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Wednesday, June 12, 2024
News for the staff and faculty of The University of Texas at Dallas
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Staff Council News
Meet Your Representatives
Staff Council invites you to its Meet Your Representatives events. Attendees will learn about the history and role of this team of staff members elected to represent the interests of UT Dallas staff. Staff Council advocates on various issues, addressing staff suggestions and serving as an advisory body to the University President.
There will be four virtual sessions on Microsoft Teams:
General Meeting on June 12
Staff Council meets the second Wednesday of each month (including June 12 at 9 a.m.) to discuss council and University initiatives. General meetings are open; staff, faculty and students are welcome to attend. For meeting agendas, minutes and more information, visit the meetings page.
Nominate Colleagues To Serve on Staff Council
Staff Council is accepting nominations for representatives. Benefits-eligible staff members who have worked for the University for six consecutive months may be nominated. Anyone may nominate a candidate, and candidates may self-nominate. Campus districts elect representatives to serve two-year terms.
The deadline to fill out the Staff Council nomination form is June 28. Read the Staff Council bylaws to learn more about serving.
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UTD Annual Benefits Enrollment Set for July
Mark your calendars for the UT Dallas Annual Benefits Enrollment, July 15-31. Be sure you have access to the internet and your UT Dallas email during enrollment so you can:
- Update your benefits.
- Enroll or re-enroll in UT FLEX (employees only; enrollment does not automatically renew).
- Add or remove dependents from your coverage plan. Please review your dependents.
- You also may add/change your beneficiaries for your Life and AD&D coverage.
An email announcing the opening of the Annual Benefits Enrollment will be sent to all benefits-eligible employees by July 15. After you receive the email, log into My UT Benefits and follow the on-screen instructions to make your selections or changes. Make sure to print your confirmation statement after you make any changes.
Enrollment must be completed before midnight Central Time on July 31.
The UT System Office of Employee Benefits will announce any changes to the plan year 2024-2025 benefits plans prior to enrollment. Please monitor your UT Dallas email account for this information and campus-specific details.
Benefits-eligible employees also may attend the UT Dallas Benefits & Wellness Fair on July 15 in the Student Union Galaxy Rooms and the virtual event on July 16. Please mark your calendar so you don’t miss the educational opportunities and fun activities. Watch your email for more information.
For assistance or more information, contact the UT Dallas Office of Human Resources at benefits@utdallas.edu.
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Wellness Events
Wondr Health Summer Session, program starts July 8; applications open through June 23 — Have a ball this summer and lose weight with Wondr, a program that builds sustainable skills through weekly master classes so you can achieve lasting results. The program is free to UT SELECT and UT CARE Medical Plan members age 18 and above, including employees, retirees, spouses and dependents who have not started a class within the last 12 months. Wondr goes beyond diet fads to teach you science-based skills so you can enjoy your favorite summer foods and activities while improving your overall health. Space is limited. Enroll for the Wondr Health Summer Session or download the Wondr flyer (pdf) to learn more.
Living Well 365: Igniting Motivation for a Fulfilling Life, starting June 18 — In this on-demand online seminar from Deer Oaks EAP Services, participants will explore strategies for self-care to improve physical health, nurture mental well-being, foster positive relationships and adopt healthy habits. Use utdallas for the username and password to access the seminar. Download the EAP newsletter (pdf) for additional information, tips and resources.
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Office of Information Technology Event
Flight Plan to Success: Mastering Copilot, 11 a.m. June 27, virtual: Copilot is UTD’s approved artificial intelligence chat solution for staff and faculty. Based on the text prompts you write, Copilot can search for specific information on the web or in uploaded documents, generate text such as emails and summaries, and create images. Register via Teams.
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Office of Post Award Management (OPM) Series
If You Must Fly, 10 a.m. June 12, virtual: During this session, presenters will discuss what documentation is needed for travel reimbursements. The Fly America Act, principal investigator/departmental/OPM responsibilities and how we all work together to keep UTD compliant will also be shared. Email Arietha Lafayette with any questions.
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Center for BrainHealth Events
Virtual Lunchtime Talk on Design and Leadership, noon June 13 — The BrainHealth Presents speaker series is offering a virtual-only talk with designer and educator Bruce Mau, the CEO of Massive Change Network, a Chicago-based design consultancy and the BrainHealth Best Talks People’s Choice winner in the “Mindset” category. He returns for an encore talk to help celebrate Center for BrainHealth’s 25th anniversary. Registering for this online event also provides access to the full virtual season and recordings of past talks.
SMART Edge Summer Camp, July 22-25 & July 29-Aug. 1, Center for BrainHealth — Enhance innovation in an engaging, activity-based and age-appropriate environment with this eight-day summer camp for sixth- through 11th-graders. Campers experience an extension of CBH’s basic SMART program. To register or ask questions, please request a consultation. Find more information in the printable flyer (pdf).
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Reminder
UTD Employees Can ‘Play it Forward’ With CCF Program
UT Dallas employees can enroll their children ages 0-3 in a 12-week, relationship-centered playful learning program that will help the child’s development, while also supporting an at-risk family’s participation at a high-need location. Play It Forward is part of Play with Me, a program offered by the Center for Children and Families, which begins Saturday, June 15 and costs $120.
By “playing it forward,” employees can allow at-risk families to participate in the program. 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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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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