Faculty/Staff

Legislative update July 2024

Categories: Faculty/Staff

The N.C. General Assembly adjourned its “short session” Friday, June 28, without passing adjustments to the biennium budget covering FY24 and FY25, which was passed last year. The 3% raise effective on July 1, the second of those passed for the biennial budget, will be reflected in paychecks on July 31. Since the increase was […]

Register for the Creative Conflict Resolution Webinar for Charlotte Employees

Categories: Faculty/Staff

Creative Conflict Resolution, which is part of the virtual 2024 Webinar Series for Charlotte Employees, is scheduled for noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 10. Creative Conflict Resolution is designed to help participants develop a positive approach to conflict resolution by gaining an understanding of how conflict affects individuals and teams in the workplace. Participants […]

Chancellor’s Staff Appreciation event a success

Categories: Faculty/Staff

Charlotte staff members gathered in Upper Prospector Tuesday, June 18, for the annual Chancellor’s Staff Appreciation event. Staff took a well-deserved break to enjoy the company of colleagues, food, drinks and massages. Donations for the Jamil Niner Student Pantry were collected throughout the event. Congratulations to the following lucky prize drawing winners. SWAG baskets Football […]

Refreshing summer recipes

Categories: Faculty/Staff

Berry Chia Pudding With the summer comes a packed schedule for many students. Whether you have just started an internship or have a summer job, sometimes it can be hard to make time for the most important meal of the day– breakfast. Here’s a go-to easy to prepare berry chia pudding perfect for a busy […]

Meet Alexander Gomes

As the office manager and administrative support associate for the Dean’s Office in the College of Arts + Architecture, Alexander Gomes ’21 works closely with Dean Jose Gamez. Get to know Gomes and what he loves about the University. Can you describe your role at UNC Charlotte? I provide general business/managerial operations and oversight of […]

Register for the ‘Establishing a Growth Mindset’ Webinar for Charlotte Employees

Establishing a Growth Mindset, part of the virtual 2024 Webinar Series for Charlotte Employees, is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, from 12 to 1 p.m. Establishing a Growth Mindset is designed to help participants reshape the way they see the world by formulating better daily habits, building resilience, increasing their confidence and owning their own […]

Understanding the May 23 UNC System policy update

Categories: Faculty/Staff, Students

On May 23, 2024, the UNC System Board of Governors voted to repeal Section 300.8.5 of the UNC Policy Manual, Policy on Diversity and Inclusion Within the University of North Carolina, and 300.8.5[R] of the UNC Policy Manual, Regulation on Diversity and Inclusion Within the University of North Carolina, and replace them with the superseding […]

Organizational Changes in College of Health and Human Services

Categories: Faculty/Staff

Earlier this year, the College of Health and Human Services shared news that its application to transition to accreditation as a school of public health had been accepted by the Council on Education for Public Health. As part of the self-study phase in the accreditation process, some organizational changes have been made. Effective July 1, […]

Bogdan announces retirement, interim AVC named

Categories: Faculty/Staff

John Bogdan, associate vice chancellor for safety and security, has announced his retirement from UNC Charlotte effective June 30, 2024. Christopher Gonyar ’05, MPA ’07, director of emergency management, will assume the duties of interim associate vice chancellor effective July 1.  “John has led safety and security on our campus admirably for the past five […]

Meet A Niner

Categories: Faculty/Staff

Val Sosa-Gutierrez ’18 is assistant director of the Forty-Niner Intensive Transition Program. Learn more about her role, the FIT program and how she enjoys spending her time outside of work. Tell us about your time working at the University. I have worked here for five-and-a-half years. My career at UNC Charlotte started as a student […]