Approaching Deadlines: Annual Exceptional Performance Award Nominations and Leadership Development Programs

Jill Robertson, employee experience specialist

Nominations for the Annual Exceptional Performance Award are due no later than this Friday, July 9. Please be sure to complete the nomination form and attach a nomination letter to successfully nominate an individual for this award. Submit the form and letter directly to Jill Robertson via email.

Leadership UCO (LUCO) applications are due Wednesday, . . .  read more

Latest Recruiting Trends

Paige Buchanan, recruiter

Recruiting today looks different than it did a year ago and radically different than it did a decade ago. Whatever your opinion may be on the ever-evolving recruiting trends, it is important for hiring managers to be aware of the latest ones because they will shape what your candidate pool looks like. In fact, they already have.

The Labor Force

According to Monster. . .  read more

Heat Stress Awareness and Prevention

Jeff Mlekush, coordinator of safety operations

It’s getting hot out there and summer is here. Know the signs of heat-related illnesses and know what to do if you or those around you exhibit any symptoms.

Heat Stroke

Heat Exhaustion

Heat Cramps

Sunburn

Heat Rash

Updated Process for Hiring Temporary Employees

Paige Buchanan, recruiter

Talent Acquisition has updated the process for hiring temporary employees through Mosaic Personnel. If you utilize the temporary staffing agency, please note the important updates that have been made:

  • Departments no longer contact
 . . .  read more

Tech Corner: UCO Service Desk and Broncho One Stop Virtual Support Services

Stephanie Edwards, Manager of IT Communications and Web Strategy

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) and the Office of Enrollment & Student Success (ESS) are partnering to expand Service Desk and One Stop call center services to 24/7/365 by leveraging Blackboard’s virtual student support service solution. Beginning in July, virtual assistance will expand and be offered via chat, web, text and phone. . . .  read more

Faculty Senate Update

There is no Faculty Senate Update this month. Updates will resume in August.

Staff Senate Update

Zachary Hunter, manager of graduate recruitment and outreach activities

The UCO Staff Senate held a meeting Tuesday, June 8, 2021. The guest speakers were Human Resources representatives Katie Saylor, benefits specialist and Fran Petties, director of talent development. No new business or unfinished business was brought forth during the meeting.

For more detailed information regarding the roles of senators, meeting agendas, . . .  read more

June New Faculty and Staff

Not pictured:

Brett Powell, Financial Aid Counselor II

Devon Smith, Service Representative, Broncho One Stop

Ruth Tinstman, Service Representative, Broncho One Stop

July Years of Service

31 Years

Habib Tabatabai

21 Years

Shelley Selanders


17 Years

Julio Mata


14 Years

Sam Ferguson

11 Years

Joy Morgan
Stepheny Smith
Donna Bass
Mitch Bell

8 Years

Cindy Howard
Jody Horn
Jared Scism
Ricky Lofton
Dana Kyle

5 Years

Garrett Rudkin
Christina Smith
Brittany Platt
Chris Brannick
Christine Fisher
Hannah Schwab





2 Years

Megan Ashby
Mia Neely Cruz
Dixie Thomas
Michele Hamby
Carrie Bond
Crystal Bailey
Kendall Parrish

28 Years

Damita Kennedy
Deborah . . .  read more