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Welcome to the Employee Engagement Hub

Employee Engagement

At UNCW, we deeply value our employees and the meaningful contributions they make to our campus and the broader community. We believe that an engaged employee is a vital part of our success and mission.

This hub is your go-to resource for tools and information that support your work-life balance, well-being, and professional growth. Whether you're looking to connect with your work, explore your benefits, attend athletic or cultural events, or simply find inspiration—this is the place for you.

Here, you’ll find resources that help you:

  • Stay connected and motivated in your role
  • Explore opportunities for personal and professional development
  • Enhance your workplace experience
  • Engage with the vibrant UNCW community

Our Employee Engagement Team is proud to serve as the central connector to all the great things happening at UNCW. Let us help you thrive—at work and beyond.

Community Service

Permanent employees receive 24 hours of paid Community Service Leave annually to volunteer with schools, non-profits, and community service organizations. Leave is prorated for permanent part-time employees. Hours do not roll over, so use them before the end of the year! Note: CSL may not be used for the required vacation/personal leave days when the University is closed for Winter Break.

Community Service Policy To get the most out of your community service leave, read the policy before volunteering. Community Service Leave Policy
Supervisor’s Approval Community Service requires supervisory approval and must be captured on your leave report. Leave Keeping for Employees
EngageUNCW, powered by GivePulse New volunteer opportunities for staff are added to the Human Resource group on the EngageUNCW registration platform every month! See Volunteer Opportunities

In recognition of the state's diverse needs for volunteers to support schools, communities, citizens and nonprofit organizations the UNCW Community Service Leave is designed to recognize the commitment of state employees to engage in volunteer service, paid time up to 24 hours per year may be granted for:

  • Involvement in a child's school
  • Tutoring and mentoring in schools (36 hours per year)
  • Volunteer activity in schools or a community service   organization
  • Volunteering in a state public university, community college system or state agency provided that it is outside the employee's normal duties

This policy specifically applies to permanent SHRA and EHRA non-faculty employees and does not affect temporary SHRA or EHRA non-faculty staff members.

Ready to make an impact?

  • Click here, log in with your UNCW credentials, request to join our HR EngageUNCW, powered by GivePulse group (we’ll approve you!), and then select an opportunity that inspires you. 
  • Get supervisor approval before signing up. 
  • Volunteer
  • Track leave as Comm Serv Lv Taken on your timesheet

Have a volunteer opportunity to share? Email malonek@uncw.edu. 
Let’s use those 24 hours to make a difference! 

Questions? Contact Us!

Mary Sullivan, Senior Employee Engagement and Onboarding Specialist
Phone: 910.962.3161
sullivanma@uncw.edu

Melissa Cox, Learning & Onboarding Specialist
Phone: 910.962.2274
coxml@uncw.edu

Katelyn Malone, Engagement & Learning Specialist
Phone: 910.962.3249
malonek@uncw.edu