Faculty and Staff News
OASES updates name for better alignment with services
The Office of Adult Student and Evening Services, better known as “OASES,” is updating its name to better reflect its services to the University.
Starting this week, OASES now stands for the Office of Adult Students and Extended Services. This change reflects the office’s continued focus on serving UNC Charlotte’s adult student population through expanded services for students.
OASES updates name for better alignment with services
The Office of Adult Student and Evening Services, better known as “OASES,” is updating its name to better reflect its services to the University.
Starting this week, OASES now stands for the Office of Adult Students and Extended Services. This change reflects the office’s continued focus on serving UNC Charlotte’s adult student population through expanded services for students.
University’s Phi Kappa Phi chapter co-hosting reception
The UNC Charlotte Office of Academic Affairs and the University’s chapter of the National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi will hold a reception for faculty and staff from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, in the Atkins Library Halton Reading Room. Complimentary food and beverages will be provided.
Meet Jules Keith-Le
Meet Jules Keith-Le, a faculty development specialist and Charlotte native. Learn about her work with the Center of Teaching and Learning, her favorite things about campus and great events coming up for faculty, staff and students alike.
How long have you been at UNC Charlotte?
Title IX training for employees to start Nov. 1
Mandatory Title IX training for all University faculty and staff will be issued Nov. 1. Employees will have 45 days to complete the assigned training. Watch for an email from the Learning and Development Portal with a link to access the training. Contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX with training-related questions.
Meet the benefits team
Ever wondered who are the members of the benefits team and what they do? In this Q&A, meet the whole team, learn some fun facts about each member and how they can assist you.
What is the benefits team responsible for?
We assist faculty and staff with their insurance, retirement and leave benefits. This includes providing resources, consultations and supporting administration so employees can make good informed decisions for themselves and their family and complete the necessary actions.
University mourns death of geography professor Harrison Campbell
Harrison Campbell Jr., a professor in the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences, died Saturday, Oct. 8. A celebration of life will be held Friday, Oct. 14, at Heritage Funeral Home, 3700 Forest Lawn Drive, Matthews, North Carolina.
Campbell, who joined the faculty in August 1996, taught and researched regional economic development, especially the factors that affect the dynamics of growth, development policy and the economic well-being of communities and regions.
Call for honorary degree nominations
A highlight of commencement is the recognition of individuals for exceptional and distinctive service to the University or the greater community through the awarding of an honorary degree from UNC Charlotte. The Nominations, Honors and Awards Committee is seeking assistance in nominating persons for this honor.
The University’s Board of Trustees has established the following criteria regarding prospective nominees:
Faculty and staff volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank Sort-A-Rama
UNC Charlotte faculty and staff volunteered at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Sort-A-Rama held at the Charlotte Convention Center Wednesday, Sept. 28. The University was a sponsor of the event.
Niner volunteers packed 842 boxes of food for families in need in the region. Overall, 16,000 boxes were packed during the half-day event.
Food Lion, Atrium Health, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Equitable, TIAA, Armstrong, Crescent, Duke Energy and Jackrabbit Technologies also co-sponsored this event.
Meet Katherine Humphries
Since 2007, Katherine Humphries, senior supervisor in FM’s Building Environmental Services and Recycling unit, has become well-known throughout campus for her warm spirit and approach to customer satisfaction. Learn more about why Humphries, a recent Devotion to Duty employee of the year nominee, cannot list only one favorite place on campus.
How many years have you been at UNC Charlotte? 15 years
Can you tell us more about your role in Building Environmental Services and Recycling?