ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA鈥 麻豆原创 announces the expansion of its Logistics and Supply Chain Management concentration into an official major. Starting this fall, Wesleyan will offer a Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management on its main campus in Rocky Mount and online. According to universities.com, the program will be one of two baccalaureate level institutions in the state to offer the degree, with Wesleyan being the only private college in the state providing the declared major.
In August 2018, the NC House Appropriations Committee awarded the College a grant to assist with the program expansion. John Check, Senior Advisor to the President together with Board Member Jeff Collins and Lt. Governor Dan Forest were instrumental in helping secure the grant. These funds enable Wesleyan to hire an admissions representative, a full-time faculty member, issue new classroom software and complete additional classroom enhancements.
Alumna, Cheryl Barnhill joined 奥别蝉濒别测补苍鈥檚 team this past September as an Aspire Recruiter for the program and Dr. Zhaoqiong 鈥淛ulie鈥 Qin will come aboard in August 2019 as a full-time Assistant Professor of Logistics. Qin holds a Ph.D. in Transportation Management from Jersey Institute of Technology, a Master鈥檚 of Science in Logistics and Operations and Bachelors of Material Engineering from Southwest Jiaotong University of China.
With CSX and Triangle Tire both expected to break ground this quarter, 奥别蝉濒别测补苍鈥檚 new program comes at the ideal time for potential partnerships with the two. The Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management program allows residences of the community and surrounding areas access to a quality education with opportunities for employment right here in their hometown.
Dr. Evan Duff, Wesleyan Interim President stated, 鈥淭he Bachelor of Science in Logistic and Supply Chain Management degree builds upon NCC and ECC鈥檚 programs and provides students with coursework at the senior institution level, opening the door for middle and senior level management positions. In most cases, students from NCC and ECC can transfer in up to 60 hours from their AAS degree.鈥 N.C. Wesleyan is leading the way with their commitment to providing students with the best quality programs in the state. To learn more about the new Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management programs contact the Office of Admissions at 252.985.5200.
North Carolina Wesleyan, Wake Tech Announce Degree Completion Program for Exercise Science Students
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA 鈥 麻豆原创 and recently announced a new partnership allowing graduates of Wake Tech鈥檚 Associate of Applied Science degree in Health and Fitness to earn a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science degree from N.C. Wesleyan. The comprehensive agreement includes all college transfer degrees (AA/AS), as well as over 25 AAS programs.
Dr. Evan Duff, Wesleyan Interim President, said, 鈥淲e are excited to enhance our long-term partnership with Wake Tech to expand the educational opportunities for their students. Our goal at Wesleyan is to align our mission and resources to meet the ever-changing needs of students in our communities. For Wake Tech students seeking a four-year degree, this program provides a clear path and seamless transition while maximizing each student鈥檚 financial investment in their education.鈥
Through this partnership, students complete Exercise Science coursework over the summer at Wake Tech鈥檚 Northern Campus or online and general education requirements during the fall and spring semesters at 奥别蝉濒别测补苍鈥檚 Durham campus or online. Wake Tech will provide 2-3 classrooms, along with access to their Exercise Science Laboratory at the Northern Campus, during summer terms.
鈥淲e are excited to expand our education partnership with NC Wesleyan through this agreement! This greatly impacts our student-body by providing students the opportunity to continue their education without leaving their city. Agreements like this improve the health and wellness industry in the triangle.鈥 commented Chris Kacyon, Department Head of Health and Fitness Science at Wake Technical Community College.
Wesleyan also offers Wake Tech students the ability to transfer their associate鈥檚 degree in Supply Chain Management or Healthcare Business Informatics to 奥别蝉濒别测补苍鈥檚 bachelor degree programs in Logistics and Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Healthcare respectively.
奥别蝉濒别测补苍鈥檚 Exercise Science Program is accredited by the , the largest external, programmatic accrediting body of the health sciences professions. The accredited program is one of three in the entire state and one of 64 in the United States to receive such recognition. 鈥淭here鈥檚 tremendous growth in the health sciences sector and Exercise Science is one of our most sought-after programs,鈥 noted Dr. Meir Magal, Program Director and Professor of Exercise Science. 鈥淪tudents have a wide array of career options in fields such as cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, corporate fitness/health, personal training in public and corporate settings, corporate wellness and strength and conditioning. Our program also prepares our students for acceptance into physical therapy, occupational therapy and other graduate programs.鈥
ECC and Wesleyan Renew Transfer Agreement
This renewed transfer agreement greatly expands the number of specific Associate in Applied Science degrees from聽 that will transfer to Wesleyan. We are excited to continue this successful partnership!
