* WHO :* Steven Paine, West Virginia superintendent of schools; Earl Scime, Robert Mayes, Keith Garbutt and Jan Palmer, WVU faculty; and David C. Hardesty Jr., WVU president

* WHAT :* Supporting Excellence: WVU s Education Summit IIis a day-long series of professional development workshops geared toward West Virginia and southwestern Pennsylvania high school guidance counselors, principals, teachers and other educators.

* WHEN :* 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 7

* WHERE :* Radisson Hotel, Morgantown

*NOTE: Coverage of this event is encouraged. Topics include the power of mentoring; the health and well-being of students outside the classroom; education in the 21 st century; the role of mathematics in academic success; and honors programs. Presenters will be available for interviews. For a complete schedule, visit:http://www.wvu.edu/edusummit/Schedule/index.htmlContact Bill Nevin, WVU News&Information Services, for more information, 304-293-5562 or 304-216-2513 (cell).