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Chancellor Volety

Office of the Chancellor

Office of the Chancellor

Dr. Aswani K. Volety, an experienced leader in higher education with deeply rooted connections to UNCW, serves as our seventh chancellor.

Joyful students enjoying our campus beauty

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This new lecture aims to expose the campus community to diverse perspectives from experts and leaders and encourage the community to explore a wide range of ideas. The name reflects the university’s motto, Discere Aude, which is often translated as “dare to learn.”

Chancellor's Dare to Learn Lecture Series
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UNCW Strategic Plan

In 2023-24, the Chancellor and the Cabinet will work with the campus community to begin implementing the newest Strategic Plan: Soar High, Soar Far, Soar Together.

Learn more about UNCW's Strategic Plan

Aswani Volety: Answering The Call To Serve

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Message from Chancellor Volety

Nothing can match the feel of the UNCW campus at the start of a new academic year. With classes now in session, we have welcomed more than 5,000 new students – first-years, transfers and graduate students – to the university. As always, we are starting the semester off in Seahawk style, with more than a month of UNCWelcome activities.

read the Chancellor's latest message

University Governance

As chancellor of UNCW, Dr. Volety serves as UNCW's main point of contact with the university's Board of Trustees, the University of North Carolina System Office and the University of North Carolina Board of Governors.

He works closely with his Cabinet, faculty, staff, students, special committees and volunteer advisory boards in the decision-making process at UNCW and in the development of policies.

Board of Trustees The Board of Trustees serves as an advisor to the chancellor concerning the management and development of the institution. Board of Trustees
Faculty Senate With members elected by the faculty, the Faculty Senate considers and acts on university matters, participating in the formation, implementation and review of university policy. Faculty Senate
Staff Senate The Staff Senate is a non-governing body and serves as an advisory board to the chancellor to represent all SHRA and EHRA non-faculty voices on campus. Staff Senate
Student Government Association The mission of the SGA is to represent the voice and vision of the student body by advocating to the administration and allocating funding for student groups. Student Government
Advisory Boards The Board of Visitors and the Foundation Board are volunteer groups who advocate for the university and support scholarships and educational programming. Volunteer Boards
Committees More than two dozen committees advise the chancellor and his cabinet on a variety of services and programs from athletics to campus safety and security. Committees

Chancellor Events Request

Chancellor Volety is happy to accept as many invitations to campus events as his schedule allows. His calendar fills up quickly, so please submit your request at least 60 days in advance. The Chancellor's Office will RSVP, using the contact information you provide, to confirm his attendance and role.

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