March 15, 2021

• The Student Affairs Council on Diversity and Inclusion was established to review and advocate for diversity, create and promote division-wide training and provide DEI resources. Among other things, the council will develop a multi-year plan for DEI initiatives for the division; develop education and training programs for division staff; serve as a resource for division departments; and assist in the promotion and development of division staff climate assessment(s). To apply, complete this form. Membership selection for the two-year term will be guided to ensure divisional representation, including diversity of identities and perspectives.

Professional Development

• March 19: Join Dr. Chad Thomas for a beginner workshop about creating and editing with Photoshop, 1 p.m., Teams. Staff may download Photoshop from the Adobe website using their UT Dallas email address in the sign-in window.
• Interested in providing a presentation? Fill out the Presentation Interest Form and the Professional Development Subcommittee will review your proposal.

• March 16: Baseball vs. McMurry, 2 p.m., baseball field.
• March 17: Volleyball vs. Belhaven, 1 p.m. doubleheader, Activity Center.
• March 18: Women's tennis vs. Missouri State, 12 p.m., tennis courts.
• March 19: Softball vs. Concordia Texas, 6 p.m., softball field.
• March 20: Softball vs. Concordia Texas, 12 p.m. doubleheader, softball field.
• March 20-21: Golf hosts the Texas Cup, Courses at Watters Creek, Plano.
• March 21: Women's tennis vs. Trinity, 12 p.m., tennis courts.

Community Standards and Conduct

• Services and sessions for the week of Feb. 22: Academic dishonesty (5), BAIT (15), hearings (1), dean's certifications (4), student/staff meetings (29).

Health & Wellness Initiatives

Counseling Center

• Clinical services/sessions for the week of Feb. 22: Counseling/consultations/ referrals (85), initial evaluations/follow up evaluations (34), review of file (2), crisis check in (3), crisis (4), psychiatric follow ups (46), psychiatric evaluations (8), couples counseling (2), group screenings (9), groups (23), workshops (21), WPATH (1), ED assessments (6), Comet Chat (5), professional consultations (14), outreach (2).
• Center for Students in Recovery services/sessions for the week of Feb. 22: Recovery planning (6). Groups: Nourish (3), Recovery Book Club (4), Morning Mindfulness (1).

Student Engagement Initiatives

Student Development

• March 22: Student Government election filing ends, 12 p.m.
• March 22-April 2: SOC Student Coordinator application open, via Handshake.
• March 25: The Comet Chatter Box, 5 p.m., Teams.
• Has your area completed StrengthsQuest? Contact Jeremiah Stinnett for details. Sign up to receive Student Leadership Program updates.
• Spirit Programs is looking for mascot team members. Email Jason Dollar for details.

Student Union

• SU/SSB/SSA spring break building hours: March 15-19: SU/SSB, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., SSA closed. March 20: SU/SSB, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., SSA closed. March 21: all buildings closed.

Student Volunteerism

• March 22: OSV Book Club, 12-1:30 p.m.

Student Transition Initiatives

Student Transition Programs

• March 31: OMGraduation, 12-1 p.m.

University Career Center

• March 15-19: Explore the World of Work externship program.
• March 16, 25 and April 1: New student employee orientations.

Housing Operations

• In cooperation with University Housing, UT Dallas recently received bronze recognition as a Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicycles. The award highlights universities that make biking an accessible and easy option for everyone.

• March 25: WISE Women of Color Discussion Group, noon, Teams. RSVP.
• March 30: Comets Cultural Conversations: Dallas Asian-American History and the Systemic Legacy of Racism, 5-7 p.m., Teams. RSVP.