UTA'S E-NEWSLETTER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF
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THURSDAY, SEPT. 18, 2025
đ€ đąTwo-stepping into history: Blaze your own trail in custom-made UTA boots, now
in stock at the bookstore.
Today's MavWire is 814 words, a six-minute read.
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The Office of Title IX name change
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The Office of Title IX Equal Opportunity Services has updated its name to the Office of Title IX and Discrimination Complaints. This update provides clarity to our campus community on where to receive assistance regarding concerns of discrimination. The office is committed to creating and maintaining an educational and work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and sexual misconduct where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and thrive. Additional information can be found on the officeâs website.
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UTA is committed to providing equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabilities, pregnancy, genetic information, and/or veteran status.
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Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited.
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It's time to check our pulse! The People and Culture Pulse Survey from Gallup will arrive in your email next week and will include a link to complete the survey by Monday, Oct. 6.
Why it matters: Your feedback helps to build a positive and engaging workplace culture at UTA.
Going deeper: The survey is a follow-up to the previous Gallup Engagement Survey and includes about 12 questions to check the current pulse and implementation of action plans across campus. As with all surveys, Talent, Culture, and Engagement will share the results of this pulse check, and invite employees to participate in action planning as part of our shared responsibility.
By the numbers: It should take you less than five minutes to complete the survey, and responses are completely confidential.Â
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Hear results of the COACHE faculty job satisfaction survey
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Join fellow faculty members at the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) Open Forum for the launch of the results of the faculty job satisfaction survey conducted earlier this year.Â
Why it matters: The COACHE faculty job satisfaction survey is a multi-year project about faculty work-life that serves as the basis for collaborative planning and implementation of change. Findings from this survey will be used as a benchmark to the 2021 results, leading to an improved campus workplace and increased faculty productivity.
Go deeper: Dive into the results of the survey, learn what happens next, and lend your voice to improving the workplace environment for faculty members.
Important information: The forum will take place Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 12-12:50 p.m. in Trinity Hall 105 and on Teams.Â
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Community Voices for Suicide Prevention
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The School of Social Work will host Community Voices for Suicide Prevention Thursday, Sept. 25, a panel discussion highlighting personal stories, professional expertise, and practical tools for suicide prevention.
Why it matters: Held during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the event will bring together community leaders and advocates to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and share strategies for suicide prevention.
Going deeper: Together, weâll hear from inspiring voices who share both professional expertise and deeply personal experiences:
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Brad Hunstable â Founder of Haydenâs Corner & CEO of Linear Labs
- Esmeralda Nava, LMSW â UTA alumna, Grant Halliburton Foundation
- Kristi Wiley â Vice President of Programs, Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation
The conversation
will be guided by Donna Schuman, UTA social work associate professor and expert in trauma and mental health interventions.
Reserve your spot
now for the panel discussion.
The fine print: This event is free and open to the public, Continuing education unit credit will be available for social work professional attendees.Â
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đȘ Elmo and Friends Say Hello! Elmo, Cookie Monster, and friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello! Faculty and staff can purchase a discounted four-pack of tickets with the promo code "UTA" for the upcoming show Saturday, Oct. 4.
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đŽ Campus tours for new employees will be held soon. Tours last approximately 1.5 hours and are great for learning your way around. To attend, arrive at the Dan Dipert University Welcome Center five to 10 minutes before the start time. Thursday, Sept. 25.
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đ„” Get Saucy with it! Enjoy a custom menu featuring local hot sauces, wings, and hot sauce raffles, and test your heat limits during Maverick Dining's Final Flame Wing Challenge featuring The Last Dab Hot Sauce: Thermageddon! Thursday, Oct. 9.Â
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đ Mindful Moments Under the Stars: Join Counseling and Psychological Services at the Planetarium to learn mindfulness and practice meditation to effectively manage stress. Wednesday, Sept. 24.
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