Faculty members at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have resigned from leadership roles at the recently established School of Civic Life and Leadership, criticizing the dean's handling of faculty searches. Both past and present resignations indicate a troubling shift from the school's original mission. The controversy underscores ideological rifts in higher education, suggesting discontent among faculty about the extent of input allowed in hiring procedures. The conflict is rooted not only in left-right politics but also in governance practices within the university.
One professor described the School of Civic Life and Leadership as an 'unmitigated disaster,' pointing to disagreements with the dean over faculty hiring procedures.
Critics argue the controversy surrounding the UNC school reflects broader tensions in higher education regarding civil discourse, with claims of bias politically in faculty searches.
Despite earlier support, recent resignations from the leadership indicate deep-seated discontent among faculty regarding the direction of the school under Dean Atkins.
The university emphasized that faculty voting on appointments serves predominantly in an advisory capacity, highlighting the dean’s ultimate authority in hiring decisions.
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