Call for Staff Senate Nominations Closes This Friday the 29th
Nominations are still open for the UNT Staff Senate! If you’d like to help advance the university’s mission, particularly on issues that impact you and your fellow UNT staff members, then consider nominating yourself or someone else for this important role today.
Once elected, Senate members will hold a two-year term, represent a pool of staff constituents and serve as their voice to ensure that their needs are addressed. While nominators can work in any division, all nominees must come from the following areas:
- Academic Affairs
- Compliance & Ethics and the Office of the President/Division of Planning
- Digital Strategy & Innovation
- Finance & Administration
- Student Affairs
- UBSC
Have questions? Learn more about eligibility, service opportunities, and the elections at staffsenate.unt.edu/elections or email StaffSenateElections@unt.edu.
Deadline: Nominations will be accepted through April 29th
*Please note that a Supervisor Approval Form is required with each nomination. Nominees will be contacted about securing supervisor approval before the election if that form is not on file by the 29th.
Department of Public Safety Resource Fair
Learn how to file or renew your driver’s license or state ID with the Department of Public Safety. Thursday, April 28th from 11am-1pm at the Union South Lawn,
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits Workshop
SNAP is the largest federal nutrition assistance program and provides benefits to eligible individuals and families to purchase food in authorized retail stores. Workshop is schedule for Thursday, April 28th at 4pm online. For additional information, including eligibility requirements, visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/eligibility.
President's Staff Sack Lunch
Join us for the President's Staff Sack Lunch event on Wednesday, June 1, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm in the Union Emerald Ballroom (314). Staff members are encouraged to bring a lunch and stop by for refreshments and dessert. Attendees will be able to participate in a Q&A session with the President. In addition, Outstanding Departments, Star Performers, and Soaring Eagles will be recognized— and there will be door prizes!
DCTA Feedback
Those who use UNT buses, including student workers, are encouraged to give feedback from now through May 17 to the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA), which runs UNT’s bus routes. DCTA planners are evaluating the following areas: Connect and GoZone ridership demands, historical trends, and access; and fares. Please encourage all staff and student workers in your area who use UNT buses, Denton Connect buses or GoZone for transit to provide feedback at dctafeedback.net. Providing this feedback will help DCTA better understand how to serve our community. Also, survey participants will be entered into a drawing to win one of three $100 Amazon gift cards.
Reminder: Volunteers Needed
During UNT’s commencement ceremonies May 13-15 there will be some construction along North Texas Boulevard so volunteers are needed to help graduates and their guests navigate their way around campus.
There are several dates and shifts available to support all of the commencement ceremonies.
Please sign up at this page by April 28. A volunteer orientation will be held at 10 am on May 3 via Teams. For those who cannot make the orientation, follow-up information will be given.
Parking Permits 2022-23
Parking permits for UNT faculty and staff go on sale April 27. If you use payroll deduction, you will receive your permit during the summer but the first deduction will not take effect until Oct. 1, 2022. Transportation Services encourages faculty and staff to get their permits early as some of the more popular locations – including the Highland Street Garage – sell out by fall.
For faculty and staff working remotely in 2022-23 may opt not to buy a parking permit. If you plan to come to campus, however, you will need to either purchase a $5 day permit or use visitor parking options.
More information on parking permits and daily/visitor parking permit options can be found here.
Reminder: 2021-2022 ABCA Training
For staff who need to complete the ABCA training requirement, the deadline for completion is April 30, 2022. “Skills for Inclusive Conversations” is offered through UNT Bridge/LinkedIn Learning. Register via https://vpaa.unt.edu/fs/anti-bias-cultural/21-22-training.
Committee Spotlight: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
For the month of April, we are featuring the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee. From the most impactful projects to their planned goals for the academic year, meet the senators who serve and their mission and purpose under Staff Senate.