Faculty/Staff

John Daniels, a professor of civil and environmental engineering and chair of the National Ash Management Advisory Board, will present “How UNC Charlotte is Advancing the Research, Practice and Policy of Coal Ash Management” at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 14, in EPIC, G256.

The Office of Human Resources (HR) has launched a new SHRA performance management program, NinerTalent STAKES – Succeeding through Teamwork, Active Feedback, Knowledge Transfer, Engagement and Support. 

Faculty and staff members can try out the fitness and recreation areas in Belk Gym for free Monday, March 6, through Sunday, March 12.

To take advantage of this offer, employees should bring their UNC Charlotte IDs for presentation at the check-in location.

The Belk Gym features a fitness center, cycling and group fitness studios, basketball and racquetball courts, a swimming pool and locker rooms.

Click here for information on memberships.

The Chancellor’s Fast Five provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into some of the projects and priorities that occupy the chancellor’s time and attention.

Parking Lot 25A will be closed from 6 a.m., Saturday, March 4, through 8 p.m., Friday, March 10, to install a water line and repave a portion of the lot.

Expect construction equipment and personnel in the area. Pedestrians and vehicular traffic should exercise caution when approaching construction zones.

UNC Charlotte was honored with 2016 Tree Campus USA recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management.

Tree Campus USA is a national program created in 2008 by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor colleges and universities for effective campus forest management and for engaging staff and students in conservation goals. There are 296 campuses across the United States with this recognition.

Chris Maynard, a staff member in Travel and Complex Payments, was the big winner in the Staff Council’s annual Chili and Cornbread Cook-off, held Thursday, Feb. 23, in the Cone University Center Lucas Room.

Maynard’s chili recipe placed second, her cornbread recipe was judged the best, and her serving station won best décor. John Stephens from ITS took top honors for his chili recipe; while Niambi Ivery, CRES, was voted fan favorite.

Suzanne Jasmine from the Belk College of Business placed second in the cornbread competition.

Twenty-five nominations were submitted to Human Resources this year for the annual Employee of the Year Award; individuals were nominated in the categories of devotion to duty, human relations, innovation, community/public service and safety and heroism.

Nominees are:

Tickets are on sale through Friday, March 17, for the 2017 Staff Recognition Luncheon scheduled for noon, Wednesday, March 22, in the Student Union Multipurpose Room.

The Staff Recognition Luncheon is held annually to recognize staff members who are celebrating service anniversary milestones and to present the Staff Employee(s) of the Year Award. 

Starting with the 2017-18 academic year, the University will begin to use Poll Everywhere software for classes that use a student response system, previously known as clickers.