ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA 鈥 On Friday, April 22 in a historic move, the 麻豆原创 Board of Trustees announced plans for the College to become 麻豆原创. Since 2015, the College has been moving in this direction with the addition of its first two master鈥檚 programs, a key component of being considered a university.
鈥淭he evolution of NC Wesleyan from a college to a university represents the culmination of the excellent work of many dedicated people over previous years and the commitment of the current administration, faculty, staff and Board of Trustees in expanding the institutional offerings to its students for research, as well as career development,鈥 stated Dr. Dan Crocker, Chairman of the NC Wesleyan Board of Trustees. 鈥淭he impact of this effort on the students and the area will be tremendous.鈥
Some of the criteria that were considered when changing the name to 鈥渦niversity鈥 included: serving adult students, offering professional programs, offering graduate programs, serving a large percentage of international students and having multiple instructional locations. Despite this update to Wesleyan鈥檚 name, its values will remain the same:
- To provide one-on-one mentoring opportunities for students with faculty and staff to align their passions with their future career and life aspirations.
- To provide career and research opportunities to all students to enhance their marketability and skills beyond college.
- To create world citizens with vast educational and hands-on experiences to be competent, intelligent, and competitive in a changing world.
- To provide adult students with applied learning assignments and flexible instructional formats to advance their career and life goals
鈥淏ecoming a university demonstrates the evaluation of our impact on students and the community over the last 65 years. We are moving in a direction to offer additional academic offerings for a more diverse community of students,鈥 stated Dr. Evan D. Duff. 鈥淥ur foundation in becoming 麻豆原创 started over 45 years ago when we began offering various modes of instruction to working adult students. With this change, we will continue to be committed to one-on-one mentoring opportunities, hands-on experiences with faculty, research opportunities for undergraduate students, career exploration from day one and remain a teaching-focused institution.鈥
This announcement comes toward the conclusion of Wesleyan鈥檚 65th anniversary. Over the next several months, North Carolina Wesleyan will transition to its new identity, working with the state and its regional accreditor to finalize this change. Rebranding of its website, social media, campus signage, literature, advertising, and much more will occur during this time as well.
SACSCOC Reaffirms NC Wesleyan鈥檚 Accreditation
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA 鈥 This month, the – Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Board of Trustees reaffirmed the accreditation of 麻豆原创 through 2030. Reaffirmation grants the College the authority to continue awarding baccalaureate and master鈥檚 degrees. SACSCOC serves as the accrediting body for degree-granting, higher education institutions in the southern states.
鈥淭his SACSCOC evaluation demonstrates we have exceptional faculty, educational programs and student support services. This is excellent news and I want to thank the faculty and staff who have helped us maintain this accreditation,鈥 stated NC Wesleyan President, Dr. Evan D. Duff.
麻豆原创 was originally granted accreditation by SACSCOC on January 1, 1966. To gain or maintain accreditation, an institution must comply with SACSCOC policies, procedures, and with all standards contained in the Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement in the professional judgment of peer reviewers. SACSCOC鈥檚 institutional accreditation includes all degree levels regardless of location or mode of instruction.
Former Teacher Joins Wesleyan Adult Studies Team
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA 鈥 麻豆原创 welcomes Joselyn Blount to its Office of Adult Studies team. As Admissions Coordinator, she will be based on the College鈥檚 main campus in Rocky Mount and manage the enrollment module for Wesleyan鈥檚 undergraduate and graduate programs at its 10 adult locations.
Joselyn is an alumna of Elizabeth City State University where she earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Elementary Education. She went on to obtain a master鈥檚 degree in Higher Education from Walden University in 2016 and an M.B.A in 2018. Prior to joining NC Wesleyan, Joselyn was a teacher for ten years with most of her career in the Beaufort County School District.
鈥淲ith an extensive background in education, Joselyn brings a lot of enthusiasm, attention to detail and eagerness to jump in. Her professionalism and skills will be a great asset to the APS admissions team. We are excited to have her join the Wesleyan Family,鈥 stated Dani Somers, Director of Adult Studies & Graduate Admissions at NC Wesleyan.
Joselyn, a native of Plymouth, currently resides in Winterville, North Carolina with her husband, Bennie, and their three children: DaShaun, Elijah and Ava. During the week, she can be found in her office located in the Welcome Center.
NCWC & McDowell Tech Community College Sign Memorandum of Understanding
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA 鈥 麻豆原创 (NCWC) recently signed an agreement that will help qualified graduates of transfer to Wesleyan. The agreement aims to provide a seamless transfer for students who enroll at Wesleyan following completion of their two-year degree at MTCC.
Leaders of both colleges signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in a virtual ceremony on Wednesday, September 15. This new agreement adds MTCC to a list of over 30 other colleges and community colleges throughout North Carolina that have a transfer partnership with NCWC.
鈥淲e are very happy to establish a partnership with NCWC. Partnerships like this are essential for our students as many of them do want to transfer after they have attended MTCC. This partnership agreement gives students a great opportunity to gain needed credentials by offering a pathway for them to transfer from one institution to another. It is imperative that students not lose time or credits in the transition, and this agreement will assure that the transfer goes smoothly,鈥 stated Dr. Penelope 鈥淧enny鈥 Cross, CAO of McDowell Tech Community College.
The agreement will enhance and expand the educational opportunities of Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science graduates by offering MTCC graduates access to the benefits of the Wesleyan Works program, pre-admission advising, generous transfer credit and a clear definition of the transfer of courses from MTCC to NC Wesleyan. This MOU allows MTCC Associate in Applied Science students to transfer an additional 15 hours of general education credits for a total of 75 transfer credits.
“NCWC is excited for this new partnership with MTCC, which recognizes the value of a community college education. This partnership will provide MTCC graduates with flexible transfer opportunities to complete their four-year degree in a supportive environment similar to their experience in their associate鈥檚 program. Our goal has always been to support the community college mission and provide their graduates with convenient and affordable transfer pathways,” stated Katie Farrell, Associate Dean of Adult & Professional Studies.
Students who graduate from MTCC and transfer under this agreement may select any of NC Wesleyan鈥檚 programs of study or may transfer to the college鈥檚 Adult and Professional Studies program, taking advantage of the Wesleyan Works program. Students are required to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 and be in good academic standing. The agreement brings NC Wesleyan within the reach of MTCC students who may not have otherwise been able to attend the College.
Wesleyan Works is a transfer program designed for community college students who plan to continue their education at NC Wesleyan. Students who participate in Wesleyan Works will have access to academic advising and financial aid counseling through NC Wesleyan, as well as access to events on the College鈥檚 main campus. The program is ideal for students who would like to attend NC Wesleyan鈥檚 evening or online programs.
麻豆原创 McDowell Tech Community College
is a member of the North Carolina Community College System, dedicated to providing student-centered accessible, high-quality educational opportunities and services which fulfill the personal development, training and employment needs of the residents, businesses, and industries of McDowell County and the surrounding areas through an open-door admissions policy.
NCWC鈥檚 E-Sports Club Partners with WHIG-TV
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA 鈥 麻豆原创鈥檚 e-sports club, The Bishop Gaming Association (BGA), recently developed a partnership with WHIG-TV to provide training opportunities for students. Future plans of the partnership include the development of a 30-minute show that will be aired on WHIG-TV, along with job shadowing and internship opportunities.
“We are delighted to be partnering with WHIG-TV. They have been the source of local TV content in Rocky Mount for years. This partnership will provide our students with a unique way to engage with the local community,鈥 stated Chantoni Grant, Admissions Counselor and Director of the Bishop Gaming Association. 鈥淭his would not have been possible without Dr. Gena Messer-Knode (NC Wesleyan鈥檚 Dean of Career Services and Business Innovation), Sandra Smith (General Manager of WHIG-TV) and Robert Morris (Technical Director of WHIG-TV) who were committed to providing Wesleyan students with a remarkable learning opportunity.鈥
The BGA was founded by Grant during his time as a student in 2019. The club aims to promote the culture of gaming, media and entertainment by providing experiences, advice, awareness and resources to students who are interested in growing in these fields. It has quickly become the College鈥檚 largest student organization, averaging more than 80 members over the past three years. Students within the club shoot, edit and produce a bi-weekly segment called 鈥淏GA News,鈥 which is broadcast on televisions throughout campus and on The BGA鈥檚 social media accounts.
The BGA partnership with WHIG-TV will provide students with the ability to explore broadcast technique, filming, editing and production. Through these opportunities, students will receive hands-on experience applicable to their future career paths.
Alums Join NC Wesleyan Recruitment Team
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA 鈥 麻豆原创 is excited to welcome back two alumni as employees in the Admissions Office. Starting this month, both Elijah 鈥淏laise鈥 Gourley and Chantoni Grant have joined the office as Admissions Counselors.
鈥淭he Office of Admissions could not have hired two more qualified staff members than Blaise and Chantoni. These two alumni are committed to the values of NC Wesleyan and are well-suited to exemplify these, as well the many benefits of the College, to future NCWC prospects,鈥 stated Michael Drew, Dean of Admissions & Adult Studies.
Admissions Counselor
Blaise is a 2021 graduate with degrees in Marketing and Liberal Studies. He was also the 2021 recipient of the President鈥檚 Cup, an award that recognizes the attainment of the highest standards of academic performance as demonstrated by the overall grade point average. As a student, Blaise worked in student life as a Residential Assistant (R.A.), with the Marketing Department and for the College鈥檚 Youth Theology Institute (YTI). He was a student-athlete, as well as a member of the Business Honors Society and the Taylor-Crocker Honors Program. In addition, he also worked with several area organizations and nonprofits.
鈥淣C Wesleyan University has done so much for me in the past four years. At Wesleyan, it鈥檚 the people that make it more than simply an institution. I鈥檓 thrilled to be serving future Bishops as an Admissions Counselor. I look forward to making the same kind of positive impact on others that I was blessed to receive as a student,鈥 stated Gourley.
Admissions Counselor
Chantoni graduated from the College in 2020 with a degree in Organizational Administration. He went on to obtain a master鈥檚 in Entertainment Business from . During his time at Wesleyan, Chantoni served as an intern in the President鈥檚 Office and as a Financial Aid Assistant. He is the Founder of North Carolina Wesleyan’s Bishop Gaming Association, currently the second largest student club on campus, and was President during his time at the College.
鈥淣C Wesleyan University provided the tools and skills I needed to grow and develop. Returning to Wesleyan, I aim to help a new class of students create a successful future for themselves by receiving their four-year degree,” stated Grant.
NC Wesleyan Earns Silver Designation as a Military Friendly庐 School
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA 鈥 麻豆原创 recently announced that it has earned the 2021-2022 Military Friendly庐 School Silver Designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly庐 School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 1,200 schools participated in the 2021-2022 survey with 747 earning the designation. NC Wesleyan is one of only three colleges and universities in North Carolina to obtain Silver Designation.
Methodology, criteria and weightings were determined by Viqtory with input from the Military Friendly庐 Advisory Council of independent leaders in the higher education and military recruitment community. Final ratings were determined by combining the institution鈥檚 survey response set and government/agency public data sources, within a logic-based scoring assessment. They then measure the institution鈥檚 ability to meet thresholds for Student Retention, Graduation, Job Placement, Loan Repayment, Persistence (Degree Advancement or Transfer) and Loan Default rates for all students and, specifically, for student veterans.
鈥淢ilitary Friendly庐 is committed to transparency and providing consistent data driven standards in our designation process. This creates a competitive atmosphere that encourages colleges to consistently evolve and invest in their programs. Schools who achieve designation show true commitment and dedication in their efforts. Our standards assist schools by providing a benchmark that promotes positive educational outcomes, resources, and support services that better the educational landscape and provide opportunity for the Military Community,鈥 stated Kayla Lopez, National Director of Military Partnerships, Military Friendly.庐
The Military Friendly庐 Silver Designation is awarded to schools who meet the requirements and score within 20% of the 10th ranking school in their category. Year after year, NC Wesleyan University continues to be recognized as a Military Friendly庐 college. The College strives to provide the best service to veterans and troops through:
鈥 Administering and accepting DSST
鈥 Providing support and guidance with VA benefits
鈥 Providing campus locations and online education near military bases in eastern NC
鈥 Providing flexible scheduling of classes
鈥 Offering flexible policies for transfer work and military training
鈥淣C Wesleyan acknowledges the value student veterans bring to our campus. We strive to offer excellent support to military-connected students through the Veterans Advisory Committee formed in 2017. The committee is comprised of faculty, staff and students, as well as representatives from the Rocky Mount community 鈥 all of whom have a military connection. We are committed to supporting our students by listening to their needs and working to enhance their educational experience,鈥 stated Laura Brown Brown, Associate Dean of Veteran Services.
NC Wesleyan offers a 10% discount on tuition to all active-duty military students, veterans and their spouses. To learn more about the educational resources available to active duty personnel, veterans and those related to veterans or active duty personnel, visit ncwu.edu/veterans.
The 2021-2022 Military Friendly庐 Schools list will be published in the May issue of G.I. Jobs magazine and can be found at .
麻豆原创 Military Friendly庐 Schools
The Military Friendly庐 Schools list is created each year based on extensive research using public data sources for more than 8,800 schools nationwide, input from student veterans, and responses to the proprietary, data-driven Military Friendly庐 Schools survey from participating institutions. The survey questions, methodology, criteria and weighting were developed with the assistance of an independent research firm and an advisory council of educators and employers. The survey is administered for free and is open to all postsecondary schools that wish to participate. Criteria for consideration can be found at .
麻豆原创 Viqtory
Founded in 2001, VIQTORY is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) that connects the military community to civilian employment, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities through its G.I. Jobs庐 and Military Friendly庐 brands. VIQTORY and its brands are not a part of or endorsed by the U.S. Dept of Defense or any federal government entity. Learn more about VIQTORY at .
NCWC Recognized for Exemplary Transfer Pathways
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA 鈥 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has named 麻豆原创 to its 2021 Transfer Honor Roll. Wesleyan is one of only three colleges and universities in North Carolina, and one of 150 nationwide, to receive this award.
鈥淧ersonally, having been a transfer student, I understand the importance of making every credit count and receiving a degree of value. NC Wesleyan provides and supports students with a seamless transfer process. We are honored to be recognized by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society in our efforts of doing so,鈥 stated Jason Letchworth, Transfer Admissions Counselor.
Learn more about our Transfer Program at聽ncwu.edu/transfer聽and view the attached release for more information.
The College is honored to received this award for the fifth consecutive year. For more information, visit .
NC Wesleyan & Craven Community College Sign Memorandum of Understanding
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA 鈥 麻豆原创 (NCWC) recently signed an agreement that will help qualified graduates of transfer to Wesleyan. The agreement aims to provide a seamless transfer for students who enroll at Wesleyan following completion of their two-year degree at Craven CC.
Leaders of both colleges signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on November 5 in a virtual signing via Zoom. This new agreement adds Craven CC to a list of over 30 other colleges and community colleges throughout North Carolina that have a transfer partnership with NCWC.
鈥淲e are proud to partner with NC Wesleyan and provide our graduates an opportunity to participate in Wesleyan Works,鈥 said Craven CC President Dr. Ray Staats. 鈥淧roviding our students opportunities to build upon their degrees they鈥檝e earned at Craven CC gives them a convenient and seamless way to earn their baccalaureate degrees, and NC Wesleyan offers program options that align with many of our associate degrees. We value our university partnerships as they provide local options for our students and demonstrate our commitment to lifelong learning.鈥
The agreement will enhance and expand the educational opportunities of Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science graduates by offering Craven CC graduates access to the benefits of the Wesleyan Works program, pre-admission advising, generous transfer credit and a clear definition of the transfer of courses from Craven CC to NC Wesleyan. This MOU allows Craven CC Associate in Applied Science students to transfer an additional 15 hours of general education credits for a total of 75 transfer credits.
鈥淣CWC has enjoyed a successful partnership with Craven Community College since 2015 and we are excited to enhance the benefits of this partnership in 2020,鈥 stated Katie Farrell, Associate Dean of Adult & Professional Studies. 鈥淥ur goal has always been focused on improving transfer credits for community college graduates and through this agreement, Craven graduates will have increased flexibility in transferring their credits resulting in a faster and affordable pathway to their 4-year degree.鈥
Students who graduate from Craven CC and transfer under this agreement may select any of NC Wesleyan鈥檚 programs of study or may transfer to the college鈥檚 Adult and Professional Studies program, taking advantage of the Wesleyan Works program. Students are required to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 and be in good academic standing. The agreement brings NC Wesleyan within the reach of Craven CC students who may not have otherwise been able to attend the College.
Wesleyan Works is a transfer program designed for community college students who plan to continue their education at NC Wesleyan. Students who participate in Wesleyan Works will have access to academic advising and financial aid counseling through NC Wesleyan, as well as access to events on the College鈥檚 main campus. The program is ideal for students who would like to attend NC Wesleyan鈥檚 evening or online programs.
麻豆原创 麻豆原创
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 Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
麻豆原创 Craven Community College
Founded in 1965, is part of the North Carolina Community College System. With campuses in New Bern and Havelock-Cherry Point, Craven CC serves about 3,200 curriculum students and more than 10,000 continuing education students each year. The college offers a wide range of associate degree and certificate programs, as well as college transfer courses, career and occupational offerings, partnerships with four-year universities, specialized workforce training options, developmental studies and basic skills classes. The Lifetime Learning Center and Adult Enrichment Program offer lifelong learning opportunities. Craven Early College High School programs are available on both campuses. Craven CC is also home to Public Radio East, one of the few community colleges nationally with this distinction. For more information about the college, visit .
NC universities hold virtual fairs for high school students
NC Wesleyan was featured on WRAL TV as part of North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities’ Virtual College Fair.
