The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
www.academicservices.uncc.edu
(704)687-7227
Academic Services at UNC Charlotte enriches the academic community by offering a broad range
of initiatives promoting student success, ensuring access, and enhancing the educational
experience of all students. Through transition programs, learning communities, academic
advising, career services, experiential learning, university-wide honors programs, disability
services, tutorial programs, and initiatives for underrepresented students, Academic Services
cultivates life skills critical to successful graduation and global citizenship. Advocating for the
needs of a diverse student population, Academic Services utilizes an integrated student-centered
approach which reinforces rigorous academic expectations and encourages student engagement
from the time of enrollment through graduation.
Athletic Academic Center
~Assisting all Charlotte varsity student-athletes in achieving academic and personal success ~
Academic advising services, tutorial services, study hall, life skills program, academic recognition
including Chancellor’s List, Dean’s List and Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. Liaison for student
athletes with faculty and departmental academic advisors. Monitor academic progress in meeting
NCAA requirements.
Ms. Lisa Hibbs, Director, lhhibbs@uncc.edu
A145 ATAC Building, (704)687-6307
http://aac.uncc.edu/
Disability Services
~ Ensuring access to academic programs and campus facilities for all individuals
by providing appropriate and reasonable accommodations based upon
the individual’s disability and documented needs ~
Academic accommodations (testing, note-taking, classroom location, advanced technology),
counseling and consultation, housing resources, compliance with laws regarding disability,
confidential services, student and faculty/staff responsibilities.
Ms. Jo Ann Fernald, Director, jfernal1@uncc.edu
230 Fretwell Building, (704)687-4355 (tty/v)
www.ds.uncc.edu
Honors College
~ Offering academically talented students personal and intellectual advantages often
with an emphasis on seminars, intensive reading, writing, and discussion ~
University Honors Program, College of Arts & Architecture Honors Program, College of Business
Honors Program, College of Computing and Informatics Honors Program, College of Education
Honors Program, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Academic Department Honors, Teaching
Fellows Program, Merit Scholarships, Scholarships for Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate
Students, Pre-Health Professions Advising.
Dr. Al Maisto, Associate Dean, amaisto@uncc.edu
369 Cone Center, (704)687-7197
www.honorscollege.uncc.edu
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Multicultural Academic Services
~Providing academic support to students of African, Asian, Hispanic/Latino,
Native American, and Pacific Islander descent; open to all students~
Summer and academic year enrichment programs including University Transition Opportunities
Program (UTOP); Student Advising for Freshmen Excellence (SAFE); and Producing Readiness of
Diverse University Cohorts in Education (PRODUCE). Services for individuals and groups, including
secondary academic advising, tutoring, study halls, mentoring and workshops, monitoring of
academic progress and recognition of academic achievement. Resource and referrals for students,
faculty and staff.
Dr. Samuel Lopez, Director
318B Fretwell Building, (704)687-2377 or 687-4759
www.mas.uncc.edu
University Career Center
~ Providing students a comprehensive approach to career preparation ~
Career Assessment, Career Advising, Internships including 49erships (non-credit internships),
Service Learning, Cooperative Education, Externships, Workshops (resume writing, interviewing
skills, etc.), Job Fairs, Interviews with Employers, and Liaisons to Academic Departments.
Ms. Denise Dwight Smith, Director, ddsmith@uncc.edu
150 Atkins Library, (704)687-2231
www.career.uncc.edu
University Center for Academic Excellence
~ Enhancing students’ abilities to succeed academically ~
Supplemental Instruction, Tutorial Services, Structured Study Groups, Study Smarter Workshops,
Learning Lab, B.E.S.T. federal program for 1st generation students, Students Obtaining Success
(peer mentoring for students on academic probation).
Ms. Charlynn Ross, Director, cross@uncc.edu
330 Fretwell Building, (704)687-3540
www.ucae.uncc.edu
Learning Communities
~ Engaging students with the University early in their undergraduate years through a
collaborative program sponsored by Academic Affairs and Student Affairs ~
Seventeen (17) different options based on themes, academic disciplines and/or colleges. Sixteen
designed for freshmen and one for transfer. www.lc.uncc.edu
For More Information, Contact:
Dr. Cynthia Wolf Johnson, Associate Provost, Academic Services
Teaching Associate Professor, Communication Studies
Faculty Affiliate, Organizational Science
240 Cato Hall
cwolfjo@uncc.edu
How can we assist you? Let us know by:
♦ Scheduling an appointment.
♦ Requesting one or more of us to meet you in your office.
♦ Asking us to join one of your meetings or classes.
♦ Submitting your suggestions anonymously through www.academicservices.uncc.edu
How can you assist us?
♦ Refer Students & Faculty
♦ Teach or Take a Seminar
♦ Collaborate in Program Design or Participate in Programs
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