Staff

May 1, 2020

From Provost Arden: Academic Continuity Plans for Fall 2020

In this memo, Provost Arden asks all instructors of record to create academic continuity plans for each of their Fall 2020 courses and submit them to department heads or unit leaders no later than July 31. Resources, templates and training have been developed to help faculty create course continuity plans. 

May 1, 2020

3D Memo: Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Paid Administrative Leave

The federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was enacted in March 2020 to address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the U.S. The FFCRA went into effect April 1, 2020, and is set to remain in effect until December 31, 2020. The act provides two types of leave: emergency paid sick leave and expanded family medical leave. 

Apr 15, 2020

From Provost Arden: Appreciation, Support and Compassion in Crisis

As we enter the second half of April, I wanted to take a moment and express my heartfelt appreciation to each of you for all you have done and continue to do to teach and support your students. 

Mar 31, 2020

Guidelines for Purchasing Exceptions

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic (spring 2020) and resulting impact to campus operations, an exception process to the university’s standard shipping process of goods and supplies to official university addresses has been created and is outlined in this memo 

Mar 31, 2020

3D Memo: Cancellation of On-Campus Summer 2020 Classes

No on-campus, face-to-face classes will be held at NC State for Summer Sessions 1 or 2 in 2020. 

Mar 30, 2020

3D Memo: Important Update: COVID-19 Special Faculty and Staff Leave Provisions

New leave provisions authorized by the interim president of the University of North Carolina System in response to the COVID-19 event will take effect April 1 and remain in effect through April 30. The new provisions supersede all regular policies and are subject to modification or discontinuation by the interim president at any time based on COVID-19 developments, executive orders and the operational needs of the university. 

Mar 27, 2020

3D Memo: Important Update: Suspension of All Nonessential Human Resources Actions

In light of current circumstances focusing the university’s attention on the COVID-19 response, the UNC System Office is temporarily suspending the following nonessential human resources activities: salary adjustments; position actions, including creating new positions or modifications to existing positions; and new hires. Exceptions may be granted under certain circumstances. New hires. 

Mar 22, 2020

From Provost Arden: Student Connectivity and Synchronous Participation

In this memo, Provost Arden asks all instructors of record to make course content delivered synchronously also available asynchronously for students facing connectivity and access issues. Instructors are also to refrain from scheduling synchronous activities outside of the original course time. 

Mar 20, 2020

From Provost Arden: Information on Exams, S/U Grading and Drop Date

In this memo, Provost Arden provides information to instructors of record about managing exams (including final exams), changing course grades from letter grades to Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U), and requests for late course drops. 

Mar 20, 2020

Myron Floyd Named Dean of College of Natural Resources

Myron Floyd has been named dean of the College of Natural Resources at North Carolina State University after a nationwide search. His appointment becomes effective April 1.