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Fayetteville State University and Cumberland County Schools Partnership for Promoting Character Education in North Carolina Public Schools

Second Annual Summer Institute on Character Development:  "Creating Communities of Character"

June 15-17

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"Since the development of good character is indispensable to being a good student, we are confident that our efforts will have a positive impact on student learning outcomes."  -- Dr. Willis B. McLeod, Chancellor of Fayetteville State University  

“Schools characterized by respect and responsibility are places where children want to be and where parents eagerly seek involvement.  Character education is the foundation of our primary goal to create safe and caring school climates that enhance learning for all students." -- Dr. William C. Harrison, Cumberland County School Superintendent 

Resolution for the Establishment of a Partnership Between Fayetteville State University and the Cumberland County Schools to Promote Character Education in North Carolina

Signed on April 4, 2002 by Dr. Willis B. McLeod, Chancellor of Fayetteville State University, and Dr. William C. Harrison, Superintendent of Cumberland County Schools

Whereas, Fayetteville State University and the Cumberland County Schools have a history of positive collaboration in dealing with educational issues facing the citizens of Cumberland and surrounding counties; and,

Whereas, the North Carolina General Assembly has mandated with the "Student Citizen Act of 2001" of House Bill 195 (click here for text of House Bill 195) the inclusion of character education in all public schools in North Carolina; and,

Whereas, the National Education Act, "No Child Left Behind," and North Carolina’s ABC plan require schools to be accountable for student academic achievement, including the elimination of the achievement gap between majority and minority students; and,

Whereas, positive character development contributes to and enhances academic achievement; and,

Whereas, Fayetteville State University and the Cumberland County Schools have the expertise and resources to help all schools address these issues;

Therefore, be it resolved that Fayetteville State University and the Cumberland County Schools establish a partnership dedicated to the promotion, implementation, and evaluation of successful character education programs in North Carolina; and

Therefore, be it further resolved that this partnership will strive to accomplish the following three goals:

  1. To present an annual summer institute to provide information and guidance to educators and citizens in the promotion and implementation of successful character education initiatives.
  2. To provide an ongoing source of support for character education programs by making available informational resources and consultants who can assist schools and school districts in their efforts to enhance character development programs.
  3. To integrate character education and development into the teacher education curricula at Fayetteville State University.

For more information, contact Dr. John Griffin, 910-672-1768 or jgriffin@uncfsu.edu

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