Stories From 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Diversity and Inclusion: Recognizing our Shortcomings, Working to Improve
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.
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.
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.