Archives for September 2024

Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 09/23/2024

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
– 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(Brewer – Hegeman Conference Center)
– 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 10, 1:40-2:30, RWSC 215 (Ronnie Williams Student 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.

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 LINK: Admin Support Coaching Circle
*BHCC – Brewer Hegeman Conference Center
*SHC – Student Health 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.

ZOOM Coaching Circle Sessions
Tuesdays, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Facilitator: Dr. Nechele McClinton-Gates, Associate Director of Residence Life
nrm05002@uca.edu

ZOOM LINK: Coaching Circle – Leadership ZOOM Link

October 22. 2024
November 12, 2024
January 21, 2025
February 18, 2025
March 11, 2025
April 8. 2025

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. No registration required.

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

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

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: Leslie Coger, lcoger1@uca.edu on 09/23/2024

We are excited to announce that the Arkansas Coding Academy will be hosing an Open House event Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm!

Join us to tour our facilities, meet our team, and learn about our innovative programs. Whether you’re interested in our offerings or just curious about our work, we welcome you to join us for an evening of discovery and networking.

We look forward to seeing you there!

For more details or to RSVP, please use the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arca-open-house-tickets-948274062247

Submitted by: Lori Hunt, vhunt1@uca.edu on 09/23/2024

UCA Torreyson Library hosts our Crafty Hour event each Tuesday through 12/3/24. This event will be held from 1:00pm-3:00pm near Starbucks. The activities include coloring pages, Lego building blocks, Etch A Sketch, Lite-Bright, 3-D puzzles and more! Come join us, have a fun time and de-stress.

 

Submitted by: Anthony Fillippino, anthonyf@uca.edu on 09/23/2024

Sign up here – https://forms.gle/owSogoCGuobUvZf6A
October 3, 2024, 12:30-2:30 pm, HPER Center Gym
Final Reminder: Campus departments and recognized student organizations (RSO’s) are 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.

The DEADLINE to sign up will be Thursday, September 26.

 

Submitted by: Wendy Sparks, wsparks2@uca.edu on 09/23/2024

Some Enchanted Evening is coming October 12 at 7:00 pm to the Windgate Center Concert Hall.

Some Enchanted Evening includes a trio of fast-rising gifted artists, all veterans of the popular musical collective Postmodern Jukebox. Emmy® nominated trumpeter Benny Benack III and internet sensation vocalist Stella Cole share top-billing in Some Enchanted Evening, a jazz-steeped sojourn exploring a bevy of The Great American Songbook’s most enduring hits from the Golden Age of Broadway to today. The two exceptionally talented artists will be joined by tap dance phenom Jabu Graybeal as well as a five-piece band. The concert program includes selections from many shows from Broadway and the Silver Screen including The Wizard of Oz, The Sound of Music, Guys & Dolls, Hamilton, Oliver! and of course, South Pacific.

Some Enchanted Evening celebrates a century of music from Broadway favorites, seamlessly blending timeless music and dance, with jazzy takes on beloved classics (“Over the Rainbow,” “The Sound of Music”) to contemporary hits (“My Shot”). Some Enchanted Evening is more than a show. It’s an unforgettable experience that pays homage to the enduring legacy of Broadway, bringing together music and dance in a way that resonates with audiences of all ages.

Current and retired UCA Faculty and Staff may each receive two FREE tickets to three of the Public Appearances performances in the 2024-25 season.

* To obtain your tickets you must visit the box office in person with your current UCA ID before the day of the performance.
* Free tickets are subject to seating availability and, therefore, an event may sell out before the date arrives for free tickets.
* We cannot place orders for free tickets over the phone, nor can you bring the ID of anyone else in order to obtain more than 2 free tickets.
* You cannot receive more than 2 free tickets for an event, however we have great discounts on tickets for purchase.

UCA PUBLIC APPEARANCES BOX OFFICES

REYNOLDS PERFORMANCE HALL
Open Monday-Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
501.450.3265

WINDGATE CENTER FOR FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS
Open Monday-Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
501.470.7572

https://uca.edu/publicappearances/featured/some-enchanted-evening/

Submitted by: Carl Frederickson, carlf@uca.edu on 09/23/2024

The Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Engineering and the College of Science and Engineering hosted an IEEE Arkansas Section meeting on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The meeting was organized by Dr. William Slaton, Coordinator of the Engineering Physics BS program. There were over 60 attendees, with students and faculty from 5 universities and a number of Arkansas industries in attendance.

The Keynote speaker was Dr. Jesse Butler from the UCA Department of Philosophy and Religion. Dr. Butler led a discussion of the ethics of artificial intelligence. Participants who are Professional Engineers were able to earn 1 hour of professional development credit during this presentation. There were also presentations from industry. The working lunch provided students with the opportunity for feedback on their resumes from industry attendees. The meeting concluded with a Spectrum Analysis ‘Fox Hunt.’ Students used handheld RF spectrum analyzers to ‘hunt’ down and locate a number of RF transmitters that were hidden around campus.

This is the first meeting of the Arkansas Section since before 2019. The meeting was sponsored by Gentry Professional Services, FutureFuel Corporation, Keysight, TestEquity, and LSI.

 

Submitted by: Lori Hunt, vhunt1@uca.edu on 09/23/2024

This week, we’re celebrating Banned Books Week. Come visit our table and pick up buttons, bookmarks, bracelets. etc. and learn how censorship affects our communities.

 

Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 09/20/2024

Increase your knowledge of LGBTQ+ identities, gender and sexuality. Learn more about our current students and the LGBTQ+ UCA population.

*This session qualifies for BeWell credit! Take a participation picture and click on Diversity/Belonging/Inclusion/Equity or BeWell Education session for points.

October 4, 2024 (Friday)
2:00-3:30 pm
Ronnie Williams Student Center 214
Presenter: Reesa Ramsahai, Staff Counselor and Coordinator of Outreach Programming for UCA Counseling Center

Please register at link provided.

https://uca.edu/hr/protectedcontent/lgbtq-awareness-october-4-2024/

Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 09/20/2024

Join us for New User information and hands-on basic skills training for Canva.  This tool can help with editing Pdfs or creating print, social media and digital graphics. If you are interested or curious about this new resource join us!

October 2, 2024 (Wednesday)
9:00-10:00 am

Facilitator: Alyssa Sparks, UMAC Digital Media Specialist
Moderator: Lyn Gayfield, OSAC Office Manager

Zoom from your office or choose the optional location provided for those who need a private space for learning:
Library Room 215
Laptops provided for up to 16 users, get there early to get a seat!

ZOOM link: https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/86476576435?pwd=ZUxjcHVHbzNiVUJPcXNBcmhFMVBnQT09
**Training will be recorded and placed on the Administrative Support Page for future use.

No Registration Required!!

 

Submitted by: Chad Lairamore, chadl@uca.edu on 09/20/2024

October 1st at 9 AM – Faculty and Staff, You’re Invited!

Join us for the ribbon-cutting and open house of the newly rebranded Community Care Clinic! Discover our whole-person care services available to you. Faculty and staff can learn how to access our services while supporting student learning and community wellness. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing how we’re working to improve health and well-being for all!

TheCommunityCareClinic.org