
Intercom
Intercom is the official employee news website for faculty and staff at The University of Texas at Dallas. It serves as a centralized platform for internal news, updates and information that support the University’s mission and community engagement.
Watch for Homefest Closures
Parking Lot J will be closed Wednesday, Oct. 16 through Saturday, Oct. 19 for UTD Homefest. Through traffic will be allowed on Loop Road SW until 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. Loop Rd SW will be closed to all traffic Saturday, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, read the Homecoming email.
Employee News
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Toros Named Vice President of Budget, Finance
University of Texas at Dallas President Prabhas V. Moghe has appointed Orkun Toros to be the University’s new vice president for budget and finance.
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Mendoza Named Chief Human Resources Officer
Marco Mendoza MPA’18, who has worked at The University of Texas at Dallas since 2013, has been appointed as the University’s new chief human resources officer. He has served as interim chief human resources officer since March.
Announcements
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All Aboard for Dedication, Ribbon-Cutting of UT Dallas DART Silver Line Station
Faculty and staff are invited to participate in the upcoming dedication ceremony and ribbon-cutting for the new Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Silver Line UT Dallas station, Thursday Oct. 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Celebrate Heritage of Several Cultures at Campus Events
UT Dallas’ Intercultural Programs office (ICP) invites the UT Dallas community to honor vibrant cultures, histories and contributions of individuals through several events in October.
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Generosity Starts with You During Employee Giving Month
The month of October is Employee Giving Month, a time to celebrate UT Dallas’ shared commitment to making a difference.
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Vote for Your Favorite Student Innovators at Research, Startup Events
The Office of Research and Innovation invites faculty and staff to watch students present their research and startup ideas Wednesday, Oct. 15.
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Consumer Price Index: Cost of Food Rises, Energy Drops
A new report from the UT Dallas Office of Facilities and Economic Development shows that overall prices in the Dallas-Fort Worth region rose slightly between July 2024 and July 2025, with food costs going up while energy prices fell.
HR Briefs
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Review Oct. 1 Paycheck for Correct Benefits Selections
Benefits elections made during annual enrollment July 15-31 became effective Sept. 1 and will be deducted from your Oct. 1 paycheck.
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Access Financial Wellness Resources To Plan for Retirement
UT System provides many resources to help employees learn about personal finances and plan for retirement through webinars, personal appointments and websites.
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Team Up with Coworkers for Fitness Challenge
Faculty and staff are invited to join the LivingWell Fall Into Fitness Team Challenge, which encourages employees to join together to track their fitness achievements.
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Build Stronger Families, Finances with EAP Webinars
AllOne Health, UT System’s employee assistance program (EAP), is offering decision-making and financial wellness webinars.
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September 2025 Benefits Flash: Service Years Calculation
The September Benefits Flash features information about how service years are calculated for state service, retirement service and UT Dallas service.
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Employee Resource Groups
Black Faculty and Staff Alliance ERG
The Black Faculty and Staff Alliance (BFSA) aims to advance a diverse and inclusive work environment with a particular focus on Black & African American current and future employees, and students. Working through a dedicated network of professionals, the BFSA undertakes internal and external activities to attract, retain, empower, and inspire Black & African American employees. These efforts are geared toward helping Black faculty and staff members achieve their fullest potential across the spectrum of professional development and employment opportunities at UT Dallas.
President
Vacant
Treasurer
Carmen Tanner, Associate Director, Customer Service
Office of Financial Aid
Mailstop: ROCC22
972-883-4012 | carmen.tanner@utdallas.eduExecutive Sponsor
Dr. Calvin Jamison, Vice President for Facilities & Economic Development
Mailstop: AD24
Office: AD 2.410B
972-883-2213 | cjamison@utdallas.edu
Latino Faculty and Staff Association
The purpose of the Latino Faculty and Staff Association at UT Dallas is to develop activities and initiatives that support the following four goals:
- Showcase the contributions of Latino faculty and staff at the University.
- Advocate for the recruitment of additional Latino faculty and staff, and for policies that support increased diversity and inclusion at the University.
- Provide opportunities for outreach and networking among the Latino faculty and staff.
- Identify professional development opportunities for the Association’s members.
President
Dixiana Chavez, Assistant Director
Office of Undergraduate Education
Mailstop: FO16
Office: FO 2.704C
972-883-3871 | dixiana.chavez@utdallas.edu
Vice President of Operations
Aurora Michelle Becerra, Honors Program Specialist
Honors College
Mailstop: FO16
Office: GC 2.216A
972-883-2354 | aurora.becerra@utdallas.edu
Executive Sponsor
Dr. Rafael O. Martín, Vice President and Chief of Staff
Office of the Vice President and Chief of Staff
Mailstop: AD15
Office: AD 3.210A
972-883-4824 | rafael.martin@utdallas.edu
Military and Veteran ERG
The mission of the Military and Veteran Employee Resource Group (ERG) is to be a strategic partner with UT Dallas to promote a culture of diversity and inclusion through continual learning, employee development, and employee engagement. The Military and Veteran ERG advances the understanding of inclusion of employees with a common background, set of interests and/or goals.
President
Renee’ Green, Administrative Services Officer
McDermott Scholars Program
972-883-4610 | renee.green@utdallas.edu
Vice President
Don Proeschel, Director of Corporate Relations
Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science
972-883-3928 | don.proeschel@utdallas.edu
Executive Sponsor
Elaine Pearson, Associate Dean of Administration
Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science
972-883-7338 | elaine.pearson@utdallas.edu
QuTD
QuTD advances the educational mission of The University of Texas at Dallas by cultivating a safe and inclusive environment that values, celebrates, and affirms the sexual and gender diversity of UT Dallas faculty and staff members. We strive to increase visibility and encourage meaningful involvement of LGBTQ+ and allied staff and faculty within the campus community and advocate workplace equity and promote educational growth in a climate of mutual respect.
President
Matt Winser-Johns, M.Ed, Director
Galerstein Gender Center
Mailstop: SSB41
Office: SSB 4.305
972-883-6564 | matthew.johns@utdallas.edu
Executive Sponsor
Courtney Brecheen, Senior Associate Dean
Office of Undergraduate Education
Office: FO 2.710C
972-883-6788 | courtneyb@utdallas.edu
UTD: Counseling and Advising Network
The UTD: Counseling and Advising Network (UTD: CAN) strives to provide members with a collaborative environment to seek networking opportunities, professional development, and promote the profession of advising at The University of Texas at Dallas. UTD: CAN acknowledges the importance and necessity of a well-trained and highly skilled professional advisor in the education of every student at The University of Texas at Dallas and seeks to provide its members with opportunities and advocacy to grow and develop as advisors and members of The University of Texas at Dallas community.
President
Alex Gutierrez, Undergraduate Academic Advisor
School of Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication
Office: ATC 1.701
972-883-7527 | alex.gutierrez@utdallas.edu
Executive Sponsor
Dr. Jessica Murphy, Dean, Undergraduate Education
Office of Undergraduate Education
Office: FO 2.710
972-883-3536 | jessica.c.murphy@utdallas.edu
UT Dallas Women ERG
The UT Dallas Women Employee Resource Group works to facilitate an environment of advocacy and belonging where women employees can flourish while advancing the mission of UTD.
The mission of the UT Dallas Women ERG is to:
- Develop awareness of contributions of women to UTD.
- Provide and support programs that contribute to the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women at UTD.
- Serve as a safe networking and communications channel for women employees of UTD.
- Serve as a voice and to advocate for women issues on campus and in the community.
Membership in the UT Dallas Women ERG is available to all UT Dallas employees.
President
Beth Keithly, Program Manager
Office of Graduate Education
Mailstop: FN31
Office: FA 2.204
972-883-4568 | keithly@utdallas.edu
Executive Sponsor
Dr. Tonja Wissinger, Senior Lecturer III and Associate Dean
School of Interdisciplinary Studies
Mailstop: HH30
Office: HH 2.114
972-883-2814 | twissin@utdallas.edu
UT Dallas Young Professionals
The mission of the Young Professionals ERG is to be a strategic partner with UT Dallas to promote a culture of diversity and inclusion through collaboration. The Young Professionals ERG will advance the understanding of inclusion of employees with a diverse background, set of interests and/or goals. The vision, mission, goals, policies, and activities of the Young Professionals ERG are fully aligned with those of The University of Texas at Dallas’ mission, goals, and policies.
President
Asiah Claiborne, Assistant Director, Student Life Programs
Student Union & Activities Advisory Board/Meteor Theatre
asiah.claiborne@utdallas.edu
Vice President of Finance
Baylee Moster, Academic Advisor III – Interdisciplinary Studies
baylee.moster@utdallas.edu
Vice President of Operations
Deanna Dallal, Administrative Support – Staff Council
deanna.dallal@utdallas.edu
Social/Networking Co-Chair
Gil Moreno, Assistant Director – Fraternity and Sorority Life
gil.moreno@utdallas.edu
Professional Development Chair
Kaylon Emeary, Administrative Project Coordinator – Provost’s Office Faculty Affairs
kaylon.emeary@utdallas.edu
Executive Sponsors
Kacey Sebeniecher, Director, Student Wellness
Student Wellness Center
Mailstop: SSB42
Office: SSB 4.500
972-883-4275 | kacey.sebeniecher@utdallas.edu
Mark Este, Director
Office of Student Volunteerism
Mailstop: SSA17
Office: SSA 14.431P
972-883-6178 | mark.este@utdallas.edu