Staff

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. 

Mar 18, 2020

From VC Vouk and Provost Arden: Research Continuity in Response to COVID-19

In this memo, VC Vouk and Provost Arden inform all faculty conducting research/scholarship projects that the university is taking steps to significantly reduce research and scholarship activity on campus. Most research labs and facilities will need to be closed no later than March 20, 2020. 

Mar 16, 2020

From Provost Arden: Communication with Students by Wednesday, Mar. 18

In this memo, Provost Arden informs all instructors of record to contact their students no later than Wednesday, Mar. 18 at 6 p.m. EST to begin sharing the pertinent information students need for when classes resume on Mar. 23. 

Mar 11, 2020

From Provost Arden: Change in Spring 2020 Schedule and Move to Online Instruction

In this memo, Provost Arden informs all instructors of record that when classes resume on March 23, their courses should not meet face-to-face but rather use the alternate methods, including online methods, for course delivery that they have developed in their academic continuity plans. Exceptions will be allowed in limited circumstances and must be approved by their college.  

Mar 11, 2020

From Chancellor Woodson: Extended Spring Break, Online Classes and New Travel Restrictions

NC State spring break is extended for students through the week of March 16-20, after which many classes will move to online instruction. Campus remains open. Please read the full update from Chancellor Randy Woodson. 

Mar 5, 2020

From Provost Arden: Academic Continuity Plans for Spring 2020

In this memo, Provost Arden asks all instructors of record to create academic continuity plans for each of their Spring 2020 courses and submit them to department heads or unit leaders no later than March 20.  Resources, templates and training have been developed to help faculty create course continuity plans. 

Mar 4, 2020

Coronavirus Update for Mar. 4, 2020

As NC State nears spring break, Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread throughout the world and in parts of the United States. As of yesterday, we learned of a confirmed case in Wake County; the individual tested positive after returning from travel to Washington State and has no known connections to campus. 

Feb 28, 2020

Coronavirus Update: New Travel Restrictions and Recommendations

NC State continues to monitor the evolving outbreak of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Given the rapid spread of COVID-19, and to help ensure the ongoing health and safety of the university community, effective immediately NC State is prohibiting university-related travel to CDC-designated Level 2 and Level 3 countries for Coronavirus and will not reimburse travel to these areas.