UTA’S E‑NEWSLETTER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Study reveals global flood risk

A UTA hydrologist’s study in the Nature journal Scientific Data provides the first-ever global estimate of human destruction of natural floodplains. The study can help guide future development in a way that can restore and conserve vital floodplain habitats that are critical to wildlife, water quality, and reducing flood risk for people.

Quantum curriculum

In a column for The Conversation, Karen Matsler, assistant professor of instruction, writes about how she is leading a national effort, funded by the National Science Foundation, to introduce the concepts of quantum information science into high school curriculums. The column also was picked up by Yahoo News.

Student loan repayment

In an interview with KERA, Karen Krause, executive director of financial aid, scholarships, and veterans benefits processing, said the resumption of student loan repayments can be a daunting process for students and pandemic-era graduates making payments for the first time this year.

Get to know UTA's People and Culture Survey

UTA's People and Culture Survey opens Monday, Sept. 25. Attend a live information session with University stakeholders various times from Sept. 11-20. View the schedule.

Welcome reception

The Women's Faculty and Staff Network's annual welcome reception is Tuesday, Sept. 12, 5-7 p.m. in Trinity Hall 104. President Cowley and Provost Brown will make remarks. Hors d'oeuvres and spirits will be available.

Benefits session

The Office of Talent, Culture, and Inclusion is hosting a one-hour orientation to provide graduate teaching assistants and graduate research assistants an overview of UTA's employee benefits. Register to attend the session virtually Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 1 p.m.

Business improvement workshop

The Office of Information Technology will host an online workshop titled "Setting Up Process Improvement for Success" Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 11 a.m. Join your colleagues for an interactive session of group work and discussions on how to set up improvement efforts for maximum impact.

History symposium

The Department of History hosts "History Applied: A Liberal Arts Education in the 21st-Century Marketplace" Wednesday, Sept. 13, 12-5:30 p.m. Speakers at the symposium include representatives from IBM, Google, X, Levi Strauss & Co, and Ernst & Young. RSVP online to attend.

WFSN general session

The Women's Faculty and Staff Network's next general session is Monday, Sept. 18, in Trinity Hall 104. Jewel Washington will present remarks and lunch will be provided.

Graduate School Expo

The Office of Admissions presents the Graduate School Expo Wednesday, Sept. 20, in the Palo Duro Lounge of the University Center. This is a free event where students network with representatives from UTA's graduate programs and other institutions.

Volunteers needed

Volunteer shifts are available for the All Majors Job and Internship Fair Wednesday, Sept. 20. Sign up for a slot from 11:45 a.m.-3 p.m. by Monday, Sept. 18.

New employee compliance training

UTA compliance training for new employees will resume Wednesday, Sept. 13, when new employees and student employees hired as of June 5, 2023, will be notified of their assignment to compliance training. Thereafter, recently hired employees and student employees will be assigned to compliance training within two weeks of their hire date.

UTA compliance training assigned through University Compliance Services provides essential information for both new employees and returning employees. This year’s course includes, health and safety topics, interactive cybersecurity, and active-threat-response modules. All full-time employees must also enter the Outside Activity Portal to declare whether they have outside activities to report. Annual compliance training for employees and student employees who completed compliance training during the previous academic year will be announced later this month.

For questions regarding compliance training, contact University Compliance Services at 817-272-2080 or compliance@uta.edu.

North Texas Giving Day

On Thursday, Sept. 21, UTA will be participating in North Texas Giving Day. Help our talented students unlock their potential and achieve their educational goals by making a gift. Early giving is open now.

Pre-Law Day

Students who are interested in careers in the justice system can attend the Pre-Law Day symposium featuring workshops and panelists. All majors are welcome to attend Friday, Sept. 22, 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Transportation survey

The Office of Sustainability is conducting a transportation survey to understand the different modes of transportation that employees and students use. Survey results will be used to help calculate campus emissions.

Fraternity and Sorority Life Breakfast

Faculty and staff alumni of UTA's Greek community are invited to attend a special Fraternity and Sorority Life Breakfast for UTA's employees Monday, Sept. 25, 9:30-11 a.m. in the Palo Duro Lounge. RSVP by Monday, Sept. 18.

Alumni meetup

UTA alumni, join the Alumni@Work chapter for a Connection Cafe Lunch Meetup Friday, Sept. 22, at 12 p.m. Limited space is available; RSVP at give.uta.edu/alumni-work.

UTA alumni luncheon

UTA alumni are invited to the next Fort Worth Alumni Chapter Luncheon at Joe T. Garcia's Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 12 p.m. Tickets are $25 and include a buffet lunch. Five dollars of the ticket cost goes to support alumni programming.

Employee resource groups

UTA is launching employee resource groups (ERG) this fall. ERGs are employee led and promote belonging and engagement across campus. For more information on how to join an ERG, visit Belonging and Engagement.