The "William T. Jeffers Interviews on UNC Charlotte History" series consists of interviews conducted by Mr. Jeffers, visiting lecturer and public historian at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, as part of his research into the history of the university. The interviews are with university faculty and staff as well as public and private citizens, and focus on the chancellors of the University since 1989. This first group contains interviews related to the tenure of Chancellor James H. Woodward, which were undertaken in preparation for the publication of The Making of a Research University: James H. Woodward and UNC Charlotte, 1989-2005.

Dr. James H. Woodward served as the third chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His tenure saw the implementation of the university's first doctoral programs and eventual elevation to the status of research institution. In addition Chancellor Woodward oversaw a large physical expansion of the campus to address space needs for a growing student population, and unified the campus aesthetic through the use of brick as a predominant building material. This attention to the campus aesthetic helped shift the general perception of UNC Charlotte from a commuter school to a traditional university . The interviews in this series are with faculty, staff, and public and private citizens who reflect on Dr. Woodward's career, his decision making processes, and his legacy.