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UCA Employee Coaching Circles 2024-25

Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 02/16/2025

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
– February 19, 2:00-3:00, Main 027
– 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
– February 27, 3:00-4:00, BHCC 103
– 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.

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: 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

February 18, 2025
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

Soon-to-be-Retiree Medicare Program

Submitted by: Christina Lammers, clammers@uca.edu on 02/16/2025

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 and we will send you the link prior to the program.

https://uca.edu/hr/protectedcontent/soon-to-be-retiree-medicare-meeting-february-20-2025/

ARKANSAS INSURANCE HALL OF FAME OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR CLASS OF 2025 INDUCTEES

Submitted by: Lainey Morrow, bmorrow@uca.edu on 02/14/2025

The Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame (AIHF) has opened nominations for its Class of 2025 inductees. Nominations open February 15 and will remain open through April 15, 2025. Nominations may be submitted online at www.arinsurancehof.org. The chosen inductees will be honored in October at the annual AIHF banquet.

The Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame was created in 2015 to identify and honor distinguished insurance industry professionals with strong ties to Arkansas who exemplify innovation, social responsibility, leadership and professional excellence; have made broad-encompassing and lasting contributions to advance the role of insurance in society; and have significantly impacted the lives of many Arkansans.

The University of Central Arkansas (UCA) College of Business partners with the Arkansas Insurance Hall of Fame to create and nurture a nationally recognized undergraduate degree program in insurance and risk management. At each annual banquet, several students are recognized as scholarship recipients. In 2023, an endowment fund was established to ensure the future scholarships of insurance students.

https://uca.edu/business/2025/02/14/aihf-nominations25/

WLN Brunch, Grow, and Level Up!

Submitted by: Paula Myers, paulam@uca.edu on 02/14/2025

Join us for an unforgettable day of empowerment, connection, and growth! Start your morning at the WLN International Women’s Day Brunch, where inspiring conversations and delicious bites set the tone for a day of celebration. It will be held on Friday, March 7th from 10 am – 12 noon at McCastlain Ballroom, UCA.

Then, take your ambition to the next level at the Level Up Women’s Conference, where dynamic speakers, powerful networking, and game-changing insights will help you rise to new heights. It will be held on Friday, March 7th from 2 – 6 pm at McCastlain Ballroom, UCA.

Don’t miss this chance to invest in yourself and your future! Secure your spot now—spaces are limited!

https://wlnarkansas.org/events/

Artists in Residence 25th Anniversary Celebration – Canceled

Submitted by: Sarah Brackett, sbrackett1@uca.edu on 02/13/2025

Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Artists in Residence 25th Anniversary event, originally scheduled for Tuesday, February 18th at 6 pm, is canceled.

In its place, we are planning a 25th Anniversary afternoon reception at the Baum Gallery in early March. More details about that will be forthcoming. Meanwhile, we invite you to visit the Baum Gallery, February 24th through Thursday, March 6th, open 10am to 4pm, to experience the following:

  • An interactive labyrinth designed by Jay Stailey and Sue Schroeder
  • A 3-D mapped video Imagine If Buildings Could Talk, celebrating the rich history of Little Rock Central High School by Scott Meador and Blake Tyson
  • United the Acorn Project, a Suffrage Centennial ceramic installation by Liz Smith
  • A retrospective exhibit showcasing the past 25 years of the AiR program.

Before the snow starts, we invite you to be among the first to walk the labyrinth with Artists in Residence Jay Stailey and Sue Schroeder tomorrow, Feb. 18th at 10 am, in the Baum Gallery.

We hope you can join us. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss!

https://uca.edu/cahss/artists-in-residence/

 

Progress Reports

Submitted by: Shelly Vangsnes, shellyv@uca.edu on 02/13/2025

Progress Reports will close Monday, February 17th, at 11:59 PM. The system cannot reopen after that time. Please submit your reports as soon as possible so academic support staff across campus can reach out to our students who need extra resources to finish the semester. By submitting progress reports, you help 58% of students maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher for the semester.

If you are a secondary instructor on a Banner course or a second-half course, click “Submit. I’m done. ” Every instructor must complete the progress report.

38% of the progress reports have been completed as of this morning.

Thank you for helping us support our UCA Bears.

 

Griffin Planetarium Shows

Submitted by: SCOTT AUSTIN, saustin@uca.edu on 02/13/2025

Griffin Planetarium shows this Friday February 14 and Saturday February 15 at 7:00pm: The one-hour shows this week include a tour of the current sky, a flight around the universe, and the full-dome movie “Experience the Aurora”. 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/