State & Nation Briefs

Upcoming system president could see boost in salary

The next UNC-System president could receive almost half a million annually for their salary.

In its recommendation to the UNC-system Board of Governors, the Compensation Subcommittee said the future president should receive between $350,000 and $450,000 annually.

BOG Chairman Brad Wilson said these numbers are a reasonable mix between what the next system president will need and how much the state can pay.

“I’m hoping this will help us attract a very rich candidate pool,” Wilson said.

The numbers can still change when they come before the full board for approval.

 

95th anniversary celebrated at N.C. Central University

N.C. Central University celebrated its 95th anniversary Sunday during a ceremony that honored the school’s founder, James Shepard.

The university overcame being sold and reorganized in 1915 to become the the nation’s first state-supported liberal arts college for African American students.

 

Education association to close after financial woes

The American Association for Higher Education will cease operations due to budget woes, officials announced July 7.

For 46 years, the organization has served as an advocate for diversity and assessment in universities and colleges across the nation.

The group consists largely of faculty members and administrators.