JULY 21, 2020 — UTSA is committed to supporting the university community during remote learning and operations. Here is your latest digest of university news and tips.
COMMUNITY NEWS
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS UPDATE: The My UT Benefits annual enrollment period for benefits-eligible employees is currently open, through July 31. Requested changes will take effect September 1. Active and retired employees can make changes during annual enrollment. If you need assistance, email Human Resources at hr@utsa.edu or call 210-458-4250. You can also explore helpful links to enrollment materials as well as check out the My UT Benefits user FAQ.
VIRTUAL EVENTS
CULTIVATE COMMUNITY: Explore Moving from Knowledge and Awareness to Empathy and Action in the final installment of the Cafecito y Plática de Colores: Conversations with Students, the Latinx Community and Allies series. Wednesday, July 22 at 3 p.m. via Zoom. If you missed the previoous sessions from the Dreamers Resource Center, A Discussion on Racism and Anti-Blackness within the Latinx and Chicanx Community, you can watch them on demand.
FOCUS ON SUCCESS: Academic Innovation continues its Summer Digital Teaching Forum Series with new webinars.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TRAINING: Learn tips to keep you and your families safe from everyday hazards (electrical issues, household chemicals, etc.) as well as during emergency situations, such as severe weather or flooding, from UTSA’s Office of Risk & Emergency Management. At the end of the course, receive family emergency plan templates, emergency kit checklists, fire safety tips and more. Register for this free webinar (EP 503: Homeowner Disaster Preparedness) to receive a link to attend. If you have questions, email BePrepared@utsa.edu. Thursday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m. via Webex.
HEALTH
PHYSICIAN VIRTUAL ACCESS: For UT SELECT Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas members, UTSA employees and covered family members have access to MDLIVE for $0 copayment. MDLIVE lets you have a live consultation with an independently contracted, board-certified MDLIVE doctor 24 hours a day, seven days a week by online video, mobile app or phone. Even if you are not sick, activate your account now so that you can skip that step when you are actually sick and need to see a doctor quickly. Learn about how to use the service on our Human Resources page, with this MDLIVE explainer video or this instructional flier.
REACH OUT: Whenever you need it, assistance is just a phone call away with counseling and mental health services provided through Deer Oaks at 888-365-6271.
’RUNNERS CARE: Remember that Roadrunners are always ready to show that they care. The multidisciplinary Behavioral Intervention Team responds to reports of distressed and concerning behavior from students, faculty and staff. UTSA’s Behavioral Concerns Assistance page has more info and will allow you to submit a report online. Both the EOS/Title IX Office and Student Conduct and Community Standards are available for consultation if you have questions or concerns prior to submitting a report. To reach SCCS during remote operations, email them at SCCS@utsa.edu.
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