Academic Affairs

UNC Charlotte switching ‘clicker’ vendors
Starting with the 2017-18 academic year, the University will begin to use Poll Everywhere software for classes that use a student response system, previously known as clickers.

CLAS departments have new names
The Department of Global, International and Area Studies and the Department of Psychology, housed in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, received approval to become the Department of Global Studies and the Department of Psychological Science, beginning with the spring 2017 semester.

Submit proposals for Chancellor’s Diversity Challenge Fund
The Council on University Community is accepting proposals for the Chancellor’s Diversity Challenge Fund, which supports initiatives that promote the daily value of diversity in the intellectual life of the campus. Faculty, staff or students are eligible to apply for awards of up to $5,000.

Submit proposals for Chancellor’s Diversity Challenge Fund
The Council on University Community is accepting proposals for the Chancellor’s Diversity Challenge Fund, which supports initiatives that promote the daily value of diversity in the intellectual life of the campus. Faculty, staff or students are eligible to apply for awards of up to $5,000.

Extended Academic Programs course offerings for March
The Office of Extended Academic Programs offers numerous training opportunities. Discounts of up to 50 percent are often available for UNC Charlotte faculty and staff. Some courses include continuing education and professional development credits for accountants, financial planners, human resource professionals, engineers, attorneys, paralegals, and project managers. See individual course pages for specific information about credit. For more information, call 704-687-8900 or email ceregistration@uncc.edu.

APLU declares UNC Charlotte an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University
UNC Charlotte has a robust history of regional engagement that supports economic development, community engagement, innovation and entrepreneurship. In recognition of this strong commitment, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) has designated UNC Charlotte an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University.

Employees can register early for Camps on Campus
Camps on Campus, the University’s summer programs of academic enrichment camps for children and young people in rising grades one through 12, will embark on its 17th year this summer.
UNC Charlotte staff and faculty will be able to participate in early registration from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Jan. 30, by calling 704-687-8900. A valid UNC Charlotte ID is required.

Campus units partner on research project related to career readiness
Two on-campus entities have partnered to use grant money to improve student experiences and outcomes across North Carolina.

Campus units partner on research project related to career readiness
Two on-campus entities have partnered to use grant money to improve student experiences and outcomes across North Carolina.

Retirement reception scheduled for Ruth Burnett
Ruth Burnett, associate director for the Office of Technology Transfer, is retiring from the University after 18 years of service.
A retirement reception is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 19, in the atrium of the PORTAL Building. Light refreshments will be served.
Click here to RSVP.