BA Connect Newsletter - December 2025

The Business Affairs Connect Newsletter Is Under Construction!

As we move forward and our division continues to evolve, we are taking time to thoughtfully evaluate the Business Affairs Connect program — including this newsletter — to determine the best way to provide you with divisional news, updates and more. Starting in January, we will pause sending the newsletter, which means you won’t see us in your inbox for a little while. We encourage you to read the UT San Antonio This Week newsletter each Monday for important employee news and updates. When the time is right, we look forward to returning with a refreshed newsletter that reflects our next adventure. Until then, birds up, Roadrunners!

Celebrating Veronica’s Impact and Looking Ahead

Last month, Andrea Marks shared important updates for Business Affairs as we look toward the new year. With Veronica’s upcoming retirement, certain aspects of functional integration will be expedited, including the key priority of forming a leadership team for the division. To support this transition and help facilitate cross-campus initiatives, Liz Rockstroh now reports to Andrea as chief of staff, while also continuing to lead Administrative Services for the academic campuses. Additionally, next month the Integration Management Office will begin reporting under Andrea’s organizational structure. In January, Andrea will host a virtual town hall to share updates, announce the new leadership team and connect with our newly integrated division. Check your inbox to read more about these updates in Andrea’s email from Nov. 18.

Join Us to Celebrate Veronica Salazar’s Retirement

Join the Roadrunner community in celebrating the incredible career and contributions of Veronica Salazar, our retiring Senior Executive Vice President, from 1-2:30 p.m. this Friday, Dec. 5 in the H-E-B Student Union Ballroom. Come share your memories and gratitude as we send her off with joy and appreciation for all of her leadership!

Winter Break Reduced Operations

This year, winter break begins Monday, Dec. 22 and continues through Friday, Jan. 2, with skeleton crew days scheduled on Dec. 22, 23, 29 and 30. Supervisors should consult with their leadership to determine appropriate staffing for their areas. Visit the Winter Break Reduced Operations website to learn more and explore helpful planning resources, including a reduced operations checklist, FAQs, out of office message examples and more.

Business Affairs Holiday Celebrations

There are many ways to celebrate the season with Business Affairs! Join us for Hot Chocolate and Holiday Cheer on Thursday, Dec. 4, anytime between 9:30-11 a.m. in the Student Union Denman Ballroom (SU 2.01.28). Be sure to keep the festive spirit going during your departmental holiday parties, scheduled from Dec. 9-11.

Annual Mandatory Compliance Training Is Open

The FY26 Annual Mandatory Compliance training for legacy UTSA employees is now available on MyTraining and must be completed by Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. This training is required for all legacy UTSA employees, including faculty, staff, student workers, volunteers and other non-employee titles. For details and a link to your assigned training, refer to the email sent to your employee inbox on Nov. 13 by Institutional Compliance. For questions, contact Institutional Compliance.

Wellness Tip: Take Advantage of Available Services

As the year winds down and we prepare for the fresh start to the new year, remember to prioritize your wellbeing. The university’s AllOne Health Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential, free counseling, stress management resources and guidance to improve work-life balance. Additionally, be sure to take advantage of the various resources and programming offered by our Wellness program. Remember, taking care of your mental and physical wellbeing is the best gift you can give yourself this season.

Stay Connected With the Strategic Communications Team

During this exciting time of change, remember that the Business Affairs Strategic Communications team is here to support your department’s communications, marketing and web needs. To engage our services, reach out to your area’s communications point of contact, who will submit your request through our Basecamp request process. If you have questions for our team, send us an email. Finally, we encourage you to visit the UT San Antonio Together website to explore employee resources, including valuable communications and branding information.

Social Media Spotlight:

➜  Check out this month's spotlight from Public Safety on Instagram:

Join us in congratulating Sergeant Eric Weber for receiving the Q3 A&O MEEP award!

Sergeant Weber was nominated for his exceptional contributions and dedication to the safety and well-being of the UT San Antonio community. Through his efforts in expanding the reach of the SafeZone safety app and campus safety programs, he has played a key role in fostering a culture of safety and preparedness. Thank you, Sergeant Weber, for your valuable contributions and for helping make UT San Antonio a great place for our Roadrunners!