Office Hours Meeting Information
On Wednesday, November 19 at 10 a.m. we will be hosting an office hours meeting with a focus on public records requests.
We will be joined by Kristina Wilson, Assistant Professor of Public Law and Government at the UNC School of Government.
https://dpi-nc.zoomgov.com/j/1615667753?pwd=7bhP5rjnOT4mgvbeZt7ayNliPYU4sL.1
Meeting ID: 161 566 7753
Passcode: 088075
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December 2025 PIO Survey
Please complete this brief survey to determine dates for 2026 PIO meetings and topics for the upcoming December PIO call.
Thank you!
Updates and Reminders
Strategic Plan Tour Photo Galleries
Thanks to our photographer extraordinaire Elaine, the full photo galleries for all strategic plan tour events are available!
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Next Quarterly PIO Call:
- Wednesday, December 10 at 8:30 a.m.
Deadline for NC College Connect: January 2, 2026
The deadline for students to accept direct admission offers through NC College Connect is January 2, 2026. After this date, direct admission through NC College Connect will no longer be available, but students may still apply through the traditional route.
Have a good news story to share?
Thank you for all the fantastic ideas you’ve submitted for our blog, Celebrate the Good!
Have a story to share? Fill out our story form or email Holly at holly.west-pauley@dpi.nc.gov. We’re hoping our blog can be a repository for all the positive stories about schools that don’t necessarily get traction from traditional media.
Communication Leaders Resources
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Resource Folder: Find resources for state-wide campaigns, templates, PIO webinar recordings/slide decks, external resources and more.
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Office Hours: Regular opportunities to ask questions, brainstorm and learn from each other.
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PIO Quarterly Call: Updates from NCDPI leadership about statewide initiatives, reports, federal updates, etc.
Additional Resources and Links
The Communications Team at NCDPI is eager to help you in any way we can. Please feel free to reach out to us.
Mark Dessauer, Chief Communications Officer
Email: mark.dessauer@dpi.nc.gov
Phone: 919-451-1150 (Call or Text)
Jeanie McDowell*, Director of Communications and Public Information
Email: jeanie.mcdowell@dpi.nc.gov
Phone: 984-212-1157 (Call or Text)
*Currently on maternity leave through early December
Holly West-Pauley, Communications Specialist
Email: holly.west-pauley@dpi.nc.gov
When to Contact/Areas of Expertise: NCDPI "Celebrate the Good" blog, storytelling, media relations
Mary Lee Belz, Communications Specialist
Email: marylee.gibson@dpi.nc.gov
When to Contact/Areas of Expertise: Complex community or political issues, social media, organizing and planning
Corrie Byrd, Communications Specialist
Email: corrie.byrd@dpi.nc.gov
When to Contact/Areas of Expertise: Weekly Top 10, building newsletters, general communications help
Elaine Darby, Web Marketing Specialist
Email: elaine.darby@dpi.nc.gov
When to Contact/Areas of Expertise: Storytelling through social media, photography and videography
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