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July 15, 2009 Carolina Faculty and Staff News Gray-Little becomes #1 Jayhawk 3 coble chairs council

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Chancellor Holden Thorp presents Bernadette Gray- herself as a scholar. Through the years, Gray-Little earned the admiration Little, executive vice chancellor and provost since 2006, a framed photo of her faculty colleagues as well as the undergraduate and graduate stu- of her placing the doctoral hood on this year’s commencement speaker, dents she mentored, he said. Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu of Cape Town, South Africa. Tutu “Bernadette has held a wide array of administrative positions here,” was awarded an honorary doctor of divinity degree during the May 10 Thorp said. “I’m sure she would say the most important has been profes- ceremony. sor of psychology.” Gray-Little, a faculty member and administrator at Carolina for nearly Gray-Little quipped that the current economy reminded her of lyrics four decades, will become the 17th chancellor of the University of Kan- from a Kenny Rogers song: “You picked a fine time to leave me, Lucille.” sas beginning Aug. 15. “Being here has been very good for me and I hope it has been for breeden During a June 25 campus reception honoring her, Thorp said he never the University,” she said. “I’m looking forward to being in Kansas, and 10 doubted that Gray-Little would one day become a chancellor. He cited at the same time I’m deeply sorry to be leaving all the people I’ve been earns a her many accomplishments and the ways in which she had distinguished engaged with here. Thank you for your friendship and for your support.” massey

UNC slices spending in anticipation of deep budget cuts

There is no way to know when the joint Sen- or how it would be funded. He focused on how A 5 percent cut would have amounted to a loss ate-House conference committee will propose a the University should respond to a budget picture of nearly $29 million in state funding. The 10 per- final state budget, but when the Gazette went to that remained bleak. cent cut takes that number to nearly $60 million press on Monday it appeared almost certain an Even as administrators await a final budget when cuts to the Area Health Education Centers agreement would not be reached before today from legislators, they are slicing spending levels program are included. (July 15), the date the temporary spending bill to to accommodate permanent budget cuts totaling “We’ve been saying all along that additional begin fiscal 2009–10 was set to expire. 10 percent for the 2009–10 fiscal year. This total cuts were possible and that permanent cuts Chancellor Holden Thorp, in his July 1 budget includes the 5 percent cut Thorp announced in would be unavoidable,” Thorp said in his e-mail. message to the University community, did not March as a proactive step, with the warning that emphasize when the budget would be approved things could get even worse. See BUDGET page 4 2 University Gazette

on the web Carolina is recognized among

Celebrated tenor to teach here the ‘Great Colleges to Work For’ Music students will study this year with two-time The Chronicle of Higher Education has members. The survey was administered and ana- Grammy Award-winning tenor Anthony Dean ranked the University among the nation’s “Great lyzed by ModernThink LLC, a strategic human Griffey – a High Point native – who will teach Colleges to Work For” based on results of a new capital consulting firm. for 12 weeks as artist-in-residence. Watch a video survey announced last week. “We are pleased and proud that Carolina has of Griffey in rehearsal for Benjamin Britten’s “Peter The Chronicle recognized four-year campuses been recognized as a great place to work by The snipurl.com/kvlqu Grimes” at the San Diego Opera in April. in 26 different categories. Carolina appears on Chronicle,” said Brenda Richardson Malone, the following lists: associate vice chancellor for human resources. exhibit shows impact of n Teaching environment. (Faculty members say “In many ways, this simply confirms what we school of public health the campus recognizes innovative and high- already knew – that Carolina faculty and staff Based on a collaborative exhibit mounted this quality teaching). have a special connection to this great institu- spring at the Health Sciences Library, the show, “UNC n Facilities and security. (Employees say the tion. However, this process also gives us addi- Gillings School of Global Public Health: Meeting the appearance of the campus is pleasing and tional insight into areas where we can improve Public Health Challenges of the 21st Century,” is now the campus takes steps to provide a secure going forward.” snipurl.com/ksgpj online with additional audio and video selections. environment). The Chronicle survey included a survey admin- n Connection to institution and pride. (Employ- istered to faculty, administrators and professional- carolina’s tweets ees have a strong sense of loyalty to the support staff and an institutional audit that cap- Of all the outlets for news at UNC, the most imme- institution). tured demographics and workplace policies and n diate is the Twitter feed. And for those who still don’t Respect and appreciation. practices. The Chronicle said the main factor in know what Twitter’s all about but who care about all The University was among more than 240 deciding if an institution received recognition was things Tar Heel, it’s a great place to find out what’s so four- and two-year colleges and universities that the feedback gathered from faculty and staff. compelling about Twitter’s simple premise: What are signed up for The Chronicle’s program and To see the rankings, refer to chronicle.com/ snipurl.com/ji7tg you doing? went through the survey process last spring. indepth/academicworkplace. (Clicking on a col- Results are based on responses from nearly lege name in any list reveals all the categories in 41,000 administrators, faculty members and staff which the college was recognized.)

u n i v e r s i t y First phase of ConnectCarolina goes live July 20 Editor Next week, the campus community will get its first look at the information or to create new PIDs or Onyens. Departments will Patty Courtright (962-7124) public face of the ConnectCarolina project when the redesigned not be able to hire permanent or temporary employees (SPA and [email protected] campus directory goes live. EPA) during the outage. managing Editor Gary C. Moss (962-7125) The University has been working for more than two years to Also during the service outage, people will not be able to update [email protected] create a new integrated administrative computer system, known the cell phone numbers they list to receive Alert Carolina text mes-

Associate editor as ConnectCarolina, and people will begin using a key aspect of sages. They still will be able to receive any Alert Carolina notifica- Susan Phillips (962-8594) that work – the upgraded campus directory – on July 20. When tions sent to cell numbers already in the system, but they cannot [email protected] people go to the familiar URL directory.unc.edu, clicking on the update that information during the outage. Photographer Online Campus Directory link will redirect them to a new online Following the outage, Information Technology Services will Dan Sears (962-8592) location. They will see a redesigned screen for updating campus contact people who changed Onyen passwords during this time to Design and Layout directory entries (on the left side of the screen) and minor changes remind them to provide any updated Alert Carolina information. UNC Design Services Amanda Zettervall (843-4967) in the search or update tools. Student Information Services (SIS) users will be affected during As people are redirected to the new site, they actually will enter the outage as well. In addition, they will see permanent changes Contributor News Services the University’s new enterprise portal. The portal is a gateway related to student biographic and demographic information. Debra Beller for gaining access to online applications and services, much like Affected SIS users have been invited to training classes to learn the Editorial Offices the portals people use to access online services such as banking, new system. 210 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill, NC 27599 e-mail, social networking, shopping and registration. FAX 843-5966 | CB 6205 | [email protected] “People will still be able to use the campus directory to conduct the portal change of address searches and update their information as they do now, and they When the outage ends on July 20, the online campus directory Make changes at: directory.unc.edu will have a chance to become familiar with the concept of using the will be in its new location in the portal. People will be able to cre- Read the gazette online at portal as a way to access other University applications,” said Jerri ate PIDs and Onyens and update information for Alert Carolina gazette.unc.edu Bland, ConnectCarolina project director. through the same processes as before. The University Gazette is a University In addition to being the access point for the directory, PeopleSoft publication. Its mission is to build a sense of campus community by communicating Service outages and other enterprise applications, the portal will become the gate- information relevant and vital to faculty and The transition will require some service outages. way for new functions in the future. Eventually, it will replace Appli- staff and to advance the University’s overall goals and messages. The editor reserves The ability to look up information in the online campus direc- cant Central, Student Central and Faculty/Staff Central. the right to decide what information will tory and to change Onyen passwords will not be affected. How- In August, prospective students also will use the portal to access be published in the Gazette and to edit submissions for consistency with Gazette ever, beginning yesterday (5 p.m. on July 14) until 8 a.m. on style, tone and content. July 20, people will not be able to update their online directory See connect carolina page 11 July 15, 2009 3

Coble aims for new partnerships as faculty chair

McKay Coble’s current office in the Center for Dramatic they’ve given up hope.” Art is dotted with white plastic models, miniatures of sets Coble began her three- for PlayMakers Repertory Company productions, past and year term on July 1. future. Fashioning the models is a key part of the evolution She also wants to from roughly sketched idea to full-blown theatrical set. forge partnerships with Coble, professor of design and chair of the Department of what she calls the unusual suspects – people from disci- One such issue is the role of fixed-term faculty. Coble is Dramatic Art, has designed sets and costumes for the stage plines that typically do not work together. “Putting people a member of the college’s Fixed Term Faculty Committee, throughout her 23 years at Carolina, including for PlayMak- together who might not otherwise find each other creates created by Chancellor Holden Thorp when he was dean ers’ performances of “The Little Prince,” “The Glass Menag- collaborations that could be fantastic,” Coble said. of the college to develop a plan for creating consistency erie/Well,” “Amadeus,” “Pericles” and “Cyrano.” “There are so many ways for people to break out of their among units. Her craft requires creativity, insight, an eye for detail and silos,” she said. “One of the things I really love about this “Certain departments do it differently than others, but a keen understanding of what makes things work. university is the potential to cross barriers.” essentially you teach and you work and you don’t cause If a particular scene calls for a platform that can withstand She cited the recent Dance at Carolina Task Force cre- trouble; that’s what fixed-term faculty do,” Coble said. the movements of five actors, for example, the designer has ated by Bill Andrews, senior associate dean in the College of Discrepancies exist in terms of voting rights and offices to blend aesthetics with a basic knowledge of engineering Arts and Sciences. that can be held, among other issues, she said. to produce a structure that fits the scene and is durable, yet Co-chaired by Coble and Tim Carter, David G. Frey Dis- University-wide, a Faculty Council Committee on Fixed- pliable. It requires a delicate balance between imagination tinguished Professor and chair of the music department, the Term Faculty, chaired by Suzanne Gulledge from the and mechanics. task force looked at the future of dance at Carolina – every- School of Education, has been examining some of these Coble plans to use a similar balance in her new role as fac- thing from creating a dance minor and the impact on cam- issues. With persistence, Coble said, the result of these cam- ulty chair, beginning with an openness to new ideas. pus dance clubs to a broader view of dance as human move- pus discussions could be a workable model, a paradigm shift. “My willingness to listen to ideas and see if there’s a way to ment and ways to incorporate it into non-arts fields such as “My dream of dreams is that we’d talk about systemwide make them work might be one reason people elected me to computer science and physical therapy. consistencies – how you value fixed-term faculty, how they this position,” she said. “I believe that if people stop coming to “At Carolina, we truly have the flexibility to examine a range you, it isn’t because you’ve solved all the problems; it’s because of issues that people assume are set in stone,” Coble said. See coble page 11

Griffin leads forum discussion on thrift and job security

The Employee Forum’s July agenda item was listed as “Go Some spoke not only about the hardship imposed on the said it was important for the forum to make sure some of the Around the Room: A Chance for Attendees to Share the Issue people who were laid off, but also on the effects on the work proposals contained in the Bain & Company report were acted Most on their Minds.” Not surprisingly, with a 2009–10 state environment for the people who were left behind. Housekeep- upon in the future. Overton referred to the privately funded budget still to be approved, the common issue on people’s ers talked about heavier workloads caused by layoffs. study the University undertook to identify ways to streamline minds was job security. Bonnie Baird, the newly elected forum secretary who works operations to become more effective and save money. One newly appointed member, Robert Humphreys, said, as a judicial educator in the School of Government, noted that “I think that (acting on the report) will be critical to put- “The question most on my mind is how much of this Univer- the effect on many people in the private sector was even more ting the University in a position of strength when the economy sity is going to shut down after they pass the budget – and how severe. Many had lost their jobs and may never get them back. turns around,” Overton said. many of us are not going to be sitting in these seats in the com- “I am happy to have a job,” Baird said, noting that “higher Deborah Dehart, a delegate who works as a research special- ing months.” education is really the place to be” during difficult times. ist in the Center for Alcohol Studies, talked about the impor- Humphreys, who works as an administrative support special- Alan Moran, a carpenter in Facilities Services, talked about tance of being creative in saving money. ist in the Department of Otolaryngology, said he had always the importance of morale and its effect on work performance. She cited efforts already under way for sharing lab animals considered himself a positive thinker and believed the United “Work hard, work diligently,” Moran said. “It begins with that are no longer needed for one research project so they could States was the greatest country in the world. Now, however, he everybody in this room working as hard as they can for the Uni- be used in another project. Dehart also talked about going to thought it was unavoidable to acknowledge the problems peo- versity and for the state.” the University’s surplus store to equip labs at a cost of pennies ple across the country were experiencing. Moran, who also serves as a delegate to the Staff Assembly, on the dollar compared to what new equipment would cost. Even though he still believed that keeping a positive attitude a staff body of delegates representing institutions in the UNC During his remarks, Griffin repeated a point he has made would be crucial for economic recovery, he admitted that doing system, said General Administration was on the “front lines” in often: The country had endured war and depression and it so was not easy. working with the legislature to support the system. would get through this crisis, too. As Tommy Griffin, forum chair, asked others to share their Jackie Overton, newly elected vice chair who works as a staff “Right now, every time we save a dollar we could be saving a thoughts, most delegates expressed a variation on that theme. development specialist with the Department of Public Safety, job,” Griffin said in support of cost-saving ideas. 4 University Gazette

University’s temperature adjustment budget from page 1 Last week, the Budget Committee gave vice chancellors and deans specific targets plan will conserve energy and dollars for spending reductions so they could imple- ment the additional 5 percent cuts. (This Nudging the thermostat up a few degrees during warm weather ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) control systems will be information is posted on the Carolina Bud- and down a few degrees when the temperature cools off is an effec- done primarily behind the scenes and will be practically unnotice- get Information Web site, universityrela- tive way to save energy – and reduce utility costs. That is exactly able to people within the buildings, Dobson said. Some of the older tions.unc.edu/budget, under Recent Budget what the University is doing. buildings also require manual adjustments to thermostats or HVAC Communications.) This summer, the Facilities Services Division has begun adjust- systems, but any disruption should be minimal. Thorp has emphasized repeatedly that the ing the temperature in campus buildings to conserve energy during “We’d like to ask people to be tolerant of any discomfort as tem- University’s top priority throughout this cri- the times the buildings are occupied. In general, the temperature set peratures are adjusted and understand that during this process sev- sis has been to protect students in the class- points will be between 76 and 78 degrees during the summer and eral maintenance technicians will be temporarily taken away from room and academics. between 69 and 71 degrees during the winter. Most buildings will be their regular duties,” Dobson said. “That could potentially result in Toward that end, the University has so far programmed to relax these settings (to between 64 and 83 degrees) delayed response times for trouble calls.” been able to avoid eliminating any faculty when buildings typically are unoccupied or have low occupancy. Information about the energy-saving measures, including a link positions. Richard Mann, vice chancellor for finance and administration, to the policy and list of frequently asked questions, will be posted In light of recent legislative scrutiny, how- announced the campuswide energy conservation measures in a at www.save-energy.unc.edu. People also can send energy-saving ever, it appears likely that there will be cuts July 8 e-mail message to the Carolina community. The University ideas to a specially designated e-mail address, [email protected]. for research centers and institutes, but the is implementing the measures as part of a new Energy Use Policy Questions about temperature and occupancy standards in specific University will have flexibility in how to apply adopted in response to the global economic situation, the Univer- buildings should be directed to the building managers. those reductions, Thorp said. sity’s commitment to climate neutrality by 2050 and state legislation Dwayne Pinkney, assistant vice chancellor that mandates reductions in energy consumption, Mann said. ‘Watt’ you can for finance and administration, said it was not The standards for temperature and humidity have been set in accor- DO to save energy unusual for the budget process to take longer dance with recommendations from the American Society of Heating, The campus community is instrumental to during times of economic crisis because the Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers for occupied spaces, the success of the Energy Use Policy. Doing combination of choices – spending cuts and although University administrators understand that certain campus the following things on a regular basis will have higher taxes – can be harder to make. facilities require strict, consistent temperatures. a significant impact on overall energy savings: Pinkney said there was agreement, for n In these facilities – including labs, animal facilities, museums, dress for the weather. instance, that taxes should be raised to gen- n turn off lights and equipment when leaving libraries and computer server spaces – Facilities Services will work erate enough revenue to lessen the scope of a room, even for short periods of time, and to accommodate specific needs and look for other energy-saving cuts, particularly in the area of education. especially at the end of the workday. measures that can be applied. n Switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs, The big questions still to be resolved “Implementing the University’s Energy Use Policy is a priority for which use only one-quarter as much elec- are which taxes to raise and by how much, our division,” said Van Dobson, assistant vice chancellor for facilities tricity to create the same amount of light as he said. services. “Our maintenance staff and Energy Management engineers incandescent bulbs and last much longer. Last Friday, the House and Senate agreed have begun the work required to achieve these new temperature n Close doors and windows overnight and to a spending plan of $18.9 billion for the standards. We expect to complete a majority of this process by the when the building is heating or cooling. 2009–10 fiscal year, Pinkney said. This plan time the fall semester begins and conclude it in early fall.” n unless required for remote access, turn includes roughly $1 billion in new taxes, but Projections show a savings of $4 million to $5 million a year in off personal computers and equipment at the details of a revenue package have yet to energy costs, Dobson said. night and configure them to power down be resolved. Moderating the temperature in campus buildings has been a fre- automatically when not in use. The major differences revolve around n Those working in laboratories should be quently mentioned cost-saving suggestion submitted to budget the question of how broad the tax increases sure to close their fume hood sashes when [email protected]. should be, Pinkney added. not in use. “Since people are encouraged to do the same thing at home to In addition, people can promote conser- The earlier version of the budget proposed save energy, we are optimistic that they will be supportive of the vation by walking or biking when traveling by the House would have raised sales and University’s effort,” said Carolyn Elfland, associate vice chancellor around campus and using public transporta- income tax rates, while the Senate version for campus services. “Relatively minor temperature adjustments tion or carpooling whenever possible. They would have lowered some rates but signifi- yield a significant reduction in energy consumption.” also can reduce the use of vehicles by plan- cantly increased the number and kinds of ser- The technical work to reprogram and adjust buildings’ heating, ning activities to eliminate or combine trips. vices subjected to taxes.

Vinroots’ pledge benefits School of Government

School of Government faculty and gradu- member who teaches, advises and publishes government, as well as in federal agencies ate students will benefit from the $1 million in local and state government fields. and nonprofit organizations in North Caro- pledge from former Charlotte mayor Richard The remaining $334,000 will establish lina and throughout the country,” said Mike Vinroot and his wife, Judy, that honors Vin- the Robert W. Bradshaw Jr. Public Admin- Smith, dean of the school. root’s friend and mentor, Robert W. Brad- istration Fellowship, to cover tuition and Vinroot said: “I’m most grateful for what shaw Jr., a former chair of the Republican expenses for worthy Master of Public Bob did for me personally, but more so for Party of North Carolina. Administration students. what he’s done for everyone in North Caro- Part of the commitment ($666,000) will “This historic gift will support two impor- lina throughout his professional life. Accord- be matched by the state’s Distinguished Pro- tant aspects of our work: the faculty who ingly, Judy and I can think of no better way fessors Endowment Trust Fund to create the teach and advise government officials every to honor Bob than at the School of Govern- $1 million Robert W. Bradshaw Jr. Distin- day, and the graduate students who become ment, where public service is the essence of guished Professorship to support a faculty public service leaders in local and state their mission.” July 15, 2009 5 Faculty/n e w s Staff

17-member search committee will conduct a national Professor of Jewish History and Culture; search for Carolina’s next executive vice chancellor and n Lou Perez, J. Carlyle Sitterson Professor of History; provost, replacing Bernadette Gray-Little. n Bert Peterson, professor and chair of maternal and child AChancellor Holden Thorp announced the formation of the health; Search search committee in a June 25 e-mail message to the campus n Terry Rhodes, professor of music; community. “The job of executive vice chancellor and provost is n Ned Sharpless, associate professor of medicine; and critical to Carolina’s future academic success,” he said. n Jay Swaminathan, senior associate dean of academic affairs in committee This person serves as chief academic officer and oversees all the Kenan-Flagler Business School. academic operations including 13 schools and the College of The remaining committee members are: formed for Arts and Sciences, the University Library, a variety of centers n John Ellison, a member of the Board of Trustees; and several cultural and educational units. The provost also n Sarah Michalak, associate provost and University librarian; works closely with Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administra- n Shirley Ort, associate provost and director of scholarships and gray-little’s tion Dick Mann to manage the University’s budget process. student aid; Shelton Earp, who has served on past chancellor, provost and n Stephanie Thurman, business officer for the provost’s office; successor dean searches, will lead the search process, Thorp said. Earp is n Jasmin Jones, student body president and a member of the professor of medicine and pharmacology, Lineberger Professor Board of Trustees; and of Cancer Research and director of the UNC Lineberger Com- n Keith Lee, president of the Graduate and Professional Stu- prehensive Cancer Center. dent Federation. The committee’s work will be supported by R. William Funk Until the search process has been completed, Bruce Carney, the and Associates, a nationally known search firm specializing in Samuel Baron Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy, higher education. will serve as interim executive vice chancellor and provost. Lissa Broome, the Wachovia Professor of Banking Law, will “Through the years Bruce has held a number of key leadership serve as vice chair of the committee. Other faculty members roles at Carolina, most recently as interim dean of the College serving on the committee are: of Arts and Sciences for the past year, and I’m grateful to him n Valerie Ashby, Gordon and Bowman Gray Distinguished for once again agreeing to step in where his many skills and wise Term Professor of Chemistry; counsel are needed,” Thorp said. broome earp n Jane Brown, James L. Knight Professor of Journalism and Thorp said the search committee was working toward his goal to Mass Communication; name a new chief academic officer by next spring. The committee n David Gerber, associate professor of surgery; will recommend a final slate of candidates to him, and he will for- n Jonathan Hess, Moses M. and Hannah L. Malkin Term ward his recommendation to the Board of Trustees for approval.

Mary Turner Lane Deil Wright Refer to the Gazette’s Web site In Memoriam Curriculum in Women’s Studies Political Science, School of Government for information (gazette.unc.edu).

honors

Two faculty members from the School of Information and as a 2009 Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Republic (SHEAR). SHEAR is an association of scholars dedi- Library Science have received 2009 Outstanding Teacher Physical Therapy Association, the most prestigious recogni- cated to exploring the events and meaning of United States his- Awards, which were presented during the school’s commence- tion granted by the organization. He received the honor in June tory between 1776 and 1861. ment ceremony in May. Gary Marchionini, Cary C. during the group’s annual conference. Boshamer Distinguished Professor, and Evelyn Daniel, Catherine Marshall, professor of educational lead- associate dean for academic affairs, were nominated by their stu- Gerhard Weinberg, William Rand Kenan Jr. Pro- ership and policy at the School of Education, recently received dents for their teaching excellence. fessor Emeritus of History, has been selected to receive the the 2009 Stephen K. Bailey Award from the Politics of Educa- 2009 Pritzker Military Library Literature Award for Lifetime tion Association at the group’s 40th anniversary celebration in Lisa Norberg, School of Information and Library Achievement in Military Writing. The $100,000 honorarium, San Diego. Science adjunct assistant professor of practice and coordinator of citation and medallion, sponsored by the Chicago-based instructional services for the Academic Affairs Library, has been Tawani Foundation, will be presented at the library’s annual Patrena Benton, director of the N.C. Health Careers inducted into the Frank Porter Graham Honor Society. The pre- Liberty Gala in Chicago in October. Access Program, was accepted as a member of the Management sentation was made during the annual ceremony in April. Development Program for 2009. The competitive program was Harry Watson, professor of history and director of the held in June at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The Rick Segal, professor and director of the Division of Center for the Study of the American South, has been elected program’s goal is to prepare participants to become more effective Physical Therapy in the School of Medicine, has been elected president of the Society for the History of the Early American leaders and to encourage innovative and realistic management. 6 University Gazette

Town Manager Roger Stancil emphasized this ongoing flexibility to town council members on June 22 when he recommended the devel- h Carolina North development agreement approved opment agreement as “an affirmation of the collaborative process.” After nearly two decades of off-and-on again planning and an and to rezone 643 acres of the Carolina North property to the new Stancil described the agreement as a “living document” laden with intense 10-month period of almost continual staff work, ongoing pub- U-1 zone. various triggers and deadlines through which the town and the Uni-

rt lic dialogue and monthly negotiations between trustees and council At the trustees meeting, Jack Evans, Carolina North’s executive versity will determine the course of Carolina North in the future. It members, the University now has in hand what some departing trust- director, reminded trustees that the passage of the development agree- signified a “brand new way of doing business,” he said. ees began to doubt would happen on their watch: a 20-year develop- ment marked a “milestone, not a finish line,” and that much collabora- “The way it is written, we learn as we go,” Stancil said. “We adapt. ment agreement with the Town of Chapel Hill for Carolina North. tive work between the University and town lay ahead. We change the requirements to reflect the reality of the day.” A specially called June 25 Board of Trustees meeting was character- During the next 50 years, the University expects to build a total ized by a sense of surprise and relief as outgoing trustees Karol Mason, of 8 million square feet on 228 acres within the U-1 zone. While The first 800,000 square feet Nelson Schwab III and Paul Fulton voted for the agreement and cel- the entire Carolina North property within Chapel Hill is in the new It could be two years or longer before the first planned construc- ebrated the many people who made it happen. U-1 zone, the area proposed for development over the next 50 years tion project – a proposed 80,000-square-foot business accelerator –

a No The agreement received a similar level of acclaim from Chapel occupies only the southeastern section of the tract. This area now begins. (The builder, California-based Alexandria Real Estate Equities Hill Town Council members, who unanimously approved it three encompasses the Horace Williams Airport, which will be closed once Inc., put the project on hold until the economy improves.) days before. construction begins. The other known project, also on hold for economic reasons, “Surreal and wonderful,” was how Chancellor Holden Thorp The development agreement was limited to 20 years in duration as is a new building for the School of Law, which is projected to cost described the experience of being present for the council’s endorse- required by state law. $100 million.

lin ment of an agreement that will guide the development of 3 million Not only does the agreement allow for continued negotiations and The agreement spells out projected land uses for the initial 800,000 square feet of building space on 133 acres during a 20-year period. modifications, it requires both as the development of Carolina North square feet of building development that would include both projects. unfolds during the next two decades, Evans said. The University committed one-quarter of that space for hous- o Adding a new zoning district Unlike a conventional special-use permit, the agreement calls for ing, something the town favored. More than half of the overall space Enabling the town council’s approval of the development agree- ongoing review and negotiation processes between the town and Uni- (410,000 square feet) would be academic space, including the law r ment were preceding votes to create a new University-1 zoning district versity to continue for the life of the agreement. school, while 180,000 square feet would be for private research and

what key players in the process had to say Agreement built on unprecedented trust and mutual benefits

“About a year ago the town manager called “We think the proposed development No one can say precisely how long the University has been trying to develop a plan for and asked if I would be available to assist agreement is a better document because Carolina North because it depends, as Jack Evans said, on the rather arbitrary decision in what he called a short-term project to of the comprehensive input and review when to start the clock.

of Ca design a review process for Carolina North. during that process. I particularly want The development plan the University’s Board of Trustees approved in 2007 and that … It’s been an exceptionally rich process to to single out David Owens for his special served as the basis for the development agreement approved last month by the Chapel Hill go through this past year.” contributions – his expertise, his assis- Town Council was the fourth iteration of University plans, following those in 1995, 2000 n David Owens, School of Government professor, tance with mediation efforts, the fact that and 2004. June 22 he is knowledgeable both about the Uni- Evans, the executive director of Carolina North, described the most recent plan as the versity and the community, and perhaps o University’s third planning “mulligan” – a golf term that describes the practice of ignoring foremost, the fact that he is trusted by all “It’s been a privilege for me to see the col- an errant shot and counting only its replacement in scoring. participants in this process.” laborative process that has ensued and I The analogy seemed apt enough, even though the earlier efforts served to help the Uni- have enjoyed being a part of it. … One Jack Evans, Carolina North executive director, versity hit the final shot close to dead center. important thing is to assure all of you that, June 22 Preparations for the work that led to the recently approved development agreement as Roger Stancil pointed out, this is a liv- started in the summer of 2008 when town officials engaged David Owens, a longtime resi- ing document and it has a lot of ongoing “I am really happy to support this develop- dent of Chapel Hill and professor in the School of Government, to help with the process.

luti commitments in terms of what we will ment agreement. I think it has turned out to strive to do regarding transit, the pedes- be an excellent, innovative document that is Working with Town Manager Roger Stancil, Evans and a number of town and University trian pathway and conservation. I don’t worth all the time that we’ve put into it. It’s staff members, Owens crafted a tightly compressed set of parallel processes that the group

o have the slightest hesitation in agreeing to flexible. It’s a planning tool. … I think the hoped would culminate in a development agreement by the following summer. Chancellor participating in those terms for as long as way that it has been conceived and how it Emeritus James Moeser had aggressively pursued such an agreement. this development agreement is in effect.” is going to play out over time is really good “It is an ambitious agenda,” Owens told Evans at the time, “but it can be done.” Holden Thorp, UNC chancellor, June 22 for the University and good for the town.” Ev Unprecedented trust Kevin Foy, Chapel Hill mayor, June 22 “I am enormously optimistic that the That both parties trusted Owens was important from the outset. Equally important was growth of Carolina North is going to lead “We are just so pleased with the collabora- the trust that developed in the successive negotiating sessions involving the town council, to a significant increase in commercial tive spirit that the town and the University Chancellor Holden Thorp and trustees Roger Perry and Bob Winston. dynamism as well as whole tech-transfer have demonstrated as they have worked After the historic agreement was approved, Evans noted, “I think we should all take some effort on the part of the University.” on this together. We think this document satisfaction that, with David’s considerable help, we got to where we are.” Matt Czajkowski, council member, June 22 will have enormous benefit to both.” Evans and Owens, though from the University, understood the competing pressures The Roger Perry, Board of Trustees chair, June 16 faced by council members and trustees. They partnered with Stancil to devise an open- “Neighborhoods for Responsible Growth joint meeting with council members ended, inclusive process that not only allowed residents to voice concerns through regu- would like to recognize the town and lar forums, but also addressed those concerns during monthly meetings of a joint group of the University for making a consistent “I do honestly feel that the town support- trustees and council members. ing UNC’s growth in the long run is the effort to include the public throughout The difference, in the end, may have been the dramatic shift in what council member Bill this process. Not only have you listened, right thing to do – and having the Univer- Strom described as the “atmospherics” surrounding the decision. but you’ve worked with us to incorporate sity so interested in growing in a way that When the council unanimously approved the agreement, council member Sally Green many of our suggestions into the develop- matches the town’s values is encouraging ment agreement.” for everyone.” said, “The silence up here speaks volumes.” She could have made a similar comment about the rows of empty chairs in the town chamber. Janet Smith, speaking for NRG, June 22 Bill Strom, council member, June 22 During the meeting’s public hearing phase, only one person spoke and she offered more praise than criticism. July 15, 2009 7

Town Manager Roger Stancil emphasized this ongoing flexibility to development, including the Innovation Center. The remaining 10,000 town council members on June 22 when he recommended the devel- square feet will be set aside for a variety of civic and retail uses. opment agreement as “an affirmation of the collaborative process.” A foundation of trust CAROLINA NORTH TIMELINE Stancil described the agreement as a “living document” laden with Perhaps the most striking aspect of the past 10 months’ work is the various triggers and deadlines through which the town and the Uni- 1940 way it joined the town and University in pursuit of a mutually benefi- versity will determine the course of Carolina North in the future. It Upon his death, retired professor Horace Williams, founder of the UNC philosophy cial agreement. Many people were instrumental in making that hap- signified a “brand new way of doing business,” he said. department, leaves more than 24 area properties to the University, including the land pen. For example, Stancil, Evans, Thorp and trustees Roger Perry and “The way it is written, we learn as we go,” Stancil said. “We adapt. north of campus that became known as the Horace Williams tract. We change the requirements to reflect the reality of the day.” Bob Winston met almost monthly with council members to iron out any areas of concern. 1941 The first 800,000 square feet But the man singled out universally as the glue that helped hold While the date of construction of Horace Williams Airport has not been precisely deter- It could be two years or longer before the first planned construc- negotiations together was David Owens, a professor in the School of mined, its earliest depiction appears in the May 14 M Regional Aeronautical Chart. tion project – a proposed 80,000-square-foot business accelerator – Government. He was engaged by the town to provide technical advice begins. (The builder, California-based Alexandria Real Estate Equities and to guide the negotiations. At the end of the trustees meeting, Perry 1998 Inc., put the project on hold until the economy improves.) commended Owens as someone “uniquely and totally trusted by A long-term study results in a report by JJR Incorporated and Parson Brinckerhoff The other known project, also on hold for economic reasons, both sides.” that establishes key elements of planning and transportation systems for the devel- is a new building for the School of Law, which is projected to cost “Dr. Owens has proved that his level of integrity is matched only opment of the property. The plan fea- tured a mixed-use “University Village,” $100 million. by his skill and his acumen in helping us craft and develop this agree- assumed the continued operation of the The agreement spells out projected land uses for the initial 800,000 ment,” Perry said. airport and called for 56 percent of the square feet of building development that would include both projects. At the June 25 trustees meeting, Chapel Hill Mayor Kevin Foy also property to be developed. The University committed one-quarter of that space for hous- was recognized for his leadership in the process. ing, something the town favored. More than half of the overall space “As Jack (Evans) said, this has spawned the basis for a really pro- 2001 (410,000 square feet) would be academic space, including the law ductive relationship that is going to endure for the next 20 years,” Foy A UNC advisory committee working school, while 180,000 square feet would be for private research and said, “so thank you all.” with Ayers Saint Gross architectural firm produces a land-use plan that limits new development to about 30 percent of the site. Much of the new campus is to be built alongside the runway of the air- Agreement built on unprecedented trust and mutual benefits port, which would continue operation. No one can say precisely how long the University has been trying to develop a plan for During the past year, the atmosphere had shifted from confrontation to collaboration, 2003 Carolina North because it depends, as Jack Evans said, on the rather arbitrary decision and from suspicion to trust. Part of the shift came from the strength of personal relation- Town of Chapel Hill’s Horace Williams Citizens’ Committee meets throughout when to start the clock. ships forged; part from the exhaustive, comprehensive analytical work to conduct separate the year and issues a report in Janu- The development plan the University’s Board of Trustees approved in 2007 and that environmental, transportation and fiscal impact studies – all of which laid the foundation ary 2004 outlining the town’s goals for served as the basis for the development agreement approved last month by the Chapel Hill for informed decisions. Carolina North. Town Council was the fourth iteration of University plans, following those in 1995, 2000 Earlier, some council members had focused on the negative outcomes they feared Caro- and 2004. lina North might generate – from heavier traffic to air pollution and stormwater runoff 2004 Evans, the executive director of Carolina North, described the most recent plan as the – and the fiscal strains associated with them. A UNC advisory committee works with Ayers Saint Gross to design a conceptual plan University’s third planning “mulligan” – a golf term that describes the practice of ignoring for Carolina North featuring five mixed-use “neighborhoods” and assuming closure of an errant shot and counting only its replacement in scoring. Gains for both sides the airport. The analogy seemed apt enough, even though the earlier efforts served to help the Uni- Stancil also pointed out that the town gained more in the development agreement after versity hit the final shot close to dead center. the yearlong discussions than it could under existing state law or town ordinances. 2005 Preparations for the work that led to the recently approved development agreement Among the gains: a requirement to offer affordable housing and a firm commitment that A conceptual plan is presented to University trustees, who endorse a vision for Caro- started in the summer of 2008 when town officials engaged David Owens, a longtime resi- the University would contribute to the stormwater utility and commit to sustainable sys- lina North. First occupants of Carolina North are projected to be the School of Phar- macy, the School of Public Health and FPG’s FirstSchool. Trustees vote in May to close dent of Chapel Hill and professor in the School of Government, to help with the process. tems for water re-use and reclamation. the airport and move AHEC’s operations to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Working with Town Manager Roger Stancil, Evans and a number of town and University Another key point was the University’s commitment to remain a partner with the towns of staff members, Owens crafted a tightly compressed set of parallel processes that the group Chapel Hill and Carrboro in the Chapel Hill Transit system for the life of the development 2006 hoped would culminate in a development agreement by the following summer. Chancellor agreement. With that commitment in place, council members who had pushed for transit UNC creates the Carolina North Leadership Advisory Committee. Jack Evans, business Emeritus James Moeser had aggressively pursued such an agreement. solutions for Carolina North could be assured that the University was equally committed. professor and former dean of the Kenan-Flagler Business School, is named executive “It is an ambitious agenda,” Owens told Evans at the time, “but it can be done.” Similarly, Evans told trustees at the specially called June 25 meeting that the community director of Carolina North. input had been invaluable. Unprecedented trust That input included work in 2004 by the Horace Williams Advisory Committee and the 2007 That both parties trusted Owens was important from the outset. Equally important was Carolina North Leadership Advisory Committee (LAC). The LAC was a cross-section of University planners work extensively with Ayers Saint Gross to develop a con- the trust that developed in the successive negotiating sessions involving the town council, University, town and community leaders who met monthly from March 2006 to January cept master plan limiting development to 25 percent of the property, concentrated Chancellor Holden Thorp and trustees Roger Perry and Bob Winston. 2007 to forge areas of agreement on development principles. on the current airport site. Through a series of community meetings, public con- After the historic agreement was approved, Evans noted, “I think we should all take some In the final weeks leading to the agreement’s approval, the University agreed to some final cerns are addressed and ideas incorporated into the plan, which trustees approved satisfaction that, with David’s considerable help, we got to where we are.” transportation changes. in September. Evans and Owens, though from the University, understood the competing pressures The University will make needed transportation improvements prior to the occupancy 2008 faced by council members and trustees. They partnered with Stancil to devise an open- of buildings and submit an annual schedule to the town to show how road improvements In October, UNC submits its plan for Carolina North to the Chapel Hill Town Council, ended, inclusive process that not only allowed residents to voice concerns through regu- would stay in sync with scheduled growth. And the University will work with the town to requesting that the town and University work to develop a text amendment for a new lar forums, but also addressed those concerns during monthly meetings of a joint group of develop a bike and pedestrian pathway to campus. zoning district, a map amendment and development agreement for the new campus. trustees and council members. Council member Jim Ward advised that the newly forged town-gown relationship not be The difference, in the end, may have been the dramatic shift in what council member Bill taken for granted. 2009 Strom described as the “atmospherics” surrounding the decision. “Our history isn’t rich with times that this could happen from my 35 years here,” Ward In January, the town council approves a special-use permit for the construction of the When the council unanimously approved the agreement, council member Sally Green said. “It’s a bit quixotic. Just because we have it now doesn’t mean we will have it a year from Innovation Center, the first building planned for Carolina North. In June, the council said, “The silence up here speaks volumes.” now. This is a long-term agreement so we need to put a lot of hard work into nurturing this unanimously approves the new zone and a development agreement; trustees ratify the She could have made a similar comment about the rows of empty chairs in the town chamber. relationship. It will not flourish without effort.” decision at a special meeting later that week. During the meeting’s public hearing phase, only one person spoke and she offered more praise At the special trustees meeting on June 25, both Perry and Mayor Kevin Foy emphasized than criticism. the importance of sustaining the newly created relationship. 8 University Gazette Newsi n b r i e f

Forest Theatre Festival to all majors and class years except MBA, law, medical, dental and is used by University staff, students and temporary employ- Paperhand Puppet Intervention’s 10th annual Forest The- and MAC students. ees to report and process time worked. TIM automates time atre production, “The Living Sea of Memory,” opens Aug. 7 The registration fee for campus departments that are inter- reporting for payroll and special events and centralizes the and runs every Friday, Saturday and ested in hiring non-work study students is $20 and is due by leave reporting system. Sunday through Sept. 7, including Aug. 1. Managers of large units are now able to easily maintain Labor Day. For information, call 843-0844 or e-mail [email protected]. their employees’ work schedules. Time allotted and used The theme looks at the human edu or estrader @email.unc.edu. for the recently mandated Flexible Furlough Leave program story through different lenses from TIM Upgrade planned for august can be tracked and managed for future pay periods using this central system. the mythical to the personal and An upgrade of the University’s Time Information Manage- The TIM Web site, www.unc.edu/finance/payroll/tim, offers uses giant puppets, masks, stilts and ment system (TIM) is planned for August and will include a more information on upgrade training and the latest news. shadows to tell the story, all per- new look and many improvements requested by campus users, formed to live music. including: Authors Smith, McCorkle to join Shows begin at 7 p.m. with a dif- n Streamlined menu options; musicians at festival ferent pre-show each night that begins at 6:30 p.m. Suggested n Full-screen display of the timecard without needing to scroll; Authors Lee Smith and Jill McCorkle, with Nashville musi- donations are: adults, $10–$15; children ages 3–12, $7; and n Enhanced accrual balance reports; cians Matraca Berg and Marshall Chapman, will perform works children 2 and under, free. n Reports exportable to Excel will give a real-time snapshot at the North Carolina Literary Festival that inspired the musi- www.paperhand.org of data; cal “Good Ol’ Girls.” n Support for additional Internet browser options and versions; Aug. 6 is last chance for work- The performance will be at 8 p.m. Sept. 12. Venue and ticket n Compatible with the current Java release 1.6; and information will be announced in August with the festival sched- study supervisor orientation n Manager to-do lists will be designed to simplify timekeeping ule. www.ncliteraryfestival.org One workshop remains on Aug. 6 for mandatory training for by flagging exceptions. full-time faculty and staff members who are interested in join- Although the August upgrade will affect most users of the University, hospital, athletics teams ing the Federal Work-Study program. system, teletime and badge terminal employees will not expe- earn high rankings The Office of Scholarships and Student Aid offers the train- rience any changes in TIM. Training materials and manuals n The N.C. Children’s Hospital is one of the best children’s ing on topics such as institutional and federal guidelines, for the TIM system upgrade will be available online beginning hospitals in the nation, according to U.S. News Media student payroll, the job classification system, documenting July 27. Group’s 2009 edition of “America’s Best Children’s Hospi- student hours in TIM, creating job descriptions and marketing The TIM system implementation was completed in March tals.” The publication has recognized the hospital as 11th in jobs online. the nation among those car- No registration is required. ing for children with respi- Time Information Manage- ratory disorders. The rank- ment (TIM) administrators ing is online (snipurl.com/ and TIM back-up personnel mb2p7) and also will be fea- are not eligible to participate. pride in tured in the August issue of The session is scheduled U.S. News & World Report. from 2 to 4 p.m. in Room ancestry n The University has been 121 of Hanes Art Center. designated as one of 44 Contact Michelle Klemens “Best Buy” schools in the for information (962-4176 “Hapa,” derived from 2010 edition of Fiske Guide or michelle_klemens@ the Hawaiian word for to Colleges. To be qualified, unc.edu). “half,” used to be con- the guide evaluates quali- sidered a derogatory word. ties such as four- or five-star New mail academic ratings, inexpen- schedules Today, however, it has been embraced as a term of pride sive or moderate price cat- Changes to mail delivery by many whose mixed-race egory and quality of student schedules that affect deliv- life on campus. heritage includes Asian or ery and pickup of mail to n Carolina finished the Pacific Rim ancestry. Por- campus departments began 2008–09 season in sec- traits of Hapa from across the last week. To check depart- ond place nationally in the United States, taken by artist ments’ current schedules, Learfield Sports Directors Kip Fulbeck, are on display see snipurl.com/mbeaq. Cup, the 14th time in the through Oct. 31 at the FedEx 16-year history of the award Global Education Center. Sign up for part- that Carolina was the high- Fulbeck, who is part Chinese, time job fair est finishing school in the is an art professor at the Uni- University Career Ser- Atlantic Coast Conference. versity of California, Santa Barbara. To prepare for the show’s opening, Laura Griest, curator of exhibits at the center, and vices is holding its 2009 The runner-up show- two of her colleagues painted intricate murals of orange squares with abstract black birds and vines – adapted from tra- Part-time Job Fair on Sept. ing is Carolina’s best fin- 1, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. in the ditional Asian brush strokes – that were designed by Fulbeck to serve as backgrounds for the photographs. The exhibit is ish since a tie for second in Great Hall of the FPG Stu- hosted by the UNC Office of International Affairs. uncnews.unc.edu/content/view/2666/107 1997–98. UNC won the dent Union. The fair is open award in 1993–94 and also July 15, 2009 9

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was second in 1994–95 and 1996–97. green workshops The Directors Cup, run by the National The Office of Waste Reduction and Association of College Directors of Ath- Recycling has scheduled three recy- letics, measures a school’s postseason cling facilitator training sessions in the success in men’s and women’s sports. next few weeks to give employees the Each school is ranked based upon its 10 information necessary to be their build- highest men’s and women’s finishes. ing’s recycling contact, to throw a green The 2008–09 season was one of the fin- event or to learn more about recycling est in Carolina history. The women’s at UNC. soccer and men’s basketball teams R.S.V.P. to Amy Preble (amy.preble@ won NCAA championships, men’s facilities.unc.edu) for one of the follow- soccer and women’s lacrosse reached ing sessions: the NCAA finals, the baseball team n July 16 – 1:15–2:15 p.m., Toy Lounge, advanced to the College World Series Dey Hall; for the fourth year in a row and the n Aug. 5 – 1:30–2:30 p.m, – Magnolia football team played in the Meineke Conference Room, Giles Horney Car Care Bowl. Building; and n Aug. 12 – 2:15–3:15 p.m., 4052 Bon- Occupational health PlayMakers Repertory Company joins with The ArtsCenter to collaborate at the end of July durant Hall. clinic has moved on their third annual Summer Youth Conservatory production, William Shakespeare's romantic fac.unc.edu/wastereduction The University Employee Occupational comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The Summer Youth Conservatory features a cast of 40 area young people, ages 10 to 18. Shows will be at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, July 23– Health Clinic (UEOHC) moved to a new 25, and 2 p.m. on July 26. It is performed on PlayMakers’ Mainstage in the Paul Green Theatre. Obama taps UNC alum location in late June and is now located Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $13 for PlayMakers subscribers and Friends of The ArtsCenter, Collins to lead NIH at 145 Medical Dr., on the second floor and $10 for children (under 18), and may be purchased by phone at 962-PLAY(7529), online (www. President Barack Obama has chosen under the Health Affairs Bookstore. See playmakersrep.org) or at the theatre box office (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and two hours before geneticist Francis Collins, whom he each performance). map: ehs.unc.edu/ueohc/map.shtml. The termed “one of the top scientists in the UEOHC’s campus box number and phone world,” to head the National Institutes number (966-9119) remain the same. of Health. “His groundbreaking work snipurl.com/mb3jf Chancellor Holden Thorp said he would direct the funds to has changed the very ways we consider our health and examine faculty support. And among other terms of the contract, Nike disease,” Obama said. Collins led the Human Genome Project international photo contest will provide annual summer internships for two students to that, along with a private company, mapped genetic code. Submissions are due by Sept. 18 for the Center for Global honor the memory of Rut Tufts, the former UNC licensing A Morehead Scholar at Carolina, Col- Initiatives’ 10th Annual Interna- director who was instrumental in crafting fair labor practice lins graduated from the School of Medi- tional Photography Competition. standards, and Eve Carson, former student body president. cine in 1977 and served two residencies ng

a The amateur photo competition is y snipurl.com/mbpul at N.C. Memorial Hospital, now UNC open to all faculty, staff, students Hospitals. He delivered Carolina’s com- and alumni. Extract Blackboard content prior mencement address in May 1994 and Photos must represent an inter- to July 28 planned outage most recently spoke at the Friday Cen- national or cross-cultural experi- Blackboard will undergo a key upgrade this summer. The ter on “Genetics, Health and Faith” in ence and be submitted in digital scope of the upgrade requires a total Blackboard outage. Black- 1999. He released a best-selling book in format with preference for 300 dpi board (https://blackboard.unc.edu) and its contents will be collins 2007, “The Language of God: A Scien- images in jpg or tiff format. E-mail completely unavailable from July 28 through Aug. 6. tist Presents Evidence for Belief.” up to three photos to bkutchma@ If any Blackboard materials will be needed during the out- Collins spent 15 years working at the NIH as chief of genome email.unc.edu. An online entry form must also be submitted. age period, they must be downloaded or extracted prior to the research before stepping down to work on other projects. He snipurl.com/maxrp outage. For assistance downloading a Gradebook or extract- helped found the BioLogos Foundation, a Web site formed by a New Carolina, Nike contract ing course materials with bFree, contact 962.HELP. To learn group of scientists who believe “that faith and science both lead supports scholarships, faculty more, see its.unc.edu/BBNews/blackboard_upgrade. to truth about God and creation.” The University and Nike Inc. signed a new 10-year con- Anyone who is teaching during the outage window and is tract for Nike to be the exclusive supplier of athletic footwear, worried about the need to access the system during the planed apparel and accessory products to the Tar Heels, effective ret- outage should contact the UNC Blackboard Team (bb8up- roactively to July 1, 2008. [email protected]). NEWS IN BRIEF Submissions “The University of North Carolina is proud of its long-stand- Next issue includes events from Aug. 13 to ing relationship with Nike,” said Dick Baddour, director of ath- PlayMakers gives bonus to Aug. 26. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m., Mon., letics. “This partnership has benefitted all 28 varsity sports and season subscribers Aug. 3. E-mail [email protected]. Fax: 843-5966; provided millions of dollars for academics and student scholar- PlayMakers Repertory Company is offering its season sub- clearly mark for the Gazette. Campus Box# 6205. The ships at the University.” scribers two extra tickets to its opening production, “Opus,” Gazette events page includes only items of general In addition to the apparel and equipment, which consti- through Aug. 1. “Opus” runs Sept. 23 – Oct. 10. Call the box interest geared toward a broad audience. For com- tutes the majority of the value of the contract, Nike will give office for tickets (962-7529) and mention promotional code plete listings of events, including athletics, see the $2 million to the Chancellor’s Academic Enhancement Fund. 505. snipurl.com/mb45x Carolina Events Calendars at www.unc.edu/events. 10 University Gazette Carolinaw o r k i n g at

job because she figured if she treated them say, ‘Morning, how you doing,’ I could Equal measures of motherly care with respect they would reciprocate. kind of pep them up that way,” Breeden She received more than she had bar- said. “I just treated them the way I liked to gained for when nine students from Spencer be treated.” and respect earn Breeden a Massey Residence Hall nominated her for a 2009 C. She made a point to look out for the first- Knox Massey Distinguished Service Award. year students, especially the girls who walked amela Breeden worked at Duke So, some five years ago she gave up her They wrote in their letter, “We all know down the hallway with a lost look on their University for 23 years, but don’t comb and scissors to come to the University her as ‘Ms. Pam’ and she is definitely a part faces. “I would tell them, ‘Oh, you must be a hold that against her. Even though to work as a housekeeper. What she brought of the Spencer family.” freshman. It’s going to be all right, baby.’” Pshe grew up in Durham almost under the with her was a love of people – and a deep- Again and again, Breeden offered to do Breeden said she carries a little radio shadow of the Duke campus, she remained seated ethic for pleasing her customers. things that went beyond her official duties around with her as she does her work and a Carolina fan. Breeden said she never had a worry about – from helping a student move in to ask- some of the students picked up on her musi- She began at Duke wheeling patients dealing with teenagers when she took the ing students about their families and how cal taste – rhythm and blues mostly, from from their rooms to radiology, they were doing in their classes Marvin Gaye to Earth, Wind and Fire, Al and then she became a dark- to sensing that a student needed Green to Aretha Franklin, James Brown to room technician developing a smile or a kind word to over- The Temptations. X-rays before she moved on to come feeling down. Breeden said reaching out to students become a filing clerk in cardi- “She treats us like we are her also enriches her experience and makes ology research. All of the jobs, children, which is very comfort- going to work every day something to look to varying degrees, required ing because for most of us this is forward to. She doesn’t mind the work, but that Breeden be on her feet, the first time we have been away it is the students she befriends that make the moving from one place to the from our family for an extended job into something more, she said. next, bumping into people. period of time,” the student Megan Karney, a resident adviser at Spen- Computers would end up nominators wrote. cer, said Breeden kept the residence hall turning her filing job into a data Breeden said she treated the in pristine condition, but the passion and entry position in which she spent students at Spencer the way she dedication that Breeden displayed in her job her days in front of a computer hoped her own daughter, now a extended to the students around her. pecking at a keyboard. She grew student at N.C. A&T State Uni- “Every morning when I hear her out- restless. She was the kind of per- versity, was being treated – with side my door, I open it just to say hello and son who liked being on her feet a proper dose of care and respect. receive some of her positive energy,” Karney – and bumping into people. She also has an older son. said. “Every morning when I go to class I She got that when she left Duke In some ways, Breeden said, hear, ‘Good morning Megan. Have a great to work as a beautician for five or the students at Spencer filled her day!’ coming from the bathroom where she six years. She liked doing hair and empty nest when her daughter is diligently working. the friendly banter with custom- left for college. She could not “Be it a call from the bathroom, a con- ers, but standing on her feet for read minds, but Breeden said versation in the hallway, or a honk as she eight hours or more a day turned she could read moods just by the drives past us on campus, Ms. Pam has into a different kind of grind. look on students’ faces. greatly contributed to the positive energy And it was a job that came with “Some mornings they were and community development between the no health benefits or pension. kind of sluggish but if I would housing residents.”

Earlier this year, Chancellor Holden Thorp substance abuse, relationships, marital/family announced the establishment of the Employee office of human resources news: issues and elder-care resource and referral. Assistance Fund, designed to serve two pur- unc enhances employee assistance program The benefit extends to employees and poses: to provide enhanced career transition their dependents and is available for up to six services for employees who are laid off or Program, provided by a behavioral health and in the workplace. There is no cost to the months after they leave the University. Active whose appointments are ending (provided organization called Deer Oaks. The Deer Oaks employee for any services provided by the EAP; employees will not be charged leave time for through Lee Hecht Harrison); and to expand service is available in addition to the Universi- however, any costs resulting from referrals for the initial EAP appointment. the support already offered by the Employee ty’s current on-site EAP counselor. Employees treatment outside the EAP are the employee’s To contact the University’s on-site Assistance Program (EAP), which gives can call Deer Oaks 24 hours a day, seven days responsibility. Both of Carolina’s EAP options employee assistance counselor, call 929-2362 employees a confidential resource for help a week, for free confidential assistance. The will refer people to service providers covered by during regular business hours. To contact with stress or other challenges – either at University’s on-site EAP resource is available the State Health Plan whenever possible. Deer Oaks, call 877-327-7658 (available 24 home or in the workplace. during regular work hours. The University’s expanded Employee Assis- hours a day, seven days a week). In the near As a result of the fund, employees now The expanded EAP options offer assessment tance Program can help employees with a vari- future, employees will receive a brochure have access to an additional confidential EAP and referrals, and are designed to maximize an ety of issues including stress, depression, anxi- detailing various EAP options, along with a resource – the state’s Employee Assistance employee’s health and well-being both at home ety, anger, legal, financial, workplace problems, wallet card with contact information. July 15, 2009 11

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connectcarolina from page 2 are promoted,” she said. “And I know there will be push-back, but I think this can open a the undergraduate admissions application. n People may provide several types of phone numbers in their very important dialogue. To come at it with directory profiles. a well-conceived suggestion would be a nice Directory changes n A directory search will include employees’ position data; way to start the conversation.” People will use the “Update Personal Information” screen to however, employees will not see this information on the Another potential conversation could update their campus directory information. “Update Personal Information” screen as they do now. examine the Carolina Way and what it means. As they can now, faculty and staff will be able to set their desired Any position changes should be made through the human “I like the idea of the Carolina Way being privacy settings. But students will not be able to make their infor- resources facilitators, as they are currently. based on a well-rounded education, which mation completely private through the directory or Student Cen- n Students can no longer change personal information through includes offering our students a chance to tral; instead, they will have to contact the Registrar’s Office to be Student Central; it must be done in the directory through make a connection between something they sure they understand the ramifications of what is known as invok- the portal. are studying and something they think might ing FERPA (the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act). n Hospital employees will no longer be included in the online not have anything to do with it,” Coble said. There are several changes in the directory “Update Personal campus directory. “The more ways we can offer students a Information” screen: Refer to connectcarolina.unc.edu for more information chance to see things and express their own n Additional address fields will be available to students about directory changes and upcoming ConnectCarolina ideas, to me, that’s the Carolina Way.” and employees. implementations. Expressing ideas is a hallmark of the new faculty chair’s modus operandi. Faculty governance paves the way for ConnectCarolina will support 21st-century needs faculty members to communicate with the administration, she said. “I really want fac- ulty to use this office as a way of letting the For more than two decades, the University has relied on its aging administrative computer systems to handle administration know, through us, whatever is everything from student recruitment and financial aid to human resources and payroll. Five years ago, however, administrators on their minds. Bring up problems, make sug- realized that these computer systems were outdated and unworkable. gestions,” she said. “It has been clear for years that we needed a new system that would meet the needs of our students, faculty and staff,” said Chan- Although Coble is not a devotee of tech- cellor Holden Thorp. nology – she hasn’t worn a watch in years For the past two years, hundreds of people have worked to create what will ultimately become a 21st-century administrative and just recently got a cell phone, and only at system known as ConnectCarolina. This month the online campus directory will be moved to the new portal (see related story the chancellor’s request – she plans to cre- that begins on page 2), and next month undergraduate admissions will go live. ate a blog, with help from colleagues in the To get to this stage, people across campus have spent countless hours rethinking the University’s business practices and apply- Office of Faculty Governance. ing that information to ConnectCarolina, Thorp said. After the student services phase is complete, human resources, payroll and “This office is for our faculty, and any way finance systems will be phased in. that people want to communicate is fine,” she “Any change presents challenges,” Thorp said. “Even though our old computer systems were broken, people were accustomed said. “Things will find me and I understand to them, and now we’ll have to get used to new ones. As we make this change, we’re appealing to everyone on campus to be toler- that I’m here for challenges, questions and ant and realize that these new systems will improve everything we do.” opportunities. I have a bit of an agenda, too, and I’m very excited to get going.”

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President Barack Obama has reached out to doctors to help shape national health-care reform. Recently, he appeared before the American Medical Association and participated in a two-hour prime-time forum on Prognoses given ABC-TV to explain his ideas. To further that discussion, the Gazette asked two School of Medicine profes- sors to share their hopes and concerns about health-care reform. Their responses appear below. Adam Gold- stein is professor of family medicine and director of the medical school’s Tobacco Prevention and Evaluation Program. Last fall, the Department of Family Medicine developed and is now producing “Here’s to Your Health,” a weekly for health-care one-hour radio talk show on 1360 WCHL that is co-hosted by Goldstein to offer practical health-related news and infor- mation. Nortin Hadler is a professor of medicine and microbiology/immunology and an attending rheumatologist at UNC Hospitals. He is the author of “The Last Well Person: How to Stay Well Despite the Health-Care System” and “Worried Sick: A Prescription for Health in an Overtreated America.” In October, UNC Press will release “Stabbed in the Back: Confront- reform prospects ing Back Pain in an Overtreated Society” by Hadler. He was invited to the ABC forum with Obama.

“It is too early to predict how far President Barack Obama will be able to take national n “When I joined the faculty 35 years ago, western medicine was in a period of enlighten- health-care reform, but no one can dispute that health care as currently practiced in Amer- ment without precedent. I was trained to bring a level of scholarship to the bedside that tei ica has fundamental flaws and is morally unsustainable. If nothing changes, the ranks of s prior generations could barely imagine. Caring for the patient demanded empathy and sup- the uninsured will grow to more than 52 million in 2010, with one in five Americans lack- adler H

port but also decision making that could be informed by the state of the science. And so I ing health insurance despite almost 1 billion visits to doctors annually. At UNC, the rising old practiced, and so I taught. n

G number of uninsured and uncompensated care threatens our health-care mission and the In the 1980s, the American institution of medicine started to lose its moral compass. This care we provide. was predictable given the compromises in legislating Medicare. Both the need for interven- As for our return on the health dollar, the United States ranks 30th in the world in life Norti dam tions and their pricing was turned over to the practitioners. To paraphrase George Bernard

A expectancy, yet spends more than two times per capita more for health care than most industrialized countries ($6,500 per person annually). If these num- Shaw, you might need a hangman but you don’t ask the hangman bers seem overwhelming, consider this singular statistic: The United who should be hung. Ever greater sums of money were declared neces- States is the only wealthy industrialized country without a national plan. sary. Wealth, rather than thoughtfulness, became the credential for suc- For these reasons and more, I support Obama’s plans to expand cess in the community and prominence at the institutional level. Col- access to health-care insurance to millions of Americans, to reduce lusion between the generators of money and the managers of money health-care costs, to improve health-care quality and the supply of resulted in an American institution of medicine that could consider a primary care physicians, and to decrease the costs of medical educa- patient a “unit of care,” a physician a “provider,” “throughput” a measure tion. Obama’s plans to create a Health Insurance Exchange to provide of efficiency and “profit” a goal. consumer shopping from health-care plans offering different packages, I could not be an idle witness to this dialectic. The research aspects of benefits and price comparisons, and a public insurance plan for people my academic career afforded me access to the leadership of the insurance who cannot afford private plans are innovative and will prove successful. goldstein hadler industry, corporate America, the union movement, academic health centers, Health-care reform features also include subsidies for employers, health hospital associations, the guilds (i.e. professional medical organizations), members of Congress and stipends for those at lower income levels, incentives for team and collaborative approaches to health care, and rewards to providers for successful treatment of chronic diseases. state legislators, including ours. Through these encounters I came to realize how deeply the stakehold- The greatest risk to Obama’s health-care plan is that it is entirely possible nothing will hap- ers had planted their stakes into the heartland of America. Tremendous wealth was vested in the status pen because the plan seems too complex, comprehensive, costly, or it creates too many ene- quo, not in the health of the patient. mies. There is a possibility that several of Obama’s plans, if enacted, would not work. Trying to So I turned to the people in the role I am most comfortable, as an educator. The first lesson I squeeze money out of the health-care system by emphasizing outcomes research, for instance, have sought to insert into the national conversation is that most of what is health and longevity may not reduce health care, but could increase costs, particularly if newer procedures or medi- relates to our station in society. Poverty, relative poverty, downsizing and the like are miserable cines work better than inexpensive older ones, especially as medical innovation and research and lethal. The symptoms of social deprivation include early onset of type 2 diabetes, obesity, continue to expand quickly. hypertension along with sadness and disaffection. Treating such symptoms with pharmaceuticals A great hope is that health-care reform, if done right, will dramatically improve the doctor- does little more than transfer wealth to the purveyors. patient relationship, too often distorted and strained by financial concerns. All health-care provid- The second lesson is that some of the advances of modern medicine and surgery benefit ers know uninsured patients who forego medical visits for a telephone call to request a prescrip- patients. We have a rich scientific literature that supports that assertion and identifies what works tion. Providers do not order certain tests because patients cannot afford them, and we often and for whom. These advances should be available to all without disparity or co-pay. have to advise patients which of their medicines are “essential.” Health is not a commodity. But a surprising number of the “advances” benefit no We receive daily pre-authorization requests from insurance companies and patient. The list includes angioplasties with or without stents, spine surgery for faxes for medication authorization. We receive patient requests for letters for dis- ability or to avoid having their lights turned off. We manage multiple e-mail requests low back pain, and much more. We could save the nation nearly half the “health-care daily from people seeking answers to medical questions outside the usual encounter or dollar” if we rose up and said, “If it doesn’t work, I don’t want it. I don’t care how well you that they could not get answered in the medical visit. Legitimate provider malpractice do it.” concerns arise out of fragmented or broken care. The third lesson is that some “advances” work some of the time, or in some of the patients. Despite these financial pressures and constraints, the relationship between doctors and Americans have to learn to ask their doctors, “Will this really benefit me?” and then learn to listen patients remains the crown jewel of medicine and the reason why most of my colleagues actively to the answer. We should each be captain of our own ship but we all deserve as our naviga- continue to practice medicine. I feel fortunate to have served many of my patients for 15 to tor a physician with the time and the ethic to inform our decision making. 20 years and to have known their spouses, children and grandchildren, their life successes and I brought these lessons to the East Room of the White House the evening of June 24. Charles difficulties, their illnesses and health gains. Gibson interviewed President Obama for two hours on health-care reform for an ABC primetime My colleagues in UNC Family Medicine remain altruistic, compassionate and highly competent. special. Most of the 160 in the audience were invited to represent the population at large. I was Communication between UNC specialists and primary care doctors is so much easier than ever one of the few invited to be available in the unlikely event that someone would want to defer to before, and we can look up information in the exam room about a patient recently hospitalized me during breaks regarding the relevant literature. when they come back for the follow-up visit. Recently, because of electronic records, I was able President Obama may not be a man for all seasons, but I came away reassured that he was a to help a patient’s hospitalized mother by helping the entire family rapidly understand some com- plex medical issues and avoid miscommunication, ill feelings and adverse medical outcomes. man for this season. His familiarity with the issues was impressive, even down to the jargon. More Access to care, for both primary care physicians and specialists, remains a critical health issue impressive was his ability to spot the bear traps and not step in them. But sadly, we will have no for health-care reform; however, many reforms have already taken place. UNC Family Medicine reform in the near future. That’s not because we have no idea what needs doing. It’s because the is pioneering new ways to care for indigent patients through medical homes, comprehensive ser- financial stakeholders own the Titanic and its lifeboats. Reform will be swallowed by greed – vices, access to medications, same-day access to personal physicians, electronic prescriptions ingloriously, painfully and soon. e-mailed to pharmacies and much more. I am really proud to be part of UNC Health Care. I look Only if America is truly informed and has the will to demand rational compassionate health forward to significant reforms that will improve health care for my patients and for all Americans.” care, can a Phoenix rise in the aftermath.”