The University of Texas at Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas

Aug. 24, 2020

 
Vice President for Student Affairs
  • Effective immediately and until further notice, student organizations and students found to be conducting in-person events or gatherings of any size will be referred to the Office of Community Standards and Conduct and may be subject to disciplinary action. Please read the full letter online.
  • As mentioned in our most recent division meeting, please also see the Student Affairs COVID-19 Guide for Students.

Dean of Students

Community Standards and Conduct

  • Referrals for the week of Aug. 10: BAIT (1), academic dishonesty (5), student/staff meetings (12), dean certifications (4).

Health & Wellness Initiatives

Counseling Center

  • Aug. 26: National Women's Day equality panel, 3-4 p.m., via Teams.
  • Clinical services/sessions week of Aug. 10: Counseling/consultations/referrals (25), initial evaluations/follow ups (5), crisis (6), psychiatric evaluations (2), psychiatric follow ups (31), group/skills based workshop/screenings (5), outreach (2), professional consultations (11).
  • Center for Students in Recovery sessions for the week of Aug. 10: Recovery planning (3), Nourish (4).
  • Virtual support groups now available through the CSR: Nourish, Mondays, 1 p.m.; Bullet Journaling, Mondays, 2 p.m.; Get Schooled, Tuesdays, 10 a.m.; Community, Wednesdays, 2 p.m.; All Recovery Meetings, Thursdays, 10 a.m.; Fun Friday, dates vary/check with CSR; Morning Mindfulness, Fridays, 10 a.m. (begins in September).

Student Engagement Initiatives

Intercultural Programs

  • Aug. 25: Students are invited to join ICP on Instagram to learn about AKPSI and how AKPSI can help with career development, 1 p.m.

Student Development

  • Weeks of Welcome activities continue through Aug. 28.
  • Aug. 26-28: SG elections. Visit the website for candidate information.
  • Sept. 1: First SOC monthly meeting, 7 p.m. via Blackboard Collaborate Ultra.
  • Sept. 3: Presence training for student organization leaders, 1:15 p.m. via Blackboard Collaborate Ultra.
  • Students interested in completing the Student Leadership Challenge this fall must complete an initial interest form.
  • Interested in virtual leadership development activities for a student organization or student employees? Contact Jeremiah Stinnett to discuss options.

Student Union

  • The SU, SSB and SSA have limited common area seating throughout. Students may use these areas to eat, study and relax throughout the day.
  • If your department has a poster or A-frame sign for an upcoming event or program that you would like placed in the SU, SSB or SSA, email Mara Jackson.

Student Volunteerism

  • Sept. 1: Virtual Info Booth for students to learn about OSV and how to get involved, Instagram Live (@volunteer_utd), 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Student Transition Initiatives

Military and Veteran Center

University Career Center

  • Aug. 25: Internships 101, 11 a.m.
  • Aug. 25: A Day in the Life: Crowd animator at Pixar, 12 p.m.
  • Aug. 25: Online professionalism, 4 p.m.
  • Aug. 26: Online professionalism, 11 a.m.
  • Aug. 26: Career development open house, 12 p.m.
  • Aug. 27: Comets Serving the Metroplex, 11:30 a.m.
  • Aug. 27: A Day in the Life: Marketing accounts manager, 12 p.m.
  • Aug. 27: Student employee orientation, 2 p.m.
  • Aug. 27: Resume workshop with UCC and CMC, 4 p.m.
  • Aug. 27: Resume tips from the pros, 4 p.m.
  • Aug. 28: Backpack to Briefcase Series: How to get noticed, 10 a.m.
Marketing and Student Media

Marketing

  • Digital signage is operational and available if you have virtual events to market. Please submit a JIRA ticket to get started.
  • Reach out to us if you need assistance in creating and proofing your virtual marketing, and please continue to follow university brand standards.
  • Need help promoting your event? Temoc will soon begin "reporting" about weekly activities. Connect with Julie Spanos or Jenni Huffenberger for details.

Multicultural Center
  • Aug. 27: W.I.S.E: Women of Color Discussion Group: Careers with a Cause, 12 p.m., RSVP required.