Are UNC centers politically biased?
Imagine that a UNC Center for Western Civilization (which, of course, does not exist) were to co-sponsor a conference with the Heritage Foundation.
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Does North Carolina sufficiently support its public universities?
A new report from the Center for American Progress alleges that the “Great Recession” that began in 2008 devastated public university investments nationwide. Specifically, it says that over a five-year period, tuition has skyrocketed, states have withdrawn public investment, and low-income families have been pushed out of higher education.
What’s to be done about “low-productivity” degree programs?
What’s to be done about “low-productivity” degree programs?
Five reforms the UNC board should implement this school year
Five reforms the UNC board should implement this school year
Could UNC professors teach more?
Could UNC professors teach more?
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.
Post-tenure review: a rubber stamp, a way to enhance accountability, or none of the above?
Post-tenure review: a rubber stamp, a way to enhance accountability, or none of the above?
Faculty Teaching Loads in the UNC System
This paper by Jay Schalin, the Pope Center’s director of policy analysis, explores the teaching loads of faculty in the University of North Carolina system. It finds that the university overstates the actual teaching duties of professors and recommends that the UNC Board of Governors conduct a comprehensive study of faculty workloads.
How Much Do They Really Teach?
The UNC system’s official faculty teaching loads don’t add up.
Budget Season Is Upon Us
Here’s a breakdown of North Carolina governor Pat McCrory’s 2014-15 higher education budget proposal.