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ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP
AAPI faculty & staff led by JingJing Li jli@uca.edu
– April 10, 1:40-2:30, Fireplace Room
BROTHER’S KEEPER
African American male faculty & staff led by Myron Kuykendall & Travis Johnson mkuykendall2@uca.edu tjohnson56@uca.edu
– February 19, 2:00-3:00, Main 027
– March 12, 2:00-3:00, Main 027
– April 16, 2:00-3:00, Main 027
SISTER’S KEEPER
African American female faculty & staff led by a committee
apeten@uca.edu denichak@uca.edu egayfield@uca.edu
mgoins@uca.edu cdr02003@uca.edu
– February 27, 3:00-4:00, BHCC 103
– March 20, 3:00-4:00, BHCC 103
– April 24, 3:00-4:00, BHCC 103
Committee members: Audreka Peten, Crystal Harris, Denicha Kemp, Lyn Gayfield, Millie Goins
INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP
International faculty & staff led by Dr. Brigid Otoo bappiahotoo@uca.edu
– April 1, 1:40-2:30, BHCC 103
LGBTQ+ EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP
LGBTQ+ faculty & staff led by Dr. Taine Duncan & Dr. Paige Rose tduncan@uca.edu prose@uca.edu
– April 8, 1:40-2:30, Fireplace Room
ADMIN SUPPORT COACHING CIRCLE
Do you serve in an administrative assistant position or as an office manager? Are you aware of the multiple resources available to you? Participate in this group to receive helpful information, network, and share valuable tips to make your job easier! No registration required.
March 5, 2025 (Wednesday) 9:00-10:00 AM Mashburn Room 103
April 2, 2025 (Wednesday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
Facilitator: Debbie Brigham, Human Resources and Risk Management Fiscal
Support Specialist dbrigham@uca.edu
ZOOM LINK: https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/86476576435?pwd=ZUxjcHVHbzNiVUJPcXNB cmhFMVBnQT09
LEADERSHIP COACHING CIRCLE
Do you currently lead others? Do you aspire to be a leader or a better one? What are the essentials of leadership? Participation in this group includes interesting articles, rich discussion, and opportunities to network. No registration required.
Tuesdays, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Facilitator: Dr. Nechele McClinton-Gates, Associate Director of Residence Life nrm05002@uca.edu
ZOOM LINK: https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/86019206652?pwd=aWtyQ3pYOHdsT1Zrb2RjV3hFNGdIZz09
February 18, 2025
March 11, 2025
April 8. 2025
EARLY CAREER DEVELOPMENT CIRCLE
Have you been employed less than six (6) years in Higher Education as a faculty or staff member? Are you looking to network with other Higher Education employees? Are you interested in gathering new insight to Higher Education issues, workplace norms, and career paths?
The group will meet in the Executive Dining Room Christian Cafeteria, 12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Co-sponsored by the College Student Personnel Administration program (CSPA), it will provide socialization and professional development for early career employees. Meal provided courtesy of the Office of Employee Engagement & Enrichment. No registration required.
Facilitators: Thomas Bruick, tbruick@uca.edu; Evan Faidley, efaidley@uca.edu
February 13, 2025
Universal Design for Learning: Implications for Higher Education Administration
Presenter: Dr. Evan Faidley, Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies
March 13, 2025
Creating and Cultivating Professional Development Opportunities
Presenter: Dr. Evan Faidley, Assistant Professor Leadership Studies
April 17, 2025
Assessment 101: Planning for Next Academic Year
Presenter: Dr. Thomas Bruick, Assistant Professor Leadership Studies