A&T Announcements - March 13, 2023

Campus Recreation Center Reopens - March 13

The wait is over! It is with great pleasure that we announce the reopening of the Campus Recreation Center at 6 a.m. Monday, March 13. Thank you for your patience during the refresh project. We also thank those who assisted in getting the Campus Recreation Center back fully operational.  

You are encouraged to come see the changes made to the facility and to participate in group exercise classes, take advantage of personal trainers and use the variety of exercise and fitness equipment available to assist with your health and wellness journey.  

Hours of Operation 

• Monday – Thursday, 6 a.m. to midnight  
• Friday, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. 
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
• Sunday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

Please continue to check our website and social media (@ncatcampusrec) for updates.

Aggie Resources

This sheet provides the N.C. A&T with quick and efficient access to our campus and community resources. This will provide students with the information and support that they need when experiencing or knowing someone experiencing crisis. Listed are all available resources in both English and Spanish!

N.C. A&T University Travel Survey: Tell us what you think!
The University Travel Office and Travel Project coordinators are working to enhance your Aggie experience as it relates to improving processes and efficiencies. The survey will take about five minutes, and results will be reviewed and analyzed to make recommendations and implement changes as we strive to improve the Aggie Experience. The survey will close at 11:59 p.m. on March 20. Please make some time to fill it out.

Nominate a Student for a Spring Commencement Feature – Deadline March 31

As we approach our spring 2023 commencement ceremonies, the Office of University Relations requests your assistance identifying spring undergraduate and graduate students to spotlight on the university website and/or social media platforms. We want to share their excellence, bright lights, stories of overcoming and more. Please click the link to nominate a spring 2023 graduating student to be featured. Please note, not all nominations will be selected. All nominations must be submitted by Friday, March 31, 2023.

Text-in-Community Program Seeking Book Suggestions for 2023-24 Academic Year – May 1 Deadline

North Carolina A&T State University's Text-in-Community (TIC) Program seeks book suggestions for the 2023-2024 academic year. The committee is particularly interested in titles that align with the goals, values and mission of the University. View and select from nominated texts here.

Spring Break Schedule - Student Center & Campus Recreation Center

  Student Center
   Monday, March 6 to Friday, March 10 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
   Saturday, March 11 noon to 8 p.m.
   
   Normal hours of operation will resume Sunday, March 12
   Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.
   Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
   Sunday noon to 11 p.m.
   
   Campus Recreation Center
   Friday March 3 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
   Saturday, March 4 – Sunday, March 12 Closed
   
   Modified normal hours of operation will resume Monday, March 13
   Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
   Saturday and Sunday Closed

Commencement Spring 2023: Staff Assistance

As plans are underway for our upcoming spring 2023 commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 12 (graduate) and two on Saturday, May 13 (undergraduate), we are seeking assistance from university staff.

We are requiring all staff that work commencement to attend one of three training sessions that will be offered in the coming weeks. Please register for one of three training sessions. New enhancements have been implemented and attending one of the sessions is critical to ensuring we deliver the best Aggie Experience for our graduates, friends and families.

Chrome River Training and Labs

The University Travel Office with provide Chrome River training for the month of March. Chrome River is the University’s travel expense management platform. Learn to navigate through the system and process your travel requests.

   3/16/23 Student Travel at 11 a.m.
   3/16/23 Cash Advance at 2 p.m.
   3/21/23 Splash Lab at 10 a.m.
   3/21/23 Splash Lab at 2 p.m.
   3/23/23 Splash Lab at 10 a.m.
   3/23/23 Splash Lab at 2 p.m.
   3/28/23 Chrome River Refresher at 11 a.m.
   3/30/23 Chrome River Training (Full) at 2 p.m.m

 Login instructions will be e-mailed once enrolled.

Employee Training: Getting Ready for your New Laptop

Eligible A&T employees will receive new laptops this spring! To prepare for the new equipment, employees should take the following steps now:
   
   1. Sign into your web browsers to access your bookmarks and passwords.
   2. Set up OneDrive and manage backups to access all the files on your old device.
   3. Take screenshots to remember configurations for Outlook Desktop settings (If applicable).
   
Step-by-step instructions are provided in the New Laptop Initiative Checklist. Virtual training is also available to assist employees. All employees are encouraged to attend. Register at learn.ncat.edu (using your OneID username and password).
   
Click here to download the schedule and access links to additional resources, and here for a promotional video. For more information about the Employee Laptop Initiative, visit the Employee Laptop Initiative webpage. 

Wellness Day (Feb. 10) Survey

Thank you for attending the Spring 2023 Career Awareness/Wellness Day. Please take a moment to complete the short survey, which will allow us to improve the activities at future events for the campus.

Faculty-Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremonies:

• Graduate Ceremony:

Friday, May 12, 2023, 3 p.m.

Greensboro Coliseum, Novant Health Fieldhouse

• Undergraduate Ceremony 1:

Saturday, May 13, 2023, 8:30 a.m.

Greensboro Coliseum – Main Arena

• Undergraduate Ceremony 2:

Saturday, May 13, 2023, 3 p.m.

Greensboro Coliseum – Main Arena

Regalia rental: https://ncat.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3sByUANZJhcXlhY, by Thursday, March 30, 2023.

RSVP to attend the ceremonies: https://ncat.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6LIcVBsIDBr63Hw, by Friday, April 28, 2023. You must RSVP by the requested date to receive reserved parking. Passes are non-transferrable. Duplicates are not permitted.

2022 Wage and Tax Statements (Form W-2) - NOW AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE ACCESS

2022 Wage and Tax Statements are now available online through Banner Employee Self-Service (Aggie Access Employee Dashboard). Employees that have elected consent to receive your Form W-2 electronically may immediately access the system to print the wage statement.
   
   Accessing and Printing Your Electronic Form W-2
   • Log into Aggie Access Employee Dashboard, select Taxes and then W-2
    Wage and Tax Statement.
   • Select the appropriate Tax Year and click on Display.
   • Select "Printable W-2". Employees can print as many copies as necessary
    of Form W-2. It should be printed with black ink on white paper.
   
   If you originally withheld consent and now wish to receive your W-2 electronically, you can still take advantage of this option.
   
   • Log into Aggie Access Employee Dashboard, select Taxes and then
    Electronic Regulatory Consent.
   • Read the consent agreements, and if you agree, check the Consent to
    receive W-2 electronically.
   • Select Submit.
   • Follow the above instructions to print your W-2.
   
   Paper Form W-2
   Employees that did not choose electronic consent before the process concluded or who are no longer employed with the University will receive a paper Form W-2 in the mail. W-2 forms are post-marked and mailed to employees. There is no option for in-person receipt.
   
   Reprints
   The University Payroll Office will begin accepting requests for a reprint of your Form W-2 on Monday, Feb. 13. To do so, you will be asked to complete the Payroll Document Request Form to initiate the process. Send your request for reprint to payroll@ncat.edu. Please email us your questions at payroll@ncat.edu or call 336-334-7888.

Register Your Summer Camps

As part of its risk management efforts, the University centralized the registration process for summer camps/sponsored programs, including athletic camps and programs. All summer programs must be registered. Please ask your department chairs, directors and other personnel who organize, lead and manage these efforts to 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, staff personnel and volunteers working with the camps must complete mandatory online Protection of Minors Training. Please email a completed list with names and emails to extendedcampus@ncat.edu with the subject line "Minors on Campus."
   
Please direct any questions to the Extended Campus at 336-334-7810 or extendedcampus@ncat.edu.

A Message from the University Payroll Office: 2022 Expired Exempt Tax Status

Employees must take action now if you intend to maintain an exempt status from federal and state tax withholdings.
   
A federal W-4 and/or NC-4 form claiming exemption from withholdings is valid for only the current calendar year in which it is filed with the employer. To continue exemption from withholding in the next year, you must provide a new W-4 and/or NC-4 form claiming exempt status by Friday, Jan. 27.
   
Employees who fail to complete the exemption tax requirements, will be subject to have taxes withheld as Single with no withholding allowances. The system will be updated to reflect this change as of Feb. 1.
   
Forms can be accessed via the Payroll Office website under the Forms section.
   
Direct all inquiries regarding this information to payroll@ncat.edu.

UPD Public Safety App "SafeZone"

The University Police Department and Emergency Management are encouraging all Faculty, Staff, and Students to download the public safety application "SafeZone". Put our campus emergency "Blue Phones" in your pocket by allowing you to make contact with the police department at the touch of a button. The "SafeZone" app allows you to request assistance, report suspicious activity, and get general safety information all in one location. Download today in the Apple Store or Google Play Store.

Equity Chair Needed

With reps from across campus, the Chancellor's Council on Intercollegiate Athletics ensures institutional control of our athletics program. Currently, the Council is seeking a chairperson to head the subcommittee on Student-Athlete Gender Equity. The chair also serves on the Council. If you are interested in being recommended to the Chancellor for this position, please email Vincent Childress at childres@ncat.edu. This is a commitment, so this is a good opportunity for someone who needs service at the University level.

Study Abroad Information Sessions (Virtual)

The Office of International Affairs will virtually host the following Study Abroad Information Sessions for the Spring 2023 Semester:

   March 14 at 11 a.m.

   March 29 at 3 p.m.

   April 4 at 11 a.m.

   April 19 at 3 p.m.

   May 2 at 11 a.m.

   Zoom link

   Meeting ID: 929 0692 0203

   Passcode: ABROAD

Laboratory Animal Resource Unit Renovation – Jan. 1, 2023 to Sept. 1, 2024

Suspension of use of Laboratory Animal Resource Unit (LARU). On Sept. 20, 2021, the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) was awarded a $5.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to renovate and modernize the Laboratory Animal Resource Unit (LARU). Presently, the facility is scheduled to undergo renovation beginning May 2023. During this time, no animals can be housed in the vivarium to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all animals and vivarium personnel.

Effective immediately, grant submissions that require housing laboratory animals between the estimated timeframe of Jan. 1, 2023 – Sept. 1, 2024 should identify alternatives to LARU, as well as budget for the services required, as LARU will not be available. Investigators that currently house animals in LARU and/or were recently approved and funded to conduct animal research, will be provided temporary housing space to continue their research efforts. Further information regarding the relocation of the research animals can be obtained from Andrea Gentry-Apple, DVM, Director of the Laboratory Animal Resource Unit and Paulnisha Granger-Koonce, Administrator for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee in the Office of Research Compliance and Ethics. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time of transition.

Aggie Source Food Pantry/Aggie Rack

The Aggie Source Food Pantry and Rack is available to all currently enrolled students by appointments during regular operating hours. We offer food, feminine products at the pantry and professional wear at the professional clothing at the Rack. If you have any questions or would like further assistance, or information on drop-off please call 336.285.4453 or email us at aggiesource@ncat.edu.
   
   Hours of Operation:
   1 - 5 p.m. (Monday and Tuesday)
   10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Wednesday and Thursday)

The mission of the Aggie Source Food Pantry is to support individuals by alleviating the stress associated with short-term food insecurity and other financial constraints, through the collection of non-perishable and shelf-stable food items. Apply today on 1891Connect!
   
The Aggie Source food pantry is located at 205 Nocho Street, Suite 115 (the old Sebastian Health Building). We are open to currently registered students during regular hours of operation. 

Volunteers Needed for Research Study – Ongoing until Oct. 2023

We would like to invite you to participate in a research study to provide your preferences for data collection and sharing practices of healthcare IoT devices. We are looking for adults (18 years of age and older) who currently live in the United States to complete a 15-20 minute survey. This research study seeks to understand individuals' preferences for healthcare IoT data collection and sharing practices. Our research team hopes to provide insight to system designers and manufacturers to improve the design and implementation of data collection and sharing practices of healthcare IoT devices.

Suicide Prevention and Resources

Counseling Services is here to help. We are located in Murphy Hall Suite 109 and can be reached at 336-334-7727 for free and confidential services.

Additional resources:

   Call 911
   Report to your nearest ER
   Dial 988 for Suicide & Crisis Hotline
   Call Counseling Services
   Download Togetherall App
   Download myssp app
   Download OASIS app
   Download Early alert app

Clear Bag Policy for Harrison Auditorium

In an effort to enhance public safety, Harrison Auditorium has modified its security policy by limiting the size and style of bags allowed in the Auditorium.
   
   Approved Bags
   • Clear Tote – Plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12″x6″x12″
   • Plastic Storage Bag – Clear, one (1) gallon, resealable
   • Small Clutch Purse – Approximately the size of a hand with or without a handle or strap. No larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″ with or without a handle or strap. Can be carried separately or within an approved plastic bag.

An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose. Please limit the number of items you bring to the facility on event days.
   
   Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:
   • All purses, bags or containers larger than a small clutch bag
   • Backpacks
   • Binocular case – Binoculars may be worn around the neck
   • Briefcases
   • Camera bags
   • Cinch bags
   • Computer bags
   • Coolers
   • Fanny packs
   • Luggage of any kind
   • Seat Cushions

Diabetes Speaker Series - Call for Presentations (monthly, ongoing)

Our campus Diabetes Speaker Symposium is officially recruiting individuals to lead monthly research talks. We would like to hear from faculty and/or student researchers who can provide a 30-45-minute presentation during the AY 2022-2023. Topics can range from diabetes research, to social/ psychological/behavioral determinants of health, to methodologies used in diabetes related research. Interested speakers please contact Dr. Jeannette Wade (jmwade1@ncat.edu) to discuss scheduling. For more information, visit the NCDRC website.

Quality Enhancement Plan Graduate Assistants

During the fall 2022 semester, Quality Enhancement Plan: Toward Enhanced Achievement in Mathematics (QEP: TEAM) graduate assistants are tutoring students enrolled in MATH 101, 102, 103, 104, 110, 111, 112, and 131. The purpose of QEP: TEAM is to improve student success in eight general education mathematics courses. Graduate assistants tutoring program is part of the QEP: TEAM student support initiative.
   
Lovie Matthews tutors in the Bluford Library on the 2nd Floor in Room 5 each week on Monday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 to 6 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Amel Hamidouche tutors online through Upswing (Upswing Tutoring) each week on Monday 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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.

Spring 2023 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 Spring 2023 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!

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. 

Counseling 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.

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.

2023 Advising Excellence Award Nominations are Now Open – Deadline March 13

The 2023 Advising Excellence Awards nomination period is now open! North Carolina A&T State University recognizes the dedication of undergraduate and graduate academic advisors and rewards their achievement via an annual awards process. Each year, one professional and one faculty advisor have the opportunity to receive this honor based on the recommendations of their peers and students.

Do you know an advisor that goes over and beyond to contribute to the success of our students? Nominate them today! Please contact Dawn M. Nail, Ph.D., at dndavis3@ncat.edu or 336-285-4133 or an AEA Committee member in your academic college for a nomination packet. Deadline for nominations is March 13.

Women’s History Month 2023 – Week of March 13

Take a walk throughout history and learn about accomplished women who have impacted society through entertainment, politics, leaders of great nations, sports, and civic and community engagement worldwide. Student Center Room 210 March 13-17 from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Free to the public.

“An Audacious Call to Action: HBCU Equity in Higher Education” – March 15

Award-winning journalist and author Adam Harris will headline the event, “An Audacious Call to Action: HBCU Equity in Higher Education,” at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University on Wednesday, March 15 at 6 p.m. in the Alumni-Foundation Event Center. Harris, a staff writer for The Atlantic covering national politics, was selected as this year’s Writer-in-Residence at North Carolina A&T and will feature a series of master classes and speeches throughout the semester, engaging with students and faculty.

Harris’ book, “The State Must Provide: Why America’s Colleges Have Always Been Unequal – And How to Set Them Right” is the Text-in-Community book for the 2022-23 academic year. Tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis at the University Ticket Office (Brown Hall), beginning Wednesday, March 1. Visit the website to learn more about the event.

Open Presentation-Assistant Vice Provost for Student Success - March 15-17

You are invited to attend open presentations with candidates for the Assistant Vice Provost for Student Success position, March 15, 16 and 17 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. The Student Center, Suite 342 is the location for all three presentations. Each candidate will present a 30-minute presentation utilizing the institution’s 2021-2022 IPEDS data report and public Factbook. Candidates will identify three proposed student success strategies that they believe will be impactful at N.C. A&T based on their review of our data.
   
   1. Dr. Samantha Raynor, March 15
   2. Dr. Andrea Neal, March 16
   3. Dr. Dawn Nail, March 17

Staff Senate Full Body Meeting - March 16

The Staff Senate will have a full body meeting on Thursday, March 16 from 2-3 p.m.. This meeting will take place at 1020 E. Wendover Ave., Room 009 (Human Resources and Continued Education Building). Meetings are open to all SHRA and EHRA non-faculty employees.

SAFE Zone Ally Development Training – Spring 2023

Employee Training Sessions (Virtual):
     Friday, March 17 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Student Training Sessions (Student Center, Suite 353: LGBTA Resource Center):
      Friday, March 24 10 a.m. – noon
   
All events are open and free to participate! You must RSVP with the Office of Intercultural Engagement at oie@ncat.edu or call 336-334-7800.

Counseling Services and SenterME: Keep it R.E.A.L. Self-Love Workshop - March 18

Counseling Services would like to formally invite students, staff, and faculty to attend an impactful emotional wellness workshop happening on March 18 in ACB 101 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (lunch break included). This event is catered towards those identifying as Black women, but all are welcome. This workshop is facilitated by CEO and Founder of SenterME, Charlotte C. Louis, who has been engaging multiple colleges and universities along the east coast with her program. Be sure to register and we hope to see you there!

2023 N.C. A&T Student Professional Development Conference – March 18

The N.C. A&T Pre-Professional Scholars Program will host the annual Student Professional Development Conference on March 18 from 10:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the N.C. A&T Student Center. The conference titled “Reconnecting: Redefining Unity and Professionalism in the Professional World” will provide unique opportunities for N.C. A&T students, alumni, faculty, staff, and professionals to come together to "RECONNECT' and reimagine life in the classroom and the workforce in our semi-post-COVID world. Students will learn about recent advancements in the field of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and how a focus on inclusiveness may impact their experiences in the classroom and the workforce. Participants will also learn skills that are important for success in the professional world, network with more than 50 alumni, professionals, and graduate school students, and talk one-on-one with prominent professionals in various career fields. Click here to register.

N.C. A&T and Erika Alexander to Host “The Big Payback” Discussion and Debate – March 21

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) will host a conversation and student-led debate around reparations for Black Americans inspired by the PBS documentary, “The Big Payback.” The event, to be held Tuesday, March 21, at 5:30 p.m. in Harrison Auditorium, will feature “Living Single” actress Erika Alexander, co-director of the film.

Alexander, co-founder of Color Farm Media, directed “The Big Payback” with filmmaker Whitney Dow. The two have partnered with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across North Carolina to hold a series of national reparation debates, inspired by the historic 1965 James Baldwin-William Buckley debate. Visit the website to learn more about the event. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis at the University Ticket Office (Brown Hall).

Second-year Students/Sophomores: Apply for the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service (Voyager Scholarship) - Deadline March 22

The Voyager Scholarship was created in 2022 by President and Mrs. Obama and Brian Chesky, Airbnb co-founder and CEO, to help shape young leaders who can bridge divides and help solve our biggest challenges together in an increasingly globalized world. Click above to read the press release for the inaugural cohort and to see the first HBCU recipients, which include an Aggie.
   
   This new program gives second-year undergraduate students:
   • financial aid to alleviate the burden of college debt for two years (up to $50,000 total),
   • meaningful travel experiences over 10 years to expand their horizons,
   • a funded and summer work-travel experience (traditional or self-designed internship/project) before their final year (the “Summer Voyage”),
   • admission to a fall summit, and
   • a network of supportive mentors and leaders.
   
   Applicants must have documented financial need (regardless of current merit funding), must meet citizenship and other eligibility requirements, and should have a demonstrated commitment to public service. The Voyager Scholarship uses a broad definition of public service, which includes careers in government, non-profits or the private sector. A career in public service includes a range of occupations—from community organizing to social work and from entrepreneurship to the arts—all committed to solving our biggest challenges together.
   
   Aggies interested in applying for this externally funded "extraordinary opportunity (EO)" should also plan to apply when eligible for the Truman Scholarship and potentially apply to other leadership and public service-related EOs noted on the NCAT EO home page.
   
   The application deadline is 3 p.m. Central Time on Wednesday, March 22. Email your draft application responses, especially regarding your summer voyage, to Alsace Gallop (acgallop@ncat.edu) before March 13 for feedback.

HBCU Mental and Behavioral Health Tour – March 22

The goal of this current convening is to take a closer look at any opportunities and challenges, including both substance use and mental health needs that directly impact HBCU campuses. The AABH-COE will work directly with NCAT leadership, faculty, staff and students to identify actionable next steps to address the behavioral health wellbeing on campus. Register here.

IN-RELPS Internship Opportunity-Call for Applications – Deadline March 24

Applications are being accepted for Intel-N.C. A&T Partnership in Broadening Research and Experiential Learning Pathways in Semiconductors (IN-RELPS), a summer internship opportunity for undergraduates and community college students to gain experience with semiconductor technologies. This internship is a partnership between N.C. A&T State University and Intel. The 8-10 week internship will take place May through July 2023, and it is open to undergraduates and community college students that are currently enrolled in or have recently completed programs in science or engineering. Applicants should have an interest in learning more about semiconductor technologies. The deadline for applications is March 24.

University Social Media Contributor's Meeting – March 29

A university social media contributor's meeting will be held Wednesday, March 29, 2-3 p.m., via Zoom. All employees who manage a university social media account are encouraged to attend. The theme for this meeting will be: graphics and design as well as general updates and a Q&A session. Join via Zoom.

“DMPTool For Creating Data Management Plans” Workshop – March 29

DORED will host a training event Wednesday, March 29 from 10 a.m. – noon. Register here.

DMPTool is a free, easy to use, template based online tool for creating Data Management Plans. These plans are required by many funding agencies as part of the grant proposal submission process. In this session, attendees will work hands on to create a data management plan for their current funding application. Participants will also be introduced to the new NIH data sharing requirements. Participants will see the process of creating a data management plan based on a specific funding opportunity. The learning objective is for participants to learn how to create a data management plan that that meets institutional and funder requirements. By the end of the session, participants will have a usable data management plan, and will have learned the basic functionality of DMP Tool for future grant proposals.
   
   Speaker: David Rachlin
   STEM/Research Data Management Librarian
   F.D. Bluford Library

Faculty-Led Proposals Due – April 30 (Summer Programs)

The Office of International Affairs would like to inform you that Faculty-Led proposal are due. For May or Summer 2024 programs, proposals are due April 30, 2023. Contact Sharon Criner, program assistant, at 336-285-2600 or scriner@ncat.edu or Dr. Tyrette Carter, interim director, at 336-285-2702 or tscarte1@ncat.edu

Rhodes Readiness (2023-24 AY)

The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest and most well-known national scholarships/fellowships, and it is the model for most other prestigious and fully funded programs that have been created since 1902. This includes 60+ other programs, which in Aggieland are called externally funded "extraordinary opportunities (EOs)."
   
   *Do you know what makes student or alum eligible to apply for the Rhodes Scholarship?
   *Do you know how a student or alum could benefit from applying, interviewing, and/or being selected for the Rhodes Scholarship?
   *Most of all, do you know how a student or alum can get READY for an EO like the Rhodes Scholarship?
   
   Here's how you can learn more and #ExploreTheExtraordinary:
   
   -Get in contact with Ms. Alsace Gallop in NCAT Extraordinary Opportunities: acgallop@ncat.edu and @NCAT_EO on Twitter. 

   -Browse the list of 60+ EOs on the NCAT EO webpage.

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