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PUBLIC SERVICE andCONTINUING STUDIES

Volume 1 • Issue 2 • Summer 2011

Dear :

I hope you enjoy this edition of our quarterly e-newsletter from Public Service and Continuing Studies. As the Interim Dean, I have had the pleasure of seeing first-hand the tremendous work our unit does that has an impact on the quality of life of our faculty, students, staff and the people in our region ... programs that reach all ages as well as academic disciplines.

However, the story of Public Service and Continuing Studies needs to be told on a regular basis to our campus community. I encourage you to take some time and read over the newsletter, share with colleagues and friends, and let me know if you have comments and, particularly, new ideas for programs and initiatives.

Our mission is to connect the university with the region ... let us know how we can strengthen these ties!

Regards,

Tom BarthInterim Deanbartht@uncw.edu

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Kids Explore Career Optionswww.uncw.edu/summercamps

ummer FUNdamentals provides youth with opportunities for career exploration through hands-on learn-ing. During the school year, they learn new content and skills, however, sometimes struggle to see how that knowledge will be useful in the future. Summer FUNdamentals allows them to apply what they have learned through authentic and mean-ingful activities, leading to a greater appreciation of what they know and how it can be used in a career. Sum-mer FUNdamentals offers explora-tions in art, business, chemistry, design, engineering, forensics, history, literacy and marine science, all with the motto, “apply what you know to discover how far you can go.” The programs were developed with the expertise of UNCW faculty and are led by UNCW students and alumni. So, if you are ready to send your child on a learning adven-ture, consider Summer FUNdamentals.

Would you like your child to dis-cover the art, business, creativity, math and science of design? Then try one of our Mind on Design programs, such as Costume Challenge, which highlights the world of theater through costume

construction, or Tinkering with Toys, which introduces kids to toy manufac-turing and marketing. New for summer 2011: A social entrepreneurship program in which kids design and manufacture a prod-uct to generate funding for a selected charity. Or, maybe your child would like to explore different kinds of engineering. Then try one of our exciting programs, such as Nature’s Engineers, which explores animals that create and build structures, or Energy Engineers, which explores alternative energy sources. New for summer 2011: Programs in robot-ics and the ancient world of engineering. Want to cultivate your child’s curi-ousity about chemistry? Then try a week of Smashing Atoms or Molecular Mayhem. If forensic chemistry sounds more interesting to your child, try our Port City CSI or CHEMystery pro-grams. New for summer 2011: An environmental program focusing on Green Chemistry.

If your child loves acting and being read to, he or she might enjoy spend-ing a week with Literacy Live, a reading comprehension program that utilizes

drama to bring literature to life. Using costumes, props and puppets to act out and re-interpret stories, children participate in science, math, art and music activities that support reading comprehension. New for summer 2011: Three half-day programs based on popular fairy tales.

Is your child a history buff? Provide him or her with an opportunity to travel back in time to experience Wilmington in the past. New for summer 2011: Coastal Warriors for kids interested in reliving the wars and conflicts that took place in our re-gion, and Port Belles for anyone who want to “meet” women who played a prominent role in North Carolina history - including pirates, rebels and spies.

Whatever their interest, Summer FUNdamentals helps young people discover how the reading, writing and mathematics that they have been learn-ing in school can translate into possible career paths or just plain fun!

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More information, contact Sue Kezios, kezioss@uncw.edu or 910.962.2118.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

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What is QENO? Quality Enhancement for Nonprofit Organizations, a UNCW-led partnership with funders, helps southeastern N.C. nonprofits build their capacity to serve. Whether professional development seminars, executive director roundtables or board connection opportunities, QENO’s programming portfolio aims to help nonprofit organizations improve business accountability to better serve the community. “Our emphasis is on staff and board development, particu-larly board governance,” says Karen Pappas, program director. QENO is fortunate to have a network of faculty and skilled practitioners to assist with curriculum development and classroom delivery.

In 2010, QENO hosted 25 professional development workshops for 233 organi-zations in nine southeastern counties. Curriculum oversight by Laurie Paarlberg, public and international affairs, and other UNCW scholars and community leaders resulted in an average quality seminar rating of 4.63 on a five-point scale.Quick Facts...

nonprofit board leaders attended QENO board governance train-ing sessions. Ninety-one citizens participated in learning about the joys and challenges of effective board membership, resulting in serving on nonprofit boards.

nonprofit executive directors attended at least three of the monthly roundtable learning and networking sessions.

student graduate interns completed projects for nonprofit organiza-tions, including a marketing plan, volunteer management, asset mapping, database development, succession plan, grant management system, marketing deliverables and website development.

SCHOLARLY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

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in the Community

The training and networking opportunities provided by QENO have been instrumental in our growth in productivity over the past two years. - JC Skane, WARM

““45%More information, contact Karen Pappas, pappask@uncw.edu or 910.962.2762.

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WHA-UNCWcommunity campus The goal of the Community Campus is to address various needs of low-income individuals and communities by providing opportunities to work toward self-sufficiency through edu-cational and outreach programming, while allowing UNCW students, staff and faculty to gain real life experience through scholarly engagement, service learning and research.

programs The Community Campus offers more than 20 programs to residents. Some of the most popular include ...:: Hillcrest Reading Program:: Community Campus Afterschool Program:: Senior Adult Computer Class:: Friends, Food and Fun:: GED and Rising to Success Classes (partnership with Cape Fear Community College)

participation As a laboratory for student and fac-ulty research since 2008, participation has grown substantially in students as interns and volunteers and residents as participants.

uncwstudents

wha residents

97 in 2008-09126 in 2009-10155 in 2010-11

152 in 2008-09284 in 2009-10368 in 2010-11

More information, contact Kathy McDaniel, mcdanielk@uncw.edu or 910.962.3699.

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In collaboration with multiple community partners, OPI launched LiveFitCapeFear.org, a web-based health initiative this spring. This free website provides health-related tracking tools, community events calendar and directories of parks,

Paving the Way to Eat Smart and Move More is a partnership with the New Hanover County Health Department and City of Wilmington Transportation Planning Division to construct a multi-use path along Colwell Avenue. The grand opening celebration June 25 included free bicycle safety training for children and adults.

OPI worked with the City of Wilmington Transportation Planning Division (lead applicant), City of Wilmington Police Department and Cape Fear Cyclists to receive the Bicycle Friendly Community bronze level designation. The program recognizes communities that promote bicycling and provides technical assistance in the form of a roadmap to help cities build great communities for bicycling. More information, contact Tamlyn Shields, shieldst@uncw.edu or 910.962.7964.

SCHOLARLY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Campus Forums

Constitutional Crisis: The First Amendment and the Islamic Cultural Center Near Ground Zero, Sept. 17, was the topic for UNCW’s observance of Constitution Day. Thomas Schmid, philosophy and religion; Candice Bredbenner, history; Michael Haas and Gaines Townsend, public and international affairs; and Amanda Greene, religion reporter, discussed the history of the First Amend-ment, the political debate, the role that the media is playing and the public policy challenges related to construction of an Islamic cultural center that will house a mosque two blocks from Ground Zero. Democracy. Egypt. Now. was held Feb. 22. Lisa Pollard, history; Dan Masters public and international affairs; and Rosalie Haughton, humanitarian aid worker, led a discussion on Egypt’s burgeoning democracy.

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Japan’s Magnitude 9.0: Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Reactors was held Mar. 28. Fred Bigham, physics and physical oceanography; Larry Cahoon, biology and marine biology; Lee Jackson, psychology; David Weber, communication studies; and Ralph Reda, Morpho Detection, Inc., discussed the impact of the devastating earthquake, tsunami and destruction of the Fukushima nuclear power plant.

The Federal Deficit: What It Means and Why Should You Care was held Apr. 18. Sam Catlett Jr., USB Financial Systems, Inc.; Sterling Cheatham, Wilmington city manager; Mark Lanier, chancellor’s office; and Tom Simpson, Cameron School of Business, presented an outline of the federal deficit, its economic importance and how the federal deficit impacts local and state government budgets and personal investments. Milan Dluhy, public and international affairs, moderated the forum. The forum was recorded and can be viewed online at www.uncw.edu/dpscs.

Wanted Dead or Alive: America’s Hunt for Osama bin Laden was held May 6. Herb Berg, philosophy and religion; Remonda Kleinberg and Dan Masters, public and international affairs; Maj. Dan O’Conner, Marine Special Operations Command; Lisa Pollard, history; and Lynne Snowden, sociology and criminology, analyzed the impact of the military-led mission on the United States’ presence in the Middle East and the continued terrorist threat to the homeland.

More information, contact Kathy McDaniel, mcdanielk@uncw.edu or 910.962.3699.

getting folks in motionObesity Prevention Initiative (OPI)

recreation areas, bicycle trails and farmer’s markets. Members can join groups and even enlist the support of accountability partners to help them adopt healthy behaviors. The website is especially beneficial for employers, as a free wellness program can be customized for any work-site. LiveFitCapeFear.org automatically tallies user results to provide data for tracking community or individual worksite progress.

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SCHOLARLY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

The Distinguished Scholarly Engagement and Public Service Award recognizes excellence in addressing crucial local, regional, national or global issues through scholarly activity directed toward persons and groups outside UNCW. This activity engages aspects of the public and private sectors to enhance cultural, economic and social development. Selection of the recipient will be made by a committee appointed by the provost’s office and chaired by Tom Barth based on the following criteria:

2010-11 Distinguished Scholarly Engagement and Public Service Award

1. Research, artistic or humanistic efforts and activities related to engagement and publically recognized as significantly improving the lives of people in the community2. Grants awarded and applied for (including dates and status) related to engagement3. Funded outreach, such as funding to public school and STEM involvement4. Technology transfer and patents5. Collaborative efforts with the community resulting in recognized benefits for the public good6. Reviewed publications resulting from work in the community

The Distinguished Scholarly Engagement and Public Service Award provides a one-time $1,500 stipend funded by Public Service and Continuing Studies and is awarded at fall convocation.

Consortium for Organizational Development The Consortium for Organizational Development focuses on the sustainable growth of organizations in the region by partnering with academic disciplines as it interfaces with business, government and military entities in determining and delivering their training needs. This often results in the design and delivery of on-site training programs covering such topics as: • How to Contribute to Your Company’s Bottom Line • From Buddy to Boss: Skills for New Supervisors • Creating and Sustaining a Positive Work Environment • Building and Leading Effective Teams • Preparing for Performance Management and Evaluation

Under the guidance of Jeanne Persuit, communication studies, students completed a multi-step plan in identifying and validating this new initiative. This included the completion of an integrated marketing plan, a class project centered on a competitive visual identity campaign (COM 495 – Advanced Integrated Marketing), a Google AdWords campaign, two focus groups and an online survey.

As the consortium moves forward, it will continue to support the region’s professional development needs with programs that brand UNCW as a center of innovative and distinctive solutions-based teaching. By leveraging and deploying university expertise, the consortium has a positive impact on workplace skills, services and operations by offering quality programs that are relevant and innovative.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

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More information, contact Allison Rankin, rankina@uncw.edu or 910.962.7194.

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Lisa Pollard OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE

here are several members of the UNCW faculty who have continuously dedicated their time and talents to OLLI. This year OLLI honored Lisa Pollard, history, for her continued support of a life of learning. For more than six years, her courses on the Middle East, Islam and the Arab world continue to fascinate and engage adult learners.

Pollard is a professor of history, co-coordinator of the Middle East Studies minor and a member of the Women’s Studies faculty. She completed her doctorate at the University of California at Berkeley in 1997, where she was trained in the history of the modern Middle East, the history of modern imperialism and colonialism and modern Arabic literature. Her current research considers the 19th-century Sudanese Islamic movement, the Mahdiya, as a response to European and Egyptian imperialism. The work illustrates the various ways in which the Mahdiya was appropriated, championed and denounced by contemporary analysts and observers, and how its meaning was understood and distorted by realpolitik and the international media. Pollard is also doing research on changes in the Egyptian family between the revolutions of 1919 and 1952, the period during which Egypt made its transition from colonial-ism to independence. Her most recent publication is Nurturing the Nation: The Family Politics of Modernizing, Colonizing and Liberating Egypt, 1805-1923.

Haida Andrade, Verna Jordan and Norma Moore were recognized as the 2010 Instructors of the Year for their steadfast support of lifelong learning. Andrade has taught Spanish language and culture courses. One of her students stated, “Senora Andrade took me from knowing nothing to being able to understand and speak Spanish. She has a great talent!” Jordan, known for her superb dance classes, has taught more than 783 lifelong learners the necessary footwork and poise to become accomplished ballroom dancers. Moore, a certified Bob Ross instructor, has taught more than 23 classes. Without the dedicated support of volunteers, OLLI could not continue to grow. The following were recognized for their continuous support of OLLI programs and operations. Lynne Gattone and Stephanna Tewey for WOW (Women on Wednesdays) leadership, Vince Lupoi for PLATO leadership, Rich Peruggi for SEA and Coffee leadership, Dottie Vellers for Ambassador Support and Jim Strouse and Elwood Walker for Audit, Analysis and Budget Committee. More information, contact, Karel Dutton,

duttonk@uncw.edu or 910.962.3644

Lisa Pollard, Ph.D.

T2010 OLLI Faculty of the Year

OLLI celebrated the opening of its new programming space, located across from campus at 620 South College Rd.

OLLI worked closely with Steve Pickard, director of real estate manage-ment, Office of Associated Entities, to transform the 3,255 square foot building, formally an ice cream par-lor. The renovation includes an 80 seat classroom, a board room and several staff offices.

OLLI members donated more than $15,000 and with an additional $25,000 gift from the Osher Foundation, OLLI has been outfitted with a high definition projector and new sound equipment. Proximity to campus and plenty of parking allows OLLI to offer classes at convenient times throughout the week.

OLLI is grateful to the wide variety of UNCW professors who serve as OLLI instructors. As they share their expertise with members, they provide an important service to the local community and a bridge for many retirees in the area to connect with UNCW.

OLLI offers educational, social and cultural opportunities to the age 50+ community of the greater Wilming-ton region. Over the past five years, OLLI has grown tremendously, now boasting an annual membership of nearly 1,500.

Stop by and visit.

SOUTH COLLEGE620CONTINUING STUDIES

a new home for OLLI

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MEDIA PRODUCTION

CONFERENCE AND EVENT MANAGEMENT

The North Carolina School for Alcohol and Drug Studies holds its 32nd summer school, a professional conference serving the needs of persons working in the field of chemical dependency as well as school educators and health care professionals, Aug. 1-5. Outstanding faculty possessing excellent credentials and expertise present 15 concurrent track sessions, an opening speaker, a banquet speaker and 23 mini-track sessions.

32yearsMore information, contact Nancy Maready, mareadyn@uncw.edu or 910.962.3546.

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Economic development is the key to the future health and prosperity of Wilmington and the Cape Fear region, but what does that really mean? What kinds of businesses and industries are a good “fit” for our economy? How can we best attract them to the area? Who is working on those issues, and what are they doing?

To help answer those questions for local citizens, Public Service and Continuing Studies collaborated with the Wilm-ington Mayor’s Office to create a six-episode documentary on economic development efforts in and around the Cape Fear region.

More information, contact Dustin Miller, millerdh@uncw.edu or 910.962.4082..

PUBLIC EDUCATION SERIES ON Economic Development

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The overall theme of this non-political documentary series is that a sustainable economy is one that has a diversity of industries. Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo moderates roundtable interviews with 21 business experts representing state and local governments, private sectors, citizen stakeholders, local business owners, business scholars and professional economic developers.

Watch the series online at www.uncw.edu/EconomicDiscussions. :: Episode 1 – Defines the process of economic development and the difference between governmental and non- governmental economic development corporations. :: Episode 2 – Explores different industries in the Cape Fear region and how they serve as economic drivers, the corporate climate of the region and why it is competitive compared to other regions. :: Episode 3 – Looks at how the Cape Fear region compares competitively to other areas of the state and nation, and how the region and state are proactively pursuing economic development opportunities. :: Episode 4 – Discusses the different stakeholders in the Cape Fear region as well as their perspectives on economic development, the impacts of economic development on workforce development and the environment. :: Episode 5 – Explores the vision of and the community’s role in economic growth and development. :: Episode 6 – Looks at entrepreneurship in the Cape Fear region.

Public Service and Continuing Studies supported several professional and student conferences this year including the Southeastern Conference for Public Administration (Oct. 13-16), Southeastern Conference for Latin American Studies (March 16-19), African Americans in Educaton: The Rosenwald School Legacy (April 29-30), Partners in the Park: Great Smoky Mountains (May 21-27) and Integrated Marketing Conference (June 1-4).

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