North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis Announced
The UNC, with support from Dole Foods, will establish a new research center focusing on biotechnology, food science, and public health. Initially, NC State University, UNC-Chapel Hill, and UNC Charlotte have committed to playing key roles in this effort; however, it is likely that additional campuses will participate as well. NC State University will support research efforts in agriculture and food science. UNC-Chapel Hill will focus on initiatives related to nutrition and public health. UNC Charlotte will support efforts in bioinformatics and health behavior. Also, the UNC Charlotte College of Education will participate in the development of a residential high school in science and mathematics for young women. For more information,
http://www.ncsu.edu/news, http://www.unc.edu/news, http://www.uncc.edu/public_relations
East Carolina and North Carolina State Universities Online Porgrams Get High Marks
An organization that assesses online degree programs, GetEducated.com, ranked ECU’s online MBA and computer-science programs No. 1 nationally and its online education degree program No. 3. Also, all three programs were identified as “Best Buys” on the website. NC State University was ranked No. 1 in online graduate engineering and No. 3 in online graduate computer science.
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-admin/news/releases/2005/10/100605ecudistancerank.cfm
http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/news/news_articles/bestbuy.html
UNC Greensboro Completes First Phase of Campus Wireless Project
Over the summer, UNCG completed Phase I of the Campus Wireless project, part of an overall plan to install wireless technology infrastructure throughout the campus. As a result of the first stage, operational wireless networks exist in some specific areas of campus, while others have the infrastructure in place but no functionality, yet. The second phase of the plan, to be completed by fall 2006, aims to extend wireless to all major academic buildings, freshman residence halls, and common areas on campus. As part of the initiative, the university will recommend that incoming students in fall 2006 purchase a wireless laptop. In fall 2007, laptop computers will be a requirement for all freshmen.
http://www.uncg.edu/apl/ITPnewsletter8-24-05.pdf
North Carolina Central University Announces Wireless Plan
NCCU is partnering with Nortel Networks to enable wireless connectivity throughout the campus by spring 2006. Planners intend to connect all the major campus facilities –indoor and outdoor- so that students, faculty, and staff will have access to online resources from a classroom, residence hall, or outdoor laboratory. “Having a fully wireless-enabled campus extends the boundaries of education far beyond the classroom and laboratory environment while at the same time providing new innovative teaching and learning opportunities for our students,” said Dr. James Ammons, Chancellor, North Carolina Central University.
For more information: http://www2.nortel.com/go/news_detail.jsp?cat_id=-8055&oid=100189505&locale=en-US
Program in Biotechnology Approved for Fayetteville State University
The UNC Board of Governors recently approved a new Bachelor of Science degree in biotechnology for FSU. This is the only baccalaureate program of this type in eastern North Carolina. The four-year degree is based upon a broad-based natural sciences curriculum, and graduates will be prepared for work in a wide range of biotechnology industries and fields including: pharmaceutical, biomanufacturing, agricultural, environmental, and therapeutic biotechnology. For more information: http://forms.uncfsu.edu/administration/PublicRelations/viewData.cfm?id=224
School of Technology Approved for Western Carolina University
The UNC Board of Governors has approved plans for restructuring the department of engineering and technology at WCU to establish a School of Technology. In recent years, the department has expanded its outreach and its mission by enrolling more students, attracting additional federal funds, and working with regional businesses and industries to enhance economic development. The School of Technology will develop new opportunities for multidisciplinary majors and offer undergraduate programs in construction management, electrical and computer engineering technology, electrical engineering, engineering technology and telecommunications engineering technology. In addition, the school will offer a graduate program in technology and an online program leading to the master’s degree in construction management. For more information: http://www.wcu.edu/pubinfo/news/techschool05.htm
UNC Charlotte Host Annual Fall 2005 Computer Security Symposium
On October 12, 2005, UNCC convened its annual computer security conference featuring some of the country’s premier cyber security experts. Speakers included representatives from the FBI, Cisco Systems, Red Hat and faculty in information technology and criminal justice. The conference focused on issues and solutions from the perspective of researchers and practitioners in information security. For more information: http://www.coit.uncc.edu/symposium/2005/site/index.cfm
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