Feb. 26--Student Affairs Weekly Update
The Student Affairs Weekly Update is compiled and distributed during long semesters and includes news and information about staff, events, policy and more.
UT Dallas Student Affairs, You Belong Here.

Feb. 26, 2024

Senior Associate Vice President

Professional Development

  • Student Affairs staff should complete their annual compliance training modules by Friday, March 1. If you supervise student staff, please encourage them to complete the training as soon as possible. To access the modules, visit the KnowBe4 platform using your NetID and password. If you have questions or difficulty accessing the modules, please email the compliance office or contact Chad Thomas.
  • Short for “Staff That Are Remarkable,” the STAR Award is given annually to honor the outstanding performance of professionals within Student Affairs, including for leadership; advising and supporting students; assessment, evaluation and research; and service to staff, a department or the division. As many as five staff will be honored with the award at the annual Student Affairs Awards Ceremony in May. Recipients will receive a framed certificate and a $500 cash award. Nominate for the STAR Award before March 31.
  • Awarded monthly, Out of this World staff demonstrate everyday excellence–including innovating or developing a creative program; providing exceptional service to students; or navigating a difficult problem. Nominate an Out of this World staff member

Athletics

  • February 26-27: Men’s golf lidlifter, Sherrill Park, Richardson.
  • February 26: Women’s tennis vs. Jacksonville College (exhibition), 2 p.m., tennis courts.
  • February 27: Baseball vs. Southwestern (Texas), 2 p.m., baseball field.
  • March 1: Women’s tennis vs. St. Petersburg (exhibition), 2 p.m., tennis courts.
  • March 1: Softball vs. McMurry (DH), 4/6 p.m., softball field.
  • March 2: Softball vs. McMurry, noon, softball field.
  • March 2: Men’s tennis vs. Jacksonville College (exhibition), 2 p.m., tennis courts.

Dean of Students

Community Standards and Conduct

  • Students referred for BAIT (5) and academic dishonesty (8). Student/staff meetings (5).

Health & Wellness Initiatives

Counseling Center

  • February 29: Body Affirming Button Making, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., SSA Gaming Wall.

Wellness Center

  • February 28: Health Fair, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Galaxy Rooms.
  • Save the Date: April 2: Out of the Darkness Campus Walk with the Student Wellness Center and the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention, 6 p.m., the Plinth. The goal is to raise at least $5,000 that will be used towards suicide prevention efforts in North Texas, to raise awareness about mental health resources and to create unity among the Comet family and local communities. To join and create team, visit the AFSP website, select “Register Now” and enter your contact information. Next select “Join a Team” and search for UT Dallas Student Affairs. Once you’ve registered, you can share the walk website and link with anyone interested in donating to the cause. Reach out to Kacey Sebeniecher with questions.

Student Engagement Initiatives

Fraternity and Sorority Life

  • February 27: All presidents meeting, 6 p.m., FSL Ritual Room.
  • February 29-March 3: AFLV Western Leadership Conference.

Intercultural Programs

  • February 28: U.S. Academic Culture: Citations and References, 1 p.m., Instagram Live.
  • February 29: iFriend: Intercultural Competency Training & Luncheon, noon, Galaxy Room C.

Student Development

  • February 27: Student Government senate meeting 5:30 p.m., Galaxy Rooms.
  • February 28: Filing for SG spring elections closes, 11:59 p.m.
  • February 28: SUAAB Presents: Bored? Game Night, 5:30-7:30 p.m., SSA Gaming Wall.
  • February 29: Meteor Theater Presents The Color Purple, 7:30 p.m., SSA Auditorium. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.
  • Save the date: March 19: Comets Remember, 10 a.m., Galaxy Rooms. RSVP now through March 11.
  • Student Leadership Awards nominations are now open.

Student Volunteerism

  • February donation drive: Cleaning supplies benefiting CitySquare TRAC.

Student Transition Initiatives

Student Transition Programs

  • February 27: Transfer Trivia Night, 4- 6 p.m., SSA Gaming Wall.

University Career Center

  • February 26: NSM career panel, 1 p.m., virtual.
  • February 26: Crayola orientation session, 2 p.m., virtual.
  • February 27: Finding a BBS field or co-op internship, 2 p.m., virtual.
  • February 28: COMET Trek with Crayola, 10 a.m., Plano.
  • February 29: COMET Trek with Medpace, noon, Irving.
  • March 1: COMET Trek with James L. West Center for Dementia Care, 1 p.m., Fort Worth.

Marketing and Student Media

Marketing

  • March 6-7: Student Affairs staff headshots, T.I. Plaza. If you are new to the division or would like an updated headshot, please sign up to secure a spot.

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Student Affairs

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Richardson, Texas 75080-3021

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