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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