We were saddened to learn of the passing of past Chair of the Faculty Pete Andrews. Professor Emeritus Richard “Pete” Andrews from the Department of Public Policy served as faculty chair from 1997 to 2000. In retirement, he was always … Read more
Statement from Chair of the Faculty Beth Moracco about the necessity to foster a climate of empathy and respect on campus Amidst the turmoil of the past seven months, we as a campus community have had differences of opinion, which … Read more
Dear colleagues: These last few days of our spring semester have been extraordinarily difficult. The presence of armed law enforcement officers on our beloved campus, arrests of students and members of our community, and images of violence on our grounds … Read more
In response to Chancellor Guskiewicz’s announcement that he has accepted an offer to become Michigan State University’s president, Chair of the Faculty Beth Moracco sent the following message to all faculty. The email can be viewed at this link. Dear … Read more
Chair of the Faculty Beth Moracco sent the following letter of support on behalf of the faculty to Chancellor Guskiewicz earlier today. November 27, 2023 Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz South Building, Suite 103 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Dear … Read more
Dear Faculty Colleagues, The beginning of fall semester is normally a busy but happy time of settling into a new academic year and getting to know new groups of eager and enthusiastic students. This year, the second week of classes brought collective trauma to our campus community, when our friend and colleague Prof. Zijie Yan was killed as the result of an act of violence that prompted an hours-long lockdown on our … Read more
Chair of the Faculty Beth Moracco sent the following message to faculty to let them know how to find information and stay informed about the School for Civic Life and Leadership. Dear Colleagues, The Faculty Executive Committee met with … Read more
Dear Colleagues: These last three years have passed incredibly quickly and incredibly slowly at the same time. That is the way of it for endeavors that take the best our hearts and minds have to offer. The days are long … Read more
Professor Beth Moracco in the Department of Health Behavior and associate director of the UNC Injury Prevention Research Center was elected Chair of the Faculty in the 2023 election. She will succeed Mimi Chapman, officially beginning her term on July … Read more
Chair of the Faculty Mimi Chapman hosted a Faculty Town Hall on April 10 that was attended by about 200 faculty and staff. Many thanks to all who participated. The recording of the event is available at this link.
