UTA’S E‑NEWSLETTER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Program to reduce child maltreatment, domestic violence

After seeing firsthand how women and children were impacted during a time of turmoil for her native country Kyrgyzstan, Assistant Professor Saltanat Childress felt compelled to help others through her research in the field of social work. Her project will test a new type of intervention that combines three approaches to preventing child maltreatment: strengthening family processes, improving co-parenting and father involvement, and building financial capability and assets.

UTARI scientist develops wheelchair technology

Alexandra Jamieson, a research scientist with the UTA Research Institute, won top place at the Life Science Summit for her technology to help prevent pressure ulcers among people who use wheelchairs.

Ericka Roland, assistant professor of educational leadership and policy studies in the College of Education

Opening artificial intelligence to new voices

Through a multi-million-dollar federal grant, UTA researcher Ericka Roland aims to expand the range of perspectives and voices that are a part of artificial intelligence technology.

UTA Thanksgiving Dinner

Hosted by UTA Dining and the Office of International Education's Department of Global Engagement, UTA's annual campus-wide Thanksgiving Dinner is tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 5-8 p.m. Students on a meal plan will be admitted for free. Students without a meal plan, faculty, and staff can purchase tickets for $9.89 at the door.

Holiday transportation schedule

UTA's shuttle bus and late-night escort services will be adjusted during Thanksgiving Break to respond to the reduced demand on campus. View the holiday transportation schedule.

Make plans to give

Join UTA Tuesday, Nov. 28, to celebrate GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity. Send a gift to support UTA's talented students by visiting GivingTuesday.

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Vaccine clinic

UTA is holding a second flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinic for employees, retirees, and their covered dependents Wednesday, Nov. 29, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in Room 113 of Trinity Hall. About 100 slots are available. Register. The latest COVID-19 booster will be available while supplies last.

Glass art holiday sale, fundraiser

The Department of Art and Art History is pleased to announce its Holiday Glass Art Sale and Fundraiser. Faculty, staff, and students can be among the first to explore and purchase pieces Friday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The general public sale will be Saturday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sale funds support UTA’s talented students, while also contributing to the advancement of the Department of Art and Art History.

Hispanic-serving graduate certificate

Develop expertise to serve and support the growing Hispanic student population with UTA’s new Hispanic-Serving Leadership Preparation Graduate Certificate. The program can be completed in two semesters, and eligible full-time employees may be able to use the Employee Tuition Affordability Program.

Receive your W-2 electronically

As we near the end of the year, remember to update the way you receive your W-2 on UTShare. You can submit or withdraw consent to receive your W-2 electronically with the click of a button. Details can be found on Page 12 in the Employee Self-Service Guide. Benefits of selecting electronic delivery include quicker access and increased security of your personal information.

National AIDS Memorial partners with UTA Libraries

A portion of the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be displayed on the sixth floor of UTA Central Library as part of a special exhibit from Tuesday, Nov. 28, through Saturday, Dec. 2. On the first day of the exhibit, UTA Libraries will host a special event from noon to 2 p.m. University offices and local organizations will have tables set up to provide information about LBGTQ+ history and resources about HIV and AIDS.

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Coursera access for Mavericks

Mavericks can access 40 professional certificates from leading companies such as Google, Salesforce, IBM, Meta, and Intuit through the Career Academy on Coursera platform. For assistance with setting up a UTA Coursera Career Academy account, visit UTA’s knowledge base article and click on the “How to Register” tab. If registration issues persist, email CourseraQuestions@uta.edu.

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Outstanding Maverick Award nominations

Recognize a staff member or team of staff members who exemplify “being a Maverick” in all that they do. Nominations for Outstanding Maverick Awards are being accepted until Friday, Dec. 1. Learn more about the eligibility criteria and complete the nomination form today.

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Pre-game event in Fort Worth

Join UTA Alumni Relations and Athletics before the UTA men’s basketball game at Dickies Arena Saturday, Dec. 16, for a pre-game meetup at Chimy’s Fort Worth! Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Athletics Director Jon Fagg and UTA coaches. Learn more and RSVP for the pre-game event.

Global Seal of Biliteracy

UTA students who speak a language in addition to English can test their proficiency to receive the Global Seal of Biliteracy, a micro-credential that conveys language proficiency. The test is offered in more than 40 languages through the Department of Modern Languages. Email proficiency@uta.edu for more information.

SAC mailing list

Stay informed by joining the Staff Advisory Council (SAC) mailing list today. Become part of a vibrant community dedicated to improving UTA's workplace and fostering meaningful connections. For any questions or additional information, contact SAC@uta.edu.