The nomination window for Chair of the Faculty candidates for the 2023 faculty election has been extended to Thursday, October 20, 2022. Nominations may be submitted using the form available at this link. Ideal nominees: have strong leadership experience and … Read more

Dear Faculty Colleagues, In the spring of 2023, we will elect a new Chair of the Faculty to succeed current Chair, Mimi Chapman. According to the Faculty Code of University Government, the Advisory Committee must select at least two members … Read more

Dear Colleagues: As the fall semester gets fully underway, I wanted to take a moment to welcome you back to campus. Although we know everything is not “normal” with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are certainly in a very … Read more

  Dear Colleagues: Perhaps you are wondering why you’ve not heard from me about the Dobbs versus Jackson Women’s Health decision. Believe me, it is not because I don’t care about it or because I am afraid to speak. For … Read more

**Updated on May 31, 2022** Chair of the Faculty Mimi Chapman is hosting a series of small discussions for faculty only to address issues described in the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) “Special Committee Report: Governance, Academic Freedom, and … Read more

On Tuesday, May 17, Chair of the Faculty Mimi Chapman shared the following statement with the UNC-CH faculty. You may view the email at this link. May 17, 2022 Dear Colleagues: We enter this week once again bearing the weight … Read more

Dear Faculty Colleagues: I write to remind you to join me for the joyous events of Commencement Weekend 2022 on Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8. Our students’ accomplishments are remarkable, and their friends and families value our roles … Read more

The following message was sent to all faculty and other members of the campus community this afternoon. Dear Colleagues: As a faculty we are heavy hearted with the news that someone we hold in high esteem has been sanctioned by … Read more

The following message was sent to all faculty and other members of the campus community this afternoon. Dear Colleagues: How I wish I could write a perfunctory “welcome to the new semester” email. But, we are amid another COVID-19 surge. … Read more

Dear Colleagues: With sadness, I write to let you know about the passing of Judith W. Wegner, Professor Emerita of Law, and former Dean of the School of Law, Chair of the Faculty Assembly, and Chair of the Faculty. At … Read more