Business Affairs

On Thursday, Nov. 8, the second phase of construction on the new science building is scheduled to begin.

Fencing will be erected around the entire site, with a portion of Lot 16 to be closed permanently.

Expect heavy construction equipment and personnel as work begins to demolish the old facilities operations building, steam plant and warehouse.

New walking paths will be in place, as the north sidewalk along Craver Road will be closed. The bus stop in front of the project will be closed, too.

Work is expected through December 2020.

UNC Charlotte recently made Princeton Review’s “Guide to 399 Green Colleges” for the second time. The guide is an unranked list of environmentally responsible “green” colleges, which students often consider when applying.

Katherine Weaver, EPIC, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Nov. 26.

To contribute leave, faculty and staff should refer to the requirements and participant forms in Personnel Information Memorandum (PIM) 29 or in the literature racks outside of the Benefits Office, King Building, Room 207. For more information, email Marina LeLeux, benefits counselor, at mleleux@uncc.edu.

Valerie Ages, Housing and Residence Life, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Nov. 13.

To contribute leave, faculty and staff should refer to the requirements and participant forms in Personnel Information Memorandum (PIM) 29 or in the literature racks outside of the Benefits Office, King Building, Room 207. For more information, email Marina LeLeux, benefits counselor, at mleleux@uncc.edu.

The Human Resources Department is coordinating a flu shot clinic. Immunizations will be administered from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7, in the Cone University Center, Lucas Room.

Employees and family members, age 4 and older, who are covered by the State Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) or other eligible plans can participate in these free clinics.

UNC Charlotte employees have the option to receive their Form W-2 electronically for the 2018 tax year. This includes faculty, staff, temporary and student employees. Sign up is required by Monday, Dec. 31.

Note: Employees who previously elected to receive their Form W-2 electronically do not need to take action again this year.

Once available, the form can be accessed by logging into the secure My UNCC portal, where it can be viewed or downloaded and printed. 

October is fire prevention month, and as it draws to a close, UNC Charlotte’s Environmental Health and Safety Department and the National Fire Protection Association offer a reminder that a fire emergency can happen anywhere, anytime.

Follow these three basic steps to reduce the risk of a fire emergency and learn to escape safely in the event of one:

UNC Charlotte will conduct a full-scale exercise of its family assistance center plan on Thursday, Oct. 25, and Friday, Oct. 26, at the Harris Alumni Center.

A family assistance center is a location where families can receive information and support services in the event of a severe emergency affecting members of the campus community.

During the exercise, emergency service vehicles from community agencies may be seen in the area.

Slip, trip and fall incidents are among the leading cause of occupational injuries nationwide, but they are the leading cause of occupational injuries at UNC Charlotte. In 2017, 39 percent of occupational injuries on campus were the result of a slip, trip or fall. These seemingly minor incidents can lead to pain and serious discomfort. If an employee is out of work, it affects the productivity and efficiency of the corresponding campus unit or department.

CATS announced, Monday, Oct. 15, the light rail will operate on modified service for at least one more week while repairs are made to the overhead catenary system, which was damaged during Hurricane Michael last Thursday when a tree fell on it near 12th street.