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In an extraordinary year, Business Affairs employees stepped up in extraordinary ways. Community engagement is an essential part of being a Niner, and through this year’s Giving Green, our employees made a differencevfor many during a time when it matters most. The Giving Green Campaign is an annual campus-wide initiative that fundraises for the UNC […]

Gina Ewart, benefits consultant, and Stephanie Lazzaro, human resources consultant, are both integral members of the Benefits Office in Human Resource. They are passionate about making sure UNC Charlotte employees make the most of their employee benefits options. How would you both describe your roles and responsibilities? Gina: I like to think of myself as […]

Because Monday, Sept. 7, was the start of online classes, the University was open and the Labor Day holiday was changed to a floating Labor Day holiday. Leave-earning employees who were employed prior to Sept. 7 were given a floating holiday to use in place of the University being closed that day. The floating Labor […]

As part of our commitment to keeping our campus safe, all UNC Charlotte employees must complete the Building Emergency Evacuation Training and Fire Safety and Prevention courses by Monday, Jan. 4, to meet North Carolina Fire Code regulations. These annual training sessions are facilitated by the University’s Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and […]

Katharina Findlater makes things happen behind the scenes in Business Affairs. When she’s not assisting with projects, scheduling and everything in between, she’s spending her free time with her husband, Nick, and daughter, Sophia. She’s also from Germany and a basketball fanatic. Get to know Katharina in the interview below. What is your job title? […]

As 2020 draws to a close, we asked our colleagues in Business Affairs to share at least one good thing that happened to them in 2020. This year was full of many challenges, but we can all find relief in sharing a bit of our own joy with others. From more time with family, new […]

Benefits Update – January 2021 As the new year begins, please review the following timely benefits information below. Verify your insurance plans and deductions from Open Enrollment As a reminder, health insurance premiums are deducted a month in advance and NCFlex premiums are deducted in the month of coverage. Reference the premium schedule below for […]

How would you describe your role and responsibilities, and what does your typical workday look like? I am responsible for a healthy portion of the operational risk management on campus, including managing the University’s insurance program (about 40 insurance policies), the Minors on Campus program, Workers’ Compensation, Unmanned Aircraft (drone) Safety and 15-passenger van training. […]

Sabrina Mack is an instructional systems specialist with Learning and Organizational Development. She has a wealth of knowledge on content management systems and a passion for gaining knowledge and teaching others. She has been integral in the management of UNC Charlotte’s new learning management system, Learning and Development Portal. How long have you been a […]

Above and beyond. This is the phrase ascribed to an employee for their outstanding devotion to duty. It isn’t just about meeting a standard but exceeding it through hard work and selfless service. Each year, UNC Charlotte uses five categories to honor employees through the Staff Employee of the Year Program. The “Devotion to Duty” […]