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Equality Within the University of North Carolina

Guidance and updates related to UNC System Policy 300.8.5, titled Equality Within the University of North Carolina, adopted on May 23, 2024.

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Last update: September 11, 2024

On May 23, 2024, the UNC System Board of Governors voted to repeal and replace Policy 300.8.5 in the UNC Policy Manual, which was called the Policy on Diversity and Inclusion Within the University of North Carolina, and adopted a new policy, titled Equality Within the University of North Carolina.

Each university is charged with certifying — by Sept. 1, 2024, and on or before Sept. 1 annually thereafter — full compliance with the commitment to institutional neutrality and nondiscrimination required by law and this policy. This includes providing a report describing the actions Appalachian State University has taken to achieve compliance and how any savings related to these actions have been redirected to initiatives that support student success and well-being.

On June 28, the UNC System shared guidance with its constituent institutions. Chancellor Norris has convened a working group to help assess the areas specifically referenced in the guidance and to ensure we are complying with the new policy as expected. This group includes representation from Academic Affairs; Athletics; Enrollment Management; External Affairs and Strategic Initiatives (including Human Resources and University Communications); General Counsel; and Student Affairs.

Regular updates will be posted to this page and shared with campus.

Equality within the University of North Carolina System

Annual Certification and Report

References:

  • Repeal and Supersede to Section 300.8.5 of the UNC Policy Manual, Policy on Diversity and Inclusion Within the University of North Carolina and Section 300.8.5[R] of the UNC Policy Manual, Regulation on Diversity and Inclusion Within the University of North Carolina
  • UNC System Guidance to constituent institutions on Equality Within the University of North Carolina
  • UNC System President Peter Hans Remarks to the UNC Board of Governors May 23, 2024
  • Message from Interim Chancellor Heather Norris, Friday, July 19, 2024
  • Message from Interim Chancellor Heather Norris, Friday, July 12, 2024
  • Message from Interim Chancellor Heather Norris: UNC System Guidance: Equality Within the University of North Carolina, Wednesday, July 10, 2024
  • Message from Interim Chancellor Heather Norris, Friday, June 14, 2024
  • Message from Interim Chancellor Heather Norris, Friday, May 24, 2024
  • Message from Interim Chancellor Heather Norris, Friday, April 26, 2024
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