CALS Links to Success
Navigating Your CALS Journey With Ease
In CALS, our people are our most valuable asset, and we’re committed to supporting your success. Created as an initiative of the CALS Advisory Board for Strategic Excellence & Well-being, this page provides quick access to essential resources for CALS faculty and staff. Find information related to administration, academics, professional development, and more to support your success and growth within the CALS community.
– Links to Success –
Administration / General
- CALS Contact Information (Find contact details for CALS leadership and colleagues)
- Training & Professional Development (Explore training and professional development opportunities in CALS and NC State)
- Wellness (Access resources to support your physical and mental well-being)
- Awards & Recognition (Nominate deserving colleagues for awards and recognition)
- CALS Advisory Board for Strategic Excellence & Well-being (Learn about the board’s role and initiatives)
Business Operations
- CALS Business Operations (CBO) Homepage (Access the central hub for CALS Business Operations)
- CBO Documents & Forms (Find and download essential business forms and documents)
- CBO Training & Guidance (Get training and guidance on business processes)
Human Resources
- Management Tools & Resources (Explore tools and resources for effective management)
- New Employee Onboarding (Access resources for onboarding new employees)
- Benefits, Leave & Perks (Learn about employee benefits, leave policies, and perks)
- Performance Management (Wolfpack Performance Program) (Understand the performance management process)
- Resources for Those Who Hire, Mentor, and Manage Postdocs (Find resources for supporting postdocs)
Communications
- CALS Communications Homepage (Visit the CALS Communications hub for news and resources)
- CALS Communications Project Request Form (Request communications support for your project)
- CALS News Story Submission Form (Submit news stories and updates to CALS Communications)
Information Technology
- CALS IT Homepage (Access the CALS IT support hub)
- CALS IT Services (Explore the range of IT services available to CALS employees)
- Get Help/Submit a Request (Get technical support or submit a service request)
- Extension IT Homepage (Access IT support specifically for Extension)
Extension
- Extension Strategic Plan 2030 (Learn about the long-term vision for Extension)
- Extension Stats and Strengths (Explore key statistics and strengths of Extension)
- Extension One Stop Shop (Access the central hub for Extension resources)
- Extension IT Homepage (Access IT support specifically for Extension)
- Extension History and Milestones (Discover the history and achievements of Extension)
Academic Programs
- Office of Student Life and Advocacy (Find resources and support for students)
- University Policy: Teacher Availability to Students (Understand the policy on teacher-student interaction)
- University Policy: Test and Examinations (Review the policy on tests and examinations)
- Syllabus Template and Best Practices (Access templates and best practices for syllabus creation)
- The Chronicle of Higher Education (available through NC State license) (Stay informed about higher education news and trends)
- 6 Ideas to Perk Up Your First Day of Class (requires a subscription to The Chronicle) (Get inspiration for engaging your students on the first day)
Advancement
- Alumni and Giving Homepage (Discover ways to support CALS and connect with fellow alumni)
- 2025 Day of Giving (Join us for NC State’s Annual Day of Giving – Note: link updates to 2025 information on Jan. 31, 2025)
- 2024 CALS Impact Report (Explore the achievements and contributions of CALS in our latest Impact Report)
International Programs
- CALS International Programs (Access the central hub for CALS International Programs)
- Faculty Activity Directory (Find information about faculty international activities)
- CREdO (Connecting Research, Education, and Outreach) (Learn how CREdO works with countries to develop sustainable and integrative research, education, and extension systems)
- Research Pack Abroad (undergraduate students program) (Explore research opportunities abroad for undergraduates)
- USDA Fellows (Learn about USDA fellowship programs)
- Global Academy (Discover the Global Academy’s programs and offerings)
Faculty
- CALS Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure (RPT) (Understand the RPT process and guidelines)
- Faculty Central (Access the central hub for faculty resources)
- Office for Faculty Excellence (Explore resources and support for faculty development)
- Faculty Evaluation Processes and Procedures (Review the faculty evaluation process)
- Digital Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA) (Learn about DELTA’s services and resources for online instruction)
Research
- NCARS Homepage (Visit the North Carolina Agricultural Research Service website)
- 2024 Impact Report (Read about the impact of CALS research)
- Research Stations (Explore the network of research stations across North Carolina)
- N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative (Learn about the Plant Sciences Initiative)
- North Carolina Food Animal Initiative (Discover the Food Animal Initiative)
- NC Food Innovation Lab (Explore the Food Innovation Lab)
- Research Administration and Compliance (Access resources and support for research administration and compliance)
- Testing Services Agreements (Find information about testing services agreements)
- CALS Contracts & Grants (Access CALS resources and services for contracts and grants support)
- Crops and Animal Research Tracking System (CARTS) (Manage and track your crops and animal research projects)