Announcements
- Draft April 25, 2024: UNCG Policy and Regulations on Faculty WorkloadUNCG 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 … Continued
- Draft March 18, 2024: UNCG Policy and Regulations on Faculty WorkloadDraft 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 … Continued
- Draft February 1, 2024: UNCG Policy and Regulations on Faculty WorkloadThe 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…
- Leadership Change in the College of Arts and SciencesJanuary 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 … Continued
- Faculty Email Update September 2023September 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 … Continued
- UNCG Residential Colleges to ExpandUNCG 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 … Continued
- 2023 Call for Nominations for Honorary DegreesAugust 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: … Continued
- Fall 2023 Message to the FacultyAugust 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 … Continued
- James E. Holshouser, Jr. Award – Call for NominationsMEMORANDUM 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 … Continued
- Preparation for Teaching in Fall 2023 – Teams, AI, Canvas, and Syllabi UpdatesDear 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 … Continued
- UNC Resilience ProgramJune 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 … Continued
- Academic Portfolio Review & Timeline – UpdatedOffice 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. … Continued
- Invitation to 5/2 Data Dashboard Town Hall and updates from the ProvostDear 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 … Continued
- Academic Data Dashboards UpdateSince 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 … Continued
- Academic Portfolio Review Task Force NominationsTo: 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 … Continued
- 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 model, which provides different amounts … 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 to be part of the … 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 decisions on 2023-24 permanent reductions … 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 and mental health support resource … 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). [pdf-embedder url=”https://provost.uncg.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Nature-Based-Mindfulness-Faculty-and-Staff-Wellness11.1.pdf” title=”Nature Based Mindfulness … Continued
UNCG Received the 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
October 20, 2021
UNCG received The INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award recognizing colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. The 2021 HEED Award recipients were announced in the November 2021 issue.
Updates on UNCG Organization and Leadership
October 12, 2021
October 12, 2021 TO: UNCG Faculty & Staff From: Debbie Storrs, Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor RE: Updates on UNCG Organization and Leadership I wanted to share news about recent changes at UNCG. The first is an integration of the Institutional Research Office and the Information Technology Services (ITS) … 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