Save the Date: UT System Administration Staff Meeting on April 10 |
The next UT System Administration staff meeting will be Monday, April 10 at 10:30 a.m. (EDT) in the Square Room located in Market Square. There will also be a Zoom link for those who may not be able to attend. The meeting will cover major updates from the UT System, including a save the date for our employee spring picnic! To best guide the conversation, please submit any specific questions or topics you would like addressed in this survey below.
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Performance Management Reminder |
The performance management process provides an opportunity for staff and supervisors to step back from day-to-day activities to reflect on the accomplishments of the previous year. This is also a time to recognize career opportunities and set clear goals and expectations for future success. The performance management process encourages employees to celebrate career accomplishments and identify ways to further enhance professional development.
As a reminder, staff performance discussions for 2022 should be completed and submitted by March 31, 2023. If you are a supervisor who conducts reviews, it is time to start scheduling meetings, requesting self-assessments, compiling notes and setting new goals for each of your direct reports. For all staff members, you can prepare for your reviews by thinking through the conversation you would like to have with your supervisors and identifying important goals and accomplishments you would like to achieve this year.
If you are new to the performance review process at UT or need assistance as you prepare your upcoming evaluations, we encourage you to take advantage of the performance review website, which has instructions, answers to frequently asked questions, forms, and learning and development guidance.
For UT System Administration employees, we recommend submitting the completed review to systemhr@tennessee.edu.
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Employee Experience Monitor Survey |
On March 14, all active, regular staff received an email from McLean & Company with a link to complete the Employee Experience Monitor (EXM) survey.
The one-question survey asks, “How likely would you be to recommend this organization to a qualified friend or family member as a great place to work?” Employees will be given an opportunity to add additional, confidential comments.
Responses will be returned to McLean. UT will receive anonymous summary reports.
UT adopted the one-question approach to minimize the burden on employees, allow employees an opportunity to provide more frequent feedback and enable a more agile approach to make adjustments according to feedback.
We hope you help us by letting us know how we are doing. If you have any questions about the survey, please contact systemhr@tennessee.edu.
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Knoxville Area Urban League Young Professionals |
The UT System Administration is offering to pay the $75 membership fee for employees under 40 who wish to join the Knoxville Area Urban League Young Professionals (KAULYP), an affiliate of the National Urban League Young Professionals (NULYP). Employees can learn more on the KAULYP website. Membership benefits include access to professional development opportunities, networking events and community service opportunities, as well as the chance to connect with other like-minded young professionals in the area. This is a great opportunity for UT System Administration employees to expand their professional networks and engage in community-building activities.
if you are interested, please email systemhr@tennessee.edu.
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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.
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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 March calendar below for a full list of observances.
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Women's History Month is an annual celebration in March that highlights the contributions of women to society throughout history. It recognizes the vital role women have played in shaping culture, politics and society, while also acknowledging the struggles they have faced in achieving equality and recognition.
The month-long observance aims to raise awareness of women's accomplishments and inspire future generations to continue their work towards gender equality. View the timeline here.
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Ashley Ludewig - Assessment Coordinator |
Ashley Ludewig will be joining the UT System Administration on April 1 as the assessment coordinator with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. Ludewig was born and raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, but will be coming to Knoxville from Auburn, Alabama. She holds a Ph.D. in rhetoric and composition, a master's degree in English and a bachelor's degree in English and Spanish. Most recently, she has earned a graduate certificate in program evaluation from Auburn University. Ludewig served as the compliance certification coordinator at Auburn University, leading the reaffirmation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Prior to 2021, she was a lecturer in English where she taught professional and public writing, composition and business writing. Ludewig also served as interim director of composition during that time. While not at work, she enjoys going to the dog park with her senior dog, Mr. Magoo. She also enjoys trying new restaurants and craft breweries. With a green thumb, Ludewig has an extensive collection of house plants.
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