On Brand
Survey Says
In The Pack
Higher Ed ABC Soup
Austin/McKinney...ish
100

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


Wolfpack Red

100

This committee reviews and approves all research involving human subjects at a university to ensure ethical guidelines are met

Institutional Review Board (IRB)

100

You can find these members of the Wolfpack at spirit events throughout campus.


Mr. Wuf, Mrs. Wuf

100

AAUP

The American Association of University Professors

100

Yeah, baby! The international man of mystery, played by Mike Myers in the 1997 film.

Austin Powers

200

These kinds of fonts do NOT include "feet" or "swooshes" around the letter

Sans-seriff fonts

200

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)

200

On October 30th, this member of the Wolfpack was installed as Chancellor.


Chancellor Kevin Howell

200

STEM

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

200

25th President of the United States, who served from 1897 - 1901

William McKinley

300

This is the full, official name of the institution, explicitly required on official documents.

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

300

A study design where the same group of individuals is surveyed repeatedly over a long period of time.

Longitudinal study (panel study)

300

Eureka! This member of the Wolfpack serves as Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation.


Dr. Krista Walton
300

ACC

Atlantic Coast Conference

300

18th century English novelist, her most famed works include "Emma," "Sense and Sensibility," and "Pride and Prejudice."

Jane Austen

400

This phrase captures NC State's brand mantra

Think and Do

400

This point scale typically asks respondents to rate their agreement/disagreement to a prompt.

Likert scale

400

What's the story, morning glory? This Senior Vice Provost leads the Office of Academic Strategy, Innovation and Solutions (OASIS).


Dr. Helen Chen

400

IPEDS

Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System

400

A global consulting firm that advises companies, governments and institutions on synergistic management solutions

McKinsey & Company

500

Another word for this 4x1 NC State mark, which can be found in UDA's work products (and on paths around campus)


Brick

500

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

500

Hail to the chief! This member of the Wolfpack is Provost's Office Chief of Staff, and Director of Projects and Planning.


Kelly Wick

500
CIP/SOC

Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP)/

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)

500

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