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HAPPENINGS Vol. 5, No. 1

A Newsletter for the Fayetteville State University Family

Faculty Notes

Dr. Timothy Ajani, Department of English & Foreign Languages, attended the North Carolina Reading Association Conference at Greensboro on March 23, 2010, as part of the FSU Reading Across the Curriculum initiative.

Published by the Office of Public Relations

Persistence.” Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory and Practice.

Dr. David Allen, Special Advisor to Provost for Military Affairs, Promoting Learning and Scholarships (retention and graduation rates): During 2009-10, an intensive program evaluation was conducted of the FSU CHEER program (Creating Higher Expectations for Educational Readiness). This summer bridge learning community for underprepared freshmen has grown from nine students in 2002 to over 150 in 2009. Evidence meticulously collected across the last four cohorts of CHEER students clearly indicate that relative to nonCHEER students, the program is making a positive difference both in first-year college GPA and persistence to year two. Results have recently been presented at a state conference and accepted for publication in a national journal: Allen, D. and Myrick, M. (2010).

“Academic Confidence and the Impact of a Living-Learning Community on Persistence: Implications for Institutional Research,” North Carolina Association for Institutional Research, Kitty Hawk, NC, 16 March 2010.

Allen, D. and Bir, E. (2010, in press).

“Academic Confidence and Summer Bridge Learning Communities: Path Analytic Linkages to Student

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Presented paper: “By The Content of their Character: Christian Love and Virtue Ethics in Martin Luther King’s Writings,” at the Philosophy Born of Struggle conference, Fayetteville State University.

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Provided 3 sets of guest lectures on topics in World Religions and Religion in American Culture to classes at Terry Sanford High School and 71st High School.

Dr. Aminifu R. Harvey, Department of Social Work, lectured at the following: •

The Third Annual Brown Bag Lunch - “The Role of African American Males in the United States: Product or Producers and the Struggle for Self-Determination”.

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Smith Recreation Center (Fayetteville, NC), community lecture, sponsored by the Cape Fear/Fayetteville Chapter of The National Association of Black Social Workers, February, 23, 2010.

Drs. Aminifu R. Harvey and Annie McCullough-Chavis, Dept of Social

Work, have a referred journal article that was recently published. This is the citation: Harvey, A. R., McCullough-Chavis, A., Littlefield, M. B., Phillips, A. D., & Cooper, J. D. (2010). “A Culturally Competent Family Enhancement and Empowerment Model for African American Parents,” Smith College Studies in Social Work, 80 (1) 70-87.

Dr. Gregory Sadler, Department of Government and History, published book chapter: “Living towards Eternal Life: Saint Anselm’s Christian Anthropology” in Death and Anti-Death, vol. 7: 900 Years after St. Anselm (1033-1109), Charles Tandy, ed. (Ria Press.

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Published book review: Maurice Blondel, Social Catholicism and Action Franchise: The Clash over the Church’s Role in Society in the Modernist Era, by Peter J. Bernardi, in International Philosophical Quarterly, v. 49, n. 3.

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Dr. Mohammad Siddique, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, recently published the paper “Solving Two – Dimensional Diffusion Equations with Nonlocal Boundary Conditions by a Special Class of Padé Approximants,” Volume 8 - Number 4 - Year 2010, pages 23 – 29, in the Journal on Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics (JSCI).

This is the journal on peer-reviewed international publication in the areas of Systems Philosophy, System Sciences and Engineering (Systemics), Communication and Control concepts, systems and technologies (Cybernetics,) and Information Systems and Technologies (Informatics), as well as on, and especially on, the relationships among these areas and their Engineering applications.

This paper is the extension of his paper on which he has received the Best Paper Award in the session on “Disciplinary Research and Development (49 participants from 25 countries)” in The 2nd International Multi-Conference on Engineering and Technological Innovation: IMETI 2009, July 10th July 13th, 2009–Orlando, Florida, USA.

FSU HAPPENINGS MLK Candlelight Vigil at FSU

Photo submitted by Denise M. Payton, Director of Choral Activities Members of the University Concert Choir performed January 12, 2010, for the MLK Candlelight Vigil at MLK Park.

Performing Diaspora 2010 with Dr. Brooksie Harrington Associate Professor of English at Fayetteville State University, Dr. Brooksie Harrington, joined the Performing Diaspora program for 2-day intensive sessions which included a Vocal Master-Class Presentation on his travels with the First Lady of Gospel, Shirley Caesar, on February 24-25, 2010, at York University in Toronto, Canada. Speaking directly from his book, entitled Shirley Caesar: A Woman of Words, students and enthusiasts were given a unique glimpse into the gospel music world and life of one of its most important women.

Performing

Diaspora

Concerts take place at York University 4700 Keele Street, Toronto THE CHIMNEYSTACK RD. WINTERS RD.

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Performing Diaspora is produced and

presented by the Harriet Tubman Institute for Research on the Global Migrations of African Peoples in partnership with the Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Music, York University – TD Community Engagement Centre and other proud sponsors including Burke Music Inc.,

is a celebration of Africanist expressive culture at York University and in the neighbouring community of University Heights at Jane and Finch (also known as Black Creek).

Beginning with the commemoration of Black History month, this series of presentations, workshops, artist talks and community events serves as a catalyst to bring the university and community together to celebrate and engage with African and African Diaspora arts and culture.

Performing Diaspora is the innovative flagship project of The Harriet Tubman Institute for Research on the Global Migrations of African Peoples. Located at York University in the heart of Toronto’s African Diaspora communities, the Institute’s aim is to strengthen the understanding and leadership necessary to develop prosperous, harmonious multicultural communities.

Performing Diaspora’s wide range of events and activities will animate venues at York University and University Heights’ YorkGate Centre.

This program will reveal, through the power of the performing arts, the history and culture of Africa and its Diaspora.

Curator of Performing Diaspora: Jeff Packman, Ph.D. Assistant Curator of Performing Diaspora: Janelle Belgrave Director of the Tubman Institute: Paul Lovejoy, Ph.D., F.R.S.C. Tubman Project Manager: Asif Mohammed

2O1O Celebrating Black History Month Through Expressive Culture – Afrodiasporic Women in Focus

www.yorku.ca/tubman

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FSU HAPPENINGS

FSU Alumnus in the Community

Overcoming Obstacles led Burney to Community Service Article reprinted from Kinston.com (online news), January 25, 2010, Written by Sarah Campbell, scampbell@freedomenc.com Larry “L.B.” Burney, Jr., admits things haven’t always been easy, but his sunny disposition and determination have led him along the path to success.

Born with cerebral palsy, the 28-yearold Kinston native never let his disability cripple his dreams. Despite struggling through school, Burney graduated from Kinston High School during 1999 and Fayetteville State University during 2008.

“School was hard for me,” Burney said. “I just said I could do it, and I graduated.” Bobby Dawson, Lenoir Community College head basketball coach, served as Burney’s mentor during his time at the school, from 1999 to 2003. His physical limitations kept him out of the game, but he was never far from the sidelines. “He became our manager,” Dawson said.

“If we would lose a game, it would hurt him just as bad.” Dawson said, “Nothing ever kept Burney down. He wasn’t going to take no for answer.

He never wanted pity, that’s what I liked about him.”

Submitted by Fredd Sapp

The support Burney received from his family, friends, church and community members inspired him to return to Kinston after graduating from FSU. “I just wanted to come back home and give back to the community,” he said.

“I wanted to help others because so many people helped me along the way.”

Burney’s dream to make a difference in the lives of young people became a reality when he was hired to be the program assistant for the Kinston Youth Enrichment Project’s after-school program. “He was one of the first people on our team,” Theresa Williams, executive director of KYEP, said. “He just has such a kind spirit.” Williams said it didn’t take Burney long to become a vital part of the team. “He really takes time to sit and talk to the kids,” she said. “He’s a really positive role model. “I think he’s unique in that he’s able to take what he’s learned and give back to the community.”

Burney recently took on the role of service learning coordinator at KYEP.

“He will be working with local youth to coordinate a series of monthly community service project that will culminate on Global Youth Service Day on April 23-25,” Williams said.

The 2010 Keeper of the Dream award was presented to Burney during the third annual “Celebrating the Dream through Service” sponsored by KYEP. Williams said the honor is traditionally bestowed upon individuals who are making strides to positively impact in the community.

Burney’s future plans include working to improve the community through youth enrichment. “This is just a start,” he said. “I’m a living example that if you never give up you’ll be successful.”

French Intern Celine Charron Visits FSU Celine Charron, from Université de Technologie de Compiègne (UTC), France, completed her one month internship at Fayetteville State University which took place from January 19 to February 17, 2010.

The Université de Technologie de Compiègne is a public institution specializing in science and technology. It was created in 1972 as a new model in the French higher education system to integrate the research requirements of companies and the professional insertion of its students, student autonomy, and interdisciplinary research. Its model has been duplicated in France in the cities of Troyes (UTT) and Belfort-Montbéliard (UTBM) and abroad in China (Shanghai) and Chile (Vina del Mar).

Since its creation, UTC has pursued an ambitious international policy. One of the UTC priorities has always been to give its curricula and research an international dimension. At UTC, students must complete a one month mandatory credit course, Internship Abroad, within their first two years at the university. Meanwhile, nearly 500 foreign students study at UTC. Being very active in creating partnerships with universities all over the world, UTC has international partnerships with 205 universities in 46 countries (108 universities in 24 countries in Europe, 8 universities in 4 countries in Africa and Middle East, 12 universities in USA, 15 universities in Canada, 9 universities in China, 35 universities in 8 countries in Latin America, and 27 universities in 8 counties in Asia and Oceania).

Although Ms. Charron was at FSU for less than a month, she completed editing the French materials in CAN8, provided assistance to French classes, and visited the FSU library and Biotechnology Laboratory. She worked on Survival French on CAN8 and willingly contributed to FSU in French language and cultural teaching and learning, internationalization activities, and other related campus activities. Any questions about Ms. Charron’s visit should be directed to the lab director, Dr. Yali Li, at 910-672-1897 or yli@uncfsu.edu.

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FSU HAPPENINGS FSU Professor and Student Attend National Association of African American Studies (NAAAS) 2010 Conference

FSU Students Present Research at Scholarly Conference

Submitted by Dr. Han Lheem, Department of Government and History

Submitted by Dr. Jonas E. Okeagu, College of Arts and Sciences

The National Association of African American Studies (NAAAS) 2010 conference was held in Crowne Plaza Executive Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, from February 8-13, 2010. Ms. Rashanda N. Brixton and I left Fayetteville on February 10, 2010, through RDU. Faculty, mostly from HBCUs, presented papers. After Rashanda and I presented our paper on February 11, we attended many other sessions.

Faculty and students from North Carolina Central University presented a paper entitled “HBCUs and MSIs Modeling Ways to Decrease Health Disparities.” Isaiah O. Adegbile presented a paper on the “Impact of Languages on African Culture.” The NAAAS, under the direction of executive director Dr. Lemuel Berry, Jr., will publish all papers that conform to NAAAS format in monograph series, according to discipline or field. Papers are also considered for publication in the Journal of Intercultural Disciplines.

The National Conference is responsible for the National Association of Hispanic & Latino Studies; National Association of Native American Studies; and National Association of Asian Studies. The slogan in Academia is “Publish or Perish.” The NAAAS also provides opportunities for faculty who need personnel actions to publish.

This is the second time I have participated in NAAAS Conference.

During the 2009 NAAAS conference, I presented a paper entitled “The Paradox and Social Impact of Sickle Cell Hemoglobin in Africa.”

(From left, Jeffery Porter, Dr. Lheem, Jami Hammond, and LaTonya Jones) FSU undergraduate students gave research presentations at the 39th Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Political Science Association, February 25-26 in Durham, NC. Four political science majors’ researches have been accepted on various topics in domestic and international politics. The presented topics were: 1. “Overseas Deployment and Military Well-being: An Empirical Analysis of Military Divorce” (by Jami Hammond); 2. “Discrepancies of Public Environmental Awareness: Income and Education Variable Analyses” (by Jeffery Porter); 3. “Gender and Attitudes Toward the Environment: An Analysis of LocalCommunity Level” (by LaTonya Jones); and 4. “Campaign Finance Regulation and Environmental Policy” (by Daniel Keegan).

After presenting his research, Porter said, “It was a great learning opportunity for me and a great honor to represent FSU and the Political Science program.” Dr. Lheem, their research supervisor, also mentioned, “I am very proud of our FSU students’ research, and hopefully more students are interested in constructing their own research agenda before graduation.” Their research projects were sponsored by the FSU Center for Undergraduate Social and Behavioral Studies, directed by Dr. Aghajanian.

FSU Gospel Choir’s First Live Recording Submitted by Jermaine Stearns, FSU Student

Fayetteville State University Gospel Choir, United Voices of Praise, has made history.

They recorded their first CD LIVE on February 27, 2010, in Seabrook Auditorium, under the direction of Mr. Anthony Sutton. Special guests included legendary Gospel Icon, Dorothy Norwood and great renowned writers, Ms. Becky White; Mr. Michael Ross; and Gabriel Sharpe.

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FSU HAPPENINGS

Faculty on the Move

Journal Articles

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Ngozi Kamalu and Johnson Kamalu, “ The Effects of Race and Socio-Economic Status on Exposure to Health Risk Factors: The Role of USEPA in the Promotion of Environmental Justice and Sustainable Development,” Global Development Studies, Volume Five, No. 1-2, Winter 2007 – Spring 2009, pp. 31–56. (Coauthor)

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Ngozi Kamalu and Johnson Kamalu, “Unequal Exposures to Environmental Danger and the Search for Answers: A Reexamination of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Study, Global Development Studies, Volume 5, Nos. 1-2, Winter, 2009, pp. 209–235. (Coauthor)

A Closer Look at Dr. Ngozi Caleb Kamalu, Professor Department of Government and History

PUBLISHED WORKS I.

Book Review

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Kamalu, Ngozi, Book Review of The History of Ethiopia (ed.) Saheed D. Adejumobi in The Western Journal of Black Studies, Volume 33, Number 2, Summer 2009, pp. 145 – 147. (Coauthor)

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Presented paper entitled “Human Trafficking,” at the Homeland Security: Global and Domestic Perspectives Conference organized by the Institute of Justice and International Studies, the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Missouri, March 29 – 30, 2010.

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Presented paper entitled “ Internet Penetration and the Utilization of Emerging Technologies in Africa,” at the 39th Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Political Science Association, February 26, 2010, at North Carolina Central University (Alfonso Elder Student Union), Durham, North Carolina.

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Presented paper entitled “Impacts of Cultural Competence Strategies on the Promotion, Delivery and Sustainability of Health Care Services,” at the 30th Intercultural Communication Conference – Issues in Health Communication: Cultures Global Perspectives and local Networks, Tavis Smiley School of Communications, Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas, April 16 – 17, 2009.

Book Chapters

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Ngozi C. Kamalu and Johnson A. Kamalu, “Internet Penetration and its Impacts on Nanotechnology and Microelectronics Transfer to Africa” in Nanotechnology and Microelectronics: Global Diffusion, Economics and Policy (ed.) Ndubuisi Ekekwe ( IGI Global, Hershey, PA, 2010) – (Coauthor)

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CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES

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Ngozi Caleb Kamalu, “The Religious and Humanitarian Crisis in the Sudan,” in Assessing George Bush’s Africa Policy and Suggestions for Barack Obama and African Leaders, pp.

241 – 256. (I Universe, Inc, Bloomington, New York, 2009). – (Author)

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Sharon Hawley in the FSU Payroll Office is a 1st time Grandma!!

Carson Ryan Walters Born 3/22/10; 6:49 p.m.

8 lbs, 15 oz; 20 1/2 in. long

On March 23, 2010, Dave Allen, Military Affairs, won first place in Toastmasters International Area Level Speech Contest held in Southern Pines. He advanced to the next round, the Division level, to be held in April.

His speech, entitled “Bigger Than Yourself,” focuses on compassion, the Haiti mission, and urgency for clean water in third world nations.

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Troy Pickens, FSU Student, was chosen for this year’s 105 HBCU Voices of History National Concert Choir.

FSU HAPPENINGS New CCNA Certification Program at FSU Submitted by Dr. Ping-Chu Chu

The CCNA certification (Cisco Certificate Network Associate) indicates a professional’s knowledge in basic networking. CCNA certified professionals can install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-sized Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN).

The Cisco CCNA certification curriculum offered at FSU includes three courses including Network Basics (CSC 270), Routing & Switching (CSC 271), and Intro to WAN (CSC 372). In this program, students practice networking with hands-on activities by using modern Cisco Network equipment and e-labs. Students develop the skills necessary to administer a network in a working environment and prepare for the Cisco CCNA examination.

For more information, please contact Dr. Wu at bwu@uncfsu.edu or Dr. Chu at pchu@uncfsu.edu.

FSU Transition 100% Direct Lending for 2010-2011 EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010 All student loans will be processed through the US Department of Education (William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program) Based on the new regulatory changes H.R. 4872, the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010, includes sweeping reforms in the area of student financial aid, including elimination of lending under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP- such as Sallie Mae, College Foundation, Wachovia, Discover, Bank of America, Great Lakes, South Carolina Student Loans and Ed Financial,) beginning July 1, 2010

To prevent refund delays All loan borrowers must have completed Entrance Counseling and a new Master Promissory Note (MPN) for the 2010-2011 academic years by DEADLINE MAY 15, 2010

Visit the websites below: www.dlenote.ed.gov to complete your promissory note; www.dl.ed.gov to complete entrance counseling; You will need your federal pin number to complete both!

Visit www.pin.ed.gov if you need a duplicate pin or to request a new one.

Contact a financial aid representative, if you have any questions, at 910-672-1325.

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Global Scholars Community’s Inaugural Global Awareness at FSU Submitted by Priscilla Jackson

The Global Scholars Community comprised of the Honors Program and International Education Center hosted the Inaugural Global Awareness on March 18, 2010.

The event took place in two parts with part one, “Open Awareness” from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM in the Rudolph Jones Student Center and part two, Global Awareness Forum in the Shaw Auditorium from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. During “Open Awareness” FSU faculty, staff and students presented informational table sessions on various countries.

The following presentations lined the main floor of the Student Center: •

James Hodges, Honors Program – Haiti

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Nicole Koons & Katherin Pickett, Honors Program--HIV/AIDS Patients: Latin America, The Hidden Crisis

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Amanda Keel, Honors Program-Irish Culture

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Raphael Lefevre, Exchange Student–France

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Diana Awuor, Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant– Kenya

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Folake Oyedepo, Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant–Nigeria

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Molly Williams, FSU Alumni– Nigeria

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Olfa Gafsi, Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant– Tunisia

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Di Wu, Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant– China

Students, faculty, and staff had fun while testing their global knowledge by identifying flags from other countries. Sharne Sweeney, a senior Elementary Education Major and Honors student, identified all flags but one. She received a hefty gift bag of FSU imprinted items for her global achievement. “Way to go, Sharne!”

Global Awareness Day continued as Miss Lumbee, Allison Mitchell, along with the Lumbee Dancers, provided an educational and entertaining presentation from the Lumbee culture.

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FSU HAPPENINGS (Global Scholars continued)

Dr. James A. Anderson was the keynote speaker. He explained three levels of “Global Awareness” along with several insightful nuggets on the importance of being “globally aware,” not just of countries and cultures, but current innovations in global technology and our global society. The Global Awareness Forum ended with an educational

performance by the Zawadi Dancers & Drummers of Fayetteville, directed

by Wanda Wesley. Global Scholars served as ushers during the event.

According to the assessment tool used, there was a unanimous appeal for more programs of this nature.

Dr. Yunkai Chen (Assistant Vice

Chancellor, International Education Center) and Dr. Booker T. Anthony (Director of the Honors Program) and staff would like to thank the university community for your support as we attempt to “bring countries and cultures together, for greater understanding of the Global citizens who learn, teach and work at FSU.”

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Global Awareness Service Activity Submitted by Zelphia Hinnant-Jones

In conjunction with the Chancellor’s Global Diversity initiative, students from the Bronco Men and Bronco Women Learning Communities led a project to thank Ft. Bragg troops who provided relief in Haiti after the earthquakes.

On March 18th in the Jones Student Center, approximately 200 students, faculty, and staff participated in writing thank you notes to the troops.

The following Monday, students representing the Bronco Women Learning Community and a Bronco Man along with several

University College staff members presented the thank you notes to the Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) at Fort Bragg. Accepting the thank you notes was Sergeant First Class (SFC) Pierre from the 4th Psychological Operations Command. SFC Pierre recently returned from Haiti where he served as a French-English translator. He appreciated the kind words and thoughts displayed by the Fayetteville State University community. Students attending were Bronco Women Tabitha Burton and Autumn Hayes.

Another student, Andrew McIntyre,

also attended and is presently doing an internship with USASOC. FSU faculty and staff members included Elois H. Wingfield, Linda R. Baha’i, David Allen, and Zelphia Hinnant-Jones.

University College has many learning communities, clusters of introductory courses centered on a common theme. All freshmen are required to participate in one learning community. Bronco Men and Bronco Women Learning Communities were the first learning communities established in University College.

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Reading Across the Curriculum at Fayetteville State University Submitted by Trela Anderson, Department of English and Foreign Languages Reading Across the Curriculum (RAC) is a Title III, grant funded program here at Fayetteville State University aimed at training faculty members from various disciplines to create more reading comprehension-centered courses in an effort to decrease “alliteracy” among our students and thereby increase their reading, reading comprehension and literacy skills. The program would like to thank the following faculty members for participating in this academic year’s RAC Faculty Course Revision Project:

Tim Ajani, Trela Anderson, Barbara Blevins, Richard Ellis, Heather Griffiths, Avis Hatcher, Jiyoung Kim, and Diane Phoenix-Neal.

For more information about the program, please contact Trela Anderson, Assistant Professor of English and Reading Across the Curriculum Activity Director, at ext. 1933; tanderson@uncfsu.edu.

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