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Average HS GPA 3.6 3.5 3.4 3.3 3.2 3.1 3 2.9 2.8 2.7 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Average SAT Scores 1300 1200 1100 1000 900 Appalachian East Carolina Elizabeth City Fayetteville N.C. A and T N.C. Central N.C. School of the Arts N.C. State UNC-Asheville UNC-Chapel Hill UNC-Charlotte UNC-Greensboro UNC-Pembroke UNC-Wilmington Winston-Salem Western Carolina 800
Total Enrollment 10000 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0
Graduate Enrollment 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0
8000 Freshmen Applications (First-time, First-year) 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0
Average SAT Scores 1300 1200 1100 1000 900 Appalachian East Carolina Elizabeth City Fayetteville N.C. A and T N.C. Central N.C. School of the Arts N.C. State UNC-Asheville UNC-Chapel Hill UNC-Charlotte UNC-Greensboro UNC-Pembroke UNC-Wilmington Winston-Salem Western Carolina 800
Honors College Average SAT 2000 1800 1600 Scores now based on 2400 total points (writing included) 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0
Honors College Average HS GPA 4.3 4.2 4.1 4 3.9 3.8 3.7
Number of Employees 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0
Full-time Faculty 600 500 400 300 200 100 0
New Buildings 1995-Present Center for Applied Technology Fine and Performing Arts Center University Center (addition) Central Drive Residence Hall The Village Norton Road Residence Hall West Stands at Football Field Track-Soccer-Tennis Complex Softball Stadium Campus Recreation Center
Renovations 1995-Present University Center Killian Annex Forsyth McKee Stillwell
Facilities in Progress 2 New Residence Halls Dining Facility Health and Gerontological Sciences Building College of Education and Allied Professions Building
Programs Approved 1995-Present UNDERGRADUATE 1. Athletic Training Sports Medicine, B.S. Degree Fall 2004 2. Construction Management, B.S. Degree Fall 2003 3. Electrical Engineering, B.S. Degree Fall 2004 4. Emergency Management, B.S. Degree Fall 2003 5. Entrepreneurship, B.S. Degree Fall 2008 6. Entrepreneurship, B.S.B.A. Degree Fall 2001 7. Environmental Sciences, B.S. Degree Fall 2004 8. Forensic Science, B.S. Degree Fall 2006 9. Motion Picture and Television Production, B.F.A. Degree Fall 2006 10.Music, B. M. Degree Fall 2002 11. Telecommunications Engineering Tech., B.S. Degree Fall 2002
Programs Approved 1995-Present GRADUATE 1. Master of Arts in Education - Comprehensive Education (MAED) Spring 2000 2. Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (EDD) Spring 2001 3. Master of Arts in Education - Supervision (MAED) Fall 2000 4. Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Fall 2004 5. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Fall 1999 6. Master of Accountancy (MAC) Fall 1997 7. Master of Art in Psychology (MA) Fall 1997 changed (3/05) 8. Master of Art in School Psychology (MA) Fall 1997 9. Master of Art in Teaching (MAT) Spring 1997 10. Master of Education in College Student Personnel (MAED) Fall 2004 11. Master of Entrepreneurship (ME) Fall 2003 12. Master of Social Work (MSW) Fall 2005 13. Master of Science in Science and Entrepreneurship (MS) Fall 2006 14. Master of Science in Sport Management (MS) Fall 2006 15. Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) Summer 2006
Programs Approved 1995-Present DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS 1. B. S. in Birth-Kindergarten FALL 2001 2. B. S. in Criminal Justice FALL 2000 3. B. S. Ed. in Elementary Education SPRING 2005 4. B. S. in Emergency Management SPRING 2005 5. B. S. in Emergency Medical Care FALL 2000 6. B. S. in Engineering Technology SPRING 2005 7. B. S. B. A. in Entrepreneurship SPRING 2006 8. B.S. in Health Systems Administration FALL 2005 9. B.S. in Health Information Administration FALL 2008 10. B. S. Ed. in Middle Grades Education 1969 (updated 1999) 11. B. S. in Nursing (RN-BSN Capstone) FALL 2005 12. B. S. Ed. in Special Education SPRING 2005 13. Master of Business Administration (MBA) FALL 2004 14. Master of Construction Management (MCM) FALL 2005 15. Master of Edu. in Admin. - 2-year college (MAED) SUMMER 1999
Programs Approved 1995-Present DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS - CONTINUED 16. Master of Arts in Edu. in Supervision (MAED) 1972 (updated FALL 2000) 17. Master of Entrepreneurship (ME) FALL 1998 18. Master of Project Management (MPM) FALL 1998 19. Master of School Administration (MSA) SPRING 2005 20. Master of Arts in Teaching - Comprehensive Education/ Special Education Concentration (MAT) FALL 2005 21. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) FALL 2006 22. Master of Arts in Education with Special Education conc. SUMMER 2007
"When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world." George Washington Carver (1864-1943)
Four Core Strategies Implement the Quality Enhancement Plan Fully implement the Boyer Model across each program in the University Assure that we are addressing the core community issues as defined by the Stewards of Place Model Continue to develop and implement the Millennial Initiative
Current Students Concerns Friendliness of the people on campus Ability of WCU graduates to get good jobs after graduation Variable quality of students attending WCU Ability of WCU graduates to get accepted into good graduate programs Academic reputation of WCU Variable quality of faculty as teachers and mentors Quality of academic facilities Variety of academic programs offered at WCU and availability of co-ops Quality of your academic program/major
Faculty, Staff, and Administrators Concerns Variable quality of WCU s major/programs Academic reputation of WCU Quality of students who attend WCU Ability of WCU graduates to get accepted into good graduate programs Ability of WCU graduates to get good jobs after graduation Variety of academic programs offered at WCU WCU s ability to offer a fun college experience Variable quality of faculty as teachers and mentors
All programs ready to implement the QEP by Fall 2011
Review Liberal Studies Courses tied to specific general education outcomes All learning outcomes in general education linked to specific assessment program University minimum general education assessment as part of educational briefcase
Review Liberal Studies How will soft skills be included and assessed (UNC-T)? What are the links between the QEP and general education?
How will room be made in curricula for experiential education including full semester co-op placements and internships?
Focus on College Structure Move much responsibility to dean and college Increase faculty roles in college participatory governance Redesign significant processes Develop assessment dashboard
University Leadership Council Chancellor chairs Provost, VCs, Attorney, Chief of Staff Deans, Director of Assessment, and CIO Others as needed
Purpose of University Leadership Council Increase communication among key parties Smooth transition to more integrated college model Develop priorities and oversee process redesign Develop Dashboard Indicators
Non-academic Actions Increase integration of co-curriculum and academics Increase communication about campus activities Focus on developing the Town Center and increasing partnerships through Millennial Initiative
Winners take time to relish their work, knowing that scaling the mountain is what makes the view from the top so exhilarating.
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