Office of Academic Strategy, Innovation and Solutions

Jun 24, 2025

Gift to the Pappas Real Estate Development Program Links Two Industry Leaders

A $1 million gift from real estate leader Howard C. “Smoky” Bissell and his wife Margaret will endow and name the director position within the Peter A. Pappas Real Estate Development Program. 

Jun 23, 2025

3 Vice Provost Units To Be Restructured and Renamed

Three NC State vice provost units will be restructured and renamed in order to better align their functions and titles, effective July 1. 

Jun 9, 2025

Bill Rand Appointed New Goodnight Executive Director of Institute for Advanced Analytics

Goodnight Executive Director of the Institute for Advanced Analytics Michael Rappa is returning to the faculty in the Department of Computer Science in the College of Engineering, and Bill Rand will be appointed Goodnight Executive Director of the IAA, effective July 1. 

Apr 7, 2025

Jack Rodenfels Named Director of Non-Degree Credential Program Innovation

Jack Rodenfels has been named director of non-degree credential program innovation in the Office of Instructional Programs, effective April 7. 

Apr 3, 2025

‘A Wicked Success’: Award-Winning NC State Experience Celebrates Five Years of Impact

As Wicked Problems, Wolfpack Solutions marks five years of challenging incoming students to Think and Do, it’s also earning national recognition, including winning the Online Learning Consortium Award of Excellence in Digital Learning Innovation at OLC Innovate 2025. 

Feb 12, 2025

Five Questions with Chuck Flink, Director of the Pappas Real Estate Development Program

NC State’s Peter A. Pappas Real Estate Development Program supports building resilient and sustainable communities throughout all of North Carolina’s 100 counties. We recently spoke with Director Chuck Flink about the program, how it serves students, and what’s next in terms of strategy and growth. 

May 20, 2024

New Gift From Peter A. Pappas ’83 Will Transform Real Estate Development in North Carolina

With a significant contribution from Peter A. Pappas ’83, NC State will become home to a new program that will prepare students for careers in real estate development. The Peter A. Pappas Real Estate Development Program will provide a comprehensive approach to real estate development, focusing on land-use, transportation and open-space planning. 

Nov 14, 2023

Two New Associate Vice Provosts Announced

Two new associate vice provosts have been hired, Senior Vice Provost for University Interdisciplinary Programs Rob Dunn and Senior Vice Provost for Instructional Programs Helen Chen announced today. 

Feb 15, 2023

Five Questions with Helen Chen and the Office of Instructional Programs

The Office of Instructional Programs is responsible for academic program planning including new degree programs and dual degree programs, and other select university-wide academic programs. We spoke with Helen Chen, senior vice provost for Instructional Programs, about how the unit serves students and advances NC State academics. 

Jan 27, 2023

Checking in with DELTA’s Research and Analysis team

DELTA’s department of Planning and Assessment updated its name to Research and Analysis in July of 2022. The team discusses the reason and impact of the name change in a candid fashion. In addition, they spoke about their relationships, future plans, and current projects.