Grant to Benefit College’s Teacher Education Program
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA 鈥 聽麻豆原创 recently received a CREATE grant from the Center for Great Public Schools Aspiring Educators Program. The $2,000 grant is to benefit the Students Helping Students Afterschool Program for Social Justice.
Led by Dr. Patricia Brewer, NCWC鈥檚 Professor and Coordinator of Special Education, Students Helping Students is a service learning project within the College鈥檚 Teacher Education program. The initiative provides afterschool services to K-12 children with learning differences in Nash-Rocky Mount Schools. The program has received statewide recognition and is designed for education students to provide individualized instruction in math and reading. Additionally, the program provides parent advocacy training. Dr. Patricia Brewer facilitates this part of the program for parents of participating K-12 children.
鈥淲e are so excited about this grant,鈥 stated Dr. Brewer. 鈥淧re-service education students become strong, confident and intentional in educational practices with diverse learners and parents. They consistently support high expectations that result in growth and positive outcomes.鈥
Students Helping Students Afterschool Program for Social Justice fosters connections and investigations for critical inquiry of exceptional students鈥 needs in the classroom. This Social Justice grant will allow NC Wesleyan鈥檚 pre-service education students to become reflective practitioners beyond the boundaries of the school. Through the grant, pre-service students will increase their passion and impact the lives of K-12 students using a pedagogy of culturally responsive practices and differentiated strategies.
The National Education Association (NEA) offers mini-grants to teacher education programs for teacher quality, community engagement, social justice and political advocacy. The NEA is the nation’s largest professional employee organization and is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA’s three million members work at every level of education鈥攆rom pre-school to university graduate programs. The association has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.
Phi Theta Kappa Recognizes NCWC for Exemplary Transfer Pathways
NCWC has been named again to the聽 which designates Wesleyan as a college who recognizes and rewards PTK honor students from the community college system. NCWC is one of only three colleges in the state to receive this honor.
North Carolina Wesleyan Semi-Finalist in Ethics Bowl
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA 鈥 The 9th Annual Ethics Bowl, a debate competition hosted by the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU), asks students to compete over a selected topic. Out of 22 North Carolina private colleges, North Carolina Wesleyan University placed in the semifinals.
This year鈥檚 topic explored Ethics in the Agriculture. The final question asked, 鈥淲hat ethical responsibilities does the United States have to support the agricultural industry in securing the qualified workers that it needs?鈥 Other questions covered topics such as genetically modified and/or gene edited food.
Of the 22 private colleges in attendance, this year鈥檚 semifinalists included: High Point University, Salem College, Belmont Abbey College and 麻豆原创. The competition was held at the North Carolina Legislative Complex in Raleigh on February 21 and 22. The judge鈥檚 panel was composed of 60 corporate, nonprofit, legislative and community leaders.
North Carolina Wesleyan鈥檚 ethics team is led by Boluwatife Johnson, Chanel Patterson as Ethical Theory Lead. The researchers for the team include James Cheazar, Richard 鈥淩J鈥 Smalls, Catherine Leake and Grace deMontesquiou. Drs. Jarrod Kelly and Sherry Holland serve as faculty coordinators. With some members graduating, the team hopes to recruit new members and return next year for competition.
Faculty coordinator, Jarrod Kelly, congratulates the team, 鈥淲e received many positive comments from judges, team coordinators and spectators. Our team was complimented most on their presentations,鈥 he says. 鈥淭he team really had their opening statement down to a science and it was extraordinarily impressive to observe. The team stole the spotlight with their poise, knowledge and passion.鈥 The team had a record of 4-0 in regular level matches and had been preparing for the competition since August 2019.
NC Wesleyan University Recognized by Exercise is Medicine庐 for Efforts to Create Culture of Wellness on Campus
NCWC among record 166 campuses honored worldwide
麻豆原创 is one of only 166 universities and colleges around the world to be honored by the 庐 initiative for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus. Campus-wide initiatives focused on physical activity and health at the College helped Wesleyan earn silver level designation from the .
鈥淲e are thrilled to recognize these campuses鈥 commitment to make movement a part of daily campus culture and give students the tools to cultivate physical activity habits that will benefit them throughout their lives,鈥漵aid Robyn Stuhr, vice president of Exercise is Medicine. 鈥淭hese campus programs are nurturing future leaders who will advance a key tenet of Exercise is Medicine: making physical activity assessment and promotion a standard in health care.鈥
鈥淭his distinction wouldn鈥檛 be possible without the collaborative efforts of the Exercise Science and Health Promotion Departments, Wesleyan Wellness, the NCWC Intramural Sports & Recreation Program, the students of the Health and Movement Science Club, as well as the faculty, staff and administration who have supported our efforts to make physical activity a health priority on campus,鈥 stated Dr. Shannon Crowley, NCWC鈥檚 Exercise is Medicine on Campus Advisor.
Notable initiatives that helped NCWC reach Silver status included the Lunch n鈥 Learn Series for Health, sponsored by the Departments of Health Promotion and Exercise Science, in partnership with Wesleyan Wellness; the annual Costume Run/Walk, sponsored by the NCWC Health and Movement Science Club; the Walk with the President; the Exercise Science personal training program; and others.
Of the 166 campuses recognized this year, 77 received gold, 62 silver and 27 bronze. All gold, silver and bronze universities and colleges will be officially recognized on May 27 as part of the 11th World Congress on Exercise is Medicine, held in conjunction with ACSM鈥檚 67th Annual Meeting.
EIM-OC calls upon universities and colleges to promote physical activity as a vital sign of health and encourages faculty, staff and students to work together to improve the health and well-being of the campus community.
EIM-OC launched its recognition program in 2014 to honor campuses for their efforts to create a culture of wellness. Schools earn gold, silver or bronze status based on their activities. Gold level campuses have created a referral system where campus health care providers assess student physical activity and refer students as necessary to a certified fitness professional as part of medical treatment. Silver campuses engage students, faculty and staff in education initiatives and make movement part of the daily campus culture while bronze level campuses promote and generate awareness of the health benefits of physical activity.
View a complete list of recognized schools and learn more about the EIM-OC program at .
麻豆原创 Exercise Is Medicine
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) co-launched Exercise is Medicine庐 (EIM) in 2007 with the American Medical Association. ACSM continues to manage the global health initiative, which seeks to make physical activity assessment and promotion a standard in clinical care, connecting health care with evidence-based physical activity resources for people everywhere of all abilities. EIM is committed to the belief that physical activity promotes optimal health, is integral in the prevention and treatment of many medical conditions and should be regularly assessed and included as part of health care. Visit for additional information.
麻豆原创 the American College of Sports Medicine
The American College of Sports Medicine is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. More than 50,000 international, national and regional members and certified professionals are dedicated to advancing and integrating scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine. More details at .
麻豆原创 North Carolina Wesleyan College
麻豆原创, a private institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church, prepares students for professional advancement, life-long learning and responsible participation in their communities. NC Wesleyan University provides a highly personalized education in a dynamic and challenging environment. With students from all over the United States and more than 40 different countries, NC Wesleyan is a small college with a big taste for cultural diversity. To learn more, visit ncwu.edu and follow on , , and .
Wilson Community College and 麻豆原创 Partner to Enhance College Transfer
WILSON — and 麻豆原创 (NCWC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding and University Partnership Agreement on Monday, February 24, that enables students to continue their education after earning a two-year degree. The agreement gives WCC students with Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), and Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees access to the Wesleyan Works program, which includes pre-admission advising, transfer credits, and a clear definition of the transfer of courses from WCC to NCWC.聽
Tim Wright, President of Wilson Community College
Wesleyan Works is a transfer program designed for community college students who plan to continue their education at NCWC. The program guarantees admission to NCWC for WCC鈥檚 AA, AS, and AAS graduates. WCC students who transfer under this agreement are automatically eligible for Wesleyan Works. Students will have access to academic advising and financial aid counseling through NCWC.聽
WCC students who graduate and transfer under this agreement can select any of NCWC鈥檚 traditional programs of study or may enroll in NCWC鈥檚 Adult and Professional Studies programs, utilizing the advantages of the Wesleyan Works program. For example, AAS graduates may transfer up to 75 credit hours to NCWC.
WCC Vice President for Academic Affairs Mr. Rob Holsten shared, 鈥淲e are excited to continue and expand our partnership with 麻豆原创 to offer more options for students to continue their studies after completing their two-year degree here at Wilson Community College. This type of partnership furthers the College鈥檚 mission to help students reach their educational goals, and adds to existing opportunities for transferable degrees.鈥
NC Native and Award-Winning Actress to Speak at NCWC Commencement
April 2020 commencement speaker
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA 鈥 麻豆原创 is excited to announce as their April 2020 commencement speaker. Lawrence is an award-winning actress with roles on NYPD Blue, Grey鈥檚 Anatomy and the CBS comedy, 鈥淢e, Myself and I.鈥 A native of North Carolina, she was born in Charlotte and later moved to Raleigh where she graduated from Broughton High School. Lawrence attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduating in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.
鈥淏ased on her ties to North Carolina and success in the entertainment industry, we are overly enthusiastic to have Sharon Lawrence speak to our graduates in April. With our new Entertainment Arts major, music production minor and her ability to demonstrate that anything is possible with a solid education, she was a natural fit to be our commencement speaker,鈥 stated Dr. Evan D. Duff, Interim President of 麻豆原创.
While at UNC, Lawrence was active onstage with the college鈥檚 Playmakers Repertory Company. She is a proud founding, and prior leading actress, at the North Carolina Theatre, which is still going strong after 36 years at Raleigh鈥檚 Memorial Auditorium. She is also the daughter of Tom Lawrence, former news reporter for WRAL News in Raleigh.
Lawrence currently appears on several different television series, including: Dynasty, Shameless, Criminal Minds, and can most recently be seen opposite Kirsten Dunst in Showtime鈥檚 On Becoming a God in Central Florida. She is set to star on Apple鈥檚 upcoming series Home Before Dark. Lawrence is also an accomplished Broadway stage actress and a 2012 Lunt-Fontanne Ten Chimneys Fellow, recently starring in 鈥淎 Kid Like Jake鈥 at the Pasadena Playhouse.
She previously chaired the where she incubated and managed corporate partnerships with Netflix and the Dr. Scholl Foundation. Lawrence is still active in supporting women in the industry and currently serves as a Trustee of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation.
鈥淐elebrating the Wesleyan commencement is a meaningful opportunity for me not only as a native North Carolinian, but because my creative roots are here,鈥 stated Lawrence. 鈥淢y passion and career were nurtured by North Carolina schools and churches, by its outdoor dramas, local and professional theaters and its commitment to the performing arts. Your investment in education and the arts is an investment in your minds and hearts.鈥
On April 25, 2020, Sharon will address the Class of 2020 at NC Wesleyan University鈥檚 Spring Commencement, which will be held in front of the Braswell Administration Building.
Wesleyan Submits Accreditation Application for New RN to BSN Program
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA 鈥 麻豆原创 is pleased to announce that it has submitted the substantive change application for the new RN to BSN program to its regional accreditor, the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC). The College will begin promoting the program immediately and will be accepting applications this spring. Pending approval from SACSCOC expected in April or May, the program will start in fall 2020. Thanks to the hard work of Dr. Brittany Bass, Dr. Esther Burgess, Dr. Evan Duff, Dr. Larry Kelley, Dr. Molly Wyatt and Scott Marsigli, this document was completed in record time to meet the January deadline. The program will also seek professional accreditation from Nursing鈥檚 top collegiate academic accreditor, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
The RN to BSN program will be for licensed nurses who have an Associate Degree in Nursing and desire to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The Institute of Medicine recommends that hospitals should work to hire RNs with higher levels of education and training. Studies show this enables nurses to provide better patient care. For this reason, they also recommend that 80% of nurses earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) by 2020.
As nursing becomes more complex, a BSN can move one鈥檚 career forward. This program will expand on the RN competencies needed to drive change that will positively affect healthcare, as well as preparing nurses for graduate studies. In this program, professional baccalaureate nursing practice will focus on population health, nursing leadership and management, informatics, healthcare policy and evidence based research opportunities that will facilitate professional growth. RN to BSN students will be required to complete clinical experiences in the BSN Professional Capstone course. The purpose of the clinical practice experience is to translate new nursing knowledge into daily practice.
NC Wesleyan is also excited to announce it has received a $15,000 gift from two married alums to cover the costs of textbooks for the first 20 students accepted into the program. Stay tuned to ncwu.edu and the College鈥檚 social media for the official announcement of when application acceptance will begin.
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WCC, NC Wesleyan Sign Transfer Agreement
GOLDSBORO, NC – and 麻豆原创 have renewed their commitment to seamless transfer between the two schools.
Dr. Thomas A. Walker Jr., president of WCC, and Dr. Evan D. Duff, interim president of NC Wesleyan, signed an agreement for 鈥淲esleyan Works,鈥 a transfer program for community college students who plan to continue their education at NC Wesleyan.
Students who participate in Wesleyan Works are guaranteed acceptance into NC Wesleyan once they earn an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, or other Associate in Applied Science degree from WCC and their WCC courses will transfer seamlessly into comparable bachelor鈥檚 degree programs at NCWC.
While they are enrolled in WCC, Wesleyan Works participants will have access to academic advising and financial aid counseling from both institutions and can attend events on both the WCC campus and the NCWC main campus in Rocky Mount.
鈥淢y first objective when I came to Wesleyan was to build partnerships to provide access to a bachelor鈥檚 degree to as many NC community college graduates as possible,鈥 said Dr. Duff. 鈥淢y goal is to be the best transfer partner.鈥
Dr. Walker agreed that such alliances enhance WCC鈥檚 programs by providing smooth transitions into further educational opportunities. 鈥淭his program sets up our students to not only succeed here but also when they get to NC Wesleyan,鈥 said Dr. Walker. 鈥淲e are constantly striving to improve the path that takes our students to advanced educational options and better stations in life.鈥
Officials at both colleges view the agreement as a win-win situation for the schools and their respective students. The ability to pursue a four-year degree upon completion of an associate degree is attractive to WCC students and NC Wesleyan has the opportunity to grow its enrollment with a pool of students who have proven that they have the academic skills to succeed in an institution of higher education.
For more information, potential participants can contact Kacee Ingram, director of the WCC College Transfer Advising Center, at 919-739-6755 or klingram@waynecc.edu.
麻豆原创 Wayne Community College
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves 11,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 140 college credit programs. WCC鈥檚 mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.
North Carolina Wesleyan, Forsyth Technical Community College Sign New Transfer Partnership Agreement
A new transfer partnership agreement will create a streamlined path for Forsyth Technical Community College graduates to pursue a bachelor鈥檚 degree from North Carolina Wesleyan.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (January 8, 2020) 鈥-During a formal signing event on Wednesday, January 8, 麻豆原创 announced a new agreement with Forsyth Technical Community College (Forsyth Tech) to facilitate degree completion and student success by improving access to undergraduate educational resources, college facilities and support systems.
鈥淔orsyth Tech is thrilled to collaborate with NC Wesleyan in this agreement,鈥 said President of Forsyth Tech Dr. Janet N. Spriggs. 鈥淗aving this strategic alliance will offer tremendous benefits to our students and to the community in demonstrating how higher education works together to improve student completion and success.鈥
In partnership, NC Wesleyan and Forsyth Tech will enhance and expand the educational opportunities for Forsyth Tech鈥檚 Associate in Science specifically in Business Administration and Criminal Justice programs. NC Wesleyan will maintain a full-time Coordinator of Transfer Admission at one of the Forsyth Tech campus sites.
鈥淣CWC has a long history of partnering with NC Community Colleges and we are excited to add FT to our list of partners,鈥 said Interim President of NC Wesleyan Dr. Evan D. Duff. 鈥淚t is collaborations like this that enable students to attain their bachelor鈥檚 or master鈥檚 degree without having to leave their family or job.鈥
FT has launched five new co-admission partnerships over the last two years with Bellevue University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University, Salem College University of North Carolina 鈥 Greensboro and Winston-Salem State University, to improve student access to undergraduate and graduate education. The programs begin enrolling in fall 2019.
麻豆原创, a private institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church, prepares students for professional advancement, life-long learning and responsible participation in their communities. NC Wesleyan University provides a highly personalized education in a dynamic and challenging environment. With students from all over the United States and more than 40 different countries, NC Wesleyan is a small college with a big taste for cultural diversity. Follow NCWC on , , and .
Forsyth Technical Community College is a catalyst for equitable economic mobility, empowering lives and transforming communities. The college offers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in over 200 programs of study, including programs that promote personal and professional development through non-credit courses and seminars, as well as customized training for business and industry. Forsyth Tech serves more than 35,000 students with approximately 1,500 full and part-time faculty and staff. For additional information, visit forsythtech.edu and follow on , , and .
Wesleyan Holds Winter Commencement
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA 鈥 On Saturday, December 14, 麻豆原创 held its winter commencement for approximately 225 graduates at the Rocky Mount Event Center.
This is the College鈥檚 78th graduation, with the first occurring in 1960. There were 11 international graduates from three countries: El Salvador, Nepal and Argentina. This commencement also included the second cohort of Wesleyan鈥檚 new Master鈥檚 in Criminal Justice program.
鈥淭hese degrees are provided by an institution which seeks not only to dispense knowledge and develop the habits for lifelong learning, but also expects its graduates to be responsible citizens, contributors to the common good, women and men who care about others,鈥 stated Interim President Dr. Evan D. Duff.
The commencement address was given by Ms. Constance D. Williams, Senior Vice President and Head of Human Resources, Americas, Sony Music Entertainment located in New York, NY. In this role, she leads Sony Music鈥檚 talent acquisition and talent management functions. Prior to her employment at Sony Music Entertainment, Ms. Williams was an adjunct professor at 麻豆原创, credentialed to teach courses in Psychology, Business and Organizational Administration at all levels.
Williams addressed the graduates, stating 鈥淭he world you鈥檙e graduating into is complex and is full of hope and optimism鈥ou have to remain optimistic and you have to believe that you can impact change. That it鈥檚 up to you to give this world a better and brighter future.鈥 She informed them 鈥淚t is your duty to leave every place better than when you arrived. While you鈥檙e diploma will help pave the way for success, it is your commitment to impacting your own greatness that will translate into success. Don鈥檛 be a bystander.鈥
Wesleyan also honored the families of four young ladies with Honorary Posthumous Degrees: Robyne Barnes, Quedeshia 鈥淒onyell鈥 Brown, Kandis McBride-Jones and Donesha 鈥淒ee鈥 Scott. These NC Wesleyan freshmen passed away on March 21, 2016 in a car accident in front of the campus entrance.
Wesleyan will hold its spring commencement on Saturday, April 25.
