Barrington's White House interviews Harper's president
Barrington's White House is pleased to welcome Dr. Avis Proctor, president of Harper College, at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 25. Stay after the virtual interview for a live Q&A via Zoom. A link will be provided post-event, which allows ticket purchasers to view the event for up to 30 days.
Dr. Proctor, president of William Rainey Harper College, will provide insights on the state of higher education today. Dr. Proctor has more than 25 years of experience working in multicultural environments as an innovative mathematics educator and academic administrator, with a focus on teaching, service and research.
As a higher education scholar and an Aspen Presidential Fellow, she contributes to the professional discourse from local to global levels on progressive leadership in higher education, research-based instructional strategies, strategic community engagement, economic development and the STEM pipeline for underrepresented groups.
Dr. Proctor believes in working closely with local school districts, the business community and higher education institutions. Her work at previous institutions has included expanding articulation and internship and employment opportunities to enhance student-employer connections for current students as well as alumni.
She has also provided collaborative leadership for early childhood education, dual enrollment and college readiness/completion initiatives which have gained national attention.
Dr. Proctor earned her bachelor's degree in mathematics education at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, a Master of Science in teaching mathematics at Florida Atlantic University, and her doctorate in higher education at Florida International University.
Barrington's White House has something for everyone looking for an afternoon or evening enjoying the arts and culture. More information and tickets for all events can be found at www.barringtonswhitehouse.com/events.
All spring 2021 events will be held virtually. Tickets are $10 or less and can be purchased at www.barringtonswhitehouse.com/events.
Barrington's White House is at 145 W. Main St., in the heart of downtown Barrington. Cultural programming at the White House is underwritten, in part, by generous sponsors, including Wayne and Nan Kocourek, Kay Reich, Mr. and Mrs. Earle Combs, Kim Duchossois, McClintock Family Foundation, Sue and Rich Padula, Stephen and Mary Smith, Barrington Area Community Foundation, Barrington Bank and Trust, Mary B. Galvin, Northern Trust and Quintessential Barrington.
For information, call (224) 512-4066 or visit www.barringtonswhitehouse.com.