diversity initiatives
The College of Education is committed to providing students with a welcoming, inclusive environment where students of all backgrounds feel respected, supported and encouraged. To that end, the College of Education seeks to provide our students with opportunities to explore their heritage, celebrate their cultural differences and similarities, and engage in open discussion about how they can become better educators in a diverse world.
The College of Education is proud of its diverse community and seeks to find opportunities for students, faculty, and administrators to collaborate on issues of diversity. The College sponsors and supports a variety of student clubs, academic committees, events, and programs that celebrate our diverse population and the contribution of each group to our campus and our community.
Below is a list of the diversity-related programs, academic resources, clubs, and events that the College supports (you can also click on the links directly below to view past editions as well as the latest edition of the VISION Diversity Newsletter):
VISION Diversity Newsletter ( October/November 2009 )
VISION Diversity Newsletter ( April/May 2009 )
VISION Diversity Newsletter ( February/March 2009 )
VISION Diversity Newsletter ( October/November 2008 )
Academic Support & Dedicated Coordinator
The College of Education is committed to the academic success of our diverse student body and our commitment is shown through our various support initiatives such as the USC “Freshman Advancement” course and a dedicated professional staff member who monitors the progress of students of color from orientation to graduation.
- The Freshman Advancement Seminar USC 101D/102D is a one credit hour, two semester freshman course that teaches transitional and study skills. Data showed that students who successfully completed both USC 101D & 102D earned a 0.5 higher cumulative grade point average (when compared to students who completed neither course.) More than 2,000 students have completed this transitional course. Course topics include college expectation, preparing for academic success, time management, note-taking and study skills, classroom etiquette and stress management. The course is small and interactive and there are many opportunities for students to engage in discussion. Lasting friendships are often formed in this course!
Associate of African-American Student Educators (AAASE)
The mission of the AAASE student club is to enhance the social life, enrich cultural experiences and empower professional development for students of color within the College of Education at NC State and within the local community through education, service and mentoring. AAASE hosts a variety of community service projects, fundraising events and cultural workshops to help students of color connect within the College of Education.
For more information, contact:
Allison Mitchall, Advisor
allison_mitchall@ncsu.edu
919.513.4120
AAASE e-mail: ncsu.aaase@yahoo.com
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African-American Faculty, Staff, Student and Alumni ReceptionThe African-American Faculty, Staff, Student and Alumni reception is held each fall to provide an opportunity for African-Americans to connect within the College of Education. Each year, alumni of color are also invited back to network with current students, faculty and administrators. |
VISION Newsletter
The VISION newsletter is published bi-monthly as a resource for the African-American student community in the College of Education. VISION includes highlights of student successes, articles of interest to future educators, upcoming events, diversity issues and more. The newsletter is designed and written by the College’s African-American Coordinator with input from current College of Education students.
Diversity Workshops
The College of Education hosts a variety of workshops and lectures on diversity-related topics. Past presenters have included Ms. Maria Rosa Rangel, Senior Administrator for Hispanic/Latino Affairs for the Wake County Public Schools; Dr. Jeffrey Brooks from Florida State University who presented on Race and Race Relations in an Urban High School; Dr. Derek Greenfield, motivational speaker, who presented on “Hip Hop Culture” and more!
COMID (Council on Multicultural Initiatives & Diversity)
COMID (Council on Multicultural Initiatives & Diversity) formed in 2007 to support and stimulate a climate that nurtures and values diversity in the College of Education; build and maintain a diverse faculty, staff, administrator and student community; and prepare educations as citizens of the world. The group is comprised of faculty, administrators, deans and student representatives. This committee serves as a sounding board for diversity issues and concerns within the college.
For more information, contact:
Gerald Ponder,
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
gerald_ponder@ncsu.edu
LIFT (Leadership Institute for Future Teachers)
The Leadership Institute for Future Teachers is a one-week residential program for rising high school seniors who have demonstrated leadership potential and an interest in pursuing teaching as a career. The overall goal of LIFT is to respond to the critical need for teachers of color in North Carolina.
LIFT participants are tracked during their senior year and are afforded opportunities to apply for scholarships and to participate in outreach activities. Each participant receives monthly emails and a final survey regarding career choice and university selection. LIFT students entering NCSU are tracked until degree completion.
For more information, contact:
Anona Smith Williams
Anona_smith@ncsu.edu
Scholarships
The College of Education awards numerous competitive scholarships per academic year aimed at attracting and retaining quality students. For instance, the Mary McLeod Bethune Scholarship is awarded to up to 10 first-year and transfer students from diverse backgrounds who have demonstrated leadership and special achievement through high school and community service.
For more information about our scholarships, click here.
Other Campus-Wide Diversity Programs for Students
African American Symposium
The African-American Symposium is a summer educational and transitional experience sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity and African American Affairs. Its purpose is to foster a sense of community for in-coming African-American first-year students and to provide them with information about campus resources, support personnel, coping strategies and African-American cultural heritage and contributions as a basis for helping ensure their academic and social-emotional success at NC State.
Project Contact:
Tracey Ray
Multicultural Student Affairs
Tracey_Ray@ncsu.edu
The Native American Symposium
The Native American Symposium is summer transition experience sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and the Office of Native American Student Affairs. Its purpose is to foster a sense of community for incoming first-year students and to provide them with information about campus support, personnel, coping strategies and Native American heritage and contributions as a basis for helping ensure their academic, social and emotional success at NC State.
Project Contact:
Tracey Ray
Multicultural Student Affairs
Tracey_Ray@ncsu.edu
Freshman Honors Convocation
The Freshman Honors Convocation recognizes African American, Native American and Hispanic first year students who achieve a 3.0 or higher grade point average during their first semester at NC State. We are proud to have consistently honored 40% or more of these freshman classes for the last 6 years. The convocation has expanded over the years to include the families of student honorees. In addition, awards are presented to the colleges that have 50% or more of their combined first year African American, Native American and Hispanic students to achieve a 3.0 or higher grade point average.
Project Contact
Tracey Ray
Multicultural Student Affairs
Tracey_Ray@ncsu.edu
OTHER LINKS
Multicultural Student Affairs
Union Activities Board - Black Student Board
Diversity at NCSU
Admissions Diversity Page
last updated October 16, 2009
