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Jun 11, 2020

Supporting Academic Continuity

Academic continuity planning in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic marked many faculty members’ first foray into online teaching. Planning is underway for the fall semester, and in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, faculty and university partners are there to help CHASS colleagues with their academic continuity questions. 

Jun 10, 2020

How Do You Think and Do?

We want to tell the campus community about something new and different that you’ve learned and/or done since we’ve been apart in the August 2020 issue of the Provost’s Office newsletter. From engaging in social activism and community service, to new research, trying a new hobby or uncovering a hidden talent and more — we want to hear about it all. 

Jun 10, 2020

June 2020 Provost’s Corner

Words cannot do justice to what so many of you are experiencing and the way you are feeling in the wake of George Floyd’s death. We want you to know that we see you, we are listening, and are working to find ways to respond that will respect the dignity of Black lives. 

Jun 10, 2020

June 2020 Announcements

Find out the latest happenings related to NC State faculty and staff, including campus COVID-19 updates, professional development opportunities and more. 

Jun 5, 2020

Diversity and Inclusion: Recognizing our Shortcomings, Working to Improve

From Chancellor Woodson: At this challenging time across our nation, and in our own community, we want to be clear where NC State leadership stands: We stand against and condemn white supremacy, racial injustice and all forms of racism and discrimination. NC State’s Black students, faculty and staff deserve a campus culture where they feel safe, supported, respected and valued. We are committed to doing all we can to protect, promote and advance diversity, equity and inclusion at NC State. 

Jun 5, 2020

University Tutorial Center to be Relocated and Renamed this Fall

This fall, the University Tutorial Center will become the Academic Success Center and move its offices and student spaces from Park Shops to a newly renovated space on the second floor of D.H. Hill, Jr. Library. 

Jun 4, 2020

3D Memo: Revisions to the 2020 University Holiday Calendar

As a result of the changes to the fall 2020 semester calendar, the university has revised the 2020 university holiday calendar. The university will be open on Labor Day (Sept. 7, 2020), and classes will be in session on that day. As a result of this change, the Labor Day holiday has been added to the 2020 winter break. 

Jun 4, 2020

Faculty and Staff Continue to Support Student Emergency Fund

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have resorted to haircuts at home. Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs Katharine Stewart did just that after a team effort that raised more than $93,000 for NC State’s Student Emergency Fund. 

May 27, 2020

3D Memo: COVID-19 Related Workplace Safety Expectations and Approvals

Safety measures – such as face coverings, physical distancing of at least six feet, and hand sanitation – are expected when employees are on campus. In certain areas and circumstances, more specific requirements may be approved. Any requests for personal protective equipment (PPE) or other safety requirements that go beyond the expected protocols outlined in the Return to Work guide and associated websites must be submitted for review and approval. 

May 13, 2020

A Different Prague Experience

More than 50 NC State undergraduates arrived at the NC State European Center in Prague this January to go on a journey of academic and cultural enrichment. Signs of spring began to show up in the Czech Republic’s capital just as COVID-19 hit. Even with everything that happened this semester, NC State Prague continued with classes, albeit in a different manner than usual.