Stories From 2021
A Look Behind the Scenes of Academic Technologies
Have you ever thought about how much work goes on behind the scenes to keep all of NC State’s enterprise learning technologies running? In this story, we’ll look at how DELTA teams make upgrades to technologies and tools such as WolfWare, Moodle and Panopto with minimal downtime for campus users — thanks to regular maintenance and a rigorous testing process.
Graduate Student Inspired by Digital Education
When Elizabeth Slagle found out there was an online Master of Adult and Continuing Professional Education program at NC State, she knew it was the perfect fit for her learning style to expand her experience in the education field. Read about her experience in the online program and where it's led her to now.
Erin McHugh Proves You Can Come Home Again
After leaving the undergraduate program at NC State in 2013, an online graduate comes full circle to complete her Leadership in the Public Sector (LPS) program degree in 2021.
Nutrition Program Satisfies Online Graduate’s Hunger for More
Terrie Brown graduated from the online Master of Nutrition program with goals to thrive in her career. As a mother and business analyst, Brown valued the flexibility of the online program that allowed her to achieve what she did not think was possible.
Newest Members of Course Quality Program Announced
The newest members of the Course Quality Program were just announced. These programs provide several pathways to student success, including the Quality Matters Essential Standards Program and the Online Course Improvement Program.
UNC CAUSE 2021 — Virtual but Valuable
The NC State community was strongly represented at UNC-Cause 2021 virtual conference by hosting sessions and serving on discussion panels.
Passion for Helping Families Inspires Online Grad to Cross the Finish Line
Online graduate overcomes health obstacles to earn her degree with her passion for helping others as a guiding force throughout her educational journey.
20 Years of Extending the Reach of Education
Kay Zimmerman, who served as the associate vice provost for marketing and partnership development at DELTA, has retired after two decades dedicated to online and distance learning.
DELTA Launches a New Accessibility Team
Four DELTA colleagues have come together to form DELTA’s new accessibility team. The team focuses on solving accessibility-related issues in learning technologies and courses at NC State.
Faculty Fellows Series: Perspectives from a HyFlex Classroom
In this story series, DELTA Faculty Fellows will explore the ways that they have implemented HyFlex this semester across a variety of subjects. The third installment is written by Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science Lina Battestilli.