Author: Helen Velk

May 8, 2023

Earning a Promotion while Enrolled in Online Master’s Program, Commencement is the Icing on the Cake

NC State Online Master of Management, Marketing Analytics graduate finds course content practical, impactful and attainable. She has already advanced to the role of data analyst as a result of her participation in the program. 

May 1, 2023

Doctor of Education, Community College Leadership Grad Credits Mother for Success

Proud Puerto Rican NC State Online and Distance Education graduate takes his leadership role to the next level at Durham Technical Community College. He strives to set an example for others with diverse backgrounds to show them they belong and can succeed in the higher education world. 

Apr 26, 2023

NC State Online Grad Inspired to Pursue Career in Higher Education

Community college student, wife, mom and full-time employee succeeds in NC State’s Leadership in the Public Sector online bachelor’s degree-completion program. She will graduate in May of 2023 at the in-person commencement ceremony. 

Apr 19, 2023

DELTA Team Members Receive Provost Unit Awards for Excellence

Four DELTA staff members, Angela Hallman, Jiakaira Dixon, Dan Spencer and Yan Shen were honored as nominees for the Provost’s Unit Awards for Excellence at a luncheon celebration. Congratulations to all for going above and beyond expectations in their respective roles! 

Mar 28, 2023

DELTA Grants: From Challenge to Solution

Assistant Teaching Professor Nicola Singletary and Associate Teaching Professor and Program Coordinator of Counselor Education Angela Smith share their experiences with DELTA Grants. This spring, DELTA is offering the following types of grants: Faculty Fellows, Course Improvement, Critical Path, Course Design and Exploratory Grants. 

Mar 21, 2023

Meet DELTA Faculty Fellow Kyle Bunds

Associate Professor Kyle Bunds will work with DELTA and NC State University Libraries to promote Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technology use in the classroom. As a DELTA Faculty Fellow, he will facilitate the technology selection process for instructors and students. 

Feb 28, 2023

Does My Course Content Need a Change?

This spring, DELTA is offering the following types of grants: Faculty Fellows, Course Improvement, Critical Path, Course Design and Exploratory Grants. Each grant includes an award stipend that allows you to foster student success by creating/improving course content organization and delivery. 

Feb 27, 2023

Inside DELTA: 5 Questions with Mariana Gallegos

Project Manager Mariana Gallegos has worked for DELTA for four years. She grew up in Caracas, Venezuela, and graduated from Arizona State University before moving to Raleigh.  She also has a real estate license, and prior to working with DELTA, she worked with HGTV. She was responsible for exploring the online aspect of linking products… 

Jan 24, 2023

Accessibility Tip: Easily Access Alternative Formats for Course Files

To help ensure equal access to files for all members of our diverse student population, NC State has acquired a license to SensusAccess, a “one-stop self-service, alternate media and document remediation service for educational institutions.” With this tool, students, faculty and staff can convert documents to a range of alternative formats like audio, e-book or digital… 

Jan 23, 2023

Meet DELTA Faculty Fellow Carrol Warren

Assistant Teaching Professor and Faculty Scholar Carrol Warren is committed to using instructional technology to create an inclusive online classroom space for her students. As a DELTA Faculty Fellow, she shares her knowledge of the learning technologies and teaching methods to achieve this goal.