Faculty/Staff

Update to Daily Rental Rate for 15-Passenger Vans

Categories: Faculty/Staff

Fleet management is committed to providing the University community with safe, reliable and well-maintained transportation resources. As part of our ongoing responsibility to operate efficiently and maintain compliance with state and campus standards, our team periodically reviews operating costs. Due to increases in vehicle insurance premiums and other associated expenses, the daily rental rate for […]

Elimination of PD-7 Form for Faculty Actions

Categories: Faculty/Staff

Academic affairs human resources is streamlining position management processes. Starting Thursday, January 1, 2026, the PD-7 form will no longer be required for faculty actions listed in the table above. Why is the PD-7 form being eliminated? These updates are part of the transition to the NinerTalent system, which now fully supports faculty position modifications […]

Volunteers Needed for December 2025 Commencement Ceremonies

Categories: Faculty/Staff

Volunteer help is needed for the upcoming Fall Commencement ceremonies to assist guests and graduates Register to volunteer! Friday, Dec. 12, morning ceremony (shift is 8 to 11 a.m.)Belk College of Business, College of Computing and Informatics, Cato College of Education and Klein College of Science Friday, Dec. 12, afternoon ceremony (shift is 1 to […]

‘It’s we, not me.’ How faculty veterans support student success 

Categories: Faculty/Staff

For UNC Charlotte faculty members who are United States Armed Forces veterans, military service continues to shape how they teach, mentor and build community on campus. “The training, skills and exposure to diverse groups and places have allowed me to have greater respect for all, and that is ingrained in my teaching,” said Maisha Cooper, […]

University introduces limited Faculty Realignment Incentive Program to support strategic academic priorities

Categories: Faculty/Staff

UNC Charlotte’s Faculty Realignment Incentive Program will incentivize approximately 15 eligible, tenured faculty members to retire early in return for a one-time payout from the University. The program is not intended to broadly solicit requests for early retirements or reduce the University’s faculty workforce. Rather, FRIP serves as an Office of Academic Affairs initiative designed […]

Charlotte’s newest residential learning community prepares first-generation college students for academic and social success

Categories: Faculty/Staff, Students

Fall 2025 marked the beginning of a new learning community at Charlotte dedicated to first-generation students. As the University’s fifth residential learning community, 49er First serves as a blueprint for first-gen students to thrive academically and socially.  “UNC Charlotte is a First-Gen Forward institution and supporting first-generation students is something that’s important to us,” said […]

OneIT mourns the death of Troy Russell

Categories: Faculty/Staff

Troy Russell, a veteran employee with the Telecommunications Department in the Office of OneIT, died Oct. 27. Russell, who was born in Orlando, Florida, was a lifelong resident of Macon County, North Carolina, before joining the University in March 1996. As a networking analyst, Russell installed fiber optic and copper cables, provided oversight for IT […]

Unlock your educational potential with UNC Charlotte’s tuition benefit programs

Categories: Faculty/Staff

UNC Charlotte is committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Through a variety of tuition benefit programs, employees can pursue higher education, enhance their skills and achieve personal and career goals — often at little to no cost. Tuition Waiver Program: Learn While You WorkUNC Charlotte’s Tuition Waiver program is available […]

Jenny Matz named one of Mecklenburg Times’ 50 Most Influential Women

Categories: Faculty/Staff

Jenny Matz, executive director of strategic brand and digital engagement, is one of the Mecklenburg Times’ 50 Most Influential Women. She was recognized for her transformative leadership in higher education branding and civic engagement. During a 12-year tenure at UNC Charlotte, Matz spearheaded the 2021 institutional rebrand, aligning its identity as a top research university […]

University SHRA Employee Grievance Policy changes

Categories: Faculty/Staff Tags: Human Resources

The State Human Resources Commission recently approved updates to the SHRA Employee Grievance Policy, effective Dec. 1. These revisions aim to enhance clarity, ensure consistency across agencies and institutions and align the policy with recent legislative changes. Key updates include: These updates support a fair and transparent process for resolving employee concerns while maintaining alignment […]