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On Nov. 21, UNC Charlotte students gathered on the field across from Robinson Hall and watched as two residence hall rooms went up in flames. The demonstration was part of the mock dorm room burn and fire safety fair held by Environmental Health and Safety and the Fire and Safety Technologist student organization (FAST). The […]

These year-end reminders may be helpful to you. Updates Paid Parental Leave FAQs added Earlier this month, UNC Charlotte announced that the University will implement a Paid Parental Leave Program starting Jan. 1, 2020. The UNC System Office released additional information and a set of frequently asked questions. Links to the new information can be […]

UNC Charlotte recently received its fiscal year 2019 audited financial report from the Office of the State Auditor. The report showed no findings and no material changes to the University’s exhibits. These results display the strength of UNC Charlotte’s financial position and its internal controls. “A clean financial statement audit demonstrates to the UNC Charlotte […]

We’ve almost made it to the end of 2019! Below is some interesting information that you might find useful as we push onward toward 2020. Benefits Update — December 2019 The Human Resource Benefits Office has some updates for you as the calendar year comes to a close. Read on for more information on Paid […]

For the past semester, Jordan Estabrook ‘19 has served as an intern with the Business Affairs Communications Team. She has been responsible for content development, print and electronic design and photography. She received her bachelor’s degree in communications with a concentration in public relations during Saturday’s afternoon commencement ceremony. (Way to go, Jordan!) Get to […]

Chris Gonyar, director of Emergency Management, recently received the North Carolina Emergency Management Association Executive Level Certification and became a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) through the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM). Gonyar joins only 1,300 individuals worldwide who have the prestigious CEM certification. Chris Maynard, travel and complex payments specialist in the Disbursements Department, […]

As part of the independent external review of the University’s response to the events on April 30, representatives from the National Police Foundation, the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators and other members of the assessment team will be on campus to conduct listening sessions for the community. In addition to your participation in […]

In his Nov. 1, 2019, community update, Chancellor Dubois indicated lockdown kits would be installed in all classroom and laboratory spaces on campus. Phase 1 of that project is now complete. Lockdown kits containing a door wedge and/or pieces of cut fire hose have been installed in most classrooms and teaching laboratories on main campus […]

Winter weather can be scary, dangerous and often unpredictable, especially during icy, wet or snowy seasons. The Office of Environmental Health and Safety has tips to keep yourself prepared and safe if you are at home, work and everywhere in between. Don’t risk it! Know these winter weather driving tips to keep you safe. Always […]

Don Janus joined Niner Nation as a student in 2003. Today, he is the newly appointed director of the Engineering Services team in Facilities Management. An all-around nice guy with a contagious level of enthusiasm, he makes engineering and the complexities of problem solving interesting. Get to know Janus more in the Q&A below. How […]

UNC Charlotte is participating in the UNC System-wide Employee Engagement Survey, which will launch Tuesday, Feb. 4 and continue for two weeks. All permanent faculty and staff at the University will receive the survey from “ModernThink” via email and are encouraged to participate. This survey iteration is part of a regularly-scheduled survey on workplace satisfaction […]

Business Services is pleased to announce that Ricoh USA has been awarded a five-year partnership with UNC Charlotte to operate the campus copy/print program. The agreement brings new equipment, updated technology and streamlined management of the campus printers and multifunction devices. Document handling will be noticeably enhanced, more productive and easier to execute, even for […]

Kevin Martin, a UNC Charlotte alumnus, works as an emergency preparedness coordinator in the Department of Safety and Security. A content expert in his field, Martin takes what can be a heavy job and exudes positivity and certainty in all he does. Get to know Martin more in the Q&A below. How would you best […]

Did you know you can recoup some of your commuting costs by posting the empty seats in your car on sharetheridenc.org? ShareTheRideNC encourages University employees and students to post their commutes online and find others who are interested in riding together and saving money. To encourage commuters to sign up, PaTS offers the option to […]

As the UNC Charlotte community witnessed a few weeks ago, tornadoes can come unexpectedly with hardly any heads up. Since tornado season came a little early this year, now is a great time to review safety information on the Emergency Management website to keep you ready, alert and secure. Be prepared: Watch the Seek Shelter […]

As many of us are adjusting to working from home, we gave you the opportunity to share what you’ve learned with your Business Affairs colleagues, whether it’s showing us your home office space or a few sentences of wisdom and/or tips for working from home. Take a look at what your Business Affairs colleagues shared […]

Over the last three months, the campus community dedicated efforts toward the RecycleMania competition, from Feb. 4 through March 31, and Earth Month in April. UNC Charlotte’s showing indicated improvement in sustainable practices across campus compared to previous years. Read more on the Facilities Management website.

UNC Charlotte’s Motor Fleet is ranked 84th in the 2018 100 Best Fleets program. This is an improvement from last year’s ranking of 100. The 100 Best Fleets program recognizes and rewards the top motor fleets in North America in operations and performance. Chris Facente, automotive supervisor, accredits the improvement to the fleet’s sustainable practices, […]