Former UNC Board of Governors member Darrell Allison has been named as the next chancellor for Fayetteville State University.
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“One thing is certain: somebody is not telling the truth,” UNC Black Pioneer Mel Watt said. “I wish there was some way to get to the bottom of that.”
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Another UNC is Possible is a plan to address the immediate financial concerns of the UNC System while facilitating an equitable transition toward a post-pandemic North Carolina. Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz previously announced that there will be a 7.5 percent cut to operating funds and a 1.5 percent cut to personnel funds to help eliminate the $100 million structural deficit the University is facing. UNC’s auxiliary units such as housing, dining and parking lost $97 million in revenue last spring and may lose as much as $200 million this year.
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Here’s what the Editorial Board learned after reviewing the documents released through the DTH's settlement with the UNC System over Silent Sam, what it all means and why it matters.
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After another numerous delay and a lawsuit, it appears the BOG deliberately misled the public on the role of the five BOG members and their role in the Silent Sam settlements.
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At its Jan. 21 and 22 meetings, the UNC Board of Governors discussed budget and safety concerns, appointments to vacant positions and the future of North Carolina higher education.
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Contributions from members of the UNC System's Board of Governors show significant donations to a variety of sources over the past two years, from North Carolina's 2020 U.S. Senate race to small local races. These contributions are overwhelmingly to Republicans — indicating a conservative partisan slant among the body.
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The UNC System Office has plans to establish an “internal bank” in which it would provide loans for certain capital projects to its 17 institutions. This would allow system schools to seek loans from the UNC System internal bank rather than borrowing money from private lenders. But the treasurer of North Carolina said he and his office have questions and concerns around the legality, necessity and accountability of creating an internal bank. Josh Ellis, associate vice president for Media Relations for the UNC System, said in an email that the internal bank would increase timely and flexible access to capital while lowering the cost of borrowing.
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Students, faculty and staff discussed race and equity in the UNC System during a series of virtual town halls.
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Black students make up over one-fifth of total enrollment at UNC-System schools, which include five historically Black institutions. Within the Board of Governors, the UNC System's 24 voting-member governing body, there were only three Black members — which equals just 12.5 percent. But last month, that number decreased to two when BOG member Darrell Allison unexpectedly resigned. If a Black individual is not named as a replacement by the North Carolina General Assembly, the community would be represented descriptively by just eight percent of the Board.
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Members from the UNC Board of Governors met on Oct. 22 to discuss incorporating equity and accessibility in higher education as well as how to best consolidate budget needs.
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The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services launched a new app for use across UNC system campuses.
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Under the new policy, the UNC-System president can nominate two candidates for the position of chancellor.
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As a result of COVID-19, the committee discussed UNC school tuition for the upcoming year. Chairperson James Holmes recommended holding tuition costs flat for in-state students. This would be the fifth consecutive year that in-state undergraduate tuition would remain the same.
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“The goal of this task force is to examine how tuition and fees are currently structured in our system,” Chairperson J. Alex Mitchell, a member of the Board of Governors, said.
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In early August, employees and campus workers filed a lawsuit against the UNC System and Gov. Roy Cooper for workplace safety. And as campuses go remote, workers are continuing this fight.
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Peter Hans tried to defund the Carolina Gay and Lesbian Association as an undergraduate at UNC. On Aug. 1, Hans began his term serving as the UNC System president.
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Students and faculty at UNC-Charlotte are calling for the removal of Associate Vice Chancellor of Safety and Security John Bogdan due to allegations of human rights violations while he worked as brigade commander at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay.
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The Commission on Campus Equality and Student Equity's resolution calls for full remote instruction and limitations on the number of students living on campus. The resolution came in response to the concerns students and Chapel Hill residents have expressed regarding UNC's reopening plans. “The only way we can make sure that everyone is safe, and everyone has access to an equitable education experience, is by offering all courses virtually and de-densifiying our dorms,” said Chairperson Lamar Richards.
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