Conversations about education: Provost James Winebrake on UNCW's new colleges, Dorian Cromartie on Rachel Freeman's struggles

The Newsroom

On this episode, UNCW Provost James Winebrake on this week's big news — the restructuring of the College of Arts and Sciences into two new separate colleges. And, on a related note, we’ll get into the tension between two visions of the university: one, as an institution for workforce development, and the other, as a place of personal exploration and growth.Then, we’ll talk to Dorian Cromartie, a volunteer at Rachel Freeman Elementary, a school named for Dorian’s grandmother. For years, the school has been in chaos — with high administrative and faculty turnover, and some very challenging student misbehavior. We’ll unpack what’s causing these issues and how to address them.