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  Western Carolina University - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Western Carolina University was founded in August of 1889 as a semi-public school.
In 1967, the institution was designated a regional university by the North Carolina General Assembly and the name of the institution was changed to Western Carolina University.
Western Carolina University intercollegiate athletics include men's football, men and women's basketball, men's baseball, women's softball, women's soccer, golf, track and field, cross country running, women's volleyball, and tennis among others.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Western_Carolina_University   (390 words)

  
 North Carolina - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
It is bordered by South Carolina on the south, Georgia on the southwest, Tennessee on the west, Virginia on the north, and the Atlantic Ocean on the east.
The largest battle that occurred in North Carolina was at Bentonville, a futile attempt by Confederate Gen. Joseph Johnston to slow Union Gen. Sherman's advance into the Carolinas in the spring of 1865.
Its western boundary is the crest of the Smoky Mountains, which, with the Blue Ridge, forms a part of the great Appalachian system, extending almost from the mouth of the Saint Lawrence River to the Gulf of Mexico; its eastern is the Atlantic Ocean.
encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /north_carolina.htm   (1484 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Western Carolina University
A university is an institution of higher education and of research, which grants academic degrees at all levels (bachelor, master, and doctor) in a variety of subjects.
University of North Carolina Seal The University of North Carolina System is a sixteen university system which comprises all public 4-year colleges and/or universities in North Carolina and consists of 16 separate campuses across the state.
The University of Vermont The University of Vermont is a university in Burlington, Vermont.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Western-Carolina-University   (2326 words)

  
 Millennial Initiative at Western Carolina University
Western Carolina University announced plans today (Friday, Feb. 18) for the Millennial Initiative, a comprehensive regional economic development strategy made possible by the recent acquisition of 344 acres of property adjacent to the main campus.
University officials estimate that up to 75 percent of the land, extending from the property line of the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching past the Jackson County Airport and along Little Savannah Road, is suitable for building.
University officials say they want to move as quickly as possible on development of the Millennial property, and are in the early phases of a comprehensive master plan to determine the most logical building sites for the different types of structures to be located there.
millennial.wcu.edu /release.html   (833 words)

  
 Millennial Initiative at Western Carolina University
Western Carolina University, a campus of The University of North Carolina system, is a leading regional comprehensive university serving a diverse student body with career-focused studies at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Western has joined UNC-Charlotte and Clemson University in the Micro-Optics Triangle, a regional alliance that is focused on basic research, manufacturing processes and student education in the $170 billion-a-year photonics industry.
Western is partnering with UNC-Asheville and Furman University in the Western Carolinas Biotechnology Consortium, enabling the three universities to develop high-tech resources, facilities and equipment needed to provide training in several biotechnology fields, including genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics.
millennial.wcu.edu /aboutWestern.html   (846 words)

  
 Western Carolina University - College Closeup
WCU is one of North Carolina's five National Merit Universities, authorized to grant scholarships to students who qualify as National Merit Finalists.
WCU awards three types of financial aid: scholarships and grants, which do not have to be repaid; long-term and low-interest loans; and employment.
Western accepts students on a rolling admission basis, which means that the earlier students apply, the better their chances for admission and the sooner they are notified of a decision.
www.petersons.com /ugchannel/code/idd.asp?orderLineNum=518005-1&inunId=9630&typeVC=INSTVC&sponsor=   (1612 words)

  
 Western Carolina University-Virtual Tour   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Western Carolina University rests at the base of the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge Mountains.
At an elevation of 2,100 feet, Western enjoys a good taste of all four seasons while surrounding peaks in excess of 3,000 feet shield the campus from most extreme temperatures.
In fact, in a recent competition among colleges and universities sponsored by the Professional Grounds Management Society and Grounds Maintenance Magazine, Western ranked third nationally for the appearance of grounds and the planting and maintenance of trees, shrubbery, and flower beds.
www.poweryourmind.com /tour   (110 words)

  
 Western Carolina University - Residential Living
All students are expected to abide by the following policies and regulations as set forth by the Department of University Residential Living and Western Carolina University and as stated by the Code of Student Conduct in the Student Handbook.
If the student is unable to secure Residential Living off campus to continue in WCU classes, the student will then be withdrawn from the University for the remainder of the semester.
Anyone not connected with the residence halls or a WCU student organization will not be authorized to sell in the residence halls.
housing.wcu.edu /policies_Regs.asp   (4667 words)

  
 Residential Living - Western Carolina University
When colleges and universities were first founded, they had "dormitories" to provide a place for students to sleep.
Western Carolina's Department of Residential Living has created a variety of learning environments to meet an array of needs.
Our mission is to serve the communities of Western Carolina University by providing clean, safe, and healthy living environments that enhance and support the educational mission, goals and creed of the university.
housing.wcu.edu   (372 words)

  
 Hunter Library @ Western Carolina University   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Western Carolina University is one of the sixteen public senior institutions of the University of North Carolina.
Western Carolina University offers, on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Asheville, a broad range of courses at the advanced undergraduate and graduate levels, particularly in the areas of education, business administration, human resource development, nursing and health sciences, public affairs, manufacturing and electronics engineering technology, and criminal justice.
Records offered to Special Collections by University departments are selected according to the College and University Records Retention and Disposition Schedule issued by the Division of Archives and History and adopted by the administration of Western Carolina University.
library.wcu.edu /about/departments/collectiondevelopment/colldevpolicy.htm   (8842 words)

  
 Western Carolina University News
Cullowhee, N.C. - Western Carolina basketball sophomore Monique Dawson and senior David Berghoefer were today named the Catamount Female and Male Student-Athletes of the Month for their respective performances...
Western Carolina is in the record books as the school where the first 3-point basket in NCAA history was made 25 years ago this season by the Catamounts' Ronnie Carr.
Cullowhee, N.C. - Western Carolina is asking for your help in nominating former Catamount student-athletes as possible members of the Athletics Department Hall of Fame Class of 2006.
www.topix.net /ncaa/western-carolina   (673 words)

  
 Pride of the Mountains
WCU's Head Men's Basketball Coach, Larry Hunter, will be the guest speaker for the "Pride of the Mountains" leadership retreat on April 28.
During his tenure at Ohio University, thirty of his thirty-eight players received their degrees.
Monday night's basketball game (WCU vs. Furman) will serve as "Beach Night" for Catamount fans and the "Cathouse Band." Be creative (and tasteful) as you plan your attire for what promises to be a really fun evening.
prideofthemountains.wcu.edu   (411 words)

  
 Hunter Library @ Western Carolina University
Founded in 1889 and then chartered by the state of North Carolina in 1891, the school at Cullowhee developed from a semi-private academy into a state-supported four-year college during its first forty years.
In 1893 the state of North Carolina began to appropriate funds for the Cullowhee school and authorized a normal department.
In 1925 the school’s name was changed to Cullowhee State Normal School and then in 1929 to Western Carolina Teachers College, as the institution developed a four-year curriculum.
library.wcu.edu /digitalcoll/education/cnis   (693 words)

  
 EMS at Western Carolina University
Western Carolina University EMS is a student-run organization with supervision and advisement provided by a non-student EMS Supervisor.
WCU EMS is part of Western Carolina University Student Health Services and is affiliated with and supported by WestCare EMS, a nationally accredited ALS service.
WCU EMS provides BLS (Basic Life Support)-level care and transport to the students, faculty, staff, and visitors of Western Carolina University twenty-four hours a day when the university is in session.
ems.wcu.edu   (169 words)

  
 Western Carolina University Police
The Director of the WCU Police Department shall be responsible for causing the signs, signals, and marking necessary to implement these regulations to be erected, established, and maintained.
CAMPUS: All property located in and around Cullowhee, North Carolina, which is owned by the State of North Carolina and which is under the supervision of the Board of Trustees of Western Carolina University.
DIRECTOR OF THE WCU POLICE DEPARTMENT: That person designated by the Chancellor who shall be responsible for administering, implementing, and enforcing the provisions of these regulations, except where another person or persons is specified in the regulations.
police.wcu.edu /I.htm   (905 words)

  
 News from Western Carolina University - Office of Public Relations
Western to stage Shakespeare's "The Tempest" Feb. 8-12
Western to unveil new facilities as part of Homecoming '05 activities
Western Carolina University names director of continuing education
www.wcu.edu /releases.html   (2405 words)

  
 Western Carolina University Joins ORAU
“At Western, we are deeply committed to the process of engaging the university’s resources to help solve economic and other problems our region and state are facing.
Western looks forward to forging collaborative partnerships with our country's national laboratories and to pursuing major science initiatives in technology and the biological sciences," McClure said.
ORAU is a university consortium leveraging the scientific strength of 91 major research institutions to advance science and education by partnering with national laboratories, government agencies and private industry.
www.orau.org /invest/releases/FY05/FY05-26.htm   (382 words)

  
 Western Carolina University (StudentsReview) -
As long as you have decent grades and arent a total slacker, you will have no problem getting in...there were kids there that I seriously wondered how in the hell they got accepted, so I guess everyone has a pretty good shot.
Be aware that this university is in the mountains, it is not urban and Asheville is about to be 35-40 mn away from WCU.
But they do have an Honors College at Western, which is a quite a bit harder to get into.
www.studentsreview.com /gettingin.php3?SH=WCU&ST=NC   (455 words)

  
 Western Carolina University - Residential Living
A total of 145 people (100 students, 30 housekeeping staff, and 15 professionals) are readily available to assist you with your living and learning experiences at Western Carolina University.
In addition to keeping track of what goes on in your hall, your AD is a counselor and is in close contact with other university and community resources, which you may find helpful.
This team is committed to making your experience in a residence hall as meaningful a part of your experienceat Western Carolina as possible.
housing.wcu.edu /livingenvironment.asp   (580 words)

  
 Western Carolina University - Financial Aid
This comprehensive budget for awarding financial aid is called the university Cost of Attendance.
if the student is required to have one as a condition of admission to the university.
So, for a student applying for financial aid, the student (and parents) could be awarded an amount equal to the entire cost of attendance ($11899) even though the student in this example only needs $8002 to cover his/her bill to the school.
finaid.wcu.edu /costs.html   (303 words)

  
 Information Technology at Western Carolina University
ResNet is a 100MB Switched ethernet connection that exists in all of WCU's residence halls.
The network connections are provided by WCU free of charge, we do not charge any fee to activate the port.
Western has provided Symantec AntiVirus free of charge to all students.
resnet.wcu.edu   (377 words)

  
 Western Carolina University - Registrar's Office   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The university cooperates with the College Board in this program, through which credit may be awarded for the CLEP subject examinations that have been approved by the academic departments as appropriate measures of academic achievement in their courses.
Elective credit may be granted for examinations covering material which is not the substantial equivalent of any specific Western Carolina University course.
These elective credits may be applied toward graduation requirements if the student fulfills certain liberal studies requirements or complies with other conditions prescribed by the appropriate deans and department heads.
registrar.wcu.edu /Transfer/college_level_examination_program.asp   (334 words)

  
 Office for Special Programs and Teaching Fellows at Western Carolina University
The staff at Western Carolina University is dedicated to meeting the needs of the students in the program.
Many WCU Teaching Fellows are active participants in the Honors College, and often already reside at Reynolds.
WCU Teaching Fellows are the only group offered such an invitation on campus.
www.ceap.wcu.edu /FellowsWeb/whywestern.html   (667 words)

  
 Western Carolina University
Find your future at WCU, one of the nation's 100 "most wired" campuses; admissions information (with a virtual tour); computer technical information for incoming freshmen students; and photo galleries.
Directions to WCU, Fine and Performing Arts Center, campus directories, calendar of events, University Bookstore, concerts, shows, art exhibitions (Ramsey Center, art galleries), local weather, and regional attractions
Western students are making a difference by providing about $4.2 million worth of volunteer work for Western North Carolina communities this academic year.
www.wcu.edu   (233 words)

  
 Western Carolina University - Honors College   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Jay Mathews of the Washington Post identified WCU as an "undiscovered gem" in his April 6, 2003, column and in his recent book Harvard Schmarvard.
The MED Program is sponsored by the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.
Eighty students (rising seniors and postgraduates) are selected to spend nine weeks in demanding academic coursework on the level of beginning medical or dental studies.
honors.wcu.edu   (790 words)

  
 Western Carolina University - Registrar's Office
Western has worked to give you the means to obtain and, in some cases, manage more of your student information electronically.
Western's web interface offers you access to your academic transcript, transfer courses, degree audit, class schedule, and mor
If you will be attending Western for the first time or are just browsing our Web site, we hope your questions will be answered.
registrar.wcu.edu   (208 words)

  
 Western Carolina University - Admissions
Western offers scholarship packages for top students that are competitive to assist students and parents with educational costs.
Hit the university’s highlights with a concise intro to our people and programs.
Western appoints senior policy fellows to Institute for Economy and Future
admissions.wcu.edu   (91 words)

  
 Western Carolina University Police
Students: Non-payment of fines will result in the student not being permitted to register for ensuing semesters until the indebtedness is cleared.
Students who leave the University or who are candidates for graduation will not be issued diplomas or transcripts until the indebtedness is cleared.
Appeals can be filed at the Student Government office in the University Center during regular business hours.
busafrs.wcu.edu /police/VII.htm   (599 words)

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