Faculty and Staff News

Pinku Mukherjee, who currently is the Irwin Belk Distinguished Professor for Cancer Research and associate dean for research and graduate education in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, will serve as the interim associate provost and dean of the Graduate School effective Jan. 3, 2023, succeeding Tom Reynolds, who will retire after 40 years of service to the institution. 

Personal tracking devices are newer technology devices that are intended to be placed in or on items and track their movements — such as cell phones or keys. They are small and discreet — often difficult to notice. Their intention is for personal device tracking and safety purposes, but there is an increase nationwide in criminal activity reported through the improper use of PTDs.

Michelle Meggs is the executive director of the Women + Girls Research Alliance.

Belton “Danny “Abril, who joined the University in October 2022 as the manager for the electrical shops in the Facilities Management Department, died Nov. 16.

A native New Yorker, Officer Mike Reynolds began his law enforcement career with the New York Police Department in 1986. His many memories with the NYPD include being a first responder to the World Trade Center in 2001, making detective and retiring after 20 years of service. Upon relocation to Charlotte, he served 12 years with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office.

UNC Charlotte offers eligible employees 12 paid holidays each calendar year, and the Human Resources Department publishes the approved holiday schedule annually. 

Volunteer help is needed for the upcoming December Commencement ceremonies to assist at the information tables, pass out name cards to graduates and to welcome guests. Register to volunteer.

The Office of Adult Student and Evening Services, better known as “OASES,” is updating its name to better reflect its services to the University. 

The UNC Charlotte Office of Academic Affairs and the University’s chapter of the National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi will hold a reception for faculty and staff from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, in the Atkins Library Halton Reading Room. Complimentary food and beverages will be provided.

Meet Jules Keith-Le, a faculty development specialist and Charlotte native. Learn about her work with the Center of Teaching and Learning, her favorite things about campus and great events coming up for faculty, staff and students alike.  How long have you been at UNC Charlotte?

Mandatory Title IX training for all University faculty and staff will be issued Nov. 1. Employees will have 45 days to complete the assigned training. Watch for an email from the Learning and Development Portal with a link to access the training.

Ever wondered who are the members of the benefits team and what they do? In this Q&A, meet the whole team, learn some fun facts about each member and how they can assist you.  What is the benefits team responsible for?