Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, we are reminded of the beauty of this time of year. We're also halfway through the semester! Can you believe it? Our faculty, staff, and students have accomplished so much in the first half of the semester. From welcoming the largest FTIC class in history, to the recruitment of new faculty, and progress on our strategic plan UTA 2030, it has been an exciting fall semester in Maverick Country!
And there is more to come! The second half of the semester is packed with exciting events and opportunities, including midterms, finals, and our fall commencement. I also hope you will join me in celebrating Native American Heritage Month throughout November. UTA has a variety of events planned, and I encourage you to consider attending one, including a special edition of the Maverick Kitchen Series.
I hope you enjoy this month's newsletter, and please be sure to check out our website and social media page for even more news and information.
Sincerely,
Tamara L. Brown, Ph.D.
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Prospective UTA graduate students can begin submitting their admissions applications through Slate starting in February 2024. Slate is a is a single, unified customer relationship management system used by more than 1,500 colleges and universities worldwide to support the pre-enrollment process and student experience from recruitment to orientation to enrollment. Listening sessions for faculty and staff representatives from all colleges and schools engaged in graduate admissions will be held Nov 15 and 17, with possible additional sessions in early Spring. More information about the Slate implementation will be forthcoming and can be found online here.
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The first phase of the Recruiting Innovative Scholars for Excellence (RISE) 100 is actively underway. We’re focused on hiring 10 Target of Excellence candidates with the highest levels of accomplishment. Phase 1 also includes a total of 12 hires organized into three clusters: brain health, semiconductors, and community-engaged research. An additional 11 hires were authorized in departments with critical needs as well. The second phase of the RISE 100 initiative will be supported by a Faculty Review Committee that will work through the Spring of 2024 to identify, review, and recommend searches to commence in the Fall of 2024. More information about these two phases can be found on the RISE 100 website and more updates will be available in the future.
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UTA's Spanish Community Translation and Interpreting Program was recognized as a 2023 Example of Excelencia and the Bridge-to-Math-Doctorate Program in the Department of Mathematics was a finalist. UTA was the only institution to have programs recognized at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Alicia Rueda-Acedo, Mónica De La Fuente Iglesias, Tuncay Aktosun, and Jianzhong Su accepted these awards on their program's behalf in Washington, DC, at the annual Excelencia in Education gathering. More information about these programs can be found online here.
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2023 Regents Outstanding Teaching Awards |
The UT System recently announced 14 recipients of the 2023 Regents Outstanding Teaching Awards (ROTA). Congratulations to UTA faculty members Sonia Kania (Modern Languages) and Christy Spivey (Economics) for being recognized for demonstrating extraordinary classroom teaching performance and dedication to innovation. Each recipient will receive a medallion, a cash award of $25,000, and formal recognition by the Board of Regents at its upcoming quarterly board meeting on November 16. Read more about these two faculty here.
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UTA's Executive Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships, Karen Krause, was recently awarded the Unsung Hero Hall of Fame Award from the Texas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. Karen was recognized for epitomizing TASFAA and the financial aid profession in their everyday work.
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The U.S. Department of State issued a “Worldwide Caution” due to escalating global tensions. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to exercise caution when traveling. Questions about travel abroad or UTA/UTS requirements can be directed to the Office of International Education.
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Are you a faculty member interested in contributing your expertise to guide the creation of a new Center for Native American Studies and/or a new Center for Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies? If so, please contact Interim Senior Vice Provost Maria Martinez-Cosio for more information on how to get involved.
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| Invite the Provost to Speak |
Do you have an upcoming event that you would like to invite Provost Brown to attend or speak at? If so, please complete this form to make a request!
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The Provost is hosting monthly office hours again in December! Lots of great conversations took place with faculty and staff in the last round of office hours. The next office hours will be held on November 27th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm or December 8th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in UAB Room 321. Faculty, staff, and students can drop in or sign up via email at provost@uta.edu.
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| Outstanding Maverick Award Nominations |
Nominate a staff member or team of staff members who exemplify what it means to be a Maverick in everything they do. Up to 8 individuals (2 per category) and 1 team will be recognized for their outstanding performance, service excellence, enthusiasm, and dedication to UTA.
The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, December 1, 2023!
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Have a story idea?
Have something that you want us to highlight in one of our future newsletters? If so, submit your idea to provost@uta.edu.
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Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
321 University Administration Building | Box 19118 | Arlington, TX 76019
817-272-2103 | provost@uta.edu
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The University of Texas at Arlington
701 S Nedderman Dr | Arlington, TX 76019 US
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