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TCP timekeeping system starts Friday
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In-person assistance and access to a computer for TCP training are available through 4:30 p.m. today, Thursday, March 31, in room 104 of Trinity Hall.
All UTA employees need to complete training for TCP, UTA’s new timekeeping system, before it launches on Friday, April 1. Beginning Friday, all time and leave will be submitted via TCP.
The TCP Canvas Training Support Teams channel is public, so anyone from UTA can join, no code required.
All employees' leave and work time for the month of March must be entered in UTShare by 10 a.m. Monday, April 4.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Office of Continuous Improvement Knowledge Services at 817‑272‑2155, knowledgeservices@uta.edu, chat, or open a Service Now ticket.
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Holliday named Mellon Fellow
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Kathryn Holliday, architecture professor and founding director of UT Arlington’s David Dillon Center for Texas Architecture, has been appointed a Mellon Fellow at Harvard University’s Dumbarton Oaks in the area of urban landscape studies.
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Eastern European travel update
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Travel for UTA to Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus is suspended until further notice. Travel to countries bordering Ukraine requires formal approval by the president. These include Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Georgia.
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Annual evaluations
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Employees and managers are reminded that 2021 annual performance evaluations are due Monday, April 11. Training guides and videos are available on the HR ePerformance resources page. Questions? Email hrperformreviews@uta.edu.
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Vaccaro to speak at Kimbell
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Mary Vaccaro, Distinguished University Professor of Art and Art History, will speak on "Agostino Carracci’s Hairy Harry (Arrigo peloso) and Other 'Furry Creatures; in the Farnese Court" at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth.
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Grandmother of Juneteenth
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Opal Lee, the Grandmother of Juneteenth and nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize, will speak on the National Juneteenth Museum coming to Fort Worth 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, in the Fine Arts Building. The event will be livestreamed.
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Marin on Chicano art
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Richard "Cheech" Marin, an actor and preeminent Chicano art advocate, will discuss his private collection 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, in the Rosebud Theatre. Email monica.lopez@uta.edu for an in-person reservation or the livestream link.
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JCPenney Suit-Up Event
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Faculty and staff can take advantage of discounts via the JCPenney Suit-Up Event. The shopping bargains are online Friday, April 1-Friday, April 8.
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Pitch Prep Workshop
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Make your reservation to attend the Pitch Prep Workshop on how to present your idea to potential customers, investors, and partners. The event is 4 p.m. Monday April 4, at UTA’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Innovation. Seating is limited.
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The Big Event
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Faculty and staff can participate in The Big Event on Saturday, April 9, which includes 40 community service projects. A celebration for volunteers is 1-3 p.m. with complimentary lunch, entertainment, and activities.
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Mental Health First Aid
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Mental Health First Aid is a virtual workshop to help you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis. The event is 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday, April 8. Register; attendance is limited.
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Policy changes
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AA-FT-PO-06 Endowed Chairs and Professorships Policy—This policy was updated to allow for up to 25% of the salary for an endowed chair/professor to be paid from an endowment, as allowed by UT System Regents Rules.
AA-PRS-PO-03 Courses Offered in Shortened Format Policy—This policy was updated to clarify the process for the request and approval process for courses offered in shortened format.
CO-CE-PO-06 UTA Drugs and Alcohol Policy—This policy was updated to combine the following policies and procedures:
- CO-CE-PO-04 Drug Free Workplace Policy
- CO-CE-PR-03 Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace Procedure
- CO-CE-PR-04 Illicit Drugs and Alcohol Abuse Procedure
- EI-PO-10 Prevention of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy
CO-CS-PR-13 Inclement Weather and Emergency Campus Closure Procedure—This procedure was updated to reflect current practices for emergency campus closures.
CO-ID-PR-03 Sponsored Affiliate Identification Cards (Mav Express ID) Procedure—This procedure was updated to reflect current University procedures.
CO-CS-PR-03 Tornado Procedure—This procedure was updated to reflect current University practice in the event of a tornado.
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Feel Like a Million
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Feel Like a Million is a board game-themed program to increase energy and help participants feel their best. Register individually or as a team. Feel Like a Million will span from Monday, April 4, to Sunday, May 1. Three UT System institutions will be awarded the Living Well Traveling Trophy after Sunday, May 1.
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In your opinion
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Faculty and staff are needed for Maverick Dining focus group sessions Tuesday-Wednesday, April 12-13. All participants will receive a voucher for a free combo meal at select locations. Complimentary snacks and beverages will be provided as well.
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Electronic waste recycling
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Bring your batteries, old electronics, toner cartridges, and other electronic waste to the e-waste recycling drive 2-4 p.m. Thursday, April 14, on the west side of the UC mall.
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Lost or unavailable receipts
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BF-PGS-F16 Lost or Unavailable Receipt Form addresses receipt issues where a document is lost, missing, or was never received for ProCard and Travel and Expense processing. An approved Business Affairs Exception Tracker request for receipt issues will no longer be needed going forward.
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RAPID service hours change
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Arlington RAPID has changed its service hours to noon-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Rides will continue to be between $3 and $5 to go anywhere within the RAPID zone.
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See you at the Jazz Brunch
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Join your fellow Mavericks Saturday, April 9, for the return of the annual UTA Jazz Brunch at the Main Street Arts Festival in Fort Worth!
The UTA Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra, and Jazz Combo will perform live on the UTA Main Stage at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2 p.m.
Brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the UTA Main Stage Hospitality Suite located at Ninth and Main streets. Tickets are $35 per person.
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