2018

Jun 15, 2018

Webster Receives NC State University Award for Excellence

After receiving Awards for Excellence from the Office of the Executive Chancellor and Provost, Emanuel Brunson and Jeff Webster were honored as nominees for the university-level award at a ceremony held June 11, 2018, in Hunt Library. Webster was announced as one of 12 winners of an NC State University Award for Excellence. 

Jun 8, 2018

A Work in Progress: Immersive VR Environment for LAR 457

As part of an exploratory grant project for a landscape architecture course, Postdoctoral Research Scholar Muntazar Monsur and Teaching Assistant Professor Carla Delcambre are working with a team of dedicated DELTA staff members to create an immersive, 3D environment that students can explore using virtual reality headsets. 

Jun 4, 2018

Inside DELTA: 5 Questions with Breanna Collins

A new Inside DELTA highlighting the life of DELTA staff in their day-to-day work routines and life outside of the workplace. Breanna Collins is the Online and Distance Education scheduling officer. She is part of the online and distance education administrative team and loves watching horror, suspense and psychological thriller films. 

Jun 1, 2018

Award-Winning Game Teaches Cultural Competency

First Impressions, a virtual reality learning experience developed by DELTA and NC State Global Training Initiative, took home a bronze medal in the 2018 International Serious Play Awards, which recognize excellence in games designed for use in K-12 or higher education settings. 

May 31, 2018

DELTA Testing Services Administers Record Number of Exams

During spring 2018 final exams, DELTA Testing Services proctored 8,865 exams in just eight days. For the entire 2017-2018 year, a record 84,578 exams were administered. As a National College Testing Association Certified Test Center, DELTA Testing Services operates under the highest standards and procedures. 

May 15, 2018

Inside DELTA: 5 Questions with Todd Buker

A new Inside DELTA highlighting the life of DELTA staff in their day-to-day work routines and life outside of the workplace. Associate Producer Todd Buker creates video content for DELTA and is passionate about theater production. 

May 10, 2018

May 2018 Mediasite Administrators Update

System maintenance, including Mediasite, is Monday, May 14, and Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Please visit https://sysnews.ncsu.edu/ for more information and updates. Mediasite server, recorder disc image and software versions Production Server version: 7.0.30, Build 3791. Recorder disc image 7.1.14. Most current recorder build 7.1.14, Build 5015 Testing (7.2) Test server: 7.2.1, Build 1703 Recorder disc… 

May 1, 2018

WolfWare Outreach Offers a Variety of Non-Credit Opportunities

Wondering just how programs, organizations, departments and instructors from across the university are using WolfWare Outreach? We explore three types of WolfWare Outreach offerings from the Department of Horticultural Sciences, the Intensive English Program, and Industry Expansion Solutions. 

Apr 30, 2018

DELTA’s Planning and Assessment Team Positively Impacts Student Success

DELTA's Planning and Assessment team makes a broad impact across DELTA and the university. With a focus on Online and Distance Education programs, student and faculty support, DELTA Grants projects and research, the planning and assessment team works to make data-driven decisions for promoting student success. 

Apr 27, 2018

Showcasing Games and VR for Education at ECGC

NC State was well represented at the 10th annual East Coast Game Conference with a variety of innovative and cutting-edge projects available for participants to experience. NC State proved to be a competitive force in the world of VR and emerging technologies.