We Mean Green Fund Committee Staff Applications are Open!
Are you looking for a professional development opportunity that will allow you to make an environmental impact on campus? UNT’s student-led We Mean Green Fund Committee (WMGFC) is looking to add a sustainability-driven member to its ranks! The WMGFC is a collective of thirteen UNT community members, which includes students, faculty, and staff. The WMGFC is responsible for allocating funding collected from the Environmental Service Fee to sustainability-based project ideas on campus that have been submitted by UNT member affiliates.
In addition to helping make our campus greener, committee members are also benefitted by the experiences they have which include, but are not limited to, developing leadership abilities, strengthening budgeting skills, and networking with institutional partners both on- and off- campus! Membership on the We Mean Green Fund Committee is expected to last for two academic years, but interested committee members are encouraged to re-apply and continue their environmental stewardship with our office! Committee members are also expected to attend each of our monthly meetings and represent our office at least two We Mean Green Fund sponsored events each semester of their installment.
If you are interested in joining the We Mean Green Fund Committee and helping to make our campus a more sustainable place to study, work, and live at, please fill out our Committee Application Mailing List or email WeMeanGreenFund@unt.edu for more information.
Staff Appreciation Month Programs
Staff Appreciation Month (SAM) is almost here! Staff Senate is thrilled to join HR and the Presidents’ Office in recognizing the incredible work of our staff all month long. Details will soon be communicated about upcoming programs and will continue throughout the month, but Staff Senate wants to provide a sneak peak at what our team is working on! Visit staffsenate.unt.edu/SAM to learn about our learning sessions and drop-in events! Some of our offerings include:
- Candle making
- Painting sessions
- Embroidery
- Board game design
- And more!
Call for Nominations
The Staff Senate is holding a Special Election for Academic Affairs, Advancement, Enrollment, Finance & Administration, and Student Affairs! If you or a colleague would like to serve on the Senate, please use our nomination form to submit candidates for consideration by Friday, 2/25 at 5pm. While candidates must be from one of those divisions, nominators can come from any staff member on campus!
Key Info:
- Nominees selected through this election process will fill the seat with a term beginning 4/4/22 and concluding 8/31/22 or 8/31/23, depending on the seat being filled.
- Senators meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 3-5p in a virtual General Assembly
- Learn more about eligibility and the election process at staffsenate.unt.edu/elections.
- Questions? Email us at StaffSenateElections@unt.edu.
Submit a nomination at staffsenate.unt.edu/nomination!
HSI Task Force Survey
One of the primary goals of the Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Task Force is improving the recruitment, retention, and advancement of our Hispanic/Latino/Latina/LatinX faculty and staff. In an effort to better understand your experience at UNT, we would like you to take five minutes or less of your time to respond to our survey. The findings from this survey will help inform the strategies we develop to better serve our Hispanic/Latino/Latina/LatinX faculty and staff. We want to assure you that your responses are confidential and will remain anonymous. If you have questions about this survey, please e-mail melissa.mcguire@unt.edu.
HSI Task Force: Hispanic/Latino/Latina/LatinX Faculty/Staff Survey - Español
HSI Task Force: Hispanic/Latino/Latina/LatinX Faculty/Staff Survey - English
Survivor Advocacy Virtual Screening and Discussion
The Dean of Students, Survivor Advocacy, and IDEA have partnered to present a virtual screening and discussion on February 24th at 5 p.m. with documentary filmmaker Aishah Shahidah Simmons.
Simmons will be joining us to discuss her film NO! The Rape Documentary. You can find more information about Aishah and the documentary as well as access to the film for free on February 21st or stream the film for a $1 before the 21st on our website. We hope to see you there!
https://idea.unt.edu/event/no-rape-documentary
President's EDGE Online
The EDGE is offering 8 weeks of 1-hour engaging workshops designed for beginning learners of Spanish! The session meets online via Teams, Wednesdays during March, and April, except March 16th. The classes cover useful phrases, vocabulary, pronunciation, the Spanish alphabet, and numbers. Spanish verb present tenses, noun/ adjective order and agreement are explained. Introductory Spanish for Staff creates a solid foundation for future learning and starts you speaking in your Spanish adventure!
- When: Wednesdays from 12pm to 1pm, March 2nd to April 27th (no class March 16th)
- What: Spanish for Staff: Introductory Spanish
Follow the link to the UNT Bridge registration
UNT Police Theft Alert
Catalytic converter thefts from vehicles continue to trend from cars and trucks of all kinds, and UNT Police Department wants our community to be aware. You can quickly tell if a catalytic converter has been stolen because vehicles without one have a rough, loud sound. If possible, park in a garage or in a well-lit area. If you notice someone acting suspiciously in parking lots at UNT – carrying tools, ducking under various cars – please call 9-1-1. You can find more tips and information here. The UNT Police Department is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Find more tips and updates by following @UNTPolice on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.
Faculty Training Opportunities
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.
d/Deaf Connect Faculty/Staff Training