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• An Award-Winning Campus of Neighborhoods and Paths

  An Award-Winning Campus of Neighborhoods and Paths

  Numerous NC State buildings and projects have been honored with awards recognizing design excellence. Project success is the result of a highly collaborative interdepartmental design process, exemplifying concepts of the university physical master plan, A Campus of Neighborhoods and Paths, and the selection of highly talented design firms. Each project is a source of pride for the community and measurably moves toward making NC State a better place, achieving the Campus Vision.

• The Arboretum Lath House

  The Arboretum Lath House

  The Arboretum Lath House by Frank Harmon Architect, is an open-air laboratory at the JC Raulston Arboretum designed to accommodate experimental horticultural techniques and methods. Essentially a screen, the grid of wooden two-by-two slats creates the specific light-to-shade ratio needed for developing plants. As a tree shades and protects young plants under its canopy, so too does this structure shelter young plants. The Lath House which opened in 2011 also provides an accessible community garden for the City of Raleigh. The project and designers were the recipients of the AIA Triangle Merit Award.

• SAS Hall

  SAS Hall

  SAS Hall, which opened in 2009, houses state-of-the-art classrooms, computer labs, tutorial centers, study space and office space for the departments of Mathematics and Statistics. Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee, in concert with the Millennium 3 Design Group, designed the building and exterior Hearth which extends across Stinson Drive to Park Shops. The building is strategically cited to contribute to a vibrant campus neighborhood. The project and designers were the recipients of the 2010 Triangle AIA Merit Award, the 2009 Brick Southeast Merit Award, and the 2009 South Atlantic Region AIA Honor Award.

• Park Shops

  Park Shops

  Park Shops, built in 1914, was first used for woodworking, machinery, welding and foundry shop courses. The 2009 renovation, designed by Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee, maintains the historic character of the building while creating new classroom, lab, dining, office, and computer spaces. Through its Mixed-Uses the building integrates a variety of activities with open spaces, encouraging contact and communication between faculty, staff and students. The project and designers were the recipients of various awards including the 2011 AIA/CAE Educational Facility Design Award, 2009 South Atlantic Region AIA Honor Award, and Architectural Record, Notable Adaptive Reuse Project, Feb. 2011.

• Carmichael Recreation Center

  Carmichael Recreation Center

  Carmichael Recreation Center, an addition for fitness, outdoor recreation, and cardiovascular programs, was built in 2007. The new building, designed by Clark Patterson Lee Design Professionals, draws upon the context of the surrounding architecture, scale, materials, and landscape to enhance the neighborhood through Design Harmony. The building contributes a new architectural face to the complex and incorporates various sustainable strategies. The project and designers were the recipients of an Outstanding Design Award from American School & University, the 2010 Triangle AIA Merit Award and the 2009 South Atlantic Region AIA Honor Award.

• The Free Expression Tunnel

  Performance Leadership Program

  The Free Expression Tunnel, a Hallowed Place, was renovated in 2007 to meet the goals of Universal Design: to be universally accessible for and experienced by all people. The Kimley-Horn and Associates redesign of the tunnel enhances the connection between the North and Central Campus precincts with an accessible route and created a new green space at the north terminus and Wolf Plaza at the south terminus. The project and designers were the recipients of the ASLA Award of Excellence Award and the City of Raleigh Sir Walter Raleigh Community Appearance Award.

• Jordan Addition

  Jordan Addition

  The design for Jordan Addition by BBH Design, merges the new 2007 construction with the 1989 Jordan Hall. The building exemplifies Design Harmony by visually unifying the old and new construction while enhancing the campus neighborhood and defining a campus gateway. The building houses state-of-the art classrooms as well as high-tech teaching and research labs for the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources. The project and designers were the recipients of the 2008 American School & University Outstanding Design Award.

• Leazar Hall

  Leazar Hall

  Leazar Hall, built in 1912, has served as the university’s dining hall, computer labs, offices, and Campus Mail. In 2006 it was renovated for the College of Design; providing studio, critique, classroom, research, shop, and office space. Cannon Architects’ design exposed the building’s structure, creating dramatic high-ceilinged studio spaces, mezzanines, and walkways allowing for Visibility of Activities, and created a new ‘front’ for the building that addresses the Court of North Carolina. The project and designers were the recipients of the 2007 NC AIA Honor Award, the South Atlantic Region AIA Merit Award and the 2007 Brick Southeast President’s Award.

• The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation

  The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation

  The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, built in 2005, is a collaborative environment for research and outreach. Through use of color and material, LS3P (formerly Boney Architects) designed a building to promote the three goals that define the Friday Institute: innovate, educate and inspire. The building provides space to conduct research, develop educational resources, provide professional development evaluate education innovations and help inform policy-making. The project and designers were the recipients of the 2007 American School & University Bronze Citation and the Triangle Business Journal Edge Award.

• The Yarbrough Chiller Plant

  The Yarbrough Chiller Plant

  The Yarbrough Chiller Plant built in 2005 is an addition the Yarbrough Steam Plant. The building, designed by BBH Design, is consistent with the university’s commitment to resource conservation, energy efficiency, and sustainable development. Although its purpose is utilitarian, the building’s design aesthetically enhances and compliments the campus fabric and neighborhood. The project and designers were the recipients of the College Planning & Management Project of Distinction, the NC AIA Merit Award, and the Triangle Business Journal Edge Award.

• Wolf Village

  Wolf Village

  Wolf Village is an upper-class and graduate student residential community of eight buildings, built in 2004. The Hanbury Evans Newill Vlattas design created a Human Scale neighborhood of buildings and open spaces. Wolf Village, in addition to housing about 1,200 students, provides meeting, fitness, computer, study and convenience store space as well as outdoor activity and grilling space. The project and designers were the recipients of the City of Raleigh Sir Walter Raleigh Community Appearance Award.

• The Rocky Branch Stream Restoration and Greenway Project

  The Rocky Branch Stream Restoration and Greenway Project

  The Rocky Branch Stream Restoration and Greenway Project enhanced natural systems, stabilized the creek, improved water quality, and restored habitat. The three-phase project furthered the university’s sustainability efforts to actively preserve and enhance Natural Systems on campus. In addition, Earth Tech’s designed created an outdoor teaching laboratory. The project and designers were the recipients of the 2011 City of Raleigh Natural Resource Conservation Award, 2005 City of Raleigh Sir Walther Raleigh Award for Community Appearance Award and 2004 & 2006 Edge Award for Excellence in Design, General Contracting, and Engineering.

Strategic Planning

Chancellor Randy Woodson initiated the formation of a new strategic plan for the university in 2010 by charging the provost and chair of the faculty with directing the process with advice from an 11-member steering committee. Nine task forces comprised of faculty, staff and students produced white papers with recommendations for university strategies, specific initiatives and metrics. Now, a number of initiatives are putting NC State's strategic plan into action. The initiatives invest in priorities and position the university to become a stronger and more effective institution. Learn more »

A Message from the Vice Chancellor for Finance & Business

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Finance & Business website. Many diverse functions are carried out on a daily basis by over 1,800 talented and resourceful Finance and Business employees working tirelessly to support NC State students, faculty, and staff - with an overarching commitment to outstanding customer service and accountability.

Our job is to facilitate the advancement of NC State’s strategic goals by maximizing the use of resources and developing a culture of efficiency and effectiveness. As the University continues to face fiscal challenges in the years ahead, we will further utilize strategic decision-making in order to make tough choices about the allocation of resources on campus.

With protecting the academic mission in the forefront, in these difficult economic times we will continue to ensure excellent customer service and fiscal transparency by providing leadership in the implementation of shared business services, streamlining of administrative processes, and development of additional ongoing solutions to the University’s strategic and financial challenges. Guided by the core values of integrity, excellence, and respect, we will remain good stewards of the University’s resources while doing everything in our power to help ensure that NC State remains a world-class institution.

- Charles D. Leffler