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Four-Year Colleges And Universities. |
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Four-year institutions in North Carolina’s Eastern Region include a major state university and three private liberal arts colleges. |
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East Carolina University located in Greenville, is the premier educational and research institution serving the eastern part of North Carolina. With the third largest enrollment among the state’s universities, East Carolina is a Doctoral II research intensive university and an important partner in the economic development of the Eastern Region. It is also a primary resource for all levels of healthcare services in the Region. Click here to learn why ECU is one of the Eastern Region’s most valuable assets. |
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Barton College located in Wilson, is a private 4-year liberal arts institutional and academic community of approximately 1,300 students and 200 faculty and staff. Nationally recognized for its programs in education, deaf education, nursing and social work and its championship men's athletic teams. Barton College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. |
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Mount Olive College is a private liberal arts college offering programs designed to meet the needs of a diverse student population. Founded in 1951 by the Original Free Will Baptist Church, today Mount Olive College enrolls more than 2,500 students annually at its five locations. The College has more than 700 traditional students and over 3800 working adults enrolled. With smaller classes, a nurturing environment, availability of faculty and flexibility, Mount Olive College is an excellent choice for students who seek higher education on a first name basis. |
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North Carolina Wesleyan College enrolls about 900 students in the tradional Rocky Mount program in Nash County. Another 1,300 students are enrolled in the evening college program. The student/faculty ratio is about 13 to 1. NCWC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Teacher Education Program is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. Located in Rocky Mount just off of Interstate 95, Wesleyan prepares students for responsible participation in their communities, professional advancement and life-long learning. The College provides degree programs and other educational opportunities for residential, commuting and adult students. The liberal arts are foundation of Wesleyan's curriculum for all undergraduate degree programs. |
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Satellite Campuses In The Eastern Region. |
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The Eastern Region is home to several satellite campuses of 4-year institutions based outside the region: |
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Several universities and colleges based outside the Region, including Duke University, NC State University, and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, operate satellite campuses within the Eastern Region. |
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Other important university-based resources in the Eastern Region include the Small Business and Technology Development Centers (SBTDC) operated by the University of North Carolina, |
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East Carolina University. |
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Located near the center of the Eastern Region in Greenville, North Carolina, East Carolina University offers a blend of urban sophistication and small-town charm. The university is a center for education and medicine for communities throughout the Region, and contributes to the culture of the Region through its popular performing arts series, a successful intercollegiate athletics program, and numerous educational and recreational events. |
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Ranked among the top ten public regional universities in the South, East Carolina University has a reputation for preparing students for successful careers. Award-winning faculties in ECU’s eleven professional schools, the Brody School of Medicine, and the College of Arts and Sciences provide intensive learning experiences using the latest instructional techniques and technology. ECU has earned national acclaim in health science education and offers nationally accredited programs in business, social work, and technology, and academic programs of high distinction in music, art and theatre. |
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East Carolina University places strong emphasis on its leadership and partnership roles in North Carolina and has emerged as a critical link in bringing information and expertise to bear on regional, state, and national concerns. Our academic programs are a source of energy, knowledge, and creativity that help empower communities and assist enterprises upon which the state's economy and culture depend. Such partnerships and innovative public and public-private collaborations enrich both the community and the university's learning environment. |
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ECU And Economic Development. |
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The Regional Development Institute (RDI) has been providing economic and community development services and conducting applied research in eastern North Carolina since its founding in 1964. |
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Center for Applied Technology (CAT) works for business and industry in eastern North Carolina, developing and implementing training and services programs. |
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Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) facilitates the commercialization of University inventions including patent protection and licensing arrangements and contracts. |
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Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) is the primary organization through which the State provides business development and technical assistance to the business community. |
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The manufacturing program of the Industrial Extension Service of NC State University brings together the combined resources of NC State University and East Carolina University to assist manufacturers in eastern North Carolina. |
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Student Internship Opportunities: Regional Development Services (RDS) offers opportunities for ECU graduate and undergraduate students
to gain practical working experience. |
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Colleges And Universities in Surrounding Regions. |
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Other 4-year institutions based in eastern North Carolina and surrounding regions include: |
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Chowan College |
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Duke University |
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Elizabeth City State University |
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Fayetteville State University |
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Louisburg College |
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Methodist College |
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North Carolina State University |
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St. Andrews Presbyterian College |
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University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill |
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University of North Carolina - Pembroke |
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University of North Carolina - Wilmington |
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Small Business And Technology Development Centers. |
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SBTDCs are a business development service of The University of North Carolina, operated in partnership with the federal SBA. The Centers help both existing business owners and individuals interested in starting new businesses. There are 17 SBTDC offices across the state, each affiliated with a college or university. Services provided by the Centers include: |
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Export Financial Services |
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Marine Trades |
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Technology Commercialization and SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research program) |
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Several SBTDC personnel are based in the Eastern Region, at: |
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SBTDCs have manufacturing specialists on staff to help companies streamline operations, develop and market new products, and utilize and commercialize technology |
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SBTDCs have manufacturing specialists on staff to help companies streamline operations, develop and market new products, and utilize and commercialize technology. |
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SBTDCs provide customized market research assistance, including target market and detailed competitor analyses that enable companies to strategically position themselves within their market. |
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As a financing resource, the SBTDC helps clients identify grants, loans and venture capital opportunities. |
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Most services are free of charge. According to the SBTDC, companies who use their services experience 11.9% more job growth and 38% more sales growth than the average small business in North Carolina. |
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Regional Development Institute. |
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The Regional Development Institute is a part of ECU’s consolidated Regional Development Services, and is the way that local governments and non-profits access the vast resources of the University system. RDI staff can provide educational training, work with communities and counties on planning and development, help identify grant funding, and a myriad of other services. RDI also has extensive resources available to assist with statistical research in many different areas. |
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