Feature

Books that Changed America

Have you ever stayed up all night reading a book you just couldn't put down? Felt unreasonably annoyed when a well- meaning friend interrupts your reading time? Found that a book that you've read changed your mind and challenged you to change the world you live in?

If this sounds familiar, Dr. Michael Winship, the Iris Howard Regents Professor of English at The University of Texas at Austin, says you're not alone.


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College News

Pro Bene Meritis Awards: Call for Submissions

Nominations due Jan. 9


Task Force Recommends Gender Equity Plan

Co-Chair Gretchen Ritter advocates initiative to eliminate faculty gender gap


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Administrative

College Administration

List of Liberal Arts Dean's Office units

College Contacts (PDF, 46K)

Administrative contacts in the Dean's Office

UT Administration (offsite link)

Organization chart, list of UT offices and services

Liberal Arts Policies and Procedures

Liberal Arts faculty recruiting, final separation, leave, retirement, counter-offer

Administrative Forms

Cash advance, course scheduling, faculty recruitment, special funding, more..

University Staff Benefits and Resources (offsite link)

Perks and services available to UT staff ...

Professional Development (offsite link)

Training and development resources available at UT...

Operations and campus info (offsite link)

Computing, telecommunications, facilities services, financial services, parking/transportation, more...


Human Resources

Liberal Arts Human Resources

Academic Advisor policy, exit checklist, new employee info, performance evaluations, more...

University Human Resources (offsite link)

Insurance information, calendar, employee records, more...


Computing

Computing Deals

Staff are eligible for special discounted pricing on personal computer purchases from Apple and Dell Computer. [Requires UT EID]

Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services (offsite link)

Assistance with administrative and course websites, audio/video recording, scanning services, grants and funding, more...

Information Technology at UT (offsite link)

Services, software, hardware, accounts, more...

IT Help and Support (offsite link)

Help desk, drop-off repair services, warranty repairs, department computer repairs, more...


Academics

Advisors Toolkit (offsite link)

Online student information for academic advisors; UT EID login required

Blackboard (offsite link)

Course management software

Course Schedules (offsite link)

Registrar's searchable online listing of courses offered by semester ... UT EID login required

Substantial Writing Component (SWC) Form (offsite link)

SWC online certification process UT EID login required

Liberal Arts Degree Plans

Instructor & Course Surveys (offsite link)

College News and Publications

Life & Letters

Liberal Arts magazine that profiles faculty, alumni and students who excel

Liberal Arts Insider

Semesterly news on faculty awards and honors, publications, and more