Stories From 2016
Letter to Campus: Supporting Our Students
Vice Provost for Institutional Equity and Diversity Linda McCabe Smith and Vice Chancellor and Dean for Academic and Student Affairs Mike Mullen issue a statement in response to concerns voiced by students about the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) legislation.
Provost’s Corner: December 2016
In 2016, NC State faculty, staff and students made great strides in teaching, learning and service. Through struggles and successes, the campus community fully embodied the “Think and Do” spirit, continually pushing the university toward comprehensive excellence.
December Announcements
Get up-to-date on the latest university happenings, the 2016 Chancellor’s Annual Report, an upcoming faculty and staff survey and more.
Assessment of Success
NC State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. Dr. Fashaad Crawford, associate vice provost for assessment and accreditation, provides insight into the accreditation and assessment process and how integral it is to the success of the campus community.
Celebrating Scholarship
More than 3,500 students will turn their tassels during NC State’s fall commencement on December 16. The Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost provides support to ensure each of these students becomes a successful graduate.
McKeand Nabs Top Service Award for Work With Pines
Steve McKeand, director of NC State’s Cooperative Tree Improvement Program, is honored with the Governor James E. Holshouser Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service from the University of North Carolina Board of Governors.
Get to Know: Institutional Research and Planning
The Office of Institutional Research and Planning (OIRP) provides analytics services to support university-wide decision making. We spoke to Dr. Mary Lelik, senior vice provost for institutional research and planning, on how the unit achieves NC State’s strategic mission.
2016 Promoted and Tenured Faculty
NC State faculty made great career strides this year. Here, we recognize faculty from across each college with significant accomplishments in their respective realms and disciplines.
2016-2017 University Faculty Scholars Named
NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson announced the 2016-2017 class of University Faculty Scholars today. The 22 recipients represent top early- and mid-career faculty engaging in research to present solutions to society’s most pressing issues.
NC State Faculty Named AAAS Fellows
John Blondin, Steven Clouse and Anastasios Tsiatis have been elected as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).