October 2, 2007...4:22 am

Chancellor Moeser’s big announcement

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By now I’m sure you’ve heard that UNC’s Chancellor James Moeser will be stepping down, effective June 30. The announcement was made Wednesday during his annual State of the University address. It was the second State of the University address that I’ve attended, and it easily counts as one of the most chilling news moments that I’ve experienced at this University. It also marks the start of some extended coverage that we’ll be putting together to mark the end of Moeser’s tenure and the beginning of the search for his successor.

Here’s a preview of what you can expect in the months to come:

-Assessments of Moser’s progress in office and what he still has to accomplish this year. These will be broken down into different categories, such as abroad initiatives, fundraising, etc.
-Analytical stories examining what the University will look for in its next chancellor.
-Daily stories that are published based on the meetings and progress of the chancellor search committee.

The resources we will throw in to this project reflect how seriously we take this news. The chancellor of this University has an unparalleled opportunity to impact the direction of UNC and to influence policy from tuition to construction to choosing other top administrative officials. We hope you continue to turn to us as a resource as this process unfolds.

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