Beacon Conference
Beacon 2007
Hosted by Rockland Community College in Suffern, New York
The Beacon Conference is an annual conference that recognizes and celebrates the achievements of two-year college students in research and writing. Here's how it works:
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It is sponsored by a coalition of two-year colleges, and creates an opportunity for faculty to mentor students as they begin their education at two-year colleges showcases the work of outstanding students.
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The conference is held each year on the first Friday in June and students present their work in a wide range of disciplines.
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Students work with their faculty mentors to prepare and submit papers that demonstrate outstanding scholarship and originality.
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All papers submitted are read and the top three papers in each category are selected for presentation at the annual conference in June.
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Presentations are judged on originality and quality of research, written work, and oral presentation.
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The judge for each category chooses an outstanding presenter.
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Both the outstanding presenter and the presenter's faculty mentor are recognized at the closing session of the conference.
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Each receives $100.00.
Conference Contact:
Elaine Toia
Tel (845) 574-4703
Fax (845)574-4437
etoia@sunyrockland.edu
