What the OCR's investigation of UNC means for the future of the University
We talked to Caitlin McCabe, a former DTH staffer who extensively covered campus sexual assault in 2012 and 2013.
FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION
The new class of Board of Visitors members are pumped to get started
The Board of Trustees recently selected 56 new members to serve on the Board of Visitors, let's see how they take the the Board forward.
"These politics and policies have effects on human life": UNC panel on immigration
A panel of professors and students examined the history of the Mexican-American border and how that has influenced the recent developments in immigration. They also discussed the stereotypes that are perpetuated in America about Latinx people.
Removal of 'Fetzer Grays' signals larger issues with faculty benefits
On May 11, all clothing and basket service will cease at Fetzer Hall, bringing an end to the decades-long “Fetzer Grays” tradition. Under the current system, faculty can store their gym clothes in baskets provided by Fetzer. The gym provides faculty with exercise clothing and even washes it for them. The cessation of the service is indicative of a broader concern coming from UNC staff that the University is not supporting healthy lifestyles to the extent necessary to combat America’s increasing obesity problem.
Six UNC employees recognized for their service and contribution to the University
Six UNC employees were selected by Chancellor Carol Folt to receive the 2018 C. Knox Massey Distinguished Awards, which praises them for their hard work and dedication to the University.
'I can't believe that happens': Status of Women Committee discusses pay discrepancies at UNC
The Status of Women Committee focused on policy solutions for salary discrepancies, childcare for faculty and accommodations for working parents Thursday and how the University will play a role in making these changes.
UNC political science professor shows that 'Women Also Know Stuff'
It's 2018, and it's about time people understood Women Also Know Stuff. “Part of what’s going on is that people tend to have a set of networks, and their networks are perhaps based on who they read in graduate school or with whom they went to graduate school or have been colleagues,” said Layna Mosley, a UNC professor of political science.
Jonathan Hess, distinguished professor of Jewish history at UNC, dies
Jonathan Hess, distinguished professor of Jewish History and Culture, died suddenly Monday afternoon. Students and faculty reflect on the powerful legacy Hess left behind for students and faculty at Carolina.
Former UNC provost Jim Dean named president of the University of New Hampshire
On Wednesday afternoon, the University of New Hampshire announced that Jim Dean, a former provost and executive vice chancellor at UNC, would become its 20th president. Here's a look back at his time at UNC and the somewhat-controversial replacement decision that followed his departure.
While UNC aims to empower female leaders, the gaps still persist
Women of UNC’s campus will not let the momentum of the past few decades’ advancements in gender equity rest. Though the majority of the students on campus identity as female, students and faculty are seeking to close the gaps that still persist.
UNC professor Joseph Cabosky's passion for learning is contagious
Assistant professor Joseph Cabosky is involved with many things, The Durham VOICE, a community newspaper, teaching public relations at UNC and managing a website that highlights his book "Writing My Own Happy Ending." He is a professor that can do it all, and his students admire him greatly. In this article he talks about his past and how he got to where he is today.
Faculty Executive Committee discusses new free speech policy for campus
The Faculty Executive Committee met Monday afternoon to discuss the possibility of adopting a free speech policy based on that of the University of Chicago.
UNC faculty's positive parental leave experiences exceed national standard
Johna Register-Mihalik, an assistant professor of exercise and sport science, had a positive experience with UNC’s parental leave policies when she took leave for a semester after her son was born last year and a few years before that with her daughter. However, she said some faculty members in other departments have a more difficult time taking time off and coming back to work.
Faculty at UNC is 75 percent white, but this program hopes to change that
UNC is becoming a leader transitioning post-doctorate students to faculty positions, as the Carolina Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity is working to prepare underrepresented minorities for the faculty.
UNC staff could see changes in salaries and health benefits soon
The topics discussed at Monday's Faculty Welfare Committee meeting will affect both students and faculty. Here's what you need to know.
Faculty Executive Committee debates the effects of proposed business school fee
The Kenan-Flagler Business School has proposed a fee for business majors and minors, sparking conversation. Faculty believe the long-term benefits of the proposed fee will outweigh the business school's current financial losses. The fee would allow more students to be admitted, which could address current diversity-related issues.
New UNC absence policy blends forgiveness and accountability
UNC has a new attendance policy that balances no-questions-asked absences with keeping students accountable. The new policy is fresh and succinct, but offers a happy medium for students and faculty.
Attendance resolution, application increase, and university government discussed Faculty Council Meeting
Friday’s Faculty Council meeting covered everything from the Arts Everywhere campaign to the passing of a resolution on University-approved absences. Here’s what you need to know:
With a couple of months to go, campus food drive raises over 2,300 meals
The battle against hunger has one more fighter in the Employee Forum with its UNC 2017-18 Food For All campus food drive, benefiting Carolina Cupboard and the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC.
Matthew Andrews hits a home run to win Chiron Award
If you were going to die tomorrow what would you talk about tonight? That’s the prompt given to the annual winner of the Chiron Award for their award lecture. The Chiron Award is given each year to a professor nominated by their students in recognition of their character and service to the undergraduate population. It was inspired by the last lecture of Randy Pausch, a professor at Carnegie-Mellon who had been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer.
