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Phase 2.5 updates

Continuing through at least Oct. 2, 2020, North Carolina is in Phase 2.5 of the state’s reopening plan. More information can be found in the state’s FAQs.

Below are some updates for the University during Phase 2.5:

Gym facilities: University Recreation facilities will be open in two phases. This week, through Sept. 11, a variety of outdoor and select indoor activities are available. Starting Sept. 12, UREC will be open with less than 30% capacity. Most activities will require a reservation. More information can be found at urec.uncc.edu.

University Recreation facilities will be open in two phases. This week, through Sept. 11, a variety of outdoor and select indoor activities are available. Starting Sept. 12, UREC will be open with less than 30% capacity. Most activities will require a reservation. More information can be found at urec.uncc.edu. Gathering sizes: UNC Charlotte will continue to adhere to a gathering standard of 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors. This is different from the Phase 2.5 standard of 25 people indoors and 50 people outdoors. Exceptions to this standard may be requested through each division’s respective vice chancellor.

Welcome-back-to-campus kits

All faculty, staff and students will receive a welcome-back-to-campus kit. Each kit contains disposable and reusable face coverings, hand sanitizer, a thermometer and information regarding campus resources. Kits are limited to one per person. Distribution will be as follows:

On-campus residents:

Students living on campus will receive their kit during move-in. Students who are already living on campus should have received their kit. Please contact HRL if you have not received yours.

Commuter students:

Pick-up locations will be set up outside of Prospector and in the CHHS and COED quad across from the Student Union during the first week of October. You will need to present your 49er ID card to retrieve your kit.

Faculty/Staff:

Kits have been delivered to your department through interdepartmental mail. You will need to come to campus to retrieve your kit.

All other students:

Your kit will be mailed to you. You will receive an email the second week of October to confirm your mailing address.

Face covering availability

In addition to providing reusable and disposable face coverings in welcome-back-to-campus kits, disposable face coverings will be available to anyone who needs them on campus. They can be picked up at the visitor’s desk in the Popp Martin Student Union at no cost and are being added to vending machines for purchase for $1. If you have questions about face coverings, please email emergency@uncc.edu.

Parking refund deadline reminder

The deadline for a full parking permit refund is 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15. Request a refund here. All requests received after this date will be subject to the standard proration schedule and a $25 admin fee.

Students

Earlier this week, some courses on Canvas were unable to be viewed, and others did not have an instructor assigned. These issues should now be resolved. If you are still experiencing issues with accessing a course on Canvas, email academicaffairs@uncc.edu and provide the following information:

Course Name

Course Number

Instructor Name

Class Meeting Date(s)/Time(s)

This FAQ might be helpful for other Canvas-related inquiries.

Parking enforcement update

Students with valid resident and commuter parking permits may park in any student space through Sept. 25.

Faculty and Staff

UNC Charlotte opting out of employee payroll tax deferral

UNC Charlotte has made the decision to opt out of the temporary payroll tax deferral offered in a federal executive order and in effect through the end of the year. This decision was guided by direction received from the University of North Carolina System Office and after careful review of the facts surrounding the order.

No action on your part is needed. There will be no changes to your payroll tax deductions as a result of this executive order. If you have any questions, email the Payroll Department at PayrollDept@uncc.edu.

Questions about teleworking or other accommodations

Employees should first work with their supervisors on teleworking or other accommodations needed as a result of COVID-19-related concerns. If additional support is needed, please contact Cindy Edwards, employee relations manager, at 704-687-0658 or ckedward@uncc.edu.

Child Care Assistance

The North Carolina Office of Human Resources has identified the following resources for state employees who need assistance with child care and work-life balance during COVID-19.

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This page was last updated on Thursday, September 10, 2020.