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Faculty Council to meet remotely on January 14 |
The Faculty Council will meet on Friday, Jan. 14 from 3 to 5 p.m. The meeting will be held remotely only and streamed live at this link.
In addition to hearing from the chancellor and provost, the meeting will cover these topics:
- Introduction of incoming provost, Physics and Astronomy Professor Chris Clemens
- Spring semester and COVID-19 updates
- Presentation of the new Faculty Retirement Guide
- Several committee reports
The Council will go into closed session near the end of the meeting to consider nominees for fall 2022 awards.
The meeting agenda is available online.
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Award Nomination Deadlines |
2021-22 Faculty Council dates |
September 3
October 1
November 5 (with General Faculty)
December 3
January 14
February 11
March 11
April 8 (with General Faculty)
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Faculty Interest Survey to launch next week |
Each year, the Office of Faculty Governance prepares for the annual faculty election by surveying the voting faculty on their interest in serving on the Faculty Council and on a variety of standing committees, both elected and appointed.
Members of the voting faculty will receive an email invitation to complete the "Faculty Interest Survey." Once the survey is concluded, the Faculty Nominating Committee uses the survey data to help create a slate of candidates to run for election and to make recommendations for positions that are filled by appointment.
Taking the survey and indicating interest does not obligate anyone to serve nor does it guarantee membership. Faculty Governance staff will contact potential candidates directly before putting any names on the ballot.
All faculty who receive the survey are encouraged to complete it. We welcome a wide variety of professors and librarians to serve. Most committees only require your interest and a small amount of time per month.
Feel free to contact Faculty Governance at facgov@unc.edu with any questions or concerns. Also, remember to vote in the faculty election in March!
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Call for nominations for 2023 Honorary Degrees |
The Honorary Degrees and Special Awards Committee invites faculty to submit nominations for Honorary Degrees to be conferred at the 2023 Commencement Ceremony.
Honorary degrees are a way for the University to recognize people who have rendered outstanding service to humanity in the global arena, nation, American South or State of North Carolina. This honor is intended for individuals who have made outstanding contributions to knowledge in the world of scholarship; people whose talent and creativity in the world of the arts has enriched our lives; and people whose devotion to and support of our University merits our highest recognition.
Having a broad and diverse pool of extraordinary candidates, including people from underrepresented groups and a wide variety of disciplines, from which to make its selections is of great importance to the committee. Nominators should make a case for why they believe a nominee should be considered for such recognition. The inclusion of supplementary materials, such as CVs/resumes, is encouraged.
Nominations will be accepted through Feb. 14, 2022.
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Spring opening message from the Faculty Chair |
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Dear Colleagues:
How I wish I could write a perfunctory “welcome to the new semester” email. But, we are amid another COVID-19 surge. Some of us are concerned, worried, or out-and-out alarmed. Conflicting news comes from every direction. Don’t worry if you are vaccinated and boosted. The nation’s health care system is on the brink of collapse. Omicron will evaporate as quickly as it descended upon us if we just hang tight. Or maybe not. Read the remainder of the message here.
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Chair of the Faculty Mimi Chapman |
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New building name for OFG: Henry Owl Building |
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Read more about these trailblazers in a Dec. 3 feature in The Well. |
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The 2022 Martin Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week will be held January 16-22. It is part of a campus-wide initiative to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., his legacy and his ideals. Carolina began its celebrations of Dr. King’s life and legacy long before there was a federal holiday. The University Office for Diversity and Inclusion hosts this Week of Celebration, which includes:
For more information visit https://diversity.unc.edu/programs/mlk/.
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Submit nominations for the University Public Service Awards through Feb. 16 |
Nominations are currently being accepted for the University’s public service awards:
- The Robert E. Bryan Public Service Awards,
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the Office of the Provost Engaged Scholarship Awards, and
- the Ned Brooks Award for Public Service.
Up to five Bryan awards will be given to recognize an outstanding undergraduate student, graduate student, faculty member, staff member and officially recognized student organization. Up to three Provost awards will be given, one each for engaged teaching, engaged research and engaged partnership. Consideration for Bryan and Provost awards requires a nomination submitted through the Public Service Award nomination form, and nominees will be considered for all categories of awards for which they are eligible. Recipients will receive $500 with the award.
The Ned Brooks Award for Public Service recognizes one staff or faculty member of the UNC-Chapel Hill community who, throughout their career, has made a difference in the larger community in a collaborative and sustained manner. Consideration for the Ned Brooks award are submitted through a different nomination form. Recipients will receive a $1,200 award.
Nominations for all awards are accepted until Feb. 16 through the CCPS Application and Nomination Portal.
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Highlights from December Faculty Council |
The December 2021 Faculty Council meeting was recorded and can be viewed at this link.
Vice Chancellor for Human Resources Becci Menghini gave a presentation [link] on the effects of the Board of Trustees (BOT) resolution to amend and restate the current delegations of authority between the BOT, Board of Governors and University administration. Beginning in January, Tier II Senior Academic Administrative Officers appointments and initial salary determination will return to the BOT. Fixed-Term faculty appointments or reappointments with a term that exceeds three years and a base salary above $100,000 will require advance approval by the Provost.
Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations and Chief Financial Officer Nathan Knuffman gave an update on the budget. The presentation [link] included information on System funding in the State budget, UNC-CH funding in the State budget, the University budget timeline and key considerations for the fiscal year 2023.
Director Darrell Jeter and Emergency Management Coordinator Justin Miller of the Office of Emergency Management and Planning gave a presentation [PDF] on the emergency preparedness resources at Carolina.
Professor Barbara Entwisle (Sociology) presented Resolution 2021-10, On Appreciation for the Service of Robert A. Blouin, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill [PDF] in advance of Provost Blouin stepping down from the position on Jan. 31, 2022.
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Additional Events and Announcements
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January 2022 Faculty Governance Calendar
Meetings may be added and are subject to change on short notice. Please consult our online calendar for updates, meeting times and locations. All meetings are open to everyone, including members of the public, unless held in closed session in accordance with state open meeting regulations.
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January 10
January 12
January 13
January 14
January 20
January 21
January 24
January 26
January 31
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Committee on Community and Diversity
Committee on Fixed-Term Faculty
Committee on the Status of Women
Committee on University Government
Faculty Executive Committee
Committee on Appointments, Promotions and Tenure
Buildings and Grounds Committee
Faculty Assembly Delegation
Faculty Council
Advisory Committee
Educational Policy Committee
Faculty Executive Committee
Faculty Athletics Committee
Faculty Information Technology Advisory Committee
Honorary Degrees and Special Awards Committee
University Committee on Copyright
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