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This collection contains one partial volume of warrants, a list of expenditures, dated 1887 to 1897. Also included in this collection are membership certificates, resolutions, certificates for certain Watauga Medal recipients, a book of by-laws, directories, and other records related to the Board of Trustees.
The North Carolina State University Board of Trustees consists of thirteen members. Duties of the Board of Trustees include the promotion of the sound development of North Carolina State University, including service to the state of North Carolina in a way that complements the activities of the institution and aiding the institution to perform at a high level of excellence in every area of endeavor.
The North Carolina State University Board of Trustees consists of thirteen members, and consists of the following committes: Audit, Risk Management and Finance Committee; Buildings and Property Committee; University Advancement and External Affairs Committee; University Affairs Committee; and Executive Committee. Duties of the Board of Trustees include the promotion of the sound development of North Carolina State University, including service to the state of North Carolina in a way that complements the activities of the institution and aiding the institution to perform at a high level of excellence in every area of endeavor. It also serves as advisor to the Board of Governors on matters pertaining to North Carolina State University.
The number of Board of Trustees members has changed over time.It elects from within its membership a Chair, Vice Chair, Second Vice Chair, and a Secretary, who serve a term of one year. It may also create internal committees as it deems appropriate. The newly elected chair is responsible for appointments to the standing committees and serves as an ex officio member of all standing committees.
Regular meetings of the Board of Trustees occur each year. Any matter of business may be considered at a regular meeting of the Board. In addition, special meetings may be called by the Chair, or requested by not fewer than six members of the board. A quorum of the board consists of a majority of the member, and the Chair presides over all regular and special meetings. Minutes are taken by the Secretary or Assistant Secretary. These minutes are filed and indexed. The Assistant Secretary keeps the Board of Governors informed of the activities of the Board of Trustees, including changes to membership, committee structure or bylaws. The Chancellor serves as the official medium of communication between the Board of Trustees and all individuals, officials, agencies and organizations, both within and without the institution.
Duties of the Board of Trustees include the promotion of the sound development of North Carolina State University, including service to the state of North Carolina in a way that complements the activities of the institution and aiding the institution to perform at a high level of excellence in every area of endeavor. It also serves as advisor to the Board of Governors on matters pertaining to North Carolina State University. A history of the Board of Trustees can be found here
This collection contains one partial volume of warrants, a list of expenditures, dated 1887 to 1897. Also included in this collection are membership certificates, resolutions, certificates for certain Watauga Medal recipients, a book of by-laws, directories, correspondence between members, and correspondence with the Office of the Chancellor.
The North Carolina State University, Board of Trustees General Records are divided into seven principal series: 1. Warrants, 2. General, 3. Academic Affairs and Personnel Committee, 4. Web Content, 5. Certificates and Resolutions, 6. Board of Trustees, 7. Office of the Chancellor
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The University Archives operates in accordance with the State Public Records Act, with unrestricted access to records not covered by state and federal statutes and regulations.
[Identification of item], North Carolina State University, Board of Trustees General Records, UA 001.003, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
Transferred from the North Carolina State University Board of Trustees. Consult University Archivist for additional information. Web content harvested using the Internet Archive's Archive-It services, monthly starting in 2015.
Processed by: Jaime Margalotti; machine-readable finding aid created by: Russell S. Koonts; Liz Bell 2020; archived web content processed by Liz Bell, 2020 December; collection processed by Emma Eubank, 2023 May; finding aid updated by Emma Eubank, 2023 May; Gevorg Vardanyan, 2023 June; Unprocessed series processed by Emma Esser, 2025 August; Collection guide updated by: Cathy Dorin-Black, 2025 September.
The collection is organized into seven principal series:
Contains 1 volume listing warrants of the Board of Trustees
A volume containing warrants issued by the bursar and secretary from 1887-1897. A warrant is a legally-binding, written note which authorizes to pay a designated amount on the author's behalf.
1 volume
The General series contains photographs, publications, citations, and other materials that do not fit into the other series.
Materials in this series are arranged chronologically.
Citation awarded to Joab Langston Thomas for his work as the Ninth Chief Executive of NCSU.
A proclamation by Larry K. Monteith, NCSU Chancellor, establishing NC State University's Indian Heritage Month to recognize the Native American students and faculty, who are "vital to the educational, cultural, social and traditional fabric of the University community."
Contains certificates of membership for Board of Trustees members and resolution sheets indicating Board of Trustees appreciation or tribute to various individuals.
Contains meeting memos and correspondence from Board of Trustees members.
This series is arranged chronologically.
Materials in this folder have restricted access until 2040. Please contact the Special Collections Research Center for more information.
Included are 6 Acrobat PDF 1.7 - Portable Document Format files and 1 Acrobat PDF 1.6 - Portable Document Format file.
Digital files are restricted. Paper files are open to researchers.
Files retrieved from CD-RW.
Materials in this folder have restricted access. Please contact the Special Collections Research Center for more information.
Three Individual Medals Unnamed
This series contains correspondences between past members of Board of Trustees and Office of the Chancellor
This series is arranged chronologically.
Materials in this folder have restricted access until 2040. Please contact the Special Collections Research Center for more information.
Materials in this folder have restricted access until 2040. Please contact the Special Collections Research Center for more information.
Materials in this folder have restricted access until 2040. Please contact the Special Collections Research Center for more information.
Materials in this folder have restricted access until 2040. Please contact the Special Collections Research Center for more information.
This series is comprised of North Carolina State University Board of Trustees website. The NC State University Libraries has captured this website monthly since November 2015.
Online access is provided through the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine.
This is the official website of the Board of Trustees at NC State University. The NC State University Libraries has scheduled this website to be captured monthly since May 2016. Also included here are prior captures by the Internet Archive dating back to November 2015.
Online access is provided through the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine.
Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Copies of digital files may be provided for use in the SCRC Reading Room upon request.
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[Identification of item], North Carolina State University, Board of Trustees General Records, UA 001.003, Special Collections Research Center, North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC
The NC State University Libraries generally claims only physical ownership of most Special Collections materials. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. Libraries staff are unable to advise on copyright and other legal matters; the user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Helpful resources for assessing copyright include Cornell Libraries' "Copyright Services: Copyright Term and the Public Domain" and copyright.gov. This collection may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information about identifiable living individuals, which may be protected under federal or state laws and regulations. Researchers are advised that there may be legal ramifications for disclosing this information.
The University Archives operates in accordance with the State Public Records Act, with unrestricted access to records not covered by state and federal statutes and regulations.