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… 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… 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… 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,… 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… 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… 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…. 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… 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… Continue reading…
