Human Resources

The Advisory Committee to the Chancellor for Employee Health and Wellness is sponsoring the webinar “Resiliency: Bouncing Back after a Setback” at noon, Thursday, Oct. 15. Employees interested in viewing this offering should register online.

A new offering of the 15-week weight-management program Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less is scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 31.

This program has been developed by health experts, and State Health Plan members can participate for $30 with a $25 refund for those who attend 10 of the 15 sessions.

During the one-hour classroom sessions, an experienced instructor will provide information and motivation for participants to make healthy choices related to nutrition and physical activitiy.

Gail Keene, financial and administrative operations manager in research and economic development; Celina Oliver, senior assistant director of financial aid; Zach Rutledge, associate director of events and programming for student activity center and venue management; and Kathy Hurst, learning and development specialist in human resources, will be the guests on the April 23 edition of “The Live Wire,” Inside UNC Charlotte’s streaming webcast at 2 PM.

A new offering of Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less begins on Monday, April 27.

This 15-week weight-management program is developed by health experts. State Health Plan members can participate for $30 with a $25 refund for those who attend 10 of the 15 sessions.

The course fee must be paid at the first session. Fifteen registrants are needed to form a class. Tina Mendieta from the Mecklenburg County Health Department will lead the program, which will meet at noon in Colvard Building, Room 5092.

Cole Carter, Tina Dadio, Solomon Franklin and Kurt Richter are the 2015 Employees of the Year. They were honored at the annual Staff Recognition Luncheon, held Wednesday, March 11, in the Student Union Multipurpose Room.

Three scholarships, worth up to $8,200, are available for selected individuals to attend the highly regarded Leadership Development Program offered by the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro.

According to Gary Stinnett, associate vice chancellor for human resources, this is an excellent career-enhancing opportunity for well-deserving managers to attend an internationally recognized development program that will aid in their own personal development as well as help them to become more effective leaders.

Alyson Ebaugh is director of learning and organizational development in the UNC Charlotte Human Resources Office.

The 2014 Staff Bowling Tournament will be from 2:30 to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the AMF University Lanes, 5900 N. Tyron St. The registration form is online; return it to Shannon Homesley in the Controller’s Office by 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 10.
An annual event, the tournament is open to bowlers of all levels, and it is considered one of the most popular events among UNC Charlotte staff members.

The 2014-15 state budget provides an across-the-board salary increase effective July 1, 2014, for employees who are subject to the State Personnel Act. The salaries of all full-time permanent and probationary SPA employees, including those on time-limited appointments, will be increased by $1,000. Permanent full-time employees who work a 9-, 10-, or 11-month work schedule also will receive the $1,000 increase. Permanent part-time employees’ raises will be pro-rated.
• Employees are eligible for the increase without consideration of performance ratings or disciplinary actions.

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the 2014 edition of its award-winning “The Leadership Experience.”
This 56-hour program, held in seven sessions, is designed for University employees who lead/supervise individuals or teams. Earlier this year, the College and University Processional Association named “The Leadership Experience” its recipient of a national Award of Excellence for Human Resources Best Practices.