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School of Nursing Innovates With Direct Admission

Posted on September 26, 2024

Two UNCG nursing students looking at the camera with other students in background

UNC Greensboro’s School of Nursing (SON) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is well-known and well-loved.

The program supports students in developing skills, empathy and compassion for patients and families, navigating challenging situations, and cultivating resilience to handle adversity and stress. It also positions students to develop financial stability in a rewarding career paths.

And now, this reputable program will be available to more students allowing them to start their nursing journey earlier.

Enrollment Innovation

The SON now offers the first UNC system’s Direct Admission initiative for its high-demand BSN program. This streamlined process offers more certainty, efficiency, and savings for eligible incoming first-year students.

“We are excited to be the first UNC System school to offer direct admission for first year students entering UNCG,” says Dean Debra J. Barksdale. “First-year direct admission provides students with early assurance of their spot in our competitive nursing major. We also still advise and maintain an application process for students who wish to apply later in their UNCG journey.”

Driven by the SON’s goal to increase enrollment its prelicensure program by 50% in two years, the SON aims to transition 220 new students into its upper division by 2027, an increase from the 140 students admitted Summer and Fall 2024, and to help alleviate North Carolina’s nursing shortage.

Why Growth Now?

Why growth now? Because North Carolina desperately needs it.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the registered nurse (RN) workforce to expand 6% by the year 2032, and North Carolina (NC) is one of the top ten states anticipating a large nursing shortage by 2035, at 13%.

SHEPS Health Workforce NC research also shows metro areas experiencing the greatest RN deficits, with the Northwest/Triad Medicaid region, which includes Greensboro and Winston-Salem, being the most impacted.

To combat the nursing shortage, the General Assembly of North Carolina directed all UNC System schools to increase nursing graduate numbers by at least 50%. Direct admissions is just one mechanism to ensure UNCG can achieve this charge.

Before implementing the initiative, SON did its due diligence by conducting interviews with eight regional and peer universities already offering this option.

And with 92.9% of UNCG nursing graduates staying in NC to work as RNs in diverse settings, program implementation now makes perfect sense to improve the nursing workforce.

Female nursing professor assists a male nursing student with a nursing Mannequin

Beneficial to First Year Students

Kristie Davis-Collins, the SON’s director of Pre- and Post-Licensure Programs, will work with SON Office of Student Success and its advisors to oversee the first-year direct admission pathway.

“Right from the start, new students will be embraced by a community committed to their success, including dedicated nursing faculty and advisors to help guide their journey,” says Davis-Collins. “Advisors help navigate courses, answer questions, and offer materials for student success. Plus, students can build a supportive SON community from the onset.”

Students applying to UNCG now can opt for the direct admission program. It begins Fall 2025, with an estimated enrollment target of 200+ first-year students.

Why UNCG School of Nursing?

The UNCG SON offers rigorous clinical experiences in a variety of community settings and delivers community-engaged learning and technology-enhanced nursing education, plus a reputable Veterans Access Program (VAP) to support veterans and active military personnel.

UNCG nursing graduates are highly sought in the region, working in many regional healthcare settings, specifically with Cone Health, Novant Health, and Advocate Health.

Graduates select desirable positions and are paid well. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported $84,430 as the 2024 average annual wage for Greensboro-High Point nurses although starting salaries can fluctuate.

The UNCG Way

The SON employs innovation to meet the legislature’s charge of growing our North Carolina nursing workforce. First-year direct admit students will experience all the benefits of being a UNCG nursing student and more.

“This program is about more than just academics,” says Davis-Collins. “It’s about creating a nurturing environment where students grow personally and professionally. By starting their nursing education from the get-go, students immerse themselves in their passion for nursing, connect with like-minded peers, and begin to make a real difference in the lives of others.”

The UNCG School of Nursing Community Students pose at a table that for a health fair.

Direct Admission Benefits

Reduced stress: Students identify with their desired program in their first year at UNCG.
Direct advising: Students receive dedicated advisors to support their academic journey.
Decreased costs: Students avoid any waiting for entry into the nursing program.
Student retention: SON avoids loss of students to other nursing programs.
School of choice: Students name UNCG as primary school of choice.
Community building: Students build a community of peers in the first year.
Sophomore or Later Entry: SON maintains its current application process for students.

Story written by Amy Burtch, AMBCopy LLC
Photography by Sean Norona, University Communications

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September 26, 2024

School of Nursing Innovates With Direct Admission

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Spartans Thrive Thursday: All in the Family

Posted on September 26, 2024

All the excitement of that first semester at college, decorating the residence hall room, finalizing course schedules, and getting to know new friends, belies that difficult moment of saying goodbye to parents, siblings, and other supporters.

For some students, it will be offset by the excitement of becoming independent, while others will feel homesick for weeks to come. As students embark on this new journey, Spartan family members can also find their place in the campus community with Spartan Family Engagement.

This is a place for parents and supporters to find answers to their questions, to connect with other families, and to stay in touch with UNCG through events or volunteering.

Loved Ones in the Know

A mom and her son look at a UNCG booklet.

A new UNCG student and her father carry bookshelves outside.

Spartan Family Engagement is particularly vital for a place like UNCG, where many students are the first in their family to pursue higher education. Parents and family who did not share in the college experience can feel connected and confident in their child’s journey.

“We can help facilitate conversations, because we know what students typically struggle with,” says Nicole Merritt, Associate Director for Student and Family Engagement in the Division of Student Affairs. “We point parents in the right direction and give them the tools to have conversations, whether it be with a University staff member or their own student.”

Merritt says the most common concerns she hears about from families center around safety and student mental health. She reminds family members about how students can connect with UNCG Police and find other important resources. Additionally, families can help remind students to focus on their well-being.

“When their child is stressed about class, and their well-being might be suffering, it is our job to remind parents and families of the resources we have. When students turn to their families, they can say, ‘Have you considered this? Did you know this is a resource?'”

Spartan Family Engagement will partner with Campus Activities and Programs to host Spartan Family Weekend on October 4-6. It coincides with Homecoming, so families can join some of the traditional programming such as the bonfire while also checking out events specific to them.

How to Get Involved

Spartan Family Engagement keeps parents informed through social media and monthly newsletters. This year, they rolled out a new Spartan Family Portal to bring all those tools together in one place for families to easily access what they need.

“It is a one-stop shop for all things,” says Merritt. “And it doesn’t have to be for just mom or dad. It can work for a cousin or anyone supporting that student on their journey.”

It also hosts the Parent and Family Advisory Council (PFAC). This group is comprised of students’ loved ones who meet every month to discuss ways to support students. One of their initiatives is the Spartan Family Fund. This directs money toward good causes that help students on campus, such as Spartan Open Pantry.

A mother of a student shops for UNCG-branded apparel at the bookstore.

Family members cheer at the UNCG Commencement.

There is no requirement for families to use services provided by Spartan Family Engagement, but many families appreciate it, and it allows them to stay connected to the campus community.

“Filtering through some of that information is helpful to family members,” says Merritt. “They know their child, and they can suggest which of our many resources are best for their student.”

Families can learn more by going to the Spartan Family Engagement webpage or by emailing families@uncg.edu.

Story by Janet Imrick, University Communications
Photography by Sean Norona, University Communications

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Political Activities Policy for UNCG Employees

Posted on September 24, 2024

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During the 2024 election cycle, University employees should be well informed about their individual rights and official responsibilities.

University System policy 300.5.1 prohibits University employees from engaging in political campaign activity using University resources (e.g. work time, University spaces, email accounts, official websites and communications channels). The Political Activities guidance (below) provides additional information on various situations that employees may encounter. Please note that these protocols are specific to employment-related duties/settings and therefore do not impact the right to free expression outside of one’s official obligations in their role with the University; it also does not apply to the right of students/student organizations to engage in sponsorship of political campaign events and/or authorized nonpartisan activity.

Political Activities Guidance

Here are a few reminders for University employees about engagement in political activity. These provisions apply explicitly to the use of public resources (including the University’s name) in support of, or in opposition to, partisan political campaigns. They are not intended to limit discussion among faculty, administrators, and other State employees regarding political or campaign issues or candidates or to limit debates at which candidates have equal time. Anyone can support a candidate on any University property that has been designated as a free speech zone.

No employee may engage in political activity during work time or using University resources. Political activity includes any action directed toward the success or failure of a candidate, political party, or partisan political group. This includes campaigning and/or taking an active part in managing a campaign. In general, employees may not use their position or University resources to secure support for, or to oppose, a candidate or issue in an election in which candidates for office or party nominations are involved. No employee may coerce, promise preferential treatment of, or threaten detrimental treatment of any member of the UNCG community – faculty, staff, or student – in relation to supporting or contributing to a political candidate, political committee, or political party.
Community service leave may be used only for working inside a polling facility in a non-partisan, unpaid role, such as assisting voters with the voting process. If an employee is receiving any payment for such activities or is standing outside the polling facility to distribute candidate information, then vacation/bonus leave or available comp time must be used.
Time spent voting may not be recorded as work time. Supervisors may allow employees to use available vacation/bonus leave or comp time for hours missed during the employee’s regular work schedule for voting purposes. Supervisors also may provide employees a flexible work schedule so that they can make up missed time due to voting within the same work week.
Each member of the University community has the right to freely express their views on any subject, including advocacy for/against candidates for public office, so long as the activity is in compliance with the provisions referenced above.
Due to potential conflicts of interest or time, all EHRA employees (Faculty and EHRA Non-Faculty) becoming candidates for or holding political offices must follow established policy regarding disclosures and approvals of political activity.

If you have questions, please contact Nikki Baker at 336.209.1643 or nmwilson@uncg.edu.

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UNCG Communications Alumna Makes Education a Community Effort

Posted on September 25, 2024

Going from a community studies major who researched gardening to the president of a non-profit for public schools may not look like an obvious path, but Dr. Zithobile “Zitty” Nxumalo ’11 is not surprised by her career trajectory.

“For me, it’s a brilliant convergence,” says Nxumalo. “There’s this constant conversation about soft skills, the ability to work in teams, the ability to collaborate, and the ability to communicate effectively. Those are skills that I use not only in this position, but in every position, I’ve had leading up to this.”

This year, Nxumalo was made the president of Guilford Education Alliance (GEA). Her new position brings together many of the things she has cared about since childhood: the value of education and the love of community-oriented research that she honed as a student at UNC Greensboro.

Helping Classrooms Flourish

While earning her master of arts in communication studies, Nxumalo became a mentee to the graduate program director, Dr. Marianne LeGreco. “I did a research assistantship, which was doubly amazing,” says Nxumalo. “I was able to do focus groups and one-on-one interviews with those folks working in some of our local gardens.”

That research helped shape Nxumalo’s thesis about social support in community-based food programs. It gave her great insight into how to make community initiatives a success.

Nxumalo

Since graduation, Nxumalo took teaching positions throughout North Carolina’s Piedmont-Triad, including Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) and as a visiting assistant professor for UNCG’s Department of Communication Studies in 2021. She earned her PhD in leadership studies. All these became stepping stones to an offer to lead GEA.

GEA builds supportive networks for K-12 education in Guilford County. Those networks come through four forms of service: engage, advocate, support, and collaborate. They work with schools in the district to identify the things they need most, setting up resources such as the Teacher Supply Warehouse. They coordinate with groups like shift_ed (formerly Say Yes Guilford) and Ready for School, Ready for Life, another organization well represented by UNCG alumni.

Nxumalo says they can address many needs, from those that teachers encounter day to day, or during emergencies. One such instance was in 2018, when an EF2 tornado touched down in East Greensboro, ripping apart homes and tearing through three elementary schools. “GEA was the organization that helped to organize the redirection of some of those students whose schools got destroyed,” says Nxumalo.

The Value of Communication Skills

Her job is not merely about highlighting need. She says they also share success stories to galvanize the community around public education. As part of the “engage” branch of their work, they hold speaker series and host special events such as Principal for a Day on October 2, where people who register will shadow a principal or other staff member for part of the school day.

That positive approach is also something she learned at UNCG. “Communication studies is the study of how humans interact, during both conflict and in joyful times,” she says.

When comparing GEA to her thesis at UNCG, Nxumalo sees lots of similarities. “We’re part of a larger ecosystem, just like a garden. You’ve got different plants, different seasons, the sun. All these different elements must work together to help things grow. That’s our mindset, that we’re a very collaborative organization.”

The Beneficiary Becomes the Benefactor

Nxumalo has long appreciated how connections and relationships can drive a successful career path. Her friendship with LeGreco and other UNCG faculty continued long after she earned her degree. “Marianne has been supportive of every step of my career,” she says. “When I was interviewing at GTCC, she helped me prepare for my mock teaching demonstration.”

She can also relate to what teachers want from GEA because she herself benefitted from the organization. Shortly after being hired by GTCC, she got an invitation to attend GEA’s Education Leadership Academy.

“Having never been in a teaching role before, the academy was optimal for me,” says Nxumalo. “It taught me classroom management techniques, how to build authentic relationships with students, and how to organize a semester. I got to network, and it was just a safe, comfortable place for me to learn.”

She recently gained one more reason to be excited about her work at GEA. She welcomed her daughter into the world last year. It gives her another perspective on sowing seeds for future generations to flourish.

“I was already super excited about education,” she says. “Now that I have a child of my own, it’s that times ten.”

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Photography by Ivan Cutler and courtesy of Zithobile Nxumalo

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Paths to a More Walkable UNCG Campus

Posted on September 24, 2024

Side-by-side comparison of College Ave a hundred years apart.

UNC Greensboro prides itself in creating a space full of natural beauty for students to enjoy on their way to a class or while enjoying a cup of coffee with friends. UNCG is the first university in North Carolina to be named a bike-friendly campus. In Spring 2024, it unveiled new eco-friendly Bird scooters in partnership with the City of Greensboro.

When you’ve grown your student body for more than 125 years – from 198 to 18,000 – while positioned in a textile hub of North Carolina, you’re bound to experience growing pains. Much of it has been chronicled by UNCG University Archives’ “Spartan Stories” blog. UNCG has risen to the occasion to become more pedestrian friendly. Some of the most iconic walkways of UNCG took dedication, debate, and petitions to become what they are today.

Amble Along the Avenue

It might be surprising to learn after walking past its flower-studded medians that UNCG’s main street was not always so inviting for walking. It took the imagination of a renowned landscape architect, the determination of one alumna, and a multi-million-dollar bond referendum to make College Avenue the perfect spot for a casual stroll.

The corridor, which was recently featured in the previous UNCG Magazine, came about thanks to Kittie Dorcas Dees, an alumna when UNCG was the State Normal and Industrial School. She proposed the project to her boss Warren H. Manning, a landscape architect whose handiwork graced Capitol Hill, the Chicago World’s Fair, and prestigious universities.

Black and white photo of College Avenue when it was still under construction. — College Avenue in 1905.

Black and white photo view from above of College Avenue. — College Avenue in 1905.

However, the industrial boom of the 20th century and the mass adoption of motor vehicles turned College Avenue into a driver’s delight and a pedestrian’s nightmare. The school had to build a bridge and crosswalks to keep walkers safe.

UNCG received $160 million in a bond referendum in 2000 and used $6.5 million to make College Avenue pedestrian-friendly. New lighting was added, along with a landscape makeover. The result is what you see today: a space that prioritizes students racing from lunch to their next class then walking back to their dorms at the end of the day.

Walk on Walker

Walker Avenue bookends campus, but it used to cross all the way through it, and the University butted heads with the City of Greensboro to make it that way.

If a student at the Woman’s College wanted to go to the gym, then visit the student center before their science class, then study at the library, and finally eat at the dining hall, she had to use bridges to cross Walker Avenue four times.

In the post-war boom in the 1940s, Walker became a convenient route from western Greensboro to downtown. As a result, the city was not eager to go along with the Woman’s College proposal to expand and permanently close Walker between McIver Street and Forest Avenue. The city proposed alternatives, including a tunnel.

Black and white photo of a bridge that used to pass over Walker Avenue near UNCG. — Bridge over Walker Avenue, circa 1940.

Black and white photo of a bridge being demolished at UNCG. — Bridge over Walker Avenue, circa 1940.

Chancellor Walter Clinton Jackson worked diligently to defend the college’s role in women’s education and in Greensboro’s economic prosperity. In 1947, the city council finally agreed, and that part of Walker Avenue closed the following year, allowing the campus to fill the space with the Jackson Library and an expansion to what is now the Stone Building.

Gallop Beneath Gate City

While a tunnel beneath Walker did not pan out, another tunnel became an award-winning success. The Railroad Pedestrian Underpass helped UNCG expand south of Gate City Boulevard, where students can now walk to get a workout at the Kaplan Center or dine at one of Spartan Village’s eateries.

The underpass took shape ten years ago with New Atlantic Contracting selected as the builder. It would include a north and south plaza that could be used for events and promote more interaction with the community, particularly the growing Glenwood neighborhood to the south of UNCG.

Students walk through the Gate City tunnel to UNCG campus. — New students walk through the underpass during SOAR.

Inside the tunnel passing beneath Gate City Boulevard to UNCG. — New students walk through the underpass during SOAR.

While designing the 170-foot-long concrete mix tunnel, New Atlantic worked with Fred Patrick, UNCG’s director of facilities design and construction. He selected earth tones for the walls to make pedestrians feel grounded and, for the tunnel ceiling, a white base accented by UNCG’s colors blue and gold.

The innovations to safely build beneath three train tracks would go on to set industry precedent. The hard work would be recognized by the construction magazine ENR Southeast, which named it the best project under $10 million in 2014, and the Carolinas AGC construction trade group, which gave it a Pinnacle Award for exemplary work in the industry.

Turn onto Tate

The changing student body has always influenced the shops lining Tate Street. One dramatic shift took place in the 1960s. The Woman’s College became co-ed, taking the name UNC Greensboro. In the meantime, the nation saw a change in social norms toward drinking, and the Civil Rights sit-ins led to equal service regardless of race.

Tate Street began catering to the desire for nightlife, and bars moved into the storefronts that used to be grocery stores and soda shops. Tate Street even hosted acts such as R.E.M. before they became famous enough to perform in large concert venues. A modernization project commenced in the 1970s, culminating in Tate Street’s two unique parking wings.

Students walk toward Tate Street in a black and white photo. — Students returning from Tate Street to campus in 1967.

Students returning from Tate Street to campus in 1967.

The entertainment mindset continued into the late 70s and early 80s, with the restaurant House of Pizza Cinema setting up screens to broadcast MTV. Students could rent music from Platterpus Records or discover independent and imported releases sold by Record Exchange.

In 1985, it would be shaped by yet another shift in social dynamics. The age limit for consuming alcohol was raised to 21, and many of its bars closed as a significant amount of potential clientele from the University were no longer legally allowed to buy a drink.

New restaurants have since taken their place, reversing the decline. Tate Street remains an eclectic source of fun for students in need of a quick bite or shopping.

Promenade in Peabody

President Charles McIver envisioned Peabody Park as an educational park. He installed walking trails with plans to add stone plaques with inspiring texts for passers-by, but the development stalled upon his death in 1906. Still, the park continued to play a role in college life. Physician Anna Gove required students to spend at least sixty minutes a day in the park for exercise. It was used as a dairy farm for the dining halls and a horticulture lab. It was a stage for plays, pageants, and festivals.

Students stand around Peabody Park. — An outdoor theatre held in Peabody Park, circa 1920.

Two UNCG students meet in Peabody Park. — An outdoor theatre held in Peabody Park, circa 1920.

Despite their efforts, the park struggled to attract students and fell into disrepair, and the University took some of the land to build residence halls.

The tide began to turn in 1994 while trustees discussed where to build a School of Music. Students circulated a petition and held rallies and protests to preserve Peabody Park. In response, Chancellor Patricia Sullivan formed the Peabody Park Committee.

In the 2000s, crews got to work, pulling up invasive plants and installing signs to educate visitors about the flora and fauna. In 2010, the preservation committee earned the Greensboro Beautiful annual service award. Today, students at UNCG benefit from 34 acres full of shady trees along walking paths in their own backyard. The Sustainability tile in the UNCG mobile app allows users to identify the flora and fauna that call Peabody Park home.

A UNCG student pulls ivy out of Peabody Park. — Ivy pulling in Peabody Park in 2016.

A team of people in hard hats roll out tarp at UNCG's Peabody Park. — Ivy pulling in Peabody Park in 2016.

UNCG provides a map of walking trails throughout campus here.

Read the Spring 2024 UNCG Magazine’s story about “Campus Beauty” here.

Story by Janet Imrick, University Communications
Photography by Sean Norona, David Lee Row, Martin W. Kane, Jenn M. Smith, and Alycee Byrd, University Communications
Additional photography courtesy of Special Collections & University Archives

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New Faculty Development Program Launches

Posted on September 23, 2024

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The Provost Fellows, with UTLC, have successfully launched the New Faculty Development Program (NFDP). The NFDP offers two programs monthly, providing opportunities to our UNCG faculty.

The NFDP has two primary components: Formal Sessions and Workshops. The Formal Sessions are for new faculty and include panels, roundtables, and presentations on topics such as building classroom community and cultivating one’s network. In workshops (which are open to all faculty), individuals interact with each other as they work on time management, career progression, and teaching/research support.

All faculty are encouraged to sign up at ncfdd.org for the NCFDD 14-day writing challenge, October 7-20. Provost Fellows will be hosting virtual and in person writing events to help you get the most out of the challenge. Registration closes at NCFDD on September 27.

For those faculty across campus who wish to attend the workshops sponsored by the NFDP, please RSVP here. The workshop details are provided below.

September 25
Noon-1:15 p.m.
Workshop: Starfish, Canvas, and Grading (Lunch will be provided)

October 2
Noon-1:15 p.m.
Internal Grant Writing Workshop (BYO Lunch)

November 20
Noon-1:15 p.m.
Syllabi for Spring 2025 (Lunch will be provided)

December 4
Noon-1:15p.m. The Art of Saying “No” (BYO Lunch)

If you have questions or wish to know additional information, please submit a request here.

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Fall 2024 UNCG Magazine is Now Available Online

Posted on September 23, 2024

Spray of the Fall 2024 UNCG Magazine cover.

Among the stories: professor and alumnus Dominick Amendum ’01, his role in the “Wicked” films, and UNCG Musical Theatre; a preview of the Jackson Library transformation; and UNCG’s innovations in paid internships , including Humanities at Work and the Bryan School’s Blueprint series.

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GEO Taking Applications for German Partner Universities Research Collaboration

Posted on September 23, 2024

Speakers at UNCG's International Dialogues Exploring Partnerships reception address an audience between the American and German flags.

The Global Engagement Office encourages faculty to apply for funding to travel to Baden-Württemberg, Germany, to establish or strengthen research collaborations. All faculty are eligible to apply for approximately $2,000 for at least one week of research-related travel to one of our nine partner universities.

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Funding Friday: Safe Communities and College Readiness

Posted on September 20, 2024

Dr. Faith Freeman from UNCG leads a professional development microcourse for Asheboro City School teachers.

The latest research announcements at UNCG serve the initiatives of faculty and staff working in all areas of campus, including Student Success, the Center for New North Carolinians, and Information, Library, and Research Sciences.

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Annual FERPA Training Begins in October

Posted on September 19, 2024

As we begin the new academic year, an updated version of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) training will be available to all UNCG administrators, faculty, and staff in October 2024. FERPA is a federal law that safeguards the privacy of student education records. Annual completion of this online training is mandatory for all UNCG personnel to ensure compliance and protect our students’ privacy.

We listened to your feedback and incorporated many of your suggestions from last year’s training module into this year’s version. UNCG remains committed to providing a learning experience that is both thorough and user-friendly. Training in this area is essential for understanding the types of information we are permitted to disclose, ensuring that we all adhere to federal regulations while fulfilling our responsibilities.

Please make sure to complete the updated training promptly once it becomes available. Thank you for your continued commitment to upholding these important standards.

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Why UNCG School of Nursing?

The UNCG Way

Direct Admission Benefits

Go Directly to Your Future.

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Spartans Thrive Thursday: All in the Family

Loved Ones in the Know

How to Get Involved

Explore resources that help students thrive, transform, and succeed.

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Political Activities Policy for UNCG Employees

Political Activities Guidance

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UNCG Communications Alumna Makes Education a Community Effort

Helping Classrooms Flourish

The Value of Communication Skills

The Beneficiary Becomes the Benefactor

Build connections that promote positive communities.

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Paths to a More Walkable UNCG Campus

Amble Along the Avenue

Walk on Walker

Gallop Beneath Gate City

Turn onto Tate

Promenade in Peabody

Engage with a vibrant campus and welcoming people.

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New Faculty Development Program Launches

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Fall 2024 UNCG Magazine is Now Available Online

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GEO Taking Applications for German Partner Universities Research Collaboration

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Funding Friday: Safe Communities and College Readiness

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Annual FERPA Training Begins in October

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