Chancellor’s Messages

Mar 14, 2011

Strategic Realignment

On January 18, I asked Provost Warwick Arden and Vice Chancellor Charles Leffler to create a plan for strategic realignment. The charge was to view our university broadly and recommend changes that would align with and be supported by our strategic plan process that we began in the fall. 

Mar 2, 2011

Planning for Our Future

After five months of hard work across campus, a draft strategic plan has been posted for final review. This plan will guide our decision-making for the next 10 years. 

Feb 3, 2011

Budget Update

Our ultimate goal is to move this university forward toward long-range objectives and not just tread water in another bad budget year. 

Jan 21, 2011

Budget Message

Our governor and state legislators are beginning the task of responding to the state's drastic budget shortfall of almost four billion dollars. It's not an overstatement to say this is the most difficult budget challenge the state and the university have faced since the great depression. 

Jan 12, 2011

With Great Momentum

As we consider what is to come in 2011, I can't help but be excited. It is not going to be without its challenges, but 2011 is shaping up as a year of opportunity for NC State. 

Dec 9, 2010

Something To Look Forward To

As we near the end of the semester, our common areas are consumed by students with a focus on finals. 

Nov 8, 2010

Energized and Excited

My first six months at NC State have been a tremendous experience. 

Nov 2, 2010

Statement from the Chancellor

Tensions tend to run high during election season and this year is no exception. 

Oct 1, 2010

Voices of the Strategic Process

We all have our own ideas about how the world should be. It is the sharing of these diverse opinions and beliefs that creates strength in unity. 

Sep 17, 2010

Innovation

Bringing together new ideas and technology to directly address the world’s challenges and ensure economic and social prosperity is our “sweet spot.”