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September 2010 Newsletter Dear Friends, As students return to school, many are asked: What did you do this summer? I’m happy to report back to you on some of my summer adventures. North Carolina’s eLearning Commission: Promoting Anytime, Anywhere Learning As the back to school season started and brick‐ and‐ mortar schools across the state opened their doors, I was busy calling on North Carolinians to explore “ going back to school” online. As the Chairman of the eLearning Commission, I spent part of my summer promoting our state’s online portal, www. eLearningNC. gov. This one‐ stop online shop provides one of the richest reference points for central access to K‐ 20 online educational resources in the country. Citizens of any age and in any location can use this site to find the best educational opportunities and identify financial ai resources. North Carolina currently offers more online courses and degree programs than any other state. As a state, we have invested wisely in creating a state‐ of‐ the‐ art eLearning infrastructure and we are now a leader in providing eLearning classes and programs. Today, more than ever, those with the best education get the best jobs. Whether you live in Murphy or in Manteo, whether you want to finish your GED or you want to get that advanced degree, whether you live in the suburbs or in��a rural county, www. eLearningNC. gov makes pursuing an education in North Carolina more accessible and convenient than ever before. Practicing What You Preach: My Commitment to Our Year‐ Round Internship Program The Joining Our Businesses and Schools ( JOBS) Commission continues its work of uniting business leaders and educators on their common goal: graduating students who are ready for 21st century jobs. The members of the Commission are working to develop successful early college models that can be replicated across the state a d to customize the curricula of those schools to better meet the needs of the state’s economic development regions. The members of the Commission want to encourage the inclusion of opportunities for hands‐ on, interactive learning into the curricula of early colleges. This type of learning allows students to connect the dots ─ between what she is learning in the classroom and what her responsibilities will look like in the workplace and between what h is conceptually learning and how that knowledge will be applied at a practical level in his field. As I consider the ideal model for an early college, I envision a curriculum with opportunities for externships for teachers, mentoring relationships between professionals and students, and, of course, internship placements for students in their chosen fields. As the Chairman of the Commission, I have often spoken about the importance of hands‐ on learning for students. In my own office, I’m working to practice what I preach. I’m proud to say that since the beginning of my term, we have hosted a number of students in internship placements. These students have worked in a variety of focus areas ─ from policy and law to communications and media. My hope is that the time they have spent in Raleigh will focus their career goals as they move forward. Whether they plan to practice law or to become a reporter, I’m certain that the internship experience will make the lessons they learn in the classroom all the more relevant and signifi ant. I’m also hopeful that the experience will inspire each of them to provide public service in their own communities. Left to right: James Jackson from North Carolina Central University, Avery Weisel from the Raleigh Charter High School, and Will Frazier and Katy Koesy from UNC‐ Chapel Hill served as our 2010 summer interns. Sarah Murphy, a journalism and communication studies double major at UNC‐ Chapel Hill, worked on our communications efforts during a recent JOBS meeting in Raleigh. Making North Carolina the Epicenter of Cancer Research In August, I was honored to speak at the grand opening ceremony for the new SECU Cancer Center at Mission Hospital in Asheville. During my time in the State Senate as an Appropriations Chair, I was a strong advocate for our state’s medical community and, in particular, helped lead the effort in the fight against cancer. I proudly voted to continue our state’s landmark investment in cancer research. That funding allowed us to��build a state‐ of‐ the‐ art biomedical imaging facility to develop cancer‐ fighting drugs and diagnostic and treatment devices. I have also fought to support early screenings for breast, ovarian, and cervical cancer. As Lt. Governor, I have focused on improving and bolstering STEM ( Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education in our public schools. I know that investing in both funding and in the next generation of researchers is critical in making sure North Carolina rema ns a nationwide leader in cancer research and treatments. It is the only way to continue the fight against cancer for generations to come. One of North Carolina’s Best Assets: Our Community College System One of my goals is to visit every community college campus in our state and I am well on my way, having now visited 29 campuses out of a total 58. In my speeches, I frequently note that North Carolina has arguably one of the best community college systems in the country. The accessibility, affordability, and quality of education that we offer through our community college system are simply unparalleled. Despite my own personal experience as the former Chairman of the Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees, I am always surprised at how much I learn in visiting each campus. I invite you to visit my You Tube account to view a media clip from my recent tour at Central Piedmont Community College: http:// www. youtube. com/ user/ LtGovWalterDalton Speaking with Central Piedmont Community College President Dr. Tony Zeiss and Engineering Technology Division Chair Gerald Hieronymus about the school’s engineering and technology programs in Charlotte. On the Road: Listening to North Carolina’s Small Business Owners There is no substitute for listening. I have been doing precisely that with the state’s small business owners as I have embarked on a statewide tour. The goal of this listening tour has been to hear directly from small business owners about the issues they face and to identif ways the state may be able to provide assistance. In March, I presented my findings to the members of the North Carolina House Select Committee on Small Business. I’ve been pleased to work with NFIB in hosting a total of 12 small business roundtables across the state. Below are links to a few articles highlighting two recent stops on my tour, Fayetteville and Burlington: “ Lt. Gov. Dalton explores small‐ business needs” by Andrew Barksdale, The Fayetteville Observer http:// fayobserver. com/ articles/ 2010/ 03/ 24/ 985493 “ Lt. Gov. Dalton Brings Listening Tour to Burlington” by Robert Boyer, The Burlington Times News http:// www. thetimesnews. com/ news/ tour‐ 35846‐ brings‐ burlington. html If my staff or I can be of help in any way, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our phone number is 919‐ 733‐ 7350 and our email is lt. gov@ nc. gov. Sincerely, Lt. Governor Walter Dalton Office of the Lt. Governor 20401 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699‐ 0401 http:// www. ltgov. state. nc. us Phone: ( 919) 733‐ 7350 Email: lt. gov@ nc. gov
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Full Text | September 2010 Newsletter Dear Friends, As students return to school, many are asked: What did you do this summer? I’m happy to report back to you on some of my summer adventures. North Carolina’s eLearning Commission: Promoting Anytime, Anywhere Learning As the back to school season started and brick‐ and‐ mortar schools across the state opened their doors, I was busy calling on North Carolinians to explore “ going back to school” online. As the Chairman of the eLearning Commission, I spent part of my summer promoting our state’s online portal, www. eLearningNC. gov. This one‐ stop online shop provides one of the richest reference points for central access to K‐ 20 online educational resources in the country. Citizens of any age and in any location can use this site to find the best educational opportunities and identify financial ai resources. North Carolina currently offers more online courses and degree programs than any other state. As a state, we have invested wisely in creating a state‐ of‐ the‐ art eLearning infrastructure and we are now a leader in providing eLearning classes and programs. Today, more than ever, those with the best education get the best jobs. Whether you live in Murphy or in Manteo, whether you want to finish your GED or you want to get that advanced degree, whether you live in the suburbs or in��a rural county, www. eLearningNC. gov makes pursuing an education in North Carolina more accessible and convenient than ever before. Practicing What You Preach: My Commitment to Our Year‐ Round Internship Program The Joining Our Businesses and Schools ( JOBS) Commission continues its work of uniting business leaders and educators on their common goal: graduating students who are ready for 21st century jobs. The members of the Commission are working to develop successful early college models that can be replicated across the state a d to customize the curricula of those schools to better meet the needs of the state’s economic development regions. The members of the Commission want to encourage the inclusion of opportunities for hands‐ on, interactive learning into the curricula of early colleges. This type of learning allows students to connect the dots ─ between what she is learning in the classroom and what her responsibilities will look like in the workplace and between what h is conceptually learning and how that knowledge will be applied at a practical level in his field. As I consider the ideal model for an early college, I envision a curriculum with opportunities for externships for teachers, mentoring relationships between professionals and students, and, of course, internship placements for students in their chosen fields. As the Chairman of the Commission, I have often spoken about the importance of hands‐ on learning for students. In my own office, I’m working to practice what I preach. I’m proud to say that since the beginning of my term, we have hosted a number of students in internship placements. These students have worked in a variety of focus areas ─ from policy and law to communications and media. My hope is that the time they have spent in Raleigh will focus their career goals as they move forward. Whether they plan to practice law or to become a reporter, I’m certain that the internship experience will make the lessons they learn in the classroom all the more relevant and signifi ant. I’m also hopeful that the experience will inspire each of them to provide public service in their own communities. Left to right: James Jackson from North Carolina Central University, Avery Weisel from the Raleigh Charter High School, and Will Frazier and Katy Koesy from UNC‐ Chapel Hill served as our 2010 summer interns. Sarah Murphy, a journalism and communication studies double major at UNC‐ Chapel Hill, worked on our communications efforts during a recent JOBS meeting in Raleigh. Making North Carolina the Epicenter of Cancer Research In August, I was honored to speak at the grand opening ceremony for the new SECU Cancer Center at Mission Hospital in Asheville. During my time in the State Senate as an Appropriations Chair, I was a strong advocate for our state’s medical community and, in particular, helped lead the effort in the fight against cancer. I proudly voted to continue our state’s landmark investment in cancer research. That funding allowed us to��build a state‐ of‐ the‐ art biomedical imaging facility to develop cancer‐ fighting drugs and diagnostic and treatment devices. I have also fought to support early screenings for breast, ovarian, and cervical cancer. As Lt. Governor, I have focused on improving and bolstering STEM ( Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education in our public schools. I know that investing in both funding and in the next generation of researchers is critical in making sure North Carolina rema ns a nationwide leader in cancer research and treatments. It is the only way to continue the fight against cancer for generations to come. One of North Carolina’s Best Assets: Our Community College System One of my goals is to visit every community college campus in our state and I am well on my way, having now visited 29 campuses out of a total 58. In my speeches, I frequently note that North Carolina has arguably one of the best community college systems in the country. The accessibility, affordability, and quality of education that we offer through our community college system are simply unparalleled. Despite my own personal experience as the former Chairman of the Isothermal Community College Board of Trustees, I am always surprised at how much I learn in visiting each campus. I invite you to visit my You Tube account to view a media clip from my recent tour at Central Piedmont Community College: http:// www. youtube. com/ user/ LtGovWalterDalton Speaking with Central Piedmont Community College President Dr. Tony Zeiss and Engineering Technology Division Chair Gerald Hieronymus about the school’s engineering and technology programs in Charlotte. On the Road: Listening to North Carolina’s Small Business Owners There is no substitute for listening. I have been doing precisely that with the state’s small business owners as I have embarked on a statewide tour. The goal of this listening tour has been to hear directly from small business owners about the issues they face and to identif ways the state may be able to provide assistance. In March, I presented my findings to the members of the North Carolina House Select Committee on Small Business. I’ve been pleased to work with NFIB in hosting a total of 12 small business roundtables across the state. Below are links to a few articles highlighting two recent stops on my tour, Fayetteville and Burlington: “ Lt. Gov. Dalton explores small‐ business needs” by Andrew Barksdale, The Fayetteville Observer http:// fayobserver. com/ articles/ 2010/ 03/ 24/ 985493 “ Lt. Gov. Dalton Brings Listening Tour to Burlington” by Robert Boyer, The Burlington Times News http:// www. thetimesnews. com/ news/ tour‐ 35846‐ brings‐ burlington. html If my staff or I can be of help in any way, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our phone number is 919‐ 733‐ 7350 and our email is lt. gov@ nc. gov. Sincerely, Lt. Governor Walter Dalton Office of the Lt. Governor 20401 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699‐ 0401 http:// www. ltgov. state. nc. us Phone: ( 919) 733‐ 7350 Email: lt. gov@ nc. gov |
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