Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 10/21/2024
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
– 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
– February 4, 1:40-2:30, TBD
INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP
International faculty & staff led by Dr. Brigid Otoo bappiahotoo@uca.edu
– 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
– 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.
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
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:
https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/86019206652?pwd=aWtyQ3pYOHdsT1Zrb2RjV3hFNGdIZz09
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: https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/81750198423?pwd=SlQzZWRNRnRUMCtMc3ZVNEU4VFMzQT09
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 Living Learning Communities
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
