Zhong is working with SGA to host the workshop; he presented his program to them last Tuesday By Edward Jennings, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 21, 2015. Last semester, it became a common thing to see “UNCG Alert” appear in students’ iSpartan email. The UNCG Police Department would send out a timely warning to brief students on the sexual assault case that had been reported to … Continue reading UNCG SGA backs new self-defense workshop
Faculty senators listen as Spoma Jovanovic, senate chair, explains the agenda. By Emily Bruzzo, News Editor Published in print Jan. 21, 2015. Last Wednesday’s faculty senate meeting focused on several changes expected to hit UNC-Greensboro in 2015. The meeting opened with Chancellor Brady discussing the first change that may come UNCG’s way: the possible renaming of Aycock Auditorium. The building was named after Gov. Charles B. Aycock, … Continue reading Faculty Senate discusses changes facing UNCG
By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 21, 2015 Many students at UNCG and across North Carolina are frustrated with the rising costs of higher education, and tend to place the blame on politicians and the UNC system. Though students feel their frustration is warranted, many are confused by the operations and policymaking of UNC system executives and N.C. General Assembly politicians. UNC-Greensboro Director … Continue reading 2015 brings with it major changes for UNC system
By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 21, 2015 President Obama’s proposal calls for free community for all eligible students. On Jan. 9, President Obama visited Tennessee to introduce his proposal to make community college education free to all students. He outlined a program, which, if approved by Congress, would have the federal government paying 75 percent of the bill and states providing the remaining … Continue reading President Obama proposes free community college for all students
Emily Bruzzo, News Editor With listening forums nearly every day for students, faculty and staff, the UNCG community has a busy week ahead of it with regards to the chancellor search process. Here are some highlights from one of the first forums of 2015, which was hosted by UNCG’s staff senate on Jan. 8. Staff representatives on the chancellor search committee told The Carolinian that … Continue reading UNCG listening forums for chancellor search begin— some highlights from 2015’s first meeting
Graham will complete Stephens’ term for spring semester By Edward Jennings, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 14, 2015. As members of UNC-Greensboro’s Student Government Association (SGA) prepare to begin legislation for the second-half of the academic year, the association is in for a few changes as it welcomes new president, Joseph Graham, to lead it through the months ahead. Graham, who was vice-president under President Simone … Continue reading UNCG’s SGA in for a few changes: spring semester brings new president
Johnson wants courses focused on life skills By Molly Ashline, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 14, 2015. Last semester, Bill Johnson, the student success coordinator of UNC-Greensboro’s Office of Life Planning and Personal Development, gave a presentation to the UNCG board of trustees. This presentation highlighted the strides Johnson’s office has been making, including increasing retention rates and indirectly decreasing student debt. Johnson stated in an … Continue reading Innovative community members push UNCG campus forward
By Spencer Schneier, Staff Writer Published in print Jan 14, 2015. As part of a larger initiative in which the Obama administration has aimed to improve the American university system, a new federal rating system that will evaluate universities based on affordability, access and value has been proposed. The new system should be released before the start of the next academic year. Per a report from the … Continue reading Obama administration proposes changes to college rating system
By Emily Bruzzo, News Editor Published in print Jan 14, 2015. Cohen says Carpen’s case will be heard by a judge at the Office of Administrative Hearings in Raleigh The New Year seems to have brought with it some of last semester’s problems for UNC-Greensboro. After half a semester of community outrage over the arrests and terminations of three University Relations employees— the “UNCG Three” as the … Continue reading “UNCG Three” case continues to cause problems for UNCG 2015
By Emily Bruzzo, News Editor UNCG’s proposed tuition and fee increases can be broken down specifically. Art majors, who should expect to see department-specific fee hikes, might find the breakdown particularly helpful. In total, the university is requesting a 4 percent increase from resident undergraduates for the first year of the biennium, and a 4.4 percent increase for the second year. For non-resident undergraduates, UNCG … Continue reading The specifics behind UNCG’s total tuition and fee increases— art majors should expect additional costs
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