November 11

In This Issue

Webinar Series for Charlotte Employees
Understand Charlotte through “Why Early Literacy is Important to All of Us”
NCFDD Workshop on Faculty Well-Being
Office of International Programs Fulbright Information Session: Invitation to Faculty Lunch
International Education Week 2024
J. Murrey Atkins Library News and Events
Center for Teaching and Learning Workshops
Faculty Council News
Dissertation Defense
Latest AA News

Webinar Series for Charlotte Employees

Fearless Decision Making, part of the virtual 2024 Webinar Series for Charlotte Employees, is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13. The webinar is designed for anyone who wants to become a more informed, influential and effective decision maker. Learn more about the other free, monthly, interactive webinars in the series sponsored by human resources through the School of Professional Studies.

Understand Charlotte through “Why Early Literacy is Important to All of Us”

urbanCORE invites all faculty & staff to “Why Early Literacy is Important to All of Us,” a vital conversation led by Dr. Erin Washburn and Dr. Angela Preston from the Mebane Early Literacy Center. The discussion will highlight the research-based practices transforming learning in our schools and ways faculty and staff can involve Charlotte students in this work. This event will be especially relevant to faculty interested in social mobility or who’d like to get started in community-engaged teaching but need a community partner. A Zoom option will be shared with registrants. 

  • Wednesday, November 13, 12:15 – 1:15 PM, Sycamore 306 (Register)

NCFDD Workshop on Faculty Well-Being

The Center for ADVANCing Faculty Success would like to invite you to participate in a two-part virtual workshop from the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) entitled: Beyond Burnout — Faculty Well-Being. Led by Dr. Rebecca Pope-Ruark, Director of Faculty Development at Georgia Tech and author of Unraveling Faculty Burnout: Pathways to Reckoning and Renewal, the webinar will:

  • Examine the causes and effects of faculty burnout.
  • Uncover strategies to address burnout using purpose, compassion, and connection.
  • Explore how boosting faculty well-being drives better student outcomes and institutional success.
  • Part one is scheduled for Friday, November 15, 2:00-3:30pm.
  • Part two will continue in January.
  • Register: https://shorturl.at/oENKT

UNC Charlotte has an institutional membership to NCFDD. If you would like to register for the event, and have not yet created your personal free account, please go to The Center for ADVANCing Faculty Success website and click on National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity to learn how to create an account.

Office of International Programs Fulbright Information Session: Invitation to Faculty Lunch

The Office of International Programs cordially invites faculty members interested in applying to be Fulbright scholars to a hybrid presentation (Tuesday November 19, 11:45am-1pm) on Academic Affairs Policy on Fulbright. The in-person venue is CHHS 207. Mr. Joel Gallegos, associate provost for international programs, will deliver the presentation. Participants will also be able to participate in Q&A with faculty Fulbrighters. RSVP by Friday, November 18.

International Education Week 2024

The Office of International Programs (OIP) invites the UNC Charlotte community to celebrate the University’s commitment to international education and global learning during International Education Week, November 18 – November 22. International Education Week is a collaborative effort between the U.S. Departments of Education and State and celebrates our international character, intercultural connections, and cultural understanding. During International Education Week, participants can expect globally-focused dialogue, lectures from experts in the field, performances from diverse cultures and so much more. For more information, please visit OIP’s International Education Week website.

J. Murrey Atkins Library News and Events

Green Open Access Publishing

Want to publish open access, but don’t have the funding to pay for an open access fee or article processing charge (APC)? Green open access is a no-cost way to make your work available freely. Green open access or “self-archiving” refers to the practice of posting a version of your journal article in your university’s repository. This means that you can publish your article as you normally might behind a paywall, and then make the postprint of your article open access. Learn more about green open access services provided by Atkins Library.

Virtual and Augmented Reality Meetup  

You’re invited to learn about current developments in XR and contributions of women in Charlotte to this field at the November Charlotte Virtual and Augmented Reality Meetup. Jenny Taylor from Duke Energy will share about her work supporting their Digital Transformation initiatives, followed by a panel discussion with Christy Fenison (Cause and Christi), Dr. Sharon Jones (Dottie Rose Foundation and CEO of “the dot.” consulting) and Beth Caruso and Christin Lampkowski (Atkins Library’s Area 49 at UNC Charlotte). Enjoy pizza and the opportunity to also test out VR headsets after the panel. This event is put on by Atkins Library’s Area 49 and Charlotte Virtual and Augmented Reality Meetup, and is sponsored by Duke Energy.  

  • Wednesday, November 20, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Visualization Lab, Atkins Library Second Floor

Center for Teaching and Learning Workshops

Need to finish your Essentials of Teaching and Learning Certificate? Register now for Fall certificate workshops!

Introduction to Learning Objectives and Backward Design

Syllabus 101: Roadmap to Success

Faculty Council News

Please visit the Faculty Governance website for the latest news from the Faculty Council including: 

Dissertation Defense

The dissertation defense is one of the ways a new scholar demonstrates readiness to join the academy and is an opportunity to share their research widely. View All Dissertation Defense Announcements.

Latest AA News

For up-to-the-minute news from Academic Affairs (faculty awards, research, recognition, initiatives), visit the Academic Affairs Division News webpage.

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