2125 Teaching Lab

4101A Grad Conference Room

4101B Grad Conference Room

4103 Conference Room

4125 Conference Room

4141 Conference Room

4176 Conference Room

4290 Learning Factory

4320 Senior Design Lab

4322 Collaboratory

4326 Small Conference Room

4330D HSE Conference Room

4331A Grad Conference Room

4333A Grad Conference Room

4340 CompViz Lab

4361 Conference Room

Subject: Open Door Policy

From: Brandon McConnell

Date: July 1, 2024

1. I am available to all students, staff and faculty affiliated with the Master of Engineering Management (MEM) Program and its associated graduate certificates. I am willing to discuss matters with any affiliated student, staff, or faculty member who wishes to voice their concerns.
2. My intent is to listen to concerns, unresolved problems and difficulties with systems and assist with solutions that are in the best interest of the individual, the MEM program, and the College of Engineering.
3. It is my experience that most solutions are generated by the lowest level possible. While I do not require an individual to speak with someone else before speaking to me, I do request the following:
   • If you are seeking my intervention, please ensure you have made every attempt to resolve your situation using the means available to you, including program staff and university resources.
   • MEM staff maintain posted office hours for students to drop by without prior appointments, and students may come by outside those hours or seek alternative appointment times as necessary. In addition to in-person visits, students may email program staff for assistance.
   • If you identify a problem or have a complaint, I ask that you also have a suggestion to fix it.
4. MEM staff are required to maintain their privacy according to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Students concerned with confidentiality should discuss this with program staff or myself so we can find the right resource to address your concerns.
5. All students can discuss concerns with the Student Ombuds, who provides independent, neutral and confidential service. The Faculty and Staff Ombuds provides a similar service for NC State employees.

Download a copy of the Open Door Policy

Subject: Course Enrollment Policy

From: Brandon McConnell

Date: July 1, 2024

1. This Policy outlines expectations of students in the Master of Engineering Management (MEM) program regarding student accounts and finances.
2. Students will generally be enrolled in courses according to the First Come-First Serve (FCFS) principle. However, the MEM Director or Assistant Director may use additional factors that include, but are not limited to:
   • the student’s ability to succeed given relevant background both in education and experience,
   • proximity to the current listed graduation date,
   • whether the student is a current Engineering Management student,
   • whether the student is a current Engineering graduate student and/or
   • faculty and/or instructor requirements.
   • Such factors are to be approached on a case-by-case basis and will not be used in a way that could be misconstrued as favoritism or bias. To the extent possible, the MEM program shall follow the FCFS principle to maintain fairness.
3. If a Departmental or Instructor restriction blocks a student’s access to a necessary course that may be needed for degree completion, the MEM Director will retain authority to request an exception be granted, allowing said student to effectively complete the degree on time. However, this process would require certain requirements to be met by both the student and the advising faculty before proceeding with an exception request or action. This process will ensure fairness and hold all parties accountable.
4. Students are welcome to discuss their concerns with the MEM Director, staff, and/or Student Ombuds Office as needed.

Download a copy of the Course Enrollment Policy

Subject: Academic Integrity & Student Conduct

From: Brandon McConnell

Date: August 15, 2025

1. This policy reiterates and clarifies the MEM program policy on academic integrity, generative artificial intelligence (AI), and the use of sites like CourseHero.
2. Bottom Line Up Front. Zero Tolerance: MEM will have zero tolerance for students who…
   …receive unauthorized aid from others/internet on graded events.
   …give unauthorized aid to others/internet regarding graded events.
   …fail to provide proper attribution for help received (e.g., plagiarism).
   …post course materials online without instructor permission.
   Best Practices: When in doubt, do these things, and you will not be wrong…
   (1) Ask your instructor what is permissible for each assignment if it is unclear.
   (2) Disclose any and all assistance received in writing with the assignment at the time of submission.
   (3) Never post course materials to the internet without written permission from the instructor.
   (4) Do not share, text, email, or distribute course materials to students outside the course without permission from the instructor.
   (5) Do not complete a sign-in attendance roster for anyone other than yourself.
3. Student Expectations.
   (a) All students should read https://studentconduct.dasa.ncsu.edu/academic-integrity-overview/. Students with questions or seeking clarification should consult their course instructor(s), the MEM Assistant Director, or the MEM Director.
   (b) Students are responsible for understanding and adhering to the policies set forth in this memorandum and in their individual course syllabi.
   (c) Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools—e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc—may be allowed for some assignments but not for others. Students should consult their instructors for guidance on courses and assignments. Students must follow the instructor’s guidance on when, how, and whether these tools may be used, and on the level of citation or disclosure required.
   (d) Posting course materials or videos online to sites like CourseHero without permission is considered copyright infringement and a violation of student conduct. Do not use materials from these sites without explicit instructor permission. If permitted, know that you may still be required to disclose usage by the instructor.
4. Faculty members are expected to take responsibility for reasonable and traditional safeguards, such as examination security, and should clearly establish expectations for students through the course syllabi and/or assignment instructions. Use of the Pack Pledge, “I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this test or assignment,” is strongly encouraged on all syllabi, assignments, examinations, or other academic evaluations. Additional resources
   For faculty, information is available from the Office of Student Conduct (https://studentconduct.dasa.ncsu.edu/faculty/).
5. University Sanctions for Academic Misconduct. Potential sanctions will depend on the nature of the violation and may include, but are not limited to:

• Written Warning
• Academic Integrity Retraining
• Academic Integrity Probation for the remainder of the student’s academic career
• Reduction in grade for the assignment, exam, quiz, or other assessment
• Reduction in grade for the course
• No credit for the assignment, exam, quiz, or other assessment
• A course grade of “Unsatisfactory”
• Suspension from the University
• Expulsion from the University
• Additional sanctions not listed above may be imposed, including but not limited to required counseling, research and reflective writing assignments, or other non-academic sanctions. Students are encouraged to consult with the Program Director or the Office of Student Conduct (https://studentconduct.dasa.ncsu.edu/) for more information.

6. Program Sanctions for Misconduct. The MEM Program may impose program-level sanctions, which could include, but are not limited to:
   (a) The MEM Director may require additional academic integrity mentoring, which may include readings, reflections, and discussions on integrity, character, and related topics.
   (b) The MEM Director may revoke or reduce MEM scholarships, and associated benefits, of those found in violation either temporarily or permanently depending on the severity of the incident.
   (c) If a student is found in a conduct violation and has a second conduct violation, the second violation is grounds to trigger a termination review. During a termination review, the MEM Director will review the case to determine whether to terminate the student from the program.
7. (d) Students facing a university suspension who choose to transfer their SEVIS record to continue at another university during the suspension may be terminated from the program. Written appeals for program-level sanctions will be adjudicated by the department head, Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE). The ISE department head may require the MEM Program Director to provide additional information on the appeal and thus may choose to share the written appeal with the MEM Program Director as needed to obtain further information to support a decision.
8. The point of contact for this memo is the MEM Program Director at mem-director@ncsu.edu.

Download a copy of the Academic Integrity & Student Conduct Policy

Subject: Professional Development Budget Request Policy

From: Brandon McConnell

Date: February 4, 2026

Objective

The MEM professional development budget is allocated to support student growth and skill enhancement. This policy outlines the procedure for students to request the use of their allocated budget without exceeding the assigned amount

Eligibility

All registered MEM students receiving program scholarship funds are eligible for a professional development budget each semester, provided they maintain good academic standing and have no academic integrity violations. The amount awarded depends upon the number of credit hours enrolled (see Table 1).

Online students will receive $500 for every nine (9) credit hours enrolled cumulatively. They may utilize their budget in a semester of their choosing.

Procedure
(a) Identification of Development Opportunity: Students are encouraged to explore various development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, certifications, courses, or any relevant activities aligning with their educational or career objectives. Items not allowed include school supplies, including laptops, textbooks, course packs and office supplies and subscription-based items. If unsure, students should reach out to the MEM Program Specialist ahead of the published deadline.

(b) Submit Request: To request utilization of the professional development budget, students must complete the request form on the My MEM website before the deadline stated on the form. For events involving out-of-state or other significant travel, students must submit the request form at least one month in advance. The request form should include:

• Details of the proposed development opportunity
• Cost breakdown specifying the amount being requested
• Justification for how this opportunity aligns with their academic or career goals

Requests without proper details (including URL) may be summarily denied. In these cases, students may resubmit.

(c) Evaluation and Approval: The requests will be evaluated by the MEM Director or the Director’s designee(s) based on:

• Alignment with academic or career goals
• Adherence to the allocated budget
• Completeness and accuracy of information provided
• Quality and/or value of the requested activity

Students can split the amount across multiple activities or items by submitting a request form for each activity/item. If approved for partial support, students are responsible for any expenses incurred beyond the approved budget.

(d) Notification: Students will receive a decision regarding their request from the MEM director or the director’s designee(s) via email within two weeks of submission. If no notification is received after this period, students are encouraged to follow up directly with the MEM director.

(e) Approved Requests: Upon approval, students should meet with the MEM program specialist during office hours or scheduled appointments within two weeks to register for their professional development opportunity with MEM funds.

(f) Reimbursement: Reimbursements for activities or items purchased previously are not allowed without written pre-approval from the MEM director.

This policy aims to facilitate student professional development while ensuring responsible use of allocated resources. Students are encouraged to use this budget to enhance their skills and knowledge within the specified limits. For any queries or clarification regarding the process, students can contact the MEM program specialist at mem-gradoffice@ncsu.edu.

Download a copy of the Professional Development Budget Request Policy

On-campus students register for courses by logging into My Pack Portal.

• Log in to My Pack Portal
• Go to Student Homepage
• Click on the Planning & Enrollment block
• Select Enrollment Wizard

Online students register for engineering courses by creating an Engineering Online Account. For assistance, please get in touch with Dustin Norris | drnorris@ncsu.edu | 919-513-4822.

To enroll in an MBA, BUS, COM or ST course, log in to My Pack Portal.

Select Enrollment Wizard

Log in to My Pack Portal

Go to Student Homepage

Click on the Planning & Enrollment block

To change your concentration, you must first fill out the Change of Concentration Form. MEM PRO TIP: Since this process is manual, please allow seven days before sending a follow-up email.

Personal Reimbursement Form (155KB)

All Personal Reimbursement Forms must include a valid account number.
First, indicate which items you purchased and how you used them. Additionally, explain how these items relate to the project or university business.
Next, complete all required information on the form. Attach receipts to an 8.5 X 11 piece of paper using scotch tape on all four sides. Do not use glue or staples.
Then, sign each receipt and the form. After that, get your supervisor’s signature.
MEM PRO TIP: Remember, you CANNOT use the Personal Reimbursement Form for meal reimbursements.
Scan and submit your form via email to the MEM Program Specialist at mem-gradoffice@ncsu.edu.

Student Project/ Study Contract Form (788KB)

• You must complete the form to your supervising faculty member’s satisfaction at the start of the semester.
• Then, you and your supervising faculty member must sign and date the form.

The MEM logo uses the 2×2 NC State “Brick” logo and Univers font. However, the font does not need to be loaded into your system.

• JPG files should be used for PowerPoint, Microsoft Office documents and the web.
• PNG files offer a transparent background and are good for student research posters and PowerPoints.
• EPS (vector-based image) files are the only logos that should be used for print because vector files will print cleanly at any size.

If you need other color variations or file formats of our logo, please contact our Director of Creative Services, Robert Lasson | rrlasson@ncsu.edu | 919.515.3016.

For information about NC State University’s brand guidelines, go to brand.ncsu.edu.

• All Print (CMYK) Logos (ZIP 3.4MB)
• All Screen (RGB) Logos (ZIP 3.4MB)
• All Microsoft Office logos (ZIP 751KB)