June 7, 2022

ERS Summer Enrollment

Summer Enrollment for UNT is June 27 - July 9, 2022. Find out what's new with the Texas Employees Group Benefits Plan (GBP) and learn how to enroll in or change coverage. In three webinar sessions, ERS will discuss your benefit options, plan updates and where to find information about your benefits. Each webinar will be followed by a brief Q&A session devoted to answering any questions you might have about Summer Enrollment. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about your GBP coverage.

Register to discuss your options and answer questions:
June 20, 10 am
June 30, 2 pm
July 5, 10 am

UNT Employee's Guide to Workplace Flexibility

In follow-up to the President’s message regarding themes emerging from January’s Employee Experience Survey, HR is hosting training* to aid you in understanding your options for flexible and remote work (FWA), as some of you may be able to work fully/partially remote or be able to meet expectations with creative schedules. This training is designed to be a one-stop resource to provide staff with information on options, items to consider when requesting a flexible work arrangement, professionalism, communications, and staying engaged and connected regardless of when or where you work! All employees across campus are encouraged to complete this training session.

You are invited to join us for a live-streamed training session on June 30, 2022, from 1:00 PM-3:00 PM by registering in UNT Bridge (log-in required): UNT Employee's Guide to Workplace Flexibility

This session will provide:

  • A review of the flexible option types and how to evaluate what options might work for you based on your personal, role, and department operational or service needs.
  • An overview on how to dialogue effectively with your supervisor on options, expectations, and standards.
  • Discussion on the process and requirements under the Flexible Work Arrangements policy to begin or end a flexible working arrangement.
  • Ways to cultivate trust and promote productivity via outcomes-based measurements for your role.
  • Ideas to build personal engagement and connection to your team.

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) is a federal program run by the U.S. Department of Education to forgive debt of certain borrowers who work for a government, public higher education or a non-profit entity.

Texas state government agencies and higher education institutions are PSLF-eligible employers—meaning a borrower who is a full-time state agency or higher education employee may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Learn more by visiting https://ers.texas.gov/news/federal-public-service-loan-forgiveness-program-for-eligible-state-employees

Active Shooter Training

Learn how to respond to an active shooter or threat. Visit the UNT Police Department's training on YouTube. Along with regular campus sessions, our community relations officer can set up specific sessions for your group, email David.Causey@unt.edu.

Spanish for Staff

The President's EDGE would like to announce Spanish for Staff - La Familia. Over six classes, you will learn how to introduce your family members and pets. You will also learn useful vocabulary to describe all your favorite family members and their characteristics. We are looking forward to meeting you and introducing you to your new Familia at The President’s EDGE. Instruction will be virtual via MS Teams and a link will be sent on enrollment. Please sign up via Bridge. (https://unt.bridgeapp.com) Space is limited for instructional purposes. The class is presented via MS Teams and will be limited to 10 people for participation purposes.

Dates are Thursdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30 and July 7, 14
Time is 12 pm to 1pm
Register via UNT Bridge

PCard Holder & Approver Training

New PCard Holder & Approver Training is for new and current PCard Holders and Approvers and will cover the most important guidelines (state and university statutes) related to the purchasing card, card usage, allocating and reconciling in Concur, and additional best practices. This training also currently qualifies as an annual refresher. Date: June 14, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Register for this PCard Training Zoom session via Bridge.

d/Deaf Connect Faculty/Staff Training

ODA has partnered with the Multicultural Center to host trainings focused specifically on working with our Blind and Visually impaired students and our d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, including accessibility tips and tips for inclusion in the classroom. To register for the training, please click the time next to the date that works best for you. All trainings will be held via Zoom.