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Photo of Chancellor Randy Woodson, Jeff Webster and Donna Petherbridge at the recognition ceremony June 11, 2018. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

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. 

Photo of a student checking in on a computer to the Centennial Campus Test Center for an exam.

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. 

Students in classroom.

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. 

Photo of ECGC attendees with VR headset.

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. 

Photo of Kim Allen, Ed Lindsay, Maria Gallardo-Williams.

Apr 2, 2018

Facilitate Faculty Learning as a DELTA Faculty Fellow

DELTA is currently seeking faculty members who have a passion for sharing their expertise in teaching and learning with technology. If you’re interested in joining a group of exemplary faculty, apply now for DELTA’s Faculty Fellows grant. 

Photo of DELTA's Senior Management Team at Rebecca Swanson's retirement celebration.

Apr 1, 2018

Swanson Reflects on 22 Years at NC State

Rebecca Swanson leaves her mark on Online and Distance Education at NC State as she has served at the university since 1996. Swanson retired April 1, 2018, and reflects back on the growth of Online and Distance Education. 

Mar 26, 2018

New DELTA Grant to Quickly Produce Online Courses

Do you need to create an online course but have limited time and are not exactly sure where to start? Looking for a step-by-step process to quickly and effectively produce an online course? Learn more about the new Rapid Design Course Grant. 

Awards for Excellence recipients Emanuel Brunson (left) and Jeff Webster (right) pictured with Senior Vice Provost Tom Miller (center) at the reception ceremony March 21, 2018 in Talley Student Union. Photo by Marc Hall.

Mar 22, 2018

Brunson, Webster Receive 2018 Provost’s Unit Award for Excellence

DELTA staff members Emanuel Brunson and Jeff Webster each received an Award for Excellence from the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost for their outstanding service to DELTA and NC State. 

Behind the scenes of the production of Organic Chemistry VR labs.

Mar 20, 2018

DELTA Grants Help Faculty Transform Outcomes

Are you a faculty member who has a great idea to engage your students, but lack assistance to get it done? Or are you seeking funding to develop or improve a course with the latest technologies or research-based best practices? Here are five quick facts about NC State DELTA Grants. 

Photo of OCIP group l-r Tracy Appling, Paul Mulvey, Amanda Edwards and Cheryl Block.

Mar 2, 2018

OCIP Creates Culture of Quality Assurance

The Online Course Improvement Program (OCIP) pilot began in January 2018 to help a group of dedicated faculty members restructure their online courses to meet the nationally recognized standards of Quality Matters. The group will have the first online courses certified for quality at NC State.