Archive

Jul 15, 2020

July 2020 Provost’s Corner

As the end of NC State’s summer sessions nears, faculty and staff deserve a huge thanks for their tireless work over the past several months as plans are made to reactivate campus in preparation for fall. 

Jul 15, 2020

Five Questions With Arts Entrepreneurship

NC State offers a wide range of academic choices for students, including the nation’s first and largest campus-wide Arts Entrepreneurship Minor. We spoke with program founder and director Gary Beckman about the program and what makes it stand out in higher education. 

Jul 14, 2020

Arts NC State Keeps Moving, From a Distance

When classes moved online this spring, the Arts NC State community pulled together to continue to engage students, fellow performers and patrons alike. They made plans, secured technological assistance, communicated openly with students and offered support to the community. 

Jul 9, 2020

Supporting our International Students

International students are an essential and valued part of our NC State community. As a university, we are dedicated to doing all we can to ensure their educational pathway at NC State is not interrupted. NC State is planning to operate in a hybrid status in the fall, which meets Department of Homeland Security requirements. In addition, our Office of International Services, Graduate School and Enrollment Management teams are working hard to make certain international students have the opportunity to participate in the necessary in-person classwork to maintain their visa status and remain at NC State. 

Jul 9, 2020

Supporting our International Students

International students are an essential and valued part of our NC State community. As a university, we are dedicated to doing all we can to ensure their educational pathway at NC State is not interrupted. NC State is planning to operate in a hybrid status in the fall, which meets Department of Homeland Security requirements. In addition, our Office of International Services, Graduate School and Enrollment Management teams are working hard to make certain international students have the opportunity to participate in the necessary in-person classwork to maintain their visa status and remain at NC State. 

Jul 8, 2020

3D Memo: Important Updates: Special BOG Salary and Position Consultation Process and Exceptions to the Suspension of HR Actions

The North Carolina General Assembly recently passed House Bill 1096, and the governor subsequently signed the bill into law. Among its various provisions, HB 1096 repeals a statutory requirement for the Board of Governors to monitor certain university salary and position actions that met designated thresholds. 

Jun 24, 2020

NC State Physicist Receives DOE Early Career Award

Dali Sun, an assistant professor in the Department of Physics at NC State, has received a 2020 Early Career Research award from the U.S. Department of Energy to support his spintronics research. 

Jun 23, 2020

3D Memo: Update on COVID-19 Special Faculty and Staff Leave Provisions

The University of North Carolina System has established new guidelines for leave provisions related to COVID-19. The new guidelines take effect July 1, 2020. 

Jun 18, 2020

3D Memo: Travel Exception Process and Required Approvals During COVID-19 Impacted Operations

University travel remains restricted due to UNC System directives and public health concerns. All travel is considered an exception and must be approved by the Chancellor or the Chancellor’s designees. Travel exception approvals are required before travel occurs, and for reimbursement of any travel expenses. 

Jun 11, 2020

Systemic Change in STEM Faculty

The Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate - North Carolina Alliance seeks to increase the number of underrepresented minorities (URM) in faculty positions. The three universities making up the AGEP-NC Alliance, NC State, NC A&T State University and UNC Charlotte, are working together to move toward this goal.