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Annual Report 1998-1999
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The Division of Student Affairs met the challenges of 1998-99, keeping
its motto "Students First" in the forefront. During the year the
Division was able to make significant strides in information technology
and continued to develop new ways to improve Diversity initiatives.
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I.
PROGRAMS
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and B. Changes in Scope and Volume of Activity
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1.
The Student Leadership Center was reorganized into the Center
for Student Leadership, Ethics and Public Service and conducted
1664 workshops which were attended by 670 students. The Center
incorporated a Volunteer Office which provided a Web site that
allowed students to view over 100 local volunteer opportunities
and have direct contact with agencies. Five students earned a
Leadership Award (for attending 5 workshops) and 40 earned a Leadership
Certificate (for attending 5 core workshops and 5 of their choice).
The Role Model Leaders Forum honored Captain Dana Bowman, a double
leg amputee parachutist in the US Army, for heroic efforts of
continued service to the US. The Center co-sponsored the Al Vivian
Diversity Workshop for students. Fourteen students are part of
the newly organized Student Leadership Consultant program designed
to promote leadership development opportunities and provide peer
leadership training.
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2.
Center Stage/Stewart Theatre was renamed Center Stage and Arts
Outreach Their main thrust was to establish the Campus Arts Council,
a student organization in support of ARTS NC State.
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3.
The Counseling Center completed a study of the academic and personal
counseling services that can potentially be delivered to distance
education students. Also, the Fresh Start Program with the 1st
Year College was expanded to include almost all students facing
suspension; the internship program with Counselor Ed also expanded.
Disability Services for Students was transferred to the Provost
Office.
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4.
The Crafts Center's class participation and studio use are at
an all time high. The School of Design (SOD) joined the Center
and taught an academic design class using the Center's woods studio
as a lab/ classroom. The School of Design contributed financially
to the Center's budget and paid the salary of the student intern.
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5.
In addition to the Dance Program's regular series of concerts,
Wedding Cake and Other Dances by Robin Harris was presented as
part of the SE Women's Studies Conference hosted by the NC State
Women's and Gender Studies Program. Dancers from the Professional
Projects Program toured with the NC Dance Festival at 4 sites
in NC; and for the first time students choreographing for the
Student Concert received academic credit for independent study.
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6.
Educational Talent Search (ETS) and Upward Bound (UB) were merged
into one administration in November 1998, under Marsha Boyd Pharr.
ETS conducted 26 workshops and activities for 718 participants.
Students visited five colleges/universities; a community service
project and awards programs were also implemented. One hundred
thirty two students out of 177 (75%) are expected to graduate
from high school and matriculate at a post-secondary institution.
UB conducted 17 Saturday academic and cultural meetings for 122
participants. Students visited three colleges/universities Upward
Bound PRAISE, the newest component of this group-in existence
for four years, served 50 students during the year-33 underclassmen
and 17 Bridge Seniors. Out of 37 college students in the 4-year
grant cycle, 36 remain enrolled. On August 31, 1999, the grant
will end; and on September 1, 1999 the NC State University PRAISE
Program will become the Halifax County Upward Bound Program.
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7.
The Gallery of Art & Design produced six major exhibitions during
the year. Highlights of the year included simultaneous publication
of Buildings on a Small Scale in Preservation, The Magazine of
the National Trust, with the exhibition at the Gallery which had
the highest recorded six weeks attendance: 4317 people; the publication
of "North Carolina Art Pottery" by Gallery intern and American
Art Pottery Association scholarship winner Jeremie McGowan in
the Spring Journal of the AAPA; and the establishment by Susan
and Randall Ward of an endowment whose income will benefit the
Gallery.
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8.
Greek Life placed special effort on interaction among the Interfraternity
Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council(NPHC) and Panhellenic Association
groups. History was made when the house on Varsity Drive was renovated
for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, making this house one of the first
NPHC women's sorority residences in NC and one of few in the nation.
This year marks the first time an original Fraternity Court chapter
closed and vacated their house, paving the way for a complete
renovation and new occupancy by Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. Chi Omega
Sorority also opened their new off-campus facility.
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9.
This year began the implementation of a new NC State freshman
scholar selection plan in the Merit Awards and Special Scholarships
Office. The Truman Scholarship was a major program effort, and
NC State has another Truman Scholar, Jenny Chang a rising senior,
who will be supported through two years of graduate study. The
Office administered awards for 150 other students in 31 different
named scholarships. It also manages the National Merit Scholarship
program for approximately 85 students.
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10.
The Music Department increased enrollment in the Music minor in
its sixth year from 46 to 60 students. Approximately 1,850 students
enrolled in 89 sections of music classes and performing ensembles.
There were 125 music performances presented on- and off-campus.
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11.
The Physical Education department had a total enrollment in PE
classes of 11,649 (11,451 last year). The Intramural/Recreational
Sports Program had 9,965 different individual participants (9,794
last year). PE faculty completed 99 public service activities,
and Carmichael Gym Complex accommodated over 800,000 users with
a high month (October) of 90,993 and an average of 2,100 per day.
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12.
Air Force ROTC commissioned 14 new officers during the year, Army
ROTC commissioned 13 cadets , and Navy ROTCcommissioned 19 officers.
Two joint commissioning ceremonies were held. The Air Force hosted
a JROTC drill meet for 1000 high school students and assisted
in Habitat for Humanity. The Army commander now selects incoming
four- and three-year scholarship recipients instead of their selection
nationally. The Navy started the Fall Semester with 148 students
and ended with 127 (an 86% retention rate).
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13.
The Department of Student Activities noted the Diversity Committee
of the Union Activities Board developed a solid foundation for
their future on campus. Time was well spent with the variety of
groups becoming more aware and comfortable with each other's cultures
and lifestyles. The Black Student Board now falls under the auspices
of the Diversity Committee. The Student Organization Resource
Center registered 347organizations involving 17,974 students.
New support services included a student organization Listserv,
a newsletter, and an organization fair scheduled for the Brickyard
in August. The Women's Center rededicated the Advocates Program
in honor of the late Molly Hays Glander, a counselor and pioneer
in the fight for attention to women's health and safety at NC
State. The Women's Center visibility has been aided by the design
and marketing of a sterling silver pin in the Center's logo.
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14.
The Office of Student Conduct noted that the number of non-academic
charges was up (510 compared to 382 in 1997-98). The number of
academic misconduct charges decreased from155 cases in 1997-98
to 144 this year. Of the 21cases sent to academic board, all 21
resulted in guilty findings, and 8 suspensions; 6 cases are pending.
Of the non-academic misconduct cases mentioned, 27 were sent to
hearing with 24 guilty findings, 15 suspensions and 3 expulsions;
8 cases are pending. Fifteen students selected administrative
hearings. Of these, there were 15 guilty findings, 6 suspensions
and 1 expulsion. The Office hosted the ASJA Commission XV Student
Judicial Drive-in Conference, and 30 programs about the student
judicial process were provided to the campus community.
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15.
The Department of Student Development began the process of expanding
programs and services for parents and families of NC State undergraduates.
A working partnership has been formed with the Alumni Office and
the Annual Fund for a coordinated effort to make parents partners
for the University in the education of the students. A Parents'
HelpLine has been established as a toll-free number and E-mail
address-over 1100 parent contacts were made in the first 10 months
of operation. A new parents and families web site was also created.
African-American Student Affairs introduced the SBA Program (an
African term for wisdom, teaching and study) with the goal to
assist students with marginal GPAs in their quest to improve their
academic standing.-Africentric philosophy is included as motivational
context for student success. WKNC Radio Station implemented new
technology allowing listeners to hear the station over the Internet
with a streaming audio program. The station also changed its format
from heavy metal to alternative music. The Technician changed
its publishing schedule to Monday through Thursday.
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16.
Student Health Services (SHS) recorded 57,000 patient visits in
the medical clinics with 37,000 lab tests, 2050 X-rays and a record
high 45,000 prescriptions filled. In the Travel Clinic over 300
students were served and 1300 in the Physical Therapy Clinic.
Health Promotion recorded 10,400 participants in 250 group programs,
560 individual office consultations, 111 students in the Alcohol
Assessment/DWI classes, and 26 in marijuana classes. The BIG Event,
held in February 1999, attracted 2000 people to a major alcohol-free
alternative with big screen viewing of the UNC-CH/NC State game.
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17.
The total number of students who studied abroad through the Study
Abroad Office was 445 compared to 363 last year. New multi-institutional
exchanges with Finland and the ITESM System in Mexico were signed
through the GA-sponsored UNC-EP. The summer programs at Oxford,
London, Mexico, Costa Rica and Vienna all reached capacity. A
new Hindi language and culture program was begun in India with
solid enrollments. The Design programs in India and Gubbio were
not repeated, but Berlin and Venezuela were offered again. The
Art & Design program in Ghana added a special new 3-week component
that increased enrollment to a very successful 27. The Lille program
was substantially revised and more than tripled previous enrollment
levels.
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18.
Ticket Central sold over 84,000 tickets to 586 events which included
theatre productions, concerts, films, opera premieres, dance performances,
international nights, workshops and seminars. The Office provided
knowledgeable advice and ticketing services to many campus groups
including the ENCORE Program, Freshman Orientation, the African-American
Cultural Center, the International Student Committee of the UAB,
and the Center for Student Leadership. Ethics and Public Service.
Off-campus partners included the Opera Company of NC, the Raleigh
Ringers and the Raleigh Ensemble Players. Ticket Central's successful
two-year association with the NC Museum of Art ended on a high
note with the opening of the Museum's on-site box office in October,'98.
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19.
The University Career Center reported that 609 employers, excluding
school systems, visited the Center and conducted 8,713 individual
interviews. Thirty-eight school systems conducted 268 campus interviews.
A total of 3,982 students participated in workshops/seminars in
a total of 305 presentations by the Center's staff on 68 different
topics. Student participation in career programs increased by
7%. Between July 1, 1998 and June 1, 1999, 9,151 job openings
were posted on the Center's web site.
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20.
University Dining reported a $1 million increase in revenue. The
Wolves' Den Restaurant in the Talley Center opened in October
1998. University Dining took over operation of the Vet School
food service in November 1998; signed a five-year beverage agreement
with Pepsi; changed cash points component of meal plans to offer
discounted pricing at cash locations; added dinner equivalency
option to meal plans, giving students more options for evening
meals; increased seating in the Atrium from 230 to 390; conducted
a comprehensive survey of students' assessment of University Dining;
and added a new chef for Fountain Dining Hall.
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University Housing began the year with over 7,000 students living
on campus, including 150 students in temporary accommodations.
Waiting lists of up to two years continue at E. S. King Village
for graduate students and families. Occupancy throughout the year
was maintained at 95% in the residence halls and apartments. Staff
spent considerable time assessing current facilities and considering
the feasibility of building additional campus housing. Nine other
campuses were visited, and financial projections have been developed
to support the construction of up to 1,200 addition bed spaces
over the next ten years. Planning for the 1999 Special Olympics
World Games has been underway for over three years and it appears
we are in great shape to make this happen. Assistant Director
Joe Campbell has been the University's Chief Operating Officer
for the games with Tim Blair and Justine Hollingshead leading
the effort for University Housing.
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22.
An average of 805 students each semester (compared to 691 in 1997-98)
participated in the University Scholars Program Forum. University
Scholars had access to over 115 Honors & Scholars courses and
over 80 Faculty Initiated Honors Options in 1998-99. The Office
served as an official co-sponsor of the Harrelson Lecture and
the Human Rights Week keynote address. It also coordinated the
University's Goldwater & Udall Scholarships (one NC State student
was selected as a Udall Scholar), and provided primary support
for the Undergraduate Summer Enrichment Grant competition.
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The University Student Centers Business Office established Campus
Information Center on the first floor of the Talley Student Center;
negotiated contract with University Graphics to locate a Copy
Center in space on first floor of TSC (will provide networked
color-copying capabilities for all students, faculty & staff);
and now serves as a Beta Site for Campus Communication Center
with MarketSource (product is designed to communicate significant
campus events to students via the Internet).
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24.
Thompson Theatre and Stewart Theatre combined during the year
to become University Theatre under one director, John McIlwee.
The professional workshop series expanded to include vocal techniques
training and advanced acting coaching for every student actor.
Marketing was expanded. Production statistics for the current
season are ticket sales of $134,012 and attendance of 18,885.
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Special Achievements of Significance
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The Center for Student Leadership, Ethics and Public Service received
a $15,000 extension grant co-authored with the Faculty Center
for Teaching and Learning and two faculty members. A spring break
service project was the highlight of the year: 23 students and
3 staff members traveled to Honduras for a week long Habitat for
Humanity building project.
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2.
The Crafts Center had a cooperative project with the School of
Design, Duke University's Center for Canadian Studies, the Duke
University Museum of Art and UNC's Ackland Art Museum, jointly
sponsoring a major symposium and exhibitions to celebrate the
newly created Inuit homeland of Nunavut in Canada.
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3.
The Gallery of Art and Design had the most significant year in
its history for gifts: works added to the collection included
Native American and Asian textiles, American art glass, ceramics
and 37 works on paper by Will Henry Stevens for a total appraised
value of over $500,000.
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4.
The British Brass Band, in the Music Department, placed third
at the North American Brass Band Association competition in St.
Charles, IL; The Grains of Time toured Great Britain; the Marching
Band performed at the Micron Bowl in Miami and Disney World in
Orlando, FL; Masini, Brown, Mu Beta Psi, and ITG/Ausley scholarships
were awarded to deserving students.
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5.
In the Intramural/Recreational Sports Program in Physical Education
the Co-Rec team, Pack Attack, won the Co-Rec National Championship;
the Ultimate Frisbee (men) won the National Championship; Kevin
Oxendine was designated an All-American Official at the National
Flag Football Tournament.
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Student Media won another Pacemaker Award by the Associated Collegiate
Press. Alan Hart and Farrah Cooley won first prize in the NC Press
Association Journalism Contest for their photo illustration on
the many faces of NC State.
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7.
University Career Center introduced a new software program which
allows students to electronically drop resumes to employers who
are interviewing on campus for priority interviews. Another service
brought on-line allows employers, who have security clearance,
to go directly into the student resume database and conduct searches
for resumes of students with specific career interests and academic
backgrounds. The Center continues to be a national leader in using
technology to assist students and employers in the job search
process.
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Ticket Central installed new telephones and an automated attendant
- these changes allow customers to access important information
via touch-tone phone 24 hours a day, resulting in fewer busy signals
and shorter wait times for customers. A decrease in calls reduced
the number of staff working at any one time, producing savings
in staffing expenses.
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9.
Upward Bound successfully competed for federal funding and received
an additional four-year grant through the year 2003.
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D.
Special Program Reviews, Studies or Plans
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Air
Force ROTC was inspected by the Air Education and Training Command
on Operational Readiness-resulting in an excellent rating. Plans
for the General Maxwell Thurman Army ROTC Endowment were initiated
this past year. Student Health scored 98 out of 100 on Joint Commission
national healthcare standards and was awarded Accreditation with
Commendation, one of only two universities nationwide to earn
that top level. Student Health was also scored very high by Medical
Mutual Insurance Co. on a Practice Quality Survey. A survey of
patients in April, 1999 indicated 92% were satisfied with services.
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II.
STAFF
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Major New Appointments and Retirements
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Janey
Musgrave was appointed Director, Center for Student Leadership,
Ethics and Public Service; Mindy Sopher was appointed Director
of Greek Life; Doug Ewing was hired as new Facility Director in
Physical Education; Frances Graham was appointed Coordinator of
the Women's Center; Carrie Zelna was appointed Associate Director
of Student Conduct; Jennifer Bell became Coordinator of Parent
and Constituent Services; and Stephanie Hinz became Assistant
Director of University Scholars. In January 1999 Gerald Hawkins
moved from full- to half-time status and became director of the
Caldwell/Fellows Program.
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Kudos, Professional Activities and Recognition
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Division
staff were involved on local and national committees/boards during
the year and continued to give presentations at professional meetings.
Robin Harris received a 1998 Choreographers Fellowship from the
NC Arts Council. Drew Smith was honored by the Southeastern Interfraternity
Conference as the top Greek advisor. Harold Brackins was Air Force
ROTC's Education Officer of the Year; Carol Schroeder won the
Roy Anderson award given by the NC Career Development Association
for outstanding professional contributions. Ingrid Schmidt became
the first Student Affairs staff member for whom the Bell Tower
was lit in red, honoring her as a Fulbright Grant recipient. Recipients
of the Division's annual awards were: Team Spirit Award by Student
Health Services; Students First Award by Doug Howell, the Don
Roberts Award for contributions towards eliminating racism, sexism,
homophobia and discrimination on the basis of disability by Lee
Salter; Awards for Excellence by Amy Faulkner and Dwight Ellis
(SPA) and Doug Howell (EPA). Doug Howell also won the University
Award for Excellence and is a nominee for the Governor's Award
for Excellence. Vice Chancellor Tom Stafford received the annual
Equity Award for Women presented by the Council on the Status
of Women.
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Minority Representation and Recruitment
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Music
Department reported that the New Horizons Choir contributed toward
minority recruitment by presenting concerts in a number of off-campus
locations. There is a strong minority enrollment in the music
courses: African American Music, Music of Africa & the Americas
and Women in Music. Navy ROTC has two minority staff members (20%
of total) and 28 minority midshipmen (5 Hispanic Americans, 17
African Americans, 3 American Indians, and 3 Asian Americans).
University Housing's graduate assistant staff of 22 includes 11
African-Americans and one international student. Out of 283 SPA
employees in the Division, 55 were White Male (19.4%),101 were
White Female (35.7%),42 were African-American Male (14.8%), 80were
African-American Female (28.3%), 2 were America Indian Female
(.71%), 1was Asian Female (.35%), 1was Asian Male (.35%), and
1 was Hispanic Male (.35%). Out of 140 EPA employees, 61 were
White Male (43.6%), 50 were White Female (35.7%),15 were African-American
Male (10.7%),11 were African-American Female (7.9%), 1 was American
Indian (.7%), 1 was Asian Male (.7%), and 1 was Asian Female (.7%).
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FACILITIES: RENOVATIONS AND NEW BUILDINGS
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On
January 2, 1999, the new $6.6 million, 42,900 Sq. Ft .Student
Health Center opened. It houses Student Health Services' medical
and health promotion areas, the Counseling Center and Disability
Services for Students. Roof repairs needed in Thompson Building;
Plans to wire and re-roof the Price Music Center are in progress;
Carmichael Gym was wired and connected to campus computer network;
ADA ramps were installed in Miller Fields, Tennis Courts and tunnel
to Derr Track. University Housing completed air-conditioning and
sprinkler systems in five high-rise residence halls housing 2,600
students. A state-of-the-art fire/smoke detection system and new
windows were installed in E.S. King Village.
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RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCERNS FOR THE FUTURE
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Increased
staffing and budget support continue to be major concerns. The
lack of appropriate space in the Division continues to be a challenge
for effective programming in many units. Many areas are working
on collaborative ways to acquire resources outside the university.
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