Administrative Updates

Mar 27, 2020

Suspension of All Nonessential Human Resources Actions

In light of current circumstances focusing the university’s attention on the COVID-19 response, the UNC System Office is temporarily suspending nonessential human resources. 

Mar 24, 2020

Donating Laboratory Supplies and Personal Protective Apparel

UNC/WakeMed has urgent need for N95 masks, surgical masks, surgical masks with shield, nasal swabs for medical use and other items. If you have any of these items to spare,UNC/WakeMed can coordinate a pick-up. 

Mar 24, 2020

Faculty Research and Professional Development Applications Have Been Extended

CALS' deadline for Faculty Research and Professional Development applications has been extended until Wednesday, April 15, 2020. All other instructions per the RFP remain 

Mar 23, 2020

Tracking COVID-19 Related Costs

The Budget Office is working with Department/Unit Heads and business partners to project, track, and document COVID-19 related costs on a bi-weekly basis. 

Mar 23, 2020

Package Delivery Advisory

All MarketPlace and PCard purchases must still be delivered to a NC State University address. 

Mar 23, 2020

Guidance for Extension Event/Training Delivery

Canceling events does not mean canceling Extension. Our work must continue and the needs of our farmers, our youth, and the public at large will certainly not diminish. Let’s work to make sure our impact is not diminished. 

Mar 22, 2020

Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has provided federal agencies with additional flexibilities for grant recipients affected by the loss of operational capacity and increased costs due to the COVID-19 crisis. 

Mar 19, 2020

John Dole Encourages Remote Online Course Conversion

CALS Associate Dean of Academic Programs John Dole urges all CALS teaching faculty, Departmental Graduate and Undergraduate Program Coordinators to be prepared to convert all curriculum to online instruction from home or remote locations. 

Mar 19, 2020

Research Continuity in Response to COVID-19

In coordination with the university’s guidance, we are taking steps to significantly reduce research and scholarship activity on campus. Read this memo to learn more. 

Mar 19, 2020

New Center for Electron Microscopy Liquid Nitrogen Protocol

In order to continue to provide liquid nitrogen to faculty who must maintain critical ongoing research and also abide by new safety measures required by the COVID-19 crisis, we are instituting a new protocol for dispensing liquid nitrogen by our trained and certified users.