1. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Explore. Discover. Become. North Carolina A&T STEM Early College Dr. Wanda Lester Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs February 17, 2012

2. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University www.ncat.edu | Explore. Discover. Become. 2 Today, only 14 percent of all undergraduate students enroll in what we call the STEM subjects – science, technology, engineering, and math. We can do better than that. We must do better than that. If we’re going to make sure the good jobs of tomorrow stay in America, we need to make sure all our companies have a steady stream of skilled workers.” Presented to the GCS Board of Education 1/10/2012 Barack Obama Durham, NC June 14, 2011

3. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University North Carolina A&T STEM Early College July 2011 Guilford County Schools Board of Education and North Carolina A&T Board of Trustees Give Approval to Plan August - December Monthly meetings of a Joint Project Team Identify Site – Smith Hall School of Technology Identify Corporate/Civic Partners – Engage in Fundraising Jan - Mar 2012 Guilford County Schools Board of Education Approves STEM Early College Tours, Magnet Fair, Acceptance of Student Applications Interview and Select STEM Early College Principal Apr - July 2012 Complete and Approve GCS/NCA&T Memorandum of Understanding Renovate Smith Hall Order and install technology, communication system, furnishings, supplies August 2012 Open STEM Early College www.ncat.edu | Explore. Discover. Become. 3

4. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University North Carolina A&T STEM Early College  Rigorous High School Program for Advanced Students  Maximum of 200 Students  Admit 50 Freshmen Students Each August  Complete High School Curriculum Requirements in 10 th Grade  College-level Only Curriculum in Grades 11 and 12  Complete High School with Two Years of College Credit Toward 4-Year Degree  Internships and service-learning activities to enrich experiences and foster leadership, service and collaboration www.ncat.edu | Explore. Discover. Become. 4

5. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University STEM Early College Economic Demand and Strategic Alignment  Addresses talent gaps in STEM  Educational opportunities in »Renewable energy »Biomedical sciences and engineering  NC Commission “State of the Workforce Report” »42% of new jobs in NC will require STEM-related skills »High-wage jobs require STEM skills  Continuous pool of waiting applicants; Early College at Guilford wait pool exceeds 100 students annually  Supports the vision, mission and strategic goals of GCS and NC A&T www.ncat.edu | Explore. Discover. Become. 5

6. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University The STEM Early College at North Carolina A&T www.ncat.edu | Explore. Discover. Become. 6 Opening August 2012