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Under its non-student minor policy, UNC Charlotte requires all adults working with children in University-sponsored activities or programs to complete a background check and a “Minors on Campus” workbook and quiz. This standard applies to summer camps. Any department or unit that is hosting a camp or special program this summer for participants under the […]

The Department of Labor has proposed changes to the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that will affect how some UNC Charlotte employees record their time and qualify for overtime. The changes are national and not specific to North Carolina or the UNC system. The proposed changes increase the salary threshold that establishes which employees are […]

UNC Charlotte welcomed the following staff members during the May 17-18 New Employee Orientation session: Belk College of Business Suzanne Jasmine, academic and career coach Building Environmental Services Carla Howze, building environmental technician Chemistry Rebecca Hawes, administrative support associate College of Computing and Informatics Lynn Marshall, business partners director College of Engineering Nickcoy Findlater, business […]

On May 18, the U.S. Department of Labor published final regulations concerning the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and revisions to the overtime exemption threshold. These changes are national in scope and not exclusive to North Carolina or the UNC System. The effective date for these overtime changes is December 1, 2016. The new salary […]

The automotive team in the Facilities Management Department recently received honorable mention as one of the top motor fleets in the Americas by 100 Best Fleets in the Americas. The organization, founded by Tom Johnson, is part of the 100 Best Fleets Program. He noted, “To me, you are unsung heroes … Your efforts are […]

All pre-payments for travel expenses will end July 1. Instead, payments should be made with a University purchasing card (p-card). It is mandatory that all departments have at least one p-card for such expenses. In addition to travel, others costs that may be charged to a p-card include supplies, memberships, software and subscriptions. For more […]

UNC Charlotte welcomed the following staff members during the May 31-June 1 New Employee Orientation session: Belk College of Business Natalie McLemore, academic and career coach Benefits Jerrica Graves, human resources specialist Business Services Cynthia Lee, business and technology application analyst Center for STEM Education Yolanda Brown, administrative support associate Conferences, Reservations and Event Services […]

The renovation project for Holshouser Residence Hall, which reopened in 2015, has received a 2016 Star Award from the Construction Professionals Network (CPN) of North Carolina. The honor, presented at CPN’s 17th annual conference in May, recognizes and promotes professionalism and excellence in “star quality” projects. The University received the award for projects that totaled […]

UNC Charlotte welcomed the following staff members during June 14-15 New Employee Orientation session: Facilities Management Jeffrey Saer, mechanical trades technician TJ Woods, building environmental technician Grants and Contracts Jacob Falkiewicz, research administrator Housing and Residence Life Tommie Dillard, facilities maintenance technician Cody Starnes, HVAC technician Information and Technology Services Ben Diel, business and technology […]

The extension of light rail from Center City to UNC Charlotte is scheduled to begin operations in summer 2017, with two stations serving the main campus. To prepare for this transformational event, the University has launched a new informational website. Lightrail.uncc.edu is a campus resource for students, faculty and staff on how the Blue Line […]