Faculty/Staff

The Dean of Students Office is seeking bell ringers for Spring Commencement. Faculty and staff should encourage graduating students to apply for this prestigious honor.

Bell ringer is a tradition that recognizes outstanding student leaders who have demonstrated exemplary 49er spirit. All applicants must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA and be in good disciplinary standing. Applications are due by 11:45 p.m., Sunday, March 20.

More information is on the web or call 704-687-0343.

Virtual town hall meetings will take place in January and February for the faculty and staff of UNC Charlotte’s academic colleges.

Ronald “Sam” Simono, founding director of the UNC Charlotte Counseling Center — now the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) — advanced student mental health care through professional practice and as a professor in the Department of Psychology for 37 years, until his retirement in 2003. He died Dec. 6 at age 84. 

DegreeWorks is a degree audit tool that allows students and their advisors to view progress toward a degree based on the catalog year of a degree, major, concentration or minor.

Over the past couple of weeks, employees were asked to share their favorite recipes and most cherished Thanksgiving memories. You answered.  Enjoy these heartwarming and funny Thanksgiving stories, as well as delicious recipes. Happy Thanksgiving! Scott Gartlan, academic affairs, staff

On Sept. 30, Chancellor Sharon L. Gaber and Provost Joan F. Lorden announced the University will undertake a review of the organization of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS). The review will ensure the University is appropriately structured to support the goals of the new strategic plan and enable continued excellence in the liberal arts and sciences.

Daniela Suarez, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Dec. 2.To contribute leave, faculty and staff should refer to the requirements in Personnel Information Memorandum (PIM) 29 or complete the online Voluntary Shared Leave Donation Form from the HR Benefits Forms website.

Ashley O’Neil from the Conferences, Reservations and Event Services Office needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Dec. 2.To contribute leave, faculty and staff should refer to the requirements in Personnel Information Memorandum (PIM) 29 or complete the online Voluntary Shared Leave Donation Form from the HR Benefits Forms website.

Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Fall Commencement ceremonies to assist at the information tables and ticket office, to pass out name cards to graduates and welcome guests. Register to volunteer.Commencement ceremonies

Through augmented reality technology, guests will be able to virtually explore the future memorial.