General News

On April 1, Krista Collins joined the Facilities Management Human Resources (FM-HR) team as the department’s newest learning and development specialist. As a key member of FM-HR, she will lead FM in the assessment, creation, and delivery of learning and development solutions to improve employee engagement, retention, learning and development, and safety practices. Additionally, she […]

Rich Steele has been appointed UNC Charlotte’s new associate vice chancellor for business services. He will begin work on campus May 20 and officially assume his new role on July 1. He succeeds Keith Wassum, who is retiring after 40 years of service to the University. Steele will be responsible for the overall administration and […]

UNC Charlotte’s Police and Public Safety’s annual awards ceremony, held on May 17 in conjunction with National Police Week, had new meaning this year after the events of April 30. Following a moment of silence in memory of Reed Parlier and Riley Howell and in honor of the four students injured in the attack, Police […]

Editor’s note: In light of the tragedy of April 30 and ongoing recovery efforts by many in Business Affairs, normal production of Minding Business was suspended until June. Colleagues, Do things better. Do better things. Do the right things. Those three sentences are what we strive for every day in Business Affairs. I have always […]

Dedication, service and courage—these were the three words stressed by Ebony Rao of the Mecklenburg County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) regarding the UNC Charlotte’s Police and Public Safety Department, which received an award for its actions taken on April 30. During the recent fourth annual CIT Community Awareness and Recognition event Rao thanked PPS Chief […]

When asked why he’s so passionate about giving blood, Keith Wassum always responds, “Because, it’s needed and I can. Not everyone can donate, so I do.” Thursday, June 20, marked Keith’s 12th and final Business Services and Red Cross co-sponsored blood drive on campus. He and the Red Cross always set a collection goal for […]

For 40 years, Keith Wassum, the associate vice chancellor for business services, has been a tireless advocate for all things UNC Charlotte. His reputation on campus is that of highest compliment. He is known to always have students’ best interest in mind when making decisions or proposing new ideas. Keith is often described as a […]

As the summer sun continues to show its scorching, scalding, sweltering strength, it is important to intentionally find ways to stay cool. Practicing these tips can help you cool off during these hot summer months. Reduce the amount of solar heat entering indoor areas by using blinds to direct light to your ceilings and closing […]

Financial Services is always looking for ways to improve and simplify processes. Over the last two years, a collaborative team that included representatives from Financial Services, Information Technology Services, Imaging and Workflow and others has been working hard to implement several 49er Mart initiatives designed to enhance the user experience and decrease processing time by […]

Jeff Nanney is a project manager in Technical Operations and Planning (TOP). For the past six years, he has managed projects in video security, door access, parking, dining, human resources and financial services. Before joining UNC Charlotte, Nanney was a software developer and small business owner. When he’s not helping Business Affairs “do things better,” […]