Announcements

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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:  … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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. … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

February 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 … Read more

Dear 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 … Read more

October 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 … Read more

September 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 end, the Provost is introducing … Read more

Date:  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, and challenges. I’m committed to … Read more

Required 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 campus, individuals are encouraged to … Read more

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 Fear Watershed. The project is … Read more