New Telework/Remote System Now Live, Open Enrollment Starts Monday and more

Don’t Miss the 2025 Legal Symposium

The 2025 Legal Symposium, presented by the Division of Institutional Integrity, is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23, in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center Salons. The symposium features a lineup of interesting and timely legal topics for Charlotte’s faculty and staff, including an afternoon plenary session on the equality policy presented by Jesh Humphrey, vice chancellor for institutional integrity and general counsel. 

• Register: Reserve your spot today for the Legal Symposium, open to all faculty and staff.

what you need to know: faculty and staff

• New Telework/Remote System Now Live: Human resources has launched the new telework/remote system designed to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Employees who have active telework/remote work agreements that end on Oct. 31, 2025, will need to submit a new request. The start date should be Nov. 1, 2025, and the end date on or before Aug. 31, 2026. Please review the telework policy, supplemental procedures, FAQs and employee job aid to prepare for the 2025–26 telework/remote cycle. For technical issues, please submit a help ticket. For all other questions about telework/remote work arrangements, email  hrengagement@charlotte.edu.
• Apply Today: Applications for the Charlotte Urban Institute’s 2025-26 Gambrell Faculty Fellowship program close tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 10. With support from the Gambrell Foundation, the institute will provide grants for six projects related to quality of life in the Charlotte region. Learn more and apply here.
• Grade Replacement Upgrade: The Grade Replacement system will be upgraded beginning Friday, Oct. 17, to improve the system and student-initiated processes.
• Powering North Carolina’s Future: UNC Charlotte is taking the lead in preparing highly skilled STEM professionals with support from Engineering North Carolina’s Future, an initiative backed by a $41.2 million investment in the University by the North Carolina General Assembly.

the difference is charlotte

Charlotte is the first university in North Carolina and only the fourth in the nation to introduce EGYM, a state-of-the-art, tech-enabled strength training system designed to meet students where they are, whether they’re first-time lifters or seasoned athletes. Learn more about this game-changing technology.

professional development

• Concur for Travelers: Attend the Concur for Travelers virtual training from 10 to 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14, by registering on the learning and development portal.
• Tuition Waiver Process: The employee tuition waiver process moved to a new system Sept. 16. The steps to access and complete the waiver remain the same. Attend the HR Power Hour webinar from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 22, for more information. 
• Exploring AI in CHESS: Faculty from the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences are holding presentations and discussions about AI Oct. 20-24. See the complete schedule and registration links.
• AI in Library Research: Faculty are invited to “AI in Library Research: An Exploration of Database Tools with Librarians,” Thursday, Oct. 30, in Atkins Library, Area 49.
• Microcredentials Forum: Register to attend “Charlotte Microcredentials Forum: Bridging Talent for Tomorrow’s Workforce,” from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, Nov. 3, in the Cone University Center, Lucas Room.

upcoming

• Global Perspective Series: Mónica Rodríguez-Castro, professor in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Translation, will discuss the learning that took place on the UNC Charlotte Semester in Spain program, from 1 to 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16, in the Popp Martin Student Union, Room 262.
• Panel Discussion: Attend “Affordable Housing: Perspectives from Charlotte and the University” at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 22, in the Popp Martin Student Union, for a campuswide conversation led by historian Tom Hanchett.
• Nominate a Tenured Faculty: Nominations are open for the Bonnie E. Cone Professorship in Civic Engagement, which recognizes a tenured faculty member whose work demonstrates sustained civic engagement and public impact. Nominations are due Friday, Oct. 31.
• Graduate Mentor Award: Nominations for the 2026 Harshini V. de Silva Graduate Mentor Award are open. This prestigious award, presented by the Chancellor’s Office and the Graduate School, recognizes a full-time graduate faculty member who exemplifies exceptional mentoring. Nominations are due Friday, Nov. 7.

to-do list

• Prepare for Open Enrollment: Open enrollment starts Monday, Oct. 13, for benefits-eligible employees. Review the open enrollment website to prepare and make your elections before the deadline, Friday, Oct. 31.
• Wellbeing Resources: Review these health and wellbeing resources available to students.
• Schedule a Flu Shot: No one has time for the flu. Schedule a flu vaccine at one of the convenient campus clinics happening throughout October.
• Keeping Campus Green: Check out photos from Campus Beautification Day!