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The University of North Carolina Wilmington is located in the southeastern part of the state on a 661-acre tract midway between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean. The city of Wilmington is situated on the east bank of the Cape Fear River about 15 miles from Carolina Beach and 10 miles from Wrightsville Beach. The metropolitan statistical area, of which Wilmington is a part, now has a population in excess of 360,000. Several main highways lead into the city, and commercial air service provides easy access to other metropolitan areas north, south, and west.
Ocean breezes and the nearness of the Gulf Stream give Wilmington a delightful year-round climate, and the area’s proximity to the ocean provides unlimited recreational opportunities.
The spacious well-landscaped campus was first occupied by the university in 1961. The number of buildings has increased from three in 1961 to 162 today, dispersed across a coastal pine savanna habitat. The buildings on the campus are of modified Georgian architecture, including academic, administrative, student life, residence, dining, athletic, and support buildings, all of which are completely air-conditioned. There are several athletic fields and intramural fields.
Buildings
For information on university buildings, see the university’s interactive map at https://uncw.edu/campus-map/interactive.
Institutional Diversity and Inclusion
The University of North Carolina Wilmington’s longstanding Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. OIDI reports directly to the Office of the Chancellor and focuses on increasing awareness of diversity and inclusion efforts that touch all facets of campus.
OIDI provides leadership, partnership and support for diversity initiatives on campus as well as a number of learning opportunities through various resources, including the Upperman African American Cultural Center; Centro Hispano; the Mohin-Scholz LGBTQIA Resource Office; the UNCW Gender Studies and Research Center; Human Resources; the Disabilities Resource Center and the Office of Military Affairs.
UNCW’s mission statement highlights our values of diversity and globalization, ethics and integrity, and excellence and innovation. Attracting and retaining high-quality, diverse students, faculty and staff and promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and global mindset are among the priorities outlined in the university’s Strategic Plan. These priorities are realized through intentional programming and resources such as required coursework, “Living in Our Diverse Nation,” a component of the University Studies program that provides students with an understanding of the importance and implications of human diversity.
We track our progress with a variety of ongoing student and employee surveys aimed to evaluate engagement and inclusion at multiple levels and use the data to make changes where appropriate. Most recently, the Office of the Chancellor initiated a broad-based Campus Climate Work Group that regularly reports on the development of various initiatives specifically to re-imagine our campus climate and ensure we are making consistent progress toward our diversity and inclusion goals.
Office of Title IX and Clery Compliance
The Office of Title IX and Clery Compliance is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. All members of the UNCW community are expected to engage in conduct that contributes to its culture of integrity and honor that we always strive to maintain. The university prohibits its faculty, staff and students from engaging in any form of discrimination, protected-status harassment, sexual harassment, and sexual violence, and retaliation and expects these individuals to refrain from committing acts of discrimination, bias, or sexual violence. In compliance with federal and state law and university policy, the university maintains processes to provide redress and remediation to individuals or groups who believe they have been victims of these offenses. If you have any questions or need assistance, please stop by the Office of Title IX and Clery Compliance in DePaolo Hall Room 1040 or call 910-962-2937, email: titleix@uncw.edu. You may also visit https://uncw.edu/seahawk-life/support-success/titleix-clery-compliance/ for more information and links to the relevant policies.
UNCW Library
The UNCW Library, with its Randall Hall and newly opened Discovery Hall, fosters and promotes student success, faculty scholarship, and community engagement, providing information resources, learner- and scholar-centered services, and community programming for the campus and greater Southeast North Carolina community in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Its collections include approximately 1.5 million items in various formats, with almost 400,000 print books, more than 600,000 eBooks, approximately 300,000 print and electronic journals, almost 60,000 media items (e.g., DVDs, CDs), just under 70,000 streaming videos, and over 3,600 theses and dissertations. Since 2008, theses and dissertations have been submitted electronically and are available through the library catalog; starting in 2020 dissertations are uploaded to ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global database. The library also subscribes to more than 550 databases, providing UNCW students, staff, and faculty access to journals, newspapers, statistics, primary source material, videos, and other online content. Library resources are searchable from the library’s website: https://library.uncw.edu/.
The Library’s Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery service provides access to articles, books, and other library resources held by other libraries around the world free of charge to UNCW students, faculty, and staff. Requests are submitted online through the library’s website.
The library’s Center for Southeast North Carolina Archives and History offers students access to primary source materials that focus on the history, culture, economy, environment, and politics of southeastern NC and includes University Archives as well as over 400 unique manuscript collections, almost 900 oral histories, and hundreds of books. Its collection also includes state and federal government documents (print and electronic).
A knowledgeable and helpful library faculty, staff, and student assistants, provides comprehensive information access and research assistance. The library is dedicated to the goal of educating users, especially students, in the identification, use, and evaluation of information in all formats. In addition to providing immediate assistance at the Library Help Desk, the library provides research assistance by chat, email, phone, or in-depth assistance by appointment. The library partners with other library service providers for 24/7 chat reference service. Subject guides and tutorials available on the library’s website assist users in learning about the library’s resources. Additionally, library faculty assist all UNCW students and instructors in developing important research skills, including the following services:
- Liaison Librarians who work with graduate students in each academic department on their discipline specific research projects
- Course related instruction that teaches library and information research methods tailored to the course topic
- Workshops on various aspects of information research and specific resources
- Consultation on qualitative and quantitative analysis and research data management
- Consultation and support for digital scholarship projects
During the academic year, Discovery Hall is open 24 hours a day, from 10 a.m. Sunday until 9 p.m. Friday, and from noon until 6 p.m. on Saturday (137 hours/week). Check the library’s website of up-to=date building and service hours. The llibrary provides approximately 2700 seats in a wide variety of environments. The second floor of the Randall Hall and the third floor of the Discovery Hall are intended for quiet study, including a deep quiet study space in Discovery Hall’s Grand Reading Room. There are 100 computers available throughout both buildings, many with dual monitors, several scanners including a walk-up quick scanning station, Bloomberg terminals, and GIS workstations.
Fifty-seven group study rooms are available throughout both buildings. These rooms are equipped with large screen HDTV displays to use with laptops to facilitate student collaboration and can be reserved online through the library’s website. The second floor of Randall Hall also contains a newly renovated and expanded graduate student lounge with computers and study space, a sensory-friendly study space to support diverse student study needs, a “Living Room” gathering space for collaboration and study, and the Retreat at Randall, a wellness space intended for quiet contemplation, reflection, meditation, mindfulness, prayer, stress relief, stretching, and yoga.
The Maker Studio, located in Discovery Hall, provides access to technologies, such as virtual reality and 3D printing, modeling, laser cutting, and a state-of-the art recording studio to all UNCW students, staff, and faculty in support of creation, prototyping, and digital literacy.
Additionally, the newly opened Discovery Hall is home to a Visualization & Analysis Lab (VAL), with a 30-foot video display wall and high-performance computer for classes, presentations, and collaborations to visualize and display data, as well as an events space, an exhibit gallery, daily lockers, and a Library Tech Desk to provide support for technology and loan equipment such as cameras and microphones.
Port City Java in Randall Hall provides beverages and food; a small food store in the Link offers grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, and snacks. The Technology Assistance Center (TAC), operated by UNCW Information Technology Services, and the iPrint Business Center are also located in Randall Hall. In addition to offering technology assistance, TAC also provides laptops to check out.
In addition to its services and spaces, the UNCW Library offers a variety of events throughout the year including readings, workshops, exhibits, and study breaks.
Athletics
The university holds membership in the National Collegiate Athletic Association and Colonial Athletic Association. Varsity intercollegiate teams are fielded for men in basketball, cross country, baseball, golf, soccer, tennis, swimming and diving, and outdoor track and field. Varsity intercollegiate teams for women are fielded in basketball, cross country, softball, golf, soccer, tennis, swimming and diving, volleyball, beach volleyball, and indoor/outdoor track and field.
Mission Statement
UNCW Athletics enriches the University through a commitment to developing leadership qualities among its student-athletes by providing opportunities which support and promote academic excellence, community engagement, and competitive success.
Core Values
Excellence
Community
Student-Athlete Focused
Diversity
Innovation
Integrity
Vision Statement
UNCW Athletics will be recognized for excellence in the comprehensive development of student-athletes while being a source of campus and community pride.
Information Technology Services
Information Technology Services (ITS) is an innovative organization committed to providing a technologically progressive environment for students, faculty and staff. As part of Business Affairs, ITS is dedicated to leading, collaborating and supporting with cost effective services that promote the mission of the university. ITS is also committed to promoting and sustaining a powerful learning experience by responding to students’ needs through student feedback, student engagement and collaboration with constituent groups across campus.
For more information on ITS and their services, go to www.uncw.edu/its.
Scholarly Community Engagement
Scholarly Community Engagement facilitates interdisciplinary teams composed of faculty/ student researchers and community organizations, conducting meaningful long-term applied research projects addressing local issues. Engaging the community in scholarly research, faculty and students affect the quality of life of individuals and communities in our region. Students participate in community-based research through internships, directed independent study and faculty-led research projects.
Media Productions
Media Productions, formerly UNCW-TV, highlights the intellectual diversity of the University by creating educational programming derived from the academic departments of UNCW and delivered by UNCW – TV, through a variety of media. Also, Media Productions serves the University through its Creative Services television production, such as broadcasting events like UNCW Commencement, a variety of award ceremonies, candidates forums, community based television programming and award winning documentaries.
Youth Programs
Begin your journey to higher education by participating in one of UNCW’s outstanding programs for youth of all ages. We offer summer academic enrichment opportunities, school year standards-based programs, and community outreach events that engage youth in experiential education, service learning and leadership development. Visit www.uncw.edu/youth/
UNCW Long-Term Ecosystem Reserve
This 750 acre parcel of undisturbed bottom land hardwood forest, tidal creeks, and wetland marshes bordered by the Northeast Cape Fear River, Cowpen Road, and NC Highway 421 supports non-destructive teaching and research activities. The property is uniquely situated within the upper tidal region of the Cape Fear estuary. Although most of the property consists of tidal freshwater creeks and adjacent marsh, detectable salinity can occasionally be measured during drought periods. Because of this location, this area/habitat is expected to be among the early regions to be significantly affected by sea level rise over the next several decades, making it ideal for research into the effects of climate change on coastal ecosystems and ecosystem dynamics.
Herbert Bluethenthal Memorial Wildflower Preserve
The Herbert Bluethenthal Memorial Wildflower Preserve is a 10-acre memorial botanical garden located on the UNCW campus. Established in 1972, its purpose is to provide a place where the university community and the public can learn about and enjoy our native plants and their habitats. Many of the plants are labeled, and maps and trail guides are available at the entrance.
Ev-Henwood Nature Preserve
Ev-Henwood is UNCW’s coastal forest research and teaching station located in Brunswick County. It is only a short 30-minute drive from the university campus and is available for nature study and appreciation, student and faculty research, and class field trips. Included in its 110 acres are oak/hickory woods, pine forests, and low woods along the bordering Town Creek and its branches. Additional habitats such as ponds and fields are available nearby.
Center for Teaching Excellence
(https://uncw.edu/myuncw/academics/cte)
The Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) provides workshops on a variety of teaching issues, encourages innovations in teaching through awarding stipends for course development, and supports continued education in the scholarship of teaching by subsidizing travel to teaching conferences. Its mission is to foster a campus-wide climate where teaching is highly valued, as well as provide leadership in the application of scholarship to teaching. CTE encourages efforts to achieve excellence in teaching by running programs for course development and improvement, implementing new instructional technologies, and providing support services. CTE will also conduct orientations for new faculty and work to integrate them into the university community.
The UNCW Alumni Association and The Office of Alumni Relations
The UNCW Alumni Association strives to be the lead supporter in the University’s strategic vision. It is our purpose to connect and involve alumni, students, and friends in the promotion and advancement of the University. The UNCW Alumni Association promotes, encourages and supports unity and involvement among our 48,000 alumni, students, the University and friends.
The Alumni Relations Office is located in the Wise Alumni House at 1713 Market Street.
The Alumni Association sponsors two graduate student awards; applications are available at https://alumni.uncw.edu/.
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