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Dear colleagues, Each of our lives has been disrupted in some way by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. For our faculty members, we recognize that this disruption may negatively impact one’s ability to devote adequate time to research and writing. In addition, many conferences have been canceled and travel has been suspended. In the spirit of […]

The Provost Awards recognize faculty and academic units for exemplary work in teaching and community engagement. This is vital to UNC Charlotte’s mission to prepare students for chosen careers and to address community needs in the Charlotte region. The Department of Africana Studies is this year’s recipient of the Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching […]

Faculty, advisors and academic staff are encouraged to reference the archive of messages from the Provost as they continue to support and accommodate students who are completing the spring semester during challenging circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mark West, who has devoted his 35-year career at UNC Charlotte to advancing children’s literacy, is a 2020 recipient of the Governor James E. Holshouser Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service. This award, given by the UNC System Board of Governors, recognizes and rewards sustained, distinguished and superb achievement in university public service and […]

Dear colleagues, Earlier today, Chancellor Dubois shared that it may become necessary for our South Village residence halls to be used in conjunction with the Mecklenburg County or the state of North Carolina planning and response efforts for COVID-19. As a result, I ask for your flexibility and accommodation for students who will be required […]

Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Faculty Executive Committee has voted to create an exception to the UNC Charlotte grading policy for Spring 2020. This change gives students the option to request Pass/No Credit grades to replace standard letter grades for any or all of their Spring 2020 courses after the completion […]

Dear students, I hope that you all are beginning to adapt as we face changing circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have heard from many of you and understand that many students have additional personal stress at this time. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Faculty Executive Committee has voted to […]

Dear colleagues, As we adapt to life in a virtual realm, I would like to share some encouragement and early lessons learned. You have been amazing about rapidly moving to remote instruction, but I understand this doesn’t mean your content has been revised pedagogically to be optimized for online learning. Be kind to yourself and […]

Dear colleagues, Together, we are charting unknown territory as we continuously pivot in response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic affecting our community. I appreciate all you are doing to provide alternative course delivery while guiding and supporting your students. Beginning March 23, all classes, including lab sections, will be delivered in an alternative remote or […]

Dear colleagues, Many thanks to all of you who have moved quickly to put your courses into alternative formats. Our goal is to help our students complete the semester, and you have stepped up. As this unprecedented situation continues to unfold, I am asking for more of your help in some specific ways. If you […]

Dear colleagues, As the University faces the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, I want to first thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this unprecedented situation. For the health and well-being of our campus community and our greater community, the University is encouraging social distancing and is asking instructors to transition to alternative […]

Dear colleagues, As we resume classes and welcome students back to campus from spring break, we face a new challenge. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) that forced the cancellation of spring study abroad programs in several countries has now reached North Carolina. While there is no imminent threat to the University, we need to be prepared […]