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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.
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.
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.
March 2020 Announcements
Find out the latest happenings related to NC State faculty and staff, including coronavirus resources, online professional development opportunities, campus updates and more.
March 2020 Provost’s Corner
This is a challenging time for the entire university community, as coronavirus is impacting the professional and personal lives of so many. I want to thank each one of you for your dedication in ensuring that we address this challenge, allowing us to continue to work and learn.
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.
Search Postponed for Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Division of Academic and Student Affairs
In light of the evolving COVID-19 situation and current restrictions on campus, on-campus interviews for vice chancellor and dean of the Division of Academic and Student Affairs have been delayed. Please note that the search is being postponed and not cancelled.
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.
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.
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.