Faculty/Staff

Some employees have reported receiving an email from an individual at Retirement Experts with the subject line “Retirement Planning Sessions for UNC Charlotte Employees” indicating eligibility to receive a free consultation for retirement benefits. This email is not an approved communication from a legitimate vendor associated with the UNC Charlotte Benefits Office.  

Employees are advised to not reach out or provide information to them.  

Cass Ferguson, associate athletic director of facilities and events, has a long history at UNC Charlotte. Learn more about how he and his team contribute to the University, his most rewarding experiences in athletics and why he goes by “Cass.”

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Dig DEEP (Dialogue, Education, Engagement and Practice), sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Provost’s Office, the Career Center and ADVANCE-FADO, is a series of professional development workshops to be held Aug. 8-10 for faculty who want to grow in their Inclusive Excellence content, curriculum, communication and pedagogy. 

As executive associate athletics director, Ragean Hill is responsible for ensuring our student-athletes have a world class experience while at Charlotte. She supervises multiple sports, oversees different department trainings, is a deputy Title IX coordinator, facilitates the division’s DEI efforts and oversees the Niner Varsity Club, which is the student-athlete alumni program. 

Terry Wike, facilities management, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through July 11.

To contribute leave, faculty and staff should refer to the requirements in Personnel Information Memorandum (PIM) 29; scroll down this web page to locate a link to an online Voluntary Shared Leave Donation Form listed under Application/Donation Procedures.

Jessica Gunnels, an administrative support associate for the Student Health Center, died June 21.

Gunnels, who joined the University in January 2022, previously worked as a recovery counselor. Brandi Simpson, SHC supervisor, stated, “We are saddened to lose our dear friend and co-worker, Jessica Gunnels. She was such a bright, caring, creative and talented soul.  She will be sorely missed by us all.”

Summer is the time to try new activities, keep family and friend traditions and indulge in your favorite books. Here’s what Niner Nation had to say. 

Hiking trails and mountain air 

“Hiking mountain trails to enjoy the sights and sounds of the forest.” — Teresa Shook 

Some great places to hike in North Carolina include Grandfather Mountain, South Mountain and Roan Mountain. 

Summer is here — make the most of the longer days of sunshine and time spent with family and friends. As a valued employee, you have access to exclusive employee pricing and free virtual classes through Perks at Work.

Planning a family vacation? Access discounts on hotels and rental cars. Perks at Work also offers discounts on Walt Disney World Theme Park tickets and cruises from companies like Norwegian Cruise Lines, Disney Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean.

Want to get out of the house? Save when going to the movies to see a summer blockbuster.

Marc Dennis, university recreation, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through July 4.

To contribute leave, faculty and staff should refer to the requirements in Personnel Information Memorandum (PIM) 29; scroll down this web page to locate a link to an online Voluntary Shared Leave Donation Form listed under Application/Donation Procedures.

Each year the Division of Academic Affairs holds opening week activities for faculty and academic affairs staff to kick off the academic year. These activities include, Monday: new faculty orientation (community engagement), Tuesday: new faculty orientation (ADVANCE/provost), Wednesday: new faculty orientation (HR/benefits), Thursday: University Convocation, Friday: college and department meetings, Sunday: new student orientation and Monday: classes begin.

For the 2023-24 academic year, the opening week dates are Monday, Aug. 14, through Monday, Aug. 21.