Accreditation and assessment support NC State’s academic excellence by establishing learning outcomes that provide benchmarks for the success of all academic programs. Access to assessment reports and corresponding learning outcomes for each academic program and certificate are available.
Reappointment, promotion and tenure mark significant milestones in a faculty member’s academic career. The Provost's Office provides all relevant services and information to support everyone involved in various stages of these processes.
Deadlines and general information for this year's RPT cycle.
Building a robust dossier is key to a successful reappointment, promotion or tenure process. We have provided a variety of resources outlining the rules and regulations you need to efficiently gather all relevant information.
Information organized by your academic rank or the role you play in the RPT process.
Timelines to determine when assistant professors and associate professors without tenure will be reviewed.
Frequently asked questions regarding the RPT process cover a wide range of topics, including: RPT procedures, building a dossier, RPT review, the tenure clock, department head information, non-tenure-track faculty, rules and regulations, withdrawal, external evaluations and statements of faculty responsibility.
NC State's RPT process provides for an extension of the time during which the institutional decision must be made regarding reappointment, promotion and tenure of faculty. The Provost's Office provides tenure clock extension resources and forms to guide faculty through this process.
List of all NC State policies, rules and regulations that govern the post-tenure review process for faculty.
Post-tenure review FAQ's cover topics including administrative review, review postponement, Statements of Faculty Responsibilities requirements, pertinent documentation, peer teaching evaluations and rule changes.
Upon approval of the Chancellor, emeritus/emerita status is granted to retiring full-time faculty in recognition of dedicated service at NC State. It is an earned rank and as such entitles its holders to commensurate rights and privileges.
There are currently 16 University Standing Committees. Members of each of the University Standing Committees are appointed by the chancellor at the beginning of each academic year.
Administrative Advisory Committees may be appointed annually, but they are distinguished from University Standing Committees because their membership is not subject to recommendation by the Committee on Committees. These committees are managed by appropriate administrative offices.
“The Pathway to the Future: NC State’s 2011-2020 Strategic Plan” outlines a vision for our future. The plan’s goals are: enhancing student success through educational innovation; enhancing scholarship and research through faculty and infrastructure investment; enhancing interdisciplinary scholarship to address society’s grand challenges; enhancing organizational excellence through constant improvement; and enhancing local and global engagement through focused strategic partnerships.
Whether you are an academic department head searching for resources and guidance or a student looking to get in touch with a departmental contact — we’re here to direct you toward the tools you need for personal and professional success.
