Category: College-Wide Messages
Call for Proposals for Foundations of American Democracy Courses
Dean White invites faculty in the College to submit course proposals to meet the new UNC System requirement regarding “Foundations of American Democracy,” for courses offered beginning in fall 2025.
Welcome to the start of the Fall 2024 semester
Dean White welcomes College faculty and staff back to campus for the 2024-25 academic year.
Reminder to complete virtual training on handling classroom emergencies
Dean White echoes a message from Provost Clemens encouraging instructors to complete a training on how to handle emergency situations in the classroom.
Update on Foundations of American Democracy courses
Dean White shares updates about the requirement for UNC System schools to teach a course covering the foundations of American democracy, which will need to be met by all new … Read more
Call for new Communication Beyond Carolina courses
Dean White shared that the College would like to continue expanding CommBeyond course offerings to meet increasing student demand and invited faculty to submit course proposals.
Announcing Jacob Bacharach as the next senior associate dean for operations and strategy
Dean Jim White announced the appointment of Jacob Bacharach as the College of Arts and Sciences’ next senior associate dean for operations and strategy in a message to the College … Read more
An update to College faculty on the new foundations of American democracy course policy
Dean Jim White shares an update on the College’s faculty-driven process to meet the new policy requirement.
Congratulations to our Award-Winning Faculty and Staff
Dean Jim White sent out a congratulatory email recognizing faculty and staff across the College of Arts and Sciences for the many awards they have received in spring 2024.
Final exam disruptions
Dean Jim White sent the following message to instructors regarding interruptions during final exam periods.
Announcing Ian F. McNeely as the College’s next senior associate dean for undergraduate education
McNeely comes to Carolina from the University of Oregon, where he has been on the faculty since 2002, most recently as faculty-in-residence at Oregon’s Clark Honors College. He will start … Read more
Announcing Victoria Rovine as the next director of Carolina Public Humanities
This College-wide message from Elizabeth Engelhardt, senior associate dean for fine arts and humanities, announces Victoria Rovine, professor of art history, as the next director of Carolina Public Humanities.
Announcing Mersini-Houghton and Pfennig as the College’s newest WOWS Scholars
The Working on Women in Science (WOWS) initiative is dedicated to professional advancement in the sciences in the College. Scholars serve two year-terms and receive annual grants to pursue initiatives … Read more
Dialogue for Understanding: College Conversations in Difficult Times
Dean White announces a new event series in the College of Arts and Sciences, “Dialogue for Understanding: College Conversations in Difficult Times,” in this message to the College community.
Jan. 25 Performance of “Every Brilliant Thing” for students in the College of Arts and Sciences
Students in the College of Arts and Sciences are invited to a special performance of “Every Brilliant Thing,” a collaboration between PlayMakers Repertory Company, Student Affairs and every school at … Read more
Public forums for candidates for Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education
Dean Jim White shares an update about the three finalists for the senior associate dean for undergraduate education position.
Upcoming campus visits by SCiLL director and dean candidates
Finalists for the permanent director and dean of the School of Civic Life and Leadership (SCiLL) will give presentations on their vision for SCiLL.
Compassion and fostering connection
Dean Jim White reminds colleagues to give the gift of grace again this holiday season.
My expectations for events held in the College of Arts and Sciences
Dean Jim White shares an update about event expectations and the responsibility to ensure that the College is providing an atmosphere that is conducive to learning for all students.
Call for nominations and applications for the College’s new Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Education
Dean Jim White shared news about the creation of a new leadership position in the College of Arts and Sciences: Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Education. This position will begin … Read more
Academic freedom—its rights and responsibilities
Dean Jim White shares an update about the importance of having conversations about difficult topics in the classroom as well as resources available to Carolina instructors.