Chancellor

New UNC system President Margaret Spellings will visit UNC Charlotte Monday, March 14. Her trip to the University is part of a listening tour to the 17 UNC system campuses during her first 100 days as president.

Her focus, while here, will be the Connect NC bond proposal on the March 15 primary ballot and her observations about student access, affordability and achievement in higher education.

UNC Charlotte Chancellor Philip L. Dubois continues to educate the greater Charlotte region on the benefits of the Connect NC bond. On Wednesday, he joined Tony Zeiss, president of Central Piedmont Community College, at a luncheon meeting of the Hood Hargett Breakfast Club.

The $2 billion Connect NC bond, which is on the March 15 ballot, would fund a number of projects across the state with almost half allocated to the UNC system. For UNC Charlotte, if the bond is approved, the University would receive $90 million to construct a new science building.

“Pursuit of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte mission of teaching, research and public service requires a shared commitment to the core values of the University as well as a commitment to ethical conduct in all University activities.”

Dennis Kowalski from facilities management was the fan favorite at the recent Staff Council Chili/Soup Cook-off for his brisket chili.

Best table decoration went to Kim Hight from the Financial Aid Office. She prepared the entry “My Mama’s Recipe.”

While the fan favorite was decided by votes from employees who sampled the entries, Erin Ritter from financial aid was named the Staff Council’s favorite for her “49er Miner Chili.” Debby Watts from the Venture program was the council’s second-favorite recipe (Venture Backpacker’s Chili Warmup).

Robust and well-articulated ethical standards are at the core of any university compliance program. Yet, standards alone do not ensure an ethically sound work environment. A program that allows employees to report, and officials to investigate, questionable behavior is among the key support structures in university compliance.

Enter UNC Charlotte University Policy 803. It’s the regulation that provides for the reporting and investigation of improper activities and shields whistleblowers from retaliation.

David Broome, vice chancellor and general counsel for the University, was named an outstanding general counsel by the Charlotte Business Journal. He and 21 other top lawyers for the region were recognized at a special event held recently at the Myers Park Country Club.

Broome was selected in the category of general counsel in a department with between two and 10 attorneys.

Chancellor Philip L. Dubois has been busy briefing civic groups in Union, Iredell and Gaston counties on the Connect NC bond. The $2 billion measure, if approved by voters on March 15, would bring $90 million to UNC Charlotte for a science building and a total of $135 million to the Charlotte region.

Dubois has said that the funds are critically important to the continued growth of the University and the long-term economic vitality of North Carolina.

The Advisory Committee to the Chancellor for Employee Health and Wellness (ACCEHW) will offer the four-week initiative “Spring into Wellness” starting Sunday, March 13.

The lunch-and-learn “Improving Your Memory” and a webinar “Sailing on: A Guide to Transitioning into Retirement” are among March offerings sponsored by the committee, too.

Chancellor Philip L. Dubois will hold an interactive discussion with the student body at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 1, in the Student Union Rotunda.  The annual “Chancellor’s Lunchtime Student Talk” is an opportunity for students to discuss current issues facing the University and direct questions to the chancellor and campus administrators.

Following the chancellor’s remarks, Student Body President Mitch Daratony will deliver his “State of the University” address.

Free food will be provided.

Kelly Northey from enrollment management and Stephanie Stewart with the English Language Training Institute recently received prizes for their participation in the Wellness Points program sponsored by the Advisory Committee to the Chancellor for Employee Health and Wellness (ACCEHW).

Northey won a UNC Charlotte hooded sweatshirt, and Stewart earned a UNC Charlotte T-shirt. They also received Smoothie King coupons and gift cards.