Adopt-A-U PresentationBy Jessica L. Gore

Georgia Southern University

University of North Carolina Asheville

• Located in Asheville, North Carolina

• Founded in 1927• One of the 17-

campuses of the University of North Carolina system

• Designated as the state’s Public Liberal Arts University

• Known as UNC Asheville or UNCA

(UNCA, 2013)

Facts and Figures • 3,600 students • 705 total faculty and staff

employees• 214 full-time faculty

members• Member of the Council of

Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC)

• Accredited by Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

(UNCA, 2013)

History

1936 – Chartered as Asheville-Biltmore College and received accreditation 1957 – First two-year college to receive state funding1961 – Moved to present location and first African American student enrolls

1927 – Founded as Buncombe County Junior College1929 – Merged with Asheville City College to become Biltmore Junior College

(UNCA, 2013)

History Continued

1966 – The 66 in ‘66 were the first four-year graduates1969 – Joined the University System of North Carolina and chartered as UNC Asheville1991 – First Masters of Liberal Arts graduate1992 – Officially recognized as one of the nation’s first public liberal arts colleges2007 – Celebrated 80th Anniversary

1963 – Became a state-supported senior college under a new board of trustees

(UNCA, 2013)

TraditionsTraditions are an important way to unite students, faculty, staff and the community. They also help

remind the institution of where it has been an where it can go in the future.

Students pat Rocky’s head when they arrive as freshmen, for good luck before an exam, and when they graduate.

(UNCA, 2013)

University Vision and Mission“UNC Asheville students, within a diverse and inclusive

community, experience liberal arts education at its best.”

“Our practice of the liberal arts emphasizes the centrality of learning and discovery through exemplary teaching,

innovative scholarship, creative expression, co-curricular activities, undergraduate research, engaged service, and

practical experience.”

(UNCA, 2013)

Academics “We believe true understanding comes from making

connections between ideas, from studying problems and concepts in context”

“Here, learning extends well beyond the classroom, limited only by our creativity, enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity.”

(UNCA, 2013)

Degrees and Programs Offered • 34 Majors • 39 Minors • 4 Pre-Professional Health

Professions

• Honors Program• Study Abroad• Outdoor Education Program• Student Leadership Programs• Undergraduate Research Program

and Fellowships

• Teacher Licensure for K-12

• Master of Liberal Arts (UNCA, 2013)

Integrative Liberal

Studies Every student at UNC Asheville begins their education with a core curriculum, or the Integrative Liberal Studies (ILS)

ILS combines and overlaps the unrelated disciplines of the humanities, arts natural and socials sciences to prepare students for any career or future endeavors that they may pursue. (UNCA, 2013)

Student Demographics

White BlackHispanic AsianPacific Islander American IndianMulti Racial Race Unknown

Male Female

• 3,529 total undergraduate enrollment• 3,078 are classified as in-state• 41 International students• 58 Graduate students

*All Numbers based on 2012/2013 year (Fact Book, 2013)

Faculty Demographics

Full-Time Faculty

• 213 total• 123 are tenured • 84% have their

Terminal Degree

Part-Time Faculty

• 52 total

*All Numbers based on 2012/2013 year

28%

30%

19%

0%

20%

2% ProfessorAssociate ProfessorAssistant ProfessorInstructorLecuturerResearch/Visiting

(Fact Book, 2013)

Student Services

“The opportunities are here – to engage and get

involved . . .”

• Academics Services• Learning Assistance• Financial• Technology• Life on Campus• Career and Employment• Health & Safety• News & Events • Transportation

(UNCA, 2013)

Organizational and Administrative Structure

Board of GovernorsThe University of North Carolina

Vice Chancellor Academic

Affairs

Vice Chancellor

Student Affairs

Chancellor’s Division

Vice ChancellorFinance & Operations

Vice ChancellorUniversity

Advancement

PresidentThe University of North Carolina

Chancellor

Board of Trustees

(UNCA, 2013)

UNC General Administration• Multi Campus (17 campuses)• Home to the offices of the

President and other senior administrative officers

• Execute the policies of the UNC Board of Governors

• Provides University-wide leadership

• Oversees University affiliatesPresident Thomas W. Ross

(General Administration, 2013)

The Division of Student Affairs

• Consists of 11 departments

• Introduces students to University policies and resources

• Believes that students should be well rounded and engaged in their curricular and co-curricular activities

• Encourages students to be active members of their community

(UNCA, 2013)

Office of Academic Affairs

• Responsible for oversight, management, and accomplishment of the institution's educational mission.

• Lead by the Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

• Advances work on the themes of Public Responsibility, Liberal Arts and Long-Term Sustainability

(UNCA, 2013)

AdministrationThe Chancellor and her Senior Staff oversee all the

operations of UNC Asheville. The Chancellor must work with the Board of Trustees and the University of North

Carolina President and Board of Governors.

UNC Asheville operates as an individual public liberal arts university, as well as a member of the University

of North Carolina.

(UNCA, 2013)

Final Thoughts• UNC Asheville is still a growing institution• A liberal arts education is at the core• All entities of UNC Asheville and UNC must work

together

ResourcesUNC Asheville is a site that presents the full text of the operations,

services and resources provided by this institution of higher education

(www.unca.edu).

UNC Asheville Fact Book (2013). UNC Asheville fact book 2012/2013.

Retrieved from www.unca.edu/ir/factbook

UNC Asheville Strategic Plan (2008). UNC Asheville strategic plan.

Retrieved from http://www3.unca.edu/spcms2/StrategicPlan.pdf

UNC General Administration is a subsection of a site that presents the full

text of the operations, services and resources provided by this

instiutions (http://www.northcarolina.edu/leadership/ga.htm).

Feedback

Jessica,

Excellent job.  I love your powerpoint - so colorful and great mix of pictures and text. You also have a good amount of information on the slides and in the notes.  Very nice!  

I would love to use it as an example for future classes of you are ok with that (I would remove your name of course).

ES is good too - just what I was looking for.

Great job!