70 collections related to North Carolina State University -- Administration

The North Carolina State University, Information Technology Division, Triangle Universities Computation Center records contain meeting minutes, correspondence, publications, grant proposals from Triangle Universities Computation Center to the National Science Foundation, newsletters, budgets, annual reports, financial records, documentation, indexes to documentation, and other miscellaneous files relating to the startup and operation of the Triangle Universities Computation Center. Materials are dated from 1964 to 1991. The Triangle Universities Computation Center was a nonprofit organization formed in 1965 by representatives of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University, and Duke University. The common goal was to provide mainframe computing services such as electronic data and batch processing to the three universities, Research Triangle Institute (RTI) and other educational institutions in North Carolina. The presidents and chancellors of the three universities, Chancellor John T. Caldwell, North Carolina State University; Chancellor Paul F. Sharp, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and President Douglas Maitland King, of Duke University met and unanimously approved the establishment of a joint computation center, located in Research Triangle Park. The Triangle Universities Computation Center was dissolved in 1990. Less

This collection contains published and unpublished audit reports for the university, as well as audit reports for particular departments, colleges, campus groups and events. The collection also includes “Reviews,” which are periodic assessments of departmental procedures relating to accounting and university policies. Materials range in date from 1913-2009. The Internal Audit Division at North Carolina State University supports the University’s successful achievement of its strategic goals by serving as a partner in identifying and balancing risks through objective, flexible, and proactive audit and consultation services (https://internalaudit.ncsu.edu/, accessed 5/20/2020). The Internal Audit Division completes an internal audit for the university each fiscal year, as well as a number of department-specific reviews. Less

This collection includes the proposals for the original Science Development Plan grant, as well as the 1970 supplementary grant. The collection also includes progress reports submitted approximately every six months between May 1966 and June 1971, then annually from 1972 to 1974. In 1965, North Carolina State University at Raleigh applied to the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund a Science Development Plan under the Science Development Program for Colleges and Universities. The goal of the plan, as stated in the proposal, was to obtain support to strengthen faculties in the biosciences; materials, mechanics and electrotechnics in engineering; and the social sciences. The National Science Foundation (NSF) funded the university’s original proposal and a 1970 supplementary proposal under the grant GU 1590. Work under GU 1590 continued from 1966 to 1974. The grant funded engineering projects, as well as the development of activities related to biomathematics on the N.C. State campus. Less

Contains correspondence, curricula information, and reports relating to accreditation review of the colleges and of the whole University. 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. The Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost is NC State's chief academic officer, supporting faculty and programming that make the university a higher education leader. As executive vice chancellor, the provost is the senior executive responsible for NC State’s day-to-day activities. The provost is responsible for the university’s 10 colleges and 12 critical corollary units. The provost oversees the review and approval of all of NC State’s academic programs and policies, and directs the appointment, promotion and compensation of the faculty (https://provost.ncsu.edu/about/whats-a-provost/, accessed 5/29/2020). Less

The NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education Records contain correspondence, brochures, computer media, course catalogs, flyers, instructor sheets, newsletters, pamphlets, programs, publicity and promotional materials, reports, setup sheets, (scheduling documents), and other records. Materials range in date from the 1940s to 2022. North Carolina State University's McKimmon Center for Extension and Continuing Education opened in 1976, but the history of continuing education at NC State University dates back even further. As early as 1895, the college began to hold short courses (and later summer schools) outside of its normal offerings to college students. In 1924, the College Extension Divison was formally established to oversee many of these programs. In 1965 this unit was renamed the Division of Continuing Education. In 2022, the McKimmon Center was renamed NC State Continuing and Lifelong Education. It serves as a gateway to the vast intellectual and technical resources at NC State University (https://mckimmoncenter.ncsu.edu/history/, accessed 5/29/2020). Less

This collection contains records relating to projects and initiatives undertaken by the Facilities Division in the years 1964-2006, 2021. Materials include blueprints, budget items, correspondence, memoranda, plans for projected construction and renovation of campus facilities, and photographs. The mission of the North Carolina State University Facilities Division has historically been to "create and preserve a physical environment that advances the university." The division oversees the construction and maintenance of all campus buildings and other facilities, ranging from sporting venues to parking decks to streetlights. The division also supervises the purchase, sale, and upkeep of real property. Less

These files contain correspondence, forms, flyers, and brochures relating to the activities of the Auxiliary Services Department at North Carolina State University, 1964 - 1992. Auxiliary Services was a constituent component of the North Carolina State University Office of Finance and Business. It was eventually merged into the Operations Department, and was known as the Operations and Auxiliary Services Department. As of 2020, this unit no longer exists. Less

Contains publications, brochures, flyers, reports, rules and regulations, and other documents generated by the Department of Transportation regarding parking, driving on campus, and bus service. The mission of North Carolina State University Transportation is to provide exceptional and professional services through challenging and empowering staff to continuously improve systems, processes and procedures. The unit strives to meet the dynamic and diverse transportation needs of the NC State community (https://transportation.ncsu.edu/about-ncsu-transportation/, accessed 5/20/2020). Less

The records of the North Carolina State University, Construction Services Records contain correspondence, plans, drawings, and other documentation related to the construction, renovation, and repair of buildings and other structures on the North Carolina State University campus. In 1960 North Carolina State University established what was formerly known as the Campus Planning Office, which updated the 1958 plan. The Campus Planning Office was renamed the Design and Construction Services Department, located under the authority of the Facilities Division in the Office of Finance and Administration. As of 2020, the name of the unit is Construction Services (https://facilities.ofa.ncsu.edu/about-us/all-facilities-departments/fs/construction-services/, accessed 4/29/2020). Services offered include project development, construction shop, contract construction, FCAP/warranty shop, and in-house construction. Less

The North Carolina State University, Office of Finance and Administration, Human Resources Records contain correspondence, benefits information packages, information related to the personnel appraisal process, training manuals, policies and procedures manuals, personnel files on microfilm and other materials generated by the Human Resources Division and its constituent units. The Division of Human Resources is committed to providing services which ensure a fair, equitable, and quality working and learning environment for employees and members of the University community. The division seeks to supply customers with the opportunities and resources needed to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities so they may better support the mission of the University. The unit aims to provide innovative HR solutions that foster a culture of collaboration, productivity, engagement and inclusion at NC State (https://hr.ncsu.edu/about-us/journey/, accessed 5/20/2020). Less

This collection contains blueprints, drawings, notes, sketches, memoranda, surveys, photographic slides, and master plans relating to projects and initiatives undertaken by the Office of the University Architect. The majority of materials correspond to Edwin F. Harris’s tenure as Campus Planning Consultant, beginning in 1966, and later as director of Facilities Planning Division, a title which eventually became University Architect. However, the collection includes materials that pre-date Harris, as well as more recent additions to the collection. The University Archives contains architectural plans, drawings, and other materials for university buildings; however, federal and state law restricts access to certain types of documents in these categories. The Special Collections Research Center of the NC State University Libraries will handle access requests for those materials on a case-by-case basis, with the intention of providing as much access as possible to researchers. To support the university’s mission and goals, the Office of the University Architect leads campus master planning, capital planning, space planning, campus design, and facilities data management efforts, which include the building floor plans, campus maps, GIS, and plan library. Services offered by the Office include capital project programming, committee involvement, facilities information management, and planning activities (https://facilities.ofa.ncsu.edu/about-us/all-facilities-departments/oua/, accessed 5/8/2020). Less

Contains memoranda, rules, regulations, and brochures relating to the purchasing process at North Carolina State University from 1964 to 1994. The Purchasing Department provided assistance involving the purchasing activities of the University. This included help with all purchasing functions in the financial system, plus training and system issues. The Department also reviewed and approved most contractual issues. The duties of the Purchasing Department were subsumed under Procurement and Business Services. Less

The records of the North Carolina State University Office of Finance and Administration, Real Estate Office currently consist of materials relating to the Chinqua-Penn Plantation, which was formerly owned by the university, but has since been sold. Types of materials include correspondence, financial files, information on the property and activities taking place there, and audiovisual materials. The Real Estate and Development Office within the Office of Finance and Administration is responsible for the stewardship, management and development of the university’s real estate portfolio, including Centennial Campus. Less

The University Graphics records contain photographs, brochures, guides, flyers, pricelists, and typeface sample books. Materials range in date from 1945 to the 2000s. University Graphics was established in or before 1927 to provide a consistent approach to communication design for NC State. University Graphics served as NC State's source for all design, printing, and copying needs until approximately 2002, when those responsibilities were transferred elsewhere. Less

Collection contains memoranda, advertisements, brochures and promotional materials regarding sales, events, etc. from 1944 through 1996. Also includes series of calendars 1964-1991. The NC State University Bookstores is the official bookstore serving North Carolina State University. The bookstore operates for the convenience of the NC State University Students, Faculty, Administration, Staff and campus visitors. All monies generated through the bookstore are returned to the University for need-based financial aid programs. The flagship location is Wolfpack Outfitters, in Talley Student Center. Less

Contains a stock list for July 1, 1965, a list of electronic items in stock as of June 6, 1966, various flyers, and a catalog of services and supplies fron NC State University Central Stores. Central Stores was the unit overseeing the disposal of obsolete and surplus property on campus. This function was carried out by the Campus Surplus section of Central Stores. The name was later changed to Surplus Property Services, under the division of Procurement and Business Services. Less

The Chinqua-Penn Plantation records contain the papers of the Penn family (1863-1975, bulk 1923-1946) as well as the records of the management of the property by the University of North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina State University, and the Chinqua-Penn Foundation (1921-1926, 1957-2002, bulk 1965-2002). This collection includes correspondence, reports, financial records, property and animal records, architectural drawings, photographs and scrapbooks, audio-visual materials, newspaper clippings, marketing materials, and inventories of the art, artifacts, and furniture collections, among other items. Within the materials dating from the management period are extensive records from research conducted on the property and the Penn family. Named for the chinquapin, a dwarf chestnut tree, Chinqua-Penn Plantation was built by Thomas Jefferson "Jeff" Penn and Margaret Beatrice "Betsy" Schoellkopf (Schwill) Penn during the 1920s. The large house reflected their lifestyle of entertaining and traveling, and it showcased the art and furniture they collected from around the world. The plantation's grounds evolved into an exotic horticultural collection of both native and imported plants. Chinqua-Penn was maintained by the University of North Carolina, Greensboro from 1965 to the late 1980s. NC State University took over its management and reopened it shortly thereafter. In 1991, the Chinqua-Penn Foundation was formed to preserve the house and open it to visitors. The foundation secured the plantation's status as a National Historic Landmark. Although NC State University continues to administer the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center on the mansion grounds, further funding problems forced the foundation to close the museum's doors. NC State University sold the house to a private owner in 2006. Less

The records of the Office of Information Technology, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Information Technology contain annual reports, correspondence, and manuals and printouts pertaining to the division's activities and programs. Also included are material on analog computation, Conversational Monitor System, PC Write and scripting. Materials range in date from 1963 to 1999. The Office of Information Technology was formerly known as the Computing Center and the Information Technology Division. In the 1970s, the organization supported mainframe computers used for research and scientific computing. On November 1, 2007, ITD and Resource Management and Information Systems (RMIS) joined to form the Office of Information Technology (OIT). Currently, the division provides systems and services such as state-of-the-technology network backbone, computing account privileges and help desk support to the entire university. Less

The records of Continuing Studies, in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies, contain brochures, correspondence, course materials for continuing education classes and activities; includes material on UNC-TV, the Electrical Meter School, and short courses such as the Sport Fishing School. The Office of Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) planned, developed and facilitated non-credit continuing education and professional development programs including short courses, seminars, workshops, conferences, and in-house training. These duties are now managed by the McKimmon Center for Extension and Continuing Education. Less