The UNC Charlotte campus is located off
A map of the campus is included in the back of
this Catalog. The
UNC
Charlotte Uptown. The University offers
selected upper-division undergraduate and graduate courses and a variety of
continuing personal and professional development programs at its UNC Charlotte
Uptown location. Classes are scheduled
for the convenience of persons employed in or living near the central business
core of the city. UNC Charlotte Uptown is located at
Campus Transportation
City
Buses: The Charlotte Transit
System city bus lines serve UNC Charlotte (#29 from
Occupational Safety and Health, Accident Prevention,
and Life Safety
Occupational safety and health, accident prevention, and life safety are the concerns of the Safety and Environmental Health Office in the Department of Human Resources. It is the responsibility of this office to investigate accidents on campus, conduct safety inspections of all buildings, maintain all reports required by the N.C. Department of Labor, and generally work to reduce the risks of illness or injury in the University community. This office is located in 113 King Building.
Parking
All vehicles on campus must display a current
decal or park in a visitor's parking deck or in a metered parking space. To
purchase a student parking decal, students need to know the make, model,
license plate number and insurance information for their automobile. Special
hours for purchasing parking decals in the
Police and Public Safety
The UNC Charlotte Office of Police and Public
Safety is responsible for maintaining a safe and pleasant environment in which
members of the University community can live and learn. Police and Public
Safety services are provided 24 hours daily, seven days a week. University
Police Officers are sworn, North Carolina State Certified Law Enforcement Officers.
The administrative offices of Police and Public Safety are in the Facilities
Management and
UNC Charlotte police officers patrol the campus on foot, on bicycles, and in marked and unmarked police cars to help ensure the safety of the entire campus community. In addition to these patrol activities, the department maintains an investigative division that is responsible for conducting criminal investigations.
If a classroom, laboratory, or other life-threatening emergency were to occur, call 911 immediately. The communications division of the campus police department receives and dispatches all emergency calls. This particular division also monitors alarms around campus and handles calls from all of the campus emergency phones distributed throughout the campus that are identified with “blue lights”.
Campus police officers routinely offer crime prevention and awareness workshops and they encourage requests from the campus community for these presentations. As an alternative to a presentation, copies of crime prevention and awareness materials can be obtained from the Police and Public Safety Office. More information can be obtained online at www.police.uncc.edu/index.htm.
Recycling
As a state agency, UNC Charlotte is striving to
meet
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES and FACILITIES
Adult
Students and Evening Services (OASES)
The Office of Adult Students and Evening Services (OASES) assists adult students in making a successful transition to UNC Charlotte. Undergraduate orientation sessions, information about the Non Traditional Student Organization (NTSO), and student newsletters are available to adult students through this office. In addition, private scholarships are awarded to adult students by the OASES program. Comprehensive student assistance is available after 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Evening students may consult with an academic advisor, pick up forms, publications, and make payments in OASES. Payments can be made by check, money order, or credit card (no cash) for tuition, applications, transcript requests, and other required fees. The Web Student View System is available and well trained staff members provide current, accurate information.
Office hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:00
a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00
p.m. The office closes at 5:00 p.m. when classes are not in session. Check with
the office for any special closings (typically during University holidays and
breaks) each semester. OASES is located at 106
Bridge to the Doctorate (BTD)
The Bridge to the Doctorate Program, funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation, seeks to broaden the participation of underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). It provides tuition and fees, health insurance, and a stipend for a selected number of underrepresented students in STEM graduate programs. In addition, program participants benefit from graduate faculty mentoring, opportunities to conduct scholarly research, present their findings at professional meetings, and attend workshops.
The
The
Disability Services (DS)
The Office of Disability Services supports a culturally rich, inclusive, and accessible campus environment through education and consultation with faculty, staff, and the community on disability-related issues. The Office of Disability Services works with departments across UNC Charlotte to ensure that educational programs and campus facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Disability Services counselors meet with qualified students to determine and provide reasonable accommodations that support the student’s educational goals.
Assistive technology is available to students with disabilities in the Disability Services Office, centralized computer labs, the Atkins Library, and in other departments on campus. Service animals assisting individuals with disabilities are permitted in all facilities on campus. Disability Services does not provide prescriptive devices, devices of a personal nature, or personal attendant care.
Information and Technology Services
Information and Technology Services (ITS) manages the campus voice and data networks, centralized servers, University owned PCs, operating systems, and software to support teaching and learning and research and business processes. Its offices are located within the Atkins Library. The campus has a robust data network that connects over 130 servers and more than 3000 computers. Thirty percent of the campus features wireless network access. ITS performs application development and maintains and supports the University’s core administrative systems and all of the University’s central server resources. ITS manages the general-use student computer labs and provides technical support to students through a walk-up facility and through an online helpdesk tool. ITS offers development, consulting, and support services to students, faculty, and staff in many areas that include the University web presence and its portal - 49er Express, the University’s e-learning system that is offered through the Faculty Center for Teaching and e-Learning, and various other facilities and services that support the University’s educational and research programs. Please refer to the online description of ITS offerings for more detailed information on ITS services at www.its.uncc.edu/home.
The Faculty Center for Teaching and e-Learning (FCTeL) was created as a faculty support center and is charged with the responsibility of providing assistance and resources in the arenas of pedagogy and instructional technology as described on its website, www.fctel.uncc.edu. Faculty are encouraged to use FCTeL’s resource materials, work on extended projects, participate in a variety of workshops, work with staff consultants, be involved in development activities, and utilize computers, multimedia equipment, and other technologies in the Faculty Technology Lab.
Library
The J. Murrey Atkins Library is located near the center of the campus and houses a collection that includes nearly one million bound volumes and extensive microform collections. The Library of Congress classification system is used for the arrangement of books and periodicals and an online catalog provides access to a substantial portion of the collection. Atkins Library meets the informational needs of the University community by offering a variety of services. Library staff assist users in locating information and in utilizing library services. The library offers general orientation tours during the fall semester. The reference staff offers an active library instruction program, which includes customized presentations and resource guides and instruction sheets on locating and using library resources. The Library’s website, www.library.uncc.edu, offers additional information about its resources and services.
The Library offers state-of-the-art
electronic access to local and worldwide resources. The Library’s online
catalog provides access to print and non-print resources that are located
within the Library or at other locations. Networked multitasking computers with
high speed printing and download capabilities provide electronic access to
local research databases, electronic journals, full-text articles, and Internet
connections to the world including NC Live, the
A number of special collections are
available. A selective depository of
The Mary and Harry L. Dalton Rare Book and Manuscript Room houses collections of rare books, historical manuscripts, local government documents, and official University records. The 6,754 volume Rare Book Collection specializes in American literature, historical children's books, and English drama. The Manuscript Collections contain over one million unpublished papers, photographs, and architectural drawings relating to the history of Charlotte-Mecklenburg and surrounding counties, while the Local Documents Collection emphasizes printed materials issued by governmental bodies in the region. The University Archives and Records Management Program provides information support services for current University operations and preserves approximately one million items that document the history of the university.
Presentation
Support Services
Presentation Support Services is located within the Information Commons of the J. Murrey Atkins Library. Faculty and students can obtain instructional assistance that includes consultation for multimedia development, web page development, graphic design, and instructional design. Digital imaging services, video and audio duplication, international video tape conversion, video tape editing (both analog and digital), scanning, slide duplication, and creating original illustration for websites and publications are also available.
The Office of Building
Educational Strengths and Talents (B.E.S.T.)
B.E.S.T. is a federally funded community that provides intensive academic and post-baccalaureate advising, tutorial assistance, and exposure to diverse cultural opportunities to first-generation college students, as well as other select populations with lower retention and graduation rates.
Office of International Programs
The Office of International Programs (OIP) serves as a focal point for UNC Charlotte’s international dimension by providing leadership and assistance in the areas of curriculum development, international student/scholar services, education abroad, overseas linkages, English language instruction, cross-cultural training, and community offerings.
Education
Abroad
UNC Charlotte encourages its students to study and live abroad as a part of their university career. The Office of Education Abroad offers students the opportunity to study or work abroad for a year, a semester, or a summer. Programs are available in countries throughout the world. Deadlines for application for fall semester or year-long programs are in January, deadlines for spring semester programs are in September, and deadlines for summer programs are generally in March or April. More information about Education Abroad programs is available online at www.uncc.edu/edabroad.
Faculty
Development
The Office of International Programs serves as a facilitator for faculty exchange opportunities. Faculty are encouraged to work with the OIP staff in exploring and applying for a wide range of international exchanges. Among these are the Fulbright Exchange Program, reciprocal department exchanges, and exchanges based on agreements between UNC Charlotte and overseas institutions of higher learning. Faculty and administrators also are able to take advantage of OIP's professional development program. This program provides opportunities for the further enhancement of international interests through travel for international study and research and faculty colloquia on international topics.
International
Student/Scholar Services
These services are designed to address the needs of foreign students and scholars in the areas of immigration, campus and community orientation, and cultural adjustment. The staff serves as a liaison to other campus offices on related matters and provides programs that enhance the student and scholar's learning experience including International Conversation Partners, The Host Family Program, International Coffee Hour, advising of international student clubs, and cross-cultural training workshops.
Campus
Programming
Various events are sponsored independently and in cooperation with other departments and agencies. They include the annual International Festival, dinners featuring specific cultures, the Education Abroad Fair, Summer Institutes, and the Chapter office of Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars.
The English
Language Training Institute (ELTI) )
The Institute provides intensive English as a Second Language instruction for international students planning to attend American universities or colleges. ELTI holds three sessions per year--fall, spring, and summer--and offers up to seven language proficiency levels. Average class size is 12 students and students attend classes 20-24 hours per week. Exceptional students in Levels 6 and 7 are eligible to take University courses in addition to their English classes. ELTI also offers English language assessment and a communications course for international teaching assistants and language consulting for international faculty at UNC Charlotte.
Public Service
The OIP seeks to initiate and respond to the international needs and interests of the community. Current programs are as follows: 1) Community Forums - symposia on topics of current international interest, 2) Great Decisions - an annual series of lecture/discussions during the months of February and March on eight key policy issues, 3) Cross-Cultural Training – individually designed workshops that focus on appreciation of other cultures and development of effective communication skills across cultures, and 4) Intercultural Outreach Programs - offers custom designed, short term training programs for international groups. These programs may include English language training, American cultural themes, and/or specialized professional development in any field, site visits and internships in the community, and a variety of cultural experiences tailored to meet the objectives of the group.
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Federal
Relations
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for
Research and Federal Relations provides direction and leadership for the
development of research and creative activity at the University and the
infrastructure that supports those activities. The Vice Chancellor coordinates federal
and congressional relations and oversees four support offices, the Office of
Proposal Development, the Office of Research Services, the Office of Technology
Transfer, and the University Vivarium. The President
of the
The Office of Proposal Development (OPD) works closely with faculty and funding agencies to identify opportunities for proposal development, facilitate the formation of proposal teams, and provide a wide range of services to help faculty achieve their research goals, including identification of funding sources, general consultation on writing and funding strategies, and proposal editing.
The Office of Research Services (ORS) provides services for the review and submission of proposals to funding agencies that include the interpretation of guidelines, preparation of budgets, and mailing and tracking of proposals as well as post-award management support. ORS coordinates research-support efforts with college research officers and is responsible for federal compliance.
The Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) provides services for the review, protection, and management of University-based intellectual property and commercializes intellectual property through licensing services. OTT builds and maintains strategic partnerships with local and state-based economic development agencies and assists and mentors faculty and students with new business start-ups. OTT provides outreach services in the areas of entrepreneurship, new business creation, intellectual property management, and venture capital financing. OTT also acts as the primary conduit to industry for sponsored research and technology commercialization.
Producing Readiness of Diverse University Cohorts in
Education (PRODUCE)
UNC Charlotte is one of the eight schools in the University of North Carolina system that has received a Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) National Science Foundation Grant to (1) improve the quality of the learning environment for underrepresented students in science, mathematics, engineering and engineering technology; (2) increase the number of underrepresented students graduating with degrees in science, mathematics, engineering and engineering technology; and (3) develop and implement effective techniques of attracting talented underrepresented students who would otherwise not choose science or engineering as a career. PRODUCE participants receive faculty and peer mentoring, peer tutoring, opportunities to attend professional meetings/conference, internships, and scholarships.
Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement
Program
This federally supported program is designed to increase the number of low-income and first-generation college students who earn doctoral degrees and teach in colleges and universities. Participants are usually juniors and seniors who work with faculty mentors on research projects and attend other scholarly activities related to pursuing a graduate education. The intent of the program is to introduce students to the rigors of graduate study.
Structured Study Groups (SSG)
SSG is a study system in which
students from the same class work together in small groups of 4-6 members to
reinforce material presented in class. The
Student Employment Office
The Student Employment Office assists
students in locating work on campus. The University participates in the federal
Work-Study Program and attempts to match students with jobs related to their
academic interests. Students are encouraged to limit employment hours to allow
for success in a full 15-18 hour course load each semester. This office is
located in the
Supplemental Instruction (SI)
Supplemental Instruction assists students in historically difficult courses that include biology, chemistry, physics, communication studies, engineering, mathematics, and business. In regularly scheduled group study sessions, trained SI Leaders help students refine the unique skills necessary for doing well in the target course. Students regularly participating in SI average one-half letter grade or higher on final course grades than non-participants.
Transfer Resources for Advancing the College
Experience (TRACE)
TRACE assists transfer students from underrepresented populations in making a smooth transition into UNC Charlotte by identifying campus resources, providing academic support, and acting as advocates. The TRACE program provides services related to orientation, retention, career advisement, academic advising, and learning assistance.
Tutorial Services (TS)
Well-trained undergraduate and graduate students provide free tutoring to University students in a variety of disciplines. Tutoring is primarily in mathematics, sciences, business, and foreign languages. Tutoring services emphasize both content mastery and learning skills development. Tutors are selected based on their competence in the subject area and their effective interpersonal skills. The Tutorial Services program at UNC Charlotte is nationally certified through the College Reading and Learning Association, Level II.
The University Career Center (UCC)
offers comprehensive career services designed to assist undergraduate and
graduate students in all stages of career development: career decision making,
career planning, career employment, and reassessment. Experiential learning is
a key component and all students are encouraged to take advantage of internship,
cooperative education, 49ership, and other career exploration programs. With
the UCC acting as a coordinating and academic support unit for experiential
learning, over 64 percent of all students at UNC Charlotte participate in a
University-sanctioned career-related experience. The
Services provided by the Center range
from individual counseling on career transitions/changes, job search
consultation, and videotaped mock interviews to small group workshops on resume
writing, interviewing techniques, uncovering the hidden job market, and
transition to the world of work. Other services include on-campus interviewing,
a career resource collection, job and career exploration fairs, and other
special career programs. The UCC website, www.career.uncc.edu,
provides additional career services information including a Career Planning
Guide. Students are encouraged to visit the
The mission of the
Writing Project (WP)
As part of the National Writing Project, the UNC Charlotte Writing Project has been providing a place for teachers to come together to share experiences of teaching writing and to learn how to better teach writing since 1979. Through a variety of systematic and ongoing professional development programs, the NWP provides a place for teachers of all disciplines and all grade levels to participate in the widely acclaimed NWP where teachers teach teachers. The WP website is www.education.uncc.edu/wp.
The Writing Resources Center (WRC) provides a free tutorial service for all UNC Charlotte students who want to become more effective writers. Students who come to the center work one-on-one with graduate and undergraduate tutors on any part of the writing process -- planning drafting, focusing, organizing, revising, or editing. Tutors help students understand writing processes and learn strategies for writing successful papers at all levels and for all disciplines. WRC services include one-on-one tutoring, small group tutoring, student referrals, classroom workshops, small group workshops, library assistance, and on-line tutoring. Computer-assisted grammar instruction, handbooks and professional writing texts, and a limited number of PCs are available for student use in writing papers. The WRC website is www.uncc.edu/writing/wrcindex.html.
Chimney Rock Park Field Station
The Station is located in the Blue
Ridge Mountains, 30 miles southeast of
UNC
The Reserve is a 100 acre tract of land set aside on campus by the UNC Charlotte Board of Trustees as a permanent ecological reserve for use as an outdoor classroom and laboratory. The reserve includes a floodplain forest, pine stands, mixed pine hardwood forest, and a relatively undisturbed 10 acre watershed of oak-hickory forest.
UNC
The Refuge is a 46 acre natural area
located east of
The Gardens, located on campus,
consist of the McMillan Academic Greenhouse, the Van Landingham
Rhododendron Glen, and the
Students
are entitled to participate in several student groups and organizations as long
as they are academically eligible to continue their enrollment. However, participation in organizations
associated with the above groups requires students to be in good standing with
the University, both academically and in accordance with The Code of Student
Responsibility (located at the back of this Catalog).
Athletics
The Charlotte 49ers Department of Athletics provides competition in 16 intercollegiate varsity sports for men and women. Each sport competes under the governing powers of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division I level, which is the highest competitive level for collegiate varsity sports. Scholarships are available for all varsity sports, male and female. The website is charlotte49ers.collegesports.com/.
Male student-athletes compete in eight sports: baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, tennis, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field. Female student-athletes also compete in eight sports: basketball, cross-country, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field.
The
Each of the 49ers teams, except golf and
cross-country, competes on campus in home competition. The basketball and
volleyball teams compete in Halton Arena, the soccer
and track and field programs compete at the
IMPORTANT: UNC
Campus Activities Board
Campus activities board is the largest
student programming organization on campus and is responsible for planning
diverse, quality events for the university community. CAB offers over 100 programs a year and works
to enhance and unify the university community by planning social, cultural,
educational and recreational events that complement the university’s academic
mission. Founded early in the history of
UNC Charlotte, CAB maintains a vital role in fostering 49er spirit and traditions
through popular programs such as Week of Welcome, Week of Madness, Homecoming
and more. Opportunities for student
involvement include the Live Entertainment, Special Programs, Talks and Topics,
Cone Connections, Feature Films, Spirits and Traditions, etc. See the CAB website, www.uncc.edu/cab/, for
more information on the types of activities and how to get involved. The CAB
Office is in the
Center for Leadership Development
The
Dean of Students Office (DSO)
The Dean of Students Office serves all students. The Dean of Students Office (DSO) is a department within the Division of Student Affairs and serves as a key link between students and other areas of campus life. The DSO is responsible for student government, fraternities and sororities, minority student support services, new student orientation, off-campus student services, women's programs, judicial programs and volunteer services. Each of the above services provides excellent opportunities for students to incorporate classroom knowledge into practical situations. Students often find themselves learning new skills and abilities that will help them become more productive and more responsible citizens.
The staff of student development professionals provides support for any student who has a grievance or concern about the University. The office also coordinates and assists with the settlement of academic and social misconduct charges against individuals and student organizations. The DSO also is charged with ensuring that the Code of Student Responsibility and the Code of Academic Integrity are followed. The purpose of discipline in a University setting is to maintain a campus community conducive to a positive learning environment. Consistent with this purpose, intentional efforts are made to foster the personal and social development of those students who are held accountable for behavior inconsistent with University expectations, both in and out of the classroom. All UNC Charlotte students are expected to be familiar with their rights and responsibilities as outlined in The Code of Student Responsibility and The Code of Academic Integrity. When students are allegedly in violation of the Codes, they are held accountable through the judicial processes.
The Dean of Students Office is located in 217 King Building. For information, call 704-687-2375 or visit the DSO website, www.dso.uncc.edu.