HIGHER EDUCATION
BREAKING: Interim UNC-system President Roper against Silent Sam returning to old site
He did not say what should ultimately happen to the statue.
Board of Governors denies Chancellor Folt, UNC's Silent Sam proposal
The UNC-system Board of Governors rejected the plan to house Silent Sam in a new on-campus on building on Friday.
BOG member said its chairperson is responsible for UNC-system resignations, per WUNC
Board of Governors member Steve Long told WUNC on Tuesday that BOG Chairperson Harry Smith is the reason for not only the resignation of ECU's chancellor this week, but for many of the recent UNC-system departures.
The Silent Sam decision has been extended for a second time
The email did not cite reasons for the extension.
UNC and 11 other system schools fail to meet student voter ID requirements
The law requires that the student ID cards contain photographs taken by the school, government or its contractors. Schools that issue IDs where students can upload their own pictures could not be approved.
East Carolina University chancellor announces May resignation
East Carolina University Chancellor Cecil Stanton is resigning after three years in his position.
The BOG debates who should oversee Title IX/Clery Act compliance in the UNC system
A subcommittee of the Campus Security Committee met to discuss the possibility of creating additional oversight committees to handle Title IX and Clery Act related incidents.
Extended Silent Sam decision perpetuates uncertainty of statue's future
The Board of Governors has extended the deadline for their decision on the future of Silent from March 15 to their May 2019 meeting, a cause of concern for activists.
UNC alumni and former leaders call for reform in system governance
A petition surfaced that demanded reform to the way the UNC system is governed, especially in the wake of several administrative departures.
New CHCCS PTA council president puts students and staff first
Langston has dedicated her life to the public health and education sector. Working in Honduras to increase access to public education shortly after graduation, allowed her to understand the possibilities education can provide students, and she continues to be an advocate for students in Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
Former UNC-system President Margaret Spellings has a new gig
After leaving her three-year position as president of the University of North Carolina’s 17-campus system on March 1, Margaret Spellings will work for a Texas non-profit developing a plan for the future of the state.
How does legacy status factor into UNC admissions?
While legacy admissions can affirm a generational love of a university, many argue that the practice doesn't help schools become more diverse.
Tillis and other N.C. representatives sponsor bills to promote HBCUs
HBCUs open higher education to new generations of students.
Two months after General Counsel Mark Merritt resigned, there's still no replacement
The position of UNC General Counsel remains unfilled, with two long-time UNC Office of the University Counsel members holding the position temporarily.
What do the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates think about higher education?
Offering tuition-free college is part of many of the Democratic candidates' campaigns, however a one-size-fits-all approach may not be indicative of effective policymaking. Here's what you should know as a voter when it comes to education planks.
The Silent Sam decision could be taken out of UNC's hands with this proposed law
“I think the Board of Governors has had ample time to do something. And I believe they've just been dithering.”
Here's what you missed at Wednesday's Employee Forum
The UNC Employee Forum held a general meeting yesterday to discuss a wide range of topics relevant to employee life at UNC.
Bill Roper names Kevin Guskiewicz as interim UNC Chancellor
Since 2016, Guskiewicz has been the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, a college that has over 70 academic departments, programs, institutes and centers. The college has over 17,000 undergraduates and 2,400 graduate students.
Everything that led to Silent Sam being toppled, according to an independent report
UNC "struggled to communicate, prepare, and execute their plans for the August 20, 2018 demonstration."
