Faculty/Staff

On March 15,  University Policy 101.23, Employment-Related Background Checks and Criminal Activity, was revised to comply with UNC Policy Manual 300.8.7[R], which includes specific requirements related to pre-employment background checks that must be captured in this policy.

On March 15, University Policy 716, Minors on Campus, was revised to create a new defined term (minors), revise the reporting requirement in accordance with state law, update the responsible office throughout and change ownership of the policy from the Division of Business Affairs to the Division of Institutional Integrity.

On March 15, University Policy 601.11, Purchasing Policy, was revised to reflect modifications to the Administrative Code for purchasing that changed the small dollar threshold, the informal competition threshold and the formal competition threshold, effective March 1, 2022.

The deadline for nominations for the annual Staff Employee of the Year awards has been extended to 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 16. Each year, UNC Charlotte recognizes exceptional employees for their contributions to our campus and beyond. 

Any permanent employee of UNC Charlotte can submit a nomination, and employees are encouraged to recommend colleagues for this honor. 

OneIT will upgrade networking software from 7 p.m., Friday, March 11, through approximately 7 a.m., Saturday, March 12. 

Effective March 1, the North Carolina Administrative Code for procurement increased the small-dollar purchase threshold to $25,000. This means that purchases of goods and services up to that dollar amount that are not available on a State Term Contract may be completed without seeking competition.

The Advisory Committee to the Chancellor for Employee Health and Wellness (ACCEHW) was created in 2009 to promote campus and statewide programs and services that emphasize healthy behaviors and foster a supportive campus culture for health and wellness. Here are the campus and statewide wellness program resources and events happening now.

 Physical health

To help support employees this semester, the Human Resources Office (HR) is sponsoring a variety of events in partnership with ComPsych, the University’s professional counseling service offered through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The first session will focus on managing stress related to the pandemic. The event is virtual and is open to all employees. […]

Every year, UNC Charlotte awards and recognizes exemplary employees for their hard work and dedication to the campus community and beyond. The Human Resources Department is accepting nominations for the 2022 Staff Employee of the Year awards. Any permanent employee of UNC Charlotte can submit a nomination, and employees are encouraged to recommend colleagues for this honor. 

Paul Richard “Dick” Wolfe, a member of the Housing and Residence Life Office, died Tuesday, Feb. 8. Wolfe, 81, was a property security officer who joined the University in February 2009.

Rob Sewell, director of business services, Housing and Residence Life Office, said, “Mr. Wolfe was just short of his 13th anniversary. He was a very kind, thoughtful and caring security guard, always looking out for the best interests of our residents.”