The Celebration of Inquiry Conference is a university-wide academic conference open to the public and designed to unite our learning communities in cross-disciplinary discussions of a common theme which is unique for each conference. During the days of the conference, regularly scheduled classes are re-directed to conference activities to enable maximum opportunities for intellectual exchange among faculty, staff, students and community members.

Vision
Our vision is to provide the opportunities and the space in which students and the greater academic community can experience and participate in inquiry-based intellectual discussions and activities that foster an appreciation for the goals of higher education and, in particular, inspire reflection on one’s own educational goals and successes.

Values
The conference values interactions among teaching, inquiry-based learning and critical thinking to promote understanding of the interconnectivity of disciplines and to energize learning-to-learn through inquiry.

Coastal Carolina University, endorsed by the Celebration of Inquiry Steering Committee on 5-8-03.