Kevin Guskiewicz is the current chancellor of UNC. He is the 12th chancellor of the University and was formally installed on October 11, 2020 after serving in the role of interim chancellor following the resignation of Carol Folt. Prior to this role, he was the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
The Commission on History, Race and a Way Forward unanimously approved a recommendation to Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz for the removal of names with ties to white supremacy of four on-campus buildings at their meeting Friday.
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The Commission on History, Race and a Way Forward unanimously approved a recommendation to Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz for the removal of names with ties to white supremacy of four on-campus buildings at their meeting Friday.
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In 2019, the U.S. Department of Education reported multiple findings that the University had violated the Clery Act, failing to report and compile crime statistics for years. Earlier today, Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz announced UNC has entered into a settlement with the department, which includes the University paying a $1.5 million fine and agreeing to participate in a post-review monitoring program to further address violations.
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From senior leadership switch-ups to the Silent Sam saga, UNC has had its fair share of campus controversies in the past few years. Here’s what you need to know.
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The Undergraduate Senate passed a concurrent resolution at its full meeting Wednesday night, calling on the Board of Trustees to take action in renaming buildings on campus following the decision to lift the 16-year freeze.
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Faculty held a community conversation Friday to discuss a variety of concerns about UNC's fall reentry, including remaining questions about the Carolina Roadmap, racial equity on campus and safety of University staff and athletes.
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In a petition published June 12, graduate workers have expressed concerns about the safety and logistics of returning to campus for in-person instruction this fall. Workers demanded that UNC not reopen in-person this fall, does not layoff or furlough staff and grant them a one-year time-to-degree extension, among other demands. The University has said the Carolina Roadmap was developed with feedback from multiple parties, are working to refine the plan and will make "whatever adjustments are needed in real time.”
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The Faculty Executive Committee met Monday afternoon to discuss the plans for the Roadmap for Fall 2020 and results of a recent faculty survey that found remote teaching was the preferred method of instruction among instructors who responded.
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In the wake of George Floyd's murder, UNC has released multiple official statements condemning systemic racism and expressing a commitment to support "campus-wide dialogue, healing and structural change." Some in the UNC community say statements aren't enough.
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Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz, students leaders and other University administrators hosted a webinar Thursday to discuss the Carolina Roadmap and answer student questions about UNC’s plans for fall 2020 re-entry.
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Chancellor Guskiewicz met with the Advisory Committee and Faculty Executive Committee in a joint online meeting Wednesday to answer questions about UNC's plans to reopen campus in the fall. Attendees raised concerns about how to enforce University policies on social distancing and what would trigger an "off-ramp" course of action from the Carolina Roadmap for Fall 2020. Concerns were also raised about how to continue to enforce University policies on social distancing when students return to campus.
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The University is beginning to release emergency funding from the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act for students affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, but some have criticized the administration for moving too slowly to release funds and not being transparent about the process. Students were formally notified about the opportunity for emergency funding about a month after the University received funds from the CARES Act. The announcement was sent two days after Undergraduate Senator Lamar Richards sent a letter to the chancellor criticizing the University for not publicizing the funds and not moving quicker to release them.
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Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz announced Thursday initial plans for UNC's return to on-campus operations for the fall semester. Since then, some students have responded with a range of concerns, including worries about their health and safety and fears of burnout and academic stress.
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Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz announced Thursday the initial logistics of returning to campus for the upcoming fall semester. As a part of Carolina’s Roadmap for Fall 2020, the University is planning to adopt new safety standards to reduce risk of transmission, which include asking community members to wear face coverings.
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UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz and other University leaders hosted a webinar Wednesday to discuss UNC’s options for safe re-entry in the fall in response to COVID-19. The options under consideration are part of a framework called the Carolina Roadmap, which is expected to officially launch next week. Under the Carolina Roadmap, students may expect modifications to on-campus housing, shifts to the academic calendar and the implementation of social distancing and other safety measures.
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After 10 months, the University has announced that Amy Johnson will serve as the new vice chancellor for student affairs. Johnson is set to take over the position from interim Vice Chancellor Jonathan Sauls in August.
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UNC's class of 2020 celebrated Commencement weekend with a virtual watch party on Sunday. The original ceremony was postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but seniors marked the event with livestreamed messages from the chancellor, the class of 1970 and performances by UNC a capella groups.
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UNC's Employee Forum met via Zoom Wednesday morning to address the logistics of remote work and conduct officer nominations for its upcoming election. Guidance for employees' return to campus is expected to be released later in May.
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UNC System President Bill Roper said in a Wednesday statement that he expects to reopen UNC System campuses to reopen in the fall, and UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz said he's "optimistic" that the University will begin on-campus classes in mid-August. Here's what that reopening could look like.
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This academic year has brought a report detailing Clery Act violations by the University, the reversal of the Silent Sam settlement between the UNC System Board of Governors and the North Carolina Sons of Confederate Veterans Inc., a global pandemic and more. Kevin Guskiewicz began as interim chancellor in February 2019 and took on the position permanently in December 2019. The Daily Tar Heel sat down with Guskiewicz to talk about the challenges to the University during his time as chancellor so far, as well as his plans for the future.
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The newly formed Commission on History, Race and a Way Forward offers an opportunity for UNC to reconcile with its racialized footprint.
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