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NC-HCAPnews
a monthly update from the
NC Health Careers Access Program
at Chapel Hill
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| The Director's Corner |
 It
has been an honor and pleasure serving as interim director for NC-HCAP. To follow the outstanding leaders who have
preceded me was a humbling, challenging and yet rewarding experience. It has had its bumps and
bruises, but from every challenge has come a time for reflection, growth and
promise.
I
would like to thank Dr. Carol Tresolini, associate provost for academic initiatives, for the opportunity to serve in this capacity and for her
demonstrated belief in me and continued commitment to the organization.
I
also want to thank our partners, for without their support we would not have
grown SEP to the largest class to date. I appreciate not only your financial contributions, but the time you
have given to our students.
As
I transition back to associate director and college outreach coordinator, it is
with great pleasure that we welcome Dr. Rosalyn Beecham-Green to the HCAP
family. She
comes to us from Ross University School of Medicine in The Commonwealth of
Dominica, West Indies and brings a plethora of experience working with
underrepresented student populations. Please join me in welcoming her to the helm of
NC-HCAP.
Again thank you for your
support.
Respectfully,
Paula Borden, M.A.
Associate Director and
College Outreach Coordinator
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NC-HCAP News
|  NC-HCAP Welcomes New Director
Dr. Rosalyn Beecham-Green has been appointed
director of NC-HCAP, effective July 7. Prior to joining NC-HCAP, Beecham-Green was the
associate dean of student affairs at Ross University School of Medicine in The Commonwealth of Dominica,
West Indies.
In collaboration with the NC-HCAP team, campus
and external partners and other stakeholders, Beecham-Green plans to build upon
existing programs by developing mechanisms to sustain relationships with program
participants throughout the academic year. In time, she hopes to create a continuous pipeline of programs for
underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students in the State of North
Carolina from K-16 interested in health professions careers.
Beecham-Green earned her bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees from The University of Iowa. She succeeds Dr. Patrena Benton, who led NC-HCAP from 2006 to 2009.
NC-HCAP Bids Farewell to Pre-College Coordinator
After two years of working with the North
Carolina Health Careers Access Program (NC-HCAP), Koyah Rivera resigned from her
position as pre-college coordinator to pursue a graduate degree full time. Upon
leaving NC-HCAP, she plans to pursue her master's in adult education at North Carolina A&T State
University.
Rivera joined NC-HCAP in the spring
of 2008. During her tenure, she planned and implemented pre-college outreach
initiatives across North Carolina,
including NC-HCAP's signature Health Careers Information and Enrichment (HCIE)
workshops, and other customized workshops to educate students on the many
opportunities in the health professions. Additionally, she was instrumental in
planning and implementing Health Careers Day on the Hill, a program designed to expose high school students to various health
careers and to provide access to college preparation information.
 NC-HCAP Recognizes Former Director with the 2010 Cecil G. Sheps Leadership Award
NC-HCAP presented its 2010 Cecil G. Sheps Leadership Award to Dr. Carolyn M. Mayo, recognizing her commitment to students' success both in the classroom and in the community. The award presentation took place on July 9 at the SEP Program graduation celebration.
Mayo served as director at NC-HCAP from 1990-2006. During her 16 years with NC-HCAP, Mayo acquired external grant funds totaling $2.58 million, forged viable partnerships statewide and expanded pre-college and college initiatives with the addition of HCIE workshops and the NC-ARC Program.
Now as an associate professor at North Carolina A&T
University in the division of speech
pathology and audiology, she continues to push students to become involved with NC-HCAP and encourages them to pursue careers in the health professions.
Past recipients of the award were: the Honorable Eva Clayton,
Dr. E. Lavonia Allison, Dr. Robert Thorpe, Mr. Larry Keith, Dr. Clay Simpson, the
NC Area Health Education Centers Program, the UNC Office of Minority Affairs,
the NC Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities, the UNC School of
Dentistry, former UNC Chancellor James Moeser, the UNC Eshleman School of Pharmacy and Dr. Brenda E. Armstrong.
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| College Initiatives |
SEP Program Wrap Up:
2010 SEP Scholars Honored at Graduation Celebration
The SEP class of 2010 was honored at a graduation celebration on Friday, July 9 at the George Watts Hill Alumni Center at UNC. More than 200 guests, including scholars' family and friends, academic advisors and SEP program sponsors turned out for the event.
 Keynote Address
Dr. Michael Zollicoffer delivered the keynote address at the graduation. The owner, director and physician of Pediatrics and Young Adult Medicine in Baltimore, gave an
inspiring speech to the recent graduates. Zollicoffer used the story of his
father, the fourth African-American to graduate from UNC School of Medicine
and his own personal experiences to express the importance of never giving up
on one's goals. He explained to the audience that failure is an option, but
giving up is not.
Citing the importance of persistence and
dedication, he referred to his father's ten year journey to receiving an
education at UNC and his own personal struggle to remain motivated after failing
his first year of medical school. "Failure ain't failure until you give up,"
said Zollicoffer.
Zollicoffer received his bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Maryland and then followed in his father's footsteps,
graduating from the UNC School of Medicine.
Outstanding Achievement Awards
While all 60 students were recognized for their hard work, discipline and dedication, achievement awards were presented to those students who excelled in the Program. Recipients of those awards were:
Highest Honors in the SEP Program (awarded to the top 3 students overall)
First place: (center) Linda Ohadugha, UNC-Chapel Hill
Second place: (left) Devin Holland, UNC-Chapel Hill
Third place: (right) Ethan Chavis, UNC-Pembroke
Class Awards:
Human Physiology
Highest average: Linda Ohadugha, UNC-Chapel Hill
Most improved: Uche Anigbogu, Duke University
Best physiology citizen: Joslyn Jones, UNC-Pembroke
Quantitative Skills/Biostatistics
Highest average: Andres Lopez, UNC-Chapel Hill
Most improved: Nicholas Saggese, UNC-Greensboro
Most enthusiastic: Crystal McCullough, UNC-Chapel Hill
Physics
Highest average and best theorist: Linda Ohadugha, UNC-Chapel Hill
Most improved: Devin Holland, UNC-Chapel Hill
Organic Chemistry
Highest average: Devin Holland, UNC-Chapel Hill
Second highest average: Linda Ohadugha, UNC-Chapel Hill
Most improved: Christana Ajewole, UNC-Chapel Hill
Congratulations to all scholars on a job well done!
Thank You
Special thanks to the sponsors, faculty members, program assistants, mentors, tour coordinators and local health profession schools and programs for helping to make the 2010 SEP Program a success. We couldn't have done it without you!
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| Give to NC-HCAP |  Pave the way for a future health professional by giving to NC-HCAP.
You may make your gift online or contact Renee Sprink, communication manager, at rsprink@unc.edu or (919) 966-2264.
When using Online Giving, please be sure to choose "NC Health Careers Access Program" under the University Designation List, then select "NC Health Careers Access Program (3894)" from the Select a University Fund menu.
Or, mail check or money order payable to "UNC" to:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Office of University Development
PO Box 309
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-9931
PLEASE Write In "Designation #3894 - NC Health Careers Access Program" on the "FOR" line of your check.
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North Carolina Health Careers Access Program
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Student & Academic Services Building South, Suite 3307
CB #8010
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-8010
T: 919-966-2264
F: 919-966-6109
nchcap@email.unc.edu
http://nc-hcap.unc.edu
For editorial comments or questions, contact Renee Sprink at rsprink@unc.edu.
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