Bowles was right man at right time for UNC

Editorial
The Charlotte Observer
February 14, 2010
Charlotte's Erskine Bowles, who made millions in business and practically ran the country as chief of staff for President Bill Clinton, on Friday said that leading the UNC system "will always be the greatest privilege of my professional life."

... He was the right person for the job, steeped in the progressive traditions of Terry Sanford and Bill Friday. He is a savvy businessman who has the respect of conservatives, moderates and liberals, and who clearly understands the nexus between a sound education, a thriving business atmosphere and a strong economic future. His work ethic is legendary, his organization impeccable.  He has served during difficult economic times, and brought his business acumen to the university's administration.  He effectively walked the balance beam of ordering campuses and the administration to trim their budgets while also fighting to protect the system from too-deep cuts.  Click here to read more.