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Overall Score: .79

Campus History:

Eastern Carolina University was founded in 1907 as a teacher training school to provide more teachers in the eastern region of North Carolina. It is now a research university not only recognized as a leader in education, but also in medicine and fine and performing arts with enrollment of nearly 23,000.

Students, Faculty, Administration:

There are nearly 23,000 students enrolled at East Carolina University. The faculty consists of over 1,406 full-time employees, 78 percent of which are distinguished with holding a PhD or other terminal degrees. The average undergraduate class size is 24, and 95 percent of non-laboratory courses are taught by full-time faculty members. There are also approximately 2,900 staff members supporting the faculty and staff.

Location/Topography/Weather:

Greenville, North Carolina is located in the Coastal Plain region of the state. This region of the state borders the Atlantic Ocean and the land provides agricultural as well as manufacturing opportunities. The topography of the Coastal Plain can be seen as the result of erosion. This area represents a mixture of maritime, pine and hardwood forests. Located closest to the shore, Greenville is surrounded by lakes, wetlands and streams. The elevation is approximately 10 meters and there are four distinct seasons. The winter season usually stays mildly cold because the mountains in the western region protect the majority of the state from harsh winters. Although the average temperature of a summer day is under 90 degrees Fahrenheit, the humidity intensifies the heat index. Since Greenville lies relatively close to the outer banks of North Carolina, the large body of water regulates the variability of drastic temperature changes. The average annual rainfall is between 40 and 55 inches.

Administrative Structure of Disabilities Services on Campus Profile:

The administrative structure of disabilities services consists of six full time staff members, including one director, two associate directors, one secretary and two graduate assistants. The office regulates on a normal operating schedule, Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. The mission statement of the department for Disability Support Services (DSS) is to increase student accessibility to academic programs and activities while focusing on the campus’s disability awareness. DSS provides a variety of resources such as testing and specific accommodations. DSS also works in conjunction with A Real Integrated Sports Experience (ARISE) in promoting adaptive activities for different disabilities.