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The records of the North Carolina State University Phi Beta Kappa Committee contain correspondence, memoranda, meeting minutes, reports, and applications documenting the work of the committee. Materials range in date from 1977 to 2018. The North Carolina State University Phi Beta Kappa Committee was created in 1977 at North Carolina State University to apply for a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Phi Beta Kappa is the nation’s oldest and best known society for recognition of academic excellence and scholarly achievement. The North Carolina State University Phi Beta Kappa committee chairman was Robert S. Bryan and the committee members were heads of selected departments. The committee was active through at least 1994, but may have dissolved shortly thereafter. Less

The records of the Physical Environment Committee at North Carolina State University contain meeting minutes, correspondence, memoranda, annual reports and other reports, committee membership rosters, and other information regarding the activities of the committee in their duties to monitor the physical environment of the campus. Materials range in date from 1932 to 2010. The Buildings and Grounds Committee was established at North Carolina State College in or before 1932 to consider matters related to the aesthetic appearance of the campus. In the committee's early years, this meant primarily considering issues of landscaping and other campus beautification, as well as adornment (and other decorative considerations) for the buildings on campus. In 1970, the Buildings and Grounds Committee was accused of becoming lax in these responsibilities, and was reorganized as the Campus Planning and Environment Committee, with duties to include a more wholistic responsibility for directing all matters related to the physical environment of the campus at North Carolina State University. In 1986, the committee was renamed the Physical Environment Committee. This committee existed until the 2016-2017 academic year, when it was dissolved. Less

This records subgroup contains the records of the North Carolina State University Research Committee, which provides service and support for research interests of members of the faculty. Records include correspondence, annual reports, meeting minutes, policy statements, as well as project proposals and award distribution from granting agencies. Materials within the collection reflect the changing research concerns of the university. Issues confronted by the Research Committee range from policy creation and funding problems to the creation of web pages, depending on the various time periods. The University Research Committee's records range in date from 1943 to 2004. The North Carolina State University (previously College) Research Committee provides oversight in the administration of research proposals and funding resources for members of the faculty. While committee responsibilities have changed and evolved throughout the years, the management of proposal development (including budget development and agency guidelines) have maintained. The Research Committee has been concerned with the review and development of institutional policy for research, with assistance in obtaining financial support for research and research facilities. Its principal activities include the following: (1)Obtaining information on sources of funds, (2) Assisting individual faculty members in structuring proposals for grants and contracts, (3) Administering special research funds. Less

The records of the North Carolina State University Research and Professional Ethics Committee provide professional ethics education for graduate students and faculty at North Carolina State University. Records include reports, Course and Seminar information, and program flyers. Also included are the Steering Committee Project notes for the a national conference sponsored by the University's Research and Professional Ethics Committee. The University Research and Professional Ethics Committee's records range in date from 2001 to 2007. The North Carolina State University Research and Professional Ethics Committee's objective is to help graduate students and faculty know and understand how to act with integrity, respect others, and how to facilitate professional and scientific responsibilities. The Research and Professional Committee researched, designed, and implemented Research Ethics courses and seminars for faculty and graduate students. Less

The records of the North Carolina State University Safety Committee span from 1961 to 2003, though the years between 1998 and 2003 are not represented in the collection. It contains the records of the North Carolina State University Safety Committee (also known as the Committee on Safety and Health), including: meeting minutes, monthly reports, records of calls to the Safety Hotline, and information on radiation and laboratory safety. The North Carolina State University Safety Committee (also referred to as the Committee on Health and Safety) appears to have existed as early as 1961. The purpose of the committee was to ensure that adequate safety measures were utilized at North Carolina State University, particularly fire safety, radiation safety, and lab safety. Though all safety concerns were relevant to the committee, these receive particular attention in the files. Safety measures and education at North Carolina State University are now handled by the North Carolina State University Environmental Health and Safety Center. Currently, the center manages the Safety Hotline, publishes the AWARE newsletter, and manages health and safety concerns from general health concerns, to information regarding radiation safety and environmental affairs. Recent information regarding the Safety Center's undertakings and the records of the Safety Hotline are available online. Less

The North Carolina State University Single-Folder Committee Records contain information about various ad hoc, standing, and dissolved committees relating to a variety of university topics and activities. Types of materials include meeting minutes, memoranda, correspondence, reports, publications, membership rosters, and other information about the activities and functions of these committees. It also includes the website of North Carolina State University's official standing, special, advisory, and other committees. More information on each of these committees may be found in this collection or in others under the individual committee's name. Materials range in date from 1929 to 2024. Less

This collection contains proposals from students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members for North Carolina State University's first official flag. The designs were submitted as part of a contest that took place in 2000. Most are color computer print-outs glued to foam boards. A few of the proposals were hand-colored with marker, and many contain brief handwritten or typed notes from the designer. Flat folder 4 contains two silk-screened flags. In May of 2000, North Carolina State University announced a contest to select the school's first official flag. They received over 100 submissions from students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members. A panel of students, faculty, and alumni chose the top five proposals, and in September of 2000 the Board of Trustees selected the winner. Chosen by a vote of 9-2, the winning design came from Lynn Koonce, a graphic designer in N.C. State's Office of Public Affairs. Less

This collection is comprised of the working papers of the University Honors Council, which was responsible for managing the University Honors Program at North Carolina State University. Most of the items date from 1987-2001, and relate to the day-to-day operations of the University Honors Council. Items such as university brochures, program descriptions, correspondence, Honors Convocation materials, and program handbooks are included in the collection. The University Honors Council was responsible for overseeing the development and operation of the University Honors Program and for recommending to the Provost policies to enhance academic excellence among undergraduates at North Carolina State University. The University Honors Council is no longer active. Less

The records of the North Carolina State University Watauga Medal Committee include meeting minutes, memoranda, nominations, resumes, biographies, and certificates related to the nominees of the prestigious Watauga Medal Award. Materials range in date from 1975 to 2010. The Watauga Medal Committee was established at North Carolina State University in 1975 under the leadership of Chancellor John T. Caldwell. The duties of the committee were to recognize people who rendered notable and significant service to the mission of North Carolina State University. Less

This collection contains memoranda addressed to NC State deans, directors, and department heads, 1977-2007. These memos cover a variety of topics, and some also include supporting documents. There may be gaps in this collection because these memos have been pulled together from a variety of sources. Memos dated June 2007 and later are posted on the university's website. Since the 1970s NC State University administrators and administrative units have have communicated certain information for wide distribution through "Deans, Directors and Department Heads Memoranda." At some point these became known as "DDD Memos" and later as "3D Memos." While they cover a variety of topics, these memos have been, for the most part, notifications of changes in operations, procedures, and policies. Less

The North Carolina State University, Division of Academic and Student Affairs, ARTS NC STATE records include correspondence, fliers, pamphlets and programs, reports, handbooks and manuals, and memoranda, primarily from the files of Alex Miller, Vice Provost and Director. Many of the materials pertain to the promotion of arts programming at NC State University, the renovation of Thompson Theater, and the creation of the Gregg Museum of Art & Design. Also included are correspondence, minutes, reports, and other materials from the Student Centers Board of Directors. Materials range in date from 1962 to 2020. The North Carolina State University, Division of Academic and Student Affairs, ARTS NC STATE unit is comprised of NC State University’s six performing and visual arts programs: Center Stage (now NC State LIVE), the Crafts Center, the Dance Program, Gregg Museum of Art & Design, the Department of Music, and University Theatre. It was formed in 2000 as a way to join NC State's six visual and performing arts programs and to promote the Arts as a fundamental part of the NC State experience. Its mission is to enhance the environment of the University and the community with rich and diverse events, installations, and opportunities, and to make the arts a significant part of every student’s educational experience. Less

The North Carolina State University, Division of Academic and Student Affairs, Center for Student Leadership, Ethics and Public Service Records contain the Center's electronic newsletter, pamphlets and flyers, informational booklets, photographs of trips, and videotapes of different events. Materials range in date from 1980 to 2011. Some of these records, such as ones pertaining to the "Leadership Development Series," pre-date the founding of C-SLEPS but were later incorporated into the Center. Materials range in date from 1980 to 2011. The Center for Student Leadership, Ethics and Public Service was created in 1998, beginning with just a few programs. It aims to create the next generation of leaders through unique learning opportunities that embody the value of service, responsible citizenship, and ethics. The Center offers workshops, seminars, conferences, speakers, and other events throughout the academic year including the Leadership Development Program, the Leadershape Institute, and Alternative Spring Break. Less

The North Carolina State University, Division of Academic and Student Affairs, Department of Performing Arts and Technology Records contain office files, audio recordings of various performances made by groups associated with the Music Department, programs from performances, news releases and newspaper clippings, and files pertaining to the Raleigh Chamber Music Guild. Materials range in date from 1901 to 2023. The Department of Music provided educational and performance opportunities for student and community participants through a variety of musical experiences and academic courses. It also served as a cultural resource for the university and the greater community through performances and presentations offered by NC State University students, student and community groups, and by University faculty. In 2023, the Department of Performing Arts and Technology was formed, unifying arts entrepreneurship, dance, music, and music technology under the same department. Less

The records of the North Carolina State University Gregg Museum of Art and Design contain correspondence, memoranda, acquisition paperwork, notes, newsletters, newspaper articles, brochures, and exhibition catalogs documenting the activities and exhibits offered by the museum from 1964 to 2023. Also included are the records of former director Charlotte Vestal Brown, including her daybooks, correspondence, meeting minutes, and work with the Friends of the Gallery (now known as Friends of the Gregg). The Gregg Museum of Art and Design is a collecting museum at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC that operates under the Division of Student Affairs. The Gregg’s collecting focus reflects the mission of North Carolina State University and supports its academic programs by providing research opportunities for NC State University students and the citizens of North Carolina and beyond. The collection includes, but is not limited to, textiles, ceramics, outsider/folk art, photography, architectural drawings and modern furniture. The Gregg Museum of Art and Design also puts on 6-8 exhibitions per year in its two galleries, in addition to exhibiting work at various places in the Talley Student Center and around campus. In 2013, the Gregg moved out of its previous home in Talley Student Center to the former Chancellor's Residence at 1903 Hillsborough Street. It reopened to the public in 2017. Less

The North Carolina State University, Division of Academic and Student Affairs, Student Leadership and Engagement Records contain six portraits of Role Model Leader Award honorees. The Role Model Leaders Forum is an annual event held by the Center for Student Leadership, Ethics, and Public Service (C-SLEPS) to honor moral leaders. The records also include materials about the Build-a-Block project, a collaboration between Habitat for Humanity of Wake County and NC State. The portraits range in date from 1987 to 1992, while the Build-a-Block materials date from 2016 to 2017. Student Leadership and Engagement, under the Division of Academic and Student Affairs, is comprised of the Center for Student Leadership, Ethics and Public Service (C-SLEPS), the Chaplain's Cooperative Ministry, Student Government, Student Involvement, Student Legal Services, Student Media, and the Union Activities Board. Student Leadership and Engagement's goal is to provide opportunities for enrichment, both in and out of the classroom. It also aims to produce future leaders, on the global and local levels. Less

The records of University Housing at North Carolina State University contain administrative information (including statistics on housing and students), correspondence, newspaper clippings, reports and policy declarations, and a video of the rededication of Bragaw Hall. Also included is information intended for students, such as brochures on housing options and resident programs, forms, guidelines and flyers. Materials range in date from 1934 to 2023. University Housing (formerly the Department of Housing and Residence Life) was created in the 1950s and placed at that time under the administration of the Division of Student Affairs. Since its inception, University Housing has undergone many transformations, including its latest during the 1990s, when committees met to re-evaluate the goals and purposes of University Housing. Less

The North Carolina State University, Division of Academic and Student Affairs, Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs Records include correspondence, memoranda, handbooks, and reports. Topics include student affairs, policies and procedures pertaining to the various subdivisions of the Division of Academics and Student Affairs, and other materials. Many of the materials in this collection pre-date the establishment of the Division of Academic and Student Affairs in 2011, but were included in their files. For more items that pre-date its establishment, see the Division of Student Affairs Records. Materials range in date from 1956 to 2016. The North Carolina State University, Division of Academic and Student Affairs was formed in 2011 through the merger of the Division of Student Affairs and Division of Undergraduate Academic Programs. It was formerly named the Division of Student Services and Programs. The senior leader of the division is the Vice Chancellor and Dean for Academic and Student Affairs. Less

The North Carolina State University, Division of Finance and Business, Campus Enterprises Records contain flyers, brochures, and archived web content from North Carolina State University’s Campus Enterprises'official website. Most of the brochures are about University Dining, with some about Lonnie Poole Golf Course. Materials range in date from 1991 to 2023. Campus Enterprises is a major employer at North Carolina State University with almost 2000 employees, 1200 of which are students. Its departments and service areas include NC State Dining, Wolfpack Outfitter, Wolf Xpress, NC State Student Centers (Talley and Witherspoon), Lonnie Poole Golf Course, Rave! Catering, Student Center Event Services, and Wolfpack One Card. Campus Enterprise provides services that enhance the campus life experience and support personal growth and learning. Less