A Message from the Vice Chancellor
Hi, Student Affairs team!
I know that we were all happy to see the news earlier this week that, as of yesterday, March 3, many University employees will now be able to make an appointment for a vaccination. That news, coupled with the return of the sun, certainly helps me feel like brighter days are ahead for students and staff.
I also want to share with you some guidance and resources we are sending students ahead of the UNC vs. Duke home game this Saturday at 6 p.m. We are encouraging all Tar Heels to watch and cheer on the Heels safely by avoiding large gatherings, not rushing Franklin St. and practicing the three Ws.
Don’t forget next week is Virtual Wellness Week designed to help you RESET, REFOCUS, RENEW, RESTART, AND REPAIR! Please take time to enjoy the various wellness opportunities – see below for more details.
Thanks for all you do!
Amy
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Office of the Vice Chancellor
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training
The University is implementing online diversity, equity and inclusion training for faculty and staff. This program, similar to our required Title IX awareness and violence prevention training, is designed to teach new concepts, broaden perspectives and provide our community with a common set of terms. Announced last June in a campus message, this required training is part of a series of actions to support campus-wide dialogue, healing and structural change.
The initial course, Managing Bias, explains that understanding bias in the workplace is the first step in handling it. The training defines bias and describes how it influences the workplace and how to reduce its negative effects. Participants will learn how biases affect their actions and impact others when left unchecked, including creating unhealthy work environments and reinforcing unjust practices.
In the coming weeks, all faculty, staff and post docs will receive an email invitation to Managing Bias training, which will be available from Monday, March 22 through Friday, April 16. All employees will be required to take this course, which takes about 20 minutes to complete.
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University Career Services
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Zenik Hite is the Audio Visual Manager and works with the Carolina Union's Event Services team to ensure that clients have all of their audio-visual needs supported during their events and meetings.
He is now in his ninth year at the Union after starting as a student.
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Inside Student Affairs: Special Guest Ion Outterbridge
Ion Outterbridge, director of Fraternity & Sorority Life, shares the latest news as it relates to greek life including an update on the construction of the new UNC NPHC Legacy Plaza.
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Total WellBeing Wellness Week: May 8-12, 2021 |
Join us March 8–12 for a Virtual Wellness Week designed to help you RESET, REFOCUS, RENEW, RESTART, AND REPAIR! Please take time to enjoy the various opportunities to be active, learn a new recipe, and gain a better understanding of the numerous campus and local resources available to support your total wellbeing.
Your participation is encouraged. Time spent participating in Wellness Week is considered work time. Please seek advance approval from supervisors, as needed.
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The Well: Register for Spring Safe Zone training, a class designed to introduce concepts, terminology and resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. The course will stream tomorrow from 5-9 p.m.
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The Office of Human Resources: Don’t miss the latest COVID-19 update, issued Friday from the Office of Human Resources, including updated work and leave provisions and vaccine information.
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The Office of Human Resources: Employee Forum Book Club has picked its books to discuss for 2021. Check out the list and register for the virtual meetings.
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The Well: Register for upcoming Safe Zone training, which includes a four-hour session that introduces concepts, terminology and resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
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Want to send a special thank you to a staff member who went above and beyond? Send your Kudos to studentaffairs@unc.edu.
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Save the Date: GiveUNC
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 30, 2021, to make a gift to the areas on campus that mean the most to you. Together, we'll make this GiveUNC a day like no other!
GiveUNC is a 24-hour virtual gathering of Tar Heel alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends to give back and support Carolina. By participating in GiveUNC, you are supporting the people, experiences and groundbreaking work being done by Tar Heels across the world-- truly making Carolina a place like no other!
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Please email your newsletter submissions to studentaffairs@unc.edu by 5p.m. on Tuesdays to be included in that week's newsletter
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