Emily Packard

Nov 10, 2020

Search for Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Underway

An open search for the dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences is underway. The nomination committee is chaired by Dean Mark Hoversten of the College of Design.  

Nov 10, 2020

NC State Holds 2019-20 University Teaching Awards Virtual Ceremony

NC State honored winners of the 2020-21 University Teaching Awards in a virtual ceremony on Nov. 10. The event was part of Red and White Week, the university’s annual homecoming celebration. 

Nov 6, 2020

Doneka Scott Named Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Division of Academic and Student Affairs

Doneka Scott, vice provost for undergraduate education and student success and a clinical faculty member at the University of Oregon, will be appointed vice chancellor and dean of the Division of Academic and Student Affairs, effective February 15, and pending Board of Trustees approval. Scott will also hold a secondary appointment as a professor of… 

Oct 14, 2020

Pack Hacks for Faculty: Keeping Up With Keeping Fit

This month, Renee Harrington, lecturer; and Kari Lewis, assistant teaching professor, both in the Department of Health and Exercise Studies give faculty and students tips for keeping physically fit during online teaching and learning. 

Oct 14, 2020

October 2020 Announcements

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

Oct 14, 2020

October 2020 Provost’s Corner

As we move into another month of online instruction, it is important now more than ever that we find ways to stay connected while we’re apart. Faculty, staff and students are feeling the impacts of being removed from campus both physically and mentally. 

Oct 13, 2020

Learning to Teach Inclusively

Campus inclusivity — making NC State a safer, more welcoming place for all — spans all aspects of university life, from teaching and learning to service and innovation. The Office of Faculty Development’s |RED| Inclusive Teaching Certification seeks to enrich faculty and teaching graduate students with inclusive teaching training, to the benefit of all. 

Oct 13, 2020

Extending a Helping Hand

Providing services to all of North Carolina’s 100 counties in “normal” times takes the tireless efforts of hundreds of NC State Extension workers. Add in the COVID-19 pandemic, and what Extension accomplishes from the mountains to the coast is nothing short of amazing. 

Oct 13, 2020

Taking Steps Toward Racial Equity

Many events in 2020 brought issues of systemic racism and injustice to the forefront of the American consciousness. In response to these issues, the NC State community continues to strive to create a campus ingrained with equity, inclusivity and allyship, and is taking immediate steps to know and do better. 

Oct 2, 2020

NC State Celebrates Outstanding Faculty

The Celebration of Faculty Excellence is held each spring to recognize outstanding faculty who have received prestigious awards, accolades or other distinctions during the previous year. In 2020, NC State honored 25 faculty virtually since the annual event could not be held in person.