COAACH CUTS RIBBON FOR NEW FACILITY
The Center for Outreach in Alzheimer’s, Aging and Community Health (COAACH) cut the ribbon for its new facility Nov. 21, at 2105 Yanceyville St.
Payroll gives year-end tips
The end of the calendar year means more than holidays and time off for employees of North Carolina A&T State University. It is also the time employees should review their income tax status and sign up for electronic W-2 forms.
UPD survey
The N.C. A&T State University Police Department (UPD) invites students, faculty and staff to complete a brief, seven-question online survey to help to determine the public-safety needs of the A&T community. Click here to complete the survey by Friday, Dec. 19.
UPD values the opinions of the community and hope you feel comfortable in commenting freely and honestly.
State Health Plan members
Reminder: Be sure to check your new 2015 insurance cards to verify that all information is correct. If you have questions or corrections regarding your cards, contact Nanita Cole, 336-285-3788; Jeanette Foulks, 336-285-3793; or Ester Jones, 336-285-3787.
EEOI workshop for supervisors, managers
Supervisors and managers are encouraged to register for the upcoming two-day, 11-hour Equal Employment Opportunity Institute (EEOI) Professional Development course that is being offered as a part of the Center For Leadership and Organizational Excellence (CLOE) spring 2015 catalog. The dates and times are Wednesday, Jan. 7, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., and Thursday, Jan. 8, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
This workshop focuses on federal and state EEO laws, anti-discrimination practices and the values of diversity. “Required: All State Managers and Supervisors by NC Office of State Human Resources [NCOSHR]” will be facilitated by Linda Mangum, interim director of employee relations/AAO.
Click here to register. For information, contact Shanda Woods, training specialist in the Division of Human Resources, at 336-285-3767.
Group therapy
Feeling stressed out? Finding it difficult to cope? Join the Center for Behavioral Health and Wellness’s free therapeutic group for adults (age 18 and older) needing coping and self-regulation skills and/or are having challenges with traumatic stress or anxiety.
Starting Jan. 14, group sessions will be offered every other Wednesday, 1:15–2 p.m., and will continue as long as there is participation. The group will meet at the Center, 913 Bluford Street. Free on-site parking is available.
The group will be led by Rachel Hutto, LPC, and is free to participants. Arrive 15 minutes early to register. For more information, call 336-285-2605.
University social media guidelines
Please remember the university’s social media guidelines when you post online. These guidelines serve as a reminder that your behavior online is not only a reflection of you but also of the university. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the guidelines by clicking here. If you have any questions, contact Tiffany S. Jones, university social media manager, at 256-0863.
Flu season advisory
Washing your hands frequently and thoroughly is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick during flu season and throughout the year. It’s also one of the most important steps you can take to keep from spreading germs from one person to another and throughout our entire community.
All of the bacteria, viruses and other microbes touched on people, surfaces and objects throughout the day accumulate on our hands. Washing our hands frequently can seriously limit the transfer of germs to ourselves.
Toastmasters
The Progressive Toastmaster meeting is held every Wednesday, 5:45–6:45 p.m., in the General Classroom Building, room A116. The university community is invited to join and learn the skills to becoming better communicators and public speakers. For more information, call Willene Rucker at 336- 285-4746.
Dr. Laquanda Leaven, whose paper, “Reducing Phlebotomist Work Overload in Hospital Laboratories Using a Blood Draw Assignment Model,” has been accepted and will be published in the 2015 Southeast Decision Sciences Institute (SEDSI) Conference Proceedings. The conference will be Feb. 25-27, in Savannah, Ga. Leaven is an assistant professor in the Department of Marketing, Transportation and Supply Chain.
Recognizing the Real Estate Recency Trap, an article written by Dr. Kimberly McNeil, associate professor in the Department of Marketing, Transportation and Supply Chain, and co-authors, Drs. Gail Ayla Taylor, Scott A. Neslin and Kimberly D. Grantham, was invited for publication in the December issue of the Keller Center Research Report. This work is the outgrowth of an article that McNeil et al published in 2013, “Overcoming the Recency Trap in Customer Relationship Management,” in the top-tier Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science.
The Keller Center Research Report is a journal of academic research with actionable insights for the real estate industry. Agents, brokers, lawyers, and other professionals use the journal’s relevant and unbiased content to inform and enhance their business practices. It is published by Baylor University.
Kenneth E. Sigmon Jr. has been named vice chancellor for the Division of University Advancement, effective Jan. 1. In this role, he will serve as the university’s chief fundraising officer and lead the offices of Development, Alumni Relations and Advancement Services. He will report to the chancellor.
Sigmon has 18 years of experience in fundraising in planning and execution of capital campaigns as well as building teams of professional and volunteer fundraisers. For the past three years, he has been vice president of development for the Oklahoma State University Foundation, where he led a $1 billion capital campaign that reached its goal 18 months early. He previously served as the chief development officer for North Carolina State University, executive director of the North Carolina Textile Foundation at N.C. State, and deputy executive director and chief operating officer of The Citadel Foundation in Charleston, S.C.
Before joining The Citadel, Sigmon served in the U.S. Air Force and worked for Merrill Lynch and Roadway Services.
Sigmon is a graduate of The Citadel with a bachelor’s in business administration and a master’s of business administration.
DEC 23
Last 2014 pay date for monthly
and biweekly employees
DEC 24–29
Winter Holiday
University closed
DEC 30–31
University closed
JAN 1
New Year’s Day
University closed
JAN 2
University closed
JAN 5
Administrators and staff report
JAN 5–9
John Deere/N.C. A&T
Lean Academy
Location: Price Hall
JAN 5–16
Late registration
JAN 7
Faculty report
JAN 9 | 3:30 p.m.
Department of Human Performance
and Leisure Studies New Graduate
Student Orientation
Location: Corbett Sports Center,
Room 101
Contact Dr. Daniel Webb,
336-334-7712
JAN 10
Online registration for the 2015
Spring and Summer New Student
Orientation for new freshman,
transfer and non-traditional students
Information: Office of New Student Orientation,
336 256-2212
JAN 10
Girls Basketball Day with N.C. A&T
Women’s Team
Location: Corbett Sports Center
Contact: Franklin Scott, 336-285-3614
JAN 12
Classes begin
JAN 12–30 | Noon–4 p.m.
MLK 2015 Food Drive
(Nonperishable food items only)
Location: Murphy Hall, Room 104
JAN 17–18
FIRST LEGO League State
Championship Tournament
Location: Corbett Sports Center
JAN 19
National Day of Service
University closed
JAN 19 | 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
MLK 2015 National Day of Service
Volunteer Opportunities
Locations: Call by Jan. 16 for details
Contact: 336-334-7792
JAN 20 | 6 p.m.
MLK 2015 Candlelight March and Vigil
Location: Aggie Village Reflection Pool
Contact: 336-334-7800
JAN 20 | 7 p.m.
MLK 2015 Oratory Contest
Location: Harrison Auditorium
Contact: 336-334-7800
JAN 21 | 7:30 p.m.
Doors open 6:45 p.m.
MLK 2015 Commemorative Program
featuring Sonia Sanchez
Location: Aycock Auditorium (UNCG)
Contact: 336-334-7800
JAN 24
Honda Battle of the Bands
Invitational Showcase
Location: Georgia Dome (Atlanta)
JAN 28 | 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
29th Annual Ronald E. McNair
Commemorative Celebration
Location: N.C. A&T Alumni-Foundation
Event Center
JAN 30
Deadline to submit new W-4 and
NC-4 or NC-4EZ forms to Payroll to
continue or to claim exempt status
APR 2
Save the Date!
2015 Professional Development
Conference: Global Awareness
in the Professions
Location: N.C. A&T Alumni-Foundation
Event Center
Contact: Jordan Brunson,
Pre-professional Scholars
Program
CHANCELLOR
Dr. Harold L. Martin Sr.
CHIEF OF STAFF AND INTERIM VICE CHANCELLOR FOR
UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT
Nicole Pride
EDITOR
Sandra M. Brown
PRODUCTION
Derek Brandon
Yvonne L. Halley
PHOTOGRAPHY
Charles E. Watkins
Jesse Gladin-Kramer
iStockphoto.com
STAFF WRITER
Tiffany S. Jones
CONTRIBUTORS
David Arneke
Rokesha Bowser
Nanita Cole
Dr. Cathy Cornelius
Rachel Hutto
Margaret Stancil
Shanda Woods