WCE Corona Virus Support Page
In order to streamline WCE correspondence and complement university-level communications distributed by the Office of University Relations, this resource page will be updated regularly with the most up-to-date information. Resources for faculty, staff, students, and parents is located here: https://uncw.edu/ed/coronavirus.html

Razor Walker Awards & Dinner Postponed
The 28th Annual Razor Walker Awards Ceremony and Dinner has been postponed until further notice. The event was scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. but due to current restrictions on gatherings of large groups, it will now be held at a later date. 

Alumni Award Nominations - Accepted Through April 1 
The Watson College Alumni Chapter is currently accepting nominations for the 2020 Watson College of Education Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award. The award recognizes alumni who have made significant contributions to education and represent the commitment to excellence typified by the Watson College. MORE...

Robert Smith, Kayce Smith Contribute to EdNC Series on Innovation
EducationNC ran a week-long series on innovation in North Carolina schools in January. WCE professor Robert Smith, doctoral student Kayce Smith and members of the Educational Innovation Network NC were contributing authors. Read more >

The 2020 January Edition of the Watson Chronicle is online!
We are pleased to share with you the latest edition of the Watson Chronicle. We welcome your comments and feedback, and hope you'll join us in sharing the stories of the work of the Watson College with others. Read more >

WCE Launches Community College Collaborative
The Watson College has launched a new initiative in partnership with community colleges in Eastern North Carolina. The UNCW 3C Collaborative seeks to grow the next generation of community college leaders through collaborative partnerships, professional development and new graduate programs for aspiring community college leaders. MORE...

New Video Shows Future Seahawks “The Watson Experience”
WCE is pleased to share a new video of “The Watson College experience!” The video was first shown at Watson Preview Day on November 8. Preview Days are held each semester give high school students, prospective transfers and their families an opportunity to learn about WCE programs, meet faculty and current students, and visit the Ed Lab and CMC located in the Education Building on campus. MORE...

WCE Launches Strategic Initiative, ‘Charting the Course’
Eighty-five faculty and staff members participated in a “Charting the Course, Navigating the Future” summit at the Watson College on January 7. Denise Henning and the WCE Leadership Team used Appreciative Inquiry to guide small group discussions of WCE strengths, opportunities and aspirations. Additional reflective meetings with a broad range of stakeholders are planned. The goal of the initiative is to establish new strategic directions to guide the work of the Watson College. MORE...

UNCW Receives National Rankings for Teacher Certification, Online Programs 
North Carolina continues to lead the nation with the most National Board certified teachers. UNCW ranks 21st in the country and eighth in the state with 837 NBCTs. UNCW is also ranked 8th in the nation on the U.S. News & World Report list of “2019 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs.” MORE...

WCE Students Visit Schools in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Six Watson College students traveled to Ethiopia in December, where they had an opportunity to observe in classrooms and teach lessons in three different schools. Heidi Higgins and Meredith Jones led the international field experience, WCE’s third to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. MORE...