Nathan Harmer

This document describes the 'Step Up to STEM' program at Elizabeth City State University, an innovative interdisciplinary academic program designed for rising 9th and 10th graders. The program focuses on enhancing skills in science, math, technology, and communications through engaging, real-world subjects and residential campus experiences. It provides students with unique enrichment activities, hands-on learning opportunities, and exposure to a college environment, aiming to deepen their interest and awareness of STEM fields.

The event was an end-of-year awards ceremony honoring juniors and seniors for various accomplishments across multiple domains. Key activities included recognizing the Class of 2017, presenting the inaugural Warshaw Awards for Staff Sustainability Support to Todd Bollinger and Kathy Miller, and acknowledging achievements in service, including outstanding volunteer hours and the Prudential Spirit of Community Award. Academic and competitive achievements were highlighted across multiple organizations such as DECA, FBLA, HOSA, Model UN, Chess, Quiz Bowl, World Food Prize, Zero Robotics, FIRST Robotics, NSBE, Team America Rocketry Challenge, TSA, and various music and arts competitions. The ceremony also noted participation in instrumental music (North Carolina Honors Orchestra, State Band, Regional Jazz Band), choral music (NCMEA Honors Chorus), and recognition through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, and selection for the Governor's School of North Carolina.

The agenda was modified to address committee reports and the consent agenda before the Chancellor work segment. Discussions included policy changes regarding section 202 and the rewriting of section 302 concerning special and emergency meeting notice provisions. Committee reports covered distance education and extended programs, noting significant student participation and growth in online courses. Updates were provided on the summer accelerator program, which saw a 25% increase in enrollment and expanded to two campuses, doubling the participation of underrepresented minority students. Other summer programs like STEM camps were also highlighted. The institutional advancement committee welcomed new members and introduced the new executive director of development and executive director of major gifts and annual plans, anticipating a comprehensive capital campaign. The Faculty Senate report discussed ongoing work with the Academic Honesty Council on visualizing collaboration limits, and also addressed staff concerns including professional development, cultural diversity training, and mental health support for staff. Admissions reported a strong start to the school year, with family day and other events successful. The Cultural Campus Climate and Diversity Council (3CDC) plans to focus on program assessment and developing community-wide diversity training. The HR committee meeting involved orientation for new trustees, a review of the internal audit plan for the fiscal year, and presentation of the financial report as of June 30th, showing positive status for cash basis receipts and spending. Two proposed salary increase schedules for 2017, for faculty and EHR staff, were reviewed, showing average proposed increases of 2.86% and 2.9% respectively. A vacancy on the Nominating Committee was addressed by recommending Tom Mooney for Vice Chair.

This document outlines the strategic vision for the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics' new campus in Morganton, set to open in 2021. Key strategic areas include expanding STEM education opportunities, increasing annual student capacity by 300, and developing innovative applied learning experiences in advanced manufacturing and renewable energy. The plan emphasizes community engagement, leveraging regional resources, and fostering a collaborative environment for intellectually curious students, with the intended outcome of elevating STEM education and increasing educational attainment in Western North Carolina.

The mission of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics is to educate academically talented students to become state, national, and global leaders in STEM fields. It aims to advance public education in North Carolina and inspire innovation for the betterment of humankind through challenging residential and virtual programs driven by instructional excellence and the excitement of discovery.