Emily Packard
Search for Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Now Underway
An open search for the dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is now underway. As previously noted, Dean Rich Linton will step down February 15 to become the president of Kansas State University. John Dole, associate dean and director for academic programs, will serve as interim dean effective February 16.
Rob Dunn Named Interim Senior Vice Provost for University Interdisciplinary Programs
Rob Dunn has been named Interim Senior Vice Provost for University Interdisciplinary Programs, effective January 17. Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Warwick Arden made the announcement today.
January 2022 Announcements
Find out the latest happenings related to NC State faculty and staff, professional development opportunities, campus activities and more.
Deadline for QEP Pre-Proposal Submissions Extended
The 2024 SACSCOC Reaffirmation Steering Committee invites the NC State community to participate in the development of pre-proposals for the university’s 2024-2029 Quality Enhancement Plan. The deadline for pre-proposal submissions has been extended to midnight on Friday, January 28.
January 2022 Provost’s Corner
Welcome to the spring 2022 semester! You’ll notice a few new faces around campus this year, as we welcome more than 1,300 new students to NC State.
Advancing a Culture of Interdisciplinary Excellence
The concept of interdisciplinarity encompasses not only the production of new knowledge through collaboration across disciplines, but new ways of putting that knowledge to use for the benefit of others. Interdisciplinary education lays the foundation for personal and professional success for members of academia and the students under their purview.
Lessons Learned from 2021
2021 was a busy, memorable year for NC State faculty, staff and students. With the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic, the resumption of in-person activities, innovations in teaching and research, and continued service, the campus community came together and made an impact on the university and in many places beyond NC State.
Donna Petherbridge Named Vice Provost for DELTA
Donna Petherbridge, interim vice provost for Digital Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA), has been named permanent vice provost for DELTA, effective January 1. Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Warwick Arden made the appointment. This position now reports to the senior vice provost for instructional programs, where Courtney Thornton is currently serving in an interim role.
University Standing Committee Survey Now Open
The University Standing Committee Survey is available online now through January 31 at 5 p.m. Benefit-eligible employees in a .75 or greater FTE position, along with emeritus/emerita faculty, may serve on a university standing committee.
John Dole Named Interim Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
John Dole has been appointed Interim Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, effective February 16, after Richard Linton’s departure from the position to become president of Kansas State University. Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Warwick Arden made the announcement today.