Belk College of Business Faculty
The Director of the Turner School of Accountancy, known for his eccentricity and wearing funny socks
Dr. Scott Vandervelde
What office handles matters related to financial aid, billing, payments, and refunds?
Niner Central
UNC Charlotte was originally founded as the “Charlotte Center” to educate WWII veterans in which year?
1946
Charlotte is know as the ——- City
The Queen City
Who is the Assistant Director (and program manager) of the 49er Intensive Transition program?
Mr. Charles Smith II
The Belk College of Business Associate Dean of undergraduate programs, and a clinical professor of management
Dean Natasha Randle
What office can help you create a budget, start investing, or file your taxes with VITA?
Niner Finances
Bonnie Cone is interred where on campus?
Van Landingham Glen in the Botanical Gardens
Charlotte is known as the US’s 2nd largest financial district after New York (True or false)
True
How many cohorts are there in FIT in 2026?
9
The Belk College of Business Senior Associate Dean and a professor of economics who has been with UNC Charlotte for over 20 years.
Dean Artie Zillante
What office is in charge of the Forty-Niner Intensive Transition Program, SAFE, and UTOP?
First Year and Transition Programs (FYTP)
What was the first athletic mascot of UNC Charlotte, back when it was known as the Charlotte Center?
The Night owls
This is the name of Charlotte’s international airport
-Charlotte Douglas International Airport?
Which office of UNC Charlotte hosts FIT each year?
The FYTP
The Dean of the Belk College of Business, who we saw in the hallway on Thursday
Dr. Richard Buttimer
What office can you go to for help with your resume or cover letter, to take professional photos with IRIS, or to get professional clothing?
The Career Center
This former President of Mississippi State University served as the first full-time chancellor of UNC Charlotte after it was renamed from Charlotte College.
Dr. Dean W. Colvard
This major U.S. banking company is headquartered in Charlotte and is one of the city’s biggest employer
Bank of America
Where are the offices of the FYTP and FIT directors located?
Colvard 2400
A clinical assistant professor in the BISOM department of the BCOB, this “data storyteller” was voted the best cohort coordinator for FIT the past 2 years.
Dr.Brit
What office can help you plan your course schedule, decide on a major, and explore career and internship opportunities?
The Niblock Student Center
When did Charlotte College become a four-year university and officially join the UNC system?
1965
Charlotte is often considered the second-largest banking center in the U.S., behind this city.
New York City
When will the FIT for Business End of Year celebration be held?
6pm on September 9th. Location TBD.