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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
News for the staff and faculty of The University of Texas at Dallas
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Student Employment, Retirement Investing at HR Forum
The Office of Human Resources will host its next HR Forum from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 2, as a Microsoft Teams live event. Contact the OIT Help Desk for assistance. Closed captioning is available, and there will be a moderated Q&A forum. If you have questions for the HR Forum, send them to hrforum@utdallas.edu.
Please refer to the agenda:
- Welcome
- Guest presentations
- Student employment fall semester reminders
- Benefits Flash: Retirement investment programs with VOYA
- HR Updates
- Resources for hiring managers
- Fall RA/TA reminders
- Benefits & Wellness
- Campus Climate Survey
- Staff Compensation Study
- HR Open House
- Bright Leaders Program
- Forum Feedback Survey responses
- HR summer fun theme – Vacation picture slideshow
- Q&A and closing comments
Join the HR Forum and share this link with your colleagues. If you have questions for the HR Forum, send them to hrforum@utdallas.edu.
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Wellness Events & News
Corporate Challenge
Registration for the 2023 Richardson Corporate Challenge is now open. This 10-week, Olympic-style competition brings local companies and organizations together to raise money for Special Olympics Texas and engage in friendly competition. Download the event schedule and UT Dallas team sign-up sheet (pdf), and email your completed form to CorporateChallenge@utdallas.edu.
This year’s Opening Ceremony and Great Walk will be at 5:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 11, at Huffhines Park. UT Dallas earns participation points for each team member who completes the short 10-to-15-minute walk. There will also be a UT Dallas team tent where you can meet up with your colleagues and family members. Mark your calendars and make plans to attend.
Corporate Challenge raffle tickets are available for $5. Each ticket buys you a chance to win a variety of prizes; all sales benefit Special Olympics Texas. Purchase tickets at the Office of Human Resources (AD 3.418) on Tuesdays to Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 972-883-2072 for more information.
If you are unable to participate but would like to help with the fundraising efforts, donate to help Team UTD reach its goal of raising $1,000 for Special Olympics.
Mobile Mammography on Aug. 11
The UT Southwestern mobile mammography unit will visit the loading zone north of the Activity Center (AB) from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, Aug. 11. Call 214-645-2560 or 866-277-0710 with your health insurance information to schedule an appointment. 3D scans will be available, and most insurance plans are accepted. CDC safety precautions will be followed. For more information, download the flyer (pdf) or email Taylor Tran.
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New Jonsson School Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Success
Dr. Benjamin Carrion Schaefer, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, recently was named assistant dean for graduate student success in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science.
Schaefer will work with Vice Dean Poras T. Balsara to develop, lead, assess and implement strategic actions targeting recruitment and retention, the student experience and the professional development opportunities of a diverse graduate student body. Specifically, he will lead efforts to improve retention and completion rates and prepare students to pursue careers following the attainment of their graduate degrees. He also served as a Dean’s Fellow during the 2022-2023 academic term where he focused on graduate student success.
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OIT Is Hosting Student Art Contest
The Office of Information Technology is accepting submissions for its 2nd Annual Student Art Contest.
OIT wants students across campus to showcase their creativity, ingenuity and talents. Whether they are computer scientists or game designers, OIT believes they can produce remarkable art that will leave a footprint at UT Dallas.
The deadline to upload artwork is Sunday, Aug. 13.
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Learn About IT Support, Initiatives at Virtual Forum
How will UTD leverage AI? What efforts are underway to ensure our data is secure? Where can you go for IT support? Who can recycle old devices? And how would a customer relationship management (CRM) system impact campus?
These are just a few of the topics at the next virtual IT Forum at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17. Register for the IT Forum to learn more on how the Office of Information Technology partners with campus departments to provide innovative, collaborative and valuable IT services.
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DFW Labor Market Update
The region experienced a rise in employment this May, adding over 13,000 jobs since April. However, the rate of new job postings declined since last year, potentially reflecting an overall lower demand for new jobs in the region since 2022. To learn more, read the latest edition of the DFW Labor Market Update (pdf).
For more information on how UT Dallas and our local economy affect each other, please contact the F&ED Economic Development team. You also can subscribe to biweekly updates with the latest analysis and news from the Economic Development team.
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Center for Teaching and Learning Events
Summer Office Hours: Nailed It! Strategies for a Welcoming, Engaging First Day of Class, 4 to 5 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 3, Teams — Icebreakers. Syllabus policies. Attendance rules. For many students and faculty, these are the essential elements of the first day of class and a routine we’ve come to expect. As faculty prepare for fall courses, this is an excellent time to re-envision what the first day of class could be. CTL assistant director Dr. Salena Brody will share strategies to surprise, engage and motivate students to become active participants in the discipline on day one. Faculty, staff and graduate students are welcome to join the session.
CTL Webinar: Teaching in the AI and ChatGPT Era — Policies, Syllabi and Student Learning, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 9, Teams — Designed for faculty and graduate teaching assistants, this session delves into the development of effective syllabi policies about generative AI. Panelists will also discuss refining assignment descriptions to promote academic honesty. Sarah Moore, chair of the Committee on Academic Integrity, will discuss reporting suspected academic dishonesty. Aaron Cummings, ESL specialist from the Business Communication Center, will review academic journal and publisher policies, which can inform graduate teaching and policy development.
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Reminders
Last Chance To Register for Event Planners Forum
University Events will host the 10th annual UT Dallas Event Planners Forum from 1 to 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 3, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center (DGA).
The forum for campus event planners offers a variety of sessions to assist in making events on campus a success. Sessions include panel discussions and presentations from key partners across campus including Police, Parking, Auxiliary Services, Media Services, Facilities Management and more. University Events will partner with Chartwells for a post-event reception.
The forum is open to all campus event personnel. Register for the forum by Monday, July 31. For more information, email Erin Sutton, director of University Events.
Save the Date: The Threads That Connect Us, Sept. 10
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is partnering with the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology to bring celebrated authors Shaunna J. Edwards and Alyson Richman to UT Dallas for a two-day event this September.
On Sept. 10 at 2 p.m., Edwards and Richman will discuss their book, The Thread Collectors, with Dr. Yvette E. Pearson, vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion, and Dr. Nils Roemer, Bass School dean, in the ATEC Lecture Hall (ATC 1.102). A reception and book signing will follow the talk.
On Sept. 11, the authors will participate in two activities exclusively for Comets. For more information, visit The Threads That Connect Us page.
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About this Newsletter
Intercom is the official University-wide newsletter for UT Dallas faculty and staff members. This periodic publication is designed to provide University employees with valuable information necessary for the workplace, as well as community news that supports the University’s mission. Visit the Intercom website for guidelines about content and submissions.
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