Killian Production 122017 PDF

John J.
Dougherty
From: Joshua N Ellis

Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 11:44 AM
To: Joshua N Ellis
Subject: Daily Clips for August 16, 2017

DAILY CLIPS FOR AUGUST 16, 2017

PRINT/ONLINE

Cooper wants NC Confederate monuments removed
Associated Press
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/north‐carolina/copy‐of‐north‐carolina‐governor‐wants‐confederate‐monuments‐removed/593206412

Why NC Gov. Roy Cooper wants Confederate statues removed from state grounds
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics‐government/state‐politics/article167376167.html#storylink=mainstage

As Cooper Calls For Law Repeal, Senator Defends Preserving Confederate Monuments
WFAE
http://wfae.org/post/cooper‐calls‐law‐repeal‐senator‐defends‐preserving‐confederate‐monuments

After Durham statue falls, officials keep watch over Silent Sam and other monuments
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article167359707.html

‘This is war’: Protesters defend choice to topple statue; 1 charged
WRAL
http://www.wral.com/news/local/video/16883381/

In some states, it's illegal to take down Confederate monuments or change related street names
LA Times
Produced on December 20, 2017, to Joe Killian of NC Policy Watch Page 1 of 412
http://www.latimes.com/nation/la‐na‐confederate‐monument‐laws‐20170815‐htmlstory.html

Deputies arrest first protester who helped pull down Confederate statue
WCTI
http://www.wcti12.com/news/state/deputies‐arrest‐first‐protester‐who‐helped‐pull‐down‐confederate‐statue/605315609

A Confederate Statue Is Gone, But the Fight Remains in Durham
Yahoo
https://sports.yahoo.com/confederate‐statue‐gone‐fight‐remains‐030353497.html

Community gathers for peaceful vigil at Town Common
The Daily Reflector
http://www.reflector.com/News/2017/08/16/Community‐gathers‐for‐peaceful‐vigil‐at‐Town‐Common.html

ECU sophomore assaulted at Charlottesville counter‐protest
WCTI
http://www.wcti12.com/news/local‐news/pitt/ecu‐sophomore‐assaulted‐at‐charlottesville‐counter‐protest/605271180

Hundreds gather in Greenville for Charlottesville vigil
WNCT
http://wnct.com/2017/08/15/hundreds‐gather‐in‐greenville‐for‐charlottesville‐vigil/

Deputies arrest protester who helped pull down Durham Confederate statue in Durham
WGHP
http://myfox8.com/2017/08/15/deputies‐arrest‐protester‐who‐helped‐pull‐down‐durham‐confederate‐statue‐in‐durham/

Charlotte School of Law is closing immediately
Spectrum News
http://www.twcnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2017/08/15/charlotte‐school‐of‐law‐is‐closing‐immediately‐.html

An Embattled For‐Profit Law School Is Reportedly Shutting Down
Bloomberg
https://bol.bna.com/an‐embattled‐for‐profit‐law‐school‐is‐reportedly‐shutting‐down/

North Carolina attorney general delivers death blow to embattled for‐profit law school
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade‐point/wp/2017/08/15/north‐carolina‐attorney‐general‐delivers‐death‐blow‐to‐embattled‐for‐profit‐law‐school/

Board declines to extend Charlotte School of Law’s license, AG to ensure school closes
WAVE
http://www.wave3.com/story/36137439/board‐declines‐to‐extend‐charlotte‐school‐of‐laws‐license‐ag‐to‐ensure‐school‐closes

Charlotte School of Law might have closed for good
News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/news/schools/charlotte‐school‐of‐law‐might‐have‐closed‐for‐good/article dde6b39f‐8201‐52d7‐9ed9‐84af954a2768.html

Charlotte School Of Law Tells Students Its Closing
WFAE
http://wfae.org/post/charlotte‐school‐law‐tells‐students‐its‐closing

The Syllabus: Summer reading redux
News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/blogs/the syllabus/the‐syllabus‐summer‐reading‐redux/article 2082c15a‐7203‐5828‐a7a0‐c52a8336739c.html

Board OKs zoning for ECU science building, parking deck
The Daily Reflector
http://www.reflector.com/News/2017/08/16/Planning‐and‐Zoning‐Commission‐approves‐new‐ECU‐parking‐deck‐and‐science‐building.html

Which NC university ranks highest for ‘best value’?
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article167258917.html

Raleigh rises to No. 4 in best cities for tech workers survey
WRAL Tech Wire
http://wraltechwire.com/raleigh‐rises‐to‐no‐4‐in‐best‐cities‐for‐tech‐workers‐survey/16883976/

Report: UNC startups surging with revenue topping $10B
WRAL Tech Wire
http://wraltechwire.com/report‐unc‐startups‐surging‐with‐revenue‐topping‐10b/16882352/

UNC Charlotte has a $20 million plan to build a CMS high school on campus
Charlotte Observer
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article167483397.html#storylink=latest side

Why 50 young teens at UNCC embody the future of public education in Charlotte
Charlotte Observer
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article167483397.html

Years in the making: How the NCAA built its case against North Carolina
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/unc/unc‐now/article167344467.html

HIGHER EDUCATION

Troubled Charlotte School of Law Will Close Its Doors, Reports Say
The Chronicle of Higher Education
http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/troubled‐charlotte‐school‐of‐law‐will‐close‐its‐doors‐reports‐say/119675?cid=wcontentlist hp latest

The Slow Death of a For‐Profit Law School
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/16/rejection‐state‐regulator‐seals‐fate‐charlotte‐school‐law

The KKK Once Gave UVa $1,000. These Professors Want the University to Admit It.
http://www.chronicle.com/article/The‐KKK‐Once‐Gave‐UVa‐1000/240938?cid=wsinglestory hp 1

One Way to Improve Your College Town: Pay Your Faculty to Live There
http://www.chronicle.com/article/One‐Way‐to‐Improve‐Your/240936?cid=wcontentlist hp latest

Enrollment Managers’ No. 1 Job: Communicating With Campus Leaders and Professors
http://www.chronicle.com/article/Enrollment‐Managers‐No‐1/240937?cid=wcontentlist hp latest

U of Florida Rejects Request for White Supremacist to Speak
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/16/university‐florida‐rejects‐request‐white‐supremacist‐speak?utm source=ihe&utm medium=editorial‐
site&utm content=breakingnews

Will Students Stay Away From White Supremacists?
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/16/experts‐college‐presidents‐call‐students‐avoid‐white‐supremacist‐rallies‐not‐always

OPINION

Rename or remove Confederate memorials? Start with Army bases like Fort Bragg
Charlotte Observer
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/op‐ed/article167332992.html#navlink=SecList

What if white supremacists had a rally and nobody showed up?
Charlotte Observer
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/letters‐to‐the‐editor/article167178882.html#navlink=SecList

Confederate monuments must go – in an orderly way
Charlotte Observer
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/editorials/article167392902.html#navlink=SecList

Are confederate statues considered art, or history worth preserving?
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/entertainment/arts‐culture/article167310667.html

Why Confederate Monuments Must Fall
The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/15/opinion/confederate‐monuments‐white‐supremacy‐charlottesville.html

They aren’t about heritage or history. They are tools of white supremacy.
The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/15/opinion/confederate‐monuments‐white‐supremacy‐charlottesville.html

Attacking a Confederate symbol in Durham sends the wrong message
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/editorials/article167414907.html#navlink=Lead

Commemorating North Carolina’s anti‐Confederate heritage, too
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/op‐ed/article31123988.html#navlink=SecList

Erasing a racist past freezes it in the present
News & Observer

Trump got it right – there’s intolerance on many sides
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/opn‐columns‐blogs/j‐peder‐zane/article167418892.html#navlink=SecList

Racism isn’t dying out, it has found new life in new generation
News & Observer
Josh Ellis
Associate Vice President for Media Relations
The University of North Carolina
910 Raleigh Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 962-4629
jnellis@northcarolina.edu

John J. Dougherty

Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 8:15 AM
To: Joshua N Ellis


PRINT/ONLINE

UNC Doesn't Want Repeat of Charlottesville
WFMY
http://www.wfmynews2.com/news/local/unc‐doesnt‐want‐repeat‐of‐charlottesville/465030388

N.C. college student charged in connection with toppling of Confederate statue
USA Today
http://college.usatoday.com/2017/08/16/n‐c‐college‐student‐charged‐in‐connection‐with‐toppling‐of‐confederate‐statue/

Takiyah Thompson, Hailed As 'Hero,' Showered With Support For Toppling Confederate Statue
Yahoo News
https://www.yahoo.com/news/takiyah‐thompson‐hailed‐apos‐hero‐195844431.html

Silent Sam, under video surveillance, long a target of protesters
News & Observer

Fourth person charged in destruction of Durham Confederate statue
WTVD
http://abc11.com/politics/4th‐person‐charged‐in‐destruction‐of‐durham‐confederate‐statue/2313763/

Mayor calls for Vance Monument removal amid Confederate statue debate
The Citizen‐Times
http://www.citizen‐times.com/story/news/local/2017/08/16/debate‐over‐confederate‐statutes‐e‐vance‐monument‐may‐find‐itself‐cross‐hairs‐
mayor‐calls‐its‐remova/573209001/

After clashes with white nationalists, U‐Va. library employee suffers a stroke
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade‐point/wp/2017/08/16/after‐clashes‐with‐white‐nationalists‐u‐va‐library‐employee‐suffers‐a‐
stroke/

East Carolina University freshman excited, nervous on move‐in day
WNCT
http://wnct.com/2017/08/16/east‐carolina‐university‐freshman‐excited‐nervous‐on‐move‐in‐day/

Busy day as ECU students return to campus
WITN
http://www.wcti12.com/news/east‐carolina/busy‐day‐as‐ecu‐students‐return‐to‐campus/605655701

Charlotte School Of Law Tells Students No More 'Degree Activity'
WUNC‐FM
http://wunc.org/post/charlotte‐school‐law‐tells‐students‐no‐more‐degree‐activity

UNC, NCAA meet over academic scandal
Spectrum News
http://www.twcnews.com/nc/coastal/news/2017/08/16/unc‐ncaa‐hearing.html

UNC Asheville welcomes new students; announces eclipse schedule, fall events
Mountain Xpress
https://mountainx.com/blogwire/unc‐asheville‐welcomes‐new‐students‐announces‐eclipse‐schedule‐fall‐events/

WCU to stream eclipse, campus activities
The Sylva Herald
http://www.thesylvaherald.com/news/article 95b712f6‐82ac‐11e7‐9ad9‐07c7ff2b3e42.html

COA fall term begins: Students return to campus changes
The Daily Advance
http://www.dailyadvance.com/News/2017/08/17/COA‐fall‐term‐begins‐Students‐return‐to‐campus‐changes.html

House plans hearing river discharge; Brockovick fires up UNCW audience
Fayetteville Observer
http://gm5‐ncwebvarnish.newscyclecloud.com/news/20170816/house‐plans‐hearing‐river‐discharge‐brockovick‐fires‐up‐uncw‐audience

Erin Brockovich speaks at GenX forum
Star News
http://www.starnewsonline.com/news/20170816/erin‐brockovich‐speaks‐at‐genx‐forum

Bugs, mildew, trash: Raleigh apartment manager says problems will be fixed soon
WRAL
http://www.wral.com/bugs‐mildew‐trash‐raleigh‐apartment‐manager‐says‐problems‐will‐be‐fixed‐soon‐/16885323/

HIGHER EDUCATION

Legal Grounds to Turn Away White Supremacist Speakers
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/17/public‐universities‐are‐solid‐ground‐cancel‐richard‐spencer‐events‐legal‐experts‐say

After Charlottesville and Trump, Renewed Focus on Statues of Racists
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/17/charlottesville‐tragedy‐and‐trump‐remarks‐revive‐focus‐statues‐confederates‐and

Professors Rally Around a Student Who Became the Public Face of a Confederate Statue’s Fall
http://www.chronicle.com/article/Professors‐Rally‐Around‐a/240945

U. of Florida Denies White Supremacist Richard Spencer's Request for Event Space
http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/u‐of‐florida‐denies‐white‐supremacist‐richard‐spencers‐request‐for‐event‐
space/119690?cid=wcontentlist hp latest

Campus Antifascist Network
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/17/campus‐group‐proposing‐broad‐countermovement‐against‐white‐nationalism‐and‐racism

Fayetteville State U Adopts Private Coaching to Improve Student Retention
Campus Technology
https://campustechnology.com/articles/2017/08/17/fayetteville‐state‐u‐adopts‐private‐coaching‐to‐improve‐student‐retention.aspx

OPINION

One Way College Leaders Can Truly Stand With Charlottesville
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2017/08/17/college‐leaders‐should‐rename‐buildings‐named‐after‐those‐racist‐histories‐essay

When Activism Came to My Hometown
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2017/08/17/racist‐memorials‐should‐be‐removed‐through‐law‐abiding‐processes‐essay

A monumental decision
The Robesonian
http://www.robesonian.com/news/101871/a‐monumental‐decision

Opinion Roundup: Calls to remove North Carolina's confederate monuments
WRAL
http://www.wral.com/opinion‐roundup‐calls‐to‐remove‐north‐carolina‐s‐confederate‐monuments/16883981/

Critical Thinking Can Thrive Under any Muse
Wall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/article email/critical‐thinking‐can‐thrive‐under‐any‐muse‐1502916537‐lMyQjAxMTE3MjEzNzExMjc0Wj/

The A.C.L.U. Needs to Rethink Free Speech
Wall Street Journal
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/17/opinion/aclu‐first‐amendment‐trump‐charlottesville.html

Statues make definitive statements. That’s why Confederate memorials must come down.
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/museums/statues‐make‐definitive‐statements‐thats‐why‐confederate‐memorials‐must‐come‐
down/2017/08/16/75755368‐8293‐11e7‐b359‐15a3617c767b story.html

Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629

John J. Dougherty

Sent: Friday, August 18, 2017 10:47 AM
To: Joshua N Ellis
Attachments: SylvaHerald.OpeningOfSchool.Aug17.2017.docx


PRINT/ONLINE

DeVos calls views of white nationalists ‘totally abhorrent’
Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/08/17/betsy‐devos‐white‐nationalist‐views‐abhorrent‐241752

Colleges brace for more violence amid rash of hate on campus
Associated Press
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/nation‐world/national/article167910822.html

Berger: Repeal of Confederate monument protections unlikely
WRAL
http://www.wral.com/berger‐repeal‐of‐confederate‐monument‐protections‐unlikely/16887477/

Top lawmaker skeptical about removing N.C. statues
Associated Press
http://gm5‐ncwebvarnish.newscyclecloud.com/news/20170818/top‐lawmaker‐skeptical‐about‐removing‐nc‐statues

Protesters Pack Durham Courthouse As More Vandalism Surfaces
Blue Ridge Public Radio
http://bpr.org/post/protesters‐pack‐durham‐courthouse‐more‐vandalism‐surfaces

Durham Activists Turn Themselves in to Police in Solidarity With Those Arrested for Toppling Statue
Yahoo News
https://www.yahoo.com/news/durham‐activists‐turn‐themselves‐police‐150049770.html

Sons of Confederate Veterans denounce Gov. Cooper, offer reward
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics‐government/state‐politics/article167715257.html

Vandals strike Confederate statue at Durham’s Duke Chapel
The Herald Sun
http://www.heraldsun.com/news/local/counties/durham‐county/article167702402.html

Petition urges UNC to remove Silent Sam Confederate statue
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article167782117.html

Fight white supremacy? UNC grant pulled by Trump administration gets scrutiny from Congress
McClatchy DC
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/politics‐government/article167747637.html

Confederate re‐enactors pepper sprayed during parade in NC, man charged
WBTV
http://www.wbtv.com/story/36163376/confederate‐re‐enactors‐pepper‐sprayed‐during‐parade‐in‐nc‐man‐charged

WCU to greet record freshman class
The Sylva Herald (story attached)
http://www.thesylvaherald.com/top stories/article aa64ea26‐82ab‐11e7‐96fa‐7f58f0a0c01c.html

The Syllabus: Retreat rights, or what happens to former college administrators
News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/blogs/the syllabus/the‐syllabus‐retreat‐rights‐or‐what‐happens‐to‐former‐college/article a657d7ac‐793d‐58b9‐
a40c‐fc57ad13e849.html

Charlotte School of Law closes after ABA legal ed council rejects teach‐out plan
ABA Journal
http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/charlotte school of law must close north carolina ags office says/?utm source=maestro&utm me
dium=email&utm campaign=weekly email

Democratic senator seeks scrutiny of for‐profit college official who moved to Education Department
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade‐point/wp/2017/08/17/democratic‐senator‐seeks‐scrutiny‐of‐for‐profit‐college‐official‐who‐moved‐
to‐education‐department/

The Oldest Kids in the Class May Get an Edge in College Admissions
Wall Street Journal
https://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2017/08/18/the‐oldest‐kids‐in‐the‐class‐may‐get‐an‐edge‐in‐college‐admissions/

Catawba College president decries violence and hate in convocation speech
Salisbury Post
http://www.salisburypost.com/2017/08/18/catawba‐college‐president‐decries‐violence‐and‐hate‐in‐convocation‐speech/

UNCP provides eclipse tutorial
The Robesonian
http://www.robesonian.com/news/101920/uncp‐provides‐eclipse‐tutorial

Record amount of rooms rented for Eclipse weekend
WLOS
http://wlos.com/news/local/record‐amount‐of‐rooms‐rented‐for‐eclipse‐weekend

NC State apologizes for Mr. Wuf’s social media jab at UNC and its NCAA hearing
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc‐state/state‐now/article167841182.html

For the architect of bogus classes and UNC‐Chapel Hill, a tense time at NCAA hearing
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/unc‐scandal/article167574222.html

HIGHER EDUCATION

Student charged with toppling Confederate statue might be rewarded with scholarship
The College Fix
https://www.thecollegefix.com/post/35687/

As Support Grows for Ditching Confederate Statues, Colleges Weigh Their Options
http://www.chronicle.com/article/As‐Support‐Grows‐for‐Ditching/240957

Another Public University Says No to a White‐Nationalist Event
http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/another‐public‐university‐says‐no‐to‐a‐white‐nationalist‐event/119705

U.S. Continues to Delay, Soften Gainful‐Employment Rules
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2017/08/18/us‐continues‐delay‐soften‐gainful‐employment‐rules

How Women Select Majors: Study finds adherence to gender norms around femininity is linked to gender disparities
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/18/paper‐looks‐gender‐norms‐role‐disparities‐majors

Purdue Tackles Job Training
Inside Higher
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/18/purdue‐play‐key‐role‐infosys‐us‐hiring‐and‐training‐push

At UVa, a Clash Over Whether to Stand Back or Stand Up
http://www.chronicle.com/article/At‐UVa‐a‐Clash‐Over‐Whether/240952?cid=wsinglestory hp 1

OPINION

N.C. Senate leader speaks out on Charlottesville and Confederate monuments
Charlotte Observer (Sen. Phil Berger)
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/op‐ed/article167753312.html

N.C. law protecting monuments inhibits progress
News & Observer (Gene Nichol)
http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/editorials/article167881037.html

Toward a Culture of Self‐Care
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2017/08/18/value‐self‐care‐programs‐campuses‐essay

WCU to greet record freshman class
By Quintin Ellison | Posted: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 2:00 pm
You might want to go ahead and pump some fuel into the car and get your big-box store and
grocery shopping done.
Along with an expected flood of eclipse visitors into the area, about 2,000 Western Carolina
University freshmen move into residential halls Friday, with thousands more students arriving
through the weekend.
Last year, 1,913 first-time, full-time students enrolled, making the Class of 2020 the largest
incoming class in WCU history. “This fall should break that record, with total first-year
enrollment likely to approach or exceed 2,000 when final numbers are tallied,” Phil Cauley,
WCU assistant vice chancellor for undergraduate enrollment, said.
The university’s total enrollment appears destined to eclipse 11,000, surpassing last fall’s record
enrollment of 10,806, he said.
The total solar eclipse takes place Monday afternoon – the first day of classes for WCU students.
Jackson County Schools were set to open then, too, but administrators decided to postpone by
one day the return of K-12 students.
WCU has canceled classes between 1-3 p.m. Monday to allow students and faculty to witness the
eclipse. Music, food and panel discussions for students will take place on the University Center
lawn and Central Plaza fountain area.
University police and safety officials have cautioned commuting students, faculty and staff to
anticipate the possibility of heavy traffic before and after the eclipse, and to plan accordingly.
Every hotel and motel room in Jackson County is booked, according to the Jackson County
Tourism and Development Authority.
“We are encouraging friends and family who are helping students move into campus residence
halls to get to Cullowhee, get their students settled in and then head back home,” Melissa Wargo,
WCU chief of staff, said.
Produced on December 20, 2017, to Joe Killian of NC Policy WatchPage 17 of 412

John J. Dougherty
From: currentbog2017-19-bounces@lists.northcarolina.edu on behalf of Margaret Spellings

Sent: Friday, August 18, 2017 3:26 PM
To: currentbog2017-19@northcarolina edu
Cc: Brent T. Herron
Subject: [CurrentBoG2017-19] Aftermath of Charlottesville
Attachments: ATT00001.c
Dear Members of the Board of Governors,
In the aftermath of the University of Virginia demonstrations, I write to share some information relevant to our institutions and the Board of Governors.
We have learned that a change.org petition has been recently initiated that requests that the Board of Governors remove the Silent Sam monument located on
UNC‐Chapel Hill’s campus close to Franklin St. As of this morning, the petition has garnered over 3,500 signatures. As background, the monument was erected in
1913 as a memorial to more than 300 UNC‐Chapel Hill alumni who lost their lives in the Civil War.
For clarification, neither the Board of Governors nor the institutions have the authority to independently remove the statue. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 100‐2.1, no
monument owned by the State may be removed, relocated, or altered in any way unless the North Carolina Historical Commission approves. Changes in
locations of “objects of remembrance”—such as monuments or statues that commemorate an event or military service that is part of North Carolina’s history ‐‐
are even more limited. To relocate an object of remembrance under these circumstances, the State would have to determine that appropriate measure are
required to preserve the object.
I have been in touch with Chancellor Folt about the petition and the potential for demonstrations at Silent Sam over the next several weeks, and we will
continue to work with Carolina in the coming days and weeks to address any issues that may arise.
The safety and security of our students, faculty, and staff are paramount—and as we prepare for the start of the semester, my team at UNC‐GA, led by Brent
Herron, is working with all UNC institutions to prepare to respond to any demonstrations. We have worked with the staff at each institution to identify any
monuments and markers on or near the campuses that could serve as the focal points for protest activity. Our universities have mutual aid agreements with
local law enforcement, and they are in direct contact with their local officials so that they are aware of any events, marches, or other activities that might be
planned. We do expect that we could see issues throughout the state. Today, for example, we are monitoring a protest in downtown Durham. Yesterday, Duke
University’s statue of Robert E. Lee was vandalized.

No doubt these are challenging times for public higher education. I appreciate your support as we start a new academic year, and please reach out with any
questions.
Regards,
Margaret
John J. Dougherty
From: Steven Long

To: Margaret Spellings
Subject: RE: Aftermath of Charlottesville
Thank you for the report and for preparing. This is much appreciated. The public also appreciates this. Steve ________________________________________
From: currentbog2017‐19‐bounces@lists.northcarolina.edu [currentbog2017‐19‐bounces@lists.northcarolina.edu] on behalf of Margaret Spellings
[margaret.spellings@northcarolina.edu]
To: currentbog2017‐19@northcarolina edu
Cc: Brent T. Herron
Subject: [CurrentBoG2017‐19] Aftermath of Charlottesville

In the aftermath of the University of Virginia demonstrations, I write to share some information relevant to our institutions and the Board of Governors.
We have learned that a change.org petition has been recently initiated that requests that the Board of Governors remove the Silent Sam monument located on
UNC‐Chapel Hill’s campus close to Franklin St. As of this morning, the petition has garnered over 3,500 signatures. As background, the monument was erected in
1913 as a memorial to more than 300 UNC‐Chapel Hill alumni who lost their lives in the Civil War.
For clarification, neither the Board of Governors nor the institutions have the authority to independently remove the statue. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 100‐
2.1<http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_100/GS_100‐2.1.pdf>, no monument owned by the State may be
removed, relocated, or altered in any way unless the North Carolina Historical Commission approves. Changes in locations of “objects of remembrance”—such
as monuments or statues that commemorate an event or military service that is part of North Carolina’s history ‐‐ are even more limited. To relocate an object
of remembrance under these circumstances, the State would have to determine that appropriate measure are required to preserve the object.
I have been in touch with Chancellor Folt about the petition and the potential for demonstrations at Silent Sam over the next several weeks, and we will
continue to work with Carolina in the coming days and weeks to address any issues that may arise.
The safety and security of our students, faculty, and staff are paramount—and as we prepare for the start of the semester, my team at UNC‐GA, led by Brent
Herron, is working with all UNC institutions to prepare to respond to any demonstrations. We have worked with the staff at each institution to identify any
monuments and markers on or near the campuses that could serve as the focal points for protest activity. Our universities have mutual aid agreements with
local law enforcement, and they are in direct contact with their local officials so that they are aware of any events, marches, or other activities that might be
planned. We do expect that we could see issues throughout the state. Today, for example, we are monitoring a protest in downtown Durham. Yesterday, Duke
University’s statue of Robert E. Lee was vandalized.

No doubt these are challenging times for public higher education. I appreciate your support as we start a new academic year, and please reach out with any
questions.
Regards,
Margaret

John J. Dougherty
From: David Powers

To: David Powers
Subject: Fwd: [CurrentBoG2017-19] Aftermath of Charlottesville

David M Powers
UNC Board of Governors
Chair, Committee on Public Affairs
Dpowers@bog.northcarolina.edu

Begin forwarded message:
From: Margaret Spellings <margaret.spellings@northcarolina.edu>
Date: August 18, 2017 at 3:25:56 PM EDT
To: "currentbog2017‐19@northcarolina edu" <currentbog2017‐19@northcarolina.edu>
Cc: "Brent T. Herron" <bherron@northcarolina.edu>
Subject: [CurrentBoG2017‐19] Aftermath of Charlottesville
In the aftermath of the University of Virginia demonstrations, I write to share some information relevant to our institutions and the Board of
Governors.
We have learned that a change.org petition has been recently initiated that requests that the Board of Governors remove the Silent Sam
monument located on UNC‐Chapel Hill’s campus close to Franklin St. As of this morning, the petition has garnered over 3,500 signatures. As
background, the monument was erected in 1913 as a memorial to more than 300 UNC‐Chapel Hill alumni who lost their lives in the Civil War.
For clarification, neither the Board of Governors nor the institutions have the authority to independently remove the statue. Pursuant to
N.C.G.S. 100‐2.1, no monument owned by the State may be removed, relocated, or altered in any way unless the North Carolina Historical
Commission approves. Changes in locations of “objects of remembrance”—such as monuments or statues that commemorate an event or
military service that is part of North Carolina’s history ‐‐ are even more limited. To relocate an object of remembrance under these
circumstances, the State would have to determine that appropriate measure are required to preserve the object.
I have been in touch with Chancellor Folt about the petition and the potential for demonstrations at Silent Sam over the next several weeks, and
we will continue to work with Carolina in the coming days and weeks to address any issues that may arise.
The safety and security of our students, faculty, and staff are paramount—and as we prepare for the start of the semester, my team at UNC‐GA,
led by Brent Herron, is working with all UNC institutions to prepare to respond to any demonstrations. We have worked with the staff at each
institution to identify any monuments and markers on or near the campuses that could serve as the focal points for protest activity. Our
universities have mutual aid agreements with local law enforcement, and they are in direct contact with their local officials so that they are
aware of any events, marches, or other activities that might be planned. We do expect that we could see issues throughout the state. Today, for
example, we are monitoring a protest in downtown Durham. Yesterday, Duke University’s statue of Robert E. Lee was vandalized.

No doubt these are challenging times for public higher education. I appreciate your support as we start a new academic year, and please reach
out with any questions.
Regards,
Margaret

_______________________________________________
CurrentBoG2017-19 mailing list
CurrentBoG2017-19@lists.northcarolina.edu
http://lists.northcarolina.edu/mailman/listinfo/currentbog2017-19
John J. Dougherty
From: Darrell Allison

Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2017 8:55 AM
Subject: Re: [CurrentBoG2017-19] Aftermath of Charlottesville
Thanks, Madam President

Please excuse typos and/or grammatical errors as message was sent from iPhone

On Aug 18, 2017, at 3:26 PM, Margaret Spellings <margaret.spellings@northcarolina.edu> wrote:
In the aftermath of the University of Virginia demonstrations, I write to share some information relevant to our institutions and the Board of
Governors.
We have learned that a change.org petition has been recently initiated that requests that the Board of Governors remove the Silent Sam
monument located on UNC‐Chapel Hill’s campus close to Franklin St. As of this morning, the petition has garnered over 3,500 signatures. As
background, the monument was erected in 1913 as a memorial to more than 300 UNC‐Chapel Hill alumni who lost their lives in the Civil War.
For clarification, neither the Board of Governors nor the institutions have the authority to independently remove the statue. Pursuant to
N.C.G.S. 100‐2.1, no monument owned by the State may be removed, relocated, or altered in any way unless the North Carolina Historical
Commission approves. Changes in locations of “objects of remembrance”—such as monuments or statues that commemorate an event or
military service that is part of North Carolina’s history ‐‐ are even more limited. To relocate an object of remembrance under these
circumstances, the State would have to determine that appropriate measure are required to preserve the object.
I have been in touch with Chancellor Folt about the petition and the potential for demonstrations at Silent Sam over the next several weeks, and
we will continue to work with Carolina in the coming days and weeks to address any issues that may arise.
The safety and security of our students, faculty, and staff are paramount—and as we prepare for the start of the semester, my team at UNC‐GA,
led by Brent Herron, is working with all UNC institutions to prepare to respond to any demonstrations. We have worked with the staff at each
institution to identify any monuments and markers on or near the campuses that could serve as the focal points for protest activity. Our
universities have mutual aid agreements with local law enforcement, and they are in direct contact with their local officials so that they are
aware of any events, marches, or other activities that might be planned. We do expect that we could see issues throughout the state. Today, for
example, we are monitoring a protest in downtown Durham. Yesterday, Duke University’s statue of Robert E. Lee was vandalized.

No doubt these are challenging times for public higher education. I appreciate your support as we start a new academic year, and please reach
out with any questions.
Regards,
Margaret

_______________________________________________
John J. Dougherty
From: Margaret Spellings

Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2017 7:30 PM
To: Harry Smith; Harry Smith
Subject: Fwd: Silent Sam Memo
Attachments: image001.gif; ATT00001.htm; Silent Sam Threat.docx; ATT00002.htm; image001.gif; ATT00003.htm
From: "Folt, Carol Lynn" <carol.folt@unc.edu>

To: "Margaret Spellings" <margaret.spellings@northcarolina.edu>
Cc: "Folt, Carol Lynn" <carol.folt@unc.edu>
Subject: FW: Silent Sam Memo
FYI – This memo expresses the deep concern on the part of law enforcement about keeping our vulnerable university community
safe. Thank you.
From: Jeff McCracken <jmccrack@psafety.unc.edu>
Date: Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 8:46 PM
To: Carol Folt <carol.folt@unc.edu>
Cc: Debbie Dibbert <debbie dibbert@unc.edu>
Subject: Silent Sam Memo

Jeff B. McCracken
Chief of Police
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Public Safety Building, CB #1600
Office: 919‐966‐5730
Email: jeff mccracken@unc.edu
November 8, 2017
Dear Chancellor Folt,
I am writing to express my concern about the threat posed to the UNC Chapel Hill
community by the Civil War monument on our campus. As you are aware this statue
(Silent Sam) has been at the center of heated debate for decades. However, in my
professional opinion recent events have served to transform that debate into a true public
safety threat. Those events are the August 12th conflict in Charlottesville resulting in the
tragic loss of three lives, and the toppling of the Civil War monument in Durham on
August 14th.
It is only a matter of time before an attempt is made to topple Silent Sam. In fact, we
have information indicating that an attempt may occur on August 22nd, if not sooner.
There is a real danger that someone could be seriously injured in the process of pulling
the statue down. Aside from that fact, the statue now serves, more than ever, as a magnet
drawing together extreme factions intent on committing acts of violence. I have the very
real fear that our students will be drawn to participate in any event focused on the statue
and find themselves trapped between the warring factions. I have had conversations with
the Town of Chapel Hill Police Chief, Chris Blue, the Orange County Sheriff, Charles
Blackwood, and the UNC General Administration Associate Vice President of Campus
Safety & Emergency Operations, Brent Herron, and they are all of the same opinion.
The fact that UNC Chapel Hill is the only campus in the UNC System that has a Civil
War monument on its property places our community in a uniquely dangerous situation.
Any support that you can garner to help mitigate this impending threat will be greatly
appreciated.
Sincerely,
Chief Jeff B. McCracken

UNC Chapel Hill Police

John J. Dougherty
From: Harry Smith

Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 8:08 AM
To: Lou Bissette; Margaret Spellings
Subject: Board
I would bring the board up to speed on the Silent Sam Rally and the UNC Homicide
--
Sent from Gmail Mobile
John J. Dougherty

To: Harry Smith; Lou Bissette
Subject: Re: Board
will definitely do. Working on the letter to cooper to get to chairs group this morning.
From: Harry Smith
Subject: Board

‐‐
John J. Dougherty
From: Harry Smith

Subject: Re: Board
Thanks Margaret I will help you communicate with members as well.....circle back with you later
On Mon, Aug 21, 2017 at 8:11 AM Margaret Spellings <margaret.spellings@northcarolina.edu> wrote:
will definitely do. Working on the letter to cooper to get to chairs group this morning.
From: Harry Smith
Subject: Board

‐‐
--
John J. Dougherty

To: Joshua N Ellis


PRINT/ONLINE

Confederate memorials to be removed post‐Charlottesville
CNN
http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/15/us/confederate‐memorial‐removal‐us‐trnd/index.html

Chapel Hill mayor asks for the removal of Silent Sam from UNC campus
WRAL
http://www.wral.com/chapel‐hill‐mayor‐asks‐for‐the‐removal‐of‐silent‐sam‐from‐unc‐campus/16890333/

Chapel Hill mayor wants Silent Sam removed from UNC campus
News & Observer

Duke University removes statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee from Duke Chapel
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/latest‐news/article168160037.html

Confederate soldier statue vandalized in downtown Winston‐Salem
News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/townnews/politics/confederate‐soldier‐statue‐vandalized‐in‐downtown‐winston‐salem/article 7eaaf2e1‐e1e1‐5ddb‐
8c53‐338d35259b31.html

Tense day in Durham ends in street standoff amid rumors of KKK march
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/durham‐county/article167934812.html

‘Pull down the statutes, not just the statues.’ NC NAACP chief weighs in on Confederate monuments
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics‐government/state‐politics/article168286752.html

Edenton to discuss monument, vigil to be held for victims
The Daily Advance
http://www.dailyadvance.com/News/2017/08/20/Edenton‐to‐discuss‐monument‐vigil‐to‐be‐held‐for‐victims.html

Advisory panel chair: Move monument
The Daily Advance
http://www.dailyadvance.com/News/2017/08/18/Panel‐chair‐Move‐monument.html

UNC Asheville welcomes one of its largest freshman classes
WLOS
http://wlos.com/news/local/unc‐asheville‐welcomes‐one‐of‐its‐largest‐freshman‐classes

Record freshman enrollment expected as students move in to WCU
WLOS
http://wlos.com/news/local/record‐freshman‐enrollment‐expected‐as‐students‐move‐in‐to‐wcu

What you need to know about solar eclipse traffic, emergencies, 911
The Citizen‐Times
http://www.citizen‐times.com/story/news/local/2017/08/19/world‐cwith‐thousands‐solar‐eclipse‐watchers‐flooding‐area‐local‐officials‐brace‐
unprecedented‐crowd/572169001/

ECU hosts eclipse viewing parties
WITN
http://www.witn.com/content/news/ECU‐hosts‐eclipse‐viewing‐parties‐441095093.html

‘It’s so rare’: WCU to host eclipse party
Daily Local News
http://www.dailylocal.com/general‐news/20170819/its‐so‐rare‐wcu‐to‐host‐eclipse‐party

Eclipse glasses giveaway leads to galactic logjam at Fayetteville State
http://www.fayobserver.com/entertainment/20170820/kim‐hasty‐eclipse‐glasses‐giveaway‐leads‐to‐galactic‐logjam‐at‐fayetteville‐state

The world comes to WNC: Officials brace for eclipse crowds
Associated Press
http://www.thespectrum.com/story/news/local/2017/08/19/world‐cwith‐thousands‐solar‐eclipse‐watchers‐flooding‐area‐local‐officials‐brace‐
unprecedented‐crowd/572169001/

At peak of solar eclipse, NCSU students will launch weather balloon
News & Observer

Emma Kromm: North Carolina first state to pass campus protest bill
News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/townnews/politics/emma‐kromm‐north‐carolina‐first‐state‐to‐pass‐campus‐protest/article a96cfcc9‐979e‐5890‐
a473‐f608a34f8ac8.html

Extreme speech protected on ECU campus
The Daily Reflector
http://www.reflector.com/News/2017/08/19/ECU‐responds‐to‐Charlottesville‐prepares.html

Winston‐Salem State University unveils new Rams logo
WXII
http://www.wxii12.com/article/winston‐salem‐state‐university‐unveils‐new‐rams‐logo/12037241

ECU gets new logo, branding statement
WITN
http://www.witn.com/content/news/ECU‐gets‐new‐branding‐statement‐‐441022503.html

N.C. Supreme Court rejects UNC academic fraud case
Carolina Journal
https://www.carolinajournal.com/news‐article/n‐c‐supreme‐court‐rejects‐unc‐academic‐fraud‐case/

5‐year‐old dies in domestic violence at UNC‐Chapel Hill
Associated Press
http://wnct.com/2017/08/21/5‐year‐old‐dies‐in‐domestic‐violence‐at‐unc‐chapel‐hill/

Child, 5, dead, parents injured in domestic violence incident at UNC‐Chapel Hill
Fox News
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/20/child‐5‐dead‐parents‐injured‐in‐domestic‐violence‐incident‐at‐unc‐chapel‐hill.html

5‐year‐old slain, parents injured in ‘domestic incident’ at UNC campus housing
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/orange‐county/article168277532.html

Law enforcement respond to disturbance at Winston‐Salem State University
WXII
http://www.wxii12.com/article/police‐respond‐to‐winston‐salem‐state‐university/12038334

Busy day as ECU students return to campus
WCTI
http://www.wcti12.com/news/east‐carolina/busy‐day‐as‐ecu‐students‐return‐to‐campus/605655701

UNC study shows that 41 percent of N.C. towns have declining populations
The Chronicle
http://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2017/08/unc‐study‐shows‐that‐41‐percent‐of‐n‐c‐towns‐have‐declining‐populations

HIGHER EDUCATION

New Scholarship Program Taking Shape at North Carolina HBCUs
The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
https://www.jbhe.com/2017/08/new‐scholarship‐program‐taking‐shape‐at‐north‐carolina‐hbcus/

Here’s How Colleges Are Celebrating the Eclipse
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2017/08/21/here%E2%80%99s‐how‐colleges‐are‐celebrating‐eclipse

Off the Pedestal
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/21/university‐texas‐and‐duke‐remove‐lee‐statues‐and‐bowdoin‐removes‐confederate‐plaque

Charlottesville Fallout for 2 Students
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/21/charlottesville‐fallout‐student‐says‐he‐was‐kicked‐out‐college‐participating

Anonymous Comments, Unmasked Bias
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/21/internet‐can‐be‐brutal‐place‐women‐economics‐paper‐finds

Challenging the ‘Productivity Paradox’
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/21/it‐productivity‐paradox‐higher‐education‐%E2%80%98overstated%E2%80%99‐study‐suggests

A Professor Says She Was Penalized for an Instructor’s Tweet
http://www.chronicle.com/article/A‐Professor‐Says‐She‐Was/240960?cid=wcontentlist hp latest

Professors See Charlottesville as a Starting Point for Discussions on Race
http://www.chronicle.com/article/Professors‐See‐Charlottesville/240961?cid=wcontentlist hp latest

Cincinnati State Suspends All Sports Except Soccer
http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/cincinnati‐state‐suspends‐all‐sports‐except‐soccer/119759?cid=wcontentlist hp latest

Family Settles Suit Against Clemson U. in Fraternity Pledge's Death
http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/family‐settles‐suit‐against‐clemson‐u‐in‐fraternity‐pledges‐death/119729?cid=wcontentlist hp latest

After White‐Supremacist Violence, UVa Will Review What Activities Are Allowed on Campus
http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/after‐white‐supremacist‐violence‐uva‐will‐review‐what‐activities‐are‐allowable‐on‐
campus/119734?cid=wcontentlist hp latest

Outrage Over University Press Caving in to Chinese Censorship
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/21/cambridge‐university‐press‐blocks‐access‐300‐plus‐articles‐request‐chinese‐censors

The Almanac of Higher Education 2017‐18
http://www.chronicle.com/specialreport/The‐Almanac‐of‐Higher/132?cid=wsinglestory hp 1

OPINION

Confederate Statues and ‘Our’ History
The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/20/opinion/confederate‐statues‐american‐history.html? r=0

The Extremist Show Is Just Starting
Wall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/article email/the‐extremist‐show‐is‐just‐starting‐1503092033‐lMyQjAxMTE3NDI2MTYyMjE5Wj/?mg=prod/accounts‐wsj

Not‐so‐Silent Sam
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/op‐ed/article168003792.html

Reactions from ‘many sides’ on Charlottesville and statues
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/letters‐to‐the‐editor/article168080597.html

Mizzou Pays a Price for Appeasing the Left
Wall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/article email/mizzou‐pays‐a‐price‐for‐appeasing‐the‐left‐1503258538‐lMyQjAxMTE3NzI5MTgyNjE3Wj/

Daughters of Confederacy ‘Reeling’ From Memorial Removals
Wall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/article email/daughters‐of‐confederacy‐reeling‐from‐memorial‐removals‐1503307806‐lMyQjAxMTA3MjI4MTgyNTE3Wj/

Paul Nixon: Durham statue protesters want to play a game of make‐believe
News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/townnews/politics/paul‐nixon‐durham‐statue‐protesters‐want‐to‐play‐a‐game/article 5c6505ae‐cbe9‐5095‐a374‐
bc9c29700ca9.html

Southern heritage has no room for hate
The Daily Reflector
http://www.reflector.com/Op‐Ed/2017/08/21/Southern‐heritage‐has‐no‐room‐for‐hate.html

Simple terms diminish monument debate
The Daily Reflector
http://www.reflector.com/Editorials/2017/08/20/Simplistic‐terms‐don‐t‐advance‐monument‐debate.html

Stop Sustaining White Supremacy
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2017/08/21/what‐charlottesville‐says‐about‐white‐supremacy‐universities‐essay

Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629

John J. Dougherty

Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 2:57 PM
Subject: [CurrentBoG2017-19] Silent Sam
Attachments: 08.21.17_UNC Cooper Letter_Final.pdf; Silent Sam Costs.docx; McCracken Memo.docx; ATT00001.c
Dear BOG members,
On Friday you were alerted to the ongoing situation with respect to the Silent Sam monument on the UNC-CH campus. The situation has developed
further and we expect that a protest could occur at the statue tomorrow evening. Based on the concerns of our experienced law enforcement
personnel, Chancellor Folt, her Board, and we, are concerned for the safety and security of the students above all, and for the protection of
property. Over the weekend we briefed the BOG’s committee chairs and sought their advice on what actions we might take to protect the campus.
Based on that input, attached is a letter we have sent to Governor Cooper conveying our concerns.
In addition, you have probably read news accounts of a tragic incident that occurred over the weekend that resulted in the death of a five- year- old
child. The incident was a result of a domestic dispute between and husband and wife that involved a knife. The event occurred on the Chapel Hill
campus in married student housing.
Lou
Margaret
August 21, 2017
Governor Cooper
Page | 2
As leaders of the University, we rely on the experience and judgment of our experienced law enforcement
professionals to make informed decisions about how to keep the UNC System's campuses safe for students.
The safety of our students is our highest priority. Given the substantial security threats that we face at UNC-
Chapel Hill in connection with Silent Sam, we believe it is essential that the State of North Carolina take
necessary steps to ensure safety. We would not be able to face parents whose students are harmed in a
violent confrontation if we did otherwise.
UNC-Chapel Hill faces the likelihood of dealing with possible demonstrations and continued threats to
campus safety and security on an ongoing basis. The attention to this issue is not going away. As the school
year begins, UNC-Chapel Hill has been placed in a position where it must devote limited law enforcement
resources to the potential activities surrounding Silent Sam, while at the same time continuing to maintain a
safe and secure environment throughout the rest of the campus. UNC-Chapel Hill expects to incur significant
additional ongoing security costs as a result.
Further, because of these imminent and ongoing potential safety and security threats, we wish to notify you
that there is a strong likelihood that the University will require substantial law enforcement and emergency
services support from your office as you may determine should be made available through State and Federal
agencies.
We believe that any protests, demonstrations, and acts of vandalism could also potentially result in
significant damage to the Silent Sam statue itself. While removing Silent Sam from its location on campus
could preserve the monument and prevent damage, it is our understanding that, pursuant to Section 100-2.1
of the North Carolina General Statutes, only the State or the North Carolina Historical Commission - and not
UNC-Chapel Hill or the UNC System - may take action to preserve monuments like Silent Sam. Moreover, our
assessment is that there are real safety and security risks associated with either taking the statue down or
leaving it up. Therefore, we urge you to consider convening the North Carolina Historical Commission to take
up this matter and to consider what steps should be taken, consistent with the law.
The University’s primary goal is to preserve the safety and security of the campus community, and it is a goal
that we are certain you share. It is for this reason that we request you to take appropriate action to help
avoid violence and address the significant safety risks to the UNC-Chapel Hill students and the campus, as
well as the risk of damage to the Silent Sam monument. As you well know, our campuses are home to
thousands of young people whose parents entrust them to our care, as well as to many faculty, staff and
others. Their safety must be our most urgent priority.
Sincerely,
Margaret Spellings Carol Folt
Lou Bissette Haywood Cochrane

November 8, 2017
August 14th.
appreciated.
Sincerely,


August 21, 2017
I wanted to follow up on my August 19, 2017 memo concerning the threat posed to the
UNC Chapel Hill community by the Civil War monument on our campus (Silent Sam) by
conveying the fiscal impact as well.
On October 25, 2015, the University spent approximately $25,000 on police operations
associated with the rally/protest at Silent Sam. The approximate cost will be the same for
any announced event going forward, including tomorrow night.
The University is currently spending approximately $1,700 a day to maintain police

presence in McCorkle Place around the monument. If required to continue with the
current level of vigilance the cost will be approximately $621,000 annually.
Sincerely,


John J. Dougherty
From: Marty Kotis

Cc: currentbog2017-19@northcarolina edu
Subject: Re: [CurrentBoG2017-19] Silent Sam
I suggest we put a security fence up ASAP around that area and ban all gatherings in that immediate area.
MK
W. Marshall "Marty" Kotis III

CEO and Owner
Kotis Holdings
Sent from my iPhone
Dear BOG members,
On Friday you were alerted to the ongoing situation with respect to the Silent Sam monument on the UNC-CH campus. The situation
has developed further and we expect that a protest could occur at the statue tomorrow evening. Based on the concerns of our
experienced law enforcement personnel, Chancellor Folt, her Board, and we, are concerned for the safety and security of the students
above all, and for the protection of property. Over the weekend we briefed the BOG’s committee chairs and sought their advice on
what actions we might take to protect the campus.
In addition, you have probably read news accounts of a tragic incident that occurred over the weekend that resulted in the death of a
five- year- old child. The incident was a result of a domestic dispute between and husband and wife that involved a knife. The event
occurred on the Chapel Hill campus in married student housing.
Lou
Margaret
<08.21.17_UNC Cooper Letter_Final.pdf>

<Silent Sam Costs.docx>
<McCracken Memo.docx>
_______________________________________________
John J. Dougherty
From: Steven Long

To: Henry W. Hinton Jr.
Subject: Fwd: [CurrentBoG2017-19] Silent Sam
Attachments: 08.21.17_UNC Cooper Letter_Final.pdf; ATT00001.htm; Silent Sam Costs.docx; ATT00002.htm; McCracken Memo.docx;
ATT00003.htm
Sent from my iPhone

This message is subject to NC Public Records Laws.
(919) 520-5585
From: "Margaret Spellings" <margaret.spellings@northcarolina.edu>

To: "currentbog2017-19@northcarolina edu" <currentbog2017-19@northcarolina.edu>
Dear BOG members,
Lou
Margaret
John J. Dougherty
From: Steven Long

To: Beth Long
ATT00003.htm
Sent from my iPhone

This message is subject to NC Public Records Laws.
(919) 520-5585

Dear BOG members,
Lou
Margaret
John J. Dougherty

To: Lou Bissette
Subject: Fwd: NEWS ALERT: UNC leaders ask governor for help with Silent Sam, warn of security threats
From: Joshua N Ellis <jnellis@northcarolina.edu>

To: Joshua N Ellis <jnellis@northcarolina.edu>
Subject: NEWS ALERT: UNC leaders ask governor for help with Silent Sam, warn of security threats
NEWS ALERT: UNC leaders ask governor for help with Silent Sam, warn of security threats
News & Observer
By Jane Stancill
CHAPEL HILL - University officials have alerted Gov. Roy Cooper of “significant safety and security threats” at UNC-Chapel Hill
because of the Silent Sam Confederate memorial, and have asked him to convene the state historical commission to consider what to
do with the statue.
A letter was sent to Cooper on Monday, on the eve of a planned protest at the statue. It was signed by UNC President Margaret
Spellings, UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Carol Folt, Lou Bissette, chair of the system’s Board of Governors, and Haywood Cochrane,
chair of the campus Board of Trustees.
The letter said law enforcement at UNC believe “that it is only a matter of time before an attempt is made to pull down Silent Sam in
much the same manner we saw in Durham. Based on our interactions with State and local law enforcement, including the State Bureau
of Investigation, an attempt may occur at any time.”
They said they would need the governor’s assistance to protect public safety because UNC law enforcement is stretched thin with the
opening of the new semester.
Efforts to reach Cooper on Monday evening were not immediately successful.
The UNC letter echoed concerns of Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, who wrote to Folt last week saying the statue “presents a
clear and present danger” to both the campus and the town. Hemminger asked Folt to request the North Carolina Historical
Commission act to remove Silent Sam.
Word has spread on social media about a protest at the statue on Tuesday night, and a flier referred to the demonstration as “the first
day of Silent Sam’s last semester.” Folt wrote to students about the rally, urging them not to attend in the interest of safety. She said
the event is being promoted by groups not affiliated with the university.
“And we know that the outside groups who may attend such a rally may be more interested in promoting discord and violence to
advance their own agendas than engaging in a constructive and peaceful protest,” she wrote to the campus community. “We are
always concerned about safety on the campus and if we had the ability to immediately move the statue in the interest of public safety,
we would.”
The Confederate monument at the edge of UNC’s campus has long been a site of protests, including one that occurred a day after the
violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, that resulted in the death of one woman and two state police officers whose helicopter went
down.
The officials’ letter referred to the toppling of a Confederate statue in downtown Durham and vandalism to a Robert E. Lee statue at
Duke University last week. On Saturday, Duke acted in the wee hours to remove the Lee statue from the entrance to Duke Chapel.
But the Lee statue was on private property at Duke. UNC does not have the latitude to take down Silent Sam unilaterally. A 2015 state
law signed by former Republican Gov. Pat McCrory prevents removing, relocating or altering monuments, memorials, plaques and
other markers that are on public property without permission from the N.C. Historical Commission.
Cooper, a Democrat, last week called for the repeal of the law and the relocation of Confederate monuments on public property.
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper says that Confederate monuments should be removed from state property in the wake of
Charlottesville violence.
Silent Sam, which depicts a Confederate soldier, was erected in 1913 to honor alumni who served in the Civil War.
UNC officials say the statue’s proximity to residence halls, academic buildings and Franklin Street raise the risks at the statue. Any
protest could draw large numbers of people, they said, and could result in injuries to students or bystanders. There is a strong
likelihood, they stressed, that the university will need “substantial law enforcement and emergency services support” from Cooper,
including help from state and federal agencies.
“The safety of our students is our highest priority,” the letter said. “Given the substantial security threats that we face at UNC-Chapel
Hill in connection with Silent Sam, we believe it is essential that the State of North Carolina take necessary steps to ensure safety. We
would not be able to face parents whose students are harmed in a violent confrontation if we did otherwise.”
Even though the statue is under 24-hour video surveillance, the university still must devote limited law enforcement resources to
security around the statue, the letter said. “UNC-Chapel Hill expects to incur significant additional ongoing security costs as a result,”
UNC officials wrote.
Further, the statue itself faces potential damage from vandalism. “Moreover, our assessment is that there are real safety and security
risks associated with either taking the statue down or leaving it up,” the letter said.
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629

John J. Dougherty
From: Lou Bissette

To: Sara Bissette; Thomas Bissette; Louis Bissette III
FYI
Sent from my iPhone

To: Lou Bissette <lbissette@bog.northcarolina.edu>

Subject: NEWS ALERT: UNC leaders ask governor for help with Silent Sam, warn of security threats
NEWS ALERT: UNC leaders ask governor for help with Silent Sam, warn of security threats
News & Observer
By Jane Stancill
CHAPEL HILL - University officials have alerted Gov. Roy Cooper of “significant safety and security threats” at
UNC-Chapel Hill because of the Silent Sam Confederate memorial, and have asked him to convene the state historical
commission to consider what to do with the statue.
A letter was sent to Cooper on Monday, on the eve of a planned protest at the statue. It was signed by UNC President
Margaret Spellings, UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Carol Folt, Lou Bissette, chair of the system’s Board of Governors,
and Haywood Cochrane, chair of the campus Board of Trustees.
The letter said law enforcement at UNC believe “that it is only a matter of time before an attempt is made to pull down
Silent Sam in much the same manner we saw in Durham. Based on our interactions with State and local law
enforcement, including the State Bureau of Investigation, an attempt may occur at any time.”
They said they would need the governor’s assistance to protect public safety because UNC law enforcement is
stretched thin with the opening of the new semester.
Efforts to reach Cooper on Monday evening were not immediately successful.
The UNC letter echoed concerns of Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger, who wrote to Folt last week saying the statue
“presents a clear and present danger” to both the campus and the town. Hemminger asked Folt to request the North
Carolina Historical Commission act to remove Silent Sam.
Word has spread on social media about a protest at the statue on Tuesday night, and a flier referred to the
demonstration as “the first day of Silent Sam’s last semester.” Folt wrote to students about the rally, urging them not to
attend in the interest of safety. She said the event is being promoted by groups not affiliated with the university.
“And we know that the outside groups who may attend such a rally may be more interested in promoting discord and
violence to advance their own agendas than engaging in a constructive and peaceful protest,” she wrote to the campus
community. “We are always concerned about safety on the campus and if we had the ability to immediately move the
statue in the interest of public safety, we would.”
The Confederate monument at the edge of UNC’s campus has long been a site of protests, including one that occurred a
day after the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, that resulted in the death of one woman and two state police officers
whose helicopter went down.
The officials’ letter referred to the toppling of a Confederate statue in downtown Durham and vandalism to a Robert E.
Lee statue at Duke University last week. On Saturday, Duke acted in the wee hours to remove the Lee statue from the
entrance to Duke Chapel.
But the Lee statue was on private property at Duke. UNC does not have the latitude to take down Silent Sam
unilaterally. A 2015 state law signed by former Republican Gov. Pat McCrory prevents removing, relocating or altering
monuments, memorials, plaques and other markers that are on public property without permission from the N.C.
Historical Commission.
Cooper, a Democrat, last week called for the repeal of the law and the relocation of Confederate monuments on public
property.
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper says that Confederate monuments should be removed from state property in the
wake of Charlottesville violence.
Silent Sam, which depicts a Confederate soldier, was erected in 1913 to honor alumni who served in the Civil War.
UNC officials say the statue’s proximity to residence halls, academic buildings and Franklin Street raise the risks at the
statue. Any protest could draw large numbers of people, they said, and could result in injuries to students or bystanders.
There is a strong likelihood, they stressed, that the university will need “substantial law enforcement and emergency
services support” from Cooper, including help from state and federal agencies.
“The safety of our students is our highest priority,” the letter said. “Given the substantial security threats that we face at
UNC-Chapel Hill in connection with Silent Sam, we believe it is essential that the State of North Carolina take
necessary steps to ensure safety. We would not be able to face parents whose students are harmed in a violent
confrontation if we did otherwise.”
Even though the statue is under 24-hour video surveillance, the university still must devote limited law enforcement
resources to security around the statue, the letter said. “UNC-Chapel Hill expects to incur significant additional
ongoing security costs as a result,” UNC officials wrote.
Further, the statue itself faces potential damage from vandalism. “Moreover, our assessment is that there are real safety
and security risks associated with either taking the statue down or leaving it up,” the letter said.
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629

John J. Dougherty
From: Wendy Murphy

To: Tom Fetzer
ATT00003.htm
Sent from my iPhone

Dear BOG members,
Lou
Margaret
John J. Dougherty
From: Tom Fetzer

To: Wendy Murphy
Thanks Wendy.
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 21, 2017, at 8:12 PM, Wendy Murphy <wmurphy@bog.northcarolina.edu> wrote:
Sent from my iPhone

Dear BOG members,
On Friday you were alerted to the ongoing situation with respect to the Silent Sam monument on the UNC-CH campus.
The situation has developed further and we expect that a protest could occur at the statue tomorrow evening. Based on
the concerns of our experienced law enforcement personnel, Chancellor Folt, her Board, and we, are concerned for the
safety and security of the students above all, and for the protection of property. Over the weekend we briefed the
BOG’s committee chairs and sought their advice on what actions we might take to protect the campus.
In addition, you have probably read news accounts of a tragic incident that occurred over the weekend that resulted in
the death of a five- year- old child. The incident was a result of a domestic dispute between and husband and wife that
involved a knife. The event occurred on the Chapel Hill campus in married student housing.
Lou
Margaret

_______________________________________________
John J. Dougherty
From: Marty Kotis

There's a reference in an article to a letter sent from the governor to UNC. Could someone forward to the board as well.
MK

CEO and Owner
Kotis Holdings
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 21, 2017, at 4:14 PM, Marty Kotis <mkotis@bog.northcarolina.edu> wrote:
MK

CEO and Owner
Kotis Holdings
Sent from my iPhone
Dear BOG members,
On Friday you were alerted to the ongoing situation with respect to the Silent Sam monument on the UNC-CH campus.
The situation has developed further and we expect that a protest could occur at the statue tomorrow evening. Based on
the concerns of our experienced law enforcement personnel, Chancellor Folt, her Board, and we, are concerned for the
safety and security of the students above all, and for the protection of property. Over the weekend we briefed the
BOG’s committee chairs and sought their advice on what actions we might take to protect the campus.
In addition, you have probably read news accounts of a tragic incident that occurred over the weekend that resulted in
the death of a five- year- old child. The incident was a result of a domestic dispute between and husband and wife that
involved a knife. The event occurred on the Chapel Hill campus in married student housing.
Lou
Margaret

_______________________________________________
John J. Dougherty

To: Marty Kotis
Cc: Lou bissette; Meredith B. Didier
We have not received. Will send when we do.
MK

CEO and Owner
Kotis Holdings
Sent from my iPhone
MK

CEO and Owner
Kotis Holdings
Sent from my iPhone
Dear BOG members,

On Friday you were alerted to the ongoing situation with respect to the Silent Sam monument on the
UNC-CH campus. The situation has developed further and we expect that a protest could occur at the
statue tomorrow evening. Based on the concerns of our experienced law enforcement personnel,
Chancellor Folt, her Board, and we, are concerned for the safety and security of the students above
all, and for the protection of property. Over the weekend we briefed the BOG’s committee chairs and
sought their advice on what actions we might take to protect the campus.
In addition, you have probably read news accounts of a tragic incident that occurred over the weekend
that resulted in the death of a five- year- old child. The incident was a result of a domestic dispute
between and husband and wife that involved a knife. The event occurred on the Chapel Hill campus in
married student housing.
Lou
Margaret

_______________________________________________
John J. Dougherty
From: Marty Kotis

So that means Cooper's PR office fed this to the news and observer - giving them a chance to write a thorough article and publish it before they've
even sent us the letter.
MK

CEO and Owner
Kotis Holdings
Sent from my iPhone
MK

CEO and Owner
Kotis Holdings
Sent from my iPhone
I suggest we put a security fence up ASAP around that area and ban all gatherings in that immediate
area.
MK

CEO and Owner
Kotis Holdings
Sent from my iPhone
Dear BOG members,
On Friday you were alerted to the ongoing situation with respect to the Silent Sam
monument on the UNC-CH campus. The situation has developed further and we expect
that a protest could occur at the statue tomorrow evening. Based on the concerns of our
experienced law enforcement personnel, Chancellor Folt, her Board, and we, are
concerned for the safety and security of the students above all, and for the protection of
property. Over the weekend we briefed the BOG’s committee chairs and sought their
advice on what actions we might take to protect the campus.
Based on that input, attached is a letter we have sent to Governor Cooper conveying our
concerns.
In addition, you have probably read news accounts of a tragic incident that occurred over
the weekend that resulted in the death of a five- year- old child. The incident was a result
of a domestic dispute between and husband and wife that involved a knife. The event
Lou
Margaret
_______________________________________________
John J. Dougherty

Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 6:37 AM
To: Marty Kotis
the letter went to the mass email box and we got late last night. Will get around this morning.
From: Marty Kotis
Subject: Re: [CurrentBoG2017‐19] Silent Sam

So that means Cooper's PR office fed this to the news and observer ‐ giving them a chance to write a thorough article and publish it before they've
even sent us the letter.

MK

CEO and Owner
Kotis Holdings

Sent from my iPhone


There's a reference in an article to a letter sent from the governor to UNC. Could someone forward to the board as
well.
MK

CEO and Owner
Kotis Holdings

Sent from my iPhone

I suggest we put a security fence up ASAP around that area and ban all gatherings in that immediate
area.
MK

CEO and Owner
Kotis Holdings

Sent from my iPhone

Dear BOG members,

On Friday you were alerted to the ongoing situation with respect to the Silent Sam
monument on the UNC‐CH campus. The situation has developed further and we expect
that a protest could occur at the statue tomorrow evening. Based on the concerns of
our experienced law enforcement personnel, Chancellor Folt, her Board, and we, are
concerned for the safety and security of the students above all, and for the protection of
property. Over the weekend we briefed the BOG’s committee chairs and sought their
advice on what actions we might take to protect the campus.

Based on that input, attached is a letter we have sent to Governor Cooper conveying our
concerns.

In addition, you have probably read news accounts of a tragic incident that occurred
over the weekend that resulted in the death of a five‐ year‐ old child. The incident was a
result of a domestic dispute between and husband and wife that involved a knife. The
event occurred on the Chapel Hill campus in married student housing.

Lou
Margaret

_______________________________________________
CurrentBoG2017‐19 mailing list
CurrentBoG2017‐19@lists.northcarolina.edu
http://lists.northcarolina.edu/mailman/listinfo/currentbog2017‐19
John J. Dougherty

To: Joshua N Ellis
PRINT/ONLINE
After Duke incident, rival UNC considers whether to remove Confederate statue
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/08/22/after-duke-incident-rival-unc-considers-whether-to-remove-confederate-statue/
UNC officials: Attempt to pull down Silent Sam 'may occur at any time'
WRAL
http://www.wral.com/unc-ch-officials-attempt-to-pull-down-silent-sam-may-occur-at-any-time-/16896238/
Cooper tells UNC leaders they can remove Silent Sam if there’s ‘imminent threat’
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article168501547.html#storylink=mainstage
Cooper to UNC: ‘Take immediate measures’ on Silent Sam if there’s ‘a real threat to public safety’
WNCN
http://wncn.com/2017/08/21/cooper-to-unc-you-can-take-immediate-measures-on-silent-sam-if-theres-a-real-threat-to-public-safety/
Cooper gives UNC permission to remove Silent Sam

The Daily Tar Heel
http://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2017/08/silent-sam-letter
UNC Chapel Hill issues warning about possible rally today following rumors
WTVD
http://abc11.com/unc-warning-about-possible-rally-today-following-rumors/2332340/
‘Silence Sam’: Possible rally planned around UNC Chapel Hill Confederate statue Tuesday
News & Observer
http://www.heraldsun.com/news/local/counties/orange-county/article168495102.html
Chancellor Folt warns students of Silent Sam rally

The Daily Tar Heel
http://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2017/08/breakingrally-0821
Texas college could influence other Confederate statue moves

Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/higher-education/university-of-texas-to-remove-confederate-statues/2017/08/21/dfba28b4-8628-11e7-96a7-
d178cf3524eb story.html?utm term=.9de9e81dfa4c
Here's what UNC-system has been up to this summer

The Daily Tar Heel
http://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2017/08/system-happenings-0821
Enrollment up in UNC System teaching programs after years of decline

WRAL
http://www.wral.com/enrollment-up-in-unc-system-teaching-programs-after-years-of-decline/16281928/
WCU embraces being the only NC university to see totality

WCNC
http://www.wcnc.com/news/eclipse/wcu-embraces-being-the-only-nc-university-to-see-totality/466210033
Sky show: Greensboro takes in solar eclipse

News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/news/local news/sky-show-greensboro-takes-in-solar-eclipse/article 89ff959b-e84c-53c2-a843-06702f278a42.html
NC State and UNC the eclipse meant popsicle, lines and fewer classes
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/orange-county/article168494042.html
Mother now a suspect in fatal stabbing of 5-year-old boy at UNC Chapel Hill
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/orange-county/article168498982.html#storylink=hpdigest
Charges pending in death of 5-year-old on UNC-CH campus

WRAL
Most Republicans see U.S. colleges as too 'liberal and political'

USA Today
http://college.usatoday.com/2017/08/21/most-republicans-see-u-s-colleges-as-too-liberal-and-political/
Chaos Breaks Out at Charlottesville City Council Meeting

The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/21/us/charlottesville-council-melee.html?hpw&rref=us&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=well-region&region=bottom-
well&WT.nav=bottom-well& r=0
Texas man charged with trying to bomb a Confederate statue in Houston

Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2017/08/21/texas-man-charged-with-trying-to-bomb-a-confederate-statue-in-houston/?hpid=hp hp-
cards hp-card-national%3Ahomepage%2Fcard&utm term=.41cd821dbb3c
University of Texas removes Confederate statues overnight

The Blaze
http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/08/21/university-of-texas-removes-confederate-statues-overnight/
Poll: Private schools best U.S. education option; public the worst
UPI
https://www.upi.com/Top News/US/2017/08/21/Poll-Private-schools-best-US-education-option-public-the-worst/6131503327821/
HIGHER EDUCATION
UNCG Provost Dana Dunn talks leveraging the executive role for change
Education Dive
http://www.educationdive.com/news/uncg-provost-dana-dunn-talks-leveraging-the-executive-role-for-change/503082/
So Much for a Honeymoon

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/22/duke-president-tackled-weighty-issue-confederate-statue-after-just-weeks-job
The Missing Black Professors

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/22/study-top-public-universities-finds-limited-faculty-diversity-and-yet-signs-progress
Stakeholders Call for Postponement of White House Initiative on HBCUs Conference

Diverse
http://diverseeducation.com/article/100537/
How One White Nationalist Became — and Remains — a Thorn in Texas A&M’s Side
http://www.chronicle.com/article/How-One-White-Nationalist/240969?cid=wsinglestory 6 1a
Best-Teacher Awards Are Bunk

http://www.chronicle.com/article/Best-Teacher-Awards-Are-Bunk/240968?cid=wsinglestory hp 1
OPINION
More debate on the statues

Richmond Times
http://www.richmond.com/opinion/your-opinion/letters-to-the-editor/letters-to-the-editor-aug-more-debate-on-the-statues/article 96c0a91c-4ce2-5546-b27c-
511e3c56875e.html
Hope for healing with Duke’s decision on statue

News & Observer
Some Animals Are More Stable Than Others

Townhall (Mike Adams)
https://townhall.com/columnists/mikeadams/2017/08/22/some-animals-are-more-stable-than-others-n2371340
Condemn, but protect, the speech of hate

Charlotte Observer
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/editorials/article168417252.html
UNC’s overtime battle insulting to the public

News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/editorials/article168334847.html#storylink=hpdigest
Walter Williams: Many share the blame for events in Charlottesville

News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/opinion/columns/walter-williams-many-share-the-blame-for-events-in-charlottesville/article 480d3b9a-9368-5d14-b42e-
509b470ceef1.html
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
John J. Dougherty
From: Marty Kotis

What's the time/date of the email?
MK
William M. "Marty" Kotis III

President and CEO
Kotis Holdings
http://www.kotis.org
(336) 574-2000 [office]
Sent from my iPad
On Aug 22, 2017, at 6:36 AM, Margaret Spellings <margaret.spellings@northcarolina.edu> wrote:
From: Marty Kotis
So that means Cooper's PR office fed this to the news and observer - giving them a chance to write a thorough article and publish it
before they've even sent us the letter.
MK
CEO and Owner
Kotis Holdings
Sent from my iPhone
There's a reference in an article to a letter sent from the governor to UNC. Could someone forward to the
board as well.
MK

CEO and Owner
Kotis Holdings
Sent from my iPhone
I suggest we put a security fence up ASAP around that area and ban all gatherings in that
immediate area.
MK

CEO and Owner
Kotis Holdings
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 21, 2017, at 2:57 PM, Margaret Spellings

<margaret.spellings@northcarolina.edu> wrote:
Dear BOG members,
On Friday you were alerted to the ongoing situation with respect to the
Silent Sam monument on the UNC-CH campus. The situation has
developed further and we expect that a protest could occur at the statue
tomorrow evening. Based on the concerns of our experienced law
enforcement personnel, Chancellor Folt, her Board, and we, are concerned
for the safety and security of the students above all, and for the protection
of property. Over the weekend we briefed the BOG’s committee chairs
and sought their advice on what actions we might take to protect the
campus.
Based on that input, attached is a letter we have sent to Governor Cooper

conveying our concerns.
In addition, you have probably read news accounts of a tragic incident that
occurred over the weekend that resulted in the death of a five- year- old
child. The incident was a result of a domestic dispute between and
husband and wife that involved a knife. The event occurred on the Chapel
Hill campus in married student housing.
Lou
Margaret

_______________________________________________
John J. Dougherty

To: Marty Kotis
Cc: Meredith B. Didier
6:56. I got a copy from Carol. We are working on ways to get things from the mass email in box timely and notify them of best ways to
communicate.
On Aug 22, 2017, at 8:36 AM, Marty Kotis <mkotis@bog.northcarolina.edu> wrote:
What's the time/date of the email?
MK
William M. "Marty" Kotis III

President and CEO
Kotis Holdings
http://www.kotis.org
(336) 574-2000 [office]
Sent from my iPad
On Aug 22, 2017, at 6:36 AM, Margaret Spellings <margaret.spellings@northcarolina.edu> wrote:
From: Marty Kotis
So that means Cooper's PR office fed this to the news and observer - giving them a chance to write a thorough article
and publish it before they've even sent us the letter.
MK

CEO and Owner
Kotis Holdings
Sent from my iPhone
There's a reference in an article to a letter sent from the governor to UNC. Could
someone forward to the board as well.
MK

CEO and Owner
Kotis Holdings
Sent from my iPhone
I suggest we put a security fence up ASAP around that area and ban all
gatherings in that immediate area.
MK

CEO and Owner
Kotis Holdings
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 21, 2017, at 2:57 PM, Margaret Spellings

<margaret.spellings@northcarolina.edu> wrote:
Dear BOG members,
On Friday you were alerted to the ongoing situation with

respect to the Silent Sam monument on the UNC-CH
campus. The situation has developed further and we expect
that a protest could occur at the statue tomorrow evening.
Based on the concerns of our experienced law enforcement
personnel, Chancellor Folt, her Board, and we, are
concerned for the safety and security of the students above
all, and for the protection of property. Over the weekend
we briefed the BOG’s committee chairs and sought their
advice on what actions we might take to protect the
campus.
Based on that input, attached is a letter we have sent to

Governor Cooper conveying our concerns.
In addition, you have probably read news accounts of a

tragic incident that occurred over the weekend that resulted
in the death of a five- year- old child. The incident was a
result of a domestic dispute between and husband and wife
that involved a knife. The event occurred on the Chapel
Hill campus in married student housing.
Lou
Margaret
_______________________________________________
http://lists.northcarolina.edu/mailman/listinfo/currentbog20
17-19
John J. Dougherty

Subject: [CurrentBoG2017-19] Silent Sam Follow-up
Attachments: 21 Aug letter to UNC.PDF; ATT00001.c
Members of the Board of Governors:

We received the attached letter from Governor Cooper last evening, responding to the letter we sent to him yesterday. Our correspondence to the governor
represented a good faith effort to describe the significant safety and security threats that UNC Chapel Hill is facing in relation to Silent Sam, as assessed by law
enforcement. As with any significant threat to State institutions, the governor's office is often in the best position to authorize the deployment of State law
enforcement and other emergency resources, which would be needed if Chapel Hill faced anything on the scale of what we saw in Charlottesville and at the
University of Virginia last weekend. We also pointed out that existing law (G.S. 100‐2.1) generally requires approval of the North Carolina Historical Commission,
which is a State commission within the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, to move a State monument like Silent Sam. Therefore, we encouraged the
governor, as the State's chief executive, to consider whether the commission should be convened to consider these matters.

You will see that Governor Cooper has now taken the position that University officials are authorized by G.S. 100‐2.1 to act unilaterally and without approval of
or consultation with the State or the historical commission if, in their judgment, there is an imminent threat. As the basis for his view, the governor cites to a
provision in the statute that says that the law's restrictions do not apply to a monument that, "a building inspector or similar official has determined poses a
threat to public safety because of an unsafe or dangerous condition." It is unclear from the governor's letter whether he believes that a "building inspector"
would need to opine before any University action, or whether other University leaders and personnel such as the chancellor or police chief qualify as "similar"
officials under the law.

We question whether the legislature shares Governor Cooper's interpretation of the statute, or whether the legislature intended to authorize unilateral action
by an institution in the manner the governor suggests. Although he references Duke University and other institutions outside of North Carolina as examples
where university officials took quick action, he does not acknowledge that none of those institutions are covered by the particular law at issue. Duke, as a private
institution, can move its statuary in any manner it would like.

Regardless of how the particular statute at issue may be interpreted, we will continue our efforts to prepare for any potential threats to the Chapel Hill campus,
which will include full collaboration with State law enforcement and emergency services resources.

We will continue to keep the board informed of any significant developments—but as these issues are happening in real‐time, it isn’t practical to convene the
full Board publicly to discuss them.

Margaret and Lou
Produced on December 20, 2017, to Joe Killian of NC Policy Watch
Page 82 of 412
John J. Dougherty
From: Lou Bissette

To: Sara Bissette
Subject: Fwd: [CurrentBoG2017-19] Silent Sam Follow-up
Attachments: 21 Aug letter to UNC.PDF; ATT00001.htm

Sent from my iPhone

Date: August 22, 2017 at 9:10:09 AM EDT
Subject: [CurrentBoG2017‐19] Silent Sam Follow‐up

We received the attached letter from Governor Cooper last evening, responding to the letter we sent to him yesterday. Our correspondence to
the governor represented a good faith effort to describe the significant safety and security threats that UNC Chapel Hill is facing in relation to
Silent Sam, as assessed by law enforcement. As with any significant threat to State institutions, the governor's office is often in the best position
to authorize the deployment of State law enforcement and other emergency resources, which would be needed if Chapel Hill faced anything on
the scale of what we saw in Charlottesville and at the University of Virginia last weekend. We also pointed out that existing law (G.S. 100‐2.1)
generally requires approval of the North Carolina Historical Commission, which is a State commission within the Department of Natural and
Cultural Resources, to move a State monument like Silent Sam. Therefore, we encouraged the governor, as the State's chief executive, to
consider whether the commission should be convened to consider these matters.

You will see that Governor Cooper has now taken the position that University officials are authorized by G.S. 100‐2.1 to act unilaterally and
without approval of or consultation with the State or the historical commission if, in their judgment, there is an imminent threat. As the basis for
his view, the governor cites to a provision in the statute that says that the law's restrictions do not apply to a monument that, "a building
inspector or similar official has determined poses a threat to public safety because of an unsafe or dangerous condition." It is unclear from the
governor's letter whether he believes that a "building inspector" would need to opine before any University action, or whether other University
leaders and personnel such as the chancellor or police chief qualify as "similar" officials under the law.

We question whether the legislature shares Governor Cooper's interpretation of the statute, or whether the legislature intended to authorize
unilateral action by an institution in the manner the governor suggests. Although he references Duke University and other institutions outside of
North Carolina as examples where university officials took quick action, he does not acknowledge that none of those institutions are covered by
the particular law at issue. Duke, as a private institution, can move its statuary in any manner it would like.

Regardless of how the particular statute at issue may be interpreted, we will continue our efforts to prepare for any potential threats to the
Chapel Hill campus, which will include full collaboration with State law enforcement and emergency services resources.

We will continue to keep the board informed of any significant developments—but as these issues are happening in real‐time, it isn’t practical to
convene the full Board publicly to discuss them.

Margaret and Lou
John J. Dougherty
From: Randy Ramsey

To: Randy Ramsey







Margaret and Lou
John J. Dougherty
From: Lou Bissette

To: 'Roger Aiken'

Sent from my iPhone







Margaret and Lou
John J. Dougherty
From: Tom Fetzer

Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 12:38 PM
To: Jim Holmes; Harry Smith Senator Bob Rucho; Alex Mitchell Thomas C. Goolsby, MBA, JD; Wendy Murphy
Subject: Here you go. Kept it to this list for now. Don't have Steve Longs email at his new firm.
Chairman Bissett
President Spelling
We have serious concerns about actions, and in some cases, inactions, on your part in the last 48 hours.
First, most, if not all of us, found out about the murder of a 5 year old in UNC-CH graduate student housing thru the media or other campus
sources rather than either of you or UNC GA. When we did finally hear from you, far too many hours after the tragic event, it was an afterthought
(3rd paragraph of a 3 paragraph letter that began “In addition”) in a letter about another matter.
While this is wholly unacceptable, it is also wholly consistent with the manner in which many of us on the Board of Governors feel that we have
been regarded when it comes to the dissemination of vital information.
Which leads into our second concern, that being the letter signed by both of you to Governor Cooper yesterday.
We have several concerns about the letter:
The letter was not vetted through the entire board. We understand that it was discussed on a call with committee chairs yesterday, but only in
regards to notifying the Governor and requesting advice for enhanced security. Several committee chairs on the call have vouched that requesting the
Historic Properties Commission to weigh in on the removal of the monument known as “Silent Sam” was not discussed. Which means that was a
unilateral decision made on your part without sufficient Board knowledge or input.
That also is wholly unacceptable. A conference call of the full Board should have been arranged or, at minimum, a rough draft of the letter
should have been sent to each of us for approval. Which you would not have received because we do not believe that letter was the right course of
action to take to achieve the top priority of protecting our students and secondarily, our campuses and public property. As a matter of fact, we believe
that it had the opposite effect.
The letter exuded a weakness and hand wringing that does not accurately reflect the Board’s opinion about how the potential of campus unrest
should be treated.
We would have preferred a strong statement from each of you to the Chancellors, with the expectation that the Chancellors, in turn, would
communicate the message to their campuses, that while our campuses have long been an hospitable forum and meeting place for the peaceful
dissemination of contrasting views, lawlessness, vandalism, and violence will not be tolerated and will be punished to the fullest extent of the law.
Compounding the error of exuding weakness rather than firm resolve, the letter to the Governor and his political manipulation of the situation
by sending his response to the press first, has dramatically and dangerously escalated the potential for unrest and violence at the Chapel Hill campus
and perhaps others as well.
Witness the front page headlines in Durham and Raleigh today as evidence of how your strategy to ameliorate this situation backfired.
All of which could have been avoided if you had sought our advice and counsel first--as we believe it is your duty to do so.
Let us be clear, we expect you and the Chancellors to do everything in your power to protect our students, our campuses and public property
from malicious mayhem. We stand ready to assist in those efforts.
These are our most grievous concerns. But we have others.
Recently, the Washington, D.C. based Chronicle of Higher Education reported that the NCCU student who was charged by Durham police
with two felonies and two misdemeanors in connection with the toppling of a monument, is being considered by the political science faculty at
NCCU for a scholarship to celebrate her activism and subsequent arrest. Surely, this is not the message we want to be sending to our students--
destroy public property, get charged with felonies and we’ll give you a scholarship? How is this going to dissuade our students from engaging in
similar unlawful activity?
Then, there is also the reports of an ongoing financial crisis at Elizabeth City State University that some of us are hearing about only
anecdotally, but taking very seriously. Again, there has been no formal, or even informal, communication from either or you to the full Board. It is
incomprehensible to us, who have a fiduciary responsibility for the campuses as well as the system as a whole, that this apparent crisis could have
existed without a briefing from UNC GA.
Your chosen method of communicating with committee chairs (appointed by the Chairman, not the Board) and leaving it to the discretion of
those chairs to communicate important information is not working and would not be acceptable even if it were. The full voice of the Board should
and must be heard on issues of vital importance, such as these we have just enumerated.
In closing, we wish to make it clear that our expectation is to receive more and more timely information about issues of critical importance to
the UNC system even if, as stated in President Spellings’ last missive to us, that “it isn’t practical to convene the full Board publicly to discuss them.”
Respectfully yours,
Sent from my iPhone
John J. Dougherty
From: Steven B. Long

To: Lou Bissette; Margaret Spellings; Thomas C. Shanahan
Subject: Fwd: Concerning the possible removal of the Silent Sam monument at UNC
Sent from my iPhone

3605 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 500
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 510-9243
From: ParsifalCSA
To: thomgoolsby long@manningfulton.com, Tom Fetzer joeknott@
Subject: Concerning the possible removal of the Silent Sam monument at UNC
August 21, 2017
To Members, UNC Board of Governors:
I wish to urgently call your attention to a potential violation of the Monuments Protection Act which was approved by the
North Carolina General Assembly in 2015.
Governor Roy Cooper, according to some news reports, is suggesting that the University of North Carolina can remove
the "Silent Sam" monument on its campus if radical demonstrators might threaten it. This is clearly a misstatement and
potential violation of the law [G.S. 100-2.1]
The law only permits removal if the historical monument needs repair or is in the way of construction. Even then, the
monument has to be put back in its original location or a site of equal prominence after the repair or construction has
terminated.
What is so disturbing about Governor Cooper’s misstatement of the law is his apparent concession to such groups as the
communist Workers’ World Party, based in Durham, which is spearheading the monument protests. They have openly
stated that the removal of such monuments honoring our State's Confederate veterans is only a first step in a long range
and broader effort to remove and take down any monument, symbol or reminder of what they term "America's racist,
bigoted, homophobic, and sexist past." Already they are taking aim at Thomas Jefferson and George Washington, both of
whom were slave holders, and, thus, tarred with that ineradicable stain. And the Vietnam Veterans' Monument on Union
Square in Raleigh is already in their cross hairs, as well. If they succeed in Chapel Hill, then the pathway becomes clear
for additional attacks on our history. And just when will it stop?
Rather than taking down monuments, we should be putting up more, and through their proliferation, thus better
explaining our, at times, difficult history. We must not efface or erase the symbols of the past for they remind us of where
we have been and who we are, and have become, as a people.
I respectfully and urgently request that you contact and remind administrators and officials at the Chapel Hill campus,
including President Spellings, that such an effort there would violate the clear wording of the statute which passed the
North Carolina senate unanimously, as well as warp our understanding of our state's varied history.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Boyd D. Cathey
Dr. Boyd D. Cathey

State Registrar, North Carolina Division of Archives and History (ret'd.)
2116 Jordan Cabin Road
Wendell, North Carolina 27591
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message and any attachments are intended solely for the individual or individuals designated above. It may
contain confidential or proprietary information and may be subject to the attorney-client privilege or other confidentiality protections. If you are not
the intended recipient, you are not authorized to read, copy, retain or distribute this message. If you receive this message in error, please notify the
sender by reply e-mail and delete this message. The sender does not waive any privilege or right of privacy or confidentiality that may attach to this
communication. Thank you.
John J. Dougherty
From: Jim Holmes

To: William Webb
Subject: FW: Here you go. Kept it to this list for now. Don't have Steve Longs email at his new firm.

James L. Holmes, Jr., CPA | Managing Partner
4700 Six Forks Road - Suite 200 - Raleigh, NC 27609

email website sentinelra.com
919.926.4623 main 919.926.4664 fax

919.388.1904 direct 855.490.2528 toll free
cell

This e-mail message and attachments are for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and contain confidential information. All unauthorized use is prohibited. If you are not
the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original. Coverage cannot be bound or altered via voice mail, email, fax, or via
Sentinelra.com; coverage is not effective until confirmed directly with a licensed representative.

From: Tom Fetzer
To: Jim Holmes;Harry Smith ; Senator Bob Rucho; Alex Mitchell ; Thomas C. Goolsby, MBA, JD; Wendy Murphy
Subject: Here you go. Kept it to this list for now. Don't have Steve Longs email at his new firm.
Chairman Bissett
President Spelling
The letter was not vetted through the entire board. We understand that it was discussed on a call with committee chairs yesterday, but only in
regards to notifying the Governor and requesting advice for enhanced security. Several committee chairs on the call have vouched that requesting the
Historic Properties Commission to weigh in on the removal of the monument known as “Silent Sam” was not discussed. Which means that was a
That also is wholly unacceptable. A conference call of the full Board should have been arranged or, at minimum, a rough draft of the letter
should have been sent to each of us for approval. Which you would not have received because we do not believe that letter was the right course of
action to take to achieve the top priority of protecting our students and secondarily, our campuses and public property. As a matter of fact, we believe
that it had the opposite effect.
The letter exuded a weakness and hand wringing that does not accurately reflect the Board’s opinion about how the potential of campus unrest
should be treated.
communicate the message to their campuses, that while our campuses have long been an hospitable forum and meeting place for the peaceful
Compounding the error of exuding weakness rather than firm resolve, the letter to the Governor and his political manipulation of the situation
by sending his response to the press first, has dramatically and dangerously escalated the potential for unrest and violence at the Chapel Hill campus
and perhaps others as well.
Let us be clear, we expect you and the Chancellors to do everything in your power to protect our students, our campuses and public property
from malicious mayhem. We stand ready to assist in those efforts.
Recently, the Washington, D.C. based Chronicle of Higher Education reported that the NCCU student who was charged by Durham police
with two felonies and two misdemeanors in connection with the toppling of a monument, is being considered by the political science faculty at
NCCU for a scholarship to celebrate her activism and subsequent arrest. Surely, this is not the message we want to be sending to our students--
destroy public property, get charged with felonies and we’ll give you a scholarship? How is this going to dissuade our students from engaging in
similar unlawful activity?
Then, there is also the reports of an ongoing financial crisis at Elizabeth City State University that some of us are hearing about only
anecdotally, but taking very seriously. Again, there has been no formal, or even informal, communication from either or you to the full Board. It is
incomprehensible to us, who have a fiduciary responsibility for the campuses as well as the system as a whole, that this apparent crisis could have
existed without a briefing from UNC GA.
Your chosen method of communicating with committee chairs (appointed by the Chairman, not the Board) and leaving it to the discretion of
those chairs to communicate important information is not working and would not be acceptable even if it were. The full voice of the Board should
and must be heard on issues of vital importance, such as these we have just enumerated.
In closing, we wish to make it clear that our expectation is to receive more and more timely information about issues of critical importance to
the UNC system even if, as stated in President Spellings’ last missive to us, that “it isn’t practical to convene the full Board publicly to discuss them.”
Respectfully yours,
Sent from my iPhone
John J. Dougherty
From: Thomas C. Goolsby, MBA , JD

To: Tom Fetzer
Cc: Jim Holmes; Harry Smith Senator Bob Rucho; alexmitchell Wendy Murphy
Subject: Re: Here you go. Kept it to this list for now. Don't have Steve Longs email at his new firm.
Great job! I am on board.
Sent from the iPhone of Thom Goolsby
On Aug 22, 2017, at 12:38, Tom Fetzer wrote:
Chairman Bissett
President Spelling
First, most, if not all of us, found out about the murder of a 5 year old in UNC-CH graduate student housing thru the media or
other campus sources rather than either of you or UNC GA. When we did finally hear from you, far too many hours after the tragic
event, it was an afterthought (3rd paragraph of a 3 paragraph letter that began “In addition”) in a letter about another matter.
While this is wholly unacceptable, it is also wholly consistent with the manner in which many of us on the Board of Governors
feel that we have been regarded when it comes to the dissemination of vital information.
The letter was not vetted through the entire board. We understand that it was discussed on a call with committee chairs
yesterday, but only in regards to notifying the Governor and requesting advice for enhanced security. Several committee chairs on the
call have vouched that requesting the Historic Properties Commission to weigh in on the removal of the monument known as “Silent
Sam” was not discussed. Which means that was a unilateral decision made on your part without sufficient Board knowledge or input.
That also is wholly unacceptable. A conference call of the full Board should have been arranged or, at minimum, a rough draft
of the letter should have been sent to each of us for approval. Which you would not have received because we do not believe that letter
was the right course of action to take to achieve the top priority of protecting our students and secondarily, our campuses and public
property. As a matter of fact, we believe that it had the opposite effect.
The letter exuded a weakness and hand wringing that does not accurately reflect the Board’s opinion about how the potential of
campus unrest should be treated.
We would have preferred a strong statement from each of you to the Chancellors, with the expectation that the Chancellors, in
turn, would communicate the message to their campuses, that while our campuses have long been an hospitable forum and meeting
place for the peaceful dissemination of contrasting views, lawlessness, vandalism, and violence will not be tolerated and will be
punished to the fullest extent of the law.
Compounding the error of exuding weakness rather than firm resolve, the letter to the Governor and his political manipulation
of the situation by sending his response to the press first, has dramatically and dangerously escalated the potential for unrest and
violence at the Chapel Hill campus and perhaps others as well.
Witness the front page headlines in Durham and Raleigh today as evidence of how your strategy to ameliorate this situation
backfired.
Let us be clear, we expect you and the Chancellors to do everything in your power to protect our students, our campuses and
public property from malicious mayhem. We stand ready to assist in those efforts.
Recently, the Washington, D.C. based Chronicle of Higher Education reported that the NCCU student who was charged by
Durham police with two felonies and two misdemeanors in connection with the toppling of a monument, is being considered by the
political science faculty at NCCU for a scholarship to celebrate her activism and subsequent arrest. Surely, this is not the message we
want to be sending to our students--destroy public property, get charged with felonies and we’ll give you a scholarship? How is this
going to dissuade our students from engaging in similar unlawful activity?
Then, there is also the reports of an ongoing financial crisis at Elizabeth City State University that some of us are hearing about
only anecdotally, but taking very seriously. Again, there has been no formal, or even informal, communication from either or you to
the full Board. It is incomprehensible to us, who have a fiduciary responsibility for the campuses as well as the system as a whole, that
this apparent crisis could have existed without a briefing from UNC GA.
Your chosen method of communicating with committee chairs (appointed by the Chairman, not the Board) and leaving it to the
discretion of those chairs to communicate important information is not working and would not be acceptable even if it were. The full
voice of the Board should and must be heard on issues of vital importance, such as these we have just enumerated.
In closing, we wish to make it clear that our expectation is to receive more and more timely information about issues of critical
importance to the UNC system even if, as stated in President Spellings’ last missive to us, that “it isn’t practical to convene the full
Board publicly to discuss them.”
Respectfully yours,
Sent from my iPhone
John J. Dougherty
From: Tom Fetzer

Cc: currentbog2017-19@northcarolina; Andrea R. Poole
Chairman Bissett

President Spelling


First, most, if not all of us, found out about the murder of a 5 year old in UNC‐CH graduate student housing thru the media or other campus sources rather
than either of you or UNC GA. When we did finally hear from you, far too many hours after the tragic event, it was an afterthought (3rd paragraph of a 3
paragraph letter that began “In addition”) in a letter about another matter.

While this is wholly unacceptable, it is also wholly consistent with the manner in which many of us on the Board of Governors feel that we have been
regarded when it comes to the dissemination of vital information.



The letter was not vetted through the entire board. We understand that it was discussed on a call with committee chairs yesterday, but only in regards to
notifying the Governor and requesting advice for enhanced security. Several committee chairs on the call have vouched that requesting the Historic Properties
Commission to weigh in on the removal of the monument known as “Silent Sam” was not discussed. Which means that was a unilateral decision made on your
part without sufficient Board knowledge or input.

That also is wholly unacceptable. A conference call of the full Board should have been arranged or, at minimum, a rough draft of the letter should have been
sent to each of us for approval. Which you would not have received because we do not believe that letter was the right course of action to take to achieve the
top priority of protecting our students and secondarily, our campuses and public property. As a matter of fact, we believe that it had the opposite effect.

The letter exuded a weakness and hand wringing that does not accurately reflect the Board’s opinion about how the potential of campus unrest should be
treated.

We would have preferred a strong statement from each of you to the Chancellors, with the expectation that the Chancellors, in turn, would communicate the
message to their campuses, that while our campuses have long been a hospitable forum and meeting place for the peaceful dissemination of contrasting views,
lawlessness, vandalism, and violence will not be tolerated and will be punished to the fullest extent of the law.

Compounding the error of exuding weakness rather than firm resolve, the letter to the Governor and his political manipulation of the situation by sending his
response to the press first, has dramatically and dangerously escalated the potential for unrest and violence at the Chapel Hill campus and perhaps others as
well.


All of which could have been avoided if you had sought our advice and counsel first‐‐as we believe it is your duty to do.

Let us be clear, we expect you and the Chancellors to do everything in your power to protect our students, our campuses and public property from malicious
mayhem. We stand ready to assist in those efforts.


There are also reports of an ongoing financial crisis at Elizabeth City State University that some of us are hearing about only anecdotally, but taking very
seriously. Again, there has been no formal, or even informal, communication from either or you to the full Board. It is incomprehensible to us, who have a
fiduciary responsibility for the campuses as well as the system as a whole, that this apparent crisis could have existed without a briefing from UNC GA.

Your chosen method of communicating with committee chairs (appointed by the Chairman, not the Board) and leaving it to the discretion of those chairs to
communicate important information to the remainder of the Board is not working and would not be acceptable even if it were. The full voice of the Board
should and must be heard on issues of vital importance, such as these we have just enumerated.

In closing, we wish to make it clear that our expectation is to receive more and more timely information about issues of critical importance to the UNC system
even if, as stated in President Spellings’ last missive to us, that “it isn’t practical to convene the full Board publicly to discuss them.”

Respectfully yours,

Harry Smith

Jim Holmes

Marty Kotis

David Powers

Alex Mitchell

Philip Byers

Mike Williford

Thom Goolsby

Pearl Floyd

Wendy Murphy

Bob Rucho

Randy Ramsey

Kelli Blue

Tom Fetzer

Bill Webb
Sent using OWA for iPhone
John J. Dougherty
From: Lou Bissette

Subject: Fwd:
Here it is!
Sent from my iPhone
From: Tom Fetzer <tfetzer@bog.northcarolina.edu>

To: Lou Bissette <lbissette@bog.northcarolina.edu>, Margaret Spellings <margaret.spellings@northcarolina.edu>
Cc: "currentbog2017-19@northcarolina" <currentbog2017-19@northcarolina>, "Andrea R. Poole" <arpoole@northcarolina.edu>
Chairman Bissett
President Spelling
The letter was not vetted through the entire board. We understand that it was discussed on a call with committee chairs yesterday, but
only in regards to notifying the Governor and requesting advice for enhanced security. Several committee chairs on the call have
vouched that requesting the Historic Properties Commission to weigh in on the removal of the monument known as “Silent Sam” was
not discussed. Which means that was a unilateral decision made on your part without sufficient Board knowledge or input.
That also is wholly unacceptable. A conference call of the full Board should have been arranged or, at minimum, a rough draft of the
letter should have been sent to each of us for approval. Which you would not have received because we do not believe that letter was
the right course of action to take to achieve the top priority of protecting our students and secondarily, our campuses and public
We would have preferred a strong statement from each of you to the Chancellors, with the expectation that the Chancellors, in turn,
would communicate the message to their campuses, that while our campuses have long been a hospitable forum and meeting place for
the peaceful dissemination of contrasting views, lawlessness, vandalism, and violence will not be tolerated and will be punished to the
fullest extent of the law.
Compounding the error of exuding weakness rather than firm resolve, the letter to the Governor and his political manipulation of the
situation by sending his response to the press first, has dramatically and dangerously escalated the potential for unrest and violence at
the Chapel Hill campus and perhaps others as well.
All of which could have been avoided if you had sought our advice and counsel first--as we believe it is your duty to do.
Let us be clear, we expect you and the Chancellors to do everything in your power to protect our students, our campuses and public
property from malicious mayhem. We stand ready to assist in those efforts.
There are also reports of an ongoing financial crisis at Elizabeth City State University that some of us are hearing about only
anecdotally, but taking very seriously. Again, there has been no formal, or even informal, communication from either or you to the full
Board. It is incomprehensible to us, who have a fiduciary responsibility for the campuses as well as the system as a whole, that this
apparent crisis could have existed without a briefing from UNC GA.
discretion of those chairs to communicate important information to the remainder of the Board is not working and would not be
acceptable even if it were. The full voice of the Board should and must be heard on issues of vital importance, such as these we have
just enumerated.
Respectfully yours,
Harry Smith
Jim Holmes
Marty Kotis
David Powers
Alex Mitchell
Philip Byers
Mike Williford
Thom Goolsby
Pearl Floyd
Wendy Murphy
Bob Rucho
Randy Ramsey
Kelli Blue
Tom Fetzer
Bill Webb
John J. Dougherty

To: Lou Bissette
Subject: Re: Fwd:
Love that he didn't get either of our names right..

And Harry's signature
On Aug 22, 2017, at 6:58 PM, Lou Bissette <lbissette@bog.northcarolina.edu> wrote:
Here it is!
Sent from my iPhone

Cc: "currentbog2017-19@northcarolina" <currentbog2017-19@northcarolina>, "Andrea R. Poole"
<arpoole@northcarolina.edu>
Chairman Bissett
President Spelling
First, most, if not all of us, found out about the murder of a 5 year old in UNC-CH graduate student housing thru
the media or other campus sources rather than either of you or UNC GA. When we did finally hear from you, far too
many hours after the tragic event, it was an afterthought (3rd paragraph of a 3 paragraph letter that began “In addition”)
in a letter about another matter.
While this is wholly unacceptable, it is also wholly consistent with the manner in which many of us on the Board
of Governors feel that we have been regarded when it comes to the dissemination of vital information.
yesterday, but only in regards to notifying the Governor and requesting advice for enhanced security. Several
committee chairs on the call have vouched that requesting the Historic Properties Commission to weigh in on the
removal of the monument known as “Silent Sam” was not discussed. Which means that was a unilateral decision made
on your part without sufficient Board knowledge or input.
That also is wholly unacceptable. A conference call of the full Board should have been arranged or, at minimum, a
rough draft of the letter should have been sent to each of us for approval. Which you would not have received because
we do not believe that letter was the right course of action to take to achieve the top priority of protecting our students
and secondarily, our campuses and public property. As a matter of fact, we believe that it had the opposite effect.
The letter exuded a weakness and hand wringing that does not accurately reflect the Board’s opinion about how the
potential of campus unrest should be treated.
We would have preferred a strong statement from each of you to the Chancellors, with the expectation that the
Chancellors, in turn, would communicate the message to their campuses, that while our campuses have long been a
hospitable forum and meeting place for the peaceful dissemination of contrasting views, lawlessness, vandalism, and
violence will not be tolerated and will be punished to the fullest extent of the law.
Compounding the error of exuding weakness rather than firm resolve, the letter to the Governor and his political
manipulation of the situation by sending his response to the press first, has dramatically and dangerously escalated the
potential for unrest and violence at the Chapel Hill campus and perhaps others as well.
Witness the front page headlines in Durham and Raleigh today as evidence of how your strategy to ameliorate this
situation backfired.
All of which could have been avoided if you had sought our advice and counsel first--as we believe it is your duty to
do.
Let us be clear, we expect you and the Chancellors to do everything in your power to protect our students, our
campuses and public property from malicious mayhem. We stand ready to assist in those efforts.

There are also reports of an ongoing financial crisis at Elizabeth City State University that some of us are hearing about
only anecdotally, but taking very seriously. Again, there has been no formal, or even informal, communication from
either or you to the full Board. It is incomprehensible to us, who have a fiduciary responsibility for the campuses as
well as the system as a whole, that this apparent crisis could have existed without a briefing from UNC GA.
Your chosen method of communicating with committee chairs (appointed by the Chairman, not the Board) and leaving
it to the discretion of those chairs to communicate important information to the remainder of the Board is not working
and would not be acceptable even if it were. The full voice of the Board should and must be heard on issues of vital
importance, such as these we have just enumerated.
In closing, we wish to make it clear that our expectation is to receive more and more timely information about issues of
critical importance to the UNC system even if, as stated in President Spellings’ last missive to us, that “it isn’t practical
to convene the full Board publicly to discuss them.”
Respectfully yours,
Harry Smith
Jim Holmes
Marty Kotis
David Powers
Alex Mitchell
Philip Byers
Mike Williford
Thom Goolsby
Pearl Floyd
Wendy Murphy
Bob Rucho
Randy Ramsey
Kelli Blue
Tom Fetzer
Bill Webb
John J. Dougherty
From: Lou Bissette

Subject: Re: Fwd:
Yep!
Sent from my iPhone

Here it is!
Sent from my iPhone

To: Lou Bissette <lbissette@bog.northcarolina.edu>, Margaret Spellings
<margaret.spellings@northcarolina.edu>
Cc: "currentbog2017-19@northcarolina" <currentbog2017-19@northcarolina>, "Andrea R. Poole"
<arpoole@northcarolina.edu>
Chairman Bissett
President Spelling
We have serious concerns about actions, and in some cases, inactions, on your part in the last 48
hours.
First, most, if not all of us, found out about the murder of a 5 year old in UNC-CH graduate student
housing thru the media or other campus sources rather than either of you or UNC GA. When we did
finally hear from you, far too many hours after the tragic event, it was an afterthought (3rd paragraph of
a 3 paragraph letter that began “In addition”) in a letter about another matter.
While this is wholly unacceptable, it is also wholly consistent with the manner in which many of us
on the Board of Governors feel that we have been regarded when it comes to the dissemination of vital
information.
Which leads into our second concern, that being the letter signed by both of you to Governor
Cooper yesterday.
The letter was not vetted through the entire board. We understand that it was discussed on a call with
committee chairs yesterday, but only in regards to notifying the Governor and requesting advice for
enhanced security. Several committee chairs on the call have vouched that requesting the Historic
Properties Commission to weigh in on the removal of the monument known as “Silent Sam” was not
discussed. Which means that was a unilateral decision made on your part without sufficient Board
knowledge or input.
That also is wholly unacceptable. A conference call of the full Board should have been arranged or, at
minimum, a rough draft of the letter should have been sent to each of us for approval. Which you would
not have received because we do not believe that letter was the right course of action to take to achieve
the top priority of protecting our students and secondarily, our campuses and public property. As a
matter of fact, we believe that it had the opposite effect.
The letter exuded a weakness and hand wringing that does not accurately reflect the Board’s opinion
about how the potential of campus unrest should be treated.
We would have preferred a strong statement from each of you to the Chancellors, with the expectation
that the Chancellors, in turn, would communicate the message to their campuses, that while our
campuses have long been a hospitable forum and meeting place for the peaceful dissemination of
contrasting views, lawlessness, vandalism, and violence will not be tolerated and will be punished to the
Compounding the error of exuding weakness rather than firm resolve, the letter to the Governor and his
political manipulation of the situation by sending his response to the press first, has dramatically and
dangerously escalated the potential for unrest and violence at the Chapel Hill campus and perhaps others
as well.
Witness the front page headlines in Durham and Raleigh today as evidence of how your strategy to
ameliorate this situation backfired.
All of which could have been avoided if you had sought our advice and counsel first--as we believe it is
your duty to do.
Let us be clear, we expect you and the Chancellors to do everything in your power to protect our
students, our campuses and public property from malicious mayhem. We stand ready to assist in those
efforts.
There are also reports of an ongoing financial crisis at Elizabeth City State University that some of us
are hearing about only anecdotally, but taking very seriously. Again, there has been no formal, or even
informal, communication from either or you to the full Board. It is incomprehensible to us, who have a
fiduciary responsibility for the campuses as well as the system as a whole, that this apparent crisis could
have existed without a briefing from UNC GA.
Your chosen method of communicating with committee chairs (appointed by the Chairman, not the
Board) and leaving it to the discretion of those chairs to communicate important information to the
remainder of the Board is not working and would not be acceptable even if it were. The full voice of the
Board should and must be heard on issues of vital importance, such as these we have just enumerated.
In closing, we wish to make it clear that our expectation is to receive more and more timely information
about issues of critical importance to the UNC system even if, as stated in President Spellings’ last
missive to us, that “it isn’t practical to convene the full Board publicly to discuss them.”
Respectfully yours,
Harry Smith
Jim Holmes
Marty Kotis
David Powers
Alex Mitchell
Philip Byers
Mike Williford
Thom Goolsby
Pearl Floyd
Wendy Murphy
Bob Rucho
Randy Ramsey
Kelli Blue
Tom Fetzer
Bill Webb
John J. Dougherty
From: Tom Fetzer

Cc: Andrea R. Poole
Chairman Bissett
President Spelling
The letter was not vetted through the entire board. We understand that it was discussed on a call with committee chairs yesterday, but only in regards
to notifying the Governor and requesting advice for enhanced security. Several committee chairs on the call have vouched that requesting the Historic
Properties Commission to weigh in on the removal of the monument known as “Silent Sam” was not discussed. Which means that was a unilateral
decision made on your part without sufficient Board knowledge or input.
That also is wholly unacceptable. A conference call of the full Board should have been arranged or, at minimum, a rough draft of the letter should
have been sent to each of us for approval. Which you would not have received because we do not believe that letter was the right course of action to
take to achieve the top priority of protecting our students and secondarily, our campuses and public property. As a matter of fact, we believe that it
had the opposite effect.
The letter exuded a weakness and hand wringing that does not accurately reflect the Board’s opinion about how the potential of campus unrest should
be treated.
communicate the message to their campuses, that while our campuses have long been a hospitable forum and meeting place for the peaceful
Compounding the error of exuding weakness rather than firm resolve, the letter to the Governor and his political manipulation of the situation by
sending his response to the press first, has dramatically and dangerously escalated the potential for unrest and violence at the Chapel Hill campus and
perhaps others as well.
Let us be clear, we expect you and the Chancellors to do everything in your power to protect our students, our campuses and public property from
malicious mayhem. We stand ready to assist in those efforts.
There are also reports of an ongoing financial crisis at Elizabeth City State University that some of us are hearing about only anecdotally, but taking
very seriously. Again, there has been no formal, or even informal, communication from either or you to the full Board. It is incomprehensible to us,
who have a fiduciary responsibility for the campuses as well as the system as a whole, that this apparent crisis could have existed without a briefing
from UNC GA.
Your chosen method of communicating with committee chairs (appointed by the Chairman, not the Board) and leaving it to the discretion of those
chairs to communicate important information to the remainder of the Board is not working and would not be acceptable even if it were. The full voice
of the Board should and must be heard on issues of vital importance, such as these we have just enumerated.
In closing, we wish to make it clear that our expectation is to receive more and more timely information about issues of critical importance to the
UNC system even if, as stated in President Spellings’ last missive to us, that “it isn’t practical to convene the full Board publicly to discuss them.”
Respectfully yours,
Harry Smith
Jim Holmes
Marty Kotis
David Powers
Alex Mitchell
Philip Byers
Mike Williford
Thom Goolsby
Pearl Floyd
Wendy Murphy
Bob Rucho
Randy Ramsey
Kelli Blue
Tom Fetzer
Bill Webb
John J. Dougherty
From: Lou Bissette

To: templesloan@ ; Doyle Parrish; Anna Nelson; Steven Long; Leo Daughtry
Subject: Fwd:
You would think they could at least spell our names correctly!
Sent from my iPhone

Cc: "Andrea R. Poole" <arpoole@northcarolina.edu>
Chairman Bissett
President Spelling
just enumerated.
Respectfully yours,
Harry Smith
Jim Holmes
Marty Kotis
David Powers
Alex Mitchell
Philip Byers
Mike Williford
Thom Goolsby
Pearl Floyd
Wendy Murphy
Bob Rucho
Randy Ramsey
Kelli Blue
Tom Fetzer
Bill Webb

John J. Dougherty

To: Lou Bissette
Subject: Re: Fwd:
I assume this is about Harry's candidacy and bog staff
Yep!
Sent from my iPhone

Here it is!
Sent from my iPhone

To: Lou Bissette <lbissette@bog.northcarolina.edu>, Margaret Spellings
Cc: "currentbog2017-19@northcarolina" <currentbog2017-19@northcarolina>, "Andrea
R. Poole" <arpoole@northcarolina.edu>
Chairman Bissett
President Spelling
We have serious concerns about actions, and in some cases, inactions, on your part in
the last 48 hours.
First, most, if not all of us, found out about the murder of a 5 year old in UNC-CH
graduate student housing thru the media or other campus sources rather than either of you
or UNC GA. When we did finally hear from you, far too many hours after the tragic
event, it was an afterthought (3rd paragraph of a 3 paragraph letter that began “In
addition”) in a letter about another matter.
While this is wholly unacceptable, it is also wholly consistent with the manner in
which many of us on the Board of Governors feel that we have been regarded when it
comes to the dissemination of vital information.
Which leads into our second concern, that being the letter signed by both of you to
Governor Cooper yesterday.
The letter was not vetted through the entire board. We understand that it was discussed on
a call with committee chairs yesterday, but only in regards to notifying the Governor and
requesting advice for enhanced security. Several committee chairs on the call have
vouched that requesting the Historic Properties Commission to weigh in on the removal
of the monument known as “Silent Sam” was not discussed. Which means that was a
That also is wholly unacceptable. A conference call of the full Board should have been
arranged or, at minimum, a rough draft of the letter should have been sent to each of us
for approval. Which you would not have received because we do not believe that letter
was the right course of action to take to achieve the top priority of protecting our students
and secondarily, our campuses and public property. As a matter of fact, we believe that it
The letter exuded a weakness and hand wringing that does not accurately reflect the
Board’s opinion about how the potential of campus unrest should be treated.
We would have preferred a strong statement from each of you to the Chancellors, with
the expectation that the Chancellors, in turn, would communicate the message to their
campuses, that while our campuses have long been a hospitable forum and meeting place
for the peaceful dissemination of contrasting views, lawlessness, vandalism, and violence
will not be tolerated and will be punished to the fullest extent of the law.
Compounding the error of exuding weakness rather than firm resolve, the letter to the
Governor and his political manipulation of the situation by sending his response to the
press first, has dramatically and dangerously escalated the potential for unrest and
Witness the front page headlines in Durham and Raleigh today as evidence of how your
strategy to ameliorate this situation backfired.
All of which could have been avoided if you had sought our advice and counsel first--as
we believe it is your duty to do.
Let us be clear, we expect you and the Chancellors to do everything in your power to
protect our students, our campuses and public property from malicious mayhem. We
stand ready to assist in those efforts.
There are also reports of an ongoing financial crisis at Elizabeth City State University
that some of us are hearing about only anecdotally, but taking very seriously. Again,
there has been no formal, or even informal, communication from either or you to the full
Board. It is incomprehensible to us, who have a fiduciary responsibility for the campuses
as well as the system as a whole, that this apparent crisis could have existed without a
briefing from UNC GA.
Your chosen method of communicating with committee chairs (appointed by the

Chairman, not the Board) and leaving it to the discretion of those chairs to communicate
important information to the remainder of the Board is not working and would not be
acceptable even if it were. The full voice of the Board should and must be heard on issues
of vital importance, such as these we have just enumerated.
In closing, we wish to make it clear that our expectation is to receive more and more
timely information about issues of critical importance to the UNC system even if, as
stated in President Spellings’ last missive to us, that “it isn’t practical to convene the full
Respectfully yours,
Harry Smith
Jim Holmes
Marty Kotis
David Powers
Alex Mitchell
Philip Byers
Mike Williford
Thom Goolsby
Pearl Floyd
Wendy Murphy
Bob Rucho
Randy Ramsey
Kelli Blue
Tom Fetzer
Bill Webb
John J. Dougherty
From: Andrea R. Poole

To: CurrentBoG2017-19@lists.northcarolina.edu
Cc: Margaret Spellings; Lou Bissette; Tom Fetzer
Subject: Sent on behalf of Tom Fetzer
Members of the Board of Governors,
Please see the message below, which I am forwarding to the Board at the request of Tom Fetzer.
Thanks,
Andrea
________________________________________
From: Tom Fetzer
Cc: currentbog2017‐19@northcarolina; Andrea R. Poole
Subject:

Chairman Bissett

President Spelling








The letter exuded a weakness and hand wringing that does not accurately reflect the Board’s opinion about how the potential of campus unrest should be
treated.


well.









Respectfully yours,

Harry Smith

Jim Holmes

Marty Kotis

David Powers

Alex Mitchell

Philip Byers

Mike Williford

Thom Goolsby

Pearl Floyd

Wendy Murphy

Bob Rucho

Randy Ramsey

Kelli Blue

Tom Fetzer

Bill Webb
John J. Dougherty
From: Michael Williford

To: Meredith Wesley
Subject: Fwd: [CurrentBoG2017-19] Sent on behalf of Tom Fetzer
Sent from my iPhone
From: "Andrea R. Poole" <arpoole@northcarolina.edu>

To: "CurrentBoG2017-19@lists.northcarolina.edu" <CurrentBoG2017-19@lists.northcarolina.edu>
Subject: [CurrentBoG2017-19] Sent on behalf of Tom Fetzer

Thanks,
Andrea
________________________________________
From: Tom Fetzer
Subject:
Chairman Bissett
President Spelling
just enumerated.
Respectfully yours,
Harry Smith
Jim Holmes
Marty Kotis
David Powers
Alex Mitchell
Philip Byers
Mike Williford
Thom Goolsby
Pearl Floyd
Wendy Murphy
Bob Rucho
Randy Ramsey
Kelli Blue
Tom Fetzer
Bill Webb
_______________________________________________
John J. Dougherty
From: currentbog2017-19-bounces@lists.northcarolina.edu on behalf of David Powers

To: Andrea R. Poole
Cc: CurrentBoG2017-19@lists.northcarolina.edu
Subject: Re: [CurrentBoG2017-19] Sent on behalf of Tom Fetzer
I must admit that I am a big proponent of the "committee system " but it had failed us in this regard. I thought long and hard about signing onto this letter, but
the fact that we've heard much more about this statue episode than the murder of a five‐year‐old on one of our campuses sealed this deal for me. A child, under
our care, was murdered ‐ little else matters, as far as I'm concerned. Time to stop playing the political game and focus on what's truly important. If the students
had any gumption (a word that too many young people understand), they'd be protesting about the murdered child rather than a block of stone. I understand
the context of " Silent Sam", and I am very willing to have a conversation about its future, but not at this s moment, given the circumstances.

David M Powers


> On Aug 22, 2017, at 4:30 PM, Andrea R. Poole <arpoole@northcarolina.edu> wrote:
>
> Members of the Board of Governors,
> Please see the message below, which I am forwarding to the Board at the request of Tom Fetzer.
> Thanks,
> Andrea
> ________________________________________
> From: Tom Fetzer
> Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 6:45 PM
> To: Lou Bissette; Margaret Spellings
> Cc: currentbog2017‐19@northcarolina; Andrea R. Poole
> Subject:
>
> Chairman Bissett
>
> President Spelling
>
>
> We have serious concerns about actions, and in some cases, inactions, on your part in the last 48 hours.
>
> First, most, if not all of us, found out about the murder of a 5 year old in UNC‐CH graduate student housing thru the media or other campus sources rather
>
> While this is wholly unacceptable, it is also wholly consistent with the manner in which many of us on the Board of Governors feel that we have been
>
> Which leads into our second concern, that being the letter signed by both of you to Governor Cooper yesterday.
>
> We have several concerns about the letter:
>
> The letter was not vetted through the entire board. We understand that it was discussed on a call with committee chairs yesterday, but only in regards to
>
> That also is wholly unacceptable. A conference call of the full Board should have been arranged or, at minimum, a rough draft of the letter should have been
>
> The letter exuded a weakness and hand wringing that does not accurately reflect the Board’s opinion about how the potential of campus unrest should be
treated.
>
> We would have preferred a strong statement from each of you to the Chancellors, with the expectation that the Chancellors, in turn, would communicate the
>
> Compounding the error of exuding weakness rather than firm resolve, the letter to the Governor and his political manipulation of the situation by sending his
well.
>
> Witness the front page headlines in Durham and Raleigh today as evidence of how your strategy to ameliorate this situation backfired.
>
> All of which could have been avoided if you had sought our advice and counsel first‐‐as we believe it is your duty to do.
>
> Let us be clear, we expect you and the Chancellors to do everything in your power to protect our students, our campuses and public property from malicious
>
> These are our most grievous concerns. But we have others.
>
> There are also reports of an ongoing financial crisis at Elizabeth City State University that some of us are hearing about only anecdotally, but taking very
>
> Your chosen method of communicating with committee chairs (appointed by the Chairman, not the Board) and leaving it to the discretion of those chairs to
>
> In closing, we wish to make it clear that our expectation is to receive more and more timely information about issues of critical importance to the UNC system
>
>
> Respectfully yours,
>
> Harry Smith
>
> Jim Holmes
>
> Marty Kotis
>
> David Powers
>
> Alex Mitchell
>
> Philip Byers
>
> Mike Williford
>
> Thom Goolsby
>
> Pearl Floyd
>
> Wendy Murphy
>
> Bob Rucho
>
> Randy Ramsey
>
> Kelli Blue
>
> Tom Fetzer
>
> Bill Webb
> Sent using OWA for iPhone
>
> _______________________________________________
> CurrentBoG2017‐19 mailing list
> CurrentBoG2017‐19@lists.northcarolina.edu
> http://lists.northcarolina.edu/mailman/listinfo/currentbog2017‐19

_______________________________________________
John J. Dougherty
From: currentbog2017-19-bounces@lists.northcarolina.edu on behalf of Marty Kotis

To: Andrea R. Poole
I spoke with Lou earlier today and voiced my concerns about the governor’s response to the situation. While I agree with the overall sentiment expressed in the
letter (and signed on) and have voiced similar concerns over the last few years, I would stop short of criticizing Lou in his role in chairman. I don’t think this has
anything to do with his individual decision making or initiatives. He has been a calming voice in his role and has allowed greater discussion and decision making
amongst the board. These decisions I would place squarely on the full time administrators of the system, the UNC CH administration and the governor.

MK

>
> Thanks,
> Andrea
> ________________________________________
> From: Tom Fetzer
> Subject:
>
> Chairman Bissett
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
treated.
>
>
well.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Harry Smith
>
> Jim Holmes
>
> Marty Kotis
>
> David Powers
>
> Alex Mitchell
>
> Philip Byers
>
> Mike Williford
>
> Thom Goolsby
>
> Pearl Floyd
>
> Wendy Murphy
>
> Bob Rucho
>
> Randy Ramsey
>
> Kelli Blue
>
> Tom Fetzer
>
> Bill Webb
>
> _______________________________________________

_______________________________________________
John J. Dougherty
From: Lou Bissette

To: Marty Kotis
Thanks Marty
I appreciate it.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Aug 22, 2017, at 8:11 PM, Marty Kotis <mkotis@bog.northcarolina.edu> wrote:
>
> I spoke with Lou earlier today and voiced my concerns about the governor’s response to the situation. While I agree with the overall sentiment expressed in
the letter (and signed on) and have voiced similar concerns over the last few years, I would stop short of criticizing Lou in his role in chairman. I don’t think this
has anything to do with his individual decision making or initiatives. He has been a calming voice in his role and has allowed greater discussion and decision
making amongst the board. These decisions I would place squarely on the full time administrators of the system, the UNC CH administration and the governor.
>
> MK
>
>> On Aug 22, 2017, at 7:30 PM, Andrea R. Poole <arpoole@northcarolina.edu> wrote:
>>
>> Members of the Board of Governors,
>> Please see the message below, which I am forwarding to the Board at the request of Tom Fetzer.
>> Thanks,
>> Andrea
>> ________________________________________
>> From: Tom Fetzer
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 6:45 PM
>> To: Lou Bissette; Margaret Spellings
>> Cc: currentbog2017‐19@northcarolina; Andrea R. Poole
>> Subject:
>>
>> Chairman Bissett
>>
>> President Spelling
>>
>>
>> We have serious concerns about actions, and in some cases, inactions, on your part in the last 48 hours.
>>
>> First, most, if not all of us, found out about the murder of a 5 year old in UNC‐CH graduate student housing thru the media or other campus sources rather
>>
>> While this is wholly unacceptable, it is also wholly consistent with the manner in which many of us on the Board of Governors feel that we have been
>>
>> Which leads into our second concern, that being the letter signed by both of you to Governor Cooper yesterday.
>>
>> We have several concerns about the letter:
>>
>> The letter was not vetted through the entire board. We understand that it was discussed on a call with committee chairs yesterday, but only in regards to
>>
>> That also is wholly unacceptable. A conference call of the full Board should have been arranged or, at minimum, a rough draft of the letter should have been
>>
>> The letter exuded a weakness and hand wringing that does not accurately reflect the Board’s opinion about how the potential of campus unrest should be
treated.
>>
>> We would have preferred a strong statement from each of you to the Chancellors, with the expectation that the Chancellors, in turn, would communicate the
>>
>> Compounding the error of exuding weakness rather than firm resolve, the letter to the Governor and his political manipulation of the situation by sending his
well.
>>
>> Witness the front page headlines in Durham and Raleigh today as evidence of how your strategy to ameliorate this situation backfired.
>>
>> All of which could have been avoided if you had sought our advice and counsel first‐‐as we believe it is your duty to do.
>>
>> Let us be clear, we expect you and the Chancellors to do everything in your power to protect our students, our campuses and public property from malicious
>>
>> These are our most grievous concerns. But we have others.
>>
>> There are also reports of an ongoing financial crisis at Elizabeth City State University that some of us are hearing about only anecdotally, but taking very
>>
>> Your chosen method of communicating with committee chairs (appointed by the Chairman, not the Board) and leaving it to the discretion of those chairs to
>>
>> In closing, we wish to make it clear that our expectation is to receive more and more timely information about issues of critical importance to the UNC system
>>
>>
>> Respectfully yours,
>>
>> Harry Smith
>>
>> Jim Holmes
>>
>> Marty Kotis
>>
>> David Powers
>>
>> Alex Mitchell
>>
>> Philip Byers
>>
>> Mike Williford
>>
>> Thom Goolsby
>>
>> Pearl Floyd
>>
>> Wendy Murphy
>>
>> Bob Rucho
>>
>> Randy Ramsey
>>
>> Kelli Blue
>>
>> Tom Fetzer
>>
>> Bill Webb
>> Sent using OWA for iPhone
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> CurrentBoG2017‐19 mailing list
>> CurrentBoG2017‐19@lists.northcarolina.edu
>> http://lists.northcarolina.edu/mailman/listinfo/currentbog2017‐19
>
>
> _______________________________________________
John J. Dougherty
From: Lou Bissette

To: David Powers
David
As I understand it this horrible event occurred late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. Margaret has been asked by law enforcement not to discuss publicly
for obvious reasons. She did notify the Board early Monday disclosing all that she could.
According to the Durham Herald, the prime suspect is the mother. You can blame us for a lot of things but this should not be one of them.
Lou

Sent from my iPhone

> On Aug 22, 2017, at 7:41 PM, David Powers <dpowers@bog.northcarolina.edu> wrote:
>
> I must admit that I am a big proponent of the "committee system " but it had failed us in this regard. I thought long and hard about signing onto this letter, but
the fact that we've heard much more about this statue episode than the murder of a five‐year‐old on one of our campuses sealed this deal for me. A child, under
our care, was murdered ‐ little else matters, as far as I'm concerned. Time to stop playing the political game and focus on what's truly important. If the students
had any gumption (a word that too many young people understand), they'd be protesting about the murdered child rather than a block of stone. I understand
the context of " Silent Sam", and I am very willing to have a conversation about its future, but not at this s moment, given the circumstances.
>
> David M Powers
> UNC Board of Governors
> Chair, Committee on Public Affairs
>
> Dpowers@bog.northcarolina.edu
>
>
>> On Aug 22, 2017, at 4:30 PM, Andrea R. Poole <arpoole@northcarolina.edu> wrote:
>>
>> Members of the Board of Governors,
>> Please see the message below, which I am forwarding to the Board at the request of Tom Fetzer.
>> Thanks,
>> Andrea
>> ________________________________________
>> From: Tom Fetzer
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 6:45 PM
>> To: Lou Bissette; Margaret Spellings
>> Cc: currentbog2017‐19@northcarolina; Andrea R. Poole
>> Subject:
>>
>> Chairman Bissett
>>
>> President Spelling
>>
>>
>> We have serious concerns about actions, and in some cases, inactions, on your part in the last 48 hours.
>>
>> First, most, if not all of us, found out about the murder of a 5 year old in UNC‐CH graduate student housing thru the media or other campus sources rather
>>
>> While this is wholly unacceptable, it is also wholly consistent with the manner in which many of us on the Board of Governors feel that we have been
>>
>> Which leads into our second concern, that being the letter signed by both of you to Governor Cooper yesterday.
>>
>> We have several concerns about the letter:
>>
>> The letter was not vetted through the entire board. We understand that it was discussed on a call with committee chairs yesterday, but only in regards to
>>
>> That also is wholly unacceptable. A conference call of the full Board should have been arranged or, at minimum, a rough draft of the letter should have been
>>
>> The letter exuded a weakness and hand wringing that does not accurately reflect the Board’s opinion about how the potential of campus unrest should be
treated.
>>
>> We would have preferred a strong statement from each of you to the Chancellors, with the expectation that the Chancellors, in turn, would communicate the
>>
>> Compounding the error of exuding weakness rather than firm resolve, the letter to the Governor and his political manipulation of the situation by sending his
well.
>>
>> Witness the front page headlines in Durham and Raleigh today as evidence of how your strategy to ameliorate this situation backfired.
>>
>> All of which could have been avoided if you had sought our advice and counsel first‐‐as we believe it is your duty to do.
>>
>> Let us be clear, we expect you and the Chancellors to do everything in your power to protect our students, our campuses and public property from malicious
>>
>> These are our most grievous concerns. But we have others.
>>
>> There are also reports of an ongoing financial crisis at Elizabeth City State University that some of us are hearing about only anecdotally, but taking very
>>
>> Your chosen method of communicating with committee chairs (appointed by the Chairman, not the Board) and leaving it to the discretion of those chairs to
>>
>> In closing, we wish to make it clear that our expectation is to receive more and more timely information about issues of critical importance to the UNC system
>>
>>
>> Respectfully yours,
>>
>> Harry Smith
>>
>> Jim Holmes
>>
>> Marty Kotis
>>
>> David Powers
>>
>> Alex Mitchell
>>
>> Philip Byers
>>
>> Mike Williford
>>
>> Thom Goolsby
>>
>> Pearl Floyd
>>
>> Wendy Murphy
>>
>> Bob Rucho
>>
>> Randy Ramsey
>>
>> Kelli Blue
>>
>> Tom Fetzer
>>
>> Bill Webb
>> Sent using OWA for iPhone
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>
> _______________________________________________
John J. Dougherty
From: David Powers

To: Lou Bissette
Understand Lou, and not blaming at all. The info she has should be shared with us, however, so we have full visibility if we need to make any decisions. My
question is a bit mor rhetorical ‐ where should our focus lie? A bunch of spoiled kids or a dead child on our campus. Don't mean to be overly critical, just
realistic.

David M Powers


> On Aug 22, 2017, at 5:35 PM, Lou Bissette <lbissette@bog.northcarolina.edu> wrote:
>
> David
> As I understand it this horrible event occurred late Saturday night or early Sunday morning. Margaret has been asked by law enforcement not to discuss
publicly for obvious reasons. She did notify the Board early Monday disclosing all that she could.
> According to the Durham Herald, the prime suspect is the mother. You can blame us for a lot of things but this should not be one of them.
> Lou
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Aug 22, 2017, at 7:41 PM, David Powers <dpowers@bog.northcarolina.edu> wrote:
>>
>> I must admit that I am a big proponent of the "committee system " but it had failed us in this regard. I thought long and hard about signing onto this letter,
but the fact that we've heard much more about this statue episode than the murder of a five‐year‐old on one of our campuses sealed this deal for me. A child,
under our care, was murdered ‐ little else matters, as far as I'm concerned. Time to stop playing the political game and focus on what's truly important. If the
students had any gumption (a word that too many young people understand), they'd be protesting about the murdered child rather than a block of stone. I
understand the context of " Silent Sam", and I am very willing to have a conversation about its future, but not at this s moment, given the circumstances.
>>
>> David M Powers
>> UNC Board of Governors
>> Chair, Committee on Public Affairs
>>
>> Dpowers@bog.northcarolina.edu
>>
>>
>>> On Aug 22, 2017, at 4:30 PM, Andrea R. Poole <arpoole@northcarolina.edu> wrote:
>>>
>>> Members of the Board of Governors,
>>> Please see the message below, which I am forwarding to the Board at the request of Tom Fetzer.
>>> Thanks,
>>> Andrea
>>> ________________________________________
>>> From: Tom Fetzer
>>> Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 6:45 PM
>>> To: Lou Bissette; Margaret Spellings
>>> Cc: currentbog2017‐19@northcarolina; Andrea R. Poole
>>> Subject:
>>>
>>> Chairman Bissett
>>>
>>> President Spelling
>>>
>>>
>>> We have serious concerns about actions, and in some cases, inactions, on your part in the last 48 hours.
>>>
>>> First, most, if not all of us, found out about the murder of a 5 year old in UNC‐CH graduate student housing thru the media or other campus sources
rather than either of you or UNC GA. When we did finally hear from you, far too many hours after the tragic event, it was an afterthought (3rd paragraph of a 3
>>>
>>> While this is wholly unacceptable, it is also wholly consistent with the manner in which many of us on the Board of Governors feel that we have been
>>>
>>> Which leads into our second concern, that being the letter signed by both of you to Governor Cooper yesterday.
>>>
>>> We have several concerns about the letter:
>>>
>>> The letter was not vetted through the entire board. We understand that it was discussed on a call with committee chairs yesterday, but only in regards to
>>>
>>> That also is wholly unacceptable. A conference call of the full Board should have been arranged or, at minimum, a rough draft of the letter should have been
>>>
>>> The letter exuded a weakness and hand wringing that does not accurately reflect the Board’s opinion about how the potential of campus unrest should be
treated.
>>>
>>> We would have preferred a strong statement from each of you to the Chancellors, with the expectation that the Chancellors, in turn, would communicate
the message to their campuses, that while our campuses have long been a hospitable forum and meeting place for the peaceful dissemination of contrasting
views, lawlessness, vandalism, and violence will not be tolerated and will be punished to the fullest extent of the law.
>>>
>>> Compounding the error of exuding weakness rather than firm resolve, the letter to the Governor and his political manipulation of the situation by sending
his response to the press first, has dramatically and dangerously escalated the potential for unrest and violence at the Chapel Hill campus and perhaps others as
well.
>>>
>>> Witness the front page headlines in Durham and Raleigh today as evidence of how your strategy to ameliorate this situation backfired.
>>>
>>> All of which could have been avoided if you had sought our advice and counsel first‐‐as we believe it is your duty to do.
>>>
>>> Let us be clear, we expect you and the Chancellors to do everything in your power to protect our students, our campuses and public property from malicious
>>>
>>> These are our most grievous concerns. But we have others.
>>>
>>> There are also reports of an ongoing financial crisis at Elizabeth City State University that some of us are hearing about only anecdotally, but taking very
>>>
>>> Your chosen method of communicating with committee chairs (appointed by the Chairman, not the Board) and leaving it to the discretion of those chairs to
>>>
>>> In closing, we wish to make it clear that our expectation is to receive more and more timely information about issues of critical importance to the UNC
system even if, as stated in President Spellings’ last missive to us, that “it isn’t practical to convene the full Board publicly to discuss them.”
>>>
>>>
>>> Respectfully yours,
>>>
>>> Harry Smith
>>>
>>> Jim Holmes
>>>
>>> Marty Kotis
>>>
>>> David Powers
>>>
>>> Alex Mitchell
>>>
>>> Philip Byers
>>>
>>> Mike Williford
>>>
>>> Thom Goolsby
>>>
>>> Pearl Floyd
>>>
>>> Wendy Murphy
>>>
>>> Bob Rucho
>>>
>>> Randy Ramsey
>>>
>>> Kelli Blue
>>>
>>> Tom Fetzer
>>>
>>> Bill Webb
>>> Sent using OWA for iPhone
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> CurrentBoG2017‐19 mailing list
>>> CurrentBoG2017‐19@lists.northcarolina.edu
>>> http://lists.northcarolina.edu/mailman/listinfo/currentbog2017‐19
>>
>> _______________________________________________
John J. Dougherty
From: Lou Bissette

To: Sara Bissette
Subject: Fwd: Sent on behalf of Tom Fetzer
Sent from my iPhone

Cc: Margaret Spellings <margaret.spellings@northcarolina.edu>, Lou Bissette <lbissette@bog.northcarolina.edu>, Tom Fetzer
<tfetzer@bog.northcarolina.edu>

Thanks,
Andrea
________________________________________
From: Tom Fetzer
Subject:
Chairman Bissett
President Spelling
just enumerated.
Respectfully yours,
Harry Smith
Jim Holmes
Marty Kotis
David Powers
Alex Mitchell
Philip Byers
Mike Williford
Thom Goolsby
Pearl Floyd
Wendy Murphy
Bob Rucho
Randy Ramsey
Kelli Blue
Tom Fetzer
Bill Webb
John J. Dougherty
From: Tom Fetzer

To: Tom Fetzer
Subject: Fw:
From: Tom Fetzer
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2017 12:11:08 PM
Cc: Andrea R. Poole
Subject:
Chairman Bissett
President Spelling
The letter was not vetted through the entire board. We understand that it was discussed on a call with committee chairs yesterday, but only in regards
to notifying the Governor and requesting advice for enhanced security. Several committee chairs on the call have vouched that requesting the Historic
Properties Commission to weigh in on the removal of the monument known as “Silent Sam” was not discussed. Which means that was a unilateral
decision made on your part without sufficient Board knowledge or input.
That also is wholly unacceptable. A conference call of the full Board should have been arranged or, at minimum, a rough draft of the letter should
have been sent to each of us for approval. Which you would not have received because we do not believe that letter was the right course of action to
take to achieve the top priority of protecting our students and secondarily, our campuses and public property. As a matter of fact, we believe that it
The letter exuded a weakness and hand wringing that does not accurately reflect the Board’s opinion about how the potential of campus unrest should
be treated.
communicate the message to their campuses, that while our campuses have long been a hospitable forum and meeting place for the peaceful
Compounding the error of exuding weakness rather than firm resolve, the letter to the Governor and his political manipulation of the situation by
sending his response to the press first, has dramatically and dangerously escalated the potential for unrest and violence at the Chapel Hill campus and
perhaps others as well.
Let us be clear, we expect you and the Chancellors to do everything in your power to protect our students, our campuses and public property from
malicious mayhem. We stand ready to assist in those efforts.
There are also reports of an ongoing financial crisis at Elizabeth City State University that some of us are hearing about only anecdotally, but taking
very seriously. Again, there has been no formal, or even informal, communication from either or you to the full Board. It is incomprehensible to us,
who have a fiduciary responsibility for the campuses as well as the system as a whole, that this apparent crisis could have existed without a briefing
from UNC GA.
Your chosen method of communicating with committee chairs (appointed by the Chairman, not the Board) and leaving it to the discretion of those
chairs to communicate important information to the remainder of the Board is not working and would not be acceptable even if it were. The full voice
of the Board should and must be heard on issues of vital importance, such as these we have just enumerated.
In closing, we wish to make it clear that our expectation is to receive more and more timely information about issues of critical importance to the
UNC system even if, as stated in President Spellings’ last missive to us, that “it isn’t practical to convene the full Board publicly to discuss them.”
Respectfully yours,
Harry Smith
Jim Holmes
Marty Kotis
David Powers
Alex Mitchell
Philip Byers
Mike Williford
Thom Goolsby
Pearl Floyd
Wendy Murphy
Bob Rucho
Randy Ramsey
Kelli Blue
Tom Fetzer
Bill Webb
John J. Dougherty
From: Lou Bissette

To: 'Roger Aiken'
I thought you might want to see this.

Lou
Sent from my iPhone


Thanks,
Andrea
________________________________________
From: Tom Fetzer
Subject:
Chairman Bissett
President Spelling
just enumerated.
Respectfully yours,
Harry Smith
Jim Holmes
Marty Kotis
David Powers
Alex Mitchell
Philip Byers
Mike Williford
Thom Goolsby
Pearl Floyd
Wendy Murphy
Bob Rucho
Randy Ramsey
Kelli Blue
Tom Fetzer
Bill Webb
John J. Dougherty
From: The Chronicle <daily-html@chronicle.com>

To: Marty Kotis
Subject: Academe Today: The New, Improved Orientation
H
H
Subscribe to The Chronicle today to get access to premium content and R
more.
Academe Today
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Sign up for this newsletter
Idea Lab: Colleges Solving Problems
The New, Improved Orientation

m
By Kathryn Masterson
Colleges try to ensure that crucial lessons on sex assault, racial diversity, and other issues take hold.
R m m
Revamping Orientation for Parents

m
The University of Oregon tries to get moms and dads to talk with their kids about tough issues.
R
Colleges Go Online to Help Orient Nontraditional Students

m
A different type of orientation is needed for those who are older and have more family responsibilities.
Also in Today’s News
Crowdsourcing
We’re Tracking Confederate Monuments. Tell Us What’s on Your Campus.
By Dan Bauman and Clara Turnage
The Chronicle has compiled a list of Confederate monuments erected on college campuses in the decades following the Civil War.
Fill out the form here to let us know about anything we’ve missed.
The Ticker
UNC Says It Can’t Legally Remove Confederate Statue, Despite Governor’s Guidance
A law signed by a previous governor says a historical commission must give permission for monuments on state property to be
altered.
The Chronicle Interview

R
From a Liberal-Arts College to a ‘Monument to the Best of Human Civilization’

m
By Goldie Blumenstyk
Before Daniel Weiss ran the Metropolitan Museum of Art, he was a college president. What does he know now that he wished he
knew then?
In Brief
Penn State Is the Latest to Deny a Request for a White-Nationalist Event
Views
Advice
So You Want to Work at a Teaching College?
By Jordan Cofer
There’s a lot more that your graduate program could be doing to prepare you.
R m m
Vitae
Job-Market Diaries: A Religious Studies Professor
By Mark Tonelli
Part 6 in a series featuring new faculty members talking about their job search.
Lingua Franca
Plain Talk About Public Murder
Geoff Pullum asks: Why should some perpetrators of random mass murder be accorded the honor of promotion to a higher grade of
homicide bearing the “terror” tag?
Paid for and Created by the City University of New York

Turning Research Into Action in Jamaica Bay
A fellowship for CUNY postdocs lets them see firsthand how their environmental research impacts policy makers.
Job Opportunities
Dornsife Endowed Associate/Full Professor Search, Drexel University

Pennsylvania, United States
Full Professor and Director of the Frost Institute of Chemistry and Molecular Science, University of Miami
Florida, United States
Program Director, Science of Science and Innovation Policy (SciSIP), National Science Foundation
Virginia, United States
Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services, University of Alaska Anchorage

Alaska, United States
Assistant Professor, Politics of Crime and Punishment, Rutgers University (New Brunswick)
New Jersey, United States
Tools & Resources
John J. Dougherty
From: The Chronicle <solutions@chronicle.com>

To: Marty Kotis
Subject: Your Daily Briefing
Welcome to Wednesday, August 23. Today we plot where you can find Confederate monuments on college campuses , administrators share what
makes a successful student orientation, and watch out for somefake degrees.
Confederate monuments on campuses.
Colleges are keeping a closer eye on Confederate monuments now that they've gained attention after a deadly weekend in Charlottesville, Va. In
North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper wrote a letter responding to leaders at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill after they asked for help
with security for a planned protest of the Silent Sam Confederate statue on their campus. The university said on Tuesday that it lacks the
authority to remove the statue, despite the governor's advice to do so.
Mr. Cooper wrote that university leaders could remove the statue on their own if they feared an imminent threat. In 2015, the state legislature
passed a law that prevented the removal or relocation of statues without the North Carolina Historical Commission's permission. The
Chronicle has a new list of Confederate monuments on campuses, with a form for readers to let us know which ones we've missed. See if you can
spot your campus here.
How to make orientation stick.
New students on campus have to learn where they're going to sleep, eat, and go to class. That alone could fry the brain of a working professional,
but colleges and universities also must show their students how to handle sensitive topics like sexual assault, drug abuse, and mental-health
problems. So how does one make new student orientations more successful? The Chronicle spoke to several administrators, whose advice includes
stretching out the introductory sessions over several weeks or having students lead some of the programs. For all that advice and more, read on.
Quick hits.
 Colleges are gauging student interest to narrow large applicant pools. Included in that analysis: campus visits.
 Penn State became at least the fourth public university to deny a request for an event where Richard Spencer would have presumably
spoken.
 U.S. Rep. Alma Adams, Democrat of North Carolina, says she will be hosting a separate event during the White House's HBCU Week.
Undocumented students and a new year.
There have been dozens of stories of undocumented students' worries that the Deferred Action for Child Arrivals program, which allows students
who were brought into the country illegally as children to obtain a temporary work permit and attend college, is at risk under President Trump.
American Public Media looks at six of these students' stories.
The talkers.
 One alumnus of Washington and Lee University thinks it's time for the college to change its name and contextualize Robert E. Lee's role in
history on the campus. Pasquale S. Toscano explains in The New York Times.
 Universities should emphasize tenure-track positions less and make it easier for departments to hire more diverse instructors and
professors, argues Tyler Cowen in Bloomberg View.
 After narrowly passing qualifying exams for her Ph.D., one graduate student shares what it's like to do just "fine" in grad school in this
Twitter thread.
Looking back.
With students arriving on campuses this month, some residential-life and housing officials are entering their season of discontent. They have
matched roommates — aided by computers, student surveys, and a broad range of other techniques — to ensure that harmony reigns in each
dormitory. And sometimes, even often, it works: Freshmen submerge their egos, support one another through bad times and good, and, in some
cases, become friends for life.
I had two freshman roommates and didn’t get along with either of them. The situation never approached the extremes described in an article that
promised “The Worst Roommate Horror Stories.” One set of roomies required an agreement on acceptable noise levels; another was enmeshed
in a silent argument conducted on a whiteboard; a third took a page from Captain Queeg to track down a missing box of cereal. Top that.
Quote of the day.
"I saw many of the universities benefit from the players, but I think players usually don’t think about using the school to get as much paid for as
possible and exhaust every resource out of the school like the school exhausts every resource out of them while they are there.”
–Blaise Taylor, defensive back and kick returner for the Arkansas State University football team, on earning an M.B.A. and a bachelor's degree
before starting his fourth year on campus.
Comings and goings.
 Jerry Ceppos, dean of the Manship School of Mass Communication at Louisiana State University, will step down at the end of the 2017-
18 academic year.
 Carl Schulman, director of the William Lehman Injury Research Center at the University of Miami, was appointed executive dean for
research.
 Terri Francis, an associate professor in the Media School at Indiana University at Bloomington, was appointed director of its Black Film
Center/Archive.
 Teresa Woodruff, a professor and director of the Women's Health Research Institute at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of
Medicine, was named dean of the Graduate School and associate provost for graduate education.
 Robert Blouin, dean of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Eshelman School of Pharmacy, was named provost and executive
vice chancellor of the university.
Footnote
From The Chronicle's Chris Quintana:
The actress Louise Linton, wife of Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin, has come under fire in recent days for a post on Instagram in which
she chewed out another user who had criticized her and bragged about how much money she had. While many decried Ms. Linton’s snarky
response, one blog noted that she received her juris doctorate from a nonaccredited law school.
That reminded me of the first article I wrote for The Chronicle, the story of an Iowa lawmaker who listed earning a business degree from a
national steakhouse chain. And who could forget the college accreditation-board member with a degree from a diploma mill. Or how about
those high-school students who uncovered their principal's questionable credentials.
Fake degrees are well-documented, but you would think that someone who values sparkling diamonds and expensive brands would abhor a
knockoff.
—Fernanda and Adam
Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez and Adam Harris are breaking-news reporters at The Chronicle. Reach them
at fernanda@chronicle.com and adam.harris@chronicle.com.
Love the Daily Briefing? Recommend it to a friend.
Copyright © 2017 The Chronicle of Higher Education

1255 Twenty-Third St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20037
Stop receiving this newsletter
m
m
John J. Dougherty
From: William Webb

To: Kim Tran
Good morning. Strictly Confidential!! Trouble in paradise.
Sent from my iPhone
From: "Marty Kotis" <mkotis@bog.northcarolina.edu>

To: "Andrea R. Poole" <arpoole@northcarolina.edu>
Cc: "CurrentBoG2017-19@lists.northcarolina.edu" <CurrentBoG2017-19@lists.northcarolina.edu>
I spoke with Lou earlier today and voiced my concerns about the governor’s response to the situation. While I agree with the overall
sentiment expressed in the letter (and signed on) and have voiced similar concerns over the last few years, I would stop short of
criticizing Lou in his role in chairman. I don’t think this has anything to do with his individual decision making or initiatives. He has
been a calming voice in his role and has allowed greater discussion and decision making amongst the board. These decisions I would
place squarely on the full time administrators of the system, the UNC CH administration and the governor.
MK
On Aug 22, 2017, at 7:30 PM, Andrea R. Poole <arpoole@northcarolina.edu> wrote:

Thanks,
Andrea
________________________________________
From: Tom Fetzer
Subject:
Chairman Bissett
President Spelling
While this is wholly unacceptable, it is also wholly consistent with the manner in which many of us on the Board of
Governors feel that we have been regarded when it comes to the dissemination of vital information.
do.
Respectfully yours,
Harry Smith
Jim Holmes
Marty Kotis
David Powers
Alex Mitchell
Philip Byers
Mike Williford
Thom Goolsby
Pearl Floyd
Wendy Murphy
Bob Rucho
Randy Ramsey
Kelli Blue
Tom Fetzer
Bill Webb
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
John J. Dougherty
From: roger.aiken@wellsfargoadvisors.com
To: Lou Bissette
Subject: RE: Sent on behalf of Tom Fetzer
Wow, that is 15 people. That has lots of implications. Temple loses by 1 vote for one and this run it by the board
everything that is done is something no CEO would abide by. This is sad
Roger H. Aiken, CFP® Managing Director| Asheville Complex Manager
Wells Fargo Advisors|190 Biltmore Avenue|Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 255.4914|Toll-free 800.252.0546|Fax 828.258.9518
roger.aiken@wfadvisors.com

“We don’t want to be all things to all people. Rather, we want to be everything to a demanding few!”
From: Lou Bissette [mailto:lbissette@bog.northcarolina.edu]

To: Aiken, Roger

Lou
Sent from my iPhone


Thanks,
Andrea
________________________________________
From: Tom Fetzer
Subject:
Chairman Bissett
President Spelling
just enumerated.
Respectfully yours,
Harry Smith
Jim Holmes
Marty Kotis
David Powers
Alex Mitchell
Philip Byers
Mike Williford
Thom Goolsby
Pearl Floyd
Wendy Murphy
Bob Rucho
Randy Ramsey
Kelli Blue
Tom Fetzer
Bill Webb
To unsubscribe from marketing emails from:

• An individual Wells Fargo Advisors financial advisor: Reply to one of his/her emails and type “Unsubscribe” in the subject line.
• Wells Fargo and its affiliates: Unsubscribe at https://www.wellsfargoadvisors.com/wellsfargo-unsubscribe.
Neither of these actions will affect delivery of important service messages regarding your accounts that we may need to send you or preferences you may have
previously set for other email services.
For additional information regarding our electronic communication policies, visit http://wellsfargoadvisors.com/disclosures/email-disclosure.html.
Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo
& Company, 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103
This email may be an advertisement or solicitation for products and services.
John J. Dougherty
From: Lou Bissette

To: roger.aiken@wellsfargoadvisors.com
Subject: Re: Sent on behalf of Tom Fetzer
Very!
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 23, 2017, at 8:02 AM, "roger.aiken@wellsfargoadvisors.com" <roger.aiken@wellsfargoadvisors.com> wrote:
Wow, that is 15 people. That has lots of implications. Temple loses by 1 vote for one and this run it by the
board everything that is done is something no CEO would abide by. This is sad
Roger H. Aiken, CFP® Managing Director| Asheville Complex Manager
Wells Fargo Advisors|190 Biltmore Avenue|Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 255.4914|Toll-free 800.252.0546|Fax 828.258.9518
roger.aiken@wfadvisors.com
<image001.png>
“We don’t want to be all things to all people. Rather, we want to be everything to a demanding few!”
From: Lou Bissette [mailto:lbissette@bog.northcarolina.edu]

To: Aiken, Roger

Lou
Sent from my iPhone
Cc: Margaret Spellings <margaret.spellings@northcarolina.edu>, Lou Bissette <lbissette@bog.northcarolina.edu>,
Tom Fetzer <tfetzer@bog.northcarolina.edu>

Thanks,
Andrea
________________________________________
From: Tom Fetzer
Subject:
Chairman Bissett
President Spelling
While this is wholly unacceptable, it is also wholly consistent with the manner in which many of us on the Board
of Governors feel that we have been regarded when it comes to the dissemination of vital information.
do.
Respectfully yours,
Harry Smith
Jim Holmes
Marty Kotis
David Powers
Alex Mitchell
Philip Byers
Mike Williford
Thom Goolsby
Pearl Floyd
Wendy Murphy
Bob Rucho
Randy Ramsey
Kelli Blue
Tom Fetzer
Bill Webb
To unsubscribe from marketing emails from:

• An individual Wells Fargo Advisors financial advisor: Reply to one of his/her emails and type “Unsubscribe” in the subject line.
• Wells Fargo and its affiliates: Unsubscribe at https://www.wellsfargoadvisors.com/wellsfargo-unsubscribe.
Neither of these actions will affect delivery of important service messages regarding your accounts that we may need to send you or preferences
you may have previously set for other email services.
For additional information regarding our electronic communication policies, visit http://wellsfargoadvisors.com/disclosures/email-disclosure.html.
Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank
affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company, 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103
This email may be an advertisement or solicitation for products and services.
John J. Dougherty
From: margaret@margaretspellings.com Spellings <margaret@margaretspellings.com>

To: Leo Daughtry
Subject: FW: draft note to Fetzer et al
Attachments: Letter to Fetzer and gang MBD .docx
Eyes only ‐ will send redraft when available.

On 8/22/17, 10:48 PM, "Meredith B. Didier" <mbdidier@northcarolina.edu>
wrote:

>I began to make some edits to soften in places. Will keep working on it.
>
>Meredith Beaton Didier
>Chief of Staff
>The University of North Carolina
>
>
>
>
>
>On 8/22/17, 9:46 PM, "Lou Bissette" < wrote:
>
> I like it. Especially the admonition to note our correct surnames

> >
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Aug 22, 2017, at 9:29 PM, margaret@margaretspellings.com
>Spellings <margaret@margaretspellings.com> wrote:
> >
> > See first draft attached.
> > <Letter to Fetzer and gang.docx>
>
>

Page 188 of 412
Page 189 of 412
John J. Dougherty
From: Lou Bissette

To: George A. Sywassink
Subject: Fwd: FYI
The noose is tightening!
Sent from my iPhone

Cc: "currentbog2017-19@northcarolina" <currentbog2017-19@northcarolina>, "Andrea R. Poole" <arpoole@northcarolina.edu>
Chairman Bissett
President Spelling
just enumerated.
Respectfully yours,
Harry Smith
Jim Holmes
Marty Kotis
David Powers
Alex Mitchell
Philip Byers
Mike Williford
Thom Goolsby
Pearl Floyd
Wendy Murphy
Bob Rucho
Randy Ramsey
Kelli Blue
Tom Fetzer
Bill Webb
John J. Dougherty

To: Joshua N Ellis
PRINT/ONLINE
Protests erupt in North Carolina over Confederate statue

The Hill
http://thehill.com/homenews/news/347576-protests-erupt-in-north-carolina-over-confederate-statues
Hundreds protest on UNC campus against Confederate statue

Associated Press
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/hundreds-protest-on-unc-campus-against-confederate-statue/2017/08/22/98e0ab5a-87ab-11e7-96a7-
d178cf3524eb story.html?utm term=.0b4f8b74b3da
Legal issues complicate Silent Sam's removal

The Daily Tar Heel
http://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2017/08/legality-of-silent-sam-0823
'It marks our history:' UNC community remains divided on Silent Sam
WRAL
http://www.wral.com/barriers-placed-around-silent-sam-statue-ahead-of-planned-rally-at-unc/16897856/
Poll finds most Americans aren't sure if we should take down Confederate statues
WTVD
http://abc11.com/politics/polls-most-unsure-if-confederate-statues-should-be-torn-down/2332639/
UNC student arrested after hundreds protest at UNC-Chapel Hill Silent Sam monument
WRAL
http://www.wral.com/unc-student-arrested-after-hundreds-protest-at-unc-chapel-hill-silent-sam-monument/16898155/
Protest continues at UNC Silent Sam statue; 3 arrests made
WTVD
http://abc11.com/protest-continues-at-unc-silent-sam-statue;-3-arrests-made/2332340/
Arrests after clashes at 'Silent Sam' statue rally at UNC, reports say
WCNC
http://www.wcnc.com/news/education/arrests-after-clashes-at-silent-sam-statue-rally-at-unc-reports-say/466483357
UNC declines Cooper’s invitation to remove ‘Silent Sam’ Confederate memorial

News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article168701012.html
Supporters, opponents address monument

The Daily Advance
http://www.dailyadvance.com/News/2017/08/22/Supporters-opponents-address-monument.html
After Charlottesville, white nationalist Richard Spencer is ‘not welcome’ to speak at Penn State
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2017/08/22/after-charlottesville-white-nationalist-richard-spencer-is-not-welcome-to-speak-at-penn-state/
Cooper Criticized Over Sending Letter to Press, Apparently Before UNC System President
NC Capitol Connection
http://nccapitolconnection.com/2017/08/22/cooper-criticized-over-sending-letter-to-press-apparently-before-unc-system-president/
International student applications at UNCC down amid political tensions

WSOC
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/international-student-applications-at-uncc-down-amid-political-tensions/596587684
It’s official: ECU wants to be referred to as ... ECU

News & Observer
A new look – and shorter name – for East Carolina University

News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/news/schools/a-new-look-and-shorter-name-for-east-carolina-university/article 36659f35-0b6a-5440-81f0-9b5cf338170f.html
UNC Names New Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor

WCHL
http://chapelboro.com/news/unc/unc-names-new-provost-executive-vice-chancellor
UNC names new provost to oversee academics

News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article168615842.html#navlink=SecList
Pitt Co. Schools, ECU partner for new initiative for elementary students
WCTI
http://www.wcti12.com/news/local-news/pitt/pitt-co-schools-ecu-partner-for-new-initiative-for-elementary-students/609639719
Crush of visitors, heavy traffic fail to overshadow eclipse day

The Citizen-Times
http://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2017/08/22/amid-early-visitors-and-heavy-traffic-officials-report-smooth-eclipse-day-amid-early-visitors-
heavy/589216001/
Western Carolina experiences solar eclipse totality

WNCT
http://wnct.com/2017/08/21/western-carolina-experiences-solar-eclipse-totality/
2 NC State football players dismissed, 3 suspended for on-campus party

WRAL
http://www.wralsportsfan.com/2-nc-state-football-players-dismissed-3-suspended-for-on-campus-party/16897656/
Disciplined NCSU football players had violated code of conduct, coach Dave Doeren says
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/state-now/article168738072.html
Library offers LinkedIn classes to aid in job search

The Daily Advance
http://www.dailyadvance.com/Lifestyles/2017/08/23/LinkedIn-helps-with-job-searches-networ.html
ESPN broadcaster Robert Lee taken off UVA game due to name
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/article168795887.html#storylink=latest side
HIGHER EDUCATION
Tensions Grow Over Confederate Statue at UNC

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2017/08/23/tensions-grow-over-confederate-statue-unc
UNC Says It Can’t Legally Remove Confederate Statue, Despite Governor’s Guidance
http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/unc-says-it-cant-legally-remove-confederate-statue-despite-governors-guidance/119780?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
From Leading a College to Leading a ‘Monument to the Best’

http://www.chronicle.com/article/A-Monument-to-the-Best-/240982?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
How to Make Orientation Stick

http://www.chronicle.com/article/The-New-Improved-Orientation/240978?cid=wsinglestory hp 1
Should Grad Students Publish?
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/23/renewed-debate-over-whether-graduate-students-should-publish
Changing Orientation to Talk Charlottesville

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/23/occidental-college-shifts-new-student-orientation-based-charlottesville
Robert E. Lee’s Namesake

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/23/washington-and-lee-complicated-debate-about-robert-e-lee
Religious University and 2-Year College

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/23/growing-number-religious-universities-offer-two-year-degrees
An Air Force Cadet At 25: A Sign Of The Times In Higher Education

NPR
http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/08/23/542311107/an-air-force-cadet-at-25-a-sign-of-the-times-in-higher-education
STEM instruction offers educational, workforce benefits beyond traditional fields

Education Dive
http://www.educationdive.com/news/stem-instruction-offers-educational-workforce-benefits-beyond-traditional/503117/
OPINION
Editorial: Legal bickering distracts from resolving Confederate monument removal

WRAL
http://www.wral.com/editorial-legal-bickering-distracts-from-resolving-confederate-monument-removal/16898645/
Confederate monuments: Tributes to the fallen or to Jim Crow?

News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/op-ed/article168619262.html
The Assault on Free Speech

Wall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/article email/the-assault-on-free-speech-1503440870-lMyQjAxMTA3NjIzMjIyNzIyWj/
The teenagers who wore MAGA hats to Howard aren’t martyrs for free speech
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/wp/2017/08/22/the-teenagers-who-wore-maga-hats-to-howard-arent-martyrs-for-free-speech/
Opinion shifting fast on keeping Confederate monuments

The Daily Advance
http://www.dailyadvance.com/Other-Views/2017/08/23/Opinion-shifting-fast-on-keeping-Confederate-monuments.html
Tearing Down The Monuments And Their Myths
WUNC
http://wunc.org/post/tearing-down-monuments-and-their-myths
Some Good People

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2017/08/23/review-linda-gordons-second-coming-kkk-ku-klux-klan-1920s-and-american-political
Off they go to college. Do we really have to be that sad?

Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2017/08/22/off-he-goes-to-college-do-we-really-have-to-be-that-sad/
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
John J. Dougherty
From: currentbog2017-19-bounces@lists.northcarolina.edu on behalf of William Webb

To: Andrea R. Poole
While I completely agree with the sentiments expressed by Tom Fetzer in his recent letter to the board, I would have expressed them differently. I signed the
letter because I refused to let stylistic differences obscure the important issues Tom highlighted.
We have failed to discuss board dissatisfaction with the pedestrian nature of the topics which are chosen for us to discuss, staff to board communications, and
the exclusion of the board from meaningful input in setting the board's agenda.
We all owe Tom a debt of gratitude for what I hope is the beginning of a dialogue.

Bill Webb

Sent from my iPhone

>
> Thanks,
> Andrea
> ________________________________________
> From: Tom Fetzer
> Subject:
>
> Chairman Bissett
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
treated.
>
>
well.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Harry Smith
>
> Jim Holmes
>
> Marty Kotis
>
> David Powers
>
> Alex Mitchell
>
> Philip Byers
>
> Mike Williford
>
> Thom Goolsby
>
> Pearl Floyd
>
> Wendy Murphy
>
> Bob Rucho
>
> Randy Ramsey
>
> Kelli Blue
>
> Tom Fetzer
>
> Bill Webb
>
> _______________________________________________

_______________________________________________
John J. Dougherty
From: William Webb

To: Kim Tran
Sent from my iPhone
From: "William Webb" <wwebb@bog.northcarolina.edu>

While I completely agree with the sentiments expressed by Tom Fetzer in his recent letter to the board, I would have expressed them
differently. I signed the letter because I refused to let stylistic differences obscure the important issues Tom highlighted.
We have failed to discuss board dissatisfaction with the pedestrian nature of the topics which are chosen for us to discuss, staff to
board communications, and the exclusion of the board from meaningful input in setting the board's agenda.
Bill Webb
Sent from my iPhone

Thanks,
Andrea
________________________________________
From: Tom Fetzer
Subject:
Chairman Bissett
President Spelling
While this is wholly unacceptable, it is also wholly consistent with the manner in which many of us on the Board of
Governors feel that we have been regarded when it comes to the dissemination of vital information.
do.
Respectfully yours,
Harry Smith
Jim Holmes
Marty Kotis
David Powers
Alex Mitchell
Philip Byers
Mike Williford
Thom Goolsby
Pearl Floyd
Wendy Murphy
Bob Rucho
Randy Ramsey
Kelli Blue
Tom Fetzer
Bill Webb
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
John J. Dougherty
From: Meredith B. Didier

To: Spellings; Lou Bissette; Lou Bissette; Margaret Spellings
Subject: Revised Letter to Fetzer/BOG
Importance: High
Here is another version of the letter from our senior team. We are waiting on highlighted language from legal…

##

Dear Governor Fetzer and members of the Board of Governors:

We are all entrusted with doing what’s best for the University and the state. We fulfill those duties in many ways—through regularly scheduled Board meetings,
where each Board member has an opportunity to weigh in on pressing issues facing the University, and through Board‐led working groups (e.g., the Elizabeth
City State University (ECSU) Working Group, which presented its report earlier this year and has had subsequent follow‐up meetings and calls with current Board
members).

All the while, events and incidents intervene that require real‐time attention.

Such was the case this past week with the outcry over Silent Sam and the death of a five‐year old child at UNC‐Chapel Hill, further developments in the sexual
assault investigation at NC State, and ongoing efforts, with some current Board members, to assist ECSU.

We have been in discussion with the committee chairs about these issues (with the exception of the murder, XX), and also sent regular updates to the full Board.

Recognizing that there is dissatisfaction with this approach, we plan to reserve time at the next Board meeting to discuss steps we can take to ensure that every
voice is heard.

Please reach out with any questions.

Chairman Lou Bissette
President Margaret Spellings


Meredith Beaton Didier
Chief of Staff
910 Raleigh Road
p. 919.962.3910

e. mbdidier@northcarolina.edu

John J. Dougherty
From: Lou Bissette

To: Meredith B. Didier; margaret@margaretspellings.com Spellings; Lou Bissette; Margaret Spellings
Subject: RE: Revised Letter to Fetzer/BOG
I liked Margaret's better!

To: margaret@margaretspellings.com Spellings; Lou Bissette; Lou Bissette; Margaret Spellings

##


We are all entrusted with doing what’s best for the University and the state. We fulfill those duties in many ways—through regularly scheduled Board meetings,
where each Board member has an opportunity to weigh in on pressing issues facing the University, and through Board‐led working groups (e.g., the Elizabeth
City State University (ECSU) Working Group, which presented its report earlier this year and has had subsequent follow‐up meetings and calls with current Board
members).


Such was the case this past week with the outcry over Silent Sam and the death of a five‐year old child at UNC‐Chapel Hill, further developments in the sexual
assault investigation at NC State, and ongoing efforts, with some current Board members, to assist ECSU.

We have been in discussion with the committee chairs about these issues (with the exception of the murder, XX), and also sent regular updates to the full Board.

Recognizing that there is dissatisfaction with this approach, we plan to reserve time at the next Board meeting to discuss steps we can take to ensure that every
voice is heard.



Chief of Staff
910 Raleigh Road
p. 919.962.3910


John J. Dougherty
From: margaret@margaretspellings.com Spellings <margaret@margaretspellings.com>

To: Lou Bissette
Cc: Meredith B. Didier; Lou Bissette; Margaret Spellings
Subject: Re: Revised Letter to Fetzer/BOG
Me too
Just finishing an interview and heading to the office
Want to get this out soon

On Aug 23, 2017, at 10:19 AM, Lou Bissette <lbissette@bog.northcarolina.edu> wrote:


##


We are all entrusted with doing what’s best for the University and the state. We fulfill those duties in many ways—through regularly scheduled
Board meetings, where each Board member has an opportunity to weigh in on pressing issues facing the University, and through Board‐led
working groups (e.g., the Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) Working Group, which presented its report earlier this year and has had
subsequent follow‐up meetings and calls with current Board members).


Such was the case this past week with the outcry over Silent Sam and the death of a five‐year old child at UNC‐Chapel Hill, further developments
in the sexual assault investigation at NC State, and ongoing efforts, with some current Board members, to assist ECSU.

We have been in discussion with the committee chairs about these issues (with the exception of the murder, XX), and also sent regular updates
to the full Board.

Recognizing that there is dissatisfaction with this approach, we plan to reserve time at the next Board meeting to discuss steps we can take to
ensure that every voice is heard.



Chief of Staff
910 Raleigh Road
p. 919.962.3910


John J. Dougherty

To: margaret@margaretspellings.com Spellings
Cc: Lou Bissette; Meredith B. Didier; Lou Bissette
I like including the last part of Meredith's draft about the upcoming meeting

On Aug 23, 2017, at 10:33 AM, margaret@margaretspellings.com Spellings <margaret@margaretspellings.com> wrote:
Me too



##


We are all entrusted with doing what’s best for the University and the state. We fulfill those duties in many ways—through
regularly scheduled Board meetings, where each Board member has an opportunity to weigh in on pressing issues facing the
University, and through Board‐led working groups (e.g., the Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) Working Group, which
presented its report earlier this year and has had subsequent follow‐up meetings and calls with current Board members).


Such was the case this past week with the outcry over Silent Sam and the death of a five‐year old child at UNC‐Chapel Hill,
further developments in the sexual assault investigation at NC State, and ongoing efforts, with some current Board members, to
assist ECSU.

We have been in discussion with the committee chairs about these issues (with the exception of the murder, XX), and also sent
regular updates to the full Board.

Recognizing that there is dissatisfaction with this approach, we plan to reserve time at the next Board meeting to discuss steps
we can take to ensure that every voice is heard.



Chief of Staff
910 Raleigh Road
p. 919.962.3910


John J. Dougherty
From: Lou Bissette

To: margaret@margaretspellings.com Spellings
Subject: RE: Revised Letter to Fetzer/BOG
Good. The sooner the better.
From: margaret@margaretspellings.com Spellings [margaret@margaretspellings.com]

To: Lou Bissette
Cc: Meredith B. Didier; Lou Bissette; Margaret Spellings
Me too



##


We are all entrusted with doing what’s best for the University and the state. We fulfill those duties in many ways—through regularly scheduled
Board meetings, where each Board member has an opportunity to weigh in on pressing issues facing the University, and through Board‐led
working groups (e.g., the Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) Working Group, which presented its report earlier this year and has had
subsequent follow‐up meetings and calls with current Board members).


Such was the case this past week with the outcry over Silent Sam and the death of a five‐year old child at UNC‐Chapel Hill, further developments
in the sexual assault investigation at NC State, and ongoing efforts, with some current Board members, to assist ECSU.

We have been in discussion with the committee chairs about these issues (with the exception of the murder, XX), and also sent regular updates
to the full Board.

Recognizing that there is dissatisfaction with this approach, we plan to reserve time at the next Board meeting to discuss steps we can take to
ensure that every voice is heard.



Chief of Staff
910 Raleigh Road
p. 919.962.3910


John J. Dougherty

To: Margaret Spellings; Lou Bissette; Lou Bissette
Subject: Revised Letter - MS Calling You Now
Dear Colleagues:

Thank you for your letter and the opportunity to address the specific issues you raised.

Like you, we want what is best for the University and the State—the safety and security of our students, faculty, and staff; the stewardship of resources; and the
protection of our historic institutions all in our care. Above all, we want to enable every North Carolinian access to a world‐class educational experience in order
to allow them to fulfill their dreams. As University leaders, we are entrusted with an important role in fulfilling these duties, and each of us strives to fulfill those
duties every single day, often under trying conditions and with great urgency.

Such was the situation this past week. When we learned over the weekend of the growing threat to the UNC‐Chapel Hill campus and community, specifically the
Silent Sam statue, we convened the Board’s seven committee chairs to discuss the situation. With a 28‐member Board, it is essential that we use our formal
committee processes and Board leaders to garner advice and counsel—and this was certainly such a time.

During the call, UNC‐GA’s Associate Vice President for Safety and Emergency Operations Brent Herron briefed us on the developing situation at Chapel Hill and
read the attached letter from UNC‐Chapel Hill’s Chief of Police Jeff McCracken. We then consulted with UNC‐GA’s General Counsel Tom Shanahan to fully
understand the applicable laws related to the statue. We then discussed sending a letter to Governor Cooper to inform him of what we knew with respect to
upcoming protests and potential threats, and the options in keeping with the law. We believe the law does not empower the University to act.

With respect to Elizabeth City State University (ECSU), last year, we formed a working group shortly after the appointment of Chancellor Thomas Conway, to
develop a plan to deal with their chronic and longstanding issues. The group was comprised of officials from the UNC System and ECSU, and included Governors
Long and Smith. The group worked for several months and developed a plan to enhance the financial stability and academic strength of the institution. That
work resulted in a legislative request that was adopted by the Board and supported by the General Assembly. Over the recent past, we have worked to enhance
enrollment, and ECSU just welcomed its largest freshman class in five years. In addition, we continue to provide resources and support from throughout the
System to take the necessary steps to address the management and financial challenges, and we are monitoring fall enrollment numbers daily; final census
figures will be available soon. We have kept the working group and other Board leaders apprised of the situation—with regular updates during this critical period
and look forward to discussing these issues at our upcoming meeting.

As for the death of the young child, great care must be taken in surfacing information related to an active investigation. It can be said now, that the child was
murdered with a knife by his own mother following a domestic dispute with her husband. While events such as this are tragic, we encounter suicides, assaults,
and many other crimes and tragedies in this large enterprise and we strive to keep the Board as informed as possible. Often, the media is alerted via social media
or other means in real‐time. Such was the case this past week with the outcry over Silent Sam and further developments in the sexual assault investigation at NC
State.

We do recognize that there is dissatisfaction with the approach to information flow, and we plan to reserve time at the next Board meeting to discuss steps we
can take to make improvements.

These are challenging times in American higher education. We have a growing, changing population of students and citizens to serve—some 230,000 students,
and we manage and oversee a 10‐billion‐dollar enterprise—employing more than 50,000 faculty and staff.

Thank you for your service to the University and our State. Please reach out with any questions.


Chief of Staff
910 Raleigh Road
p. 919.962.3910


John J. Dougherty
From: Lou Bissette

To: Meredith B. Didier; Margaret Spellings; Lou Bissette
Subject: RE: Revised Letter - MS Calling You Now
Looks good to me!
Send it.

Lou Bissette
Attorney - Of Counsel
Office: 828-254-8800
Fax: 828-252-2438
www.mwblawyers.com
Physical address:
Drhumor Building
48 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 3180
Asheville, NC 28802
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic mail transmission is privileged and confidential and is intended only for the review of the party to whom it is addressed. If you have received this transmission in error,
please immediately return it to the sender. Unintended transmission shall not constitute a waiver of the attorney-client or any other privilege.
From: Meredith B. Didier [mailto:mbdidier@northcarolina.edu]
To: Margaret Spellings <margaret.spellings@northcarolina.edu>; Lou Bissette <lbissette@bog.northcarolina.edu>; Lou Bissette
Subject: Revised Letter ‐ MS Calling You Now

Dear Colleagues:


Like you, we want what is best for the University and the State—the safety and security of our students, faculty, and staff; the stewardship of resources; and the

Silent Sam statue, we convened the Board’s seven committee chairs to discuss the situation. With a 28‐member Board, it is essential that we use our formal
committee processes and Board leaders to garner advice and counsel—and this was certainly such a time.

During the call, UNC‐GA’s Associate Vice President for Safety and Emergency Operations Brent Herron briefed us on the developing situation at Chapel Hill and
read the attached letter from UNC‐Chapel Hill’s Chief of Police Jeff McCracken. We then consulted with UNC‐GA’s General Counsel Tom Shanahan to fully

figures will be available soon. We have kept the working group and other Board leaders apprised of the situation—with regular updates during this critical period

State.


These are challenging times in American higher education. We have a growing, changing population of students and citizens to serve—some 230,000 students,
and we manage and oversee a 10‐billion‐dollar enterprise—employing more than 50,000 faculty and staff.



Chief of Staff
910 Raleigh Road
p. 919.962.3910


John J. Dougherty

Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 12:27 PM
To: Tom Fetzer; Lou Bissette; Margaret Spellings
Subject: Re: [CurrentBoG2017-19] (no subject)
Attachments: McCracken Memo.docx; ATT00001.c
Dear Colleagues:


Like you, we want what is best for the University and the State‐the safety and security of our students, faculty, and staff; the stewardship of resources; and the

Silent Sam statue, we convened the Board's seven committee chairs to discuss the situation. With a 28‐member Board, it is essential that we use our formal
committee processes and Board leaders to garner advice and counsel‐and this was certainly such a time.

During the call, UNC‐GA's Associate Vice President for Safety and Emergency Operations Brent Herron briefed us on the developing situation at Chapel Hill and
read the attached letter from UNC‐Chapel Hill's Chief of Police Jeff McCracken. We then consulted with UNC‐GA's General Counsel Tom Shanahan to fully

figures will be available soon. We have kept the working group and other Board leaders apprised of the situation‐with regular updates during this critical period

State.


These are challenging times in American higher education. We have a growing, changing population of students and citizens to serve‐some 230,000 students,
and we manage and oversee a 10‐billion‐dollar enterprise‐employing more than 50,000 faculty and staff.



‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐
From: Tom Fetzer
To: Lou Bissette <lbissette@bog.northcarolina.edu>; Margaret Spellings <margaret.spellings@northcarolina.edu>
Cc: currentbog2017‐19@northcarolina; Andrea R. Poole <arpoole@northcarolina.edu>
Subject:

Chairman Bissett

President Spelling


paragraph letter that began "In addition") in a letter about another matter.




Commission to weigh in on the removal of the monument known as "Silent Sam" was not discussed. Which means that was a unilateral decision made on your


The letter exuded a weakness and hand wringing that does not accurately reflect the Board's opinion about how the potential of campus unrest should be
treated.


well.







even if, as stated in President Spellings' last missive to us, that "it isn't practical to convene the full Board publicly to discuss them."

Respectfully yours,

Harry Smith

Jim Holmes

Marty Kotis

David Powers

Alex Mitchell

Philip Byers

Mike Williford

Thom Goolsby

Pearl Floyd

Wendy Murphy

Bob Rucho

Randy Ramsey

Kelli Blue

Tom Fetzer

Bill Webb
November 8, 2017
August 14th.
appreciated.
Sincerely,


Page 226 of 412
John J. Dougherty
From: Harry Smith

To: Margaret Spellings; Tom Fetzer; Lou Bissette; Margaret Spellings
Subject: RE: [CurrentBoG2017-19] (no subject)
Margaret,

I'm not going to argue the response on the committee chair call and the letter sent to the governor or how the operational break down at ECSU was relayed to
myself and others I see that differently but at this point that's not the conversation. I truly believe all members of this board want to unite and work towards
meaningful change within the UNC System and focus on driving healthy policy behind the chairman and the president. As Governor Webb stated lets start the
dialogue to fix the communication issue and put the pettiness aside. The talent within this room is by far the best and brightest I have been involved with lets
harness it.

Harry
________________________________________
From: currentbog2017‐19‐bounces@lists.northcarolina.edu [currentbog2017‐19‐bounces@lists.northcarolina.edu] on behalf of Margaret Spellings
[margaret.spellings@northcarolina.edu]
To: Tom Fetzer; Lou Bissette; Margaret Spellings
Cc: currentbog2017‐19@northcarolina edu
Subject: Re: [CurrentBoG2017‐19] (no subject)

Dear Colleagues:






State.





From: Tom Fetzer
Subject:

Chairman Bissett

President Spelling








treated.


well.








Respectfully yours,

Harry Smith

Jim Holmes

Marty Kotis

David Powers

Alex Mitchell

Philip Byers

Mike Williford

Thom Goolsby

Pearl Floyd

Wendy Murphy

Bob Rucho

Randy Ramsey

Kelli Blue

Tom Fetzer

Bill Webb
John J. Dougherty
From: currentbog2017-19-bounces@lists.northcarolina.edu on behalf of Andrea R. Poole

Subject: [CurrentBoG2017-19] Sent on behalf of Leo Daughtry
Please see the message below, which I am forwarding at the request of Leo Daughtry.
Thanks,
Andrea

##

To my fellow Board members:

I write to register my disappointment in the sentiment and intention of the emails that have circulated over the past 24 hours. They were clearly written to
undermine the leadership of the University and will surely be picked up by the press, which is problematic and makes us look bad as a Board.

15 members of the Board signed the original letter that was sent last night—citing displeasure in issues not being brought to the full Board. Since this letter was
not vetted by the full Board—I didn’t have the opportunity to read or sign it. And I don’t believe others did either.

We have 9 newly‐elected members of the Board of Governors, and we are preparing for a September Board meeting with a substantial agenda, including an
election for Vice‐Chair. We ought to ask ourselves why we are engaging in such a politically‐driven back‐and‐forth prior to this meeting—and why we aren’t
coming together on issues of consensus.

Regards, Leo
________________________________________
From: William Webb
To: Andrea R. Poole
Cc: CurrentBoG2017‐19@lists.northcarolina.edu
Subject: Re: [CurrentBoG2017‐19] Sent on behalf of Tom Fetzer

While I completely agree with the sentiments expressed by Tom Fetzer in his recent letter to the board, I would have expressed them differently. I signed the
letter because I refused to let stylistic differences obscure the important issues Tom highlighted.
We have failed to discuss board dissatisfaction with the pedestrian nature of the topics which are chosen for us to discuss, staff to board communications, and
the exclusion of the board from meaningful input in setting the board's agenda.

Bill Webb

Sent from my iPhone

>
> Thanks,
> Andrea
> ________________________________________
> From: Tom Fetzer
> Subject:
>
> Chairman Bissett
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
treated.
>
>
well.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Harry Smith
>
> Jim Holmes
>
> Marty Kotis
>
> David Powers
>
> Alex Mitchell
>
> Philip Byers
>
> Mike Williford
>
> Thom Goolsby
>
> Pearl Floyd
>
> Wendy Murphy
>
> Bob Rucho
>
> Randy Ramsey
>
> Kelli Blue
>
> Tom Fetzer
>
> Bill Webb
>
> _______________________________________________

_______________________________________________
John J. Dougherty
From: Tom Fetzer

To: jimblaine
Subject: Fw: Silent Sam
Attachments: 08.21.17_UNC Cooper Letter_Final.pdf; Silent Sam Costs.docx; McCracken Memo.docx; ATT00001.c
From: currentbog2017‐19‐bounces@lists.northcarolina.edu <currentbog2017‐19‐bounces@lists.northcarolina.edu> on behalf of Margaret Spellings
Sent: Monday, August 21, 2017 7:56:55 AM
To: currentbog2017‐19@northcarolina edu
Subject: [CurrentBoG2017‐19] Silent Sam
Dear BOG members,
On Friday you were alerted to the ongoing situation with respect to the Silent Sam monument on the UNC-CH campus. The situation has developed
further and we expect that a protest could occur at the statue tomorrow evening. Based on the concerns of our experienced law enforcement
personnel, Chancellor Folt, her Board, and we, are concerned for the safety and security of the students above all, and for the protection of
property. Over the weekend we briefed the BOG’s committee chairs and sought their advice on what actions we might take to protect the campus.
In addition, you have probably read news accounts of a tragic incident that occurred over the weekend that resulted in the death of a five- year- old
child. The incident was a result of a domestic dispute between and husband and wife that involved a knife. The event occurred on the Chapel Hill
campus in married student housing.
Lou
Margaret
John J. Dougherty
From: Kimberly Tran <kimberlyktran@gmail.com>

To: William Webb
I detect turbulence ahead as well. Perhaps this is a discussion over a meal...
Kimberly (Kim) Tran, PhD, HSP-P

Associate Professor of Psychology
Fayetteville State University
Licensed Psychologist
North Carolina #4395
On Aug 23, 2017, at 8:24 AM, William Webb <wwebb@bog.northcarolina.edu> wrote:
Sent from my iPhone

While I completely agree with the sentiments expressed by Tom Fetzer in his recent letter to the board, I would have
expressed them differently. I signed the letter because I refused to let stylistic differences obscure the important issues
Tom highlighted.
We have failed to discuss board dissatisfaction with the pedestrian nature of the topics which are chosen for us to
discuss, staff to board communications, and the exclusion of the board from meaningful input in setting the board's
agenda.
Bill Webb
Sent from my iPhone

Thanks,
Andrea
________________________________________
From: Tom Fetzer
Subject:
Chairman Bissett
President Spelling
We have serious concerns about actions, and in some cases, inactions, on your part in the last 48
hours.
First, most, if not all of us, found out about the murder of a 5 year old in UNC-CH graduate student
housing thru the media or other campus sources rather than either of you or UNC GA. When we did
finally hear from you, far too many hours after the tragic event, it was an afterthought (3rd paragraph of
a 3 paragraph letter that began “In addition”) in a letter about another matter.
While this is wholly unacceptable, it is also wholly consistent with the manner in which many of us
on the Board of Governors feel that we have been regarded when it comes to the dissemination of vital
information.
Which leads into our second concern, that being the letter signed by both of you to Governor Cooper
yesterday.
The letter was not vetted through the entire board. We understand that it was discussed on a call with
committee chairs yesterday, but only in regards to notifying the Governor and requesting advice for
enhanced security. Several committee chairs on the call have vouched that requesting the Historic
Properties Commission to weigh in on the removal of the monument known as “Silent Sam” was not
discussed. Which means that was a unilateral decision made on your part without sufficient Board
knowledge or input.
That also is wholly unacceptable. A conference call of the full Board should have been arranged or, at
minimum, a rough draft of the letter should have been sent to each of us for approval. Which you would
not have received because we do not believe that letter was the right course of action to take to achieve
the top priority of protecting our students and secondarily, our campuses and public property. As a
matter of fact, we believe that it had the opposite effect.
The letter exuded a weakness and hand wringing that does not accurately reflect the Board’s opinion
about how the potential of campus unrest should be treated.
We would have preferred a strong statement from each of you to the Chancellors, with the expectation
that the Chancellors, in turn, would communicate the message to their campuses, that while our
campuses have long been a hospitable forum and meeting place for the peaceful dissemination of
contrasting views, lawlessness, vandalism, and violence will not be tolerated and will be punished to the
Compounding the error of exuding weakness rather than firm resolve, the letter to the Governor and his
political manipulation of the situation by sending his response to the press first, has dramatically and
dangerously escalated the potential for unrest and violence at the Chapel Hill campus and perhaps others
as well.
Witness the front page headlines in Durham and Raleigh today as evidence of how your strategy to
ameliorate this situation backfired.
All of which could have been avoided if you had sought our advice and counsel first--as we believe it is
your duty to do.
Let us be clear, we expect you and the Chancellors to do everything in your power to protect our
students, our campuses and public property from malicious mayhem. We stand ready to assist in those
efforts.
There are also reports of an ongoing financial crisis at Elizabeth City State University that some of us
are hearing about only anecdotally, but taking very seriously. Again, there has been no formal, or even
informal, communication from either or you to the full Board. It is incomprehensible to us, who have a
fiduciary responsibility for the campuses as well as the system as a whole, that this apparent crisis could
have existed without a briefing from UNC GA.
Your chosen method of communicating with committee chairs (appointed by the Chairman, not the
Board) and leaving it to the discretion of those chairs to communicate important information to the
remainder of the Board is not working and would not be acceptable even if it were. The full voice of the
Board should and must be heard on issues of vital importance, such as these we have just enumerated.
In closing, we wish to make it clear that our expectation is to receive more and more timely information
about issues of critical importance to the UNC system even if, as stated in President Spellings’ last
missive to us, that “it isn’t practical to convene the full Board publicly to discuss them.”
Respectfully yours,
Harry Smith
Jim Holmes
Marty Kotis
David Powers
Alex Mitchell
Philip Byers
Mike Williford
Thom Goolsby
Pearl Floyd
Wendy Murphy
Bob Rucho
Randy Ramsey
Kelli Blue
Tom Fetzer
Bill Webb
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
John J. Dougherty
From: William Webb

To: Kimberly Tran
I'm glad my phone reproduced my message. It allowed me to see what you were responding to. Whew!!
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 23, 2017, at 7:14 PM, Kimberly Tran <kimberlyktran@gmail.com> wrote:
I detect turbulence ahead as well. Perhaps this is a discussion over a meal...
Kimberly (Kim) Tran, PhD, HSP-P

Associate Professor of Psychology
Fayetteville State University
Licensed Psychologist
North Carolina #4395
On Aug 23, 2017, at 8:24 AM, William Webb <wwebb@bog.northcarolina.edu> wrote:
Sent from my iPhone

While I completely agree with the sentiments expressed by Tom Fetzer in his recent letter to the board, I
would have expressed them differently. I signed the letter because I refused to let stylistic differences
obscure the important issues Tom highlighted.
We have failed to discuss board dissatisfaction with the pedestrian nature of the topics which are chosen
for us to discuss, staff to board communications, and the exclusion of the board from meaningful input
in setting the board's agenda.
Bill Webb
Sent from my iPhone

Please see the message below, which I am forwarding to the Board at the request of Tom
Fetzer.
Thanks,
Andrea
________________________________________
From: Tom Fetzer
Subject:
Chairman Bissett
President Spelling
We have serious concerns about actions, and in some cases, inactions, on your part in
the last 48 hours.
First, most, if not all of us, found out about the murder of a 5 year old in UNC-CH
graduate student housing thru the media or other campus sources rather than either of you
or UNC GA. When we did finally hear from you, far too many hours after the tragic
event, it was an afterthought (3rd paragraph of a 3 paragraph letter that began “In
addition”) in a letter about another matter.
While this is wholly unacceptable, it is also wholly consistent with the manner in
which many of us on the Board of Governors feel that we have been regarded when it
comes to the dissemination of vital information.
Which leads into our second concern, that being the letter signed by both of you to
Governor Cooper yesterday.
The letter was not vetted through the entire board. We understand that it was discussed on
a call with committee chairs yesterday, but only in regards to notifying the Governor and
requesting advice for enhanced security. Several committee chairs on the call have
vouched that requesting the Historic Properties Commission to weigh in on the removal
of the monument known as “Silent Sam” was not discussed. Which means that was a
That also is wholly unacceptable. A conference call of the full Board should have been
arranged or, at minimum, a rough draft of the letter should have been sent to each of us
for approval. Which you would not have received because we do not believe that letter
was the right course of action to take to achieve the top priority of protecting our students
and secondarily, our campuses and public property. As a matter of fact, we believe that it
The letter exuded a weakness and hand wringing that does not accurately reflect the
Board’s opinion about how the potential of campus unrest should be treated.
We would have preferred a strong statement from each of you to the Chancellors, with
the expectation that the Chancellors, in turn, would communicate the message to their
campuses, that while our campuses have long been a hospitable forum and meeting place
for the peaceful dissemination of contrasting views, lawlessness, vandalism, and violence
will not be tolerated and will be punished to the fullest extent of the law.
Compounding the error of exuding weakness rather than firm resolve, the letter to the
Governor and his political manipulation of the situation by sending his response to the
press first, has dramatically and dangerously escalated the potential for unrest and
Witness the front page headlines in Durham and Raleigh today as evidence of how your
strategy to ameliorate this situation backfired.
All of which could have been avoided if you had sought our advice and counsel first--as
we believe it is your duty to do.
Let us be clear, we expect you and the Chancellors to do everything in your power to
protect our students, our campuses and public property from malicious mayhem. We
stand ready to assist in those efforts.
There are also reports of an ongoing financial crisis at Elizabeth City State University
that some of us are hearing about only anecdotally, but taking very seriously. Again,
there has been no formal, or even informal, communication from either or you to the full
Board. It is incomprehensible to us, who have a fiduciary responsibility for the campuses
as well as the system as a whole, that this apparent crisis could have existed without a
briefing from UNC GA.
Your chosen method of communicating with committee chairs (appointed by the
Chairman, not the Board) and leaving it to the discretion of those chairs to communicate
important information to the remainder of the Board is not working and would not be
acceptable even if it were. The full voice of the Board should and must be heard on issues
of vital importance, such as these we have just enumerated.
In closing, we wish to make it clear that our expectation is to receive more and more
timely information about issues of critical importance to the UNC system even if, as
stated in President Spellings’ last missive to us, that “it isn’t practical to convene the full
Respectfully yours,
Harry Smith
Jim Holmes
Marty Kotis
David Powers
Alex Mitchell
Philip Byers
Mike Williford
Thom Goolsby
Pearl Floyd
Wendy Murphy
Bob Rucho
Randy Ramsey
Kelli Blue
Tom Fetzer
Bill Webb
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
John J. Dougherty
From: Randy Ramsey

To: Randy Ramsey
Subject: Fwd: [CurrentBoG2017-19] (no subject)
Attachments: McCracken Memo.docx; ATT00001.htm
Randy Ramsey

To: Tom Fetzer <tfetzer@bog.northcarolina.edu>, Lou Bissette <lbissette@bog.northcarolina.edu>, Margaret Spellings
Cc: "currentbog2017-19@northcarolina edu" <currentbog2017-19@northcarolina.edu>
Subject: Re: [CurrentBoG2017-19] (no subject)
Dear Colleagues:
Like you, we want what is best for the University and the State-the safety and security of our students, faculty, and staff; the
stewardship of resources; and the protection of our historic institutions all in our care. Above all, we want to enable every North
Carolinian access to a world-class educational experience in order to allow them to fulfill their dreams. As University leaders, we are
entrusted with an important role in fulfilling these duties, and each of us strives to fulfill those duties every single day, often under
trying conditions and with great urgency.
Such was the situation this past week. When we learned over the weekend of the growing threat to the UNC-Chapel Hill campus and
community, specifically the Silent Sam statue, we convened the Board's seven committee chairs to discuss the situation. With a 28-
member Board, it is essential that we use our formal committee processes and Board leaders to garner advice and counsel-and this was
certainly such a time.
During the call, UNC-GA's Associate Vice President for Safety and Emergency Operations Brent Herron briefed us on the developing
situation at Chapel Hill and read the attached letter from UNC-Chapel Hill's Chief of Police Jeff McCracken. We then consulted with
UNC-GA's General Counsel Tom Shanahan to fully understand the applicable laws related to the statue. We then discussed sending a
letter to Governor Cooper to inform him of what we knew with respect to upcoming protests and potential threats, and the options in
keeping with the law. We believe the law does not empower the University to act.
With respect to Elizabeth City State University (ECSU), last year, we formed a working group shortly after the appointment of
Chancellor Thomas Conway, to develop a plan to deal with their chronic and longstanding issues. The group was comprised of
officials from the UNC System and ECSU, and included Governors Long and Smith. The group worked for several months and
developed a plan to enhance the financial stability and academic strength of the institution. That work resulted in a legislative request
that was adopted by the Board and supported by the General Assembly. Over the recent past, we have worked to enhance enrollment,
and ECSU just welcomed its largest freshman class in five years. In addition, we continue to provide resources and support from
throughout the System to take the necessary steps to address the management and financial challenges, and we are monitoring fall
enrollment numbers daily; final census figures will be available soon. We have kept the working group and other Board leaders
apprised of the situation-with regular updates during this critical period and look forward to discussing these issues at our upcoming
meeting.
As for the death of the young child, great care must be taken in surfacing information related to an active investigation. It can be said
now, that the child was murdered with a knife by his own mother following a domestic dispute with her husband. While events such as
this are tragic, we encounter suicides, assaults, and many other crimes and tragedies in this large enterprise and we strive to keep the
Board as informed as possible. Often, the media is alerted via social media or other means in real-time. Such was the case this past
week with the outcry over Silent Sam and further developments in the sexual assault investigation at NC State.
We do recognize that there is dissatisfaction with the approach to information flow, and we plan to reserve time at the next Board
meeting to discuss steps we can take to make improvements.
These are challenging times in American higher education. We have a growing, changing population of students and citizens to serve-
some 230,000 students, and we manage and oversee a 10-billion-dollar enterprise-employing more than 50,000 faculty and staff.

-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Fetzer
Cc: currentbog2017-19@northcarolina; Andrea R. Poole <arpoole@northcarolina.edu>
Subject:
Chairman Bissett
President Spelling
event, it was an afterthought (3rd paragraph of a 3 paragraph letter that began "In addition") in a letter about another matter.
vouched that requesting the Historic Properties Commission to weigh in on the removal of the monument known as "Silent Sam" was
The letter exuded a weakness and hand wringing that does not accurately reflect the Board's opinion about how the potential of
just enumerated.
importance to the UNC system even if, as stated in President Spellings' last missive to us, that "it isn't practical to convene the full
Board publicly to discuss them."
Respectfully yours,
Harry Smith
Jim Holmes
Marty Kotis
David Powers
Alex Mitchell
Philip Byers
Mike Williford
Thom Goolsby
Pearl Floyd
Wendy Murphy
Bob Rucho
Randy Ramsey
Kelli Blue
Tom Fetzer
Bill Webb
John J. Dougherty

To: Margaret Spellings; Meredith B. Didier; Lou Bissette
Subject: Fw: Silent Sam story
All,
Please see the email below. I've asked Jane to make sure that statements from the UNC system and UNC-Chapel Hill are attributed accurately. I will let you know
if I receive a response or the article is updated.
Thanks
Josh
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
To: jstancill@newsobserver.com
Subject: Silent Sam story
Jane,
I just saw your latest story on Silent Sam (http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article168972922.html) which references statements from
UNC-Chapel Hill as well as a letter from the UNC system. However, both are attributed to "UNC."
For example, your first sentence reads: "UNC officials have said they believe it’s in the best interest of campus safety to remove Silent Sam, the Confederate
statue that was the site of a massive protest Tuesday night." That statement was released by UNC-Chapel Hill.
Can you please provide clarification in the article so the statements are attributed accurately?
Thanks
Josh
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
John J. Dougherty

To: Joshua N Ellis
Cc: Margaret Spellings; Lou Bissette
Subject: Re: Silent Sam story
Josh - thanks for staying on top of this. It's important that what our Board and the public reads in the news is accurate and statements are attributed
correctly. Keep us posted on what you hear from Jane.

On Aug 23, 2017, at 9:01 PM, Joshua N Ellis <jnellis@northcarolina.edu> wrote:
All,
Please see the email below. I've asked Jane to make sure that statements from the UNC system and UNC-Chapel Hill are attributed
accurately. I will let you know if I receive a response or the article is updated.
Thanks
Josh
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
Jane,
I just saw your latest story on Silent Sam (http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article168972922.html) which references
statements from UNC-Chapel Hill as well as a letter from the UNC system. However, both are attributed to "UNC."
For example, your first sentence reads: "UNC officials have said they believe it’s in the best interest of campus safety to remove Silent Sam, the
Confederate statue that was the site of a massive protest Tuesday night." That statement was released by UNC-Chapel Hill.
Thanks
Josh
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
John J. Dougherty

To: Meredith B. Didier
Jane just replied and she's working to update the story.
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
On Aug 23, 2017, at 9:05 PM, Meredith B. Didier <mbdidier@northcarolina.edu> wrote:
Josh - thanks for staying on top of this. It's important that what our Board and the public reads in the news is accurate and statements
are attributed correctly. Keep us posted on what you hear from Jane.

All,
Please see the email below. I've asked Jane to make sure that statements from the UNC system and UNC-Chapel Hill
are attributed accurately. I will let you know if I receive a response or the article is updated.
Thanks
Josh
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
Jane,
I just saw your latest story on Silent Sam (http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article168972922.html) which

references statements from UNC-Chapel Hill as well as a letter from the UNC system. However, both are attributed to "UNC."
For example, your first sentence reads: "UNC officials have said they believe it’s in the best interest of campus safety to remove
Silent Sam, the Confederate statue that was the site of a massive protest Tuesday night." That statement was released by UNC-
Chapel Hill.
Thanks
Josh
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
John J. Dougherty

The story has been updated online.
What to do about Silent Sam? UNC is at an impasse http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article168972922.html
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
Josh - thanks for staying on top of this. It's important that what our Board and the public reads in the news is accurate
and statements are attributed correctly. Keep us posted on what you hear from Jane.

All,
Please see the email below. I've asked Jane to make sure that statements from the UNC system and
UNC-Chapel Hill are attributed accurately. I will let you know if I receive a response or the article is
updated.
Thanks
Josh
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
Jane,
I just saw your latest story on Silent Sam
(http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article168972922.html) which references statements
from UNC-Chapel Hill as well as a letter from the UNC system. However, both are attributed to "UNC."
For example, your first sentence reads: "UNC officials have said they believe it’s in the best interest of campus
safety to remove Silent Sam, the Confederate statue that was the site of a massive protest Tuesday night."
That statement was released by UNC-Chapel Hill.
Thanks
Josh
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
John J. Dougherty

To: Joshua N Ellis
Thank you, Josh.

Chief of Staff

Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 9:43 PM
To: "Meredith B. Didier" <mbdidier@northcarolina.edu>
Cc: Margaret Spellings <margaret.spellings@northcarolina.edu>, Lou Bissette <lbissette@bog.northcarolina.edu>
The story has been updated online.
What to do about Silent Sam? UNC is at an impasse http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article168972922.html
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
Josh - thanks for staying on top of this. It's important that what our Board and the public reads in the news is accurate
and statements are attributed correctly. Keep us posted on what you hear from Jane.

All,
Please see the email below. I've asked Jane to make sure that statements from the UNC system and
UNC-Chapel Hill are attributed accurately. I will let you know if I receive a response or the article is
updated.
Thanks
Josh
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
Jane,
I just saw your latest story on Silent Sam

(http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article168972922.html) which references statements
from UNC-Chapel Hill as well as a letter from the UNC system. However, both are attributed to "UNC."
For example, your first sentence reads: "UNC officials have said they believe it’s in the best interest of campus
safety to remove Silent Sam, the Confederate statue that was the site of a massive protest Tuesday night."
That statement was released by UNC-Chapel Hill.
Thanks
Josh
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
John J. Dougherty

To: Joshua N Ellis
PRINT/ONLINE
Even With Affirmative Action, Blacks and Hispanics Are More Underrepresented at Top Colleges Than 35 Years Ago
The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/08/24/us/affirmative-action.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=photo-spot-
region&region=top-news&WT.nav=top-news& r=0
Cooper: UNC has the authority to remove ‘Silent Sam’

WNCN
http://wncn.com/2017/08/23/cooper-unc-has-the-authority-to-remove-silent-sam/
What to do about Silent Sam? UNC is at an impasse

News & Observer
UNC students vow to protest Silent Sam until it's removed

WTVD
http://abc11.com/politics/unc-students-vow-to-protest-silent-sam-until-its-removed/2335660/
The bill’s not in yet, but some are questioning the cost of defending Silent Sam
News & Observer
UNC students vow to protest Silent Sam until it’s removed

WWAY
https://www.wwaytv3.com/2017/08/23/unc-students-vow-to-protest-silent-sam-until-its-removed/
Posters promoting violence appear around the Triangle
WRAL
http://www.wral.com/posters-promoting-violence-appear-in-north-carolina-cities/16901498/
ECU to launch elementary lab school

WITN
http://www.witn.com/content/news/ECU-to-launch-elementary-lab-school--441603583.html
NC Biotech Center awards $3.6M in loans, grants

WRAL Tech Wire
http://wraltechwire.com/nc-biotech-center-awards-3-6m-in-loans-grants/16899880/#ZOIVeTYsiRSBRSFG.99
NCSU launched weather balloon for eclipse

The Daily Tar Heel
http://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2017/08/weather-balloon-0823
East Carolina University wants to be known as ECU

WWAY
https://www.wwaytv3.com/2017/08/23/east-carolina-university-wants-to-be-known-as-ecu/
East Carolina University Wants To Be Called ECU

WUNC
http://wunc.org/post/east-carolina-university-wants-be-called-ecu
Charlotte Talks: Bell Tolls For Charlotte School Of Law / Another Exit From Wells Fargo
WFAE
http://wfae.org/post/charlotte-talks-bell-tolls-charlotte-school-law-another-exit-wells-fargo
Pro-white group hangs recruitment sign at Appalachian State

News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/news/north carolina/pro-white-group-hangs-recruitment-sign-at-appalachian-state/article c26ec6e8-4e96-5835-b033-
f69dfd8d6b5a.html
White nationalist group hangs sign at App State, claiming to be looking for new members
Spectrum News
http://www.twcnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2017/08/23/white-nationalist-group-hangs-sign-at-app-state--claiming-to-be-looking-for-new-members.html
ECU midwife program packed with hands-on training for students

WCTI
http://www.wcti12.com/news/east-carolina/ecu-midwife-program-packed-with-hands-on-training-for-students/611496706
NC State now requires online course on sexual violence

WRAL
Sexual assaults at two local universities reveal shocking details
WCNC
http://www.wcnc.com/news/crime/sexual-assaults-at-two-local-universities-reveal-shocking-details/466846651
Female says she was sexually assaulted at App State

WSOC
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/female-says-she-was-sexually-assaulted-at-app-state/597205997
NC A&T student accused in campus killing extradited back to Greensboro

WGHP
http://myfox8.com/2017/08/23/nc-at-student-accused-in-campus-killing-extradited-back-to-greensboro/
They came to NC State with big football dreams. Now they’re part of a rape investigation.
News & Observer
NC agencies: Give us help, funds to regulate toxic GenX

Star News
http://www.starnewsonline.com/news/20170823/nc-agencies-give-us-help-funds-to-regulate-toxic-genx
N.C. politicians probe unregulated chemical in water supply

News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/ap/north carolina/n-c-politicians-probe-unregulated-chemical-in-water-supply/article 3cb91ccc-d957-5e84-a0a3-ca17104ccd9c.html
Reality Check: Why are Mission Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield at odds?
WLOS
http://wlos.com/news/reality-check/reality-check-why-are-mission-health-and-blue-cross-blue-shield-at-odds
Pastor, lawmaker, civil rights leader C.R. Edwards dies

http://gm5-ncwebvarnish.newscyclecloud.com/news/20170823/pastor-lawmaker-civil-rights-leader-cr-edwards-dies
Wrapped: Charlottesville covers Confederate statues in black

News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article168805617.html
HIGHER EDUCATION
At UVa, in the Wake of a Nightmare, a Reckoning Begins

http://www.chronicle.com/article/At-UVa-in-the-Wake-of-a/240990?cid=wsinglestory hp 1
Ann Coulter, Milo Yiannopoulos, Stephen Bannon Are Invited to Speak at Berkeley
http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/ann-coulter-milo-yiannopoulos-stephen-bannon-to-speak-at-uc-berkeley/119806?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
An Undocumented Student Speaks Out: ‘We Are Ready to Thrive’
http://www.chronicle.com/article/We-Are-Ready-to-Thrive-/240989?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
Brandeis U. Is Closed After Receiving Email Threats

http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/brandeis-university-is-closed-after-receiving-email-threats/119796?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
Former FBI Director Comey Will Hold Endowed Chair at Howard U.

http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/former-fbi-director-comey-will-hold-endowed-chair-at-howard-u/119792?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
From Leading a College to Leading a ‘Monument to the Best’

http://www.chronicle.com/article/A-Monument-to-the-Best-/240982?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
The New, New Education

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/24/cathy-davidson%E2%80%99s-new-book-manifesto-teaching-students-and-institutions-how-survive
E.M.B.A.s Under Pressure

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/24/deans-see-challenges-campus-emba-programs-united-states
Military Victory for Alternative Providers

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/24/new-gi-bill-includes-75-million-noncollege-provider-program-veterans
Study Abroad and a $41.5 Million Verdict

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/24/415m-verdict-student-who-fell-ill-school-trip-china-has-implications-study-abroad
What You Should Know About The New Summer SAT

NPR
http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/08/24/542043992/what-you-should-know-about-the-new-summer-sat
Campus safety report highlights collaboration of state and institutional enforcement

Education Dive
http://www.educationdive.com/news/campus-safety-report-highlights-collaboration-of-state-and-institutional-en/503240/
Charlottesville May Put the Brakes on Campus Free Speech Laws

The Pew Charitable Trusts
http://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2017/08/24/charlottesville-may-put-the-brakes-on-campus-free-speech-laws
OPINION
Today, Stonewall Jackson. Tomorrow, Michael, Reggie and Jackson Hole
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2017/08/23/a9e29ea6-8849-11e7-a50f-e0d4e6ec070a story.html
James Leutze: Take down the statues; Time for intolerance toward racism, neo-Nazis, alt-right
WRAL
http://www.wral.com/james-leutze-take-down-the-statues-time-for-intolerance-toward-racism-neo-nazis-alt-right/16901082/
UNC needs to join Duke on the right side of civil rights

Charlotte Observer
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/op-ed/article168968782.html
An Aversion to Adulting
Wall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/article email/an-aversion-to-adulting-1503528583-lMyQjAxMTA3NjIzNDIyNzQyWj/
Opinion: A Partial Eclipse of Bad News

Roll Call
http://www.rollcall.com/news/opinion/opinion-partial-eclipse-bad-news
The Disappearing Jew

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2017/08/24/forms-anti-semitism-are-steadily-increasing-higher-education-essay
ESPN shows why corporations fail as moral voices

Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/wp/2017/08/23/espn-shows-why-corporations-fail-as-moral-voices/?utm term=.0abb2fe0c2c2
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
John J. Dougherty

Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2017 3:24 PM
To: Lou Bissette; Lou Bissette
Cc: Andrea R. Poole
Subject: Two Things for your Review...
Attachments: September 2017 LB Cover Letter MBD .docx
Importance: High
Lou – Per our call just now – two things for your review: 1) the Board book letter – attached and 2) email to full Board re: policy session – below. Please let us
know if you have any edits and then we will send out. Best, Meredith

##

Dear members of the Board of Governors:

I write to address a few issues.

First, the Board book will be released later today—and you will see that we have tabled the Thursday morning policy session on Financial Aid to a future meeting
to allow for an open discussion among Board Members on topics of interest. We are making this change in response to several requests from members earlier
this week. In addition, we will hold our regular closed session discussion of the Board on Friday. I would like to make sure that we can address as many topics of
interest to members as possible in our open discussion on Thursday, so please send me any items for discussion by Thursday, August 31. I will share the list of
open topics for Thursday with all members prior to the Board meeting.

Second, there has been some question about Chancellor Folt’s authority to remove the Silent Sam statue, based on several conflicting news reports. As far as I
can tell, this position is only taken by Governor Cooper based on his interpretation of G.S. 100‐2.1. The governor has taken the position that an institution can
act unilaterally and without approval of or consultation with the State or the historical commission if, in their judgment, there is an imminent threat, citing as the
basis for his view a provision in the statute that says that the law's restrictions do not apply to a monument that, "a building inspector or similar official has
determined poses a threat to public safety because of an unsafe or dangerous condition." I can confirm that we do not believe that Chapel Hill can act
unilaterally. Moreover, a recent analysis of the statute from the School of Government concludes that the statute is simply unclear.

Please reach out with any questions. Thank you.

Lou Bissette

Chief of Staff
910 Raleigh Road
p. 919.962.3910


August 24, 2017
I hope you are all well. Our September Board meeting is less than two weeks away, and we
have a lot of issues to cover.
Our 17 institutions are buzzing, as the fall 2017 semester is underway. It’s always an exciting
time to be on campus at the start of a new school year—which, conveniently falls in line with
the start of the new BOG-member campus tours. These tours are a great opportunity for you to
learn more about the innovative programs and initiatives happenings at our institutions—and I
encourage you to participate in these tours as you are able.
With the new semester, we have received several positive updates in enrollment. Final data is
still pending, but we are seeing increases in freshman enrollment at most institutions, including
at Elizabeth City State University, which is expecting the largest incoming freshman class in
recent years. Enrollment at our schools of education is also on the rise for the first time in more
than six years.
We’ll begin our time together on Thursday morning at 9:15 a.m. with a meeting of the (soon-to-
be renamed) Committee on Strategic Initiatives. We have tabled the Thursday policy session on
Financial Aid to a future meeting to allow for an open discussion among Board Members on
topics of interest. We are making this change in response to several requests from members
earlier this week.
We will be trying a different committee schedule for the rest of the day, which will allow for
more opportunities for board members to participate in additional committee meetings. These
changes can be found in the full meeting schedule.
Our committees have a number of important issues before them this month, both in-person on
Thursday and on the transactional calls for the Committees on Budget and Finance and
Personnel and Tenure earlier that week. Topics for consideration include budget allocations in
Budget and Finance, the Part-Way Home report in Educational Planning, and a policy on free
expression in Governance. We will end our Thursday meetings with a reception for all Board
members and chancellors at the President’s House (400 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill) from
5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
On Friday, our full board meeting begins at 9 a.m. and we will have a full agenda including
elections for Vice Chair and Secretary of the board. Immediately following the meeting, we will
again hold a public comment session, and I encourage you all to attend.
As always, please call me with any questions and travel safely to Chapel Hill.
Lou Bissette

Page 276 of 412
John J. Dougherty
From: Lou Bissette

To: Meredith B. Didier; Lou Bissette
Cc: Andrea R. Poole
Subject: RE: Two Things for your Review...
Meredith
I would take out the phrase “earlier this week.” in both letters.
Otherwise I am fine with both letters.

Lou

Lou Bissette
Office: 828-254-8800
Fax: 828-252-2438
www.mwblawyers.com
Physical address:
Drhumor Building
48 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 3180
Asheville, NC 28802
To: Lou Bissette <lbissette@bog.northcarolina.edu>; Lou Bissette
Cc: Andrea R. Poole <arpoole@northcarolina.edu>
Importance: High


##






Lou Bissette

Chief of Staff
910 Raleigh Road
p. 919.962.3910


John J. Dougherty
From: Andrea R. Poole

To: Lou Bissette; Meredith B. Didier; Lou Bissette
Subject: Re: Two Things for your Review...
Great, thanks. We’ll make the change in both places and send the email shortly.

From: Lou Bissette
Date: Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 4:34 PM
To: Meredith Didier <mbdidier@northcarolina.edu>, Lou Bissette <lbissette@bog.northcarolina.edu>
Cc: "Andrea R. Poole" <arpoole@northcarolina.edu>
Subject: RE: Two Things for your Review...

Meredith
I would take out the phrase “earlier this week.” in both letters.
Otherwise I am fine with both letters.

Lou

Lou Bissette
Office: 828-254-8800
Fax: 828-252-2438
www.mwblawyers.com
Physical address:
Drhumor Building
48 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 3180
Asheville, NC 28802

To: Lou Bissette <lbissette@bog.northcarolina.edu>; Lou Bissette <
Cc: Andrea R. Poole <arpoole@northcarolina.edu>
Importance: High


##






Lou Bissette

Chief of Staff
910 Raleigh Road
p. 919.962.3910


John J. Dougherty
From: Andrea R. Poole on behalf of Lou Bissette

To: Andrea R. Poole
Subject: Updates


to allow for an open discussion among Board Members on topics of interest. We are making this change in response to several requests from members. In
addition, we will hold our regular closed session discussion of the Board on Friday. I would like to make sure that we can address as many topics of interest to
members as possible in our open discussion on Thursday, so please send me any items for discussion by Thursday, August 31. I will share the list of open topics
for Thursday with all members prior to the Board meeting.



Lou Bissette

John J. Dougherty
From: currentbog2017-19-bounces@lists.northcarolina.edu on behalf of Lou Bissette

Subject: [CurrentBoG2017-19] Updates


to allow for an open discussion among Board Members on topics of interest. We are making this change in response to several requests from members. In
addition, we will hold our regular closed session discussion of the Board on Friday. I would like to make sure that we can address as many topics of interest to
members as possible in our open discussion on Thursday, so please send me any items for discussion by Thursday, August 31. I will share the list of open topics
for Thursday with all members prior to the Board meeting.



Lou Bissette

John J. Dougherty
From: currentbog2017-19-bounces@lists.northcarolina.edu on behalf of William Webb

To: Lou Bissette
Subject: Re: [CurrentBoG2017-19] Updates
Thank you.

Sent from my iPhone



First, the Board book will be released later today—and you will see that we have tabled the Thursday morning policy session on Financial Aid to
a future meeting to allow for an open discussion among Board Members on topics of interest. We are making this change in response to several
requests from members. In addition, we will hold our regular closed session discussion of the Board on Friday. I would like to make sure that we
can address as many topics of interest to members as possible in our open discussion on Thursday, so please send me any items for discussion
by Thursday, August 31. I will share the list of open topics for Thursday with all members prior to the Board meeting.

Second, there has been some question about Chancellor Folt’s authority to remove the Silent Sam statue, based on several conflicting news
reports. As far as I can tell, this position is only taken by Governor Cooper based on his interpretation of G.S. 100‐2.1. The governor has taken the
position that an institution can act unilaterally and without approval of or consultation with the State or the historical commission if, in their
judgment, there is an imminent threat, citing as the basis for his view a provision in the statute that says that the law's restrictions do not apply
to a monument that, "a building inspector or similar official has determined poses a threat to public safety because of an unsafe or dangerous
condition." I can confirm that we do not believe that Chapel Hill can act unilaterally. Moreover, a recent analysis of the statute from the School
of Government concludes that the statute is simply unclear.


Lou Bissette

_______________________________________________
John J. Dougherty

Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 8:46 AM
To: Joshua N Ellis
Subject: Daily Clips for August 25
PRINT/ONLINE
Questions linger over who has authority to remove Confederate statues

WRAL
UNC history professor questions who has authority to remove 'Silent Sam'
WRAL
http://www.wral.com/unc-history-professor-questions-who-has-authority-to-remove-silent-sam-/16902531/
Don’t give in to ‘communist agitators,’ NC lieutenant governor says

News & Observer
The Syllabus: Silent Sam

News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/blogs/the syllabus/the-syllabus-silent-sam/article e8ae1dd9-f84b-525c-9688-1f7109ff5395.html
Local Officials Want to Remove Confederate Monuments—but States Won't Let Them
The Atlantic
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2017/08/when-local-officials-want-to-tear-down-confederate-monuments-but-cant/537351/
NAACP takes aim at Confederate monuments

Rocky Mount Telegram
http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/News/2017/08/25/NAACP-takes-aim-at-Confederate-monuments.html
North Carolina A&T breaks sponsored research record with $62.5 million in grants, contracts
The Westside Gazette
http://thewestsidegazette.com/north-carolina-breaks-sponsored-research-record-62-5-million-grants-contracts/
‘Boone doesn’t want to be the next Charlottesville’: Supremacists hang banner at App State
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article169140502.html
UNCG and A&T drama programs make their mark

News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/1808greensboro/entertainment/uncg-and-a-t-drama-programs-make-their-mark/article f7d82c2d-f2e6-5736-928d-226285bb99b2.html
East Carolina University holds first Cupola Conversation of the year

WNCT
http://wnct.com/2017/08/24/east-carolina-university-holds-first-cupola-conversation-of-the-year/
Campus Violence Resource Center Opens At UNCG

WFMY
http://www.wfmynews2.com/news/campus-violence-resource-center-opens-at-uncg/467114654
First lab school in North Carolina opens up at Greenville elementary school

WITN
http://www.witn.com/content/news/First-lab-school-in-North-Carolina-opens-up-at-Greenville-elementary-school-441688073.html
Mother in UNC killing had mental health issues, previously assaulted husband
WRAL
UNC Asheville wins grant to boost its falls prevention programs

The Citizen-Times
http://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2017/08/24/unc-asheville-wellness-center-boosts-falls-prevention-programs/597051001/
Record-setting fundraising years for UNC and NC State

News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/news/schools/record-setting-fundraising-years-for-unc-and-nc-state/article 9e44aa16-328d-5165-8f98-d3b156b80af6.html
Gavel falls on Charlotte School of Law, announces closure

WCNC
http://www.wcnc.com/news/education/gavel-falls-on-charlotte-school-of-law-announces-closure/467035046
Charlotte School of Law announces closure

WBTV
http://www.wbtv.com/story/36211013/charlotte-school-of-law-announces-closure
AG Josh Stein discusses the closing of the Charlotte School of Law

Charlotte Observer
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/latest-news/article169165252.html
State board 'trying to avoid any more staff cuts' to NC education department
WRAL
http://www.wral.com/state-board-trying-to-avoid-any-more-staff-cuts-to-nc-education-department/16902886/
Graduate students won right to organize as employees, but that victory is in peril under Trump
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2017/08/24/graduate-students-won-right-to-organize-as-employees-but-that-victory-is-in-peril-under-trump/
DHS reviewing status of Obama’s deferred action program for illegal immigrants
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2017/08/24/dhs-reviewing-status-of-obamas-deferred-action-program-for-illegal-immigrants/
Malia Obama and Tiffany Trump are on campus this fall. What’s that going to be like?
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/malia-obama-and-tiffany-trump-are-on-campus-this-fall-whats-that-going-to-be-like/2017/08/23/fbc867ea-8421-
11e7-902a-2a9f2d808496 story.html
HIGHER EDUCATION
Department Lays Out Options for Charlotte Students

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/25/charlotte-law-makes-closure-official-education-department-sets-loan-discharge-rules
Military Victory for Alternative Providers

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/24/new-gi-bill-includes-75-million-noncollege-provider-program-
veterans?utm content=bufferf3548&utm medium=social&utm source=twitter&utm campaign=IHEbuffer
Tensions Grow Between Trump and Black Colleges as HBCU Conference Becomes Political
http://www.chronicle.com/article/Tensions-Grow-Between-Trump/241003?cid=wsinglestory hp 1
Details on Berkeley Free-Speech Event Are Hazy, but Campus Readies for Another Fight
http://www.chronicle.com/article/Details-on-Berkeley/241004?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
At Yale, 2 Costly New Colleges Aspire to Look Old

http://www.chronicle.com/article/At-Yale-2-Costly-New-Colleges/241001?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
Education Dept. Awards Second Round of Upward Bound Grants

http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/education-dept-awards-second-round-of-upward-bound-grants/119820?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
Can Dartmouth Grow and Stay Small?
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/25/dartmouth-college-weighs-substantially-growing-undergraduate-population
Outrage Over Op-Ed

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/25/professors%E2%80%99-op-ed-rails-against-modern-culture-%E2%80%98inner-city-blacks%E2%80%99
OPINION
The hidden cost of college: rising student fees

Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2017/08/24/the-hidden-cost-of-college-rising-student-fees/
UNC Chancellor Carol Folt’s baffling stand on Silent Sam

News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/article169000337.html
History speaks on intentions behind Confederate statues

News & Observer
Opinion Roundup: A turning point in history

WRAL
http://www.wral.com/opinion-roundup-a-turning-point-in-history/16901590/
With Malice Toward None, With Charity . . .

Wall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/article email/with-malice-toward-none-with-charity-1503604122-lMyQjAxMTA3MjI4NTgyNTU3Wj/
Monuments a clear choice between right, wrong

The Daily Advance
http://www.dailyadvance.com/Other-Views/2017/08/25/Monuments-a-clear-choice-between-right-wrong.html
What could have prevented tragedy in Charlottesville?

Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/what-could-have-prevented-tragedy-in-charlottesville/2017/08/24/fb0be0e0-8771-11e7-961d-2f373b3977ee story.html
Don’t fall for the misinformation campaign against Title IX reforms

Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/dont-fall-for-the-misinformation-campaign-against-title-ix-reforms/2017/08/24/1ebb4450-8834-11e7-961d-
2f373b3977ee story.html
It’s no surprise we’re refighting the Civil War — it never really ended
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/its-no-surprise-were-refighting-the-civil-war--it-never-really-ended/2017/08/24/fd9b2d00-88fe-11e7-a94f-
3139abce39f5 story.html
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
John J. Dougherty
From: Walter Davenport

To: brad.adcock@
Subject: FW: [CurrentBoG2017-19] (no subject)
Attachments: McCracken Memo.docx; ATT00001.c
Brad

Here it is.

Walter

From: currentbog2017‐19‐bounces@lists.northcarolina.edu [mailto:currentbog2017‐19‐bounces@lists.northcarolina.edu] On Behalf Of Margaret Spellings
To: Tom Fetzer <tfetzer@bog.northcarolina.edu>; Lou Bissette <lbissette@bog.northcarolina.edu>; Margaret Spellings <margaret.spellings@northcarolina.edu>
Cc: currentbog2017‐19@northcarolina edu <currentbog2017‐19@northcarolina.edu>
Subject: Re: [CurrentBoG2017‐19] (no subject)

Dear Colleagues:






State.





From: Tom Fetzer
Subject:

Chairman Bissett

President Spelling








treated.


well.








Respectfully yours,

Harry Smith

Jim Holmes

Marty Kotis

David Powers

Alex Mitchell

Philip Byers

Mike Williford

Thom Goolsby

Pearl Floyd

Wendy Murphy

Bob Rucho

Randy Ramsey

Kelli Blue

Tom Fetzer

Bill Webb
John J. Dougherty

To: Lou Bissette; Lou Bissette
Subject: FW: Statement from Board of Trustees on Confederate Monument
Below is the statement...

Chief of Staff

Date: Friday, August 25, 2017 at 2:48 PM
To: Tom Shanahan <tcshanahan@northcarolina.edu>, "Meredith B. Didier" <mbdidier@northcarolina.edu>, Margaret Spellings
<margaret.spellings@northcarolina.edu>, Kimberly van Noort <kpvannoort@northcarolina.edu>, "Kevin D. Howell"
<kdhowell@northcarolina.edu>, "Junius J. Gonzales" <jjgonzales@northcarolina.edu>, "Jonathan C. Pruitt" <jpruitt@northcarolina.edu>, Eric L
Johnson <eljohnson@northcarolina.edu>, "Camille N. Barkley" <ncbarkley@northcarolina.edu>, "Andrew P. Kelly" <apkelly@northcarolina.edu>,
"Andrew G. Moretz" <agmoretz@northcarolina.edu>, "Andrea R. Poole" <arpoole@northcarolina.edu>, Meredith M Steadman
<mmsteadman@northcarolina.edu>, "Brent T. Herron" <bherron@northcarolina.edu>, Akura Anderson <aanderson@northcarolina.edu>
Subject: Fwd: Statement from Board of Trustees on Confederate Monument
This statement was just released from UNC‐CH.
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962‐4629

From: UNC Media Relations <mediarelations@unc.edu>
To: UNC Media Relations <mediarelations@unc.edu>
Subject: Statement from Board of Trustees on Confederate Monument

Statement: http://uncnews.unc.edu/2017/08/25/statement‐board‐trustees‐confederate‐monument/

For immediate use

Statement from Board of Trustees on Confederate Monument

(Chapel Hill, N.C. – Aug. 25, 2017) – As the current and former chairs, we are writing to address misinformation about the state law governing
the Confederate Monument, commonly referred to as Silent Sam, and to express our support for the ways the chancellor and the University
have been handling this complex matter.

We are making this statement because we are surprised and disappointed at the misinterpretations and false narratives regarding the
University’s legal options on this situation.

Our Office of University Counsel and UNC General Administration have advised Chancellor Carol L. Folt that the University does not have the
legal authority to move the monument, and the Board agrees with that interpretation of the law, North Carolina General Statute 100‐2.1.

Furthermore, we have received guidance from Louis Bissette

Jr., chair of the UNC Board of Governors, agreeing with our assertion that, despite a differing opinion from the governor, we have not been given
the green light by anyone with authority to relocate the statue. Any suggestion that we have unilateral authority is inaccurate. Any legal options
available to us will be guided by discussions with the Board of Governors.

Above all, regardless of the circumstance, the chancellor has a responsibility to the people of North Carolina to uphold all state laws. With this
new law, it is relatively easy for many individuals to speculate about its meaning or offer possible loopholes as ways to operate around the law.
It would be unwise and imprudent for the University to take any action regarding the monument without additional legal clarity, and we would
expect no less from our chancellor. Moreover, the University will enforce all policies regarding signage and the proper use of grounds and
facilities. A consistent application of policy is critical to ensuring a functional, daily operation of the University.

Finally, the Board of Trustees has been deeply involved in these discussions and deliberations, and wishes to acknowledge our full support of
Chancellor Folt’s fearless and decisive leadership, her unwavering commitment to the safety of our campus community and the long tradition of
open and respectful debate on our campus.

Haywood D. Cochrane, Chair

Dwight D. Stone, Former Chair (2015‐2017)

W. Lowry Caudill, Former Chair (2013‐2015)

Richard Y. Stevens, Former Chair (1997‐1999)

‐Carolina‐

About the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, is a global higher education leader known for
innovative teaching, research and public service. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Carolina
regularly ranks as the best value for academic quality in U.S. public higher education. Now in its third century, the University offers
77 bachelor’s, 111 master’s, 65 doctorate and seven professional degree programs through 14 schools and the College of Arts and
Sciences. Every day, faculty, staff and students shape their teaching, research and public service to meet North Carolina’s most
pressing needs in every region and all 100 counties. Carolina’s more than 318,000 alumni live in all 50 states and 157
countries. More than 167,000 live in North Carolina.

University Communications contact: Media Relations, (919) 445‐8555, mediarelations@unc.edu

John J. Dougherty
From: Hannah Gage

To: Ann Maxwell
Subject: UNC trustee leaders defend Carol Folt for not removing Silent Sam statue | News & Observer
what a mess….

http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article169386747.html#storylink=latest_side
John J. Dougherty
From: currentbog2017-19-bounces@lists.northcarolina.edu on behalf of Wendy Murphy

To: Lou Bissette
Lou,

Thank you for the update. I am interested in hearing how our campuses monitor all student groups and how they are dealt with when there is
threatening language or violence suggested until their way is rewarded. Some of the language that I have seen on social media is concerning. I
believe this is a teaching moment for all of us on how to resolve differences.

I do not want this controversy to overshadow our larger goal of affordable tuition and student success.

Thanks again for the update,

Wendy

Sent from my iPad



First, the Board book will be released later today—and you will see that we have tabled the Thursday morning policy session on Financial Aid to
a future meeting to allow for an open discussion among Board Members on topics of interest. We are making this change in response to several
requests from members. In addition, we will hold our regular closed session discussion of the Board on Friday. I would like to make sure that we
can address as many topics of interest to members as possible in our open discussion on Thursday, so please send me any items for discussion
by Thursday, August 31. I will share the list of open topics for Thursday with all members prior to the Board meeting.

Second, there has been some question about Chancellor Folt’s authority to remove the Silent Sam statue, based on several conflicting news
reports. As far as I can tell, this position is only taken by Governor Cooper based on his interpretation of G.S. 100‐2.1. The governor has taken the
position that an institution can act unilaterally and without approval of or consultation with the State or the historical commission if, in their
judgment, there is an imminent threat, citing as the basis for his view a provision in the statute that says that the law's restrictions do not apply
to a monument that, "a building inspector or similar official has determined poses a threat to public safety because of an unsafe or dangerous
condition." I can confirm that we do not believe that Chapel Hill can act unilaterally. Moreover, a recent analysis of the statute from the School
of Government concludes that the statute is simply unclear.


Lou Bissette

_______________________________________________
John J. Dougherty
From: Lou Bissette

To: Wendy Murphy
Thanks Wendy
I will get you some information on that.
Have a good weekend.
Lou

Sent from my iPhone

Lou,

Thank you for the update. I am interested in hearing how our campuses monitor all student groups and how they are dealt with
when there is threatening language or violence suggested until their way is rewarded. Some of the language that I have seen on
social media is concerning. I believe this is a teaching moment for all of us on how to resolve differences.



Wendy

Sent from my iPad



First, the Board book will be released later today—and you will see that we have tabled the Thursday morning policy session on
Financial Aid to a future meeting to allow for an open discussion among Board Members on topics of interest. We are making
this change in response to several requests from members. In addition, we will hold our regular closed session discussion of the
Board on Friday. I would like to make sure that we can address as many topics of interest to members as possible in our open
discussion on Thursday, so please send me any items for discussion by Thursday, August 31. I will share the list of open topics for
Thursday with all members prior to the Board meeting.

Second, there has been some question about Chancellor Folt’s authority to remove the Silent Sam statue, based on several
conflicting news reports. As far as I can tell, this position is only taken by Governor Cooper based on his interpretation of G.S.
100‐2.1. The governor has taken the position that an institution can act unilaterally and without approval of or consultation with
the State or the historical commission if, in their judgment, there is an imminent threat, citing as the basis for his view a
provision in the statute that says that the law's restrictions do not apply to a monument that, "a building inspector or similar
official has determined poses a threat to public safety because of an unsafe or dangerous condition." I can confirm that we do
not believe that Chapel Hill can act unilaterally. Moreover, a recent analysis of the statute from the School of
Government concludes that the statute is simply unclear.


Lou Bissette

_______________________________________________
John J. Dougherty

To: Joshua N Ellis
PRINT/ONLINE
One-on-One with UNC System President Margaret Spellings

WRAL (Education Matters)
http://www.wral.com/news/education/video/16907838/
Making a dent in student debt with ‘Freshman Year for Free’

Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/get-there/wp/2017/08/24/making-a-dent-in-student-debt-with-freshman-year-for-free/
Trump Administration Considering Cuts to Cultural Exchange Visas

Wall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/article email/trump-administration-considering-cuts-to-summer-work-visas-1503857856-lMyQjAxMTI3NjI0NzgyMjcyWj/
Birthplace of free speech movement braces for possible fight

Charlotte Observer
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article169531067.html
During Silent Sam sit-in, counterprotesters march with Confederate flags at UNC-Chapel Hill
WRAL
http://www.wral.com/demonstrators-march-with-confederate-flags-on-unc-chapel-hill-campus/16908065/
Confederate flag-waving counterprotesters show up at anti-Silent Sam vigil

News & Observer
As Confederate Statues Fall, the Group Behind Most of Them Stays Quiet
Yahoo News
https://www.yahoo.com/news/confederate-statues-fall-group-behind-190647381.html
Silent Sam protests prompt UNC football players, coaches to talk

Associated Press
http://www.morganton.com/townnews/politics/silent-sam-protests-prompt-unc-football-players-coaches-to-talk/article 4348c353-6aee-53cd-9f6f-adf799b37f84.html
Counterprotesters make their message clear as anti-Silent Sam activists maintain presence.
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/latest-news/article169564962.html
Black-clad anarchists storm rally, assault at least 5 people

Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/black-clad-anarchists-storm-rally-assault-at-least-5-people/2017/08/27/57149418-8b91-11e7-84c0-
02cc069f2c37 story.html
What Charlottesville means for Civil War center in Fayetteville

http://gm5-ncwebvarnish.newscyclecloud.com/news/20170827/what-charlottesville-means-for-civil-war-center-in-fayetteville
UNC reputation at risk with proposed ban on civil rights legal work, faculty say
News & Observer
UNC faculty asks the BOG to vote against closing the Center for Civil Rights
The Daily Tar Heel
http://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2017/08/faculty-assembly-resolution-0827
NC State University students lose $58,000 in scam

WTVD
http://abc11.com/nc-state-university-students-lose-$58000-in-scam/2341677/
Campuses debate limits to free speech protections

Star Tribune
http://www.startribune.com/campusus-debate-limits-to-free-speech-protections/441815113/
UNC offering quicker route to MBA

The Robesonian
http://www.robesonian.com/news/education/102226/unc-offering-quicker-route-to-mba
WCU, Mission using $1.3M grant to help nursing students

The Citizen-Times
http://www.citizen-times.com/story/life/2017/08/26/wcu-mission-using-1-3-m-grant-help-nursing-students/597311001/
Group aims to expand vital early literacy effort

The Daily Reflector
http://www.reflector.com/News/2017/08/26/Group-aims-to-expand-vital-early-literacy-effort.html
Police identify man shot to death at apartments near NCSU

WTVD
http://abc11.com/police-identify-man-shot-to-death-at-apartments-near-ncsu/2347011/
Student sets sights on becoming a chemist

The Shelby Star
http://www.shelbystar.com/news/20170827/student-sets-sights-on-becoming-chemist
This NC State professor is using bacteria to treat diseases

News & Observer
Bashes ring in new school year

The Daily Advance
http://www.dailyadvance.com/News/2017/08/28/Bashes-ring-in-new-school-year.html
ECSU probes rape report

The Daily Advance
http://www.dailyadvance.com/News/2017/08/27/ECSU-probes-rape-report.html
White rights group briefly hangs banner at Appalachian State

WCYB
http://www.wcyb.com/news/north-carolina/white-rights-group-briefly-hangs-banner-at-appalachian-state/612359573
UNC, NCSU set fund-raising records

The Courier Tribune
http://www.courier-tribune.com/news/20170825/unc-ncsu-set-fund-raising-records
Before his death, this young boy touched the lives of Duke, NCCU players and coaches
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/duke/duke-now/article169670612.html
NC State, BCCC partner on Ag and life science degrees

Washington Daily News
http://www.thewashingtondailynews.com/2017/08/27/nc-state-bccc-partner-on-ag-and-life-science-degrees/
Students go back to class

Carolina Coast Online
http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news times/article d3cb58a8-8a96-11e7-b62a-cb39494ebeaa.html
HIGHER EDUCATION
Confederate Round-Up
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/28/round-news-about-debates-higher-ed-confederate-statues-and-honors
UNC’s Confederate memorial still stands despite uproar against it

The College Fix
The Rebranding of Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina

https://www.jbhe.com/2017/08/the-rebranding-of-elizabeth-city-state-university-in-north-carolina/
The Stubborn Stigma of the Male Nurse

http://www.chronicle.com/article/The-Stubborn-Stigma-of-the/241008?cid=wsinglestory hp 1
Colleges Announce Closings as Harvey Pounds Texas Coast

http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/houston-and-galveston-area-colleges-announce-closings-as-harvey-pounds-texas-coast/119824?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
As a Challenge to DACA Looms, Participants Brace for a Battle

http://www.chronicle.com/article/As-a-Challenge-to-DACA-Looms/241018?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
To Help Students Heal After Hate, Meet Them Where They Are
http://www.chronicle.com/article/To-Help-Students-Heal-After/241017?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
Details on Berkeley Free-Speech Event Are Hazy, but Campus Readies for Another Fight
http://www.chronicle.com/article/Details-on-Berkeley/241004?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
Liberty's Disclosure Headache

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/28/liberty-university-pushes-back-against-allegations-not-reporting-home-sale-trey
The Shrinking Humanities Job Market

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/28/more-humanities-phds-are-awarded-job-openings-are-disappearing
OPINION
The state's next great national university

The Daily Reflector
http://www.reflector.com/Op-Ed/2017/08/27/The-state-s-next-great-national-university.html
Why the Left Can’t Let Go of Racism
Wall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/article email/why-the-left-cant-let-go-of-racism-1503868512-lMyQjAxMTA3MjI4NzgyNTc3Wj/
Letter: Silent Sam promotes free, open discourse

The Daily Tar Heel
http://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2017/08/letter-silent-sam-promotes-free-open-discourse
Silent Sam reflects racism, then and now

Charlotte Observer
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article169451212.html
Why I’m tired of explaining that I matter

Charlotte Observer
Your view: Call it what it is

Watauga Democrat
http://www.wataugademocrat.com/opinion/your-view-call-it-what-it-is/article 93e2b03e-dcb9-5e00-93a1-da0cc9289c9d.html
Opinion: Charlottesville presents lawmakers with clear choice

Hickory Daily Record
http://www.hickoryrecord.com/news/opinion-charlottesville-presents-lawmakers-with-clear-choice/article fe3abb3f-ddcf-5732-8c45-a642b55a3f0d.html
Design Learning Outcomes to Change the World

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2017/08/28/learning-outcomes-help-students-translate-classroom-learning-life-tools-essay
'To E Or Not To E': USC And UCLA Quibble Over How To Spell Shakespear(e)
NPR
http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/08/24/545817973/to-e-or-not-to-e-usc-and-ucla-quibble-over-how-to-spell-shakespear-e
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
John J. Dougherty

To: Joshua N Ellis
Subject: Daily News Clips for August 30, 2017
PRINT/ONLINE
Trio from UNC Board of Governors tours research campus in Kannapolis

Salisbury Post
http://www.salisburypost.com/2017/08/30/trio-from-unc-board-of-governors-tours-research-campus-in-kannapolis/
UNCG picks Reidsville school for lab school site

News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/news/schools/uncg-picks-reidsville-school-for-lab-school-site/article 25aee577-a6a2-5a7e-bfc3-1faf1e173010.html
Feds have launched criminal investigation of Charlotte School of Law, documents say
Charlotte Observer
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article169880252.html
Former Charlotte School of Law student recalls predatory admission process

WSOC
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/charlotte-school-of-law-defrauds-taxpayers-285-million-lawsuit-says/599526239
UNC Chancellor Slammed for Not Removing Statue of Confederate Soldiers

Washington Free Beacon
http://freebeacon.com/culture/unc-chancellor-slammed-not-removing-statue-confederate-soldiers/
Western Carolina University fishing team takes boats, heads to Texas

WLOS
http://wlos.com/news/local/western-carolina-university-fishing-team-takes-boats-heads-to-texas
ASU grad leading U.S. response to disaster
News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/news/north carolina/asu-grad-leading-u-s-response-to-disaster/article ff8cda9e-e977-5bde-a588-6c1aa0bcb37d.html
ECSU reports first enrollment hike in 7 years

The Daily Advance
http://www.dailyadvance.com/News/2017/08/29/ECSU-reports-first-enrollment-hike-in-7-years.html
Faculty member at UNC Wilmington dies suddenly of meningitis

WHNS
http://www.foxcarolina.com/story/36244001/faculty-member-at-unc-wilmington-dies-suddenly-of-meningitis
UNCW earns highest rating for protecting free speech

WBTV
http://www.wbtv.com/story/36244174/uncw-earns-highest-rating-for-protecting-free-speech
Appalachian State, UNC-Wilimington earn ‘green lights’ from the FIRE

Carolina Journal
https://www.carolinajournal.com/news-article/appalachian-state-unc-wilimington-earn-green-lights-from-the-fire/
Have you seen these bright green bikes around Raleigh? Here’s how you can ride one.
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/traffic/article170100812.html
CFPUA, UNCW forge ahead on toxic GenX response

Star News
http://www.starnewsonline.com/news/20170829/cfpua-uncw-forge-ahead-on-toxic-genx-response
CFPUA signs contract partnering with UNCW to test water quality

WWAY
https://www.wwaytv3.com/2017/08/29/cfpua-signs-contract-partnering-with-uncw-to-test-water-quality/
Part of ECU campus without water due to emergency GUC repairs

WITN
http://www.witn.com/content/news/Part-of-ECU-campus-without-water-due-to-emergency-GUC-repairs-442125733.html
Durham sheriff’s major says county creating ‘absolute anarchy’ in Confederate statue case
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/durham-county/article169897987.html
Nearly 2,500 students have left NC's online charter schools: Why did they leave? Where did they go?
WRAL
http://wr.al/189NT
Behind the Bedlam in Berkeley

Wall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/article email/behind-the-bedlam-in-berkeley-1503961537-lMyQjAxMTI3NjM4MDQzNzA0Wj/
HIGHER EDUCATION
Citadel, N.C. State University earn $2.4M in grants for STEM teacher development
Education Dive
http://www.educationdive.com/press-release/20170829-citadel-nc-state-university-earn-24m-in-grants-for-stem-teacher-devel/
How Should We Memorialize Slavery?

http://www.chronicle.com/article/How-Should-We-Memorialize/241043?cid=wsinglestory hp 1
After Charlottesville, What Will the College Republicans Stand For?

http://www.chronicle.com/article/After-Charlottesville-What/241045?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
Boston U. and Wheelock College Explore Potential Merger

http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/boston-u-and-wheelock-college-explore-potential-merger/119887?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
U. of Tampa Fires Professor Who Called Hurricane Harvey ‘Karma’ for Texas
http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/u-of-tampa-criticizes-professor-who-called-hurricane-harvey-karma-for-texas/119867?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
Colleges Are Trying a Broad Approach to Autistic Students. What Will That Cost?
http://www.chronicle.com/article/Colleges-Are-Trying-a-Broad/241027?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
Dartmouth Professors Show Support for Lecturer After Antifa Interviews

http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/dartmouth-professors-show-support-for-lecturer-after-antifa-interviews/119859?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
Defending Nontraditional Presidents

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/30/new-book-examines-developments-hiring-nontraditional-college-presidents
A Merger Brews in Boston

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/30/boston-university-and-wheelock-start-merger-talks
OPINION
AG Stein wants Confederate monuments down or moved; awaits request for advisory opinion on law
WRAL
http://www.wral.com/ag-stein-wants-confederate-monuments-down-or-moved-awaits-request-for-advisory-opinion-on-law/16913992/
Ivy League Profs vs. ‘The Tyranny of Public Opinion’
Wall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/article email/ivy-league-profs-vs-the-tyranny-of-public-opinion-1504042387-lMyQjAxMTA3MzMzMDQzMzA0Wj/
‘Antifa’ groups only help the hateful forces they claim to oppose
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/antifa-groups-only-help-the-hateful-forces-they-claim-to-oppose/2017/08/29/d7c900b4-8cca-11e7-8df5-
c2e5cf46c1e2 story.html
Under DeVos, who’s the next Charlotte School of Law?

Charlotte Observer
Are we looking the other way with Antifa?

Charlotte Observer
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
John J. Dougherty
From: Temple Sloan

To: CraigS@nchcfa.org
Subject: Fwd: Daily News Clips for August 30, 2017
Attachments: image001 (1).png
Sent from my iPad

m
m
m
m
V
PRINT/ONLINE
Salisbury Post
News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/news/schools/uncg-picks-reidsville-school-for-lab-school-site/article 25aee577-a6a2-5a7e-bfc3-
1faf1e173010.html
Charlotte Observer
WSOC
WLOS
News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/news/north_carolina/asu-grad-leading-u-s-response-to-disaster/article_ff8cda9e-e977-5bde-a588-
6c1aa0bcb37d.html
The Daily Advance
WHNS
WBTV
Carolina Journal
News & Observer
Star News
WWAY
WITN
http://www.witn.com/content/news/Part-of-ECU-campus-without-water-due-to-emergency-GUC-repairs-442125733.html
News & Observer
WRAL
http://wr.al/189NT
Wall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/article_email/behind-the-bedlam-in-berkeley-1503961537-lMyQjAxMTI3NjM4MDQzNzA0Wj/
HIGHER EDUCATION
Education Dive
http://www.educationdive.com/press-release/20170829-citadel-nc-state-university-earn-24m-in-grants-for-stem-teacher-devel/
http://www.chronicle.com/article/How-Should-We-Memorialize/241043?cid=wsinglestory_hp_1
http://www.chronicle.com/article/After-Charlottesville-What/241045?cid=wcontentlist_hp_latest
http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/boston-u-and-wheelock-college-explore-potential-merger/119887?cid=wcontentlist_hp_latest
http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/u-of-tampa-criticizes-professor-who-called-hurricane-harvey-karma-for-
texas/119867?cid=wcontentlist_hp_latest
http://www.chronicle.com/article/Colleges-Are-Trying-a-Broad/241027?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/dartmouth-professors-show-support-for-lecturer-after-antifa-
interviews/119859?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/30/new-book-examines-developments-hiring-nontraditional-college-presidents
Inside Higher Ed
OPINION
WRAL
http://www.wral.com/ag-stein-wants-confederate-monuments-down-or-moved-awaits-request-for-advisory-opinion-on-law/16913992/
Wall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/article_email/ivy-league-profs-vs-the-tyranny-of-public-opinion-1504042387-
lMyQjAxMTA3MzMzMDQzMzA0Wj/
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/antifa-groups-only-help-the-hateful-forces-they-claim-to-oppose/2017/08/29/d7c900b4-
8cca-11e7-8df5-c2e5cf46c1e2_story.html
Charlotte Observer
Charlotte Observer
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
John J. Dougherty
From: Craig Souza

To: Temple Sloan
Subject: Re: Daily News Clips for August 30, 2017
Was there one in particular you wanted me to see?
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 30, 2017, at 8:25 AM, Temple Sloan <otsloan@bog.northcarolina.edu> wrote:
Sent from my iPad

m
m
m
m
V
PRINT/ONLINE
Salisbury Post
News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/news/schools/uncg-picks-reidsville-school-for-lab-school-site/article_25aee577-a6a2-
5a7e-bfc3-1faf1e173010.html
Charlotte Observer
WSOC
WLOS
News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/news/north carolina/asu-grad-leading-u-s-response-to-disaster/article ff8cda9e-e977-

5bde-a588-6c1aa0bcb37d.html
The Daily Advance
WHNS
WBTV
Carolina Journal
News & Observer
Star News
WWAY
WITN
http://www.witn.com/content/news/Part-of-ECU-campus-without-water-due-to-emergency-GUC-repairs-
442125733.html
News & Observer
WRAL
http://wr.al/189NT
Wall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/article_email/behind-the-bedlam-in-berkeley-1503961537-lMyQjAxMTI3NjM4MDQzNzA0Wj/
HIGHER EDUCATION
Education Dive
http://www.educationdive.com/press-release/20170829-citadel-nc-state-university-earn-24m-in-grants-for-stem-
teacher-devel/
http://www.chronicle.com/article/How-Should-We-Memorialize/241043?cid=wsinglestory_hp_1
http://www.chronicle.com/article/After-Charlottesville-What/241045?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/boston-u-and-wheelock-college-explore-potential-
merger/119887?cid=wcontentlist_hp_latest
http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/u-of-tampa-criticizes-professor-who-called-hurricane-harvey-karma-for-
texas/119867?cid=wcontentlist_hp_latest
http://www.chronicle.com/article/Colleges-Are-Trying-a-Broad/241027?cid=wcontentlist_hp_latest
http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/dartmouth-professors-show-support-for-lecturer-after-antifa-
interviews/119859?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/08/30/new-book-examines-developments-hiring-nontraditional-college-
presidents
Inside Higher Ed
OPINION
WRAL
http://www.wral.com/ag-stein-wants-confederate-monuments-down-or-moved-awaits-request-for-advisory-opinion-on-
law/16913992/
Wall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/article email/ivy-league-profs-vs-the-tyranny-of-public-opinion-1504042387-
lMyQjAxMTA3MzMzMDQzMzA0Wj/
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/antifa-groups-only-help-the-hateful-forces-they-claim-to-
oppose/2017/08/29/d7c900b4-8cca-11e7-8df5-c2e5cf46c1e2 story.html
Charlotte Observer
Charlotte Observer
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
<image001 (1).png>
John J. Dougherty
From: Randy Ramsey

To: Randy Ramsey
Randy Ramsey

Subject: [CurrentBoG2017-19] Sent on behalf of Tom Fetzer

Thanks,
Andrea
________________________________________
From: Tom Fetzer
Subject:
Chairman Bissett
President Spelling
just enumerated.
Respectfully yours,
Harry Smith
Jim Holmes
Marty Kotis
David Powers
Alex Mitchell
Philip Byers
Mike Williford
Thom Goolsby
Pearl Floyd
Wendy Murphy
Bob Rucho
Randy Ramsey
Kelli Blue
Tom Fetzer
Bill Webb
_______________________________________________
John J. Dougherty

To: Joshua N Ellis
DAILY NEWS CLIPS FOR AUGUST 31, 2017
PRINT/ONLINE
Spellings, Board of Governors visit NC State

Technician
http://www.technicianonline.com/news/article a3a00268-8ddf-11e7-9101-e3efafba4dc8.html
(Print edition on page 3 & 4 - http://digital.technicianonline.com/app.php?RelId=6.6.5.2.2&bookcode=20170831)
‘We are not willing to risk anyone’s safety’: In wake of Charlottesville, UNC denies white nationalist’s request
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2017/08/30/we-are-not-willing-to-risk-anyones-safety-in-wake-of-charlottesville-unc-denies-white-
nationalists-request/
Chancellor blocks white supremacist from speaking at UNC-Chapel Hill

WRAL
http://www.wral.com/chancellor-blocks-white-supremacist-from-speaking-at-unc-chapel-hill/16916430/
Congressman joins calls to remove UNC’s Silent Sam

WNCN
http://wncn.com/2017/08/30/congressman-joins-calls-to-remove-uncs-silent-sam/
Congressman says Silent Sam should come down

News & Observer
Enrollment rises at N.C. A&T — and closes in on 12,000

News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/news/schools/enrollment-rises-at-n-c-a-t-and-closes-in/article 180c7e44-4e69-50d3-a6cd-e0c16fa6c63a.html
East Carolina University wants to only be called ECU
WITN
http://www.witn.com/content/news/East-Carolina-University-wants-to-only-be-called-ECU-442301743.html
GOP ties GenX funding to plastic bag ban repeal

WRAL
http://www.wral.com/gop-ties-genx-funding-to-plastic-bag-ban-repeal/16916740/
WCU, Mission Health awarded $1.3 million grant to boost training

The Sylva Herald
http://www.thesylvaherald.com/news/health news/article 40995e12-8d99-11e7-b8fc-2fed9ffd5692.html
‘Dreamers’ took a big risk by registering with the government. Now, their trust may lead to their deportation.
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2017/08/30/dreamers-took-a-big-risk-by-registering-with-the-government-now-their-trust-may-lead-to-their-
deportation/
Construction unearths WCU's old Memorial Stadium bleachers

WLOS
http://wlos.com/news/local/construction-unearths-wcus-old-memorial-stadium-bleachers
Western Carolina Bass Fishing Club heads to Texas to help

News & Observer
State takes first steps toward GenX funding

Star News
http://www.starnewsonline.com/news/20170831/state-takes-first-steps-toward-genx-funding
Squirrel named Mr. Nuts taken to wildlife center after 'wild 24 hours' with UNC professor
WRAL
http://www.wral.com/squirrel-named-mr-nuts-taken-to-wildlife-center-after-wild-24-hours-with-unc-professor-/16916964/
HIGHER EDUCATION
UNC Rejects Richard Spencer's Request to Speak

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2017/08/31/unc-rejects-richard-spencers-request-speak
U. of North Carolina Is the Latest to Deny Event Space to White Nationalist

http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/u-of-north-carolina-is-the-latest-to-deny-event-space-to-white-nationalist/119899
Survey: North Carolina A&T State U, Howard schools of business leading in faculty diversity
Education Dive
http://www.educationdive.com/news/survey-north-carolina-at-state-u-howard-schools-of-business-leading-in-f/503881/
Colleges Confront the Perils of Frats

http://www.chronicle.com/article/Colleges-Confront-the-Perils/241055?cid=wsinglestory hp 1
Grand Canyon U. Suspends Professor for Saying Some Black Lives Matter Supporters ‘Should Be Hung’
http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/grand-canyon-u-suspends-professor-for-saying-some-black-lives-matter-supporters-should-
hang/119898?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
OPINION
Professors to Class of 2021: Stop being snowflakes

Fox News
http://video.foxnews.com/v/5558549859001/
Raze the monuments, and raise a new one

News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/jim-jenkins/article170294322.html
Dartmouth faculty supports professor's comments justifying Antifa violence

Fox News
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/08/30/dartmouth-faculty-supports-professors-comments-promoting-antifa-violence.html
Commentary- You decide: What explains rising college costs

The Chronicle
http://www.wschronicle.com/2017/08/decide-explains-rising-college-costs/
NC schools are protesting more than just Silent Sam

The Daily Tar Heel
http://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2017/08/nc-schools-are-protesting-more-than-just-silent-sam
Google is coming after critics in academia and journalism. It’s time to stop them.
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/posteverything/wp/2017/08/30/zephyr-teachout-google-is-coming-after-critics-in-academia-and-journalism-its-time-to-stop-
them/
Yale saves fragile students from a carving of a musket

Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/yale-saves-fragile-students-from-a-carving-of-a-musket/2017/08/30/4e45b67e-8da7-11e7-91d5-
ab4e4bb76a3a story.html
Yes, antifa is the moral equivalent of neo-Nazis

Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/yes-antifa-is-the-moral-equivalent-of-neo-nazis/2017/08/30/9a13b2f6-8d00-11e7-91d5-ab4e4bb76a3a story.html
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
John J. Dougherty

Sent: Friday, September 01, 2017 8:17 AM
To: Joshua N Ellis
Subject: Daily News Clips for September 1, 2017
DAILY NEWS CLIPS FOR SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
PRINT/ONLINE
UNC Board of Governors visit NCCU

WNCN
http://wncn.com/2017/08/31/unc-board-of-governors-visit-nccu/
NC senator tosses Trump a conservative life raft for Dreamers

Charlotte Observer
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/latest-news/article170547852.html
UNC Health Care to join with Charlotte’s Carolinas HealthCare to create mega medical system
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article170437247.html#storylink=mainstage
UNC Health Care in merger talks with Charlotte health system

WRAL
http://www.wral.com/unc-health-care-in-merger-talks-with-charlotte-health-system/16918332/
ECU lab school begins journey toward student achievement

The Daily Reflector
http://www.reflector.com/News/2017/09/01/ECU-lab-school-begins-new-steps-to-student-achievement.html
FBI, Homeland Security warn of more ‘antifa’ attacks

Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/09/01/antifa-charlottesville-violence-fbi-242235
Rally held to show support for UNC Center for Civil Rights
Spectrum News
http://www.twcnews.com/nc/triangle-sandhills/news/2017/08/31/rally-held-to-show-support-for-unc-center-for-civil-rights.html
UNC removes sit-in structures around Silent Sam

News & Observer
Protesters gather at 'Silent Sam' statue

WRAL
http://www.wral.com/news/video/16918481/
Trump and DeVos fuel a for-profit college comeback

Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/08/31/devos-trump-forprofit-college-education-242193
UNCW could launch lab school at Virgo Academy

Star News
http://gm5-ncwebvarnish.newscyclecloud.com/news/20170831/uncw-could-launch-lab-school-at-virgo-academy
WCU fishing club rescues Hurricane Harvey victims

The Citizen-Times
http://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2017/08/31/wcu-fishing-club-rescues-hurricane-harvey-victims/622811001/
WCU students help rescue people in Texas

WLOS
http://wlos.com/news/local/wcu-students-help-rescue-people-in-texas
UNCW offers students "Coffee with a Cop" helping take away intimidation factor of local law enforcement
WECT
http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/36264659/uncw-offers-students-coffee-with-a-cop-helping-take-away-intimidation-factor-of-local-law-enforcement
ECU, Greenville Police working together to make city safer

WCTI
http://www.wcti12.com/news/east-carolina/ecu-greenville-police-working-together-to-make-city-safer/615190817
UNC reports apparent norovirus cases; rush week postponed

Associated Press
http://www.foxcarolina.com/story/36266349/unc-reports-apparent-norovirus-cases-rush-week-postponed
App State given 'green light' status by free speech watchdog group
The Watauga Democrat
http://www.wataugademocrat.com/news/app-state-given-green-light-status-by-free-speech-watchdog/article 70ac967a-17ed-59bb-9252-cee9c4a7a8ff.html
UNCC students struggling to find parking on campus

WSOC
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/uncc-students-struggling-to-find-parking-on-campus/601197606
UNCC student shot in chest during alleged robbery off-campus
WCNC
http://www.wcnc.com/news/crime/uncc-student-shot-in-chest-during-alleged-robbery-off-campus/469663574
13 of the most beautiful college campuses in America

Business Insider
http://www.businessinsider.com/most-beautiful-college-campuses-in-america-2017-8?r=US&IR=T&IR=T
College students told to continue living in apartment with bedbugs

WRAL
http://www.wral.com/college-students-told-to-continue-living-in-apartment-with-bedbugs-/16918764/
HIGHER EDUCATION
They Could Help, So They Did

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/01/students-drive-north-carolina-texas-aid-those-stranded-harvey
DeVos and Team Put Own Stamp on Oversight

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/01/new-approach-education-dept-oversight-focuses-risk-assessment-and-outreach
Revoking a Doctorate
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/01/ohio-state-revokes-arizona-professors-phd-questioning-her-findings-video-games
Higher Ed’s Data Experts Face a Crossroads

http://www.chronicle.com/article/Higher-Ed-s-Data-Experts/241079?cid=wsinglestory hp 1
Faculty Members Organize to Fight ‘Fascist’ Interlopers on Campuses

http://www.chronicle.com/article/Faculty-Members-Organize-to/241081?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
Civil-Rights Official Lists Attacking Hillary Clinton on Résumé

http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/civil-rights-official-lists-attacking-hillary-clinton-on-resume/119917?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
Education Dept. Appointee’s For-Profit Past Draws Flak, but It’s Complicated
http://www.chronicle.com/article/Education-Dept-Appointee-s/241080?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
OPINION
Our Opinion: Speech or violence?
News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/opinion/n and r editorials/our-opinion-speech-or-violence/article 70793fd1-5525-5e4b-b855-b115f4d3d29c.html
How Higher Ed Can Restore Public Trust

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2017/09/01/importance-national-service-during-or-after-college-essay
Protest During Poli-Sci Meeting

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/01/critics-berkeley-professor-stage-protest-during-his-talk-political-science-meeting
Know when to stop taking down monuments

News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/op-ed/article170585572.html#storylink=hpdigest
Trump should lift the threat that hangs over DREAMers

News & Observer
Will Trump Break His Promise to Dreamers?

Politico
http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/08/31/daca-dreamers-donald-trump-215564
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
John J. Dougherty
From: William Webb

Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2017 10:32 AM
To: Bill
Subject: Message About First Amendment Protections, Outside Speakers, Confederate Monument | The University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill

http://www.unc.edu/a‐z/message‐first‐amendment‐protections‐outside‐speakers‐confederate‐monument/?/15/17+‐+Campus+message

Sent from my iPhone
John J. Dougherty
From: William Webb

Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2017 8:07 AM
To: forum@newsobserver.com
Subject: Response to September 2 Editorial
Attachments: Editorial Response.docx
Please waive the length requirement
To the News & Observer:
As a member of the UNC Board of Governors and an African-American, I
am offended by the confederate monument on UNC Chapel Hill’s campus known
as Silent Sam and the shameful history associated with it dating back to its
dedication. I know that Chancellor Folt would remove the statue if she could, and
for that reason I cannot remain silent while your editorial board unfairly impugns
her reputation and leadership on this issue.
It is useful to review the guidance Chancellor Folt received from President
Spellings, University attorneys, and the Board of Governors.
On August 15, 2017, the university’s general counsel wrote that a state law
passed in 2015 bars state agencies including the University, from permanently
removing any object of remembrance – defined as a “monument, memorial,
plaque, statue, marker, or display of a permanent character that commemorates
an event, person or military service that is part of North Carolina’s history.
On August 18, President Spellings wrote the Board of Governors, that
“neither the Board of Governors nor the institutions have the authority to
independently remove the statute,” and that the law requires authorization of the
North Carolina Historical Commission to move a State monument.
On August 21, 2017, Governor Cooper offered a tortured reading of the
statute in a letter to President Spellings, writing that “[i]f our University leaders
believe there is real risk to public safety, the law allows them to take immediate
measures” to remove Silent Sam under the authority of “building inspectors or
similar officials.” Even if the governor’s interpretation of the statute were
correctHowever, the required condition that the Governor said was necessary to
remove the statue, “a real risk to public safety” never occurred.
On August 22, President Spellings and the Chairman of the Board of
Governors wrote to the Board pointing out that “it is unclear from the governor’s
letter whether he believes that a ‘building inspector’ [the official named in the
statute] would need to opine before any University action, or whether other
University leaders and personnel such as the chancellor or police chief qualify as
”similar” officials under the law.”
On August 24, our Board Chairman wrote, “I can confirm that we do not
believe that Chapel Hill can act unilaterally.”
Finally, an analysis by the UNC School of Government concluded that the statute
is unclear on whether an institution can remove a statue when the dangerous
condition arises from actions related to the object rather than the condition of the
object itself.
One might ask “Where is the attorney general?” It is telling that the state’s
leading law enforcement official has not supported the governor’s position nor
has he weighed in with his own analysis.
It is against this background that Chancellor Folt concluded that the law
prevented her from unilaterally removing the monument. Despite Chancellor
Folt’s strong personal denunciations of the sentiments represented by Silent Sam

Page 346 of 412
and her exemplary record related to civil rights issues, you chose to unfairly
attack her for failing to do what state law prohibits and unilaterally remove the
statute.
William A. Webb
Member, UNC Board of Governors

Page 347 of 412
John J. Dougherty
From: William Webb

To: forum@newsobserver.com
Attachments: Editorial Response.docx

The writer is a retired federal judge and member of the UNC Board of Governors

William A. Webb

John J. Dougherty
From: William Webb

To: Lou Bissette
Subject: Fwd:
Attachments: Editorial Response.docx; ATT00001.htm
Sent from my iPhone
From: "William A. Webb" <wwebb@bog.northcarolina.edu>

Date: September 3, 2017 at 8:12:19 AM EDT
To: <forum@newsobserver.com>
John J. Dougherty
From: William Webb

To: Harry Smith
Subject: Fwd:
Attachments: Editorial Response.docx; ATT00001.htm
Sent from my iPhone
From: "William A. Webb" <wwebb@bog.northcarolina.edu>

Date: September 3, 2017 at 8:12:19 AM EDT
To: <forum@newsobserver.com>
John J. Dougherty
From: Lou Bissette

Sent: Monday, September 04, 2017 11:57 AM
To: W. LOUIS BISSETTE
Subject: Fwd: [CurrentBoG2017-19] Updates

Sent from my iPhone

From: Lou Bissette <lbissette@bog.northcarolina.edu>
To: Wendy Murphy <wmurphy@bog.northcarolina.edu>
Subject: Re: [CurrentBoG2017‐19] Updates
Thanks Wendy
I will get you some information on that.
Have a good weekend.
Lou

Sent from my iPhone

Lou,

Thank you for the update. I am interested in hearing how our campuses monitor all student groups and how they are
dealt with when there is threatening language or violence suggested until their way is rewarded. Some of the
language that I have seen on social media is concerning. I believe this is a teaching moment for all of us on how to
resolve differences.



Wendy

Sent from my iPad



First, the Board book will be released later today—and you will see that we have tabled the Thursday morning
policy session on Financial Aid to a future meeting to allow for an open discussion among Board Members on
topics of interest. We are making this change in response to several requests from members. In addition, we will
hold our regular closed session discussion of the Board on Friday. I would like to make sure that we can address
as many topics of interest to members as possible in our open discussion on Thursday, so please send me any
items for discussion by Thursday, August 31. I will share the list of open topics for Thursday with all members
prior to the Board meeting.

Second, there has been some question about Chancellor Folt’s authority to remove the Silent Sam statue, based
on several conflicting news reports. As far as I can tell, this position is only taken by Governor Cooper based on
his interpretation of G.S. 100‐2.1. The governor has taken the position that an institution can act unilaterally and
without approval of or consultation with the State or the historical commission if, in their judgment, there is an
imminent threat, citing as the basis for his view a provision in the statute that says that the law's restrictions do
not apply to a monument that, "a building inspector or similar official has determined poses a threat to public
safety because of an unsafe or dangerous condition." I can confirm that we do not believe that Chapel Hill can
act unilaterally. Moreover, a recent analysis of the statute from the School of Government concludes that the
statute is simply unclear.


Lou Bissette

_______________________________________________
John J. Dougherty

Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2017 8:59 AM
To: Joshua N Ellis
PRINT/ONLINE
U.S. Colleges Slip in Global Rankings

Wall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/article email/u-s-colleges-slip-in-global-rankings-1504616400-lMyQjAxMTA3MTA1NjcwNTY1Wj/
Do Free Business-School Courses Have a Payoff?

Wall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/article email/do-free-business-school-courses-have-a-payoff-1504690200-lMyQjAxMTA3MzA4NjcwNTY1Wj/
DeVos ends agreement to work on student loan fraud

The Hill
http://thehill.com/policy/finance/349223-education-dept-ends-agreement-to-work-with-consumer-bureau-on-student-loan
Trump says he’ll revisit DACA in 6 months if Congress doesn’t act

News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article171446717.html
Trump rescinding DACA program protecting young immigrants; NC lawmakers react

Associated Press
http://www.wral.com/trump-s-decision-on-young-immigrants-could-begin-gop-battle/16928172/
NC has 7th-highest number of young immigrants in deferral program

Charlotte Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article171309622.html
Woodson releases statement on DACA

Technician
http://www.technicianonline.com/news/article 805cf9a2-9283-11e7-8b8a-6357720c7293.html
Arrest after UNC college professor found slain

CBS News
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/arrest-after-unc-college-professor-jeannine-skinner-found-slain/
Western Carolina University enrollment tops 11,000 for new record

The Citizen-Times
http://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/2017/09/05/western-carolina-university-enrollment-tops-11-000-new-record/634260001/
WCU total student enrollment tops 11,000 for new record; freshman class size, GPA also up
The Mountaineer
http://www.themountaineer.com/news/wcu-total-student-enrollment-tops-for-new-record-freshman-class/article 349b9628-925f-11e7-a8b3-2befee3ee4bb.html
North Carolina moves to block chemical discharges from Cape Fear River
Associated Press
http://www.greensboro.com/news/north carolina/north-carolina-moves-to-block-chemical-discharges-from-cape-fear/article d9bf26b0-dc2e-5278-9fe4-
7441b99c1ee3.html
HIGHER EDUCATION
Black College Urged to Change Name of Building

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2017/09/06/black-college-urged-change-name-building
Trump Will End DACA in 6 Months

http://www.chronicle.com/article/Trump-Will-End-DACA-in-6/241090?cid=wsinglestory hp 1a
What Major Universities Had to Say About Trump’s Move to Roll Back DACA
http://www.chronicle.com/article/What-Major-Universities-Had-to/241095?cid=wcontentgrid hp 1b
Promise and Peril for Undocumented Students

http://www.chronicle.com/specialreport/PromisePeril-for/142?cid=wcontentgrid hp 1b
As a Challenge to DACA Looms, Participants Brace for a Battle

http://www.chronicle.com/article/As-a-Challenge-to-DACA-Looms/241018?cid=wcontentgrid hp 1b
A Looming State-Federal Conflict on Sex Assault

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/06/state-campus-rape-laws-could-be-problematic-under-new-administration
Updated Classic on Race Relations
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/06/beverly-daniel-tatum-discusses-new-version-why-are-all-black-kids-sitting-together
Diversity Is Up in Humanities at 2-Year Colleges

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/06/diversity-increases-community-college-humanities-students
A Forced Faculty Divide

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/06/state-court-rejects-proposed-joint-non-tenure-track-and-tenured-faculty-union-u
OPINION
Don’t be fooled by the scam that Trump will pull today on DACA
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/wp/2017/09/05/dont-be-fooled-by-the-scam-that-trump-will-pull-today-on-daca/?hpid=hp no-name opinion-card-
c%3Ahomepage%2Fstory&utm term=.70aab5bf54d2
Remember when Betsy DeVos said ‘dreamers’ shouldn’t worry about the Trump administration?
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2017/09/05/remember-when-betsy-devos-said-dreamers-shouldnt-worry-about-the-trump-
administration/?utm term=.17d51ebf17c4
Good Relationships Are Data-Driven: A Higher Education Example

Forbes
https://www.forbes.com/sites/barbarakurshan/2017/09/05/good-relationships-are-data-driven-a-higher-education-example/#2a91e7013f24
Board must defend UNC’s mission in law center vote

News & Observer
Opinion Roundup: The value of UNC's Center for Civil Rights

WRAL
http://www.wral.com/opinion-roundup-the-value-of-unc-s-center-for-civil-rights/16923579/
Manning the Gender Barricades

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2017/09/06/review-emily-skidmores-true-sex-lives-trans-men-turn-20th-century
Why is ‘Civil Rights’ Returning Us to Segregation?

National Review
http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/451069/college-safe-spaces-segregation
EDITORIAL: A call to remove all NC confederate monuments

Technician
http://www.technicianonline.com/opinion/article 5ee62d4c-9298-11e7-97b2-134cec74904f.html
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
John J. Dougherty

Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2017 9:49 AM
To: Joshua N Ellis


PRINT/ONLINE

Attorneys general from 15 states, D.C. sue to save DACA
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national‐security/attorneys‐general‐from‐15‐states‐dc‐sue‐to‐save‐daca/2017/09/06/98bca3b2‐930f‐11e7‐aace‐
04b862b2b3f3 story.html

‘Dreamers’ can ‘rest easy,’ Ryan says, promising congressional action
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/dreamers‐can‐rest‐easy‐ryan‐says‐promising‐congressional‐action/2017/09/06/54053ef8‐9307‐11e7‐8754‐
d478688d23b4 story.html

UNCW chancellor issues statement on DACA
WAVE
http://www.wave3.com/story/36305743/uncw‐chancellor‐issues‐statement‐on‐daca

Rescinding DACA Could Spur a Public Health Crisis, From Lost Services to Higher Rates of Depression, Substance Abuse
Newsweek
http://www.newsweek.com/daca‐immigration‐heath‐care‐access‐mental‐health‐660539

Noisy protest of Silent Sam statue targets chancellor
News & Observer

Civil Rights Center's fate in the hands of BOG's Friday vote
The Daily Tar Heel
http://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2017/09/civil‐rights‐centers‐fate‐in‐the‐hands‐of‐bogs‐friday‐vote

WCU leaders: growth will be steady
The Sylva Herald
http://www.thesylvaherald.com/news/article 2b40549e‐92fd‐11e7‐9b1f‐2f02dadfa6b2.html

The lone vote: Anna Nelson explains why she voted against a litigation ban
The Daily Tar Heel
http://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2017/09/the‐lone‐vote‐anna‐nelson‐explains‐why‐she‐voted‐against‐a‐litigation‐ban

ECU: Keep guard up as Irma shifts
The Daily Reflector
http://www.reflector.com/Crime‐and‐Rescue/2017/09/07/ECU‐encourages‐keeping‐guard‐up.html

WSSU economic center gains grant indirectly from Koch‐affiliate groups
Winston‐Salem Journal
http://www.journalnow.com/business/business news/local/wssu‐economic‐center‐gains‐grant‐indirectly‐from‐koch‐affiliate‐groups/article 0be73db9‐7ac5‐
57e3‐909c‐09fc5fd4d4b0.html

GRO removes Technician from impeachment hearing without legal basis
Technician
http://www.technicianonline.com/news/article 496ee4d6‐9374‐11e7‐98cd‐cf58cf169e20.html

Belcher: Focus conversations on solutions
The Sylva Herald
http://www.thesylvaherald.com/news/article ade7db42‐92fd‐11e7‐ac76‐7b113b4fd464.html

WCU students to the rescue
The Sylva Herald
http://www.thesylvaherald.com/news/article 92d65f7c‐931b‐11e7‐a8ed‐27adbe12c4bf.html

The Syllabus: Three things about engineering
News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/blogs/the syllabus/the‐syllabus‐three‐things‐about‐engineering/article 52a13275‐4716‐5150‐9c0c‐4c4d23dbe7ce.html

Rick Ware Racing's East Carolina University car in doubt
ESPN
http://www.espn.com/jayski/cup/2017/story/ /id/20603480/rick‐ware‐racing‐east‐carolina‐university‐car‐doubt

A Durham man brought a semi‐automatic rifle to a rumored KKK rally. Did he break the law?
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/durham‐county/article171511767.html

UNCG's enrollment approaches the 20,000 mark
News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/news/schools/uncg‐closes‐in‐on‐students/article 79477171‐c54b‐5a91‐a436‐66f31c57389f.html

Western Carolina University enrollment tops 11,000
WNCN
http://wncn.com/ap/western‐carolina‐university‐enrollment‐tops‐11000/

Some Harvard students protest Charles Murray speech
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade‐point/wp/2017/09/06/some‐harvard‐students‐protest‐charles‐murray‐speech/

HIGHER EDUCATION

DACA Students Scramble for Answers
http://www.chronicle.com/article/For‐Students‐Imperiled‐by/241111?cid=wsinglestory hp 1a

Colleges Deplore Trump’s Threat to DACA. How Far Can They Go to Fight It?
http://www.chronicle.com/article/Colleges‐Deplore‐Trump‐s/241110?cid=wcontentgrid hp 1b

A DeVos Speech on Title IX Heightens Advocates’ Fears That a Rollback Is Imminent
http://www.chronicle.com/article/A‐DeVos‐Speech‐on‐Title‐IX/241108?cid=trend right a

Honors for Racist Scientists
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/07/editorial‐nature‐sets‐debate‐over‐building‐names‐and‐statues‐honor‐racist‐scientists

A University's Big Move on Socioeconomic Diversity
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/07/boston‐university‐financial‐aid‐change‐yields‐sizable‐increase‐pell‐eligible

ACT Scores Are Up
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/07/act‐scores‐are‐gaps‐remain‐preparation‐and‐raceethnicity

‘The Unbearable Emptiness of Tweeting’
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/07/study‐blasts‐twitter‐discussions‐academic‐journal‐articles

OPINION

What Should We Do About Our Comments?
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2017/09/07/inside‐higher‐ed‐asks‐readers‐comments‐about‐its‐comments‐section‐essay

Business leaders make a strong stand against ending DACA
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/editorials/article171640572.html#storylink=hpdigest

How The Republicans Beat Campus Censorship
Townhall
https://townhall.com/columnists/mikeadams/2017/09/07/how‐the‐republicans‐beat‐campus‐censorship‐n2377813

It’s time for UNC President Margaret Spellings to lead
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/news‐columns‐blogs/john‐drescher/article171504497.html

How The Republicans Beat Campus Censorship
Townhall
https://townhall.com/columnists/mikeadams/2017/09/07/how‐the‐republicans‐beat‐campus‐censorship‐n2377813

OPINION: Willis impeachment shows student government mishandling our money
Technician
http://www.technicianonline.com/opinion/article ed290726‐9371‐11e7‐ac19‐c7bb5220b23e.html
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629

John J. Dougherty

To: Joshua N Ellis


PRINT/ONLINE

DeVos says her "heart is with" Dreamers
CBS News
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/devos‐says‐her‐heart‐is‐with‐dreamers/

Members of UNC Board of Governors voice concern over handling of 'Silent Sam' statue
WRAL
http://www.wral.com/members‐of‐unc‐board‐of‐governors‐voice‐concern‐over‐handling‐of‐silent‐sam‐statue/16934041/

New UNC system board members suggest radical changes
News & Observer

UNC board members blindside colleagues with list of resolutions
Carolina Journal
https://www.carolinajournal.com/news‐article/unc‐board‐members‐blindside‐colleagues‐with‐list‐of‐resolutions/

The Syllabus: Today at the UNC Board of Governors meeting
News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/blogs/the syllabus/the‐syllabus‐today‐at‐the‐unc‐board‐of‐governors‐meeting/article 28ceda3f‐4e89‐5f32‐93d2‐
a8334ff4c3b6.html

Students, faculty and community members march in anticipation of Center for Civil Rights BOG vote
The Daily Tar Heel
http://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2017/09/students‐faculty‐and‐community‐members‐march‐in‐anticipation‐of‐center‐for‐civil‐rights‐bog‐vote

The Syllabus: DACA
News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/blogs/the syllabus/the‐syllabus‐daca/article bef871f7‐8987‐5baa‐8e2b‐4a333252d02a.html

Sexton: Unexpected guest lights up veterans' breakfast meeting
Winston‐Salem Journal
http://www.journalnow.com/news/columnists/scott sexton/sexton‐unexpected‐guest‐lights‐up‐veterans‐breakfast‐meeting/article 241f9c09‐f494‐5846‐a712‐
2948dda4dfab.html

Veterans preview PBS Vietnam War documentary
The Dispatch
http://www.the‐dispatch.com/news/20170906/veterans‐preview‐pbs‐vietnam‐war‐documentary

NCCU student 'living the dream' while playing piano
WRAL
http://www.wral.com/lifestyles/travel/video/16933769/

UNC students call proposed ban on Center for Civil Rights a political attack
WRAL
http://www.wral.com/unc‐students‐call‐proposed‐ban‐on‐center‐for‐civil‐rights‐a‐political‐attack‐/16933589/

Investigation, review process of ECU swimming program concluded
WITN
http://www.witn.com/content/news/Investigation‐review‐process‐of‐ECU‐swimming‐program‐concluded‐443079473.html

HIGHER EDUCATION

DeVos to Replace Obama‐Era Sexual Assault Guidelines
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/08/devos‐says‐federal‐title‐ix‐guidelines‐have‐%E2%80%98failed%E2%80%99‐will‐seek‐public‐input‐new

Clashes Between UNC Board Members, Campuses
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2017/09/08/clashes‐between‐unc‐board‐members‐campuses

Majority of UNC Board Criticizes Handling of Confederate Statue at Chapel Hill
http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/majority‐of‐unc‐board‐criticizes‐handling‐of‐confederate‐statue‐at‐chapel‐hill/119956

DeVos Will Replace Key Obama‐Era Guidance on Sex Assault
http://www.chronicle.com/article/Citing‐Obama‐Era‐Failures/241117?cid=wsinglestory hp 1a

Florida’s Governor Closes Public Colleges as Irma Bears Down on Peninsula
http://www.chronicle.com/article/Florida‐s‐Governor‐Closes/241121?cid=wcontentlist hp latest

Boston‐Area Professors Are Arrested in Protest of Trump’s Move Against DACA
http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/boston‐area‐professors‐are‐arrested‐in‐protest‐of‐trumps‐move‐against‐daca/119970?cid=wcontentlist hp latest

DeVos to Replace Obama‐Era Sexual Assault Guidelines
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/08/devos‐says‐federal‐title‐ix‐guidelines‐have‐%E2%80%98failed%E2%80%99‐will‐seek‐public‐input‐new

OPINION

From Anger to Action for Dreamers
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2017/09/08/how‐colleges‐should‐respond‐daca‐rescission‐essay

Who made the grade? This week’s editorial report card
The Citizen‐Times
http://www.citizen‐times.com/story/opinion/2017/09/08/made‐grade‐weeks‐editorial‐report‐card/105381416/

Editorial: UNC system board is case study in professional dysfunction
WRAL
http://www.wral.com/editorial‐unc‐system‐board‐is‐case‐study‐in‐professional‐dysfunction/16934223/

Board of Governors members bully UNC leaders
News & Observer

Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629

John J. Dougherty
From: Student Government <sgofficeassistant@gmail.com>

Sent: Friday, September 08, 2017 12:55 PM
To: Anna Nelson
Subject: Public Statement on UNC's Silent Sam
Attachments: Xerox Scan_09082017111042.pdf
Good Afternoon Anna S. Nelson,
We wanted to firstly thank you for voting against the litigation ban in the Ed Policy Committee. We really appreciate it and we also
wanted to encourage you to speak out against it today.
Please see attached for a statement from UNC's student government office regarding Silent Sam, the controversial confederate statue on our upper
quad.
Best,
Shandel Menezes
--
Office Assistant, Student Government
Executive Branch of Student Government
UNC Student Congress
Graduate and Professional Student Federation
Office Phone: 919-962-5595
Carolina Union Suite #3109
Page 367 of 412
Page 368 of 412
John J. Dougherty

To: Joshua N Ellis
PRINT/ONLINE
After Charlottesville, Colleges Vow to Do Something. But What?

The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/08/us/politics/colleges-racism-charlottesville.html?mcubz=0& r=0
How U.S. News college rankings promote economic inequality on campus

Politico
https://www.politico.com/interactives/2017/top-college-rankings-list-2017-us-news-investigation/
5 former education secretaries to Congress: Support DACA

USA Today
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/09/07/5-former-education-secretaries-congress-support-daca/643755001/
Border security could be key to saving Dreamers

Politico
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/09/06/dreamers-border-security-daca-242413
Board of Governors imposes litigation ban on UNC centers (updated)

Associated Press (National wire story)
http://www.greensboro.com/news/schools/board-of-governors-imposes-litigation-ban-on-unc-centers-updated/article e1a726df-c63b-5d76-ad38-
6b8bc5577856.html
Litigation ban leaves civil right center future in question

The L.A. Times
http://www.latimes.com/sns-bc-us--unc-center-for-civil-rights-20170908-story.html
Board of Governors bans UNC centers from litigation
News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/news/schools/board-of-governors-bans-unc-centers-from-litigation/article e1a726df-c63b-5d76-ad38-6b8bc5577856.html
Board of Governors muzzles UNC Center for Civil Rights

WRAL
http://www.wral.com/board-of-governors-muzzles-unc-center-for-civil-rights/16934934/
UNC board bans legal action at civil rights center

Charlotte Observer
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politics-government/article172174297.html
BOG moves forward with litigation ban. Future of the Center for Civil Rights unsure.
The Daily Tar Heel
http://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2017/09/bog-moves-forward-with-litigation-ban-future-of-the-center-for-civil-rights-unsure
UNC Board Of Governors Bans Civil Rights Center From New Litigation
http://bpr.org/post/unc-board-governors-bans-civil-rights-center-new-litigation
UNC-CH officials look to other options to carry on Center for Civil Rights work
WRAL
http://www.wral.com/news/education/video/16935836/
The Syllabus: Thursday at the UNC Board of Governors meeting (updated)

News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/blogs/the syllabus/the-syllabus-thursday-at-the-unc-board-of-governors-meeting/article 28ceda3f-4e89-5f32-93d2-a8334ff4c3b6.html
Women With Low Grades May Be More Likely Than Men With Low Grades to Abandon STEM Studies
The Wall Street Journal
https://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2017/09/08/women-with-low-grades-may-be-more-likely-than-men-with-low-grades-to-abandon-stem-studies/
North Carolina governor trying to move old Capitol monuments

Associated Press
https://www.apnews.com/1f2628e06593402da3fa234ab53587cc/North-Carolina-governor-trying-to-move-old-Capitol-monuments
Cooper administration files to move Confederate monuments from Capitol

WRAL
http://www.wral.com/cooper-administration-files-to-move-confederate-monuments-/16935662/
Blue among governors critical of UNC’s handling of Silent Sam

The Robesonian
http://www.robesonian.com/news/102617/blue-among-governors-critical-of-uncs-handling-of-silent-sam
UNC faculty and student government groups want Silent Sam removed
Charlotte Observer
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article172257177.html
In Brief: AppHealthCare names new medical director

Watauga Democrat
http://www.wataugademocrat.com/main street/in-brief-apphealthcare-names-new-medical-director/article 613f4c57-45be-51ae-99f5-09eae1ce676a.html
HIGHER EDUCATION
UNC Board Bars Litigation by Law School Center

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/08/north-carolina-board-bars-unc-center-civil-rights-litigating
Board Votes to Ban U. of North Carolina Civil-Rights Center From Litigating Cases
http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/board-votes-to-ban-u-of-north-carolina-civil-rights-center-from-litigating-cases/119974
The Steering Committee: How does a university go about replacing a live mascot?
http://www.chronicle.com/article/The-Steering-Committee/241134?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
Protecting Due Process in Sexual-Assault Cases on Campus

http://www.chronicle.com/article/Protecting-Due-Process-in/241137?cid=trend right a
Democrats Look To Trump On DREAM Act After He Puts Expiration Date On DACA Program
NPR
http://www.npr.org/2017/09/10/549745978/democrats-look-to-trump-on-dream-act-after-he-puts-expiration-date-on-daca-progr
Here's What 2 Big College Systems Think Of The End Of DACA

NPR
http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/09/09/549419997/heres-what-two-big-college-systems-think-of-the-end-of-daca
29% of teens report having cheated with devices

Education Dive
http://www.educationdive.com/news/29-of-teens-report-having-cheated-with-devices/504486/
Rhode Island models university-industry partnerships for effective workforce development

Education Dive
http://www.educationdive.com/news/rhode-island-models-university-industry-partnerships-for-effective-workforc/504394/
Cloud usage to grow 26% annually in ed through 2021

Education Dive
http://www.educationdive.com/news/cloud-usage-to-grow-26-annually-in-ed-through-2021/504374/
OPINION
Betsy DeVos could change sexual assault policy for the better
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/betsy-devos-could-change-sexual-assault-policy-for-the-better/2017/09/08/893adc04-94ce-11e7-89fa-
bb822a46da5b story.html
DeVos Moves to Rein in the Campus Kangaroo Courts

National Review
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/451191/betsy-devos-title-ix-campus-courts
Betsy DeVos Ends a Campus Witch Hunt

The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/08/opinion/betsy-devos-title-iv.html
Betsy DeVos has it backwards

USA Today
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/09/10/betsy-devos-backwards-campus-rape-editorials-debates/105474086/
UNC Board of Governors fails again with civil rights center vote
News & Observer
UNC system hijacked by partisan politics

News & Observer
Stein doing his duty on DACA suit

News & Observer
This is the DACA deal Congress should make

Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/this-is-the-daca-deal-congress-should-make/2017/09/07/f6787e84-93e8-11e7-89fa-bb822a46da5b story.html
‘Dreamers’ Put Their Trust in DACA. What Now?

The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/09/opinion/sunday/can-dreamers-trust-
anyone.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fopinion&action=click&contentCollection=opinion&region=rank&module=package&version=highlights&content
Placement=7&pgtype=sectionfront
The Psychic Toll of Trump’s DACA Decision

The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/08/opinion/sunday/mental-health-daca.html
The Hard Right and Hard Left Pose Different Dangers

The Wall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-hard-right-and-hard-left-pose-different-dangers-1505073662
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
John J. Dougherty
From: currentbog2017-19-bounces@lists.northcarolina.edu on behalf of Andrea R. Poole

Sent: Monday, September 11, 2017 12:02 PM
Cc: Brent T. Herron
Subject: [CurrentBoG2017-19] NCCU and UNC-CH updates

Good morning. We have two items for your information.

1. North Carolina Central University shared the following information at 11:13 this morning:
On September 10, 2017 at approximately 9:45pm, NC Central University Police Department received reports of gunshots fired in the area of the 1900
Block of Concord Street near Eagle Landing Residence Hall. NC Central University Police responded to the scene to investigate. There are no suspects at
this time and no reported injuries. NC Central University Police will increase patrol in the area. The incident is not considered to be an ongoing imminent
threat to campus. This incident will continue to be investigated by the NC Central University Police Department.

2. UNC Chapel Hill has provided the following update regarding apparent vandalism involving the Silent Sam statue:

Please reach out to Brent Herron with any questions.

Thanks,
Andrea
___________________________________________________
Andrea Poole
Senior Associate Vice President and Secretary of the University
University of North Carolina General Administration
(919) 962‐3136
arpoole@northcarolina.edu

John J. Dougherty

Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 8:10 AM
To: Joshua N Ellis


PRINT/ONLINE

Congress Rejects Trump Proposals to Cut Health Research Funds
The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/11/us/politics/national‐institutes‐of‐health‐budget‐trump.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story‐
heading&module=first‐column‐region&region=top‐news&WT.nav=top‐news& r=0

U.S. News college rankings: Which North Carolina colleges made the list
News & Observer

State apologizes for mistakenly claiming six NC colleges failed to pass enough education students
WRAL
http://www.wral.com/state‐apologizes‐for‐mistakenly‐claiming‐six‐nc‐colleges‐failed‐to‐pass‐enough‐education‐students/16941643/

A&T students: Bring back honors program director
The News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/news/schools/a‐t‐students‐bring‐back‐honors‐program‐director/article 77d671c2‐36de‐5c0e‐83f4‐c412f7451e5e.html

The Syllabus: The UNC Civil Rights Center, RIP, maybe
The News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/blogs/the syllabus/the‐syllabus‐the‐unc‐civil‐rights‐center‐rip‐maybe/article f4e911af‐28d8‐5900‐988d‐8bb64e47c6d3.html

How DACA repeal is directly affecting student recipients
Technician
http://www.technicianonline.com/news/article 14bfc99a‐9751‐11e7‐bf2f‐0bafffa0b32d.html

PlayMakers, UNC drama department get $12M gift
WRAL
http://www.wral.com/playmakers‐unc‐drama‐department‐get‐12m‐gift/16941753/

UNCW Dean Appointed To State Education Commission
Wilmington Business Journal
http://www.wilmingtonbiz.com/uncw dean appointed to state education commission/2017/09/12/uncw dean appointed to state education commission
/16542

New report reveals progress and problems in NC public schools
The Daily Tar Heel
http://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2017/09/new‐report‐reveals‐progress‐and‐problems‐in‐nc‐public‐schools

Trial in ECSU student's death continues
WFSB
http://www.wfsb.com/story/36339414/trial‐in‐ecsu‐students‐death‐continues

HIGHER EDUCATION

Close the Frats
http://www.chronicle.com/article/Close‐the‐Frats/241102?cid=wsinglestory hp 1a

Survey: Nearly 80% of institutions vulnerable to cyber risks
Education Dive
http://www.educationdive.com/news/survey‐nearly‐80‐of‐institutions‐vulnerable‐to‐cyber‐risks/504608/

Why This President Wants Betsy DeVos at His College’s Commencement
http://www.chronicle.com/article/Why‐This‐President‐Wants‐Betsy/241148?cid=wcontentlist hp latest

Liberal‐Arts Colleges Should Take Initiative in Defining Themselves, Survey Suggests
http://www.chronicle.com/article/Liberal‐Arts‐Colleges‐Should/241149?cid=wcontentlist hp latest

Report Faults U. of Virginia on Response to White‐Supremacist Rally
http://www.chronicle.com/article/Report‐Faults‐U‐of‐Virginia/241147?cid=wcontentlist hp latest

When Florida State U. Opened Up Free Parking, a Dealership Filled It With Infinitis
http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/when‐florida‐state‐u‐opened‐up‐free‐parking‐a‐dealership‐filled‐it‐with‐infinitis/119992?cid=wcontentlist hp latest

Opioid Education, Now a College Requirement
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/12/maryland‐law‐requires‐colleges‐educate‐dangers‐opioids

The Next Yik Yak?
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/12/could‐college‐messaging‐app‐islands‐be‐new‐yik‐yak

‘Robot‐Proof’
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/12/author‐discusses‐new‐book‐about‐making‐college‐graduates‐robot‐proof‐era‐artificial

UNC Vote Halts Civil Rights Center From Engaging in Litigation
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
http://diverseeducation.com/article/101347/

OPINION

UNCA: Making a difference, creating the future
The Citizen‐Times
http://www.citizen‐times.com/story/opinion/2017/09/11/unca‐making‐difference‐creating‐future/105489010/

Partisan rancor threatens university system
The Daily Reflector
http://www.reflector.com/Editorials/2017/09/12/Board‐of‐Governors.html

Siers cartoon: Silent Sam and UNC Board of Governors
Charlotte Observer
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/editorial‐cartoons/kevin‐siers/article172678566.html

Public university’s left‐wing law center now banned from suing the state
The College Fix

UNC Board Bans Prominent Civil Rights Center From Litigating
The Nation
https://www.thenation.com/article/unc‐board‐bans‐prominent‐civil‐rights‐center‐from‐litigating/

Right and Left React to Betsy DeVos’s Changes to Campus Sex Assault Rules
The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/12/us/politics/betsy‐devos‐title‐ix.html?hpw&rref=politics&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=well‐
region&region=bottom‐well&WT.nav=bottom‐well

Back to college: Dream come true or nightmare
The Richmond County Daily Journal
http://www.yourdailyjournal.com/opinion/columns/75679/back‐to‐college‐dream‐come‐true‐or‐nightmare

Closing the Gap at North Carolina’s Historically Black Universities
The James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal
https://www.jamesgmartin.center/2017/09/closing‐gap‐north‐carolinas‐historically‐black‐universities/

The Racial Gap in Student Performance
The National Review
http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/451235/hbcu‐graduates‐earnings‐lag‐behind‐martin‐center‐article

The Numbers Won’t Speak for Themselves
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2017/09/12/legal‐case‐about‐mexican‐american‐studies‐demonstrates‐why‐scholars‐must‐be

Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629

John J. Dougherty

To: Meredith Wesley
Subject: Fwd: [CurrentBoG2017-19] Privileged & Confidential -- Silent Sam Demand Letter to UNC Chapel Hill and UNC System
Attachments: Legal Notice Ltr to UNC re Silent Sam.pdf; ATT00001.htm

Sent from my iPhone

John J. Dougherty

To: Moore Tim

Sent from my iPhone

John J. Dougherty

To: Blaine Jim

Sent from my iPhone

John J. Dougherty
From: William Webb

To: Kim Tran

Sent from my iPhone

John J. Dougherty
From: William Webb

To: Kim Tran

Sent from my iPhone

John J. Dougherty

To: Moore Tim

Sent from my iPhone

John J. Dougherty

Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 12:06 PM
To: Stone Deight

Sent from my iPhone

John J. Dougherty
From: Dwight Stone <ds@dstonebuilders.com>

To: Michael Williford
Subject: RE: [CurrentBoG2017-19] Privileged & Confidential -- Silent Sam Demand Letter to UNC Chapel Hill and UNC System
thanks

From: Michael Williford [mailto:mwilliford@bog.northcarolina.edu]
To: Dwight Stone

Sent from my iPhone

John J. Dougherty

To: Phil Byers
Subject: FW: NEWS ALERT: BOG weighs big changes
Bill Byers? Who’s that? We can correct the record. Hope you are well!

Chief of Staff

Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 12:25 PM
Subject: NEWS ALERT: BOG weighs big changes
NEWS ALERT: BOG weighs big changes

North State Journal
By Donna King

http://nsjonline.com/article/2017/09/bog-weighs-big-changes/

CHAPEL HILL — On Thursday the UNC Board of Governors passed four key resolutions that included lowering tuition and 45-day studies on
moving the governing General Administration body out of Chapel Hill and evaluating its scope. Board member and former Republican state Sen.
Robert Rucho would chair the committee to evaluate the role of the UNC General Administration.

“We want to be completely transparent about this organization, which is 260 or so people and a $65 million organization,” UNC President Margaret
Spellings told the board. “We look forward to showing very detailed information about how we spend our time.”

While the issues tackled by the board last week were big news, the general mood of the members reflected frustration over communication
problems within the membership. Last week, a group of 15 members sent a letter to Gov. Roy Cooper criticizing UNC Spellings and Board of
Governors Chairman Louis Bissette for requesting assistance ahead of a planned Silent Sam protest in the days after the Charlottesville violence.
The letter said the entire board should have been consulted before UNC Chancellor Carol Folt reached out to the governor. Other board members
said they too should have been consulted before the 15 members sent the critical letter.

“In all the years I’ve been here I’ve never seen a letter written like yours that all the board was not involved in. I knew nothing about the letter until I
got it,” said UNC Board of Governors member Frank Grainger. “When you put something like that in black and white it becomes very official. … We
need to really think about how we handle these things going forward.”

The recent high-profile shifts on the Board of Governors has come after decades of criticism by those who say it was too liberal, too set in its ways,
and too UNC Chapel Hill-focused.

New members, elected by the N.C. General Assembly, have included more graduates of other UNC campuses across the state, and three
Republican former members of the legislature.

“I do support the new folks coming around with new ideas, because the right answer is not ‘that’s the way we’ve always done it.’ Times have
changed,” said member Bill Byers.

The issue of ideology came up particularly in discussing moving the General Administration to either to Research Triangle Park or the state capital
in Raleigh, something that has been periodically discussed for more than 20 years.

“I realize that Chapel Hill has a reputation of being a hotbed of liberalism and people are trying to tear down Silent Sam and all these things are
going on; we have protests out there and our meetings are disrupted and so forth and that’s all bad,” said member Joe Knott. “But I hope we are not
in any way trying to punish or teach one of our institutions a lesson.”

The board also voted to re-evaluate the meeting structure, possibly having the system’s 17 chancellors call in to the board meetings rather than
travel to them, and voted unanimously to cut tuition and fees at all the system’s schools.

“I’m all for reduced or low tuition, as long as we realize that excellence isn’t cheap,” said Knott.

Other members said cost reductions could be found in better management of debt and combining the buying power of the entire system, rather than
cutting services or academics.

“Rather than having 17 duplicities, we could harness the size of the entire system to benefit the students,” said member Harry Smith.

The day after the key votes, the board held another one, voting 24-3 to remove the UNC Center for Civil Rights’ ability to represent parties in
litigation outside of a law school clinical program.

In the days leading up to the vote, students protested outside the General Administration building in support of the center, saying the policy change
is an effort to wield political pressure against an organization that regularly fights the state in court.

Supporters of the proposed policy say the center has veered away from its stated clinical and educational purpose. Under accreditation standards
set by the American Bar Association, students must have six hours of “experiential education” and groups supporting that standard must either have
research or student education as its primary purpose.

BOG member Steve Long, a Raleigh lawyer who proposed the policy change, said the UNC Center for Civil Rights doesn’t follow the rules set by
the ABA and has lost sight of its educational purpose by having full-time paid lawyers doing the litigating.

“I don’t really believe that a UNC entity ought to be filing litigation against other parts of our government — our cities, towns and state,” Bissette
said. “If they do this kind of work under a sanctioned clinic, I have absolutely no problem with it.”

The center staff includes a director, two civil rights attorneys and administrative support. It operates on grants and donations but uses General
Administration resources and tuition for things like payroll and benefits.

The next UNC Board of Governors meeting is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2017.

Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629

John J. Dougherty
From: Phil Byers

Subject: Re: NEWS ALERT: BOG weighs big changes
So funny. Phil, Bill, Homer or Dash Riprock, it doesn't matter.

Have a good day

C Philip

Sent from my iPhone

On Sep 13, 2017, at 2:23 PM, Meredith B. Didier <mbdidier@northcarolina.edu> wrote:
Bill Byers? Who’s that? We can correct the record. Hope you are well!

Chief of Staff

Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 12:25 PM
Subject: NEWS ALERT: BOG weighs big changes

NEWS ALERT: BOG weighs big changes
North State Journal
By Donna King


CHAPEL HILL — On Thursday the UNC Board of Governors passed four key resolutions that included lowering tuition and 45-day
studies on moving the governing General Administration body out of Chapel Hill and evaluating its scope. Board member and former
Republican state Sen. Robert Rucho would chair the committee to evaluate the role of the UNC General Administration.

“We want to be completely transparent about this organization, which is 260 or so people and a $65 million organization,” UNC
President Margaret Spellings told the board. “We look forward to showing very detailed information about how we spend our time.”

While the issues tackled by the board last week were big news, the general mood of the members reflected frustration over
communication problems within the membership. Last week, a group of 15 members sent a letter to Gov. Roy Cooper criticizing UNC
Spellings and Board of Governors Chairman Louis Bissette for requesting assistance ahead of a planned Silent Sam protest in the
days after the Charlottesville violence. The letter said the entire board should have been consulted before UNC Chancellor Carol Folt
reached out to the governor. Other board members said they too should have been consulted before the 15 members sent the critical
letter.

“In all the years I’ve been here I’ve never seen a letter written like yours that all the board was not involved in. I knew nothing about
the letter until I got it,” said UNC Board of Governors member Frank Grainger. “When you put something like that in black and white it
becomes very official. … We need to really think about how we handle these things going forward.”

The recent high-profile shifts on the Board of Governors has come after decades of criticism by those who say it was too liberal, too
set in its ways, and too UNC Chapel Hill-focused.

New members, elected by the N.C. General Assembly, have included more graduates of other UNC campuses across the state, and
three Republican former members of the legislature.

“I do support the new folks coming around with new ideas, because the right answer is not ‘that’s the way we’ve always done it.’
Times have changed,” said member Bill Byers.

The issue of ideology came up particularly in discussing moving the General Administration to either to Research Triangle Park or
the state capital in Raleigh, something that has been periodically discussed for more than 20 years.

“I realize that Chapel Hill has a reputation of being a hotbed of liberalism and people are trying to tear down Silent Sam and all these
things are going on; we have protests out there and our meetings are disrupted and so forth and that’s all bad,” said member Joe
Knott. “But I hope we are not in any way trying to punish or teach one of our institutions a lesson.”

The board also voted to re-evaluate the meeting structure, possibly having the system’s 17 chancellors call in to the board meetings
rather than travel to them, and voted unanimously to cut tuition and fees at all the system’s schools.

“I’m all for reduced or low tuition, as long as we realize that excellence isn’t cheap,” said Knott.

Other members said cost reductions could be found in better management of debt and combining the buying power of the entire
system, rather than cutting services or academics.

“Rather than having 17 duplicities, we could harness the size of the entire system to benefit the students,” said member Harry Smith.

The day after the key votes, the board held another one, voting 24-3 to remove the UNC Center for Civil Rights’ ability to represent
parties in litigation outside of a law school clinical program.

In the days leading up to the vote, students protested outside the General Administration building in support of the center, saying the
policy change is an effort to wield political pressure against an organization that regularly fights the state in court.

Supporters of the proposed policy say the center has veered away from its stated clinical and educational purpose. Under
accreditation standards set by the American Bar Association, students must have six hours of “experiential education” and groups
supporting that standard must either have research or student education as its primary purpose.

BOG member Steve Long, a Raleigh lawyer who proposed the policy change, said the UNC Center for Civil Rights doesn’t follow the
rules set by the ABA and has lost sight of its educational purpose by having full-time paid lawyers doing the litigating.

“I don’t really believe that a UNC entity ought to be filing litigation against other parts of our government — our cities, towns and
state,” Bissette said. “If they do this kind of work under a sanctioned clinic, I have absolutely no problem with it.”

The center staff includes a director, two civil rights attorneys and administrative support. It operates on grants and donations but uses
General Administration resources and tuition for things like payroll and benefits.

The next UNC Board of Governors meeting is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2017.

Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629

John J. Dougherty

To: Joshua N Ellis
PRINT/ONLINE
Trump, top Democrats agree to work on deal to save ‘dreamers’ from deportation
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/09/13/trump-top-democrats-agree-to-work-on-deal-to-save-daca/?hpid=hp hp-cards hp-card-
politics%3Ahomepage%2Fcard&utm term=.0e816ba2800a
Trump’s diehard supporters are fuming after an apparent about-face on ‘dreamers’

Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2017/09/14/according-to-democrats-trump-has-done-an-about-face-on-dreamers-his-diehard-supporters-
are-fuming/?tid=pm politics pop&utm term=.9e64679e8284
UNC Asheville Chancellor Mary K. Grant to leave university for new job
The Citizen-Times
http://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2017/09/13/unc-asheville-chancellor-mary-k-grant-leave-university-new-job/662428001/
UNC Asheville chancellor to step down at end of semester

WBTV
http://www.wbtv.com/story/36359590/unc-asheville-chancellor-to-step-down-at-end-of-semester
UNC-Asheville Chancellor Dr. Mary Grant Leaving For Job In Boston

http://bpr.org/post/unc-asheville-chancellor-dr-mary-grant-leaving-job-boston
Kennedy Institute for the Senate picks new president

The Boston Globe
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/09/13/kennedy-institute-senate-picks-new-president/4R7q7OLVQjUrtVzlAssOmI/story.html
AG regrets his vote for state monuments law

WRAL
http://www.wral.com/ag-regrets-his-vote-for-state-monuments-law/16945748/
Students demand that Confederate statue be removed from UNC campus, saying it violates federal laws
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2017/09/13/students-demand-that-confederate-statue-be-removed-from-unc-campus-saying-it-violates-
federal-laws/?utm term=.7f89f82d7205
Silent Sam Confederate statue could be at center of federal lawsuit

Charlotte Observer
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article173064391.html
Lawsuit threatened unless UNC-Chapel Hill removes 'Silent Sam'

WRAL
http://www.wral.com/north-carolina-college-could-be-sued-over-confederate-statue/16945138/
North Carolina College Could Be Sued Over Confederate Statue

Associated Press (National wire story)
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/north-carolina/articles/2017-09-13/north-carolina-college-could-be-sued-over-confederate-statue
Firm Threatens Federal Lawsuit Against UNC Over Silent Sam

WCHL
http://chapelboro.com/news/unc/firm-threatens-federal-lawsuit-unc-silent-sam
Belcher calls on Congress to come up with DACA fix

The Sylva Herald
http://www.thesylvaherald.com/news/article 35c6cce6-989c-11e7-8ffd-4b5ecddb9d3d.html
Wake and funeral for murdered UNC Charlotte professor set this weekend
Charlotte Observer
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article173012056.html
BOG weighs big changes

The North State Journal
Diverse panel speaks about Charlottesville

The Chronicle
http://www.wschronicle.com/2017/09/diverse-panel-speaks-charlottesville/
Political banners outside Peabody removed with haste

The Daily Tar Heel
http://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2017/09/political-banners-outside-peabody-removed-with-haste
Panel sees little progress in Charlotte in wake of Keith Scott shooting, protests
Charlotte Observer
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article173216181.html
ECSU to eye more weekend events for students

The Daily Advance
http://www.dailyadvance.com/News/2017/09/13/ECSU-to-eye-more-weekend-events-for-students.html
State politicians tour Brunswick County's Northwest Water Treatment Plant

WECT
http://www.wect.com/story/36355521/state-politicians-tour-brunswick-countys-northwest-water-treatment-plant
HIGHER EDUCATION
Affordability, campus environment top campus stressors

Education Dive
http://www.educationdive.com/news/affordability-campus-environment-top-campus-stressors/504611/
Applying the Yardstick, Department by Department

http://www.chronicle.com/article/Applying-the-Yardstick/241125?cid=wsinglestory hp 1a
How a Group of Instructors Is Standing Up to the Right-Wing Outrage Machine

http://www.chronicle.com/article/How-a-Group-of-Instructors-Is/241192?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
UVa President Says Protesters Who Shrouded Jefferson Statue ‘Desecrated’ Campus
http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/uva-president-says-protesters-who-shrouded-jefferson-statue-desecrated-campus/120038?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
DACA Student Says She Was Harassed by Classmate Over Immigration Status
http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/daca-student-says-she-was-harassed-by-classmate-over-immigration-status/120041?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
Why One Educator Says It's Time To Rethink Higher Education

NPR
http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/09/13/547037211/a-future-forward-look-at-higher-ed
Long Wait for Loan Forgiveness

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/14/students-waiting-borrower-defense-claims-face-challenges-credit-obstacles-education
Disparaging Interpretive Dance (and More)?

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/14/kentuckys-governor-says-universities-should-think-about-cutting-programs-poor-job
The Bermuda Triangle of Credit Transfer
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/14/reports-highlight-woes-faced-one-third-all-college-students-who-transfer
New Data on Nondegree Credentials

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/14/feds-release-data-nondegree-credentials-including-certificates-and-licenses
OPINION
Protect the Center for Civil Rights’ legacy

The Daily Tar Heel
http://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2017/09/protect-the-center-for-civil-rights-legacy
9/14 Letters: NC health care systems should explain how merger will help public
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article173184171.html
Questioning the relevance of Confederate statues

The Smoky Mountain News
http://www.smokymountainnews.com/opinion/item/20769-questioning-the-relevance-of-confederate-statues
A better path to picking judges

News & Observer
What’s Wrong With the Attack on Amy Wax

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2017/09/14/academics-may-not-agree-what-amy-wax-says-should-defend-her-right-say-it-essay
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
John J. Dougherty
From: Krueger, Sarah <SKrueger@wral.com>

To: Tyler Hardin
Subject: WRAL request
Hi Tyler,

I’m a reporter for WRAL. Hope you’re doing well!

I’m working on a story about the Board of Governors, who many feel is getting increasingly political. I’m sure you heard about the letter from several BOG
members to Margaret Spellings, expressing concern over how she handled the controversy surrounding Silent Sam. Some also point to the vote on the UNC
Center for Civil Rights as further evidence of politicization.

I wanted to see if you are free today for an on‐camera interview on your thoughts about the increasingly political nature of the board? And any concerns that
raises for you?

Feel free to give me a call if you’ve got any questions.

Thank you!

Sarah Krueger
Reporter, WRAL‐TV
Cell: 919‐407‐0687

Follow me on Twitter
Follow me on Facebook

John J. Dougherty

To: Joshua N Ellis
PRINT/ONLINE
Feds actively considering delaying DACA deadline

Politico
http://politi.co/2flJPeW
Trump Now Says He Backs Deal to Protect ‘Dreamers’

The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/14/us/politics/trump-daca-dreamers.html
Here’s what’s going on behind the scenes on DACA

Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2017/09/14/heres-whats-going-on-behind-the-scenes-on-daca/
Trump says recent antifa violence justifies his condemnation of both sides in Charlottesville
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2017/09/14/trump-says-recent-antifa-violence-justifies-his-condemnation-of-both-sides-in-charlottesville/
UNC’s revamped board sends a clear message: change is on the way

News & Observer
Some worry politics dictating UNC system board's actions

WRAL
http://www.wral.com/some-worry-politics-dictating-unc-system-board-s-actions/16948567/
The 10 most innovative colleges in America
Business Insider
http://www.businessinsider.com/best-colleges-for-innovators-entrepreneurs-2017-9?r=US&IR=T&IR=T
ECU Rural Prosperity Initiative to address health education, economic disparities

WITN
http://www.witn.com/content/news/ECU-Rural-Prosperity-Initiative-to-address-health-education-economic-disparities-444545513.html
WSSU Researchers Tackle Barriers To Escaping Poverty

WFDD
https://www.wfdd.org/story/wssu-researchers-tackle-barriers-escaping-poverty
Meeting to address master plan for science and math school campus
The News Herald
http://www.morganton.com/news/meeting-to-address-master-plan-for-science-and-math-school/article 240f8e42-99a6-11e7-ae5c-97a20932c508.html
Chancellor Grant: Decision to leave UNC Asheville difficult but 'important'

The Citizen-Times
http://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2017/09/14/chancellor-grant-decision-leave-unc-asheville-difficult-but-important/665245001/
UNCW professor: Confederate monuments should remain as teaching tools

Star News
http://www.starnewsonline.com/news/20170914/uncw-professor-confederate-monuments-should-remain-as-teaching-tools
UNC Health, Carolinas HealthCare likely to win in deal. But who would lose?
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article173444596.html
Growing ASU
Watauga Democrat
http://www.wataugademocrat.com/news/growing-asu/article 9ffeee2d-e970-55a3-bbe8-855aa7e5e2b7.html
Durham bar hit with 'racism' boycott after refusing to serve Confederate statue protesters with invalid IDs
Fox News
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/09/14/durham-bar-hit-with-racism-boycott-after-refusing-to-serve-confederate-statue-protesters-with-invalid-ids.html
NC professor wins $250,000 national prize

News & Observer
Shots fired during dispute on FSU campus, authorities say

http://www.fayobserver.com/news/20170914/shots-fired-during-dispute-on-fsu-campus-authorities-say
Ousted college accreditor wants another chance, but will DeVos agree?
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2017/09/14/ousted-college-accreditor-wants-another-chance-but-will-devos-agree/
UC-Berkeley braces for protests as conservative writer Ben Shapiro speaks on campus
Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2017/09/14/uc-berkeley-braces-for-protests-as-conservative-writer-ben-shapiro-speaks-on-campus/
Antifa: Guardians against fascism or lawless thrill-seekers?

Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/antifa-guardians-against-fascism-or-lawless-thrill-seekers/2017/09/14/38db474c-93fe-11e7-89fa-bb822a46da5b story.html
Judges delay giving NC superintendent control over the education department

News & Observer
HIGHER EDUCATION
Faculty Letter at Brown U. Intensifies Standoff Over Tribe’s Claim to Land

http://www.chronicle.com/article/Faculty-Letter-at-Brown-U/241200?cid=wsinglestory hp 1a
Mexican Universities Prepare for a Potential ‘Tsunami’ of DACA Students

http://www.chronicle.com/article/Mexican-Universities-Prepare/241198?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
When Do a Dean’s Messages About a Graduate Union Go Too Far?

http://www.chronicle.com/article/When-Do-a-Dean-s-Messages/241197?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
U. of Virginia Will Donate KKK’s 1921 Gift to Charlottesville Victims

http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/u-of-virginia-will-donate-kkks-1921-gift-to-charlottesville-victims/120063?cid=wcontentlist hp latest
A Hill to Retire On?

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/15/atmospheric-scientist-illinois-leave-after-refusing-provide-lecture-slides-student
Standardization in Online Education

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/15/accreditor-denies-arizona-community-colleges-bid-expand-online
OPINION
Title IX and the Subversion of Human Rights

Wall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/article email/title-ix-and-the-subversion-of-human-rights-1505424751-lMyQjAxMTE3NTE1NTExMjU2Wj/
The Respectful Marxist
Townhall (Mike Adams)
https://townhall.com/columnists/mikeadams/2017/09/15/the-respectful-marxist-n2381507
The Board of Governors undercuts UNC’s integrity, independence

News & Observer (Gene Nichol)
Opinion Roundup: A new Silent Sam legal question

WRAL
http://www.wral.com/opinion-roundup-a-new-silent-sam-legal-question/16947155/
Sexual Politics
Wall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/article email/sexual-politics-1505343013-lMyQjAxMTA3ODEyNTMxMDUxWj/
Should We Be Worried About High School Grade Inflation?

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2017/09/15/analysis-college-boards-study-grade-inflation-essay
Worse Than It Sounds

Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2017/09/15/why-congress-shouldnt-cut-pell-grant-reserve-fund-essay
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629
John J. Dougherty

To: Joshua N Ellis


PRINT/ONLINE

DACA Students Say They ‘Fear The Worst' As New Law Could Change Their Lives
WFMY
http://www.wfmynews2.com/news/politics/daca‐students‐say‐they‐fear‐the‐worst‐as‐new‐law‐could‐change‐their‐lives‐/475411508

UNCC whistleblower questions handling of complaint
WBTV
http://www.wbtv.com/story/36380460/uncc‐whistleblower‐questions‐handling‐of‐complaint

White House scales back HBCU event amid protests over Trump’s actions
Associated Press
http://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics‐government/article173618216.html

Alma Adams battles Trump over black colleges
Tri‐City Herald
http://www.tri‐cityherald.com/news/politics‐government/article173609576.html

News and notes from Friday's N.C. A&T and UNCG trustees meetings
News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/news/schools/news‐and‐notes‐from‐friday‐s‐n‐c‐a‐t/article 712010ea‐209c‐5dfe‐851c‐ad6b4ecd5e29.html

The Syllabus: Picking on the U.S. News college rankings
News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/blogs/the syllabus/the‐syllabus‐picking‐on‐the‐u‐s‐news‐college‐rankings/article 5822e43d‐4793‐52d5‐8a9c‐ea4b1c4ab6b6.html

DACA questions linger for UNCW, area students
Star News
http://www.starnewsonline.com/news/20170915/daca‐questions‐linger‐for‐uncw‐area‐students

Campus community reacts to proposed Title IX changes
Technician
http://www.technicianonline.com/news/article 4238eb50‐9c14‐11e7‐b002‐e7b7b25c7717.html

Blind Center plans expansion in services
The Daily Reflector
http://www.reflector.com/News/2017/09/17/Blind‐Center‐plans‐expansion‐in‐services.html

Average wages inch up, but WNC still plagued by wage stagnation
The Citizen‐Times
http://www.citizen‐times.com/story/news/local/2017/09/16/average‐wages‐inch‐up‐but‐wnc‐still‐plagued‐wage‐stagnation/655033001/

ECSU profs get $1M in grants
The Daily Advance
http://www.dailyadvance.com/News/2017/09/16/ECSU‐profs‐get‐1M‐in‐grants.html

HIGHER EDUCATION

U.S. News Names Its Choices for the Best Black Colleges and Universities
https://www.jbhe.com/2017/09/u‐s‐news‐names‐its‐choices‐for‐the‐best‐black‐colleges‐and‐universities‐3/

The End of ‘Freshman’
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/18/yale‐strikes‐freshman‐upperclassman‐official‐publications

The Free‐Speech Stronghold
http://www.chronicle.com/article/The‐Free‐Speech‐Stronghold/241203?cid=wsinglestory hp 1a

Trump Administration Taps New Leader for Black College Initiative
http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/trump‐administration‐taps‐new‐leader‐for‐black‐college‐initiative/120117?cid=wcontentlist hp latest

Berkeley Casts Doubt on Motives of 'Free Speech Week' Organizers, Citing Missed Deadlines
http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/berkeley‐casts‐doubt‐on‐motives‐of‐free‐speech‐week‐organizers‐citing‐missed‐
deadlines/120108?cid=wcontentlist hp latest

Who Is Blocking Campus Speakers Now?
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/18/incidents‐harvard‐and‐catholic‐universities‐run‐counter‐narrative‐about‐campus

Fee for Honors
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/18/arizona‐state‐emerges‐backing‐fee‐honors‐model‐pointing‐recent‐growth

OPINION

Denying hate speaker venue only raises his volume
The Daily Advance
http://www.dailyadvance.com/Other‐Views/2017/09/16/Denying‐hate‐speaker‐venue‐only‐raises‐his‐volume.html

Who Gets to Define Campus Rape?
The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/18/opinion/campus‐sexual‐assault‐devos.html

U. North Carolina students, faculty offer dubious legal basis for removing ‘Silent Sam’ statue
The College Fix

Don’t Shun Conservative Professors
The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/15/opinion/conservative‐professors.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story‐heading&module=opinion‐c‐
col‐right‐region&region=opinion‐c‐col‐right‐region&WT.nav=opinion‐c‐col‐right‐region& r=0

A Call for Curricular Coherence
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2017/09/18/overcoming‐obstacles‐curricular‐coherence‐essay

Let's Trash Unsupported Course Requirements
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2017/09/18/colleges‐need‐be‐much‐more‐innovative‐their‐curricula‐essay

OPINION: The role of interdisciplinary study in education
Technician
http://www.technicianonline.com/opinion/article 759191b2‐9c20‐11e7‐a219‐1f78754e6245.html

The paradox of the BOG: By closing the Center for Civil Rights, the BOG contradicts itself.
The Daily Tar Heel
http://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2017/09/the‐paradox‐of‐the‐bog‐by‐closing‐the‐center‐for‐civil‐rights‐the‐bog‐contradicts‐itself

State of denial on sea rise on the NC coast
News & Observer

Opinion Roundup: A cloud over the UNC Board of Governors' actions
WRAL
http://www.wral.com/opinion‐roundup‐a‐cloud‐over‐the‐unc‐board‐of‐governors‐actions/16949134/

Chaos at the UNC BOG frat house (Cartoon)
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/editorial‐cartoons/dwane‐powell/article173745001.html

To Deal With Antifa, Designate It a Street Gang
Wall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/article email/to‐deal‐with‐antifa‐designate‐it‐a‐street‐gang‐1505672746‐lMyQjAxMTA3MDE1ODYxNDgzWj/
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629

John J. Dougherty

Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 1:53 PM
To: Moore Tim
Subject: Fwd: [CurrentBoG2017-19] Privileged & Confidential - Silent Sam Letter Response
Attachments: Dellinger Response - Pres-BOG (U0018565xE198C).pdf; ATT00001.htm; ATT00001.c; ATT00002.htm
Sent from my iPhone
John J. Dougherty

To: Blaine Jim
Sent from my iPhone
John J. Dougherty

To: Meredith Wesley
Sent from my iPhone
John J. Dougherty

To: Joshua N Ellis


PRINT/ONLINE

Historically Black Colleges Where Alumni Donate the Most
U.S News & World Report
https://www.usnews.com/education/best‐colleges/the‐short‐list‐college/articles/2017‐07‐11/10‐historically‐black‐colleges‐where‐alumni‐donate‐the‐most

Court of appeals upholds dismissal of school lawsuit
Roanoke Rapids and Halifax County News
https://www.rrspin.com/roanoke‐rapids‐weldon‐halifax‐county‐nc‐news/item/15504‐court‐of‐appeals‐upholds‐dismissal‐of‐school‐lawsuit.html

UNC protest against Silent Sam now moving to campus store and restaurants
News & Observer

County gives way for UNCP land buy
The Robesonian
http://www.robesonian.com/news/102946/county‐gives‐way‐for‐uncp‐land‐buy

WSSU officials investigate multiple reports of sexual abuse in residence hall
WXII
http://www.wxii12.com/article/wssu‐officials‐investigate‐multiple‐reports‐of‐sexual‐abuse‐in‐residence‐hall/12276229

2 sexual assaults reported at Atkins Residence Hall at WSSU
News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/news/crime/sexual‐assaults‐reported‐at‐atkins‐residence‐hall‐at‐wssu/article a95cb9f5‐8e0a‐559a‐b925‐906d750f569e.html

WCU reopens dining hall, green lights other building projects
The Citizen‐Times
http://www.citizen‐times.com/story/news/local/2017/09/19/wcu‐reopens‐dining‐hall‐green‐lights‐other‐building‐projects/680341001/

UNC law professor to headline Democrat gala
The Anson Record
http://www.ansonrecord.com/news/5540/unc‐law‐professor‐to‐headline‐democrat‐gala

The Syllabus: September's speakers (mid‐month update)
News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/blogs/the syllabus/the‐syllabus‐september‐s‐speakers‐mid‐month‐update/article fdc2f0e8‐19ca‐593a‐9a80‐835fcef18d3b.html

UNCA remembers the past with founders
The Blue Banner
http://thebluebanner.net/unca‐remembers‐the‐past‐with‐founders/

Top Obama adviser to speak at N.C. A&T in November
News & Record
http://www.greensboro.com/news/schools/top‐obama‐adviser‐to‐speak‐at‐n‐c‐a‐t/article ad310571‐c1a9‐5513‐a223‐cf46b5b35c26.html

LGBTQ immigration activists speaks to dozens at UNCW
WWAY
https://www.wwaytv3.com/2017/09/19/lgbtq‐immigration‐activists‐speaks‐to‐dozens‐at‐uncw/

ECU student knocked unconscious, injured during large off‐campus fight
WITN
http://www.witn.com/content/news/ECU‐student‐knocked‐unconscious‐injured‐during‐large‐off‐campus‐fight‐445839953.html

Chancellor Mary K. Grant announces resignation
The Blue Banner
http://thebluebanner.net/chancellor‐mary‐k‐grant‐announces‐resignation/

HIGHER EDUCATION

After Faculty Outcry, UNC Will Allow Athletics Course to Be Taught Again
http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/after‐faculty‐outcry‐unc‐will‐allow‐athletics‐course‐to‐be‐taught‐again/120167?cid=wcontentlist hp latest

How Generations X, Y, and Z May Change the Academic Workplace
http://www.chronicle.com/article/How‐Generations‐X‐YZ‐/241185?cid=wsinglestory hp 1a

US Dept of Ed approves sale of Kaplan to Purdue
Education Dive
http://www.educationdive.com/news/us‐dept‐of‐ed‐approves‐sale‐of‐kaplan‐to‐purdue/505219/

How a College Aims to Breed Activists With Keen Eyes on Identity Politics
http://www.chronicle.com/article/How‐a‐College‐Aims‐to‐Breed/241241?cid=wcontentlist hp latest

At Georgia Tech, Tensions Over How to Mark a Student’s Killing by the Police
http://www.chronicle.com/article/At‐Georgia‐Tech‐Tensions‐Over/241240?cid=wcontentlist hp latest

Purdue’s Purchase of Kaplan Gets Go‐Ahead From Education Dept.
http://www.chronicle.com/blogs/ticker/purdues‐purchase‐of‐kaplan‐gets‐go‐ahead‐from‐education‐dept/120180?cid=wcontentlist hp latest

A Debate About White Supremacy and Medieval Studies Exposes Deep Rifts in the Field
http://www.chronicle.com/article/A‐Debate‐About‐White‐Supremacy/241234?cid=wcontentlist hp latest

Consistency vs. Ethnic Studies
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/20/cal‐state‐northridge‐faculty‐members‐say‐system‐attacking‐ethnic‐studies

Online Abroad, and Beyond Title IX’s Reach?
Inside Higher Ed
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/09/20/abroad‐and‐online‐beyond‐title‐ix%E2%80%99s‐reach

OPINION

A chilling study shows how hostile college students are toward free speech
News & Observer
http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/op‐ed/article174241076.html#storylink=hpdigest

Opinion Roundup: Education power shift on hold
WRAL
http://www.wral.com/opinion‐roundup‐judges‐put‐education‐power‐shift‐on‐hold/16957573/

LETTER: Thoughts on the ‘passing parade’ of events
Your Daily Journal
http://www.yourdailyjournal.com/opinion/letters/75856/letter‐thoughts‐on‐the‐passing‐parade‐of‐events
Josh Ellis
910 Raleigh Road
(919) 962-4629


Killian Production 122017 PDF

Diunggah oleh

Informasi Dokumen

Judul Asli

Hak Cipta

Format Tersedia

Bagikan dokumen Ini

Bagikan atau Tanam Dokumen

Opsi Berbagi

Apakah menurut Anda dokumen ini bermanfaat?

Apakah konten ini tidak pantas?

Hak Cipta:

Format Tersedia

Killian Production 122017 PDF

Diunggah oleh

Hak Cipta:

Format Tersedia

John J.

From: Joshua N Ellis

From: Joshua N Ellis

From: Joshua N Ellis

Produced on December 20, 2017, to Joe Killian of NC Policy WatchPage 17 of 412

From: currentbog2017-19-bounces@lists.northcarolina.edu on behalf of Margaret Spellings

From: Steven Long

From: David Powers

From: Darrell Allison

From: Margaret Spellings

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Folt, Carol Lynn" <carol.folt@unc.edu>

Dear Chancellor Folt,

Chief Jeff B. McCracken

Produced on December 20, 2017, to Joe Killian of NC Policy WatchPage 27 of 412

From: Harry Smith

From: Margaret Spellings

From: Harry Smith

On Mon, Aug 21, 2017 at 8:11 AM Margaret Spellings <margaret.spellings@northcarolina.edu> wrote:

From: Joshua N Ellis

From: currentbog2017-19-bounces@lists.northcarolina.edu on behalf of Margaret Spellings

Dear BOG members,

Margaret Spellings Carol Folt

Lou Bissette Haywood Cochrane

Produced on December 20, 2017, to Joe Killian of NC Policy WatchPage 40 of 412

Dear Chancellor Folt,

Chief Jeff B. McCracken

Produced on December 20, 2017, to Joe Killian of NC Policy WatchPage 41 of 412

Dear Chancellor Folt,

The University is currently spending approximately $1,700 a day to maintain police

Chief Jeff B. McCracken

Produced on December 20, 2017, to Joe Killian of NC Policy WatchPage 42 of 412

From: Marty Kotis

W. Marshall "Marty" Kotis III

Sent from my iPhone

On Aug 21, 2017, at 2:57 PM, Margaret Spellings <margaret.spellings@northcarolina.edu> wrote:

Dear BOG members,

<08.21.17_UNC Cooper Letter_Final.pdf>

From: Steven Long

Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Margaret Spellings" <margaret.spellings@northcarolina.edu>

Dear BOG members,

From: Steven Long

Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Margaret Spellings" <margaret.spellings@northcarolina.edu>

Dear BOG members,

From: Margaret Spellings

Begin forwarded message:

From: Joshua N Ellis <jnellis@northcarolina.edu>

News & Observer

Efforts to reach Cooper on Monday evening were not immediately successful.

From: Lou Bissette

Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

From: Margaret Spellings <margaret.spellings@northcarolina.edu>

Begin forwarded message:

From: Joshua N Ellis <jnellis@northcarolina.edu>

News & Observer

Efforts to reach Cooper on Monday evening were not immediately successful.

From: Wendy Murphy

Sent from my iPhone