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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
News for the staff and faculty of The University of Texas at Dallas
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Faculty Mentoring Program Workshop
The UT Dallas faculty mentoring program, operated by the Office of the Provost, will hold its next workshop Friday, March 22. Called “Designing Your Professional Brand,” the event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in JSOM 1.516. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by March 8.
The faculty mentoring program offers guidance to faculty on research, teaching and service. The program includes facilitated networking opportunities, the sharing of best practices, and outlets for peer support. For more information, email ProvostFacultyMentoring@utdallas.edu or join Faculty Mentoring on Microsoft Teams.
Current faculty mentees are invited to nominate their mentors for the Provost’s Award for Excellence in Mentoring of Faculty. The deadline is Tuesday, March 12, 5 p.m.
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Wildlife at UTD: What You Need To Know
There are occasional sightings of larger wildlife on the UT Dallas campus. Coyotes are common and recently a bobcat was spotted. Often, such animals are spotted near the creeks that run through campus.
According to City of Richardson Animal Services, these animals are generally not dangerous to people. If you have questions or if you would like to report an animal, call Richardson Animal Services at 972-744-4480.
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Comet Calendar Design Improvements
University Web Services is updating the front-end design of Comet Calendar. You will notice this change on Wednesday, March 20. The change will not affect your access to Comet Calendar or the back-end design.
Highlights of the design improvements include:
- Greater ability for Comet Calendar users to filter by event types.
- The option to include a larger “hero image” on event listings.
- A spot to add social media links on event listings.
- The option to link to an external website from your event listing.
- A visual tag that emphasizes new events.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact webdeveloper@utdallas.edu.
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NYT Bestselling Author To Speak at Sleep Seminar
The School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences will host a seminar called “Sleep, and its [Technology] Future.” Dr. Matthew Walker will speak about sleep and its fundamental influence on every aspect of brain and body health.
Walker is the author of “Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams,” a New York Times bestseller. He will present technology innovations for augmenting and enhancing human sleep, along with his vision for future technology innovation targets.
The event will be Thursday, April 4, from 1 to 2 p.m., in the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center, in the Ann and Jack Graves Ballroom (DGA 1.102C). The virtual presentation will be on Microsoft Teams.
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Nominate Colleagues, Students for Leadership Trailblazers Recognition
The Office of Campus Resources and Support (OCRS) is accepting nominations for the new Leadership Trailblazers Program, which recognizes UT Dallas faculty, staff and students who have made significant leadership contributions in supporting the participation and success of women at UT Dallas and beyond. The honorees will be recognized at a luncheon on Thursday, April 18 at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center (DGA). Any faculty, staff and students at the University may be nominated by a peer or colleague. Nominations are being accepted until Friday, March 15. For more information, email OCRS at ocrs@utdallas.edu.
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Registration Open for UNITE Conference
Register to attend the second UNITE (Uniting Networks for Institutional Transformation and Education) professional development mini-conference hosted by Training & Education Programs, a division of OCRS. The conference will be Thursday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center (DGA).
This year’s theme, “Transformational Practices and Continuing to Inspire,” will encapsulate the essence of what lies ahead: a convergence of ideas, strategies and success stories that will elevate your professional journey to unprecedented heights.
Additionally, the conference is accepting proposals for an opportunity to share your institutional transformation as you use strategies, experiences and best practices in your role. If this is something you or your department would be interested in, please fill out the proposal form.
For more information about the event, email Klarissa Y. Perez.
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Summer Coding Camps
The Department of Computer Science (CS) will offer Summer Coding Camps for children and youth. Four levels of coding camps are offered; students can start at their appropriate levels and climb at their own pace.
Two-week camps cost $150 and the monthly camps cost $300. A 20% discount is available for the immediate families of UTD faculty and staff when using a UT Dallas email address to register. Email csk12@utdallas.edu once you reach the checkout page. CS will apply the discount manually, then you can complete the registration.
CS Outreach also offers several research workshops and summer lab research experiences for advanced level high school students.
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HR Forum Scheduled for March 6
The Office of Human Resources will host its next HR Forum on Wednesday, March 6, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., as a Microsoft Teams live event. Closed captioning is available, and there will be a moderated Q&A forum. If you have questions or would like to be added to the meeting invitation distribution list for the HR Forum, please email hrforum@utdallas.edu.
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Center for Teaching and Learning Events
NTT Faculty: Powerful or Powerless? 1-3 p.m., Thursday, March 7, Zoom — Grounded in one or more case studies, this session evaluates the structural components that put barriers in front of non-tenure-track faculty who have extended legacies of disparities and exclusion from professional development, committee participation, decision-making and leadership positions in higher education. Participants will discuss effective practices to implement transformative institutional change to better incorporate NTT faculty into the fabric of our universities.
The presenter will be Dr. Hector Aguilar, UTSADT Fellow and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Honors College, UT San Antonio. The UT System Academy of Distinguished Teachers (UTSADT), in collaboration with UT System Faculty Developers, is sponsoring this monthly series of presentations and conversations about the relationships between teaching, learning and well-being. Register for “Powerful or Powerless?”
CTL Office Hours: Teaching with Kindness and Wonder – Lessons from Mister Rogers, 4-5 p.m., Thursday, March 7, Microsoft Teams — Join CTL Director Dr. Karen Huxtable-Jester for a discussion of how the messages Mister Rogers shared with young children on his PBS show can be applied to teaching adults using evidence-based teaching strategies. RSVP by March 6 to receive a calendar invite with the Teams link. The event is open to faculty, staff, graduate teaching assistants and post-doctoral researchers.
CTL Webinar Wednesday: Teaching for a Changing World: Helping Students Navigate Complexity, Thrive with Change and Promote Well-Being – Session Two, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, Microsoft Teams — The increasing complexity of our world challenges the cognitive and emotional assets of our students. To become successful professionals and leaders, they will need a set of competencies that will allow them to navigate this complexity and thrive with change while supporting their own well-being and the well-being of others. This series of three CTL webinars acquaints you with Dr. Doug Kiel’s 3C Model of Cognitive Competencies that includes nine cognitive competencies that will help students successfully navigate a turbulent future. Each session will present the targeted competencies, their benefits, resources that offer access and scoring for the assessment, and evidence-based methods for improving each competency. Each participant will receive Kiel’s instructors manual for the competencies (please note that the manual is copyrighted material and should not be copied or distributed). Register for Session Two by March 18 to receive a calendar invite.
All-Campus Mini-Conference, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Friday, March 22, JSOM Executive Dining Room (JSOM 1.606) — The 8th Annual All-Campus Mini-Conference will feature a variety of high-impact practices that produce evidence of student success. UT Dallas faculty who will showcase innovative teaching strategies related to a wide range of topics, including:
- Authentic assessment in the age of artificial intelligence.
- Energizing student engagement using a Short-term Working Group (SWG).
- Using digital feedback to help students become stronger writers and scholars.
- Documenting students’ use of critical thinking through creative projects.
- Structured analysis of case studies and experiential learning.
- Using generative artificial intelligence for innovative teaching and learning.
- Engaging globally through collaborative online international learning.
Register by March 20.
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Wellness Events
Appointments Still Available for Mobile Mammography
The UT Southwestern mobile mammography unit will visit the UT Dallas campus Friday, March 8, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The unit will be at the loading zone north of the Activity Center (AB). 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).
Balancing Work, Caregiving; March EAP Newsletter
The responsibility of caring for children, a spouse or an older or infirm family member can force adjustments to schedules and priorities. One of the biggest challenges you will ever face is how to handle work responsibilities and maintain your career while also doing what’s right for your older relative, attending to your relationship with your spouse or partner, giving your children the love and attention they need, and taking care of yourself. Deer Oaks EAP is here to support you 24/7/365 and can provide ideas that may help you find a balance that works for you.
In this month’s EAP Newsletter (pdf), the following topics are discussed:
- Online Seminar: Best (Furry) Friends — Explore the impact of pets on your life and how the presence of a pet can enhance your mental and emotional well-being. Available on-demand starting Tuesday, March 19.
- Balancing caregiving, work and family.
- Igniting the spark of individuality in others.
- Responsible pet ownership keeps you and your pet healthy.
Visit Deer Oaks EAP and enter “utdallas” for the username and password to access the online seminar.
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Office of Research and Innovation Events
Getting to Know: Subawards, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Thursday, March 7, Microsoft Teams — Intended for both faculty and administrators, this training session will go behind the scenes to demystify the subaward process: What is a subaward? What makes it high risk for audits? What are your responsibilities as a faculty and/or administrator? The offices of Sponsored Projects, Post Award Management, and Procurement will present the lifecycle of a subaward, give tips on best practices, and answer audience questions. For more information, email Arietha Lafayette.
Social Media for Researchers Webinar, 10 to 11 a.m., Friday, March 8, Microsoft Teams — A panel of social media users will share social media tips and tricks on how to utilize various platforms to enhance communication about your research. Speakers will include Dr. Kendra Seaman, director of the Aging Well Lab at the Center for Vital Longevity and assistant professor of psychology in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences; Dr. Nikki Delk, assistant vice president for research development, associate professor of biological sciences, Fellow, Cecil H. and Ida Green Professor in Systems Biology Science in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; and Paul Bottoni, senior social media manager for the Office of Communications. For more information, email Taylor Roberts.
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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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