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Faculty Senate discusses IT, Family Leave

Aden Hizkias   Staff Writer Last Wednesday afternoon, the UNC-Greensboro Faculty Senate held its monthly meeting to discuss various issues such as the Information Technology (IT) and the Family Leave Policy. The UNC system policy requires the chancellor of each campus to establish an elected “faculty council or senate” and seek advice from the faculty “with respect to questions of academic policy and institutional governance,” … Continue reading Faculty Senate discusses IT, Family Leave

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UNCG Reactions to board change muted

 Aden Hizkias    Staff Writer  UNC-Greensboro staff and faculty offered varied reactions to the resignation of UNC Board of Governors Chairman John Fennebresque on Oct. 26, with quite a few refusing to comment on the latest development in what had become a controversial search for a new president of the University of North Carolina system. “The Faculty Assembly believes that it is an appropriate prerogative … Continue reading UNCG Reactions to board change muted

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Dean of University Libraries Announces Retirement

Sabrina Hernandez      Staff Writer Rosann Bazirijian, dean of University Libraries, announced that her 11 years with UNCG will come to an end on April 1, 2016. Bazirijian became dean in August 2004 after working at Penn State. She is planning on retiring and moving to Myrtle Beach with her husband this spring and plans on taking long walks by the shore daily. Bazirijian … Continue reading Dean of University Libraries Announces Retirement

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UNCG welcomes new senior advisor to the chancellor

INTERVIEW: Jackson-Newsom Jamie Howell   Staff Writer The Carolinian: How were you selected for this position? Dr. Julia Jackson-Newsom: “I think because of my previous position in the Office of Research and Economic Development I had the pleasure of working with folks from across campus on a variety of initiatives, and so I had gotten to know people in all of the different schools in … Continue reading UNCG welcomes new senior advisor to the chancellor

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SGA President expresses new plans

 Trinity Draughn    Staff Writer UNC-Greensboro’s  new student government president for the 2015-2016 year, Brittany Hudson, has plans for the Student Government Association (SGA). Coming into her fourth year as a SGA member, she expressed enthusiasm to be able to take over this position and execute her many plans for the students of UNCG. She has served on every branch and board within SGA during … Continue reading SGA President expresses new plans

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New chancellor has big plans for UNCG

 Emily Bruzzo         Lauren Cherry    Editor-in-Chief         Staff Writer Last Wednesday, newly-elected Chancellor Frank Gilliam Jr. addressed the UNC-Greensboro Faculty Senate for the first time, using the opportunity to frame his aspirations for the university. Gilliam highlighted UNCG’s strategic plan, which is still under development, having been slowed in its initial phases last academic year in order to … Continue reading New chancellor has big plans for UNCG

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Gilliam Gives First Address at State of the University

Trinity Draughn    Staff Writer On Wednesday, Aug. 12 Chancellor-Elect Dr. Franklin D. Gilliam addressed the university for the first time. Prior to the formal introduction of Gilliam, a list of his preceding achievements were mentioned, including his time spent as Dean of Luskin School of Public affairs at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). Gilliam showed enthusiasm about his new position and … Continue reading Gilliam Gives First Address at State of the University

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New Chancellor: New Rules

Spencer Schneier      News Editor He played with his glass and contemplated the right words for his answer. “I haven’t had a chance to go to several that I’d like to. So, it’s sort of hard to answer that,” he said. After an interviewer mentioned a few restaurants by name, he agreed that Hops was a good restaurant he’d eaten at in Greensboro. Chancellor-Elect … Continue reading New Chancellor: New Rules

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Take a “Chancellor” on me

Mark Parent Opinions Editor        This past Friday, two of my colleagues and I were granted the privilege of interviewing UNCG’s new chancellor, Dr. Frank Gilliam.        And, I must say, I was very impressed by him.  I found Chancellor-Elect Gilliam to be insightful, kind and a good listener; of course, those skills should come as no surprise given the rigorous chancellor selection process administered by … Continue reading Take a “Chancellor” on me

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UNCG Faculty Senate Chair speaks out about Chancellor Brady’s recent comments

Note from The Carolinian: Below is a letter Spoma Jovanovic, UNCG Faculty Senate chair, sent Thursday to UNCG executives, as well as UNC system President Tom Ross. This letter is in response to an interview The Carolinian recently published with Chancellor Linda Brady. President Ross responded to the letter Thursday in a email, saying, “I, too, hope UNCG can move forward in a spirit of cooperation and … Continue reading UNCG Faculty Senate Chair speaks out about Chancellor Brady’s recent comments

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