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2008
Large Course Redesign Program Began
Large Course Redesign Program Began

The DELTA Course Redesign (CR) Grants provide financial and staff resources to help faculty leverage instructional technology to enhance teaching…
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First Mini-Studio Created
First Mini-Studio Created

The first mini studio was developed in Distributed and Distance Education utilizing Mediasite. Faculty would be able to record events…
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Summer Institute Program Wins NC State’s Gertrude Cox Award
Summer Institute Program Wins NC State’s Gertrude Cox Award

DELTA's Summer Institute received the Gertrude Cox Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching and Learning with Technology.

Mediasite Selected as Classroom Capture Platform
Mediasite Selected as Classroom Capture Platform

DELTA began transitioning away from traditional video recording and began using Mediasite as the classroom capture platform. DELTA began using…
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2007
Withers Hall Reopens with 30-Seat DE Classroom
Withers Hall Reopens with 30-Seat DE Classroom

Following a three-year renovation, Withers hall reopened and provided DELTA a 30-seat classroom in Withers 125.

DELTA Testing Services was Created
DELTA Testing Services was Created

DELTA Testing Services was created as a centralized service within DE Administrative Services, located in Venture II on Centennial Campus.

New DELTA Brand Launches
New DELTA Brand Launches

DELTA contracted with Flywheel Design in Durham to create a new brand identity.

2006
DE Enrollment Climbs
DE Enrollment Climbs

By the end of 2006, more than 4,000 students were taking advantage of distance education classes, with 1,800 of these…
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DELTA Organizes into Five Units
DELTA Organizes into Five Units

In 2006, DELTA internally organized into five units under Vice Provost Tom Miller: Distance Education Instructional Services Information Technology Marketing…
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Moodle Pilot Program Made Available for Fall 2006
Moodle Pilot Program Made Available for Fall 2006

A pilot version of Moodle was made available for fall 2006 courses.

2005
DE Classrooms Moved, Added
DE Classrooms Moved, Added

In preparation for Park Shops renovations, Daniels 331 and 327 were upgraded to fully support distance education classrooms. In the…
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WebCT Vista Moved to Production
WebCT Vista Moved to Production

WebCT moved to production as an enterprise-level learning management system.

DELTA Transitions from VHS to DVD
DELTA Transitions from VHS to DVD

DELTA began its transition from VHS to DVD in early 2005. All machinery and processes were converted to DVD. Full DVD…
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2004
Withers Hall Closes, Technology Moved to EBII
Withers Hall Closes, Technology Moved to EBII

Withers Hall underwent renovations and Withers 332 goes offline. The technology was designated for reuse in Engineering Building II 1230.

First Purchased Learning Management System Implemented

WebCT was the first purchased Learning Management System (LMS) implemented by DELTA as an enterprise service for the university community. Also…
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DELTA Partners with N.C. Military Bases
DELTA Partners with N.C. Military Bases

Educating those that serve in the military is an important commitment of NC State as a Land Grant institution through…
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2003
IDEA Grants Established
IDEA Grants Established

Innovation in Distributed Education Applications (IDEA) grants are a competitive awards program that promotes innovation in the use of instructional…
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Learning Technology Services Relocates to D.H. Hill Library
Learning Technology Services Relocates to D.H. Hill Library

LTS moves back into their present space in D.H. Hill Library after renovations to create the new Learning and Research…
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Mann Hall DE Classroom Ribbon Cutting
Mann Hall DE Classroom Ribbon Cutting

Mann Hall DE classroom ribbon cutting in 2003. Tony Pearson, Sharon Pitt and Dr. Tom Miller, all of DELTA, pictured…
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2002
DELTA Moves to Venture III
DELTA Moves to Venture III

DELTA administration moves to Venture III on Centennial Campus.