Update on the provost search process from Chancellor Gaber
I am pleased to announce that I have appointed Bojan Cukic, professor and associate dean for academic programs and student success in the College of Computing and Informatics, as a member of the search committee. Dr. Cukic will replace Dean Fatma Mili who has stepped down from serving on the committee.
Under the leadership of Co-chairs Catrine Tudor-Locke and Rob Keynton, the search committee has made steady progress in its work. In October, a survey was administered and listening sessions were held to provide the campus community the opportunity to give feedback regarding the desired attributes that the next provost should possess, as well as the opportunities and challenges facing the next provost and the University. The feedback helped to inform the position description, which was developed and posted in November.
COVID-19 Information
Vaccine and Booster Clinics
The University will hold vaccine and booster shot clinics (Pfizer and Moderna) on campus on Thursdays and Fridays in partnership with VaxVan. Register for an appointment.
Helpful information about quarantine and isolation
The Niner Nation Cares website has helpful information for students, faculty and staff on quarantine and isolation, including return-to-class and work guidance.
Do I have to quarantine or isolate?
Your responsibilities in quarantine or isolation
Returning to class and work following quarantine or isolation
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: FACULTY & STAFF
- Effective Jan. 1, the IRS business standard mileage rate became 58.5 cents, which impacts all individuals who travel on University business. View a list of updated travel resources on the Financial Services website.
- If you would like to enhance your Canvas courses with video but have never used My Media and Kaltura, the “My Media/Kaltura Basics” workshop on Thursday, Jan. 20, is for you!
- Based on University Policy 701 - Adverse Weather and Emergency Events, Kronos WFR supervisors and timekeepers are encouraged to review "Treatment of Time January 2022 Condition Change" guidance on accounting for employee time related to the change in status of University operations for Jan. 16-18. The guidance can be viewed under My Documents at kronos.charlotte.edu. Supervisors who had employees who worked on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday should review the FAQ on adding holiday premium pay in Kronos. Direct Kronos questions to Kronos@uncc.edu and Policy 701 questions to kgaddis@uncc.edu.
YOUR DAILY NEED TO KNOW: STUDENTS
- As a reminder, the second payment for the spring term is due Wednesday, Jan. 19. Students who have an account balance are encouraged to pay their account balance or enroll in a payment plan by the due date to avoid class cancellation.
- The Graduate School Summer Fellowship Program is offering funding to boost research progress.
OUR POINTS OF PRIDE
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Scotland named C-USA Male Field Athlete of the Week: A freshman making his Charlotte debut this past weekend, Shyhiem Scotland was named the Conference USA Men's Field Athlete of the Week. He is the first 49er to win the award this season.
MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS
Hoopes and Academics: Sports & STEAM Life 2022, an event for underrepresented youth organized by the Charlotte 49ers basketball team, was featured on WCNC-TV.
Jack Scheff, professor of geography and earth sciences, commented in a report on WFAE Radio News about global temperatures rising, especially during the past seven years.
EVENTS
- 1/21: The School of Architecture's 50th Anniversary Lecture Series celebrates the vision of the SoA during its 50-year history and into the future.
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