Chancellor

Apply for Chancellor’s Diversity Challenge Fund grants

The Council on University Community is accepting proposals for the Chancellor’s Diversity Challenge Fund, which supports initiatives that promote the daily value of diversity in the intellectual life of the campus. Faculty, staff or students are eligible to apply for awards of up to $5,000.

Employee Engagement Survey underway

UNC Charlotte is participating in a UNC System-wide Employee Engagement Survey, which launched Monday, Jan. 29. All permanent employees at the University should receive the survey from “ModernThink” via email and are encouraged to participate.

University receives finalized 2017 financial statement from state auditor

UNC Charlotte recently received its 2017 audited financial report from the Office of the State Auditor. The report again showed no findings related to what University officials reported, which indicates the strength of UNC Charlotte’s financial position and its internal controls.

Code of Student Responsibility policy revised

University Policy 406, The Code of Student Responsibility, was revised to account for recent changes in the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) guidance regarding Title IX cases.

Top chili, cornbread chefs sought for annual contest

The UNC Charlotte Staff Council annual Chili and Cornbread Cook-Off will be Thursday, Feb. 15, in the Cone University Center, Lucas Room.

Faculty and staff members can stop in between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to vote for their favorite chili recipe.

Contestants will vie to be named among the top three chili chefs; winners of fan favorite, best cornbread and best table decorations will be named, too.

Reminder regarding illegal peer-to-peer file sharing

This annual notice reminds UNC Charlotte faculty and staff of the personal risks and legal consequences of unauthorized downloading and distribution of copyrighted materials, including illegal peer-to-peer file sharing. All faculty and staff are expected to respect the intellectual property rights of others and refrain from copyright infringement.

University’s class scheduling to change in fall 2018

Beginning fall 2018, UNC Charlotte will return to a class schedule that includes 50-minute classes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. until 2:15 p.m. There will be a 15-minute transition between each class period. Any 75-minute classes held on two of the three days will occur at 2:30 p.m. and later.

Tuesday and Thursday classes will continue to meet in 75-minute blocks beginning at 8:30 a.m.

Review the latest Chancellor’s ‘Fast Five’ update

The Chancellor’s “Fast Five” update provides the campus community a behind-the-scenes glimpse into some of the projects and priorities that occupy the chancellor’s time and attention.

Staff Council holding Community Service Day

Full-time employees of the University are provided 24 hours of community service each year, but many times these hours go unused.

The UNC Charlotte Staff Council wants to change that by providing a Community Service Day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 6, in the Cone University Center, Lucas Room.

Area organizations (Concord House, Shoebox Ministries, Joyful Hearts for Joy Prom, Meals on Wheels and local nursing homes) have been selected to receive homemade items such as cards, jewelry and decorative gifts.

Faculty/Staff Social scheduled

Faculty and staff members are invited to join colleagues for socializing and networking at a Faculty and Staff Social, which will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, in the Popp Martin Student Union Art Gallery.

Sponsored by Chancellor Philip L. Dubois, the social will feature light hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer and soft drinks. RSVPs requested.