New Chancellor at N.C. Central University Promises Ombuds Office

Charlie Nelms took office as the new chancellor at North Carolina Central University and immediately promised changes to raise standards for the historically black college in Durham. In addition to raising more money and creating more doctoral programs, Nelms vowed that an Ombuds office will soon start mediating employee disputes. No further details were immediately available, but the University's trustees may vote on some of Nelm's proposals as early as next week. (The News & Observer.)