ODE is transitioning all face-to-face leadership cohort programs to blended learning
consisting of both Live Sessions via Zoom and On-Demand sessions (pre-recorded webinars).
While we do not believe this approach replaces the advantages of face-to-face interaction,
discussion, and networking, we believe it is an effective approach to continue developing
our employees during COVID-19. Continued professional development is still a priority
for all employees.
New Supervisor Orientation
The program is for supervisors within their first year of supervising within UNT World and is designed to help supervisors excel in their roles. This program is offered each Spring and Fall semester. If interested, please contact us at ode@untsystem.edu.
Foundational Leadership Academy (FLA) Cohort
Foundational Leadership Academy (FLA) is a system-wide employee cohort leadership development virtual program. FLA is a 5-month program designed to enhance full-time employees’ leadership skills to prepare them for their next career opportunity. This program is offered each Fall from October to March. If you are interested, please contact us at ODE@untsystem.edu.
Selection Timeline 2022-2023:
- Deadline to apply and obtain supervisor approval-Thursday, September 1
- Application submitted to leadership- Thursday, September 8
- Campus notifies ODE of selected participants- Friday, September 30
- Participants will be notified of selection –Friday, October 7
- The program begins- Wednesday, October 26
Fall 2021 Graduates
Employee Name |
Entity |
Akinwumi, Kenke |
DAL |
Baker, Elizabeth |
HSC |
Bo're, Samuel |
DAL |
Bradley, Hailey l |
DAL |
Carrillo, Eric |
HSC |
Cochran, Margaret (Meg) |
UNT |
Cook, Leah |
SYS |
Cunningham, Rebecca (Becky) |
HSC |
Frank, Devon |
SYS |
Green, Eric |
UNT |
Hammick, Lazayvion |
UNT |
Hawkins, Chastity |
DAL |
Howard, Meredith |
HSC |
Kambhampaty, Subhada |
HSC |
Khan, Mariam |
SYS |
Landau, Brittany |
UNT |
Levert, La'tice |
UNT |
McCauley, Michelle |
SYS |
Middleton, Jennifer |
UNT |
Nguyen, Thanh (Kim) |
UNT |
Perrin, Eraina |
UNT |
Pierce, Terri |
SYS |
Pingry , Amanda |
UNT |
Shirley, Carl (Mike) |
SYS |
Shull, Robbin |
UNT |
Smith, Marian |
UNT |
Taylor, Colette |
DAL |
Wenk, Daniel |
UNT |
Williamson, Adam |
UNT |
Yeager, Ericka |
HSC |
Young, Angeleena |
DAL |
Fall 2020 Graduates
Employee Name |
Entity |
Boydston, Robin | UNT |
Brown, Randall (Scott) | UNT |
Butler Carroll, Traci | HSC |
Crosdale, Kareem | SYS |
Deck, Scott | SYS |
Donovan II, William (Bill) | UNT |
Du, Fangyu (Brody) | DAL |
Ellis, LaToya | DAL |
Espino, Teresa | DAL |
Gray, Marijke | DAL |
Grubbs, Mary (Kassie) | UNT |
Harris, Candi | UNT |
Johnson, Asa | UNT |
Lim, Aprille | SYS |
Mazariego, Marcial | HSC |
Moore, Gwendolyn | UNT |
Murchison, Dianna | SYS |
Myre,Alexandra | SYS |
Richardson, LaKona | SYS |
Scott, Jessica | UNT |
Shepherd, Gerald | UNT |
Sterling, Elizabeth | HSC |
Swatloski, Cheryl | UNT |
Talamantes, Tiffany | DAL |
Valdez, Yasmin | UNT |
Wall, Ellen | UNT |
White, Bonita | UNT |
Wiggins, Samuel | UNT |
Wiley, Brandie | HSC |
Wilson, Brenda | HSC |
Woychesin, Jami | HSC |
Administrative Professional Conference (APC)
The Administrative Professional Conference is two fun-filled virtual half-days targeting administrative support professionals. We created this event to provide administrative professionals the opportunity for professional development specifically for them. Please note that you can register for both days or just one, depending on your scheduling needs. More information to come for the Spring 2023 Administrative Professional Conference.
Spring 2022 APC

Day 1 - Video Recording
Wednesday, April 13 • 9-11:45 am
Developing and Embracing a Growth Mindset - Melinda Lilly, Sr. Director of Total Rewards, UNT System
Developing & Maintaining Professional Communication Skills - Margarita Venegas, Director of Communications Strategy, UNT
Day 2 - Video Recording
Thursday, April 14 • 1-4 pm
Teams 101 - Tessa Bacon & Elizabeth Olivas - IT Specialist - UNT Health Science Center
Difficult Conversations - Arthur Bradford - Sr. Vice President and CFO, UNT Dallas
AccoUNTable Supervisor Program (UNT only)
For details on this program, click here: AccoUNTable Supervisor
A vital contributor to UNT’s success lies in the teamwork and the relationships between supervisors and employees. This dynamic can have a substantial impact on job engagement, individual and team performance, satisfaction, and retention. This program will provide crucial learning and networking to all levels of supervisors as it pertains to people-first leading within the culture and context of UNT. The intended outcome of this program is to continually develop supervisory skills that have a positive impact on our employees, students, the university, and the greater community. Those who commit to this program and its requirements enjoy the honor of calling themselves a UNT “AccoUNTable Supervisor”.