UNC Tomorrow
Major Findings and Recommendations

see also UNC Tomorrow Final Commission Report

What changes should be made within UNC to respond to
the needs of our state?

5.1. UNC should examine the missions of its 17 constituent institutions
in light of state and regional needs from a "system" perspective
so that the programs and resources of all institutions serve the state
and its regions in a manner that complement each other, maximi7,e
resources, and avoid unnecessary duplication.

5.2. UNC should review the academic planning process to ensure
that the needs of North Carolina are fully considered in establishing
and discontinuing degree programs.
 

5.3. UNC should lead the campuses in a refinement and adjustment
of the tenure, promotion, and incentive system to place greater value
on faculty involvement and engagement in applied research and
outreach that will enhance the state's competitiveness without
decreasing support for teaching, basic research and scholarship.
 

5.4. UNC should prepare for wide-scale faculty retirement and
increase efforts to recruit and retain high-quality faculty.
 

5.5. UNC should increase efforts to attract and retain high-quality
staff at all levels.
 

5.6. UNC should continue to seek an efficient use of available
resources in the fulfillment of its mission.
 

5.7. UNC should encourage and facilitate interdisciplinary and
inter-institutional collaboration among its institutions.
 

5.8. UNC should continue efforts to establish accountability and
performance measures that ensure and demonstrate transparently its
success in carrying out its missions.