Faculty/Staff

University’s website information architecture and redesign project to enhance user experience

Self Service Banner upgrade for faculty and advisors, students and registration, with new and improved functionality, will go live Saturday, Sept.16.

What are the new features in the Self Service Banner upgrade?

Eric Rhodes ’11, who served as an IT system administrator with the Lee College of Engineering, died Aug. 1.

Rhodes, who completed a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology, was responsible for the day-to-day operation of Mosaic computer systems, including desktop and network server machines. He joined the University as a full-time employee in June 2015.

Employee Natasha Stracener ’98 is UNC Charlotte’s first Erskine B. Bowles Staff Service Award recipient from UNC Charlotte. Learn more about Stracener’s job, her most rewarding work during the pandemic and her unforgettable night singing carols at Miss Bonnie Cone’s home. 

How long have you been at UNC Charlotte? 

Penny Hawkins has been appointed associate vice chancellor for development at UNC Charlotte. She has served in the role in an interim capacity since July 15, 2022. She succeeds Beth Crigler, who was appointed recently vice chancellor for university advancement.

Daniela Suarez, financial aid, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Aug. 10.

To contribute leave, faculty and staff should refer to the requirements in Personnel Information Memorandum (PIM) 29; scroll down this web page to locate a link to an online Voluntary Shared Leave Donation Form listed under Application/Donation Procedures.

Brian Cousin, Dean of Students Office, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Aug. 9.

To contribute leave, faculty and staff should refer to the requirements in Personnel Information Memorandum (PIM) 29; scroll down this web page to locate a link to an online Voluntary Shared Leave Donation Form listed under Application/Donation Procedures.

Richard Jedynak, Building Environmental Services, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Aug. 3.

To contribute leave, faculty and staff should refer to the requirements in Personnel Information Memorandum (PIM) 29; scroll down this web page to locate a link to an online Voluntary Shared Leave Donation Form listed under Application/Donation Procedures.

Derrick Gibbs is the University’s fire and life safety manager, and he has been on campus for almost nine years. Learn how his team keeps UNC Charlotte a safe place to learn and work, what he does during his off time and his favorite sports teams.

Can you describe your role at UNC Charlotte? 

Some employees have reported receiving an email from an individual at Retirement Experts with the subject line “Retirement Planning Sessions for UNC Charlotte Employees” indicating eligibility to receive a free consultation for retirement benefits. This email is not an approved communication from a legitimate vendor associated with the UNC Charlotte Benefits Office.  

Employees are advised to not reach out or provide information to them.