Business Affairs

University’s automotive fleet ranks among North America’s top 10

In 2004, UNC Charlotte’s automotive fleet shifted its goals to focus on building a more sustainable one. Since then, the University has realized continual fleet improvements and a significant decrease in harmful emissions by campus vehicles.

For its efforts, the University once again has earned a Green Fleet Award; this is the fourth consecutive year for this distinction.

2018 Chancellor’s Reception scheduled

The 2018 Chancellor’s Reception will be from 2 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 3, in the Popp Martin Student Union Multipurpose Room.

Hosted by Chancellor Philip L. Dubois, this annual staff recognition event provides an opportunity to socialize and network with colleagues. Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. No RSVPs are needed for this free event, which is open to all employees.

University welcomes new employees

UNC Charlotte welcomed the following new staff and faculty members during the Sept. 4 New Employee Orientation Session:

Athletics
Mary Bernecker, Assistant Athletic Trainer

Center for STEM Education
Hsin-Hui (Angela) Juan, Administrative Support Associate

College of Computing and Informatics
Douglas Hague, Industry Partner Lead

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Kristy Lowman, Academic Advisor

Controller
Kimberly Saunders, Accountant

Hinman needs shared leave

Patrick Hinman from FM Central Operations needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Sept. 18.

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.

Campbell named associate director for EHS

Jeff Campbell is associate director for the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, effective Friday, Aug. 31.

Campbell is a safety professional with 20-plus years of experience; he comes to UNC Charlotte from Ohio University where he worked as the occupational safety officer and director of environmental health and safety. Additionally, he served as the interim associate vice president for risk management and safety.

Smith appointed director of university budgets and financial planning

Kenneth (Ken) Smith is the new director of university budgets and financial planning. He assumed this role Aug 1.

As the University’s budget director, Smith will lead the budgeting processes for the General Fund and auxiliary and student fee operating budgets. He will be responsible for financial planning and analysis for capital projects and providing legislative, policy and management guidance for University leaders. He will report to Anne Brown, associate vice chancellor for finance.

Interim associate vice chancellors for facilities management, safety and security appointed

Kathryn Horne, director of facilities planning, has been appointed interim associate vice chancellor for facilities management. She succeeds Phil Jones, who is retiring after more than 17 years of service.

Lee Snodgrass, director of facilities operations, will be interim associate vice chancellor for safety and security, succeeding Hank James, who is retiring after 9 years with the University.

They will begin their appointments effective Sept. 1.

Bolick needs shared leave

Deborah Bolick from Grants and Contracts Administration needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Sept. 6.

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 employees, students attend energy summit

UNC Charlotte staff, faculty and students recently participated in the seventh annual Appalachian Energy Summit, hosted by Appalachian State University. The summit is a gathering of energy and sustainability leaders from higher education and other industries to exchange ideas for improving campus performance in energy, buildings, waste, transport, buildings and curriculum.

University welcomes new employees

UNC Charlotte welcomed the following new staff and faculty members during the Aug. 21 New Employee Orientation session:

Academic Affairs
Flossie (Pamela) Wimbush, associate director, distance education

Assessment and Accreditation
Karen Singer-Freeman, director of academic planning and assessment

Belk College of Business
Chase Thebeau, university program associate

College of Computing and Informatics
Der Vang, director of mentoring