Current Events and Future State: A Note from Brian Dickens |
Events happening in the world and our communities can have an either positive or negative impact on our daily lives. The current events we’ve experienced in our own state might feel particularly overwhelming for some. Fortunately, we have professional resources that can help those who may be struggling, feeling heavy or just in need of some additional tools in their mental health toolbox.
At UT, we are fortunate to have a robust employee assistance program (EAP), designed to provide free, confidential assistance to help employees and their families resolve problems that influence their personal lives or job performance. Spouses and dependent children of employees also qualify for EAP benefits. The program is available to all benefits-eligible UT employees and their immediate families, regardless of whether you participate in the State’s Group Health Insurance Program. To access these services, please contact Optum at 1-855-Here4TN (1-855-437-3486) or www.Here4TN.com.
As leaders and colleagues, it's important to be empathetic, gracious and mindful of how the events in our world can impact people's work.
Thank you for all you do to serve our great university system. Please know we are here to support you.
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Email Signature Builder Tool |
Email is a constant in our day-to-day work. It is how we connect with coworkers and associates. As we continue to promote the brand, all UT System Administration employees are encourage to use an official email signature. View the brand guidelines for templates that you can copy and paste right into your email signature. Thank you for taking the time to ensure that we are consistent! If you have questions, please contact Halley Kurtz.
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It’s an exciting time for the DASH project as the implementation moves into the adopt and adapt phase! Project team members from across the state, including over 200 recently added subject matter experts, are involved daily in prototype sessions. Prototype one is the first of three cycles. In total, there are 36 sessions being held between March 20 and April 21. Participants will get to see UT designed processes like entering leave requests, updating personal information, creating purchase requisitions, entering travel expenses and many more. Valuable feedback is being captured and additional deep dive sessions are being scheduled to address concerns and insights from the team. Everything garnered from prototype one will create a strong foundation for the next prototype cycle and inform our change management strategies.
Save the Date
If you want to see more of what is on the horizon for DASH, save the date for our first DASH town hall on May 3 at 3 p.m. EDT. We are excited to share project updates, hear from leadership and answer questions as we move closer to our July 1, 2024, go-live date. Be on the lookout for more details to come!
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UT Tower Air Conditioning |
If you are experiencing cold temperatures in your area, we recommend leaving the surrounding conference room doors open to better regulate temperatures on your floor. If you would like to submit a complaint, please contact PBA at 3000line@ktnpba.org and copy Sherry McBee.
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Sick Leave Bank Open Enrollment begins April 1! |
Conference for Women's Leadership (CWL) |
Conference for Women’s Leadership provides sessions on topics relevant to women at varying stages of the leadership journey, from those who are emerging as leaders to women in advanced leadership roles.
Date: May 24 at 11 a.m. through May 25 at 4 p.m.
Location: Knoxville Convention Center
Price*: $250 will be charged after the event via internal transfer.
*For non-exempt employees, the Career Development Fund (CDF) is available for registration assistance.
REGISTER HERE
Sessions
This year’s conference is based on leadership and self-help books by women authors. Some of the books include the following: “The Likeability Trap” by Alicia Menendez, “Validation Is for Parking” by Nicole Kalil, “Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office” by Lois P. Frankel and “Embrace Your Almost” by Jordan Lee Dooley.
| Luau Night
After our Wednesday sessions, we will be hosting a "We wear sundresses at night!" Luau. Be sure to bring your boots and sundresses!
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BEST Man Forum: Building Essential Skills Together |
BEST Man Forum is designed to connect and meet the needs of the UT men that serve our campuses and institutes. The forum serves as a catalyst to unite UT men system-wide, to learn, network and contribute to embodiment of the Be One UT Values in performance, behaviors and relationships.
Exempt employees and/or those who have supervisory responsibilities are welcome to register.
Date: Sept. 19 at 12 p.m. through Sept. 20 at 4 p.m.
Location: UT Conference Center Building
Price*: $200 will be charged after the event via internal transfer
*For non-exempt employees, the Career Development Fund (CDF) is available for registration assistance.
REGISTER HERE
Sessions
The forum will consist of concurrent breakout sessions focused on building essential skills together. Participants will select their sessions upon registration. There will also be an executive leadership panel with the opportunity for Q&A.
Game Night
Tuesday night we will have a variety of individual and team games with the opportunity to participate in a tournament. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served.
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Upcoming Events of Interest |
The world is rich with diversity. Life flourishes when environments are welcoming of all values.
To support an inclusive environment, but not to promote or inhibit the celebration of any religious holidays, an updated observance calendar is included in this newsletter each month. Diversity is the one thing we have in common–celebrate it every day.
View the April calendar below for a full list of observances.
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Celebrate Diversity Month |
April is Celebrate Diversity Month. Initiated in 2004, it recognizes and honors the diversity surrounding us all. By celebrating differences and similarities during this month, organizers hope that people will gain a deeper understanding of each other.
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Robbie Pope - Director of Real Property |
Robbie Pope joined the UT System on April 3 as the director of real property with capital projects. Pope is from Oak Ridge and is licensed to practice law in Tennessee. He graduated with a juris doctor degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law and a bachelor's degree in history from Emory University. Pope has 21 years of practicing law in Knoxville. He also has 16 years of corporate real estate experience with Regal Cinemas and five years of private practice law with Kramer Rayson. Pope is an avid sports fan, especially of the Vols! Otherwise, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their children doing what they’re into, which is currently dance and baseball.
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