Faculty/Staff

To help support employees this semester, the Human Resources Office (HR) is sponsoring a variety of events in partnership with ComPsych, the University’s professional counseling service offered through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The first session will focus on managing stress related to the pandemic. The event is virtual and is open to all employees. […]

Every year, UNC Charlotte awards and recognizes exemplary employees for their hard work and dedication to the campus community and beyond. The Human Resources Department is accepting nominations for the 2022 Staff Employee of the Year awards. Any permanent employee of UNC Charlotte can submit a nomination, and employees are encouraged to recommend colleagues for this honor. 

Paul Richard “Dick” Wolfe, a member of the Housing and Residence Life Office, died Tuesday, Feb. 8. Wolfe, 81, was a property security officer who joined the University in February 2009.

Rob Sewell, director of business services, Housing and Residence Life Office, said, “Mr. Wolfe was just short of his 13th anniversary. He was a very kind, thoughtful and caring security guard, always looking out for the best interests of our residents.”

The Dean of Students Office is seeking bell ringers for Spring Commencement. Faculty and staff should encourage graduating students to apply for this prestigious honor.

Bell ringer is a tradition that recognizes outstanding student leaders who have demonstrated exemplary 49er spirit. All applicants must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA and be in good disciplinary standing. Applications are due by 11:45 p.m., Sunday, March 20.

More information is on the web or call 704-687-0343.

Virtual town hall meetings will take place in January and February for the faculty and staff of UNC Charlotte’s academic colleges.

Ronald “Sam” Simono, founding director of the UNC Charlotte Counseling Center — now the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) — advanced student mental health care through professional practice and as a professor in the Department of Psychology for 37 years, until his retirement in 2003. He died Dec. 6 at age 84. 

DegreeWorks is a degree audit tool that allows students and their advisors to view progress toward a degree based on the catalog year of a degree, major, concentration or minor.

Over the past couple of weeks, employees were asked to share their favorite recipes and most cherished Thanksgiving memories. You answered.  Enjoy these heartwarming and funny Thanksgiving stories, as well as delicious recipes. Happy Thanksgiving! Scott Gartlan, academic affairs, staff

On Sept. 30, Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber and Provost Joan F. Lorden announced the University will undertake a review of the organization of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS). The review will ensure the University is appropriately structured to support the goals of the new strategic plan and enable continued excellence in the liberal arts and sciences.

Daniela Suarez, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Dec. 2.To contribute leave, faculty and staff should refer to the requirements in Personnel Information Memorandum (PIM) 29 or complete the online Voluntary Shared Leave Donation Form from the HR Benefits Forms website.