Faculty Central

Variety of resources to support the teaching, research, and service goals of NC State faculty by providing insight and practical tips for engaging diverse student populations.

This website contains information grounded in best practices and the experiences of staff who work with international students on a daily basis. It gives practical tips for addressing common issues faced by faculty including strategies for increasing student participation, assessing the writing of non-native speakers of English, and ensuring student comprehension of class lectures. Each section touches on the cultural issues behind each suggestion and a tip.

Diversity is critical to NC State’s mission. The university supports diverse perspectives and experiences throughout all of its colleges and divisions. Find resources through the Office for Institiutional Equity and Diversity, including the campus community centers, year-round campus events, programs and more.

The Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity serves NC State's faculty by providing faculty-specific information relating to faculty mentoring and retention and other relevant topics.

NC State’s Bias Impact Response Team receives reports of and responds to bias on campus that may impact the campus community. BIRT ensures that reports are directed to the appropriate processes for addressing acts of discrimination, harassment, concern or violence to ensure due process.

NC State provides equal opportunity in all of its programs, activities and services, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable laws that prohibit disability discrimination. Employees can file a request for eligibility through OIED; students go to the Disability Services Office.

NC State University is committed to providing a barrier-free environment to all people, from IT services to accessible faciltiies. NC State must comply with Section 508 of the Americans with Disabilites Act (ADA). NC State's IT and Disability Services Offices can assist you.

Recruitment and hiring of faculty and staff are critical activities at NC State. Candidates selected for hire form the foundation and the future of our university. OIED provides search committee training and resources for those beginning the hiring process to ensure consistency, fairness and equity.

NC State requires all supervisors to follow equitable hiring and employment practices. OIED provides resources to inform and equip those in leadership positions to comply with applicable policies and laws.

As required by law, NC State complies with affirmative action activities and reporting as put forth in Executive Order 11246: Equal Employment Opportunity. Individuals designated to complete and an EEO Plan for your division will receive guidance through this process from OIED.

The NC State University Building Future Faculty (BFF) Program is a two-and-half day all-expenses-paid workshop for doctoral students and post-doctoral scholars who are interested in pursuing academic careers and who are committed to promoting diversity in higher education.

Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) researches, designs and implements unique programs that promote the pursuit of academic success, retention and graduation of students, with an emphasis on African American, Native American and Hispanic/Latinx students.

The African American Cultural Center promotes awareness of and appreciation for African American and other African descent experiences through activities and events that enhance academic excellence and strengthen cultural competence for the campus and surrounding communities.

The mission of the NC State Women’s Center is to build and create a community of authentic and engaged allies and leaders to pursue gender equity and social justice, enhancing the campus climate through education, advocacy, support and leadership development.

In addition to the Women's Center, NC State offers many resources for faculty and staff women, including networking groups, professional organizations, leadership programs, employment information and resources, and lactation, baby care and child care resources.