Gov. Scott prepares for legislative conflict

During a buffet dinner at the Executive Mansion, Gov. Scott convenes an audience of 40 UNC trustees and Board of Higher Education members. Scott appeals to the trustees directly, telling them it is their responsibility to establish policy and provide leadership. The governor says he favors a “new structure” different from both the university and …

Turmoil surrounds proposals for University restructure and consolidation

North Carolina Gov. Robert Scott launches an effort to restructure the state’s public higher education system. His efforts cause friction, particularly among leaders of the six-campus Consolidated University of North Carolina. Prominent figures like UNC President William C. Friday are resistant against the type of sweeping consolidation endorsed by Scott, saying the restructuring could reverse …