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2008 Title II Report

Overview of the Institution

Chowan University is a four-year coeducational institution committed to excellence in teaching, learning and service. The University provides an environment for students to become learners who possess the skills, knowledge, creativity and ethical values necessary to survive and flourish in the rapidly changing, culturally diverse, global society of the 21st century. Chowan University, as a church-related institution, was founded upon and is dedicated to Judeo-Christian values. The University fulfills its mission with a careful blend of liberal arts and professional courses. Chowan University is the second oldest Baptist institution of higher learning in North Carolina. It opened in 1848 as a four-year college for women as Chowan Baptist Female Institute. It was renamed Chowan College in 1910 and admitted male students in 1931. In 1992 the college returned to four-year status. On September 1, 2006, the college assumed university status. The University will continue to expand its academic programs and recruit well-qualified, diverse faculty and students. At the same time, it continues to appreciate its identity as a small church-related institution. The University provides a caring environment that is conducive to intellectual, social and spiritual growth. The administration and faculty value academic freedom, while continuing the commitment to Christian principles. Chowan University inaugurated Dr. Christopher White as President of the institution in September 2004. This important step is resulting in preparing for a future that includes capital improvements, raising academic standards, and growth in its move to University status. During the past years, many capital improvements have been made to the campus, the enrollment has increased, endowments and gifts have grown and the financial status of the University has improved. It is with such strengths and a vision of the future that Chowan University will continue to grow and be a vital part of northeastern North Carolina.

Special Characteristics

The Conceptual Framework of Chowan University’s Teacher Education Program has been revised to “Preparing Effective Teachers to Provide Quality Instruction for All Learners in a Diverse Society” which incorporates life-long learning, reflection, communicating, classroom management and being a scholar into teaching. This is a natural extension of the earlier Conceptual Framework, “The teacher as a facilitator of learning for ALL students.” The Conceptual Framework supports the belief that candidates who complete the teacher education program will have the knowledge, skills and dispositions to be effective teachers for the 21st century. This theme is also a logical extension of the University’s overall mission statement. This mission commits the University to excellence in teaching, learning and service; to the pursuit of academic excellence; freedom of inquiry and to the pursuit of truth. The School of Education at Chowan provides individual and personal advising for all Teacher Education students. The class sizes are small and a “hands-on” approach is the focus for all courses. All Teacher Education candidates are required to compile an electronic portfolio to be submitted during the final semester. The evidence collected reflects the knowledge, skills and dispositions of an effective teacher as outlined in the Conceptual Framework for Chowan’s School of Education.

Brief Summary of Faculty Service to the Public Schools

Individuals from across the Chowan campus including teacher education faculty were involved in public schools in both formal and informal ways. Courses were offered on campus and online to lateral entry teachers and teacher assistants needing courses for licensure or towards completion of education degrees.

INSTITUTIONAL REPORT CARD

• Pass-Rate Data: Regular Teacher Preparation Program
• Academic Year: 2006-2007
• Testing Period: 10/06-9/07
• Number of Program Completers: 11

Specialty Area / Professional Knowledge	Number of Students Taking Test	Percent of Students Passing Test
Elementary Education	6	100%

 

Section II. Program Information

Total number of students admitted into teacher preparation in academic year 2006-2007	= 13
Number of students in supervised student teaching in academic year 2006-2007	= 11
Number of faculty members who supervised student teachers:
Full-time faculty in professional education = 1 Part-time faculty in professional education, but full-time to the institution	= 1 = 3
Total faculty student teaching supervisors	= 4
Student teacher/faculty ratio	= 2.75/1
The average number of student teaching hours per week required	= 40
The total number of weeks of supervised student teaching required	= 12
Average total number of student teaching hours required	= 480
Information about state approval or accreditation of teacher preparation programs Is your teacher education program currently approved or accredited by the State?	= Yes
Is your teacher preparation program currently under a designation as low- performing by the State (as per Section 208(a) of the HEA of 1998)?	= No

 

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