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.