A&T Announcements - March 21, 2022

Draft Policies Posted for Comment
The following draft policy is posted for comment. Faculty and staff who wish to provide comments on this draft policy should send their comments to sjcobrand@ncat.edu no later than April 3, 2022 for full consideration.
Preferred First Name Draft Policy

A&T will welcome business mogul and NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson to the Chancellor’s Speaker Series, “Building Black Businesses,” Tuesday, March 29, at 6 p.m. Johnson will deliver a tailored keynote address to an audience of students and community members in Harrison Auditorium, located on the university’s campus. “Building Black Businesses” is an opportunity for participants to gain foundational principles and glean from Johnson’s lived experiences as a leading businessman. The speaker series event is open to the public. Free tickets will be available beginning March 15 at the University Ticket Office located in Brown Hall.

Campus Pool Now Open
The university's pool, located in Corbett Sports Center, is now open.
Recreational Swim is Monday – Friday, noon to 8 p.m.

Testing is easy and free for students and employees, available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Alumni Foundation Event Center, next door to the Student Health Center. Vaccination and booster shots are also free and available at the Alumni Foundation Event Center and the Student Health Center Pharmacy. 

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. to 5p.m.
Clinic Hours- Mon- Fri: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please be advised that upon receiving the shot your insurance will be billed.

Advisement for summer/fall 2022 begins on March 14. Students should contact their faculty advisor to schedule an appointment to discuss courses they should take based on your curriculum guide. Alternate pins are to be obtained from faculty advisor and/or department chairperson.
Registration begins on April 4 until April 25. Students can begin registering for classes based on their earned hours.
Monday, April 4 – Graduate Students and Seniors (90 or more earned credit hours)
Tuesday, April 5 – Juniors (60 – 89 earned credit hours)
Wednesday, April 6 – Sophomores (30 – 59 earned credit hours)
Thursday, April 7 – Freshmen (less than 30 earned credit hours)
When registering for classes, all students are required to OPT IN or OPT OUT of AggieAlert!, the university’s emergency notification system that sends text messages to your phone in the event of emergencies, life-threatening situations and/or inclement weather. Failure to opt-in or opt-out prior to class registration will result in a hold being placed on student accounts. To prevent an account hold, log into Aggie Access/Aggie Alert and follow the instructions.

The last day to withdraw from a course for spring 2022 without a grade evaluation is March 28,  at 5 p.m. The course withdrawal is available through the Student Hub. Once the form is completed, please follow up with your advisor regarding the course withdrawal. Approved courses withdrawals submitted after the deadline will NOT be accepted. Advisors must send your forms by March 28.
Students CANNOT use this option to withdraw from ALL of their classes for the semester. To withdraw from all classes, students must use the official University Withdrawal form, available from registration@ncat.edu. The last day to withdraw from the university without a grade evaluation is April 7, 2022.

The last day to withdraw from the University for spring 2022 without a grade evaluation is April 7. A University Withdrawal Form must be completed. The form is available from registration@ncat.edu.

The University Event Center would like to inform you that in the continued effort to provide a superior customer experience, multiple forms used in the process of reserving spaces on campus have been modernized and are now available electronically. Accessible from our main University Event Center page on the NCAT website, the Cancellation/Change Form, Online Username & Password Request Form, Student Center Reservation Request Form, Digital Display Board Request Form can all completed and submitted directly to our staff for processing. As you will see there are two options for our, one set that is accessible utilizing you university issued One-ID and one for individuals without a University issued One-ID.
Please note that reservations all forms will be processed within 2-3 business days, this will allow our office to execute the process most efficient way possible. Forms will be processed in the order they are received and event locations are available on a first come, first serve bases.
As always we at the University Event Center, thank you for your cooperation and support as we strive towards a more beneficial experience for all parties involved. For additional scheduling information please click the link below or contact the University Event Center at (336) 285-2580.

The university will return to in-person summer camp programs. As part of its risk management efforts, the university centralized the registration process for summer camps/sponsored programs. Faculty, staff, program directors, and other personnel organizing, leading, and managing these efforts must register all summer camps/sponsored programs through the Extended Campus via this link.
The Extended Campus supports the procedures for compliance with the Minors on Campus policy, which promotes the safety and well-being of minors entrusted to the University's care. All directors, camp personnel, and volunteers working with the camps will complete the mandatory online Protection of Minors Training. Please direct any questions to the Extended Campus at 336-334-7810 or extendedcampus@ncat.edu.

University Space Planning Committee Survey
The University Space Planning Committee welcomes your feedback regarding a potential addition to our campus. As N.C. A&T continues to improve our spaces on campus, we are committed to providing spaces that accommodate a diverse set of needs. In this regard, we are exploring lactation rooms to be used by students, faculty and staff with infants. A lactation space is a private, hygienic space for nursing mothers and infants. Please complete the quick feedback form, linked below, if interested. Should you have any questions, please contact University Space Planner, Sharika D. Cochran at sdcochran@ncat.edu.

Poster submission
Graduating senior researchers apply for the Undergraduate Research (UR) Graduation Cord by email to worku@ncat.edu with the subject line UR Graduation Cord Forms/no later than March 28.

Do you want to increase your expertise in online teaching and the use of effective digital teaching methods and related tools? Our 2022 Digital Learning Faculty Fellows are here for consultations and support. Connect with these knowledgeable faculty during their virtual office hours or weekly online teaching check-ins. Visit the Online Faculty Commons Community in Blackboard to learn more.

Clinical Study Volunteers Needed
The Center of Excellence in Post Harvest Technologies located at the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis is looking for volunteers to participate in a clinical study. We are investigating how food plays an important part in our health and how the food is broken down after being eaten. You may qualify if your BMI is between 18-25 or 30-40, you are 18-65 years of age, and you are of African American decent. Participation involves completing a 5-day food diary and providing one stool sample collection. If you are interested in participating, or would like more information, please email sanglabncat@gmail.com. More information can be found here.

Do you have high blood pressure and you are taking three or more blood
pressure medications? You may be eligible for an 8-week study on stress
management.
You may qualify if you identify as African American/Black; are being treated with three or more blood pressure medications; and/or are between 18 and 90+ years old.
Participation involves attending a stress management class for 1.5 hours a week for 8-weeks and a 4-hour silent retreat; keeping a weekly log of blood pressure; and completing a 1-hour group interview about the stress management program
at the end of the 8-weeks.
For more information, please contact Dr. TJ Exford, email: tjexford@ncat.edu or (334) 202-2333.

Tuition Assistance Transition
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.

The university is required to provide information security awareness training each year. Training for SHRA employees began 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 download a certificate of completion. The deadline to complete training is Thursday, 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.

Aggie Talk Podcast
Aggie Talk is a resource for students and staff at North Carolina A&T State University. Aggie Talk does not take the place of clinical mental health treatment. This podcast is a resource. It is our hope that Aggie Talk introduces new concepts, inspires listeners to pursue professional help if necessary, and to be a catalyst for conversation surrounding mental health. Host Jovan Shumpert, MS, LCMHCA will discuss current events, mental health facts and experiences, and will be joined by colleagues to discuss their areas of expertise. The podcast is available on Spotify and Anchor!

Extended Campus will hold a virtual information session on Thursday, March 24, at 6 p.m. ET for prospective students of N.C. A&T’s online graduate programs. Attendees can speak with program representatives and find out about the application process, our support services for online students, and financial aid. Please share the event info and registration link with your students.

Hariston College of Health and Human Sciences presents its 2nd annual Health Disparity Virtual Symposium. The symposium is aimed to promote health equity via multidisciplinary approaches to addressing existing and persisting health related concerns, with presentations from community professionals, faculty and students. Faculty, Staff and students from institutions throughout North Carolina, professionals in the community, and other interested stakeholders are invited to attent the virtual event. Register here to attend. 

The Center of Excellence in Product Design and Advanced Manufacturing (CEPDAM) is celebrating the anniversary of its Women in Design and Manufacturing Academy. CEPDAM will feature a panel discussion with women leaders in diverse fields followed by our women faculty presentations. This virtual event on March 25, at noon is open to the public via the Zoom link.

Date Night in Aggieland - April 9
The Office of Vice Provost for Engagement and Outreach and the Center of Excellence for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEEI) are hosting a Family Engagement event for East Greensboro and Triad area families. The event, “Date Night in Aggieland” will be held on Saturday, April 9, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., in the Student Center Deese Ballroom. Families throughout our community are invited to Aggieland for an evening of enjoyment inclusive of food, music, and games. This event is also an opportunity to share information about all that N.C. A&T has to offer, as well, showcase our colleges/departments/units and student organizations. The event will act a springboard for increased engagement with communities, families, and K-12 youth. Register here.

Are you interested in taking a group of Aggies Students Abroad. Please come to the Office of International Affairs workshop to see how it's done!  April 11, May 9, at  3-4 p.m.  Please use this link to register.

Spring 2022 Graduate College Information Sessions
The Graduate College will host monthly information sessions on the second Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. Registration Link
Dates:  April 12, May 10, June 14 

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