University Operations

State HR Office to change policy related to agency closures

The State Human Resources Commission has approved a recommendation from the N.C. Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) to modify the policy governing the operations of state agencies during adverse weather and emergency events. The primary changes are:

clarification of the difference between these event types
guidelines for acceptable accounting for employee time lost to such events.
The policy will continue to be applicable to all state employees across all agencies, including Universities.

Campus presentations by director of University space management and utilization finalists

Chancellor Philip L. Dubois noted during this year’s Convocation that the University is recruiting a Director of University Space Management and Utilization, a new EPA position. The director will report to Phil Jones, associate vice chancellor for facilities, with a dotted-line report to the senior associate provost of academic affairs.

University to award 3,300 degrees at Dec. 13 commencement, 81-year-old among the graduates

Commencement ceremonies celebrate the completion of one’s educational journey – no matter how long it may take. This is especially true for one UNC Charlotte graduate at fall commencement Saturday, Dec. 13.

Barbara Coberly, 81, will be among the roughly 3,320 students who will gather with family, friends and others in Halton Arena to receive their undergraduate, master’s or doctoral degrees.

Dec. 9 meeting to outline plans for North Tryon Street development

Charlotte Area Transit Systems (CATS) and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department will host a community meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Oasis Shriners Center, 604 Doug Mayes Place, off of J.W. Clay Boulevard.

South Village Crossing to open in January

South Village Crossing, the new 56,146-square-foot dining and gathering facility nestled between Moore and Scott residence halls, is scheduled to serve its first meals Tuesday, Jan. 6.

“Our students, faculty, staff and guests will be impressed with the tasteful design, culinary innovation and warm, welcoming atmosphere,” said Ana Alvarez, director of auxiliary services. “We expect this building to solidify the sense of community at South Village and attract and delight students and staff from all over campus.”  

University formally dedicates Martin Hall, former governor talks ‘Intersection of Science and Religion’

At UNC Charlotte, buildings are named for people who have dedicated their lives to the betterment of the state, and former Gov. Jim Martin qualifies, said UNC Charlotte Chancellor Philip L. Dubois at a dedication ceremony for Martin Hall Thursday, Nov. 20.

‘Zero Waste Initiative’ wins 2014 Wells Fargo Green Award

UNC Charlotte’s “Zero Waste Initiative” for Richardson Stadium was named the 2014 Wells Fargo Green Award winner at the annual Charlotte Chamber Energy Summit. The University was recognized in the large business category for “its impressive efforts” to eliminate waste in the 16,000-seat stadium.

The 2014 Wells Fargo Green Awards are presented to “member companies who have incorporated innovative, sustainable practices in the products they produce, the services they provide and within the culture of their company.”

$13 million gift extends Levine Scholars Program

The prestigious Levine Scholars Program will continue to accommodate exceptional student-leaders from across the country through 2024 following a new gift commitment of nearly $13 million to UNC Charlotte from Leon and Sandra Levine through their foundation.

The extension of the merit scholarship program was formally announced today at a ceremony at the UNC Charlotte Student Union. Along with the Levines, Chancellor Philip L. Dubois; program administrators; current and former Levine Scholars and staff, faculty and friends of the University; participated in the event.

University information technology standards not just for ITS

In December 2011, the University of North Carolina (UNC) Information Technology Security Council (ITSC) recommended the adoption of ISO 27002 as the common security framework baseline for the UNC system to the UNC Chief Information Officer (CIO) Council. The following month, the UNC CIO Council accepted the recommendation to use ISO 27002 as the official […]

UNC Charlotte marching band to be ‘Pride of Niner Nation’

UNC Charlotte’s marching band will not perform until fall 2015, but it has a uniform and a name: the UNC Charlotte “Pride of Niner Nation” Marching Band.