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UCA 2024-25 Employee Coaching Circles

Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 03/08/2025

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
– 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
– March 20, 3:00-4:00, McCastlain Fireplace Room
– 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.

April 2, 2025 (Wednesday) 9:00-10:00 AM Cancelled
April 11, 2025 (Friday) 11:30-12:30 pm Executive Dining Room, Christian Cafeteria
April 16, 2025 (Wednesday) 3:00-4:00 pm McCastlain Hall

Professional Administrative Support Staff Recognition Reception (Please register at the link provided: https://uca.edu/hr/protectedcontent/professional-administrative-support-staff-recognition-april-16-2025/

Facilitator: Debbie Brigham, Human Resources and Risk Management Fiscal Support Specialist dbrigham@uca.edu
ZOOM LINK: https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/86476576435?pwd=ZUxjcHVHbzNiVUJPcXNBcmhFMVBnQT09

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

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

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

Apply for LEAD today!!!

Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 03/08/2025

Are you a UCA employee interested in leadership development and peer networking? UCA LEAD is your answer. Apply today!

UCA Lead brings together highly motivated UCA employees who value dynamic interactions among academic, operational, and external members and want to learn more about the university and their own leadership development.

Participants will gain a different perspective on the campus community, acquire a new network of colleagues, and receive neat swag.

For any level employee, any department, any title and/or role. The only requirement is a FULL -TIME employee.

Attend an interest session to learn more about the program (attendance not required for application).

Interest Sessions:
Each session is 30 minutes. Click on the ZOOM links to access the ZOOM meeting of your choice. No need to register.
March 10 (Monday) Session

2:00-2:30 PM

ZOOM Link for March 10 meeting

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March 11 (Tuesday) Session
1:40-2:30 PM (X-Period)

ZOOM Link for March 11 meeting

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March 12 (Wednesday) Session
2:00 -2:30 p.m. Onsite – Ronnie Williams Student Center #213

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March 14 (Friday) Physical Plant employee session
Onsite – Ronnie Williams Student Center # 213
2:00 – 2:30 PM
4:30 – 5:00 PM
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APPLY at the link below!!

https://link.edgepilot.com/s/c04f12b6/M9vEX2YZGESOyg_Kf4H2-w?u=https://uca.edu/hr/protectedcontent/lead/

HR Program: Understanding LEAVE

Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 03/08/2025

What constitutes leave time for an employee? What are the state and University guidelines for leave? How does an employee implement
it? These and other questions related to leave will be addressed.

March 11, 2025 (Tuesday)
1:40-2:30 pm
Ronnie Williams Student Center 213
Presenter: Jerri Worthington, Director of Total Rewards
Please register at link provided.

https://uca.edu/hr/protectedcontent/hr-understanding-leave-march-11-2025/

Leadership Coaching Circle-No registration required!

Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 03/08/2025

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.

Facilitator: Dr. Nechele McClinton-Gates, Associate Director of Residence Life
March 11, 2025 (Tuesday)
9:00-10:00 am
ZOOM
Coaching Circle – Leadership ZOOM Link : https://uca-edu.zoom.us/j/86019206652?pwd=aWtyQ3pYOHdsT1Zrb2RjV3hFNGdIZz09

https://uca.edu/hr/protectedcontent/seminar-information/

Early Career Development Circle-Lunch provided!

Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 03/08/2025

Have you been employed less than six (6) years in Higher Education as a staff or faculty 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.

Co-sponsored by the College Student Personnel Administration program (CSPA), it will provide socialization and professional development for early career employees. No Registration Required.

Topic: Creating and Cultivating Professional Development Opportunities
Presenter: Dr. Evan Faidley, Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies
March 13, 2025 (Thursday)
12:15-1:30 pm
Executive Dining Room-Christian Cafeteria
(Lunch Provided)

https://uca.edu/hr/protectedcontent/seminar-information/

SAVE THE DATE: UCA Employee Appreciation Week and Faculty & Staff Recognition Celebration! April 14-18, 2025.

Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 03/08/2025

MONDAY APRIL 14
-Aramark: Executive Coffee at Einsteins (Discount $1.69)
-Bookstore Employee Appreciation 35% Discount with ID
-Bear to Bear – Drop by the Student Center lobby table and write a note of appreciation to a fellow UCA employee 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
-Podcast- Bear to Bear on Air! 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Steve Owens, Leigh Ann DenHartog)
-Drop by KUCA in the Student Center and grab the microphone. Share a story about a fellow colleague and/or someone you wish to thank for their impact while working at UCA!
-Pickle Ball tournament – FREE, HPER Center Gym, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Grab a fellow employee and play in the pickleball tournament. Wear athletic gear and bring a pickleball paddle. Questions? Contact Logan Wile, lwile@uca.edu. Register at this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSems6Gq91EJjeMcahU-R10FNp05tVpHm5PZnIj_IHNR7w1uLQ/viewform?usp=sharing

TUESDAY APRIL 15
-Aramark: Free regular sized fountain drink with purchase of meal – Twisted Taco
-Bookstore Employee Appreciation 35% Discount with ID
-Retiree Luncheon, Noon
-Faculty & Staff Recognition Celebration, X-Period (Ronnie Williams Student Center Ballroom)
-Bear to Bear – Drop by the table at the Celebration and write a note of appreciation to a fellow UCA employee
*UCA Women’s Softball – UCA vs. Arkansas 5:00 p.m.
*UCA Men’s Baseball – UCA vs. Memphis 6:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 16
-Aramark: Five (5) Starbucks free beverage coupons – drawing
-Bookstore Employee Appreciation 35% Discount with ID
-Administrative Professionals Reception, 3:00- 4:00 McCastlain Hall
-Bear to Bear – Drop by the table at the Administrative Professionals reception and write a note of appreciation to a fellow UCA employee

THURSDAY APRIL 17
-Aramark: Five (5) Chick-Fil-A free meal coupons – drawing
-Bookstore Employee Appreciation 35% Discount with ID
-Forever Bear Ceremony X-Period, Amphitheater
-Guest speaker Trace Henley: Realigning with Resiliency
3:00 – 4:15 p.m. McCastlain Hall Ballroom
Speaker Sponsored by Staff Senate
-Bear to Bear – Drop by the table at the special presentation and write a note of appreciation to a fellow UCA employee

FRIDAY APRIL 18
-Aramark: Friday lunch in Cafeteria with ID (Discount $6)
-Bookstore Employee Appreciation 35% Discount with ID
-Zip Lining and Climbing Tower – FREE, Sponsored by HPER 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
-Questions? Contact Robert Stine at rstine@uca.edu.
*UCA Women’s Softball – UCA vs. Lipscomb 3:00 p.m.

*UCA Athletics
1. Visit ucasports.universitytickets.com
2. Register under student/faculty/staff
3. Login using your UCA Credentials
4. Create an account (if you have not already)
5. Select a game & secure your tickets