[QUOTE=alicam04;319773]Are we pretty much stuck with him until he decides to leave?[/QUOTE]
Nope. BOT can release him. I wouldn’t be surprised to see any reccommendation to not pursue football result in his removal by the BOT.
[QUOTE=fishniner;319788]Don’t tell me the blonde is Dubois’ wife?!! Please don’t tell me that.[/QUOTE]
Yep. Sure is.
I challenge the 6 who approve to list 5 things that he has done to move this campus forward that weren’t in the plans before he got here.
I will also add this to his negatives:
-cares absolutely nothing about college rankings, and cries how unjust they are when we don’t even submit our information.
I challenge the 6 who approve to list 5 things that he has done to move this campus forward that weren't in the plans before he got here.I will also add this to his negatives:
-cares absolutely nothing about college rankings, and cries how unjust they are when we don’t even submit our information.
This should be good… if all 6 actually crawl out from under their rock. Hell I’d challenge all 6 to collectively come up with 5 things.
[QUOTE=zerogeneticsdc;319799][from the first remarks thread]
[SIZE=2]just because I know we’re all bored - the board is getting a bit LAME (repeat topics are getting old…) - and becuase I’m sick of reading about all the pissing and moaning over phil here is my rant…[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]I know that I am definatley one of the few who believe this - but I believe the Phil is doing a fine job thus far. I have been told that the man definately does his homework and looks heavily into anything and everything before making decisions. That is a good thing - sign of a good leader. I honestly believe that the man is doing everything in his power to do more possitive things for the school and help it retain the national recognition that we all know it deserves and is capable of. The mans got a hell of a job, but he also has a hell of a lot to put up with. He is a first time chancellor of only 3 years now (I do not believe president is the same thing as chancellor…) so he does not have as much pull as we would like sometimes, but he seems to know when to pick his battles. If the man came out tomorrow and added football and changed the name of the school while only having 3 years of experience under his belt, I honestly believe he would get fired - and who wouldnt fire him, of course other than those of us who know that these are two very important milestones that need to be reached for this university to reach the recognition it needs.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]He also told a friend of mine that he has getting a law and/or medical school on his agenda before adding football - but that the football issue obviously has arisen with much more force than one would anticipate - but think about it - the man obviously has goals to bring more programs to this university that can bring power and prestige along with them. Not to mention he is dealing with the oh so unfair UNC system. He is obviously putting forth a lot of time and thought into the football issue, trying to determine if it really is the best thing for the school - he isnt letting on to his answer, which I appreciate, because he shouldnt have to until the day the decision is made. I honestly believe we will be kicking off in 2012 and that Phil will be a large part of the reason that is taking place - you just have to let him make sure that he has everything possible to back up his decision, especially if the unthinkable happens and football at Charlotte takes a total flop.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]I look at Phil as I look at an incoming player to our basketball (or any other) program (obviously on a much longer timeline) - freshmen year you dont always put up big stats, nor are you the favorite player on the team, but you do your work and know what your goals are - you learn the skills to better yourself in your position. Eventually by your senior year you master it - and this is when you REALLY show big dividends for any heartbreaking losses or mistakes you made a long the way. Phil has a long time to go I feel like - and how his years will be set apart wont be known until the day he retires as chancellor here at the U of Charlotte - but I honestly believe the guy can take us where we want to go. I have a ton of faith in Phil.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]oh and for the record - I will never be caught calling him CHP - the guy doesnt have any affiliations with UNCCH last time I checked outside of the UNC system - and if you honestly think he is here at the school trying to get UNCCH to number 1 where they belong (oh wait, last time I checked, in the real world [I]where most people arent as informed as many of us are about Charlotte[/I] they actually number 1 - I know thats tough to take, but be real with yourselves) then I think you have far underestimated the intellegence and intentions of those who chose chancellor Dubois.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=2]go ahead and bash me, I know its coming - but I hope a bit of the logic and or faith that I have in the chancellor of the University that you and I both love will rub off on you. Not having faith in your leader makes it a hell of a lot easier to fail.[/SIZE][/QUOTE]
You are as long winded as the unibomber.
zerogenetics, are you a freshman? sophomore? Your dissapointment with CHP will come with time. Granted I’m only 23, but I have had close ties to UNCC since I was about 9 or 10, so I have seen what we should be by now, and CHP isn’t working towards that at all.
My main beef with him is two things: placing blame on alumni, and being so closed-minded about what a name change could bring us.
Here’s a positive, cut the distribution of the quarterly UNC Charlotte Magazine down from 70,000 copies to 10,000 copies. That’s how you get the word on your institution out to the masses… alumni, friends and potential donors. It’s no wonder why the giving rate of UNCC alumni was 5.4% in 2006-2007.
zerogenetics, are you a freshman? sophomore? Your dissapointment with CHP will come with time. Granted I'm only 23, but I have had close ties to UNCC since I was about 9 or 10, so I have seen what we should be by now, and CHP isn't working towards that at all.My main beef with him is two things: placing blame on alumni, and being so closed-minded about what a name change could bring us.
Junior.
I just think you guys expect way to much in a very short amount of time. He got us the front entrance we have deserved since no later than 1980 - he’s willing to sit down and talk to anyone who calls his office (says many of my friends who have experienced this) - we’re still popping buildings up left and right - and quite frankly, i never leave the civil engineering branch of the engineering college (except maybe the occasional LBST) and it seems as if we’re doing just fine, growing and keeping up with the technologies and expertise that are required to become a leading institution (last I checked we were top 50).
and he’s not going to be straight on the important issues to us (name change, football) - remember, he is a politician to some extent as well - he makes a claim for change before he knows absolutely everything he can about it, then discovers some underlying factor (a serious one, dont drop the stupid “Chapel hill” line here) then risks even more disproval from us when he ends up making (potentially) the right decision in the long run.
as far as the boarderline sarcastic replies hes given some of you - lets be honest for a second - some of the letters I have read on here have been quite sarcastic and have an underlying theme of “you dont know what you’re doing, and I could do it better” - most of us stay up to date on whats happening in the school through this message board and the occasoinal “source” or internal connection that each of us may or may not have. There is a very high possibility that we dont understand all that goes on…
[QUOTE=Chisox17;319832]
My main beef with him is two things: placing blame on alumni, and being so closed-minded about what a name change could bring us.[/QUOTE]
I think our alumni needs to be called out. As a whole, our alumni needs to step up regarding football and the University as a whole. I think he has gone about it the wrong way though. He has ticked me off the way he has talked about alumni on the radio, and his e-mail replies to metro and others. He looks at folks like us and thinks we are a bunch of idiots, but the people on this board are probably the most passionate when it comes to this University. Most of our alumni and students probably couldn’t even tell you who the chancellor is, much less if he is doing a good job or not. He needs to take our opinions into account, and stop sending smart@ss e-mail repies to people who care about this place.
I think he has gone about it the wrong way though. He has ticked me off the way he has talked about alumni on the radio, and his e-mail replies to metro and others. He looks at folks like us and thinks we are a bunch of idiots, but the people on this board are probably the most passionate when it comes to this University. Most of our alumni and students probably couldn't even tell you who the chancellor is, much less if he is doing a good job or not. He needs to take our opinions into account, and stop sending smart@ss e-mail repies to people who care about this place.
That’s exactly what I meant, I just didnt phrase it well. Well said Mr b
Dubious Dubois is too busy writing such gems as…
[QUOTE]So, with that base of experience, I’m less inclined to pay too much attention to your opinion today.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE]Season ticket sales are 500 below what they were just five years ago. If people want us to stand behind this coach or that coach, then we need their help.[/QUOTE]
and
[QUOTE]So, if you want to put your money where your mouth is, there is ample opportunity.[/QUOTE]
Alumni are the life of the future of any university. No marketing to them, no plan and all I see him doing is alienating the alumni base. That’s not just football-related.
[QUOTE=zerogeneticsdc;319799][from the first remarks thread]
. . .[SIZE=2]I look at Phil as I look at an incoming player to our basketball (or any other) program (obviously on a much longer timeline) - freshmen year you dont always put up big stats, nor are you the favorite player on the team, but you do your work and know what your goals are - you learn the skills to better yourself in your position. Eventually by your senior year you master it - and this is when you REALLY show big dividends for any heartbreaking losses or mistakes you made a long the way. Phil has a long time to go I feel like - and how his years will be set apart wont be known until the day he retires as chancellor here at the U of Charlotte - but I honestly believe the guy can take us where we want to go. I have a ton of faith in Phil.[/SIZE] . . .
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IMHO he’s a Division I tranfer, but not a frosh (I thought his “stat sheet” showed he was a big time “baller” in Wisconsin). Either you’re a mover, a shaker or you’re not. The toughest part for me is so far I have not even see sign of a late bloomer. Lets get back to the basketball analogy for a bit since you like it so much.
Picture Phil plays for the Niners. Niners are up by 35 on some poor team. There’s 4.9 second left in the game. Phil gets to come off from way way deep on the bench. He will try to hoist a circus shot from half court to get some points in the book for his collegiate career. Do you think he will make it? . . . I let you fantasy runs wild then . . . or he will ask for a transfer . . . again.
If Dubois can’t add another 500 season ticket holders to Halton, then we probably shouldn’t keep him. :lol:
I hope we do another one of these polls soon and I’m in the ‘Yes’ category. I really, really do.:unsure:
He got us the front entrance we have deserved since no later than 1980
Pretty sure that one was on the books when he stepped into his position, since it was in past master plans for the university. He just happened to be the Chancellor when it was built.
Junior.I just think you guys expect way to much in a very short amount of time. He got us the front entrance we have deserved since no later than 1980 - he’s willing to sit down and talk to anyone who calls his office (says many of my friends who have experienced this) - we’re still popping buildings up left and right - and quite frankly, i never leave the civil engineering branch of the engineering college (except maybe the occasional LBST) and it seems as if we’re doing just fine, growing and keeping up with the technologies and expertise that are required to become a leading institution (last I checked we were top 50).
and he’s not going to be straight on the important issues to us (name change, football) - remember, he is a politician to some extent as well - he makes a claim for change before he knows absolutely everything he can about it, then discovers some underlying factor (a serious one, dont drop the stupid “Chapel hill” line here) then risks even more disproval from us when he ends up making (potentially) the right decision in the long run.
as far as the boarderline sarcastic replies hes given some of you - lets be honest for a second - some of the letters I have read on here have been quite sarcastic and have an underlying theme of “you dont know what you’re doing, and I could do it better” - most of us stay up to date on whats happening in the school through this message board and the occasoinal “source” or internal connection that each of us may or may not have. There is a very high possibility that we dont understand all that goes on…
I fully believe you are well intentioned, but you are so naive’
I hate to get on my “you’re just a kid” soapbox, but many of us have followed this University for 10, 20, 30 years and know 10-fold more than you on the hows and whys that have taken place. I can assure you HP, myself, and others’ contacts aren’t dillusional. Hence our sour attitude to CHP.
in 10 years after your coworkers, neighbors, and family have made jabs at Charlotte, get back to us.
I think our alumni needs to be called out. As a whole, our alumni needs to step up regarding football and the University as a whole. I think he has gone about it the wrong way though. He has ticked me off the way he has talked about alumni on the radio, and his e-mail replies to metro and others. He looks at folks like us and thinks we are a bunch of idiots, but the people on this board are probably the most passionate when it comes to this University. Most of our alumni and students probably couldn't even tell you who the chancellor is, much less if he is doing a good job or not. He needs to take our opinions into account, and stop sending smart@ss e-mail repies to people who care about this place.
qft
as long as we remain UNC-light, we will never have an alum base proud of Charlotte’s individuality. Our own name and football is the path to making alum feel ownership of their alma mater.
Junior.
You’re a senior now. Or atleast going into your fourth year.
Bottom line is our Chancellor needs to make a better experience for the students while they are in school, that is the most important way to increase future alumni involvement and donations.
NN.N is only a small percentage of the University community, we want what is best for our school. The problem is there are possibly 100 times more people affiliated with our University in one way or another that do not have the same passion we have to make the University significantly better. The only way to get these other people to cross over, is to make them have an experience they will appreciate and cherish for life.
The first thing that would allow students to embrace the University is an identity. Tied for second would be creating an actual University community that breads pride and enjoyment from students, alumni & faculty, which could be accomplished part football part place making.
[QUOTE=metro;319753]I can tell you the 2 yes’ votes were Scollie and Press[/QUOTE]
Once again metro, you are wrong. I didn’t vote.
[QUOTE=Mr. Bojangles;319846]I think our alumni needs to be called out. As a whole, our alumni needs to step up regarding football and the University as a whole. I think he has gone about it the wrong way though. He has ticked me off the way he has talked about alumni on the radio, and his e-mail replies to metro and others. He looks at folks like us and thinks we are a bunch of idiots, but the people on this board are probably the most passionate when it comes to this University. Most of our alumni and students probably couldn’t even tell you who the chancellor is, much less if he is doing a good job or not. He needs to take our opinions into account, and stop sending smart@ss e-mail repies to people who care about this place.[/QUOTE]
QFT - it looks like Metro and I agree on something. I am ashamed at the lack on Alumni giving and involvement, especially from young alumni like myself. As a whole, UNCC has a young alumni base with only 60 years of graduates to pull money from, with a large majority of the alumni base having graduated in the last 10-15 years. That means that the masses are younger and therefore less affluent, but regardless, our total giving levels are absurd.
Yes, [B]5.4%[/B] is sad. Everyone can aford skipping a snack/drink at work and sending a $10-20-50 check. But it comes back to marketing and having a vision… which develops [B]PRIDE[/B].