March 25

Please be aware of the following class schedule change for Fall 2024; syllabi should be adjusted accordingly:

The football team will play one weekday game at home – Thursday, October 31 – with a potential second home game on Friday, November 29 (final date decision is pending). When the University hosts weekday football games, classes are not canceled. Faculty and students will be responsible for all required hours and faculty should make alternative arrangements for classes and labs scheduled to take place on the main campus after 2:30 p.m. in accordance with the UNC Charlotte Academic Procedure: Schedule Interruption Guidelines. If faculty members wish to reschedule an in-class meeting day, Tuesday, October 15, 2024, has been designated as a makeup date.

UNC Charlotte is raising the pay for students on graduate assistantships beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year. Learn more.

The Office of International Programs is pleased to announce its inaugural Fulbright Week, March 25-29, where faculty members can learn more about the Fulbright application process, the experience of conducting research and/or professional work abroad, and network with Fulbright alum here on campus. Visit the Fulbright Week webpage to view all of the events and sign up for those that you are interested in.

Join us this Thursday, March 28, for the UNC Charlotte Community Engagement Showcase featuring the Center for Community, Heritage, and the Arts (CHArt), from 3:30–6:00 p.m. at the Dubois Center. This urbanCORE event will showcase projects receiving CHArt’s Small Grants and CoA+A New South Global South Grants, as well as other current arts and heritage work in Charlotte by CHArt affiliated faculty. More information.

Join us for this year’s Faculty Professional Development Showcase to learn how fellow faculty made improvements in their teaching as a result of their participation in professional development activities around campus. The purpose of this event is both to raise awareness, and celebrate faculty best practices at UNC Charlotte. It is hosted by the Office for Assessment and Accreditation, Center for Teaching and Learning, Atkins Library, Charlotte Core, and Communication Across the Curriculum. Register by April 3 to attend the Wednesday, April 10 showcase, from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM in the Halton Reading Room of Atkins Library. A light lunch will be served. Visit the Faculty Showcase webpage to learn more about the upcoming showcase and past events.

The 2nd Annual Charlotte AI Institute for Smarter Learning will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Dubois Center. This is a free event for all UNC Charlotte faculty and staff. Reserve your spot today! We are excited to engage with you as we explore a year’s worth of experience using generative AI in your classroom! Learn more about the 2024 AI Institute for Smarter Learning

Important Dates:
Registration Closes: April 15
Conference Day: May 15

UNC Charlotte Race and Social Equity Academy (RASE) Spring Forum

The RASE Academy Spring Forum’s topic is Advancing Inclusive Policy and Advocacy Practices for Racialized LGBTQ+ Populations Across the Lifespan. It is hosted in collaboration with the School of Social Work Practicum Education Office, J. Murrey Atkins Library, Gerontology Program, and BSW Club. The forum will feature moderator Tommy Allgood and panelists Rev. Melissa McQueen-Simmons, Dr. Javier García León, and Rev. Debra Hopkins. The panelists will share best practices for inclusion and advocacy from an intersectional lens. This event will be hybrid and will be available for live viewing on Zoom or in person at the Atkins Library in the Halton Room. The event is free, and we are offering 1.5 contact hours. More information.

• Wednesday, March 27, 12:00 – 1:30 PM, Zoom and Halton Reading Room, Atkins Library

InnovateEd: Exploring Creative Classrooms Solutions

The Spring 2024 Library Pop-up event will take place in the library in order to share information about Area 49 and the Curriculum and Instruction Materials Center. We’ll have activities in various Area 49 spaces and read aloud children’s books. Faculty are invited to bring their family to partake in the activities and learn about these library resources. Pizza and soda will be served. 

• Saturday, April 13; 12:00 – 2:00 PM, Area 49, Atkins Library 2nd Floor

The Big Read Book Discussion

Join Atkins Library for a book discussion of “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi. “Homegoing” is a powerful novel that traces the lives of two half-sisters and their descendants, spanning over 300 years and multiple generations. Set in Ghana and America, the book explores the legacy of slavery and the impact it has on the lives of the characters. In partnership with the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts+Culture. More information and registration.

• Thursday, April 25, 6:00 – 7:00 PM, Halton Reading Room, Atkins Library

Part 3: Canvas Studio Analytics: Who’s Watching?

Canvas Studio Analytics can enhance your instructional practices by utilizing the power of data to understand student engagement with video content. Learn how to track views, comments, and participation, and gain valuable insights to optimize your teaching strategies.

• Tuesday, March 26, 10:00 – 11:00 AM (Register)

Getting Started with Active Teaching and Learning

Active learning requires students to be engaged in their learning rather than being passive listeners. To enhance learning, students must speak, write, think deeply, and collaborate with others about the content and concepts presented in class. This workshop provides an introduction to active teaching and an active learning framework that can be used to move toward active learning engagement and strategies in your classroom.

• Thursday, March 28,  2:30 – 3:30 PM (Register)

Part 3: Student Writing Skills with ChatGPT

In this session, you will learn how to integrate AI tools effectively in writing projects. We will demonstrate how to chunk and scaffold project tasks for peer review and instructor support, as well as how to prompt A.I. tools (like ChatGPT) to enhance the writing process at each stage. By the end of the hour, you will have a planning tool and strategies for integrating AI into writing projects.

• Wednesday, April 3, 9:00 -10:00 AM (Register)

Enhancing Cultural Awareness

This course is facilitated by the Office of International Programs. The training will present an overview of the common definition and assessment of culture at UNC Charlotte and explore cultural dimensions based on theory and research. Participants will receive resources for sample assignments and a mapping exercise to enhance student cultural awareness. This workshop counts towards the Essentials of Teaching and Learning Certificate.

• Wednesday, April 3, 1:00 – 2:00 PM (Register)

Part 2: Canvas Analytics to Improve Your Canvas Course Design

Looking to become a data-driven instructor/course designer? This interactive workshop builds on the Canvas Analytics for Early Intervention Workshop to incorporate what you learned into the design of your Canvas Course. We will use Canvas Analytics to identify course elements that need to be improved based on student data. We will also discuss how to (re)design your Canvas course to collect optimal student intervention data, and practice doing so on one of your current course designs! 

• Thursday, April 4, 1:00 – 2:00 PM (Register)