Prior to your first day, review the new employee resources from the Department of Human Resources.
HR provides guides for:
For many instructors, Canvas is the key way that information, lessons, and quizzes are provided to their students. At UNC Charlotte, we have many resources readily available for you to learn to use, set up, or solve issues in Canvas.
UNC Charlotte has a Canvas FAQs page.
Canvas provides several guides to follow.
The Center for Teaching and Learning provides workshops on using Canvas.
The Center for Teaching and Learning provides learning opportunities for instructors and faculty at UNC Charlotte. The Center provides a variety of resources on topics from online teaching to hybrid learning. Resources include:
UNC Charlotte's library, Atkins, provides a vast variety of resources, including:
Cost-saving options for faculty and students
Course Reserves (electronic and print)
Research support and data management
Classroom development
The Academic Calendar is provided by the Registrar's Office and will give you an overview of the academic year or semester. You will see key dates, including university holidays, listed there.
The IT Service Desk‘s goal is to help faculty, staff, and students use the technology provided by UNC Charlotte. Support is available via phone and online. You may contact the Service Desk by:
Calling 704-687-5500 (or 7-5500 from a campus phone)
Using your NinerNET credentials, log in to HelpDesk Online to request assistance by submitting a ticket
Click here for more information.
Did you know that UNC Charlotte provides a wide variety of free training workshops to employees? Visit the Learning & Development Portal to sign up for workshops, covering topics such as:
Introduction to Google Sheets, Google Forms, and Google Docs
Overview of Zoom AI Companion
Organizing Your Gmail
Mental Health First Aid
Increasing Your Productivity
Positive Psychology in the Workplace
Dynamic Listening Skills
Fearless Decision Making
Green Dot Training
Faculty and staff with active accounts are eligible to download free and discounted software provided by the university. Visit https://charlotte.onthehub.com/ to access software, including:
Anti-Virus
Adobe Creative Cloud
Office 365
Windows 10 & 11
The LiveSafe app is a free safety app that can be found in the app store for Apple and Android devices. Once you have installed the app, simply create a free account and select UNC Charlotte as your institution of choice. The LiveSafe app provides many safety features including:
The ability to call or have a text conversation with Police and Public Safety (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
A list of contacts for vital campus emergency and non-emergency services
An electronic copy of the University Campus Evacuation Plan and Emergency Manual
The ability to anonymously report tips with pictures or videos to the University Police Department
The ability to track the location of campus shuttles operated by Parking and Transportation Services (PaTS)
A situationally specific list of emergency tips and best practices for a multitude of emergency events
The ability to conduct a virtual “safe-walk” that allows selected contacts in your phone to temporarily track your movements while you walk to your destination. In order for your friends to view your location, they must also have LiveSafe on their phones, so encourage them to download the app.
A full list of all campus buildings with GPS assistance that will guide you to the building you are attempting to locate
The NinerReady program is led by Emergency Management at UNC Charlotte. It helps ensure that you are connected to receive emergency alerts and to understand actions you need to take for different emergencies.
Visit the NinerReady site to learn the steps, including the following key phone numbers:
Emergency Campus Police – 704-687-2200
Non-emergency Campus Police – 704-687-8300
NinerParatransit – 704-687-5636
49er Athletics Tickets: Faculty and staff are eligible for discounted tickets to campus athletics events. Prices are valid for current faculty and staff and cover spouses and dependents.
Faculty/Staff Bookstore Discount: Enjoy a 20% discount with your 49er ID at Barnes & Noble Charlotte in the Popp Martin Student Union on branded merchandise and 49er gear! Some exclusions may apply.
Wear Green Wednesdays: Let’s celebrate Niner Nation every week with Wear Green Wednesdays!