Newsletter
August 2, 2022
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In this email:
- Latest News - Let's Get Technical
- Upcoming Events of Interest - August Inclusion Calendar
- Employee Spotlight - Meet Our New Employees
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The UT System is a Great Place to Work!
We are excited to announce that the UT System officially earned its Great Place to Work certification! Our goal will always be to create a great environment for all employees.
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How to Request Technical Assistance
The Department of Technology Solutions (DTS) is working hard to provide employees with the best information technology support possible. DTS continually evaluates processes for better ways to support customers. As Tonya Sartin is the only dedicated full time support person on site, DTS asks that employees utilize UTK OIT support to assist with technology issues.
Learn more about how to best request technical assistance.
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Technical Trainings
UT System IT technician, Tonya Sartin, has created end-user training for UTSA employees. Upcoming trainings include Microsoft Teams and OneDrive. These sessions will introduce the basics and empower end users to navigate Teams and OneDrive to improve collaboration and efficiency. A refresher course for the UT Tower conference room booking and operation will also be provided.
Early Bird and Lunch & Learn sessions are available. Participants should bring their own meal and laptop. If you are interested in attending any of the upcoming training sessions, please complete this survey to reserve your seat. Managers can also reach out directly to Tonya to schedule a personalized, departmental session. If you have questions, please email Tonya (tsartin1@tennessee.edu).
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COVID-19 Protocols
In light of the recent uptick in cases both in Knox County and within UT Tower, below are some reminders about the UT System health and safety protocols. These protocols help ensure the health and wellbeing of all UT System employees.
IF NOT FEELING WELL
As a general rule if you aren’t feeling well, please stay home and consult your supervisor about remote work options until you are feeling better.
COVID SYMPTOMS
If you are experiencing COVID-like symptoms, test positive for COVID or feel you have come in contact with someone who has COVID, please remain at home and consult your supervisor about remote work options. In addition, please complete the COVID self-isolation form located here: https://covid19notice.questionpro.com
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Dash Kick-Off Update
The DASH project continues to move forward with the official July 1 start date behind us. Be on the lookout for a DASH kick-off video announcement coming soon. You’ll be hearing from UT System President Randy Boyd, Chief Financial Officer David Miller and our campus chancellors about what is to come!
Much is happening behind the scenes as we start this transformation from IRIS to DASH. We are working hand-in-hand with our system integrator, Accenture, to target stakeholders and map out schedules for the blueprinting and design work that takes place in the coming months. Various kick-off meetings are being held with project leadership and process experts systemwide. Months of work have already occurred on the DASH project by statewide resources to successfully arrive at this point and we are excited to officially begin the implementation process.
The Friends of DASH site is the ultimate source regarding all things related to the DASH project. Become a Friend of DASH to receive important updates and new information about the project.
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The UTSA Information Security Office (ISO) is excited to announce that they are employing AutoElevate which is a privilege management tool. This tool allows end users to complete their day-to-day work on their computer as a standard user, and when admin rights are needed, the user can request elevation to admin status. Most users will likely never need to request elevation, however the ability to do so will be available on all UTSA machines.
If you’d like to learn more about AutoElevate, please view the PowerPoint or complete the survey to sign up for one of the information sessions. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the ISO at iso@tennessee.edu.
AutoElevate will be moved to live status in mid-August; there are no actions that end users need to take to prompt AutoElevate into live mode.
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Upcoming Events of Interest
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August Inclusion Calendar
The world is rich with diversity. Life flourishes when environments are welcoming of all values.
To support an inclusive environment, but not to promote or inhibit the celebration of any religious holidays, an updated observance calendar is included in this newsletter each month. Diversity is the one thing we have in common–celebrate it every day.
View the August calendar below for a full list of observances.
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Mental Well-being
Caring for mental health, raising awareness and lifting each other up any way we can regarding mental health is incredibly important now more than ever.
View the August 2022 wellness calendar for important dates, holidays and helpful tips.
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David Bess - Financial Information Systems Analyst
Daniel Bess started on July 18 as a financial information systems analyst in the controllers office. Bess is from Johnson City and is a recent UT Knoxville graduate with both a bachelor's and master's degree in accountancy. Prior to joining the UT System, Bess worked at a grocery store in North Carolina as well as an ice cream parlor and gas station in Ohio. Outside of work, he enjoys reading fiction novels, watching old movies, solving Rubik’s cubes and playing his guitar.
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Victoria Hirschberg - Assistant Vice President - Research, Outreach and Economic Development
Victoria Hirschberg will be joining the UT System Administration on August 15 as the assistant vice president of research, outreach and economic development. Hirschberg is originally from the Bronx, New York City, and will be working in Nashville. Prior to joining the UT System, Hirschberg served in the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development for 10 years and has experience in business development, corporate strategy and government affairs. Hirschberg has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and Latin American studies from SUNY Plattsburgh and a master’s of Community and Regional Planning as well as a Master of Arts in Latin American studies from the University of New Mexico. When Hirschberg is not working, she enjoys running, hot yoga, traveling, cooking, crafting and spending time with family.
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