Calhoun Community College will host its ninth annual Student Success Symposium later this month, according to a press release.

Two sessions will be held from 11 a.m. to noon and 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Tuesday, Aug. 29, at the Kelley Gymnasium on the Decatur campus. The theme for this year’s symposium is “The Road to Success.”

Both sessions are free and open to all students.

At the start of each fall semester, the student services department hosts the event with the goal of motivating students toward personal and academic excellence.

“My team is working diligently to spread the word to all students about this outstanding event,” said Dr. Pat Wilson, dean of student services. “We are encouraging all Calhoun students to attend one of the two sessions.”

This year, students will hear from an exciting lineup of panel discussion speakers, which will feature: Mark Branon, Calhoun alumnus and director of the Huntsville campus; Dr. Ricaurte Solis, Calhoun alumnus; and Anaya Hines, current Calhoun student.

“Not only will the students have an opportunity to hear about each speaker’s personal journey at Calhoun, but they will also learn what tools they used to achieve their current success,” Wilson said.

The symposium will conclude with questions from the audience.

In addition to the symposium, Calhoun’s student clubs and organizations will have tables set up to provide additional information to students interested in membership. These organizations cover a broad range of interests including professional, international, religious, academic honorary, and special interest groups.

For more information, please visit www.calhoun.edu/symposium or contact the student services office at 256-306-2870.