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Teaching and Learning Stories

Eric Hall at a booksigning for his book,
Eric Hall sat in his mother’s North Carolina living room with one of his proudest achievements in his hands. The Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ alumnus had worked on his book for years and had no bigger supporter than his mom, Beth.
1 Book, 50 States: Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµalumnus honors late mom's love of independent bookstores
Eric Hall sat in his mother’s North Carolina living room with one of his proudest achievements in his hands. The Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ alumnus had worked on his book for years and had no bigger supporter than his mom, Beth.
1 Book, 50 States: Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµalumnus honors late mom's love of independent bookstores's Story
For over a century, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ has helped put teachers in classrooms across the region and beyond. Now, looking to address the state’s ongoing teacher shortage, WCU’s impact on education in North Carolina just grew stronger.
WCU’s College of Education, Allied Professions launches new teacher pathways
For over a century, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ has helped put teachers in classrooms across the region and beyond. Now, looking to address the state’s ongoing teacher shortage, WCU’s impact on education in North Carolina just grew stronger.
WCU’s College of Education, Allied Professions launches new teacher pathways's Story

Our Mission and Vision

The College of Education and Allied Professions (CEAP) is dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. We strive to develop changemakers who positively influence the region and beyond as educators and practitioners. Together, we foster a collaborative and respectful community that encourages open dialogue and shared responsibility through both curricular and co-curricular experiences. The CEAP fulfills its mission by prioritizing optimal learning environments for students and nurturing a scholarly community that values and advances teaching, service, and research.
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