwest, Chase County, Clifton-Clyde, Ell-Saline, Eureka, Hartford, Hastings (Nebraska), Herington, Highland Park, Hillsboro, Hope, Jefferson County North, Kingman, Lyndon, Lyons, Manhattan, Marantha Academy, Mill Valley, Nemaha Valley, Olathe Northwest, Olathe South, Osawatomie, Oskaloosa, Pretty Prairie, Salina Central, Seaman, Shawnee Mission North, Southeast Saline, Spring Hill, Stockton, Sumner Academy of Arts and Science, Thomas More Prep Marian, Tipton Catholic, Topeka West, Wabaunsee, and Waverly.
Registration
Registration has closed.
Schedule
8 to 8:30 a.m.
Ground floor of the K-State Student Union
Registration and check-in outside Forum Hall
Continental breakfast provided
8:30 to 9 a.m.
Welcome and introduction to K-State by Dr. Pat Bosco, vice president for student life, Forum Hall
9 to 9:30 a.m.
Student panel: Hear firsthand from students about their K-State experiences, Forum Hall
9:45 to 10:15 a.m.
Session 1
10:20 to 10:50 a.m.
Session 2
10:55 to 11:25 a.m.
Session 3
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Luncheon in the Grand Ballroom, Union second floor
Noon to 12:45 p.m.
Presentation by Michael Wesch, K-State anthropology professor and 2008 CASE National Professor of the Year
12:45 to 1 p.m.
Prize drawings and announcements
1:15 p.m.
Optional activities
• Meet and greet for high school counselors and former students
• Academic panel on transfer advising guides and improving transfer equivalency
• Campus tours
• Hale Library tours
Information sessions
Information sessions are offered to give you the scoop on academics, programs, and initiatives at K-State. You'll gain up-to-date info that you can pass on to your students and families. Select up to three from the following sessions.
Pre-health at K-State
Pre-health is K-State's second largest program. Find out how K-State is preparing students for the ever-changing healthcare field.
K-State HD: Helping students make healthy decisions
K-State is dedicated to our students' health and safety. Learn more about the initiatives in place to help students make healthy decisions in college and for life.
New student success programs
A great college experience begins with a great first year. Hear from representatives from First Year Experience, the Guide to Personal Success program, PILOTS, MAPS, and other programs dedicated to giving students a successful start to their first year at K-State.
Benefits of organized living
Receive infomation on the different living options at K-State, as well as the benefits of each. Representatives from Housing and Dining Services, Greek Affairs, and the scholarship houses will present.
Job forecasting
What jobs will be needed when students are ready to graduate? Find out what careers will be big in the future and what K-State is doing to prepare students. Hear about the newest majors at K-State and how your students can benefit.
Transfering to K-State
Learn how transfer students can make a successful transition to K-State. This session will explore AP credit, CLEP, new web-based transfer advising guides, and high school/college concurrent credit.
Parking
K-State's parking garage, south of the K-State Student Union, is now open.
More information on directions and parking
Questions?
E-mail Kirsten Regan
Contact the Office of Admissions
1-800-432-8270 or 785-532-6250