Faculty/Staff
Volunteers Needed for May 2024 Commencement Ceremonies
Volunteers are needed to assist with guests and graduates for Spring 2024 Commencement. Register to volunteer!
Commencement Ceremonies
Friday, May 10, morning ceremony (shift is 8 to 11 a.m.)
Belk College of Business and College of Health and Human Services
2024 UNC System Employee Engagement Survey underway
UNC Charlotte is participating in the UNC System-wide Employee Engagement Survey, which launched Monday, March 25. All permanent, full-time employees at the University received the survey from ModernThink LLC, an independent research and consulting firm that specializes in higher education climate assessment. All are encouraged to participate.
UNC Charlotte to host 2024 Leadership and Mentoring Institute
UNC Charlotte will serve as the campus host site for the 2024 American Association of Blacks in Higher Education annual Leadership and Mentoring Institute, July 14-20.
Meet Josue Hurtado
An energy engineer in facilities management, Josue Hurtado supports energy management usage around campus. Learn more about his role and how the campus community can help achieve the University’s sustainability goals. Can you describe your role?
Undergraduate Research Conference scheduled
The UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Research Conference is a university-wide showcase of research projects completed by undergraduate students of all levels from all colleges and departments. This year’s conference will be from 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, April 12, in the Popp Martin Student Union.
Meet Clare Short
Clare Short is making history at UNC Charlotte as the inaugural head coach of the 49ers women’s lacrosse team. Learn more about the University’s newest athletic team and how to support them!
Why did you decide to become UNC Charlotte’s inaugural women’s lacrosse coach?
The growing sport of lacrosse really excites me. I’m so greatful more and more universities are adding the sport, and I wanted to be a part of making history at UNC Charlotte.
HR announces 2024 Staff Employee of The Year recipients
Five individuals are this year’s Staff Employee of the Year as announced by the Human Resources Office Staff Awards and Recognition Program.
Register for the Be An Effective (and Awesome) Team Member Webinar for Charlotte Employees
“Be an Effective (and Awesome) Team Member,” part of the virtual 2024 Webinar Series for Charlotte Employees, is scheduled for noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 10. This webinar is designed to highlight the key characteristics of exemplary team members and by making subtle changes, participants can adopt these behaviors to become a more valuable collaborator.
The future of a neurodiverse workforce
The University Career Center’s Disability at Work Series is underway through April 11 with programming centered on professional development and rights in the workplace.
This year’s theme is “The future of a neurodiverse workforce,” and weekly virtual meetups addressing the theme began March 14 and focused on “What is neurodiversity?”
Other sessions are:
Brown stepping down as AVC for finance
Anne Brown, associate vice chancellor for finance, has announced her intention to step down, effective March 31.
“Anne has led Charlotte’s financial services team with dedication and integrity,” said Rich Amon, vice chancellor for business affairs. “She has been a great asset not only to business affairs, but to the entire campus.
Brown has served as associate vice chancellor for finance since 2017, overseeing the controller’s office, treasury services, materials management and, through June 30, 2021, the budget office.