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BY ROMEL LIRA Contributor to The Shorthorn PresidentJamesSpaniolowill conduct a conversation Tuesday with university staff regarding UTA’s future. Members will participate in a continued discussion of last semester’s sessions with faculty and department... More

BY ROMEL LIRA Contributor to The Shorthorn PresidentJamesSpaniolowill conduct a conversation Tuesday with university staff regarding UTA’s future. Members will participate in a continued discussion of last semester’s sessions with faculty and department chairs from 2 to 4 p. m. in 100 Nedderman Hall. Jay Dickey, Staff Advisory Council chair, organized the staff involvement in the discussion. “I’m really excited about this opportunity,” said Dickey, university programmer analyst in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department. “I’ve been here for seven or eight years, and this is the first time we’ve been asked for input. ” She said the chance to interact with the administration about the university’s future was unique. Becausemost staff questions focus on the idea of a more involved university and the stated meeting agenda emphasizes the changing status of the university, there is a better chance of their concerns being taken seriously, she said. Danny Woodward, Spaniolo’ Less