Higher Ed Works, Author at Public Ed Works

UNC Chancellor: “Economic Impact of UNC Has Never Been Greater.”

March 5, 2015 by Higher Ed Works Leave a Comment

In a video interview with Higher Education Works, UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Carol Folt discusses the statewide economic impact of the flagship campus and points to very specific benefits for both cancer patients and job creation. Related Link: Explore UNC-CH start-ups here.

Community Colleges the “Unsung Heroes” of NC Higher Ed, Bandwidth CEO says

March 3, 2015 by Higher Ed Works Leave a Comment

David Morken, Co-Founder and CEO of rapidly growing mobile phone provider Bandwidth, discusses community colleges as the “unsung heroes” of higher education in North Carolina.

UNC-CH Chancellor: “I’m Going to See an Increase in Online Education”

February 27, 2015 by Higher Ed Works Leave a Comment

UNC-CH Chancellor Carol Folt talks about the potential impact of technology and online education on the future of teaching.

NC public universities offer 300 degrees, 2,000 courses online

February 27, 2015 by Higher Ed Works Leave a Comment

21,000 students pursue degrees entirely online North Carolina’s public universities have become major players in the world of online education. In the last academic year, almost 4 in 10 public University students in North Carolina took at least one online class, and nine percent were enrolled entirely online. That’s nearly 21,000 students pursuing higher education… READ MORE

ROSS: The Future of Higher Education in the United States

February 27, 2015 by Higher Ed Works Leave a Comment

Remarks of UNC President Thomas W. Ross The Future of Higher Education in the United States Raleigh City Club National Public Affairs Forum March 10, 2015 Thank you A.P. I really appreciate your kind introduction. I like to begin my speeches with a prayer. So, if you will indulge me, I would like to share… READ MORE

UNC Chancellor: “Coach Smith was Dedicated to the Individual”

February 25, 2015 by Higher Ed Works Leave a Comment

In a video interview with Higher Education Works, UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Carol Folt talks about Coach Dean Smith’s lasting legacy. Related Link: Paul Fulton on Dean Smith

More than ever, we need to support N.C. higher ed

February 23, 2015 by Higher Ed Works 1 Comment

Former Charlotte Mayor Richard Vinroot extols the impact of higher education in the Charlotte region.* Coach Dean Smith was my college coach, and a hero of mine and many others. His recent death brought to mind his words, “You should never be proud of doing the right thing. Just do the right thing.” For years… READ MORE

UNC Charlotte receives $2.1M grant for Big Data research

February 17, 2015 by Higher Ed Works Leave a Comment

CHARLOTTE – Feb. 13, 2015 – UNC Charlotte has received a $2.1 million grant from UNC General Administration to support research in data science and business analytics (Big Data). The funds, to be distributed across three years, are part of a continuing $3 million appropriation from the General Assembly in 2014 to support areas of “game-changing… READ MORE

Fayetteville State receives $1 million to help retain and graduate students

February 17, 2015 by Higher Ed Works Leave a Comment

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (February 12, 2015) – Students who learn differently will have access to an array of academic supports through a new program at Fayetteville State University (FSU) called Bronco STAR (Supporting Transition, Access and Retention). The program was made possible through a three-year, $1 million grant from the N.C. GlaxoSmithKline Foundation. Through the Bronco STAR… READ MORE

Commentary: Teacher shortage? Pay them.

February 11, 2015 by Higher Ed Works Leave a Comment

North Carolina faces a looming crisis – a shortage of teachers. But putting and keeping great teachers in the classroom isn’t rocket science. Pay them. Gov. Pat McCrory likes to point out that North Carolina is now the 9th most-populous state in the nation. The governor also talks about responding to the marketplace. Markets are about… READ MORE