Faculty/Staff

Richard Buttimer, dean of the Belk College of Business, has a strong record of success with broad-based experiences as a leader, researcher and educator operating in urban business schools. He began his tenure as dean July 1. Prior to serving as dean of the Coggin College of Business at the University of North Florida, he […]

Teresa Petty is UNC Charlotte’s associate provost for undergraduate education and dean of University College. Her expertise, coupled with her leadership experience and prior work in building relationships with colleagues across colleges, is advancing the success of the University’s undergraduate students. Her tenure as dean began July 1. Previously, she served as senior associate dean […]

José Gámez, dean of the College of Arts + Architecture, is an experienced leader with a national reputation. His scholarship is grounded in architecture, and he has a deep commitment to the visual and performing arts and their role in the modern research university. His tenure as dean began July 1,, after serving as interim. […]

Malcolm Butler, dean of the Cato College of Education, is an experienced administrator, researcher and mentor who is furthering the college’s goal to be a leader in educational equity through excellence and engagement. He joined UNC Charlotte as dean in January 2022. Previously, he served as professor, director of the School of Teacher Education and […]

Catrine Tudor-Locke, dean of the College of Health and Human Services, is an experienced researcher, mentor and administrator. She is an innovative and collaborative vision builder who embraces the mission of our urban research university. She joined UNC Charlotte as dean in August 2019. Previously, she served as associate dean for research and administration in […]

Malin Pereira, dean of the Honors College, is dedicated to creating access and opportunities for students. She has driven tremendous growth in honors enrollment through scholarship programs and interdisciplinary courses and continues to recruit, nurture and retain world-class undergraduates to the University. Pereira was appointed dean in July 2022, after serving as executive director of […]

Rob Keynton, dean of the William States Lee College of Engineering, is a leader in engineering research and education with expertise in development of biomedical micro-electromechanical systems and cardiovascular mechanics, the development of micro Total Analysis Systems, experimental and computational microfluidics, acoustic transducer design and fabrication and experimental fluid mechanics. He joined UNC Charlotte as […]

Ruth Groenhout, distinguished professor of health care ethics in the Department of Philosophy, died Oct. 16. A celebration of life is scheduled for 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Cabarrus Brewing Company mezzanine; RSVPs are requested. Groenhout joined UNC Charlotte in August 2017 from Calvin University, where she was professor and chair of the […]

Lucian WilhelmLucian Wilhelm is the senior associate director of CRES. She will celebrate 30 years at UNC Charlotte in March. She has been working in the reservations office since she was a student at Charlotte. Caleb Holguin ’22Holguin, an event services coordinator for CRES, has held this role for 10 months. He had worked at […]

The Staff Council’s annual Fall Festival provided opportunities for colleagues to socialize while enjoying lunch, contests and activities. “The Staff Council is grateful to be able to host an event that allows staff to take a couple of hours away from their daily tasks while students are on break to eat and engage with each […]