CEAP values the critical role public schools play in the development of teachers who will empower and inspire their students to succeed in the 21st century. SUTEP collaborates with school partners to develop a comprehensive and seamless program of support from the recruitment of students into the profession through professional development of career teachers and school executives.

Established in 1997, SUTEP has grown to include more than 100 partnership schools in 18 school districts. Activities are aligned with the Boyer Model of Scholarship, QEP - Synthesis: A Pathway to Intentional Learning at WCU, Stewards of Place, and the Millennial Initiative guided by Western Carolina University's UNC-Tomorrow Initiative. Our programs are a reflection of the designation of WCU as a community engaged campus by the Carnegie Foundation.

We invite you to learn more about SUTEP and the positive impact of our partnerships on student achievement and the schools in our region. Please contact us with your questions.