Recruitment Activities

Teaching Fellows Open House Recruitment Day
For 2009 Teaching Fellow Regional Finalists and Families
January 24, 2009
Mendenhall Student Center, East Carolina University

Join us for a firsthand look at our unique Pirate Teaching Fellows Program!
It is an informative and fun-filled day on our beautiful campus.

Register online at http://core.ecu.edu/itconsult/sunr/teaching-fellows-RD-Application/or call 252.328.4126

AGENDA
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Campus Tours

10:00 a.m.
Greetings with Provost, Dean, Recruitment Committee Co-Chair and ECU NCTF Co-Director

10:30 a.m.
Area Workshops
Meet with the faculty advisor and current students in your intended teacher education program area!

11:00 a.m.
Family Panel with Admissions, Financial Aid, Campus Living and Student Life
Student Panel with current Teaching Fellows and Maynard Scholars

12:00 p.m.
Plated lunch with guest speakers including: current Teaching Fellows, Director of Teacher Education and Dean of Students

1:15 p.m.
NC Teaching Fellows Program Information Session
With Mrs. Jo Ann Norris, Administrator, NC Teaching Fellows Program

2:15 p.m.
Interview Techniques
With Ms. Catrina Davis, Associate Director, The Career Center

3:15p.m.
Closing Session
With ECU TF Alumnus Patrick Hales

Maynard Scholarship Program Information Session to Follow

Driving Directions to Mendenhall Student center are located on our home page.

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Spend a Day on Campus

You are invited to spend a day on campus with the ECU Teaching Fellows. A day at ECU includes meeting current Fellows, attending class and enjoying a campus eatery. Please contact our office by calling 252-328-4126 to reserve a day.

Why I Chose ECU???

“The director was very welcoming, and gave us a lot of individualized attention.” – Mallory Mitchell, Senior

“It just far enough away, and at the same time, close enough to home, for me. I also liked the set up of the campus, and all of the people were very friendly and helpful.” – Mandy Vann, Senior

“ECU has the best College of Education in the state. It was an easy decision” – Robbie Johnson, TF Alumnus

“At first I didn't really know that much about ECU and their teaching program. Since I live near another campus, and that's where my mom went for teaching, I was leaning towards that campus. I also knew people that went to other colleges and I thought I would like to go there. But, in the end I chose ECU because I wanted somewhere in between (not too close to home or too far away) and after touring the campus and hearing about the teaching program I decided I would be happiest here, and I am, so things worked out great!” – Alaina Ellison, Senior

“ECU won my heart and I am not planning on transferring any time soon. Mrs. Parrish came to Jacksonville to give a presentation of ECU's Teaching Fellows and the more she talked I just knew that I would love it here. I had visited several campuses and was not as impressed by the location of the classrooms in regards to where the dorms were located and the condition of the dorms were not what I had hoped for. I must admit that I had never visited Greenville until the weekend of my orientation, so I was pretty nervous about not having a previous chance to get to know the area. But, after the first day all my worries disappeared, because ECU by far has the prettiest, cleanest and nicest environment. The people were all very welcoming and extremely polite. I couldn't picture myself anywhere else. It just has this feeling of 'home' here. Another bonus is that Greenville is not as far away as I had thought. I also believe that the fact that ECU had a football team was pretty important. I really don't know why, I guess it helped me make the transition from high school to a college campus since I absolutely enjoy going to the games.” – Tabetha Pierce, Senior

“I put ECU as my second choice on my original application because I thought I wanted to attend another campus, but after hearing about the reputation that the College of Education and School of Music had at ECU, and after Mrs. Parrish talking about the great things to look forward to in the ECU Teaching Fellows Program, I knew this was the place, hands down.” – Jason Morton, Senior

“I changed my mind after coming to talk to Mrs. Corbin and Mrs. Parrish in the office on a Saturday, since I couldn't be at recruitment day. The two of them were very accommodating to my parents and me by allowing us to come in on another day. It was clear to me that they cared about the program here at ECU and about their students. ECU as a whole treated me as thought they were fortunate to have me here. Whereas, the other schools I went to made me feel the complete opposite. Basically, I came here because of you guys and the wonderful impression you made on my parents and me.” – Chrissie Hackett, Senior

“ECU became my first choice after I visited the campus and learned a little bit more about the school. The tour was amazing and I learned that this was a "teacher school" as it was put. I also learned that ECU has one of the best teaching programs in the nation. The natural choice of a future teacher would be to choose a school with such a reputation, and from what I have seen so far, I am very glad that I went with this school. It did become my first choice after that initial application, and in my first interview I even felt that it was important enough to tell my interviewers that ECU had become my first since my original application.” – Raven Wilkin, Sophomore

“I have always been to this campus. When you’ve wanted to be a teacher your whole life, and know about the College of Education at ECU, it is an easy choice! I bleed purple and gold! Go Pirates!” – Marc Demiter, TF Alumnus

“I thought I wanted to go to a different university, but when I visited ECU, it clicked. I fit in here!” – Kelly Baxter, Senior

“I didn't receive Teaching Fellows at first, and I thought that I would a different university, but it didn't have the major I wanted, which was Theatre Education. Also, I loved that ECU was a big college with a small town feel. I realized that my original choice was too small for me and ECU was perfect...and, to top it all off, I found out late last summer that I did receive Teaching Fellows....at ECU!!! I felt like God had just opened all the doors and put me right where I needed to be! And I LOVE it!!!” – Amanda Beecher, Sophomore

”I was accepted to all three of my top choice schools for Teaching Fellows. After visiting each school I decided that ECU’s Teaching Fellows Program, at the time, seemed to exceed the others by far. One thing in particular: the last speech we heard at ECU Teaching Fellows Recruitment Day, given by an ECU-TF alumnus about his “running shoes,” had a lasting impact on me (and my mother who heard it). Also, compared to the others, the faculty and students seemed like they really wanted me to come to ECU and that they cared about each of the applicants equally and individually. Another important “pro” (but not necessarily the deciding factor) for ECU was that it is only 21 miles from home, a good thing since I knew homesickness might be a problem. Luckily, I have yet to regret the decision! “

– Katheryn Warren, Sophomores

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Information for High School Seniors
The first choice for North Carolina Teaching Fellows

You get a scholarship worth $26,000 over four years.
The college of Education is one of the best in the country.
Faculty and staff know your name and care about your success.
Teaching Fellows have their own advisers.
Teaching Fellows live together in a great residence hall.
There are hundreds of concerts and performances each year.
You can work out in one of the best student recreation centers on the East Coast.
Greenville is convenient to the beach and to the state capital.
There are nearly 250 clubs and organizations dedicated to service, recreation and careers.
Get caught up in big-time college sports excitement.

If you're serious about a career in teaching, East Carolina offers the best education you can get.

Choose a Career in Teaching
Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors
Be a Teaching Fellow at East Carolina

Thinking about a career in teaching? The North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program could pay your way through the College of Education at East Carolina University.

You get a scholarship worth $26,000 over four years.
The College of Education is one of the best in the country.
Faculty and staff know your name and care about your success.
Teaching Fellows have their own advisers.
Teaching Fellows live together in a great residence hall.
There are hundreds of concerts and performances each year.
You can work out in one of the best student recreation centers on the East Coast.
Greenville is convenient to the beach and to the state capital.
There are nearly 250 clubs and organizations dedicated to service, recreation and careers.
Get caught up in big-time college sports excitement.

Prepare for Success -- Keep those grades up!

Practice for the SAT and take it more than once.
Get involved in your school and community.
Seek out leadership experience.
Check East Carolina's admissions requirements.
Apply to the NC Teaching Fellows Program the fall of you senior year. See you guidance counselor for information.