Politics and University Governance
While politics have been a factor in university governance in the past, the level of overreach UNC is experiencing is unprecedented. We asked Former Chancellor Holden Thorp, Chancellor Emeritus James Moeser, and SACSCOC President Belle Wheelan to share their perspectives on how politics in university governance has changed over time. Check out their responses about […]
A RIGHT TURN: HAS GOP INFLUENCED HOW THE UNC SYSTEM IS LED?
Our title is copied from the title of a series recently published in the Charlotte Observer and News & Observer. The series introduction reads as follows: “Have corrosive tensions between conservative leadership and more liberal campus cultures, along with a run of bad press, done enough to actually damage the University of North Carolina System’s […]
Webinar Recording: How University Governance Impacts UNC
On February 2, 2022 UNC-CH Chancellor Emeritus James Moeser moderated a panel discussion on university governance. Topics included shared governance, university governance practices, current governance challenges, governance board overreach, and how accreditation issues are impacted by governing decisions. Featured speakers were:– Paul Fulton – Former dean of the Kenan-Flagler Business School and former member of […]
Don’t Get Fooled By “Critical Theory And Indoctrination” Propaganda
Critical Race Theory, CRT, Critical Theory or whatever they are calling it these days, is not being taught in NC public schools. North Carolina public universities are not being used for liberal indoctrination, socialist indoctrination, woke indoctrination, or any of the other scary indoctrinations some people are trying to get North Carolinians and Americans to […]
The Case for Restructuring the Governance of North Carolina Higher Education
Dr. Moeser makes a compelling case for restructuring UNC System governance. In this well-researched piece, he explores the history of governance actions that concern him and calls for change. Specific areas of concern listed are: The elimination of campus-based tuition increases, the fuel for faculty salaries; The cap on tuition funds allocated to need-based aid, […]
A Conversation With Former Chancellor Thorp
Continuing our commitment to the University’s promise of Lux Libertas—light and liberty—and the principles of open inquiry, free speech, equity and inclusion, we’re conducting video conversations with diverse members of the Carolina community. The first of these video conversations is with former UNC Chancellor Holden Thorp who candidly shared his thoughts on a range of […]
Who Is Jim Blaine? The Politically Connected Consultant Advising UNC System Leaders
Since 2019, an influx of former political staffers have taken roles and consulting engagements within the UNC System. Jim Blaine, who was appointed to the UNC Board of Visitors in 2018, is one of these individuals. Blaine served as Chief of Staff for Senator Phil Berger from 2011 to 2018. Prior to that, he was […]
New Year, New Direction?
As in any new year, those of us who love Carolina look forward to a season of achievements across academics, research, innovation, and of course, athletics. We expect continued greatness for Carolina in 2022 because, despite difficulties in the past, Carolina has always delivered. Yet, the pattern of partisan behavior and loss of local control […]
The Year in Review (and Wishes for a Better 2022!)
We hope that all of you are enjoying this holiday season and are able to relax and connect with family and friends. As 2021 winds down, we’re reflecting on a year of challenges that our beloved Carolina has faced. Like other universities, public and private, Carolina faced challenges trying to strike the right balance when […]
A Holiday Message: Appreciating Carolina’s Greatness
Greetings Coalition of Carolina supporters, We would like to thank you for joining our coalition to support and defend Carolina from partisan interference. As we rededicate ourselves to the University’s promise of Lux Libertas—light and liberty—and the principles of open inquiry, free speech, equity and inclusion, we want to take a moment to reflect on […]