A&T Announcements - Oct. 17, 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. - 1 p.m. and 4:30-8:30 p.m.

Introduction to the Center for Advanced Transportation Mobility

Watch A Brief Introduction to Center for Advanced Transportation Mobility (CATM) to learn more about the center and its efforts. Maranda McBride, Ph.D., professor of management and CATM director, explains the research, education, workforce development, and technology activities sponsored by CATM to accomplish the goal of identifying and disseminating solutions that address mobility challenges associated with the movement of both people and goods as well as other critical transportation issues.

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
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.

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.

Pre-Law Nelson Mullins Paid 2023 Summer Internship Information Session– Oct. 18

Nelson Mullins law firm is partnering with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the Carolinas to introduce students to the legal profession; spotlight various areas of specialization; provide prospective law students with a road map of the many practical steps necessary to becoming a lawyer; and outline the challenges and rewards of a legal education and career. The program offers a paid internship given to at least one student per participating school to allow the recipient to explore the profession in a firm office of their choice. The goal of Nelson Mullins’ Diverse Pipeline Outreach Program is to increase diversity among law students and legal professionals by helping undergraduates fully understand the importance and opportunities of a career in law. The first session is Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 4:15-5:30 p.m. on Zoom. Attendees must register! Contact N.C. A&T PPSP director Dinitra White, Ph.D., (cdwhite@ncat.edu) or Sarah Beamer (sebeamer@ncat.edu) for more information!

University Writing Center’s October Presentations – Oct. 20

The University Writing Center (UWC) will deliver the following presentations on Oct. 20 in A218 General Classroom Building: "Thesis Statements, Topic Sentences, and Supporting Details" from 10-10:50 a.m. and "Writing as a Recursive Process" from 2:30-3:20 p.m.

If you have questions, contact Shirley Faulkner-Springfield, Ph.D., UWC director, at uwc@ncat.edu or at 336-285-3523.

Virtual Safe Zone Student Training- RSVP Deadline Oct. 20

Join the Office of Intercultural Engagement and the Office of Counseling Services for a virtual Safe Zone Student Ally Development Training Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. – noon. This session is specifically for students. Safe Zone Student Ally Development Trainings emphasize providing information that is relevant to promoting a healthy and safe campus community by creating student allies. To attend, please send an RSVP (oie@ncat.edu) by Oct. 20 to attend. For more information, please contact the Office of Intercultural Engagement at oie@ncat.edu or 336-334-7800.

Healthy Fun Fair – Oct. 20

The Alvin Blount Health Center (Lot 39) and Alumni Foundation Event Center (Lot 17) will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 20, in preparation for the Healthy Fun Fair. Vehicles must vacate this lot by 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19.   
   
   Alternative parking locations:
   
   Lot 12- Dowdy
   
   Lot 26- Webb Hall
   
   Lot A3 – Truist Stadium
   
   Lot 65 – War Memorial Stadium

Vehicles not removed by the designated time are subject to towing at the owners’ expense. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

CyberBiz: A Cybersecurity Workshop for Business Entrepreneurs – Oct. 21

In this in-person workshop, cybersecurity experts will explain the state of cybersecurity and business, what to do in the event of an attack, how to posture your business, preventative tools, and the necessity of compliance. As a business entrepreneur, it is essential to have a clear and holistic cybersecurity strategy that postures your enterprise in a proactive stance. Join us at the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering on Friday, Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be many giveaways, including lunch and a Cybersecurity Toolbox. Register here.

Homecoming Open House Drop-in (In-person) – Oct. 28

The Office of Intercultural Engagement and LGBTA Resource Center will host the Homecoming Open House Drop-in Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. There will be an opportunity to meet with OIE Student Ambassadors and tour the LGBTA Resource Center and the Meditation and Reflection room. Members of other support special interest groups will be available to network with visiting Alumni and share information. Free event! Refreshments, music, and giveaways will be available.

Intramural Sports Tennis Program

Intramural Sports are pleased to announce we now have our tennis program back and running. Please join our tennis club of 10+ players already for competitive play or come join us for open tennis. This is open to all enrolled students regardless of skill or equipment.

The program is Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Please check www.imleagues.com for weekend hours as they may vary. The program will run this semester until Dec. 1.

Ultimate E-Sports Tournament – Nov. 2

Intramural Sports presents as a part of WELLNESS DAY, the Smash Brothers Ultimate E-Sports Tournament taking place Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 4-6 p.m. in the Student Center Game Room. Please join us by registering at www.iamleagues.com. For more information, please contact Intramural Sports Coordinator Mark Pittman at 336-285-4230 or by email at mpittman@ncat.edu.

Aggie Family Weekend – Nov. 4-5

Aggie Family Weekend 2022 is a special time for current N.C. A&T students and families to reunite and enjoy fellowship, fun, and Aggie Pride! Registration for N.C. A&T students is $25 and registration for N.C. A&T family members (ages 13 and older) is $50.

Friday, Nov. 4 is the Aggie Family Reunion Kickback from 6-10 p.m. at the Alumni Foundation Event Center. Attendees will receive registration materials with early check-in and enjoy games, music and light refreshments.

Saturday, Nov. 5

Check-in from 8-11 a.m.

Aggie Family Weekend Tailgate: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Academic Quad, located across from Truist Stadium

Aggie Football vs. Norfolk State University: noon

Please note, a package must be purchased for each person attending, including N.C. A&T students. There is no a la carte pricing. The package (per person) includes all Aggie Family Weekend activities and guest game tickets. N.C. A&T students should follow the Online Student Ticketing instructions as outlined by the University. Ticket Office, to retrieve student game tickets. All guests must be affiliated with a current N.C. A&T student.

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