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Asheville City Schools considers staff cuts
The Asheville City Board of Education voted 5-0 June 27 to empower Superintendent Maggie Fehrman to explore reducing central office staff to help make up a $1.2 million budget shortfall in the upcoming fiscal year. Board members Rebecca Strimer and Jesse Warren did not attend the virtual meeting. After the...
Opinion: With proposed program cuts, UNC Asheville loses its liberal arts distinction
When UNC Asheville Chancellor Kimberly van Noort announced in mid-June that she would eliminate or reduce five academic majors to clear a $6 million deficit, there was controversy, confusion and consternation. The programs she targeted were Ancient Mediterranean Studies — formerly known as Classics — Drama, Philosophy and Religious Studies....
UNC Asheville Drama students fighting to save program amid budget cuts
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — UNC Asheville announced the proposal of its plan to cut four programs to help with budget deficits just over two weeks ago. The Drama Department was one of them. "It was like a punch to the gut," said Valerie Lounsbury, senior in the department. "It...
Hosting a World Heritage Exchange Student: A Life-Changing Experience
Asheville – The Eastern United States is a vibrant and diverse region, offering exchange students a dynamic and enriching experience. As we approach the fall season, I would like to extend a heartfelt invitation to you and your family to consider hosting a World Heritage Exchange Student. This program brings students from around the world, aged 15 to 18, to live with American families, providing a unique opportunity for cultural exchange and mutual growth.
UNC Asheville to Cut Underenrolled Programs
Asheville – Citing a $6 million deficit, UNC Asheville Chancellor Kimberly van Noort has proposed the elimination of the following degree programs and academic departments: Ancient Mediterranean Studies, Drama, Philosophy, and Religious Studies. The Languages and Literatures program would be cut back by eliminating the French and German language concentrations. Programs will be phased out, with students currently enrolled being allowed to graduate as planned.
Letter: A disturbing turn of events for UNCA
[Regarding “UNCA Chancellor Proposes Four Academic Programs for Elimination, One for Reduction,” June 13, Asheville Watchdog via Xpress website:]. UNC Asheville has been a beacon of educational integrity and ingenuity for decades, so this latest turn of events is disturbing. One suggestion would be for our legislature to stop handing out vouchers for private school attendance and focus on adequately funding public schools and universities.
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