BA Connect Newsletter - May 2025

The Business Affairs Employee Forum Is Almost Here!

Join us for the Business Affairs Employee Forum on Wednesday, May 21, 2–3:30 p.m., in the Retama Auditorium. Enjoy tropical-themed games, prizes and time with colleagues, plus learn about Business Affairs’ many successes this year. Please submit your RSVP by May 14. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating our achievements together! 

Integration Updates

On April 29, Dr. Eighmy sent an email to UTSA faculty and staff announcing the creation of a new office to support the integration. The Integration Management Office, or IMO, will spearhead current and future integration planning efforts. Executive Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Enterprise Development Officer Veronica Salazar will lead this office while continuing to oversee Business Affairs at UTSA throughout phase one of the integration. Please continue to visit our integration website and share your thoughts through our feedback form.

Intersession Parking Options

Intersession Parking begins on Saturday, May 17,and continues through Monday, May 26. During intersession, anyone may park in unmarked resident or commuter spaces, regardless of permit type—or even without a permit. Parking rules and regulations remain in effect for all other parking spaces at all times.

Fiscal Year-End Workshops

Financial Affairs offers virtual workshops to help you prepare for the fiscal year-end in August. Join a session to learn important information about deadlines, closing processes, changes to business workflows, and Financial Guidelines.A workshop for new employees will take place on May 22, while refresher workshops will take place May 28 and June 3. Visit the Fiscal Year-End website for more details.

Staff Senate - Great Staff Appreciation

Join UTSA Staff Senate for the Great Staff Appreciation Event on May 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the H-E-B Student Union Ballroom. Celebrate the incredible contributions of UTSA staff while enjoying delicious food, exciting door prizes and plenty of fun! Be sure to take part in the free drawing to support Staff Senate’s annual scholarship by making a monetary donation or bringing a can of food for the UTSA Fostering Futures Pantry.

Wellness Tip: Put Your Mental Health First

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is just as important for our wellbeing as good nutrition, physical activity and stress reduction. As part of UTSA’s commitment to creating a supportive and healthy workplace, UTSA Wellness offers free resources from the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and UT Living Well Stress Less to support employees in prioritizing mental health and wellbeing.

Communications Tip: What to Do if a Reporter Contacts You

Have you ever opened your email to find a message from a reporter? Don’t worry—when this happens, Business Affairs Strategic Communications is here to help. Don’t respond to the email; instead, forward it to the Strategic Communications team for assistance. We’ll review the email, liaise with University Strategic Communications and work with you or the appropriate subject matter experts to prepare a response. Questions? Let us know.

Social Media Spotlight:

Check out this month's spotlight from UTSA Campus Services on Instagram :

@utsacampusservices Congratulations to Elena Benavides, the grand prize winner of this year's Parking Permit Design Contest! 

Elena's Roadrunner-inspired design will be featured on all 2025-2026 UTSA parking permits.

Thanks to everyone who submitted their artwork!