Chancellor Eric Fingerhut and the Ohio Board of Regents hosted the "Community Conversations Tour" June 17 at the University of Toledo. This public forum was the final stop on a 6-region tour joining college, business, civic and student leaders to discuss Ohio's 10-year strategic plan on higher education, which was presented to Governor Strickland on March 31, 2008.

Chancellor Eric Fingerhut presents an overview of the plan then moderates a panel discussion on higher-education centers of excellence and the role of research. Held at the Law Center Auditorium at the University of Toledo. Featuring:

Eric Fingerhut - Chancellor, Ohio Board of Regents
Lloyd Jacobs - President, University of Toledo
Christa Adams - President, Owens Community College
James Tuschman - Member, Ohio Board of Regents
Rep. Peter Ujvagi - Ohio House of Representatives
Robert Savage - Co-founder, Savage & Associates, Inc.
Sen. Mark Wagoner - Ohio Senate
Michael Betz - 2008 Graduate, University of Toledo
Betsy Yeary - Junior, University of Toledo