Category: January 2021

Check out the latest issue of the Broncho Beat!

Published January 2021

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Fran Petties, Director of Talent Development

Wiley, Inc., the maker of Everything DiSC Workplace, has taken its assessment resources to the next level with the launch of a new web-based platform called Catalyst. The Everything DiSC Workplace on Catalyst gives us insight into our own behavioral priorities when communicating with others while helping us recognize and adapt to the needs of . . .  read more

Troy Small, School of Music Marketing Assistant II 

What is your background? 

I’ve been a professional musician for over a decade I’ve been lucky to work both as a performer and on the business side. I run a small music publishing company registered to the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) for which I write and record new music. I’ve also taught music . . .  read more

Saasha Reese, Talent Development Specialist 

If 2020 taught us anything, it would be to hold our plans with an open hand because they are sure to change. Now, here we are at the beginning of a new year and many of us are hesitant to buy new planners or set new goals, but don’t throw the whole year out yet. Let me make a case for goal setting. 

Goal setting offers . . .  read more

Katie Saylor, Senior Benefits Specialist 

New year, new telemedicine benefits. Teladoc is now in effect for all members of UCO’s medical plans and includes three different types of care: everyday, non-emergency care, mental health services and dermatological care. Using phone or video consultations, Teladoc doctors are available to provide care to those who need it. Starting at $10 per . . .  read more

Kristi Archuleta, Associate Professor, Organizational Leadership, Adult Education and Safety Sciences

The Faculty Senate met Thursday, Dec. 10. Reports from standing and university-wide committees where given and a discussion ensued related to the Provost search. Faculty Senate leadership on the search committee included the following:  

• Dr. Jennifer Barger Johnson, Faculty Senate President 
• Dr. Kristi Archuleta, Faculty Senate Past-President 
• Dr. Luis Montes, Former Faculty Senate President 
• Dr. Jaime Burns, Former Faculty Handbook Editorial Chairperson 
• Dr. Dawn Lindblade-Evans, Former Secretary/Treasurer 
• Christine Edwards, Master of Library and Information Science, Former Secretary/Treasurer 

The Faculty Senate Executive Committee also met with each Provost finalist. . . .  read more

Zachary Hunter, Graduate Admissions Specialist II

The UCO Staff Senate held a meeting Tuesday, Dec. 2. There was no new or unfinished business, but a variety of guest speakers were included in the meeting. Guest speakers included:  

• Laura Butler, UCO Legislative Liaison 
• MeShawn Green, Inclusive Community Advocate 
• Sarah Moore, President of Empowerment for Excellence 
• Reggie Jordan, President of the African American Faculty/Staff Association 
• Jakey Dobbs, President of the UCO Young Professional Faculty/Staff Association 

Due to the extended UCO winter break, the Staff Senate is not holding a January 2021 meeting.  The Staff Senate meets again . . .  read more