Academic Affairs
Chancellor focuses on growth, change during Convocation
UNC Charlotte’s continuing growth and leadership for the greater Charlotte region were key messages that Chancellor Philip L. Dubois stressed during the annual University Convocation.
UNC Charlotte receives national designation for student learning assessment
UNC Charlotte is one of five exemplary colleges and universities nationwide to receive the Excellence in Assessment designation.
This distinction recognizes the University’s “commitment to the comprehensive assessment of student learning outcomes as a means to drive internal improvement and advance student success at the institution level.”
Reminder about the Research Integrity Office
The Research Integrity Office is part of a comprehensive research misconduct program at UNC Charlotte that includes policies, education, investigation and enforcement. The office is responsible for investigating allegations of plagiarism, falsification and fabrication of research materials.
Salas receives Atkins Library Faculty Engagement Award
Consuelo Salas is the 2018 recipient of the J. Murrey Atkins Library Faculty Engagement Award. An assistant professor with the University Writing Program and the Department of English, Salas will be honored during a library social and award ceremony, scheduled for 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 6, in the Halton Reading Room.
The Atkins Library Faculty Engagement Award is presented to a UNC Charlotte faculty member who has engaged in innovative or exceptional work with library collections, programs and services. It comes with a $2,500 allocation for professional development.
Library hosting exhibit, events on health care reform
“For All the People: A Century of Citizen Action in Health Care Reform” is on display on the first floor of the J. Murrey Atkins Library. This six-banner traveling exhibition was developed and produced by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health.
Career Carnival returns on Aug. 23
The University Career Center’s Career Carnival will transform the Barnhardt Student Activity Center food court on Thursday, Aug. 23.
Between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., students will have an opportunity to try their hand at classic carnival games, such as Hi-Striker, Frog Launcher and Milk Can Toss, or less traditional games like Virtual Roller Coaster or Air Racer. In between games, students can snap a picture with Norm, grab some cotton candy or a snow cone, get a face-painted tattoo or claim a T-shirt prize.
Convocations, Gold Rush usher in a new academic year
University Convocation and the Day of Convocation provide unique opportunities for the campus community to gather and celebrate the start of the 2018-19 academic year.
University’s 24th doctoral program is Ph.D. in civil engineering
UNC Charlotte has received approval to offer a Ph.D. in civil engineering; this is the University’s 24th doctoral program. This new degree will provide doctoral-level education for students seeking civil engineering careers in practice, research and teaching/academia.
Former UNC President C.D. Spangler has died
C.D. Spangler Jr., 86, died Sunday, July 22; the Charlotte business executive served as UNC System president from 1986 to 1997. During his tenure, he oversaw the installation of UNC Charlotte Chancellor James Woodward in April 1990.
In a Charlotte Observer article, UNC President Margaret Spellings said that Spangler, also known as “Dick,” helped to “change lives and transform a state.”
Federal officials to talk patents, trademarks
Atkins Library will host a seminar led by officials with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Wednesday, Aug. 1. At this event, scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Halton Reading Room, speakers will provide an overview of intellectual property terms, and they will discuss how to conduct U.S. patent and trademark database searches and identify scams to watch for when promoting inventions.
A panel of local professionals will answer questions about legal, educational and business resources for inventors and entrepreneurs.