The Staff Council is an advisory body through which eligible staff members can convey information and make recommendations to the President regarding interests and concerns of the staff of the University.
The Staff Council is constituted by the President under the discretion and authority invested in the President by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, with the goal of continually improving University operations and the well-being of UTD's employees.
The Staff Council is constituted to address matters of general concern to the UTD community and, in particular, to members of the UTD staff and is not intended to supplant existing procedures for addressing individual grievances.
Next Meeting
Wednesday, November 12, 9:00AM
Meet-n-Greet
Wednesday, October 29
The UT Dallas Staff Council will host a “Meet-n-Greet” on Wednesday, October 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the outdoor plaza in front of Cecil Green Hall and the Green Pit just inside Green Hall on the first floor. The theme of this fall’s event will be Halloween. Costumes are encouraged and there will be several prizes awarded in the Halloween Costume Contest.
Staff of the University are encouraged to attend for an opportunity to meet their District Council members and participate in the games and activities. Pizza and refreshments will catered by the staff council and there will be a chance to play games to win prizes. Many of these exciting items will include things donated from various campus departments and groups to emphasize the unique range of contributions and activities representative of our wonderful campus community and staff.
During this event attendees will also hear about new and existing Staff Council projects. They are also encouraged to make suggestions on ways to improve UT Dallas. Suggestion forms will be provided.
We look forward to meeting you!
Tell Us Your Suggestion
Have an idea that you'd like to share or a suggestion that others would benefit from? Share it and your Staff Council will investigate it.
Pointsettia Sales
Once again, the Staff Council will be selling beautiful Poinsettia plants to raise money for staff scholarships. Order forms will be emailed to everyone by November 1 and must be submitted with payment no later than November 21st. Each plant is in a six inch pot and has multiple blooms. As in previous years, we will offer three color choices: pink, white and red. They are still only $10.00 each, complete with decorative sleeve and protective wrapping. In addition, our new grower will personally deliver orders to schools, churches and organizations who order at least 75 plants. So, please help us spread the word. Don’t forget…watch your email for more information and the official order form.
(SECC) Bake Sale
The third annual State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC) Bake Sale will be held Thursday, October 30. Each day the sale will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the McDermott Library lobby. There will be a large variety of items available – baked goods, egg rolls from a local restaurant, apples, oranges, coffee, cocoa and cider.
SUN Newsletter
The SUN is a newsletter that will give you Staff Council updates and interesting news from different departments around campus. In the October 2008 issue you will find ......
- A Letter from Staff Council President Chris Dickson
- Meet & Greet information
- Fall Forum and Coffee with the President dates
- Wellness information
- Pointsettia and Bake Sales
- Corporate Challenege Results
- New Dean for Engineering & Computer Science
- New Staff listing
WELLNESS
Mammograms & Flu Shots
The UT Dallas Staff Council is sponsoring FLU SHOTS again this year. The shots will be administered by the Richardson Regional Medical Center staff. The flu shots will be provided to full-time staff, faculty, and retirees at no charge. However, all donations to our staff scholarship fund will be accepted. The dates and locations are set:
- Monday, October 27 (1 pm – 3 pm): Facilities Management Classroom (PP building, northeast corner of campus)
- Tuesday, October 28 (10 am – 12 pm): Activity Center Multipurpose Room (near Auxiliary Gym)
- Wednesday, October 29 (11 am – 1 pm): Callier Center – Dallas
Mobile Mammography - Wednesday, Oct 29th, from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., in front of the Activity Center, the UT Southwestern Center for Breast Care Mobile Mammography van will be on campus. This event is sponsored by the UT Dallas Staff Council’s Wellness Committee. Mammograms are available to those who are uninsured, or on Medicare; most insurance is accepted. Screening is recommended for women age 35 and older. To schedule your mammogram: call 214-645-2560 or toll free 866-277-0710.
Updated: October 22, 2008