The View from UAB 321

The monthly newsletter from UT Arlington Provost Tamara L. Brown

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Maverick Community:

As we conclude another semester, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible accomplishments of our community. This semester, like many before it, presented its own unique challenges. Whether it was navigating the demands of a busy academic schedule, adapting to new teaching methods, or simply balancing personal and professional commitments, I truly appreciate your dedication and resilience.

Congratulations to our students for completing another semester and especially to those who graduated. Our students have poured their hearts and minds into their studies, and I have no doubt their hard work will pay off. For our esteemed faculty and staff, your unwavering commitment to academic excellence is the foundation of our university's success. Thank you for fostering a vibrant learning environment, inspiring students, and pushing the boundaries of knowledge through your research and scholarship.

As we look towards the summer months, I encourage everyone to take time to rest, recharge, and pursue some of your personal passions. Whether you're traveling, spending time with loved ones, or simply catching up on some well-deserved sleep, this break is essential for returning to the next semester feeling refreshed and ready to learn and grow.

Sincerely,

Tamara L. Brown, Ph.D.

Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

The Goolsby Leadership Academy in the College of Business celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. It was a joy to have the Goolsby family present along with other key supporters. In addition, alumni from the prior 18 cohorts showed up strong for each other and for the newest graduates.

Melanie Sattler, professor and chair of Civil Engineering, was recently recognized by the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation as one of 10 Piper Professors from across Texas for superior teaching at the college level. The Piper Foundation is focused on postsecondary education in Texas and offers a $5,000 honorarium to faculty.

What's your Maverick Promise?

Have you thought about how we can ensure UTA keeps its promises to support students to remain enrolled, graduate in a timely fashion, and enter jobs that are connected to their majors? No matter where we serve, we all have a role to play.

Send us your #MaverickPromise.

The first meeting of the Maverick Mind Management affinity group is coming up on Thursday, May 23, from 2-3 pm in Trinity Hall 104E. If you are passionate about mindfulness and mental health, this is the group for you. Explore your current state of mindfulness and utilize a framework to plan a path for greater peace.

Several new faces have started in new roles in the divisions:

Candice Calhoun-Butts joins the Division of Student Success as Assistant Vice Provost for Retention and Completion on June 10th.

Jeff Carlton joined the Office of the Provost and Office of the President as Special Assistant for Executive Communications on May 13th.

Amanda Treviño joined the Office of the Provost as Administrative Specialist on May 15th.

The College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) recertified the Academic Success Center as a Level III certified tutor training program.

Achieving certification means that the Academic Success Center meets CRLA’s high standards for tutor and peer educator selection, training, direct service, and evaluation as an integral part of its overall tutoring and peer educator programs.

Thank you to the team for their efforts to secure this recertification.

May's suggested monthly read is from The Chronicle of Higher Education. Please take a moment to read the 2024 Higher Ed Trends Report.

Do you have an upcoming event that Provost Brown should attend or speak at? If so, send us the details! Submit a request to the Office of the Provost via the speaker form on our website and we'll let you know if she's available.

The Provost continues to host monthly office hours! The next office hours will be June 18th from 3-5 pm in UAB Room 321. Faculty, staff, and students can drop in or sign up via email at provost@uta.edu.