Bishop Beat, July, 2016

A Newsletter for Alumni and Friends of North Carolina Wesleyan College

Wesleyan And Edgecombe Community College Sign Transfer Agreement


	Dr. Dewey Clark, President of NCWC, and Dr. Deborah Lamm, President of Edgecombe Community College, reauthorize an agreement that enables ECC graduates of specific Associate in Applied Science degrees to transfer to Wesleyan to complete four-year degrees

North Carolina Wesleyan College and Edgecombe Community College reauthorized a collaborative articulation agreement this month that will help qualified ECC graduates transfer to Wesleyan.

The goal is to enable a seamless transfer for students who enroll at Wesleyan following completion of their two-year degree at ECC.

The articulation agreement targets Edgecombe Community College students who complete specific Associate in Applied Science degrees: Accounting, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, General Education, Human Services Technology, Information Technology, Medical Assisting, Medical Office Administration, Nursing, and Office Administration.

Through the Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement with the North Carolina Community College System, ECC graduates who have completed an Associate in Arts degree or an Associate in Science degree may transfer to Wesleyan.

Transfer agreements for students who complete these degree programs have been in place for years between the community college and Wesleyan.

Wesleyan is among a number of independent North Carolina colleges and universities that have signed the Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement with the North Carolina Community College System. This agreement enables any student who has obtained an Associate in Arts or an Associate in Science degree from any community college statewide to transfer into certain baccalaureate degree programs at Wesleyan.

Rock The Mount To Be Held Tuesday, August 23

Rock the Mount is an annual event aimed at introducing our students, staff, and faculty to area businesses and churches. The event gives our local community the opportunity to share their goods and services with the Wesleyan community, as well as welcome all new and returning students to our GREAT CITY! Click here to see what Rock the Mount is ALL about!

Rock the Mount 2016 will be held Tuesday, August 23 from 11 am to 1 pm on the Southern Bank Green at NC Wesleyan College. For more information and to register to be a vendor please click here. Final deadline for registration is July 22.

NC Wesleyan Hosts First Youth Theology Institute

North Carolina Wesleyan College Youth Theology Institute completed its first residential week June 26-July 1. Thirty-eight high school students from North Carolina's capital to the coast shared a week together on the NCWC campus exploring the Christian response to ethical issues on wealth and poverty. Students traveled to a variety of experiential learning sites, such as churches and missions, in Rocky Mount, Conetoe, and Greenville. After each event, students were grouped into smaller classes led by Wesleyan faculty to have an opportunity to discuss and frame the experiential learning opportunities in a theological context. We also enjoyed daily worship, prayer and fellowship! Please keep our YTI 2016 participants in your thoughts as they enter into year-long mentorships aimed to help the students grow in Christian leadership and service.

NC Wesleyan will host two separate cohorts next year. The first residential program will be

July 9-14, 2017 and explores Christian ethics and justice. The second program is July 16-21, 2017 and will examine Christian ethics and poverty/wealth.

You can learn more about the Youth Theology Institute and apply online at www.ncwc.edu/YTI. If your ministry wants to participate as a partner with our program, please contact Kathryn Slocumb Carroll at (252) 985-5584. To see more photos from this year's program, visit and

like us on Facebook at Youth Theology Institute.

Here's what a few of our YTI students had to say about their week.

"As a result of attending the YTI, I plan to take on more leadership roles in my church, youth and community. I have decided to start a Bible study called, 'Coffee with Jesus' that is open to all high school students in my community." Kelsea, Manteo, NC

"My eyes have been opened to how much God cares about the poor and needy, and I've been challenged to help...I feel like I'm ready to go back into the real world and be the leader and Christian God desires me to be." Will, Rocky Mount, NC

"I plan to go deeper in exploring my calling. I'm excited to go back to church and school with a knowledge of how to teach the Gospel and make a difference in a God-driven way." Dianna, Battleboro, NC

"I want to be bolder and make a difference. I am more supplied to do that and want to be a light like these people have been to me. I feel like God was here. I got to experience what people talk about but few experience in and out of the classroom. I feel so full and ready to see God's plan for my life and my new friends. And for that I say thank you for what words can't begin to explain." Abbey, Cary, NC

Student Employment Fair Scheduled For August 31

North Carolina Wesleyan College will host its first ever Student Employment Fair on August 31, 2016 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Garner Lobby of The Dunn Center for the Performing Arts. The college seeks to assist students in easing the financial challenges of being a full-time college student. We are inviting local employers to meet our part-time job seeking students and discuss potential opportunities with them. The college welcomes employers to register for this event free of charge no later than August 19. Click here for registration form. Questions may be directed to Dr. Molly Wyatt, Associate Provost at [email protected] or (252) 985-5194.

Shelton Challenge Motivates Youth To Lead Others

The Shelton Leadership Challenge, a six day residential camp for rising 9th-12th grade students, was held June 26-July 1, 2016. General Hugh Shelton's cornerstones of values-based leadership, honesty, integrity, compassion, diversity, and social responsibility are the foundations of the experience. The camp focuses on leadership roles and accountability, team building, leadership styles and situations, social responsibility, integrity as a leader, public speaking, changing behaviors, and goal setting.

Teacher Education Students Participate In STEM Training

Nine teacher education students and two NC Wesleyan faculty members recently traveled to the NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia for STEM training. They learned about some amazing composite materials and saw NASA's robot, ISAAC. The students saw a machine that uses powdered steel and a layering process to build objects in a way similar to a 3D printer. One of the highlights of the trip was spending the morning in a 12x24 subsonic wind tunnel with a Chief NASA engineer.

Reserve Your Wesleyan Memorial Brick

Students,organizations, parents, alumni, and community supporters now have the opportunity to inscribe their names at North Carolina Wesleyan College. The Office of Alumni Relations is selling bricks to be placed at the new entrance located at the south end of the Pearsall Library addition, or at the Leon Russell Chapel entrance.

Your brick will be a permanent tribute on the NCWC campus. In years to come, your family members, students, alumni, faculty, and visitors will see your name and recognize your loyalty to the College. Your gift is a special way to support NCWC.

A brick is a wonderful opportunity to honor a mentor, memorialize a loved one, commemorate an occasion or event, or simply make public your support to NCWC. Click here for complete ordering information.

The Dunn Center Celebrates 20th Anniversary

The Dunn Center for the Performing Arts celebrates its 20th Anniversary entertaining the Twin Counties with a host of incredible performances lined up. Season tickets are on sale now for $175 for all 12 shows. Individual tickets to select performances will go on sale beginning

August 1, 2016. Get your season tickets by calling the Dunn Center Box Office,

(252) 985-5197.

Save the Date

HOMECOMING 2016

Saturday, October 15, 2016

Alumni Spotlight

John C. Haggerty Umpires at College World Series

In the early 1980's, John C. Haggerty was on the baseball team here at North Carolina Wesleyan. Although he is no longer playing baseball, he is often found on a baseball diamond as the umpire.

John began officiating high school baseball locally in 1985 shortly after leaving NCWC. Over the years he has officiated not only regular season high school games, but also two NCHSAA state championship games and six NCIHSAA state championship games.

His officiating career, however, has not been limited to high school sports. In 1995 John bega

n officiating NCAA Division 1, 2 and 3 collegiate baseball and has been asked to officiate in four NCAA regionals, two NCAA Division 1 Super Regionals and most recently was chosen to umpire for the NCAA Division College World Series held in Omaha, Nebraska June 18-30, 2016.

In addition to umpiring baseball, John has also officiated local area high school basketball and football since 2000. He also adds officiating for one NCHSAA football state championship and the NC/SC football Shrine Bowl championship to his long list of officiating responsibilities.

A resident of Elm City, NC, John is currently managing Supreme Pools & Supreme Equipment Rental in Wilson, NC.

Faculty/Staff Spotlight

Tammy Harrell '16 Named New Director of Alumni Relations

Tammy Harrell graduated from NC Wesleyan in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Tammy has served as the Executive Assistant to the President and most recently as the Projects Manager for the Office of College Advancement.

Prior to NC Wesleyan, Tammy worked in sales management for 15 years for a communications company.

Her passion to serve others is evident as she teaches pre-school choir, Sunday school for 7th -9th grade girls and serves on various church committees. Tammy also volunteers with Rocky Mount Meals on Wheels as a monthly meal driver.

In her new role, Tammy will be responsible for building alumni engagement, increasing alumni annual giving and partnering with other departments to increase alumni participation on campus. When asked her thoughts about her new role, she commented, "I am humbled and excited to be given this opportunity to make a difference with the alumni. I look forward to creating chapters across the country, and having more alumni give back to their alma mater with their time, talents and treasures. With the help of our alumni partnering with faculty, staff and students, our growth opportunities are limitless."

Tammy and her husband Gary'94 live in Rocky Mount, NC with their two sons, Gates and Gavin.

Student Spotlight

Abby Leonard Earns Prestigious Award

Abigail Leonard, a rising senior in exercise science at Wesleyan, was recently awarded the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) Undergraduate Research Program Award. NCICU awards stipends ranging from $300 to $600 each to students performing undergraduate research at NCICU's 36 member colleges and universities in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields of study. Leonard is one of nine undergraduates awarded the stipend.

"Abby has shown incredible initiative and drive in her academic studies, community engagement efforts, and research-related endeavors," said Dr. Shannon Crowley, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, "She is very deserving of this award." Leonard will use the stipend to help fund her honor's thesis research project investigating the physiological mechanisms underlying the relationship between physical fitness and stress-related sleep disturbances in community-dwelling women.

Recipients will participate in the annual State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium sponsored by NCICU and the University of North Carolina.

"I am thrilled to receive this award and to be recognized for my work." said Leonard. "I am very blessed to have Dr. Crowley as my faculty advisor and look forward to representing Wesleyan at the symposium in November."

Leonard is a student ambassador, president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, member of the Taylor-Crocker Honors Program, Vice President of the Exercise Science Club, and a member of the softball team.

July, 2016