Clayton Somers, vice chancellor for public affairs, said federal relations with the University are uncertain — and important, since they can determine UNC’s funding.
“We don’t know what’s going to happen with the next president and his administration, no one does, I don’t even think the president does,” Somers said. “But the point is, we’re going to have to adapt.”
University affairs
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Winston Crisp said his department is working on an extensive review of the orientation program for new students, looking at the length, efficiency and effectiveness of the program.
“We want to make sure that this time around as we go forward that everything that we do has a very clear purpose and is set up to be as effective as it can be, so that we can really truly get the transition for our students that we want out of orientation,” Crisp said.
He also said he hopes to make changes in the structure of student government before Student Body President Bradley Opere leaves office. Crisp said he wants graduate and undergraduate students to each get the appropriate level of attention.
Chancellor Carol Folt introduced five initiatives to support UNC’s strategic framework — to support nontraditional students, to focus on where disciplines intersect, to promote innovation, to ensure healthcare across the state and to stimulate the economy.
“This framework is really the direct result of almost two years of hard work and some very creative thinking and inputs from literally thousands of people,” Folt said.
