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This is a reminder to start submitting course and curriculum proposals. The earlier you start, the more likely the proposal will reach final approval in time for publication in the next Catalog. Only timely course and program proposals will be included. For more information visit Course and Curriculum Deadlines and FAQs. Deadlines 10/31/21 SUBMISSION DEADLINE […]

UNC Charlotte has begun the process to identify its next provost, following Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Joan F. Lorden’s announcement she will step down after June 2022. Led by Catrine Tudor-Locke, Dean of the College of Health and Human Services, and Rob Keynton, Dean of The William States Lee College of Engineering, […]

At the start of the Fall 2021 semester, sixteen members of the faculty were recognized for their promotions to Full Professor. Each faculty member will receive a Jefferson Cup, designed by Thomas Jefferson, founder of the University of Virginia. The cups were engraved with the UNC Charlotte logo, the faculty member’s name, department, and the […]

With the start of the Fall 2021 semester, nine members of the faculty are recognized for achieving 25 years of service to UNC Charlotte. Brian Cooper, Chemistry Warren DiBiase, Middle, Secondary, and K-12 Education Sarah Jordan, Special Education and Child Development Carol Leeman, Communication Studies Mark Pizzato, Theatre David Pugalee, Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, […]

With the start of the Fall 2021 semester, twenty-four members of the faculty are recognized for receiving tenure. Allison Amidei, Theatre Erin Basinger, Communication Studies Christopher Bejger, Chemistry Danielle Boaz, Africana Studies Hilary Dack, Middle, Secondary, and K-12 Education David Dalton, Languages and Culture Studies Wenwen Dou, Computer Science Jason Giersch, Political Science and Public […]

FAQs for Faculty Requesting Accommodations During COVID-19 Pandemic I am immunocompromised or I have a family member who is immunocompromised, may I choose to work remotely? Faculty may request an accommodation and get prior approval to make changes in course format for the duration of the semester. The process in place directs faculty to bring […]

Dr. Anabel Aliaga-Buchenau is recognized as a master teacher in the Department of Languages and Culture Studies and beyond. She is a finalist in the 2021 Bank of America Award for Teaching Excellence competition. In describing Dr. Aliaga-Buchenau, Dr. Michèle Bissière, Department Chair stated, “She shines in the classroom and always receives near perfect evaluations […]

When one walks into Tonya Wertz-Orbaugh’s classroom, it’s likely that she will be found at a table with a group of students instead of standing behind a podium. Wertz-Orbaugh, who is a finalist in the UNC Charlotte Award for Teaching Excellence competition, values collaborative learning where students work in groups, spend time on low-stakes assignments, […]

Mitch Eisner is a finalist in the 2021 UNC Charlotte Award for Teaching Excellence competition. He demonstrates care and interest toward all of his students and creates an inviting classroom community where students are actively engaged and where the material is made relevant as well as challenging through a balance of cooperative teaming, independent learning […]

Kathryn Asala takes a scholarly approach to her teaching and advocates for research-based learning processes that has helped transform the culture of teaching STEM courses at UNC Charlotte. She is a finalist in the 2021 UNC Charlotte Award for Teaching Excellence competition. Asala envisioned a community of practice for STEM faculty and she sought partners […]