Category: College-Wide Messages
Call for faculty nominations for the School of Civic Life and Leadership
Dean Jim White issued a call for nominations for the initial faculty for the new School of Civic Life and Leadership (SCLL).
More information about the proposed School of Civic Life and Leadership
Dean Jim White shares more information about the School of Civic Life and Leadership in this message.
Update on the School of Civic Life and Leadership
Dean Jim White shares some updates involving the proposed School of Civic Life and Leadership in the College, as well as the new required course for the IDEAs in Action … Read more
With gratitude for all you do for the College and for Carolina students
Ahead of Spring Commencement, Dean Jim White thanks faculty and staff in the College of Arts and Sciences for their contributions and achievements this academic year.
Congratulations for making it across the finish line!
Dean Jim White congratulates students on finishing the spring 2023 semester and wishes graduating students a wonderful Commencement weekend.
Announcing Kelly Giovanello as the College’s next Associate Dean for Research and Innovation
Dean Jim White announces Kelly Giovanello as the next associate dean for research and innovation.
Teaching the IDEAs in Action curriculum
Dean White shared his perspective and recent actions from the College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office regarding conversations surrounding a proposed School for Civic Life and Leadership and how … Read more
Call for applications for Associate Dean for Research and Innovation – Deadline March 6th
As Greg Copenhaver, Chancellor’s Eminent Professor of Convergent Science, prepares to transition full time into the role of Director of UNC’s Institute for Convergent Science at the end of this … Read more
DEI Funding Opportunities
Senior Associate Dean Karla Sloclum shared in a College-wide message that the Dean’s Office has three funding opportunities to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). The projects that this funding … Read more
Classroom Emergency Preparedness for Spring 2023 Semester
As the spring 2023 semester gets underway, Dean Jim White shares information about Carolina Ready, a University-wide public safety campaign to help faculty be informed, prepared and ready to take … Read more
And that’s a wrap for fall 2022–Enjoy your Winter Break!
Dean Jim White shared a message with all undergraduate and graduate students in the College as they close out the semester. He will attend his first Commencement as dean on … Read more
The gift of grace
As the semester winds down, Dean Jim White asked the College community to share the gift of grace with one another.
Update on the College’s DEI Strategic Plan
Dean Jim White and Senior Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Karla Slocum provide an update on the College’s first-ever DEI Strategic Plan, Action Steps for Equity, which will … Read more
Carolina’s secret sauce
Dean White shares a message with the Carolina community about two ingredients in Carolina’s “secret sauce” — sharing his thoughts about what makes this place so special and enduring.
Announcing Noreen McDonald as the next senior associate dean for social sciences and global programs
Noreen McDonald named as the next senior associate dean for social sciences and global programs in the College of Arts and Sciences
The importance of trust
Dean Jim White shared an update with students, faculty and staff about his first three months on campus, the importance of trust and his top priorities to address.
Encouraging use of the Academic Progress Report system
The Academic Progress Report (APR) system is used to note any feedback for students and remains open through Wednesday, Nov. 30.
Karla Slocum appointed senior associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion
Dean Jim White shared the news of the promotion of Karla Slocum to senior associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion with the College community.
Welcome to the first day of classes
Dean Jim White offers a welcome to faculty and staff on FDOC — the first day of classes — for the fall 2022 semester.
Welcome to the beginning of the fall semester
Dean Jim White welcomes the College community back to campus for the fall 2022 semester.