NCWU among 145 Campuses Honored Worldwide
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA 鈥 麻豆原创 is one of only 145 universities and colleges around the world to be honored by for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on its campus. Faculty/Staff Personal Training, Wesleyan Wellness initiatives, the Walk with the President, the Lunch and Learn Series for Health, and other physical activity events conducted by the NCWU Health and Movement Science Club helped NCWU earn Silver level designation from the Exercise is Medicine庐 On Campus (EIM-OC) program. Exercise is Medicine is a community-impact initiative of 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 interim CEO Katie Feltman, CAE. 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
鈥淲e are excited to have received the EIM-OC Silver distinction for the fifth year in a row! This distinction was made possible by the collaborative efforts of our students, faculty, staff, and administration, who continue to support our efforts to promote the health benefits of physical activity on campus,鈥 said Dr. Shannon Crowley, Associate Professor of Public Health, and Exercise is Medicine on Campus program advisor.
Of the 145 campuses recognized this year, 83 received Gold, 44 received Silver and 18 received Bronze. All Gold, Silver and Bronze universities and colleges will be officially recognized on May 29 at the EIM recognition ceremony at ACSM鈥檚 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.
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 .
Wesleyan Competes in Ethics Bowl Competition
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA 鈥 Eighteen teams from NCICU campuses participated in the competition this year. The 2024 theme was, 鈥淓thics in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity.鈥 Students had to consider several complicated cases involving both artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, then make their arguments about their position on the case.
Final scores were tallied, semi-finalists were announced, and the two matches set: Queens University and High Point University were paired, as were St. Augustine鈥檚 University and Montreat College. Queens and Montreat met in the finals, where Queens University prevailed.
North Carolina Wesleyan lost close matches to Pfeiffer, Mars Hill, High Point, and Montreat. The Battling Bishops ethics team included Landon Duff, Fabio Felli, Amanda Modlin, Matthew Tiller, Noah Larkin, and Clarence Alex Sanderford who where led by Professors Jason Buel and Shane Thompson.
鈥淲e are so proud of our excellent Ethics Bowl Team as well as their coaches, Dr. Buel and Dr. Thompson. These young people have taken the time and initiative to generate a considerable body of research on one of the pressing ethical dilemmas of our times. Although we think they probably deserved to win more matches than they did, we know they represented us well and demonstrated the power of a North Carolina Wesleyan education in their presentations鈥, stated Provost Dr. Joe Lane.
鈥淭his year鈥檚 teams were exceptional,鈥 said NCICU President Hope Williams. 鈥淚t was clear they had done extensive research on the complex topics and developed well-organized, cohesive arguments to present to the judges. I was very impressed with all the teams.鈥
This was NCICU鈥檚 13th Ethics Bowl. Williams believes it provides unique, important opportunities for the students. 鈥淏y participating in the Ethics Bowl, students learn research and presentation skills that will serve them well in their careers,鈥 Williams said.
But the most valuable opportunity, she noted, may have been interacting with the more than 70 professionals who volunteered their time as judges or moderators and who represent many networking opportunities and careers, from law, architecture, engineering and cybersecurity to banking, nonprofits, and state agencies.
Clark Dudek, a Triangle entrepreneur and AI expert, was keynote speaker at the dinner on Friday night at the North Carolina Museum of History. He discussed how society has adapted to emerging technologies. 鈥淎I is new and may be scary,鈥 he said. 鈥淏ut we are working on how to connect with this new tool and learn how it can complement the rest of our tools.鈥
Exercise Science Program Reaccredited
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA 鈥 North Carolina Wesleyan鈥檚 Exercise Science program has received full reaccreditation from the .听 conducted a comprehensive review of all of the program鈥檚 academic offerings, facilities, and faculty qualifications and recommended a ten-year reaffirmation.听 The Exercise Science program鈥檚 next comprehensive review will take place in 2034.听
This recognition comes in a year of exciting growth and expansion for NCWU鈥檚 programs in the exercise and public health fields. NCWU launched a new Masters of Public Health program in August 2023, and in October 2023, a transformative gift from Wayne Souza (Class of 1973) greatly expanded the teaching, training, and research spaces in Wesleyan鈥檚 new (2021) Indoor Sports & Education Facility (ISEF). The undergraduate degree in Exercise Science now accounts for NCWU鈥檚 second most popular major among traditional, incoming first-year students, and the program has added new faculty members and recently passed plans for a second Masters level program that will soon be submitted to the University鈥檚 regional accrediting body.
鈥淚 am extremely excited and humbled to have the opportunity to direct a CoAES-accredited program, continue providing quality education, and train the next generation of exercise physiologists,鈥 commented Dr. Meir Magal, Souza Professor of Exercise Science and Director of the Exercise Science program.
NCWU Provost Dr. Joe Lane noted, 鈥淣orth Carolina Wesleyan students are very fortunate to study in a and CAAHEP recognized program. 聽Few schools our size can boast of such accreditation. 聽This recognition, along with the remarkable upgrade in our facilities and equipment over the last several years, demonstrates that NCWU鈥檚 Exercise Science program is one of the very finest in our region, and we looking forward to being a leading educator of exercise science professionals well into the future.鈥
麻豆原创鈥檚 Exercise Science program welcomes students interested in a wide range of disciplines, from exercise physiology and strength and conditioning to athletic training and physical therapy, to tour our upgraded equipment and facility.
Wesleyan Works Program Expands to Johnston Community College
麻豆原创 partners with JCC to expand student transfer options and employee educational benefits
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA 鈥 March 2024鈥撀槎乖 (NCWU) and (JCC) have signed an agreement which expands the educational opportunities of students who graduate with an Associate Degree through the Wesleyan Works program.
Wesleyan Works is a transfer program designed for community college students who plan to continue their education at NCWU. Students who earn an Associate in Arts (AA), Associate in Science (AS), Associate of Arts in Teacher Preparation (AATP), Associate of Science in Teacher Preparation (AATS), Associate of Engineering (AE), Associate in Applied Science (AAS), or Associate of Nursing (ADN) will have generous transfer credit of 75 hours and a clear definition of the courses that are transferrable from JCC to NCWU.听聽
These students will also have access to academic advising and financial aid counseling through NCWU. Students also have the option to participate in an accelerated Associate to Master鈥檚 degree program.
鈥淭ransfer programs are critical to our mission here at JCC and are the pathway to an accessible four-year degree for many students,鈥 says JCC President Dr. Vern L. Lindquist.
鈥淲e are look forward to the opportunities this partnership opens up for our students and employees.鈥 Lindquist adds.
鈥溌槎乖 has had a long-standing focus on supporting community college students further their education. Because Johnston Community College seeks only the best opportunities to benefit their students and alumni, partnering with them made sense. We both value pathways to support student鈥檚 educational journeys that is affordable, practical, and purpose-driven,鈥 says NCWU President Dr. Evan Duff.
The agreement also extends discounted tuition to employees of Johnston Community College who would like to pursue an advanced degree.
Exercise Science Team Attend 2024 SEACSM Conference
On February 21 and 22, three NC Wesleyan鈥檚 Exercise Science faculty members, Dr. Meir Magal, Dr. Tim Dornemann, and Coach Vanessa Batchelor, and eight students attended the American College of Sports Medicine regional conference (SEACSM) in Greenville, SC. The students and faculty members attended presentations and tutorials on exercise science, sports science-related data analytics, physical therapy, and athletic training. Further, three students, Zach Marquis, Victoria Farji, and Gustavo Rivas (left to right), represented the university at the聽2024 SEACSM Student Bowl.
The 2024 Annual Meeting had over 470 presentations including 6 invited speakers, 2 preconference sessions with 8 presentations, 17 tutorials, 15 symposia, 35 oral presentations, 48 thematic posters, 299 poster presentations, 24 posters in the Student Award session, and 9 lectures and 9 case presentations in the Sports Medicine Physician Track program. The event had close to 1,000 attendees again this year, the majority of whom are students, many attending their first conference or making their first presentation.
U.S. News & World Report Ranks NC Wesleyan Among Best Online MBA Programs
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA 鈥 麻豆原创 (NCWU) has been ranked among the 2024 Best Online Master鈥檚 in Business Administration (MBA) by U.S. News & World Report.
U.S. News assessed schools in the category based on a variety of objective factors, such as student engagement, faculty credentials, as well as services and technologies. According to their website, NC Wesleyan University was among more than 1,800 programs surveyed and only regionally accredited institution whose programs are offered mostly or entirely online were evaluated.
Professor Dr. Paul Ewell, Program Coordinator for the MBA program聽states, 鈥淥ur MBA is more than a degree. It鈥檚 a gateway to the future of business.
鈥淵ou鈥檒l learn from the best and brightest in the field, and apply your skills to real-world challenges. You鈥檒l also enjoy the flexibility and convenience of a program that fits your lifestyle and goals鈥, stated Ewell.
NC Wesleyan鈥檚 Master of Business Administration program is one of the most popular graduate programs at the University and was recently is one of the only private, non-profit universities currently offering an online MBA degree in the eastern NC region. The program is very affordable and offers many benefits including: rolling admissions with 100% online classes starting every eight weeks, finish in as little as 12 months, one-on-one mentoring, supportive faculty who have real-world experience offering applied assignments and career assistance. The program offers concentrations in Information Security, Executive Leadership, and Supply Chain Management. The program was also named by Forbes as One of the 10 Best Online MBA Programs of 2023! To learn more about admission requirements and curriculum information, visit聽ncwu.edu/mba.
Prospective students can see how NCWU compares to other institutions and how the rankings are calculated on .
麻豆原创 U.S. News & World Report
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Spring 2024 Humanities Speaker Series with Dr. Courtney Hoffman
On Wednesday, February 29, 2024, Dr.听Courtney聽Hoffman聽of Georgia Tech delivered the Spring 2024 Humanities Speaker Series Lecture in Powers Auditorium.
Dr. Hoffman’s talk, “‘A compassion for those that labour’: 18th-Century Midwifery Manuals as Humanistic Artifacts,” argues that, while advances in medical treatment have led to safer outcomes in childbirth since the 18th century, the rhetoric surrounding midwifery, particularly regarding interactions with pregnant people, remains steeped in an ethics of care that has its roots in the pre-industrial era. 21st-century midwifery ethics of care advocates for patient education, autonomy, and treatment plans, founded on developing relationships between midwife and the birthing person. Such relationships are built on empathy and derive from the rhetoric of sensibility and fellow-feeling that pervaded 18th-century culture and that is embedded in the midwifery manuals of the era. Dr. Hoffman suggested that modern midwifery discourse displays the lingering effects of an 18th-century care ethics with the understanding that, while the technologies have changed, concerns surrounding successful birth practices have not. Her talk explored ethics of care in 18th-century midwifery manuals, demonstrating the value of studying historical technical documents as artifacts of humanistic and policy relevance, particularly as recent legal decisions in the United States emphasize history and tradition as the basis of cultural practices.
New Single Released Through NCWU鈥檚 301 North Records
Raleigh area band, 聽released聽their聽newest聽single titled, 聽through聽301聽North聽Records聽today! Tony Sawyer, Assistant Professor of Music Production at NC Wesleyan University helped with production and worked as the mixing and mastering engineer on the project. The聽single聽is now available on all streaming services including , , Apple Music, iTunes and many others.听
301 North Records is the record label of NC Wesleyan University. Please visit the 301 North Records playlists on Spotify and YouTube Music to hear all our artists’ music.
NCWU Welcomes Ronald Cotton
麻豆原创 will welcome Ronald Cotton of Burlington, North Carolina on Thursday, February 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Powers Recital Hall at The Dunn Center. Serving 11 years in prison for a crime聽he did not commit, Cotton was falsely accused of raping Jennifer Thompson. At the time, Thompson was an Elon University student. Cotton鈥檚 wrongful conviction was largely based on faulty eyewitness identification procedures. Following his exoneration, Ms. Thompson and Mr. Cotton became friends and advocates for criminal justice reform.
Considered among the most famous DNA exonerations in U.S. history! Watch a two-part 60 Minutes episode about this case by clicking .
Attendees of this event will witness the type of interaction an educated populace should demonstrate, but more importantly, how to engage in issues that sometimes divide us as a nation.
Open to the public. This event will provide students with the experience of interacting with their social community beyond what they read in textbooks. Discussing delicate issues of this type is both educational and engaging for our students and the community at large.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Mr. Cotton during a reception immediately following at 8:00 p.m. in the Powers Hall lobby.
NC Wesleyan Placing Students’ Finances First
ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA 鈥 麻豆原创 is proactively addressing to meet the needs of our students and families. The University has announced it is moving forward and investing in its students in the midst of the continued federal delays.
鈥淚t is our commitment to provide students with a transparent and affordable financial aid package shortly after they are accepted. To uphold this commitment, we have developed a plan to help bridge the gap鈥 stated President Duff.
The U.S. Department of Education announced, 鈥淭he Department will begin transmitting batches of FAFSA information鈥攌nown as the Institutional Student Information Record or ISIR鈥攖o these colleges in the first half of March.鈥
In an effort to be proactive, 麻豆原创 will be providing estimated financial aid and award packages starting in February. This initiative will streamline tuition and award packages, providing students assurance to financing their education, so they can make informed decisions. If students qualify for additional aid once the , NCWU will adjust those student鈥檚 packages accordingly.
Visit the Department of Education website for more details:
Information for students that have already been accepted and deposited
If you have already committed to attending NC Wesleyan, complete our to apply. You鈥檒l need your NCWU Student ID to complete the form. An email will be sent from the Office of Financial Aid within 48 hours of receipt of your completed form. An estimated award letter will be emailed starting mid-February.
Information for prospective students
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