January 2018 | En Español
Call for Staff Senate Nominations
The UNT Staff Senate represents the collective body of UNT staff members, reporting directly to the president of the university. The Senate serves as an advisory body to the president and the president’s cabinet and disburses information to constituents about issues, policies, and activities affecting them. Senators serve staggered two-year terms, and about half of the Senate will soon be up for reelection for the upcoming 2018-2019 academic year.
Staff Senate will have a call for nominations in February for any staff members interested in making a difference at UNT. Elections will take place in April, and each elected member's two-year term will begin in August 2018.
Now is the time to start thinking about serving: consider nominating yourself! Or, speak to colleagues you would vote for to encourage them to serve. Visit the Staff Senate’s website for more information about its work, committees and how you can get involved or contact any current senator for more information.
Chancellor's Town Hall at UNT
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n the spirit of openness and collaboration, Chancellor Lesa Roe has planned an upcoming Town Hall Employee Engagement event with employees of UNT, which will include a panel discussion regarding UNT System operations and how we can become a Best Place to Work. Both Regent Laura Wright, who had a successful career with Southwest Airlines, and Chancellor Roe will participate in each panel discussion, drawing on past experiences with workplace cultures. The UNT Town Hall will take place on Jan. 26, 2018, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the University Union, Emerald Ballroom, Room 314.
Gallup Survey
This month, you will receive an email from Gallup, Inc. to participate in a 13-question Engagement Survey of UNT employees. The survey will be open from Jan. 29 to Feb. 16, 2018. Your feedback is requested to help UNT leaders better understand employees' needs and where improvement can be made to ensure UNT is the "best place to work in higher education."
Santa’s Helpers for Christmas 2017
With UNT’s toy donations to Santa’s Helpers, the Denton County toy store was able to open its doors to approximately 20 additional families this year. More than 200 families were registered to receive toys, but thanks to the generous donations from UNT more than 600 children received toys this Christmas. Staff Senate members extend their thanks to all of the volunteers and donors and special kudos to Facilities for collecting all of the boxes across campus. Check out the photos from the toy-sorting day!
Supervisory Building Blocks
The Supervisory Building Blocks certificate program, 2017 graduates pictured above, strengthens and develops the skills of new and existing supervisors. Sessions address multiple aspects of supervision and provide attendees with an opportunity to learn collaboratively with supervisors from across the campus.
Classes for the Supervisory Building Blocks for spring are now online in the learning portal at mylearning.unt.edu.
Faculty/Staff CARE Team
UNT is committed to providing a safe environment for faculty, staff, students, visitors and anyone involved with official business or university-sponsored activities on campus. On rare occasions, the university must respond to employees and/or individuals whose behavior may pose a threat to the university community.
The CARE Team now includes assistance to employees as well as students. Your role as a member of the UNT Community is to refer any situation involving individuals that could potentially result in harm to any member of our community through proper procedures. Read more.
Counseling resources for faculty and staff assisting students who need help.
Staff Senate Lunch and Learn
The next Staff Senate Lunch and Learn is scheduled for February 7 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm and will be a panel discussion of how Space Management can help you and your department. Look for an emailed announcement from Staff Senate soon on location and how to sign up, however do not delay in signing up, our January Lunch and Learn filled in only a day!
You're Invited: Come to a Meeting!
Staff Senate meets once a month in the University Union, Room 332 at 3 p.m. The next meeting will be held on Feb. 6 at 3 p.m. Meetings are open to all UNT staff members. Please come see what we are doing, and get involved!
Contact us!
If you have an article, announcement or suggestion relating to this newsletter, contact staffsenate@unt.edu to have it included.
Scenes from Santa's Helpers Sorting 925 Toys, 2017
