JULY 14, 2020 — UTSA is committed to supporting the university community during remote learning and operations. Here is your latest digest of university news and tips.
COMMUNITY NEWS
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS UPDATE: The My UT Benefits annual enrollment period for benefits-eligible employees is almost here: July 15–31. Requested changes will take effect September 1. Active and retired employees can make changes during annual enrollment. If you need assistance, email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 210-458-4250. You can also explore helpful links to enrollment materials as well as check out the My UT Benefits user FAQ.
VIRTUAL EVENTS
UPGRADE FOR SUCCESS: Academic Innovation continues its Summer Digital Teaching Forum Series this week with two new webinars.
- Communicate Across Campus with Zoom: The video messaging application is now available to all UTSA faculty, staff and students. Review features and best practices for using Zoom for digital classrooms. You can also explore the university’s Zoom Resources. Thursday, July 16 at 10 a.m. via Zoom.
- Discussing Difficult Topics in the Classroom: In many courses, faculty broach relevant but difficult topics surrounding race, ethnicity, civil rights and more with sensitivity and caring. But this might be especially difficult in an online classroom. Discuss how faculty can create an inclusive classroom environment digitally to allow for conducive conversations for everyone. Thursday, July 16 at 3 p.m. via Zoom.
ONLINE LEARNING & TELECOMMUTING
TOOLS TO SUCCEED: Human Resources’ UTSA Learning Zone is available to all faculty, staff and student employees and has a set of self-paced courses geared toward working remotely, including using Microsoft Teams, overcoming virtual challenges, managing stress and being productive in your personal life.
FIND RESOURCES: Staff members, check out the Working Remotely resources page with links to details on human resources, business operations, financial transactions, and more.
HONE SKILLS: Faculty members, our Teaching Virtually resources page has an array of tools and guidance that you can use to learn more about remote teaching or further enhance your skills.
BE A PRO: University Technology Solutions offers faculty, staff and students access to LinkedIn Learning, an on-demand platform for skills building and training. Customize your LinkedIn Learning experience with instructional content relevant to your professional interests and goals. To get started, log in using your myUTSA ID and passphrase.
HEALTH
LEVEL UP YOUR NUTRITION: Fall semester is fast approaching, and it’s time to start the new school year with healthy habits guaranteed to help you thrive. Campus Rec still has open spots this month for a free nutrition assessment with dietitian Annie Bell. Learn techniques to eat smarter without breaking your budget. Available to all students, faculty and staff.
PHYSICIAN VIRTUAL ACCESS: For UT SELECT Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas members, UTSA employees and covered family members have access to MDLIVE for $0 copayment. MDLIVE lets you have a live consultation with an independently contracted, board-certified MDLIVE doctor 24 hours a day, seven days a week by online video, mobile app or phone. Even if you are not sick, activate your account now so that you can skip that step when you are actually sick and need to see a doctor quickly. Learn about how to use the service on our Human Resources page, with this MDLIVE explainer video or this instructional flier.
REACH OUT: Whenever you need it, assistance is just a phone call away with counseling and mental health services provided through Deer Oaks at 888-365-6271.
’RUNNERS CARE: Remember that Roadrunners are always ready to show that they care. The multidisciplinary Behavioral Intervention Team responds to reports of distressed and concerning behavior from students, faculty and staff. UTSA’s Behavioral Concerns Assistance page has more info and will allow you to submit a report online. Both the EOS/Title IX Office and Student Conduct and Community Standards are available for consultation if you have questions or concerns prior to submitting a report. To reach SCCS during remote operations, email them at [email protected].
