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carolina’s Faculty and staff newspaper ■ gazette.unc.eduApril 9, 2008 INSI DE ■ Latest U.S. News rankings 2 ■ Ad celebrates UNC’s excellence 3 ■ Faculty elections update 7 Trustees consider how enrollment growth affects resources, quality As many as 80,000 North Carolina high school graduates will enroll across the 16 campuses of the UNC system during the next decade, and Carolina will be expected to admit its fair share. That is the responsibility — and challenge — that Chancellor James Moeser posed to the University Board of Trustees March 27 before the presentation of two preliminary studies tied to enrollment growth. “Chapel Hill will shoulder its share of that growth. And we will do it in a thoughtful, informed way,” he said. The practical considerations related to growth — specifically resources and quality — were the focus of the preliminary studies presented to the trustees. The first study, conducted by Paulien & Associates, looked at the demand for additional space that rising enrollment would trigger. Lisa Keith, associate principal with Paulien, said the University already had a deficit of nearly 1.4 million square feet of available space based on standards derived from multiple sources including UNC General Administration and adjustments recommended by Paulien for the current enrollment of 28,136 students. The space deficit breaks down to 121,000 square feet of instructional space, 524,000 square feet of research space, 381,000 square feet of office space, 124,000 square feet of library space, 164,000 square feet of support space and 61,000 square feet of student space. The University’s current enrollment approaches the 29,447 target that University trustees had approved several years ago. Should the University reach that cap, Keith said, the deficiency in space would rise to 2 million square feet. If enrollment grew to 33,000 — a hypothetical number used as a point of comparison — the deficiency in space would climb another 400,000 square feet. And as Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Bernadette Gray-Little pointed out, the main campus has no more free space on which to build. “With the capital construction program, we have come close to reaching the full capacity of main campus and becoming landlocked,” she said. “If we grow aggressively, where would we put facilities?” As Gray-Little told Faculty Council members when she briefed them the next day, the campus master plan, developed about a decade ago, was based on 27,500 students — which Carolina has already surpassed. See Enrollment, page 10 Trustees approve location of new Medical Education Building In January, William L. Roper, dean of the School of Medicine, vice chancellor for medical affairs and chief executive officer of the UNC Health Care System, told University trustees that UNC Hospitals needed to expand to meet the health-care needs of the state’s growing population. For several years, the demand for services has exceeded the availability of existing beds and other necessary hospital space. Roper also reviewed a master facility plan for the health-care system and medical school that would seek to keep pace with these burgeoning capital needs over the next decade. The Uni-versity Board of Trustees approved the master plan concept of creating a new bed tower and patient access center on campus. On March 26, the trustees took a major step toward implementing the master plan when they voted to approve the location of a new 297,000-square-foot Medical Education Building that will provide teaching and office space to accommodate enrollment growth for the School of Medicine. The proposed site for the Medical Education Building would include where Berryhill Hall now stands in combination with the site north of Medical Drive on the southwest corner of the Bell Tower Development. University planners and administrators considered several options for the best use of space for the new building, including renovating Berryhill with an addition or redeveloping the Berryhill site in combination with one nearby. The trustees also approved the site for a 50,000-square-foot addition to the Mary Ellen Jones Building, which opened in 1978 as a research building for the School of Medicine. Based on preliminary designs not yet approved by the trustees, the addition would be to the west of the existing building and would feature a new outdoor plaza above the current loading area that would connect the buildings. The trustees’ Buildings and Grounds Com-mittee also reviewed a preliminary design for a new 342,000 square-foot Imaging Research Building that would expand imaging and research space for the schools of Medicine and Pharmacy. The building, to be located at the See Building, page 10 Chancellor James Moeser joins the band Friday Afternoon Jam for an impromptu session during a March 25 appreciation gathering for him, which was sponsored by Student Government. Moeser, an accomplished concert organist, played “Hark the Sound” with the student group after answering questions from the audience about his tenure and sharing advice for how students should work with his successor. Moeser will retire as Carolina’s ninth chancellor on June 30. After a year’s research leave, he will return to Carolina with what he has called “the most exalted title this University can confer on an individual” — professor. jammin’ 2 University Gazette Vol. 33, No. 7 the university gazette is published for the faculty and staff of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Publication is twice a month except in June, July, November and December when it is published once. Deadline for all submissions — calendar and editorial — is 5 p.m. Monday nine days before the publication date. April 23 is the next publication date. Editor Patty Courtright (962-7124) patty_courtright@unc.edu managing Editor Gary C. Moss (962-7125) gary_moss@unc.edu Assistant editor Susan Phillips (962-8594) susan_phillips@unc.edu Photographer Dan Sears (962-8592) De sign and Layout UNC Design Services Amanda Zettervall STUD ENT ASISTANT Alison Amoroso Contributor News Services Editorial Office s 210 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill, NC 27599 FAX 962-2279 / CB# 6205 gazette@unc.edu change of address Make changes online: dir.unc.edu/dir/home. If information is correct but you still are not receiving your Gazette, e-mail gazette@unc.edu. Re ad the gazette online at gazette.unc.edu Download photos, browse back issues, search the archives and more. Cigarette butts leave unsightly, potentially hazardous trail Compliance with the University’s expanded no-smoking policy seems to be successful in general. But an unintended — and undesir-able — consequence of the policy, which moves smokers 100 feet away from University facilities, is the trail of cigarette butts that litter parts of the Carolina campus. It is a twofold problem. Not only are the discarded cigarette butts unsightly, they also create a potential fire hazard, particularly in and around the University’s wooded areas. “Most people don’t realize that spring is the peak time for forest fires,” said Kirk Pelland, director of Grounds Services. “This time of year, before the leaves come out on the trees, is always a bad time for forest fires. And drier ground conditions than usual, as we’ve had, can make the situation even worse.” During the spring, the fire hazard is elevated because of the higher sun angle and typically windy conditions combined with the dried-out ground fuels and radiant heat from sunlight, Pelland said. The result can be a perfect storm for fires, especially if you add a lighted cigarette in the mix. Grounds crews have put forest fire warning signs around wooded areas where cigarette butts have been found, including areas near Kenan Stadium and Fetzer Gym, the inter-section of Pittsboro and Columbia streets with Manning Drive, and between Campus Health Services and Kenan Stadium. Pelland’s crews have also put forest fire warning signs near Greenlaw on north cam-pus. Although the area is largely brick, people have been smoking below the building’s overhang and discarding cigarette butts in the mulch bed nearby. “Of course, people should not be smoking there in the first place because it is much less than 100 feet from University build-ings,” Pelland said. “But Ground Services’ primary concern is to make them aware of the fire danger.” Until recently, the littering of cigarette butts strewn about was particularly noticeable around the flagpole on Polk Place. Because that narrow strip of University property is outside the 100-foot boundary, many smokers gather there throughout the day. And many have left their discarded cigarette butts scattered across the ground. Within the past couple of weeks, Grounds Services has put two small clay pots in the area for smokers to extinguish their cigarettes, which Pelland said has helped reduce the litter near the flagpole. In addition to the litter they create, cigarettes can cause environmental problems. Once cigarettes are discarded they become a long-term part of the landscape, because the plastic filters are not biodegradable and can take up to 12 years to decompose. Being courteous Awareness and courtesy are a key part of complying with the expanded no-smoking policy, officials said. In some instances, smokers have moved the prescribed distance from their own buildings, but in the process have ended up smoking within 100 feet of other University facilities — which still violates the policy. The University policy states that smoking is prohibited in state-owned vehicles and in all outdoor areas controlled by the University up to 100 feet from University facilities. As people move away from University facilities to smoke, they should also be consid-erate of people living in neighborhoods that border campus. “We have received calls from some of our University neighbors who are both supportive of the University’s policy and aware of the dif-ficulties it can create for smokers,” said Linda Convissor, director of local relations. “At the same time, though, our neighbors don’t want their yards to be the new smoking areas.” Although sidewalks are public property, the walls in people’s yards are not, she said. “If people on campus will take a minute to think about the situation from other people’s perspectives, I think they will appreciate our neighbors’ objections. “How would they feel if people suddenly started gathering in front of their houses to smoke?” Convissor said. The University policy and map are posted on the Department of Environment, Health and Safety Web site, www.ehs.unc.edu. The following errors were made in the March 26 Gazette: n A story incorrectly stated the name of the chair of the Board of Trustees, who is Roger Perry. n A story provided by the Division of Research and Economic Development incorrectly identified Betsy Sleath’s title. She is a professor in the School of Pharmacy. U.S. News and World Report ranks schools, graduate programs School of Medicine Overall n Primary care, tied for 2nd n Research, 19th Specialty areas n Family medicine, 5th n Rural medicine, 8th n Women’s health, 9th n AIDS, 10th n Geriatrics, 18th n Internal medicine, 18th n Pediatrics, 22nd Health disciplines These programs offering master’s and doctorate degrees are based in the School of Medicine; clinical psychology is in the College of Arts and Sciences. n Occupational therapy, tied for 5th n Audiology, tied for 6th n Clinical psychology, tied for 6th n Physical therapy, tied for 11th n Speech-language pathology, tied for 18th School of Pharmacy n Pharm.D., 2nd School of Public Health n Environmental/environmental health, tied for 10th (Note: Although UNC has no engineering school, the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering is based in the School of Public Health.) School of Social Work n Master’s degree program, tied for 8th (Note: listed under health disciplines by U.S. News) Kenan-Flagler Business School Overall n 19th (for master of business adminis-tration degree programs) Specialty area n Entrepreneurship, 10th n Executive MBA, 11th n Accounting, tied for 12th n Productions/operations, 12th n Management, 14th n Marketing, tied for 15th n International, tied for 20th n Supply chain/logistics, tied for 21st College of Arts and Sciences (doctoral programs) Computer science Overall n Tied for 20th Mathematics Overall n Tied for 28th Specialty area n Statistics, 3rd Physics Overall n Tied for 36th Public affairs UNC has master’s degree programs and specialty areas within several units based in the School of Government, the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Public Health that are ranked by U.S. News as part of a public affairs category. UNC’s listings follow: n Master’s of public administration program, tied for 14th Specialty areas n City management, 5th n Environmental policy and manage-ment, 8th School of Education Overall n Tied for 22nd Specialty areas: n Education administration and super-vision, 14th n Special education, 14th n Elementary teacher education, tied for 18th n Student counseling and personnel services, tied for 19th School of Law Overall n Tied for 38th The University appears on multiple lists of schools, programs and specialty areas newly ranked in 2008 by U.S. News and World Report magazine for its 2009 edition of “America’s Best Graduate Schools.” Newly ranked schools and programs, as well as specialty areas listed in the magazine’s top 25, are: U.S. News first ranked graduate programs in 1987 and has done so annually since 1990. Business, education, engineering, law and medicine are ranked annually. Those rankings are based on expert opinion about program quality and statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school’s faculty, research and students, according to magazine officials. Other disciplines and specialties in the sciences, social sciences, humanities and other areas, including selected health specialties, are ranked periodically. Those rankings are based on the ratings of academic experts. for the record april 9, 2008 3 Protecting salaries, benefits and job security for employees took center stage at the Employee Forum’s April 2 meeting. Members considered two resolutions — one concerning the effect of granting the UNC system greater direct control over positions governed by the State Personnel Act (SPA), and the other about adequate compensation for University employees. Forum members voted unanimously in support of keeping SPA positions in the state personnel system and working to improve the system for employees across North Carolina. “There is a lot of good that happens in the Office of State Personnel, and I think we should be working on what they can do to improve the system throughout the state, not just for our University employees,” said Tommy Griffin, former chair of the forum. “We are the flagship and we need to speak for folks who can’t speak for themselves.” A human resources task force formed by UNC President Erskine Bowles issued its report earlier this year calling for the insertion of Article 16 into the State Personnel Act to grant the UNC system greater flexibility in the way SPA employees are hired, classified and paid. Forum members, however, are concerned about the loss of job security if University employment is removed from the protection of the State Personnel Act. At last week’s meeting, members spoke about the unknown ramifications of creating a “substantially equivalent” personnel system if the state takes that step. “They put the cart before the horse. They should have designed a substantially equivalent system first, then sought legislative approval for the ability to do it,” said David Brannigan of Grounds Services. “But they want us to sign up for a substantially equivalent system of which we know absolutely nothing.” Calling the forum’s resolution to withhold its support of Article 16 a positive step, Chair Ernie Patterson said the protection of employee benefits was not addressed either in the article or by the N.C. General Assembly’s Government Performance Audit Committee (GPAC). “This resolution says we recognize that the state personnel system is broken and we hope GPAC will begin to address some of this,” Patterson said. ”But if it’s broken for us, it’s broken for others so we need to work on improving the system for the whole state.” Forum members also passed a resolution supporting employee compensation, particularly for state employees who earn less than $25,000. The resolution calls for a $2,500 cost-of-living adjustment, a 2.5 percent pay increase and a 1 percent performance bonus for people who demonstrate noteworthy performance. The resolution as originally presented focused only on SPA employees, but members introduced a ��friendly amendment” to include EPA non-faculty positions as well (those exempt from the State Personnel Act). “We need to include our EPA folks, too; they are at-will employees,” Griffin said. The $2,500 across-the-board increase is designed to maximize the benefit for employees at the lowest end of the pay scale, Patterson said. “We need to ask for a fixed amount as part of the overall raise to bring our lowest-level employees up to a living wage and to protect our EPA non-faculty employees,” he said. Other action Forum members passed one other resolution: to include domestic violence in the Workplace Violence Policy and to call on the University to provide mandatory face-to-face training for managers and supervisors in addition to online training resources. The resolution also calls for funding to provide additional personnel and materials and publicizing the availability of the Employee Assistance Program counselor to assist in situations concerning violence. For information about the resolutions, refer to forum.unc.edu. Council discusses UNC’s competitive research funding, search updates Concerns about the effects of flat National Institutes of Health funding on a generation of science have sparked a plea for help from the Association of American Universities (AAU) to the country’s next president. The “Science as a Solution: An Innovative Agenda for the Next President” proposal calls for strengthening the nation’s scientific and technological workforce and infrastructure. “The average age for a first-time grant recipi-ent is 43, and this puts us as a country at risk,” Chancellor James Moeser told the Faculty Council at its March 28 meeting. So far, Carolina’s research funding has continued to grow, Moeser said. Total research funding exceeded $610 million last year. Look-ing at point-in-time comparisons, at the end of the third quarter last year the University had $453 million in research dollars, compared to $506 million so far this year. Factoring out NIH funding, last year at this point, the University had garnered $219 million in funding, and totals to date this year are more than $243 million. “I am so pleased that we continue to be com-petitive, particularly since six of the 10 largest NIH research universities have seen a serious decline in research revenues in the past year,” Moeser said. New positions Steve Allred, executive associate provost, will leave Carolina after more than two decades to become provost at the University of Richmond, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Bernadette Gray-Little said. Allred, who also is a member of the School of Govern-ment faculty, will assume his new post July 1. “Steve has been a major instrument for our administrative success, serving as the primary liaison from South Building to our faculty,” she said. “The University of Richmond wants to strengthen its relationship to the city, and Steve will help develop that relationship.” Gray-Little also reported on current campus searches. Patrick Conway, Bowman and Gordon Gray Distinguished Term Professor of Economics, will become the director of the new Center for Faculty Excellence beginning July 1. The University is creating the center to help enhance and gauge faculty success in several key areas: teaching and learning, research and leadership. (See related story on page 7.) “Although Professor Conway will begin officially in July, he has already begun to think of ways the new faculty center can support fac-ulty members across campus,” Gray-Little said. In the School of Education dean search, the committee is ready to forward to the Board of Trustees its recommendation of Bill McDiar-mid. Since 2001, McDiarmid, a North Carolina native and Carolina alumnus, has been Boeing professor of education at the University of Washington, where he also co-directs the Washington Center for Teaching and Learning. Results of the internal search for the dean of the Graduate School should be announced soon, Forum looks at compensation, control of SPA positions See Faculty Council, page 7 FACULTY COUNCIL EMPLOYE E FORUM Oliver Smithies, Excellence Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and recent Nobel Prize winner in physiology or medicine, wears a Tar Heel jersey in a new ad celebrating the many things we have to cheer about at Carolina. The men’s and women’s basketball teams had great seasons with Final Four and Sweet 16 appearances. The men won the most games ever (36) in Carolina history while the women swept the ACC regular season undefeated. The ad references Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine, which ranked UNC the No. 1 best value in American higher education for the seventh consecutive time. And next month, the first class of students in the Carolina Covenant, a national model for providing low-income students with a debt-free education, will graduate. The full-page ad ran Tuesday in The New York Times. Versions also are ap-pearing in The Charlotte Observer and The News & Observer. To see the ad, refer to universityrelations.unc.edu/campaigns/ 2008/04smithiesbball. Much to celebrate 4 University Gazette Centennial celebration commemorates Wright’s life, work This weekend, April 11–13, the University will commemorate the life and work of novelist, essayist and poet Richard Wright to mark the centennial of his birth in 1908. Events include a staged reading of Paul Green’s revised adaptation of “Native Son,” a colloquium hosted by the Institute for the Arts and Humanities and a perfor-mance at Memorial Hall. Carolina alumnus and noted playwright Paul Green’s adaptation of “Native Son,” the revision of the original collaboration between Green and Wright un-dertaken in Chapel Hill during the summer of 1940, is scheduled for April 12 at 7:30 in Gerrard Hall. The reading will feature the New Traditions Theatre Company. On April 13 at 1 p.m., the Richard Wright Centennial Colloquium will examine Wright’s contributions to literary, social, and political dialogue in the University Room of the Institute for the Arts and Humanities at Hyde Hall. Three noted speakers will deliver papers: Wright’s eldest daughter, Julia Wright; Jerry W. Ward Jr., Distinguished Eminent Scholar and professor of English and African World Studies at Dillard University and a Richard Wright scholar; and Margaret Bauer, Rives Chair of Southern Literature and professor of English at East Carolina University. Respondents will include Carolina faculty members Trudier Harris, J. Carlyle Sitterson Professor of English and Comparative Litera-ture, and Randall Kenan and Mae Henderson, faculty members in the Department of English and Comparative Literature. Laurence Avery, professor of English and Comparative Literature, will serve as moderator. The weekend’s events will culminate in a special Richard Wright Centennial Commemorative on April 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall. The event features selections from Wright’s fiction and non-fiction, interwoven with Wright’s letters, poetry and music, and film clips and documentary footage. Julia Wright will present a selection from her father’s last unfinished work, “A Father’s Law.” The evening also will include scenes from Paul Green’s adaptation of “Native Son.” The Richard Wright Centennial is sponsored by the Center for the Study of the American South, Carolina Performing Arts, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Institute for the Arts and Humanities, The Paul Green Foundation, the departments of dramatic art and commu-nication studies with support from the Music Maker Foundation and the New Traditions Theatre Company. All events are free. To obtain tickets for the staged reading of “Native Son” and the Richard Wright Centennial Commemorative, call the Memorial Hall Box Office, 843-3333. For Richard Wright Centennial Colloquium tickets, e-mail Carry Matthews, Institute for the Arts and Humanities, crmatthe@email.unc. edu. For more information about the weekend’s events, refer to www.unc.edu/depts/csas/ Conferences/richcardwright.html. Four undergraduates honored with prestigious scholarships Four students who won distinguished national or international scholarships received special recognition during the March 27 meeting of the University Board of Trustees. “Carolina has a great track record with these awards,” Chancellor James Moeser said of the scholarship winners. “It’s a great source of pride for our students and the faculty.” Luce Scholarship Student Body Vice President Mike Tarrant won a 2008 Luce Scholarship to live and learn in Asia. Tarrant is a senior from Raleigh with a double major in political science and communication studies. During this trip to Asia, Tarrant said he will seek an understanding of how nations in the Far East educate the next generation of leaders so that someday he may be able to help shape a public university whose benefits extend to all those who deserve and require a world-class education. He plans to pursue graduate degrees in public administration or pub-lic policy and higher education administration. During his sophomore year, he had an in-ternship in the UNC General Administration’s federal relations office, which evolved into a part-time job for two years. For one assignment, he played a key role in developing a federal strategy to secure recur-ring funding for the Southeast Atlantic Coastal Ocean Observing Partnership, an oceanic observation network capable of predicting maritime conditions critical to public safety, environmental management and protection of the nation’s economy. Including Tarrant, 27 UNC students and alumni have won the Luce since the program began in 1974. Carolina ranks second only to Harvard in producing Luce Scholars. Truman Scholarship Junior Danielle Maria Allen won the distinguished Truman Scholarship, worth $30,000 for graduate studies. She came to Carolina in 2005 on a Morehead Scholarship, which has since been renamed the Morehead-Cain. Allen plans to use the award to attend law school. A double major in public policy and economics from Monroe, she also is earning a minor in urban studies and plan-ning. She plans to become an attorney for an organization that works to address inequalities in public education. Allen has researched differences in funding for public education among North Carolina counties and concluded that change at the state level is critical. Allen was one of 65 recipients of the Truman nationwide this year, chosen from among 595 applicants who had been nominat-ed by 283 colleges and universities. The four-year merit scholarship is awarded for character, leader-ship, scholarship and physical vigor. Of 30 Truman Scholars from UNC since the program began in 1977, 17 have been Morehead Scholars. Congress created the Truman Scholarship Foundation in 1975 as the official federal memorial to the nation’s 33rd president. Churchill Scholarships Seniors Lisa Bond and Stephanie Jones received 2008–09 Churchill Scholarships for graduate work at Cambridge University in England, valued at $46,000 to $52,000 each. Bond, a biology major with a chemistry minor, will use the scholarship to earn a master’s degree in biochemistry at Cambridge. Jones, a chemistry major with a minor in entrepreneurship, will seek a master’s degree in chemistry in England. Both young women aim to become university research professors. They were among 13 Churchill Scholars chosen nationwide by the Winston Churchill Foundation of the Unit-ed States. Carolina is the only North Carolina i n s t i t u t i o n wi t h Churchill Scholars this year. Since 1993, 12 UNC students have received the Churchill. Last summer, Bond interned in the lab of James Sellers at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health where she was influenced by the international nature of the research being done there. Jones graduated from the N.C. School of Science and Mathematics in 2004 and has been conducting research at Carolina since she was a high school junior. She credits chemistry professors Holden Thorp (now dean of the College of Arts and Sciences) and Muhammad Yousaf for accepting her into their labs and mentoring her. Churchill recipients are American under-graduates planning to pursue graduate studies in science, math-ematics and engineer-ing. They are chosen for outstanding academic and extracurricular accomplishments and are evaluated on factors including the capacity for original and creative work, character, adaptability, demonstrated concern for critical problems of society and good health. tarrant jones allen bond GRADUATE EDUCATION RECOGNITION CEREMONY Linda Dykstra, right, dean of the Graduate School, presents the Dean’s Award for Significant Contribution to Graduate Education to Susan Lord, professor of pathology and laboratory medicine and adjunct professor of chemistry, and Rusty Carter, secretary of the Board of Trustees. Lord, who has been at Carolina for 25 years, was honored in part for her continuing commitment to graduate education, particularly as a previous director of UNC’s Society of Fellows. Carter was honored for his “persistent support” of graduate students at Carolina in his role as a member of the University Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees. About 300 graduate students were recognized at the April 3 ceremony for outstanding research, community service, academic achievement and leadership. The event was held at the Carolina Club of the George Watts Hill Alumni Center. wil owens photograph y wright april 9, 2008 5 News Briefs Tribute to zarzuela music benefits scholarship programs UNC Opera and the Department of Music present Viva la Zarzuela, a tribute to 20th-century Cuban zarzuela music, on April 10 at 7:30 p.m. and April 11 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium of Hill Hall. Tickets are $10 for UNC students, faculty and staff, and $15 for general public and are available for purchase in the Pit through April 11 or at the door. All proceeds will benefit future music students through scholarship-funded efforts. For more information, call Terry Rhodes (962-1039) or e-mail Aaron Salley (asalley@ unc.edu). Student Chancellor’s Awards to be presented April 16 Chancellor James Moeser will award certificates, prizes and medals on April 16 to students whose achievements in academic work as well as student activities and leadership deserve special recognition. In addition, he will distribute the Student Undergraduate Teaching and Staff Awards, established by students to recognize outstanding undergraduate instruction. The ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. in the Great Hall of the FPG Student Union. A reception will follow. Dramatic art performs ‘Dead Man Walking’ April 11–15 More than 30 undergraduate members of the Department of Dramatic Art’s Mainstage will present Tim Robbins’ play “Dead Man Walking,” based on the book of the same name by Sister Helen Prejean. It will be held April 11-15 in the Elizabeth Price Kenan Theatre in the Center for Dramatic Art. The production is directed by Julie Fishell. Performances will be held April 11, 13 and 14 at 8:15 p.m.; April 12 and 15 at 5 p.m.; and April 14 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 or free for PlayMakers Repertory Company subscribers and dramatic art privilege card holders. Tickets will be sold at the door up to one hour prior to each performance.For informa-tion, e-mail ddamainstage@yahoo.com. Free post-show discussions will be held April 12–14. Reading, panel open ‘Beats and Beyond’ exhibit Two free public events will open the exhibit “The Beats and Beyond: Counterculture Poetry, 1950–1975” in Wilson Library. On April 22 at 3:30 p.m., the Bull’s Head Bookshop will feature readings by poets Anne Waldman and Ed Sanders. On April 23, Waldman and Sanders will participate in a panel discussion in Wilson Library at 6 p.m. on the topic of avant garde poetry in post-World War II America. Joining them will be Robert Cantwell, professor of American Studies at UNC, and moderator Bill Morgan, author and archivist, whose collections relating to poets Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Allen Ginsberg came to UNC’s libraries in 2001 and 2002. “The Beats and Beyond” will feature materials from Wilson Library’s Rare Book Collection that show the context for and offshoots of the Beat movement. Highlights include a volume from Beat poet Diane di Prima’s manuscript journals, an unproduced play by New York School poet Frank O’Hara and works by poets associated with North Carolina’s Black Mountain College. The exhibit will be on display through July 3 in the Melba Remig Saltarelli Exhibit Room on the third floor of Wilson Library. Cartooning topic of Wilson Library lecture, exhibit Political cartoonist and alumnus John Branch will speak about his career in a lec-ture April 17 at Wilson Library: “A Tar Heel Cartoonist in Texas: Drawing the Line in the Lone Star State.” It will be held at 5:45 p.m. in the Pleasants Family Assembly Room. Branch’s talk will be held in conjunction with a 5 p.m. reception and viewing of the exhibition “Lines of Humor, Shades of Con-troversy: A Century of Student Cartooning at UNC.” The exhibit, on display through May 31, is mounted in the library’s North Carolina Collection Gallery. The event is free and open to the public. For information, contact Liza Terll (962-4207 or liza_terll@unc.edu). Planning for a ‘disaster resilient university’ The Department of Health Policy and Administration (HPAA) will host an infor-mational presentation and panel discussion April 21: “Climate Change, Natural Hazards, and the University: Mitigation Planning for a Disaster Resilient University.” Free and open to the public, it will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Toy Lounge of Dey Hall. Scheduled panelists include Peter Robin-son, professor of geography and director of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration Southeast Regional Climate Center, Steve Kenny, director of UNC Risk Management Services, and James Porto, clinical assistant professor and director of HPAA Executive Programs. For information, contact Anna Schwab (962-4775 or akschwab@email.unc.edu). Browning to deliver last spring Jewish studies lecture Christopher Browning, the Frank Porter Graham Distinguished Professor of History and author of seven books on the Holocaust, will speak about survivor testimonies and the reality of daily life in Nazi slave labor camps on April 14. He will present “Remembering Survival: Postwar Testimonies of the Starachowice Factory Slave Labor Camps” at 7:30 p.m. in the Stone Center’s Theatre. The lecture, free and open to the public and hosted by the Carolina Center for Jewish Studies, will be followed by a reception in honor of the center’s fifth anniversary. For information, see ccjs.unc.edu. ‘Spectacular Justice’ opens in RENCI’s Social Computing Room Artist Joyce Rudinsky wants visitors to her interactive media installation “Spectacular Justice” to feel close — uncomfortably close — to the human side of the death penalty issue. The associate professor of communication studies created the interactive media instal-lation in collaboration with the Renaissance Computing Institute (RENCI) using video, audio and electronic tracking to personalize the issue. The exhibit, located in the Social Computing Room of the ITS Manning Building, is open to the public every Friday and Saturday through April 25, from 1 to 5 p.m. APLES celebrates service-learning April 17 The work of service-learning students will be on display in poster presentations April 17 during the Annual APPLES Service-Learning Showcase Celebration: Fruits of our Labor. The event will be held from 4 to 6:15 p.m. in the Anne Queen Faculty Commons at the Campus Y. Associate Provost for Academic Initiatives Carol Tresolini will present APPLES awards beginning at 6:15 p.m. Recipients are Jim and Jean Ueltschi, who will receive the Service-Learning Award in honor of Ned Brooks; Student Action with Farmworkers, which will receive the Community Partner Excellence Award; Joel Schwartz, professor emeritus of political science and adjunct professor of public policy, who will receive the Faculty Excellence Award; and Jabeen Ahmad, a senior majoring in See News Briefs, page 11 water watch From left, Grounds Services employees Ernest Richmond and Bobby Williams spread straw around a pansy bed in front of Jackson Hall. Kirk Pelland, director of Grounds Services, said the spring bulbs and winter annuals such as the pansies planted around campus did fairly well in spite of the drought. He said his crews hope to replace the winter annuals with summer annuals if the spring rains continue on a regular basis. They plan to use more perennials and drought-resistant annuals in the color beds this year, such as lantana, periwinkle, blue salvia, dwarf zinnias, yarrow, portulaca, sedums and ornamental grasses. Pelland recommends www.perennials.com as an excellent Web site for anyone interested in learning more about landscaping with perennials. 6 University Gazette Lawrence Marks Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine Brent McKee Chair, Department of Marine Sciences New automated call system makes 962-HELP even better When you get almost 100,000 phone calls a year, with an average of five people available to answer them, confidence in the phone system is vital. That is why the ITS Response Center (ITRC) recently implemented a new automated call distribution system, or ACD, to route calls to the Information Technology Services technical customer support line, 962-HELP. The new system, provided by Angel.com, gives callers the option to enter their personal identification numbers over the phone at the beginning of the call so each analyst can address people personally and immediately focus on the issue at hand. In addition, the system allows calls to be directed to the analyst with the skills and knowledge that can best address callers’ questions and solve specific problems. “We’re excited from an administration standpoint, but even more from a customer standpoint — now we can troubleshoot customer issues and track their requests more easily and quickly,” said Ingrid Camacho, phone services manager. The application is voice-enabled, which means that customers can choose to speak their responses instead of typing them on the phone’s keypad. “The voice-enabling increases accessibility, which is very important to us,” Camacho said. “In addition, we’ve added a toll-free number, 1-866-962-4457, so that faculty and students traveling around the United States and Canada can call without incurring lots of charges. Plus, we’ve enabled a callback feature to allow a customer to leave a message for a non-urgent request. When we have the solution, we call the customer back, and they don’t have to hold while we troubleshoot the issue.” The ACD uses a Web application to manage routing processes, emergency messages and reporting statistics. The calls are distributed using a telecom provider so that Internet outages do not affect the 962-HELP service. In addition, ITS Telecommunications created a local backup solution for handling phone calls in case the Angel.com system experiences problems. The Response Center chose the new ACD because the previous telephone system became outdated and could not be supported over time. Goals for the future include offering daily technology tips over the phone, offering specialized messages in emergencies and integrating the ACD system with Remedy, the campus’ standard service request application. “The sky is the limit now — we’re very excited,” said Camacho. Carolina Performing Arts unveils new season Carolina Performing Arts has announced the roster of perfor-mances in its 2008–09 season. Featured performances include the regional debut of Russia’s Bolshoi Ballet in its only U.S. performances of “Swan Lake�� and “Don Quixote,” the Kirov Orchestra with conductor Valery Gergiev and the New York Phil-harmonic with music director and conductor Lorin Maazel, jazz legend Ornette Coleman and the 50th anniversary cel-ebration of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, with special guest Sweet Honey in the Rock. The season also includes pianist András Schiff, viola da gamba virtuoso Jordi Savall with Hesperion XXI, the Druid Theatre Company performing two of the classic works of Irish playwright J.M. Synge; violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter with Camerata Salzburg, and zydeco legend Buckwheat Zydeco. Thirty-one programs will be presented in 42 performances in the largest and most varied season yet offered. Seven themed series within the season will pres-ent classical, jazz and roots music; experimental and global theater and performance art; and dance. “This season is in many ways our most ambitious yet, in the depth of the programs, the scale of the companies we’re presenting and the number of new works,” said Emil Kang, executive director for the arts. “In four years, we have grown and matured as a program. We’re able to present things now that we never could have a year or two ago.” Carolina Performing Arts’ season also includes five major new works resulting from its commissioning program, including the world premiere of the theater work “Vivien and The Shadows,” a post-modern take on Vivien Leigh’s performance as Blanche DuBois by Singaporean director Ong Keng Sen; and “I went to the house but did not enter,” an experimental music theater work by German composer-director Heiner Goebbels, in partnership with the English vocal quartet The Hilliard Ensemble, in its U.S. premiere. Carolina Performing Arts has also co-commissioned “To Be Straight With You,” a dance-theater exploration of sexuality and hate by DV8, a company from the United Kingdom; “Orpheus and Eurydice,” an avant-garde dance by French-Canadian choreographer Marie Chouinard; and “Con-tinuous City,” an experimental multimedia performance work by The Builders Association with director Marianne Weems. In keeping with Chancellor James Moeser’s emphasis on globalization as a major aca-demic priority, Carolina Performing Arts has included works, companies and artists from around the world in the upcoming season. “Our presentation of global theater gives us the opportunity to bring the world to Chapel Hill in a new way,” Kang said. “And the University’s recent focus on internation-alization and a global mission challenges us to present work that engages our students in the broadest possible artistic explorations.” Carolina Performing Arts will continue its Carolina Creative Campus Initiative, which employs the arts to engage the entire campus community by stimulating discussion of important topics. The initiative in 2008-09 will be “The Gender Project,” a year-long, in-depth look at questions of gender in society, how gender influences our identities and how we negotiate the idea of gender in our lives. Subscriptions to the Carolina Performing Arts Series will be available beginning May 19, and tickets to individual performances will be available beginning July 1. Both subscriptions and individual tickets can be purchased online at carolinaperformin-garts. org and by phone through the Memo-rial Hall Box Office (843-3333). For complete information about the series’ new season, refer to www.carolinaperform-ingarts. org. Compagnie Heddy Maalem performs “The Rite of Spring.” Fourteen dancers from Mali, Benin, Nigeria and Senegal will present choreographer Maalem’s interpretation of the 1913 Stravinsky/Nijinsky ballet Oct. 25, as part of Carolina Performing Arts’ World Stage Series. The dancers are trained in contemporary dance as well as the traditional dance forms of their native countries. Appointments to endowed professorships Joseph M. DeSimone Chancellor’s Eminent Professor Richard M. Goldberg Richard M. Goldberg Distinguished Professor of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Stefan Litwin George Kennedy Distinguished Professor, Department of Music Peter Sherwood Lazlo Birinyi Sr. Distinguished Professor of Hungarian Language and Culture, Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures Adam Versenyi Milly S. Barranger Distinguished Term Professor, Department of Dramatic Art Francisco Werner Cecil Sewell Professor, Department of Marine Sciences Editor’s note: Through the Carolina First campaign, 208 new endowed professorships were created. More appointments will follow in future issues. desimone mckee marks Appointments to department chairs april 9, 2008 7 Faculty elections to be held April 14–21 April means warm weather, spring flowers and new leaves on the trees. It also provides an opportunity for faculty to choose who will represent their viewpoints and concerns. All members of the voting faculty will be e-mailed electronic ballots for the annual faculty elections, to be held April 14–21. “I believe two things about the upcoming elections,” said Joe Templeton, chair of the faculty. “One, the more accurately faculty governance represents our diverse faculty perspectives, the stronger our institution will be; and two, by successfully encouraging more faculty to vote, we all benefit.” A list of all candidates with the date of their first appointment at Carolina, their current position and information about their highest academic credentials is included in the Voter Information Guide insert. To provide additional information about the nomination and voting processes, the Office of Faculty Governance compiled answers to some frequently asked questions. Where is the faculty elections informa-tion spelled out? n The entire process of faculty elections is spelled out in the Faculty Code of University Government, available on the Faculty Gov-ernance Web site, www.unc.edu/faculty/ faccoun, or by calling the Faculty Governance office at 962-2147. What do all these representatives do? n There are 11 elected standing committees of the faculty, which work on everything from educational policy matters to tenure decisions to oversight of athletics. n The Faculty Council includes about 70 faculty members apportioned across 17 electoral divisions encompassing the entire university. Does my vote really matter? Joe Ferrell, secretary of the faculty, said: “The faculty claims to have a definitive voice in three things: who shall teach, what shall be taught and who shall be taught. Each member of the faculty who participates in the upcoming elections is helping to choose colleagues who will speak and act for the faculty in these critical areas. Those who choose not to vote are leaving these matters to someone else.” How were candidates identified? n A faculty governance interest survey sent by e-mail to all voting faculty in February produced a list of volunteers, and the Faculty Executive Committee suggested other names. n The Nominating Committee developed a slate of candidates for all elected committee positions. It considered volunteers but also made additional suggestions. n Divisional nominating committees in each of the 17 electoral divisions for the Faculty Council recruited candidates. Who is eligible to vote? n Eligibility to vote is elaborated in Article 1 of the Faculty Code. All tenured or tenure-track faculty are eligible, as are professional librarians and all fixed-term faculty doing teaching or research who are appointed for at least 75 percent FTE and whose actual or an-ticipated length of service is at least three years. Where can I find voting information? n A complete voter information guide, with biographical statements and information about all of the candidates, can be found on the Faculty Governance Web site, www.unc.edu/ faculty/faccoun. When and how do I vote? n All voting faculty members will receive an electronic ballot on April 14 and will have until 5 p.m. April 21 to vote. Why should I vote this year? n Joe Templeton, faculty chair, said: “This is an exciting time for UNC and for faculty governance. First, we hope to have a new chancellor coming on board for the next academic year. Second, we have a fantastic slate of candidates for our 11 elected committees. These individuals have agreed to bring energy, intelligence and wisdom to bear on the range of topics tackled by faculty governance. Third, thanks to the efforts of Anne Whisnant, our operation is running more smoothly than ever.” Gray-Little said, and the search committee for the dean of the Kenan-Flagler Business School hopes to conduct interviews later this spring. Other reports Financial aid: Compared to our peer schools, Carolina is doing extremely well in making sure financial aid packages remain competitive, said Charles Daye, chair of the council’s Scholarships, Awards and Student Aid Committee. Between academic years 2001–02 and 2006–07, the number of students awarded need-based aid grew from 29 percent to 33 percent. During this period, grants and scholarships grew from 63 percent to 68 percent, and loans declined from 34 percent to 30 percent. Ten years ago, 11,000 students received financial aid, compared to more than 15,000 in 2006–07. The average aid award has increased from $8,942 to $14,289 during the same period. Summer School: Jan Yopp, dean of the Summer School, said around 60 units offered courses during one of the two summer sessions or the three-week Maymester. Last summer, 10,600 students earned about 42,000 credit hours, slightly lower than in 2006. Summer School staff are focusing on marketing that targets the Carolina audience. Diversity Training: The Diversity Education Team is available to help faculty members prepare for unexpected turns in classroom discussions, said Cookie Newsom, director for diversity education and research in the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs and one of two presenters on diversity training. “Because a student might make an insensitive comment during a class, we want to help faculty members know how to respond so that students aren’t minimized or hurt by the issues,” said co-presenter Donna Bickford, director of the Carolina Women’s Center. Faculty Chair Joe Templeton said, “It’s so easy to find yourself in a situation that you want to have thought through beforehand, and they can help you do that.” Faculty Council from page 3 Conway to lead new Center for Faculty Excellence The Center for Faculty Excellence officially gets under way July 1 but its director, Patrick Conway, is not waiting for the summer to begin cultivating ways this new University resource can augment faculty success. Conway, Bowman and Gordon Gray Distinguished Term Professor of Economics, has already begun talking with faculty members across campus. His goal is to chart ways the University can improve existing support and provide new support for faculty in their research, teaching and leadership activities. “The faculty of this university is a very accomplished group. The center’s goal is to encourage even greater accomplishments,” he said. “It’s obvious that the physical architecture of Carolina is in renewal. It’s less visible, but no less true, that each faculty member is continually growing and learning. The center will be a place where that growing and learning is facilitated.” The center will work to enhance faculty development in teaching and learning, research and leadership. It will build on the University’s current infrastructure in creating new pathways for interdisciplinary research, teaching collaborations and mentorships, and leadership development. Although support for teaching and research is more traditional in a research university like Carolina, providing training in management and leadership is not, Bernadette Gray-Little, executive vice chancellor and provost, said earlier this year when she announced the creation of the center. Since faculty members are called on to assume various leadership roles, this type of training will be beneficial. “Dr. Conway is especially well suited to lead this new endeavor,” she said last week in a message to faculty members. “A teaching award winner for both graduate and undergraduate students, he has been a member of Carolina’s faculty since 1983 and has served the University in a number of capacities.” The concept for the center was spawned after the Faculty Development Initiative Planning Committee, which Conway chaired, last spring examined areas in which the University could maximize its resources to help faculty. The center stems from many of the committee’s recommendations to develop what Conway calls a “one-stop shop” for helping faculty become better at what they do. Through the process of fleshing out ideas with the planning committee and later inter-viewing for the director’s position, Conway said he was impressed with two things. First was Gray-Little’s commitment for the concept. “This type of new innovation for our campus will only work with strong administra-tive support,” Conway said, “and the provost sees this as a priority for the University.” Also, in what Conway described as “an old fogey moment for me,” he was intrigued by the opportunity to examine how the educational landscape has changed in the 25 years he has been on the faculty. “Despite the effectiveness of the good instruc-tional and research support we have always had, it seemed appropriate to revisit this support to see if it is consistent with the landscape in which faculty members are asked to do their research, teach and assume leadership roles,” he said. For example, he said, the increasing signifi-cance of grants for research success is a compo-nent of the changing landscape, particularly in the wake of the University’s goal to raise $1 bil-lion in research funding by 2015. “This is a new facet of success, and we will be more effective in achieving it with strong administrative support.” During the first year, Conway said he wanted to make faculty aware of the existing resources to support their teaching, research and leader-ship and to introduce one new idea in each area. “I don’t want to give up what we are doing well, but I want to make these things transparent to our faculty,” he said. As he provides leadership for the center, Conway will continue to teach and conduct research on the economic problems faced by developing and transition countries in their international trade and financial transactions. To share ideas for enhancing faculty support across campus, Conway can be reached at patrick_conway@unc.edu. conway Number of offices open this year: 52, which include Committee positions: 33 on 11 elected committees Faculty Council seats: 19 Number of candidates running for those offices: 115 Number of faculty members with voting privileges: 3,428 Faculty elections by the numbers Year # who voted % of eligible voters 2007 395 14% 2006 676 22% 2005 683 23% 2004 683 24% 2003 727 25% 2000 957 36% 1997 874 37% Voter turnout in the last decade: 8 University Gazette Faculty/Staff News & Notes Koza appointed director of EHS department Mary Beth Koza has been appointed director of the Department of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS). She assumed the leadership role last month and has quickly become acclimated to her new position. After nearly 29 years in the pharmaceutical industry, Koza came to Carolina from Bristol- Myers Squibb Company in New Jersey, where she served as director of Environment, Health and Safety/Facilities Compliance and Documentation for the past six years. There, she managed a staff of 46 and provided programs for 8,000 employees and contractors. Koza’s experience in environment, health and safety spans 27 years, during which time she has focused on issues concerning compliance and regulation, remediation, occupational health and safety, and environ-mental policy. “The University is fortunate to have found someone with such a comprehensive background. Given her extensive experience in industry, Mary Beth can make many contributions and bring innovative ideas to our safety program,” said Carolyn Elfland, associate vice chancellor for campus services. “The timing of her coming to UNC is perfect as we develop Carolina North. Mary Beth led the effort to make the research campuses of Bristol-Myers Squibb sustain-able, and her experience in ground-breaking sustainable water practices, combined with her other areas of expertise, will be invaluable,” Elfland said. For Koza, the transition from the corporate world to a university environment has been relatively easy. “In my prior position, I reported through the company’s facilities organization, so I’m very comfortable when I talk with people in maintenance, construction and engineering,” she said. “Also, I was responsible for the company’s research labs, so in many ways that experience is very similar to what I do here.” EHS works to provide a safe and compliant environment for the University’s faculty, staff, students and visitors, she said. With a staff of 47, the department is responsible for a range of issues including pandemic flu planning, laboratory safety, fire safety and emergency response, radiation safety, occupational health, environmental protection and compliance with state and federal regulations. One thing that attracted Koza to her new role was the University’s focus on sustainability in everything from new campus construction and renovation to the green games that honor environmental and sustainability work undertaken by faculty, staff and students. “When I interviewed for the job, which was a very intense process, I was impressed with both the level of people’s knowledge and the University’s commitment to the mission of environment, health and safety,” she said. “I related very strongly to this.�� Also, she said, the University’s Web site showed an obvious dedication to sustainabil-ity throughout. “As I explored the site, I was so impressed with every page I opened,” she said. “I have always been interested in the technology side of EHS and sustainability, and it was obvious that UNC has the tools in place to get the job done.” koza Decorations & Distinctions Martin Doyle Associate professor of geography, Doyle has been chosen as a 2008 Aldo Leopold Leadership Fellow. The fellowship, based at the Woods Insti-tute for the Environment at Stanford University, is a competitive fellowship for mid-career academic environmental scientists. It recognizes rising stars working on envi-ronmental science issues who are taking on lead-ership positions in their fields and within their universities. Madeleine Grumet Professor of education and communica-tions studies and former dean of the School of Education, Grumet was awarded the 2008 Willystine Goodsell Award March 25 in New York City for her outstanding scholarship, activism and commu-nity building on behalf of women, girls and education. The award is presented by the American Educational Research Association at its annual meeting to a person who has made a significant contribu-tion to women and education. Don Luse Director of the Carolina Union, Luse began a three-year term as president-elect, president and then past-president of the Association of College Unions International (ACUI) during the organiza-tion’s annual conference March 19. Founded in 1914, ACUI is a nonprofit educational organization that brings together college union and stu-dent activities profes-sionals from hundreds of schools in seven countries. Carolina for Kibera The Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum has selected Carolina for Kibera to receive its 2008 Reflections of Hope Award — and a $25,000 honorarium — at an April 19 ceremony in Oklahoma City. Founded in 2001 by then-undergraduate Rye Barcott, Carolina for Kibera was named a Time Magazine and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Hero of Global Health. Former ABC anchor Bob Woodruff will present the award to Barcott, now a graduate student at Harvard University and retired U.S. Marine captain, at the April 19 event. doyle grumet luse excellence in research administration Mark Kramer, second from left, assistant director for research administration with the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, receives the W. Scott Blackwood Excellence in Research Administration Award in February at a luncheon hosted at the Carolina Club by Tony Waldrop, right, vice chancellor for research and economic development. The Blackwood award recognizes a Carolina employee for meritorious and distinguished accomplishments in research administration at the University. Kramer was nominated by Shelton Earp, left, director of the Lineberger center, Lineberger Professor of Cancer Research and professor of medicine and pharmacology, and by Michael O’Malley, second from right, associate director of the center. In their nomination letter Earp and O’Malley praised Kramer for his excellence, dedication, commitment and service. “For the past 18 years, he has worked tirelessly for the cancer center and UNC,” they wrote. “He has always looked for new ways to improve our systems. He has never shrugged off or refused the challenges of grant submissions — large or small.” Earp and O’Malley said that Kramer’s “experience, knowledge and skill at pulling together the disparate threads of these large, complex grants put him in a class by himself.” contributed april 9, 2008 9 Take advantage of employee discounts this summer With summer just around the corner, it is time to start planning for a well-deserved holiday — either close to home or far away. Take advantage of the many options to save on vacation plans by using the University employee discount program. The program features local and national discounts for faculty and staff on everything from car and hotel rentals to great adventures out West. Experience the Tar Heel state If staying in North Carolina, why not rent a convertible and head out on a road trip? Explore Biltmore House in Asheville, then head to the coast to enjoy the sun and sandy beaches. Even closer to home, enjoy the great American pastime with the Durham Bulls baseball team. After an afternoon game, head to one of the many local restaurants offering discounts and revel in the Bulls’ victory with family and friends. Theme park adventures Explore the water works at Emerald Point Wet N Wild water park in Greensboro, or go bigger by spending the day at Six Flags in Atlanta or Busch Gardens in Williamsburg. Wild, wild west The Grand Canyon Railway offers discounts on packages including hotel and train trips to the breathtaking Grand Canyon in Arizona. This is an excellent adventure for families and an unfor-gettable experience for young and old alike. The details Don’t forget Fido and Fluffy; family pets can have their own vacations by staying at a local pet-care facility. Discounts are avail-able for local pet day cares, where four-footed friends will be treated like royalty as their family is traveling across the country or the state. And don’t forget to take advantage of the savings on car and hotel rentals. Refer to hr.unc.edu/Data/benefits/ discounts to check out the wide variety of discounts available. For more information on Carolina employee discounts, call Employee Services at 962-1483. James Younger is Carolina blue through and through. Now a housekeeper in Facilities Ser-vices, Younger sold concessions at the football stadium on campus in his early years, which led him to become a die-hard Carolina football fan. In one of his many Carolina con-nections, Younger worked as a driver for UNC President Emeritus William Friday and made trips across the state with the for-mer UNC system president. Younger spent many years working for Chrysler in Detroit but returned to North Carolina in the early 1980s. He worked at two local companies before coming to the University in April 2004. His current responsibilities in Housekeeping Services keep him busy at the Administrative Office Building (AOB), especially with recent office moves. Dee Perry, business manager in the Office of Human Resources, said, “James is one of the best employees I’ve worked with at UNC. He does his job in a professional manner and is always eager to help in any way that he can. He does this with a smile and friendly comment, usually about sports.” Younger also serves as a responsive on-call staff member for numerous other buildings near AOB, as well as others in Timberlyne and Chapel Hill North. Younger is excellent at anticipating needs and works quickly and efficiently. “You might as well do it right the first time,” is a motto that Younger lives by. Younger was nominated for a Star Heels award by several differ-ent employees. He is an outstand-ing example of a devoted employee who works hard to give back to the University and town that he loves. Recently nominated Star Heels recipients Star Heels: Younger does it right the first time Academic Advising Melissa Edwards Jessica Smith Dentistry, Dean’s Office Lisa Lalla Dramatic Art Jamie Strickland Student Stores Deborah Johnston Law Library Jesse Griffin Periodontology Jonathan Owens Institute for the Environment Rusty Rogers Playmakers Repertory Company Andrea Akin School of Government James Balfour Cindy Lee Alicia Matthews Missy Underwood University Library John Williams younger The ITS Help Desk is highlighted in an in-depth case study, “The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Integrating IT Sup-port Institution-Wide,” published by the EDU-CAUSE Center for Applied Research (ECAR). The case study was created to complement a core study titled “Service on the Front Line: The IT Help Desk in Higher Education.” According to the study, Carolina’s Help Desk is able to provide a single point of contact for problem resolution and referral because of the close collaboration with the many departmental and college or school technical support desks throughout campus and the use of collaborative tools like Remedy, a problem and service track-ing application. This makes it easy for customers to quickly find the help they need. The University was selected for the study after ITS responded to a Web-based survey that was distributed to 1,473 EDUCAUSE member institutions and participated in a follow-up telephone interview. Two members of the EDUCAUSE team spent a day meeting with Help Desk staff and senior management. “This report is a tribute to the vision, dedication and hard work of the many staff who have worked to build the program over the years,” said Larry Conrad, vice chancellor for information technology and chief information officer. Although the case study is currently password-protected, Carolina faculty, staff and students are authorized to create and use an EDUCAUSE login at www.educause.edu/Login/603. Refer to connect.educause.edu/Library/ECAR/ UniversityofNorthCarolina/46179 to access the case study. ECAR assembles leading scholars, practi-tioners, researchers and analysts to help higher education leaders make informed decisions about information technology. ITS Help Desk service highlighted in EDUCAUSE center case study Information Technology Services Human Resources Career banding information sessions scheduled As announced last fall, the General Assembly passed legislation that removed the moratorium on implementing career banding for the university system. All permanent SPA positions (subject to the State Personnel Act) at UNC will be converted to the state’s career banding classification and compensation system effective April 28. “While the structure of the career banding program may result in changes to classification job titles, it will not usually result in a change to an employee’s working title, and it will not impact an employee’s day-to-day work,” said Vicki Bradley, senior director for employ-ment, classification and compensation. OHR will offer several information sessions to provide an overview of career banding and to provide an opportunity for employees to ask general questions. Refer to the Training and Development Web site at www.training.unc.edu and select the University Operations category to register for one of the following sessions: n April 10 — 9–10 a.m., Stone Center’s Hitchcock Room; n April 14 — 9–10 a.m., Wilson Library’s Pleasants Family Assembly Room; n April 15 — 2:30–3:30 p.m., Room 1131 Bioinformatics Building; n April 16 — 2:30–3:30 p.m., Health Sciences Library; n April 17 — 9:30–10:30 a.m., Room 1131 Bioinformatics Building; n April 22 — 9–10 a.m., Wilson Library’s Pleasants Family Assembly Room; n April 23 — 2–3p.m., Room 1500A Administrative Office Building; and n May 5 — 9–10 a.m., Room 1500A Administrative Office Building. OHR will monitor enrollments and offer more sessions if demand warrants. The employee information sessions are considered paid work time. All employees should obtain their supervisor’s approval before attending. Additional position-specific information will be provided to employees in the near future. Career banding is a compensation man-agement and position classification program that was first introduced by the Office of State Personnel in 2004. It reduces the number of classification titles into broader classifications with broader salary ranges. The program emphasizes competencies required for the position and aligns compensation with market pay related to the position and its competencies. For information, contact each department’s employment, classification and compensa-tion specialist on the OHR Connect Web site (hrconnect.unc.edu) or call 843-2300. 10 University Gazette The University has recognized the contri-butions of three women — a faculty member, a staff member and a student — in their efforts to promote and support a positive campus environment for women at Carolina. The University Awards for the Advancement of Women were presented last month to P. Kay Lund, Sarah Graham Kenan Professor of Cell and Molecular Physiology in the School of Medicine; Melva “Cookie” Newsom, director of diversity education and research in the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs; and Emily Joy Rothchild, a junior music major from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Carolina Women’s Center received 58 nominations for this year’s awards, more than double the number received last year. The awards honor individuals who have mentored or supported women on campus, elevated the status of women or improved campus policies for them, promoted women’s recruitment and retention, or promoted professional development for women. Faculty and staff winners receive a check for $5,000 and the student scholar receives a check for $2,500. Lund served as president of the UNC Association of Professional Women in Medical Sciences from 2004 to 2007 and is currently the chair of the Working on Women in Science Initiative steering committee. Her lobbying has resulted in future career rec-ognition and benefits to professional women at the School of Medicine. She established the seminar series “Celebrating Women in Science and Medicine,” which recognizes achievements of women in science. Lund also has trained and mentored many women junior faculty and students through-out her career, including 14 doctoral students and more than 30 post-doctoral students, clinical fellows and undergraduates. Newsom is chair of the Black Faculty and Staff Caucus, which includes a mentoring program for African-American women, and was instrumental in the development of the University’s first diversity plan. She mentors other women as a member of the Board of Advisors for Leadership Institute and Leadership Academy and through her “Sister Lunch,�� a networking and mentoring activity for women of color on campus that she established. She recently hosted “Conversations with Cookie,” a series of discussions about women’s issues. She serves on the Orange County Rape Crisis Center’s board of directors and is a co-planner of the annual Summer Public Health Research Institute and Videoconfer-ence on Minority Health. Rothchild is co-chair of the Women’s Affairs Committee of the Executive Branch of Student Government and serves as a student representative for both the Carolina Women’s Center program advisory council and the Provost’s Committee on Gender Equity. She was instrumental in the passage of the Safety and Security Fee increase and worked with Campus Health Services to revise its Web site to offer more pregnancy-related options for women. She has organized a professional women’s dinner to bring together undergraduate and professional women for networking and mentoring. The University Awards for the Advance-ment of Women were created following the retirement of the Cornelia Phillips Spencer Bell Award in 2004. Enrollment from page 1 A preliminary finding is that Carolina is utilizing space at the standard expected rate, she told the council. Using classrooms 30 to 35 hours per week with 80 percent of the room in use is considered full capacity. Compared to the national norm, Carolina is at full capacity, Gray-Little said. Preserving excellence The second study presented to trustees, undertaken by Art & Science Group LLC, looked at the possible impact of enrollment growth on the quality of the entering first-year class. UNC General Administration’s projection of 80,000 additional students, while method-ologically sound, is somewhat higher than recent projections by the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education, Art & Science said. After comparing the two sets of projec-tions, Art & Science estimated the number of public high school graduates would increase by nearly 21 percent between 2011 and 2018, compared to the 2007���08 school year. As the oldest public university in the United States and as the flagship of the UNC system, Carolina has a responsibility to respond to the growing needs of the state’s growing population, Moeser said. At the same time, however, the University must do all it can to ensure that necessary resources are made available to accommodate that growth while not diluting the University’s quality or reputation, he said. Carolina has sought to be the first choice of the top students in the state for generations, and the University continues to make head-way in that area. For instance, 73 percent of North Carolina high school seniors who scored at or above 1300 on the SAT applied for admission in fall 2007, and 39 percent enrolled. Similarly, 86 percent of students with an SAT score of 1400 or above applied to Carolina, and 45 percent enrolled. UNC must do its part to accept more students, and at the same time, remain attractive to the best students across North Carolina, Moeser said. But the Art & Science demographic fore-cast suggested that the pool of top-quality students will not increase in proportion to the overall increase in students. Ben Edwards, the group’s principal and managing partner, said the number of in-state students who are top SAT scorers has not changed substantially over the past decade, even though the total number of students who took the SAT has increased. Edwards said his estimates were based on the assumption that this same flat pattern will continue in the ensuing decade. Changing demographics A major driver of the growth in high school graduates will be the continuing increase in the Hispanic population. The number of Hispanic high school graduates is projected to increase by 377 percent as the number of white non-Hispanic students remains virtually unchanged. Among other racial groups, Asian- American high school graduates are expected to increase by 72 percent, black students by 9 percent and American Indians and Alaska Natives by 6 percent. Even if quality is maintained, Edwards said, the sheer size of the student body might deter some top students from choosing Carolina. In fact, many of the top students in the state who inquire about Carolina, but do not apply, apply instead to top-ranked mid-sized institutions with 6,000 to 7,000 students, the study showed. The Art & Science study is testing a range of strategies that Carolina might use to maintain or enhance its attractiveness to talented students even in the face of enrollment growth. As a preliminary step, the study modeled the possible impact of growth using the fall 2007 first-year applicant pool as a baseline. This preliminary projection suggested that, in the absence of any intervention on the part of the University, growth in total enrollment to 33,000 could result in a decrease in the aver-age SAT score of admitted first-year students to 1327, a 10-point drop from the average score of 1337 posted by students admitted in the current academic year, Edwards said. University trustee John Ellison asked whether a 10-point drop was statistically significant for Carolina and its reputation as a highly selective university. “A 10-point drop in a class this size is sig-nificant,” said Steve Farmer, the University’s assistant provost and director of admissions. Ongoing study Gray-Little said the University’s work to examine issues associated with enrollment growth would continue. For instance, ad-ministrators will seek additional input from students about their perceptions of educational quality and whether the size of a university affects their decision to attend a school. Calling the challenge facing the UNC system “a virtual tsunami” for education, Moeser told the Faculty Council, “We must grow in a thoughtful way. The University’s motto is to do no harm during this effort and to push our uni-versity toward even higher levels of attainment.” Information about the preliminary studies is posted on the Board of Trustees Web site at www.unc.edu/depts/trustees. Building from page 1 Carolina honors three with women’s advancement awards Winners of the University Award for the Advancement of Women pose March 24 with Chancellor James Moeser. They are, from left, Kay Lund, Melva “Cookie” Newsom and Emily Rothchild. corner of West Drive and Mason Farm Road directly south of the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, will house the Biomedical Imag-ing Research Center and the Center for Nano-medicine plus offices, labs and support space. Carolina North In other matters, Jack Evans, executive director of Carolina North, updated trustees on ongoing progress between the University and the town in moving Carolina North, the University’s planned mixed-use academic and research campus, forward. Evans said the UNC Board of Governors approved a resolution in support of Carolina North at its March 7 meeting. The resolution states that Carolina North would promote the economic transformation of North Carolina and would make a “significant contribution to the recommendations of the UNC Tomorrow report, especially by making North Carolina more competitive in the global economy, transforming the economy of the community and the state, providing a home for research to improve health and the environ-ment, and engaging in civic outreach.” The resolution said, “There is now an urgent need to develop Carolina North to help the state attract the talent and resources that drive innovation.” Evans also provided updates on two founda-tional studies. The first is the transit study that had been scheduled for completion in late February. The second is the fiscal impact study, which would attempt to measure the myriad ways the development of Carolina North would increase tax revenues for the town of Chapel Hill, and at the same time, require an expansion of town services. Evans said he hoped to have a written report of the fiscal impact analysis by the end of May. april 9, 2008 11 Location: Front of Woollen Gym Time: Registration and check-in: 11:30 am – noon Run/Walk start: 12:15 p.m. Prizes: All participants will be eligible for prize drawings following the run/ walk. An award will be given to the team with the most participants. An award will also be given to the team with the most creative costumes celebrating the spring season. Food Drive: Collections will be made for two charities this season: Non-perishable food items to be donated to a local food bank. Non-perishable PET items to be donated to the local animal shelters (besides food, old blankets, leashes, bowls, collars, etc., are all welcome). Those making a donation to either cause will be eligible for a special drawing. Refreshments: Free refreshments will be provided for participants after the event. Reminder: Pre-registration forms must be received by Monday, April 28 Participants may register on the day of the event, but only pre-registered teams will be eligible for the team award. Please have each member of your team fill out the attached team registration form, and return to campus mail. Mail to: Employee Fitness, CB# 8610, Fax: 962-0489, Phone: 962-7348 keep left-hand section as a reminder I understand the potential health dangers associated with vigorous exercise and hereby assume all risk of injury which may be associated with participation in the 2008 Spring Fling. I waive any and all claims, and release, absolve, and indemnify the University Administration and Department of Exercise and Sport Science/Campus Recreation staff for any injury I may sustain while participating in this event. I further agree to obey all pedestrian traffic laws (i.e. remain on the sidewalk, stop at all red lights, cross at crosswalks, wait for oncoming traffic to pass, etc.) and release from responsibility the Town of Chapel Hill and all of its officers and agents, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Name (please print) Department/UNIT e-mail phone Signature Spring Fling Friday, May 2, 2008 3-MILE FUN RUN — 1.5-MILE WALK Rain or Shine journalism and mass communication, who will receive the Student Service-Learn-ing Award. BOG solicits 2008 award nominations The UNC Board of Governors is accepting nominations through May 12 for its 2008 Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Public Service. This award was created in 2007 to encourage, identify, recognize and reward public service by UNC system faculty. Eligibility is limited to UNC system faculty and should target sustained and outstanding achievement in university public service and outreach, and contributions to improving the quality of life of the citizens of North Carolina. Send nominations, accompanied by biographical information and a statement of the nominee’s public service achieve-ments, to Mike Smith, vice chancellor for engagement and dean of the School of Government, CB# 3300. For information, contact Bart Corgnati (962-4592 or bbc@northcarolina.edu). Bell Tower parking deck construction limits access Access to the Bell Tower Lot is now closed due to parking deck construction in that area, except for construction, service and emergency vehicles. Deliveries to the surrounding buildings, including the Stone Center and Coker Hall, must be scheduled through the Bell Tower Construction Management Field Office (933-9822). The traffic signal at the intersection of South Road with the older, existing Bell Tower Drive has been deactivated. Pedes-trians now must cross with the new signal that has been relocated at the intersection of South Road with Old Bell Tower Drive, one block to the east. Refer to www.dps.unc.edu/NewsLinks/ BGClosedWeb/BGClosed.pdf to see a map of the area. For more information, call the Department of Public Safety (962-3951). jon gardiner Contact Jennifer Pruitt to register ((962-7757, jennifer_pruitt@unc.edu). NOTEWORT HY APLES (Assisting People in Planning Learning Experiences in Service) www.unc.edu/apples. 4/17 Poster presentations, Annual APPLES Service-Learning Showcase Celebration: Fruits of our Labor. Faculty Commons, Campus Y. 4-6:15 pm. BEL TOWER TOASTMASTERS Contact Doug Strong: 843-9377, strongd@med. unc.edu. www.unc.edu/bellttmi/btmaster.htm. Every Tuesday Practice formal and informal presen-tations with feedback. 5th floor conf room, Health Sciences Library. 11:45 a.m. -1 pm. CAROLINA ENTREPRENEURIAL INITIATIVE RSVP to rsvpkenan@unc.edu. www.carolinachal-lenge. org. 4/19 Culmination of 2008 Carolina Challenge. Includes presentations by four finalist teams, announcement of winners. Celebration with band, barbecue follows. Aud, Koury. Presentations, 5-6:30 pm; an-nouncement of winners, celebration, 7 pm. CHANCELOR’S AWARDS Call 966-3128. 4/16 Student Chancellor’s Awards presentations and Student Undergraduate Teaching and Staff Awards. Great Hall, Union. 3 pm. FRIDAY CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION fridaycenter.unc.edu/pdep. Call 962-2643. $ What’s the Big Idea? 4/10 A Closer Look at Gene and Tissue Engineering. David Gerber. 7-9 pm. 4/17 Genetic Research and its Medical Applica-tions. Cam Patterson, James Evans. 7-9 pm. JOHNSTON CENTER FOR UNDERGRADUATE EXCELENCE Call 966-5110, e-mail jcue@unc.edu; www.unc.edu/depts/jcue. Thursdays on the Terrace 4/10 Carolina Student Performers: Black Swamp Bootleggers. Terrace, Graham Memorial. Noon-2 pm. LINEBERGER COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER Call Mary Seagroves, 966-5905. E-mail mary_sea-groves@ med.unc.edu. 4/12 Beach Ball, auction to benefit Lineberger’s programs. University Mall. 9 pm-1 am. $ PURCHASING SERVICES Call Jane Tornow, 962-3773. E-mail tornow@email. unc.edu. 4/16 Vendor forum for campus research community. MBRB. 10 am-2 pm. RETIRED FACULTY ASOCIATION Call 933-5098 for reservations. 4/15 Quarterly meeting: “On Being a Scientist for 60 Years.” Oliver Smithies. Friday Ctr. 11 am-1:30 pm. Buffet follows. UNIVERSITY MANAGERS ASOCIATION E-mail duval@mail.fpg.unc.edu. uma.unc.edu. 4/16 Third Wednesday Conversations – brown bag lunch. Campus Y. 11:45 am. DEADLINES TO WATCH BRIDGES Academic Leadership for Women fridaycenter.unc.edu/pdep/bridges. Call Annette Madden, 962-1123; e-mail madden @email.unc. edu. 5/1 Deadline to apply for fall BRIDGES program. UNC Board of Governors Call Bart Corgnati, 962-4592; e-mail bbc@north-carolina. edu. 5/12 Deadline to make nominations for 2008 Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Public Service. Send nominations with bio information and the nominee’s public ser-vice achievements to Mike Smith, CB# 3300. FITNESS | RECREATION | WELLNESS CAMPUS RECREATION 203 Woollen Gym. Call 843-PLAY. pomerant@email.unc.edu, www.campusrec.unc. edu/events.html. Gym/pool privilege card required. For complete listings of campus recreation facilities and links to each program, refer to www.campus-rec. unc.edu/Facilities.htm. KIDS ROCK (RECREATIONAL OPORTUNITIES FOR CAROLINA KIDS) www.campusrec.unc.edu/heels.html#family_fun. RSVP to tleighc@email.unc.edu at least two days before scheduled event. 4/12 Rodeo. Bring bike/helmet and learn about bike safety. Includes bicycle events. Friday Ctr. parking lot. 10 am-noon. Free. WALK FOR WELNES E-mail lmangili@email.unc.edu. wwwcampusrec. unc.edu/heels.html. Walks held through the week from various locations on campus. Refer to Web site for routes and more info. EMPLOYE RECREATION Contact Lauren Mangili, lmangili@email.unc.edu, 962-7348. www.campusrec.unc.edu/heels.html. Employee fitness program. For complete listings of services, see Web site. TRAININ G INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES E-mail LearnIT@unc.edu. LearnIT.unc.edu. Refer to Web site for current schedule of work-shops that include information technology topics for faculty, staff, students. News Briefs from page 5 Calendar from page 12 ‘ a m a d e u s ’ Janie Brookshire as Constanze and Ray Dooley as Antonio Salieri appear in PlayMakers Repertory Company’s production of “Amadeus,” playing through April 20. Dooley is a professor of dramatic art. For ticket information, call 962-PLAY (7529) or see www.playmakersrep.org. 12 University Gazette Exhibitions n “Perspectives on Public Justice.” Through 5/4. n “The Pursuit of Learning.” Through 5/18. n “Glorifying Patronage.” Through 8/17. n “New Currents in Contemporary Art.” UNC-Chapel Hill Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition.” Opens 4/12 through 5/11. n “Contemporary Drawings from the Ackland Collection.” Opens 4/19 through 3/17. UNC GLOBAL global.unc.edu. Contact Laura Griest, lauragriest@unc.edu. n “Form in Translation: The Art of Judith Ernst.” FedEx Global Education Ctr. Through 5/30. HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY www.hsl.unc.edu. n “Great Minds/Great Finds.” n “Celebrating National Occupational Therapy Month.” RENAISANCE COMPUTING INSTITUTE n “Spectacular Justice.” Joyce Rudinsky. Fridays-Saturdays, through 4/25. 1-5 pm. ROBERT AND SALIE BROWN GALLERY AND MUSEUM Stone Ctr, 150 South Rd. 962-9001. Gallery hours: 10 am-7 pm, Mon-Fri, closed University holidays. n “PepperPot: Multimedia Installation, Meaning and the Medium in Contemporary African Diasporic Art.” Through 5/11. WILSON LIBRARY Exhibit areas open Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm (NC Collec-tion Gallery opens at 9 am.). Weekend hours vary by exhibit; call 962-0114 for details. NC Collection Gallery offers guided tours Wednesdays at 2 pm, other times by appointment. Call 962-1172. Special Events 4/17 John Branch speaks about his career in a lecture related to “Lines of Humor”: “A Tar Heel Cartoonist in Texas: Drawing the Line in the Lone Star State.” Pleasants Family Assembly Room. 5:45 pm. Reception, 5 pm. 4/23 Panel discusson on the topic of avante garde poetry in post-World War I Ameri-ca, related to “The Beats” exhibit. 6 pm. Second (Main) Floor n The History of the North Carolina Collection. Hall. n “Lines of Humor, Shades of Controversy: A Century of Student Cartooning at UNC.” Through 5/31. Also, exhibits on Sir Walter Raleigh, UNC history, rare bird prints, Eng and Chang, plus historic rooms. NC Collection Gallery. n Recent Acquisitions, NC Collection Reading Room. Third Floor n “The Beats and Beyond: Counterculture Poetry, 1950-1975.” Melba Remig Saltarelli Exhibit Rm. Through 7/3. Fourth Floor n “Paper Trail: The Poster Art of Casey Burns and Ron Liberti.” LECTURES | SEMINARS | COLLO QUIA THURSDAY, APRIL 10 School of Journalism and Mass Communication Roy H. Park Distinguished Lecture with Knight Professor Rich Beckman: “The Road Less Traveled – Changing the World One Story at a Time.” 111 Carroll. 5:30 pm. FRIDAY, APRIL 11 ITS Teaching and Learning Distinguished Speaker Series: “Teaching and Learning Innovation: Taming the Tiger. Malcolm Brown, director of academic computing, Dartmouth. Toy Lounge, Dey. 10-11:30 am. its.unc.edu/tl/dss. Injury Prevention Research Center “The Effective-ness of a School-Based Social Skills Training Program: Preliminary Findings from a Group READINGS | FILMS | PER FORMANCES BUL’S HEAD BOKSHOP Call 962-5060, bullshead@store. unc.edu. 4/17 Eric Jerome Dickey reads from his newest novel “Pleasure.” 3 pm. 4/22 Poetry readings to celebrate Wilson Library’s Rare Book Collection exhibit “The Beats and Beyond.” Readings by Anne Waldman, co-founder of Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics at Naropa, and Ed Sanders, founder of the Fugs. 3:30 pm. CAROLINA PERFORMING ARTS Call 843-3333. performingarts@unc. edu. www.carolinaperformingarts. org. $ Unless noted, all performances in Memorial Hall. 4/10 North Carolina Symphony. 8 pm. 4/11 Carolina Union Activities Board presents Musiq Soulchild. 8 pm. 4/12 Bang on a Can All-Stars. 8 pm. 4/14, 19 Clef Hangers 30th Anniver-sary Spring Concerts. 8 pm. 4/18 Merce Cunningham Dance Company. 8 pm. 4/20 University Band, Symphony Band, Wind Ensemble. 2 pm. 4/22 Brahms Requiem. 7:30 pm. 4/23 Spirit of Uganda. 7:30 pm. DEPARTMENT OF DRAMATIC ART MAINSTAGE E-mail ddamainstage@yahoo.com. 4/11-15 Tim Robbins’ “Dead Man Walking,” based on the book of the same name by Sister Helen Prejean. Kenan Theatre, Ctr for Dramatic Art. 4/11, 13, 14, 8:15 pm; 4/12, 15, 5 pm; 4/14, 4 pm. $ (free for Play- Makers subscribers). Buy tickets at door up to one hour before performance. INSTITUTE FOR The Arts and Humanities www.unc.edu/depts/csas/Conferences/richcard-wright. html. Richard Wright Centennial 4/12 Staged Reading of the Paul Green Adap-tation of “Native Son.” Gerrard. 7:30 pm. Free, but tickets required: 843-3333. 4/13 Richard Wright Centennial Commemora-tive. Memorial. 7:30 pm. Free, but tickets required: 843-3333. LORELEIS www.loreleis.com. E-mail criswell@email.unc.edu. 4/26 Spring Concert and release of CD, “On the Record.” Memorial. 4 pm. MUSIC DEPARTMENT Call 962-1039. music.unc.edu. 4/10, 11 An Evening of Zaruela Music. UNC Opera, scholarship benefit concert. Aud, Hill. 4/10, 7:30 pm; 4/11, 8 pm. $ 4/12 Garnet Ungar, piano. Aud, Hill. 8 pm. 4/13 UNC Guitar Ensemble Spring Concert. Aud, Hill. 2 pm. 4/13 Masterclass: Garnet Ungar. Aud, Hill. 4 pm. 4/15 New Music from the Composition Studio. Person Recital. 7:30 pm. 4/15 New Music from the Electro-Acoustic Studio. Person Recital. 7:30 pm. 4/18 Carolina Symposia on Music and Culture. David Cohen, Columbia U. Person Recital. 3:30 pm. 4/18 University Chamber Players. Person Recital. 8 pm. 4/20 UNC Bands Concert. Memorial. 2 pm. 4/22 Newman Series and Music on the Hill: Brahams’ German Requiem. Memorial. 7:30 pm. PLAYMAKERS REPERTORY COMPANY Call 962-7529, www.playmakersrep.org. $ Through 4/20 “Amadeus.” Paul Green Theatre. See Web site for times. 4/23-27 PRC² series: “Witness to an Execution.” Kenan Theatre, Ctr for Dramatic Art. 4/23-27, 8 pm; 4/27, 2 pm. Next calendar includes: april 24 – May 7 deadline for submissions: 5 p.m., mon., april 14 E-mail: gazette@unc.edu Fax: 962-2279: Clearly mark for the Gazette. CAMPUS BOX: 6205 The Gazette calendar is geared only toward items of general interest. For complete listings of Carolina events, see the Carolina Calendar at www.unc.edu/calendar For complete listings on Carolina athletics, see tarheelblue.com. i t ’ s a l l o n l i n e April 9 – april 23 Calendar ‘ b o y s w i t h c h i h u a h u a ’ Shown is a detail of Taj Forerr’s color print, part of the “New Currents in Contemporary Art” exhibit opening April 12 at the Ackland Art Museum. The opening reception, free and open to the public, is April 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. All work is by the graduating class of master of fine arts students. See Calendar, page 11 ATTRACTIONS MOREHEAD PLANETARIUM Call 549-6863 for show times or 962-1236, mhplan-et@ unc.edu. www.moreheadplanetarium.org. $ Classes 4/16-5/21 Beginning Skywatching. 7-9 pm. Skywatching 4/12 Mars, Moon, Saturn. 8:30-10:30 pm. Exhibit n The Ancient Carolinians. Morehead South Gallery. Free. Special Event 4/21 “Our Vanishing Night.” Star Theater. 7:30 pm. Free. NORTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN www.ncbg.unc.edu. Hours Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm; Sat, 9 am-6 pm; Sun, 1-6 pm. Piedmont Nature Trails: Dawn to dusk daily. Call 962-0522. Art at the Garden n “Flora, Friend and Foe.” Dale A. Morgan and Claire Alderks Miller exhibit paintings of plants and animals. Through 4/29 Classes/workshops 4/11 Digital Camera Workshop. $ 4/14 Native Plant Studies: Spring Flora. $ Tours/Walks/Hikes 4/12, 19 Saturday morning tours of the plant displays. Meet in front of Totten Ctr. 10 am. 4/19 Tour of Coker Arboretum. Meet inside arboretum at Cameron Ave. 11 am. Children’s Programs Every Thursday Nature Tales: Story Time at the Garden. Ages 3-5 (must be accompanied by an adult). 10 am. $ GALLERIES | EXHIBITS ACKLAND ART MUSEUM Wed-Sat, 10 am-5 pm; Sun, 1-5 pm. Call 843-1611 (tape), 966-5736 (voice), 962-0837 (TTY); ackland@ email.unc.edu, www.ackland.org. Special Events 4/11 Art after Dark. Galleries open till 9 pm. 4/12 Drawing in the Galleries. 10 am-noon. 4/16 Lunch with One: One Work of Art, One Expert, One Hour. 1-2 pm. 4/20 Music in the Galleries. Roger Akers, Lucille Purser, Jon Baker. 2-4 pm. 4/22 Yoga in the Galleries. Noon-1 pm. Randomized Trial.” Mark Fraser. Suite 500, Bank of America Plaza, 137 East Franklin St. 3 pm. University Minor in the Study of Christianity and Culture, University Program in Cultural Studies, Department of Social Medicine “What to Do with the Dead in the 19th Century.” Thomas W. Laqueur, U California. 116 Murphey. 3:30 pm. FRIDAY, APRIL 11 – SATURDAY, APRIL 12 Institute for the Arts and Humanities, et. al “Germany’s 1968: A Cultural Revolution?” Hyde. Registration required. $ www.german.duke.edu/ ncgermanstudies/infopages/workshop.html. SUNDAY, APRIL 13 Institute for the Arts and Humanities Richard Wright Centennial Colloquium. University Rm, Hyde. 1 pm. MONDAY, APRIL 14 Faculty Governance “Do Ideas Matter in American Politics? A Conversation about Transcendentalism, Fundamentalism and Liberalism.” Philip Gura, Michael Lienesch, John McGowan. Faculty Commons, Campus Y. 3:30 pm. School of Public Health 40th Annual Fred T. Foard Memorial Lecture: “Health Care Reform and the 2008 Presidential Candidates.” Jonathan B. Oberlander. Friday Ctr. 6:30-7:30 pm. Reception precedes lecture, 5:30 pm. Free, but registration required: www.sph.unc.edu/foard. Carolina Center for Jewish Studies “Remember-ing Survival: Postwar Testimonies of the Stara-chowice Factory Slave Labor Camps.” Christopher Browning. Theatre, Stone Ctr. 7:30 pm. THURSDAY, APRIL 17 UNC Horizons Program “Breaking the Bonds of Addiction and Trauma: Implications and Treatment for Women and Their Children.” Friday Ctr. 8 am-4:30 pm. www.unchorizons.com, 966-9803. Technology Development Carolina Innovations Seminar Series: “Stay Out of Hot Water! Managing Tech Transfer Related Conflicts of Interest.” Juliann Tenney, Sherrie Settle. 211 Chapman. 5:15-6:15 pm. SATURDAY, APRIL 19 Department of Psychiatry 15th Annual Schizo-phrenia Treatment and Evaluation Program (STEP) Symposium: “What’s New in Schizophrenia: Reports from the Front Lines of Research at UNC.” Friday Ctr. 8 am-1 pm. $ Call 966-8990 or e-mail jlinn@med.unc.edu. MONDAY, APRIL 21 Health Policy and Administration “Climate Change, Natural Hazards, and the University: Mitigation Planning for a Disaster Resilient Univer-sity.” Peter Robinson, Steve Kenny, James Porto. Toy Lounge, Dey. 3-4:30 pm. College of Arts and Sciences “Truth, Justice and the Evangelical Way”: Christianity and Culture Speaker Series. Kristin Deede Johnson, Hope College. Assembly Rm, Wilson Library. 5:30 pm. TUESDAY, APRIL 22 School of Education “Implications of Evidence- Centered Design for Teaching, Learning and Assessment: Lessons Learned in the Context of the Advanced Placement Programs.” Kristen Huff, senior director of AP Research and Assessment De-sign, College Board, NY. 310 Peabody. 5:30-7 p.m. Institute for the Environment Earth Day speech: “Some Like it Hot, but Lots More Don’t: The Chang-ing Climate of US Politics.” David Orr, Oberlin College. 111 Carroll. 7:30 pm. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development, School of Public Health “The Twelve Keys to Successful Grant Writing.” Robert Lowman. Aud, Hooker. 1-4:30 pm.
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Full Text | carolina’s Faculty and staff newspaper ■ gazette.unc.eduApril 9, 2008 INSI DE ■ Latest U.S. News rankings 2 ■ Ad celebrates UNC’s excellence 3 ■ Faculty elections update 7 Trustees consider how enrollment growth affects resources, quality As many as 80,000 North Carolina high school graduates will enroll across the 16 campuses of the UNC system during the next decade, and Carolina will be expected to admit its fair share. That is the responsibility — and challenge — that Chancellor James Moeser posed to the University Board of Trustees March 27 before the presentation of two preliminary studies tied to enrollment growth. “Chapel Hill will shoulder its share of that growth. And we will do it in a thoughtful, informed way,” he said. The practical considerations related to growth — specifically resources and quality — were the focus of the preliminary studies presented to the trustees. The first study, conducted by Paulien & Associates, looked at the demand for additional space that rising enrollment would trigger. Lisa Keith, associate principal with Paulien, said the University already had a deficit of nearly 1.4 million square feet of available space based on standards derived from multiple sources including UNC General Administration and adjustments recommended by Paulien for the current enrollment of 28,136 students. The space deficit breaks down to 121,000 square feet of instructional space, 524,000 square feet of research space, 381,000 square feet of office space, 124,000 square feet of library space, 164,000 square feet of support space and 61,000 square feet of student space. The University’s current enrollment approaches the 29,447 target that University trustees had approved several years ago. Should the University reach that cap, Keith said, the deficiency in space would rise to 2 million square feet. If enrollment grew to 33,000 — a hypothetical number used as a point of comparison — the deficiency in space would climb another 400,000 square feet. And as Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Bernadette Gray-Little pointed out, the main campus has no more free space on which to build. “With the capital construction program, we have come close to reaching the full capacity of main campus and becoming landlocked,” she said. “If we grow aggressively, where would we put facilities?” As Gray-Little told Faculty Council members when she briefed them the next day, the campus master plan, developed about a decade ago, was based on 27,500 students — which Carolina has already surpassed. See Enrollment, page 10 Trustees approve location of new Medical Education Building In January, William L. Roper, dean of the School of Medicine, vice chancellor for medical affairs and chief executive officer of the UNC Health Care System, told University trustees that UNC Hospitals needed to expand to meet the health-care needs of the state’s growing population. For several years, the demand for services has exceeded the availability of existing beds and other necessary hospital space. Roper also reviewed a master facility plan for the health-care system and medical school that would seek to keep pace with these burgeoning capital needs over the next decade. The Uni-versity Board of Trustees approved the master plan concept of creating a new bed tower and patient access center on campus. On March 26, the trustees took a major step toward implementing the master plan when they voted to approve the location of a new 297,000-square-foot Medical Education Building that will provide teaching and office space to accommodate enrollment growth for the School of Medicine. The proposed site for the Medical Education Building would include where Berryhill Hall now stands in combination with the site north of Medical Drive on the southwest corner of the Bell Tower Development. University planners and administrators considered several options for the best use of space for the new building, including renovating Berryhill with an addition or redeveloping the Berryhill site in combination with one nearby. The trustees also approved the site for a 50,000-square-foot addition to the Mary Ellen Jones Building, which opened in 1978 as a research building for the School of Medicine. Based on preliminary designs not yet approved by the trustees, the addition would be to the west of the existing building and would feature a new outdoor plaza above the current loading area that would connect the buildings. The trustees’ Buildings and Grounds Com-mittee also reviewed a preliminary design for a new 342,000 square-foot Imaging Research Building that would expand imaging and research space for the schools of Medicine and Pharmacy. The building, to be located at the See Building, page 10 Chancellor James Moeser joins the band Friday Afternoon Jam for an impromptu session during a March 25 appreciation gathering for him, which was sponsored by Student Government. Moeser, an accomplished concert organist, played “Hark the Sound” with the student group after answering questions from the audience about his tenure and sharing advice for how students should work with his successor. Moeser will retire as Carolina’s ninth chancellor on June 30. After a year’s research leave, he will return to Carolina with what he has called “the most exalted title this University can confer on an individual” — professor. jammin’ 2 University Gazette Vol. 33, No. 7 the university gazette is published for the faculty and staff of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Publication is twice a month except in June, July, November and December when it is published once. Deadline for all submissions — calendar and editorial — is 5 p.m. Monday nine days before the publication date. April 23 is the next publication date. Editor Patty Courtright (962-7124) patty_courtright@unc.edu managing Editor Gary C. 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It is a twofold problem. Not only are the discarded cigarette butts unsightly, they also create a potential fire hazard, particularly in and around the University’s wooded areas. “Most people don’t realize that spring is the peak time for forest fires,” said Kirk Pelland, director of Grounds Services. “This time of year, before the leaves come out on the trees, is always a bad time for forest fires. And drier ground conditions than usual, as we’ve had, can make the situation even worse.” During the spring, the fire hazard is elevated because of the higher sun angle and typically windy conditions combined with the dried-out ground fuels and radiant heat from sunlight, Pelland said. The result can be a perfect storm for fires, especially if you add a lighted cigarette in the mix. Grounds crews have put forest fire warning signs around wooded areas where cigarette butts have been found, including areas near Kenan Stadium and Fetzer Gym, the inter-section of Pittsboro and Columbia streets with Manning Drive, and between Campus Health Services and Kenan Stadium. Pelland’s crews have also put forest fire warning signs near Greenlaw on north cam-pus. Although the area is largely brick, people have been smoking below the building’s overhang and discarding cigarette butts in the mulch bed nearby. “Of course, people should not be smoking there in the first place because it is much less than 100 feet from University build-ings,” Pelland said. “But Ground Services’ primary concern is to make them aware of the fire danger.” Until recently, the littering of cigarette butts strewn about was particularly noticeable around the flagpole on Polk Place. Because that narrow strip of University property is outside the 100-foot boundary, many smokers gather there throughout the day. And many have left their discarded cigarette butts scattered across the ground. Within the past couple of weeks, Grounds Services has put two small clay pots in the area for smokers to extinguish their cigarettes, which Pelland said has helped reduce the litter near the flagpole. In addition to the litter they create, cigarettes can cause environmental problems. Once cigarettes are discarded they become a long-term part of the landscape, because the plastic filters are not biodegradable and can take up to 12 years to decompose. Being courteous Awareness and courtesy are a key part of complying with the expanded no-smoking policy, officials said. In some instances, smokers have moved the prescribed distance from their own buildings, but in the process have ended up smoking within 100 feet of other University facilities — which still violates the policy. The University policy states that smoking is prohibited in state-owned vehicles and in all outdoor areas controlled by the University up to 100 feet from University facilities. As people move away from University facilities to smoke, they should also be consid-erate of people living in neighborhoods that border campus. “We have received calls from some of our University neighbors who are both supportive of the University’s policy and aware of the dif-ficulties it can create for smokers,” said Linda Convissor, director of local relations. “At the same time, though, our neighbors don’t want their yards to be the new smoking areas.” Although sidewalks are public property, the walls in people’s yards are not, she said. “If people on campus will take a minute to think about the situation from other people’s perspectives, I think they will appreciate our neighbors’ objections. “How would they feel if people suddenly started gathering in front of their houses to smoke?” Convissor said. The University policy and map are posted on the Department of Environment, Health and Safety Web site, www.ehs.unc.edu. The following errors were made in the March 26 Gazette: n A story incorrectly stated the name of the chair of the Board of Trustees, who is Roger Perry. n A story provided by the Division of Research and Economic Development incorrectly identified Betsy Sleath’s title. She is a professor in the School of Pharmacy. U.S. News and World Report ranks schools, graduate programs School of Medicine Overall n Primary care, tied for 2nd n Research, 19th Specialty areas n Family medicine, 5th n Rural medicine, 8th n Women’s health, 9th n AIDS, 10th n Geriatrics, 18th n Internal medicine, 18th n Pediatrics, 22nd Health disciplines These programs offering master’s and doctorate degrees are based in the School of Medicine; clinical psychology is in the College of Arts and Sciences. n Occupational therapy, tied for 5th n Audiology, tied for 6th n Clinical psychology, tied for 6th n Physical therapy, tied for 11th n Speech-language pathology, tied for 18th School of Pharmacy n Pharm.D., 2nd School of Public Health n Environmental/environmental health, tied for 10th (Note: Although UNC has no engineering school, the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering is based in the School of Public Health.) School of Social Work n Master’s degree program, tied for 8th (Note: listed under health disciplines by U.S. News) Kenan-Flagler Business School Overall n 19th (for master of business adminis-tration degree programs) Specialty area n Entrepreneurship, 10th n Executive MBA, 11th n Accounting, tied for 12th n Productions/operations, 12th n Management, 14th n Marketing, tied for 15th n International, tied for 20th n Supply chain/logistics, tied for 21st College of Arts and Sciences (doctoral programs) Computer science Overall n Tied for 20th Mathematics Overall n Tied for 28th Specialty area n Statistics, 3rd Physics Overall n Tied for 36th Public affairs UNC has master’s degree programs and specialty areas within several units based in the School of Government, the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Public Health that are ranked by U.S. News as part of a public affairs category. UNC’s listings follow: n Master’s of public administration program, tied for 14th Specialty areas n City management, 5th n Environmental policy and manage-ment, 8th School of Education Overall n Tied for 22nd Specialty areas: n Education administration and super-vision, 14th n Special education, 14th n Elementary teacher education, tied for 18th n Student counseling and personnel services, tied for 19th School of Law Overall n Tied for 38th The University appears on multiple lists of schools, programs and specialty areas newly ranked in 2008 by U.S. News and World Report magazine for its 2009 edition of “America’s Best Graduate Schools.” Newly ranked schools and programs, as well as specialty areas listed in the magazine’s top 25, are: U.S. News first ranked graduate programs in 1987 and has done so annually since 1990. Business, education, engineering, law and medicine are ranked annually. Those rankings are based on expert opinion about program quality and statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school’s faculty, research and students, according to magazine officials. Other disciplines and specialties in the sciences, social sciences, humanities and other areas, including selected health specialties, are ranked periodically. Those rankings are based on the ratings of academic experts. for the record april 9, 2008 3 Protecting salaries, benefits and job security for employees took center stage at the Employee Forum’s April 2 meeting. Members considered two resolutions — one concerning the effect of granting the UNC system greater direct control over positions governed by the State Personnel Act (SPA), and the other about adequate compensation for University employees. Forum members voted unanimously in support of keeping SPA positions in the state personnel system and working to improve the system for employees across North Carolina. “There is a lot of good that happens in the Office of State Personnel, and I think we should be working on what they can do to improve the system throughout the state, not just for our University employees,” said Tommy Griffin, former chair of the forum. “We are the flagship and we need to speak for folks who can’t speak for themselves.” A human resources task force formed by UNC President Erskine Bowles issued its report earlier this year calling for the insertion of Article 16 into the State Personnel Act to grant the UNC system greater flexibility in the way SPA employees are hired, classified and paid. Forum members, however, are concerned about the loss of job security if University employment is removed from the protection of the State Personnel Act. At last week’s meeting, members spoke about the unknown ramifications of creating a “substantially equivalent” personnel system if the state takes that step. “They put the cart before the horse. They should have designed a substantially equivalent system first, then sought legislative approval for the ability to do it,” said David Brannigan of Grounds Services. “But they want us to sign up for a substantially equivalent system of which we know absolutely nothing.” Calling the forum’s resolution to withhold its support of Article 16 a positive step, Chair Ernie Patterson said the protection of employee benefits was not addressed either in the article or by the N.C. General Assembly’s Government Performance Audit Committee (GPAC). “This resolution says we recognize that the state personnel system is broken and we hope GPAC will begin to address some of this,” Patterson said. ”But if it’s broken for us, it’s broken for others so we need to work on improving the system for the whole state.” Forum members also passed a resolution supporting employee compensation, particularly for state employees who earn less than $25,000. The resolution calls for a $2,500 cost-of-living adjustment, a 2.5 percent pay increase and a 1 percent performance bonus for people who demonstrate noteworthy performance. The resolution as originally presented focused only on SPA employees, but members introduced a ��friendly amendment” to include EPA non-faculty positions as well (those exempt from the State Personnel Act). “We need to include our EPA folks, too; they are at-will employees,” Griffin said. The $2,500 across-the-board increase is designed to maximize the benefit for employees at the lowest end of the pay scale, Patterson said. “We need to ask for a fixed amount as part of the overall raise to bring our lowest-level employees up to a living wage and to protect our EPA non-faculty employees,” he said. Other action Forum members passed one other resolution: to include domestic violence in the Workplace Violence Policy and to call on the University to provide mandatory face-to-face training for managers and supervisors in addition to online training resources. The resolution also calls for funding to provide additional personnel and materials and publicizing the availability of the Employee Assistance Program counselor to assist in situations concerning violence. For information about the resolutions, refer to forum.unc.edu. Council discusses UNC’s competitive research funding, search updates Concerns about the effects of flat National Institutes of Health funding on a generation of science have sparked a plea for help from the Association of American Universities (AAU) to the country’s next president. The “Science as a Solution: An Innovative Agenda for the Next President” proposal calls for strengthening the nation’s scientific and technological workforce and infrastructure. “The average age for a first-time grant recipi-ent is 43, and this puts us as a country at risk,” Chancellor James Moeser told the Faculty Council at its March 28 meeting. So far, Carolina’s research funding has continued to grow, Moeser said. Total research funding exceeded $610 million last year. Look-ing at point-in-time comparisons, at the end of the third quarter last year the University had $453 million in research dollars, compared to $506 million so far this year. Factoring out NIH funding, last year at this point, the University had garnered $219 million in funding, and totals to date this year are more than $243 million. “I am so pleased that we continue to be com-petitive, particularly since six of the 10 largest NIH research universities have seen a serious decline in research revenues in the past year,” Moeser said. New positions Steve Allred, executive associate provost, will leave Carolina after more than two decades to become provost at the University of Richmond, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Bernadette Gray-Little said. Allred, who also is a member of the School of Govern-ment faculty, will assume his new post July 1. “Steve has been a major instrument for our administrative success, serving as the primary liaison from South Building to our faculty,” she said. “The University of Richmond wants to strengthen its relationship to the city, and Steve will help develop that relationship.” Gray-Little also reported on current campus searches. Patrick Conway, Bowman and Gordon Gray Distinguished Term Professor of Economics, will become the director of the new Center for Faculty Excellence beginning July 1. The University is creating the center to help enhance and gauge faculty success in several key areas: teaching and learning, research and leadership. (See related story on page 7.) “Although Professor Conway will begin officially in July, he has already begun to think of ways the new faculty center can support fac-ulty members across campus,” Gray-Little said. In the School of Education dean search, the committee is ready to forward to the Board of Trustees its recommendation of Bill McDiar-mid. Since 2001, McDiarmid, a North Carolina native and Carolina alumnus, has been Boeing professor of education at the University of Washington, where he also co-directs the Washington Center for Teaching and Learning. Results of the internal search for the dean of the Graduate School should be announced soon, Forum looks at compensation, control of SPA positions See Faculty Council, page 7 FACULTY COUNCIL EMPLOYE E FORUM Oliver Smithies, Excellence Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and recent Nobel Prize winner in physiology or medicine, wears a Tar Heel jersey in a new ad celebrating the many things we have to cheer about at Carolina. The men’s and women’s basketball teams had great seasons with Final Four and Sweet 16 appearances. The men won the most games ever (36) in Carolina history while the women swept the ACC regular season undefeated. The ad references Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine, which ranked UNC the No. 1 best value in American higher education for the seventh consecutive time. And next month, the first class of students in the Carolina Covenant, a national model for providing low-income students with a debt-free education, will graduate. The full-page ad ran Tuesday in The New York Times. Versions also are ap-pearing in The Charlotte Observer and The News & Observer. To see the ad, refer to universityrelations.unc.edu/campaigns/ 2008/04smithiesbball. Much to celebrate 4 University Gazette Centennial celebration commemorates Wright’s life, work This weekend, April 11–13, the University will commemorate the life and work of novelist, essayist and poet Richard Wright to mark the centennial of his birth in 1908. Events include a staged reading of Paul Green’s revised adaptation of “Native Son,” a colloquium hosted by the Institute for the Arts and Humanities and a perfor-mance at Memorial Hall. Carolina alumnus and noted playwright Paul Green’s adaptation of “Native Son,” the revision of the original collaboration between Green and Wright un-dertaken in Chapel Hill during the summer of 1940, is scheduled for April 12 at 7:30 in Gerrard Hall. The reading will feature the New Traditions Theatre Company. On April 13 at 1 p.m., the Richard Wright Centennial Colloquium will examine Wright’s contributions to literary, social, and political dialogue in the University Room of the Institute for the Arts and Humanities at Hyde Hall. Three noted speakers will deliver papers: Wright’s eldest daughter, Julia Wright; Jerry W. Ward Jr., Distinguished Eminent Scholar and professor of English and African World Studies at Dillard University and a Richard Wright scholar; and Margaret Bauer, Rives Chair of Southern Literature and professor of English at East Carolina University. Respondents will include Carolina faculty members Trudier Harris, J. Carlyle Sitterson Professor of English and Comparative Litera-ture, and Randall Kenan and Mae Henderson, faculty members in the Department of English and Comparative Literature. Laurence Avery, professor of English and Comparative Literature, will serve as moderator. The weekend’s events will culminate in a special Richard Wright Centennial Commemorative on April 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall. The event features selections from Wright’s fiction and non-fiction, interwoven with Wright’s letters, poetry and music, and film clips and documentary footage. Julia Wright will present a selection from her father’s last unfinished work, “A Father’s Law.” The evening also will include scenes from Paul Green’s adaptation of “Native Son.” The Richard Wright Centennial is sponsored by the Center for the Study of the American South, Carolina Performing Arts, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Institute for the Arts and Humanities, The Paul Green Foundation, the departments of dramatic art and commu-nication studies with support from the Music Maker Foundation and the New Traditions Theatre Company. All events are free. To obtain tickets for the staged reading of “Native Son” and the Richard Wright Centennial Commemorative, call the Memorial Hall Box Office, 843-3333. For Richard Wright Centennial Colloquium tickets, e-mail Carry Matthews, Institute for the Arts and Humanities, crmatthe@email.unc. edu. For more information about the weekend’s events, refer to www.unc.edu/depts/csas/ Conferences/richcardwright.html. Four undergraduates honored with prestigious scholarships Four students who won distinguished national or international scholarships received special recognition during the March 27 meeting of the University Board of Trustees. “Carolina has a great track record with these awards,” Chancellor James Moeser said of the scholarship winners. “It’s a great source of pride for our students and the faculty.” Luce Scholarship Student Body Vice President Mike Tarrant won a 2008 Luce Scholarship to live and learn in Asia. Tarrant is a senior from Raleigh with a double major in political science and communication studies. During this trip to Asia, Tarrant said he will seek an understanding of how nations in the Far East educate the next generation of leaders so that someday he may be able to help shape a public university whose benefits extend to all those who deserve and require a world-class education. He plans to pursue graduate degrees in public administration or pub-lic policy and higher education administration. During his sophomore year, he had an in-ternship in the UNC General Administration’s federal relations office, which evolved into a part-time job for two years. For one assignment, he played a key role in developing a federal strategy to secure recur-ring funding for the Southeast Atlantic Coastal Ocean Observing Partnership, an oceanic observation network capable of predicting maritime conditions critical to public safety, environmental management and protection of the nation’s economy. Including Tarrant, 27 UNC students and alumni have won the Luce since the program began in 1974. Carolina ranks second only to Harvard in producing Luce Scholars. Truman Scholarship Junior Danielle Maria Allen won the distinguished Truman Scholarship, worth $30,000 for graduate studies. She came to Carolina in 2005 on a Morehead Scholarship, which has since been renamed the Morehead-Cain. Allen plans to use the award to attend law school. A double major in public policy and economics from Monroe, she also is earning a minor in urban studies and plan-ning. She plans to become an attorney for an organization that works to address inequalities in public education. Allen has researched differences in funding for public education among North Carolina counties and concluded that change at the state level is critical. Allen was one of 65 recipients of the Truman nationwide this year, chosen from among 595 applicants who had been nominat-ed by 283 colleges and universities. The four-year merit scholarship is awarded for character, leader-ship, scholarship and physical vigor. Of 30 Truman Scholars from UNC since the program began in 1977, 17 have been Morehead Scholars. Congress created the Truman Scholarship Foundation in 1975 as the official federal memorial to the nation’s 33rd president. Churchill Scholarships Seniors Lisa Bond and Stephanie Jones received 2008–09 Churchill Scholarships for graduate work at Cambridge University in England, valued at $46,000 to $52,000 each. Bond, a biology major with a chemistry minor, will use the scholarship to earn a master’s degree in biochemistry at Cambridge. Jones, a chemistry major with a minor in entrepreneurship, will seek a master’s degree in chemistry in England. Both young women aim to become university research professors. They were among 13 Churchill Scholars chosen nationwide by the Winston Churchill Foundation of the Unit-ed States. Carolina is the only North Carolina i n s t i t u t i o n wi t h Churchill Scholars this year. Since 1993, 12 UNC students have received the Churchill. Last summer, Bond interned in the lab of James Sellers at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health where she was influenced by the international nature of the research being done there. Jones graduated from the N.C. School of Science and Mathematics in 2004 and has been conducting research at Carolina since she was a high school junior. She credits chemistry professors Holden Thorp (now dean of the College of Arts and Sciences) and Muhammad Yousaf for accepting her into their labs and mentoring her. Churchill recipients are American under-graduates planning to pursue graduate studies in science, math-ematics and engineer-ing. They are chosen for outstanding academic and extracurricular accomplishments and are evaluated on factors including the capacity for original and creative work, character, adaptability, demonstrated concern for critical problems of society and good health. tarrant jones allen bond GRADUATE EDUCATION RECOGNITION CEREMONY Linda Dykstra, right, dean of the Graduate School, presents the Dean’s Award for Significant Contribution to Graduate Education to Susan Lord, professor of pathology and laboratory medicine and adjunct professor of chemistry, and Rusty Carter, secretary of the Board of Trustees. Lord, who has been at Carolina for 25 years, was honored in part for her continuing commitment to graduate education, particularly as a previous director of UNC’s Society of Fellows. Carter was honored for his “persistent support” of graduate students at Carolina in his role as a member of the University Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees. About 300 graduate students were recognized at the April 3 ceremony for outstanding research, community service, academic achievement and leadership. The event was held at the Carolina Club of the George Watts Hill Alumni Center. wil owens photograph y wright april 9, 2008 5 News Briefs Tribute to zarzuela music benefits scholarship programs UNC Opera and the Department of Music present Viva la Zarzuela, a tribute to 20th-century Cuban zarzuela music, on April 10 at 7:30 p.m. and April 11 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium of Hill Hall. Tickets are $10 for UNC students, faculty and staff, and $15 for general public and are available for purchase in the Pit through April 11 or at the door. All proceeds will benefit future music students through scholarship-funded efforts. For more information, call Terry Rhodes (962-1039) or e-mail Aaron Salley (asalley@ unc.edu). Student Chancellor’s Awards to be presented April 16 Chancellor James Moeser will award certificates, prizes and medals on April 16 to students whose achievements in academic work as well as student activities and leadership deserve special recognition. In addition, he will distribute the Student Undergraduate Teaching and Staff Awards, established by students to recognize outstanding undergraduate instruction. The ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. in the Great Hall of the FPG Student Union. A reception will follow. Dramatic art performs ‘Dead Man Walking’ April 11–15 More than 30 undergraduate members of the Department of Dramatic Art’s Mainstage will present Tim Robbins’ play “Dead Man Walking,” based on the book of the same name by Sister Helen Prejean. It will be held April 11-15 in the Elizabeth Price Kenan Theatre in the Center for Dramatic Art. The production is directed by Julie Fishell. Performances will be held April 11, 13 and 14 at 8:15 p.m.; April 12 and 15 at 5 p.m.; and April 14 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 or free for PlayMakers Repertory Company subscribers and dramatic art privilege card holders. Tickets will be sold at the door up to one hour prior to each performance.For informa-tion, e-mail ddamainstage@yahoo.com. Free post-show discussions will be held April 12–14. Reading, panel open ‘Beats and Beyond’ exhibit Two free public events will open the exhibit “The Beats and Beyond: Counterculture Poetry, 1950–1975” in Wilson Library. On April 22 at 3:30 p.m., the Bull’s Head Bookshop will feature readings by poets Anne Waldman and Ed Sanders. On April 23, Waldman and Sanders will participate in a panel discussion in Wilson Library at 6 p.m. on the topic of avant garde poetry in post-World War II America. Joining them will be Robert Cantwell, professor of American Studies at UNC, and moderator Bill Morgan, author and archivist, whose collections relating to poets Lawrence Ferlinghetti and Allen Ginsberg came to UNC’s libraries in 2001 and 2002. “The Beats and Beyond” will feature materials from Wilson Library’s Rare Book Collection that show the context for and offshoots of the Beat movement. Highlights include a volume from Beat poet Diane di Prima’s manuscript journals, an unproduced play by New York School poet Frank O’Hara and works by poets associated with North Carolina’s Black Mountain College. The exhibit will be on display through July 3 in the Melba Remig Saltarelli Exhibit Room on the third floor of Wilson Library. Cartooning topic of Wilson Library lecture, exhibit Political cartoonist and alumnus John Branch will speak about his career in a lec-ture April 17 at Wilson Library: “A Tar Heel Cartoonist in Texas: Drawing the Line in the Lone Star State.” It will be held at 5:45 p.m. in the Pleasants Family Assembly Room. Branch’s talk will be held in conjunction with a 5 p.m. reception and viewing of the exhibition “Lines of Humor, Shades of Con-troversy: A Century of Student Cartooning at UNC.” The exhibit, on display through May 31, is mounted in the library’s North Carolina Collection Gallery. The event is free and open to the public. For information, contact Liza Terll (962-4207 or liza_terll@unc.edu). Planning for a ‘disaster resilient university’ The Department of Health Policy and Administration (HPAA) will host an infor-mational presentation and panel discussion April 21: “Climate Change, Natural Hazards, and the University: Mitigation Planning for a Disaster Resilient University.” Free and open to the public, it will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Toy Lounge of Dey Hall. Scheduled panelists include Peter Robin-son, professor of geography and director of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration Southeast Regional Climate Center, Steve Kenny, director of UNC Risk Management Services, and James Porto, clinical assistant professor and director of HPAA Executive Programs. For information, contact Anna Schwab (962-4775 or akschwab@email.unc.edu). Browning to deliver last spring Jewish studies lecture Christopher Browning, the Frank Porter Graham Distinguished Professor of History and author of seven books on the Holocaust, will speak about survivor testimonies and the reality of daily life in Nazi slave labor camps on April 14. He will present “Remembering Survival: Postwar Testimonies of the Starachowice Factory Slave Labor Camps” at 7:30 p.m. in the Stone Center’s Theatre. The lecture, free and open to the public and hosted by the Carolina Center for Jewish Studies, will be followed by a reception in honor of the center’s fifth anniversary. For information, see ccjs.unc.edu. ‘Spectacular Justice’ opens in RENCI’s Social Computing Room Artist Joyce Rudinsky wants visitors to her interactive media installation “Spectacular Justice” to feel close — uncomfortably close — to the human side of the death penalty issue. The associate professor of communication studies created the interactive media instal-lation in collaboration with the Renaissance Computing Institute (RENCI) using video, audio and electronic tracking to personalize the issue. The exhibit, located in the Social Computing Room of the ITS Manning Building, is open to the public every Friday and Saturday through April 25, from 1 to 5 p.m. APLES celebrates service-learning April 17 The work of service-learning students will be on display in poster presentations April 17 during the Annual APPLES Service-Learning Showcase Celebration: Fruits of our Labor. The event will be held from 4 to 6:15 p.m. in the Anne Queen Faculty Commons at the Campus Y. Associate Provost for Academic Initiatives Carol Tresolini will present APPLES awards beginning at 6:15 p.m. Recipients are Jim and Jean Ueltschi, who will receive the Service-Learning Award in honor of Ned Brooks; Student Action with Farmworkers, which will receive the Community Partner Excellence Award; Joel Schwartz, professor emeritus of political science and adjunct professor of public policy, who will receive the Faculty Excellence Award; and Jabeen Ahmad, a senior majoring in See News Briefs, page 11 water watch From left, Grounds Services employees Ernest Richmond and Bobby Williams spread straw around a pansy bed in front of Jackson Hall. Kirk Pelland, director of Grounds Services, said the spring bulbs and winter annuals such as the pansies planted around campus did fairly well in spite of the drought. He said his crews hope to replace the winter annuals with summer annuals if the spring rains continue on a regular basis. They plan to use more perennials and drought-resistant annuals in the color beds this year, such as lantana, periwinkle, blue salvia, dwarf zinnias, yarrow, portulaca, sedums and ornamental grasses. Pelland recommends www.perennials.com as an excellent Web site for anyone interested in learning more about landscaping with perennials. 6 University Gazette Lawrence Marks Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine Brent McKee Chair, Department of Marine Sciences New automated call system makes 962-HELP even better When you get almost 100,000 phone calls a year, with an average of five people available to answer them, confidence in the phone system is vital. That is why the ITS Response Center (ITRC) recently implemented a new automated call distribution system, or ACD, to route calls to the Information Technology Services technical customer support line, 962-HELP. The new system, provided by Angel.com, gives callers the option to enter their personal identification numbers over the phone at the beginning of the call so each analyst can address people personally and immediately focus on the issue at hand. In addition, the system allows calls to be directed to the analyst with the skills and knowledge that can best address callers’ questions and solve specific problems. “We’re excited from an administration standpoint, but even more from a customer standpoint — now we can troubleshoot customer issues and track their requests more easily and quickly,” said Ingrid Camacho, phone services manager. The application is voice-enabled, which means that customers can choose to speak their responses instead of typing them on the phone’s keypad. “The voice-enabling increases accessibility, which is very important to us,” Camacho said. “In addition, we’ve added a toll-free number, 1-866-962-4457, so that faculty and students traveling around the United States and Canada can call without incurring lots of charges. Plus, we’ve enabled a callback feature to allow a customer to leave a message for a non-urgent request. When we have the solution, we call the customer back, and they don’t have to hold while we troubleshoot the issue.” The ACD uses a Web application to manage routing processes, emergency messages and reporting statistics. The calls are distributed using a telecom provider so that Internet outages do not affect the 962-HELP service. In addition, ITS Telecommunications created a local backup solution for handling phone calls in case the Angel.com system experiences problems. The Response Center chose the new ACD because the previous telephone system became outdated and could not be supported over time. Goals for the future include offering daily technology tips over the phone, offering specialized messages in emergencies and integrating the ACD system with Remedy, the campus’ standard service request application. “The sky is the limit now — we’re very excited,” said Camacho. Carolina Performing Arts unveils new season Carolina Performing Arts has announced the roster of perfor-mances in its 2008–09 season. Featured performances include the regional debut of Russia’s Bolshoi Ballet in its only U.S. performances of “Swan Lake�� and “Don Quixote,” the Kirov Orchestra with conductor Valery Gergiev and the New York Phil-harmonic with music director and conductor Lorin Maazel, jazz legend Ornette Coleman and the 50th anniversary cel-ebration of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, with special guest Sweet Honey in the Rock. The season also includes pianist András Schiff, viola da gamba virtuoso Jordi Savall with Hesperion XXI, the Druid Theatre Company performing two of the classic works of Irish playwright J.M. Synge; violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter with Camerata Salzburg, and zydeco legend Buckwheat Zydeco. Thirty-one programs will be presented in 42 performances in the largest and most varied season yet offered. Seven themed series within the season will pres-ent classical, jazz and roots music; experimental and global theater and performance art; and dance. “This season is in many ways our most ambitious yet, in the depth of the programs, the scale of the companies we’re presenting and the number of new works,” said Emil Kang, executive director for the arts. “In four years, we have grown and matured as a program. We’re able to present things now that we never could have a year or two ago.” Carolina Performing Arts’ season also includes five major new works resulting from its commissioning program, including the world premiere of the theater work “Vivien and The Shadows,” a post-modern take on Vivien Leigh’s performance as Blanche DuBois by Singaporean director Ong Keng Sen; and “I went to the house but did not enter,” an experimental music theater work by German composer-director Heiner Goebbels, in partnership with the English vocal quartet The Hilliard Ensemble, in its U.S. premiere. Carolina Performing Arts has also co-commissioned “To Be Straight With You,” a dance-theater exploration of sexuality and hate by DV8, a company from the United Kingdom; “Orpheus and Eurydice,” an avant-garde dance by French-Canadian choreographer Marie Chouinard; and “Con-tinuous City,” an experimental multimedia performance work by The Builders Association with director Marianne Weems. In keeping with Chancellor James Moeser’s emphasis on globalization as a major aca-demic priority, Carolina Performing Arts has included works, companies and artists from around the world in the upcoming season. “Our presentation of global theater gives us the opportunity to bring the world to Chapel Hill in a new way,” Kang said. “And the University’s recent focus on internation-alization and a global mission challenges us to present work that engages our students in the broadest possible artistic explorations.” Carolina Performing Arts will continue its Carolina Creative Campus Initiative, which employs the arts to engage the entire campus community by stimulating discussion of important topics. The initiative in 2008-09 will be “The Gender Project,” a year-long, in-depth look at questions of gender in society, how gender influences our identities and how we negotiate the idea of gender in our lives. Subscriptions to the Carolina Performing Arts Series will be available beginning May 19, and tickets to individual performances will be available beginning July 1. Both subscriptions and individual tickets can be purchased online at carolinaperformin-garts. org and by phone through the Memo-rial Hall Box Office (843-3333). For complete information about the series’ new season, refer to www.carolinaperform-ingarts. org. Compagnie Heddy Maalem performs “The Rite of Spring.” Fourteen dancers from Mali, Benin, Nigeria and Senegal will present choreographer Maalem’s interpretation of the 1913 Stravinsky/Nijinsky ballet Oct. 25, as part of Carolina Performing Arts’ World Stage Series. The dancers are trained in contemporary dance as well as the traditional dance forms of their native countries. Appointments to endowed professorships Joseph M. DeSimone Chancellor’s Eminent Professor Richard M. Goldberg Richard M. Goldberg Distinguished Professor of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Stefan Litwin George Kennedy Distinguished Professor, Department of Music Peter Sherwood Lazlo Birinyi Sr. Distinguished Professor of Hungarian Language and Culture, Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures Adam Versenyi Milly S. Barranger Distinguished Term Professor, Department of Dramatic Art Francisco Werner Cecil Sewell Professor, Department of Marine Sciences Editor’s note: Through the Carolina First campaign, 208 new endowed professorships were created. More appointments will follow in future issues. desimone mckee marks Appointments to department chairs april 9, 2008 7 Faculty elections to be held April 14–21 April means warm weather, spring flowers and new leaves on the trees. It also provides an opportunity for faculty to choose who will represent their viewpoints and concerns. All members of the voting faculty will be e-mailed electronic ballots for the annual faculty elections, to be held April 14–21. “I believe two things about the upcoming elections,” said Joe Templeton, chair of the faculty. “One, the more accurately faculty governance represents our diverse faculty perspectives, the stronger our institution will be; and two, by successfully encouraging more faculty to vote, we all benefit.” A list of all candidates with the date of their first appointment at Carolina, their current position and information about their highest academic credentials is included in the Voter Information Guide insert. To provide additional information about the nomination and voting processes, the Office of Faculty Governance compiled answers to some frequently asked questions. Where is the faculty elections informa-tion spelled out? n The entire process of faculty elections is spelled out in the Faculty Code of University Government, available on the Faculty Gov-ernance Web site, www.unc.edu/faculty/ faccoun, or by calling the Faculty Governance office at 962-2147. What do all these representatives do? n There are 11 elected standing committees of the faculty, which work on everything from educational policy matters to tenure decisions to oversight of athletics. n The Faculty Council includes about 70 faculty members apportioned across 17 electoral divisions encompassing the entire university. Does my vote really matter? Joe Ferrell, secretary of the faculty, said: “The faculty claims to have a definitive voice in three things: who shall teach, what shall be taught and who shall be taught. Each member of the faculty who participates in the upcoming elections is helping to choose colleagues who will speak and act for the faculty in these critical areas. Those who choose not to vote are leaving these matters to someone else.” How were candidates identified? n A faculty governance interest survey sent by e-mail to all voting faculty in February produced a list of volunteers, and the Faculty Executive Committee suggested other names. n The Nominating Committee developed a slate of candidates for all elected committee positions. It considered volunteers but also made additional suggestions. n Divisional nominating committees in each of the 17 electoral divisions for the Faculty Council recruited candidates. Who is eligible to vote? n Eligibility to vote is elaborated in Article 1 of the Faculty Code. All tenured or tenure-track faculty are eligible, as are professional librarians and all fixed-term faculty doing teaching or research who are appointed for at least 75 percent FTE and whose actual or an-ticipated length of service is at least three years. Where can I find voting information? n A complete voter information guide, with biographical statements and information about all of the candidates, can be found on the Faculty Governance Web site, www.unc.edu/ faculty/faccoun. When and how do I vote? n All voting faculty members will receive an electronic ballot on April 14 and will have until 5 p.m. April 21 to vote. Why should I vote this year? n Joe Templeton, faculty chair, said: “This is an exciting time for UNC and for faculty governance. First, we hope to have a new chancellor coming on board for the next academic year. Second, we have a fantastic slate of candidates for our 11 elected committees. These individuals have agreed to bring energy, intelligence and wisdom to bear on the range of topics tackled by faculty governance. Third, thanks to the efforts of Anne Whisnant, our operation is running more smoothly than ever.” Gray-Little said, and the search committee for the dean of the Kenan-Flagler Business School hopes to conduct interviews later this spring. Other reports Financial aid: Compared to our peer schools, Carolina is doing extremely well in making sure financial aid packages remain competitive, said Charles Daye, chair of the council’s Scholarships, Awards and Student Aid Committee. Between academic years 2001–02 and 2006–07, the number of students awarded need-based aid grew from 29 percent to 33 percent. During this period, grants and scholarships grew from 63 percent to 68 percent, and loans declined from 34 percent to 30 percent. Ten years ago, 11,000 students received financial aid, compared to more than 15,000 in 2006–07. The average aid award has increased from $8,942 to $14,289 during the same period. Summer School: Jan Yopp, dean of the Summer School, said around 60 units offered courses during one of the two summer sessions or the three-week Maymester. Last summer, 10,600 students earned about 42,000 credit hours, slightly lower than in 2006. Summer School staff are focusing on marketing that targets the Carolina audience. Diversity Training: The Diversity Education Team is available to help faculty members prepare for unexpected turns in classroom discussions, said Cookie Newsom, director for diversity education and research in the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs and one of two presenters on diversity training. “Because a student might make an insensitive comment during a class, we want to help faculty members know how to respond so that students aren’t minimized or hurt by the issues,” said co-presenter Donna Bickford, director of the Carolina Women’s Center. Faculty Chair Joe Templeton said, “It’s so easy to find yourself in a situation that you want to have thought through beforehand, and they can help you do that.” Faculty Council from page 3 Conway to lead new Center for Faculty Excellence The Center for Faculty Excellence officially gets under way July 1 but its director, Patrick Conway, is not waiting for the summer to begin cultivating ways this new University resource can augment faculty success. Conway, Bowman and Gordon Gray Distinguished Term Professor of Economics, has already begun talking with faculty members across campus. His goal is to chart ways the University can improve existing support and provide new support for faculty in their research, teaching and leadership activities. “The faculty of this university is a very accomplished group. The center’s goal is to encourage even greater accomplishments,” he said. “It’s obvious that the physical architecture of Carolina is in renewal. It’s less visible, but no less true, that each faculty member is continually growing and learning. The center will be a place where that growing and learning is facilitated.” The center will work to enhance faculty development in teaching and learning, research and leadership. It will build on the University’s current infrastructure in creating new pathways for interdisciplinary research, teaching collaborations and mentorships, and leadership development. Although support for teaching and research is more traditional in a research university like Carolina, providing training in management and leadership is not, Bernadette Gray-Little, executive vice chancellor and provost, said earlier this year when she announced the creation of the center. Since faculty members are called on to assume various leadership roles, this type of training will be beneficial. “Dr. Conway is especially well suited to lead this new endeavor,” she said last week in a message to faculty members. “A teaching award winner for both graduate and undergraduate students, he has been a member of Carolina’s faculty since 1983 and has served the University in a number of capacities.” The concept for the center was spawned after the Faculty Development Initiative Planning Committee, which Conway chaired, last spring examined areas in which the University could maximize its resources to help faculty. The center stems from many of the committee’s recommendations to develop what Conway calls a “one-stop shop” for helping faculty become better at what they do. Through the process of fleshing out ideas with the planning committee and later inter-viewing for the director’s position, Conway said he was impressed with two things. First was Gray-Little’s commitment for the concept. “This type of new innovation for our campus will only work with strong administra-tive support,” Conway said, “and the provost sees this as a priority for the University.” Also, in what Conway described as “an old fogey moment for me,” he was intrigued by the opportunity to examine how the educational landscape has changed in the 25 years he has been on the faculty. “Despite the effectiveness of the good instruc-tional and research support we have always had, it seemed appropriate to revisit this support to see if it is consistent with the landscape in which faculty members are asked to do their research, teach and assume leadership roles,” he said. For example, he said, the increasing signifi-cance of grants for research success is a compo-nent of the changing landscape, particularly in the wake of the University’s goal to raise $1 bil-lion in research funding by 2015. “This is a new facet of success, and we will be more effective in achieving it with strong administrative support.” During the first year, Conway said he wanted to make faculty aware of the existing resources to support their teaching, research and leader-ship and to introduce one new idea in each area. “I don’t want to give up what we are doing well, but I want to make these things transparent to our faculty,” he said. As he provides leadership for the center, Conway will continue to teach and conduct research on the economic problems faced by developing and transition countries in their international trade and financial transactions. To share ideas for enhancing faculty support across campus, Conway can be reached at patrick_conway@unc.edu. conway Number of offices open this year: 52, which include Committee positions: 33 on 11 elected committees Faculty Council seats: 19 Number of candidates running for those offices: 115 Number of faculty members with voting privileges: 3,428 Faculty elections by the numbers Year # who voted % of eligible voters 2007 395 14% 2006 676 22% 2005 683 23% 2004 683 24% 2003 727 25% 2000 957 36% 1997 874 37% Voter turnout in the last decade: 8 University Gazette Faculty/Staff News & Notes Koza appointed director of EHS department Mary Beth Koza has been appointed director of the Department of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS). She assumed the leadership role last month and has quickly become acclimated to her new position. After nearly 29 years in the pharmaceutical industry, Koza came to Carolina from Bristol- Myers Squibb Company in New Jersey, where she served as director of Environment, Health and Safety/Facilities Compliance and Documentation for the past six years. There, she managed a staff of 46 and provided programs for 8,000 employees and contractors. Koza’s experience in environment, health and safety spans 27 years, during which time she has focused on issues concerning compliance and regulation, remediation, occupational health and safety, and environ-mental policy. “The University is fortunate to have found someone with such a comprehensive background. Given her extensive experience in industry, Mary Beth can make many contributions and bring innovative ideas to our safety program,” said Carolyn Elfland, associate vice chancellor for campus services. “The timing of her coming to UNC is perfect as we develop Carolina North. Mary Beth led the effort to make the research campuses of Bristol-Myers Squibb sustain-able, and her experience in ground-breaking sustainable water practices, combined with her other areas of expertise, will be invaluable,” Elfland said. For Koza, the transition from the corporate world to a university environment has been relatively easy. “In my prior position, I reported through the company’s facilities organization, so I’m very comfortable when I talk with people in maintenance, construction and engineering,” she said. “Also, I was responsible for the company’s research labs, so in many ways that experience is very similar to what I do here.” EHS works to provide a safe and compliant environment for the University’s faculty, staff, students and visitors, she said. With a staff of 47, the department is responsible for a range of issues including pandemic flu planning, laboratory safety, fire safety and emergency response, radiation safety, occupational health, environmental protection and compliance with state and federal regulations. One thing that attracted Koza to her new role was the University’s focus on sustainability in everything from new campus construction and renovation to the green games that honor environmental and sustainability work undertaken by faculty, staff and students. “When I interviewed for the job, which was a very intense process, I was impressed with both the level of people’s knowledge and the University’s commitment to the mission of environment, health and safety,” she said. “I related very strongly to this.�� Also, she said, the University’s Web site showed an obvious dedication to sustainabil-ity throughout. “As I explored the site, I was so impressed with every page I opened,” she said. “I have always been interested in the technology side of EHS and sustainability, and it was obvious that UNC has the tools in place to get the job done.” koza Decorations & Distinctions Martin Doyle Associate professor of geography, Doyle has been chosen as a 2008 Aldo Leopold Leadership Fellow. The fellowship, based at the Woods Insti-tute for the Environment at Stanford University, is a competitive fellowship for mid-career academic environmental scientists. It recognizes rising stars working on envi-ronmental science issues who are taking on lead-ership positions in their fields and within their universities. Madeleine Grumet Professor of education and communica-tions studies and former dean of the School of Education, Grumet was awarded the 2008 Willystine Goodsell Award March 25 in New York City for her outstanding scholarship, activism and commu-nity building on behalf of women, girls and education. The award is presented by the American Educational Research Association at its annual meeting to a person who has made a significant contribu-tion to women and education. Don Luse Director of the Carolina Union, Luse began a three-year term as president-elect, president and then past-president of the Association of College Unions International (ACUI) during the organiza-tion’s annual conference March 19. Founded in 1914, ACUI is a nonprofit educational organization that brings together college union and stu-dent activities profes-sionals from hundreds of schools in seven countries. Carolina for Kibera The Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum has selected Carolina for Kibera to receive its 2008 Reflections of Hope Award — and a $25,000 honorarium — at an April 19 ceremony in Oklahoma City. Founded in 2001 by then-undergraduate Rye Barcott, Carolina for Kibera was named a Time Magazine and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Hero of Global Health. Former ABC anchor Bob Woodruff will present the award to Barcott, now a graduate student at Harvard University and retired U.S. Marine captain, at the April 19 event. doyle grumet luse excellence in research administration Mark Kramer, second from left, assistant director for research administration with the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, receives the W. Scott Blackwood Excellence in Research Administration Award in February at a luncheon hosted at the Carolina Club by Tony Waldrop, right, vice chancellor for research and economic development. The Blackwood award recognizes a Carolina employee for meritorious and distinguished accomplishments in research administration at the University. Kramer was nominated by Shelton Earp, left, director of the Lineberger center, Lineberger Professor of Cancer Research and professor of medicine and pharmacology, and by Michael O’Malley, second from right, associate director of the center. In their nomination letter Earp and O’Malley praised Kramer for his excellence, dedication, commitment and service. “For the past 18 years, he has worked tirelessly for the cancer center and UNC,” they wrote. “He has always looked for new ways to improve our systems. He has never shrugged off or refused the challenges of grant submissions — large or small.” Earp and O’Malley said that Kramer’s “experience, knowledge and skill at pulling together the disparate threads of these large, complex grants put him in a class by himself.” contributed april 9, 2008 9 Take advantage of employee discounts this summer With summer just around the corner, it is time to start planning for a well-deserved holiday — either close to home or far away. Take advantage of the many options to save on vacation plans by using the University employee discount program. The program features local and national discounts for faculty and staff on everything from car and hotel rentals to great adventures out West. Experience the Tar Heel state If staying in North Carolina, why not rent a convertible and head out on a road trip? Explore Biltmore House in Asheville, then head to the coast to enjoy the sun and sandy beaches. Even closer to home, enjoy the great American pastime with the Durham Bulls baseball team. After an afternoon game, head to one of the many local restaurants offering discounts and revel in the Bulls’ victory with family and friends. Theme park adventures Explore the water works at Emerald Point Wet N Wild water park in Greensboro, or go bigger by spending the day at Six Flags in Atlanta or Busch Gardens in Williamsburg. Wild, wild west The Grand Canyon Railway offers discounts on packages including hotel and train trips to the breathtaking Grand Canyon in Arizona. This is an excellent adventure for families and an unfor-gettable experience for young and old alike. The details Don’t forget Fido and Fluffy; family pets can have their own vacations by staying at a local pet-care facility. Discounts are avail-able for local pet day cares, where four-footed friends will be treated like royalty as their family is traveling across the country or the state. And don’t forget to take advantage of the savings on car and hotel rentals. Refer to hr.unc.edu/Data/benefits/ discounts to check out the wide variety of discounts available. For more information on Carolina employee discounts, call Employee Services at 962-1483. James Younger is Carolina blue through and through. Now a housekeeper in Facilities Ser-vices, Younger sold concessions at the football stadium on campus in his early years, which led him to become a die-hard Carolina football fan. In one of his many Carolina con-nections, Younger worked as a driver for UNC President Emeritus William Friday and made trips across the state with the for-mer UNC system president. Younger spent many years working for Chrysler in Detroit but returned to North Carolina in the early 1980s. He worked at two local companies before coming to the University in April 2004. His current responsibilities in Housekeeping Services keep him busy at the Administrative Office Building (AOB), especially with recent office moves. Dee Perry, business manager in the Office of Human Resources, said, “James is one of the best employees I’ve worked with at UNC. He does his job in a professional manner and is always eager to help in any way that he can. He does this with a smile and friendly comment, usually about sports.” Younger also serves as a responsive on-call staff member for numerous other buildings near AOB, as well as others in Timberlyne and Chapel Hill North. Younger is excellent at anticipating needs and works quickly and efficiently. “You might as well do it right the first time,” is a motto that Younger lives by. Younger was nominated for a Star Heels award by several differ-ent employees. He is an outstand-ing example of a devoted employee who works hard to give back to the University and town that he loves. Recently nominated Star Heels recipients Star Heels: Younger does it right the first time Academic Advising Melissa Edwards Jessica Smith Dentistry, Dean’s Office Lisa Lalla Dramatic Art Jamie Strickland Student Stores Deborah Johnston Law Library Jesse Griffin Periodontology Jonathan Owens Institute for the Environment Rusty Rogers Playmakers Repertory Company Andrea Akin School of Government James Balfour Cindy Lee Alicia Matthews Missy Underwood University Library John Williams younger The ITS Help Desk is highlighted in an in-depth case study, “The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Integrating IT Sup-port Institution-Wide,” published by the EDU-CAUSE Center for Applied Research (ECAR). The case study was created to complement a core study titled “Service on the Front Line: The IT Help Desk in Higher Education.” According to the study, Carolina’s Help Desk is able to provide a single point of contact for problem resolution and referral because of the close collaboration with the many departmental and college or school technical support desks throughout campus and the use of collaborative tools like Remedy, a problem and service track-ing application. This makes it easy for customers to quickly find the help they need. The University was selected for the study after ITS responded to a Web-based survey that was distributed to 1,473 EDUCAUSE member institutions and participated in a follow-up telephone interview. Two members of the EDUCAUSE team spent a day meeting with Help Desk staff and senior management. “This report is a tribute to the vision, dedication and hard work of the many staff who have worked to build the program over the years,” said Larry Conrad, vice chancellor for information technology and chief information officer. Although the case study is currently password-protected, Carolina faculty, staff and students are authorized to create and use an EDUCAUSE login at www.educause.edu/Login/603. Refer to connect.educause.edu/Library/ECAR/ UniversityofNorthCarolina/46179 to access the case study. ECAR assembles leading scholars, practi-tioners, researchers and analysts to help higher education leaders make informed decisions about information technology. ITS Help Desk service highlighted in EDUCAUSE center case study Information Technology Services Human Resources Career banding information sessions scheduled As announced last fall, the General Assembly passed legislation that removed the moratorium on implementing career banding for the university system. All permanent SPA positions (subject to the State Personnel Act) at UNC will be converted to the state’s career banding classification and compensation system effective April 28. “While the structure of the career banding program may result in changes to classification job titles, it will not usually result in a change to an employee’s working title, and it will not impact an employee’s day-to-day work,” said Vicki Bradley, senior director for employ-ment, classification and compensation. OHR will offer several information sessions to provide an overview of career banding and to provide an opportunity for employees to ask general questions. Refer to the Training and Development Web site at www.training.unc.edu and select the University Operations category to register for one of the following sessions: n April 10 — 9–10 a.m., Stone Center’s Hitchcock Room; n April 14 — 9–10 a.m., Wilson Library’s Pleasants Family Assembly Room; n April 15 — 2:30–3:30 p.m., Room 1131 Bioinformatics Building; n April 16 — 2:30–3:30 p.m., Health Sciences Library; n April 17 — 9:30–10:30 a.m., Room 1131 Bioinformatics Building; n April 22 — 9–10 a.m., Wilson Library’s Pleasants Family Assembly Room; n April 23 — 2–3p.m., Room 1500A Administrative Office Building; and n May 5 — 9–10 a.m., Room 1500A Administrative Office Building. OHR will monitor enrollments and offer more sessions if demand warrants. The employee information sessions are considered paid work time. All employees should obtain their supervisor’s approval before attending. Additional position-specific information will be provided to employees in the near future. Career banding is a compensation man-agement and position classification program that was first introduced by the Office of State Personnel in 2004. It reduces the number of classification titles into broader classifications with broader salary ranges. The program emphasizes competencies required for the position and aligns compensation with market pay related to the position and its competencies. For information, contact each department’s employment, classification and compensa-tion specialist on the OHR Connect Web site (hrconnect.unc.edu) or call 843-2300. 10 University Gazette The University has recognized the contri-butions of three women — a faculty member, a staff member and a student — in their efforts to promote and support a positive campus environment for women at Carolina. The University Awards for the Advancement of Women were presented last month to P. Kay Lund, Sarah Graham Kenan Professor of Cell and Molecular Physiology in the School of Medicine; Melva “Cookie” Newsom, director of diversity education and research in the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs; and Emily Joy Rothchild, a junior music major from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Carolina Women’s Center received 58 nominations for this year’s awards, more than double the number received last year. The awards honor individuals who have mentored or supported women on campus, elevated the status of women or improved campus policies for them, promoted women’s recruitment and retention, or promoted professional development for women. Faculty and staff winners receive a check for $5,000 and the student scholar receives a check for $2,500. Lund served as president of the UNC Association of Professional Women in Medical Sciences from 2004 to 2007 and is currently the chair of the Working on Women in Science Initiative steering committee. Her lobbying has resulted in future career rec-ognition and benefits to professional women at the School of Medicine. She established the seminar series “Celebrating Women in Science and Medicine,” which recognizes achievements of women in science. Lund also has trained and mentored many women junior faculty and students through-out her career, including 14 doctoral students and more than 30 post-doctoral students, clinical fellows and undergraduates. Newsom is chair of the Black Faculty and Staff Caucus, which includes a mentoring program for African-American women, and was instrumental in the development of the University’s first diversity plan. She mentors other women as a member of the Board of Advisors for Leadership Institute and Leadership Academy and through her “Sister Lunch,�� a networking and mentoring activity for women of color on campus that she established. She recently hosted “Conversations with Cookie,” a series of discussions about women’s issues. She serves on the Orange County Rape Crisis Center’s board of directors and is a co-planner of the annual Summer Public Health Research Institute and Videoconfer-ence on Minority Health. Rothchild is co-chair of the Women’s Affairs Committee of the Executive Branch of Student Government and serves as a student representative for both the Carolina Women’s Center program advisory council and the Provost’s Committee on Gender Equity. She was instrumental in the passage of the Safety and Security Fee increase and worked with Campus Health Services to revise its Web site to offer more pregnancy-related options for women. She has organized a professional women’s dinner to bring together undergraduate and professional women for networking and mentoring. The University Awards for the Advance-ment of Women were created following the retirement of the Cornelia Phillips Spencer Bell Award in 2004. Enrollment from page 1 A preliminary finding is that Carolina is utilizing space at the standard expected rate, she told the council. Using classrooms 30 to 35 hours per week with 80 percent of the room in use is considered full capacity. Compared to the national norm, Carolina is at full capacity, Gray-Little said. Preserving excellence The second study presented to trustees, undertaken by Art & Science Group LLC, looked at the possible impact of enrollment growth on the quality of the entering first-year class. UNC General Administration’s projection of 80,000 additional students, while method-ologically sound, is somewhat higher than recent projections by the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education, Art & Science said. After comparing the two sets of projec-tions, Art & Science estimated the number of public high school graduates would increase by nearly 21 percent between 2011 and 2018, compared to the 2007���08 school year. As the oldest public university in the United States and as the flagship of the UNC system, Carolina has a responsibility to respond to the growing needs of the state’s growing population, Moeser said. At the same time, however, the University must do all it can to ensure that necessary resources are made available to accommodate that growth while not diluting the University’s quality or reputation, he said. Carolina has sought to be the first choice of the top students in the state for generations, and the University continues to make head-way in that area. For instance, 73 percent of North Carolina high school seniors who scored at or above 1300 on the SAT applied for admission in fall 2007, and 39 percent enrolled. Similarly, 86 percent of students with an SAT score of 1400 or above applied to Carolina, and 45 percent enrolled. UNC must do its part to accept more students, and at the same time, remain attractive to the best students across North Carolina, Moeser said. But the Art & Science demographic fore-cast suggested that the pool of top-quality students will not increase in proportion to the overall increase in students. Ben Edwards, the group’s principal and managing partner, said the number of in-state students who are top SAT scorers has not changed substantially over the past decade, even though the total number of students who took the SAT has increased. Edwards said his estimates were based on the assumption that this same flat pattern will continue in the ensuing decade. Changing demographics A major driver of the growth in high school graduates will be the continuing increase in the Hispanic population. The number of Hispanic high school graduates is projected to increase by 377 percent as the number of white non-Hispanic students remains virtually unchanged. Among other racial groups, Asian- American high school graduates are expected to increase by 72 percent, black students by 9 percent and American Indians and Alaska Natives by 6 percent. Even if quality is maintained, Edwards said, the sheer size of the student body might deter some top students from choosing Carolina. In fact, many of the top students in the state who inquire about Carolina, but do not apply, apply instead to top-ranked mid-sized institutions with 6,000 to 7,000 students, the study showed. The Art & Science study is testing a range of strategies that Carolina might use to maintain or enhance its attractiveness to talented students even in the face of enrollment growth. As a preliminary step, the study modeled the possible impact of growth using the fall 2007 first-year applicant pool as a baseline. This preliminary projection suggested that, in the absence of any intervention on the part of the University, growth in total enrollment to 33,000 could result in a decrease in the aver-age SAT score of admitted first-year students to 1327, a 10-point drop from the average score of 1337 posted by students admitted in the current academic year, Edwards said. University trustee John Ellison asked whether a 10-point drop was statistically significant for Carolina and its reputation as a highly selective university. “A 10-point drop in a class this size is sig-nificant,” said Steve Farmer, the University’s assistant provost and director of admissions. Ongoing study Gray-Little said the University’s work to examine issues associated with enrollment growth would continue. For instance, ad-ministrators will seek additional input from students about their perceptions of educational quality and whether the size of a university affects their decision to attend a school. Calling the challenge facing the UNC system “a virtual tsunami” for education, Moeser told the Faculty Council, “We must grow in a thoughtful way. The University’s motto is to do no harm during this effort and to push our uni-versity toward even higher levels of attainment.” Information about the preliminary studies is posted on the Board of Trustees Web site at www.unc.edu/depts/trustees. Building from page 1 Carolina honors three with women’s advancement awards Winners of the University Award for the Advancement of Women pose March 24 with Chancellor James Moeser. They are, from left, Kay Lund, Melva “Cookie” Newsom and Emily Rothchild. corner of West Drive and Mason Farm Road directly south of the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, will house the Biomedical Imag-ing Research Center and the Center for Nano-medicine plus offices, labs and support space. Carolina North In other matters, Jack Evans, executive director of Carolina North, updated trustees on ongoing progress between the University and the town in moving Carolina North, the University’s planned mixed-use academic and research campus, forward. Evans said the UNC Board of Governors approved a resolution in support of Carolina North at its March 7 meeting. The resolution states that Carolina North would promote the economic transformation of North Carolina and would make a “significant contribution to the recommendations of the UNC Tomorrow report, especially by making North Carolina more competitive in the global economy, transforming the economy of the community and the state, providing a home for research to improve health and the environ-ment, and engaging in civic outreach.” The resolution said, “There is now an urgent need to develop Carolina North to help the state attract the talent and resources that drive innovation.” Evans also provided updates on two founda-tional studies. The first is the transit study that had been scheduled for completion in late February. The second is the fiscal impact study, which would attempt to measure the myriad ways the development of Carolina North would increase tax revenues for the town of Chapel Hill, and at the same time, require an expansion of town services. Evans said he hoped to have a written report of the fiscal impact analysis by the end of May. april 9, 2008 11 Location: Front of Woollen Gym Time: Registration and check-in: 11:30 am – noon Run/Walk start: 12:15 p.m. Prizes: All participants will be eligible for prize drawings following the run/ walk. An award will be given to the team with the most participants. An award will also be given to the team with the most creative costumes celebrating the spring season. Food Drive: Collections will be made for two charities this season: Non-perishable food items to be donated to a local food bank. Non-perishable PET items to be donated to the local animal shelters (besides food, old blankets, leashes, bowls, collars, etc., are all welcome). Those making a donation to either cause will be eligible for a special drawing. Refreshments: Free refreshments will be provided for participants after the event. Reminder: Pre-registration forms must be received by Monday, April 28 Participants may register on the day of the event, but only pre-registered teams will be eligible for the team award. Please have each member of your team fill out the attached team registration form, and return to campus mail. Mail to: Employee Fitness, CB# 8610, Fax: 962-0489, Phone: 962-7348 keep left-hand section as a reminder I understand the potential health dangers associated with vigorous exercise and hereby assume all risk of injury which may be associated with participation in the 2008 Spring Fling. I waive any and all claims, and release, absolve, and indemnify the University Administration and Department of Exercise and Sport Science/Campus Recreation staff for any injury I may sustain while participating in this event. I further agree to obey all pedestrian traffic laws (i.e. remain on the sidewalk, stop at all red lights, cross at crosswalks, wait for oncoming traffic to pass, etc.) and release from responsibility the Town of Chapel Hill and all of its officers and agents, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Name (please print) Department/UNIT e-mail phone Signature Spring Fling Friday, May 2, 2008 3-MILE FUN RUN — 1.5-MILE WALK Rain or Shine journalism and mass communication, who will receive the Student Service-Learn-ing Award. BOG solicits 2008 award nominations The UNC Board of Governors is accepting nominations through May 12 for its 2008 Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Public Service. This award was created in 2007 to encourage, identify, recognize and reward public service by UNC system faculty. Eligibility is limited to UNC system faculty and should target sustained and outstanding achievement in university public service and outreach, and contributions to improving the quality of life of the citizens of North Carolina. Send nominations, accompanied by biographical information and a statement of the nominee’s public service achieve-ments, to Mike Smith, vice chancellor for engagement and dean of the School of Government, CB# 3300. For information, contact Bart Corgnati (962-4592 or bbc@northcarolina.edu). Bell Tower parking deck construction limits access Access to the Bell Tower Lot is now closed due to parking deck construction in that area, except for construction, service and emergency vehicles. Deliveries to the surrounding buildings, including the Stone Center and Coker Hall, must be scheduled through the Bell Tower Construction Management Field Office (933-9822). The traffic signal at the intersection of South Road with the older, existing Bell Tower Drive has been deactivated. Pedes-trians now must cross with the new signal that has been relocated at the intersection of South Road with Old Bell Tower Drive, one block to the east. Refer to www.dps.unc.edu/NewsLinks/ BGClosedWeb/BGClosed.pdf to see a map of the area. For more information, call the Department of Public Safety (962-3951). jon gardiner Contact Jennifer Pruitt to register ((962-7757, jennifer_pruitt@unc.edu). NOTEWORT HY APLES (Assisting People in Planning Learning Experiences in Service) www.unc.edu/apples. 4/17 Poster presentations, Annual APPLES Service-Learning Showcase Celebration: Fruits of our Labor. Faculty Commons, Campus Y. 4-6:15 pm. BEL TOWER TOASTMASTERS Contact Doug Strong: 843-9377, strongd@med. unc.edu. www.unc.edu/bellttmi/btmaster.htm. Every Tuesday Practice formal and informal presen-tations with feedback. 5th floor conf room, Health Sciences Library. 11:45 a.m. -1 pm. CAROLINA ENTREPRENEURIAL INITIATIVE RSVP to rsvpkenan@unc.edu. www.carolinachal-lenge. org. 4/19 Culmination of 2008 Carolina Challenge. Includes presentations by four finalist teams, announcement of winners. Celebration with band, barbecue follows. Aud, Koury. Presentations, 5-6:30 pm; an-nouncement of winners, celebration, 7 pm. CHANCELOR’S AWARDS Call 966-3128. 4/16 Student Chancellor’s Awards presentations and Student Undergraduate Teaching and Staff Awards. Great Hall, Union. 3 pm. FRIDAY CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION fridaycenter.unc.edu/pdep. Call 962-2643. $ What’s the Big Idea? 4/10 A Closer Look at Gene and Tissue Engineering. David Gerber. 7-9 pm. 4/17 Genetic Research and its Medical Applica-tions. Cam Patterson, James Evans. 7-9 pm. JOHNSTON CENTER FOR UNDERGRADUATE EXCELENCE Call 966-5110, e-mail jcue@unc.edu; www.unc.edu/depts/jcue. Thursdays on the Terrace 4/10 Carolina Student Performers: Black Swamp Bootleggers. Terrace, Graham Memorial. Noon-2 pm. LINEBERGER COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER Call Mary Seagroves, 966-5905. E-mail mary_sea-groves@ med.unc.edu. 4/12 Beach Ball, auction to benefit Lineberger’s programs. University Mall. 9 pm-1 am. $ PURCHASING SERVICES Call Jane Tornow, 962-3773. E-mail tornow@email. unc.edu. 4/16 Vendor forum for campus research community. MBRB. 10 am-2 pm. RETIRED FACULTY ASOCIATION Call 933-5098 for reservations. 4/15 Quarterly meeting: “On Being a Scientist for 60 Years.” Oliver Smithies. Friday Ctr. 11 am-1:30 pm. Buffet follows. UNIVERSITY MANAGERS ASOCIATION E-mail duval@mail.fpg.unc.edu. uma.unc.edu. 4/16 Third Wednesday Conversations – brown bag lunch. Campus Y. 11:45 am. DEADLINES TO WATCH BRIDGES Academic Leadership for Women fridaycenter.unc.edu/pdep/bridges. Call Annette Madden, 962-1123; e-mail madden @email.unc. edu. 5/1 Deadline to apply for fall BRIDGES program. UNC Board of Governors Call Bart Corgnati, 962-4592; e-mail bbc@north-carolina. edu. 5/12 Deadline to make nominations for 2008 Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Public Service. Send nominations with bio information and the nominee’s public ser-vice achievements to Mike Smith, CB# 3300. FITNESS | RECREATION | WELLNESS CAMPUS RECREATION 203 Woollen Gym. Call 843-PLAY. pomerant@email.unc.edu, www.campusrec.unc. edu/events.html. Gym/pool privilege card required. For complete listings of campus recreation facilities and links to each program, refer to www.campus-rec. unc.edu/Facilities.htm. KIDS ROCK (RECREATIONAL OPORTUNITIES FOR CAROLINA KIDS) www.campusrec.unc.edu/heels.html#family_fun. RSVP to tleighc@email.unc.edu at least two days before scheduled event. 4/12 Rodeo. Bring bike/helmet and learn about bike safety. Includes bicycle events. Friday Ctr. parking lot. 10 am-noon. Free. WALK FOR WELNES E-mail lmangili@email.unc.edu. wwwcampusrec. unc.edu/heels.html. Walks held through the week from various locations on campus. Refer to Web site for routes and more info. EMPLOYE RECREATION Contact Lauren Mangili, lmangili@email.unc.edu, 962-7348. www.campusrec.unc.edu/heels.html. Employee fitness program. For complete listings of services, see Web site. TRAININ G INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES E-mail LearnIT@unc.edu. LearnIT.unc.edu. Refer to Web site for current schedule of work-shops that include information technology topics for faculty, staff, students. News Briefs from page 5 Calendar from page 12 ‘ a m a d e u s ’ Janie Brookshire as Constanze and Ray Dooley as Antonio Salieri appear in PlayMakers Repertory Company’s production of “Amadeus,” playing through April 20. Dooley is a professor of dramatic art. For ticket information, call 962-PLAY (7529) or see www.playmakersrep.org. 12 University Gazette Exhibitions n “Perspectives on Public Justice.” Through 5/4. n “The Pursuit of Learning.” Through 5/18. n “Glorifying Patronage.” Through 8/17. n “New Currents in Contemporary Art.” UNC-Chapel Hill Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition.” Opens 4/12 through 5/11. n “Contemporary Drawings from the Ackland Collection.” Opens 4/19 through 3/17. UNC GLOBAL global.unc.edu. Contact Laura Griest, lauragriest@unc.edu. n “Form in Translation: The Art of Judith Ernst.” FedEx Global Education Ctr. Through 5/30. HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY www.hsl.unc.edu. n “Great Minds/Great Finds.” n “Celebrating National Occupational Therapy Month.” RENAISANCE COMPUTING INSTITUTE n “Spectacular Justice.” Joyce Rudinsky. Fridays-Saturdays, through 4/25. 1-5 pm. ROBERT AND SALIE BROWN GALLERY AND MUSEUM Stone Ctr, 150 South Rd. 962-9001. Gallery hours: 10 am-7 pm, Mon-Fri, closed University holidays. n “PepperPot: Multimedia Installation, Meaning and the Medium in Contemporary African Diasporic Art.” Through 5/11. WILSON LIBRARY Exhibit areas open Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm (NC Collec-tion Gallery opens at 9 am.). Weekend hours vary by exhibit; call 962-0114 for details. NC Collection Gallery offers guided tours Wednesdays at 2 pm, other times by appointment. Call 962-1172. Special Events 4/17 John Branch speaks about his career in a lecture related to “Lines of Humor”: “A Tar Heel Cartoonist in Texas: Drawing the Line in the Lone Star State.” Pleasants Family Assembly Room. 5:45 pm. Reception, 5 pm. 4/23 Panel discusson on the topic of avante garde poetry in post-World War I Ameri-ca, related to “The Beats” exhibit. 6 pm. Second (Main) Floor n The History of the North Carolina Collection. Hall. n “Lines of Humor, Shades of Controversy: A Century of Student Cartooning at UNC.” Through 5/31. Also, exhibits on Sir Walter Raleigh, UNC history, rare bird prints, Eng and Chang, plus historic rooms. NC Collection Gallery. n Recent Acquisitions, NC Collection Reading Room. Third Floor n “The Beats and Beyond: Counterculture Poetry, 1950-1975.” Melba Remig Saltarelli Exhibit Rm. Through 7/3. Fourth Floor n “Paper Trail: The Poster Art of Casey Burns and Ron Liberti.” LECTURES | SEMINARS | COLLO QUIA THURSDAY, APRIL 10 School of Journalism and Mass Communication Roy H. Park Distinguished Lecture with Knight Professor Rich Beckman: “The Road Less Traveled – Changing the World One Story at a Time.” 111 Carroll. 5:30 pm. FRIDAY, APRIL 11 ITS Teaching and Learning Distinguished Speaker Series: “Teaching and Learning Innovation: Taming the Tiger. Malcolm Brown, director of academic computing, Dartmouth. Toy Lounge, Dey. 10-11:30 am. its.unc.edu/tl/dss. Injury Prevention Research Center “The Effective-ness of a School-Based Social Skills Training Program: Preliminary Findings from a Group READINGS | FILMS | PER FORMANCES BUL’S HEAD BOKSHOP Call 962-5060, bullshead@store. unc.edu. 4/17 Eric Jerome Dickey reads from his newest novel “Pleasure.” 3 pm. 4/22 Poetry readings to celebrate Wilson Library’s Rare Book Collection exhibit “The Beats and Beyond.” Readings by Anne Waldman, co-founder of Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics at Naropa, and Ed Sanders, founder of the Fugs. 3:30 pm. CAROLINA PERFORMING ARTS Call 843-3333. performingarts@unc. edu. www.carolinaperformingarts. org. $ Unless noted, all performances in Memorial Hall. 4/10 North Carolina Symphony. 8 pm. 4/11 Carolina Union Activities Board presents Musiq Soulchild. 8 pm. 4/12 Bang on a Can All-Stars. 8 pm. 4/14, 19 Clef Hangers 30th Anniver-sary Spring Concerts. 8 pm. 4/18 Merce Cunningham Dance Company. 8 pm. 4/20 University Band, Symphony Band, Wind Ensemble. 2 pm. 4/22 Brahms Requiem. 7:30 pm. 4/23 Spirit of Uganda. 7:30 pm. DEPARTMENT OF DRAMATIC ART MAINSTAGE E-mail ddamainstage@yahoo.com. 4/11-15 Tim Robbins’ “Dead Man Walking,” based on the book of the same name by Sister Helen Prejean. Kenan Theatre, Ctr for Dramatic Art. 4/11, 13, 14, 8:15 pm; 4/12, 15, 5 pm; 4/14, 4 pm. $ (free for Play- Makers subscribers). Buy tickets at door up to one hour before performance. INSTITUTE FOR The Arts and Humanities www.unc.edu/depts/csas/Conferences/richcard-wright. html. Richard Wright Centennial 4/12 Staged Reading of the Paul Green Adap-tation of “Native Son.” Gerrard. 7:30 pm. Free, but tickets required: 843-3333. 4/13 Richard Wright Centennial Commemora-tive. Memorial. 7:30 pm. Free, but tickets required: 843-3333. LORELEIS www.loreleis.com. E-mail criswell@email.unc.edu. 4/26 Spring Concert and release of CD, “On the Record.” Memorial. 4 pm. MUSIC DEPARTMENT Call 962-1039. music.unc.edu. 4/10, 11 An Evening of Zaruela Music. UNC Opera, scholarship benefit concert. Aud, Hill. 4/10, 7:30 pm; 4/11, 8 pm. $ 4/12 Garnet Ungar, piano. Aud, Hill. 8 pm. 4/13 UNC Guitar Ensemble Spring Concert. Aud, Hill. 2 pm. 4/13 Masterclass: Garnet Ungar. Aud, Hill. 4 pm. 4/15 New Music from the Composition Studio. Person Recital. 7:30 pm. 4/15 New Music from the Electro-Acoustic Studio. Person Recital. 7:30 pm. 4/18 Carolina Symposia on Music and Culture. David Cohen, Columbia U. Person Recital. 3:30 pm. 4/18 University Chamber Players. Person Recital. 8 pm. 4/20 UNC Bands Concert. Memorial. 2 pm. 4/22 Newman Series and Music on the Hill: Brahams’ German Requiem. Memorial. 7:30 pm. PLAYMAKERS REPERTORY COMPANY Call 962-7529, www.playmakersrep.org. $ Through 4/20 “Amadeus.” Paul Green Theatre. See Web site for times. 4/23-27 PRC² series: “Witness to an Execution.” Kenan Theatre, Ctr for Dramatic Art. 4/23-27, 8 pm; 4/27, 2 pm. Next calendar includes: april 24 – May 7 deadline for submissions: 5 p.m., mon., april 14 E-mail: gazette@unc.edu Fax: 962-2279: Clearly mark for the Gazette. CAMPUS BOX: 6205 The Gazette calendar is geared only toward items of general interest. For complete listings of Carolina events, see the Carolina Calendar at www.unc.edu/calendar For complete listings on Carolina athletics, see tarheelblue.com. i t ’ s a l l o n l i n e April 9 – april 23 Calendar ‘ b o y s w i t h c h i h u a h u a ’ Shown is a detail of Taj Forerr’s color print, part of the “New Currents in Contemporary Art” exhibit opening April 12 at the Ackland Art Museum. The opening reception, free and open to the public, is April 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. All work is by the graduating class of master of fine arts students. See Calendar, page 11 ATTRACTIONS MOREHEAD PLANETARIUM Call 549-6863 for show times or 962-1236, mhplan-et@ unc.edu. www.moreheadplanetarium.org. $ Classes 4/16-5/21 Beginning Skywatching. 7-9 pm. Skywatching 4/12 Mars, Moon, Saturn. 8:30-10:30 pm. Exhibit n The Ancient Carolinians. Morehead South Gallery. Free. Special Event 4/21 “Our Vanishing Night.” Star Theater. 7:30 pm. Free. NORTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN www.ncbg.unc.edu. Hours Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm; Sat, 9 am-6 pm; Sun, 1-6 pm. Piedmont Nature Trails: Dawn to dusk daily. Call 962-0522. Art at the Garden n “Flora, Friend and Foe.” Dale A. Morgan and Claire Alderks Miller exhibit paintings of plants and animals. Through 4/29 Classes/workshops 4/11 Digital Camera Workshop. $ 4/14 Native Plant Studies: Spring Flora. $ Tours/Walks/Hikes 4/12, 19 Saturday morning tours of the plant displays. Meet in front of Totten Ctr. 10 am. 4/19 Tour of Coker Arboretum. Meet inside arboretum at Cameron Ave. 11 am. Children’s Programs Every Thursday Nature Tales: Story Time at the Garden. Ages 3-5 (must be accompanied by an adult). 10 am. $ GALLERIES | EXHIBITS ACKLAND ART MUSEUM Wed-Sat, 10 am-5 pm; Sun, 1-5 pm. Call 843-1611 (tape), 966-5736 (voice), 962-0837 (TTY); ackland@ email.unc.edu, www.ackland.org. Special Events 4/11 Art after Dark. Galleries open till 9 pm. 4/12 Drawing in the Galleries. 10 am-noon. 4/16 Lunch with One: One Work of Art, One Expert, One Hour. 1-2 pm. 4/20 Music in the Galleries. Roger Akers, Lucille Purser, Jon Baker. 2-4 pm. 4/22 Yoga in the Galleries. Noon-1 pm. Randomized Trial.” Mark Fraser. Suite 500, Bank of America Plaza, 137 East Franklin St. 3 pm. University Minor in the Study of Christianity and Culture, University Program in Cultural Studies, Department of Social Medicine “What to Do with the Dead in the 19th Century.” Thomas W. Laqueur, U California. 116 Murphey. 3:30 pm. FRIDAY, APRIL 11 – SATURDAY, APRIL 12 Institute for the Arts and Humanities, et. al “Germany’s 1968: A Cultural Revolution?” Hyde. Registration required. $ www.german.duke.edu/ ncgermanstudies/infopages/workshop.html. SUNDAY, APRIL 13 Institute for the Arts and Humanities Richard Wright Centennial Colloquium. University Rm, Hyde. 1 pm. MONDAY, APRIL 14 Faculty Governance “Do Ideas Matter in American Politics? A Conversation about Transcendentalism, Fundamentalism and Liberalism.” Philip Gura, Michael Lienesch, John McGowan. Faculty Commons, Campus Y. 3:30 pm. School of Public Health 40th Annual Fred T. Foard Memorial Lecture: “Health Care Reform and the 2008 Presidential Candidates.” Jonathan B. Oberlander. Friday Ctr. 6:30-7:30 pm. Reception precedes lecture, 5:30 pm. Free, but registration required: www.sph.unc.edu/foard. Carolina Center for Jewish Studies “Remember-ing Survival: Postwar Testimonies of the Stara-chowice Factory Slave Labor Camps.” Christopher Browning. Theatre, Stone Ctr. 7:30 pm. THURSDAY, APRIL 17 UNC Horizons Program “Breaking the Bonds of Addiction and Trauma: Implications and Treatment for Women and Their Children.” Friday Ctr. 8 am-4:30 pm. www.unchorizons.com, 966-9803. Technology Development Carolina Innovations Seminar Series: “Stay Out of Hot Water! Managing Tech Transfer Related Conflicts of Interest.” Juliann Tenney, Sherrie Settle. 211 Chapman. 5:15-6:15 pm. SATURDAY, APRIL 19 Department of Psychiatry 15th Annual Schizo-phrenia Treatment and Evaluation Program (STEP) Symposium: “What’s New in Schizophrenia: Reports from the Front Lines of Research at UNC.” Friday Ctr. 8 am-1 pm. $ Call 966-8990 or e-mail jlinn@med.unc.edu. MONDAY, APRIL 21 Health Policy and Administration “Climate Change, Natural Hazards, and the University: Mitigation Planning for a Disaster Resilient Univer-sity.” Peter Robinson, Steve Kenny, James Porto. Toy Lounge, Dey. 3-4:30 pm. College of Arts and Sciences “Truth, Justice and the Evangelical Way”: Christianity and Culture Speaker Series. Kristin Deede Johnson, Hope College. Assembly Rm, Wilson Library. 5:30 pm. TUESDAY, APRIL 22 School of Education “Implications of Evidence- Centered Design for Teaching, Learning and Assessment: Lessons Learned in the Context of the Advanced Placement Programs.” Kristen Huff, senior director of AP Research and Assessment De-sign, College Board, NY. 310 Peabody. 5:30-7 p.m. Institute for the Environment Earth Day speech: “Some Like it Hot, but Lots More Don’t: The Chang-ing Climate of US Politics.” David Orr, Oberlin College. 111 Carroll. 7:30 pm. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development, School of Public Health “The Twelve Keys to Successful Grant Writing.” Robert Lowman. Aud, Hooker. 1-4:30 pm. |
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