A Conversation with Former UNC System President Tom Ross – Part 1
Over the next several weeks, Coalition for Carolina will share videos from a recent conversation with former UNC System President Tom Ross. We start with the following two videos where Ross shares thoughts on how shared governance should work and what the original vision was for the board of trustees. Coalition for Carolina: We talk […]
Marty Kotis and the Student Body President Debate
UNC Chapel Hill Board of Trustees (BOT) Chairman David Boliek advised trustees to stay out of student government campaigns and elections, but Trustee Mary Kotis did not follow that advice. First reported in this article by NC Policy Watch, on February 7, 2022 Kotis not only attended the online debate between candidates for student body […]
Paul Fulton Suggestions for Good Governance
In our February 2, 2022 webinar, Winston-Salem businessman and former Board of Governors member Mr. Paul Fulton provided suggestions for how the UNC system governing bodies can provide stability and leadership that empowers not distracts. Some of his suggestions: Ensure that the diversity of the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees matches the diversity […]
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 […]
What Does It Mean to Love Carolina?
By Mimi Chapman “He loves Carolina.” “She really loves Carolina.” “Of course, they love Carolina.” Referencing generous alums, trusted advisors, sports coaches, legislators, recent graduates, trustees’ past and present, the “loving Carolina” moniker is applied to so many. Everyone it seems “loves Carolina.” I don’t doubt it, but such catch phrases are often a kind […]
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 […]