Emily Packard

Jan 15, 2020

Five Questions with the Office of Faculty Development

The Office of Faculty Development (OFD) helps faculty experience success through a variety of programming and other services, including professional development opportunities throughout the year. Diane Chapman, OFD executive director, talks about how OFD helps NC State faculty plan their professional development throughout their academic careers. 

Jan 15, 2020

Spring Semester Sees New Students at NC State

More than 300 new first-year students are enrolled at NC State for the spring semester through the Spring Connect program. We spoke with a few of these students and learned about how New Student Programs welcomes them to campus life. 

Jan 15, 2020

January 2020 Provost’s Corner

Welcome to 2020! I am excited to start a new year with such an amazing and accomplished group of faculty, staff and students. 

Jan 13, 2020

University Standing Committee Survey Now Open

The University Standing Committee Survey is available online now through Monday, February 3. Benefit-eligible employees in a .75 or greater FTE position, along with emeritus/emerita faculty, may serve on a university standing committee. 

Jan 13, 2020

Pack Hacks for Faculty: Connecting with First-Year Students

This month, Kimberly Bush, director of undergraduate programs and teaching associate professor; and Michael Kanters, interim department head and professor in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, give advice on how to help Spring Connect students make a successful transition to NC State. 

Dec 12, 2019

Strategic Plan and Task Forces Update

The university’s next strategic plan will build on NC State’s previous accomplishments and propel the university to achieve its remarkable potential. This will be done in part through valuable input from nine strategic plan task forces. 

Dec 12, 2019

December 2019 Provost’s Corner

Winter commencement is only a week away — time has certainly flown by this year! On December 19 at PNC Arena, thousands of students will become proud NC State graduates. That includes associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. 

Dec 12, 2019

December 2019 Announcements

Find out the latest happenings related to NC State faculty and staff, including professional development opportunities, awards nominations, research developments and more. 

Dec 11, 2019

Taking Care of Business (and Finance)

Vicki Pennington, assistant vice provost for finance and business, and Karen Acree, business officer, are two integral Provost’s Office staff members who will be retiring soon. Adrian Day, the new assistant vice provost for finance and planning, steps in to carry on their work. 

Dec 11, 2019

2019 Promoted and Tenured Faculty

Promotion and tenure remain hallmarks of academic achievement and excellence for NC State faculty. Promoted faculty have met rigorous standards in their realms of responsibility, and tenured faculty have made a significant impact in their discipline.