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NC State Belltower.

Oct 11, 2024

DELTA Changes Name from Distance to Digital to Better Reflect Overall Services and Impact

DELTA means change, but it also means dependability — faculty and staff support with academic technology and innovative solutions to instructional challenges will never change. The past year brought change to almost every organization and university, and DELTA is no exception. Yes, you have heard about leadership changes in DELTA, with Tom Miller stepping back…
Donna Petherbridge

Oct 11, 2024

Donna Petherbridge Named Interim Vice Provost for DELTA

Donna Petherbridge, associate vice provost for academic technology innovation, will serve as interim vice provost for Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA), effective July 1, 2021. Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Warwick Arden made the appointment. She will replace Tom Miller, who is stepping back from his leadership of DELTA. Petherbridge has served in her…

Oct 11, 2024

DELTA and DASA Collaborate to Deliver Secure Telehealth Options at NC State

A collaboration between DELTA and the Division of Academic and Student Affairs (DASA) addressed the need for secure virtual healthcare options for NC State students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more.
Tom Miller.

Oct 11, 2024

Miller Steps Back from DELTA and McKimmon Roles to Focus on NC State Entrepreneurship

NC State Senior Vice Provost (SVP)  for Academic Outreach and Entrepreneurship Thomas (Tom) Kenan Miller III has led Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA) since its inception in 2000. Miller was named the founding vice provost in January 2001, following a national search. While SVP Miller is not leaving NC State, he is stepping back from his…
Graduate in a mask on NC State campus.

Oct 11, 2024

Behind the Scenes of NC State’s First Virtual Commencement Ceremony

Teams from across NC State’s campus –– including Enrollment Management and Services (EMAS), the Division of Academic and Student Affairs (DASA), Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications (DELTA), the Office of Information Technology (OIT), University Communications and Marketing (UCOMM), and University Theatre –– came together in 2020 to produce the university’s first virtual commencement ceremony. Learn how…
Graphic Design AR app displayed on a tablet.

Oct 11, 2024

Graphic Design Theory AR App Earns Design Incubation Award

The Graphic Design Theory Augmented Reality (AR) App has earned national recognition from Design Incubation — an organization for educators and practitioners of communication design to discuss design research and practice. The app was honored with the Communication Design Award in the Teaching category. Related links:  Graphic Design Theory AR App Webpage DELTA Portfolio  NC State News Article…
NC State classroom.

Oct 11, 2024

Panopto Chosen as New Content Capture Tool

DELTA is set to lead NC State University’s transition to the video platform Panopto in May 2021. This change comes as a result of DELTA’s routine efforts to review enterprise-level technologies and core products in order to provide best-in-class technology services to NC State faculty and students. Panopto will replace Mediasite, which the university has…
Bethanne Tobey.

Oct 10, 2024

Bethanne Tobey Earns Quality Matters Award

Assistant Director of Course Quality Bethanne Tobey earned the Quality Matters Making a Difference for Students: Outstanding Impact by an Individual in Higher Education Award presented Tuesday, Oct. 27 at the QM ConnectLX online conference. Quality Matters (QM) is a globally recognized organization leading the way in quality assurance in online and innovative digital teaching…
DELTA Annual Report 2019-2020

Oct 10, 2024

DELTA Annual Report Released: Changing Education for 20 Years

As we continue our exploration in excellence, we make a difference at NC State and beyond. This year’s annual report highlights our efforts to promote high-quality education to all learners — both on campus and at a distance. Through innovative course design, online and distance education program support, media and emerging technology production, faculty training,…
Portrait of David Howard against white wall.

Oct 10, 2024

David Howard Receives University Award for Excellence

Director of Instructional Innovation Services David Howard has been honored with an NC State University Award for Excellence, the most prestigious award bestowed upon non-faculty employees. Howard was nominated by Associate Director for Instructional Design and Development Daniel Davis in the efficiency and innovation category for his commitment to moving the needle in innovative digital…