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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 4 4.1. GLOBAL READINESS 6 Findings 4.1.1 – 4.1.3 6 A. Existing Programs. Initiatives and Activities 6 B. New Programs. Initiatives and Activities 10 C. Programs related to this section that should be combined or eliminated 13 D. Implementation, Strategies, Plans, and Timelines 13 4.2 OUR CITIZENS AND THEIR FUTURE: ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION 13 Findings 4.2.1 – 4.2.3 A. Existing Programs. Initiatives and Activities 14 B. New Programs. Initiatives and Activities 17 C. Programs related to this section that should be combined or eliminated 18 D. Implementation, Strategies, Plans, and Timelines 18 Findings 4.2.4 – 4.2.6 19 A. Existing Programs. Initiatives and Activities 19 B. New Programs. Initiatives and Activities 22 C. Programs related to this section that should be combined or eliminated 23 D. Implementation, Strategies, Plans, and Timelines 23 4.3 OUR CHILDREN AND THEIR FUTURE: IMPROVING PUBLIC EDUCATION 23 Findings 4.3.1 A. Existing Programs. Initiatives and Activities 24 B. New Programs. Initiatives and Activities 27 C. Programs related to this section that should be combined or eliminated 27 D. Implementation, Strategies, Plans, and Timelines 27 Findings 4.3.2 A. Existing Programs. Initiatives and Activities 28 B. New Programs. Initiatives and Activities 29 C. Programs related to this section that should be combined or eliminated 29 D. Implementation, Strategies, Plans, and Timelines 29 Findings 4.3.3 29 A. Existing Programs. Initiatives and Activities 30 B. New Programs. Initiatives and Activities 31 C. Programs related to this section that should be combined or eliminated 31 D. Implementation, Strategies, Plans, and Timelines 31 Findings 4.3.4 31 A. Existing Programs. Initiatives and Activities 32 B. New Programs. Initiatives and Activities 33 C. Programs related to this section that should be combined or eliminated 33 D. Implementation, Strategies, Plans, and Timelines 33 Findings 4.3.5 34 A. Existing Programs. Initiatives and Activities 34 B. New Programs. Initiatives and Activities 35 C. Programs related to this section that should be combined or eliminated 35 D. Implementation, Strategies, Plans, and Timelines 35


4.4 OUR COMMUNITIES AND THEIR ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION 35 Findings 4.4.1 – 4.4.3 35 A. Existing Programs. Initiatives and Activities 36 B. New Programs. Initiatives and Activities 39 C. Programs related to this section that should be combined or eliminated 41 D. Implementation, Strategies, Plans, and Timelines 41 4.5 OUR HEALTH 41 Findings 4.5.1 41 A. Existing Programs. Initiatives and Activities 41 B. New Programs. Initiatives and Activities 43 C. Programs related to this section that should be combined or eliminated 43 D. Implementation, Strategies, Plans, and Timelines 43 Findings 4.5.2 – 4.5.3 43 A. Existing Programs. Initiatives and Activities 43 B. New Programs. Initiatives and Activities 44 C. Programs related to this section that should be combined or eliminated 44 D. Implementation, Strategies, Plans, and Timelines 44 4.6 OUR ENVIRONMENT 44 Findings 4.6.12 – 4.6.3 44 A. Existing Programs. Initiatives and Activities 45 B. New Programs. Initiatives and Activities 46 C. Programs related to this section that should be combined or eliminated 47 D. Implementation, Strategies, Plans, and Timelines 47 4.7 OUR UNIVERSITY’S OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT 47 Findings 4.7.1 47 A. Existing Programs. Initiatives and Activities 48 B. New Programs. Initiatives and Activities 50 C. Programs related to this section that should be combined or eliminated 50 D. Implementation, Strategies, Plans, and Timelines 50 Findings 4.7.2 50 A. Existing Programs. Initiatives and Activities 50 B. New Programs. Initiatives and Activities 50 C. Programs related to this section that should be combined or eliminated 50 D. Implementation, Strategies, Plans, and Timelines 51 Findings 4.7.3 – 4.7.4 51 A. Existing Programs. Initiatives and Activities 51 B. New Programs. Initiatives and Activities 52 C. Programs related to this section that should be combined or eliminated 53 D. Implementation, Strategies, Plans, and Timelines 53 5.6 EFFICIENT USE OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES: SUMMARY PACE REPORT 53 5.7 INTER-INSTITUTIONAL COLLABORATIONS 55 5.8 ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES 57


INTRODUCTION

Elizabeth City State University is actively involved in reviewing and realigning its

strategic plans in response to the specific recommendations and findings of the UNC Tomorrow Commission. The University is fully committed to embracing the transformation that will result from this ongoing process and is fully cognizant of its impact upon the future mission, vision, goals and objectives as well as its programs, services and community. During this period, the University is also entering the initial stages of its institutional planning for the 2011 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) reaccreditation. Although this report does not include all the specific programs, initiatives and activities carried out by ECSU and its people, a thorough effort was made to include those items considered of highest priority in addressing the Commission’s recommendations.

Elizabeth City State University acknowledges the commitment, diligence and

extraordinary work efforts of the ECSU UNC Tomorrow Response Team, its Sub-Committee Chairs and members as well as other faculty, staff and students who contributed to the development and completion of this campus response. The names of these individuals are provided on the following page.


UNC TOMORROW

RESPONSE TEAM

Dr. Ali A. Khan Dr. W. Franklin Evans Ms. Patricia Gibbs Ms. Janice Baker Dr. Anthony Brown Ms. Jean Sims

Ms. Gwendolyn Sanders Dr. S. Delacy Stith Ms. Joyce Shaw Mr. Anthony Adade Ms. Bernetta Brown Ms. Kristynna Oliver

SUB-COMMITTEES

Global Readiness Improving Public Education

Dr. T.B. Beasley, Chair Dr. Sylvia Mason Dr. John Luton Dr. Jose Gil Dr. Ebere Oriaku Dr. Ephraim Gwebu

Dr. Glen Bowman Mr. Vincent Beamon Mr. Brutus Jackson Ms. Paula Bowe

Dr. Saundra Copeland Dr. Gloria Knight Dr. Christopher Egbunike

Ms. Claudia Twiford Mr. Thurlis Little Dr. Delbert Garnes

Increasing Access to Higher Education Communities & Economic Transformation

Dr. W. Franklin Evans, Chair Dr. Freda McBride, Chair Dr. Paula Viltz Mr. Alexis Joyner Dr. Darnell Johnson Dr. Rebecca Seaman

Dr. Juanita Midgette Ms. Barbaina Houston-BlackMr. Kenneth Wilson

Mr. Rocky Lane Dr. Hilton Barrett Dr. Charles Cherry Mr. Frank Kiah

Dr. Anthony Sharp Dr. Mehran Elahi Mr. Kevin Wade Mrs. Gina Knight

Health & Environment Outreach & Engagement

Dr. Cynthia Warrick, Chair Dr. Barbara Johnson, Chair Dr. Margaret Young Dr. Huyla Coker Dr. Joseph Lisowski Dr. Mary Hellmann Dr. Gary Harmon

Dr. Flora Bryant Brown Ms. Regina McCoy-Davis Mr. Micheal Godfrey Mrs. Elizabeth Linney

Ms. Deborah Branch Ms. Latanya Afolyan Dr. Wayman Parson

Dr. Kulwinder Kaur-Walker Dr. Kim Stevenson Ms. Donna James-Whidbee

Administrative Support

Ms. Eundene Brown Ms. Jennifer Thoms


MAJOR FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS A. OUR GLOBAL READINESS ECSU is focusing more attention on curriculum development, efforts to improve

student proficiency in foreign languages, and increased student involvement in the University’s International Exchange Program. ECSU has also directed its attention to the campus-wide integration of technology in classroom instruction at all levels.

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successful in the 21st century and, to do so, should enhance the global competiveness of its institutions and their students.

4.1.1 UNC should prepare its students for successful professional and personal lives

in the 21st century, equipping them with the tools they will need to adapt to the ever-changing world.

4.1.2 UNC programs, especially research programs, should be globally competitive to ensure that they are globally relevant and significant.

4.1.3 UNC should promote increased partnerships between its own campuses and international universities and enhance the global awareness of its faculty and students.

a. Existing Programs, Initiatives, or Activities

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND OFFERINGS Course Offerings • Curriculum Development and improving student proficiency in foreign

languages • Courses in French and Spanish through the intermediate level with a

minor in Spanish. • Courses in World Literature, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Voice &

Diction, Phonetics provide concentrated study of the International Phonetic Alphabet.

i. Strengths Beginning in 2007, the effectiveness of the above courses have been measured using testing, examinations, and recently implemented senior exit exams administered before graduation. The exams have included questions pertaining to areas of specialization.

ii. Obstacles and Barriers To improve the effectiveness of the foreign language courses, pre- and post- study proficiency measures [e.g. The Center for Advancing Partnerships in Education (CAPE)] should be implemented. Additionally, the following should be done: • Develop Bachelor’s degrees in Spanish and French. • Require foreign languages across the curriculum.


• Offer instruction in strategic and/or endangered languages. • Provide development and funding for personnel and laboratories. To facilitate this, the following should be carried out: • Eliminate duplication of content, utilize existing faculty with proper

credentials and expertise in the areas, and revise the general requirements.

• Re-allocate monies to develop programs, courses and other activities for focused offerings toward the global readiness of our graduates.

• Set aside funding for foreign language courses/seminars targeted for faculty and staff.

If the above recommendations are implemented, minimal costs incurred in the following areas can be reduced through the acquisition of extramural funding: • Revision/development of new courses, seminars, workshops and

cultural activities and intensive target language courses. • Equipment to support interactive methods of instruction (computers,

peripherals, and software) The Required Two-Course World Civilizations survey i. Strengths

Common course objectives that cover both hard content (world history, world geography) and soft content (critical thinking, critical writing and reading skills) now exist. Beginning in Fall 2008, pre-tests and post-tests will be administered to all students in all sections of the courses to assess the extent to which course objectives were met. In addition, the textbook includes a section on critical thinking (the written part) that is based on Toulmin method of analyzing arguments. Replace the “Western Civilizations” general education survey courses with “World Civilizations” survey courses throughout the UNC system to provide all graduates with a better understanding and perspective of both Western and non-Western values, assumptions, and culture.

ii. Obstacles and Barriers Part-time adjuncts teaching the courses should now be replaced with new faculty holding terminal degrees. No additional cost is required.

DEVELOPING AND FOSTERING EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES International Exchange Program

ECSU is a member of the UNC University Council of International Programs and the University Council Exchange Program.

i. Strengths The UNC-EP offers students of UNC the opportunity to participate in affordable, high-quality, semester- or year-long study abroad programs.


Under the UNC-EP program: • Students can spend a semester or year at foreign institution and

receive a ECSU academic credit • Foreign students can reciprocate for academic credit at a tuition level

equivalent to home institution ii. Obstacles and Barriers

Limited participation at ECSU is due to limited appropriations to carryout and oversee functions. The establishment of an Office of International Programs with the necessary personnel and resources to oversee related activities and coordinate with various departments will alleviate this barrier.

Global Leadership Academy This program seeks to engage participating students and faculty in bi-

weekly activities such as seminars, colloquia series, presentations byspeakers, debates, documentaries, book reviews, etc. to better inform themof international and global activities. Students and faculty also participate in regional, national and international travel that: greatly enhances theirlearning about important international and global issues. The Academy’sprimary focus is the pragmatic and ethical application of knowledge and skills required for teamwork and leadership. Member students are expected to demonstrate improved critical thinking; problem-solving, ethical decision-making, effective communication, team-building, conflict resolution, policy development and a commitment to global service. All academy membersare expected to exhibit teamwork and leadership skills on ECSU’s Campusand must be involved with global activities via National and InternationalTravel and / or Video Conferences including possibly (1 to 8 weeks).

The Great Decisions Lecture Series

Approximately fifteen to twenty students attend this lecture series each week. The lectures are a part of the political science coursework for about ten weeks during the spring semester.

i. Strengths • International Organization and International Relations courses are

taught with special attention to the Great Decision Lecture Series. • The series serves as a platform for students to discuss their capstone

course research and the work in the Ronald McNair research program.

• Plans to attract and increase community participation by holding lectures off campus at places such as the Coast Guard Base, local community colleges and Chambers of Commerce.

ii. Obstacles and Barriers Currently, marketing for the lecture series is free. Two new approaches, however, would be (1) a public announcement in the local newspaper, The Daily Advance; and (2) the marketing of the lecture series through posters that could be placed in local businesses such as supermarkets.


No additional funding would be necessary.

SUPPORTING RESEARCH PROGRAMS/INITIATIVES

To improve student proficiency in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines. • Prostate Cancer: Interdisciplinary research on prostate cancer

awareness & screening in minorities in the USA and Africa. • Global Health Initiative: to Reduce Burden of Tobacco Use

• Breast Cancer: Geographic Information Service (GIS) on Breast Cancer It is recommended that the NIH funded GIS Program for Breast Cancer be expanded to Southern Africa.

• The ECSU Minority Health Institute Research Training program (E-MHIRT) funded by NIH, provides funds to support student international research internships, laboratory supplies, and travel expenses to link students to research colleagues in Botswana and South Africa during the summer. The Training program involves young scholars in crucial research regarding the impact diabetes and HIV/AIDS have on minorities. Students are also involved in drug research for the treatment of diseases disproportionately affecting minorities in the U.S.: cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and stroke.

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) (2005-2008)

ECSU - Senegal Textbooks and Learning Materials (TLM) Program Designed, developed, printed in French, and distributed approximately a million primary and middle school textbooks for the West African country of Senegal between October 1, 2005 and September 30, 2007.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP INITIATIVES

Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) Operating under the School of Business and Economics, the SBTDC primarily serves and assists medium to large business.

i. Strength The Center helps businesses increase revenue, provides access to greater markets, increases operational proficiency, generates jobs, commercializes technology, and facilitates the transfer of technologies.

ii. Obstacles and Barriers Provides some services to small business, but does not work with start-ups.


b. New Programs, Initiatives, and Activities ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND OFFERINGS

Development of New Degrees in the School of Arts and Humanities • B.A. in Liberal Arts program: • Major in Spanish • Minor in International Programs • Minor in Professional writing in English DEVELOPING AND FOSTERING EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES Establish a Center for Global Initiatives A Director will serve as the administrator for this proposed Center, reporting directly to the Office of the Provost. Administrative support will be included. An advisory board comprised of students, faculty, staff and community leaders will be included in oversight. The Center will pursue the following goals: Strategic planning, coordination of programs, evaluation and assessment, and recommendations for ongoing improvement for effectiveness. The Center will be responsible for: Exchange Programs, International Programs, and Cultural Activities. The Center for Global Initiatives will also coordinate with departments across the university to: • Collaborate with the NC Center for International Understanding • Target courses in foreign languages, cultures and civilizations for faculty,

staff, and members of the community (e. g., continuing education courses);

• Conduct Seminars, symposia and/or orientation courses for students to prepare them for exchange or international programs.

• Target a realistic number of students who can study abroad, and prepare them accordingly with specific courses in language and culture.

The budget for this Center will include personnel, non-personnel and support services and should be a part of the university appropriated budget. The estimated annual operating costs are $200,000. Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships Program: The Council on International Educational Exchange, a leading U.S. non-governmental international education organization, creates and administers programs that allow high school and university students and educators to study and teach abroad, especially in Africa and Latin America. • Fogarty International Center Programs • Fulbright Faculty Exchange Programs • ECSU faculty spending a semester or year at foreign institution • Faculty from foreign institutions spending a semester or year at ECSU


SUPPORTING RESEARCH PROGRAMS/INITIATIVES

Institutional Faculty Mentored Research Internship Program To broaden the University’s research capacity and improve and strengthen the research skills and experience of its faculty and students, a Faculty Mentored Research Internship Program will be established under the direction of the Office of Academic Affairs. The program will provide funding for pilot research projects by faculty and students and will explore possible collaborations with the Science and Technology Center for Environmentally Responsible Solvents and Processes, the UNC Coastal Studies Institute and the Water Resources Research Institute. This initiative will require an estimated appropriation of $300,000 annually to support research activities for 100 students. Establish a Northeast North Carolina Cancer Research Center (NNCCRC). This initiative will build on the University’ critical core of interdisciplinary faculty for cancer research and will be accomplished through extramural funding. Proposals are being prepared for the following funding agencies: National Cancer Institute, National Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities, and NC Biotechnology Center. The projected annual budget is $1 million. ECSU will also seek funding for the following programs (2008-2010): • Fogarty International Research Collaboration Award (FIRCA) This

program provides funds ($32,000/year direct costs) to foster international research partnerships between NIH-supported U.S. scientists and their collaborators in countries of the developing world. The FIRCA program aims to benefit the research interests of both the U.S. and foreign collaborators while increasing research capacity at the foreign site. Faculty and students will participate at ECSU and foreign sites.

• Global Research Initiative Program for New Foreign Investigators (GRIP) This initiative promotes productive re-entry of NIH-trained foreign investigators into their home countries as part of a program to enhance the scientific research infrastructure in developing countries, to stimulate research on high priority health-related issues in these countries, and to advance NIH efforts to address health issues of global import. This program will complement the E-MHIRT Program

• International Cooperative Biodiversity Groups (ICBG) This program integrates drug discovery from natural products with conservation of biodiversity and scientific and economic development in host countries. The program is jointly funded by the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the Foreign Agriculture Service of the USDA. There are currently seven active projects. ECSU will explore opportunities to enhance economic development in northeastern North Carolina.


• International Tobacco and Health Research and Capacity Building

Program encourages trans-disciplinary approaches to the international tobacco epidemic to reduce the global burden of tobacco related illness. It is designed to promote international cooperation between investigators in the U.S. pursuing research programs on tobacco control, and scientists and institutions in low- and middle-income nations, where tobacco consumption is of public health urgency. • ECSU and the University of Zululand have joint research projects to

reduce the burden of tobacco use among college students at both campuses.

• Stigma and Global Health Research Program is designed to stimulate interdisciplinary, investigator-initiated research on following issues: • Role of stigma in health • How to intervene to prevent or mitigate its negative effects on the

health and welfare of individuals, groups and societies world-wide. • International Education Programs Service Fulbright-Hays

Programs: (The World is Our Classroom) • Faculty/Student Exchange Programs on research, education and

cultural enrichment • ECSU will encourage its faculty and international faculty to apply for

the Fulbright Fellowships ENTREPRENEURSHIP INITIATIVES

Business and International Education Program Funds from the US Department of Education will be sought to allow ECSU to enter into agreements with trade associations and businesses to improve the academic teaching of the business curriculum and to conduct outreach activities that expand the capacity of the business community to engage in international economic activities.

PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS

Pending Collaborations • University of Limpopo-Medical University of South Africa (MEDUNSA)’s

Department of Pharmacy - Faculty/ Student Exchanges in pharmacy clinical rotations and research collaboration

• Durban University of Technology (DUT), South Africa - Co-curricula in Biotechnology, Industrial Engineering/Technology, etc.

• University of South Africa (UNISA), South Africa, a leader in Distance Education - Distance Education Opportunities

EXPANDING IT DELIVERY MODE

• Expand network capabilities to accommodate more online courses • Establish digital “Smart” classrooms in every School • Develop and Implement a Network Security Plan that will protect network


resources, application servers, associated data for expanded operations

• Collaborate with the Center for Advanced Computing and Communication jointly coordinated by Duke University and North Carolina State University.

The cost for these new initiatives is estimated at $160,000 for two digital SMART Classrooms per school. Cost for overall expansion of IT capability yet to be determined.

c. Programs related to this section that should be combined or

eliminated N/A d. Implementation strategies, plans and timelines

Provided for Initiatives Requiring Funds Activity Accountability Cost/Support Assessment Timeline

Develop new degree programs with majors and minors

School Arts & Humanities Academic Affairs

To be Determined Enrollment, retention and

graduation rate

Beginning in2009

Establish a Research Internship Program

Academic Affairs $300,000 Student/Faculty

Stipend & Support Materials

(Operating Bdgt)

Number of students

Presentations Publications

Beginning in2009

Northeast Cancer Research Center

School of Math, Science & Technology

Academic Affairs

$1 Million (Extramural

Funding)

Data Collection Awareness Activities

Presentation Publications

2009-2011

Fogarty International Research Collaboration Award


Academic Affairs

$32,000 (Extramural

Funding)



2008-2010

Global Research Initiative Program


Academic Affairs

$32,000 (Extramural

Funding)



2009 Ongoing

Expanding IT Delivery Mode (establishing Smart Classrooms and compliance with quality assurance)

Information Technology Academic Affairs

$160,000 (Operating Budget)

Center for Advanced

Computing & Communication

2009 Ongoing

B. ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION Through is outreach programs and retention efforts, ECSU is strongly committed to

providing access to higher education for all citizens of North Carolina and abroad. ECSU recognizes that learning is a life-long process and thus provides opportunities for developing more joint and shared degree programs while making education more


accessible and affordable.

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Carolinians, particularly for underserved regions, underrepresented populations, and non-traditional students.

4.2.1 UNC should increase access to its educational programs – including academic

courses, degree programs at all levels, and certificate programs – for traditional students, non-traditional students, and lifelong learners.

4.2.2 UNC should continue ongoing efforts with the North Carolina Community College System to strengthen and streamline articulation between the two systems to develop a more seamless relationship.

4.2.3 UNC should be a model for accommodating the needs of persons with disabilities, including students, faculty, staff, and the general public.

a. Existing Programs, Initiatives, or Activities Trio programs (Talent Search, Ronald McNair and Upward Bound)

provide academic enrichment for grades 6 through College and help generate a pipeline for the matriculation of high school students to ECSU.

Graduate Education

The University currently offers the following graduate degree programs: • Master of Education in Elementary Education • Master of Science in Biology • Master of Science in Mathematics • Master of School Administration.

i. Strength • Course offerings during the weekends and evenings as well as online• Financial assistance through assistantships

ii. Obstacles and Barriers • More degree programs, particularly online, need to be offered to meet

current needs of students. • More resources (personnel, capital outlay) will be required for new

graduate degree programs and services. The cost for this initiative would be about $250,000 per year.

Partnership with East Carolina University and the Brody School of Medicine

to develop 3 + 2 programs in Environmental Health and Public Health. Summer School Program

The six-week summer session offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses required by students to fulfill their general education and degree requirements. The program also offers a variety of distance learning and evening courses.


i. Strength

Due to low tuition fees, enrollment has doubled during the past 5 years. ii. Obstacles and Barriers The number of course sessions need to be increased to meet the

demands of constituents. Virtual High School This program is a collaboration with Washington County School that works

with the AVID Program. The program is for first generation students who will matriculate to ECSU and pursue degrees in Teacher Education.

Distance and Continuing Education

Extend the availability and access to course offerings via video conferencing, internet and other technology to prospective students who are unable to attend traditional classes on campus.

i. Strength Flexible and affordable course offerings

ii. Obstacles and Barriers • Restricted course offerings • Expansion of video conferencing services • Distance Education course offerings must be expanded to facilitate

more online degree programs. The cost for this initiative would be about $250,000 per year.

• Need to stay current with training, course delivery, equipment and curricula.

Weekend/Evening Program Provides courses offerings for degree and

non-degree programs. Classes scheduled on Monday through Friday during evening hours and on Saturdays.

i. Strengths Convenient course offerings, financial aid/scholarships, extended operating hours for University resources

ii. Obstacles and Barriers Need to offer more degree programs, particularly online, to meet current needs of students.

Honors Program i. Strengths

Develops high levels of research, creative and technical writing, computational, and non verbal skills to achieve a substantial level of proficiency in students prior to graduation

ii. Obstacles and Barriers • More students need to be recruited for the Honors Program.

• The recruitment of more African American male students for selected programs.

• Requires an increase of $30,000 in funding.


Joint Partnerships with Regional Community Colleges i. Strength

• Through joint partnerships with the community colleges, theUniversity has increased the number of transfer students.

ii. Obstacles and Barriers Currently functions, but it should be expanded.

Articulation Agreements with Community Colleges

• College of the Albemarle and Halifax Community College Teacher Preparation Partnership Program

• College of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City, Manteo, and Edenton, Halifax Community College in Weldon, Martin Community College in Williamston and Roanoke-Chowan Community College in Ahoskie Lateral Entry Certificate Program

• College of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City Early Childhood and Birth through Kindergarten, Aviation Program Nursing and Engineering Technology (under development)

i. Strengths Promotes effective partnership and collaborations amongst institutions of higher education within northeastern North Carolina in order to meet the specific needs of its population. The effectiveness of these agreements and programs are assessed by the graduation and retention rate of the population served and by monitoring the enrollment of transfer students from these institutions at ECSU.

ii. Obstacles and Barriers • Limited Resources in terms of personnel and capital outlay. • Costs and Funding Sources for Improving Effectiveness

• Two New Instructional Consultants $45,000.00/consultant x 2 = $90,000.00 + Fringe Benefits

• The cost for retaining personnel could be absorbed by revenue generated by the increasing enrollment.

The Center for Special Needs Students is designed to assist students

with academic and/or physical disabilities. i. Strengths

The center’s activities and services should be expanded to: • Provide group and individualized support to strengthen skills in

reading, writing, test taking, time management, critical thinking, problem solving and effective studying.

• Assist in providing special services to individuals transitioning to University with preexisting IEPs or 504 plans at the secondary level.

ii. Obstacles and Barriers

• Need for greater formal interaction among the Center for Special


students and other campus stakeholders

• Improved assessment materials and personnel who have expertise in assessment, knowledge of regulations, training of faculty and staff.

• More personnel with the expertise/qualifications needed to offer appropriate special needs services.

• Collaborations with state and local agencies such as Vocational Rehabilitation.

b. New Programs, Initiatives, and Activities • Establish off-site Campus Learning Centers.

• Establish a religious studies joint degree programs with Roanoke Bible College.

• Develop two online degree programs each year. • Collaborate with the Coast Guard Base, local public schools, and local

government agencies to provide in-service training and on-site course delivery opportunities

• Establish new partnerships with Community Colleges to encourage joint degree programs via a feasibility study.

• Expand summer school options by offering two sessions • Establish a comprehensive recruitment package for high achieving public

school students to include: full scholarships, cohort residency, study abroad program, internships, and/ or summer research opportunities (focusing on African American Male student recruitment)

The cost for these new initiatives is estimated at $100,000 for off-site Campus Learning Centers.

New articulation agreements and collaborative programs with East

Carolina University, Martin Community College, Roanoke-Chowan Community College, College of the Albemarle, Halifax Community College, and Martin Community College, leading to a:

• Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education • Bachelor of Science Middle Grade Education 6-9 with concentration

in Math and Science • Bachelor of Science Elementary Education K-6 with concentration

in Math and Science • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Accommodating the needs of persons with disabilities • Establish viable student disability advocacy/support club(s) or

organization(s) with no associated fees that address the unique needs of disabled students on campus. One example is: • GRASP (Global Regional Aspergers Syndrome Partnership) is a

support group network for individuals on the autism spectrum that can provide advocacy and mediation services for students with


employers, professors, or even significant others. Students with autism are particularly vulnerable to the stressors of campus life which can be a barrier to their retention. Thus, GRASP Chapters should be established at every UNC campus.

• Establish a collaborative high school –university relationship to facilitate and encourage the smooth matriculation of persons with disabilities to the University.

• Improve access and educational quality for students with disabilities through staff development and training of professionals involved in advising and supporting special needs students enrolled at ECSU.

• Provide within the Center for Special Needs Students assistive technology with features such as e-text and Braille conversion capability, among other technologies. This will necessitate the hiring of an VI/ADD/ADHD specialist to support the growing number of students with these disabilities. The Center would operate in collaboration with Information Technology and the School of Education and Psychology.

• Serve as a host site for TEACCH training workshops for regional teachers, parents and students with persuasive developmental disorders and autism. Workshops could be offered as continuing education credits for in-service and pre-service teachers.

• Offer a new course in the school of education The estimated cost for implementation of these new initiatives would be approximately $150,000.


eliminated Combine Graduate Education, Summer School and Weekend/Evening,

Distance and Continuing Education as one unit. d. Implementation strategies, plans and timelines


Expansion of Graduate Education

Schools Graduate Education

Academic Affairs

$250,000 Personnel &

Capital Outlay (Operating Bdgt)

Number of Degree Programs and

Services

2008 Ongoing

Online Degree Programs Distance & Continuing Education

Information TechnologyAcademic Affairs

$250,000 Personnel &

Capital Outlay(Operating Bdgt)

Number of Online Courses & Degree

Programs

2008 Ongoing

Recruitment for Honors Program

Honors Program Deans

Academic Affairs

$30,000 (Operating Bdgt)

Number of African Male Students

2008 Ongoing

Joint Partnerships with Regional Comm. Colleges

Community Colleges Academic Affairs

$90,000 Consultants

from Revenue

Enrollment, graduation and retention rates

2009 Ongoing

Offsite Campus Learning Distance & Continuing $100,000 Program Activities 2009


Centers Education

Information TechnologyAcademic Affairs

Personal and Resources

(Operating Bdgt)

Enrollment, Transfer and retention rates

Ongoing

Accommodating the needs of Students with Disabilities

Center for Special Needs Students

Career & Counseling Services

Human Resources Academic Affairs

$150,000 Personnel,

Capital Outlay & Training

(Operating Bdgt)

Number of: Personnel Trained

Students Matriculated

2009 Ongoing

4.2.4 UNC should increase access to higher education for all North Carolinians,

particularly for underserved regions, underrepresented populations, and non-traditional students.

4.2.5 UNC should increase the educational attainment of all underrepresented populations, especially African-American male and Hispanic students.

4.2.6 UNC should help ensure that all students are better prepared to enter and succeed academically in college.

a. Existing Programs, Initiatives, or Activities Affordable Access • ECSU has the lowest tuition, fee and cost of attendance in the state.

• Financial Aid unit awards grants and scholarships up to the amount of direct cost.

• Financial Aid unit contacts Pell-eligible student to apply early for state grants.

i. Strengths The Financial Aid unit utilizes data from the new Banner System to: locate Pell-eligible students and new students that have not applied and limit awards to direct cost. This measure enables the Financial Aid unit to award other students who before would not have been awarded.

ii. Obstacles and Barriers Students still have problems applying by the March 15th deadline for state grants. More signs and banners reminding students to reapply need to posted in strategic places on campus.

Maynard Outreach Project and Maynard Scholars Program

The Maynard Outreach project recruits high school students four weeks prior to enrollment to drill them on the 3 R’s (Reading, Writing and Mathematics) which are identified as main problem areas limiting passage of PRAXIS I and continuation within the Education program. The Maynard Scholars Program, designed to attract undecided majors to Education, recruits minorities, both males and females who are interested in teaching. During the past five years, the program has succeeded in placing 19 recruits in to the field as teachers in North Carolina.

i.

Strengths The programs specifically target minority males (all minorities, Including


African-America and Hispanics) for recruitment.

ii.

Obstacles and Barriers • Need a required commitment to teacher education across the

curriculum at the university, specifically to secondary education. This will necessitate: • Recruiting faculty with secondary credentials and experience to

oversee secondary programs within the various specialty area departments

• Training faculty advisors to work with students seeking education degrees and/or minors – particularly those in the secondary fields.

• Targeting education majors and minors for remediation and additional support in key areas to assist them in a timely passage of the PRAXIS I

• Using the advisement system to successfully track all education majors and minors to better insure their curriculum progress.

Creating a social network for all Maynard Scholars and Outreach students as a support group to encourage them to continue their studies

General Recruitment Efforts: More than fifty percent of the student

populations in the University’s 21-county primary service region are African American and other minorities. The Office of Admissions makes regular recruitments trips to these areas as well as within and outside the state.

i. Strengths ii.

Obstacles and Barriers • No effective outreach to Hispanic populations, outside of the effort

made through the Maynard Project. Hire Spanish speaking personnel to work in recruiting and admissions as a means of outreach to the rapidly growing Hispanic population in the region. Have Spanish speaking recruiters on most recruiting trips, specifically to those areas with high demographic numbers of Hispanic student populations.

• No evidence that any information is gleaned from the CCS system on Hispanic enrollment in the TESOL and GED programs

NC-MSEN Pre-College Program

The program targets underrepresented students with an interest and preparation to pursue math and science-based fields at the university level. The program provides instruction of students through “Saturday Academy and Summer Scholars programs.

i.

Strengths • Serves over 260 students in grades 6-12 from 6 counties in

northeastern North Carolina • Strengthens and improves daily class proficiency, and prepares

students for a college prep track. • Provides: leadership training, tutorial programs, career awareness,


mathematics/science competitions, recognition and scholarship awards, parental involvement, speakers serving as role models, cultural and enrichment field trips, and an awards program.

• Of the graduating students in the program, 100% enter college and 78% choose a major in math, science, technology, engineering and education.

ii. Obstacles and Barriers

Scope of activities are limited due to inadequate funding. Lacks the status of a center for professional development of public school educators.

TRIO Programs (Upward Bound, Educational Talent Search, and

McNair Scholars) The TRIO programs are designed to provide academic support services to one hundred and seventy-five eligible students (grades 6-College) to assist them in reaching their maximum educational potential. The programs help generate a pipeline for the matriculation of high school students to ECSU.

i. Strengths • Target low-income and first-generation college students and

individuals with disabilities. • Students receive intensive supplemental services in: instruction,

practice and application opportunities in freshman seminar and study skills, personal counseling and academic advisement services, tutoring and mentoring programs, financial aid counseling, computer literacy skills, and exposure to cultural/enrichment activities

ii. Obstacles and Barriers No coordinated effort by system-wide Trio Programs to improve effectiveness and sustainability.

Virginia – North Carolina Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority

Participation A regional alliance of eight institutions from Virginia and North Carolina charged with the commitment to increase the following over five years (2007-2012): the quality and quantity of African American, Hispanic and Native American students successfully completing STEM baccalaureate degree programs and the number of interested students that are academically qualified and successfully matriculated to STEM programs at the graduate level. The VA-NC LSAMP program at ECSU provides a Summer Bridges Program for incoming freshmen, an ongoing undergraduate faculty-mentored research experiences for STEM majors, career advisement, peer mentoring, Industry and National Laboratory Internships, and Tutorial Services in “Gatekeeper Courses”.

i. Strengths of the Program: The above programs provide incentives and academic support for students pursuing degrees in STEM disciplines. Administrative support is provided for these programs.


ii. Obstacles and Barriers: The above research programs are all

externally funded and require extramural funds for continued sustainability.

b. New Programs, Initiatives and Activities Increasing the access to higher education for all North Carolinians

• Develop a customized marketing strategy plan that includes: an updated website, brochures and posters explaining the financial aid process.

• Implement a scholarship search program for students. • Provide financial aid assistance to high school students and parents. Increasing the Educational Attainment of All Underrepresented Populations • Work more directly with the CCS (Community College System) on

TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) programs, or develop a TESOL program at ECSU.

• Involve Education major/minors and Language students (especially those with Spanish minors) in tutoring and assisting in the TESOL programs as “internships”.

• Work more directly with the CCS on GED programs or develop a GED program at ECSU.

• Involve Secondary education majors in targeted specialty areas to assist / tutor GED students as “internships” (not to replace student teaching but to enhance the teaching background and experience of future teachers in working with Hispanic populations within the public school systems.

• Increase the visibility and presence of African-American and other minority faculty at all UNC campuses.

• Develop faculty exchange programs with minority faculty from minority serving institutions and HBCU’s traded with more traditional faculty from the majority serving institutions across the state.

• Hire Spanish speaking personnel to work in recruitment and admissions as a means of outreach to the rapidly growing Hispanic population in the region.

• Target middle grade schools for initial recruiting programs and tutorial programs designed to help students succeed and begin to track toward college – specifically, toward ECSU.

To collaborate more closely with the CCS, leaving the programs housed within the two-year college system, the only additional cost for these initiatives would be the implementation of the internship program. This cost should not exceed $4,000 per semester (based on approximately 5 interns working 5 hours per week over 15 weeks per semester).


New Initiatives to Better Prepare Students for Entry to College • Implementation of a four-week structured University College Summer

Bridges Program for enrichment and academic support to 50 rising high school seniors. Cost for this initiative is estimated at $150,000 annually.

• Establishment of Learning Communities and Mentoring Groups • Better Collaboration between ECSU’s College of Arts and Humanities

and the Pasquotank Arts Council Establish a Center for Mathematics Science and Technology Education to strengthen the quality and increase the size of the teaching base in mathematics and science education and to increase the pool of students who graduate from North Carolina’s high schools prepared to pursue careers that require mathematics and science. Establishment of this center will require an additional $200,000 annually.


eliminated The Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education will house

the Trio Programs and the MSEN Program. d. Implementation strategies, plans and timelines


Collaboration with CCS for Internship Program

Schools Academic Affairs Comm. College

System

$8,000/yr Internships

Number of Students in tutoring program

Matriculation of Hispanic Students

2009 ongoing

Summer Bridges Program Schools Academic Affairs

Public High Schools

$150,000/yr Stipend/Scholarships

Personnel & Resources(Operating Budget)

Number of StudentsRecruited &

Enrolled at ECSU

2009 Ongoing

Center for Mathematics, Science & Technology Center

MSEN Academic Affairs

$200,000/yr Recruitment, Stipend,

Personnel & Resources(Operating Budget)

Number of Teachers Recruited

and Trained

2009 Ongoing

C. IMPROVING PUBLIC EDUCATION Through the use of various resources and faculty expertise, ECSU has actively

engaged in and supported initiatives and programs to improve classroom instruction, curriculum development, and K-12 professional development within the 21 county school systems of northeastern North Carolina.

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UNC should be more actively involved in solving North Carolina’s public education challenges.

4.3.1 How ECSU is improving the quantity, quality, and geographic distribution of


public school teachers.

a. Existing Programs, Initiatives, or Activities Model Teacher Consortium Partnership

Federally funded program to support teacher assistants in becoming highly qualified as a professional educator.

i. Strengths • Alleviates the severe teacher shortage and enhancing student

learning. • Targets teacher assistants who have a 2-year degree and through

the partnership will complete their degree. ii. Obstacles and Barriers

Recruitment and retention of teachers Teacher Preparation Partnership Program - 2 + 2 “Homegrown

Teachers Collaborations This collaborative partnership established with several community colleges represents a significant step towards producing “home grown” teachers to meet the demand needed for classrooms in North Carolina. The university has established seamless articulation agreements as outlined: • College of the Albemarle: Elementary Education/Social Science

Concentration; Early Childhood Education/Birth Through Kindergarten; Lateral Entry Certificate Program.

• Halifax Community College: Elementary Education/Social Science Concentration; Lateral Entry Certificate Program.

• Martin Community College and Roanoke-Chowan Community College: Lateral Entry Certificate Program.

Plans for Expansions

Additional agreements to be established: • Community Colleges: Elementary Education/Math and Science

Concentrations; Middle Grades Education 6-9/Math and Science Concentrations; Bachelor of Science/Special Education K-12; and Secondary Education.

• Choanoke CADA program in Rich Square: A Birth Through Kindergarten cohort

• Pitt Community College: 2+2 teacher prep. program. • East Carolina University: Physical Therapy degree

i. Strengths • Addresses the severe teacher shortage in North Carolina. • Recruits a larger prospective teacher education population on-site

with area schools’ teacher assistants, lateral entry teachers, non-traditional students, etc.

• Enables students to secure their four-year degrees/teaching credentials in their respective geographic areas and on-line through


ECSU.

• Two Instructional Consultants for off-campus support were funded by the UNC-GA during the first year.

ii. Obstacles and Barriers • Passing Praxis I/ACT/SAT (a prerequisite for the teacher education

program at ECSU). • Faculty availability to teach on-site/face-to-face/on-line/virtual

college courses • Financial support/scholarships for students enrolling in the new

collaborations other than elementary education/social science concentration.

• Estimated cost to allow for expansion is $250,000. Wachovia Scholarship

This program, made possible through the support of the Wachovia Corporation, focuses on preparing teachers who will help meet the demand for well-trained professionals in the classrooms of North Carolina and beyond.

i. Strengths • Pays full tuition over and above other financial aid for students

accepted into ECSU’s teacher education program. • Wachovia Scholarship graduates are in high demand for

employment in the area school districts ii. Obstacles and Barriers

• Additional support for scholarship funds are required. Requests for additional funding to increase and continue the Wachovia Scholarship initiative via the Wachovia Corporation.

• Passing Praxis I/ACT/SAT prohibits several students from progressing forward into teacher education, thus impacting retention and graduation results.

• Estimated Cost to improve, expand or continue the program is $300,000

Northeastern NC Transition to Teaching

This program involves Elizabeth City State University, in partnership with fourteen Local Educational Agencies, is currently implementing an innovative project which enables 14 high-need school systems and schools to recruit, prepare, and retain highly qualified teachers; thereby, alleviating the severe teacher shortages and enhancing student learning.

i. Strengths • At present, 156 students have completed the NNCTTTP and met

the criteria for being highly qualified teachers. • An additional 81 participants in the pipeline.

ii. Obstacles and Barriers • Lack of required courses offered during summer school. • Students unable to pass PRAXIS I.


• Limited courses offered through distance learning, weekend and

evening college for students pursuing a degree in secondary education areas.

• Estimated Cost to be calculated. Maynard Scholars and Outreach

The Maynard Outreach Program is a recruitment effort at the high school level where a minority males are identified and offered the opportunity to participate in a 4-week summer intervention institute prior to enrollment at ECSU their Freshman year. The goal is to enhance their test taking skills in the area of reading, writing and mathematics and increase the number of minority males who enter the teacher education program. Thirty students are in the program at any one time. This project is funded through the efforts of James and Connie Maynard of Management Investments, Corporation and owners of the Golden Corral Corporation.

i. Strengths of Program Successfully placed eight young minority men in teaching positions in Northeastern North Carolina in fall of 2007 (highest number in 10 years)

ii. Obstacles and Barriers • Sustainability of Program • Estimated Cost to improve or continue the program is $50,000/year.

Viking Fellows Program

Through this program, students participate in monthly seminars, culturally enriching activities, travel, tutoring experiences, and community service projects.

i. Strengths • Viking Fellows are trained to be exceptional teachers through the

enrichment experiences provided that go beyond the traditional teacher education program.

• Viking Fellows receive extra mentoring and advising to keep them on track to graduate certified and on time.

ii. Obstacles and Barriers Financial aid (scholarships) for students

Virtual High School Early Viking Scholars

The program is designed to provide educational opportunities to schools that may have too few students to justify hiring a full-time teacher, are unable to find qualified teachers, or for who have the potential to succeed academically but are not motivated. Distance learning instructors from Elizabeth City State University and certified teachers from the respective districts are responsible for the total education of students from the initial class introduction to the final exam. Students can earn up to 48 credit hours that are transferable for admission to ECSU or any of the 16 UNC Schools.


i. Strengths of Program

Students can save as much as $25,000 in college expenses, graduate from college sooner and enter the job market at an earlier rate.

ii. Obstacles and Barriers • Shortage in funds, with an already strained University budget.

Funds are not available to provide enrichment activities for students and should be given to departments for the development and implementation of such programs.

• The maturity of the students to adapt to college level courses/content

• Estimated Cost to improve or continue $15,000 for field trips and other logistical support

b. New Programs, Initiatives and Activities • Master of Arts in Teaching with concentrations in Special Education

General Curriculum, Literacy and Visual Impairments. • Masters in School Counseling.




Expansion of 2+2 Teacher Partnership Program

Community Colleges School of Ed & Psychology

Academic Affairs

$250,000/yr Scholarship and

Financial Support (Operating Bdgt)

Number of students

graduating with teaching degree

2009 Ongoing

Expansion and Continuation of Wachovia Scholarships

Institutional Advancement Academic Affairs

Wachovia Corporation

$300,000 Scholarship

(Cost Sharing)

Number of students


2009 Ongoing

Maynard Scholars and Outreach Program

Institutional Advancement Academic Affairs

Maynard Corporation

$50,000/yr Scholarship (External or

Operating Bdgt)

Number of students


2009 Ongoing

Improve Virtual High School Early Viking Scholars Program

School of Education Academic Affairs

$15,000/yr Fieldtrips and

enrichment activities(Operating Bdgt)

Service provided to schools

2009 Ongoing

4.3.2 UNC should address the shortage of science and math teachers, especially in

rural areas.


a. Existing Programs, Initiatives, or Activities Golden Leaf Foundation Elearning Hands-On Science for K-5

Teachers Provides funding for: • science kits for grades 3-5 in twelve schools systems, • Lead Teachers at ECSU and part-time retired Science Coaches to work

in the schools and facilitate the IVC hands-on science sessions via Interactive Video Conferences.

i. Strengths The program provides the opportunity for Northeastern North Carolina Teachers to acquire 6 hours of graduate credit tuition free

ii. Obstacles and Barriers • Sustainability - Lack of funding to continue the program. • Estimated Cost to improve or continue is $350,000.

NASA Pre-service Teacher Conference (PSTC)

The PSTC, held each spring in Washington, DC, hosts 600 to 700 prospective elementary and middle school teachers and their faculty advisors from member institutions representing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and selected majority institutions. Students and faculty are exposed to invigorating general sessions, hands-on workshops, and participate in a judged poster session. The PSTC culminates with a Career Fair where students have the opportunity to interview with recruiters from schools districts and graduate schools from across the country. Many networking opportunities are provided for the pre-service teachers and faculty to share and exchange their learning. An important extension of the conference is that the pre-service teachers are able to apply for the limited spaces available at the Pre-Service Teacher Institutes head at various sites across the country.

i. Strengths Provides pre-service teachers with far-ranging skills and opportunities that enhance their competence and confidence in teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

ii. Obstacles and Barriers Requires funds for student an faculty registration and travel expenses. Estimated Cost to improve or continue is $1,500.

NASA Summer Institute: Pre-Service Teacher Institute (PSTI)

The Pre-Service Teacher Institute (PSTI) was developed to provide more in-depth experiences for pre-service teachers. Pre-service teachers representing over 120 colleges and universities spend a dynamic and engaging time in an intensive summer institute where they are exposed to problem-based learning, mathematics, and science enrichment activities. Pre-service teachers are able to interface with NASA personnel and tour


Langley's facilities, while learning to incorporate NASA's cutting-edge research into lesson plans for elementary and middle school students. The institute culminates with the pre-service teachers developing and teaching a problem-based learning lesson to children from local schools. The Pre-Service Teacher Institute is made possible through the generous funding from the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, Minority University Research and Education Division, NASA Headquarters.

b. New Programs Golden Leaf Elearning Hands-On Science Program: GPS Nature Quest

As another Golden Leaf Grant project, this project, offered during a week-long summer camp, will train teachers through scavenger hunts in the use of the hand-held Global Positioning Systems. The teachers would then return to their schools to train their colleagues on the use of the GPS. How outcomes will be measured? Each teacher trained from each school will be responsible for training their 3-5th grade faculty. GPS Implementation ideas will be shared at a joint Interactive Video Conference Meeting each semester. Data will be gathered on teachers trained from each school.

i. Strengths • Courses would be used for graduate credit or for continuing

education credit. • Facilitate the implementation of GPS in the classroom • Will stimulate students to select science and math career at an

early age. ii. Obstacles and Barriers

Lack of Funding. The estimated cost to improve or continue $100,000. c. Programs related to this section that should be combined or



Improve and Continue Golden Leaf Foundation Elearning Hands-on Science for K-5 Teachers

Golden Leaf FoundationInstitutional Advancement

School of Education Academic Affairs

$350,000 Personnel, Stipends,

Capital Outlay & Resources

(External Funding)

Number of Science

Teachers Served

2009 Ongoing

4.3.3 UNC should strengthen efforts, in cooperation with the North Carolina State

Board of Community Colleges and the Community College System, the North Carolina State Board of Education and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, to enhance the teaching skills of public school faculty and


the leadership skills of public school administrators.

a. Existing Programs, Initiatives, or Activities

Master of Elementary Education Program The program’s focus is to fully implement national standards for teachers, especially National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPOTS), while incorporating student standard.

i. Strengths The strength of this program is that it prepares professional teachers to:• Responds effectively to children’s differences resulting from

development, diversity, and exceptionalities • Demonstrates knowledge of the content and pedagogy of the

elementary curriculum • Improves educational practice through reflection, self-evaluation,

and applied research • Directs students’ personal and professional growth as educators.

ii. Obstacles and Barriers • Lack of funding for professional teachers. • Commute for teachers to attend face-to-face classes. • Lack of course availability for online Master of Elementary

Education Program Master of School Administration The program provides the two options

of full-time and extended study for candidates preparing to become prospective school Principals/administrators.

University-School Teacher Education Partnership U-STEP

As a collaborative effort with the public school system, the program prepares teachers to become informed professional decision makers in PK-12 schools. The present partnership is between the School of Education and Psychology at Elizabeth City State University and the area school systems.

i. Strengths • Provides a year-long student teaching experience. • Opportunity for mentorship by cooperating teacher, inclusive of

observation/participation and student teaching. ii. Obstacles and Barriers

• Difficulty in placement of students due to the lack of qualified mentoring teachers

• To improve or continue the program, an estimated $25,000 is required to offer stipends for mentoring teachers.


b. New Programs Teacher Education/Distance Education Outreach and Engagement

Initiative: E-Learning/Online Initiatives is a collaboration between the School of Education & Psychology and the Office of Distance Education to develop online courses for the purpose of establishing an online Masters degrees in Elementary Education and School Administration for licensure only at ECSU. This initiative seeks to address the critical shortage of teachers in northeast North Carolina, particularly those with graduate degrees

i. Strengths • The Office of Distance Education during the past two years has

trained 362 faculty members. • 17% growth in online courses offered from the previous academic

year • 45% increase in online courses offered

ii. Obstacles and Barriers • Lack of funding is a threat to the program.

$92,600.00 is needed to support an online learning initiative to provide professional development opportunities for faculty

• More professional development/training for Faculty in the effective use of Blackboard




Improve University-School Teacher Education Partnership (U-STEP)

School of Ed. & PsychologyAcademic Affairs Public Schools

$25,000/yr Stipends

(Operating Budget)

Number of Qualified Teacher

Mentors

2009 Ongoing

Teacher Education /Distance Education Outreach and Engagement

Distance Education School of Ed. & Psychology

Academic Affairs

$92,600/yr Professional Development

(Operating Budget)

Number of Teachers training

in the use of Blackboard

2009 Ongoing

4.3.4 UNC should leverage its expertise, and increase collaborations with the State

Board of Education and Department of Public Instruction, to help lower our state’s dropout rate and improve academic achievement in all public schools in North Carolina, especially those that are high-priority and low-performing.


a. Existing Programs, Initiatives, or Activities The ECSU MSEN Math Science Educational Network

This Pre-College Program actively recruits and prepares students (grades 6-12) from seven counties in Northeastern North Carolina who are of average to above average ability and who have not been sufficiently exposed to mathematics and science-based courses and careers. The Program provides the needed guidance and enrichment activities to help students graduate from high school with the sufficient skills and interest to pursue a four-year degree in a mathematics or science-based field of study. Women in Math Education The Celebration of Women in Mathematics Day, held in conjunction with Sonia Kovalevskaya Day each year, offers Hands-On Mathematical activities/workshops at the ECSU campus. The activity provides opportunities for female students to work familiar problems with unusual twists.

Burroughs Welcome Fund Summer Workshop: Increasing Student

Interest in Earth Science through problem-based learning, Use of Technology, and Field Experience To increase their desire to pursue careers in earth science and to conduct formal research using the scientific method, high school students in the Pasquotank, Camden, and Currituck School districts study Earth Science via problem-based learning, the use of geospatial technology, and field experience.

i. Strengths of Program: • Increases the competency and interest of high school participants

in the field of Earth Science. • Introduces high school students to the importance of Earth Science

as a system of interactions among the Earth’s Spheres • Engages students in authentic, hands-on activities designed to

show the importance and relevance of Earth Science in improving our understanding of local landscapes form and function

• Utilizes various geospatial technologies (remote sensing, geographic information systems, and geographic positioning systems) to study the “big picture” associated with local marine environments

Ii, Obstacles and Barriers Sustainability due to lack of future funding

21st Century

This is an after school program for middle school students that provides 12 hours tutorial each week, field trips, recreational activities, etc.


High School Bowl

This academic competition was designed to provide students from ECSU’s 21 county service region an opportunity to visit ECSU as a host venue.

i. Strengths • Engages students in research and study sessions at their local

schools as they prepare for the competition. • Provides students with the opportunity to participate and excel in

non-athletic competition. ii. Obstacles and Barriers

The estimated cost to improve or continue the program is $7,500 annually for tournament supplies, prizes, meals.

ECSU Planetarium

The planetarium project serves a community outreach program and academic support unit of the University for the purpose of increasing awareness in the sciences, specifically for students of the University’s 21-county service region of rural Northeastern North Carolina. The project is designed to encourage elementary and secondary students to (1) develop and enhance their academic skills, and (2) cultivate the interest and awareness needed to ultimately pursue post-secondary education in the sciences. A variety of educational programs are provided for school children in grades PK-12.

i. Strengths • The program provides educational services to LEA’s and the

community • The only operating planetarium in northeastern North Carolina from

the state line to Rocky Mount, NC. • Actively supports academic programs at ECSU in Biology,

Chemistry, Physics, Geology, etc. ii. Obstacles and Barriers

• Lack of state funding support for operations and sustainability – operating primarily on Title III funds for an excess of 15 years. Estimated Cost for operations: $60,000.

b. New Programs, Initiatives and Activities N/A c. Programs related to this section that should be combined or



Provided for Initiatives Requiring Funds

Activity Accountability Cost/Support Assessment TimelineImprove High School Bowl Schools

Academic Affairs $7,500

Tournament SuppliesNumber of Student

participating in research & study

sessions

2009 Ongoing

ECSU Planetarium Academic Affairs $60,000/yr Personnel,

Operations & Sustainability

(Operating Budget)

Number of shows and visitors

Quality of Programs

2009 Ongoing

4.3.5 UNC should strengthen partnerships with the State Board of Education, the

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, the North Carolina Community College System, and our state’s Independent Colleges and Universities to develop a seamless educational continuum from Pre-K through Higher Education.

a. Existing Programs, Initiatives, or Activities Articulation Agreements with Community College

In addition to the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement between the University of North Carolina and the NC Community Colleges, ECSU collaborates with Community Colleges to establish Articulation Agreements for other degree programs to ensure a seamless transition for students moving from the State’s Community Colleges into the University.

i. Strengths Provides students starting out at the community college level the opportunity to continue their education at the university level without having to repeat course work that satisfies the core competencies required by the University.

ii. Obstacles and Barriers • Evaluation of Transfer Credits • Student Satisfaction Surveys • Estimated cost to improve or continue this program is $25,000 for

Academic Advisement Training and professional development ECSU Student Support Services Program (TRIO)

The Trio Program is designed to provide academic support services to one hundred and seventy-five eligible students and to strengthen their academic skills, increase their retention and graduation rates, facilitate their entrance into graduate and professional programs and foster an institutional climate supportive of success of low-income and first-generation college students and individuals with disabilities.

i. Strengths Project participants receive intensive supplemental services in instruction, practice and application opportunities in freshman seminar and study skills, personal counseling and academic advisement services, tutoring and mentoring programs, financial aid counseling,


computer literacy skills, and exposure to cultural/enrichment activities, all of which will foster an institutional climate

ii. Obstacles and Barriers b. New Programs, Initiatives and Activities N/A c. Programs related to this section that should be combined or



Articulation agreements with Community Colleges

Academic Affairs Community Colleges

$25,000/yr Professional

Development Academic Advisement Training (Operating Budget)

Seamless transfer of students

2009 Ongoing

D. OUR COMMUNITIES AND THEIR ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION ECSU strives to establish collaborative relationships with regional and local

Economic Development Agencies, Tourism Development Organizations, and Chambers of Commerce to promote and support their efforts in attracting new businesses to the region by engaging University resources to address the needs of emerging industries and improve municipal services. as well as encourage existing companies to grow and expand their operations. To this end, ECSU is committed to strengthening its relationships with local governmental agencies to promote and support community development initiatives. In an effort to determine the “needs” of ECSU’s 21 county area, ECSU has consulted “Strengthening the Rural Carolinas,” a 2002 report by MDC Inc, funded by the Duke Endowment. Based on this report, the University has identified some specific needs to be addressed in northeastern North Carolina in order for the region to become economically competitive with the state, nation and world:

• Loss of jobs • Workforce skills • Social capital. • Demographic shift

• Physical and technological Infrastructure • Financial Infrastructure • Public Economics • Leadership

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or UNC should be more actively engaged in enhancing the economic

transformation and community development of North Carolina’s regions and the state as a whole.

4.4.1 UNC should increase its capacity and commitment to respond to and lead

economic transformation and community development.


4.4.2 UNC should focus specific effort in meeting the needs of rural and

underserved areas of the state. 4.4.3 UNC should seek to align appropriate campus programs with the strategic

economic plans (including sector and cluster plans) of their regions and the state, recognizing the unique differences and challenges of our state’s economic and geographic regions.

a. Existing Programs, Initiatives, or Activities Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC)

Operating under the School of Business and Economics, the SBTDC primarily serves and assists medium to large business.

i. Strength The Center helps businesses increase revenue, provides access to greater markets, increases operational proficiency, generates jobs, commercializes technology, and facilitates the transfer of technologies.

ii. Obstacles and Barriers Provides some services to small business, but does not work with start-ups.

The Community Development Program is supported primarily by grant

funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The program provides assistance to low-wealth families in Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, and surrounding communities by addressing the pressing developmental needs of affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, and economic opportunity. Community Development services are provided through housing assistance projects, information dissemination, on-site technical assistance, and a series of seminars and workshops.

i. Methods for Assessment The program’s effectiveness is measured through the total number of clients receiving the following counseling for the following services: pre-purchase of homes, default counseling to avoid foreclosure, resolution of a rental housing issues, fair housing education, and access to housing.

ii. Obstacles and Barriers The program requires additional funding and staff training.

Audio/Video Recording Studio i. Strengths

The Viking Recording Studio is an industry-standard equipped studio that acts as the primary laboratory for instruction in Audio Engineering and Studio Production courses. Equipped with a Pro Tools HD 3 system, Trident 80B console, Otari MX-80 2" multi -track, Otari 1/4" mixdown recorder and outboard equipment by Lexicon, Urei, universal Audio, Manley, Focusrite, Vintech, and dbx, it is an ideal facility to prepare musicians for careers in engineering and production. For expansion, the studio should develop the organizational structure to


include: • Best Practices Analysis and identification of applicable components • An approved and published Operational Manual, Business Plan and

Fee Schedule for services offered ii. Obstacles and barriers

None currently identified Aviation Program i. Strengths

The degree program in Aviation Science offers minors in Aviation Management, Public Administration, Computer Science, Electronics, Avionics, Flight Education and Space Science. Each of these minor programs of study is specifically designed to meet the needs of the aviation and aerospace industries. The curricula include courses with a rigorous blend of mathematics, science and technology, communications, computers, management, and a thorough spectrum of aviation courses. Expansion and Methods for Assessment • Build upon existing relationships, develop new ones, and leverage

university assets to attract, enhance and expand aviation-related business ventures throughout the service territory. • Develop a Master Database of aviation companies and airports in

the Region, State, and Tidewater Virginia Region • Contact with all airports and aviation companies in the service

territory • Open House/Information Forums at ECSU and regional airports • Marketing campaign to high schools, community colleges,airports

and aviation companies in and outside the Region • Development of Recruitment and Retention strategies for aviation

companies • Survey results from existing companies identifying collaborative

opportunities • Increased internship opportunities for ECSU and COA students

• Establish partnerships and collaborative efforts with the CommunityColleges in the service territory and Southside Virginia to increasenumber of transfer students through strengthening, expansion, andlinkage to: • Two-Plus-Two Program at College of the Albemarle and

community colleges in the service territory • Airframe and Power-plant Program at College of the Albemarle • Development of an Aviation Research and Development Park at

the Elizabeth City Regional Airport. Funding for this initiative hasbeen approved

ii. Obstacles and barriers Budget appropriations for the housing of the Airframe and Power-Plant


program within ECSU’s Aviation Program facilities is required.

Pharmacy

Expansion of the program to initiate Allied Health Programs should be achieved through initiatives such as the: • Development and institutionalization of a pilot Health Careers Academy

Program through external funding. • Leveraging of University assets to attract and expand business ventures

and opportunities in the Biotechnology field throughout the service territory. This activity would involve: • Establishment of a Pharmacy/Biotechnology Research Park • Publication and distribution of the ECSU Biotechnology Resource

Directory to include University resources and services, as well as external service providers

• Participation in Northeast Advisory Boards, client meetings, and other recruitment and retention efforts

• Development of an Existing Biotechnology Business and Industry database

• Expand research opportunities for the University. • Increase collaborative research partnerships with UNC constituents

and other private and public institutions across the nation, particularly neighboring states.

• Joint research projects with industrial or groups of institutions • Develop and implement a healthcare team services training program

through external funding • Assist existing business and industry to better manage their healthcare

costs Access through the provision of information and services by web-based sources or actual information centers

Upward Bound This pre-college program targets six predominantly low-income northeastern North Carolina counties for first-generation college students and students at high risk for academic failure. Mathematics & Science Education Network (MSEN) This pre-College program for seven counties in Northeastern North Carolinabroadens the pool of students pursuing mathematics and science-based majors and careers at ECSU and abroad. TRIO Talent Search This pre-college program assists students in reaching their maximum educational potential by providing them with resources and skills that will enable them: (1) to successfully meet the challenges of the 21st century, (2) to make sound career decisions, and (3) pursue post-secondary opportunities, and rewarding trades and professions.


Learning Centers for the 21st Century Through this collaborative partnership with Elizabeth City and Pasquotank County, ECSU is establishing learning centers to assist potential teachers in developing best practices and skills in the classroom, enabling them to become effective teachers. Transitioning to Teaching This plan is a partnership with ECSU, in collaboration with fourteen (14) schools districts in northeastern North Carolina, to assist candidates without teaching license and to help obtain them. Two hundred, plus teachers have obtained their teaching license through this strategic plan. The economic impact upon this region has meant an additional $3.5 million. Given the fact that teacher education does impact the economy of this region, overall, this does have a domino effect as other sectors of the economy do benefit. Entrepreneurship concentration and minor The School of Business and Economics offers a concentration in Entrepreneurship for those students majoring in Business Administration and a minor in Entrepreneurship for students majoring outside the School of Business & Economics. A certificate program in Entrepreneurship is currently in development for non-degree seeking individuals.

b. New Programs Center for Entrepreneurship ECSU is in the process of establishing a

Center for Entrepreneurship under the supervision of an acting Director reporting directly to the Chancellor. The Center, among other things, will serve as a repository and distributor of all information relevant to the establishment and growth of a business enterprise. This will build upon the University recent efforts to establish a portal for economic development outreach that promotes and engages University resources in impacting economic development activities and efforts throughout the region. The duties and responsibilities of the Center will include, but not be limited to the following: • Develop, publish, and distribute a Directory of Entrepreneur Resources • Collect, maintain, and provide information regarding the successful

establishment and operations of a business. • Offer a certificate program on Entrepreneurship, preferably through

Continuing Education. • Conduct courses and seminars on a wide variety of topics of interest to

the entrepreneur. • Provide assistance to individual businesses through use of ECSU faculty

advisors and students interns • Provide seminars and information on business ethics, capital acquisition,

financial topics, basic economics, and investments • Partner with Small Business Technology Development Center (SBTDC)


and other business entities

• Coordinate the development/implementation of a strategic plan for the economic transformation of the area under a “select group” chaired by a university member and comprised of equal representation from the University and Community entities.

Resources Needed – One-time start-up cost approximately $100,000 and operating cost approximately $200,000 per year for 2 to 3 years. Some (and eventually most) of the operating cost should be offset by grant funds. Cost to be incurred include but may not be limited to: personnel, space and other resources. Business Incubator – The Business Incubator will be the natural extension of the Center for Entrepreneurship. This extension of the Center, will be established in conjunction with a web-based, Virtual Entrepreneurial Incubator Facility. It will provide increased probability of business success by providing the following: • Reasonable accommodations at a reasonable cost for a limited time • Some administrative assistance • Proximity to technical expertise As an extension of the Center for Entrepreneurship, the Business Incubator will require approximately $100,000 annually for: personnel, space and other resources. Expansion of Audio/Video Recording Services • Promote Audio/Video Recording Studio throughout the service territory • Establish the Audio/Video Recording Services as a training program

resource • Establish the A/V Recording Services as an Economic Development

Marketing and Promotional resource • Establish an artistic Incubator UNC System Air Transportation Program Institute a UNC System Air Transportation Program to provide air transport services to constituent universities, provide educational and employmentopportunities for ECSU students and graduates, and attract addition aviationcompanies to the Region. Education • Develop a Leadership Academy • Establish Advanced Study Programs to meet the needs of Business and

Industry • Assist existing business and industry to develop and enhance their

training programs • Establish programs Expand cooperative entrepreneurial outreach


throughout the service territory and meet current and future professional development and training needs




Establishment of a Center for Entrepreneurship

School of Business & EconomicsOffice of the Chancellor

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$200,000/ 2-3 yrsPersonnel,

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Enterprises

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E. OUR HEALTH ECSU is strongly committed to reducing disparities in health by supporting the

generation and application of knowledge, fostering health awareness among citizens, and developing partnerships with local health service providers, scholars, organizations, and other institutions. ECSU’s goal is to strengthen the health services and available resources for citizens in Northeastern North Carolina and its surrounding constituents.

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4.5.1 UNC should lead in improving health and wellness in North Carolina. a. Existing Programs, Initiatives, or Activities ECSU Health Resource Center (HRC) is a partnership with the Elizabeth

City Housing Authority to reduce health disparities with focus on risk reduction related to diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity. Participants receive access to free screening, exercise equipment and aerobics classes, individualized consultation and/or education sessions and group education sessions.

i. Strengths • Objectives in line with CDC’s Healthy People 2010 goals


• Free access to underserved and uninsured patients • Targets major, costly chronic diseases with high prevalence in North

Carolina • Opportunities for student interaction and learning opportunities

ii. Obstacles and Barriers Recruitment of targeted population Development of partnerships/collaborations with local health care

providers Sustainability

Pharmacy Partnership Community Outreach Program

Doctor of Pharmacy candidates participate in many community events as part of the curriculum and pharmacy organizational events. Including but not limited to blood glucose screenings, skin cancer awareness projects, blood pressure events, health fairs, flu shot clinics, etc.

i. Strengths • Learning opportunities for Doctor of Pharmacy students • Opportunities for collaboration with new nursing programs with COA

and ECU • Community outreach • Reaches the underserved

ii. Obstacles and Barriers Funding for supplies and equipment

Research projects in drug discovery, drug development and

healthcare Interdisciplinary collaboration with intra and inter-institutions. i. Strengths

• Interdisciplinary learning opportunities for students • Funding opportunities • Enhancement of infrastructure and system growth

ii. Obstacles and Barriers • Recruitment and retention of faculty with specific research expertise • Geographical location

ECSU Drug Information Center sponsored in part by the GlaxoSmithKline

Foundation. The Center provides drug information services to health care professionals in northeastern NC and southeastern VA and serves as a resource and educational outreach site for students and the community-at-large.

i. Strengths The Center also serves as a student site for experiential training of Doctor of pharmacy candidates.

ii. Obstacles and Barriers • Sustainability of the project. • Recruitment of additional personnel.


b. New Programs ECSU Drug Disposal Project a proposed project to study how residents in

Pasquotank County dispose of their prescription and over the counter drugs and personal care products. Viking Wellness Program(s) • Develop nutrition education programs for faculty, staff and students. • Incorporate ‘coffee house’ style atrium/food court with healthy food

choices into new Library. c. Programs related to this section that should be combined or

eliminated N/A d. Implementation strategies, plans and timelines Costs for new initiatives to be determined. 4.5.2 UNC should educate more health professionals. 4.5.3 UNC should lead in utilizing health information to improve health and wellness

in North Carolina. a. Existing Programs, Initiatives, or Activities UNC/ECSU Pharmacy Partnership Program i. Strengths

• trains pharmacists in northeastern North Carolina which has been identified as an area with the most severe shortage of pharmacists

• brings needed community outreach health services to the area to target underserved populations

ii. Obstacles and Barriers • development of a competitive applicant pool • development of preceptors and sites for advanced professional

experiences (rotations) • building completion • requires the establishment of an Elizabeth City AHEC sub-Hub

Continuing Education Programs for Pharmacists and Pharmacy

Technicians in northeast North Carolina i. Strengths

• meets needs of regional pharmacists and technicians • well received for last three years

ii. Obstacles and Barriers Co-planned and sponsored by ECSU pharmacy faculty with limited resources. Establishment of ‘Elizabeth City’ AHEC or Eastern AHEC subhub in Elizabeth City will strengthen this program.


b. New Programs, Initiatives, and Activities • Continue development of partnership with ECU MPH Program to offer

collaborative online and VTC courses. Consider joint MPH program in the future.

• Partnership with College of the Albemarle and ECU School of Nursing for two plus two and RN to BSN programs. The programs will be modeled, in part, after the Pharmacy Partnership Program.

• Establishment of ‘Elizabeth City’ AHEC or expansion of Eastern AHEC to an Elizabeth City ‘subhub’ will enhance opportunities for training of health professionals in northeastern North Carolina. Especially increasing educational and training resources for pharmacy and nursing.

• Development of pharmacy residency programs to assist with advancing pharmacy practice in the region. This will also increase the number of ‘student months’ available for precepting and add teaching assistants for the second and third professional years of the PharmD programs Pharmaceutical Care Lab

Costs for these initiatives to be determined.


eliminated N/A d. Implementation strategies, plans and timelines Costs for new initiatives to be determined. F. OUR ENVIRONMENT ECSU, in collaboration with community partners and entities, seeks to improve the

quality of life for current and future generations in northeastern North Carolina by addressing environmental issues critical to the region. ECSU will take a proactive approach that includes the University, its people and community in formulating environmental policies that promote research, education and responsible stewardship that protects our natural resources and surroundings.

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4.6.1 UNC should embrace environmental sustainability as a core value among

institutions. 4.6.2 UNC should leverage its existing research expertise to address critical

environmental and energy issues. 4.6.3 UNC should increase community awareness of environmental and

sustainability issues.


a. Existing Programs, Initiatives, or Activities Efforts to Increase Awareness and Promote Conservation

ECSU currently distribute weekly “Green TIPS” via email to students, faculty and staff to promote awareness. Campus Operations: • University’s policies on purchasing of products • Use of environmentally friendly products in campus-wide programs • Facilities management initiatives in place to reduce water and electrical

consumption • Use of environmentally friendly materials in construction of new buildings• University Recycling Program: ECSU currently recycles cooking oil

and cardboard. i. Strengths

The program recycles useable products and helps to protect the environment from the disposal.

ii. Obstacles and Barriers Costs are involved in participating in this program and efforts, thus, are limited. The program should be adopted campus-wide and include plastic, aluminum, glass, and metal. The university has recycled glass and aluminum in the past but does not currently.

USDA Challenge Grant for Environmental sustainability In partnership with other institutions, this program specifically focuses on

improving and enhancing the disciplinary knowledge and pedagogical skills of faculty members on food safety, nutrition, global teaching, video conferencing, creating and accessing virtual libraries, and integrating case studies for environmental health issues. These actives are being accomplished through a series of special seminars and workshops.

Northeast North Carolina Commission Agricultural Biotech Alliance

An ECSU partnership with ECU, NCCU, local community colleges and farmers to develop biofuels and biotech crops that will grow in this region.

Research Projects Conducted within the School of Mathematics,

Science & technology • Chemistry & Physics Department: The phosphate content of water in the

dormitories. • Biology Department: Photo Electric Cells and converting the energy from

sunlight to energy i. Strengths

Demonstrates that the expertise exists at ECSU to conduct tests on the water quality in the city.


b. New Programs, Initiatives, and Activities Inter-Institutional Collaborations/Partnerships • With ECU and the Association of Environmental Health Academic

Programs for 3 + 2 partnerships in Environmental health to increase diversity in the Environmental Health Workforce

• With UNC Wilmington to co-teach Environmental Marine Science and Marine Biology courses to increase the number of students in Marine Science, develop collaborative research studies and establish a bridge program into UNCW’s graduate programs in marine biology.

Establishment of an Office to Oversee Environmental Compliance

with a full-time director to organize and supervise recycling and conservation efforts on campus. This Center will develop a comprehensive educational program to augment and support recycling and conservation efforts campus-wide. For this purpose, the Center will develop and maintain a website that will serve as communication tool for the Community and University at large and will also explore collaborative initiatives with College of the Albemarle and the UNC Coastal Studies Institute to host community forums and seminars to promote awareness and disseminate information. This Center will be housed under the Office of Facilities Management in the Division of Business and Finance. The Center will over see the following: • Establishment of a life cost accounting system for all University

contracts. This would incorporate the price of disposal/recycling into a bid/vendor contract. Contracts would then be awarded on true costs of items/services. Vendors, who take the initiative to take back their by-products and packaging, would receive higher points on contract bids.

• Initiation of a comprehensive waste analysis that examines and analyzes all waste streams to insure the University is purchasing, handling, managing, disposing waste in the most environmentally sound manner. The analysis would use reduce, reuse and recycle measurements for handling waste in an environmentally sound manner.

• Expansion of the Recycling Program to include paper, plastic, aluminum, glass, and metal. Also develop a campus wide educational program on recycling.

• Development of an ECSU energy plan that will include sub-metering. • Installation of solar panels for heat and hot water heaters where

possible. • Focus on more research into the use of solar panels. • Development of incentives for students, faculty, and staff to walk or ride

bikes on campus. Make this a part of a healthy living campaign. • Increased water conservation by metering of water used per building on

campus.


• Installation of low flow shower heads and toilets. • Implementation of Flex and hybrid vehicles for the ECSU motor pool.

Establish a permanent Campus Sustainability Committee.

Comprised of term representatives from the faculty, staff, and student body, with permanent representation from Safety, Student Health, Food Services, Facilities Management, and Residential Life. The committee will serve as the campus-wide advisory group on environmental issues, performing most, if not all, of the following tasks: • Providing recommendations for future development and expansion of

college grounds; • Providing recommendations for and reviews of future construction

projects (new buildings and renovations of existing buildings); • Facilitating campus-wide input on environmental issues of our campus

community; • Raising campus awareness of environmental issues through community

events and convocations as well as other programs; • Coordinating, promoting, and expanding campus recycling programs

with Facilities Services; • Coordinating and promoting student awareness of personal

environmental responsibility with Residential Life; • Providing recommendations to the administration regarding future

campus environmental policies. c. Programs related to this section that should be combined or

eliminated N/A d. Implementation strategies, plans and timelines No Costs Determined. G. OUR UNIVERSITY’S OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT ECSU advocates a comprehensive model of outreach and engagement that fosters

partnerships and collaborations with the various entities to develop, disseminate, apply, and build upon knowledge for the benefit of the community at large. The University strives to integrate outreach and engagement into its academic and support services to enrich students, faculty, staff and citizens of Northeastern North Carolina.

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4.7.1 UNC should apply, translate, and communicate research and scholarship to

broader audiences.


a. Existing Programs, Initiatives, or Activities Port Discover: Northeastern North Carolina’s Center for Hands-On

Science., Inc. The mission of Port Discover is to enhance the public’s understanding and enjoyment of science through interactive and engaging exhibits, programs, and activities for people of all ages.

i. Strengths • ECSU Faculty engage in facilitating science presentations and

workshops for children ages 5-12 throughout the calendar year. • This collaborative effort began in 2006 and includes collaboration

between Elizabeth City State University, the Museum of the Albemarle, College of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City Pasquotank Public School System, Albemarle Hospital and the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank County Tourism Development Authority, the Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce, Albemarle Health, and the Elizabeth City Convention & Visitors Bureau. All of the collaborating partners are represented on the Board of Directors.

ii. Obstacles and Barriers Port Discover receives limited funding from many sources: the state legislature through the North Carolina Grassroots Science Museums Collaborative; NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources; the Northern Albemarle Community Foundation; the Elizabeth City Foundation, and the non-profit grant program of the City of Elizabeth City.

ECSU Planetarium – The mission of the Elizabeth City State University

Planetarium is to increase awareness in the sciences, specifically for students of the University’s 21 county service region of rural Northeastern North Carolina. As a community outreach program, the ECSU Planetarium encourages elementary and secondary students to (1) develop and enhance their academic skills, and (2) cultivate the interest and awareness needed to ultimately pursue post-secondary education in the sciences.

i. Strengths • The only planetarium currently operating in Northeastern North

Carolina from Rocky Mount to the Stateline. • Used regularly by ECSU faculty and students and the community at

large ii. Obstacles and Barriers

• Limited personnel for oversight and operations of the Planetarium. • Primary funding provided by Title III with limited state support

Center of Excellence for Remote Sensing (CERSER) - develops

innovative and relevant research collaborations focusing on coastal, ocean, and ice sheet research with the Office of Naval Research, Goddard Space Flight Center, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Seaspace,


and Pixoneer Corporation. ECSU Health Resource Center – A wellness center for a local housing project established through funding from the North Carolina Health and Wellness Trust Fund. Residents are provided with health screenings for diabetes, hypertension and other diseases that are rising within underservedcommunities. Northeastern North Carolina Transition to Teaching Project – This innovative project, partnering with 14 Local Education Agencies (LEA), enables high-need school districts to recruit, prepare, and retain highly qualified teachers; thereby, alleviating the severe teacher shortages and enhancing student learning.

Golden Leaf Foundation E-learning Hands-On Science for K-5

Teachers targets 12 school districts to provide science kits for grades 3-5 and ECSU and Retiree lead teachers to work in the schools and facilitate the IVC hands-on science sessions. Participating teachers collaborate with others via Interactive Video Conferencing and share best practices in science.

i. Strength • offered teachers the opportunity to take two elective graduate

courses tuition free. The courses can be used for graduate credit or for continuing education credit.

• Impacted teacher shortages in the areas of math and science, • Encouraged teachers to matriculate into the Master of Elementary

Education or Master of School Administration Programs at Elizabeth City State University

Outcomes will be measured by evaluations surveys of the courses and the data gathered from 2006-2007 graduation rates for each participating school district verses 2014-2016. Students in third, fourth and fifth grades have been surveyed on career choices for the future. This will be compared with Graduation rates when they become seniors to graduate and their college major identified.

ii. Obstacles and Barriers Estimated Cost to improve or continue $350,000.

North Carolina Mathematics and Science Education Network (NC-

MSEN) Pre-College Program broadens the pool of students who graduate from high school with sufficient preparation to pursue mathematics and science programs of study at the university level and to move into careers in science, mathematics, technology, engineering, and education.

i. Strengths Serves a high percentage of disadvantaged and underserved students in Northeastern North Carolina.

ii. Obstacles and Barriers Financed through limited state appropriated


funds. More funding is required.

b. New Programs, Initiatives and Activities N/A c. Programs related to this section that should be combined or

eliminated N/A d. Implementation strategies, plans and timelines Information already included in previous section(s). 4.7.2 UNC should develop a strategic plan for scholarly public service on campus

that is detailed and specific in definition and scope. a. Existing Programs, Initiatives, or Activities Current criteria considered in evaluating faculty during Annual Evaluations

include teaching, scholarly activities, student/peer evaluations, and service. i. Obstacles and Barriers

• Under the current faculty evaluation process, only 5-10% of the total weight is allocated to the service criteria.

• No recognition and awards for outstanding public service. b. New Programs, Initiatives, and Activities • Development of a comprehensive workload policy for faculty and staff

that provides clear instructions for the distribution of workload related to outreach activities.

• Establishment of a recognition and awards program for outstanding, innovative and creative outreach and engagement activities.

• Establishment of an Office of Community Development and Outreachunder the Division of Academic Affairs that will:

• Serve as a collection and clearing house for all university collaborative initiatives.

• Provide professional development workshops, consultation for new projects, information to support outreach and engagement work, suggestions for community involvement.

• Develop promotional materials (publications and video, online newsletters, etc.) and interactive website to disseminate information.

• Maintain active networking with alums, others institutions and enterprises. The project cost for the establishment of the proposed Office will be $200,000 per year (personnel, resource and service).


eliminated N/A


d. Implementation strategies, plans and timelines


Establishment of the Office of Community Development and Outreach

Academic Affairs Institutional

Advancement Chancellor’s Office

$200,000/yr Personnel, Professional

Development (Operating Budget)

Number of Workshops,

Consultations Engagement

Work Promotional

Materials Networking

2009 Ongoing

4.7.3 UNC should create a mechanism for applying research and scholarship to

addressing significant regional and statewide issues. 4.7.4 UNC should communicate its resources and expertise to wider audiences. a. Existing Programs, Initiatives and Activities

The Office of Sponsored Programs, Contracts and Grants conducts an aggressive and comprehensive sponsored research program to support teaching, research, and community outreach. The staff assists administrators, faculty, staff, students and community leaders in presenting research opportunities and proposal writing to acquire funds and equipment from external sources for programmatic improvements. The staff also helps with contracts negotiation for sponsored research. hosts and sponsors the following: • Conferences focusing on establishing partnerships that are focused on

research. The conferences are funded with indirect cost funds. Participants learn grant writing skills, acquire tips from experts, and review federal regulations and policies.

• Mentor-Mentee Program – Support about 5-10 faculty per year to promote scholarly activities in grantsmanship by providing incentives for all participants.

ECSU regularly communicates its resources and expertise to wider audiences via the following existing vehicles: • The University Website • E-mail Announcements • WRVS Campus Radio Station is a listener supported, non-commercial,

public radio station that has provided the University’s primary service region with NPR news and special programs, as well as local cultural programs, jazz, gospel and R&B for the past 20 years.

• ECSU Television Station broadcasts on closed-circuit Channel 15, Adelphia Cable Channel 22. The station is dedicated to producing quality programming designed to entertain, educate and inform the communities of Elizabeth City State University and the city of Elizabeth


City, North Carolina. In recent years, the station has diversified its program line-up through the implementation of more locally produced programming, the inclusion of national networks like The Black Family Channel and The Annenberg /CPB Network, and The America One Network.

• ECSU Magazine, produced each semester by the Office of University Relations and Marketing to highlight the activities and accomplishments of faculty, staff and students on campus, is distributed to public schools, alumni, and various organizations throughout the state and abroad. A digital version of the magazine can accessed online.

• Community and State Business and Career Fair • Colorful Brochures • Local Programs held on Campus Administration, Faculty, Staff and Student Sponsored and/or Participation and Attendance at Regional, State and National Conferences

b. New Programs, Initiatives and Activities

ECSU Needs Assessment Committee will be comprised of representatives from different schools and the community and will be charged with needs assessment in Northeastern North Carolina (NENC) Regional needs assessment forums will be arranged every year to review and present new emerging needs for the region. Leading research institutions in the state or out of the state will be consulted for their expertise to address the related issues. Collaboration with other UNC institutions and local regional offices dealing with similar issues is important. Activities to Communicate Resources and Expertise to Wider Audiences • Create a mailer for distribution to the county community and 21-county

region including information regarding university course offerings, degrees, and schedules for each semester.

• Explore expansion of television program offerings through collaboration with the University of North Carolina Center for Public Television

• Add a link to the ECSU website regarding current research initiatives. • Link with other UNC campus websites and provides web links to UNC-

GA and other campuses on the ECSU home page. • Add a Community link on the ECSU home page (next to Alumni and

Supporters’ link). Under the Community link, add information for services that are available in each to the community for renting or reserving facilities such as the Bowling Center, K.E. White Graduate Center, swimming pool, gym, Fine Arts Auditorium, Planetarium, etc.

• Install ECSU information kiosks in various community locations such as the public library, Southgate Mall, YMCA, hospital, etc. to display


information about the university campus.

• Advertise the university and degree program offerings on huge displays at the Norfolk/Virginia Beach International Airport as well as the Newport News Airport and Raleigh/Durham International Airport.

• Increase use of the planetarium through the provision of extended hours of operation during weekends and evenings.

• Keep open lines of communication with faith-based organizations c. Programs related to this section that should be combined or

eliminated N/A d. Implementation strategies, plans and timelines No Cost Determined. RESPONDING TO OUR STATE’S NEEDS: CHANGES WITHIN UNC 5.6 UNC Should Continue to seek an efficient use of available resources in

the fulfillment of its mission. Summary PACE Report Since the inception of the PACE process Elizabeth City State University

(ECSU) has developed a systematic way of meeting the goals set forward by President Bowles. In developing these processes some units inaccurately calculated time used by an employee as a metric to determine cost savings. After discovering this error the ECSU PACE Committee rectified the problem by retooling and deleting the projected savings from initiatives that were based on the aforementioned metric. The university does however realize that these initiatives enhance the efficiency of daily procedures and service to our end users; such initiatives are inclusive of: • Implementation of the PeopleAdmin system.

This system provides automation to the paper processes for recruitment, hiring and selection as well as performance management.

• Online New Employee Orientation Recognizing that our Human Resources staff attributes a considerable amount of time to training new staff members; and online tutorial highlighting policy information and rules and regulations was introduced.

While continuing on its “Journey Towards Excellence,” ECSU has adopted several costs saving initiatives that have increased the effective use of resources and personnel. Understanding that the mission of PACE was to identify room for improvement in the daily procedures and business tactics across the entire university; Chancellor Gilchrist established a cross functional committee of university stakeholders to guide the PACE process at ECSU. TheECSU PACE Committee meets on the first Tuesday of each month to discuss status reports and new initiatives.


In early 2007, the university was assessed a PACE Reduction. That reduction came to a total of $205, 928.00. In order to provide a more effective and efficient conduit to facilitate its fundraising function the Division of Institutional Advancement went through an organizational structure redesign and subsumed the Office of University Relations and Marketing as a new unit within that division. This movement caused for a total savings of $94,655 in personnel/administrative costs. The position of the Director of University Relations and Marketing was eliminated and those duties were reassigned to the Associate Vice chancellor for Development. Also, this division was able to create an additional 2007-2008 savings by having the Director of Sponsored Programs, Contracts, and Grants serve as the Interim Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement, this action saved the division and additional $2,017. The university also netted a savings of $109,246 by the organizational redesign of the Information Technology unit within the Office of the Chancellor by the elimination of a Business and Technology Applications Technician ($53,870) and the elimination of the Director of Network Services. These savings allowed for the creation of the position of the Director of Information Technology Client Services; which has responsibility for both network services and end user support. Funds saved from PACE initiatives are being strategically redeployed to “the academic side of the house” from that process several initiatives were identified. Enclosed in this document is a highlight of the following initiatives: • Optimization of Mobile Communication Devices • Constricting small class sizes • Energy Conservation and Sustainability Campaign • Implementation of PeopleAdmin system.

A point of particular pride is the university’s Mobile Communications Device Project (MCD) This initiative involved the migration of mobile device users to one single wireless provider (Alltel Wireless). By doing so, the university has optimized the usage of these devices with “mobile to mobile” calling and the use of the Alltel “My Circle” function. My Circle allows twenty predetermined ECSU LAN line numbers to be programmed into a networked account permitting staff to place and receive calls from these university numbers free of charge. To assist in the optimization process, the university has migrated its Physical Plant staff to a handheld radio system. Overall, the university projects it will cut MCD costs by fifty percent This is attained by a number of strategies which include but are not limited the usage of mobile to mobile minutes and the implementation of Alltel’s My Circle function; which allows for twenty university


extensions to be entered into a pre-encoded network account. This action will save on the usage of peak minutes as well as lower overage and excess call volume charges. We at the university consider this initiative to be a “new think process.” We are leveraging preexistent technology provided by our wireless carrier at no surmountable cost to the university while at the same time providing the same amount of services and in fact increased services to our end users. In maintaining its tradition of ensuring adequate class sizes and providing personal attention from faculty to the students, the Division of Academic Affairs has realized a savings of $73,000 for the 2007-2008 fiscal year. The funds will be redirected towards salary support for adjunct faculty positions. ECSU is also concerned about sustainability and prides itself upon educating its students holistically; therefore the university has implemented its “Green Tip of the Week” Program. This program provides helpful information to employees and students regarding recycling, energy conservation, and several other green tips that will reduce water and heating/cooling costs. ECSU realizes that PACE is an initiative that must be incorporated into the day to day business practices of the university. By employing these costs saving tactics ECSU will be better equipped to offer quality education to the greater northeastern portion of North Carolina as well as the state, while ensuring that our students are prepared to succeed in the globally diverse society in which we live.

5.7 UNC should encourage and facilitate interdisciplinary and inter-

institutional collaboration among its institutions.

Inter-Institutional Collaborations Established Institutions & Departments/Divisions Purpose/Activities

Texas Tech University • Financial Planning University of Kansas Ohio State University Penn State University University of Maine Hassell Indian University

• CReSIS

Hampton University Florida A & M University Spelman College University of the District of Columbia Mississippi Valley State University Jackson State University Winston Salem State University Norfolk State University Fisk University University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

• Association of Computer and Information Science/Engineering Departments at Minority Institutions(ADMI)

Old Dominion University • Dept. of Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Pennsylvania State University • Department of Geography


University of Kansas and Hope College • RI-Small: Multi-Robot Collaboration for Long-Term

Survival in Unstructured Environments NC State University • Earth Remote Sensing Interdisciplinary Course Dev. USAID & Senagal, East Africa • Textbooks and Learning Materials (TLMP) Indiana University • Polar Grid: Cyber Infrastructure National Science Foundation • CI Implementation GRID Project Office of Naval Research • Undergrad. Research Exp. in Ocean/Marine Science University of New Hampshire • Watershed Watch STEP Program University of New Hampshire William & Mary Virginia State University

• Minority & Majority University Partnerships

University of North Carolina at Wilmington Department of Biology

• Internship Program

University of Virginia Virginia Polytechnic University George Mason University Virginia Common Wealth University Johnson C. Smith University St. Augustine College Bennett College for Women

And NSF funded grant, Virginia-North Carolina Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation to increase the number of STEM majors and graduates through academic enrichment, scholarships, research internships and professional development.

Virginia State University Virginia Polytechnic University Florida A & M University University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez

USDA Grant for Faculty and Student Development

Johnson C. Smith University St. Augustine College Fisk University Miami Dade Community College Jarvis Christian College North Carolina Central University Dillard University University of Texas at Brownsville Virginia State University Paul David Community College

US Department of Education MSEIP grant for faculty development

Inter-Institutional Collaborations Under Development Institutions & Departments/Divisions Purpose/Activities

ECU Brody School of Medicine (MOU) Master of Public Health Program

• To establish linkage into public health programs

ECU Division of Health Education Undergraduate/Graduate programs in Environmental Health

• To develop 3 + 2 programs using VTC technology

UNC Wilmington (MOU) Department of Marine Biology

• Development of collaborative research programs • Student internships (2 students for this summer) • 3 + 2 program using VTC technology in marine biology • Currently developing a grant to fund through US Dept.

of Education Eastern Virginia Medical School Diabetes Research & Prostate Cancer Centers

• research, faculty collaboration, and student internships

Michigan State University Research collaboration in toxicology through supplement funding from the NIEHS

• to establish research at ECSU and bridge opportunities for students into graduate programs in toxicology.

University of Zululand • Financial Planning College of the Albemarle • Articulation Agreement to define/ promote the transfer


Dept. of Computer Syst. & Electronics Tech. process between COA’s Computer Engineering Tech.

Degree and ECSU’s Industrial Tech. with area of spec. in Computer & Electronics Degree.

East Carolina University • Articulation Agreement with ECSU Dept. of Technology

Craven Community College • Agreement: ECSU Dept. of Technology CISCO Networking Academy

5.8 UNC should continue efforts to establish accountability and performance

measures that ensure and demonstrate transparently its success in carrying out its mission.

Global Readiness • ECSU will continue to promote an international perspective throughout the

University community to prepare citizens to become leaders in a multi-ethnic and global society.

• ECSU will continue to develop an ever increasing multi-cultural and multi-racial faculty and continue to update the academic components that will lead toward internationalization of the curricula.

• ECSU endeavors to educate students that will be competitive in the 21st century. Likewise, ECSU will attract and retain exceptional faculty/scholars by offering competitive salaries and benefits, research support, faculty mentoring and development. Policies and procedures will be put in place to provide technical support for research and grant related opportunities and activities for students.

• ECSU continues to recruit faculty with international backgrounds whose presence and contributions significantly strengthen our international emphasis.

Our Citizens and their Future: Access to Higher Education • ECSU will ensure access to higher education for all qualified citizens and

embrace a vision of lifelong learning. • ECSU will maximize its capacity to serve the anticipated enrollment growth

as well as the need for lifelong learning through more efficient use of on-campus facilities, increased summer school enrollment, expanded use of off-campus instruction sites, new academic and distance education programs.

• ECSU will continue to support the education of first-generation college students across all of its constituent populations.

• ECSU will continue to be the North Carolina System institution with the lowest tuition rate while continuing to offer and to offer and expand need-based financial aid for low-income students.

Our Citizens and their Future: Improving Public Education • ECSU will continue to propose and support initiatives to serve the needs of

the State’s public schools. • ECSU is actively engaged in ongoing recruitment efforts in nine high-need


school districts (Bertie, Edgecombe, Gates, Halifax, Hertford, Hyde, Martin, Perquimans, and Washington), with aims to retain highly qualified teachers. These efforts will help address the shortage of well-qualified teachers by assisting participants to successfully seek appropriate licensure.

Our Communities and their Economic Transformation • ECSU will continue to expand the frontiers of knowledge through

scholarship and research and stimulate economic development in North Carolina through basic and applied research, technology transfer, and public service activities.

• In addition to academic-sponsored research programs, ECSU offers ongoing community outreach and public service through two organizations, the ECSU Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) and the ECSU Community Development Program (CDP). The SBTDC, which has offices in Elizabeth City and Rocky Mount, provides economic services including business start-up, management counseling, business planning, feasibility studies, and also provides disaster recovery assistance to small businesses.

• The ECSU Community Development Program covers a six-county area surrounding Elizabeth City. CDP outreach services include housing counseling, home ownership programs, housing repair assistance, economic technical assistance, consumer information and services, credit counseling, and computer literacy programs.

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