Staff Enrichment offerings slated for November
Staff Enrichment will be held Nov. 18 & 19 from 10 a.m. to noon and 2-4 p.m. (with
a few exceptions). Programs will last one hour and be virtual unless otherwise noted.
Please remember that Staff Enrichment is for eight hours of time per month, so you may not be able to attend everything. Be sure to work with your supervisor to ensure sessions work with work schedules.
Staff can choose self- or team-directed professional development in place of our monthly offerings, just be sure to work with your supervisor on details. Recordings of most prior workshops are available for use in self-directed enrichment time.
If you are unable to attend the October sessions, save the date and mark your calendars to ensure that you can attend future sessions! The upcoming staff enrichment schedule is as follows:
- Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon and 2-4 p.m. and Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon and 2-4 p.m.
- Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon and 2-4 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to noon and 2-4 p.m.
Register for November Staff Enrichment
Schedule
Tuesday, Nov. 18
ArtistCorp
- 10-11 a.m.
- Hosted by Rebecca Nussbaum, Director of Career Development & Community Engagement
- Location: Teams
- Description: Join us for a virtual session introducing ArtistCorp, UNCSA's volunteer program connecting student artists with community organizations. Learn how students use their creative talents to make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable professional and service experience.
Adverse Weather: What You Need to Know
- 11-12 p.m.
- Hosted by Clarisse Davis, Emergency Manager & Clery Compliance Coordinator
- Location: Teams
- Description: This session provides an overview of the university’s adverse weather procedures and how decisions are made to ensure campus safety and continuity. We’ll discuss how weather conditions are monitored and tracked, and outline the steps taken to prepare the campus for potential impacts.
Byte-Sized Tech: Microsoft Teams Tips and Tricks
- 2-3 p.m.
- Hosted by Tamar Pandi, Chief Information Officer, Gary Penrod, Director of Financial System, and Stephen Cochrane, Systems Accountant/PCI Coordinator
- Location: Teams
- Description: Join us session focused on practical tips and tricks to help you get the most out of Microsoft Teams. Discover time-saving features, collaboration tools, and best practices to improve communication and productivity across campus.
Wednesday, Nov. 19
Legislative Update
- 10-11 a.m.
- Hosted by Jim DeCristo, Vice Chancellor for Economic Development and Chief of Staff
- Location: Teams
- Description: The NC legislature and the 119th U.S. Congress are back at work. Come learn about what is happening in Raleigh and Washington D.C., including our campus and UNC System state budget priorities. It is going to be an interesting year.
Creativity & Wellness: Crochet
- 10-11 a.m.
- Hosted by Meika Loyd, One Card Assistant Director
- Location: The Pickle Jar
- Description: Join me for a fun and relaxing crochet session where creativity meets community! Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this session is the perfect space to learn, create, and connect. Crochet has been a passion of mine for years — it's not just a craft, but a calming, joyful way to express yourself.
Wellness & Mental Health
- 11 a.m.-noon
- Hosted by Rashaad Nelson, High School Wellness Coordinator
- Location: Teams
- Description: Join us for a session focused on promoting wellness and supporting mental health. Explore practical strategies, resources, and habits that can help you maintain balance, manage stress, and foster a healthy school community.
What’s New on our Legal Front
- 2-3 p.m.
- Hosted by Laura Dean, Vice Chancellor for Institutional Integrity and General Counsel
- Location: Teams
- Description: Join us for a session getting to know the Division of Institutional Integrity. Learn about who makes up our Division (we have some new faces) and about some of the work we do.
Performance Hour
- 2:30-3:30 p.m.
- Hosted by UNCSA School of Music
- Location: Crawford Hall
- Description: The entire campus community is welcome to attend these free, weekly performances showcasing student progress in the UNCSA School of Music. The pieces vary weekly and are determined by what students are working on this year. Be sure to register in order to receive updates on Performance Hour as they are available.
StratComm Communication Methods
- 3-4 p.m.
- Hosted by Sasha Hartzell, Digital Content Producer in Strategic Communications
- Location: Teams
- Description: Got information to share with campus but not sure how? This session will help you navigate UNCSA’s communication tools — campus announcements, events, digital signage, and more — to share your news effectively. Learn which channels are right for your message, how to submit information, and best practices for reaching the campus community.
Casual Walk/Run Along the Greenway
- 4-5 p.m.
- Hosted by Ann Davis-Rowe, Executive Assistant, UNCSA Foundation
- Location: UNCSA Campus – Library Bike Rack
- Description: Come out for a casual walk or run; no one will be left behind. Faster folks can run ahead while others focus on fundamentals — and have fun doing it! Join your colleagues and have some fun while doing something healthy for your body and mind.
Contact: Ally Schuenke
Nov. 5, 2025