Business Affairs

New parking rates, remote parking for commuters announced

Parking permits for the 2018-19 academic year will be on sale at mypark.charlotte.edu beginning Sunday, July 1, and will reflect a 3 percent rate increase, the first since 2013. The increase, approved by the University’s Board of Trustees, changes the cost of a regular, annual permit from $450 to $465.

Thomason needs shared leave

Cheryl Thomason, Police and Public Safety, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through June 22.

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, contact Marina LeLeux (mleleux@uncc.edu).

N.C. General Assembly passes 2018-19 state budget

The North Carolina General Assembly has ratified and forwarded to Gov. Roy Cooper its budget proposal for 2018-19. While the legislation includes the enrollment funding for UNC System campuses appropriated in the two-year budget approved last year, it also contains an $800,000 recurring cut to UNC Charlotte’s budget.

Register to attend Charlotte Sustainability Summit

The Integrated Network for Social Sustainability (INSS) and Sustain Charlotte are partnering to host the 2018 Charlotte Sustainability Summit, scheduled for Thursday through Saturday, June 7-9, at UNC Charlotte Center City.

This three-day summit will include presentations of student research, a film, discussions, workshops and talks that highlight the impact of collaborative efforts to advance sustainability in Charlotte.

Academic Complex courtyard renovations to begin

Demolition and reconstruction of the courtyard of the Academic Complex will begin Monday, May 28.

Expect noise as demolition activities occur. Additionally, there will be heavy construction traffic with equipment and personnel. Also, the courtyard will be inaccessible during renovations, which are scheduled through Aug. 17.

Remember to exercise caution when approaching construction areas.

Reminder about Voluntary Shared Leave benefits

The University’s Voluntary Shared Leave Program can help employees who may not have sufficient leave to cover a prolonged absence as a result of their own medical condition or to care for an immediate family member. The summary information below provides more information about requesting and/or donating voluntary shared leave. 

 

Requesting Voluntary Shared Leave
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PPS employees honored at eighth annual awards ceremony

UNC Charlotte’s Police and Public Safety Department (PPS) recently honored outstanding employees during its annual awards ceremony, held in conjunction with National Police Week.

Det. Nicole Krysiak was recognized as Officer of the Year, following Officer of the Month honors twice in 2017-18. Jennifer Behre was named Civilian Employee of the Year. Behre serves the University as a part-time support services investigative technician, while also working for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department as a dispatch supervisor.

Environmental Health and Safety wins state accolades

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The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) recently received the North Carolina Department of Labor’s (NCDOL) Five Million Hour Award and First-year Gold Award. Theses honors were based on submitted efforts from 2017.

The Million Hour Safety Awards are distributed to organizations that achieve at least one million consecutive employee hours without injury or illness that may cause days off work. Each additional one million hours is accumulated into more prestigious recognition.

Day needs shared leave

Tonya Day with Recycling needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through May 28.

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, contact Marina LeLeux, benefits counselor, at 704-687-8134.

Reminder: Protecting minors at UNC Charlotte

In compliance with University Policy 716, UNC Charlotte requires all adults working with children under the age of 18 in University-offered programs to complete a background check and a “Minors on Campus” online training module, including a new video produced by the Office of Risk Management and Insurance.