Faculty/Staff

The Code of Student Responsibility was revised Aug. 5 to correct any procedural issues or inconsistencies experienced in applying the current version of the Code, ensure that Code process and language align with practice, improve readability and flow of the Code and make other improvements based on feedback.

The Code of Student Academic Integrity was rewritten and revised Aug. 5 to make the document more faculty- and student-friendly, correct any procedural issues experienced in applying the current version of the Code, ensure that Code process and language align with practice and make improvements based on faculty and student feedback.

University Policy 410, Policy and Procedure for Student Appeals of Final Course Grades, was revised on Aug. 5 to (a) clarify where review is required by an academic dean; (b) make explicit how to proceed in the event of the absence of the grading faculty member due to sabbatical, employment change, disability, death or otherwise; and (c) change the final level of appeal and decision to rest with the academic dean rather than the provost.

On Friday and Saturday, Aug. 16-17, volunteers will unite on Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools campuses to assist with outdoor projects.

An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselor from ComPsych will be on site throughout August. Services will be available in King Building, Room 201A, on the following schedule:

As the summer sun continues to display its sweltering strength, it is important to intentionally find ways to stay cool, and these tips can help:

UNC Charlotte welcomed the following new staff and faculty members during the July 23 New Employee Orientation session:AthleticsJacob Berry, director of football video servicesRobert Woodard, head baseball coachBelk College of BusinessLoren Ruffin, public communications specialistCollege of Health and Human ServicesTamesha Robertson, university program specialist

Will Campbell, professor of saxophone and director of the UNC Charlotte jazz studies program, is a featured performer on the album, “New Songs for the 20th Century.”The album, released in June, is by musician, songwriter and producer Chris Stamey, best known as a founder of the rock group, the dB’s. 

Financial Services is always looking for ways to improve and simplify processes. During the last two years, a collaborative team, which included representatives from Financial Services, Information Technology Services and Imaging and Workflow among others, has worked to implement several 49er Mart initiatives designed to enhance the user experience and decrease processing time by eliminating paper procedures and adding electronic workflows. 

The Office of Emergency Management, the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and the Dean of Students Office are sponsoring new trainings to help faculty and staff learn how to proactively survive an intruder situation and to ease the transition for students on campus following the April 30 incident.