Faculty and staff are invited to a presentation featuring an expert on regionalism and the role of higher education in economic and community development from 1-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, in the CAC theater. John Bardo, chancellor of Western Carolina University and former Wichita State University professor, will be the guest speaker. WSU is teaming with the Regional Economic Area Partnership and Visioneering Wichita to co-sponsor this special presentation. For more information, contact Joe Yager at joe.yager@wichita.edu.