A&T Announcements - Oct. 3, 2022

Spring and Summer 2023 Course Advisement and Registration – Oct. 10-Nov. 28

Advisement for spring and summer 2023 begins on October 10, 2022. Students should contact their faculty advisor to schedule an appointment to discuss courses that should be taken based on their curriculum guide. Students must obtain their alternate pin from their faculty advisor and/or department chairperson.      

Registration begins on Oct. 31. Students are allowed to register based on their earned credit hours. 
   
   Monday, Oct. 31 – Graduate Students and Seniors (90 or more earned credit hours) 
   Tuesday, Nov. 1 – Juniors (60 – 89 earned credit hours) 
   Wednesday, Nov. 2 – Sophomores (30 – 59 earned credit hours) 
   Thursday, Nov. 3 – 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. 

Registration closes on Monday, Nov. 28.

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.

Ms. 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.

The University Writing Center is Open
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.

North Carolina A&T Baseball Managers
North Carolina A&T baseball team is looking for student managers for the 2022-2023 season. Duties include: on field help during practice and games, helping coaches with office duties, laundry and potential to travel with the team on away trips. Great opportunity to be part of the Aggie baseball team. Please contact Elliott McCummings via email if interested (Ejmccummings@ncat.edu).

Follow N.C. A&T on Social Media
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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.

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!

The 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 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 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

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 three minutes have access to a counselor at any time. The service also provides mental health resources, peer support communities, creative outlets and more.

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.

National Coming Out Day – Oct. 4

The Office of Intercultural Engagement and the LGBTA Resource Center will have a resource table outside of the Williams Cafeteria Breezeway for National Coming Out Day on October 4, 2022. Stop by between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. to get learn about resources and get free giveaways. For more information, please contact the Office of Intercultural Engagement at oie@ncat.edu or 336-334-7800.

Literature Review Workshop – Oct. 4

What is a literature review? What purpose does it serve in research? Join Bluford Library to discuss strategies for conducting a literature review. Along the way, we will explore library services you may not know about and learn how to connect with librarians in your subject area for more in-depth help finding information. The workshop begins at 11 a.m. and last approximately 60 minutes. Register here.

Graduate School Exploration Fair – Oct. 5

The Graduate School Exploration Fair will take place on Oct. 5th from noon to 3 p.m. in the Deese Ballroom in the Student Center. This fair is an opportunity for students to meet with recruiters from various graduate and professional school programs (doctoral, master’s, medical, law, etc.). All majors and classifications are welcome to attend. This is a chance for students to gain all the information needed as it relates to applying to graduate school programs. Students can register here.

Open Educational Resources and Course Adopted Texts – Oct. 6

Now is the perfect time to plan to lower textbook costs in the future. Open educational resources (OERs) and Course Adopted Texts are great alternatives to traditional textbooks. Bluford Library invested in a product called Faculty Select to strengthen its commitment to helping faculty explore textbook alternatives and saving students money. Learn about how to use licensed library ebooks and openly licensed materials via Faculty Select instead of costly textbooks. This workshop will also present research demonstrating the quality and efficacy of OERs. The workshop will begin at 3 p.m. and last approximately 60 minutes.

National Manufacturing Day Virtual Panel – Oct. 7

In recognition of National Manufacturing Day Friday, Oct. 7, you are invited to join us virtually from 9:45-11 a.m. for a panel discussion being presented by the Triad, Triangle and Charlotte Business Journals and the Center of Excellence for Product Design and Advanced Manufacturing (CEPDAM) at N.C. A&T: “Meeting North Carolina Manufacturing Needs in the 21st Century.”
   
This event will feature senior leaders from Hanes Brands Inc., HAECO Americas and Core Technology, CEPDAM Director and University Distinguished Professor Salil Desai, Ph.D., Triad Business Journal Market President & Publisher Mark Gendle, Associate Vice Chancellor Todd Simmons as moderator and others from industry and academia. It will also shine a light on A&T’s leadership in the rapidly growing advanced manufacturing sector across our state in front of a high-impact audience.
   
Feel free to share the link with friends, colleagues and students studying in related fields.

Student Center & Campus Recreation Center Fall Break Schedule – Oct. 10 and Oct. 11

 Student Center
 Monday, Oct. 10 and Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
   
Campus Recreation Center
 Monday, Oct.10 and Tuesday Oct. 11 from noon to 8 p.m.

NanoImpacts Conference 2022 – Oct. 13-15

The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering will host NanoImpacts Conference 2022 on Oct. 13-15, 2022. The focus of the conference is Semiconductor Synthetic Biology and Beyond. Key experts from academia, government, and industry will identify research targets and recommend paths to develop faculty with relevant expertise and the next generation of students prepared to engage and thrive in this dynamic frontier. This is a free event, and registration is open to all.

Opening night of the MRS NanoArt Exhibition is also scheduled for that evening. Day 2 of the conference, October 14, is centered around progress made toward the SemiSynBio Roadmap's five goals and opportunities to explore ideas beyond the original initiatives. On Day 3 of the conference, October 15, JSNN will be hosting an undergraduate research symposium. This symposium is open to undergraduates from any academic institution that are majoring in STEM-related fields.

NanoArt Exhibition Opening – Oct. 13

We invite the Triad community to join us for an evening of art and science on the nanoscale highlighting the beauty of research through art. The exhibition opens on Oct. 13 at 4 p.m., and it will remain open throughout the entire NanoImpacts Conference 2022. This event will be in-person at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, and it is sponsored by the JSNN Materials Research Society (MRS).

Copyright and Fair Use – Oct. 13

Join Bluford Library to learn the basics for copyright, fair use rules and user rights in general. 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 active workshop will help you navigate current legislation and common practices to avoid plagiarism and/or infringement situations that can put us all at risk. The workshop will begin at 3 p.m. and will last approximately 60 minutes. Register here.  

STEM Undergraduate Research Symposium – Oct. 15

On Oct. 15, JSNN is hosting an Undergraduate Research Symposium as part of the NanoImpacts Conference 2022. This event is open to undergraduate students in the Triad and surrounding areas to present their STEM research through poster and oral presentations. The event’s goal is to allow participants to learn more about innovative research, network with other students and faculty, and gain experience in the scientific field. Registration is free for all presenters and non-presenters. In addition, the top three presentations in the oral and poster sessions will receive prizes and recognition. 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