May 2015 - Fayetteville State University

School of Education
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Dr. Shorter
Scholarship
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SOE Scholarship Banquet
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Elementary Education
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Facilitator of
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ship Dr. S. Shorter
SOE Fundraising
Banquet
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BMT-Black Men
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Early Childhood
Learning Center
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Educational Lead- Pg 18
ership
Excellence in
Teaching Conference
Middle Grades,
Special Ed. &
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SOEAARC
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Did You Know?
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Undergraduate &
Graduate Programs
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From the Dean’s Desk
I have been blessed to serve the School of Education at Fayetteville
State University (FSU) for eight years. I started my tenure with this
great academic unit on July 23, 2007. I will end my tenure with the
University on July 3, 2015. I have been most fortunate to have
worked with a group of amazing professionals who are passionate
about their roles as educators and who have worked untiringly to
further the cause of education and promote the achievements of the
School of Education. It is important to note that no administrator
can be effective on his/her own. Rather it is the effort of the team that promotes and secures the desired success. It is important to declare that this team of professionals, based on their work ethic,
does not rely on luck but uses strong habits to secure success. Over these eight years the success,
which are many and varied, have all been realized through collaborate efforts – whether the initiative was my idea or I provided the necessary administrative support to achieve the desired success.
Noteworthy achievements include the collaborative preparation and involvement in the April 12-14
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Educators (NCATE) Legacy Visit. While the final
results are expected in fall 2015, the exit interview indicated that all standards are met and the
School of Education will secure continued accreditation. The next seven years will find the School
of Education focusing on standards approved by the newly formed accrediting body, Council for the
Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), which replaced NCATE. Faculty members made
significant progress in the alignment process and will continue the meticulous collection and review
of data that to drive program growth and changes. The next accreditation visit will be in spring 2022.
The strong work ethic of these educator professionals will be a major resource in efforts to secure
continued accreditation with CAEP!!
The impact of this academic unit is reflected in the success of the educators that it prepares. This
success is reflected through various measures: approval of redesigned programs, employer satisfaction survey results, value added results through research conducted by University of North Carolina
General Administration (UNCGA) in collaboration with the Carolina Institute for Public Policy
(CIPP), principals’ observational findings using the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards, employment rate of completers, among others.
Beginning spring 2012, the SOE received teacher effectiveness/value-added data from DPI that detail the effectiveness of graduates with up to three years of experience as measured on Professional
Teaching Standards (PTS) 1-5 by the principal with proficient as the state required minimum rating.
The 2013-2014 PTS results, of completers who have earned at least a proficient rating, were posted
by the Department of Public Instruction. Fayetteville State University levels of proficiency are:
Standard 1 = 99%; Standard 2 = 97%; Standard 3 = 97%; Standard 4 =98%; and Standard 5 = 97%
proficient. All measures reflected an increase over previous years’ levels of proficiencies. Standard 6
measures a teacher’s impact on student growth. Spring 2013 results show that 87% of recent completers had a positive impact on student growth, up from 80% reported in the inaugural year. The
2015 results, recently made public, have FSU completers demonstrating 87.03% effectiveness. The
data validate the positive impact of SOE completers on the children they teach. The SOE was recognized by the White House Press for this significant achievement. Employer survey results reveal
that 98% of the responding principals indicate that the FSU prepared teachers are better or much better “when compared to other teacher education graduates who have similar lengths of teaching experiences.”
The SOE reported an increase in the number of completers prepared to serve the region and state. While the projection
for 2014-2015 completer will decrease, the past three years have reflected an increase from 138 in 2011-2012, 155 in
2012-1013, to 167 in 2013-2014. Of the 2013-2014 completers 81.9% are employed, serving in the military, or pursuing advanced degrees.
The SOE has extended its support of military dependents. The SOE was one of the first institutions nationwide to secure membership with the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) and has hosted multiple professional development (PD) workshops to strengthen the readiness of faculty to meet the needs of this growing population of P-12 children. PD activities began in summer 2012. These strategies are infused into program curriculum and are monitored
annually.
The SOE is supported by the Dean’s Advisory Board, established in 2011. Membership includes FSU/SOE alumni,
business leaders, school superintendents, and faith-based representatives. The Board provides support to the SOE - its
program, candidates, and faculty. Board members serve as role models for candidates and pre-candidates, assist the
Dean in fundraising, and promote a positive image of the School. A fundraising event is held each November as a capstone activity to the American Education Week series of activities. Funds raised provide Praxis scholarships, sponsor
Praxis workshops, and offer student teaching scholarships. To date this relationship has raised over $150,000.00 to
support our candidates. During the same period, Endowments of over $100,000 were also pledged to the institution to
support our future educators.
A glimpse of other major achievements by the SOE during this eight year period includes:
 Employing a Teacher Education Recruiter.
 Establishing the SOE Academic Advisement and Retention Center (SEAARC).
 Employing a University School Teacher Education (USTEP)/Professional Development Schools (PDS) Coordinator.
 Revising and signing agreements with 13 public and federal school systems to collaborate in the design, delivery,
and evaluation of its field experiences and clinical practices.
 Implementing the Principals’ Advisory Board.
 Establishing week-long activities to celebrate American Education Week – beginning with the C. I. Brown Lecture and culminating with the fundraising banquet.
 Establishing the annual spring Excellence in Teaching Conference (EITC) to provide PD and motivational presentations to in-service and pre-service teachers through collaboration with local school systems, DPI, and other Institutions of Higher Education (IHE).
 Establishing the student-centered Wynton H. Hadley Outstanding Teacher Award, which is awarded during the
dinner of the EITC.
 Establishing a mini-conference, designed to provide support in the development of soft skills to student teaching
candidates prior to entering the field, which is facilitated by faulty, principals, assistant superintendents, among
others.
 Reestablishing the Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, the Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society, the Alpha Upsilon Alpha Honor Society, and establishing the SOE Doctoral Student Association and the Honors in the Major program.
 Revamping the Recognition Ceremony to reflect a holistic program hosted by educational leaders from advanced
programs and recognizing graduates and completers from all programs offered by the SOE while also recognizing
the admission of candidates to teacher education through the Pinning Ceremony.
 Launching the peer-reviewed Journal of Research Initiative through the revitalized Office of Research Initiative,
which also provides Research Symposiums and PD services to initial degree candidates as well as doctoral degree
candidates.
 Collaborating with Cross Creek Early College High School to receive field experience and student teaching candidates, serving on the School Improvement Team, and partnering in a funded New School Project Research and
Engagement Grant.
 Securing multiple grants, including NCQUEST grants and the Noyce Scholarship program.
 Achieving Five–Star Ranking for the Early Childhood Learning Center.
 Employing the Wells Fargo Endowed Chair of Education, who has launched multiple initiatives including PD for
junior faculty, writing workshops for doctoral candidates, Authors’ Reception, and the Black Men Teaching
(BMT) Program.
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Establishing the SAT Prep Initiative with partner high schools.
Securing support for STEM educator faculty positions housed in the SOE.
Establishing a most effective annual Assessment Retreat, through which program and unit data are reviewed, analyzed, and used to further program and unit growth.
Securing multiple additional processes that promote the success of those we serve.
The support offered by the SOE extends beyond the clients we serve to include those who serve our clients.
As such, the inaugural staff support and PD day was launched during AEW 2014. The Administrative Support Associates, who serve the SOE, and specifically the Dean’s Office, are some of the best on campus - no
exception! During this timeframe Ms. Maxine McFayden was recognized as Staff of the Year and most recently 1st runner up; Mrs. Kathleen Marsh was recognized as third runner up last year. It is noteworthy that
Ms. McFayden has effectively served this institution for 30 years!!! Dr. Kelly Charles was recognized as FSU
Teacher of the Year (TOY); Dr. Linda Wilson-Jones as UNC Board of Governors TOY; Dr. Kelly Charles
earned the UNC Governor award for service; and Dr. Joseph Johnson and Dr. Linda Wilson-Jones served as
chairperson to the FSU faculty Senate.
Education is the foundation of success for all professions. The SOE at FSU has documented positive impact
on P-12 education through the preparation of high quality educators. The SOE takes responsibility for tracking various measures that are designed to inform the unit on areas of success and highlight areas of growth.
Recent data reveal that candidates admitted to SOE education programs reflect high academic standards with
an average admission GPA of 3.21 in 2011-2012; 3.33 in 2012-2013; 3.39 in 2013-2014; and 3.28 in 20142015. The average pass rate on the Praxis II exam is 93%, 96%, and 94% from 2011-2014. Results of advisement satisfaction survey show that 91.44% of teacher education candidates are satisfied with the advisement
they receive. This satisfaction is also reflected in the evaluation of faculty with a SOE average rating of
4.61/5.00 (92.2%). Graduating seniors are also satisfied with their level of preparation, which is reflected in a
4.50/5.00average rating reported on the FSU Graduating Senior Survey – a 90% level of satisfaction.
“To whom much is given, much is required.” I am blessed and highly favored, and it is my goal to reach
forward and continue to share my blessings. I know that the SOE at FSU will continue to flourish as it is fueled by outstanding educators and guided by effective administrators. I will miss my association with everyone in this amazing unit and at the University. I have grown professionally in a magnificent manner, and I
know that my best is yet to come as I build on the powerful foundation that I have established through my
work here. However, next to God, is my family, and I must leave my FSU SOE Family to serve my immediate family! I thank you for the opportunity to serve!! BRONCO PRIDE!!
Leontye L. Lewis, Ed.D.
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FSU
FSU–– STAFF APPRECIATION DAY
Employee of the Year
1st Place Runner Up
Ms. Maxine McFayden
- 30 Year Service Award
10 Year Service Award
Mrs. Coneasha Thomas
THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2015
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U-STEP
UNIVERSITY-SCHOOL TEACHER EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOLS
The School of Education (SOE) collaborates with 13 public/federal school systems. These Local Education Agencies (LEAs) include – but are not limited to – Fort Bragg, Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Lee, and
Sampson. Teaching candidates in the SOE at Fayetteville State University (FSU), enrolled in teacher education
courses, have the opportunity to work closely with the public schools, childcare centers, and community agencies
in these systems.
The SOE is committed to improving teaching and learning through better preparation of teachers, administrators, licensed personnel, and non-licensed teachers. As a result of this commitment, multiple and carefully chosen classroom and community settings are provided for teacher candidates to observe and work with effective
teachers. The SOE ensures that teacher candidates are provided with real-world teaching settings. Candidates are
encouraged to reflect on individual strengths and weaknesses and make informed conclusions about readiness for
teaching. Candidate development is made possible by the numerous partnerships the SOE has formed.
Candidates in the teacher education program participate in a variety of field experiences in diverse school
settings. Early field experiences may include, but are not limited to observing teacher/student interactions, assisting with routine tasks, working with individual students and small groups, tutoring, interviewing, and gathering
information related to assessment or literacy strategies. Candidates are encouraged to continually connect conceptual learning to classroom experiences. Early field experiences prepare candidates for the culminating clinical
practice, a full semester of teaching in the classroom, under the leadership of a highly qualified teacher.
The Associate Dean, Dr. Noran Moffett, and the Professional Development Schools (PDS) Coordinator,
Mrs. Christy Thomas, meet with principals (elementary, middle, and high) to discuss ways to improve the learning
experiences through collaborative efforts. At these meetings, principals give valuable feedback concerning the
strengths and weaknesses they observe in the field. The principals keep the SOE updated on current trends and
initiatives happening in the counties.
Principals, Associate Superintendents, Curriculum Specialists, and Instructional Coaches volunteer their
time and expertise to the SOE to help prepare teaching candidates for the work force. The SOE hosts a Mini Excellence in Teaching Conference each semester. At this conference, all pre-service teachers are required to attend,
prior to beginning their clinical practice. The conference lasts an entire day, and principals speak to legal/ethical
expectations, personal behavior, social networking, attire, and other concerns, which fall under the teacher professionalism. Associate Superintendents discuss expectations of the LEA, and Instructional Coaches explain differentiated instruction, Home Base/ PowerSchool, and using data to drive instruction. A session is also held to address
questions regarding the North Carolina Association of Educators, which is facilitated by the Director of the Cumberland County Association of Educators.
In terms of partnerships, the Dean, the Director of Teacher Education, the PDS Coordinator, and other faculty/staff of the SOE are active members of School Improvement Teams (SIT) across Cumberland County. These
representatives serve as community stakeholders. Assuming this responsibility allows the SOE to hear and see the
concerns of schools firsthand. Input from parents, students, and other stakeholders afford the opportunity to support the instructional programs and meet the needs of all students. Many times, it is here where ideas are born and
developed between the public school and the SOE.
The faculty/staff also serve as judges in the public schools for events such as the Science Olympiad, Civic
Oration, Spelling Bee, and various other competitions. Faculty and staff also serve as proctors to End of Course/
End of Grade examinations. By faculty extending such service, the public schools benefit by having a neutral party
available to offer feedback and work, free of charge. In return, the SOE is given the pleasure of witnessing many
FSU graduates do what they have been trained to do – educate our future.
Many of the SOE faculty/staff volunteer time to serve on other committees, as well. These include: SAT
Prep sessions, which are held at E.E. Smith and Westover High School, 100 Black Men, held at E.E. Smith, and
working with high school students at Westover in hopes of recruiting future teachers. The opportunity to assist the
public schools is welcomed by the SOE at FSU. The SOE values its partners and will continue to address the
needs of the participating PDS through needs assessments/planning and by providing continuous support to FSU
graduates as they acquire employment in LEAs.
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Elementary Education News
Ferguson Easley Elementary School—Annual Career Fair
Ferguson Easley Elementary School hosted their Annual Career
Fair “Aim for the Stars” on Friday April 24th on the grounds of
the quad for their 3rd – 5th grade classes.
Students were given an opportunity to spend 40
minutes speaking with professionals from
around the community. Amongst the displays
and community leaders present was the Elementary Education Department of Fayetteville
State University, represented by Dr. Brian Phillips and Dr. Tanya Hudson. These professors
handed out flyers on “How to become a Teacher” and the benefits of teaching. Students requesting information shared their
interest in the profession and their desire to go to college.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Quindara Burke, our Elementary Education major,
who was selected to attend the Women of Power Summit, March 2015, in
Ft. Lauderdale Florida. The purpose of the summit is to gain access to
and learn from industry leaders about how to optimize the individual’s
potential for professional advancement. Ms. Burke was able to participate in interactive workshops and sessions that examine corporate trends,
leadership and management skills, and small business issues. The participant gets to network with executive women from across the country, and
enjoy restorative activities such as morning workouts, golf clinics, oneon-one coaching sessions, nightly entertainment, and much more.
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Elementary Education News Continued
MOVING FORWARD…
The Department of Elementary Education continues to work as team! We implemented several new
strategies and are finding they are quite successful. All faculty have an Advising Site in Blackboard
and update it regularly as new majors are declared. We are finding that this is another way to communicate effectively with our advisees.
Faculty have definitely been facilitators of learning. We recently received a set of IPADS and faculty and our candidates have made excellent use of them during the DIBLES training and in the
methods courses.
The Dr. Saundra Newby Shorter Memorial Endowment
for Facilitators of Learning Scholarship
In the memory of Dr. Saundra Newby Shorter, a long-time faculty
member in the School of Education and Chair of the Department of
Elementary of Education, a scholarship for “Facilitators of Learning”
has been established by her family. The scholarship is designed for
pre-service elementary education majors and for first-time classroom teachers in
order to purchase supplies for their classroom. Donations are being accepted.
Donations may be sent to:
Cumberland Foundation Inc.
PO Box 2345
Fayetteville, NC 28302
http://www.cumberlandcf.org/how-to-give/give-to-an-existing-fun/
“Teaching is the profession that reaches all of the other professions.” Author Unknown
The faculty in the Department of Elementary Education facilitated workshops for
Elementary Education and BK majors. The Saturday sessions provided a review of
content, test taking tips, and successful strategies to better prepare our candidates.
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Elementary Education News Continued
100 Books!
The Department of Elementary Education would like to express their
gratitude to the members of the Future Endeavors Life Program for
their generous donation of 100 children’s books for the Raising A
Reader Program. They will be used to benefit many children and
their families.
Dr. Beatrice P. Carroll attended the James River Literary Writers Conference on October 16-19, 2014. The conference has
attracted prize-winning authors and highly regarded editors
and agents from around the country to share their wisdom
about writing and publishing. Several people attended this
multi-day event known for its inspiring collegial atmosphere
and southern hospitality. Dr. Carroll earned this honor
through the efforts of her candidates. The MEBD committee
awarded faculty an opportunity to attend conferences related
to their area of interest because one hundred percent of their
students in capstone courses completed and scored successfully on the Collegiate Learning Assessment. The Collegiate
Learning Assessment (CLA) is a standardized test administered in an institution of higher education for evaluation and
assessment. It uses a “value-added” outcome model to examine a college or university’s contribution to student learning which
relies on the institution rather than the individual student as the
primary unit of assessment. The CLA measures are designed to test
for critical thinking, analytic reasoning, problem solving and written
communication skills.
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Elementary Education News Continued
Guest readers, Drs. Brian Phillips and Tanya Hudson volunteered their time to read to
students during Read Across
America 2015 at Westarea Elementary School. These two
professors modeled the importance and love of reading to
children. Dr. Phillips and Dr.
Hudson both read Dr. Seuss
books to several different
classrooms. Dr. Hudson
stated, “all of the children were so engaged throughout the reading activity.” Both professors plan to return to the school later this spring to volunteer.
Congratulations to Ms. Sarah Jennen, the Spring
2015, Ruby Wilkerson Scholarship winner. Ms.
Jennen is completing her methods courses and will
student teach in the Fall 2015.
Congratulations to Mrs. Stacey Ayers, the Spring 2015,
Hattie B. Strong Scholarship winner. Ms. Ayers
completed her student teaching in Lee County.
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Elementary Education News Continued
Dr. Tanya Hudson and Dr. Brian Phillips, from the Department of Elementary Education, set
their sights on recruiting current Fayetteville State University students. The professors set up a
tri-fold display in the FSU Rudolph Jones Student Center and distributed informative pamphlets outlining the course requirements for earning a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Dr. Phillips stated, “Our goal is to increase the number of candidates entering the field of
elementary education. As I have said time and time again—teaching is the best profession in
the world.”
Graduates from our Master’s Degree in Education program are reaching
higher goals! We are proud of their accomplishments. Ashley Holder and
Margaret Wilcox, our M.Ed. Reading graduates, are pursuing their Ed.D.
at Fayetteville State University and Catherine AbrahamJohnson and Corinna Woolet, also our M.Ed. Reading
graduates, are pursuing their Ed.D. at UNC Wilmington.
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ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATORS OF NORTH CAROLINA
SANDHILLS REGIONAL MEETINGS: COLLABORATION FOR EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN THE LOCAL SCHOOL AGENCIES AND THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
By: Noran L. Moffett, Ed.D
The significance of active communication and coordination required to facilitate relationships with Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) by the School of Education is strengthened through our participation
in the Personnel Administrators of North Carolina (PANC). The PANC is predominately populated by
human resources specialist and personnel directors/associate superintendents from school districts in the
Sandhills Region of North Carolina. The figure below provides an illustrative view of the geographic
area and counties/local school districts that are located within the region.
See Figure 1 School District Counties in Sandhills Region:
In the past several years, the School of Education Action Plan for meeting Standard 3 of the NCATE Legacy
Standards (Field Experiences and Clinical Practice) included attendance and active participation in regional
meetings with LEA Leaders. For example, Dean Lewis has attended and participated in the meetings of the
Sandhills Superintendents. Conversely, Mrs. Christy Thomas-James and I (Noran Moffett) have attended the
meetings of the PANC.
It should be noted that through this collaborative monthly engagement, the SOE has enhanced relationships,
promoted collaboration in American Education Week activities, and presented information on issues related to
preparation of beginning teachers and recruitment of highly qualified teachers.
The SOE has submitted a survey instrument to PANC members in the Sandhills Region to ascertain their perceptions on the type of preparation programs needed for effective preparation of pre-service teachers and areas
of certification needed to fill classrooms within the LEAs.
In summary, the SOE has completed its offsite and onsite Reaffirmation of NCATE/CAEP Accreditation for
2015. The preliminary results suggest that our relationships and partnerships are authentic, collaborative, and
moving toward the anticipated outcomes that will be required for the new CAEP Standards. SOE engagement
with the PANC will continue to be an integral part of the future as we work to meet the region’s needs for
highly qualified teachers who are effectively prepared to positively impact the P-12 learning environments.
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Fayetteville State University is loved by its many alumni, many of whom are educators based on the fact that the
history of this proud institution is entirely embedded in teacher preparation. The love for the School of Education, as
the educator preparation unit of the University, was most evident in the
support shown at the 4th annual fundraising banquet, which was held on
Friday, November 21, 2014 at the Doubletree Hotel in Fayetteville. There
were 173 tickets sold at $100.00 each. The event garnered $26,824.16 in
contributions and $1,875.00 in advertisement sales. The activity secured a
profit of $38,217.64 to support scholarships for prospective educators.
Scholarships are earmarked for teacher education candidates who are experiencing financial difficulties while completing the required semesterlong capstone student teaching experience. Scholarship support will also
be provided for pre-education candidates as they prepare to complete the
SOE Dean’s Advisory Board Chair,
program admission examination, the Praxis Core Academic Skills ExamiMr. Samuel Greene receiving the 2015
nation. To date, through the funding provided by the banquet, the SOE has
Leadership award from Dean Lewis:
raised $150,000.00 to support future educators.
Dr. Sheldon Harvey, SOE Alumnus, was
recognized for his service with the 2014
Service Award. (He also accepted a 2014
Service Award for Dr. Melotta Hill in her
absence.)
SOE Dean’s Advisory Board Fundraising Committee Chair, Mrs. Gloria
Moore-Carter, receiving the 2014
Dean’s Award from Dean Lewis
Chancellor James Anderson (L) is
joined by alumna Ms. Elizabeth
Frasier (C) and Ms. Eloise Jackson
(R)
Although the four banquets have proven very successful, the Fundraising Committee has decided not to
host a banquet in fall 2015. Instead, the School of Education is asking supporters to continue the much
needed assistance provided in the past by making donations to the School of Education Scholarship
fund. These funds will assist in making sure Fayetteville State University is successful in its efforts to
educate our leaders of tomorrow. Gifts should be sent to: The Division of Institutional Advancement,
Fayetteville State University, 1200 Murchison Road, Fayetteville, NC 28301. Please indicate SOE on
the memo line of your check. Your contribution will also support the Campaign for Fayetteville State
University. Thank you in advance for your continued support to teacher education, the School of Education, and Fayetteville State University.
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By Christy L. Thomas-James
In late 2014, Dean Lewis and Dr. Gail Thompson, the Wells Fargo Endowed Professor of
Education, decided to pursue the dream of creating a program designed to increase the
number of Black male teachers. In November 2014, Dr. Thompson invited colleagues
from the School of Education (SOE) to attend an on-campus retreat. At this retreat, the
details of the program were discussed and agreed upon, the BMT Committee was formed,
and Westover High School (WHS), a SOE Professional Development School (PDS), was
chosen as the target school. The overall goal of the BMT program is to recruit cohorts of
Black male tenth and eleventh graders from local high schools to become teachers, by
Pioneering BMT Students; Sponsors: providing high-school and post-high school academic support and mentoring that will
Aisha Bowe and Jennifer Peace; the prepare them to enroll in the Teacher Education Program at Fayetteville State University
(FSU). All programs and activities of the BMT program are open to all academically eliDr. Leontye Lewis, SOE Dean
gible students, without regard to race, gender, national origin, or any other legally protected status.
On March 16, 2015, Dr. Thompson and the BMT Committee hosted a “BMT Informational Motivational Assembly”
at WHS. Approximately 70 students attended the assembly and completed a “BMT Student Interest Assessment”. Those students who meet academic requirements, have a desire to teach, and wish to attend FSU were interviewed on March 24 th, 2015.
Fourteen students (nine males, five females) were accepted as BMT students, and seven students were accepted as alternates.
Dr. Thomas Benson, Principal of WHS, and Mrs. Valerie Martin, Assistant Principal of WHS, chose mentor teachers
and diligently worked to contact BMT students’ parents. With this in place, the BMT students, parents, mentors, and administrators met at FSU’s gazebo to celebrate the Official Launch of the Black Men Teaching (BMT) program, on Saturday, May
2nd, 2015. BMT students proudly displayed t-shirts, which read ‘Fayetteville State University/Black Men Teaching Program’.
The t-shirts were purchased from ‘We Print T-Shirts’.
The event was a success. BMT students, Mr. Josiah Jenkins and Mr. Jameer Neptune, spoke to the audience, detailing
why they chose to be a part of this program. Special remarks and presentations were given by Ms. Aisha Bowe, Co-Founder
and CEO of STEMBoard, who also sponsored the cookout with a generous monetary donation. Ms. Bowe and Mrs. Jennifer
Peace, Senior Accountant Manager, PD Solutions at Corwin Press presented the students with bags, which contained culturally
relevant books. Other guest speakers included Mr. Julian Capel (FSU Director of Student Engagement), Chancellor James
Anderson, Provost Jon Young, Dean Lewis, and Dr. Mary Black, Associate Superintendent of Student Support. Invocation and
blessing of the food was given by Reverend Dr. Zebedee C. Herring. The audience support included Associate Dean Moffett
and Fayetteville City Chief of Police, Harold Medlock. The overarching theme of “Black Lives Matter” was evident, and the
support of the BMT Committee and Advisory Board Members was tremendous.
Not only did the students receive the book bags filled with materials, but they also were provided music/entertainment
from WCCG 104.5. Radio personalities Alyssa Debonair and DJ Whosane filled the air with sounds of Hip-Hop and R&B. DJ
Whosane even added some island flavor for the Dean who is a native of Jamaica. The energy of the audience was positive and
exhilarating.
The BMT program is focused on improving students’ academic skills, increasing the
likelihood that students will graduate from high school on time, increasing students’ chances of
meeting college admission requirements, and providing them with ongoing exposure to ‘college
life’ in order to prepare students to enroll in FSU’s SOE.
To date, the BMT has been blessed with donations from supportive parties. The Dean
of the SOE provided the BMT program with its first financial assistance of $5,000. STEMBoard provided $1,000. Corwin Press bestowed $2,500 to the program, and Chancellor Anderson promised to match the $2,500 that Corwin Press donated, to include funding for the program in FSU’s annual budget, and to provide BMT students who enroll in FSU with scholarship
Pioneering BMT Students;
opportunities. Reverend Dr. Jamale Johnson, Dr. LaDelle Olion, Mrs. Judy Musgrave, Dr. Sponsors: Aisha Bowe and JenShari Herring and her husband, and others – choosing to remain anonymous – have unselfishly
nifer Peace; BMT Mentor:
given monetary donations in support of the BMT program, as well. The BMT Program wel- Adrian Williams, FSU Cheercomes all donations. For additional information please visit the BMT Program website: http://
leaders; Dr. Gail Thompson,
www.uncfsu.edu/soe/bmt.
Director of the BMT Program
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The FSU Early Childhood Learning Center continues to prosper!
During the 2014- 2015 school year, the center’s three (3) NC Pre-K degreed teachers received the Lateral Entry Professional Educator’s License. They are now enrolled with the Early Educator Support, Licensure and Professional
Development (EESLPD) Office in order to receive the NC Birth-through-Kindergarten License.
The North Carolina Birth through Kindergarten degree and license prepares early childhood educators to work with
young children from birth through age five, with and without disabilities, and includes children at-risk and their
families. The pre-service process requires coursework and the student teaching/internship to qualify for a NC Educator's Standard Professional I license issued by the NC State Board of Education. The in-service process requires three
years of induction or beginning teacher support coupled with formal teacher evaluations and a professional development plan in order to receive a North Carolina Birth through Kindergarten Standard Professional II license.
The NC Pre-K Program is designed to provide high-quality educational experiences to enhance school readiness for
eligible four-year-old children. The NC Pre-K Program Requirements are built on the National Education Goals
Panel’s premise that to be successful academically in school, children need to be prepared in all five of the developmental domains that are critical to children’s overall well-being and success in reading and math as they enter school:
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Approaches to play and learning
Emotional and social development
Health and physical Development
Language development and communication
Cognitive development
As these three teachers currently enrolled continue their education, two other teachers at the center (Preschool and
Toddlers) are pursuing a degree as well.
Throughout the year, family involvement and engagement have increased tremendously. For the first time, as a part
of the annual King and Queen of Hearts Pageant, the center also recognized a Prince and Princess (each one from the
toddler classroom). Due to the program’s success, there are plans to continue it the next school year.
Other center activities include, but are not limited to: Monthly PTA meetings in which a different classroom of students provide entertainment; Parenting and Transitioning Help (P.A.T.H.) Training (previous family member(s)
share ECLC experiences as a parent/guardian and their child’s experience through growth, challenges, etc. with the
transition from the ECLC to Kindergarten; Open House – families and children get to meet and greet teachers and
staff, classroom visitations, and question/answer time; Grandparents’ Breakfast, Pumpkin Patch, County Circus;
‘Read Across America’ with Dr. Shari Herring and her students; “Children First” Program-Field Day with Dr.
Peggy Green; Fall Fun Day; Veteran’s Day Breakfast; Father’s Day Breakfast, Earth Day; Global Awareness Day;
Christmas Program, Book Fair (Each teacher had a ‘Wish List,’ and due to family response in purchasing books,
enough books were purchased so that with the number of free books awarded, each classroom was able to receive
every book on the Wish List; further, there was a collection of food items for the Second Harvest project, a collection
of clothes for a Homeless Shelter; FSU students’ sponsored Easter Egg Hunt; and annual Zoo trip which concludes
our school year’s events; followed by Summer Camp from June through August.
One of the next major projects of the ECLC is to upgrade both on site playgrounds. Playground upgrades are necessary to improve safety, play value, and the overall appearance of the playground. Upgrading a playground can
breathe new life into older playgrounds, enhance the imaginations of children, and increase the aesthetic value of the
playground.
The FSU Early Childhood Learning Center will continue to strive for ‘excellence’ with the help of great teachers,
staff, family, children and volunteers!
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Department of Educational Leadership
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Linda Wilson-Jones
The Department of Educational Leadership team worked diligently this academic year, completing the remodeling and program
review of the doctoral program. After evaluating both programs, we have begun developing strategies for the 2015-2016 academic year to improve retention and program effectiveness. One strategy was the continuation of open house activities, inviting
interested individuals to visit the campus, meet departmental faculty, and receive valuable information about the admission and
selection process. Open House 2015 for the doctoral program had over 40 people who expressed an interest in the doctoral program. The department is proud to report 8 doctoral graduates and 19 Master of School Administration graduates for the
2014-2015 academic year.
During the recent successful NCATE Legacy Visit, the department effectively collaborated with the School of Education to provide data to support the previous Area of Improvement (AFI) that was affixed to the doctoral program. Faculty and students
from the Master of School Administration and Doctor in Educational Leadership actively participated in the poster and display
sessions and were available throughout the site visit to showcase our programs. The department especially recognizes Dr.
Miriam Chitiga for her leadership and motivational drive during the preparation for the accreditation visit.
The faculty in the Department of Educational Leadership demonstrates excellence by our devotion to
publishing in peer-reviewed journals and by research collaborations with doctoral students and colleagues.
Dr. Jerry Jones had a busy year writing and presenting at research conferences. J.D. and others
(2015) West Virginia West Virginia School Boards Association (WVASA). Perceptions instrument
final report: Findings from WVASA Statewide membership: Educational Research Journal, 65.
Jones, J.D., Phillips, B. Plantation Leadership: Using 19th century Tool Box in the 21st Century:
US-China Education Review. Accepted for publication Summer 2015. Jerry Jones Novel "View from
the Bleachers" where the real game of life is played, is being adapted into a play by FSU Director and
Drama Professor: Phoebe Hall. Book Signing: Taylors Bookstore: June 6, 2015, Charleston, West
Virginia (A view from the Bleachers). Jerry recently became a member of the Sons of the American
Revolution and the Chapter of the LaFayette Society, both Fayetteville chapters. He also attended and presented at the Conference on
Higher Education where he collaborated with a colleague. Jones, J. Trueman, M. (2015). Collaborative Practice in EducationTraining the Rural Superintendent”, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg Virginia. Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy.
Dr. Ted Kaniuka presented at AERA in Chicago with Michael Vitale, East Carolina University and Nancy Romance, Florida Atlantic University on the topic: Are Internal Validity and Systemic Replication Conflicting Perspectives: Implications for Research-Based
Knowledge for Decisionmakers. Dr. Kaniuka, doctoral student, Angela Mullennix and doctoral graduate, Seth Powers presented at
the North Carolina Association for Research in Education. Kaniuka, T. & Mullennix, A. (2015). A Case Study: An Investigation of
the High School Experience and College Performance Using Interviews and Latent Growth Curve Modeling. Powers, S., Kaniuka, T.,
& Cain, B. (2015). Instructional Talk-Throughs: The Effect of Peer Coaching on Teacher Efficacy. Dr. Kaniuka is involved in an ongoing activity with low income and low performing schools to help schools turn around by developing a data analysis system for
instructional improvement.
Drs. Mary Ombonga, Paris Jones, Christina Amsterdam and Linda Wilson-Jones presented at the Excellence for Teaching Conference on April 17, 2015. The workshops focused on TaskStream: Evidence Development and Completion and the Puzzles of Dissertation Writing, respectively.
Dr. Christina Amsterdam attended and presented at the 59th Annual conference of the Comparative and International Education
Society (CIES) in Washington DC, March 8-13. She witnessed the keynote speakers of world renowned Gloria Ladson-Billings and
NASA astronaut, Mae Jemison. Amsterdam also participated in two workshops that focused on analysis of international student
achievement data.
Dr. Linda Wilson-Jones completed the second elected two-year term as chair of the Faculty Senate on April 30, 2015. During her
leadership term, the faculty senate established and approved the evaluation of academic administrators and provost, revised the faculty handbook, established the faculty handbook website, inclusion of the statement on collegiality in the faculty handbook, and encouraged faculty participation with charitable giving. Wilson-Jones also presented at the North Carolina Adult Education Conference
on the topic: A Winning Place: The On-Going Challenges of Mastering Life Balance and served as editor-in-chief for the Journal of
Research Initiatives and Director of Research Initiatives in the School of Education. May 9, 2015 graduation commencement is extremely special to Wilson-Jones, she has chaired over 50 doctoral dissertations. Zoletta Taylor, one of the five doctoral candidates
for the Spring 2015 commencement will mark a total of 30 doctoral candidates, Wilson-Jones has hooded since coming to Fayetteville State University in 2003. Wilson-Jones continues to be in touch with all doctoral graduates.
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Department of Educational Leadership continued
Pi Lambda Theta Honor Society
Linda Wilson-Jones, Advisor
The Fayetteville State University Chapter of Pi Lambda Theta
Honor Society had monthly meetings to discuss outreach activities and current trends in education. The education majors, who consist of undergraduate and graduate students, are
preparing to participate in the Cumberland County Relay for
Life on May 29-30, 2015. This will be the second time this
group of devoted educators have selected this activity as their
community service project. We set our fundraising goal for
$1,000 and today we have raised $655.00. We plan to have
items to sale during the Relay to help meet our financial goal.
Pi Lambda Theta has been a recognized FSU student organization since 2009 and membership has more
than tripled. On March 20, 2015, over 25 new members were inducted, increasing our membership to
over sixty. The Induction Ceremony is the highlight of the year, and brings families, faculty, and previously inducted members together to welcome the new inductees. Provost Jon Young and Dean Leontye
Lewis greeted the inductees and welcomed them into the honor society.
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2014-2015 Doctoral Degree Recipients
Fall 2014 Doctoral Degree Recipients: Dr. Seth Powers, Dr. William Thomas; and Col. Dr. Michael Cruz
Spring 2015 Doctoral Degree Recipients: Dr. Zoletta Taylor, Dr. Ophelia Munn-Goins, Dr. Vernon Lowery, Dr. Patricia
Hollingsworth, Dr. Helen Juanette Council
These doctoral recipients bring the total number of students
who have earned doctorate degrees at Fayetteville State
University to 119 since the program began in 1994.
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Department of Educational Leadership continued
The School of Education
Doctoral Student Association
SOEDSA
Linda Wilson-Jones, Advisor
The Doctoral Student Association of Fayetteville State University had bi-monthly meetings to
discuss issues of the doctoral program and to generate ideas for the social well-being on the
student body. The purpose of the School of Education Doctoral Student Association (SOEDSA) is to provide services to doctoral students in the Department of Educational Leadership that will facilitate their education experience,
develop a mindset of governance in higher education, enhance relationships among doctoral students and faculty,
and to provide a cohesive sense of community in hopes to foster success within the program and throughout their
careers.
The faculty in the Department of Educational Leadership for the past few years has sponsored social activities for
our doctoral students to encourage collaboration among the cohorts and to offer moral and dissertation writing support. Dr. Frank Keane started the tradition with the first social at his home for Cohort 15 and we have continued social functions at homes and restaurants, since that time. Faculty in the department, realized that students provided
their own best support during the matriculation of the doctoral program, so we encouraged forming social networks.
This year we had three social functions, Dr. Jerry Jones, hosted the Christmas social at his home, doctoral student,
Angela Mullennix hosted the Spring Fling, and I hosted the graduation Luau to celebrate the upcoming graduation of
five doctoral candidates, Juanette Council, Patricia Hollingsworth, Vernon Lowery, Ophelia Munn-Goins and Zoletta
Taylor. We can truly say that we have fun learning in the doctoral program.
The Doctoral Students Association extends our farewell to Dean
Leontye Lewis and commends her for 8 years of service to the
School of Education. The best is yet to come, we will miss you.
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Office of Research Initiatives
The Office of Research Initiatives, during the 2014-2015 academic year provided research trainings and workshops for the students in the School of Education: I was invited by Dr. Beatrice Carroll and Mrs. Jenny Washington to speak to their student teachers, who are tasked to conduct case studies as requirements for their
teacher certification, to discuss APA writing format and to give tips on complying the literature review. The
workshops are presented each semester and have students from elementary and middle grades who engaged
in the discussion by asking questions about writing research case studies and the proper ways of citing references. The main focus of the sessions is to help students feel confident in their writing abilities. This is always the highlight of the activities coming from the ORI. These services for undergraduates will be offered
for 2015-2016.
A continuation from previous years was the monthly dissertation writing seminars held on Saturdays for doctoral students and candidates on topics such as: (a) September-Understanding the APA Manual and Choosing a Dissertation Chair, (b) OctoberDifferentiation between Qualitative-Quantitative Research Methods, (c) November-Writing the Literature Review, (d) JanuaryGetting Out of the Dissertation Slump, (e) February-Dissertation Methodologies and Research Design, and (f) March-Preparing for
the Oral Proposal Defense. These activities will be continued for the 2015-2016, with a few modifications, since many doctoral candidates will be interested in attending future seminars. Doctoral candidates were also offered Mock Dissertation Defense practices to
help relieve the stress associated with the actual dissertation defense.
In addition to the above activities, I presented a workshop during the School of Education Excellence in Teaching Conference on
“Putting the Pieces Together, Writing the Dissertation”.
The ORI in collaboration with the Journal of Research Initiatives is planning a 2017 International Journal of Research Initiatives
Conference. The planning committee, who consists of members of the Editorial Review Board, had its initial meeting in March to
beginning the planning process. The first conference will be held in Fayetteville, NC; additional information is forthcoming. It is sure
to be a highlight for the School of Education and the Office of Research Initiatives. The conference focus will be on the Gender and
Cultural Issues in Education. The sessions will be geared toward K-12 and Higher Education.
The Journal of Research Initiatives celebrated its one-year anniversary with the release of Volume
1, Issue 2 in November 2014 and will release Volume 1, Issue 3, which will be a special issue dedicated to Dr. Leontye Lewis for her vision to start a research journal in the School of Education. The
journal has increased in its editorial review board membership and has received numerous article
submissions and national recognition. The JRI recently was accepted in the Directory of OpenAccess Journals (DOAJ). DOAJ is an online directory that indexes and provides access to high
quality, open access, peer-reviewed journals.
Authors are invited to submit manuscripts for publication to the Journal of Research Initiatives. The
journal welcomes research manuscripts, conceptual manuscripts, best practices, book reviews, and
commentaries. The submission, review, and publication decisions are all conducted online. Volume
2, Issue I is scheduled to be released November 30, 2015. Two meetings were held with the editorial review board (video conference) to discuss the sustainability and continuity of the journal. The
next meeting is scheduled in September 2015.
JRI is excited to welcome the Doctoral Student Editorial Review Board. The goal of the Doctoral Student Editorial Review
Board (DSERB) is to learn, understand, and participate in the peer review process of submitted manuscripts considered for publication. The DSERB will provide outstanding trainees with a mentored opportunity to learn and experience the various aspects
of the peer review process.
Doctoral Reviewer
Editorial Board Member/Mentor
Institution
Rhea M. Perkins
DeAnna Murphy
Petra Robinson
Linda Wilson-Jones
Louisiana State University
Fayetteville State University
Saundra Peterson
Mathias Vairez
Allison Sayre
Comfort Okpala
Lisa Thompson
Cissy Gissy
Elizabeth Bemiss
JeffriAnne Wilder
North Carolina A & T State University
Prairie View A&M University
Case Western Reserve University and
West Virginia University-Parkersburg
University of South Carolina
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On Friday, April 17, 2015, the School of Education at Fayetteville State University hosted its 7th annual Excellence in Teaching
Conference! The conference supports the professional development of pre-service and in-service teachers. This year, the conference, which was sponsored by Title III, was designed to meet specific needs of teacher education pre-candidates and candidates enrolled in all programs offered by the School of Education. The day-long activity operated under the theme: TGIF: Teachers Greatly
Influence the Future. Emphasis was placed on motivating future educators to meet the critical academic needs of the region. In
addition to motivational speakers, concurrent sessions to reflect strategies that focused on “A Diverse Curriculum and Highly
Qualified Educators” were offered.
The 2015 Excellence in Teaching Conference reported 284 registrants, which included 221 future educators enrolled in the School
of Education and 63 faculty and presenters. The participants launched the day with an opening session hosted by Mr. James Ford,
North Carolina Teacher of the Year. Break-out concurrent sessions following this opening session included presentations by the NC
Department of Public Instruction (session title: Understanding the North Carolina Standard Course of Study) and Cumberland
County Schools (session titles: Diversity and Education, Legal and Moral Expectations, and Data Driven Instruction). School of
Education faculty led Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators workshops as well as workshops on Digital Learning and Current
Trends in Mathematics. Dean Leontye L. Lewis hosted sessions on SOE Data, Processes, and Updates that provided participants
with the opportunity to review, question, and comment on annual SOE data.
This annual conference provides an opportunity for initial teacher education candidates to lead presentations on findings of Case
Study Research conducted during the capstone student teaching experience, impact of candidate-led Professional Leadership Projects; and the presentation of projects that demonstrate their content knowledge. Advanced candidates also had opportunities to
work with faculty to Transition to Solo Dissertation Writing Activities or prepare Evidence Development and Completion for the
submission of artifacts related to the advanced licensure process for school administrators.
Participants in multiple sessions
The day-long Excellence in Teaching Conference culminated with a motivational presentation by Dr. Derek Greenfield, a visionary speaker, consultant, and thought leader who is dedicated to inclusive excellence and positive change at the Awards Dinner.
His integrative presentation was well received. During The Awards Dinner two faculty members were recognized with the Wynton
H. Hadley Excellence in Teaching Award. The award is named for former FSU educator who excelled as a teacher and received
the 1984 Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award and the 1990 Fayetteville State University Teacher of the Year
Award. Nominations for the Wynton H. Hadley Excellence in Teaching Award are made by future educators enrolled in the
School of Education. Recipients are determined by the Excellence in Teaching Planning Committee. The 2015 Wynton H. Hadley
Excellence in Teaching Award winners are Dr. Catherine Barrett (Department of Middle Grades, Secondary, and Specialized Subjects) and Dr. Tanya Hudson (Department of Elementary Education).
Candidates lead presentations at the Conference
Dr. Catherine Barrett (L) and Dr. Tanya Hudson ® receiving the Wynton H.
Hadley Award from Dean Lewis and Dr. Landon Hadley, son of the late Dr.
Wynton Hadley, and FSU Dean of Students
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Dr. Norman Moffett, Associate Dean
bring greetings to the event
Chancellor James Anderson
bring greetings to the event
Dr. Thomas Conway, Chief of Staff,
served as Master of Ceremony
Chancellor Anderson and the audience respond to the Speaker during the interactive presentations.
Dr. Greenfield, keynote speaker, motivated participants by reminding them of the value and power of
the educator
Dean Lewis, who ends her tenure with Fayetteville State University at the end of the Spring 2015
semester, received the Outstanding Educator Award from Dr. Peggy Green on behalf of the EITC Committee, SOE faculty member and makes closing remarks.
Dr. Derek Greenfield, Keynote
Speaker, receiving a certificate of
appreciation from Dean Lewis
Dr. Sheryl Linch-Parker and the FSU Music
Students provided entertainment
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Department of MGSSS
Offers a SAT Preparation Program for E. E. Smith High Students
During the Fall 2014 semester Dr. Leontye Lewis, Dean of the School of Education,
announced in a SOE Administrative Team meeting that Fayetteville State University
was one of three schools in the University of North Carolina system chosen to take
part in a pilot program that allows the schools to admit students who have a score
slightly below the SAT minimum, as long as the students have a high school grade
point average above the minimum. Dr. Lewis strongly urged each department to
work with a local high school whose students apply to FSU and their SAT score is
slightly below the required score of 800 but their GPA is above the required 2.5
GPA. The Department of Middle Grades, Secondary and Specialized Subjects chose
E. E. Smith High School because of our ongoing partnerships and captive audience
of students enrolled in the 100 Academy Mentor Program sponsored by the Cape
Fear Region Chapter of 100 Black Men.
Dr. Kimberly Smith Burton, Chair of the Department of Middle Grades, Secondary
and Specialized Subjects, had several meetings and correspondences with Mr. John
W. Smith, Jr. (Coordinator of the 100 Academy Mentor Program), Ms. Melody
Chalmers (Principal of E. E. Smith High School), and Mrs. Jessica Black (Assistant
Principal of E. E. Smith High School) to develop a schedule during school hours, recruit students and conducted a parent meeting regarding the specifics of the SAT
Preparation Program.
We offered the SAT Preparation Program from February 3, 2015 – May 7, 2015.
Twenty-six (26) students were recruited to participate in the program. Dr. Peter Eley
(Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education) conducted the Math SAT Preparation for 5-weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays. He was assisted by two of his secondary mathematics methods students, Mrs. Tiffany Starling and Ms. Jada Nealy. The
Mathematics section covers: numbers and operations, algebra and functions, geometry and measurement, data analysis, statistics and probability.
Dr. Catherine “Elise” Barrett conducted the Critical Reading and Writing SAT Preparation for 5-weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The Critical Reading section covers:
extended reasoning, literal comprehension and vocabulary in context. The Writing
section covers: essay writing, improving sentences, identifying sentence errors and
improving paragraphs. The Cape Fear Region Chapter of 100 Black Men donated
funds to purchase dictionary/thesaurus combinations for the 10 juniors who remained
the SAT Preparation Program the entire duration and to the E. E. Smith School’s library. Dr. Noran Moffett (Associate Dean of the School of Education and 100 Black
Men Member) assisted Dr. Smith Burton and Dr. Barrett in presenting the final 10
juniors with the dictionary/thesaurus combination books, a certificate of participation
and token MSSS gift bags on Thursday, May 7, 2015.
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”—Benjamin Franklin
Department of Middle Grades, Special Education
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Offers a SAT Preparation Program for E. E. Smith High Students
On Monday, May 11, 2015, the 10 juniors were administered the FSU SAT by the FSU University Testing Services at E. E. Smith High school. This administration was at no cost to the students due to the funding
provided by the MSSS department and FSU Academic Affairs.
“Education is the movement from darkness to light” ~ Allan Bloom
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Dr. P. Eley Selected to Participate in Research Fellowship at Boston University.
MGSS faculty Peter Eley, Ph.D. has been selected to participate as a research fellow at the Massachusetts Institute for College and Career Readiness (MICCR) at Boston University’s School
of Education. The MICCR is designed to promote the use of education research in the design,
implementation and evaluation of policies and programs to enhance student’s post-secondary
education and workforce readiness skills.
Each fellowship participant has been paired with a participating school district. The partnering of researchers and districts was strategic, and Dr. Eley was paired with Brockton Schools,
which is the largest district in Massachusetts (Brockton High School enrollment 4,200). Due to
the size of the district, Dr. Eley has been paired with Dr. Dante Tawfeeq, Associate Professor at
John Jay College, Brooklyn, NY. Together Drs. Eley & Tawfeeq will evaluate the Youth Career Connect Program (YCC). This program will work to support students in college/career
readiness.
In addition to this work, researchers will be able to provide a detailed analysis of what works
and why it works. The opportunities for meaningful research is vast and with the support of
FSU-SOE, BU-SOE and the rich data available from Brockton researchers look forward to
helping the YCC and Brockton Schools reach their full potential.
“An investment in knowledge, always pays the best interest” Ben Franklin
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Department of Middle Grades, Secondary and
Specialized Subject Alumni Awarded
NCCTM Secondary School Mathematics Teacher for 2014
Congratulations to Mrs. Tiffany Huggins-White and Mrs. Phyllis Cannon for being selected as a North Carolina
Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM) Outstanding Secondary School Mathematics Teacher for
2014! To be singled out from among their professional peers for such an honor is quite noteworthy and deserving of statewide recognition
Mrs. Huggins-White and Mrs. Cannon were recognized at the NCCTM 2014 Annual Conference which was
held at Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, North Carolina at an NCCTM Awards Ceremony on Friday,
October 31, 2014.
Mrs. Tiffany Huggins-White is a May 2011, FSU M.Ed. Middle Grades Math graduate
who teaches 8th grade Math at Sandy Grove Middle School in the Hoke County School
System.
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Mrs. Phyllis Cannon is a December 2012, FSU M.Ed. Middle Grades Math graduate
who teaches 7th Grade Math at Luther Nick Jerald’s Middle School in the Cumberland
County School System.
Teacher of the Year Awards (2014 – 2015)
Mr. Darius Marsh is currently employed at Cross Creek Early College High
School and was selected as the Cross Creek Early College High School 2014-2015
Teacher of the Year. Mr. Marsh is a 2011 FSU graduate with a B. S. in Secondary
Education—Mathematics.
Mrs. Shonette Simmons is currently employed at Anne Chesnutt Middle School and
was selected as the Anne Chesnutt Middle School 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year.
Mrs. Simmons is a 2012 FSU graduate with an M.Ed. in Secondary Mathematics
“The purpose of education is to replace an empty mind with an open one” Malcolm Forbes
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Spring 2015 Strong Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to Ms. Cartinia Bivens for being selected as a Spring 2015 Strong
Foundation Scholarship recipient. The Strong Foundation Scholarship supports
undergraduate teacher education candidates who have exhibited outstanding success
and enthusiasm in field experience prior to the final year of the program or graduate
teacher education candidates whose life experiences prior to enrollment reveal the
same traits.
Ms. Cartinia Bivens is enrolled in the Master of Arts in Teaching degree program for
Middle Grades Mathematics and is scheduled to complete her degree requirements
in May 2015. She is currently student teaching 8th grade mathematics at Lewis
Chapel Middle School in Cumberland County.
2014 - 2015 Ruby Smith Wilkerson Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to Ms. Tanea Murphy for being selected as a 2014 - 2015 Ruby
Smith Wilkerson Scholarship Recipient. The Ruby Smith Wilkerson Scholarship
was established by the family of Ruby Smith Wilkerson to support undergraduate
teacher education candidates.
Ms. Tanea Murphy is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education degree program with concentrations in Mathematics and Special Education
and is scheduled to complete her degree requirements in May 2015. She is currently student teaching at Luther Nick Jeralds Middle School in Cumberland
County.
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MSSS Faculty
Dr. Peggy Green has been selected to be inducted into the John B. McLendon, Jr. CIAA Hall of
Fame at the 2015 Hall of Fame Breakfast which is scheduled to be held on Friday, February 27,
2015 at 9 a.m. at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, during the 2015
CIAA Basketball Tournament.
Congratulations to Dr. Peter Eley an Assistant Professor in the Department of Middle Grades, Secondary and Special Subjects (MGSSS). Dr. Eley has been selected as a 2014-2016 Massachusetts
Institute for College and Career Readiness (MICCR) Senior Research Fellow in collaboration with
Boston University School of Education, MassInc's Gateway Cities Innovation Institute (GCII), and
the Rennie Center for Education Research & Policy. Dr. Eley is one of fifteen scholars selected
from a national search and is the only faculty member from an HBCU selected.
Senior Research Fellows and district teams will participate in a range of activities that will be designed to support the college and career readiness projects. The MICCR is designed to promote the use of education research in the design, implementation and evaluation of policies and programs to enhance student's post-secondary education and workforce readiness skills.
The MICCR will "promote working alliances between researchers and policymakers in the use and interpretation of data
and evidence to guide decision-making and student outcomes." The partnerships fostered through the MICCR will work to
improve education outcomes and to better prepare Massachusetts's students for higher education and future careers. The
MICCR will provide policymakers a place to learn "what works" from researchers in the field before enacting specific
reforms. The overarching goal of the MICCR is "to strengthen reform efforts in high need communities with histories of
poor school performance." (http://www.bu.edu/sed/2014/05/19/miccr-to-be-established-with-1m-ies-grant/)
The goals of the MICCR are aligned with Dr. Eley's current work in college readiness with students gaining access to 8th
grade Algebra. In addition to using his previous work experience with college and career readiness programs to shape policy, his research findings can potentially be used to support reform in these areas.
“Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who
prepare for it today”, Malcolm X
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MSSS Faculty
Congratulations to Dr. Catherine “Elise” Barrett for being awarded the 2015-2016
Wynton H. Hadley Teaching Award at the Excellence in Teaching Conference on Friday, April 17, 2015. Dr. Barrett currently teaches methods courses in English language arts, social studies, as well as reading education, research, and digital literacies. Dr. Barrett believes in the power of education and is passionate about teaching.
Congratulations to Dr. Chandrika Johnson for being awarded a 2014-2015 Advisor
of the Year Award at the Fayetteville State University, May 9, 2015 commencement
ceremony. Dr. Johnson recently completed her Ph.D. in Health Education from
Southern Illinois University—Carbondale in December of 2014. Dr. Johnson teaches
health education courses and serves as a university supervisor for HPE student teachers.
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Future Educators Club
The Future Educators Club hosted “Keep Calm & Thank a Teacher” on April 16, 2015 in the Student Center
Lobby. Students were encouraged to design Teacher Appreciation Day cards for their professors by the student volunteers. Supplies were provided for students to express gratitude to their academic support teams.
Super Teachers Learning Community
The Super Teachers Learning Community comprised of freshmen students served as facilitators during the
Excellence in Teaching Conference (EITC) held on April 17, 2015. This year’s theme was T.G.I.F. (Teachers
Greatly Influence the Future): “A Diverse Curriculum & Highly Qualified Educators.” The Super Teacher students participated in various workshops throughout the day, and these students served as greeters during the
Wynton H. Hadley Awards Dinner, which was the conclusion of the day-long conference. The EITC was
sponsored by Title III and co-sponsored by the FSU Noyce Scholarship program.
SOEAARC Student Spotlight: “Hall of Fame”
Since coming to Fayetteville State University this past fall, Ms. Rasheeda
Marsh has recognized that almost every person has his or her own obstacle to
overcome, whether it’s financial, family or academic. She says, “College has
been a great experience so far. I’ve met many new people who all have a different story of how they got to where they are now.”
She credits her ability to get to know other students personally to the
School of Education Academic Advisement & Retention Center
(SOEAARC). “You may walk in with a problem, but will walk out with solutions,” she says. “I have a support group in this office, a quiet place to study, and accessibility to my professors. Math has been my weakest subject, but after utilizing every resource my Academic Advisor suggested, I made a perfect score on my final.”
As for the transition from motherhood to college, Marsh says, “I was concerned with college in
general and about being overwhelmed with work or not knowing how to do it, but the SOEAARC offers
help to students that request it.”
With the help of the SOEAARC and other university resources, Marsh is pursuing her dream of
becoming Principal—a profession close to her heart, where she can help others to excel and to follow
their own pursuits.
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all SOE Bachelor’s and Master’s programs are approved by the North Carolina Board of Education?
a student must have at least a 2.5 GPA to be admitted into, and retained in, teacher education programs?
after one semester with a GPA below 2.5, a student majoring in an education program will receive notice of academic suspension from teacher education?
after two consecutive semesters with GPA below 2.5 the student will be suspended from teacher education and not allowed to enroll in education courses?
after completing 30 to 45 credits, a student must declare on-line as a pre-education major?
a student with up to 45 credits will be advised by the SOEAARC staff? (Butler 242)
a student must complete field experiences as a requirement for select education courses?
a student must complete a Voluntary Disclosure Form in order to complete early field experiences?
a student must complete an application and be interviewed to be admitted to teacher education?
the program admission test has changed from PRAXIS I to the Praxis CORE Academic Skills for Educators effective July 1, 2014?
if a student earns an 1100 on the mathematics and verbal sections of the SAT or score a composite of 24 on the ACT s/he is exempt from the program admission Praxis CORE test?
a teacher education candidate must complete a Criminal Background Check in order to complete
methods courses and student teaching (capstone experiences in area schools)?
a teacher education candidate must apply to, and be admitted to, teacher education and student teaching at least a full semester before s/he can student teach?
effective October 1, 2014 in order to secure licensure, all teacher education candidates majoring in elementary education and special education will complete the Foundations of Reading for North Carolina
and the General Curriculum for North Carolina licensure tests instead of Praxis II?
effective August 1, 2014, all teacher education candidates in secondary education, special subjects, and middle grades programs must pass Praxis II examination/s to secure licensure?
after 90 credit hours a teacher education candidate must complete an official audit through CAPP in
Banner?
apply for graduation at least one semester prior to graduation
if a teacher education candidate attempts 180 credits s/he is no longer eligible for financial aid?
Sophomores must earn at least 30 credits; juniors 60 credits; and seniors 90 credits?
a teacher education candidate has the right to meet with his/her advisor at least twice per semester?
each secondary education major has two academic advisors - one in the content area and one in education?
a candidate majoring in middle grades education must have two areas of concentration?
departments schedule candidate information sessions each semester to share programmatic changes
and answer candidates’ questions?
the Dean hosts a Dean Forum each semester to provide updates, data, and address questions/concerns?
all teacher education and BK Non-Teaching candidates must submit all major assessments to TaskStream for evaluation?
all pre-service teachers are required to successfully meet all standards on major assessments completed during methods courses and student teaching in order to secure license to teach in North Carolina?
the SOE is home to the only doctoral degree program on campus?
there are scholarship opportunities available through the Financial Aid Office?
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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS
UNDERGRADUATE
DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
 BS in Elementary Education (K-6)
 BS in Birth Through Kindergarten (Teaching)
 BS in Birth Through Kindergarten (Non-Teaching)
 Licensure Only Programs - Class A Level
 Reading Education (K-12)
 Elementary Education (K-6)
DEPARTMENT OF MIDDLE GRADES, SECONDARY, AND SPECIALIZED SUBJECTS
 BS in Health & Physical Education
 BS in Middle Grades Education (6-9)
 Secondary Education (9-12)
 Licensure Only Programs - Class A Level
 Middle Grades Education (6-9)
 Secondary Education (9-12)
 Special Education: (K-12), General Curriculum
SECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS (9-12)
In conjunction with the College of Arts and Sciences teaching degrees may be acquired in the following
areas:
 Biology
 English
 Mathematics
SPECIAL SUBJECT AREAS (K-12)
Programs offered for K-12 requiring collaboration between the School of Education and the College of
Arts and Sciences:
 Art Education
 Music Education
 Spanish Education
GRADUATE
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
 Master of School Administration, MSA
 Doctor of Education, Ed.D., Educational Leadership
DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
 Master of Education, M.Ed.
 Elementary Education (K-6)
 Reading Education (K-12)
DEPARTMENT OF MIDDLE GRADES, SECONDARY & SPECIALIZED SUBJECTS
 Master of Education, M.Ed.
 Middle Grades Education (6-9)
 Special Education (K-12)
 Secondary Education (9-12)

Master of Arts in Teaching, M.A.T.
 Middle Grades Education (6-9)
 Special Education: General Curriculum (K-12)
 Secondary Education (9-12)
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“A man without EDUCATION is like a
BUILDING without FOUNDATION!
Anonymous
A small snippet of our history:
The Institution that is now known as Fayetteville State University was
founded in 1867 as the Howard School for African-Americans. The institution became the State Colored Normal School, a state sponsored facility for
training African-American teachers, in 1887.
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