Ross & UNC-BOG puts brakes on ASU doctoral plans
Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:32 pm
A few weeks ago, the UNC-BOG put the brakes on plans UNC-W was developing for a new doctoral program. They cited needless duplication for their action.
http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/2 ... #gsc.tab=0
Today's edition of THE DAILY TARHEEL cites similar action to roadblock new ASU doctoral programs for at least five years. Apparently, the exalted UNC Pres. and BOG, in their infinite knowledge while meeting upon the highest of high ivory towers, decided WNC has no need for new doctoral programs; or will have no such need for five years.
Perhaps I've just been naive for years and years; but I didn't know the UNC brass could just re-write a member university's mission statement out of the clear blue Chapel-Hill skies. That's hard to swallow.
Why do I now have grave reservation about Ross' selection of ASU's new Chancellor? He may just be looking for a "yes" man or woman. Just what we need!
http://www.dailytarheel.com/article/201 ... ings-feb-7
ASU mission statement draws criticism
By Sharon Nunn | The Daily Tar Heel
Updated: 13 hours ago
Appalachian State University’s current mission statement bars the university from adding new doctoral degree programs for five years, after a new revision by the UNC-system Board of Governors and system President Tom Ross.
The change drew criticism from some ASU leaders, including the chancellor, who want to expand the school’s graduate offerings.
ASU initially revised and submitted a mission statement last fall, which was first approved by the campus’ Board of Trustees and then sent to the Board of Governors, which changed the words in the statement from doctoral programs to specifically referencing the singular doctorate in education.
The change effectively cut ASU’s ability to add other Ph.D. programs.
Lori Gonzalez, provost and executive vice chancellor of ASU, said it would limit the possible addition of degrees that could positively impact the western North Carolina region.
“Consistency in the BOG’s approach to mission statements at all campuses like Appalachian is very important for each campus’ strategic development,” Gonzalez said.
http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/2 ... #gsc.tab=0
Today's edition of THE DAILY TARHEEL cites similar action to roadblock new ASU doctoral programs for at least five years. Apparently, the exalted UNC Pres. and BOG, in their infinite knowledge while meeting upon the highest of high ivory towers, decided WNC has no need for new doctoral programs; or will have no such need for five years.
Perhaps I've just been naive for years and years; but I didn't know the UNC brass could just re-write a member university's mission statement out of the clear blue Chapel-Hill skies. That's hard to swallow.Why do I now have grave reservation about Ross' selection of ASU's new Chancellor? He may just be looking for a "yes" man or woman. Just what we need!
http://www.dailytarheel.com/article/201 ... ings-feb-7
ASU mission statement draws criticism
By Sharon Nunn | The Daily Tar Heel
Updated: 13 hours ago
Appalachian State University’s current mission statement bars the university from adding new doctoral degree programs for five years, after a new revision by the UNC-system Board of Governors and system President Tom Ross.
The change drew criticism from some ASU leaders, including the chancellor, who want to expand the school’s graduate offerings.
ASU initially revised and submitted a mission statement last fall, which was first approved by the campus’ Board of Trustees and then sent to the Board of Governors, which changed the words in the statement from doctoral programs to specifically referencing the singular doctorate in education.
The change effectively cut ASU’s ability to add other Ph.D. programs.
Lori Gonzalez, provost and executive vice chancellor of ASU, said it would limit the possible addition of degrees that could positively impact the western North Carolina region.
“Consistency in the BOG’s approach to mission statements at all campuses like Appalachian is very important for each campus’ strategic development,” Gonzalez said.
