92 collections related to North Carolina State University -- Administration

The Office of the Chancellor Annual Reports contains published and unpublished compiled and partial annual reports prepared by the university's top administrators. Topics discussed in these reports include administration, grounds, buildings, equipment, extension, faculty, curriculum, expenses and budget information, recruiting, enrollment, scholarships, student aid, dormitories, dining, regulations, student services, student programs and activities, and athletics. Materials range in date from 1889 to 2007. The Office of the Chancellor retains authority in faculty and EPA personnel, student matters, contracts, leases and other agreements, and the acquisition and disposition of property. Duties include, but are not limited to, the establishment of admissions policies, administration of scholarship and financial aid, appointment of tenure-track faculty positions, head coaches and the athletic director, administration of intercollegiate athletics, regulation of student activities and conduct, and maintainence of campus security. Less

The records of the Early Chancellors in the Office of the Chancellor of, at first the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts and then North Carolina State College, include correspondence, telegrams, annual reports, policy statements, booklets, financial records, programs, photographs, newspaper clippings, blueprints, and various professional papers related to education and agriculture in North Carolina. Topics include military training and discipline, the naming of dormitories in honor of former students of the College who died overseas in the World War, budget records, and the consolidation of three North Carolina higher educational institutions. The records of the first five administrations range in date from 1891 to 1934. The “Early Chancellors” include the first five chief executives, or presidents, of first the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts and then North Carolina State College. Alexander Quarles Holladay was the first chief executive of North Carolina College for Agriculture and Mechanic Arts (1889-1899). The second chief executive was George Tayloe Winston (1899-1908). The third chief executive was Daniel Harvey Hill, Jr. (1908-1916). Wallace Carl Riddick was the fourth chief executive of the College (1916-1923). Eugene Clyde Brooks was the fifth chief exective of the College (1923-1934). Less

The records of Joab Langston Thomas’ administration in the Office of the Chancellor at North Carolina State University include correspondence, newspaper clippings, annual reports, budgets, and other administrative and personal papers. Topics include the School of Veterinary Medicine, increased enrollment, and reports, recommendations, allocations and requests concerning other events and affairs of the campus during the time period of these records. The records of the Office of the Chancellor during Joab Langston Thomas’ adminstration range in date from 1975 to 1981. Joab Langston Thomas was born in 1933 in Holt, Alabama, and in 1975 became the ninth chief executive to lead North Carolina State University. He resigned in 1981 to accept the presidency of the University of Alabama. During Thomas’ tenure as Chancellor, enrollment passed 20,000, and the School of Veterinary Medicine, the North Carolina Japan Center, and the Microelectronics Center for North Carolina were all established at North Carolina State University. Additionally, D.H. Hill Library holdings reached one million volumes, the Wolfpack Women’s basketball team won the gold at the World University Games in Mexico City in 1979, and the Wolfpack Women’s Cross Country Team won back-to-back national championships in 1979 and 1980. Less

The records of John Tyler Caldwell’s administration in the Office of the Chancellor at North Carolina State College (later, University) include correspondence, newspaper clippings, reports, minutes, and other administrative papers. Topics include capital improvements, the building of Carter (later Carter-Finley) Stadium, the name change from State College to North Carolina State University, the status of African Americans and women on campus, and student unrest regarding the Vietnam War. Materials range in date from 1959 to 1975. After serving as President of the University of Arkansas from 1952-1959, John Tyler Caldwell accepted the chancellorship at North Carolina State College (later, North Carolina State University) and remained chancellor from 1959 to 1975. After retiring, Caldwell taught political science and education courses at North Carolina State University until 1985, and was president of the Triangle Universities Center for Advanced Research (1975-1982). Under his leadership, the student and faculty population nearly doubled, the School of Physical Sciences and Applied Mathematics was established, and for the first time the university offered a full range of degree programs in the humanities and social sciences. Less

The Park Scholarship records contains annual reports, clippings, correspondence, proposals, publications, some historical/biographical material on Roy H. Park, brochures, and a few artifacts. The material dates from 1938 to 2016.There are also some student records in box 3, which are closed to researchers. The Park Scholarships were established at North Carolina State University in 1996 with a grant from the Park Foundation of Ithaca, N.Y., to fund an inaugural class of 25 scholars. The Park Scholarships program has as its namesake Roy H. Park, NCSU class of 1931. Less

The records of the Office of the Chancellor at North Carolina State University during Randy Woodson's administration contain invitations and cards, congratulations certificates for Chancellor Woodson's installation, and the daily correspondence of the Chancellor's Office. Materials range in date from 2008 to 2019. William Randolph (Randy) Woodson is the fourteenth chancellor of North Carolina State University. He received his BS, MS, and PhD degrees in horticulture from the University of Arkansas and Cornell University, respectively. Woodson began his academic career at Louisiana State University in 1983, and joined the Purdue faculty in 1985 as a professor in the Department of Horticulture. Woodson served as head of the Department of Horticulture until moving on to administrative positions at Purdue, first as the associate dean of agriculture and director of the Office of Agricultural Research Programs from 1998 to 2004, and then as the as the Glenn W. Sample Dean of Agriculture. In May 2008, Woodson became the executive vice president for academic affairs and provost, his final position at Purdue before being named to the Chancellorship at NC State on 8 January, 2010. Less

This records subgroup contains typed annual reports from the North Carolina State University Office of the Provost and Dean of Faculty. Included are the Provosts' copies of reports from schools and colleges, as well as university divisions and committees at N.C. State, 1955 - 2006. The Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor of North Carolina State University is the chief academic officer under the Chancellor, and is responsible for review and approval of all academic programs and policies, as well as the appointment, promotion and compensation of the faculty. The position first existed as the Dean of the Faculty beginning in November 1955. In 1967, the title was changed to Provost, in 1971 to Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and in 2003 to Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor. Less

The general records of the North Carolina State University Office of the Provost include general correspondence, publications, and reports relating to the administration of North Carolina State University and issues in higher education. Materials range in date from 1948 to 2014. In 1955, the position of Dean of Faculty was first established at North Carolina State College (University). In 1967, the title changed to Provost, and in 1971, to Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Less

The records of the Division of Undergraduate Academic Programs at North Carolina State University include handbooks, course action records, enrollment reports, event programs, and policy documentation regarding the undergraduate curricula and academic practices of the university. Materials range in date from 1957 to 2014. The Division of Undergraduate Academic Programs at North Carolina State University offers to undergraduates programs that enhance intellectual and personal development and provides them with academic and career assistance. The division also helps colleges, departments, and faculty with their curriculum and policy development.Several existing programs overseeing undergraduate academics were brought together in 1991, forming a new Division of Undergraduate Studies - which was overseen by a dean. Beginning in 1997, the Division was led by a vice provost, and in 2001, the name of the Division was changed to the Division of Undergraduate Affairs. The current name of Division of Undergraduate Academic Programs was implemented in 2006. Less

The North Carolina State University, Office of the Provost, African American Cultural Center Records contain agendas, flyers, and other materials pertaining to the African American Heritage Society as well as information on Heritage Day. This collection also contains correspondence, agendas, Advisory Committee minutes, and publicity related to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Cultural Festival. Materials range in date from 1985 to 2016. The African American Cultural Center promotes awareness of and appreciation for African American and other African descent experiences through activities and events that enhance academic excellence and strengthen cultural competence for the campus and surrounding communities. As a unit of the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity, the African American Cultural Center is an indispensable component of NCSU’s mission of “building a diverse and inclusive campus community, fostering demographic and intellectual diversity, fostering internal and external partnerships and adopting an operational model that embraces efficiency and accountability.” It operates the African American Cultural Library and Cultural Art Gallery. Less

The North Carolina State University, Office of the Provost, Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications Records include brochures, schedules, and course listings. Materials range in date from 2001 to 2017. Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA) was established as a division of the Provost’s office in July 2000. DELTA’s role is to foster the integration and support of learning technologies in NC State’s academic programs, both on the campus and at a distance. DELTA coordinates the funding and production of all distance-based credit programs and courses for the university. Less

The records of the Fort Bragg Program at North Carolina State University include brochures, budgets, correspondence, enrollment data, meeting minutes, reports, schedule of courses, and other documents concerning the courses offered by North Carolina State University at Fort Bragg. Materials range in date from 1963 to 1976. Beginning during World War II, North Carolina State College (later, University) began a program of coursework at Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, North Carolina. In 1964, approval was given for the university to operate a four-year branch at the military base. Responsibility for the program was shifted to Fayetteville State University by July 1, 1973. NCSU ran a short-lived graduate program there until 1982. Less

The North Carolina State University, Office of the Provost, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Center (GLBT Center) Records contain a t-shirt in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the center as well as digital files pertaining to the activities of the Center. Topics covered by the digital files include organizations and clubs, events and event planning, and workshops and trainings given by the Center. The NC State Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Center provides students of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions with resources and programming to raise awareness, promote respect, and create a culture of equity, inclusion and social justice. The Center's stated mission is to engage, develop, and empower members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities and their allies. This is accomplished through lectures, counseling services, workshops, and developing supportive communities. Some of the recurring events the Center sponsors include the GLBT Symposium, Trans Awareness Week, Alternative Spring Break - San Francisco, and the Lavendar Graduation.After a forum on the treatment of GLBT students on campus, the Center was established in 2008 in the Talley Student Center. NC State was the second university in the North Carolina system to open a center specifically for the LGBT community. Less

The North Carolina State University, Office of the Provost, Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity Records include the Diversity Digest, a newsletter distributed by email that details upcoming workshops and events, news releases, and pertinent links and resources. The records also include materials related to the Sisterhood Dinner held on February 25, 2013 as well as training modules and brochures. Materials date from 2003-2018. The Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity comprises the offices of Equal Opportunity & Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, and Multicultural Student Affairs as well as three campus centers: the African American Cultural Center, the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Center, and the Women's Center. The office was formed in 2011. Less

This collection is comprised of correspondence, surveys, and reports related to discrimination and African American issues. It also includes information on the African American Cultural Center. This office of African American Affairs worked in cooperation with the Affirmative Action Office. In 1990 North Carolina State University created a position of Coordinator of African American Affairs within the Office of the Provost. Dr. Augustus M. Witherspoon became the first to fill the position. Drs. William C. Grant, Rupert W. Nacoste, and Jose A. Picart have followed in his footsteps. By 2000 the position had become the Vice Provost for Diversity and African American Affairs. Less

The North Carolina State University, Office of the Provost, Office of Faculty Development Records contain materials on university teaching awards, including correspondence, applications, and lists of nominees. Materials range in date from 1989 - 2010. The Office of Faculty Development (OFD) was established as part of the Office of the Provost in August 2008. Its goal is to provide NC State faculty with access to a range of development opportunities provided by OFD and a number of other NC State offices and programs. It was formed by the Working Group on Faculty Development and assumes many of the roles of the Faculty Center of Teaching and Learning. Less