Faculty and Staff News

Housing and Residence Life, Sustainability Office expand EcoReps program

This past fall, Housing and Residence Life and the Sustainability Office instituted a campus EcoReps pilot program with three students. Recently, the initiative added nine more participants.

A nationwide program, EcoReps provides an opportunity for students to assume a leadership role within their residence halls. Students provide peer-to-peer education to increase awareness of campus sustainability efforts.

HR extends deadline to submit Employee of the Year nominations

The Human Resources Department has extended the deadline for nominations for 2019 Staff Employee of the Year to Friday, Feb. 22. Any permanent employee of UNC Charlotte can submit a nomination, and employees are encouraged to recommend colleagues for this honor.

Individuals can be nominated in any one of five categories:

Call for nominations for student awards/honors

The Dean of Students Office is seeking nominations for the following awards: Chancellor’s Citations for Leadership and Service, Bonnie Cone Leadership, Noble Niner, Chuck Lynch and Derrick Griffith Servant Leader Award.

These honors recognize students who have made significant contributions to UNC Charlotte during their undergraduate careers and are given annually to graduating seniors who have shown outstanding qualities of scholarship and leadership. 

Annual Chancellor’s Student Forum scheduled

Chancellor Philip L. Dubois and the Student Government Association host an annual forum that provides students the opportunity to have an interactive discussion to address current issues within the University’s environment.

This year’s forum is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 21, in the Popp Martin Student Union Multipurpose Room as part of the Student Government Association Senate meeting.

Following the chancellor’s remarks, Niayai Lavien, president of the student body, will deliver her “State of the University” address. 

Join colleagues at Faculty/Staff Social

Faculty and staff members can join colleagues for socializing and networking at a Faculty and Staff Social, which will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28, at Harris Alumni Center at Johnson Glen.

University welcomes new employees

UNC Charlotte welcomed the following new staff and faculty members during the Feb. 5 New Employee Orientation session:

Building Environmental Services
Christopher Carter, building environmental supervisor
Sabrina Sumner, building environmental technician
Kevin Ashiono, building environmental technician

Extended Academic Programs
Louise Carte, program coordinator

Facilities Management
Terry Wike, FM technician building trades

Taylor needs shared leave

Brittanae Taylor, Office of Disability Services, needs shared leave donations. The Benefits Office will accept donations through Feb. 18.

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.

CoA+A faculty, alums receive Arts & Science Council grants

Five faculty and five alumni of the College of Arts + Architecture (CoA+A) are recipients of 2019 Regional Artists Project Grants given by the Arts & Science Council. These grants provide funding to artists for professional development and technical assistance.

CoA+A faculty awarded grants are:

Learn about BRIDGES leadership program for women

The BRIDGES Academic Leadership Program offers UNC Charlotte female faculty and staff members the opportunity to develop and strengthen their leadership skills, knowledge and networking to be successful change agents in their communities.

To learn more about this unique leadership program and hear from past participants, attend the BRIDGES information session scheduled for 2 to 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 20, in the Cone University Center, Room 208.

Learn about BRIDGES leadership program for women

The BRIDGES Academic Leadership Program offers UNC Charlotte female faculty and staff members the opportunity to develop and strengthen their leadership skills, knowledge and networking to be successful change agents in their communities.

To learn more about this unique leadership program and hear from past participants, attend the BRIDGES information session scheduled for 2 to 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 20, in the Cone University Center, Room 208.