Academics Relating to the curriculum and scholarship of the programs.
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Current Academic LeadershipFor a list of UNCW's current leadership and staff |
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The first president of Wilmington College was Mr. T. T. Hamilton, 1947-1951, followed by Dr. John T. Hoggard, 1951-1958, Dr. William Madison Randall, 1958-1968. Dr. William H. Wagoner has the distinction of being the last president in 1968 as well as the first chancellor for the university serving from 1969 until 1990. Dr. James Leutze continued as chancellor from 1990 through 2003. Currently the leadership of the university is held by Dr. Rosemary DePalo, the first female leader of UNCW.
What is the difference between a president and a chancellor? From Webster’s dictionary online Chancellor – a the titular head of a British university b (1) : a university president (2) : the chief executive officer in some state systems of higher education President -the chief officer of an organization (as a corporation or institution) usually entrusted with the direction and administration of its policies When Wilmington College became part of the University system the term chancellor was used to differentiate between the president of the entire system and the immediate leader of the individual facility
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For a complete listing of faculty members alphabetically listed and a listing of new faculty members listed by year http://www.uncw.edu/aa/index.htm
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Faculty Awards – Alumni Faculty, Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching, Board of Trustees Teaching Excellence, Distinguished Teaching Professor, Chancellors Teaching Excellence, Faculty Scholarship and Graduate Mentor Award Board of Trustees Teaching Excellence Award This is the most prestigious award conferred at UNCW. Its purpose is to underscore the importance of teaching. The recipient is chosen by the chancellor from the three annual recipients of the Distinguished Teaching Professor Award and is announced at the fall faculty meeting. They receive a medallion, a plaque, a one-time stipend and a designated parking space. They also serve as faculty marshall at the next fall and spring commencements. Distinguished Teaching Professorships The first distinguished teaching professorships were awarded on September 10, 1992. They are designed to foster UNCW's commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching. Three are awarded annually and one is then selected to receive the Board of Trustees Award.
O. Max Garner Award – Only UNCW recipient is Dr. Gerald Shinn
In accordance with the O. Max Gardner Will, it is understood that the award will be made to that member of the faculties of The University of North Carolina (including all sixteen institutions) who in the opinion of the Board of Governors' Committee, ". . . during the current scholastic year, has made the greatest contribution to the welfare of the human race."
Who is? Gardner, Oliver Max (1882-1947) — also known as O. Max Gardner — of Shelby, N.C. Born March 22, 1882. Son of Oliver Perry Gardner (M.D.) and Margaret (Blanton) Gardner; brother-in-law of Clyde Roark Hoey, married November 6, 1907 to Fay Lamar Webb. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during the Spanish-American War; lawyer, chair of Cleveland County Democratic Party, 1907-1908; member of North Carolina Democratic State Executive Committee, 1910-1914; member of North Carolina State Senate, 1911, 1915; Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, 1917-21; governor of North Carolina 1929-33; defeated, 1920; delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1924, 1932, 1940, 1944. Baptist. Member, American Bar Association; Elks; Odd Fellows; Sigma Nu. Died February 6, 1947. Interment at Sunset Cemetery, Shelby NC. [from Who's Who in North Carolina] Awarded beginning in 2000 for the 1999-2000 year. It is offered to an outstanding faculty mentor who places high value on and excels in mentoring graduate students. Nominees must be tenured graduate faculty who hold the rank of associate or full professor and are presently employed full time. The Award for Faculty Scholarship was first awarded in 1990 to the faculty member who has made and continues to make a significant contribution to the university and the academic community through a commitment to scholarship, research and creativity. Alumni Faculty Award (Dr. J. Marshall Crews Distinguished Faculty Award) Named after Dr. Crews this award began in 2002 and is given to a nominee who has been a full time faculty member at the university for a minimum of seven years. Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching Created in 1994 to recognized distinguished faculty from each of the 16 schools in the UNC system. Chancellors Teaching Excellence Award This award was established in 1991 to recognize all aspects of excellence in teaching and teaching related activities that foster students' desire for lifetime learning and success.
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Each year the catalog changes. Check for the most current 2005-2006 Undergraduate 2006-2007 Undergraduate 2006-2007 Graduate
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Planning Study 2003
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Regalia – colors of hoods, length of robes? http://www.uncw.edu/chancellor/installation/university_history.html
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University of North Carolina System
Who have been the former leaders of the NC University system? UNC System Bowles, Erskine (2006- ) Broad, Molly Corbett (1997-2006) Spangler, C.D. (1986-1997) Friday, William C. (1972-1986)
Consolidated UNC Friday, William C. (acting 1956-57, president 1957-1972) Purks, J. Harris (acting 1955-1956) Gray, Gordon (1950-1955) Carmichael, William D. (acting 1949-1950) Graham, Frank Porter (1932-1949)
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Each department is listed and contains a departmental website
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Library home page allows the student to search the catalogs, electronic databases, Special Collections and Archives. Oral history program "Voices of UNCW" provides additional Sea Hawk perspectives.
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