April 27

In This Issue

Final Grading
Center for ADVANCing Faculty Success
Legal Affairs Training: Clause and Effect: Dos and Don’ts of Negotiating University Contracts
4th Annual Charlotte AI Summit for Smarter Learning
J. Murrey Atkins Library
Recruitment for the Student Accountability Board
Center for Teaching and Learning
CTL Media Production
Faculty Council News
Dissertation Defense
Latest AA News

Final Grading

As we approach the end of the Spring 2026 term, please be advised that the final grading window is now officially open. To ensure a smooth transition for our students and to meet university requirements, please adhere to the following timeline:

Key Deadlines
Grading Opened: Monday, April 20
Grading Closes: Monday, May 11 at 12:00 PM

Center for ADVANCing Faculty Success

For All Faculty, Postdocs, Graduate Students, and Administrators

Presenting to Decision Makers: Melissa Marshall, Founder of Present Your Science 

This workshop is a practical workshop designed to help faculty, post docs, graduate students, researchers, and academic leaders communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to university leadership and other stakeholders. Participants learn how to adapt material for audiences with diverse backgrounds, filter and focus key details that support strategic decisions, and transform slide design into clear, visually compelling slides. 

  • Wednesday, April 29, 9:00 – 11:00 AM OR 1:00 – 3:00 PM, Foundation Bldg, Room 112 (Register)

For All Faculty and Administrators 

Charlotte Faculty Connect – Semester Wrap up Social at the Botanical Gardens

Faculty and administrators join the Center for ADVANCing Faculty Success for an afternoon in the Botanical Gardens! We’ll have music and refreshments so you can connect with your colleagues and celebrate the end of the semester! 

  • Thursday, April 30, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens (Register)

Legal Affairs Training: Clause and Effect: Dos and Don’ts of Negotiating University Contracts

This session provides a review of the University’s contract checklist, covering the fundamentals of contract review, relevant state law, and negotiating requirements. We also consider who is permitted to sign different types of contracts and whom to contact depending on your contract’s subject matter. The session also includes discussion of unique considerations for research agreements, IT contracts, and much more! Presenter:  Isabel Alele, Associate General Counsel 

  • Thursday, April 30, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, via Zoom* (Register)
    *Registrants will receive the Zoom link prior to the presentation.

4th Annual Charlotte AI Summit for Smarter Learning

The countdown is on for the 4th Annual Charlotte AI Summit for Smarter Learning! 

Key features: 

  • Keynote by Kyle Bowen, Deputy CIO at Arizona State University
  • Engagement Sponsorship by Adobe
  • AI Exploration Zone
  • Featured Student Panel
  • Featured Industry Panel
  • Featured Workshops
  • Use Case Stories
  • Lightning Talks and Panel Discussions by UNC Charlotte faculty, staff, students, and partners

Can’t make it? 

J. Murrey Atkins Library

Effective May 18, Atkins Library will be Cashless

The Information & Research Desk will no longer accept cash. Please use a credit/debit card, e-wallet (Apple/Google Pay), or our online payment portal for all transactions.

Atkins Library to Close May 11 through May 17

Atkins Library will be closed from Monday, May 11th, through Sunday, May 17th, for ongoing electrical work related to the tower renovation.

Virtual Support via Chat and Email 

Interlibrary Loan

  • Physical Items can be picked up through Sunday, May 10. We will not be able to process physical items until the library reopens on May 18.
  • Electronic items can be requested during the library closure and will be processed once they become available from our library partners.

Item Retrieval

  • Item retrieval for books at Atkins will be paused from May 9 to May 19. The last day to pick up items that have already been retrieved for you will be Sunday, May 10. 

Checked out Materials 

  • For any library materials on loan that are due on closed days, the due dates will be changed to Tuesday, May 19. 
  • If you have checked out books, you can use book drops to return them while the library is closed. 

Special Collections

  • Reference services via email only (spec-coll@charlotte.edu) 
  • No research appointments during closure
  • Rush orders for reproduction requests must be placed by April 27 for delivery prior to May 11. 

Area 49

  • Virtual Support via email (atkinsarea49@charlotte.edu) or through virtual appointments.
  • The last day to submit a print request will be April 29.
  • The last day to check out Area 49 technology will be May 10, with a return date of May 18.

Recruitment for the Student Accountability Board

The Office of Student Accountability & Conflict Resolution is currently seeking nominations and applications for the Student Accountability Board (SAB). We invite you to share this opportunity with students who demonstrate strong critical thinking skills and a commitment to the University’s values.

The SAB serves as a cornerstone of UNC Charlotte’s commitment to academic integrity and student growth. As members of our peer conduct board, students adjudicate formal hearing panels for academic and conduct violations. This high-impact leadership role requires students to rigorously evaluate evidence, navigate complex policy frameworks, and reach fair, policy-based conclusions. Through this process, SAB members develop advanced analytical reasoning and interpersonal skills while fostering a campus-wide culture of accountability. Please review the SAB Slide Deck for a comprehensive overview. 

Why Students Benefit from SAB:

  • Leadership & Intellectual Growth: Students manage complex cases that challenge their critical thinking, sharpen their empathy, and build ethical decision-making skills.
  • Professional Development: Members refine their communication and high-level collaborative skills while networking with University faculty and staff.
  • Institutional Impact: Students serve as active stewards of Charlotte’s community standards, influencing conduct policy and upholding the integrity of the Niner community.

Eligibility: Any undergraduate or graduate student in good academic and conduct standing is welcome; prior policy violations with the Student Accountability & Conflict Resolution office do not disqualify students.

Refer Students/Call for Nominations:

  • Please share the SAB Application link with any students who you believe would be a good fit or are interested in joining.
  • If you have students in your courses or organizations who you believe would be a strong fit for this board and prefer that I reach out to them, please contact Kiley Tomes, Assistant Director of Student Accountability & Conflict Resolution, with their names and UNC Charlotte email addresses.

Center for Teaching and Learning

What’s New in the CTL?

Register for new and exciting Upcoming Events!

Level Up Your Teaching Toolkit

Work Towards a *NEW* Microcredential on Essentials of Learning Technologies

Register for Online Training Courses on: 

See Your Learning Journey

AI Resources for You

CTL Media Production

Enhance Your Courses with Professional Media Production from the Center for Teaching and Learning

Bring your courses to life with high-quality, engaging instructional media! The Center for Teaching and Learning’s Media Production team partners with faculty to create dynamic, accessible, and professionally produced media that supports teaching goals and enhances student learning experiences.

Whether you’re developing a new course, refreshing existing content, or looking to increase student engagement, the Media Production team provides start-to-finish support, from initial consultation through final delivery. Services include studio-based recording in a fully equipped on-campus facility and field production for on or off-site demonstrations, interviews, labs, and simulations.

Faculty work directly with a dedicated project lead to plan, record, and produce media aligned with course objectives. Projects are delivered ready for integration into courses, designed for clarity, accessibility, and student learning success.
Getting started is easy: submit a Media Request form and collaborate with the team to plan your project for the upcoming semester. Let us help you transform your course content and enhance the learning experience for your students. Learn more about CTL media production.

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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