Atlanta Interdisciplinary Academic Conference Set for March 29-30

ATLANTA – Achieving success in the global workplace will be the focus of a new conference being presented by Saint Leo University’s Atlanta-area faculty. The Atlanta Regional Interdisciplinary Academic Conference will present "Bridging the Gap between Theory and Application: Agility a Must!" on Friday, March 29, and Saturday, March 30.

A meet-and-greet session will be 6 – 8 p.m., March 29, and the conference will run 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., March 30, at the Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta, 1775 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, GA 30096.

Strategies will be shared to assist the educational community on achieving success in today’s global workforce. Professors, students, and industry professionals will present their research on how to bridge the gap between theory and application during the varied sessions.

Through the conference programs, academic professionals and students will have access to up-to-date information across disciplines, have the opportunity to network with others of similar interests, and increase their preparation to compete in the global workforce.

The guest speaker for the conference is Dr. Shelton Goode, president and CEO of Icarus Consulting, a veteran-owned consulting firm, specializing in helping organizations create inclusive cultures that leverage diversity and inclusion for a competitive advantage. Goode is an executive with over 20 years of experience in business and higher education.

For information, email SaintLeoATLConf@saintleo.edu. To register go to Atlanta Regional Interdisciplinary Academic Conference.

About Saint Leo University

Saint Leo University (www.saintleo.edu) is a modern Catholic teaching university that is firmly grounded in the liberal arts tradition and the timeless Benedictine wisdom that seeks balanced growth of mind, body, and spirit. The Saint Leo University of today is a private, nonprofit institution that creates hospitable learning communities wherever students want to be or need to be, whether that is a campus classroom, a web-based environment, an employer’s worksite, a military base, or an office park. Saint Leo welcomes people of all faiths and of no religious affiliation, and encourages learners of all generations. The university is committed to providing educational opportunities to the nation’s armed forces, veterans, and their families. Saint Leo is regionally accredited to award degrees ranging from the associate to the doctorate, and the faculty and staff guide all students to develop their capacities for critical thinking, moral reflection, and lifelong learning and leadership.

The university remains the faithful steward of the beautiful lakeside University Campus in the Tampa Bay region of Florida, where its founding monks created the first Catholic college in the state in 1889. Serving nearly 12,000 students, Saint Leo has expanded to downtown Tampa, to other sites in Florida and beyond, and maintains a physical presence in seven states. The university provides highly respected online learning programs to students nationally and internationally. More than 93,000 alumni reside in all 50 states, in Washington, DC, in three U.S. territories, and in 76 countries.