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.
Flu Vaccine AvailableThe 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.
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.
Student Center Winter Break ScheduleNov. 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 7 p.m. 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
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.
University Police Department Satisfaction Survey
In order to ensure that the N.C. A&T State University Police Department is providing the service our community wants and deserves, we ask you to evaluate us by completing a brief survey by Nov. 30. Your answers will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law. Thank you, in advance, for taking the time to provide feedback on our performance as an agency.
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.
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.
Volunteers Needed to Participate in the Helping Undergraduates Grow in Relationships Online Survey Research Study
Dr. Soonok An and Dr. Chiquita Welch-Brewer in the social work program are inviting A&T undergraduate students to completing a 15-minute online survey that explores undergraduate college students’ attitudes regarding and experiences with healthy relationships and intimate partner/dating violence. To be eligible, you must be: • 18 years or older • An undergraduate student enrolled at NCAT • Have had a romantic relationship in your lifetime • Not experiencing acute emotional distress related to dating violence. • The topic of dating violence does not cause distress or an adverse emotional response. Participants can enter a raffle to win: • A twenty $20 gift card
Register here.
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.
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 Register here.
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
IT Policies, Standards, and ProceduresClick here to access IT policies, standards, and procedures related to the responsibilities of employees, students, and affiliates when utilizing university data, software, and technology including the network infrastructure.
University HotlineIf you ever have a concern about improper conduct, fraud, waste or abuse, please do not keep it to yourself. You may report these concerns or any violation of policies, procedures, regulations, state and federal laws to your immediate supervisor or department head, if appropriate.There are also two methods for reporting concerns or violations anonymously and in confidence via the University Hotline. You may call the University Hotline toll free at 877-507-7313 or make a report online. Both reporting methods are confidential and are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Make sure to follow @NCAT_AggieAlert on Twitter for additional access to emergency notifications and alerts. Aggie Alert is the university text notification system for emergencies, life-threatening situations and inclement weather.
