November is Family Stories Month At UNT family is important. We grow stronger from the families of our students, our faculty, and our staff. Many of our faculty teach topics related to family and even research family history. This month’s faculty newsletter tells some stories of UNT’s family. As you read along with, remember to set aside some time to spend with your family... Read more
The Department of Psychology houses the Family Attachment Lab. The mission of the Family Attachment Lab (FAL) is to increase our understanding of interpersonal processes underlying psychological risk and resilience by (a) developing integrated theoretical models, (b) conducting basic science research to test theoretical postulates, and (c) providing essential training in family research... Read more
The College of Education supports the Child and Family Research Clinic. The Child and Family Resource Clinic is a counseling and training clinic that serves the Denton County community. The CFRC offers counseling to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families for issues including learning, emotional, and adjustment difficulties. The CFRC's purpose is twofold: to provide professional... Read more
The UNT Libraries house multiple photographic collections of family photographers. The archival collections span multiple generations of photographers and tell the story of family not only through the photographs but through the photographers themselves. The Joe and Junebug Clark Collection contains the work of a father and son who were both commercial photographers working for a... Read more
Accessibility Best Practices: Issues and Solutions Following our regular series on accessibility. Tania Heap lists common issues faculty face and possible solutions anyone can use. Common Issues Basic Solutions Required course materials (i.e., on which students are assessed) are not accessible Anything that is required must... Read more
Tips to keep in mind to have a balanced end of the semester from Donna Emmanuel (Donna.Emmanuel@unt.edu) At this point in the semester, it is all starting to pile up for many students, faculty, and staff. We are beginning to push toward the end, keenly aware of what is left to be accomplished before the semester ends. Papers must be graded, feedback needs to be given, and projects await... Read more
Each semester presents new challenges, including students with varying personality types, behaviors, and responses to adversity. If you have ever found yourself dealing with a student who is threatening, verbally abusive, refuses to comply with instructions, and/or appears under the influence then the following may help. First and most important – should you feel your safety is threatened... Read more
The Faculty Senate and CLEAR are pleased to invite you to a town hall on Tuesday, November 19th from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the Lyceum. This co-sponsored event, hosted and moderated by Faculty Senate, will allow faculty members to ask questions and engage directly with Dr. Adam Fein, VP for Digital Strategy & Innovation and Dr. Ruthanne... Read more
Texas Edges Lecture Series Join us for the 2nd annual Texas Edges Lecture Series featuring W. Caleb McDaniel, Associate Professor of History and Duncan College Magister at Rice University. McDaniel’s lecture, “Doom and Dawn: A True Story of Slavery in Civil War Texas” will take place on Wednesday, November 13, from 4:00pm-5:00pm on the second floor of Willis Library in Room 250H. More... Read more
Shelley Riggs is a licensed psychologist and Director of the Family Attachment Lab, which conducts research on family mechanisms and risk factors that contribute to mental health and illness, including family interaction patterns, the disruption or loss of attachment relationships, and personal trauma or abuse. Her professional journey as an educator began over 35 years ago when she began teaching high school and she has since... Read more
Andrew DeCaen is an Associate Professor of Studio Art in the College of Visual Arts and Design. DeCaen’s creative research focuses on printmaking, drawing, and paper sculpture. Eating and other rituals surrounding food are the context of his work. These artworks explore the space, time, and manner in which we eat, prepare, and acquire our meals.
Mr. DeCaen has an interesting family story related to his research. Jose Antonio Decaen was his paternal great-great grandfather. Jose was the... Read more
