Legal Affairs
Understanding institutional neutrality
In July 2023, a new law went into effect in North Carolina requiring UNC System institutions to remain neutral on any political controversies.
As a public university, UNC Charlotte respects and adheres to all state laws and mandates by the UNC System. UNC Charlotte also is committed to sustaining a campus environment that embraces different perspectives and fosters respectful dialogue while ensuring that all members of the University community are treated with respect, fairness and dignity.
Understanding institutional neutrality
In July 2023, a new law went into effect in North Carolina requiring UNC System institutions to remain neutral on any political controversies.
As a public university, UNC Charlotte respects and adheres to all state laws and mandates by the UNC System. UNC Charlotte also is committed to sustaining a campus environment that embraces different perspectives and fosters respectful dialogue while ensuring that all members of the University community are treated with respect, fairness and dignity.
Access control policy approved
On Monday, Nov. 9, the new University Policy 719, Access Control was approved. This new policy establishes authorities and responsibilities as well as key steps in the access control process. The policy provides clear guidance on the process for requesting, approving, issuing and accountability for key and access cards.
Workplace violence policy revised
On Monday, Nov. 9, University Policy 101. 17, Workplace Violence was revised to ensure compliance and consistency with the new University Policy 504, Title IX Grievance Policy.
Sexual harassment and interpersonal violence policy revised
On Monday, Nov. 9, University Policy 502, Sexual Harassment and Interpersonal Violence was revised and rewritten as necessary to ensure compliance and consistency with the new University Policy 504, Title IX Grievance Policy.
Title IX grievance policy revised
On Monday, Nov. 9, University Policy 504, Title IX Grievance Policy was revised as necessary to comply with the recent issuance of a new UNC System Regulation 1300.11[R], Regulation Applicable to Policy on Title IX Sexual Harassment.
New social media policy approved
On Sept. 28, the new University Policy 317, Social Media Policy, was established to minimize risk, streamline brand identity and account management and better equip the UNC Charlotte social media network for the growing number of issues management that occur on University-affiliated social media channels.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems policy revised
On Thursday, Nov. 21, the chancellor approved revisions to UniversityPolicy 717, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). This University Policy has been revised to:
Out-of-State Academic Activity policy approved
On Thursday, Nov. 21, the chancellor approved the new University Policy 210, Out-of-State Academic Activity.
Register for annual legal symposium
The Division of Institutional Integrity will hold its annual legal symposium on Thursday, Oct. 24, in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center Salons.The symposium, scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., will begin with “Inside the Chancellor Search Process.”Breakout sessions will be held throughout the remainder of the symposium on a variety of topics including copyright on campus, public records, Title IX and controversial speakers.