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Meeting of the Faculty Council on February 17 |
The Faculty Council will meet on Friday, February 17 at 3 p.m. in the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation Auditorium located in the Gillings School of Global Public Health. All faculty are welcome to attend. The meeting will be streamed live at this link.
In addition to remarks by the chair of the faculty, the chancellor and the provost, the meeting will include a discussion of the recent Board of Trustees’ January 26 resolution regarding a new School of Civic Life and Leadership.
A preliminary agenda is available at this link
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Award Nomination Deadlines |
Spring Faculty Council dates |
January 20
February 17
March 24
April 21
The March date will be a joint meeting of the General Faculty and the Faculty Council.
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Nominations open for Honorary Degrees |
The Honorary Degrees and Special Awards Committee invites faculty to submit nominations for Honorary Degrees to be conferred at the 2024 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 strongly encouraged.
The deadline for submitting nominations for Honorary Degrees has been extended to Thursday, February 23, 2023.
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Nominations open for the Thomas Jefferson Award
The Committee on Honorary Degrees and Special Awards, is requesting nominations for the University’s 2023 Thomas Jefferson Award. The award will be presented at a 2023-2024 Faculty Council meeting.
The committee acknowledges the complicated history and legacy of Thomas Jefferson. Established in 1961, this award is given annually to “that member of the academic community who through personal influence and performance of duty in teaching, writing, and scholarship has best exemplified the ideals and objectives of Thomas Jefferson.” Any active member of the faculty is eligible, including those participating in the phased-retirement program. This award is one of few campus-wide opportunities for faculty to recognize a colleague's excellence that includes a monetary prize.
Nominations will be accepted through Monday, March 27, 2023.
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Professor Geoffrey Sayre-McCord (2022 TJA Awardee) and Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz |
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Faculty Election to be held March 29-April 12
All members of the voting faculty will receive an individualized ballot for the 2023 UNC-Chapel Hill Faculty Election via email on March 29.
The annual election is a way for faculty to influence policy on issues related to the University’s core research, teaching and service missions. Membership on the Faculty Council and a variety of faculty committees that are vital to the advancement and support of faculty will be on the ballot, such as the Committee on Appointments, Promotions and Tenure; the Faculty Grievance Committee; and the Educational Policy Committee. This year, the next chair of the faculty will be elected.
Results will be posted online shortly after the election concludes on April 12.
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Fixed-Term Faculty Update and Networking Event
March 8, 3:00-5:00 p.m., Anne Queen Faculty Commons
The Committee on Fixed-Term Faculty, the Office of the Provost, and the Center for Faculty Excellence invite UNC’s fixed-term faculty members to the 2023 Fixed-Term Faculty Update and Networking Event. Join committee members, Provost Chris Clemens and other campus leaders for an opportunity to network with fixed-term faculty across campus and to address critical issues specific to fixed-term faculty, including career development, promotion, and salary equity. Members of the committee will also provide an update on their efforts and future plans. Refreshments will be provided.
Learn more and RSVP by March 1
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Celebrating Black History Month |
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Center for Faculty Excellence Upcoming Opportunities for Faculty
The CFE offers many faculty development opportunities, including the February and early Spring events listed below. For more information, please contact cfe@unc.edu or visit CFE.unc.edu.
Mentoring Programs
Workshop: Fostering Mentee Independence and Promoting Graduate Student Research Self-Efficacy
February 23, 12:00-1:30 p.m., Zoom
Workshop: Enhancing Work-Life Integration and Promoting Graduate Student Professional Development
March 9, 12:00-1:30 p.m., Zoom
Teaching and Learning Programs
Workshop: The Craft of Teaching
February 15, 2:00-3:00 p.m., 304 Wilson Library
Workshop: Gathering Student Feedback to Make Mid-Semester Improvements
February 21, 2:00-3:00 p.m., Zoom
Workshop: Classroom Assessment Techniques: Using Formative Activities to Gather Real-Time Feedback on Learning
March 2, 3:30-4:30 p.m., 304 Wilson Library
Workshop Series: CFE Course Design Institute (CDI)
March 13-15, 9:30-12:30 PM, Zoom | Registration ends March 8
Workshop Series: Carolina Teaching and Learning Colloquium (CTLC)
March 22, 3:30-4:45 p.m., Hybrid
Spring 2023 CFE Faculty Showcase on Teaching
March 23, 12:30-4:30 PMp.m.Zoom; March 24, 12:30-4:30 p.m., The Carolina Club
Dr. Paul Hanstedt, Director of the Houston H. Harte Center for Teaching and Learning at Washington and Lee University and the author of Creating Wicked Students: Designing Courses for a Complex World, will be the keynote speaker.
Learn more and register for the Faculty Showcase on Teaching by March 22.
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Carolina Center for Public Service Awards
Ned Brooks Award for Public Service recognizes a staff or faculty member of the UNC-Chapel Hill community who has, in a collaborative and sustained manner, made a difference in the larger community throughout their career. Recipients will receive a $1,200 award.
Office of the Provost Engaged Scholarship Awards Three individuals will receive Provost Awards: one each for engaged teaching, engaged research and engaged partnership. Recipients will each receive a $500 award.
Robert E. Bryan Public Service Awards recognizes a specific effort (rather than an overall record) exemplifying outstanding engagement and service to the state of North Carolina. Bryan Awards recognize an outstanding undergraduate student, graduate student, faculty member, staff member and officially recognized student organization.
Nominations can be submitted through the CCPS Application and Nomination Portal until February 15, 2023.
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Office of the Vice Provost for Global Affairs Awards
The inaugural Faculty Awards for Global Excellence are intended to recognize faculty members whose contributions advance the University’s global vision, articulated in the 2020 strategic plan, Carolina Next: Innovations for Public Good. Tenured, tenure-track and term-appointed faculty who are currently employed by UNC-Chapel Hill are eligible. Nominations are open until February 15, 2023.
The Global Partnership Awards supports Carolina faculty interested in exploring or expanding collaboration with an international partner. The awards, offered at two levels, can support activities that include developing a joint research or joint academic program, organizing conferences or workshops, presenting lectures, and more. Full-time faculty and staff members are eligible to apply. Recipients are limited to one award per academic year. Applications are open until March 15, 2023.
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Nominations for 2023 Faculty Mentoring Awards
Since 2006, the Carolina Women’s Leadership Council has sponsored the Faculty Mentoring Awards to recognize outstanding faculty members who go the extra mile to guide, mentor and teach. Each year the Council recognizes three recipients with an award of $5,000 each in the following categories:
- Faculty-to-undergraduate student mentoring
- Faculty-to-graduate student mentoring
- Faculty-to-junior faculty mentoring.
Nominations for Faculty Mentoring Awards can be submitted by any student, faculty, or staff member. All faculty who mentor students, graduated students, and/or faculty are eligible. Nominations are due by Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
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Congratulations to the 2022 Faculty Mentoring Award Winners |
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Institute for the Arts and Humanities Funding for Fixed-Term Faculty
The Fixed-Term Faculty Support Fund provides funds for projects and collaborative events that advance a faculty member’s pedagogical or research portfolio.
The program has a total of $6,000 in funding available. Multiple awards will be given and support for each funded proposal typically range between $500 and $2,000 depending on the quantity and quality of proposals submitted. Please note that a grant may not cover all program costs, so applicants are encouraged to seek additional sources of support.
Eligibility: Fixed-term faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Funding Guidelines: Funds may be requested to pay for conference travel, professional development, research materials, and research assistance. The Fixed-Term Faculty Support Fund cannot be used to supplement regular or summer salary or for personal use. Funds expire one year from award date.
Application process: All proposals should be endorsed by the chair of the applicant’s department or curriculum. Applicants will submit an online application. The IAH will convene an ad hoc committee to review all proposals and make funding decisions. Notifications will be sent out prior to the end of the spring semester.
Application: Complete the Fixed-Term Faculty Support Fund application on Qualtrics.
Deadline: March 23, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Please contact Silas Webb, IAH Program Administrator, at slwebb@email.unc.edu, with any questions or concerns.
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Congratulations to our 2022 AAAS Fellows |
Four faculty members have been elected as 2022 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. It is one of the most distinct honors within in the scientific community.
The new fellows are Professors Carol Arnosti (Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences), Melinda Beck (Nutrition), Micheal Crimmins (Chemistry) and Barbara Fredrickson (Psychology and Neuroscience). Brief bios of each are available here.
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Congratulations to Prof. Ronit Freeman, recipient of the 2023 Cottrell Scholar Award! |
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Ronit Freeman, associate professor in the Department of Applied Physical Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences has received a 2023 Cottrell Scholar Award from the Research Corporation for Science Advancement, a foundation that provides catalytic funding for innovative scientific research and the development of academic scientists. |
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2023 NC Hunger Leaders Conference |
The 2023 NC Child Hunger Leaders Conference is an annual day of celebration and inspiration for anyone invested in making sure kids have access to healthy food.
The event is presented by the Carolina Hunger Initiative at UNC-CH and will take place February 22, 2023 at The Friday Center. Attendees will have a chance to connect with other child hunger leaders from across the state, learn about new strategies and success stories and leave reenergized to continue the fight against child hunger.
To register and learn more, visit CarolinaHungerInitiative.org/Register.
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44th Minority Health Conference on February 24 |
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The 2023 Minority Health Conference will be held on February 24 at the Friday Conference Center. It is the largest and longest-running student-led health conference in the country, aims to raise awareness around minority health and mobilize students, academics, and community members to take action for change. The conference was founded and is led by students at the Gillings School of Global Public Health, UNC-Chapel Hill. This year's keynote lecturers are historian and journalist Dr. Cynthia Greenlee and University of Maryland School of Law Professor Matiangai Sirleaf. |
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Memorial for Dr. Frederick P. Brooks, Jr. |
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Carolina Engagement Week 2023
A shared passion for shaping community
How are North Carolina community leaders teaming with researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill to build better opportunities for public good?
You’re invited to attend Carolina Engagement Week 2023 from February 27-March 3 to explore how state and local community leaders across the state are combining their community-specific knowledge, research expertise and proven methods for change to create a positive social and economic impact for all.
Engage Your Passion for Problem Solving
During this weeklong celebration of public engagement, you can explore and attend multiple sessions and topics that you’re most passionate about. Choose from a mix of virtual sessions, in-person events and online content that allow you to dig deep into North Carolina’s capacity for solving problems and creating new opportunities that matter most to its people. And, along the way, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to get engaged yourself.
This celebration brings into focus a wide range of rural-to-urban, coast-to-mountain perspectives, practical insights and case studies of place-based research.
Engagement Week 2023 is hosted by the Carolina Center for Public Service, Carolina Across 100, Innovate Carolina, UNC Rural and the Carolina Engagement Council.
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Celebrate the Center for Middle East & Islamic Studies’ 20th year anniversary with an evening of Stand-up Comedy and Hip-Hop on Friday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Frank Porter Graham Student Union.
Entertainment will include Tehran Ghasri, a Black-Persian stand-up comedian, followed by a performance by Syrian-American hip-hop artist Omar Offendum and accompanied by Palestinian-American musician Ronnie Malley and NC local DJ Rang.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
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SLATE Now Accepting Faculty Applications for its Summer 2023 Research Fellowship Program
Deadline March 10 | Learn more and apply
Housed in the Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History, Student Learning to Advance Truth and Equity (SLATE) is a university-wide initiative designed to engage undergraduates in a critical understanding of race, racism, and racial equity, especially concerning African Americans.
SLATE Faculty Fellows mentor outstanding undergraduate students as they engage in original or established summer research projects related to the program’s focus. Pending budget approval, each mentor will receive a $4000 stipend to support their work with two undergraduate students over the course of summer 2023.
Faculty who hold tenured, tenure track, and fixed term appointments in any discipline across the University are eligible to apply.
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2023 Total WellBeing Expo
UNC staff and faculty are invited to the 2023 Total WellBeing Expo on Wednesday, March 15, in Fetzer Hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Unwind with a chair massage, pick up a new recipe with a cooking demo and get moving with a fitness class.
- Partake in fun and games with the play zone.
- Enjoy a discounted healthy lunch that includes soup, sandwich, wrap, beverage and selections from salad, fruit and yogurt bars — all for under $9.
- Sign up for a free wellness check beginning at 9 a.m.
- Join fellow Tar Heels to learn about the health and wellness resources available at Carolina and in the surrounding community.
- Take advantage of the opportunity to safely dispose of unused medications at the medicine drop.
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Data Matters: Spring Ahead
Data Science Short Course Series held from March 13-16 via Zoom
Data Matters™ is a week-long series of one and two-day courses aimed at students and professionals in business, research, and government. The short course series is sponsored by the Odum Institute for Research in Social Science at UNC-Chapel Hill, the National Consortium for Data Science, and RENCI. The first-ever springtime series, Data Matters: Spring Ahead, will feature a selection of their most popular two-day courses. Learn more on their website.
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2023 Universities Studying Slavery Conference |
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MPSC Science for All Summit: From IDEA to Action
April 5-6, 2023 | Friday Conference Center Chapel Hill, NC
The inaugural Science for All Summit is hosted by the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center. The summit is a community convening to advance inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The theme of this year’s Summit is From IDEA to Action.
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Highlights from the January Faculty Council
The January 2023 Council meeting was recorded and can be viewed at this link.
Philosophy Professor Geoffrey Sayre-McCord was presented with the Thomas Jefferson Award. One of his nominators, Professor Marc Lange, provided remarks on his merits as a teacher and promoter of democratic ideals.
Campus infectious disease experts Professors David Weber and Amir Barzin provided an update on the state of COVID-19 in the community. COVID-19 continues to be the third leading cause of death in the U.S., so vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended. While not able to completely prevent the disease, vaccinations have proven effective in reducing its symptoms, including those of long COVID. Paxlovid is now more widely available, though underutilized; those who contract COVID-19 and are eligible for the medication are encouraged to use it.
Vice Chancellor for University Communications Kamrhan Farwell started her role in September. In her introduction to the the Faculty Council, she gave a brief presentation on the structure of her office and her vision for University communications, which is centered around dynamic storytelling. Her goal is to create a “surround sound” to deliver messages using a variety of channels and methods.
Dean of Student Desirée Rieckenberg and Educational Policy Committee members Professors Lorraine Cramer and Meg Zomorodi gave a presentation on the University Approved Absence Policy, about which there is confusion among faculty and students. Essentially, faculty do not need permission to excuse absences.
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Additional Events and Announcements
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February 2023 Faculty Governance Calendar
Meetings are subject to change on short notice. Please consult 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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February 16
February 17
February 20
February 21
February 27
February 28
March 1
March 6
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March 10
March 20
March 21
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March 24
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Committee on Fixed-Term Faculty
Educational Policy Committee
Faculty Council
Committee on University Government
Committee on the Status of Women
Nominating Committee
Nominating Committee
Faculty Executive Committee
Administrative Board of the Library
Honorary Degrees and Special Awards Committee
Committee on the Status of Women
University Committee on Copyright
Faculty Information Technology Advisory Committee
Faculty Committee on Research
Advisory Committee
Agenda Committee
Committee on University Government
Faculty Executive Committee
Administrative Board of the Library
Faculty Athletics Committee
Committee on Fixed-Term Faculty
Educational Policy Committee
Meeting of the General Faculty and Faculty Council
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