This year, the Center will say goodbye to Dr. Meredith Love, Professor of English, who wrote the original grant for the Center of Excellence for College and Career Readiness with Dr. Matt Nelson. Over the last eight years, Meredith has taught graduate courses in readiness for South Carolina educators (including teachers, counselors, and career development…
For the first time since 2019, rising ninth graders across Florence County came together to participate in The Activate Academy at Francis Marion University. Sponsored by FMU and its Center of Excellence for College and Career Readiness, Activate Academy is a three-day learning experience designed to educate and prepare students for high school, college, and…
There are a few seats still available in our Summer II session of EDPD 531, Advanced Study in Principles of College and Career Readiness. The dates of the Summer II session are July 6 – August 8, 2022. EDPD 531 carries 3 hours of graduate credit and will be delivered entirely online. Registration is limited…
Book Groups for 2022! You are invited to join South Carolina educators to talk about books related to teaching and education. Here is how it works: Pick the book you would like to read Click the link to register for the discussion (First 5 registrants will receive the book FREE) Read the book Join in…
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Polly Haselden has joined the staff of the Center as Co-Director. Dr. Haselden is a Professor of Education at Francis Marion University who also serves as the Co-Director of Teacher Cadets for Region 4 in South Carolina. In this role, she provides professional support to Teacher Cadet Classrooms…