Off-peak traffic plan

During the spring 2010 semester, the University Police Department began the trial phase of an off-peak traffic plan. The trial involved a campus ID checkpoint that was conducted Sunday-Saturday, 9:30 p.m. until 4:30 a.m., at the intersection of John Mitchell Drive and Laurel Street.

The purpose of the plan was to control all traffic entering the campus and to limit access to specific areas and only to authorized persons. John Mitchell Drive was closed to all public vehicular traffic that did not possess proper University identification. After 9:30 p.m., all faculty, staff, and students were required to produce a campus ID before accessing John Mitchell Drive by vehicle. Entrance to the campus was made available via Laurel Street at Bluford Street, Laurel Street at Lindsay Street, Laurel Street at East Market Street, and Arthur Headen Drive at Dudley Street. All other entrances to the campus were closed at 9:30 p.m. Contract security officers and University police officers managed the checkpoint.

The trial phase of the revised traffic plan was deemed a success. There was less vehicular traffic observed on campus, and John Mitchell Drive was transformed from a loitering zone to a place where students could walk and congregate peacefully. As a result of the successful trial phase, the University is implementing the new traffic plan on a permanent basis, effective Oct. 20.

Call for proposals

Proposals for poster and session presentations are being sought for the fifth annual Fall Family Counseling Conference that will be held Thursday, Nov. 18, on the campus of North Carolina A&T State University. The conference theme is "Celebrating the Diversity of Families."

Abstracts should contain 200 words or less, along with a brief biographical statement about each presenter. Submit proposals to Dr. Patricia Whitfield, 382 Proctor Hall, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411 or betheap@ncat.edu. The deadline is Friday, Nov. 5.

The conference is being sponsored by the Alpha Tau Omega Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honor Society and the Department of Human Development and Services at N.C. A&T, along with the North Carolina Association of Marriage and Family Counselors. To register for the conference, contact Caroline Booth, csbooth@ncat.edu or (336) 334-7280.

Office of Continuing Studies November Classes

Monday, Nov. 1, is the deadline to register for The Building Performance Institute (BPI) Energy Audit Certification training class that will meet Nov. 8-12, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The class is for homeowners and job seekers to acquire skills that are transferable to many areas including energy conservation, construction and design. For more information, contact the Office of Continuing Studies at (336) 334-7607 or ceprodev@ncat.edu. Register online at www.ncat.edu/~contstud.  

SECC deadline

The State Employees Combined Campaign ends Friday, Nov. 12. If you would like to give, contact your department solicitor. The University's goal is $150,000. Help the University meet its 100 percent participation goal.

Waste Management Certificate Ceremony

The Interdisciplinary Waste Management Institute of North Carolina A&T State University will hold a ceremony to honor the December 2010 Waste Management Certificate graduates and multi-dimensional scholars, Friday, Dec. 10, in the Memorial Student Union Exhibit Hall, commencing at 2 p.m. Twenty-seven students will receive the undergraduate certificate and 11 will receive the advanced certificate.

The Waste Management Certificate highlights the training of A&T students in environmental security and waste management issues. The certificate complements the student's degree/training.

Aggie Holiday Choir

A&T faculty and staff are invited to join Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. in the Aggie Holiday Choir. The first rehearsal will be held at noon, Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Frazier Hall, room 122-C.

University Choir Director Travis Alexander will direct the group, coordinate the music, and lead the 40-minute practice sessions each week until the first performance Friday, Dec. 3, at the Chancellor's Holiday Party.

The names of all individuals who make the commitment to rehearse and participate will be confirmed during the first rehearsal. As in past years, the choir will be taped and broadcasted via campus plasma screens, the University and WNAA websites, and as a greeting in the AGGIeNEWS e-newsletter. The group will perform a traditional carol and an international medley at the Chancellor's Holiday Party. There is also the possibility of another special performance prior to the winter holiday break (details are forthcoming).

For additional information, contact Mable Scott at (336) 285-4290 or mables@ncat.edu.