North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
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| Motto: | Mens et Manus (Latin) |
| Motto in English: | Mind and Hands |
| Established: | 1891 |
| Type: | Public Land Grant |
| Endowment: | USD$ $10419340 |
| Chancellor: | Harold L. Martin |
| Faculty: | 864 |
| 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 |
| Colours: | Blue and Gold |
| Nickname: | Aggies |
| Website: | www.ncat |
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) a land-grant university located in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. It is among the nation's historically black colleges and universities. North Carolina A&T is the largest publicly funded historically black college or university in the state of North Carolina.
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[edit] History
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 now (fall 2008) enrolls 10,345 students from across the U.S. and is the largest HBCU in North Carolina.[citation needed]
| 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 president |
NC A&T is one of the nation's leading producer of African American engineers with both B.S. M.S. and PhD degrees.[citation needed] 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.[citation needed] North Carolina A&T State University has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for an Engineering Research Center (ERC). The award to A&T marks 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 99 undergraduate degrees, 50 master degrees, and PH.D degrees in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering, energy and environmental studies, and Leadership Studies. The bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level programs in engineering are all fully accredited by ABET, the nation’s foremost engineering accrediting body. More than 90% of the full time faculty are PhD 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 AACSB International 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.
The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (A&T) was established as a “mechanical college” for the “Colored Race” by an act of the General Assembly of North Carolina, ratified March 9, 1891.[citation needed] 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, but due to segregation laws, whites and blacks could not attend college together. Due to the separation, the College operated in Raleigh (at the private Shaw University)until 1893 when it moved to the city of Greensboro where the citizens within the community united and donated $11,000 in cash and 14 acres (57,000 m²) of land for its campus. Such contributors were Dr Dewitt, C. Benbow, and Charles H Moore. The original course of study of A&T included languages and literature, mathematics, business, agriculture and military science. Female students were a part of the college from 1893 until 1901, but were not enrolled 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 was changed to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
On February 25, 2009, Chancellor Stanley Battle announced his resignation, effective June 30, 2009, citing family and personal issues as his reasons for leaving the university.[2]
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. 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 freshmen helped spark the civil rights movement of 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
Spread over 188 beautiful acres at the center of North Carolina's Piedmont Triad, North Carolina A&T's campus is just 9 blocks from downtown Greensboro.
North Campus
Residence Halls provide Traditional, Suite, and Apartment style living to students residing on campus. North Campus Residence Halls offer convenience of participating in campus student activities as these Halls are adjacent to the Student Union, Aggie Stadium, and Corbett Sports Center. Also, these halls ensure convenient walks to 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 and Economics and College of Arts and Sciences.
East Campus
Residence Halls provide Suite, and Apartment style living to students. These Halls are COED facilities offering single, double, and private room environment. Additionally, these halls provide easy walks to sporting events in Corbett Sports Center, University Tennis and Basketball Courts. Also, these halls are fitting for students with classes in the General Classroom Building, Craig Hall (School of Business and Economics), Campbell Hall (Air Force/Army ROTC), and Webb Hall (Animal Science).
South Campus
Residence Halls provide Traditional community living. These Halls are single sex facilities offering double occupancy room environments. South Campus halls encourage easy campus walks as these halls are near/adjacent to Bluford Library, McNair Hall (School of Engineering), Williams Cafeteria, Frasier Hall (Music & Bands), Dudley Building (University Art Gallery), as well as Sebastion Health Center. Also, these halls provide an advantage of participating in student activities as these halls surround the Holland Bowl for intramural sports and major campus events in addition to Hayes Taylor YMCA.
[edit] Transportation
The Aggie Pride Shuttle
The Aggie Pride Shuttle will departs from shuttle stops on campus and travels to shuttle stops across campus. Shuttle buses will not carry more than the posted maximum number of passengers. Aggie Pride Shuttle buses will stop at designated stops only.
[edit] Athletics
North Carolina A&T's NCAA Division I-AA program offers 4 varsity sports for men and 6 for women. North Carolina A&T fields teams in: Baseball, Basketball, Football and Track & Field for male athletes and Basketball, Bowling, Softball, Track & Field, 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 as 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 FCS. The current athletic director for the university is Mr. Wheeler Brown.
[edit] Student Life
[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
[edit] Greek Life
North Carolina A&T State University's Greek Community. Started in 1915, the NC A&T SU Greek system now 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] Marching Band
The school's Marching Band is known as The North Carolina A&T State University Blue & Gold Marching Machine. 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 1930's, 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 1970's 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 band currently is divided by into 11 sections; 9 of which consist of instrumentalist. Each section is ran 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 (Majorettes/Dancers/Flags) and Smooth Ignition (Drum Majors)
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.
[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
| Name | Class year | Notability | Reference |
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| Al Attles | Golden State Warriors Vice President | ||
| Elvin Bethea | member of the NFL Hall of Fame - Houston Oilers | ||
| Ezell A. Blair, Jr. | The A&T Four | ||
| Dwaine Board | NFL player and current Miami Dolphins coach | ||
| Walter P. Carter | Civil Rights Activist | ||
| Lou Donaldson | jazz musician | ||
| Joe Dudley | Founder of Dudley Products Inc. | ||
| Curtis Deloatch | NFL player and current free agent Defensive Back | ||
| Hugh Evans | NBA referee | ||
| James A. Hefner | 1961 | Economist and University President | |
| Taraji P. Henson | actress | ||
| Maurice Hicks | NFL running back | ||
| Janice Bryant Howroyd | Founder and CEO of ACT-1 Group | ||
| Jesse Jackson | Civil rights activist | ||
| Jesse Jackson, Jr. | Congressman (D-Illinois) | ||
| Jamal Jones | NFL player and current New Orleans Saints Wide Receiver | ||
| Sybil Lynch | 1980's R&B singer | ||
| Ronald McNair | Astronaut, died in the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion in 1986 | ||
| Khalid Sheikh Mohammed | 1986 | al-Qaeda and 9/11 suspect | [3] |
| Mel Phillips | former NFL player and current Miami Dolphins coach | ||
| Edolphus Towns | Congressman (D-New York) | ||
| Jake Wheatley | Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | ||
| Terrence J | Host of 106 & Park |
[edit] References
- ^ The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. "Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education: North Carolina A&T State University". http://www.carnegiefoundation.org/classifications/sub.asp?key=748&subkey=15563&start=782. Retrieved on 2009-7-4.
- ^ News & Observer: N.C. A&T losing its chancellor
- ^ "Suspected 9/11 mastermind graduated from U.S. university". http://edition.cnn.com/2002/US/South/12/19/al.qaeda.aggie/.
[edit] External links
- www.ncat.edu -- official web site
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