Chancellor

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.

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.

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 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.

The Office of Legal Affairs will hold its annual fall symposium on legal issues in higher education from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26, in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center Salons.

The symposium will feature six sessions; participants can choose between two topics to attend each session. Registration details and the agenda are online.

Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.

This year’s Chancellor’s Reception will be from 2 to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 17, 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.

University Policy 702, Weapons on Campus, has been revised to be consistent with the newly reworked definition of “weapons” in Chapter 5.b of University Policy 406, The Code of Student Responsibility and amendments regarding knives in state law (NCGS §14-269.2).

Fall break is approaching, and that coincides with an annual autumn tradition — the Staff Council Fall Festival.

This year’s festival is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 10, in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center.

Employee anglers get ready; the second Chancellor’s Fishing Derby will be Saturday, Oct. 7, at Hechenbleikner Lake, near the main entrance to campus.

Dear Students and Colleagues,
We lost a member of our University community this weekend. Jeannine Skinner, assistant professor of gerontology/psychology in the Department of Psychological Science, passed away at age 35.