Invitation and News from the Chair: August 2025 UT Staff Council General Meeting - Cloned

Please consider joining us at the August UT Staff Council General Meeting this Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 2-3:30 p.m. We are looking forward to hosting Susan Harnden, Director of HealthPoint, as she reflects on her long partnership with UTSC and introduces her successor, Amber Hunter-Crawford, Employee Assistance Program Manager, who will share HealthPoint’s mission, vision, and EAP updates. Jenny Alexander, Director and Records Management Officer, will present new RIMS developments, outline her vision and training opportunities, and highlight best practices.

Please note: You will need to register for this meeting. You will be able to submit questions anonymously.

Featured speakers

• Susan Harnden, Director of HealthPoint
• Amber Hunter-Crawford, Employee Assistance Program Manager
• Jenny Alexander, Director and Records Management Officer

In alignment with UTSC’s core value to create a sense of community by collaborating effectively with campus partners, meeting attendees are expected to communicate in a respectful manner with our invited guests and fellow meeting attendees.

News and Additional Opportunities

1) UT.AI Initiative
Discover UT Spark and other secure, AI-powered tools now available to all UT Austin staff — designed to amplify your creativity, streamline your work, and protect your data. Explore how these ethically governed resources can help you teach, research, and collaborate with greater impact at UT.AI Hub.

2) Operation Naloxone
Join our SHIFT team colleagues for a free Operation Naloxone training on Friday, August 29, from 1–2 p.m. in WCP 2.120 to learn how to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses using naloxone. Stay afterward for snacks and connection with the Center for Students in Recovery. Please register for the training using this link.

3) Bike Sharing (CapMetro Bikeshare)
University staff are eligible for a CapMetro Bikeshare annual pass for a discounted rate of $60. For details, visit the Bike Sharing (CapMetro Bikeshare) web page.

Please feel free to reach out to any of the Staff Council Officers if you ever have questions or concerns. You can also submit an issue for Staff Council to research via our 'Submit an Issue' link found at the top of every Staff Council web page at https://staffcouncil.utexas.edu. Issues may be submitted anonymously.

Brian Winkelmann
UT Staff Council Chair, 2025-2026