Farmington student is chosen for board

Staff report

boston

Rhodes State College student James Hughes, a sophomore from Farmington who is majoring in digital media, has been chosen for an opportunity to influence the future of higher education course materials as a member of Pearson’s Student Advisory Board.

The 2011-12 advisory board members are providing guidance on issues such as personalized learning, the use of mobile devices, the integration of social media and the evolution of games as learning tools.

The students experience first-hand the inner workings of the world’s largest learning company, while Pearson executives in turn offer mentoring, support and insight into how business decisions are made.

“Higher education continues to change at a rapid pace, and the Student Advisory Board members provide us with a direct connection to college students throughout North America,” said Sandi Kirshner, executive vice president for Higher Education Policy and Student Relations at Pearson.

“These talented students know firsthand what is happening on their campuses. Their insights, ideas and suggestions are invaluable to our continued development of innovative educational materials.”

The Student Advisory Board includes 12 students representing a range of talents and backgrounds.

Candidates were recruited through deans of students, professors, honors program directors and student leadership organizations.

More information about the Pearson Student Advisory Board is available at www.pearsonstudents.com or at the group’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PearsonStudents?ref=ts.