Reminders
Register To Attend OIT Forum on Feb. 18
As part of its efforts to support technology access and training, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) is building plans to meet the future needs of the campus.
Learn more about OIT’s role in upholding the goals of campus in research, instruction and student support during its next OIT Forum from 9-11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 18. Chief Information Officer Frank Feagans will provide a glimpse into OIT’s major project roadmap with insight on productivity services for campus.
In addition, the Information Security Office will provide updates to explain how UT Dallas continues to identify and manage information risks in a rapidly changing world.
Register to attend the Teams Live event.
CCF Lectures Explore Developmental Science Research
The Center for Children and Families (CCF) will share the latest research in developmental science at its 2021 Spring Lecture Series.
- Conversations that Create Change: Talking to Kids about Injustice, 9:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 26 — Dr. Salena Brody will share how and where children receive information about racial injustice, focusing on four main areas: children’s racial awareness as they develop, parent/child conversations about race within the home, race-focused curricula at school, and real-world interventions aimed at reducing bias.
- Lecture with Dr. Cathy Tamis-LeMonda, 9:30 a.m., Friday, March 26 — Tamis-LeMonda of NYU Steinhardt studies infant and toddler learning and development in social and cultural contexts. In particular, she studies language, communication, and play/exploratory behaviors, and how mothers’ and fathers’ interactions with children relate to children’s developmental trajectories.
- Relational Health: From Research to Practice with Families of Children with Autism or Hearing Differences, noon, Tuesday, April 27 — CCF faculty will share their research as part of the UT System Early Childhood Scholars Series.
CCF encourages you to sign up to receive lecture reminders and join the first lecture on Microsoft Teams.
For more information, email [email protected].
Notice of Title IX Policy and Resources
The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on sex in accordance with federal and state laws, including Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. The University’s Prohibited Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Sexual Misconduct Policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, which includes discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. Sexual misconduct is a form of sex discrimination and will not be tolerated. Sexual misconduct includes sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual assault, stalking, sexual exploitation, domestic violence and/or dating violence. The University prohibits retaliation.
To report prohibited conduct, complete the secure online form on the Title IX website, or contact:
Marco Mendoza
Title IX Coordinator
Institutional Compliance, Equity, and Title IX Initiatives
[email protected]
972-883-5202
SPN 2.720
Crimes should be reported to the UT Dallas Police Department by calling 972-883-2222, or dial 911 in an emergency.
Confidential Resources & Support
Pursuant to Texas Education Code, Subchapter E-2, an employee of a postsecondary educational institution who, in the course and scope of employment, witnesses or receives information regarding the occurrence of an incident that the employee reasonably believes constitutes sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking and is alleged to have been committed by or against a person who was a student enrolled at or an employee of the institution at the time of the incident shall promptly report the incident to the institution's Title IX Coordinator. Responsible Employee reporting requirements also extend to resident life directors and advisors, and graduate teaching assistants.
Students and employees may share information confidentially with licensed counselors and health care professionals at the Student Counseling Center, Student Health Center, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
The Title IX Resources webpage lists additional resources for counseling, health care, victim advocacy, legal assistance and other victim services.
Join Campus Connection for HR Info
To stay up-to-date on the latest news and information related to employment, immigration, wellness, benefits, talent development, as well as other Human Resources activities, join the HR Campus Connection in Teams. Use the code 4nstab6 to join.
Connect with Colleagues at Watercooler Wednesday
It's important to take breaks and stay in touch with colleagues as many staff and faculty work remotely. You are invited to virtually connect with colleagues on Watercooler Wednesday through a Microsoft Teams live event at 10-10:15 a.m. and 3-3:15 p.m. Each session will include a wellness activity. Join early or hang around after and visit with colleagues and meet new folks.
Visit the Campus Wellness Committee site for more information about Watercooler Wednesday and other virtual resources related to wellness.
Comet Cents Offers Finance Education Courses
Did you know that UT Dallas provides financial literacy programming for your classes and programs? The Comet Cents Money Management Center offers free education to enrolled students on personal financial topics such as saving/budgeting, credit management, student loans, identity theft and financial responsibilities after college.
Students can virtually meet one-on-one with a peer advisor certified in personal finance, attend online drop-in workshops, and engage in certification programs. Students who complete this spring's Smart About Money workshop series can receive a Personal Finance certificate by registering at Smart About Money Registration-Spring 21.
Faculty, staff or student groups can request an online presentation for the spring by using the Comet Cents Sub-a-Prof form. Comet Cents even has a podcast, called Change Matters. Follow Comet Cents on Instagram for up-to-date information on workshops and other events.
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