Focus on WKU is a free program hosted on Western Kentucky University's campus designed to show prospective students and their families first-hand what WKU has to offer. It is a one day open house event that offers a comprehensive look at our outstanding academic offerings, student services, activities and facilities. Sessions are offered on various topics to provide valuable information about life at WKU and an exciting expo allows students and their families the opportunity to personally connect with representatives from different departments of study, student services, housing and more.

Registration

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. (CST) in Diddle Area, with remarks from President Ransdell at 9:00 a.m. (CST).

Reservations are not required, but we strongly encourage you to R.S.V.P before the event. 

Visit our website for more information including directions to WKU, maps, complete event schedule and more.  We look forward to welcoming you to the Hill!

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Presentation will feature Principal Scott Hibbard and Guidance Counselor Javier Garcia.  They will discuss how they perform their particular job in the local school there to include the role of the principal and the guidance counselor. They will be talking about similarities and differences between the educational systems of Ecuador and the US including teacher and administrator preparation qualifications and requirements.  They will discuss the organizational structure of schools in Ecuador, the variety of levels of education offered in Ecuador, and the differences from community to community of what their schools look like.  They will also talk about employment opportunities in Ecuador, living conditions, costs related to living in Ecuador, etc.  At the end of their presentation, they will simply field questions from the audience.