The Broncho Beat – May 2021 Issue

Check out the latest issue of the Broncho Beat! Published May 2021 Feature Story: Leadership Development Opportunities at UCO Get to Know a Broncho: Claudia Paisley Broncho Brags Organizational Change Resources Provided by ComPsych Summer Safety Tips: Sun, Boats and…

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Feature Story: Leadership Development Opportunities at UCO

Fran Petties, director of Talent Development UCO supports the development of our current and potential leaders on campus. The application windows for both Leadership UCO (LUCO) and the Management Development Program (MDP) are quickly approaching and we encourage those who…

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Get to Know a Broncho

Claudia Paisley, information security analyst What is your background? I’m coming off of active-duty military where I operated a command-and-control system for 17 years. During that time, I had an array of unique experiences in the Air Force from the beaches of Pensacola,…

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Broncho Brags

Congratulations, Morgan Ridenour! Morgan Ridenour, College of Business student success advisor, was awarded the third quarter Exceptional Performance Award. Her nominator speaks highly of Morgan’s work and its impact, significance, effectiveness and innovation that inspires so many around her. Both…

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Organizational Change Resources Provided by ComPsych

Jill Robertson, employee experience specialist Many of us are feeling the impact of the recent reduction in force, myself included. We might be able to manage without the eliminated position, but it’s really hard losing the person who filled it….

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Summer Safety Tips: Skin Protection and Sun Safety

Jeff Mlekush, coordinator of safety operations It’s just about summertime which means fun (and yard work) in the sun. Take a minute to learn more about skin protection, sun, boat and water safety so you can fully enjoy all summer…

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Human Resources Shred Event

Allison Penn-Franklin, HRIS and operations specialist Human Resources has arranged for MidCon Data Services to bring a shredding truck to campus from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursday, May 6, in parking lot No. 11 (between Hurd and Main). All files, including personal files from…

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S-DiSC Style Highlight

Fran Petties, director of Talent Development This month’s DiSC spotlight will shine on the S-style. The purpose of this spotlight is to increase awareness of the differing communication styles and needs that exist across campus and provide tips to promote effective team communication and relationship building which in…

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Retirement Timelines and Deadlines

Katie Saylor, senior benefits specialist Ready to retire? At the ripe old age of 31, I am. But since that’s not a possibility for me right now, I’m pinning my hopes and dreams on all of the soon-to-be UCO retirees,…

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Tech Corner: Antivirus Software Updates

Stephanie Edwards, Manager of Web Strategy and IT Communications Over the next 4 months, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) will be updating the campus antivirus software on all UCO-owned computers. We will be seamlessly replacing Symantec Endpoint Protection with…

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Faculty Senate Update

Kristi Archuleta, associate professor, Organizational Leadership, Adult Education and Safety Sciences The UCO Faculty Senate holds meetings the second Thursday of each month. The April meeting was April 8, 2021. Provost Charlotte Simmons was the guest speaker, holding an open…

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Staff Senate Update

Zachary Hunter, graduate admissions specialist II The UCO Staff Senate held a meeting Tuesday, April 6, 2021.  The guest speaker was Dr. Charlotte Simmons, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.  During the meeting, the Senate passed the following piece…

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