STATEMENT

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chancellor James Moeser issued this statement about deliberations on proposals to increase the UNC system’s cap in out-of-state enrollment. Earlier today (Nov. 12), Brad Wilson, chair of the UNC Board of Governors, said he was recommending that the board refer those proposals back to a committee for further deliberation.

"We proposed a discussion about the out-of-state enrollment cap because we believe a modest change in the current policy would be good for North Carolina," Moeser said. "We also knew that such deliberations would generate much discussion because North Carolinians care so deeply about their universities. We advanced the discussions in good faith and in the context of our goal to become the nation’s leading public university. We want the university to be the best that it can be for the State of North Carolina and the nation.

"Part of our role in serving North Carolina is to suggest, discuss and defend ideas we think are good for public higher education in our state. We appreciate the Board of Governors’ continuing careful consideration of this issue."

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