The University of North Carolina system announced a policy requiring professors to post syllabi publicly, a move the system president framed as responding to low public trust in higher education. Faculty and shared‑governance advocates quickly mobilized opposition, arguing the directive mirrors recent policies in Florida and Texas and undermines academic freedom and classroom autonomy. Administrators said the rule aims to increase transparency for students and families; faculty critics called for consultation and warned of chilling effects on classroom discussion. The dispute reflects broader national fights over curricular oversight and the role of system governance in local academic decisions.