North Carolina · statute · N.C. Gen. Stat. ch. 116 · 362 active provisions
Purpose. (a) In order to foster the development of a well-planned and coordinated system of higher education, to improve the quality of education, to extend its benefits and to encourage an economical use of the State's resources, the University of North Carolina is hereby redefined in accordance with the provisions of…
Definitions. As used in this Article, unless the context clearly indicates a contrary intent: (1) "Board" means the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina. (2) "Board of trustees" means the board of trustees of a constituent institution. (3) "Chancellor" means the chancellor of a constituent institution…
Incorporation and corporate powers. The Board of Trustees of the University of North Carolina is hereby redesignated, effective July 1, 1972, as the "Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina." The Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina shall be known and distinguished by the name of "the U…
Mediation matters. (a) Evidence of statements made and conduct occurring in a mediation of a personnel matter involving The University of North Carolina or a constituent institution shall not be subject to discovery and shall be inadmissible in any proceeding in any action on the same claim or any other claim, administ…
Constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina. The University of North Carolina shall be composed of the following institutions of higher education: the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University at Raleigh, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, the University…
Election and terms of members of Board of Governors. (a) Members of the Board of Governors shall be elected as follows: (1) Twelve members of the Board of Governors shall be elected by resolution of the House of Representatives. Six members shall be elected at the regular legislative session in 2025 and every two years…
Student member of the Board of Governors. (a) Commencing July 1, 1991, and during a person's continuance as a student in good standing at a constituent institution of The University of North Carolina, the person serving as president of the University of North Carolina Association of Student Governments (UNCASG) or the…
General provisions concerning members of the Board of Governors. (a) All members of the Board of Governors shall be selected for their interest in, and their ability to contribute to the fulfillment of, the purposes of the Board of Governors, and all members shall be deemed members-at-large, charged with the responsibi…
Chairman, vice-chairman and secretary. The Board of Governors shall elect from its membership for two-year terms, and until their successors have been elected and qualified, a chairman, a vice-chairman and a secretary. No person may serve as chairman more than four years in succession. (1971, c. 1244, s. 1.)
Meetings of Board of Governors. The Board of Governors shall meet at stated times established by the Board, but not less frequently than six times a year. The Board of Governors shall also meet with the State Board of Education and the State Board of Community Colleges at least once a year to discuss educational matter…
Committees. The Board of Governors shall have power to appoint from its own number committees which shall be clothed with such powers as the Board of Governors may confer. No committee may reverse a decision concerning policy taken by the Board of Governors at a regular meeting. (1971, c. 1244, s. 1.)
Powers and duties generally. The powers and duties of the Board of Governors shall include the following: (1) The Board of Governors shall plan and develop a coordinated system of higher education in North Carolina. To this end it shall govern the 16 constituent institutions, subject to the powers and responsibilities…
Transferred to G.S. 116-37 by Session Laws 1971, c. 1244, s. 6.
Duties regarding programs in education administration. The Board of Governors shall direct the constituent institutions with programs in education administration to revise the programs to reflect any increased standards required for programs approved by the State Board of Education, including new requirements for schoo…
UNC admissions policy for early college graduates. (a) The Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina shall adopt a policy to require each constituent institution to offer to any student who graduated from a cooperative innovative high school program with an associate degree and who applies for admission to…
Accreditation. (a) Definitions. - The following definitions apply in this section: (1) Accreditation cycle. - The period of time during which a constituent institution of The University of North Carolina is accredited. (2) Accrediting agency. - An agency or association that accredits institutions of higher education. (…
Property and obligations. All property of whatsoever kind and all rights and privileges held by the Board of Higher Education and by the Boards of Trustees of Appalachian State University, East Carolina University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical…
Powers of Board regarding property and services subject to general law. (a) The power and authority granted to the Board of Governors with regard to the acquisition, operation, maintenance and disposition of real and personal property and services shall be subject to, and exercised in accordance with, the provisions of…
Capital facilities; reports. (a) The General Assembly finds that although The University of North Carolina is one of the State's most valuable assets, the current facilities of the University have been allowed to deteriorate due to decades of neglect and have unfortunately fallen into a state of disrepair because of in…
Report on University Fiscal Liabilities. The Board of Governors shall report on an annual basis to the Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations on: (1) Any financing of buildings or other facilities, regardless of the ownership of those buildings or other facilities, located on land owned by The Universi…
President and staff. (a) The Board shall elect a President of the University of North Carolina. The President shall be the chief administrative officer of the University. (a1) The Board shall use the following process whenever the Board conducts a search for a President of The University of North Carolina: (1) At least…
Licensing of certain nonpublic post-secondary educational institutions. (a1) The General Assembly of North Carolina in recognition of the importance of higher education and of the particular significance attached to the personal credentials accessible through higher education and in consonance with statutory law of thi…
Tax exemption. The lands and other property belonging to the University of North Carolina shall be exempt from all kinds of public taxation. (Const., art. 5, s. 5; 1789, c. 306, s. 3; P.R.; R.S., vol. 2, p. 428; Code, s. 2614; Rev., s. 4262; C.S., s. 5783; 1971, c. 1244, s. 2.)
Purchase of annuity or retirement income contracts for faculty members, officers and employees. Notwithstanding any provision of law relating to salaries and/or salary schedules for the pay of faculty members, administrative officers, or any other employees of universities, colleges, constituent institutions, and other…
Dependent care assistance program. The Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina is authorized to provide eligible employees of constituent institutions a program of dependent care assistance as available under Section 129 and related sections of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The Board of…