Carolina People

Dean of Students Desirée Rieckenberg is developing strategies and resources to support students through the pandemic.

As assistant human resources director in the UNC School of Law, Fredia Banks-Marsh has had to change how she interacts with students and faculty at home, but she still does it with a smile on her face.

Transitioning to remote learning was all in the family for Brenda Carpen, a project manager with ITS Infrastructure and Operations, and her husband, Morgan Pitelka, chair of Asian and Middle Eastern studies and professor of Japanese history.  

In the Office for Diversity and Inclusion, Rachel Tates is the director of student access and success. Working from home has not stopped her from supporting underrepresented students at Carolina.

As part of the Office of Faculty Governance, she ensures programming and communications are continuing.

Mergner's work creates a more inclusive environment by recognizing the needs of those who are neurodivergent.

Although campus libraries may be closed, Morris is ensuring faculty and students have the resources they need to conduct research remotely.

A former Carolina and pro linebacker, Hollier is ensuring student-athletes have tools for success while working remotely.

Morris and Bayang found a way for costume production students to finish their projects remotely by mailing them sewing supplies and equipment.

Larson is using her experience teaching online courses to serve as a peer mentor to her colleagues during the University’s transition to remote learning.