Monday, April 26, 2021

The UNCW Student Body Government has passed a resolution expressing its appreciation to the university’s administration, faculty and staff for their planning and response to the coronavirus pandemic.

The statement of appreciation, passed on April 6, 2021, touted efforts to “maintain university functionality” and recognized that “while future circumstances continue to be variable, the divisions’ and individuals’ resilience and dedication has led to a successful academic year.”

The SGA expressed its sincere gratitude to those who have worked “to prioritize constituent safety, high caliber of instruction, and key elements of the student experience,” the resolution states.

On March 23, 2020, UNCW classes shifted from in-person instruction to online/alternate instruction to help stem the potential spread of COVID-19.

--Venita Jenkins

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RESOLUTION 10.04.06.21

A STATEMENT OF APPRECIATION TO THE ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY, AND STAFF OF UNCW FOR THEIR PLANNING AND RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Short Title:  Appreciation to Faculty, Staff and Administration

Author:        Matt Talone, Student Body President; Sabrina Balent, Student Body-Vice President

Sponsors:    Nolan Byrd, President Pro-Tempore

Mandates:    Dr. Jose Sartarelli, Chancellor; Bradley Ballou, Chief of Staff; Miles Lackey, Vice Chancellor of Business Affairs; Eddie Stuart, Vice Chancellor of University Advancement; Dr. Brian Victor, Interim Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs; Dr. James Winebrake, Provost; Elizabeth Grimes, Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources; Dr. Donyell Roseboro, Interim Chief Diversity Officer; Andrea Weaver, Interim Chief Communications Office; John Scherer, General Counsel; Dr. Mike Walker, Dean of Students; Larry Wray, Executive Director of Campus Life; Dr. Jon Kapell, Director of Campus Activities and Involvement Center; Andrea Ingle, Assistant Director for Campus Activities and Involvement

WHEREAS, the Student Government Association of UNCW strives to represent the voice and vision of all students; and,

WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to cause unprecedented damage and disruption on global scale; and,

WHEREAS, the faculty, staff, and administration has stepped up in unimaginable capacities to maintain university functionality; and,

WHEREAS, the Student Government Association would like to show sincere appreciation and gratitude to those who have worked tirelessly to adapt operations in response to COVID-19 and,

NOTING WITH SINCERE APPRECIATION, the efforts of faculty who have adapted to innovative alternatives to in-person instruction; and,

NOTING WITH SINCERE APPRECIATION, the efforts of the staff members who have continued to offer essential services, whether working in-person or remotely; and

NOTING WITH SINCERE APPRECIATION, the efforts of Chancellor’s Cabinet and their respective departments who worked to prioritize constituent safety, high caliber of instruction, and key elements of the student experience; and,

RECOGNIZING, that while future circumstances continue to be variable, the divisions’ and individual’s resilience and dedication has led to a successful academic year; and,

AFFIRMING, that the Student Government Association thanks and praises the efforts of all UNCW faculty, staff and administration who have passionately worked on behalf of student interests.

 

Sabrina Balent

Student Body Vice President

 

Matthew Talone

Student Body President

 

April 6, 2021