Supposed to be announced Friday.

None of the 3 finalist have been announced. I wish we could know.

1/6/2010 3:09:30 PM

the dramatic return of Mary Anne Fox

1/6/2010 3:13:07 PM

so that's the reason for the black smoke? Turns red on Friday, yes?



http://thewolfweb.com/message_topic.aspx?topic=585251

1/6/2010 3:22:57 PM

^ LOL--they should do something like that.



The tower will turn red when the new chancellor is installed, though.

1/6/2010 3:26:39 PM

LOL yeah. He'll (maybe She'll) have the scepter and everything. God I hope it's someone damn amazing. And please, CLEAN HOUSE.


I'll say it again.


CLEAN HOUSE.

1/6/2010 4:41:00 PM

Start with Fowler first. Stafford 2nd.

1/6/2010 4:48:24 PM

^ Agree.

1/6/2010 4:52:14 PM

^5 ahahahaha

1/6/2010 4:54:24 PM

yes, stafford must go

3rd, Cousins.

1/6/2010 5:02:46 PM

I'm not expressing an opinion either way, but why Fowler, Stafford, and Cousins? I don't really know much about them.

[Edited on January 6, 2010 at 7:20 PM. Reason : ]

1/6/2010 7:19:26 PM

...really?

1/6/2010 7:32:33 PM

fowler=athletics
stafford=financial aid?
cousins=discipline

1/6/2010 7:41:56 PM

Quote :

"the dramatic return of Mary Anne Fox"

hahaha. Are we bringing back Chuck too?

1/6/2010 7:50:22 PM

Bring back Caldwell.....
wait. he's dead.
Oh well, fuck it. wouldn't matter anyway.

1/6/2010 8:07:27 PM

^^I'd take Chuck as the new defensive coordinator. I'd also take Mary Anne Fox as the new defensive coordinator.

1/6/2010 9:24:45 PM

So much for transparency in the wake of scandal. I guess we can expect more of the same bullshit from the university administration as usual.

1/6/2010 9:44:28 PM

http://www.newsobserver.com/news/education/story/271476.html

Randy Woodson, provost at Purdue

1/6/2010 9:47:13 PM

Look's like a flamer

[Edited on January 6, 2010 at 10:01 PM. Reason : bigger]

1/6/2010 10:01:11 PM

I don't know much about this guy, or the other candidates that were available. But when I came across Purdue's student newspaper, it looks like every other article that mentions him has him talking about the need for increased diversity.

http://www.purdueexponent.org/?module=article&story_id=10443

Quote :

"Randy Woodson Dean of the College of Agriculture at Purdue University Prior to being named dean of Purdue Agriculture in 2004, Woodson served as associate dean of agriculture and director of the Office of Agriculture Research Programs. As dean, Woodson implemented significant advancements with faculty, learning, discovery, engagement, diversity and development in the College of Agriculture. Woodson expanded the total faculty and increased the number of women faculty members and ethnic minority faculty members. The college has provided better access to Purdue College of Agriculture education through Ivy Tech and Vincennes University. The college created the Office of Multicultural Programs and launched a multicultural awareness course. The College of Agriculture also exceeded its goal for the campaign for Purdue, securing $150 million for faculty, students, programs and facilities. "

http://www.purdueexponent.org/?module=article&story_id=14096

Quote :

"Carolyn Johnson will take on the responsibilities of interim chief diversity officer. Johnson, director of Purdue's Diversity Resource office, will assume the position immediately. The position is new and Johnson will report to Randy Woodson, Purdue provost. Woodson said the new position will serve as a focal point for the University's efforts to foster an environment of inclusiveness. "Carolyn will be working to bring together all aspects of Purdue's diversity efforts and ensure activities are coordinated across the campus," Woodson said. "Meanwhile, Purdue launched a national search to find the most qualified candidates for our vice provost for diversity and chief diversity officer.""

http://www.purdueexponent.org/?module=article&story_id=10503

Quote :

"Woodson's presentation focused mainly on student access and success, diversity and faculty quality of life. After his presentation, the audience was allowed to ask questions and many were focused around the students. Marcy Towns, a professor in the department of chemistry wanted to know how Woodson would change gateway courses like her Chemistry 115 class. Woodson explained there is a big difference in the nurturing that students receive in those classes and the challenges that students need from the classes to make sure that they are ready for what lies ahead. "In some cases the classes need to be harder," Woodson said. Barbara Dixon, associate dean for administration in the College of Liberal Arts, was concerned with Woodson's plan for a core curriculum amongst all Purdue students. "I want (the core curriculum), but I'm not sure if the faculty wants it. What I have seen in small liberal arts colleges is that they assign books to the incoming freshman class to read before their first semester, and it unites them for discussion about the book," Woodson said. Besides the students, the diversity and quality of life of the faculty was also a widely discussed topic. Venetria Patton, director of African American Studies, asked Woodson how he would improve the quality of life and improve the retention of the diverse faculty. "I feel that bringing in more diverse faculty members would improve the quality of life of the faculty and make them want to continue teaching at Purdue," Woodson said."

1/6/2010 10:28:11 PM

I really don't want Bowles to be the one with all the voting power.

1/6/2010 10:42:18 PM

Quote :

""In some cases the classes need to be harder," Woodson said."

He'll do.

1/6/2010 11:04:24 PM

got dat tuition?

1/6/2010 11:13:28 PM

Quote :

"So much for transparency in the wake of scandal. I guess we can expect more of the same bullshit from the university administration as usual."

1/6/2010 11:17:49 PM

Randy does't sound very chancellor like

1/7/2010 4:39:50 AM

That's Randy Wood, Son to you.

1/7/2010 4:45:37 AM

I don't know much about this guy, but if he can make State's academic reputation similar to Purdue 's than this could be a good move.

1/7/2010 6:43:40 AM

Raaaaaaandy!

1/7/2010 9:17:20 AM

1/7/2010 10:04:13 AM

chancellor watson was actually introduced this morning, his opening speech was set to music and pretty appropriate

"teach them well and let them lead the way"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoS8j9eNMZU

[Edited on January 7, 2010 at 10:13 AM. Reason : wait]

1/7/2010 10:13:21 AM

^^ LOL!

1/7/2010 10:53:41 AM

tom stafford is the vice chancellor of student affairs, which covers everything from rotc, student gov, multicultural organizations, student orgs, arts nc state, student conduct, etc. nothing to do with financial aid or stafford loans which is a federal student aid program.

I kinda like the idea of having mary anne fox back, i dont think shes in the running though. I feel like we are loosing out a bit of the UNC board of govenors is more invovled in this than in the past because of the recent controversy, but i trust them to find someone capable.

1/7/2010 3:08:24 PM

I see no need to clean house, i think we have a great research university especially with everything going on at centennial campus. Also its not like a college football coaching staff where someone new brings in whoever they want. Granted people who work for the chancellors office might get cut and the new person can bring in folks there. They can't go appointing whoever they want to AD, provost, vice chancellor positions as all of those positions have to be approved by BOT and BOG. If we cleaned house there'd be more comittees to make more searches and spend more tax dollars.

1/7/2010 3:13:38 PM

^^ Stafford has been here much too long--about 30 years, I think. Student Affairs needs new ideas and new leadership.

1/7/2010 4:37:42 PM

am i the only person that really doesnt give a shit which puppet is sittin in that office?

I mean i cant be the only person that feels this is completely irrelevant

1/7/2010 4:46:19 PM

^ Good point.

1/7/2010 5:07:28 PM

^^I care. I mean, what if it turns out to be Lee Fowler's ole fishing buddy? We'd have to move him to a bigger office to make room for all the Excellent Award for Outstanding Excellence awards. Then our academics would steadily fall in the rankings but all our buildings would be PAR EXCELLENCE.

[Edited on January 8, 2010 at 8:14 AM. Reason : -]

1/8/2010 8:12:56 AM

Its official.

Quote :

" This morning, the University of North Carolina Board of Governors unanimously elected Dr. Randy Woodson as the 14th chancellor of North Carolina State University. To celebrate his election, the campus community is invited to a welcome reception for Chancellor Woodson and his family. The reception will be held at 5 p.m. in the ballroom at Park Alumni Center. See the university's home page, http://www.ncsu.edu, for more on the new chancellor."

1/8/2010 10:50:31 AM

Quote :

"Woodson, 52, becomes NC State’s 14th chancellor. He will assume his duties no later than May 1; his salary will be $420,000 per year."

http://ncsu.edu/about-nc-state/chancellor-woodson/index.php

Really? Am I the only one who thinks this is a bit steep?

1/8/2010 2:53:54 PM

Seems that way, but it's hardly unexpected or surprising that a chancellor would be overpaid.

Just for reference, what have our past chancellors made?

1/8/2010 3:42:03 PM

Isn't that how much the president makes?

1/8/2010 3:44:19 PM

ma fox is paid $392,200 at ucsd

1/8/2010 4:05:57 PM

^^ LOL--it's more.

Quote :

"The president earns a $400,000 annual salary, along with a $50,000 annual expense account, a $100,000 non-taxable travel account and $19,000 for entertainment.[16][17] The most recent raise in salary was approved by Congress and President Bill Clinton in 1999 and went into effect in 2001."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_United_States#Compensation

^^^ As of 5/12/09:

Quote :

"Campus NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY Total Salary $420,000 First Name JAMES L Last Name OBLINGER Middle Initial L Department CHANCELLORS OFFICE AND STAFF Position CHANCELLOR Status CURRENTLY EMPLOYED FTE Percentage 100"

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/120/story/94568.html?appSession=956216359552263

They, of course, get other compensation, too.

[Edited on January 8, 2010 at 4:07 PM. Reason : ^ And the cost of living is higher there--so she makes even less. ]

1/8/2010 4:06:12 PM

meet the new boss
same as the old boss

1/8/2010 4:11:54 PM

already aged 20 years and only 1 day on the job

1/8/2010 5:27:20 PM

The search for a new chancellor at N.C. State should have been conducted more openly, given the reason that the position was vacant (corruption).

http://www.popecenter.org/clarion_call/article.html?id=2290

Some interesting points regarding the selection process.

1/13/2010 8:51:04 PM

He could have coke parties with whores and trannies in Holladay Hall all day -- just as long as he fires Lee Fowler, I don't give a shit.

1/13/2010 10:07:31 PM

Quote :

"So now that Woodson has the job, what do we know, beyond the hype the audience was fed at his appointment ceremony? There, the audience was told how the governor of Indiana tried to stop the soon-to-be-former Purdue University provost on the highway to prevent him from leaving the state, and how the chancellor of Purdue offered to top the $420,000 salary he will earn at N.C. State, if only he remained in Lafayette. They heard of his popularity with faculty and his fund-raising prowess. And what a great fit he was for State"

encouraging

1/14/2010 12:08:34 PM

http://www.newsobserver.com/102/story/288759.html

I didn't know which thread to stick this in, but it's just some background on Woodson.

Quote :

"William R. "Randy" Woodson, now 52 and the provost at Purdue University, has been named the next chancellor of N.C. State University, a flagship campus of the UNC system and a huge engine for the state's economy - an engine Woodson vows to kick into a higher gear. He will bring his wife, Susan, co-founder of a successful women's magazine in West Lafayette, his guitar (for informal bluegrass jamming), and the paraphernalia for home-brewing tasty - and scientifically formulated - batches of ale."

1/19/2010 10:15:49 AM

Although I still don't like the lack of transparency in the UNC system's process, in this case I'm liking the outcome. Everything I'm reading about him seems like it'll be a positive change.

I guess the only thing that could be worrisome is his lack of experience (OMGOBAMA), given that he was only provost for 18 months before taking our chancellor's position. But ultimately, it'll be better then the good 'ol boy network that we'd had at state for years. In retrospect, MAF wasn't so bad after all.

1/19/2010 10:22:22 AM

the chancellor is a homebrewer, eh

That might be the best news you lil students could get as far as loosening your leashes.

not that theres any students left on this board.

[Edited on January 19, 2010 at 12:43 PM. Reason : lol ]

1/19/2010 12:42:39 PM