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    Quality Enhancement Plan

    QEP is an opportunity to inspire change and to advance the educational experience of GWU’s students.  What is QEP? QEP stands for Quality Enhancement Plan – every ten years, SACSCOC, GWU’s regional accrediting agency, asks institutions to develop a plan to improve student learning.  A QEP is not just an accrediting requirement, though.  For more […]

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    On-Campus Events

    Picture Yourself as a Runnin’ Bulldog Check out the many ways you can visit our campus! See our on-campus visit options below to experience our community for yourself. Dawg Days Dawg Days are for high school students who would like to visit GWU! You’ll hear from the Admissions Team, get a campus tour, and visit […]

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    Social Media Guidelines

    Gardner-Webb University enthusiastically supports its employees’ and officially recognized student clubs and organizations’ use of social media to bolster campus productivity and to facilitate conversations with key audiences. This page outlines both expectations and best practices for Gardner-Webb employees and officially recognized student clubs and organizations. For more information regarding social media use, Gardner-Webb University enthusiastically […]

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    Dr. Patricia Sparti

    Patricia Carmelina Sparti, D.M.A. is has served as the Director of Orchestral Activities, Professor of Music, and principal conductor for the Gardner-Webb University Orchestra since 2001. At Gardner-Webb she is also the Coordinator for the Business and Music Industry program, placing students in and supervising capstone internships. Under her direction the GWU Orchestra has been invited […]

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    Tips and Resources

    MY CHILD’S GOING OFF TO COLLEGE… NOW WHAT? 12 Tips for Parents You can never be fully prepared for the moment your child goes off to college. The realization that your son or daughter is now a young, independent man or woman is bittersweet. But being independent doesn’t mean your child is completely on his […]

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    Craven W. Williams Observatory

    Since its dedication in 1990, the Craven E. Williams Observatory has served as a focal point for astronomy education for the University and amateur astronomers throughout the region. The observatory is named for the ninth president of Gardner-Webb University, and was constructed largely through volunteer efforts. Funds for the facility were made possible through area […]

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    CETL

    CETL Mission Statement As part of Gardner-Webb’s community of learning, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning serves as a resource for professional development in teaching. CETL’s role is chiefly supportive and its programs are designed to complement professional development within the disciplines. Consequently, CETL seminars, workshops, and resources focus on elements of effective […]

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    Job Search

    The job search process can feel overwhelming and intimidating for some students, but with the right tools, strategies and support you can navigate your way into a career aligned with your design. We’re here to help anytime you need us, but the job search process begins with you.  What jobs are you qualified and prepared […]

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    Stacey Ferguson ’04

    Gardner-Webb offered alumna degree she wanted in a faith-based university “I graduated with a strong foundation, and practice, in Deaf culture and linguistics, and an understanding of the profession and how to conduct myself as an ethical professional.” When Stacey Ferguson ’04 started her college search, she had two criteria that were non-negotiable. If she […]

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    Hunt School of Nursing

    The Hunt School of Nursing has a rich history of graduating quality, highly skilled nursing professionals. The Hunt School of Nursing at Gardner-Webb University offers one of the most comprehensive nursing programs in North Carolina. Our full spectrum of nursing degrees allows students to progress seamlessly to achieve their career and educational goals. GWU maintains […]