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Stop the
Steal Lock'em Up: UNC
Board of Governors Public-Private Partnership Corruption - Greensboro's
Union Square Campus Michael
Pippen Sr. updated 04.14.22 |
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  UNC
BOG Public-Private Systemic Corruption:
Board of Governors, complicit with NCA&T and UNCG
Chancellors, unlawful leases relocate taxpayer and student
supported nursing programs from state own facilities off
campus to private facilities, allegedly creating for
Greensboro a competitive advantage for business growth. |
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 Created
by Action Greensboro, Union Square Campus is a
key initiative of Opportunity Greensboro, a
working group of leaders from Greensboro
businesses, foundations and higher education
institutions. This
national model of collaboration is identifying
and acting on opportunities to transform our
wealth of educational assets into economic
success—creating for Greensboro a competitive
advantage for business growth, emphasis added. The
first campus building will focus on training and
education for healthcare professions. Nursing
education at Union Square Campus will engage
student sat every level: 2-year Associates
Degree, RN to BSN and accelerated BSN programs,
Doctor of Nursing Practice, and continuing
education certificate programs. The space would
house expansion of the university nursing
programs, community college nursing programs and
training facilities for Cone health. Projected
student enrollment indicate Cone Heath, which
has the least expensive lease, 2,800 staff
training is 500 % of projected 527 public
education student enrollment. * |
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Notwithstanding Union Square Campus, Inc.
(Landlord) and NCA&T and UNC-G (Tennant) leases,
were not approved by the State Property Office
nor pursuant UNC President delegated authority,
UNC Greensboro and NC A&T Chancellors
fraudulent alleged to be duly 
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authorized to execute leases on behalf of the
corporation, signed Leases relocated
State funding Nursing programs from State owned
facilities to Union Square Campus leased
facilities, which in addition may have been conduit
for fraudulent conveyance of land, improvements,
loans, and lease fees to Union Square Campus,
Inc. |
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delegated authority for
NCA&T and UNC-G to approve
annual property leases
amount for $50,000 or less
subject to prior approval
from the Division of State
Property and Council of
State, issued in the name
of the State. |
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Were Brady and Martin
Recruiters/ Agents/ spokesperson's
for Opportunity Greensboro |
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Agreement The University of
North Carolina at Greensboro
(UNCG) Tenant and Union Square
Landlord indicate UNCG
chancellor Dr. Linda Brady
signed lease agreement January
14th , 2014 prior to submission
to UNC Board of Committee for
Budget and Fiancé April 10th
2014 for approval of lease
agreement. |
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| "Harold Martin and
Linda Brady are huge proponents of this and
they are not here tonight, because there is
a reason, that is they are in Wilmington, NC
actually talking to public and private
college through out the state of North
Carolina about Opportunity Greensboro the
cooperation between business and higher
education institution here and this very
project, that's what they are doing tonight
and that's why they couldn't be here" Ed
Kitchen Video Opposition
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N.C. A&T Scores Big with Union Square
Partnership |
  Loud
and Clear: “Harold,
we need North Carolina A&T State
University to assume a more
prominent role in helping to
positioning our region to become
more economic competitive. I
want to reassure business
leaders I heard them the loud
and clear”
, said NC A&T Chancellor Harold
Martin at his 2009 inauguration. Video
After Previous
thanking Erskine
Bowles and Jim
Phillips, Jr.,
for his stint at UNC
System General Administration in
the capacity of Senior Vice
President for Academic Affairs,
notwithstanding, ALAN R. MABE,
was Vice President for Academic
Planning and University-School
Programs. |
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Bleeding out Students & Taxpayers: :Relocating
State supported Nursing Programs from State
owned facilities to leased facilities at
Union Square Campus creating
for Greensboro a competitive advantage for
business growth." |
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NC Const. Art. IX Sec. 9. Benefits of
public institutions of higher education.
The General Assembly shall provide that the benefits of The
University of North Carolina and other public institutions
of higher education, as far as practicable, be extended to
the people of the State free of expense. |
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The space would house expansion of the university nursing
programs, community college nursing programs and training
facilities for Cone health. |
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State supported Nursing Programs from State owned facilities
to Leased facilities at Union Square Campus creating
for Greensboro a competitive advantage for business growth." |
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Nursing education at Union Square Campus will
engage students at every level: 2-year Associated Degree, RN
to BSN and accelerated BSN programs, Doctor or Nursing
Practice, and continuing education certificate programs.
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Program |
Enrollment |
Leased Space |
Fixed Space |
Shared Space |
Lease # |
lease/enrollment |
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A & T |
105 |
25,000 |
3,000 SF |
22,000 Sq. Ft. |
$587,500 |
$6,000 each |
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UNCG |
282 |
33,000 |
12,000 SF |
21,000 Sq. Ft. |
$775,500 |
$2,800/$9,500* |
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GTCC |
140 |
25,000 |
6,000 SF |
19,000 Sq. Ft. |
$587,500 |
$4,200 each |
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Cone Health |
2,800 |
20,000 |
500 SF |
19,500 Sq. Ft. |
$470,000 |
$168 each |
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103, 000 Sq. Ft. |
21,000 SF |
81,500 Sq. Ft. |
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*UNCG DNP enrollment 232 overstates
enrollment figure of 32 in Request
to Establish DNP by 200 students. |
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Combining Union
square public record information and
figures in the public domain, based
on maximum lease costs, leases will
cost NC A&T $6000 , GTCC $$4, 200
and UNCG $ 9,500 per  enrollee
but will only cost Cone Health 168
per enrollee. Cone
Health 2,800 enrollees is seven
times the Public University
enrollment whose lease fee of
$470,000 is the least lease fee for
a token 500 sq. ft. of fixed space.
A&T will receive only 3000 sq. ft.
while GTCC will receive 6,000 sq.
ft. of fixed space for the same
Lease fee of $587,500. UNCG
enrollment of 232 is two hundred
enrollee greater than the 32
students projected in their request
to establish DNP degree which also
said the university could house the
program for three years using
existing facilities. Furthermore UNC
Board of Governors 2015-16 & 2016-17
Strategic Capital Priorities call
for spending $124,765,400 for UNCG
Nursing and Instructional Building. |
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SALE AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT |
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Financial Responsibility. The Component Developer
shall provide, prior to commencement of construction of
any Improvements, such documentation as may be required
by the Commission to evidence the projected construction
costs and the Component Developer’s financial ability,
through capital contributions, grants, loans or
otherwise, to complete the Improvements in accordance
with this Agreement. |
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Alleged Letter
dated February 18, 2014 Attn: Harold L. Martin, Ph.D.
Re: Intent to Lease Space at Union Square Campus, from (Greensboro
Partnership) Pat
Danahy, Chairman Union Square Campus, Inc, received
pursuant public record request. |
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are please to submit the following non-binding Letter of
Intent to you to lease space in the planned facility
referred to as University Center, to be located at the
property south of the intersection of South Elm Street
and Lee Street in Greensboro, North Carolina (the
"Facility") which is expected to be the first building
constructed in connection with the Union Square Campus
project.
We anticipate that North Carolina A&T State University(
NCA&T' or Tenant") would seek approval from the NCA&T
Board of Trustee, UNC Board of Governors, and the North
Carolina Council of State to occupy a certain amount of
exclusive and shared space in the Facility for NCA&T
programs to be later agreed upon by the parties.
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This letter of Intent ... simply evidences the intent
of Tenant to seek the required approvals to allocate
funding necessary to support the lease obligations,
occupy , and proceed with the negotiation for lease of
the exclusive and shared space....that the lease will
be in a from satisfactory to the Sate Property Office
and the Attorney General of the State of North Carolina,
signed Pat Danahy, Chairman Union Square Campus, Inc.
Emphasis added. |
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Jonathan C. Pruitt March 18, 2014 (UNC)
From Michael Byers (UNCG)
March 18, 2014
Jonathan/Kevin,
As you know, NCA&T and UNCG desire to present an item
for action to the BOG, seeking authority to work with
DOA and Council of State to enter a lease for space for
our nursing programs. Union Square Campus Inc. a
non-profit entity formed for this collaboration will
construct academic, laboratory and support facilities
for the benefit of the Universities which would then be
leased back to the Universities for a lease term of ten
years. It is anticipated that the space would be
available by fall 2016 and a would allow for the
accommodation of space needed for the Universities
nursing programs.
The lease of this space will be accomplished within the
guidelines, procedures and policies of the North
Carolina Department of Administration and the Council of
State. It is recommended that the following resolution
be approved and the request of the Universities be
transmitted to the Council of State for final action. |
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Proposed Action Item Draft say: The lease of this space
will be accomplished within the guidelines, procedures
and policies of the North Carolina Department of
Administration and the Council of State. It is
recommended that the following resolution be approved
and the request of the Universities be transmitted to
the Council of State for final action. |
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April 14, 2014
Charles Perusse, Chief Operating Officer,
the University of North Carolina General Administration
Dear
Chancellor Martin:
On
April 11, 2014, the Board of Governors of The University
of North Carolina approved the following:
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A lease up to 25,000 square feet at
no more than $587,500 a year for 10 years from Union
Square Campus, Inc. --This item has been forwarded
to the Council of State for final approval.
Emphasis added
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Mr. Robert Pompey |
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April 14, 2014
Charles Perusse, Chief Operating Officer, the University
of North Carolina General Administration
Dear Chancellor Brady:
On April 11, 2014, the Board of Governors of The
University of North Carolina approved the following:
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lease up to 33, 000 square feet at no more than
$775,500 a year for 10 years from Union Square
Campus, Inc. – This item has been forwarded to the
Council of State for final approval. Emphasis
added
CC: Reade Taylor |
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April 10, 2014, also, UNC Board of
Governors' Committee on Education Planning,
Policies, and Programs received the 2014
annual Nursing (NCLEX-RN) report for
academic year 2013. In
its April 2014 meeting, the University of
North Carolina (UNC) Board of Governors
completed its annual review of the National
Council Licensure Examination for Registered
Nurses (NCLEX-RN) first-time writers’ pass
rates for graduates of the nursing programs
across the University system. Subsequent to
that review and in keeping with UNC Board of
Governors policy 400.1.7, the
Board suspended new admissions to the BSN
program at North Carolina Agricultural &
Technical State University (NCA&T) after
2014 and called for a full review of the
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In calendar year 2013, 90% of UNC nursing
graduates taking the nursing licensure exam
(NCLEX-RN)
 passed
on their first attempt. only one campus did
not meet the UNC Board of Governors' exam
(85%) passing rate standard. In
2012 North Carolina A&T State University
received a waiver from the Board of
Governors’ policy which would have required
the initiation of program termination
procedures. Board Policy require President
ask the Board to initiate program
termination procedures for any program
having first-time passing rate of less that
75% for two consecutive years. This waiver
was granted under the condition that North
Carolina A&T State University 2013 test
takers would meet Board of Governors’
NCLEX-RN passing rate standards. It was
move new admissions to the nursing program
be suspended for all students admitted after
2014 and a panel convened within sixty days
to review possible program elimination at
North Carolina A&T State University.” NC A&T
Martin administration had not met
board NCLEX-RN policy for four consecutive
years in 2013. |
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  North
Carolina Agricultural & Technical
State University Nursing Program
Review Report dated October 31, 2014
was considered at Board of Governors
Meeting December 5, 2014. The
Board adopted recommendations shown
in part: (1) continue the suspension
of the admissions into the
traditional BSN program at NC A&T
and teach-out
the existing students unless
the first time pass rate on the
NCLEX-RN in 2014, 2015, or 2016
meets or exceeds the BOG standards.
Notwithstanding the traditional
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
degree faced potential elimination
and the university was instructed to
examine costs of the nursing
program. In 2014 and 2015 NCA&T
NCLEX-RN percentages for first-time
test writes was 77 % and 76%. Video |
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A&T Nursing Dean Tuck suspension of
admission letter Dec. 2014 indicated” We
regret to inform you that admission to the
upper division of the nursing major in the
traditional entry option at North Carolina
A&T State University has been suspended by
the University of North Carolina Board of
Governors until the first-time pass rate of
our graduates on the NCLEX-RN in
2014, 2015 or 2016 meets or exceeds the
Board of Governors standard of 85 percent. At
this time, you have the option to change
your major and remain enrolled at N.C. A&T
or to apply for admission to another
institution in a discipline of your choice.
A&T academic counselors are available for
advisement sessions beginning Jan. 5, 2015. |
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NC Board
Chair John C. Fennebresque [L] with President Ross
[R] discuss termination. |
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North
Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University Nursing
Program Review Report to University of North Carolina
President Tom Ross , which was received
and considered by THE COMMITTEE
ON EDUCATIONAL PLANNING, POLICIES AND PROGRAMS December
2014 was included in the Jan. 2015 Board pre-meeting
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Ms. Joni Worthington Vice President
for Communications UNC General Administration
In its April 2014 meeting, the
University of North Carolina (UNC) Board of
Governors completed its annual review of the
National Council Licensure Examination for
Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) first-time writers’
pass rates for graduates of the nursing programs
across the University system. Subsequent to that
review and in keeping with UNC Board of Governors
policy 400.1.7, the Board suspended new
admissions to the BSN program at North Carolina
Agricultural & Technical State University (NCA&T)
after 2014 and called for a full review of the
program, emphasis added. |
Specifically, the motion approved by
the Board was as follows:
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“The 2013 Nursing Report is for
informational purposes only and does not require a
motion to accept. However, in 2012 North Carolina
A&T State University received a waiver from the
Board of Governors’ policy which would have required
the initiation of program termination procedures.
This waiver was granted under the condition that
North Carolina A&T State University 2013 test takers
would meet Board of Governors’ NCLEX-RN passing rate
standards. It move that new admissions to the
nursing program be suspended for all students
admitted after 2014 and a panel convened within
sixty days to review possible program elimination at
North Carolina A&T State University.” |
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Joint Statement of the UNC Board of Governors and
President Tom Ross- Jan. 16, 2015
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors decided
to begin the process of leadership transition. The board
and President Ross have agreed that he will continue to
serve with the Board's full support until his resignation becomes
effective January 3, 2016 or when his successor is in place,
whichever is later.
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| Hiding truth in
plain sight, NCA&TSU Chancellor Martin and
allegedly UNC Greensboro Chancellor Linda Brady
proceed to claim to be duly authorized to execute
Leases North Carolina A&T State University and The
University of North Carolina Greensboro (Tenants),
Union Square Campus, Inc. (Landlord.) Acquisition
and Disposition of Real Property by Lease
Transactions using Delegated Authority lease
agreements shall be in the name of the constituent
institution or the University of North Carolina. |
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Notwithstanding: Union Square Campus, Inc.
(Landlord) and North Carolina State University
(Tenant) and UNC Greensboro (Tenant) Real Property
Leases were not approved by the State Property
Office ((NCGS.§ 116-3), nor pursuant UNC President
delegated authority (NCGS. §116-31.12, and
§600.1.3.1 and 600.1.3.1[R], therefore
unauthorized. In consistent with UNC Board of
Governor approved motion to examine costs of the
nursing program at NC A&T State University as
enrollment and staff numbers change in the School of
Nursing, encouraging NC A&T school of Nursing to
consider cost-per-student savings opportunities
through enrollment increases, lower-cost teaching
resources, and other strategies. NC A&T Chancellor
Dr. Harold Martin claiming being duly authorized to
do so,...acknowledge the execution of the foregoing
instrument (lease) on behalf of the corporation.
Martin unlawfully executed lease with Union Square
Campus, Inc., at a cost of approximate $6000 per
student, for up to $587,000 for 10 years.
Bogus UNC Greensboro (Tenant) alleged
UNCG Chancellor Linda Brady signed Union Square
Campus, Inc. Lease called for spending up to
$775,000 for ten years. Todd Davis Associate
General Counsel, The University of North Carolina at
Greensboro, UNC GA approval for lease acquisition
specific to this property does not exist because
UNCG management flexibility provides
Chancellor-level authorization to sign this level
lease agreement, Public Record Request reply email
March 13, 2015. |
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for Legal Affairs Brooks Skinner
email dated December 03, 2014 says:
at 1, As I understand it, SPO asked
for these leases to execute under
the President authority. Once
approved, the President delegates
signature authority to the
Chancellor. Michael T. Byers, UNC
Office of Business Affairs-Campus
Enterprises, email dated Thursday ,
December 4, 2014 says " These
(leases) are ready for the
Chancellors to sign once GA gives
the Green light. Bruce
Warrington, UNC Property Office ,
email to State Property Officer John
Webb stating we do not have a lease
on record UNCGA agreement for Union
Square in Greensboro, unambiguous
indicate Acquisition of Space by
lease NCA&T and UNCG were not
authorized pursuant Presidents
authority. Our record reflect that
this was an agreement between NCA&T
and UNC-Greensboro and other parties
collectively entirety lack of NC
A&T and UNCG legal authority to sign
leases with Union Square Campus,
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Smoking
Gun: UNC
Greensboro request for addition Delegated
Authority for Real Property acquisition by
lease for less than $750, 000 per year for
10 years on 02.22.22, before
UNC Board of Governors Committee on Budget
and Finance to increase current lease authority
from $500,000 to $750, 000. |
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Unambiguous demonstrating UNC Greensboro
Chancellor Linda Brady in 2014 and NC A&T Chancellor
Harold Martin in 2015 did not have lease authority to
sign Union Square lease for $775,000 and $587, 000 in
name of UNCG and NC A&T Video |
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