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The 2025-26 cohort of DASA Staff Senators gathers for a group photo on one of Talley Student Union's sunlit balconies.

Sep 15, 2025

Get to Know Your DASA Staff Senators

At NC State, the role of the Staff Senate is to “serve as the representative voice for staff in matters relating to the university, support staff members in the realization of their full potential at the university and advance university excellence through its efforts.” That’s exactly what the eight staff senators representing the Division of Academic and Student Affairs (DASA) will set out to do this year.
The second cohort of DASA's Journey Mapping Program gathers for a group photo in Talley Student Union.

Jun 2, 2025

Cohort Two Completes DASA Journey Mapping

Cohort Two of the Division of Academic and Student Affairs Journey Mapping Certificate program finished on May 30. Fourteen DASA staff members in seven distinct units made up this second cohort of Expedition Leaders.

Abinadi Ehrisman's Award for Excellence.

Jun 18, 2024

DASA Employees Receive University Awards For Excellence

Abinadi Ehrisman and Maurice Mathis, both of whom received Awards for Excellence at the division level in April, were recently honored at the university level.

May 28, 2024

Wellness Champions Named Faculty/Staff Well-being Program of the Year

The NC State Wellness Champions program has received a special award from the Butler University Institute for Well-being: Faculty/Staff Well-being Program of the Year.
Dr. Wes Parker (left) directs the NC State Jazz Orchestra student members (right) during a concert.

Aug 15, 2023

On the Air: A Podcast Conversation Featuring Wes Parker

Department of Performing Arts and Technology's Wes Parker joins Howie Ledford on the NCMEA Podcast to discuss the value of music at NC State.
Jessia Fundaro Headshot

May 23, 2023

Howl About You: Jessica Fundaro

Jessica Fundaro is a clinical coordinator at the Counseling Center in the Division of Academic and Student Affairs at NC State University.

May 5, 2023

Stephanie Jares Wins Jenny Chang Award

Stephanie Jares, director of academic advising in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, was awarded the 2023 Jenny Chang Award for Outstanding Student Service.
Nick Drake holds a certificate in a hallway, next to two people

May 1, 2023

Drake Receives Seven Seals Award

The director of Jeffrey Wright Military and Veteran Services was recognized for “meritorious leadership and initiative in support of the men and women who serve America in the National Guard and Reserve.”
Aerial view of Centennial campus with downtown Raleigh in the background

May 1, 2023

Leaf, Belk Receive 2023 Teaching Awards

Two faculty from University College have earned prestigious awards from the NC State Alumni Association.
A large group of employees holding certificates

Apr 20, 2023

Employees Receive Awards for Excellence at the Division Level

Twenty DASA employees were nominated for 2023 Awards for Excellence, and four have been selected to represent the division at the university level.