Dear Friends:
This afternoon, UNC President Tom Ross and I are announcing an important step in addressing any questions left unanswered from previous reviews of course irregularities in our former department of African and Afro-American studies (now African, African-American and Diaspora Studies). Details will be posted at unc.edu.
We are retaining an outside attorney to conduct an independent inquiry based on information newly made available to us. The independent counselor will have the freedom to ask the tough questions, follow the facts wherever they lead, and get the job done.
I understand that this has been a troubling and difficult chapter in Carolina’s history, and I admire the extent to which the Carolina community has encouraged me from the start to look inward, to identify challenges and to take strong actions to address them. Thanks to all of you who have worked tirelessly toward understanding and resolution.
Sincerely,
Carol L. Folt
Chancellor