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- Update from Provost Storrs – March 2023Dear 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 … Continued
- One UNCG “The Art of Health” Faculty GatheringDear 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 … Continued
- Budget Reductions for 2023-24February 7, 2023Re: Budget reductions for 2023-24 Dear UNCG Leaders, Thank you for your budget reduction scenarios and the many discussions we have had about them and their implications. After a comprehensive and holistic review of all budget reduction scenarios and informed by our discussions, I have made the final … Continued
- Spring 2023 Welcome Back MessageDear colleagues, Welcome back to spring semester. I hope you enjoyed your break and found time for fun, family, and rest. Please see below for an update on several pertinent items: If you are in need of support and haven’t already done so, please consider using Ginger, an on-demand emotional … Continued
- Nature-Based Mindfulness Faculty and Staff Wellness BreakOctober 20, 2022 To: UNCG Faculty and Staff Provost Fellow Connie Jones invites all faculty and staff to an upcoming nature-based mindfulness wellness break scheduled for November 1. Interested faculty and staff can sign up for one of the two sessions on November 1 through this google form (click here). … Continued
- Monthly Faculty Small Group Meetings AnnouncementSeptember 6, 2022 To: UNCG Faculty From: Debbie Storrs, Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor RE: Monthly Faculty Small Group Meetings Announcement With the many changes and challenges occurring across higher education and in our university, it is more important than ever to remain in dialogue with one another. Towards this … Continued
- Fall 2022 Welcome Message from Provost StorrsDate: August 8, 2022 To: UNCG Faculty From: Debbie Storrs, Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor RE: Fall 2022 Welcome Message Welcome to the start of the fall semester. I hope you had a wonderful summer with time to rest, reflect, and re-energize. This year promises to bring additional change, opportunities, … Continued
- Required UNCG Syllabus Language for Fall 2022Required UNCG Syllabus Language for Fall 2022 As we return for Fall 2022, all students, faculty, and staff and all visitors to campus are required to uphold UNCG’s culture of care by actively engaging in behaviors that limit the spread of COVID-19. While face-coverings are optional in most areas on … Continued
- Cape Fear Watershed Project Makes a Splash Across Disciplines
Greensboro, known as the Gate City, is a hub for transportation, culture, and ideas. It’s also uniquely situated in the headwaters of the Cape Fear River. So, it’s fitting that UNC Greensboro is also the nexus for a recently funded National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant that focuses on the Cape … Continued - Congrats, Grads! Over 2,800 Spartans Honored at CommencementThis week, UNC Greensboro’s 2022 May Commencement and Doctoral Hooding Ceremony welcomed 2,838 new graduates into the Spartan alumni family at the Greensboro Coliseum and UNCG Auditorium. 2,137 bachelor’s degrees, 598 master’s degrees, and 103 doctoral degrees were conferred, including 78 to international students. Their path was not easy; their academic journeys … Continued
- 2021-22 Gratitude and ReflectionsMay 2, 2022 To: UNCG Faculty From: Debbie Storrs, Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor RE: 2021-22 Gratitude and Reflections As the 2021-22 academic year and my first year at UNC Greensboro comes to a close, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your commitment and contributions. This … Continued
- Congratulations to all Teaching Award Recipients!Teaching Awards Each year the university solicits nominations for three Alumni Teaching Excellence Awards, and the UNC System Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching. A committee comprised of UNCG faculty and students selects recipients for the Alumni Teaching Excellence Awards and chooses UNCG’s nominee for the Board of … Continued
- College of Visual and Performing Arts Community EngagementINDUSTRIES OF THE BLIND AND COLLEGE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS PUBLIC ARTWORK UNCG’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) collaborated with Industries of the Blind (IOB) on the installation of a public art piece which tells the stories of the blind and low-visioned using sight, sound, and touch. … Continued
- Faculty Development OpportunitiesApril 18, 2022 To: UNCG Faculty From: Debbie Storrs, Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor RE: Two Faculty Development Opportunities I am pleased to share with you a couple of faculty development opportunities. The Provost’s Office will support 10 faculty members for the North Carolina ACE Women’s Network Conference and sponsor … Continued
- Changes to UNCG Online and University ServicesApril 11, 2022 TO: UNCG Faculty & Staff From: Debbie Storrs, Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor RE: Changes to UNCG Online and University Services To provide enhanced services, reduce organizational redundancy and improve budgetary efficiencies, The Division of Online Learning (UNCG Online) and its related functions have been integrated … Continued
- The Great Upheaval, Presentation by Scott Van PeltAre you interested in watching the Zoom recording with Scott Van Pelt, author of The Great Upheaval? Watch this video. [pdf-embedder url=”https://provost.uncg.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/UNCG.AAUP_The.Great_.Upheaval_3.23.22.pdf” title=”UNCG.AAUP_The.Great.Upheaval_3.23.22″]
- Quality Enhancement Plan Theme OptionsMarch 23, 2022 TO: UNCG Faculty From: Debbie Storrs, Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor RE: Quality Enhancement Plan Theme Options The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is the component of the reaffirmation process that reflects and affirms the commitment of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on College. (SACSCOC) to enhance the quality … Continued
- Faculty Grade Submission Deadline PolicyFebruary 15, 2022 To: Deans & Dept. Heads/Chairs/Directors From: Debbie Storrs, Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor RE: Faculty Grade Submission Deadline Policy As requested by the Academic Policies and Regulations Committee, The Office of the Provost has established a policy regarding final grades. Beginning Spring 2022, all final grades for … Continued
- Call for Nominations/Applications for Faculty Success/Pathfinders ProgramFebruary 14, 2022 To: UNCG Faculty From: Debbie Storrs, Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor RE: Call for Nominations/Applications for Faculty Success/Pathfinders Program As a part of our larger efforts to support retention and promotion and tenure among faculty of color, we are continuing our support of early career faculty to attend … Continued
- Face CoveringsJanuary 14, 2022 To: Instructional Colleagues From: Debbie Storrs, Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor Re: Face Coverings The University has recently acquired a limited supply of N95 masks, which is now available for any instructor teaching face-to-face classes, regardless of their vaccination status. We are prioritizing the distribution of N95 … Continued
Leadership Development Program for Scholars of Color
October 7, 2021
October 7, 2021 To: UNCG Faculty Re: Leadership Development Program for Scholars of Color Nationally, scholars of color hold fewer leadership positions in academia compared to their counterparts; these patterns require new and intentional efforts to provide leadership development opportunities, support, and networking that will translate into increased representation … Continued
SACSCOC Reaffirmation 2024
October 7, 2021
October 6, 2021 To: UNCG Faculty and Staff From: Debbie Storrs, Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor RE: SACSCOC Reaffirmation 2024 UNC Greensboro is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Accreditation indicates to internal and external stakeholders that our educational offerings and administrative processes … Continued
‘Light the Way’: $200 Million Goal to Transform UNCG
October 5, 2021
This is the biggest fundraising announcement in the history of our university. On October 4, 2021, UNCG launches Light the Way: The Campaign for Earned Achievement. This comprehensive campaign seeks to raise $200 million to strengthen three key areas: access, excellence, and impact. “For 130 years, UNCG has been teaching … Continued
Call for Provost Fellow for Special Projects
October 4, 2021
October 4, 2021 To: UNCG Faculty From: Provost Debbie Storrs RE: Call for Provost Fellow for Special Projects As you are aware, 2019-2022 Provost Fellow Steve Haines has led special projects for the Provost’s office including the curating and facilitating programming on the theme, “She Can, We Can.” As Professor … Continued
Starfish Midterm Communication to Faculty
September 27, 2021
September 27, 2021 MEMORANDUM To: UNCG Faculty From: Debbie Storrs, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Sarah Daynes, Faculty Senate Chair Regina McCoy, Provost Fellow for Student Success Re: Starfish Midterm Communication to Faculty Dear faculty, Faculty are critical to student retention and success. We recognize the work you … Continued
Announcing Two Provost Faculty Fellows
September 21, 2021
September 21, 2021 To: UNCG Faculty From: Provost Debbie Storrs RE: Announcing Two Provost Faculty Fellows I am delighted to announce two new provost faculty fellows are joining the UNCG academic leadership team. Professor Regina McCoy will serve as Provost Fellow for Student Success, and Professor Tracy Nichols will … Continued
Call for Faculty Liaison for UNC System Free Expression Survey
September 1, 2021
September 1, 2021 To: UNCG Faculty From: Debbie Storrs, Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor Sarah Daynes, Chair, Faculty Senate RE: Call for Faculty Liaison for UNC System Free Expression Survey The University of North Carolina System office is replicating an independent survey of Carolina students on the topic … Continued
Call for Nominations James E. Holshouser, Jr. Award for Public Service
August 13, 2021
August 13, 2021 MEMORANDUM TO: UNCG Faculty & Staff RE: Call for Nominations James E. Holshouser, Jr. Award for Public Service 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 … Continued