A&T Announcements - Dec. 6, 2021

The Fall 2021 ceremony is Saturday, Dec. 11, at 8:30 a.m.  at the Greensboro Coliseum for Fall and Summer graduates only. No tickets will be required to attend. For the safety of all, masks must be worn correctly over the mouth and nose at all times while in the coliseum. 

The Student Health Center is now offering the flu shot for this upcoming winter months! Please come by the Student Health Center during our current business hours.
Pharmacy Hours- Mon- Fri: 8 a.m.- 5p.m.
Clinic Hours- Mon- Fri: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Please be advised that upon receiving the shot your insurance will be billed.

Student Center Winter Break Schedule
Nov. 29 – Dec. 22
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday CLOSED
Dec. 23 – Jan. 3 CLOSED
*schedule subject to change with notice

Campus Recreation Center Winter Break Schedule
   Nov. 29 – Dec. 10
   Monday – Friday Noon to 7 p.m.
   Saturday & Sunday Noon to 4 p.m.
   
   Dec. 11 –22
   Monday – Friday noon to 7p
   Saturday & Sunday CLOSED
   Administrative Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
   
   Dec. 23 – Jan. 3 CLOSED
      **SC & CRC schedules subject to change with notice

Office of Veteran & Military Affairs is now responsible, and will process Army DOD and the Tuition Assistance program. All students utilizing this program please contact our office at (336) 398-8651.

Nominations are open for Human Rights Medal. The award is presented to an individual who has had a positive impact on correcting social injustices and other humanitarian activities. The winner will be notified in December and will be invited to accept the award at the Annual Sit-In Breakfast marking the anniversary of the N.C. A&T Sit-In Movement. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. The deadline for nominations is Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. If you have questions, please contact Vicki Coleman (vcoleman@ncat.edu, 336.285.4151), Chair, University Awards and Convocation Planning Committee.

SHRA Mandatory Infromation Security Training
The university is required to provide information security awareness training each year. Traing for SHRA employees will begin Tuesday, Oct. 19. Topics will include information technology policies, fundamental security knowledge, common cyber security threats, social engineering red flags, WiFi security, social media sharing and phishing prevention. This training is mandatory for all SHRA employees. The training is self-paced and each module can be paused and resumed. After module is completed, employees will be able to downloada certificate of completion. The deadline to complete training is June 30, 2022. Please contact Information Security Services at itsecure@ncat.edu if you have questions.

Learn STEM Skills and Credentials with Digital Badge Program
N.C. A&T is starting a digital badge program, funded by the National Science Foundation, to enable undergraduate students to increase their STEM skills through mentorship programs, experiential learning activities, research opportunities, scholarships, and more. The ASETTS program will connect students to researchers, professionals, and alumni from STEM‐related fields currently working in transportation careers and give students extra credentials to increase their marketability and secure employment after graduation.

Professional Development Courses and Opportunities from the CLOE
Throughout October 2021- February 2022 you can participate in:
   • Watermark Faculty Success (Formerly Digital Measures): CL-112
   • Updates to Title IX: CL-036
   • Civic Engagement and Higher Education: CL-136
   • Real Colors Workshop: CL-008
   • Customer Service Excellence: CL-064
   • Components of a Good Manager: CL-007
   • Digital Netiquette: CL-045
Register for CLOE Courses Here

Dec. 9 and Dec. 16: Ford Foundation Fellowship (doctoral degrees) deadlines; Click link to see more and register to request the recording of the campus-specific session.
Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. ET: Marshall Motley Scholars Program campus-specific Zoom session. Click the link to learn more about this fully funded program for future civil rights lawyers and register.

Beginning Nov. 22 through Dec. 22, all A&T faculty and staff may use the fitness facility at no charge! You will be allotted a one hour a day timeslot so please sign-up using SignUp Genius! 

Join the Faculty & Staff Combined Campaign Commmitee as we continue the spirit of stewardship and fellowship with snacks,prizes, and fun during our virtual game day on Thursday, Dec. 9, 1-3 p.m. Sign up to play Aggie Jeopardy (team style) and represent your department with Aggie Pride! To register your team, bit.ly/AggieJeopardy. To WATCH LIVE, Zoom ID: 976 6939 4615, Passcode: FSCC.

Eligible students and alumni: indicate your Intent-to-Apply by clicking here as soon as possible. Then, contact Ms. Alsace Gallop in NCAT EO and get application instructions for EOs with required fall 2021 endorsement deadlines (always at 5 p.m. ET; click here to see all 15 endorsed EOs). The following extraordinary opportunities have a deadline of Dec. 14:

• ETS Presidential Scholarship for HBCU Students: Second- and third-year undergrads (all majors) who have demonstrated financial need (usually Pell Grant eligibility), will be full-time undergraduates in 2022-23, and also demonstrate leadership and have a 3.5+ cumulative GPA.
•   UNCF Achievement Capstone Scholarship: May 2022 graduates (all majors) who have demonstrated leadership and campus involvement in ways that honor the legacy of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
•  White House Competitiveness Scholars Program for HBCU Students: Undergraduate and graduate students (all majors) who will be enrolled full-time in 2022-23; who are interested in leadership development and outreach; and who demonstrate academic achievement, civic and campus engagement, and an entrepreneurial ethos.

Save the date for the Staff Senate Fall Forum scheduled for Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 11:00 am. The event is open to all SHRA & EHRA Non-faculty Employees.
A drive through lunch and gift will be provided at Truist Stadium w/ OneID.
The Fall Forum link will be shared prior to event.

Jan. 18, 2022 at noon ET: Point Foundation Scholarship for those who will be enrolled full-time in fall 2022 in an undergraduate or graduate degree. Candidates should have: demonstrated leadership and community involvement, strong academic achievement, worked for the betterment of the LGBTQ community and are an out member of the LGBTQ community, and financial need. 
Jan. 31, 2022: EPP/MSI and Hollings Undergraduate Scholarships. These are both fully funded two-year scholarships with paid summer internships for second-year Aggie undergraduates in eligible disciplines related to the mission of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). 

The NC-LSAMP STEM Pathways and Research Alliance will hold its annual research conference on Jan. 28, 2022. This virtual conference will afford participants opportunities to engage in professional development and networking sessions, undergraduate research presentations and a graduate school recruitment fair.
   
Participation in the conference is open to undergraduate students majoring in a STEM discipline. For additional information email nclsamp@ncat.edu

Registration Link: https://hopin.com/events/nc-lsamp-spra-annual-research-conference

If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please contact Counseling Services. Counseling Services provides trainings on suicide prevention. You can become a gatekeeper and save a life by recognizing the warning signs, offering hope, and referring others to seek professional assistance. Here are some resources on suicide prevention.

·         National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24 Hours) 1-800-273-8255
·         American Psychological Association (APA) http://www.apa.org/
·         Suicide warning signs http://www.apa.org/topics/suicide/signs.aspx
·         Speaking of Psychology: Preventing suicide http://www.apa.org/research/action/speaking-of-psychology/preventing-suicide.aspx
·         Suicide Prevention http://www.apa.org/advocacy/suicide-prevention/index.aspx