Did you know that National Postdoctoral Appreciation Week is September 18-22? The U.S. House of Representatives has recognized this week as an opportunity to celebrate the significant contributions that postdoctoral scholars make to research, discovery, and innovation. UTA is a member of the sponsoring organization, the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA), which will be hosting several online events for postdocs across the county. UTA postdocs and other researchers can learn more here. The NPA also provides many resources for postdocs and their faculty supervisors related to improving the postdoc experience and providing training for those in these important positions to achieve the next level of their careers. Members of the UTA community can register for a free account at the NPA website to access these resources.

UTA's Alpha Chi Honor Society has been restored under the co-advisory of three of our student-centered faculty members from various academic disciplines.  Psychology Professor Tracy Greer, Finance Associate Professor David Rakowski, and Chemistry/Biochemistry Associate Professor Robin Macaluso will be Chapter #74 Faculty Advisors for our undergraduate and graduate students.  Alpha Chi is the nation's only certifying association for university honor societies, and further information about its activities and membership will be forthcoming.  

UTA's People and Culture Survey will be open from September 25-October 9.  Please make sure your voice is heard!  Employees will receive an email from Gallup with a survey link.  The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete.  If you have questions, you can visit the employee engagement website for answers.  Help us thrive together as Mavericks!

We are excited to announce a significant transformation within our institution. Faculty Affairs is evolving into Faculty Success. This name change reflects our unwavering commitment to managing faculty matters and actively supporting and empowering our faculty members on their journeys toward personal and professional achievement. Our focus remains steadfast on fostering an environment where every faculty member can thrive, excel, and contribute to the success of our academic community. You can still access Faculty Success resources on the Office of the Provost website.

September's suggested monthly read is from The Chronicle of Higher Education. Please take a moment to read more about Why Fixing the Transfer Process Is an Equity Issue for Colleges.

UTA strives to ensure all students have an experiential learning opportunity before graduation, and the Mavs EDGE Internship Program is one initiative helping us achieve that goal.  Encourage students to consider one of the many internships available to them!   

Enrollment Management staff member, Sandra Esquivel, was recently recognized by Ford Motor Company as a 2023 Mujer Legendarias for her contributions in the areas of leadership, community involvement, innovation, and environmental/human sustainability. 

The Provost will begin hosting office hours in October!  Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to drop in on October 19th from 9:00am to 11:00 am in UAB Room 321.

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