September 3

As we head into cold, flu and COVID season, many students will likely need to miss class for illness. Please note that the University no longer provides, nor requires, any documentation regarding COVID for class absences. Students should work directly with their professors if they must be absent. 

Please do not request that students provide proof of COVID testing to be absent from or return to class. While the Student Health Center does provide testing for COVID, it does not provide documentation for class absences. Make sure you are also reviewing the CDC’s current COVID guidance, which can be found by visiting the Niner Nation Cares website. 

You are asked to use good judgment and your discretion when working with students who must be out of class for a short period of time to recover from an illness. As always, the Office of Student Assistance and Support Services (SASS) is available to help students who must miss class for extended periods of time due to prolonged illness or other emergencies. However, SASS does not provide any verification specific to COVID.

urbanCORE invites faculty to an information session about internal funding opportunities that support community-engaged research and teaching. Representatives will explain the purpose and application process for each of the following grants: Women + Girls Research Allowance seed grants, the Gambrell Faculty Fellows, Community Innovation Incubator, and CTL Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
Tuesday, September 3, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Sycamore 306 (Register)

All faculty are welcome, but early-career faculty are especially encouraged to join this faculty writing group that will meet for dedicated writing time on six Fridays starting September 6. Our emphasis will be on developing a sustainable writing practice and achieving concrete goals. Sponsored by the Writing Resources Center, the Center for Advancing Faculty Success, and urbanCORE.
Fridays, September 6 – October 11, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Sycamore 306 (Register)

Early Alerts are due for all 1000/2000 level courses by 12:00 p.m.on Friday, September 13.  Are you new to Charlotte? Check out the Advisor Tool Kit page. CONNECT Best Practices training modules are located on Canvas under published courses. Advisors and faculty can request a one on one or team session follow up training centered around your departmental initiatives. After completion of the training modules, make a follow up training requests. For more information contact Gary Martinez, Advising Systems Specialist, or LeeFredrick Bowen, Executive Director of Advising Systems.