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Bailey BoardrooM receives Technology uPgrade Walking by the Bailey Boardroom in Raper Hall, a passerby may think they have stumbled across a mini Wall Street. The Boardroom has recently been equipped with a 26’ stock-ticker that provides market data for stock values; four world clocks representing the major stock exchange locations in New York, Tokyo, London, and Sydney; and a smart-board, which is essentially a large, interactive touch screen, projector screen, and white board all-in-one. In addition, two video monitors provide live news feeds as well as graphs and charts for stocks, bonds, currencies, metals, energy, world indices, and agriculture. At any time, the feeds can be modified and customized to include other data. “The technology allows for a much more dynamic teaching and learning experience,” said Dr. Ronald Pressley, dean of the Tillman School of Business. “The students all seem excited, and they have commented that the technology ‘sets the Business School apart’.” According to Pressley, students now have the opportunity to experience their curriculum in a truly dynamic learning atmosphere that will better prepare them for a future career in business. • Photo by Matt Stevens
recreaTional TheraPy Majors aTTend ncrTa conFerence This fall four MOC senior recreational therapy majors traveled with their major professor, Dr. Janet Albers, to Hickory, Cindy Hartsfield, Sarah Dodson, NC, to attend Dr. Janet Albers, the annual Crystal Bennett, and North Carolina Allison Hinson Recreational Therapy (NCRTA) conference. During this conference they attended sessions along with practitioners in the field to learn about the latest trends and issues and techniques in the field. Several of the students also served as moderators for the sessions. Allison Hinson of Clinton was elected to serve on the Board of Directors for NCRTA as the Student Representative. • Photo Submitted
Carrie Duprey, Jordan Williams and Jade Bruce
on The “wriTe” Track September 10 marked the official opening of the Mount Olive College Writing Center located within the Student Success Center in Henderson Hall. The Writing Center was created by Quality Enhancement Program director Dr. Alexis Poe Davis as part of the QEP’s On the Write Track initiative. “The purpose of the On the Write Track program is to improve student writing skills. The Writing Center is a support structure to assist MOC students to become more effective academic writers,” Dr. Davis explained. “Students can expect to receive help with written assignments in any course, in any discipline – not just English classes!”
Dr. Alexis Poe Davis and Dr. Philip P. Kerstetter
The opening of the Writing Center symbolizes a significant effort by Mount Olive College to help its students reach their highest potential. The next step is to extend help to every student, including the ones who don’t have a chance to visit during regular office hours. To schedule an appointment, contact Callie Ayers at writingcenter@moc.edu. • Photo by Matt Stevens
guedes PresenTs research Mount Olive College Senior Patricia Guedes recently completed an internship with the Superfund Research Program at the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University. She was one of 12 students chosen for the program. Guedes was selected to present information from her internship at the 25th Annual Meeting of the Superfund Research Program Conference in Raleigh. Guedes is expected to graduate in May 2013 and would then like to pursue her master’s degree. “I would like to work at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in the area of bio-remediation of polluted areas, as well as public health,” she said. • Photo by Matt Stevens Patricia Gudes
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