2024 Symposium

Adult Literacy Research & Training Symposium

Friday, December 13, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | WMU’s Fetzer Center | FREE 

2251 Business Ct, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Map

Literacy is the ability to read, write, comprehend, and use technology at a level that empowers an individual to reach his or her full potential as a parent, employee, and community member. 

Welcome!

The Kalamazoo Literacy Council and Western Michigan University are proud to host the 2024 Adult Literacy Research & Training Symposium! We invite volunteers, partners, students, educators, and literacy advocates from across the community to join us for a day of learning and sharing experiences.      

This year’s theme is 50 Years of Empowerment Through Literacy. In celebration of the KLC’s 50th anniversary, we will share engaging stories and effective strategies for teaching adult learners in critical areas such as Digital Literacy and Multigenerational Learning. Our featured presentation will include a panel discussion with passionate innovators from the city, university, and the neighborhood-level. This is a wonderful opportunity for a deeper connection to the KLC’s mission and within your own volunteer service or advocacy efforts. 

This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments and a boxed lunch will be served. 

Parking is free in the Fetzer Center lot. State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs) will be available for attending symposium sessions. 

In person attendance is encouraged, however there will be a virtual option. Questions? Email us! 

Agenda highlights:

  • Opening remarks by President Edward Montgomery and Dean Laura Dinehart 
  • Choose from eight informative and engaging 45-minute sessions
  • Featured presentation including a panel of special guests