Faculty/Staff

Holiday schedules released for 2020 and 2021

The Human Resources Department publishes the approved holiday schedule. The 2020 schedule is:Holiday Approved date(s)      AllowanceNew Year’s Day  Wednesday, Jan. 1

A message from Chancellor Dubois about enrollment

Dear Colleagues, During my remarks at University Convocation on August 15, I promised that I would keep you updated on our 2019-2020 enrollment numbers and the potential impact to our budget.  Now that the enrollment census is complete, I’m able to share some additional information.

Gunderman needs shared leave

Lauren Gunderman from Grants and Contracts Administration has been approved to participate in the Voluntary Shared Leave Program. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Sept. 19.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.

University welcomes new employees

UNC Charlotte welcomed the following new staff and faculty members during the Aug. 20 New Employee Orientation session:Academic Affairs Jenni Genest, administrative support specialistAthletics Academic Center Ashely Riley, administrative support associate AthleticsToby Bicknell, associate head baseball coach Katie McMurray, director of major gifts Gregory (Tyler) Simmons, director of baseball operations 

Purchasing policy revised

On Aug.28, University Policy 601.11 Purchasing Policy was revised to provide clarifying language and to address some substantive changes such as a change in the Federal Uniform Guidance threshold for bidding.

Policy on acquisition and disposition of gift and grant property revised

On Aug. 28, University Policy 601.12 Acquisition and Disposition of Gift and Grant Property was rewritten and revised to add substantial information including definitions, procedures and roles and responsibilities.

Control of University property policy revised

On Aug. 28, University Policy 601.15 Control and Management of University Equipment and Other Property and its supplemental procedures were revised. The revisions reflect changes to various Fixed Asset processes and procedures associated with the following:new accounting regulations as pronounced by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)changes to State policiesinternal changes such as the implementation of Fixed Asset e-forms (which replaced paper-based forms)

External professional activities policy revised

On Aug.28, University Policy 102.1 External Professional Activities of Faculty and Other Professional Staff was revised to clarify requirements regarding external professional activities including teaching, research and contract work conducted by nine-month faculty or other University employees, including during the summer period. 

Simmons needs shared leave

Keenan Simmons, Popp Martin Student Union, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Sept. 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.

Temporary closure of sidewalks on east side of Cameron Boulevard

Sidewalks at the northeast corner of the intersection of Cameron Boulevard and Craver Road will be closed from Tuesday, Aug. 27, through Friday, Aug. 30, to install new sidewalks as part of the University Recreation Center project.Detour signs will be posted to direct pedestrians to the west side of Cameron Boulevard between the Union Deck and Craver Road.