Chris Clemens, the provost of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is resigning to return to faculty next month, citing disagreements over hiring practices at the newly established School of Civic Life and Leadership (SCiLL). While he expressed satisfaction with the accomplishments during his tenure, he acknowledged challenges arising that he cannot resolve. The establishment of SCiLL followed a state mandate to increase conservative academic representation but prompted controversy among faculty regarding transparency and communication.
"I made the decision to step down as provost. During my time as provost, I've been able to address challenges I care deeply about and make meaningful progress. However, the issues that have arisen in recent days are not ones I can solve, and I don't feel the same passion for them."
"SCiLL was established after Chapel Hill's Board of Trustees passed a resolution in January 2023 asking the campus administration to 'accelerate its development' of this new school. The then-board chair called SCiLL an effort to 'remedy' a shortage of 'right-of-center views' on campus."
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