Chancellor Philip L. Dubois recently took part in the panel discussion “North Carolina Presidents Share Their Vision” hosted by North Carolina Campus Compact for the 10^th anniversary of the Civic Engagement Institute.

In discussing civic engagement in North Carolina higher education, Dubois noted the unique opportunity for civic learning presented by the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. He also discussed the University’s ongoing partnerships with community partners, such as the Levine Museum of the New South. The chancellor asked Ashley Oster, director of community affairs, to discuss the University’s collaborations with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

Mark Gearan, president of Hobart and William Smith Colleges and a member of the White House Council on Community Solutions, moderated the discussion. Other panelists were Carol Quillen, president of Davidson College, and R. Scott Ralls, president of the North Carolina Community College System.

The Civic Engagement Institute is an annual event sponsored by the North Carolina Campus Compact. More than 300 higher education administrators, faculty, staff, students and community partners gathered to learn about efforts by colleges and universities to address challenges facing North Carolina communities. 

North Carolina Campus Compact builds collaborations among public, independent and community colleges and universities.Presidents and chancellors commit their institutions to being “engaged campuses” that enhance a student’s sense of responsibility, citizenship, leadership and awareness of community.

Contributed photo: Ashley Oster discusses UNC Charlotte partnerships as Chancellor Dubois and other panelists look on (Tom Fuldner, photographer).