RALEIGH (Aug. 2, 2017) – The sudden departure of NC Community College System President Jimmie Williamson1 is yet another jolt to North Carolina higher education systems that have seen their share of leadership changes in recent years. As we said in a recent post,2 community colleges are the Swiss Army knives of higher ed: They… READ MORE
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WCU Pride of the Mountains Marching Band: “A phenomenon”
CULLOWHEE – How many universities can say 15-20 percent of each freshman class plays in their marching band? “The Pride of the Mountains Marching Band is a phenomenon,” Western Carolina University Chancellor David Belcher declares in the accompanying video. “It’s become a tradition here,” Belcher says. “But I tell you, it’s part of the learning experience… READ MORE
UNCW Chancellor: Growing numbers of qualified students
By DR. JOSE V. SARTARELLI Chancellor University of North Carolina Wilmington WILMINGTON (March 31, 2017) – We learn early in life to ask “why,” but I often prefer to ask “why not.” Our perspectives are shaped by our own experiences, and mine were shaped by growing up in the developing country of Brazil; the opportunity… READ MORE
An eventful 2016
2016 has been eventful for North Carolina’s public universities and community colleges – and for the Higher Education Works family of organizations. Here are some of the highlights… New leaders Margaret Spellings took office in March as the new President of the University of North Carolina System and Dr. James “Jimmie” C. Williamson became the… READ MORE
Farewell to a great friend
RICHMOND – Higher education lost a great friend July 11 with the death of William Johnston “Billy” Armfield IV, after a brief illness. Armfield, 81, was a 1956 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School in 1962. In 1970, he co-founded… READ MORE
Tom Ross – “One of those carpenters”
CHAPEL HILL (May 26, 2016) – UNC President Margaret Spellings and the Board of Governors that oversees the University of North Carolina System presented President Emeritus Tom Ross the highest award the Board bestows. The University Award recognizes exceptional service to higher education in North Carolina. Here are remarks delivered that evening by Spellings; Tom… READ MORE
“Enough is enough,” Gergen declares at Elon commencement
ELON (May 21, 2016) – Elon University’s Commencement speaker, David Gergen, departed from the tradition of showering graduates with praise and advice to discuss his concerns about the future of North Carolina, his home state. Gergen is senior political analyst for CNN and co-director of the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School…. READ MORE
Taking ownership of your education at ECSU
ELIZABETH CITY – Dr. Ngozi Oriaku knows the value of good teaching. But she also knows students have the final responsibility for getting the most out of college, and she isn’t afraid to say so. “Take ownership in your education” is the first pillar in Dr. Oriaku’s five keys to success, which she shares every… READ MORE
ECSU Chancellor: Train students to create jobs, not just fill them
^ PHOTO ABOVE: Elizabeth City State University Chancellor Thomas Conway with UNC President Margaret Spellings as she visits ECSU’s aviation program. ELIZABETH CITY – Thomas Conway took over as Chancellor of Elizabeth City State University in January, following a tumultuous few years of leadership changes and enrollment challenges at the campus. Widely respected by his… READ MORE
ROSS: Ensure Spellings’ success
By Thomas W. Ross President Emeritus University of North Carolina System Almost every day, someone asks me how I feel about Margaret Spellings as my successor. After acknowledging that I would have preferred to continue in the role myself, I say to those who ask that we must all do everything in our power to… READ MORE