George Mehaffy to speak on the future of 16-K education

It is important for him to come because he has so much experience and expertise to offer, she said. Mehaffy gave the commencement address at the university in 2005. Gerlach said she personally knows Mehaffy.

Mehaffy had more than 20 years of teaching and administrative experience in Texas, New Mexico and California before going to AASCU, Gerlach said. His division at the AASCU is responsible for developing and managing programs for the member institutions in leadership development, undergraduate education, technology, international education and teacher education, she said.

“He works closely with presidents on a variety of national initiatives,” she said.

When & Where

When: Friday from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Red River and Concho rooms, University Center
What: Lecture on the Future of K-16 Education and Lunch with George Mehaffy
Attendees: Faculty and Staff

She said Mehaffy’s speech will have information that will help the college to be more decisive as it builds a strategic plan.

Gerlach said Mehaffy is the most informed person she knows regarding higher and teacher’s education.

The college’s goal is to provide access to all students to get from preschool through highest level of education. She said she hopes the college can provide education to all the students to be successful in their academic lives and later on professional lives.

John Buckwalter, associate dean for research and graduate studies, said he will meet Mehaffy the first time and he is excited to listen him.

“I think spending time with Mehaffy will benefit the college,” Buckwalter said. “It will be interesting to meet him.”

Associated dean Carrie Ausbrooks will also hear Mehaffy for the first time.

“I think his presentation will be very interesting,” Ausbrooks said. “His prospective of college education will benefit college.”
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