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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
News for the staff and faculty of The University of Texas at Dallas
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Staff Council President Jennifer Klunk (left) and UT Dallas President Richard C. Benson (far right) presented CARE Awards to the spring 2023 recipients (second from left) Lauren Kobee, Michelle Rinehart, Asiah Claiborne, Courtney Lozano, Wendi Kavanaugh and Pearl Gutierrez.
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UT Dallas Honors Top Staff Members at CARE Awards
The CARE Awards — Celebrate Achievement, Reward Excellence — recognize staff who have demonstrated superior performance, offered outstanding customer service, and performed acts that have enhanced the image of the University.
Recipients of the Spring 2023 CARE Awards are:
- Asiah Claiborne, assistant director, Student Life Programs
- Pearl Gutierrez, benefits manager, Human Resources
- Wendi Kavanaugh, assistant director of National Merit Scholars Program, Hobson Wildenthal Honors College
- Lauren Kobee, international student advisor II, International Center
- Courtney Lozano, administrative assistant II, Naveen Jindal School of Management
- Michelle Rinehart, safety manager, Institutional Risk & Safety
Watch a recording of the Spring 2023 CARE Awards ceremony.
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Time’s Running Out To Nominate Colleagues for Staff Council
Make a difference at UT Dallas, build meaningful connections, have your voice heard and have fun. Nominations are now being accepted for open Staff Council positions for the coming school year. Submit a nomination by Friday, June 30.
Benefits-eligible staff members who have worked for the University for at least six consecutive months may be nominated to serve on the council as a representative. Anyone may nominate a candidate, or candidates may self-nominate. Campus districts elect representatives to serve two-year terms. Once elected, representatives:
- Must serve on one of four standing committees.
- May be selected to serve on university-wide committees.
- May run for the offices of Staff Council president or vice president, which are elected annually by the council to serve one-year terms.
Learn more about opportunities to serve in the Staff Council Bylaws.
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Wellness Events
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.
Opening Ceremony and Great Walk
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.
Raffle Tickets
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.
T-Shirt Design
Create the Team UTD T-shirt. The winning design will receive a prize. Please submit designs to CorporateChallenge@utdallas.edu.The deadline is Friday, July 7.
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HR Forum Set for July 5
The Office of Human Resources will host its next HR Forum from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 5, as a Microsoft Teams live event. Please install Microsoft Teams prior to joining. If you need assistance, contact the OIT Help Desk. 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.
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Center for Teaching and Learning Events
Helping Students Learn How to Learn: Strategies for Integrating Effective Study Strategies into Your Course, 4 to 5 p.m., Thursday, July 6, on Teams — Faculty, staff and graduate students are invited to this informal discussion about how to facilitate students’ use of study strategies that work.
Recognizing and Preventing Fabricated Citations in ChatGPT, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Wednesday, July 12, on Teams — Chris Edwards, senior librarian at the Eugene McDermott Library, will share trends in false reference citations that can be produced with artificial intelligence tools and offer faculty ways to address them.
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Get To Know BRIGHT Leaders; Level Up Your Skills
The BRIGHT Leaders program offers opportunities to learn from UT Dallas executives and improve your skills.
A brand-new BRIGHT Leaders Spotlight on Staff (S.O.S.) series will spotlight the behind-the scenes work of our staff. Each session will give the campus community the opportunity to learn more about how each featured area serves the needs of the University. At the first session learn about the leadership experiences of:
A Summer Book Club discussion of Radical Candor by Kim Scott will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, July 20. It will be led by guest speaker Roberta Kelley Paul, the senior university director of employee and labor relations at Georgetown University.
At the next Getting to Know You presentations, learn about the leadership experiences of:
- Juan González, dean of graduate education and vice provost for global engagement, 2 to 3 p.m., Thursday, June 29
- Jennifer Holmes, dean of the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences, 2 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 11
BRIGHT Leaders Pathways is a curated collection of courses designed to target development of specific leadership skills at various levels. Courses are virtual and on-demand, so participants can complete the pathway at their own pace. Complete all courses in the pathway and receive a digital certificate and badge.
For more information on training and resources, visit the BRIGHT Leaders website.
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Center for BrainHealth Trivia Night
Put on your game brain and have fun at Trivia Night and Happy Hour, hosted by Center for BrainHealth’s Think Tank Young Professionals Network. Join a team or build your own to test your knowledge about music, film, art, the 1990s and the human brain.
- Trivia Night and Happy Hour 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 11
Food and beverages will be served. This event is for those only 21 and older. Register
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Dallas-Fort Worth Labor Market Update
Despite the decline in total job postings experienced by our region this April, total employment was still on the rise, adding 21,900 new jobs to the Dallas-Fort Worth economy. Coupled with an overall decline in the unemployment rate across the region, state and nation, this pointed toward optimistic, if subdued, growth for the D-FW. To learn more about these trends 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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Reminder
Registration Open for SMART Edge Camp
Do you have a child entering grades 6-11? SMART Edge summer camp can enhance innovation in an engaging, activity-based and age-appropriate environment. The camp is eight days of SMART training tailored to adolescents. More than a decade of research has demonstrated SMART’s ability to improve student potential.
The camp will be offered during two sessions — July 24-27 and July 31-Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at the Center for BrainHealth, 2200 W. Mockingbird Lane in Dallas.
To register, email Denice Myers or call 972-883-3247.
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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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