From the Salisbury Post (3/18/11): As head of a university system with 50,000 employees and 220,000 students, Tom Ross says he can be sure about one thing every morning when he wakes up.
Somebody screwed up somewhere.
Now, does the administration know about it?And does the press know about it?
President of the University of North Carolina system for 10 weeks now, Ross spoke Thursday at the statewide Sunshine Day Conference, held at the Salisbury Station.
The event, organized by the N.C. Open Government Coalition, focuses attention on efforts to promote transparency in government.
About 80 people took part, including members of the media, government officials and concerned citizens.
Ross said he has always approached his interactions with the media in a balanced way.
“I will be as open and candid as I can,” he said. “It’s easier for me just to tell you what I know.”