tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77919078271966226152011-12-12T19:32:40.272-05:00University of North Carolina TomorrowWelcome to the University of North Carolina Tomorrow Blog! This Blog has been created to ask what you and your peers need from your University. We will discuss current trends and challenges facing North Carolina and hope you will help us identify the way(s) the University can best respond to those needs in a sustainable way. Blog early and blog often - Thank you!Norma Houstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12639003871398410718noreply@blogger.comBlogger171100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791907827196622615.post-2091734385176983042008-10-21T11:41:00.003-04:002008-10-21T11:50:17.426-04:00credit DON'T cruch me out of the classroomRecent news about the "credit crunch" and it's impact on "main street" is becoming more clear. One group that may feel the increased pressure first is the students on our many University campuses that are borrowing to meet tuition and fees, housing, and cost of living needs.Now, more than ever, it seems integral that we focus on teaching students about personal finances and how to be smart about tcaravanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00900007450784121580noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791907827196622615.post-82314713944103184212008-10-21T05:08:00.004-04:002008-10-21T05:18:15.534-04:00PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB...I'm Innovating!So we have all seen the creative commercials and have heard the newest buzzword that basically means creating, but has less of a liberal flare for those that find the latter less palatable. The United States is reknown for its ability to innovate and create new ideas and things - which may be a reason so many international students flock to our universities for higher education.Today the tcaravanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00900007450784121580noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791907827196622615.post-30299125324257827212008-02-29T16:40:00.006-05:002008-02-29T17:39:26.367-05:00I donate, I watch the game, and even read the newsletter...but other than that I'm not sure where else I can be useful!Today Universities are increasing their capacity to track their alumni through high end database systems and new outreach programs. Once (re)connected, these alumni prove to be a limitless resource of information, ideas, and at times energy - no, not money no matter how much an advancement officer wishes! This dedication to their institution and to the state/region in which they live are tcaravanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00900007450784121580noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791907827196622615.post-18805164508644262492008-02-29T14:42:00.002-05:002008-02-29T16:40:31.948-05:00Glad to hear that's in the report...I think about it EVERY DAY!Welcome back to the UNC Tomorrow Blog!Approved by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors, the UNC Tomorrow Commission Report has hopped up on two very large feet to begin its journey through the response phase. Each campus and staff at General Administration will spend the next few months to a year responding and preparing thorough plans that answer the challenges posed by the tcaravanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00900007450784121580noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791907827196622615.post-17841315972504038012007-11-09T12:41:00.000-05:002007-11-09T12:47:50.022-05:00They like me, they really like me...well, I got those skills on Broadway!The role of the arts in today's education often receives little traction. Students that are exposed to the arts are often more creative and innovative thinkers. They approach problems with a tool set that naturally exists outside of the box. During our forums we have heard a great deal about "soft skills" (communication - verbal and written, problem solving, analytical and teamwork skills) tcaravanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00900007450784121580noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791907827196622615.post-55213549502782506652007-11-09T12:33:00.000-05:002007-11-09T12:41:06.943-05:00Who doesn't like new things? From the laboratory to the patent office, basic research is the cornerstone for new ideas.Basic research is at foundation of the creation and innovation of new thoughts, ideas and inventions. During our forums with faculty we have been reminded that it is at the core of the University mission and that it is one of the most sound means we have at our disposal to replenish our faculty ranks. What are your thoughts on basic research? How should that research be translated to the tcaravanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00900007450784121580noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791907827196622615.post-90541688205440403972007-10-02T11:10:00.000-04:002007-10-02T11:18:05.076-04:00Big city living is not for everyone...I want to share my talents with my own community!• In 2006, the Charlotte, Research Triangle, and Piedmont Triad regions accounted for nearly 62% of the state’s population and 64% of all jobs in the state• In 2005, average annual wages were highest in the Charlotte and Research Triangle regions (above $40,000), and lowest in the Northeast region (under $27,000)• In the last 15 years, the Research Triangle region’s population grew at the fastesttcaravanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00900007450784121580noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791907827196622615.post-13430715186107234562007-09-19T17:39:00.000-04:002007-09-19T17:41:00.666-04:00You asked for it, you got it...the video!The video now playing on the front page of our website highlights the trends and challenges facing the state of North Carolina as presented in the Scholars Trends and Issues Briefs. Please take a moment to watch the video and share with us your thoughts on any piece that you find interesting.tcaravanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00900007450784121580noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791907827196622615.post-73613524347599456612007-09-14T17:19:00.000-04:002007-09-14T17:30:30.658-04:00Think of how much we could save if I just remembered to turn off the office light and computer?North Carolinians spent $23.2 billion on energy in 2004 - 7% of total state economic activity.$16 billion of this was shipped to other states/nations...to benefit their economies.The UNC system is the single largest user of electricity and water in NC (70%-80% of state government energy use is by UNC institutions - almost $14 million a month for power and water in FY 05-06).What steps should the tcaravanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00900007450784121580noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791907827196622615.post-64430638510352078792007-09-14T17:11:00.000-04:002007-09-14T17:31:51.597-04:00Did you agree with that? Maybe you do, maybe you don't! Maybe you should tell us.Following each community listening forum, the audio files will be placed on our website for download. This thread is available for those of you that attended a forum or have listened to a forum and would like to comment on something you have heard or did not hear and had hoped to.tcaravanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00900007450784121580noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791907827196622615.post-30740188196530618942007-09-06T09:09:00.000-04:002007-09-06T09:21:52.711-04:00I don't want to spend my money on that, I want to spend it on this!This year, North Carolina taxpayers will spend approximately:$5,300 educating one public school student$10,000 educating one public university student$25,000 housing one inmate in prison$92,000 housing one juvenile offender in a Youth Development CenterHowever, a full four year scholarship to one of our largest 4 year public institutions will cost $60,000.What role should the University play in tcaravanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00900007450784121580noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791907827196622615.post-27518630234581257372007-08-22T12:30:00.000-04:002007-08-22T12:45:19.837-04:00It takes a village to raise a child, but who is the village today?The saying, "it takes a village to raise a child" has been stated in thousands of speeches, brochures and publications over the years, but the words may no longer serve as the same powerful call to action. According to the following figures, there is a great deal of work going undone and the connection between the education system and our young black students is being lost - if it was ever made tcaravanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00900007450784121580noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791907827196622615.post-90349247452075103232007-08-16T13:49:00.000-04:002007-08-16T14:07:21.220-04:00The competition is getting ready...are we?About 33% of North Carolina's college age students are enrolled in college - only 69% of the rate in Korea...North Carolina also lags behind Greece, Finland, Belgium, Ireland and Poland.What changes must be made to motivate our students to continue their education after high school? What are the implications of the current trends? For more key facts and trends about North Carolina please read thetcaravanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00900007450784121580noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791907827196622615.post-78648330650910080662007-08-09T15:12:00.001-04:002007-08-09T15:31:54.523-04:00They are doing WHAT...who knew!?! Campuses meet needs across the state.During the late Spring - President Bowles, Board of Governors Chairman Jim Phillips and GA staff traveled to each University campus (including our newest campus North Carolina School of Science and Math). Each campus was given the opportunity to share their impact on their region/the state, sending the team away pleasantly surprised as to the level of impact made on the state. If we are tcaravanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00900007450784121580noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791907827196622615.post-79953292044291967502007-08-01T13:37:00.000-04:002007-08-01T15:16:17.204-04:00Soft skills - who really needs them? And wait, what exactly are they?"Soft skills" - you know, those skills not necessarily learned from the book that enable a new hire to adapt to the fast pace and challenges of the working world, are a hot topic in both education and the business sector worldwide. Academic departments are hearing more and more about the value of producing graduates that possess the following skills: teamwork, critical thinking and reasoning, tcaravanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00900007450784121580noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791907827196622615.post-78348105625653497042007-07-19T10:36:00.000-04:002007-07-19T10:42:28.537-04:00Ready or not, here we come!By 2017, enrollment on the University of North Carolina campuses is projected to approach 300,000 total students. This would represent a 50% increase in enrollment and campuses are currently considering the best ways to address such growth. Ideas such as increased delivery of online courses, early high school programs and more collaborative partnerships with the community college system are tcaravanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00900007450784121580noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7791907827196622615.post-49095383912863372592007-07-12T13:44:00.000-04:002007-07-12T14:26:14.813-04:00Your Needs, Your UniversityThe goal of the University of North Carolina Tomorrow initiative is to produce a more proactively responsive University, focused on meeting the challenges of the state over the next 20 years. To achieve this goal, the initiative will focus on 3 questions:What challenges facing our state do North Carolinians want the University to respond to?How can UNC best respond to these challenges?How can UNCtcaravanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00900007450784121580noreply@blogger.com8