Faculty and Staff News

Terry Wike, facilities management, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through July 11.

To contribute leave, faculty and staff should refer to the requirements in Personnel Information Memorandum (PIM) 29; scroll down this web page to locate a link to an online Voluntary Shared Leave Donation Form listed under Application/Donation Procedures.

Jessica Gunnels, an administrative support associate for the Student Health Center, died June 21.

Gunnels, who joined the University in January 2022, previously worked as a recovery counselor. Brandi Simpson, SHC supervisor, stated, “We are saddened to lose our dear friend and co-worker, Jessica Gunnels. She was such a bright, caring, creative and talented soul.  She will be sorely missed by us all.”

Summer is the time to try new activities, keep family and friend traditions and indulge in your favorite books. Here’s what Niner Nation had to say. 

Hiking trails and mountain air 

“Hiking mountain trails to enjoy the sights and sounds of the forest.” — Teresa Shook 

Some great places to hike in North Carolina include Grandfather Mountain, South Mountain and Roan Mountain. 

Summer is here — make the most of the longer days of sunshine and time spent with family and friends. As a valued employee, you have access to exclusive employee pricing and free virtual classes through Perks at Work.

Planning a family vacation? Access discounts on hotels and rental cars. Perks at Work also offers discounts on Walt Disney World Theme Park tickets and cruises from companies like Norwegian Cruise Lines, Disney Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean.

Want to get out of the house? Save when going to the movies to see a summer blockbuster.

Marc Dennis, university recreation, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through July 4.

To contribute leave, faculty and staff should refer to the requirements in Personnel Information Memorandum (PIM) 29; scroll down this web page to locate a link to an online Voluntary Shared Leave Donation Form listed under Application/Donation Procedures.

Each year the Division of Academic Affairs holds opening week activities for faculty and academic affairs staff to kick off the academic year. These activities include, Monday: new faculty orientation (community engagement), Tuesday: new faculty orientation (ADVANCE/provost), Wednesday: new faculty orientation (HR/benefits), Thursday: University Convocation, Friday: college and department meetings, Sunday: new student orientation and Monday: classes begin.

For the 2023-24 academic year, the opening week dates are Monday, Aug. 14, through Monday, Aug. 21.

Samantha Smith, Office of Academic Diversity and Inclusion, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through June 28.

To contribute leave, faculty and staff should refer to the requirements in Personnel Information Memorandum (PIM) 29; scroll down this web page to locate a link to an online Voluntary Shared Leave Donation Form listed under Application/Donation Procedures.

Thomas Quinn, materials management, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through June 20.

To contribute leave, faculty and staff should refer to the requirements in Personnel Information Memorandum (PIM) 29; scroll down this web page to locate a link to an online Voluntary Shared Leave Donation Form listed under Application/Donation Procedures.

Tao-Hsien “Dolly” King, Rush S. Dickson Professor of Finance, will serve as interim dean of the Belk College of Business during Jennifer L. Troyer’s appointment as interim provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. Both appointments are effective immediately.

Don’t miss the remaining sessions in the Webinar Series for Charlotte Employees. The free interactive series provides Charlotte employees with the tools needed to tackle some of today’s toughest challenges by addressing three key areas: morale/burnout, productivity/efficiency and poor management.