207 collections related to North Carolina State College

The North Carolina State University, Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Development, Invention Disclosures and Patent Files contain correspondence, patent applications, invention disclosures, license agreements, and royalty records of North Carolina State University researchers. The earliest items are from 1921, the latest from 2005. The large majority of items are dated between 1955 and 1995. For over 125 years, North Carolina State University has linked scientific discovery to economic opportunity. The North Carolina State University, Office of Research and Innovation Development (formerly the Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development) supports the University's researchers and helps translate their discoveries to the marketplace, creating economic and social impact. Less

The North Carolina State University, Office of University Advancement Publications contain newsletters, brochures, and programs relating to various fundraising campaigns. Examples include the Lifetime Giving Society and the Century II Campaign. Materials range in date from 1942 to 2002. The Vice Chancellor for University Advancement holds a position as an Executive Officer serving the Chancellor of the university. The Office of University Advancement strives "to facilitate communication, internally and externally, and to enhance the image of the University; to provide meaningful programs and service to alumni and friends; to seek service-support participation and ambassadorship from constituents; to build and sustain a strong volunteer leadership network; to raise money from private sources; to manage the collection of private gifts for North Carolina State University; to manage an effective alumni and development database and gift systems; and to coordinate with the General Administration in areas of government and legislative priorities in Raleigh and Washington" (https://leadership.ncsu.edu/advancement/ accessed 7/10/2020). The Office of University Advancement was previously known as the Office of Development. Less

The North Carolina State University, Office of University Advancement, Foundation Records include correspondence, publications, minutes, audits related to foundations, and documents about fundraising and public relations. The collection contains files of the Agricultural Foundation, the Architectural Foundation, the College Foundation, the Dairy Foundation, the Design Foundation, the Engineering Foundation, the Forestry Foundation, the Pulp and Paper Foundation, the Textile Foundation, and the Education and Psychology Foundation, among others. Materials range in date from 1934 to 2013. The NC State University Foundation supports the University's core values of innovation, leadership, and research. It accomplishes this through its Board, which consists of dedicated alumni. It also offers special initiatives and grants and sponsors awards to honor volunteer efforts that make the University better. Less

General records, 1936-2004, of the North Carolina State University Office of University Planning and Analysis contain correspondence, reports, and research records related to studies about NC State University, especially including impact of students on campus. Other subjects include student enrollment data, enrollment projections, degrees conferred, freshman research, teaching loads, retention, suspension and attrition, and minorities. The North Carolina State University Office of University Planning and Analysis was created by merging Institutional Research (which originated in the Chancellor's Office) with University Planning (originally in the Provost's Office). This unit has collected institutional data in support of long-term planning, assessment, and policy development on the NC State University campus. Less

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 Chancellor is the chief administrative and executive officer, leader and spokesperson of North Carolina State University. The Chancellor defines the scope and authority of faculties, councils, committees, and officers of North Carolina State University. 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. 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 was named for Roy H. Park, NC State University class of 1931. The Program was established to provide a superb educational opportunity for exceptionally talented and well-prepared young men and women who merit the intellectual challenge of a distinguished faculty and a superior university. 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. 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 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. 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

Contained in this sub-group are publications issued by the Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, subordinate units, and predecessor units. 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 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 2020. The Division of Undergraduate Academic Programs at North Carolina State University offered programs that enhanced intellectual and personal development and provided students with academic and career assistance. The division also helped 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 name of Division of Undergraduate Academic Programs was implemented in 2006. In 2012, the Division of Undergraduate Academic Programs merged with the Division of Student Affairs to become the Division of Academic and Student Affairs (DASA). 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. The Vice Provost for Diversity and African American Affairs had the primary responsibility of forging a shared vision concerning the recruitment, retention, and graduation of a diverse student body. Less

This collection contains general records of the provost's office relating to UNC Program Review, graduate programs, and administration. There are several folders on the review of North Carolina State University's colleges and academic degree programs. Other materials concern faculty and course evaluations. As of 2019, many of the duties of this office are now performed by the Division of Academic and Student Affairs. Before this office was subsumed into the Division of Academic Affairs in 2011, the position was titled Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. It had been previously titled Associate Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. During the 1970s and 1980s associate provosts assisted the provost in academic matters. Less

The North Carolina State University, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Records contain ledgers, invoices/invoice books, blueprints, statements of accounts, financial reports, capital improvement plans, correspondence, and information pertaining to budgets, donations, tuition, scholarships, enrollment and foundations. Materials range in date from 1887 to 2023. The records also include the Office of Finance and Administration website. The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration at North Carolina State University was formerly known as Bursar, Treasurer, Controller, and Business Manager. The mission statement of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration is "By stewarding financial assets, optimizing physical resources and investing in human capital, we will work with university constituencies to position NC State as a premier land grant university and world-class institution." As of 2020, the Office consists of the following units: Budget and Resource Management, Campus Enterprises, Environmental Health and Public Safety,Facilities, Finance, Human Resources, and Real Estate and Development. These units report to the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Business, and they provide infrastructure services essential to supporting the students, faculty and staff of the university. In 2015, the name was changed from the Office of Finance and Business to the Office of Finance and Administration. Less

The North Carolina State University, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Records contain correspondence, reports, and internal memoranda relating to research activities on campus. Faculty Research and Professional Development Grants and publications such as Results Magazine are also included. Materials range in date from 1954 to 2018. The North Carolina State University, Office of Research and Innovation includes the Office of the Vice Chancellor, Research Development, Research Administration and Compliance, and Technology Commercialization and New Ventures. The unit's stated vision is to be instrumental in making an impact on society’s grand challenges through NC State’s emergence as a preeminent research university. The Office of Research and Innovation was previously known as the Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Development. Prior to 2011, the Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Development was first called the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Less

Contains annual reports, brochures, enrollment data, policies and procedures, reports, student grade records, degrees awarded, a student registration book, and video of Commencement ceremonies. The records document the activities of the office from 1989 to 2016. This collection contains microfilm, video and audio cassettes, slides, and photographs. North Carolina State University, Registration and Records is a unit within Enrollment and Management Services, under the Office of the Provost. It was previously a unit of the Division of Student Affairs. Less

The records of the Iota Lambda (North Carolina State University) Chapter of the Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity (APO) contain the charter to establish the Iota Lambda Chapter, chapter meeting minutes, publications, the constitution and by-laws, membership rosters, scrapbooks, photo composites of members, and other general information on the chapter. Members of the chapter volunteer to provide service and promote tolerance in the community. The Iota Lambda Chapter was established in November of 1950. Alpha Phi Omega is a national service co-ed fraternity whose mission is to create campus and community leaders through service. Its purpose is to develop leadership, to promote friendship and to provide service to humanity. Less

The records of the North Carolina Chapter (NC State's chapter) of Alpha Zeta include correspondence, meeting minutes, financial information, membership records, the chapter's history, scrapbooks created by the chapter, and other files documenting the chapter, its members, and its activities. This collection also includes a number of publications produced and distributed by the national office of Alpha Zeta. Alpha Zeta was founded at Ohio State University in 1897 as an honorary professional society for students and industry professionals in the agriculture and natural resources fields. Alpha Zeta was founded at Ohio State University in 1897 as an honorary professional society for students and industry professionals in the agriculture and natural resources fields. The North Carolina Chapter (NC State's chapter) was established in January of 1904, and is the oldest agricultural society on campus. The North Carolina Chapter of Alpha Zeta remained active as of 2009. Less

The records of the North Carolina State University chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) contain committee files, meeting minutes, files on faculty grievances, general information on the chapter, files on legislative interactions with the state government of North Carolina, and Salary Equity studies. The purpose of the Association is to protect the right of professors to practice academic freedom, and to advance equality for all professors within academic environments, especially women. North Carolina State University's chapter of the AAUP was formed sometime in or before 1932, following what was perceived as an unfair dismissal of a faculty member from his position. Less

The records of the North Carolina State University Student Chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers contain meeting minutes, correspondence, the constitution and by-laws, membership rosters, and other general information. The American Institute of Chemical Engineers was formed in 1908, and has since become the world's leading organization for chemical engineering professionals. A student chapter of the organization was established at NC State in 1930, and is still active as of 2008. Less