PTK hosts "Information Access" discussion

Short Title:

Democracy and Info Access

Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society at HCC, is sponsoring a special discussion panel, "Democracy and Information Access," on Thurs., Dec. 1, from 7 to 9 p.m., in the Elliott Center, rooms 211 and 213.

The event will feature a speaker panel that will address the issue of government policy in regards to information. Additional discussion topics will include:

How has access to information engaged people in governing processes?
Does information overload prevent effective citizen participation in government?

Guest speakers will be Joseph Marschner, HCC professor, Dori Nipps, executive director of Pen Mar Development Corporation and a former county commissioner, Harold "Bud" Otis, chief of staff for Congressman Roscoe Bartlett, and Andrew Schotz, a reporter at the Herald-Mail. HCC Professor Michael Harsh will serve as moderator.

Each speaker will have 10 to 15 minutes to speak. A question and answer session will follow.

Prior to the event, a reception will be held from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

This event is free and is open to students, staff, faculty, and the public. For more information, email skdonovan@hagerstowncc.edu [3].