Category: College-Wide Messages
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.
Announcing the inaugural faculty of the College’s new School of Civic Life and Leadership
Dean Jim White announced the inaugural faculty of the School of Civic Life and Leadership — nine leaders, all drawn from the ranks of tenured faculty in the College of … Read more
Extension of class-drop and pass/fail deadlines for undergraduate students
Dean White shared that the Provost’s Office has notified all undergraduate students that the deadlines for class drop and pass/fail decisions for the fall 2023 semester has been extended from … Read more
Search for the Next Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education
Dean Jim White shared news about the search for the next senior associate dean for undergraduate education.
Student Use Guidelines for Generative AI
Starting with the Spring 2024 semester, it will be a requirement for instructors in the College of Arts and Sciences to include a Student AI Use statement on their course … Read more
Nominations for Distinguished Professorships in Undergraduate Teaching, Deadline Oct. 17
Faculty members are strongly encouraged to nominate outstanding colleagues for the College of Arts and Sciences’ distinguished professorships for excellence in undergraduate teaching.
Call for distinguished professorship nominations — Deadline Oct. 17
Faculty members are strongly encouraged to nominate an outstanding senior tenured faculty member for a small number of endowed professorships in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Extending flexibility and compassion
Dean White shares a message with the College community after the tragic events of Monday, Aug. 28 on campus and asks for flexibility and compassion in the days ahead.
Reminder – Call for faculty nominations for the School of Civic Life and Leadership
A reminder that nominations for the initial faculty for the School of Civic Life and Leadership are due by Thursday, Aug. 31
Welcome to the start of fall classes
Dean Jim White welcomes everyone back to campus for the fall 2023 semester.