RALEIGH, N.C. ( QUEEN CITY NEWS ) – University of North Carolina System leaders are considering new student conduct policies after pro-Palestinian demonstrations broke out on several campuses near the end of the spring semester.
The UNC Board of Governors briefly discussed possible changes to mass gathering rules during their meeting Thursday.
Board of Governors Chair Wendy Murphy said the conversation was productive as they aim to balance behavioral threats, criminal law, and student discipline.
“Remember the goal is not to stop anybody from doing anything, it’s to allow all those to go to class, to gather, whatever, just not have chaos,” Murphy said.
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Demonstrations concerning the Israel-Hamas war resulted in dozens of arrests, several suspensions, and physical confrontations between law enforcement and students across the state.
Senior Vice President and General Counsel in the Office of Legal Affairs Andrew Tripp presented a list of best practices to the Committee on University Governance Wednesday.