The Governor’s Task Force on Higher Education in the Kennebec Valley will hold a summit from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Augusta Civic Center so Maine residents can help create a realistic vision of what public higher education in central Maine can be.

The idea is to “honor the unique strengths” of the University College of Bangor, the University of Maine at Augusta, and Kennebec Valley Community College, according to a news release from Gov. John Baldacci’s office.

People will be able to participate in the conversation through a “Town Meeting” process.

Anyone planning to come is asked to contact Tammy.Morrill@maine.gov or call 624-6605.