Colleagues,

On August 6th, you will receive an email from Catharsis Productions containing a link to complete your annual Title IX training. This training is a vital part of our commitment to fostering a safe and respectful campus environment.

The training will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete and must be finished no later than December 10, 2025. You do not have to complete the training in one sitting.

Please keep an eye out for the email and complete the training at your earliest convenience. If you have any questions or encounter issues accessing the training, please don't hesitate to contact me at cs175@evansville.edu.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter and your continued commitment to equity and inclusion.

Annie Sills

Associate Director, Institutional Equity & Title IX

The Office of Residence Life is looking for with parking and traffic on August 14th and 16th we welcome our students and their families to campus. Available shifts for both days are:

• 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
• 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Your presence makes a huge difference in creating a smooth and welcoming experience for everyone arriving on campus. We'd love to have you join us for one (or more!) of these time slots.

You can sign up here.

UE will resume regular hours for all employees—Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.—beginning Monday, August 11.

The Sesquicentennial Front Oval will be closed to all parking tomorrow, Tuesday, August 12, to accommodate the Purple Picnic following the Fall Conference. Regular parking will resume on Wednesday, August 13.

Purple Patrol is returning for Fall 2025!

Sign up as coworkers, a department/office, or a team and get ready to pass out fun goodies to our Aces displaying purple pride!

Sign up HERE!

Please sign up for one slot only so everyone has a chance to participate.

For questions or more information, please contact Abigail Perry at ap445@evansville.edu.

Instructors: ECTE and the AI Task Force request your input on future education-focused AI programming! This brief survey will help us prepare for future education-related AI trainings or workshops. Please complete the following survey by August 4, 2025: https://forms.office.com/r/PBEE6Vu0DU.

Workshop Details:

• Title: AI-Powered Teaching Strategies: Applying AI Tools in Course Design, Feedback, and Responsible AI Use
• Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
• Time: 8:30 to 11:30 AM (light refreshments provided)
• Location: Eykamp Hall 251-252, Ridgway University Center
• Facilitator: Kevin Jones, Ed.D., Indiana University Columbus | Artificial Intelligence Strategist | Associate Professor of Management, Division of Business

Description:

This interactive workshop is designed for higher education faculty looking to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their teaching practices. Participants will engage in hands-on activities to explore AI tools and techniques for designing engaging courses, providing effective feedback, creating assignment prompts, and developing assessment rubrics. Additionally, the workshop will address the importance of teaching students responsible and ethical ways to use AI in their academic work. Key topics covered in this workshop include:

1. Introduction to AI in Higher Education: Overview of AI's potential and its role in enhancing teaching practices
2. Hands-on AI for Course Design: Exploring and applying AI tools to create engaging and effective courses
3. AI for Feedback: Practicing the use of AI to provide personalized and timely feedback to students
4. AI for Assignment Prompts: Crafting innovative assignment prompts using AI technologies through guided exercises
5. AI for Assessment: Developing and implementing AI-assisted rubrics for evaluating student work, with real-world examples
6. Responsible AI Use: Teaching students ethical and responsible AI practices in academic settings, including group discussions and case studies

By the end of the workshop, participants will have gained practical experience and strategies for integrating AI into their teaching practices, improving student learning outcomes, and fostering responsible AI use in their classrooms.

We’re excited to announce the inaugural Purple Picnic, a special campus gathering immediately following the Fall Conference!

Tuesday, August 12
4:00 p.m.

Join colleagues from across campus for an afternoon of connection, celebration, and community. Enjoy a variety of delicious offerings from local food trucks, relax in the shade of the front oval, and take time to reconnect and recharge as we kick off the academic year together.

This new tradition is part of our ongoing commitment to foster a culture of care, collaboration, and belonging at UE. Let’s come together as Aces United and celebrate what makes our campus so special: you!

The opening session of the University of Evansville Fall Conference is Tuesday, August 12, beginning at 1:00 p.m. in Shanklin Theatre, Hyde Hall. A Dessert Reception at 12:30 p.m. in the Toyota Lounge of Hyde Hall will kick off the event. All faculty, staff, and administrators are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend.

Watch for additional information for the Purple Picnic that will be held on the Front Oval that afternoon from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. This event is made possible through the generous financial support of our donors. We are deeply grateful for their commitment to our mission and community.

Fall Conference will continue Wednesday, August 13, with Concurrent Sessions in the Schroeder School of Business Building. Coffee will be available at 8:30 a.m. with sessions from 9:00 a.m. until 4:15 p.m. These informational sessions are open to all campus community members.

View the schedule of Concurrent Sessions.

Please address questions to Paula Heldt at ext. 2479 or ph28@evansville.edu.

The division of Student Affairs is proud to announce the newest member to our team – Ethan Jaworski – who will serve as the Esports Coordinator & Head Coach. We look forward to you getting to know Ethan in his new role.

"Greetings! My name is Ethan Jaworski (Jah-wor-ski) and I am the Head Coach & Coordinator for the University of Evansville's ESports team. I was born and raised right here in southern Indiana, with roots from Gibson County and Newburgh, IN where I attended Castle High School. Furthering my attachment to this area, I also attended the University of Evansville, where I studied Sports Communications and was the Team Captain of the Overwatch ESports team. During my tenure with the team, we found amazing success in just our first full year of competing during the 2024-25 academic year. We managed a 17-0 record, winning the NECC D8 Regional Championship in the fall and the NECC D8 National Championship in the spring.

Outside of work I like to spend my free time with my Alaskan Malamute, Penny, playing video games (shocker I know), lifting weights at BFit Gym and enjoying the blessings and presence of all of my amazing friends and family.

It is an absolute honor being able to lead this program that I was a part of since the beginning, and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for the University of Evansville's ESports team."

Please join us in giving Ethan a warm welcome to the UE team! Ethan can be contacted via email: ej107@evansville.edu or phone: 2580

The items in the photo are up for grabs. They are currently in an archive room in the library basement. To make arrangements to claim any of these supplies, feel free to contact the Office of Human Resources.

Are you eligible for federal work-study? If so, you can apply for a federal work-study position with the Harlaxton Admissions Team. We're looking for a Harlaxton student worker to join us on UE's campus for the Fall 2025 semester for approximately 7 hours a week.  Login to Student Employment in Self Service to view the full job description and apply! Applications are due by August 10, 2025.

Questions may be sent to harlaxton@evansville.edu.

The UE Health Center will be offering two skin cancer screenings for clinic-eligible employees during the month of August.

This will be a full body exam. To prepare for your screening, plan to wear easily
removable comfortable clothing and avoid wearing makeup. Keep your hair loose so your
scalp can be examined.

Please make notes of any spots or moles of concern. Referrals for further evaluation may
be recommended for patients with any unusual or suspicious findings.

Location: UE Health Center

Dates & Times: Monday, August 11th @ 3-6 pm & Thursday, August 21st @ 7-11 am

Please note: this is a 20-minute appointment dedicated to skin screenings only. If you are needing additional clinic services or medication refills, please schedule a separate clinic appointment.

Visit the link below or scan the QR code to schedule:
https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/

*Available for UE employees and spouses that are clinic-eligible*

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new Responsible Employee Reporting Form, now available on MyUE under Preferred Links, titled "Responsible Employee Report." This form is designed to streamline the process of reporting disclosures related to sexual harassment, discrimination, or misconduct, in accordance with our Title IX responsibilities.

🔔 Reminder: Responsible Employee Reporting Requirements
As a reminder, all Responsible Employees are required to report any disclosures of sexual misconduct, harassment and discrimination of any protected classes. Please review the full policy and your obligations here:
👉 Responsible Employee Policy

📬 Alternative Reporting Options
In addition to the new form, reports may also be made directly to the Office of Institutional Equity through the following channels:

• Email: titleIX@evansville.edu
• Phone: 812-488-5261
• In Person: Koch Center, Room 264

Thank you for your continued commitment to fostering a safe and respectful campus environment.

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Chad Hart to Director of Retention. Chad came to the University of Evansville after many years in college student leadership development and campus ministry in Illinois, joining UE as an Admission Counselor in 2014 and then later becoming Manager of Retention in 2019. In this role he has been committed to helping students become more informed, satisfied, and successful and has advocated for programs and policies that support student persistence and success.  As Director of Retention, Chad will continue to lead initiatives that build a student-ready culture that recruits students back from one year to the next. Chad holds a Master of Science in Student Affairs and Higher Education from Indiana State University and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Higher Education Administration at the University of Southern Indiana. Originally from Illinois, he earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he studied English Literature and Cinema Studies.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – In her fourth signee of the week, University of Evansville head softball coach Bailey Dillender has announced the signing of Ashtyn Holbrook.  The third baseman/outfielder will be a freshman for the Purple Aces in 2026.

Ashtyn Holbrook – 3B/OF – Georgetown, Ky.

Holbrook comes to UE following a stellar career at Great Crossing High School.  After opening her career as the GCHS Rookie of the Year, she batted at least .370 in each of her four seasons. Her highest average came as a freshman where she batted .408.  As a junior, Holbrook finished with a .376 average while recording nine home runs. She is the all-time home run leader for her high school.

During her time at GCHS, Holbrook was a 3-time All-Region Team honoree, 3-time All-Tournament Regional Team selection, and earned two All-Tournament District Team honors.  She helped her team advance to the State Tournament in 2023.  Holbrook played for Lady Louisville Sluggers who were Tier 1 Alliance National Champions.  She had a walk-off hit for the team to send them to the championship game.

Coach Dillender on Holbrook: “Ash is just a gifted athlete. Her versatility and ability to play multiple positions at a high level, coupled with her experience the last couple of summers playing high level travel ball made it an easy decision for us to bring her with us! Look forward to seeing her growth and development with the Aces!”

NORMAN, Okla. – 2024-25 Platform Golf Team Academic Award recipients have been announced by the GCAA. Completing the year with a 3.468 GPA, the University of Evansville men’s golf team has earned Platform Golf All-Academic Team honors.

All-Academic Team accolades are given to teams with a GPA above a 3.0.

Harvard (NCAA Division I), Findlay (NCAA Division II), Bowdoin (NCAA Division III), SCAD Savannah (NAIA), Iowa Western (NJCAA Division I), Southwestern (IA) (NJCAA Division II), and Alabama State (HBCU) were all named 2024-25 Academic National Champions for finishing with the top GPA in their respective divisions.

A GCAA-record 292 schools across six divisions earned a Platform Golf Team Academic Award. 129 schools received Presidents Special Recognition for having an average team GPA of 3.5 or above.

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Evansville head softball coach Bailey Dillender has announced that the 2025 Mid-South Conference Freshman of the Year has transferred to the Purple Aces squad.  Wilkins played for Dillender at the University of the Cumberlands last season.

Maliyah Wilkins – 1B/3B – Mount Juliet, Tenn.

Maliyah Wilkins joins Coach Dillender after playing for her as a freshman in 2025 at Cumberlands.  The Mid-South Conference Freshman of the Year was an NAIA Third Team All-American and was recognized by the NFCA as a First Team All-Region player.  Playing in all 49 games, Wilkins led the Patriots with 10 home runs while adding 49 RBI and a .691 slugging percentage.  She batted .367 on the season and tallied a season-high three hits against Georgetown.

Prior to her college career, Wilkins played at Green Hill High School where she completed her four seasons with a total of 46 home runs.  The 2022 Offensive Player of the Year was named to the All-District and All-Tournament team on multiple occasions.  Her top campaign came in 2022 where she batted .505 with 19 home runs, 52 RBI, and 38 runs scored.

Coach Dillender on Wilkins – “Maliyah was FOY in the MSC last year putting out incredible offensive numbers and hitting in our 4 hole. She was also named an NAIA and NFCA All American as a true freshman, which was our first in program history: Her power and approach make her such a threat and i look forward to watching her continue to develop offensively.”