49erNext Program Expands, Send Us Your Summer Photos, Building Safety Protocols and more

May 8, 2025
Categories: Niner Insider
49er Next

Editor’s Note: This is the final edition of Niner Insider for the spring semester. Starting next week, you will receive only one edition of Niner Insider per week on Mondays. Thanks for reading, and have a great summer! 

49ernext program expands

UNC Charlotte, the top transfer destination in the UNC System, has expanded its nationally recognized 49erNext program from six to 14 community college partners. Chancellor Sharon Gaber and Provost Jennifer Troyer recently participated in multiple MOU signing ceremonies across the state. 49erNext takes a student-centered approach that goes beyond credit transfers, offering early access to UNC Charlotte resources, personalized advising and a seamless path to a four-year degree.

Have a great summer Niners

Send Us Your Summer Photos! 

Congratulations on another great academic year, Niners! Whether you’re traveling abroad or staying on campus this summer we want to see what you’re up to! Send photos of yourself rocking Charlotte gear this summer to ninerinsider@charlotte.edu.

what you need to know: faculty and staff

  • CHHS Dean Transition: Dean Catrine Tudor-Locke announced she will depart UNC Charlotte’s College of Health and Human Services effective Monday, June 30. CHHS Professor Yvette Huet will become interim dean.
  • New Role to Expand Partnerships: Doug Hague, executive director of corporate engagement and professor of practice in data science, has announced his retirement from UNC Charlotte, effective Monday, June 30. Meagan Conley will become executive director for corporate engagement and strategic partnerships in a new role designed to further expand corporate and industry partnerships.
  • Building Safety Protocols: As part of the University’s safety protocols, buildings will be on universal card access only from Friday, May 9, through Monday, May 26. All faculty, staff and students will need their mobile or 49er ID card to enter any campus building.
  • RealResponse: UNC Charlotte’s Office of Student Accountability and Conflict Resolution and Office of Civil Rights and Title IX are partnering with RealResponse, a two-way communication platform that allows the campus community to share sensitive information safely and securely.
  • Interlibrary Loan Update: System updates are planned for Atkins Library’s interlibrary loan service from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, May 15. The system will be unavailable to users and staff during this time.
  • SHRA Staff: Log into NinerTalent STAKES to review and acknowledge your appraisal for the 2024-25 cycle by Thursday, May 15. For any questions, contact the performance management team.

what you need to know: students

  • Building Safety Protocols: As part of the University’s safety protocols, buildings will be on universal card access only from Friday, May 9, through Monday, May 26. All faculty, staff and students will need their mobile or 49er ID card to enter any campus building.
  • CHHS Dean Transition: Dean Catrine Tudor-Locke announced she will depart UNC Charlotte’s College of Health and Human Services effective Monday, June 30. CHHS Professor Yvette Huet will become interim dean.
  • RealResponse: UNC Charlotte’s Office of Student Accountability and Conflict Resolution and Office of Civil Rights and Title IX are partnering with RealResponse, a two-way communication platform that allows the campus community to share sensitive information safely and securely.

event spotlight

Unleash Niner Potential workshop series graphic

Register for “Successful Meetings: From Preparation to Follow-up,” part of human resources’ Unleash Your Niner Potential series for Charlotte employees, from 1 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 21, in Colvard Building, Room 5092.

Layne Riggs Wrapped Car

Don’t miss Layne Riggs ’24 hit the track at the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at 8:30 p.m., Friday, May 23, at Charlotte Motor Speedway. UNC Charlotte is his primary sponsor and is offering limited discounted tickets to the race for students.

additional news, events and announcements: faculty and staff

  • Attention Supervisors: Appraisals and evaluations for the 2024-25 EHRA non-faculty staff performance cycle are due Sunday, June 15. Log into NinerTalent STAKES to act on appraisals to ensure the task is completed on time. Email NinerTalent Stakes with any questions.
  • Internal Audit FY26: The Fiscal Year 2026 Internal Audit Plan was approved by the Audit, Compliance and Enterprise Risk Management Committee Thursday, April 24.
  • 49er Mart Maintenance: 49er Mart will undergo system maintenance and be unavailable from 7 p.m., Friday, May 23, to 11 p.m., Monday, May 26.
  • QPR Training: Question, Persuade, Refer is a suicide prevention training that teaches individuals to recognize the warning signs of suicide. The next virtual QPR training for faculty and staff is from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 20.
  • Call for Faculty Reviewers: The STEM Communication Training Program is recruiting faculty reviewers to rate work produced by graduate students. Reviewing will take place May 27-28; a stipend will be provided. If interested, contact Elise Demeter.
  • OneIT Maintenance: OneIT will be performing important upgrades during extended maintenance Monday, May 12, through Sunday, May 18. Learn more about all these changes.
  • HR Power Hour: Human resources is hosting an HR Power Hour webinar from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 28, to provide valuable insights into hiring non-student temporary employees, including the hiring process, eligible candidates, position requirements and other essential information.

only at charlotte

The dates have been set for UNC Charlotte’s Homecoming and Family Weekend football games. The Family Weekend game against Monmouth is set for Saturday, Sept. 13. The Niner Nation Week Homecoming game against Temple is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18.

show us your 49er spirit!

Levine Scholars cap throw

Graduating Levine Scholars threw their caps high in the air on the lawn of The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City. Send your celebratory photos to ninerinsider@charlotte.edu.

campus resources

join the niner conversation on social media

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