Business Affairs

A few weeks ago, I had the unique pleasure of sitting down with Deon Ritchie, facilities and operations specialist for Belk College of Business for over 25 years. What I thought was going to be a typical interview ended up being so much more. I walked away with a sense of awe of her humility, servanthood and perspective on life. 

Darius Griffin, UNC Charlotte’s director of the Environmental Health and Safety Office, was appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Campus Safety, Health and Environmental Management Association, the only organization focused entirely on serving environmental health and safety professionals in higher education. 

The Niner Burger, Nashville Deviled Eggs and Cajun-style Crab Cakes: Executive Chef Andres Prussing is bringing southern heat to campus.

Meet Amy Hisler, UNC Charlotte’s controller. Learn about her role, her favorite areas of campus and her advice for students. 

Describe your job and what you do at UNC Charlotte. 

Effective March 1, the North Carolina Administrative Code for procurement increased the small-dollar purchase threshold to $25,000. This means that purchases of goods and services up to that dollar amount that are not available on a State Term Contract may be completed without seeking competition.

Robert Holmes Jr., an architectural technician with the Office of Business Services, recently earned the credential, Certified Educational Facilities Professional, from the APPA (formerly the Association of Physical Plant Administrators). The credential demonstrates his mastery of professional expertise and understanding related to educational facilities management.

As a result of unforeseen personal circumstances, Brian Trent will not assume his duties as the new vice chancellor for business affairs (VCBA) at UNC Charlotte effective Aug. 30. He informed Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber of his decision this week. “I want Niner Nation to know how much I appreciate everyone who made me feel at home during my visits to campus and who had already reached out to welcome me to my new role, ” said Trent. “This was my dream job, but right now, the needs of my family must come first.”  

Richard Steele, associate vice chancellor for business services, was appointed interim associate vice chancellor for facilities management effective Thursday, Aug. 12. This will be a long-term assignment to ensure stability during leadership transitions. At this time, the University will not actively recruit for the associate vice chancellor for facilities management position. 

As part of its initial accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), the UNC Charlotte Department of Police and Public Safety (PPS) Communications Center must undergo an assessment. This is the Communications Center’s first review cycle; an assessment will follow every four years.As part of this process, interested parties can provide feedback to the accreditors. A call-in session with CALEA representatives is scheduled for 9 to 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 9. Call 704-687-8300 to be connected with an assessor.

Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber reaffirmed the University’s commitment to climate action by re-signing the Carbon Commitment, one of the Presidents’ Climate Leadership Commitments maintained by Second Nature. The Carbon Commitment was first signed in 2009 by Chancellor Emeritus Philip L. Dubois.