TWO NEW ACADEMIC LEADERS NAMED, PREPARING FOR WINTER WEATHER, 2025 INSURANCE ID CARDS AND MORE

January 9, 2025

Categories: Niner Insider

New Leadership Named for UNC Charlotte Office of Academic Affairs and Graduate School

UNC Charlotte has named two new leaders to enhance the University’s academic community in the Office of Academic Affairs and the Graduate School.

William “Bill” Tolone has been named dean of the Graduate School at UNC Charlotte.
Michael Putman is joining the Office of Academic Affairs as the associate provost for academic programs and space.
ICYMI: Get to know the new and veteran deans at UNC Charlotte.

Be Winter Weather Ready: With a wintry mix in the forecast for the Charlotte region, here are some helpful tips from the facilities management team to help Niner Nation be weather ready.
Insurance Cards: The 2025 State Health Plan ID cards sent around November 2024 included an error. Eligible employees should have received a corrected ID card in December or January. You also can request one online.
Disbursement Policy Changes: Updated purchasing card policy and procedures and the 2025 IRS business standard mileage reimbursement rate are in effect. Review the changes and learn more about annually required cardholder training.
Time Management Course: Register for “Mastering Time Management: Proven Techniques for Overcoming Procrastination and Prioritizing Tasks,” part of human resources’s new Unleash Your Niner Potential series for Charlotte employees, from 9 to 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 15, in Colvard Building, Room 5092.

Excellence in Leadership Awards: Celebrate alumni who impacted their community or field of service at the 2025 Excellence in Leadership Awards at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1. Register today.
CALEA Accreditation: The UNC Charlotte Department of Police and Public Safety was awarded dual accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. Charlotte is the only university in North Carolina to achieve such distinction.
Get Involved: Did you know that UNC Charlotte is an institutional member of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities? Learn more about the coalition and how to take advantage of the University’s membership.
TIAA Webinar: Register for the TIAA webinar “Investing Essentials: Five Principles to Invest with Confidence” at noon, Wednesday, Jan. 15.

If you plan to use the new motor pool reservation system this semester, you will want to get to know Revonda Carter. This new member of the motor fleet team talks about life at UNC Charlotte and shares advice on the new system.

There are a lot of ways to stay up-to-date and show your Niner pride. Make sure to follow Charlotte on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X and YouTube.

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