Faculty/Staff

As an issue arises or a crisis unfolds, few people think of what occurs during or afterward. Among the few is Tenille Dellinger, assistant director of campus and community communications. Often regarded as the unicorns behind the scenes, Dellinger and her teammates quietly do the herculean lifts to ensure the campus community receives timely information about everything from winter weather to pandemic procedures and campus updates.

Some employees reported receiving an email from Alexa Brown at Retirement Expert with the subject line “Retirement and Pension Meetings for UNC Charlotte Employees” indicating eligibility to receive a free consultation for retirement benefits. This 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.  

Winter break is a great time to relax and recharge with family and friends. Unfortunately, it’s also a great time to contract one of many respiratory viruses. This year, influenza is proving to be especially virulent, and COVID continues to affect many. Additionally, hospitals in the U.S. and worldwide are seeing a surge in RSV cases, a virus that is usually milder in adults but can be deadly to babies and the elderly. 

As you gather for holiday celebrations and gatherings, consider these tips to keep yourself and others safe: 

Winter is coming, and with it comes the possibility of adverse weather. Be ready for any resulting changes in the University’s operating condition by taking a few minutes to review the information below.

UNC Charlotte Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber is launching two new faculty and staff initiatives that will focus on ensuring the University remains a great place to work.

Michelle Meggs is the executive director of the Women + Girls Research Alliance. It encourages engaged research focused on issues related to the economic, social and physical well-being of women and girls by encouraging co-production among researchers, community residents and practitioners.

Personal tracking devices are newer technology devices that are intended to be placed in or on items and track their movements — such as cell phones or keys. They are small and discreet — often difficult to notice. Their intention is for personal device tracking and safety purposes, but there is an increase nationwide in criminal activity reported through the improper use of PTDs. Here are a few tips from the Police and Public Safety Office to remain safe.

How are PTDs being used criminally?

Pinku Mukherjee, who currently is the Irwin Belk Distinguished Professor for Cancer Research and associate dean for research and graduate education in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, will serve as the interim associate provost and dean of the Graduate School effective Jan. 3, 2023, succeeding Tom Reynolds, who will retire after 40 years of service to the institution. 

Deidra Harris-Lumpkins has been appointed associate vice chancellor for human resources and university affirmative action officer. Harris-Lumpkins begins her duties Jan. 30, 2023, succeeding Gary Stinnett, who will retire after 26 years of service to the institution.

Belton “Danny “Abril, who joined the University in October 2022 as the manager for the electrical shops in the Facilities Management Department, died Nov. 16.

Prior to UNC Charlotte, Abril worked in private industry from more than 30 years. A native of Ecuador, he and his family relocated to Charlotte from California. He was an expert in low voltage systems, was certified as a Lutron lighting programmer and had a lengthy background in project management.

Final arrangements are pending.