This shade is the primary color in NC State's core palette.

Wolfpack Red
This committee reviews and approves all research involving human subjects at a university to ensure ethical guidelines are met
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
You can find these members of the Wolfpack at spirit events throughout campus.

Mr. Wuf, Mrs. Wuf
AAUP
The American Association of University Professors
Yeah, baby! The international man of mystery, played by Mike Myers in the 1997 film.
Austin Powers
These kinds of fonts do NOT include "feet" or "swooshes" around the letter
Sans-seriff fonts
Administered by Indiana University's Center for Postsecondary Research, this national survey tracks student engagement in high-impact practices and learning environments.
National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)
On October 30th, this member of the Wolfpack was installed as Chancellor.

Chancellor Kevin Howell
STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
25th President of the United States, who served from 1897 - 1901
William McKinley
This is the full, official name of the institution, explicitly required on official documents.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
A study design where the same group of individuals is surveyed repeatedly over a long period of time.
Longitudinal study (panel study)
Eureka! This member of the Wolfpack serves as Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation.

ACC
Atlantic Coast Conference
18th century English novelist, her most famed works include "Emma," "Sense and Sensibility," and "Pride and Prejudice."
Jane Austen
This phrase captures NC State's brand mantra
Think and Do
This point scale typically asks respondents to rate their agreement/disagreement to a prompt.
Likert scale
What's the story, morning glory? This Senior Vice Provost leads the Office of Academic Strategy, Innovation and Solutions (OASIS).

Dr. Helen Chen
IPEDS
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
A global consulting firm that advises companies, governments and institutions on synergistic management solutions
McKinsey & Company
Another word for this 4x1 NC State mark, which can be found in UDA's work products (and on paths around campus)

Brick
A survey "no-no", this question implicitly suggests a desired answer to the respondent, such as "Don't you agree that UDA Jeopardy is awesome?"
A leading question
Hail to the chief! This member of the Wolfpack is Provost's Office Chief of Staff, and Director of Projects and Planning.

Kelly Wick
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP)/
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)
As this pro wrestling legend might say, "If you're passionate about empowering university decision-makers with accurate, timely, and actionable information needed to advance the university's mission - gimme a hell yeah!"
Stone Cold Steve Austin