Faculty and Staff
Honorary Degree Call for Nominations
The Faculty Committee on Honorary Degrees at NC State seeks nominations for recipients of honorary degrees. Honorary degrees represent NC State’s highest recognition of outstanding contributions to academic, professional or civic society that create a model for others to emulate and reflect the mission and vision of the university.
September 2021 Announcements
Find out the latest happenings related to NC State faculty and staff, professional development opportunities, campus activities and more.
September 2021 Provost’s Corner
Thank you for your hard work in getting another academic year off to a smooth start. We’ve welcomed thousands of students and faculty back to campus, and we’re happy to see so many new and returning faces.
Catalyzing Coastal Change
NC State’s Coastal Resilience and Sustainability Initiative seeks to create a more resilient and sustainable future for coastal communities across North Carolina – and around the world. Through an interdisciplinary team of experts, the initiative will work toward actionable solutions that address issues such as climate change and focus on natural ecosystems, coastal plain communities, and rural and agricultural economies for a more sustainable future.
Resources for Faculty Success
NC State’s Office for Faculty Excellence fosters faculty success in every career stage by offering professional and leadership development programming, supporting policies related to faculty employment, and facilitating faculty awards and recognition. The office, formed from a merger of the former Office of Faculty Affairs and the Office of Faculty Development, continues to support and guide faculty by enhancing traditional offerings and expanding programming.
Professor Kevin Oliver selected as 1 of 3 2022 UNC Faculty Fellows
Professor Kevin Oliver has been selected as one of three UNC System faculty members to serve as a 2022 UNC Faculty Fellow. As a fellow, Oliver will engage in special projects, review current literature, talk with innovative teaching faculty across the UNC System and national higher education, and investigate and experiment with new technologies.
Search for the Dean of the College of Education Now Underway
An open search for the dean of the College of Education is now underway. Paola Sztajn, a professor in the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences and interim associate vice provost for academic personnel and policy, will serve as interim dean.
Eight 2021-22 Faculty Award Nominations Now Open
Nominations are now open for eight awards for NC State faculty members. This year’s nomination submission deadlines have been scheduled to align with the traditional fall and spring semester calendars.
Search for Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine Now Underway
An open search for the dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine is now underway. Kate Meurs, Randall B. Terry, Jr. Distinguished Professor in Comparative Medicine and associate dean for research and graduate studies, has been appointed to serve as interim dean effective January 18, 2022.
From Provost Arden: Options Available to Instructors Teaching In Person
In this message, Provost Arden highlights the options that instructors teaching in-person classes this semester have to help manage disruptions, maintain class continuity for their classes and students, and reduce classroom density.