UNC Charlotte again is participating in RecycleMania, a competition designed to promoted waste reduction at colleges and universities across the United States and Canada.
This year’s contest is Feb. 4 through March 31; the University’s Sustainability and Recycling teams are facilitating UNC Charlotte’s participation.
On Jan. 30, University Policy 602.1, Direct Deposit of Pay, was revised to add new provisions related to procedures during a Condition 2 or Condition 3 event for those employees who are not signed up for direct deposit.
On Jan.30, University Policy 101.22, Flexible Work and Telework Arrangements for SHRA and EHRA Non-Faculty Employees, was revised to clarify restrictions on teleworking during leave covered under FMLA and teleworking arrangements out-of-state.
UNC Charlotte welcomed the following new staff and faculty members during the January 2018 New Employee Orientation sessions:
Annual Giving
Emily Porter, assistant director
Athletics
Perry Costales Jr., assistant strength coach
Shane Montgomery, assistant football coach
Barnes & Noble at UNC Charlotte is a convenient place to purchase many items, from books to promotional objects. The Internal Audit Department recommends using a departmental P-card to make purchases on behalf of the University.
The University of North Carolina offers a choice of voluntary supplemental retirement programs so employees can save additional amounts for retirement. Under The University of North Carolina Section 403(b) Plan (“the 403(b) Plan”), eligible employees may elect to defer a portion of their compensation to the 403(b) Plan on a pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) basis.
UNC Charlotte is participating in a UNC System-wide Employee Engagement Survey, which launched Monday, Jan. 29. All permanent employees at the University should receive the survey from “ModernThink” via email and are encouraged to participate.
The UNC Charlotte LGBTQ+ Staff and Faculty Caucus has formed a Trans Studies Reading Group, which will discuss Dean Spade’s “Normal Life.”
This group is open to all UNC Charlotte students, staff, and faculty; space is limited. Email Elisabeth Paquette (epaquet1@uncc.edu).
Broadrick Boulevard will be closed north of Mary Alexander Road to the intersection with University Road (in front of Colvard and Reese Buildings) from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 3, for the 49er Gold Rush 5K.
University Road will be closed from Broadrick Boulevard to Parking Lot 7. Access to Lot 7, West Deck and Cone Deck will be available only from Cameron Boulevard.
The westbound right lane of Institute Circle will be closed through 4:30 p.m., today, and from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 27, for excavation work associated with the LYNX Blue Light Rail extension.
Expect traffic congestion in this part of campus; to leave campus, consider alternate locations, including the J.W. Clay Blvd. exit.
Construction crews have closed the right lane of northbound traffic along North Tryon Street just before Institute Circle to Barton Creek Drive.
This lane closure is expected to be in place weekdays through Jan. 31, except for peak traffic times (4:30 to 6:30 p.m.). It may be in effect around the clock on the weekend.
A temporary closure of the eastbound lane of Cameron Boulevard in front of Wallis Hall is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, Friday, Jan. 26.
Workers will complete asphalt patching along the new concrete curb and the bus pull-off. Flaggers will direct traffic in the work area to maintain two-way travel.
