The North Carolina Principal Fellows Commission
The North Carolina Principal Fellows Program is administered by the North Carolina Principal Fellows Commission in collaboration with the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (SEAA). Both agencies are affiliated with the University of North Carolina, General Administration (UNC-GA). Selection criteria, the selection process, selection outreach efforts, renewal and continuation criteria and liaison with the educational community are the responsibilities of the North Carolina Principal Fellows Commission. The Commission is staffed and chaired by the Director of the NC Principal Fellows Program. Rules to administer the NCPFP are the responsibility of the Board of Directors for SEAA.
See Program Rules
The NC Principal Fellows Commission consists of:
- One member of the Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina appointed by the chair of that board
- One member of the State Board of Education appointed by the State Board chair
- One dean of a school of education appointed by the President of The University of North Carolina
- One dean of a school of education appointed by the President of the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities.
- One public school teacher appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate
- One public school principal appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives
- A local superintendent chosen by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction
- One member to represent business and industry appointed by the Governor
- One local school board member appointed by the chair of the State Board of Education
- One human resources expert from the private sector appointed by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction
- The chairperson of the Board of the State Education Assistance Authority
- The director of the Principal Fellows Program. The director shall chair the Commission
- The Executive Director of the North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principals' Association or his or her designee.
- The President of the Personnel Administrators of North Carolina or his or her designee.
- The President and Chief Executive Officer of North Carolina Business Leaders for Education (BEST NC) or his or her designee.
2024-25 NCPFP Commission Meetings
The NCPFP Commission will meet on the following dates from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
- Thursday, October 10, 2024 (Chapel Hill, NC)
- Thursday, January 16, 2025 (Raleigh, NC)
- Thursday, April 17, 2025 (Charlotte, NC)
- Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (Greensboro, NC)
Commission meetings will be conducted remotely with members and staff participating by simultaneous communication, including by conference telephone and video.
To receive meeting login information and/or submit questions for the Commission, please email Dr. Tony Stewart (alstewart@northcarolina.edu).
Commission Meeting Minutes
2023-24 Meetings
June 27, 2024 minutes
April 11, 2024 minutes
January 18, 2024 minutes
October 12, 2023 minutes
2022-23 Meetings
June 29, 2023 minutes
April 27, 2023 minutes
February 16, 2023 minutes
October 27, 2022 minutes
August 10, 2022 minutes
2021-22 Meetings
June 30, 2022 minutes
April 28, 2022 minutes
February 24, 2022 minutes
October 28, 2021 minutes
2020-21 Meetings
July 29, 2021 minutes
April 29, 2021 minutes
February 25, 2021 minutes
October 29, 2020 minutes
August 27, 2020 minutes
August 14, 2020 minutes
2019-20 Meetings
July 30, 2020 minutes
April 14, 2020 minutes
From our Current and Former Commissioners on the Importance of Principal Preparation
“School based administrators have a profound effect on the culture of a school community. This, in turn, impacts students, parents, staff, and community stakeholders. It’s a linchpin position. Professional learning in a preparation program such as TP3/NCPFP is where the administrator becomes grounded in best practices and begins their leadership journey.”
"Having quality leadership is one of the keys for any school or organization. Preparing tomorrow's leaders through the North Carolina Principal Fellows Program/Transforming Principal Preparation Program ensures the continuation of the success, as well as schools being ready for the next steps needed in the future."
