Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 02/08/2025
Are you ready for UCA LEAD? Applications open February 24, 2025.
https://uca.edu/hr/protectedcontent/lead/
Archives for February 2025
Leadership Coaching Circle-No Registration Required!
Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 02/08/2025
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.
Tuesday February 18, 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
Black History Month Panel
Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 02/08/2025
It’s the nationally recognized Black History Month. How can we better understand and serve our students who identify as Black, Brown, or African American? This session will include a panel of employees and students. They will share their stories and helpful information, assisting us in our various roles on campus.
*This session qualifies for BeWell credit! Take a participation picture and click on Diversity/Belonging/Inclusion/Equity or BeWell Education session for points.
February 18, 2025 (Tuesday)
X-Period (1:40-2:30 pm)
Ronnie Williams Student Center 215
Panel:
Dr. Nechele McClinton- Gates–Associate Director of Residence Life
Travis Johnson–Assistant Director of Student Advocacy and Community
Denicha Kemp–Assistant Director Of Career Services
Please register at the link provided.
https://uca.edu/hr/protectedcontent/black-history-month-panel-february-18-2025/
Back by popular demand: Soon-to-be-Retiree Medicate Program
Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 02/08/2025
Join the HR team and fellow employees in a zoom meeting for specific information on Medicare.
Whether you retire this year or two years from now, it’s helpful to know what to expect!
Medicare Information For You
Date: February 20, 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 1:30-2:45 pm
Location: ZOOM
Speaker: Richard Roulston, Medisource, Inc.
Ken Bissell, UCA Legacy Planning
Please register at the link provided.
https://uca.edu/hr/protectedcontent/soon-to-be-retiree-medicare-meeting-february-20-2025/
Balance Seminar
Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 02/08/2025
It is getting harder and harder to find balance between work and our personal lives. The lines are blurred. This session will address the challenges and discuss helpful tips in creating space for our personal – off the clock – lives!
*This session qualifies for BeWell credit! Take a participation picture and click on Diversity/Belonging/Inclusion/Equity or BeWell Education session for points.
February 14, 2025 (Friday)
9:00-10:00 am
ZOOM
Presenter: Charlotte Strickland, Director of Employee Engagement and Enrichment
Please register at the link provided.
https://uca.edu/hr/protectedcontent/balance-seminar-february-14-2025/
Poverty seminar
Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 02/08/2025
The session will provide content on UCA’s Bear Essentials Food Pantry and how it impacts our students and employees.
*This session qualifies for BeWell credit! Take a participation picture and click on Diversity/Belonging/Inclusion/Equity or BeWell Education session for points.
February 12, 2025 (Wednesday)
1:00-2:00 pm
Ronnie Williams Student Center 214
Presenter: Wendy Holbrook, Assistant Vice President of Engagement, Student Affairs
Please register at the link provided.
https://uca.edu/hr/protectedcontent/poverty-february-12-2025/
New recognition or education degree/certification?
Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 02/08/2025
Have you received certification related to your position or an educational degree in 2024-2025? We will recognize these employees at the April 15th Faculty & Staff Recognition program. Please complete the link below if you fit in this category!
Invited Talk at National Association of Schools of Theatre
Submitted by: Melissa Eubanks, meubanks@uca.edu on 02/07/2025
Dr. Seungyeon Lee, Associate Professor of Psychology & Counseling, has been invited to present a plenary session at the 60th Annual Meeting of the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST), which will take place March 19–22, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Lee will lead a session titled: “Supporting Faculty and Administration in the Face of Compassion Fatigue” 📅 March 20, 2025 | ⏰ 1:45–2:15 p.m.
This important session will explore the growing challenges of compassion fatigue among faculty and administrators in higher education. Dr. Lee will discuss the distinctions between burnout and compassion fatigue, highlighting effective strategies for supporting faculty well-being in the face of increasing emotional demands.
NAST’s invitation recognizes her expertise in faculty mentorship, educational psychology, and student engagement, as well as her dedication to advancing mental health awareness and institutional well-being in academia.
https://nast.arts-accredit.org/sessions-and-events/#thursday
Caring for Us: Black Mental Health in America
Submitted by: Lyn Gayfield, egayfield@uca.edu on 02/05/2025
Thursday, February 20
1:40 – 2:30 p.m.
Ronnie Williams Student Center 213
Key topics will include:
Exploring innovative approaches to Black mental health
Discussing practical steps for mental health care
Facilitated by
Tina Livingston & Daylan Moore
UCA Staff Counselors
Email Tina Livingston at tjordan@uca.edu with any questions
Diversity Belonging Inclusion & Equity Grant Program
Submitted by: Lyn Gayfield, egayfield@uca.edu on 02/05/2025
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 Diversity website or the link below.
Application Due Dates:
February 15
April 15
For questions, contact us at diversity@uca.edu or 501-450-3135
