Archives for September 2024

Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 09/03/2024

African American Employee Resource Group (African American faculty & staff) led by Dr. Crystal Harris cdr02003@uca.edu
– November 19, 1:40-2:30. Fireplace Room (McCastlain Hall)
– February 6, 1:40-2:30, TBD

Asian American & Pacific Islander Employee Resource Group (AAPI faculty & staff) led by JingJing Li jli@uca.edu
– November 5, 1:40-2:30, Fireplace Room (McCastlain Hall)
– April 10, 1:40-2:30, TBD

Brother’s Keeper (African American male faculty & staff) led by Myron Kuykendall & Travis Johnson mkuykendall2@uca.edu tjohnson56@uca.edu
– September 18, 1:40 – 2:30, BHCC 101 (Brewer – Hegeman Conference Center)
– October 23, 2:00 – 3:00, BHCC 101
– November 20, 2:00-3:00 p.m., BHCC 101
– January 22, 2:00-3:00, TBD
– February 19, 2:00-3:00, TBD
– March 12, 2:00-3:00, TBD
– April 16, 2:00-3:00, TBD

Coaching Circle (African American female faculty & staff) led by a committee apeten@uca.edu denichak@uca.edu egayfield@uca.edu
mgoins@uca.edu cdr02003@uca.edu
– September 26, 3:00-4:00, Fireplace Room (McCastlain Hall)
– October 24, 3:00 – 4:00, Fireplace Room
– November 14, 3:00-4:00, BHCC 101
– January 30, 3:00 – 4:00, TBD
– February 27, 3:00-4:00, TBD
– March 20, 3:00-4:00, TBD
– April 24, 3:00-4:00, TBD
Committee members: Audreka Peten, Crystal Harris, Denicha Kemp, Lyn Gayfield, Millie Goins—

Hispanic & Latino Employee Resource Group (Hispanic faculty & staff) led by Maria Negrete Padron & Dr. Leticia de la Garza ldelagarza@uca.edu mnegretepadron1@uca.edu
– September 24, 140-230, Fireplace Room (McCastlain Hall)
– February 4, 1:40-2:30, TBD
International Employee Resource Group (International faculty & staff) led by Dr. Brigid Otoo bappiahotoo@uca.edu
– October 3, 140-230, BHCC 101 (Brewer – Hegeman Conference Center)
– April 1, 1:40-2:30, TBD

LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group (LGBTQ+ faculty & staff) led by Dr. Taine Duncan & Dr. Paige Rose tduncan@uca.edu prose@uca.edu
– October 1, 1:40-2:30, UCA Reynolds Performance Hall Lobby
– April 8, 1:40-2:30, TBD

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.

September 4, 2024 (Wednesday) 9:00-10:00 AM *RWSC 215
October 2, 2024 (Wednesday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
November 6, 2024 (Wednesday) 12:00-1:00 PM *BHCC 111/113(Potluck)
December 4, 2024 (Wednesday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
January 8, 2025 (Wednesday) 9:00-10:00 AM SHC 307
February 5, 2025 (Wednesday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
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: Admin Support Coaching Circle
*RWSC – Ronnie Williams Student Center
*BHCC – Brewer Hegeman Conference Center

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.

September 17, 2024 (Tuesday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
October 22, 2024 (Tuesday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
November 12, 2024 (Tuesday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
January 21, 2025 (Tuesday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
February 18, 2025 (Tuesday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
March 11, 2025 (Tuesday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
April 8, 2025 (Tuesday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
ZOOM: Coaching Circle – Leadership ZOOM Link

September 18, 2024 (Wednesday) 3:00-4:00 PM *RWSC 226
October 23, 2024 (Wednesday) 3:00-4:00 PM RWSC 226
November 13, 2024 (Wednesday) 3:00-4:00 PM RWSC 226
January 22, 2025 (Wednesday) 3:00-4:00 PM RWSC 226
February 19, 2025 (Wednesday) 3:00-4:00 PM RWSC 226
March 12, 2025 (Wednesday) 3:00-4:00 PM RWSC 226
April 9, 2024 (Wednesday) 3:00-4:00 PM RWSC 226

Facilitators:
Leigh Ann DenHartog, Director of Academic Advising
ldenhartog@uca.edu

Dr. Nechele McClinton-Gates, Associate Director of Residence Life
nrm05002@uca.edu
*RWSC – Ronnie Williams Student Center

Monthly Supervisor Check In
Are you a supervisor? Here’s an opportunity to check in with others, ask questions, and receive resources and support! Come join us – virtually or in person. No registration required.

September 19, 2024 (Thursday) 2:30-3:30 PM *RWSC 226
October 23, 2024 (Wednesday) 2:30-3:30 PM RWSC 204
November 14, 2024 (Thursday) 2:30-3:30 PM RWSC 226
January 15, 2025 (Wednesday) 2:30-3:30 PM RWSC 226
February 5, 2025 (Wednesday) 2:30-3:30 PM RWSC 226
March 5, 2025 (Wednesday) 2:30-3:30 PM RWSC 226

September 20, 2024 (Friday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
October 24, 2024 (Thursday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
November 14, 2024 (Thursday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
January 16, 2025 (Thursday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
February 4, 2025 (Tuesday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
March 4, 2025 (Tuesday) 9:00-10:00 AM ZOOM
ZOOM: Monthly Supervisor Check In ZOOM Link

Facilitator: Charlotte Strickland, Director of Employee Engagement and Enrichment. chars@uca.edu *RWSC – Ronnie Williams Student Center

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 Office of Employee Engagement & Enrichment. No registration required.
Facilitators: tbruick@uca.edu efaidley@uca.edu

September 16, 2024
Is the sky falling? Exploring the Various Narratives Surrounding HIgher Education
Presenter: Dr. Thomas Bruick, Assistant Professor Leadership Studies

October 22, 2024
Deliberative Dialogue
Presenter: Dr. Lesley Graybeal, Director of Experiential and Community-Engaged Learning

November 19, 2024
Managing Workload/The Art of Saying No
Presenter: TBD

February 13, 2025
Universal Design for Learning: Implications for Higher Education Administration
Presenter: TBD

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

 

Submitted by: Ary Servedio, arys@uca.edu on 09/04/2024

Our machine orientations are designed to help you get the most out of your gym experience. Whether you’re new to fitness or looking to expand your workout routine, our machine orientation is here to guide you. During this orientation, you’ll learn how to safely and effectively use the various exercise machines available at our facility. Our certified trainers and Exercise Science students will walk you through the basics of each machine, demonstrating proper form and technique. Go into your next workout more confident! Book your appointment below. Appointments are ~1 h

https://uca.edu/campusrecreation/fitness-assessment/

Submitted by: SCOTT AUSTIN, saustin@uca.edu on 09/04/2024

Griffin Planetarium shows this Friday September 6 and Saturday September 7 at 7:00pm: The one-hour shows this week includes a tour of the current sky, and the full-dome movie “The Hot Energetic Universe”. The planetarium is located in the Conway Corporation Center for the Sciences. Seating starts 10 minutes before show time. Admission is free. Seating limited to the first 94. No admission after the shows begin. No food or drink allowed.

https://uca.edu/physics/planetarium/

Submitted by: Lyn Gayfield, egayfield@uca.edu on 09/05/2024

Diversity | Belonging | Inclusion | Equity

The 3rd Annual DBIE Week will be October 7 – 11.
The updated list of events can be found at the link below.
Please email diversity@uca.edu if you know of DBIE-related programming occurring that week to be added to the calendar.

https://uca.edu/go/DBIEWeek

Submitted by: Lyn Gayfield, egayfield@uca.edu on 09/03/2024

Faculty, staff, administrators, students, departments, colleges, divisions, and RSOs may apply for funding to assist with diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity (DBIE)-related initiatives.

For program guidelines and the online application, visit the DBIE website or the following link.

Application Due Dates:
September 15
February 15
April 15

For questions, contact us at diversity@uca.edu or 501-450-3135

https://uca.edu/go/dbieGrant

Submitted by: Céline Evans-Kennard, ckennard@uca.edu on 09/03/2024

The Career Services RSO, Student Staff Network, is updating their student worker directory. Please fill out the form linked below on behalf of your department’s student workers so they can be connected to important resources and invited to SSN’s programming intent on acknowledging, rewarding, and developing UCA’s student workers.

If your department has multiple student workers (HRL, Campus Rec, etc.) and it would be inconvenient for you to fill out the form multiple times, feel free to share a spreadsheet or shoot me an email at ckennard@uca.edu.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjwL4FcJpOJAnQMlF07jWKyEuESA0cj1SiaQLCNQ3hgpkK3g/viewform

Submitted by: Millie Goins, mgoins@uca.edu on 09/03/2024

Final Reminder: Campus departments and registered student organizations (RSO’s) are cordially invited to reserve a table at the upcoming student wellness fair. Tabling contributions should encompass engaging or interactive content that pertains to the advocacy of healthy lifestyle choices, preventive measures, or student resources. Participating entities are afforded creative autonomy in representing various dimensions of wellness.

https://forms.gle/vFX4v56YJ1jM8n5G8

Submitted by: Jessica Riedmueller, jriedmueller@uca.edu on 09/03/2024

The Richard Hudson AAUP Chapter will hold the Fall meeting on September 17, 2024, at x-period, in Torreyson Library Room 206. Please consider joining us as we discuss issues affecting academic freedom and shared governance in higher education. As we face evolving challenges to the principles and integrity of these values, it is more important than ever that we come together to share insights, strategies, and reinforce our collective commitment these vital issues.

AAUP Fall Meeting
September 17, 2024
X-Period, 1:40-2:30
Torreyson Library, Rm 206

For more information, contact Jessica Riedmueller at jriedmeller@uca.edu or visit our website at https://blogs.uca.edu/aaup/

https://blogs.uca.edu/aaup/

Submitted by: Jessica Underwood, jessica@uca.edu on 09/03/2024

Join your colleagues TODAY (September 3) over lunch for an engaging conversation on fostering time management skills in your students. This event is part of our weekly Lunch and Learn series, hosted by the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Academic Leadership (CETAL) in collaboration with Student Success Services.

Every Tuesday, beginning today, September 3rd, faculty are encouraged to come together to brainstorm strategies for supporting our students and share insights across various disciplines. This week’s topic focuses on effective time management skills. Effective time management skills empower college students to balance academics, extracurricular activities, and personal commitments. This ability leads to reduced stress, increased productivity, and better academic performance, fostering a sense of control and success in their educational journey.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and enhance your teaching toolkit! Registration and more resources are available on the Faculty for Successful Students page.

https://uca.edu/cetal/faculty-for-successful-students/

Submitted by: Haydyn Hudnall, hhudnall@uca.edu on 08/29/2024

As part of our ongoing efforts to provide enriching educational experiences for our students, we are exploring new destinations and opportunities for faculty-led study abroad programs. Your expertise and interests are invaluable in shaping these programs.

The linked survey aims to understand your preferences and willingness to lead study abroad programs, as well as identify destinations that align with your academic and professional interests. Your feedback will help us design programs that are both academically rigorous and culturally immersive.

Please take a few moments to complete this survey. Your responses will remain confidential and will be used solely for the purpose of planning future study abroad opportunities.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf18TrvQXn3x0UCsCkBYFj_NI_LugTk_WqKU4L08ZrCmSvmJg/viewform?usp=sf_link