Faculty/Staff

Access control policy approved

On Monday, Nov. 9, the new University Policy 719, Access Control was approved. This new policy establishes authorities and responsibilities as well as key steps in the access control process. The policy provides clear guidance on the process for requesting, approving, issuing and accountability for key and access cards.

Title IX grievance policy revised

On Monday, Nov. 9, University Policy 504, Title IX Grievance Policy was revised as necessary to comply with the recent issuance of a new UNC System Regulation 1300.11[R], Regulation Applicable to Policy on Title IX Sexual Harassment.

Sexual harassment and interpersonal violence policy revised

On Monday, Nov. 9, University Policy 502, Sexual Harassment and Interpersonal Violence was revised and rewritten as necessary to ensure compliance and consistency with the new University Policy 504, Title IX Grievance Policy.

Workplace violence policy revised

On Monday, Nov. 9, University Policy 101. 17, Workplace Violence was revised to ensure compliance and consistency with the new University Policy 504, Title IX Grievance Policy.

Creek restoration and reclaimed water projects underway

Toby Creek meanders through campus, and its on-campus appearance looks different with the removal of trees along the stream corridor as part of a stream restoration project being led by Mecklenburg County Storm Water Services.

Hernandez needs shared leave

Patrick Hernandez, Building Environmental Services, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Nov. 10.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 207. For more information, email Marina LeLeux, benefits counselor, at mleleux@uncc.edu.

Sign up for electronic W-2 and other tax season reminders

UNC Charlotte employees have the option to receive their Form W-2 electronically for the 2020 tax year. This includes faculty, staff, temporary and student employees. Sign up is required by Dec. 31.Note: Employees who previously elected to receive their Form W-2 electronically do not need to take action again this year.

Berrios wins Staff Council Spirit Week contest

Jessica Berrios from the Cato College of Education submitted the winning entry for the Staff Council’s Spirit Week Sing-a-Jingle contest, which was designed to encourage wearing of masks and social distancing. View the winning jingle on the Staff Council Facebook page.

Open Enrollment for 2021 plan year is underway

UNC Charlotte employees who are eligible for insurance benefits have until Saturday, Oct. 31, to make State Health Plan and NCFlex benefits elections for the 2021 plan year. This year’s enrollment period, which began on Thursday, Oct. 15, is shorter than usual and earlier than last year. A few highlights:

Chancellor Gaber announces launch of new strategic planning process

Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber has announced the launch of a strategic planning process for UNC Charlotte that will set the University’s strategic direction, starting with the 2021 academic year, for the next five to 10 years.