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There have been recent reports of near-miss accidents and some passengers misunderstanding where the buses may stop. Please remember: There’s a reason why the audio recording says, “Please, do not cross in front of the bus.” Unlike school buses, traffic is not required to halt in both directions for municipal buses. Oncoming traffic continues; cars […]

Ana Alvarez, director of auxiliary services at UNC Charlotte, has earned the designation of certified auxiliary services professional (CASP) through the National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS). CASP is a four-year certification that demonstrates recipients have met a high standard of excellence, as defined by industry experts. Established in 2009, CASP affirms the recipient’s […]

The 2017 Learning and Organizational Development Catalog is now available for review. Registration opens Jan. 3, 2017. This year’s catalog features more than 80 workshops, over 150 individual sessions, available both in-person and online to UNC Charlotte faculty and staff. Among the new workshops this year are: Retirement: Ready, Set, Go! Age of Learning: Adult […]

Enjoy this holiday greeting from UNC Charlotte that features the talented students and alumni that comprise Voices of Eden.

On Jan. 10, a Smart Market self-checkout retail spot opened on the first floow of the EPIC building. What makes it smart? It’s filled with fuel that thinking people need, like fresh coffee brewed by the cup, snacks, energy and soft drinks, grab-and-go meals and sandwiches. And it’s powered by infrared, thumbprint-recognizing, multi-camera technology to […]

The Cooperative Christian Ministry recently recognized Elizabeth Hardin, vice chancellor for business affairs, with the 2016 Loy Witherspoon Distinguished Service Award. She serves as a board member and campus advisor for the ministry, which is known as Niner United at UNC Charlotte. The award is named for the late Loy Witherspoon, who founded Cooperative Christian […]

Chris Kicinski joined Technical Operations and Planning (TOP) on Monday, Jan. 23, as a business and technology application analyst assigned exclusively to Risk Management, Safety and Security (RMSS). She will report directly to David Tobelman, director of TOP, with a dotted line to Hank James, associate vice chancellor for RMSS. The need for additional IT […]

The Office of Human Resources (HR) has launched a new SHRA performance management program, NinerTalent STAKES – Succeeding through Teamwork, Active Feedback, Knowledge Transfer, Engagement and Support. The program was created to implement the UNC system’s new SHRA Performance Appraisal Policy by providing tools and resources to help both supervisors and employees set meaningful performance […]

UNC Charlotte Parking and Transportation Services has entered into an agreement with Gotcha Bike to bring bike sharing to campus. The program will launch later this Spring with 100 Gotcha™ bikes and 10 rack corrals located in strategic points around campus. Learn more on the Auxiliary Services website.

UNC Charlotte welcomed the following new staff and faculty members during the March 7-8 New Employee Orientation session: Athletics Keith Henry, assistant football coach Mark Lacey, University program associate Athletics Academic Center Jessica Kyllo, assistant director and GOLD coordinator Belk College of Business Erin Knaul, academic and career coach Center for Teaching and Learning Randi […]

David Coleman, associate director of police support services, died Wednesday, March 8. He was 65. “Deputy Director David Coleman served our community with honor and integrity. He was a beloved leader of the UNC Charlotte Police Department, and he left a positive impression on those fortunate enough to work with such an exemplary gentleman. He […]

Human Resources has announced the 2017 Employees of the Year: Devotion to Duty Gary Edwards, Facilities Management Human Relations Phillip Brown, University Communications Innovation Leslie Zenk, Office of Academic Affairs Community and Public Service Tamara Johnson, Office of Academic Affairs Safety and Heroism Brent Offenberger, Facilities Management These individuals will be honored formally at the […]

The UNC Charlotte Environmental Health and Safety Office will host a full-scale residence hall room side-by-side burn on Wednesday, March 29. Students, faculty and staff can view this fire simulation at 3 p.m. in Parking Lot 20, located near Witherspoon Hall. This event is being held in conjunction with the Charlotte Fire Department, UNC Charlotte […]

Five UNC Charlotte staff members were honored with the Employee of the Year award during the annual Staff Recognition Luncheon held Wednesday, March 22, in the Popp Martin Student Union. Each employee was recognized in one of five categories: devotion to duty, innovation, community and public service, safety and heroism, or outstanding human relations. Read […]

Santa Fe NM: Jaime Clinton, Executive Sous Chef for Catering, represented UNC Charlotte well at the Southern Regional Conference of the National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) Culinary Challenge event, held last week at the University of New Mexico. She took second place in her first time competing. The NACUFS Culinary Challenge […]

UNC Charlotte welcomed the following new staff and faculty members during the March 21-22 New Employee Orientation session: Athletics Jennifer Charles, assistant volleyball coach Building Environmental Services Randall Biggerstaff, building environmental technician Joyce Patterson, building environmental technician Center for Teaching and Learning Enoch Park, quality matters/online learning specialist Facilities Management Central Operations Patrick Hinman, engineering […]

Employers have a responsibility to make employees aware of their rights under the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). FMLA provides employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid job protection, based on eligibility, for authorized medical, compelling family and certain military reasons. Employees may be able to use their eligible leave (including sick, vacation, bonus […]

Internal audit is a fascinating and dynamic profession, but it does not come without challenges. Some of the challenges are an appealing part of the job. “One example is the challenge that comes with learning about a new area each time we perform a different engagement, which usually last eight to 12 weeks,” said internal […]