Announcements

OFFICE OF THE PROVOST Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Dr. J. Alan Boyette jaboyett@uncg.edu ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION Senior Vice Provost Dr. Randy Penfield rdpenfie@uncg.edu Associate Vice Provost, Academic Resources Mitzi Burchinal mjwilder@uncg.edu Associate Vice Provost, Faculty Personnel Services Andrea Whitley arwhitle@ucng.edu Director, University Teaching and Learning Commons Dr. Laura Pipe lmpipe@uncg.edu Research and Engagement Vice Chancellor… Continue reading…

December 16, 2024 Dear colleagues,  I am writing to announce leadership changes in Academic Affairs. Following a campuswide search, I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Randy Penfield to the position of Senior Vice Provost, effective January 2, 2025. Dr. Penfield is currently Dean of the UNCG School of Education, a post he… Continue reading…

Approved by the UNCG Board of Trustees, May, 21 2024 April 25, 2024 I. Purpose: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s mission is to “redefine the public research university for the twenty-first century as an inclusive, collaborative, and responsive institution making a difference in the lives of students and the communities it serves.” Faculty… Continue reading…

UNCG Policy and Regulations on Faculty Workload Draft April 25, 2024 I. Purpose: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s mission is to “redefine the public research university for the twenty-first century as an inclusive, collaborative, and responsive institution making a difference in the lives of students and the communities it serves.” Faculty members are… Continue reading…

Draft March 18, 2024 UNCG Policy and Regulations on Faculty Workload I. Purpose: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s mission is to “redefine the public research university for the twenty-first century as an inclusive, collaborative, and responsive institution making a difference in the lives of students and the communities it serves.” Faculty are one… Continue reading…

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s mission is to “redefine the public research university for the twenty-first century as an inclusive, collaborative, and responsive institution making a difference in the lives of students and the communities it serves.” Faculty are one of the cornerstones of this institutional mission, and they contribute to the mission through a variety of work activities, as recognized in the UNC System Policy on Faculty Workload (400.3.4). These activities include, but are not limited to, teaching, mentoring, and advising; research, scholarship, and creative activities; community engagement and directed professional activities; and institutional, professional, and public service. Continue reading…

January 16, 2024 Dear College of Arts & Sciences faculty and staff,  Dr. John Z. Kiss, who has served as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) since 2016, has been named Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Florida Institute of Technology, effective May 1, 2024. Dr. Amy Adamson has… Continue reading…

September 7, 2023 Dear Colleagues, I hope your semester is off to a great start. Here is a quick update on matters of importance and opportunities. Academic Portfolio Review You can now access several documents related to the Academic Portfolio Review. These include: Workload Policy The UNC System has developed a new System faculty workload… Continue reading…

UNCG is proud to expand opportunities for residential college (RC) learning. Beginning in the Fall of 2024, there will be four Residential Colleges at UNCG, each delivering programming around an over-arching theme, but all working in concert to create truly excellent residential and academic experiences for students:   These themes were carefully chosen to reflect the… Continue reading…

August 7, 2023 MEMORANDUM To:          UNCG Faculty and StaffFrom:    Debbie Storrs, Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor                Beth Fischer, Vice Chancellor of University AdvancementRE:          Nominations of Candidates for Honorary Degrees Colleagues, The Committee on Honorary Degrees invites you to identify people who would be good candidates for honorary degrees to be granted at a future commencement ceremony. The purpose for awarding honorary degrees includes the following: … Continue reading…

August 7, 2023 Dear faculty, Welcome back to campus for the Fall 2023 Semester and the new academic year. Please reviewthis message to learn about organizational changes, fellowship opportunities, and the many waysthat faculty may engage in important University initiatives. Portfolio Review The Portfolio Review Task Force (PRTF) met over the summer and has made… Continue reading…

MEMORANDUM Date: August 2, 2023 To: UNCG Faculty and Staff From: Provost Debbie Storrs Re: James E. Holshouser, Jr. Award – Call for Nominations The James E. Holshouser Award for Public Service, formerly known as the Public Service Award, was created in 2007 to encourage, identify, recognize, and reward public service by faculty of the… Continue reading…

Dear Colleagues, We are reaching out to share information as we prepare for Fall 2023 and the new academic year. With the ongoing transition to Microsoft Teams and the growing availability of generative artificial intelligence, we want to make sure you have the resources you need.   Synchronous online classes For Fall 2023, you have the option to… Continue reading…

June 30, 2023 Dear faculty and staff, Our students are worthy, deserving, and capable of completing their degrees at UNCG.  Cultivating resiliency is a significant factor in ensuring students’ academic success. We know that engaged faculty and staff directly impact student performance, retention, and resiliency. To amplify students’ resilience, the UNC System has partnered with The University of… Continue reading…

Office of the Provost April 6, 2023(Timeline updated on 4/2023) This document is intended to provide information for the entire University community about the recently launched UNCG Academic Portfolio Review initiative. As indicated below, dozens of key individuals representing numerous faculty and staff committees and leadership groups have been engaged in this broadly participative effort…. Continue reading…

Dear Faculty, Before the semester comes to a close, I wanted to give you an update and reminder regarding several items that I hope you will find to be of interest.  Last week you received an email describing the final Academic Portfolio Review Process and timeline, which has also been posted here.  I’m pleased to… Continue reading…

Since the last project update on March 23, 2023, rpk GROUP (rpk) has continued to engage multiple stakeholder groups with project updates. The Data Team has continued to meet regularly and has confirmed that the dashboard will initially include academic years 2019-2020, 2020-2021, and 2021-2022. Data for course, faculty, and academic programs will be extracted… Continue reading…

To: UNCG Faculty and Staff From: Provost Debbie Storrs RE: Nominations for Service on the Academic Portfolio Review Task Force due April 4, 2023 I welcome nominations from faculty and staff to serve on the Academic Portfolio Review Task Force. It will be critical to have diversity within the task force by unit, role, and… Continue reading…

Dear faculty and staff, As you know, significant change is needed at UNCG. This email is long, but I am committed to keeping you informed and getting your input. Please take the time to read through this. As many of you know, the UNC System recently instituted a new funding model, which provides different amounts… Continue reading…

Dear faculty, The Office of the Provost, the Weatherspoon Art Museum, and Faculty Senate invite you to join us for a special faculty gathering on Thursday, March 23rd from 4:30–6 pm. The gathering is the third in a series of events designed to deepen our connections, share what it means to be part of the… Continue reading…