How Goes the Reforming?
As we are in the midst of the short session of the North Carolina legislature, which typically focuses on budgetary matters, we haven’t seen much that pertains to higher education. … Continue reading “How Goes the Reforming?”
No, the NC Legislature Hasn’t “Harmed” Public Universities
On February 6, the Raleigh News & Observer asked whether the North Carolina legislature has “done enough to actually damage the University of North Carolina System’s traditionally stellar quality during … Continue reading “No, the NC Legislature Hasn’t “Harmed” Public Universities”
Budget Cuts to Push Intellectual Diversity? There Are Better Ways
Temperatures in North Carolina may not yet have reached their high point this summer, but tensions certainly are heating up now between the UNC School of Law and the North … Continue reading “Budget Cuts to Push Intellectual Diversity? There Are Better Ways”
How the legislature could craft better education laws
During each legislative session, education is at the forefront of budget and policy discussions. Expenditures on elementary, secondary, and higher education (the University of North Carolina plus the community college system) added up to more than $11.5 billion last year, or 58 percent of the North Carolina General Fund budget.
North Carolina’s latest higher education budget has some good features, but could be better.
North Carolina’s latest higher education budget has some good features, but could be better.
How UNC Can Shrink Its Budget
North Carolina’s state appropriations must be cut, and here is one way.
Budget Season Is Upon Us
Here’s a breakdown of North Carolina governor Pat McCrory’s 2014-15 higher education budget proposal.
Bachelor’s Degrees at Community Colleges?
In an unexpected move, four college presidents present the idea to the North Carolina legislature.