BA Connect Newsletter - October 2025

Learn About the Functional Integration Process

In the weeks following Day One of our historic integration, our momentum towards a unified institution continues. The Integration Management Office (IMO) continues to support functional integration efforts by connecting with teams across our new university, laying the foundation for a transformative future. We invite you to stay engaged and informed by viewing regular updates and learning more information about the functional integration process on the UT San Antonio Together website.

Join us for an SECC Virtual Coffee Break

Business Affairs is hosting a Virtual Coffee Break on Oct.14 at 2 p.m. All Business Affairs staff are encouraged to join to learn about the 2025 State Employee Charitable Campaign. UT San Antonio swag will be given away throughout the event. A calendar invite with the Teams link has been shared with employees via Outlook.

Performance Evaluation Meetings This Month

This month, supervisors will meet with employees to share annual performance evaluations. These meetings are an opportunity to reflect on strengths and areas of growth, and to identify goals for the upcoming year. Visit Performance Management for helpful resources including Tips for Effective 1:1 Evaluation Meetings and tips for developing SMART goals. For questions about this process, contact your HRBP.

Business Affairs Virtual Halloween Costume Contest

Get ready to showcase your creativity and join the spooky fun! Business Affairs is excited to host a division-wide virtual Costume Contest. On the morning of Oct. 31, staff are encouraged to dress up in their best work-appropriate costume and submit a photo to enter. That afternoon, the division will vote for the best costumes across four categories: originality, spooky, silly and team costume. All full-time, part-time and student employees in Business Affairs are eligible to participate. Business Affairs staff will receive additional details and contest rules by email.

Join UTSAPD for National Night Out

UTSAPD invites you to join the Roadrunner community for National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 7 from 5–7 p.m.! Connect with our officers on the Student Union Paseo, learn about UT San Antonio Public Safety resources, and enjoy tasty paletas, games, giveaways and more. This event is a fun way to spend the evening and strengthen our campus community—hope to see you there!

Benefits-Eligible Employees: Review Your Paychecks

Be sure to review your Oct. 1 paycheck to confirm your deductions match your annual benefits enrollment selections. To view your paycheck, log in to PeopleSoft and select the “Payroll and Compensation” tile on the Employee Self Service landing page. If you discover an error, contact People Excellence right away, providing as many details as possible to help them assist you.

Join the Fall into Fitness Challenge

UT Living Well’s Fall into Fitness Challenge has begun! Join or create a team of 3-5 members and take on the challenge to collectively log one million steps from Oct. 1-31. To sign up, log in to the UT Living Well platform, navigate to the Discover tab and add the challenge to your dashboard. You can log your daily steps manually or download the Limeade app and sync your fitness device to easily track your progress.

Fall & Spooky Virtual Backgrounds Available

Celebrate fall in your next Teams or Zoom call with a new fall or spooky-themed virtual background! Visit Business Affairs' Virtual Backgrounds for download links and instructions on how to add the background in Teams and Zoom.

Save the Date: Wellness Vendor Pop-Up

Join us for UT San Antonio's Wellness Vendor Pop-Up on Thursday, Oct. 2! This exciting event will showcase a wide range of resources to support your wellbeing, including a vaccination clinic in partnership with H-E-B, visits with therapy dogs, and representatives from retirement, health and dental insurance, San Antonio Sports, and more. Mark your calendars and register today—we hope to see you there!

How to Write About the Integrated University

When communicating about the newly integrated UT San Antonio, make sure you lead with clarity and use consistent naming conventions. On the first reference, use “The University of Texas at San Antonio”, then use “UT San Antonio” and later “the university” or “the institution” as appropriate. You can continue using “UTSA” for athletics, school-spirit initiatives and campus signage where it resonates most. Following these naming conventions ensures clarity in your writing while reinforcing the university’s integrated and unified identity. For additional information, visit the integration's employee resources webpage.

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