Faculty/Staff

Amanda Wolfe with the Chemistry Department needs shared leave donations.

To contribute leave, faculty and staff should refer to the requirements and participant forms in Personnel Information Memorandum (PIM) 29 or in the literature racks outside of the Benefits Office, King Building, Room 225. For more information, contact Joy Finney, benefits counselor, at 704‑687‑0648.

UNC Charlotte Campus Compact will host a conversation about housing affordability in the Charlotte area on Wednesday, April 5, at UNC Charlotte Center City.

The Housing Affordability Symposium will bring together researchers; community leaders/organizers; residents and students from Charlotte’s schools, colleges and universities; local government; and community-based organizations; to address housing affordability in the city.

Francine Wian with the Financial Aid Office needs shared leave donations.

To contribute leave, faculty and staff should refer to the requirements and participant forms in Personnel Information Memorandum (PIM) 29 or in the literature racks outside of the Benefits Office, King Building, Room 225. For more information, contact Joy Finney, benefits counselor, at 704‑687‑0648.

The Chancellor’s “Fast Five” update provides the campus community a behind-the-scenes glimpse into some of the projects and priorities that occupy the chancellor’s time and attention.

UNC Charlotte welcomed the following new staff and faculty members during the March 21-22 New Employee Orientation session:

Athletics
Jennifer Charles, assistant volleyball coach

Building Environmental Services
Randall Biggerstaff, building environmental technician
Joyce Patterson, building environmental technician

Center for Teaching and Learning
Enoch Park, quality matters/online learning specialist

Between Friday, March 24, and Saturday, July 1, there will be periodic parking lane disruptions throughout campus as work is completed to update all parking equipment.

During these lane closures at parking lots and decks, there will be construction noise and dust as crews work in closed lanes. Signage will be posted at lot and deck entrances.

Exercise caution when approaching construction zones.

Campus units that are considering a small-, medium- or large-scale technology project during the next 18 months are encouraged to submit ideas to ITS by Monday, April 17.

“Even if you think your idea won’t happen until next year, ITS wants to know, so we can start a conversation with you,” said Mike Carlin, vice chancellor for information technology and CIO.

Learn more on the ITS website.

University Policy 603.2 Contracting with State Employees or Relatives of State Employees has been revised to clarify and update the policy, procedures, roles and responsibilities. The revised policy clearly sets forth procedures for employees and the Purchasing Office and provides that Materials Management will review every proposed contractual procurement relationship that involves a University employee, state of North Carolina employee or their immediate family members.

Nominations are being accepted for a number of faculty governance positions. Faculty members can nominate themselves or other qualified faculty members for:

University employees who are interested in learning more about the Mediterranean Diet should register to view the webinar “Steps to Eating the Med Way: Rethink Your Sweets.”

Carolyn Dunn, a professor and nutrition specialist at N.C. State University, will facilitate this webinar, scheduled for noon, Friday, March 24.