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The records of the Office of the Dean in the Graduate School at North Carolina State University consist of three series,including general administrative records, graduate program review records, and unprocessed records. Materials within this subgroup include correspondence, reports, financial reports, course action forms, and administrative materials that relate to the governing of the Graduate School, and range in date from 1914 to 2018. Graduate instruction began at North Carolina State University in 1893, with the first Master's degree conferred in 1894 doctoral degree in 1926. A Graduate School existed from 1923 to 1931, but it was eliminated with the consolidation of the public universities in North Carolina. It was re-established at NC State during the 1950s. 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This collection contains published and unpublished audit reports for the university, as well as audit reports for particular departments, colleges, campus groups and events.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

The North Carolina State University Libraries Annual Reports contain annual reports from the main library, its departments, and the university's branch libraries. There are some gaps in the files, and these records are unprocessed. The first library at North Carolina State University was established in 1889 in a room in Holladay Hall. In 1925 a new purpose-built library building was constructed (now Brooks Hall). In 1954 the current D.H. Hill Library building was opened (originally just the east wing of the current structure). The library space was expanded in 1971 by building an 11-story book tower and connecting the original space with the former student union (now the Erdahl-Cloyd or west wing). Further expansion and renovation occurred in the 1980s, culminating in 1990 with the opening of the second (or "south") bookstack tower. In 2013 the award-winning James B. Hunt Library opened on the university’s Centennial Campus. In 2016, NC State University Libraries won the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, bestowed by the Institute for Museum and Library Service. The medal was presented by First Lady Michelle Obama to Director Susan Nutter during a ceremony. Susan Nutter retired from the Libraries in 2017, after an esteemed 30 year tenure. Less

The North Carolina State University, Memorabilia Collection contains primarily three-dimensional objects related to the history of North Carolina State University (formerly North Carolina State College and North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts). Prominent topics represented by these objects include alumni, professors, and chancellors, student military service, campus socieities and clubs, the Athletics program (in particular the 1983 NCAA Mens Basketball Championship), and the 1987 N.C. State Centennial celebration. Materials range in date from circa 700 to 2023. North Carolina State University is a public, land-grant, research university that is part of the University of North Carolina System. Founded in 1887, it was at first known as the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. In 1917, its name changed to the North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering. Since 1962, it has been known as North Carolina State University.The North Carolina State University, Memorabilia Collection is an extensive collection of three-dimensional objects of historical importance to the university from its founding to the 2000s. Less

The annual reports of the North Carolina Agricultural Research Service include annual and biennial reports from the Agricultural Research Service (many under its former designation of the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station), and reports documenting "Accomplishments in Tobacco Research in North Carolina." Materials range in date from 1879 to 2006. The North Carolina Agricultural Research Service began as the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station in 1877. The Experiment Station, the second of its kind in the United States, was established to conduct tests on commercial fertilizers and other agricultural products, as well as to perform experimental research on agricultural nutrition and growth. As such, the Experiment Station worked closely with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. In 1979, the Agricultural Experiment Station was renamed the Agricultural Research Service. 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

This collection contains blueprints, drawings, notes, sketches, memoranda, surveys, master plans, and photographic slides, prints, and negatives relating to projects and initiatives undertaken by the Office of Campus Planning and Strategic Investment (formerly 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 Campus Planning and Strategic Investment 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

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

This sub-group contains various internal and external publications produced by the Office of Public Affairs and its subordinate units. This includes newsletters, magazines, bulletins, and other publications. Included are Statelog, The Journal of North Carolina State University, High School Newsletter, and The Bulletin (also called the Official Bulletin). The materials date from between 1929 and 2007. The North Carolina State University Office of Public Affairs (now known as University Communications and Marketing) operates to help the University "accomplish its mission by building sound relationships with the university's constituencies and public groups." Public Affairs consisted of three main divisions: Communication Services, News Services, and Web Communications. Until 1994 the office was known as University Relations. The Office of Public Affairs was formerly known as the Office of University Relations, the Office of Foundations and Development, the Office of University Relations, and the Office of Development. Less

The North Carolina State University, Office of Public Affairs Records contain annual reports, budget data, committee information, correspondence, news releases (bound volumes), newspaper clippings, photographs, publications, radio scripts, and scrapbooks. Topics covered include presidential visits, athletics, women at North Carolina State University, commencements, the Wolfpack Club, the Watauga Medal, and the University Centennial. Materials range in date from 1914 to 2001. The North Carolina State University Office of Public Affairs (now known as University Communications and Marketing) operates to help the University "accomplish its mission by building sound relationships with the university's constituencies and public groups." Public Affairs consisted of three main divisions: Communication Services, News Services, and Web Communications. Until 1994 the office was known as University Relations. The Office of Public Affairs was formerly known as the Office of University Relations, the Office of Foundations and Development, the Office of University Relations, and the Office of Development. Less

The records of the North Carolina State University Office of Public Affairs, Creative Services currently contain video recordings used in productions on a number of topics and record files related to these productions, publications made by the office, and office files. Materials range in date from 1889 to 2014, though the majority of the recordings are dated between 1978 and 2008. Creative Services is the publishing, video and electronic media division of the North Carolina State University Office of Public Affairs. Its primary responsibility is to support University Advancement by producing print, electronic and broadcast materials for public distribution, providing campus footage for stations and networks and assisting with any assigned projects that enhance the image of North Carolina State University. Less

This subgroup is composed of a variety of materials related to News Services' work promoting North Carolina State University. The textual records include news releases, clippings, correspondence, university reports, university publications, and files and press information on faculty. The records also contain a number of audiovisual formats, including photographs, slides, and video cassettes of various types (VHS, Betacam SP, MBU 5s, UCA60), documenting broadcasts, press conferences, public service announcements and other media presentations. The materials date from 1896 to 2007. As of 2013, the Office of Public Affairs consisted of three divisions: Communications Services, News Services, and Web Communications. The News Services division uses a wide variety of methods to promote NC State University on local, national, and international levels. Staff members utilize traditional press releases, news tips, and direct contact with journalists to give the university, its scholarship and its research more visibility. They also distribute news stories electronically on listservs and web pages and distribute a list of faculty experts to assist the media and university representatives. Less

This collection contains annual reports of the Office of Research and Graduate Studies and its subordinate units. 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

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

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 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 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

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 North Carolina State University, Office of the Provost, Division of Enrollment Management and Services Records include rules and regulations, research and administration files, reports, and publications. Materials range in date from 1920-2019. The Division of Enrollment Management and Services is under the Office of the Provost. Enrollment Management works across the student life cycle, from identifying prospective students, through graduation, and beyond. Many of EMAS’ functions are at the intersection of critical academic services and create an opportunity for strategic investment that can positively impact student outcomes, reduce time to degree, promote awareness of NC State’s brand beyond North Carolina, and create business efficiencies (https://emas.ncsu.edu/about-us/ accessed 6/9/2020). Less