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Education Day: November 13, 2008

 

            The Class of 2009’s Education Day, held at George Mason University-Fairfax, focused on the national high school dropout crisis. Class members and panelists discussed factors that contribute to low rates of success, along with strategies to increase achievement. Panelists hailed from varied backgrounds, from high school students to county school officials to directors of nonprofit organizations, offering very diverse insights on the problem and possible solutions. The Class came up with many creative ways to improve success rates, including mentoring, raising money for textbooks, creating intern programs within their organizations, increasing safety in schools and much more.

The keynote speaker for Education Day was Charles Hiteshew (’05), Chief Operating Officer of America’s Promise Alliance. To view his presentation regarding the dropout crisis and how it plays out locally, please click the link below.

 Presentation on the National Dropout Crisis


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Health Day: December 11, 2008

 

            The Class of 2009’s Health Day, held at the Washington Center for Aging Services, focused on health and healthcare disparities. Discussions centered on the unequal distribution of illness, the quality of care and rates of survival, and ways to minimize health disparities. Solutions to this pertinent problem focused on encouraging healthcare and healthy behavior within your organization. Examples included workplace wellness programs, walking meetings, discount insurance to employees who complete wellness exams and time off to contribute to the community.


           The keynote speaker for Health Day was the Honorable David C. Harrington, Maryland State Senator. Senator Harrington spoke to the Class of 2009 about health and health care disparities plaguing the region. Below is a picture of Senator Harrington (center) with Board Chair Tom D'Amato (left) and President & CEO Tim Kime (right).