2005 - 2006 Guest Speakers

This year's theme for our guest speakers is promoting staff morale through financial, physical, spiritual, and mental wellness.

October General Meeting

Michelle Dotter spoke about the 2006 Fiscal Year Budget Overview.  We got a lot of great information about how the university plans for each year, and what issues we are working with for the upcoming years.

October General Meeting

Josephine Tittsworth spoke about the importance of having a well-rounded univesity discrimination policy.  We want to make our university a safe and comfortable place for everyone, and we can help do that by making sure everyone is protected under our discrimination clause.

November General Meeting

Dr. Jay Tombaugh gave an uplifting talk on Spirituality in the Workplace.  It's nice to know that there seems to be an overall increase in work environments that support the spiritual growth of their employees. Remember, wellness means more than just physical health! 

November General Meeting

Chief M.J. Herbst spoke about the need for funds to fix our parking lots.  Did you know that the state does not help fund the fixes in parking lots?  It's up to us to help FMC raise the money to keep our parking lots in good shape.  Check out the proposal to see how you can help out.

January General Meeting

Denise Cazes spoke about the importance of diet and exercise in your daily routine.  part of the overarching concept of total wellness includes physical health, and you can get in good physical shape by joining up with the UHCL Fitness Zone!  But that's not the only way to get healthy - check out her PowerPoint for more tips and tricks for the busy employee.

February General Meeting

Michael Hesse is a dynamic speaker who has helped hundreds of individuals plan for financial success for more than 26 years.  He is the president of Texas Wealth Management, Inc, and has been an associate instructor in the Center for Advancement Management Programs here at UHCL for more than 17 years.  He spoke about financial wellness in the February General Meeting, and also discussed the importance of investing, the difference between risk and return, and gave some really good advice to beginners as to where to get good help for financial planning. 

April General Meeting

Dr. Keith Parsons spoke to us about intellectual wellness.  Intellectual wellness doesn't mean you have to learn quantum physics (thank goodness).  Any topic that interests you enough to make you want to learn more about it enhances your intellectual wellness.  Learning is fun, enriching, and gives you a sense of personal fulfillment.  Take advantage of the fact that you work at a university, and sit in on some courses, such as an art history class, a survey of literature lecture, or a science class.  You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.  Remember:  With learning, there is no such thing as too much!

May General Meeting

Kathryn Watson, a speaker, trainer and consultant specializing in relaxation training for performance enhancement, spoke to us about Relaxing for Success. Her previous experience as a business owner, registered massage therapist, hypnotherapist and coach, along with numerous studies in the fields of mind/body medicine over the past 15 years has helped to shape who she is today. Through her own life challenges of overcoming illness, Kathryn has developed strategies that really work. Kathryn’s philosophy is that we all have incredible power to achieve happiness in all areas of our life ... from business to relationships to health.

July General Meeting

Nancy Weise, spoke to us about the changes to our medical, dental, and other insurance benefits for fiscal year 07.  Lucky for us, there really weren't that many changes this year!  We're experiencing the lowest increase to premiums since 1999!  Also, we have a new Personal Health Manager at our disposal on the ERS Online website, which can help us keep track of our health and fitness goals. Additional information is available at http://www.ers.state.tx.us.