UNC leaders have abruptly reversed a controversial new policy that angered many faculty members. The policy – enacted earlier this month – allowed administrators to record classes without instructor knowledge. The policy said recordings are allowed for any lawful purpose, but specifically mentioned investigations.
After backlash from faculty, Chancellor Lee Roberts announced late Friday afternoon that UNC is reversing the policy.
“The whole idea was to create clarity and reassurance. That policy has clearly not achieved that aim,” Roberts said at a UNC Faculty Council meeting. “We’re going to scrap it, and we’ll go back to the drawing board.”
Before Roberts’ announcement, many faculty members were vocal in their opposition to being recorded. Carolina Connection’s Alice Scott talked with them to hear their concerns..
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