VOLUME 116, ISSUE 41 The final piece of the puzzle Thorp will serve as next chancellor BY BRIAN AUSTIN, UNIVERSITY EDITOR On the afternoon of Thursday, May 9, Holden Thorp got his dream job. The UNC Board of Governors gave him its unanimous consent to be the 10th chancellor of UNC-Chapel Hill. After seven months of a search that has been shrouded in secrecy, the chancellor search committee recommended him to Erskine Bowies, who gave him a glow ing endorsement in front of the UNC Board of Governors. The rest, as they say, is history. Thorp will face a host of challenges as chancellor —Carolina North, faculty overturn and University growth, and perennial issues such as tuition hikes, budgeting and fundraising. But with difficult responsibilities come great opportuni ties, as Chancellor James Moeser showed by building a suc cessful fundraising push with the Carolina First campaign and opening up the University to hundreds more students with Carolina Covenant, an initiative now being modeled across the country. While Thorp has yet to start, he has taken on a job in which high expectations are the norm and challenges are the only constant. Thorp's Rise to Administrative Power Chancellor-elect Holden Thorp has only been in a handful of administrative positions since he graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill over 20 years ago. 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SOURCE: HTTP/ANWWUNC.EDU/C HAN/SEARCH DTH/BUSS PIERCE Collaboration expected from N.C. native BY DEVIN ROONEY STATE 8 NATIONAL EDITOR As the next chancellor of UNC-Chapel Hill, Holden Thorp will have to balance his duty as an advocate for his campus with his obligation to work within the larger UNC system to make good on a debt to the people of North Carolina. That will be one of Thorps greatest chal lenges. But many of his colleagues from all levels in the University believe the native North Carolinians savvy and drive will help him succeed. Although Thorp hasn't talked specifically about his plans to work with other chan cellors in the UNC system. Nelson Schwab, chairman of the chancellor search commit tee, said this reflects well on Thorp. Thorp s deanship lends crucial experience Past approach to growth universal BY MARY KATHERINE AYERS STAFF WRITER During his year as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Chancellor-elect Holden Thorp developed qualities that his col leagues say will help him succeed in his new position. “The college is the heart and soul of the University and has been his torically* said William Andrews, the senior associate dean for Fine Arts and Humanities. “So it’s quite appropriate for the chancellor to announcement WORK FORTHEDTH The Daily Tar Heel is hiring summer staff for all desks! Stop by our offices Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. in Student Union 2409 or e-mail rullrich® email.unc.edu for more information. (Eire Sathj (Ear Mrel "He is a very thoughtful person who wants to know the facts and understand the issues,” Schwab said. This thoughtfulness was just one of the traits that helped fuel Thorps roaring ascent to chancellor. But Schwab said it could mean that Thorp might take several months to get his bearings as a leader in the UNC system. *1 think the next few months are certainly going to be a learning process to understand what those issues are and what role we might play, if any." UNC-system President Erskine Bowles said Thorp is keenly aware of his duties to both the University and the system. “He has an appreciation for the state and for the University’s role within the state," he said. “As we talked about him moving up to chan come from the college." Andrews said that although Thorp hails from a science back ground, he has been supportive of other areas of education, as well. As chancellor, Andrews said, Thorp will be a good representative of both students and faculty . “I think that he’ll appreciate the kind of opportunities that students have here to become a fully round ed person." The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and oldest school at UNC. About 22 percent of all grad uate and professional students are in the college, and more than 70 percent of undergraduates choose a major in the college. State | page 5 DOLLARS AND CENTS Governor Mike Easley presented his proposed $21.5 billion budget for 2009, al locating S6B million for reform in the mental health system. WEEKLY SUMMER ISSUE Serving the students and the University community since 1893 www.dailytarheel.com -- Hr # bjaßßßhr i nil ■■ w | B ap w Wf " A mg 1 DTH/RACHEI RODE MANN Chancellor-elect Holden Thorp furiously spun a Rubik's Cube during an interview Tuesday afternoon. His cube skills were quite impressive, and he solved the puzzle in a matter of minutes —a feat which seems to mirror his quick ascent to the top at North Carolina, elected UNC-Chapel Hill's chancellor at the early age of 43. The college faculty teach 87 per cent of all undergraduate credit hours. Bruce Carney, the senior associate dean for sciences, said Thorp has been particularly effec tive in attracting, recruiting and retaining faculty. Carney said the best research ers and teachers in the college are always those specifically targeted for recruitment. “We’ve had a couple of very strong faculty we’ve wooed in the past year that we’ve been able to keep despite expectations that we would not be able to do so,’ he said. Carney appointed Thorp as chairman of the chemistry depart ment in 2005. cellor, he talked about how he really believed it would be in UNCs interest to work in partner ship with the other UNC campuses." Thorp has the advantage of being a native to the state, which many of his colleagues mentioned as a plus. Joe Templeton, UNC chair of faculty, said Thorp will draw on his roots to guide his work in the UNC system. "I think that the traits that he brings to the position of chancellor and his North Carolina connection and commitment will serve him well in working with the other campuses," he said. Thorp is also known as a passionate col laborator and leader, and Schwab said Thorp will draw on that to work with other system chancellors. Karen Gil, the senior associate dean for social sciences, said that Thorp is concerned not only with recruiting for the college, but also fundraising for it 'He spent a lot of time work ing with and talking to our alumni and friends and donors to the University." Gil said the funds Thorp raised helped support distinguished pro fessorships, the honors program, the first-year seminar program, study abroad programs and newer minors in the college, such as the entrepreneurship minor. And fundraising is becom- SEE A&S LEGACY, PAGE 4 I page 6 HOT NEW EATS Anew Columbia Street restau rant, Buns, opened Monday, offering plenty of variety on the American dinner staple: the hamburger. “He has an appreciation for the state and for the University's role within the state." ERSKINE BOWLES, UNC-SYSTEM PRESIDENT “Thorp's approach that we got through the interview process is certainly one of reaching out and learning from the other campuses and seeking ways in which all the campuses might work together." Contact the State fif National Editor at stntdesk(a unc.edu. Chancellor role key in Carolina North plans BY MELISSA BROWN STAFf WRITER As James Moeser steps down as the ninth University chancel lor, he leaves behind not only his influence on UNC, but also the town the University calls home. Moeser leaves after leading the University—and by default the town of Chapel Hill—in anew direction with the promise of sat ellite research campus Carolina North. But the future of Chapel Hill and the University now lies in the hands of Chancellor-elect Holden this day in history MAY 15,1972 Alabama Governor George C. Wallace was shot by a 21 -year-old man while campaigning for the Democratic presidential nomination in Laurel, Md. THURSDAY. MAY 15, 2008 Straight from the horse’s mouth Daily Tar Heel Editor-in chief Allison Nichols talked with Chancellor-elect Holden Thorp on Tuesday in his South Building office. Nichols, who had heard that Thorp won the adult division of a Rubik's Cube competi tion when he was 17. tested the future chancellor on his speed. He finished the puzzle in less than seven minutes, pro testing his "rustiness" all the while. Nichols remains uruiblc to soli