A&T Announcements - Sept. 12, 2022
Strategic Priorities
The following focused priorities for 2022-23 reflect North Carolina A&T State University’s goal to perform and be recognized at the highest level of doctoral research universities. As we pursue new levels of competitiveness and impact, we continue to drive toward meeting
A&T PREEMINENCE 2023 key performance indicators (KPIs) for student success, while also advancing the research enterprise and institutional efficiency and effectiveness through operational improvements. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) are integrated throughout the priorities. All employees are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the university’s strategic priorities at here.
Faculty & Staff Headshots
The sign-up period for university headshots has ended. There are no available time slots for Sept. 21-22. Another date will be scheduled in October.
If you have an appointment, A&T work attire is required for these photographs, so please dress accordingly:
- Managers and office workers should wear business professional attire. Business casual is an option for those who do not work in an office setting.
- A&T uniforms may be worn by those who are required to wear them.
- T-shirts and sweatshirts—regardless of the fabric—will not be photographed.
- Clothing branded with non-A&T marks will not be photographed.
Please arrive no more than 5 minutes before your scheduled time. To cancel an appointment, email uncomm@ncat.edu at least 24 hours in advance.
Fall 2022 Digital Learning Faculty Fellows
Would you like to discuss online teaching and digital tools? Need faculty feedback on embedding career competencies and micro-credentials into course design? Our Fall 2022 Digital Learning Faculty Fellows are here for peer consultations and support. Connect with these knowledgeable faculty during virtual office hours or weekly online teaching check-ins. Visit the Online Faculty Commons Community in Blackboard and click on the "Digital Learning Faculty Fellows" link in the navigation bar to connect.
Follow N.C. A&T on Social Media
Make sure to stay in the know! Get the latest information, updates, news and activities. Follow N.C. A&T on all social media platforms. Visit here.
As gas tax that supports a well-functioning transportation system has become unsustainable over the last decade, the Eastern Transportation Coalition, a partnership of 17 states and Washington D.C., needs your help to explore an alternative approach, called a Mileage-Based User Fee (MBUF), where each driver pays for the miles they drive instead of the fuel they buy.
To better understand how an MBUF program could work, the Coalition is conducting a FREE Pilot Program in North Carolina and they want N.C. A&T students, faculty, and staff to join and tell them their perception of MBUF and its impact on our communities. Please see more information and sign up on this link. Your voice matters for new upcoming statewide transportation initiative!
Student Center, Campus Rec & Corbett Pool Fall 2022 ScheduleThe fall semester schedules will go as follows:
Student Center***
Effective Saturday, Aug. 15
Monday – Friday, 7 a.m.-1 a.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sunday, noon-11 p.m.
Campus Recreation Center***
Effective, Wednesday, Aug. 17
Monday – Thursday, 6 a.m.-midnight*
Friday, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.*
Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.**
Sunday, 2 p.m.-9 p.m.**
*Closed weekdays from 2p to 4p for deep cleaning
**Closed for home football games
Corbett Pool***
Effective, Wednesday, Aug. 17
Monday – Friday, noon-8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, Closed
***Subject to change with notice
Students are required to have health insurance either by remaining on their parents’ insurance or buying an individual insurance plan. Students without insurance may purchase the Student Blue Student Health Insurance. Students will be automatically billed (on tuition account) and enrolled in the Student Blue coverage, unless a waiver is completed by the semester due date Sept. 12.
University Writing Center Hours and Services Offered
The University Writing Center, located in the General Classroom Building, Room 309, is currently open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Sunday (virtually) from 2-6 p.m.
The UWC assists students with organization, development, audience awareness, sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, citations, and other writing concepts for all types of writing in all classes. Students may schedule an appointment at www.ncat.mywconline.com or may visit the UWC for walk-in assistance. The UWC assists faculty by providing course-imbedded tutors, delivering presentations, and facilitating workshops. Additionally, writing consultants will visit classrooms to introduce the UWC to students. Faculty and staff should email the UWC at uwc@ncat.edu to request services. They may also call the UWC at 336-285-3531.
COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination/Boosters Available
The A.V. Blount Jr. Student Health Center is available for COVID-19 testing Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
COVID-19 vaccines are also available at the Student Health Center Pharmacy Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. daily.
TogetherAll - Student SupportCounseling Services has partnered with an online service called TogetherAll to provide 24/7 support to students. Students can register with their Aggie email, provide quick demographical information (can also remain anonymous) and in 3 minutes have access to a counselor at any time. The service also provides mental health resources, peer support communities, creative outlets and more.
Get ready: Rhodes Scholarship, Fulbright Program grant, and more (2022-23 AY)Aggies students, current alumni, and graduating seniors: it's time to DREAM BIG and Explore The Extraordinary for the 2022-23 academic year!
-Do you want to become a leader and gain a network of global peers at the U. of Oxford in England as a Rhodes Scholar?-Would you like to pursue an independent project, earn a postgraduate degree, or help foreign students learn about America while learning English as a Fulbright Program grantee?-Are you interested in FULL FUNDING to learn a language, study or intern abroad, conduct independent projects/research, participate in leadership and graduate school preparation programs, earn a postgraduate degree, and more?
Get in contact with Ms. Alsace Gallop in NCAT Extraordinary Opportunities: acgallop@ncat.edu. Stay tuned now through next semester for required campus deadlines, advising deadlines, and information sessions.
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.
Lot Closures Announcement Career Fair - Sept. 14-15
In preparation for the Career Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 14 to Thursday, Sept. 15, the following parking lots will be closed:
Lot 17 - Alumni Event Center Lot 39 – Alvin Blount Student Health Center Vehicles must vacate the lot by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Vehicles not removed by the designated time are subject to towing at the owners expense. Alternative parking for General Permit holders can be in:
Lot 12 - Dowdy Building Lot 23 - Proctor Hall Lot 26 - Webb Hall Lot 30 - Aggie Suites
We apologize for any inconvenience; thank you for your continuous support of Parking and Transportation Services.
September Chrome River Training
The University Travel Office with host Chrome River training for the month of September. Chrome River is the University’s travel expense management platform. Learn to navigate through the system and process your travel requests. Login instructions will be e-mailed once enrolled.
Chrome River Cash Advance Sept. 13, 10 a.m.
Chrome River Refresher Training Sept. 14, 10 a.m.
Chrome River Training, Sept. 14, 1 p.m.
Chrome River Refresher Training Sept. 15, 10 a.m.
Chrome River Cash Advance Sept. 15, 2 p.m.
Chrome River Splash Lab Sept. 22, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Citation Management Using RefWorks – Sept. 13
This workshop will be held Sept. 13 at 11 a.m. and will last approximately 60 minutes. With ProQuest’s RefWorks citation management software, students, faculty, staff and other members of the N.C. A&T community will learn how this cloud-based application can reduce the time and effort needed to produce a reference list and/or place proper in-text citations in a paper for a class assignment, master’s thesis, Ph.D. dissertation, journal article, and/or grant proposal. Users do NOT need to download or install any software, although there are plugins available for the RefWorks Citation Manager functions in Word and Google Docs. Users only need to create an account and then login here using their A&T email information.
Annual Fall Career Fair (In-Person) – Sept. 14
The Office of Career Services at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host its 48th Annual Career Awareness Fair in-person on Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The format of this activity will enable employers to brand their organization, speak with students of all academic disciplines regarding internship, co-op, and full-time career opportunities, as well as strengthen university partnerships.
The African American Agricultural Diaspora: The Legacy of the New Farmers of America – Sept. 14
Dr. Antoine Alston, Ms. Netta Cox, M.S., M.L.S. and Dr. Dexter Wakefield will discuss their new book, "Legacy of New Farmers of America," with Ms. Joanie Chavis associate professor and Head of Research, Instructional and Engagement Services at F.D. Bluford Library. Their conversation will explore the NFA, a Black youth organization founded in 1935 to promote vocational agriculture education in public schools throughout the South and teach farming skills, leadership and citizenship values to young Black males.
Listen to the talk via Zoom at 1 p.m. or come to the in-person discussion at 5 p.m. in the F.D. Bluford Library Seminar Room.
Copyright and Fair Use Workshop – Sept. 15
Join Bluford Library to learn the basics for copyright, fair use rules and user rights in general on Sept. 15 at 11 a.m. for approximately 60 minutes. Let us help you determine if works are public domain or open-source, and help with plagiarism vs. citing. With all the information available, you need to know what’s right and what’s wrong in the world of copyright. You tell us whether your use is for research, teaching and/or performing, and we will help you find appropriate resources to protect you and the university. This interactive workshop will help you navigate current legislation and common practices to avoid plagiarism and/or infringement situations that can put us all at risk. Register here.
Constitution Day Program – Sept. 19
The Department of History and Political Science will commemorate Constitution Day 2022 on Monday September 19 at 6 p.m. at North Carolina A&T State University in the Academic Classroom Building Room 108. All colleges and universities that receive federal funding are mandated to recognize the United States Constitution on or near September 17th (36 USC §106 as amended). Since 2005 NC A & T State University, has transformed that little-known federal mandate into an opportunity to reflect on our government, our liberties, and our obligations as citizens in this democracy. This year the Department of History and Political Science at North Carolina A&T in collaboration with Common Cause, a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to upholding the core values of American democracy will host a voting simulation event. This event is designed to allow students and the greater Greensboro community to explore and discover the connection between the U.S. Constitution and voting as one of the most fundamental democratic activities in our nation. The purpose of this activity is to allow participants to learn firsthand about their voting rights, and how the U.S. Constitution and other legislation have attempted to address them.
Digital/E-Portfolios – Sept. 20
This workshop will meet at 11 a.m. and provide an overview of the different types e-portfolios in higher education, and will discuss the applicability of e-portfolio use in a classroom setting, whether face2face or virtual. E-portfolios are used in many academic settings, and creating an e-portfolio is particularly useful for students in a variety of ways. E-portfolios can be a personal tool for storing, organizing, reflecting on and sharing items or artifacts that represent your learning. Students can include items such as documents, graphics, audio files, videos, presentations, and course work to demonstrate skills in certain areas. The Wix platform will be highlighted during this workshop series and supplemental digital tools will be used and discussed as well. Register here.
Spiritual Enlightenment and Community Partners Fair – Sept. 21
The Office of Intercultural Engagement and The Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement will host its annual fall campus-wide Spiritual Enlightenment and Community Partners Fair on September 21 in the Academic Quad outside of the Student Center from 11 am - 2 pm. The fair is free and open to the campus community. Learn about local spiritual and community organizations that will help to empower spiritual, religious, and civic expression.
For more information please contact the Office of Intercultural Engagement (oie@ncat.edu or 336-334-7800) or the Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement (olce@ncat.edu or 336-334-7792).
2022 Extraordinary Global Experiences Series - Sept. 21 and 22
Students, faculty, staff, and area alumni: get ready for the second Extraordinary Global Experiences series on Wednesday, Sept. 21 and Thursday, Sept. 22!
Learn about extraordinary opportunities (EOs) to learn less commonly taught languages overseas; ask questions of panelists who can connect you to internship, career, and educational opportunities domestically and abroad; hear from leaders at the Department of State; and more! Registration will be available at NCAT EO website, so stay connected for more information.
This FREE event is created and hosted by NCAT Extraordinary Opportunities and co-hosted by University Honors Program, the Office of External Affairs, and the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
Creating and Maintaining a Research Identity – Sept. 22 at 11 a.m.
Google Me: Creating and Managing A Research Identity If someone "googled" you to learn more about your research and expertise, will they get a clear picture of your research impact? If you are not sure or just beginning to build your research reputation, this workshop will help provide some insight on the importance, benefits, and practical steps for creating and maintaining a strong research identity. Register here.
Virtual Safe Zone Training – Sept. 23
A virtual Safe Zone Ally Development Training session will take place on September 23 at 9 a.m. via Zoom. This session is open to faculty and staff. Safe Zone Trainings emphasize on providing information that is relevant to promoting a healthy and safe campus community by creating allies. To attend, please send an RSVP (oie@ncat.edu) by September 20 to attend. For more information, please contact the Office of Intercultural Engagement at oie@ncat.edu or 336-334-7800.
HBCU New Venture Challenge – Deadline Sept. 28
The HBCU New Venture Challenge has officially launched! This is the premier HBCU business plan competition consisting of an application and two rounds for an opportunity to win $25,000 in seed investment. Applications close Sept. 28, 2022 and applicants must submit a 250-word executive summary and a 90-second video pitch. The semi-final round will require a detailed business plan and virtual live presentation open to judges only. If a competitor advances to the final round, there will be an in-person presentation at a select HBCU college that will be open to the general public. For more information, please visit the website.
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
