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Faculty and Staff: The end of the academic year can be both exciting and challenging. This year has also brought additional changes and uncertainty to higher education. We want to take a moment to connect because your health and wellbeing are important to us. There are a variety of resources, activities and initiatives available to […]

Dear Colleagues, As a follow-up to the message you received from Chancellor Gaber in today’s Niner Insider, we want to take a moment to acknowledge and thank you for your role in this historic achievement. UNC Charlotte’s designation as an R1 research university is a direct result of your dedication, expertise, and contributions across all […]

Michael Putman joins the Office of Academic Affairs as the Associate provost for Academic Programs and Space, starting Tuesday, July 1. Putman, chair of the Department of Reading and Elementary Education, has served as interim dean for undergraduate and graduate education. He led the development of the Graduate Certificate in Instructional Coaching, Teacher Assistant to […]

William “Bill” Tolone has been named dean of the Graduate School at UNC Charlotte. His appointment was approved in December, and he began the role Jan. 1, 2025. Previously, Tolone was an associate dean and professor in the College of Computing and Informatics. “His leadership on multi-institutional research initiatives and in administrative roles has played […]

The Office of the Provost announces the launch of UNC Charlotte’s Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning Task Force. The task force, led by co-chairs Manuel Perez Quinones, professor, software information systems, and Kiran Budhrani, director of teaching and learning innovations, Center for Teaching and Learning, is composed of representatives from each college, Faculty Council […]

Dear Colleagues,  With a productive start underway to the 2024-25 academic year, students and faculty are diving into their classes, researchers continue their vigorous cadence and campus operations have resumed their familiar pace. Accentuated throughout our business-as-usual campus activity is the growing use of artificial intelligence.  At UNC Charlotte, AI use is prevalent in teaching […]

Dear Niner Nation,  As you likely know, on May 23, 2024, the UNC System Board of Governors voted to repeal and replace the Policy on Diversity and Inclusion Within the University of North Carolina (Policy 300.8.5) with a new policy, Equality Within the University of North Carolina. This new policy requires offices and positions at all […]

As we prepare for fall, I need to bring to your attention an adjustment to the class schedule that you will need to incorporate into your syllabus planning.   Weekday Football Game(s) As members of the American Athletic Conference, we can be asked to schedule football games during the week. For the Fall 2024 season, the […]

Richard J. Buttimer Jr. is dean of the Belk College of Business, effective July 1, following approval by the UNC Charlotte Board of Trustees. Buttimer comes to Charlotte from the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, where he has been dean of the Coggin College of Business for four years. Under his leadership, the college […]

Christopher R. Boyer has been named the founding dean of the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences at UNC Charlotte following a national search. His appointment was approved during the April 25 meeting of the University’s Board of Trustees. Boyer will join UNC Charlotte effective July 1 from Northern Arizona University, where he […]

Eric D. Heggestad, a professor of psychological science and organizational science at UNC Charlotte, has been named the inaugural associate provost for faculty affairs, effective July 1. In this new role, he will lead institutional strategies aimed at supporting faculty success and ensuring an exemplary academic experience for all faculty members. “Dr. Heggestad’s appointment marks a […]

Teresa Petty has been appointed associate provost for undergraduate education and dean of University College, effective July 1. She currently serves as senior associate dean in the Cato College of Education and professor in the college’s Department of Middle, Secondary and K-12 Education. “Teresa’s expertise in middle and secondary education gives her unique insight into […]