Emily Packard

Mar 18, 2020

Emphasizing Accessibility

Engaging in the highest level of teaching while ensuring accessibility for all remains a hallmark of NC State’s educational efforts. This was demonstrated by faculty and staff who recently gathered for the 2020 Teaching and Learning Symposium, sponsored by the Office of Faculty Development. 

Mar 18, 2020

Pack Hacks for Faculty: Academic Continuity Resources

This month, we are sharing information and resources on academic continuity to help you keep teaching while campus is impacted by coronavirus. 

Mar 17, 2020

From Provost Arden: Requirement for Remote Instruction

Chancellor Woodson has announced that students will have only limited access to campus and that all courses will move fully online. Exceptions for face-to-face instruction will no longer be allowed; all instruction will be remote.  

Feb 27, 2020

2019-20 University Faculty Scholars Named

NC State’s 2019-20 class of University Faculty Scholars was announced today. These 24 early- and mid-career faculty receive this designation due to their significant academic achievements and contributions to NC State through their teaching, scholarship and service to the university and greater community. 

Feb 13, 2020

Graduate Students Gain a Competitive Edge

NC State’s Graduate School provides students with a solid educational foundation for pursuing future opportunities. Since 2018, graduate students and postdoctoral researchers have been able to take advantage of a unique pathway to reaching professional goals: the Accelerate to Industry (A2i)™ program. 

Feb 12, 2020

Pack Hacks for Faculty: Going Interdisciplinary with the Arts

This month, Victoria Ralston, a lecturer and coordinator of the visual arts concentration in arts studies in Interdisciplinary Studies, gives insight on how to introduce interdisciplinary perspectives in classes with the Arts NC State Curricular Connections Guide. 

Feb 12, 2020

Making Sustainable Solutions Possible

Make-A-Thon gives NC State students a platform to create solutions for a more sustainable world. The annual three-day competition brings together student teams to turn ideas into action on a pressing sustainability challenge. 

Feb 12, 2020

February 2020 Announcements

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

Feb 12, 2020

February 2020 Provost’s Corner

Though it is the year’s shortest month, February is one of the busiest here on campus. Classes are in full swing, we’re getting ready for midterms, and there are plenty of academic, cultural and other happenings taking place. 

Feb 11, 2020

Five Questions with the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity

NC State’s Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity offers a wide variety of educational opportunities, including the Cultural Competence and Inclusivity Certificate program. We spoke with Beverly Williams, director of training and education for OIED, about the program, its benefits and other ways faculty and staff can increase their cultural competency.