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Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024
News for the staff and faculty of The University of Texas at Dallas
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Cheer for Comets, Grab Lunch at Community Appreciation Day
The UT Dallas community is invited to Community Appreciation Day, 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10, in the Visitor Center Atrium (VCB). Come cheer for our Comet basketball teams as they take on the Concordia University Tornados. Enjoy a complimentary lunch and special presentation between the women’s and men’s games around 2:30 p.m. This event is free but requires a reservation.
Make your reservation by Monday, Feb. 2.
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HR Forum Scheduled for Feb. 7
The Office of Human Resources will host its next HR Forum from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 7, as a Microsoft Teams live event. Closed captioning will be available, and there will be a moderated Q&A forum. If you have questions for the HR Forum, send them to hrforum@utdallas.edu.
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Healthy Comets Scavenger Hunt
Join the UTD Campus Wellness Committee to learn about all the dimensions of wellness by engaging in a full week of activities, whether you work remotely or on campus. This program involves walking, learning opportunities, engagement with fellow peers, and various other activities. Participants are eligible to earn tiered prizes. The more you participate, the more prizes you earn. Registration will be open from Monday, Feb. 5, through Friday, Feb. 9. To learn more and register, visit the Comet Calendar posting.
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CCF Play With Me Program
The Center for Children and Families (CCF) at UT Dallas is now enrolling children ages 0-3 and their parents for the “Play It Forward” edition of its Play With Me program, beginning Saturday, Feb. 10. Play With Me is a 12-week, relationship-centered, playful learning program serving at-risk children and parents across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The program is designed to equip parents with valuable tools to enhance the foundation for their children’s learning and overall healthy development, ultimately promoting school readiness and subsequent academic success.
At UTD, we have an opportunity to “Play it Forward.” For a small fee of $120, you can enroll with your child, supporting your child’s optimal development and supporting another family’s participation at a high-need location. To enroll, please complete the online registration form and make your $120 payment. For more information, email ccf@utdallas.edu or call 972-883-3876.
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Construction Kicks Off for New Student Union, Esports Center
Construction projects are changing the face of campus at The University of Texas at Dallas as the spring semester gets underway. A new Student Success Center/Student Union will be built where the Cecil and Ida Green Center is located, and the former Pub dining area in the current Student Union will be renovated and become an esports center. Read the News Center story.
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Dallas-Fort Worth Labor Market Update: 16,200 New Jobs
Last November’s labor market saw an increase of roughly 16,200 new jobs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, as the wholesale and retail trade ramped up hiring by 8,900 jobs for the holiday shopping season. Respiratory therapists were one of the fastest-growing occupations, with a month-over-month increase in job postings of 127.7% from October 2023. To learn more about these and other labor trends, read the latest edition of the DFW Labor Market Update (pdf).
For 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 the Economic Development Update for our latest news and analysis.
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PACE for Minors at UTD: Notice of Youth Protection Policy and Requirements
The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to promoting a safe and conducive environment for minors (non-UTD students or employees under the age of 18) participating in University-sanctioned Programs, Activities, Camps, and Events (PACE or PACE for Minors) in accordance with Texas Education Code, Chapter 51, Section 51.976 and the University’s Programs for Minors Policy.
This policy outlines the authorization requirements for hosting University-sanctioned PACE for Minors and applies to:
- All University employees, students, affiliates, volunteers, contractors and visitors who work directly with minor participants as part of PACE for Minors (i.e., Designated Individuals).
- All PACE held on University property and University-sanctioned PACE held at other locations (with few exceptions).
Faculty, staff and student organizations planning to host PACE for Minors must follow the registration process, which includes but is not limited to safety and supervision planning, background checks and training for all personnel, and insurance coverage.
For additional information about hosting PACE for Minors, registration and training requirements, incident reporting responsibilities, and other questions, please visit the Programs for Minors website or contact compliance manager Jennifer Del Rosario at pace@utdallas.edu or 972-883-3815.
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Office of Research and Innovation Events
OHSP Breaking News: Human Subjects Research Clinical Trials, 10 to 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 1 — The Office of Human Subjects Protections (OHSP) invites you to join a virtual meeting to learn about new resources to assist investigators conducting clinical trials. Meet the new team members Krupa Ghaghda, regulatory associate, and Justin Mpanga, clinical data specialist III. Get to know their roles and hear about the many ways they support clinical research. Bring your questions about REDCap, the FDA and ClinicalTrials.gov. For more information, email Arietha Lafayette.
Guide to Cruising through Human Subject Research, 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Feb. 7 — Ahoy researchers! Come aboard for a guided cruise through human subjects research. You will learn useful tips to get you started, including how to submit your study and what to expect after approval. You also will receive a travel guide filled with resources. All hands on deck as we help you improve your chances of smooth sailing. Registration is required. For more information, email Arietha Lafayette.
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Center for Teaching and Learning Event
Virtual Office Hours: Building Student Confidence with Community–Based Learning, 4 to 5 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 1, Microsoft Teams — Facilitated by Dr. Arthur Vasquez, assistant professor of instruction in criminology, and Dr. Salena Brody, CTL associate director. High impact practices (HIPs) are teaching and learning strategies that demonstrate “significant educational benefits for students who participate in them,” according to the American Association of Colleges and Universities. In this session, we will share the benefits of employing HIPs in your teaching and showcase Vasquez’s experiences incorporating community–based learning with his criminology and criminal justice students. Faculty, staff and graduate students are welcome to join.
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Reminders
2024 Live Healthy Campaign: It’s Time Texas!
Join the free eight-week competition that encourages daily healthy habits and unites Texans across the state to build a healthier Texas. Join Team UTD and receive an ITT water bottle, while supplies last.
- The challenge runs through March 3.
- Participate as an individual and earn points for the community and workplace.
- Select UT Dallas under employer/organization sub-challenge.
- Get rewarded and win prizes for daily healthy habits.
- Download the app to register and log healthy habits.
- View the Getting Started video to learn more and join today.
Everyday choices shape our health and future. The challenge encourages participants to pursue simple, daily healthy habits. Help make Texas and UT Dallas a healthier place. It’s Time, UTD!
For more information, visit the It’s Time Texas website.
CCF Spring Lecture Series Spotlights ‘Owen Eras’
The Center for Children and Families (CCF) at UT Dallas announces its 16th annual Spring Lecture Series titled: “The Owen Eras Tour.” Honoring CCF Director Dr. Margaret T. Owen, the series will feature talks by local researchers working in language development, risk and resilience, and active playful learning — some of the many areas of work in Owen’s career. Register to attend the lecture series.
- Friday, Jan. 26, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., “The Effect of Infant-Directed Speech (Parentese) on Language Learning in Autistic Children and Bilingual Children” with Dr. Pumpki Lei Su.
- Friday, Feb. 23, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., “A Tale of Two Cities: Redressing Behavioral Health Disparities Through A Reimagined Workforce” with Dr. Camilo Ruggero.
- Friday, March 8, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., “Active Playful Learning in a Research to Practice Partnership” with Dr. Annie Wright.
Also, save the date for a culminating spring forum on school readiness on Friday, April 19, at the Communities Foundation of Texas.
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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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