SEMO PROFESSOR ATTENDS FORUM

Jane Stephens, academic associate with the provost's office and professor of history at Southeast Missouri State University, recently participated in the American Council on Education Office of Women in Higher Education's 45th national forum in Washington, D.C.

Stephens was selected for the forum on her accomplishments and potential for leadership in higher education administration, said Donna Shavlik, organization director.

National forums are a major component of the Office of Women's National Identification Program for the Advancement of Women in Higher Education Administration.

Provost Les Cochran said Stephens' selection was a tribute to her accomplishments and was an important recognition for the university. "Jane is making professional strides forward and has assumed a major leadership role on campus," Cochran said.

The purpose of the forum was to bring together leaders of educational institutions to discuss critical issues facing higher education.

The council is an independent, nonprofit association founded in 1918. It represents all accredited post-secondary institutions as well as national and regional higher education associations.

The council's major function is to coordinate the interests of all segments of higher education into one voice.