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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, FL, where I was first stationed for nearly 11 years, to the desert sands of Iraq supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom/New Dawn. Yes, it is was . . .
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. It’s not surprising that some of us are struggling more than others with the changes, and that’s okay. We’re allowed to have feelings and feel . . .
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 has to offer.
When you’re out in the sun doing yard work or enjoying your favorite outdoor activities this summer, please remember to be safe when it comes to your . . .
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 home and work documents, are accepted.
For more information about compliance, call the Office of the General Counsel . . .
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 turn supports a positive university . . .
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, along with some gentle reminders that deadlines for retirement do exist and they are important.
Oklahoma Teacher’s Retirement System (OTRS) has inflexible deadlines . . .
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 Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. This will occur in phases and be coordinated with all UCO techs. Ongoing communications will be targeted to . . .
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 session in which the discussion from the February and March meetings about the process of decision-making for open faculty positions in Academic Affairs was continued.
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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 of legislation: Resolution Supporting UCO’s AAPI Community.
2021 staff senator elections occurred during the month of . . .