North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
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| North Carolina A&T State University |
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| Motto | Mens et Manus (Latin) |
| Motto in English | Mind and Hand |
| Established | 1891 |
| Type | Public Land Grant |
| Endowment | US $13,330,712.40 |
| Chairman | Dr. Franklin McCain |
| Chancellor | Dr. Harold L. Martin |
| Faculty | 864 |
| Students | 10,345 |
| Undergraduates | 8,845 |
| Postgraduates | 1,500 |
| Location | Greensboro, North Carolina, United States 36°04′31″N 79°46′25″W / 36.075352°N 79.773628°WCoordinates: 36°04′31″N 79°46′25″W / 36.075352°N 79.773628°W |
| Campus | Urban 200 acre (0.8 km²) main campus, 600 acre (2.40 km²) agricultural campus |
| Former names | The Agricultural and Mechanical College for the Colored Race, The Agricultural and Technical College of North Carolina |
| Colors | Aggie Blue Gold |
| Nickname | Aggies |
| Mascot | Bulldog |
| Affiliations | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) |
| Website | www.ncat.edu |
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T or A&T) a land-grant university located in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. It is the largest publicly funded historically black college (HBCU) in the state of North Carolina.
NC A&T is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and classified as a High Research Activity University by The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.[1] Founded in 1891 and known then as The Agricultural and Mechanical College for the Colored Race, NC A&T as of September 2008[update] enrolls 10,345 students from across the U.S. and is the largest HBCU in North Carolina.[citation needed]
NC A&T is one of the nation's leading producers of African-American engineers with bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees.[2] NASA is one of the major partners of the School of Engineering. It is also the nation's top producer of minorities with degrees (as a whole) in science, mathematics, engineering and technology.[2] North Carolina A&T State University has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for an Engineering Research Center (ERC), marking the first time an HBCU has been the lead institution of an ERC. Award funding has been approved at $18 million for the initial five years with a potential duration of 10 years. NC A&T is also a leading producer of minority certified public accountants, landscape architects, and veterinarians.[citation needed] NC A&T offers 116 bachelor's degrees, 54 master's degrees, and doctorate degrees in energy and environmental studies, Leadership Studies, and mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering. The bachelor's, master's and doctoral level programs in engineering are all fully accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). More than 90% of the full-time faculty are Ph.D. holders. New interdisciplinary programs are global studies, entrepreneurship, and motorsports. A&T's motorsports program races internationally. The School of Business and Economics is also fully accredited in all undergraduate accounting and business programs by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and holds the distinction of being the nations only HBCU with its own Wall Street trading room. NC A&T is a member school of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund.
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[edit] History
The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University was established as a "mechanical college" for the "Colored Race" by an act of the General Assembly of North Carolina, ratified March 9, 1891.[3] The act read in part: "That the leading objective of the college shall be to teach practical agriculture and the mechanic arts and such learning as related thereto, not excluding academic and classical instruction." This college was established along with North Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical College, now known as North Carolina State University; due to segregation laws, whites and blacks could not attend college together. The college operated in Raleigh at the private Shaw University until 1893, when donations from Dr. Dewitt, C. Benbow and Charles H. Moore totaling $11,000 and 14 acres (57,000 m²) of land allowed the establishment of a campus in Greensboro. The original course of study of A&T included languages and literature, mathematics, business, agriculture and military science. Female students enrolled from 1893 until 1901, but not again until 1928. In 1915, the name of the College became The Agricultural and Technical College of North Carolina by act of the NC General Assembly. In 1967, the college gained university status and became North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
| President | Term |
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| John O. Crosby | 1892-1896 |
| James B. Dudley | 1896-1925 |
| Warmoth T. Gibbs | 1955-1960 |
| Samuel D. Proctor | 1960-1964 |
| Lewis C. Dowdy | 1964-1980 |
| Cleon F. Thompson* | 1980-1981 |
| Edward B. Fort | 1981-1999 |
| James C. Renick | 1999-2006 |
| Lloyd V. Hackley* | 2006-2007 |
| Stanley F. Battle | 2007-2009 |
| Harold L. Martin Sr. | 2009-current |
| *denotes Interim Chancellor |
On February 25, 2009, Chancellor Stanley Battle announced his resignation, effective June 30, 2009, citing family and personal issues.[4]
On May 22, 2009, Dr. Harold L. Martin Sr. was elected as the 12th chancellor of the university by UNC System Board of Governors, on the institutions campus. Chancellor Martin holds undergraduate and master’s degrees in electrical engineering from A&T and a doctorate in the field from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). He served since 2006 as senior vice president for academic affairs of the 17 campus University of North Carolina system. In 2000, Martin was tapped by then UNC President Molly Corbett Broad to provide stable, interim leadership for Winston-Salem State University following the resignation of the Chancellor. Sixteen months later, he was elected to the position on a permanent basis by the Board of Governors. During Martin’s six-year tenure at WSSU, enrollment nearly doubled (from 2,796 to 5,556), freshman SAT scores climbed by nearly 70 points, and the campus underwent a dramatic physical transformation made possible by the 2000 Higher Education Bond Program. He was also credited with forging stronger working relationships with internal and external constituencies, raising the quality and breadth of academic degree programs, launching programs to improve student retention and graduation rates, upgrading the campus’ technology infrastructure, and improving administrative operations and efficiencies. [1]
On February 1, 1960, four A&T freshmen helped spark the civil rights movement in the South. Ezell Blair (Jibreel Khazan), Joseph McNeil, Franklin McCain, and David Richmond "sat-in" at an all white eating establishment (Woolworth's) and demanded equal service at the lunch counter. Because of their great desire for change and equality they inspired many other students of the university to join them in their non-violent protest to desegregate Woolworth's lunch counter. By the end of July 1960, their mission was accomplished and they became the A&T Four and their campaign became known as the Greensboro sit-ins.
North Carolina A&T State University's enrollment has grown from 5,515 in 1976 to over 11,103 by 2005. In 2008 the enrollment was down slightly to 10,388.
[edit] Academics
North Carolina A&T State University is comprised of 6 Schools and 2 Colleges
- College of Arts & Sciences
Departments of Biology, Chemistry, English, Foreign Languages, History, Journalism & Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Political Science & Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology & Social Work, Visual & Performing Arts, University Band, University Galleries, Television Studio
- College of Engineering
Departments of Bioengineering, Civil, Architectural, Agricultural, Environmental, and Geomatics Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering
- School Of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Department of Agribusiness, Applied Economics and Agriscience Education; the Department of Animal Sciences; the Department of Human Environment and Family Sciences; and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design.
- School of Business & Economics
Department of Accounting, Business Education, Economics & Finance, Management, Marketing, Transportation & Supply Chain, Graduate Programs
- School of Education
Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Human Development and Services, and Human Performance and Leisure Studies.
- School of Technology
Departments of Construction Management and Safety, Electronics, Computer, and Information Technology, Graphic Communication Systems and Technological Studies,Manufacturing Systems
- School of Nursing
- School of Graduate Studies
- International Programs
In accordance with the University's Globalization Initiative, the Office of International Programs (OIP) is committed to promoting global awareness, understanding, and education for students, faculty and staff. OIP is leading the effort to enhance the international competencies of NC A&T graduates, faculty and staff by:
- creating access to international and cross-cultural experiences through study abroad and exchange programs;
- on-campus workshops;
- lectures and cultural events;
- the Global Studies Certificate Program for undergraduate students;
- and the hosting of international visitors to the university.
- Army ROTC
- Air Force ROTC
[edit] Campus
The main campus is spread out over 188 acres and is just nine blocks from downtown Greensboro. The campus is divided into three zones which contain administrative, classroom, and residence halls.
[edit] North Campus
The area known as North Campus provides Traditional, Suite, and Apartment style living options for students residing on campus. North campus residence halls include: Cooper Hall, Alex Haley Hall, and The Aggie Village. North campus is also home to such buildings as The Memorial Student Union, Aggie Stadium, and Corbett Sports Center. This area also houses various academic buildings for students majoring in Business, Communications, English, Political Science, History, Math, Dance & Theater, Biology, as well as other disciplines in the School of Business, Economics, and The College of Arts and Sciences.
[edit] East Campus
This area provides Suite, and Apartment style living to students. East campus residence Halls house facilities offering single, double, and private room environments. The residence halls on East campus are: Pride Hall, The Aggie Suites, and Aggie Terrace. The residence halls are in close proximity to Corbett Sports Center, and the fitness and wellness center. East Campus houses various academic buildings for students affiliated with The School of Business and Economics, Air Force & Army ROTC, Education and Animal Science. East Campus also Houses the administrative building and the office of student admissions.
[edit] South Campus
South campus is home to the more historic building on campus. South campus residence halls provide Traditional community living. The residence Halls of south campus include: Barbee, Curtis, Holland, Morrison, Morrow, and Vanstory Halls. South campus is also home to Bluford Library, The School of Engineering, Williams Cafeteria, the Dudley Building (University Art Gallery),the Holland bowl, the Fraternity and Sorority Plots,also known as "Greek Lane," as well as Sebastion Health Center.
[edit] Transportation
[edit] City Transit
The Greensboro Transit Authority {GTA} offers public bus service throughout the city of Greensboro. NC A&T is served by Route 10 - East Market Street (Monday - Saturday) and Route 22 - E. Market Street/Bessemer Avenue/Phillips Avenue (Sundays).GTA Monday - Saturday Bus RoutesGTA Sunday Bus RoutesThe GTA also offers a service called Higher Education Area Transit, or HEAT. This service links downtown attractions to area colleges and universities. Students from eligible institutions are allowed to ride HEAT fare-free with a valid school identification card or HEAT issued farecard. NC A&T is served by Routes 70 (East Heat), 75 (A&T Heat)on weekdays and also Route 70/71 (East West) on evenings and weekends.
[edit] On Campus Transit
The campus also has its own transportation service called The Aggie Pride Shuttle. The shuttle travels to various stops on campus and contains two routes: The Blue Route and The Gold Route. Each route services a different half of the campus. The Memorial student union serves as the transfer point between the two routes.
[edit] Student activities
[edit] Athletics
| 2009 MEAC football standings | ||||||||
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| Team | W | L | W | L | ||||
| #9 South Carolina State | 6 | – | 0 | 8 | – | 1 | ||
| #22 Florida A&M | 5 | – | 1 | 7 | – | 2 | ||
| Norfolk State | 4 | – | 3 | 5 | – | 4 | ||
| Morgan State | 3 | – | 3 | 5 | – | 4 | ||
| Bethune-Cookman | 3 | – | 3 | 4 | – | 5 | ||
| Delaware State | 2 | – | 3 | 3 | – | 5 | ||
| Hampton | 2 | – | 4 | 4 | – | 5 | ||
| North Carolina A&T | 2 | – | 4 | 4 | – | 5 | ||
| Howard | 0 | – | 6 | 2 | – | 7 | ||
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North Carolina A&T's Athletic program is classified as Division I by the NCAA. The athletic program offers 6 varsity sports for men and 9 for women. North Carolina A&T fields teams in: Baseball, Basketball, Football, indoor/outdoor Track & Field and cross country for male athletes. NC A&T also fields teams in Basketball, Bowling, Softball,volleyball,indoor/outdoor Track & Field, Tennis, cross country, and Swimming for female athletes. The school athletic teams are called the Aggies or Lady Aggies. Cheerleading is offered as the only co-ed sport at the university. The Aggie cheer squad are multiple time MEAC champions in both all girls and co-ed division cheerleading. The university participates in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) in all varsity sports. The Aggies Football program participates in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).
The current athletic director for the university is Mr. Wheeler Brown. Brown became the director of athletics for North Carolina A&T on August 11, 2008. Before returning to his alma mater in 2002, Brown held the positions of assistant athletics director and assistant men’s basketball coach at Wheeling and Jesuit University. Brown played for the Aggies football team from 1974-78, and graduated from N.C. A&T in 1979 with a degree in health and physical education. Brown, a native of Baltimore, Md., was a part of N.C. A&T’s first MEAC football championship in 1975. Brown was an all-conference performer at offensive tackle for the Aggies and was inducted into the N.C. A&T Hall of Fame in 2003.
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[edit] Student Government Association
The NC A&T SU Student Government Association (SGA) is the undergraduate student government of North Carolina A&T State University. The SGA Consists of The Executive Board, The Student Senate, Judiciary Board, and Class Officers. The current SGA President is Syene Jasmin. Other members of the Executive Board include: Valerie Dudley (Vice President Internal Affairs), Travis Jackson (Vice President External Affairs), Ngozi Opara (Miss NC A&T SU), Austin James (Mr. A&T), Daniel Davis (Attorney General), Whitney Dickens (Secretary), Gary Brown (Chief of Staff), and Octavia Ocean (Chief of Staff-Organizational Affairs).
[edit] Greek Life
North Carolina A&T State University's Greek Community, Started in 1915, consists of all nine of the Historically Black National Pan-Hellenic Council Fraternities and Sororities, as well as local social organizations, honor societies and professional organizations.In order to function on campus, these organizations are registered with The Office of Student Affairs, and are under the jurisdiction of one of NC A&T SU's three Greek governing councils. The Office of Student Affairs works closely with individual organizations in the development of their activities, community service programming, and Membership Intake Processes.
[edit] National Pan-Hellenic Council
| Organization | Chapter Name | Year Chartered | Year Founded |
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| Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. | Beta Eplison (BE.) | 1929 | 1906 |
| Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. | Alpha Phi (ΑΦ) | 1932 | 1908 |
| Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. | Alpha Nu (AN) | 1933 | 1911 |
| Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. | Mu Psi (MΨ) | 1937 | 1911 |
| Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. | Alpha Mu (AM) | 1932 | 1913 |
| Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. | Eta (H) | 1915 | 1914 |
| Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. | Zeta Alpha (ZA) | 1934 | 1920 |
| Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. | Gamma (Γ) | 1951 | 1922 |
| Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. | Zeta (Z) | 1970 | 1963 |
[edit] Greek Lettered Council
Other National fraternities and sororities with registered chapters are members of the Greek Lettered Council. The current members on campus include:
| Organization | Chapter Name | Year Chartered | Year Founded |
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| Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity | Iota Zeta (IZ) | 1990 | 1919 |
| Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority | Theta Zeta (ΘZ) | 1990 | 1946 |
| Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity, Inc. | Kappa Psi (KΨ) | 1952 | 1925 |
| Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. | Sigma Chi Beta (ΣXB) | 1975 | 1932 |
| Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America, Inc. | Iota Beta (IB) | *Inactive* | 1898 |
| Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. | Pi Iota(I) | 2003(?) | 1909 |
[edit] Social fellowships
National Social Fellowships that do not affiliate with Greek Lettered organizations fall under the jurisdiction of 'Social Fellowships. The Current Members on campus Include:
| Organization | Chapter Name | Year Chartered | Year Founded |
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| Groove Phi Groove S.F.I. | Aggie Chapter | *unknown* | 1962 |
[edit] Marching band
The athletic teams at the university are supported by The North Carolina A&T State University Blue & Gold Marching Machine, the university's marching band. The entire 210-member volunteer band typically performs at football games, parades, and battle of the bands from September through the month of November. Additionally, the smaller pep bands play at all home basketball games.
[edit] History
Started in 1918, By Mr. W. E. Lew, the band program, has grown from a 50 piece ensemble grew to the 210 member band of Today. It was not until the 1930s, that marching band was offered as an extracurricular activity. During this time, A&T had the distinction of being the only Historically Black college in North Carolina with a band. In the mid 1960’s the band introduced the concept of majorettes and flag twirlers. In the late 1970s to early 80's, the band underwent a change in leadership. Mr. Jimmy Williams and Dr. Johnny B. Hodge, Jr. became the directors of the band. During this era, the marching band also was renamed to the current “Blue & Gold Marching Machine” moniker. Dr. Hodge's tenure as the director of band's spanned over four decades. It was not until Hodge's retirement in 2003, that then assistant of bands, Dr. Kenneth Ruff, became the director. In Addition to Dr. Ruff, the Blue and Gold Marching Machine's leadership also includes assistant director of bands, Mr. Brian Millsap. The Blue and Gold Marching Machine has performed in many major performances including the Macy’s Day Parade in New York City, the 2009 Honda Battle of the Bands in Atlanta, Georgia and also performing in the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan.
The band currently is divided by into 11 sections; 9 of which consist of instrumentalist. Each section is run by its own section leader(s). Those sections: Ebony Queens and Kings (Clarinets), Essence of Silver (piccolos), Saxually Active (Saxophones), Scream Machine (Trumpets), Sonic Boom (French Horns), Freight Train (Trombones), Crucial EU (Euphoniums), Thunder Brothers (Sousaphones), Cold Steel (Percussion), Golden Delight (Baton twirlers/Dancers/Flags) and Smooth Ignition (Drum Majors)
[edit] Marching Style
The Blue & Gold Marching Machine utilizes a variation of the high step marching style. This involves the lifting of the knee with legs directly in front, thighs parallel to the ground, and toes pointed downward. When the leg is elevated, there should be a 90-degree angle with the body and the thigh, and a 90-degree angle with the thigh and the shin. The leg is then lowered, and this is repeated with the other leg. This is informally referred to as the "chair step". This is also the style commonly found in many HBCU bands.
[edit] Media
The students of NC A&T SU contribute to the university's official media outlets. WNNA 90.1 FM is The School's Official Radio Station WNAA 90.1 FM A&T Radio Station and The A&T Register is The School's Student Newspaper.
[edit] Notable alumni
ACTIVISTS Greensboro A&T FOUR February 1, 1960 Sit-In Movement David Richmond Franklin McCain '63 Jibreel Khazan/Ezell Blair, Jr. '63 Joseph McNeil '63
ASTRONAUT Dr. Ronald McNair '71, late space shuttle Challenger astronaut
BUSINESS LEADERS Janice Bryant Howroyd '72, CEO ACT-1 Willie Deese '77, President, Manufacturing Division, Merck, Inc. Joe Dudley '62, CEO Dudley Products, Inc. Tyrone Edwards '82, Senior Vice President, Merck, Inc. Tiffany Eubanks-Saunders '93, Vice President, Bank of America Tom Farrington '66, CEO Farrington Associates, Inc. Shirley Taylor Frye '53, Chair, Joseph M. Bryan Foundation James Garrett '64, CEO Sentel, Inc. Royall Mack '69, Corporate Vice President, The Gillette Company (Retired) Faye Moore '76, General Manager, SEPTA Hilda Pinnix-Ragland '77, Senior Vice President, Progress Energy Donna Scott-James '79, President, Nationwide Strategic Investments, Nationwide Insurance Ralph Shelton '64, CEO Southeast Fuels William Smith '65, President, Parsons Brinckerhoff Dmitri Stockton '86, President and CEO, Central and Eastern Europe, GE Consumer Finance
COLLEGE PRESIDENTS Dr. Elnora Daniel '64, President, Chicago State University Dr. Wilbert Greenfield '56, Retired President, Johnson C. Smith & Virginia State Dr. James Hefner, Retired President, Tennessee State University Dr. Melvin Johnson '68, Chancellor, Tennessee State University Dr. Calvin Lowe '76, President, Bowie State Dr. Harold Martin '74, Chancellor, Winston-Salem State University Dr. Willie Robinson '56, Retired President, Florida Memorial University Dr. Robert Shephard, Retired President, Knoxville College Dr. Albert Smith '56, President, Florida Memorial College
EDUCATION Blannie Bowen '74, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Penn State Dr. Larry Keith '75, Assistant Dean of Admissions, Associate Director of Office of Educational Development & Director of Special Programs at UNC-Chapel Hill Dr. Velma Speight-Buford '53, Chair N. C. A&T Board of Trustees
JUDGES Chief Justice of North Carolina Henry Frye '53, Retired U. S. District Court Judge John Houston '74, San Diego, CA (President George W. Bush Appointee)
MEDICAL Dr. Haywood L. Brown '74, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Duke University Medical Center
MILITARY LEADERS Brigadier General Clara Adams-Ender '61, Retired Major General Charles Bussey '55, Retired Major General Hawthorne Proctor '68, Retired
POLITICAL LEADERS Jesse Jackson, Sr. '64, Rainbow Coalition, Inc. Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. '87 Congressman Edolphus Towns '56
SPORTS Al Attles '60, Vice President and Assistant General Manager, Golden State Warriors Elvin Bethea '68, 2003 NFL Hall of Famer Hugh Evans, NBA Official
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. "Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education: North Carolina A&T State University". http://classifications.carnegiefoundation.org/lookup_listings/view_institution.php?unit_id=199102&start_page=institution.php&clq={%22first_letter%22%3A%22N%22}. Retrieved 2009-10-31.
- ^ a b NC A&T Points of Pride
- ^ NC A&T History
- ^ News & Observer: N.C. A&T losing its chancellor
[edit] External links
- www.ncat.edu -- official web site
- aggienesonline.com
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