Emily Packard
Debbie Acker Named Interim Director of the Shelton Leadership Center
Debbie Acker, senior associate director for operations and academic programs at the Shelton Leadership Center (SLC), has been named the center’s interim director, effective May 1, 2021. She will replace Barbara Mulkey, current SLC director, who is retiring.
April 2021 Announcements
Find out the latest happenings related to NC State faculty and staff, including professional development opportunities, campus activities and more.
April 2021 Provost’s Corner
I hope that you’ve been able to share in the positive happenings around campus lately. With the advent of spring came news of expanded vaccine eligibility, and many in our community have already taken advantage of that opportunity.
Provost’s Office Announces New Professional Faculty Award
The Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost announces a new award to honor professional faculty at NC State. The Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching aims to promote the importance of teaching and to encourage, identify, recognize, reward and support excellent teaching within the university.
Pack Hacks for Faculty: Creating Your Scholarly Writing Plan
This month, Joy Gaston Gayles, senior advisor for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the College of Education, provides insight into best practices for developing a scholarly writing plan.
2 National Teaching Award Semifinalists Are From NC State
Two of nine semifinalists for the Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching hail from NC State. Laura Bottomley and Hollylynne Lee were semifinalists for the national award, and Lee is now one of three finalists.
2021-2030 Strategic Plan Draft Now Available
The final draft of NC State’s 2021-2030 Strategic Plan is now available.
Senior Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Services Finalists and Interviews Announced
Three finalists for senior vice provost for Enrollment Management and Services have been selected for virtual campus interviews, which will begin the week of April 12.
Two Faculty Win Holladay Medal
Two faculty members received the Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by NC State and the university’s Board of Trustees. Chancellor Randy Woodson will recognize the awardees during a virtual Celebration of Faculty Excellence on May 4.
March 2021 Provost’s Corner
As we move through the spring semester, we’re facing a renewal of hope for the campus community. Many of you have already been able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, with many more of you scheduled to do so in the near future.