University of North Carolina

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This article is about the public university system in North Carolina, which comprises 17 campuses. Some references to the "University of North Carolina", such as in NCAA college athletics, may be specifically referring to the system's founding campus.. For that campus, see University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
University of North Carolina
Seal of the University of North Carolina
Seal of the University of North Carolina
Latin: Universitas Carolinae Septentrionalis [1]
Established: 1789 (Chapel Hill)
1972 (statewide system)
Type: Public
President: Erskine Boyce Bowles
Students: 183,000
Location: North Carolina, United States
Campus: Multi-Campus University
Former names: Consolidated University of North Carolina
Website: www.northcarolina.edu

The University of North Carolina system includes all sixteen public four-year universities in North Carolina, United States and one public residential high school. While the system's Board of Governors oversee general system policy, each campus executes a large degree of autonomy from the system and are classified as separate institutions. The system has a total enrollment of over 183,000 students and confers over 75% of all bachelor degrees in North Carolina.[2]

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[edit] History

The Old Well. The campus at Chapel Hill was the only in the system for 136 years.
The Old Well. The campus at Chapel Hill was the only in the system for 136 years.

Founded in 1789, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was the first public university in the United States to award degrees. In 1877, the State of North Carolina began sponsoring additional higher education institutions. Over time the state added a women's college, five historically black institutions, and one to educate Native Americans. Others were created to prepare teachers for public education and to instruct performing artists.

During the Depression, the North Carolina General Assembly searched for cost savings within state government. Towards this effort in 1931, it redefined the University of North Carolina, which at the time referred exclusively to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, using it for the name of the entire University of North Carolina system. The new Consolidated University of North Carolina was created to include the existing campuses of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University, and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The three campuses came under the leadership of just one board and one president. By 1969, three additional campuses had joined the Consolidated University through legislative action: the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, the University of North Carolina at Asheville, and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

In 1971, North Carolina passed legislation bringing into the University of North Carolina system all 16 public institutions that confer bachelor degrees. This round of consolidation granted each constituent institution a Chancellor and a Board of Trustees. In 1985, the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, a residential high school for gifted students, was declared an affiliated school of the university. In 2007, the high school became a full member of the system.

[edit] Structure

PULSAR Reactor. North Carolina State is one of several research universities in the system.
PULSAR Reactor. North Carolina State is one of several research universities in the system.

Article IX of the North Carolina State Constitution provides authorization for the creation of the University of North Carolina.[3] Under this authorization, Chapter 116 of the North Carolina General Statutes entrusts the University of North Carolina to its Board of Governors.[4] The Board of Governors is the policy-making body charged with "the general determination, control, supervision, management, and governance of all affairs of the constituent institutions." It elects the president, who administers the university. The 32 voting members of the Board of Governors are elected by the General Assembly for four-year terms. The current Chairman of the system's Board of Governors is Jim W. Phillips. The president of the Association of Student Governments is also a non-voting member.

The Board of Governors delegates extensive administrative authority to each constituent university. Each institution is headed by a chancellor, who is chosen by the Board of Governors on the president's nomination and is responsible to the president. Each institution also has a board of trustees, consisting of eight members elected by the Board of Governors, four appointed by the governor, and the president of the student body. The composition of the Board of Trustees is set by statute.

[edit] Legal mandate

The legal authority and mandate for the University of North Carolina can be found in the North Carolina Constitution. Article 9 of the constitution deals with all forms of public education in the state. Sections 8 and 9 of that article stipulate the function and cost to students of the University of North Carolina.[4]

UNC Charlotte. The system expanded significantly in the 1960s and 1970s.
UNC Charlotte. The system expanded significantly in the 1960s and 1970s.
  • Sec. 8. Higher education.

The General Assembly shall maintain a public system of higher education, comprising The University of North Carolina and such other institutions of higher education as the General Assembly may deem wise. The General Assembly shall provide for the selection of trustees of The University of North Carolina and of the other institutions of higher education, in whom shall be vested all the privileges, rights, franchises, and endowments heretofore granted to or conferred upon the trustees of these institutions. The General Assembly may enact laws necessary and expedient for the maintenance and management of The University of North Carolina and the other public institutions of higher education.

Completed in 1937, the Memorial Bell Tower was built to honor thirty-three NC State alumni who died in World War I. It stands 115 ft (35 m) tall (35 m).
Completed in 1937, the Memorial Bell Tower was built to honor thirty-three NC State alumni who died in World War I. It stands 115 ft (35 m) tall (35 m).
  • Sec. 9. Benefits of public institutions of higher education.

The General Assembly shall provide that the benefits of The University of North Carolina and other public institutions of higher education, as far as practicable, be extended to the people of the State free of expense. [5]

[edit] Institutions

Within its seventeen campuses, the system houses two medical schools and one teaching hospital, ten nursing programs, a school of dentistry, and a school of pharmacy, as well as a veterinary school, two law schools, 15 schools of education, three schools of engineering, and a school for performing artists.[2] The oldest university, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, first admitted students in 1795. The smallest and newest school, North Carolina School of the Arts, is the first state-supported residential school for the arts in the nation and opened its doors in 1963. The largest university is North Carolina State University, with 31,130 students.

School Location Enrollment
As of Fall 2006		 Carnegie Classification Founded Joined System References
Appalachian State University Boone, Watauga County 15,117 Master's University 1899 1972 [6][7]
East Carolina University Greenville, Pitt County 24,351 Doctoral/Research University 1907 1972 [8][9]
Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County 2,681 Baccalaureate College 1891 1972 [10][11]
Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, Cumberland County 6,301 Master's University 1867 1972 [12][13]
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Greensboro, Guilford County 11,098 Doctoral/Research University 1891 1972 [14][15]
North Carolina Central University Durham, Durham County 8,675 Master's University 1909 1972 [16][17]
North Carolina School of the Arts Winston-Salem, Forsyth County 845 Special Focus Institution 1963 1972 [18][19]
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Durham, Durham County 620 - 1980 2007 [20]
North Carolina State University Raleigh, Wake County 31,130 Doctoral/Research University 1887 1932 [21][22]
University of North Carolina at Asheville Asheville, Buncombe County 3,639 Baccalaureate College 1927 1969 [23][24]
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, Orange County 27,717 Doctoral/Research University 1789 1932 [25][26]
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, Mecklenburg County 21,519 Doctoral/Research University 1946 1965 [27][28]
University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, Guilford County 16,872 Doctoral/Research University 1891 1932 [29][30]
University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, Robeson County 5,827 Master's University 1887 1972 [31][32]
University of North Carolina at Wilmington Wilmington, New Hanover County 12,098 Master's University 1947 1969 [33][34]
Western Carolina University Cullowhee, Jackson County 8,861 Master's University 1889 1972 [35][36]
Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, Forsyth County 5,650 Baccalaureate College 1892 1972 [37][38]

[edit] Affiliates

Name Location Founded
North Carolina Arboretum Asheville, Buncombe County 1989
North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching Cullowhee, Jackson County 1985
North Carolina Center for International Understanding Raleigh, Wake County
North Carolina Center for Nursing Raleigh, Wake County
North Carolina State Approving Agency Raleigh, Wake County
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority Raleigh, Wake County
UNC Center for Public Television (UNC-TV) Research Triangle Park, Durham County 1955
UNC Faculty Assembly Chapel Hill, Orange County
University of North Carolina Press Chapel Hill, Orange County 1922
UNC Staff Assembly Chapel Hill, Orange County

[edit] Presidents

For presidents of the University of North Carolina prior to 1932, see Leaders of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Erskine Boyce Bowles. President of the system since 2006.
Erskine Boyce Bowles. President of the system since 2006.
Name Term
Frank Porter Graham 1932-1949
William Donald Carmichael, Jr. * 1949-1950
Gordon Gray 1950-1955
J. Harris Purks * 1955-1956
William Clyde Friday * 1956-1957
William Clyde Friday 1957-1986
Clemmie Dixon Spangler, Jr. 1986-1997
Molly Corbett Broad 1997-2006
Erskine Boyce Bowles Since 2006

An asterisk (*) denotes acting president.

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ Greenough, James B.; Allen, J.H. (2006). Allen and Greenough's New Latin Grammar. Mineola, NY: Dover Publications. ISBN 0486448061. 
  2. ^ a b UNC Facts. University of North Carolina (2008-01-10). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  3. ^ Article IX - Education. North Carolina State Constitution. North Carolina General Assembly (2006). Retrieved on 2008-03-29.
  4. ^ a b Chapter 116 - Higher Education. North Carolina General Statutes. North Carolina General Assembly (2006). Retrieved on 2008-03-29.
  5. ^ Article IX. North Carolina Constitution. North Carolina General Assembly (2006). Retrieved on 2008-06-09.
  6. ^ Appalachian State University. Institutional Profiles. University of North Carolina (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  7. ^ Appalachian State University. Carnegie Classifications. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  8. ^ East Carolina University. Institutional Profiles. University of North Carolina (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  9. ^ East Carolina University. Carnegie Classifications. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  10. ^ Elizabeth City State University. Institutional Profiles. University of North Carolina (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  11. ^ Elizabeth City State University. Carnegie Classifications. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  12. ^ Fayetteville State University. Institutional Profiles. University of North Carolina (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  13. ^ Fayetteville State University. Carnegie Classifications. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  14. ^ North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University. Institutional Profiles. University of North Carolina (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  15. ^ North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University. Carnegie Classifications. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  16. ^ North Carolina Central University. Institutional Profiles. University of North Carolina (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  17. ^ North Carolina Central University. Carnegie Classifications. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  18. ^ North Carolina School of the Arts. Institutional Profiles. University of North Carolina (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  19. ^ North Carolina School of the Arts. Carnegie Classifications. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  20. ^ North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics. Retrieved on 2008-03-29.
  21. ^ North Carolina State University. Institutional Profiles. University of North Carolina (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  22. ^ North Carolina State University. Carnegie Classifications. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  23. ^ University of North Carolina at Asheville. Institutional Profiles. University of North Carolina (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  24. ^ University of North Carolina at Asheville. Carnegie Classifications. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  25. ^ University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Institutional Profiles. University of North Carolina (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  26. ^ University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Carnegie Classifications. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  27. ^ University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Institutional Profiles. University of North Carolina (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  28. ^ University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Carnegie Classifications. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  29. ^ University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Institutional Profiles. University of North Carolina (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  30. ^ University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Carnegie Classifications. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  31. ^ University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Institutional Profiles. University of North Carolina (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  32. ^ University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Carnegie Classifications. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  33. ^ University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Institutional Profiles. University of North Carolina (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  34. ^ University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Carnegie Classifications. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  35. ^ Western Carolina University. Institutional Profiles. University of North Carolina (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-08.
  36. ^ Western Carolina University. Carnegie Classifications. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-08.
  37. ^ Winston-Salem State University. Institutional Profiles. University of North Carolina (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
  38. ^ Winston-Salem State University. Carnegie Classifications. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (2007). Retrieved on 2008-03-18.
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