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Editor Daphne J. Roach D. Hayes Clement Mable Springfield Scott ‘99MS Nettie Collins Rowland ‘72/’95MS Eunice M. Dudley Mozelle N. Weston ‘97 Michelle Gethers-Clark Writer Lee Young Henry H. Isaacson Joya Wesley Albert Lineberry Jr. Photography Franklin E. McCain Sr. ‘64 Editorial Assistants Charles E. Watkins ‘03 Velma R. Speight-Buford ’53, Chairman Sandra M. Brown Vitalink Communications Michael L. Suggs ‘82 Robin A. Cheeley Steven C. Watson Phyllis O. Cole ‘86/‘88MS Graphics Justin D. Ramey, Student Representative Darlene F. East ‘04 Sherry Poole Clark Joseph A. Williams ’72, Secretary Colleen P. Grotsky Adam Owen Samantha V. Hargrove Vitalink Communications Executive Cabinet David W. Hoard Chancellor – James Carmichael Renick Patricia G. Jenkins ‘02 Board of Trustees Provost/Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs (Interim) Dr. Janice G. Brewington ‘70 Douglas E. Kilgore John J. “Nick” Becton ‘79 Vice Chancellor, Business and Finance – Willie T. “Tommy” Ellis ‘77 Samiya Purvis ‘97 Carole Bruce, Vice Chairman Paid Advertising Log On And Get A FREE A&T DVD! May 2006 3 Your invitation to an Aggie Education
Tr ying to choose which college time, it doesn’t want to miss out on diture of funds that most families Dr. Janice Brewington, as the engagement, discussion and rele- or university is the best fit? any homegrown talent right here can expect to make outside of buy- university’s interim provost and vant practical experiences – at in North Carolina. ing a home.” In addition, parents chief academic officer, has made home and abroad. Make your choice N.C. A&T. “We’re just nine blocks from are eager and committed to doing maintaining a challenging acade- At the same time, however, the It’s the place to be! downtown Greensboro,” says Dr. whatever they can to provide their mic environment A&T’s foremost university remains rooted to its Velma Speight-Buford, chairman son or daughter the best oppor- priority. “We consider it a sacred legacy of providing personal Known for its infectious “A ggie of the A&T Board of Tr ustees. “We tunity possible to be successful. trust when students commit their advising and nurturing. With an Pride,” North Carolina Agricul- average 20:1 student-faculty ratio, tural and Te chnical State Univer- classes at A&T are small enough to sity can fulfill dreams and aspira- allow personal attention. And tions for a strong academic while over 90 percent of full-time, curriculum with nurturing sup- tenured faculty hold doctorate or port. other terminal degrees, none are College means more than going so highfalutin that they don’t have to class and taking exams – it’s time to talk with students. taking students from who they “Faculty and staff talk to par- are now and transforming them ents and students about what it into who they want to be,” says takes to be an Aggie,” Young says, Lee Young, A&T’s associate vice citing such requirements as grades, chancellor of academic scores and attitude. “We talk to affairs/enrollment management them and explain about the vari- and director of admissions. ety of student services that are Young and the enrollment man- available to make their transition agement team are dedicated to from high school to college seam- extending the magic of an Aggie less and easy.” education to as many students as Still, academics are only part of possible. Those who want to the experience at A&T, which has expand their educational horizons the same high standards for its can’t go wrong at A&T in their dance troupe, theater, athletics, quest for lifelong learning. choirs, Army and Air Force ROTC, At A&T they will be taught and Student Government Association, mentored by outstanding faculty drum line, Blue & Gold Marching and have access to superior acad- Machine and other student activ- emic programs and extra-curric- ities. want local students to understand The enrollment management educational futures to A&T,” she ular offerings that are second to “We have numerous student that an Aggie education is an team provides high quality ser- says. “The promise we make is to none. organizations, fraternities and unparalleled experience, and that vices in the areas of admissions, provide them with high quality “We want prospective students sororities, intramural sports and they do not have to go far seeking financial aid, registration, hous- teaching and learning they need to and parents to be assured that the Lyceum events,” says Young, who what they can get right here.” ing, evening and weekend pro- ensure success in a competitive, quality of the educational experi- encourages students not to cheat Whether it’s a child getting grams, distance learning and the global economy.” ence and customer service from themselves out of the full Aggie ready to graduate from high Center for Student Success. From increasing the number of A&T is competitive with the Experience; he challenges them school or a downsized mom or Vital to the Aggie educational online degree programs to pro- nation’s finest colleges and uni- to “explore, discover and become.” dad deciding to go – or go back – experience are strong academic viding five Ph.D. programs to versities,” Young says. to school, enrolling in college is a programs in the university’s eight keeping the F. D. Bluford Library As the university builds a glob- For more information about big deal. “For a lot of families it’s schools and colleges, and the inter- open 24 hours a day, A&T is a play- al reputation as a premier inter- admissions at A&T, visit an emotional experience,” says disciplinary programs that cross er in the emerging global infor- disciplinary university, it’s attract- www.ncat.edu or call toll free at Young, who often refers to it as a their lines, such as certificate pro- mation economy and is utilizing ing an increasing number of (800) 443-8964. “high-anxiety moment.” “For one grams in global studies, entrepre- the required new approaches to students from around the nation thing it’s the largest single expen- neurship and motor sports. higher education that emphasize and around the world. At the same
Vice Chancellor, Development and University Relations – Education – Lelia Vickers Geographical Area II Director, Seat 3 – Deloris Chisley ‘73 David W. Hoard Engineering – Joseph Monroe ‘62 Geographical Area II Director, Seat 4 – Sam Eady ‘65 Vice Chancellor, Information Technology and Graduate Studies – Kenneth Murray (Interim) Geographical Area III Director, Seat 5 – Jim Bridgett ‘53 Telecommunications/CIO – Rodney E. Harrigan Library Sciences – Waltrene Canada ‘70 Geographical Area IV Director, Seat 6 – Vacant Vice Chancellor, Research and Sponsored Programs – Nursing – Patricia Price Lea Geographical Area V Director, Seat 7 – Vacant Narayanaswamy “Radha” Radhakrishnan Technology – Earnest L. Walker (Interim) Board of Directors (BOD) Seat 8 Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs – Roselle L. Wilson University Studies – Joseph L. Graves Jr. (School of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences) – Elvis Graves ‘79 Executive Assistant to the Chancellor – Colleen P. Grotsky BOD Seat 9 (College of Arts and Sciences) – Nita Dewberry Special Assistant to the Chancellor, Legal Affairs – President – Teresa M. Davis ‘89 BOD Seat 10 (School of Business and Economics) – Jerry Thorne ‘75 Camille Kluttz-Leach First Vice President – Claudette Bennett ‘75 BOD Seat 11 (School of Education) – Velma Speight-Buford ‘53 Second Vice President – Chuck Burch ‘82 BOD Seat 12 (College of Enginering) – Leotis Parrish ‘91 Deans Treasurer – Gerald Williams ‘83 BOD Seat 13 (School of Nursing) – Schenita Davis-Randolph Agriculture and Environmental Sciences – Alton Thompson Secretary – Carolyn Rinehardt ‘64 BOD Seat 14 (School of Technology) – Vacant Arts and Sciences – Michael Plater Geographical Area I Director, Seat 1 – T. Roberson Edwards ‘73 Executive Director (Interim) – Harriet Frink Davis ‘75/’89 MS Business and Economics – Quiester Craig Geographical Area I Director, Seat 2 – Eugene Preston ‘57
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Feeling apprehensive about ing out that North Carolina offers students who have accumulated going back to school? Phyllis Cole tuition-free higher education to a lot of hours at several universi- understands. residents 65 and older. “They put ties,” Cole says. “They’re able to With an easy, soothing, “mama their children through college, choose from existing concentra- knows” demeanor, N.C. A&T the children have grown up and tions or work with the director State University’s director of are doing well, and they say, of the program to design a piece evening and weekend programs ‘Now it’s my turn.’ that’s tailored to fit what they per- has helped shepherd countless “Some of them just do it for per- sonally want or need. “non-traditional” students into sonal development. They want “That is so very attractive the Aggie fold – helping them to be able to have good conver- because students don’t have to make smooth transitions to that sations.” spend a lot of time taking a lot of next level in their careers and Whatever their reasons, A&T courses they may not need.” their lives. gives students what they want Many students choose A&T, the While the students themselves and need as adults, especially area’s largest historically black know best what they want to those rearing children. “They college or university, because Keeping Aggie Pride accomplish, Cole and the rest of require different services but they they’ve heard about – or experi- her colleagues on A&T’s enroll- still require quality services,” Cole enced firsthand – what it feels Competitive Worldwide ment management and retention says. like to be part of the Aggie fami- team know how to help them get One important service A&T ly. The student population The Office of Career Services Campus Location: Room 101 in Murphy Hall in there. provides is an understanding of includes numerous employees is customer focused and cen- tralizes the function of full-time the Historic District “They have concerns that tra- how difficult taking that first step taking advantage of the tuition Online: employment, summer jobs, ditional students don’t have,” can be. waiver program. www.careerserv.ncat.edu/ Cole says. “Education is not their “A lot of them are frightened,” “I hear this over and over, espe- internships, cooperative educa- Te lephone: 336.334.7755 primary focus. No. 1 is life and Cole says, recalling one who com- cially from those we call re- tion, part-time employment, Executive Director, living. They do it (go to college) to plained, “I’ll look stupid sitting admits: They remember that A&T post graduation employment, Joyce Edwards make the quality of life better for in class with all those young stu- was a family and it’s still a fami- and career counseling. It is tai- Associate Director, them and their families.” dents.” ly. We have that caring, nurturing lored to keep A&T Aggies com- Carolyn Mark Student Services Coordinator, Undergraduate students older Her reply got a big grin: “Sitting attitude. You can always find petitive in the workplace. than 24 are considered non-tra- in class working on a degree can- somebody to help you.” Idella Jones Students, alumni and employers Assistant Director for Experi- ditional in the academic arena. not possibly make you look stu- Help often includes financial are invited to contact the Office ential Learning, Their specific goals vary, but often pid. Remember, it’s cool to be aid or assistance identifying alter- of Career Services. Pamela Basheer-Bratcher include a desire to advance in smart!” native sources for funding high- their current careers, to start new Adult students usually find that er education, such as students’ ones, to set an example for their their life experience is a valuable places of employment and college-age children or just to asset in the classroom, where churches. Cole also tries to stay develop themselves personally. many are often surprised to find abreast of possible state or feder- A&T reaches out to this grow- themselves excelling beyond their al legislation that could positive- ing segment of the college popu- younger counterparts. ly affect financial assistance for lation through efforts ranging “When adults come, honestly, adult students. from the annual New Year’s Res- they need less help with the aca- For most non-traditional olutions Party to keeping the demic piece than they do with Aggies, the decision boiled down library open around the clock and the personal pieces,” Cole says, to one simple – and central – fac- providing after-work hours for citing such considerations as tor. numerous other services. financing, childcare and sched- “They know the quality of edu- Many started at A&T years ago uling. cation they’re getting is superb,” and dropped out; many did the While such offerings as evening Cole says. “These are people who same at other schools. Cole can hours and online degrees are have life-learning to their advan- relate some of the more common becoming commonplace as tage. They read. They keep up, stories. almost all schools get serious they know what’s going on in “Often they were not ready so about competing for non-tradi- academia, they know what’s they didn’t do well academically; tional students, students choose going on as far as trends in edu- for a lot of them the finances were A&T for reasons ranging from cation, they know what’s going not available; some of them just proximity to their homes or work- on in the world of work.” lost interest because they came places to user-friendly degree pro- To o many know all too well. for mama and daddy and not for grams. “A lot of them have been down- themselves,” she says. One example is the College of sized,” she says, “and they don’t Others are seeking higher edu- Arts & Sciences’ bachelor’s degree want that to happen to them cation for the first time. More than in liberal studies, which now again.” a few are in their 50s and 60s and offers nine different concentra- aren’t doing it for the sake of their tions. The program currently has For more information about A&T’s careers or earning power. more than 200 undergraduates, evening/weekend programs, call (336) “Some say this is something many of whom are non-tradi- 334-7607. that they always wanted to do tional students. and never did,” Cole says, point- “This degree helps a lot of those Paid Advertising Log On And Get A FREE A&T DVD! May 2006 5
study with faculty doing research All the way – night or day – in various fields. The classroom A&T’s College of and laboratory experiences cre- with a Ph.D. at A&T ate a learning environment that encourages everyone to excel. Engineering is unmatched The School of Graduate Studies A&T happens to be nationally Also, an integrated and intercul- To students of North Carolina African-American to earn a Ph.D. is the contact point for more than known for its excellence in those tural faculty and student body A&T’s College of Engineering, it’s in computer science, heads the 40 graduate programs in seven areas of study, Murray adds. attracts graduate students from worth much more than just brag- A&T team leading students along different schools and colleges at A&T also is attracting an all over the world. ging rights that their school is the the trail that he and others of his A&T. It offers the Master of Sci- increasing number of graduate While A&T’s graduate school generation blazed for them. ence, Master of Arts, Master of students who are responding pos- still boasts of small classes, they’re nation’s No. 1 producer of Social Work, Master of Instruc- itively to the flexibility provided not quite as small as they once African-American engineers. Students choose A&T over oth- tional Te chnology, Master of Sci- by its evening and online pro- were, Murray says, citing a posi- “Companies know this,” says er schools for reasons that include ence in Management, Master of grams. tive response to classes that used Dean Joseph Monroe, “so those the accessibility of faculty mem- Arts in Education, Master of “We have a part-time evening to have only two students and that are serious about diversifying bers and abundant opportunities School Administration, Master of education program that is very now have eight or so. their workforce come to A&T.” to gain hands-on experiences. Arts in Te aching and Doctor of attractive to the teachers in our “Our enrollment has grown, so Compared to other engineer- “We have smaller classes,” Mon- Philosophy. local systems who need to get our classes are a little bit fuller,” he ing schools five times A&T’s size, roe says, “and for all of our core “We’re the only graduate school new certification or to get re-cer- says, “so that makes the setting a A&T attracts five times as many engineering courses, we offer in town that has technology, engi- tification,” he says. “Our master’s little bit more comfortable for stu- corporations to recruit, as well as supplemental instruction.” neering and agriculture,” says Dr. level programs in technology also dents.” to build relationships that include A&T also has its finger on the Kenneth Murray, interim dean of can be an evening program so scholarship and internship pro- pulse of the future, keeping up the graduate school. “If any- students don’t have to quit work For more information about grams, and various other devel- with employment trends and body’s looking for graduate edu- to attend.” graduate study at A&T, call opment opportunities. making sure graduates are com- cation in those areas, then we’re All of A&T’s graduate programs (336)334-7920 or visit “They’re going to get good petitive. As an example, Monroe the only game in town.” give students the opportunity to www.ncat.edu/~gradsch/. jobs,” Monroe says of A&T grad- cites engineer recruiting by firms uates. such as Goldman Sachs: “Engi- A&T’s College of Engineering neers are moving heavily into the also has myriad relationships and financial world.” collaborations with government They’re also leading the way agencies, including a Mars as minorities diversify other fields, Research Center funded by he says, citing College of Engi- NASA, from which A&T has neering graduate Chris Bristol, received more than $25 million who is in his second year of stock in total funding. car racing and who participates in Housed in a state-of-the-art a diversity program that was building named for Dr. Ronald established by Joe Gibbs, McNair, the Aggie member of NASCAR car owner and NFL NASA’s lost Challenger crew, the coach, and the late Reggie White, school offers high-quality under- former NFL defensive end. graduate, master’s and doctorate degrees in various engineering For more information about engi- disciplines and in computer sci- neering at A&T, visit ence. www.eng.ncat.edu or call (336) 2006 Monroe, the nation’s first 334-7589. NCAA ® DIVISION I MEN’S &WOMEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS EAST REGIONAL May 26-27 Irwin Belk Track Greensboro, North Carolina
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A&T’s College of Arts and Sciences: Excellence, professionalism A place to develop a passion for learning mark A&T-produced teachers With 13 departments and pro- the skills they need in a corporate concentrations in African-Ameri- grams that span the spectrum environment.” can studies, international studies, As one of the top producers of All students also are given an from physics to theater, the College The college also has been work- dance, women’s studies, business, African-American teachers, N.C. opportunity to interact with of Arts and Sciences is truly a place ing to increase its external pres- pre-law, cultural change and social A&T State University starts early to administrators and faculty, con- where students learn how to learn, ence through grant writing and development and, most recently, instill in its students the standards tributing to efforts to keep the stan- and to love learning. partnerships with corporations race, class and culture. There is of professional excellence that are dards high. “In an ever-changing techno- and other universities. Through also an individualized concentra- helping to raise the bar in public “We have regular student meet- logical society, we cannot teach the physics department alone it tion. education. ings where we ask them to share students the techniques they will has ongoing relationships with Visitors to A&T’s campus will “We have an excellent program with us their ideas about the need 10 years from now, but we universities in France, Ethiopia see some major advances in the in teacher education, and that’s teacher education at A&T,” Vickers excellent by the standards of can teach them how to be critical and South Africa, with Duke and form of a modern classroom build- says. “We’re trying to make sure national accreditation, state accred- that we produce exemplary pro- thinkers,” said Dr. Michael A. Stanford, and with the National ing dedicated two years ago and, itation and passage of the licen- fessionals who raise the quality of Plater, the college’s dean. Science Foundation. most recently, a new science build- sure test,” says Dr. Lelia Vickers, teaching.” The college points to its lumi- Plater noted that in physics, ing. the school’s dean. “Our first goal is Off campus, from rural exchange chemistry and biology, graduates “This provides our chemistry nous alumni, from Dr. Ronald to ensure that all of our teachers, to study abroad, students have may work for a government orga- and psychology majors with a McNair, who built on his under- principals and counselors take and bountiful options for travel, expo- state-of-the-art facility where they graduate physics degree to reach nization or find a welcome among pass the licensure tests. Currently, sure to other cultures and hands- the stars as a NASA astronaut, to pharmaceutical concerns and have the ability to do research at 100 percent pass. We have excellent on experience that are an integral recent journalism graduate Anzio industries that value their techni- a very early age and be competi- faculty, students and resources.” part of the education process. Williams, who as news director of cal skills. Students of the arts may tive when they go out into a cor- One of the keys to the school’s “They’re in the schools early and a New Orleans television station become professional artists, porate setting,” Plater says. success is its commitment to build- have wonderful opportunities to gained national accolades for cov- dancers and musicians, or enter Many advances are less tangible, ing strong relationships - both on work with the schools, in the com- erage of hurricanes Katrina and teacher education in those fields. however, such as the opportunity and off campus. munity and with agencies,” Vick- Rita. “The criminal justice and social to work with professors who have On campus, freshmen are ers says, adding that students can Graduates have acted on Broad- work programs are preparing peo- amassed major records of achieve- assigned faculty mentors who get real-world experience right at way and been divas of the opera ple for particular professions – ment. These include Fulbright work with them throughout their home. stage, like Margaret Ty nes; become criminal justice, for instance, has scholars and winners of national study. The academic programs “We are one of only a few political leaders, like Rev. Jesse had a great increase in majors, and research grants. stress professional attitudes and schools that are actually offering a Jackson; and have taught the next has been doing very well in terms DeWayne Wickham, a colum- dispositions, orienting students for public school on our campus,” she generation, like countless others. of internships with Washington nist for USA Today and the Gannett success. says. “The mid- The college encompasses the and with the Marshals Service and News Service, is a distinguished With a univer- dle college is sity-wide com- arts and humanities, sciences and FBI here in Greensboro,” Plater professor of journalism and direc- right here.” mitment to Through inter- social sciences. It offers: says. Or students can continue an tor of the Institute for Advanced teacher educa- disciplinary col- • Bachelor of Arts degrees in academic career – perhaps in the Journalism Studies. Dr. Henry tion, A&T also laborations with English, history, music, political joint master’s in social work pro- Frye, retired chief justice of the engages educa- four other gram at A&T and UNC-Greens- state Supreme Court, guides stu- science, psychology, romance lan- tion students in schools and col- boro. dents in the political science guages (French and Spanish), soci- research so that leges, the school department. ology, speech, liberal studies and The largest unit of the college is they have infor- also produces visual arts; a professional school. The Depart- Students also benefit from pro- mation to make the uniquely • Bachelor of Science degrees ment of Journalism and Mass grams such as the Lyceum and data-driven deci- prepared spe- in art, biology, chemistry, criminal Communication prepares students Colloquium series, and through sions in response cialists needed justice, English, history, journal- to go directly into radio, televi- service learning and study abroad to issues in the for tomorrow’s ism and mass communication, sion, print publications and new initiatives. workplace. The classrooms. mathematics, music, physics and media. Its students have gained “The University’s motto of re-location to Upon gradua- romance languages (French and additional opportunities with the ‘Explore. Discover. Become.’ might A&T of the Negro tion, 97 percent Spanish); recent accreditation by the Asso- be said to have its foundation in Educational Review, an internation- of the school’s graduates receive • Bachelor of Fine Arts in pro- ciation on Education in Journalism the College of Arts and Sciences,” al, scholarly, professional quarter- teaching jobs while the other three fessional theater; and Mass Communications, mak- Plater says. “This is where stu- ly journal in publication since 1950, percent enter graduate school, • Bachelor of Social Work. ing it the second such accredited dents explore and discover – and the new doctorate in leader- including A&T’s exemplary grad- “We are seeking to increase the program in the state (the other where in their early years they ship provide other opportunities to uate programs in education. Sur- number of our students who go on being at UNC-Chapel Hill) and develop a passion for learning.” enhance the scholarly develop- veys of recent graduates and to graduate programs,” Plater says, the first at a historically black col- ment of faculty and students. employers show that A&T stu- The off-campus partnerships – “and part of that means revamp- lege or university in North Car- For more information about dents create classroom environ- with community agencies, church- ments where all students learn, ing the curriculum to give stu- olina. A&T’s College of Arts and Sciences, es, schools, parents, business lead- thanks to preparation that empha- dents the knowledge they need The newest program in the col- visit www.ncat.edu or call ers and foundations – help the sizes assessment of student learn- to be competitive in the graduate lege is Liberal Studies, which offers (336) 334-7806. School of Education build com- ing and design of teaching based an undergraduate degree with environment, while also providing munities to support children while on differentiated instruction. preparing educational leaders for “When they leave here and they urban, suburban and rural schools. march across the stage, they are Some of the school’s best and teachers,” Vickers says. “They don’t brightest teachers-to-be come leave here saying they want to be through the Te aching Fellows Pro- teachers, they are teachers.” gram. Through various enrichment activities and services, the program For more information, emphasizes leadership, decision- visit www.ncat.edu or call making and responsibility, and (336) 334-7757. encourages individuality and cre- ativity. 8 North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, May 2006 Paid Advertising Isn’tittime for you to check out Aggieland?
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NEW PARKING DECK (under construction) 1 GENERAL CLASSROOM BUILDING A$6-million parking deck will be constructed It features tiered classrooms, abreezeway,a to accommodate A&T’s growing population state-of-the-artauditorium and abeautiful It will hold up to 500 cars sculpture, “Progress”byRichardHunt It will featurethree to four levels The $35.3 million project features aNew It will haveastate-of-the-artsecurity system Classroom building and the renovations of the Paul Robeson Theatre, Merrick Hall and CrosbyHall NEW RENICK SCHOOL OF It also joined together the School of Business EDUCATION BUILDING (under construction) (Craig Hall) with the College of Arts and Sciences It is named for Chancellor Emeritus James Carmichael Renick IRWIN BELK TRACK AND STADIUM This $14 million state-of-the-artfacility has It features anew mondo surface track that won two design awards allows the stadium to host NCAA track meets It will house the School of Education offices It features anew state-of-the-artscoreboard and classrooms It also features abranded Aggie bulldog that AGGIE SUITES The ground floor will featureawelcoming boasts “Aggie Pride!” entryway Other Facilities You ALUMNI-FOUNDATION EVENT CENTER Should Visit It is a30,000 squarefoot single-storyfacility It has astate-of-the-artInformation WILLIAMS CAFETERIA Technology system State-of-the-artfacility includes: student It features an elegant grand ballroom, meeting, dining hall, staff and faculty dining area and boardand conference rooms Chancellor’s dining room It has agrand cathedral ceiling entrance and Popular eateries: Boss Webster’s (Pizza Hutand features Joseph Holston’s stunning 20-foot mural WILLIAMS CAFETERIA Krispy Kreme), Freshen’s Smoothie Built by N.C. A&T University Foundation, Inc. Outside features Holland Bowl, an area that can accommodate outdoor performances, guest NEW SCIENCE BUILDING speakers and an adjacent 400-car parking lot It houses the Chemistryand Psychology departments AGGIE SUITES It features state-of-the-artlaboratories and A$16.6 million privatized housing complex classrooms on campus It is a$21.8 million project that features artwork Features a213,285 squarefeet facility and by commissioned artist JoyceWellman 804 beds Built by N.C. A&T University Foundation, Inc. AGGIE VILLAGE IRWIN BELK TRACK AND STADIUM It features four newly built residence halls that FEBRUARY ONE MONUMENT replaced the historic Scott Hall This monument is dedicated to the achievements It is a$33.4 million, 270,000 squareft. facility of the A&T Four/GreensboroFour and their with 840 beds commitment to the Civil Rights struggle Amemorial paneled plaque will be erected to It was created by N.C. A&T professor and honor the 1960 Scott Hall incident local artist James E. Barnhill It features areflecting pool that adds aspecial It is located in front of the Historic touch to the newconstruction Dudley Building
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A&T’s School of Nursing has been educating nurses - offering the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing - for more than 50 years. It continues to address a severe nursing shortage in the state and in the nation. “The School of Nursing’s mot- to is ‘A ccountability, Responsibil- ity and Professionalism,’” says Dr. Patricia Price Lea, dean of the school. “Our graduates live up to it in their continued studies and in their careers.” The BUN degree program, which was first accredited in 1971 by the National League for Nurs- ing, prepares graduates for nurs- ing licensure and beginning prac- tice in a variety of health care settings. The program is geared to address specific student needs through its LPN to BUN and RN to BUN curricula, and a new PAID ADVERTISEMENT option for students in health- NorthCarolina A&T Celebrating 115 Years! related technical fields. AGGIE POINTSOFPRIDE A severe international nursing Aggie shortage is eased a little with Established in 1891, accreditation. A&T was teacher education and School of Technology Oneofonly two N.C. A&T is apublic, the first HBCU with master’s degrees in graduates moreAfrican schools in NorthCarolina every graduate of A&T’s School of TM land-grant university in the AACSB accredited counseling, adult American students in with an accredited Nursing. In addition to academ- University of North accounting program. One education, instructional industrial technology program in Journalism Life Carolina System (UNC). ic scholarship, its program encom- of the largest producers of technology and leadership. professions than any other and Mass African American Certified institution. Communications. passes every aspect of profes- The Carnegie Public Accountants in the NCATE accredited sionalism. 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TECHNICAL Largest producer of DeWayne Wickham, national accreditation in among HBCUsinthe A&T students were African American A nurturing environment is STATE distinguished professor of counseling. country. featured on NBC Nightly doctorates in engineering journalism and mass News regarding their among the most attractive fea- UNIVERSITY in the nation, awarding 28 communications and Over 11,000 students “The Greatest recent trip to New tures of studying nursing at A&T. in the last two years. Ph.D. director of the Institute for enrolled. Homecoming on Earth”is Orleans to help rebuild programs include Admitted students have access to Advanced Journalism one of Greensboro’slargest the city.The students mechanical, electrical and Studies, hosts unique Newinterdisciplinary tourist attractions. More spent their spring break a full-time counselor and com- industrial engineering. journalistic opportunities programs in global studies, than 40,000 participants participating in the puter assistance in order to for students. Wickham is a entrepreneurship,and bring over $12 million to Katrina on the Ground improve test-taking and study Highest producer of columnist for USA Today motorsports. A&T’s the local economy. Project. African Americans with skills. and the Gannett News Motorsports Technology bachelor’s degrees in Service. Program races More than 90 percent Nursing students at A&T also engineering. internationally and was of full-time tenuretrack receive exposure to the interdis- School of Agriculture featured on NBC faculty with ciplinary general education A&T has two new and Environmental Nightly News. doctorates. Ph.D. programs: Energy afforded all A&T students. Sciences, largest among Environmental Sciences all HBCUs, with six The globalization of A&T’s cur- and Leadership Studies. nationally accredited riculum also has touched the programs: landscape The School of Business School of Nursing. Since 2001, architecture, www.ncat.edu and Economics is housed bioenvironmental groups of nursing students have in Quiester Craig Hall, a engineering, child traveled to countries that include state-of-the-artfacility.It Doctoral/Research development, agricultural Australia, Sweden, Barbados and is accredited by the nation’s education, dietetics, and University–Intensive premier accrediting agency Ghana, where they’ve practiced family and consumer AACSB International. First science education. in hospitals, in the community HBCU in NorthCarolina and gained hands-on experience and first business school Topproducer of 1.800.443.8964 with cross-cultural care. program in Piedmont Triad African Americans with to gain AACSB bachelor’s degrees in For more information about the NC A&T School of Nursing, please call (336) 334-7751. Learn more about North Carolina A&T State University ■ Admissions Application University Relations ■ Financial Aid/Scholarship Full Name: NC A&T ■ A&T DVD Address: 400 NochoStreet The Garrett House ■ A&T Catalogue City: State: Zip: Greensboro,NC27411 ■ A&T Undergraduate Info Telephone: Email: 336-256-0862 fax ■ A&T Graduate Studies Info www.ncat.edu 12 North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, May 2006 Paid Advertising Way beyond farming: agriculture means more at A&T
If you still think of an old-style have the science-based labs on meets their individual goals, with tions as Syngenta, Novartis, BASF, cent a year and we’re as big as farmer when you think agricul- campus to complement the work chances to add such elements as Merck, Eli Lilly, Archer Daniels we’ve ever been,” Thompson ture, it’s past time for you to think in the classroom.” study abroad and internships. Midland, the N.C. Agribusiness says, noting that there’s room for again. Included among those labs is Graduates are prepared for a Council and the USDA. more growth. “Our tag line is that “Only 2 percent of agriculture the university’s largest – the 567- range of careers in business, gov- One example is the USDA we’re a school on the move, and these days is production or farm- acre farm – which is used for ernment, public service, retail and Scholars program, which pays all we’re about preparing, finding ing,” says Dr. Alton Thompson, research projects in a variety of service industries, health-related college expenses and provides a and implementing solutions.” dean of N.C. A&T State Univer- areas. fields, financial instructions, computer, internships each sum- sity’s School of Agriculture and With smart classrooms and youth development agencies, mer and a guaranteed job upon For more information about Environmental Sciences. “The small classes, the SAES’s nine conservation and environmental graduation. the SAES, visit www.ag.ncat.edu or other 98 percent is the manage- nationally accredited programs organizations, farming research, “We’ve grown about 8-10 per- call (336) 334-7979. ment, the agribusiness, the sci- comprise landscape architecture, agricultural extension and edu- ence and the technology of it.” bioenvironmental engineering, cation. Continuing a tradition that child development, child devel- “National studies show that dates all the way to 1891, A&T is opment and family studies, fash- there are 12 percent more jobs in at the leading edge of institutions ion merchandising and design, the food and agricultural sciences preparing students for a field agricultural education, dietetics, than there are people to fill those that’s a large part of everyone’s food and nutritional sciences, and jobs,” Thompson says. “The life because it affects food, water, family and consumer science edu- demand is much higher than the shelter, clothing, air, earth, eco- cation. A&T is also one of only a supply, especially when it comes nomics, society, aesthetics and few universities in the nation with to minority professionals.” recreation. a program in laboratory animal Scholarship money is available “We have an interdisciplinary science/pre-vet. for students who want to enter program focused on six major Students can take charge of the field, and Thompson and his areas that have science and tech- their own education, working team are working to increase nology integrated through all of with faculty members to shape those funds by building on col- them,” Thompson says. “Plus, we an educational experience that laborations with such organiza-
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