Employee engagement has emerged as a critical driver of business success in today's competitive marketplace and higher education and UNC Charlotte are no exceptions. High levels of engagement promote retention of talent, foster loyalty and improve organizational performance and stakeholder value.
Nominations are being accepted for a number of faculty governance positions. Faculty members can nominate themselves or other qualified faculty members for:
Associate Athletic Director Kelly Weatherman ’88 is now chief operating officer of the UNC Charlotte Athletic Foundation. She has more than 20 years of experience with the 49ers.
UNC Charlotte awards and recognizes exemplary employees for their hard work and dedication to the campus community and beyond. The Human Resources Department is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Staff Employee of the Year awards. Any permanent employee of UNC Charlotte can submit a nomination, and employees are encouraged to recommend colleagues for this honor.
We asked you to share your best love stories and your favorite things about UNC Charlotte and you did not disappoint. Read some heartwarming submissions from couples who work at UNC Charlotte.
Meet Katie Turner, marketing director for business services, and Josh Miller, teaching assistant professor of political science, a husband and wife whose love story started in Florida and blossomed at UNC Charlotte. Read their story, what they love about working together and UNC Charlotte and their favorite spots on campus.
How did you two meet?
Volleyball’s Karen Weatherington is a passionate coach with a deep respect for the game, her players and coaches. The head coach of the Charlotte 49ers volleyball team for eight seasons, she was named Conference USA Coach of the Year in 2021. Learn more about Weatherington in this Q&A.What is the most rewarding part of your job?
UNC Charlotte Camps on Campus offers academic enrichment camps for children and young people in rising grades one through 12.
University staff and faculty can participate in priority registration by calling 704-687-8900. A valid UNC Charlotte ID is required.
Kimberly Barrett is a learning and development specialist for learning and organizational development in human resources. She currently manages the University’s New Employee Orientation and Campus Connection Events for new staff and serves as program manager for the PAC and ASPIRE professional development programs.
What is the most rewarding part of your job?
The UNC Charlotte Children’s Choir is scheduled to resume Monday, Feb. 6. This free, 13-week program provides students in grades three through five the chance to participate in a choral ensemble. University faculty and music education students will provide instruction.
Children are selected by their music teachers to participate in the choir.
