Calendar

September 11
·   Last day to add a class
September 15
·   Volleyball – UMC vs. University of Minnesota, Morris
September 16
·   Volleyball – UMC vs. Northern State
September 17
·   Soccer – UMC vs. University of North Dakota
September 23
·   Soccer – UMC vs. Bemidji State University
September 24
·   Soccer – UMC vs. University of Minnesota, Duluth
·   JV Football – UMC vs. Concordia College
September 29
·   2^nd Annual Athletic Hall of Fame
·   Volleyball – UMC vs. Southwest State
September 30
·   Homecoming Activities
    Parade, Tailgate Party, Football – UMC vs. 
    Wayne State, Half-time Program, Post-game Social
·   Volleyball – UMC vs. Wayne State
October 3
·   Volleyball – UMC vs. Minnesota State University,
     Moorhead
October 7
·   Soccer – UMC vs. Winona State
October 8
·   Soccer – UMC vs. Concordia College

News Items

UMC Ranked “Best College” for Third Year
For a third consecutive year UMC has been ranked one of the best public regional colleges in the Midwest, according to U.S. News and World Report.  UMC was again ranked in the top five--coming in at number two--in the category “Top Midwest Public Liberal Arts Colleges.”

UMC receives the recognition in U.S. News and World Report’s annual “best colleges” issue for 2001.  It is scheduled for release on September 11.  The rankings were made public Friday, Sept. 1, at the U.S. News website.  To see all the U.S. News rankings online go to: www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/home.htm.

Mentalist Christopher Carter Performing at UMC September 5
Can Christopher Carter read your mind?  

Carter has been called a mind reader, a telepath, and an expert on E.S.P.  Most people just call him amazing.  Through a combination of intuition and applied psychology, he leads a mysterious, funny and thoroughly unforgettable tour through the mysteries of the mind.

This event is sponsored by the SPACE committee and is being held in Bede Ballroom at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5.  Carter will also be performing a "teaser" show before his 8 o'clock performance in the Morsels and Brown Dining Room areas.  Don't forget your U-card!
--Gianna Anderson, SPACE Vice-Chairperson

Help Desk Updates
The Help Desk will be closed for training Tuesday, September 5, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Tuesday through Friday, at 2 p.m. daily, we are offering sessions on how to dial in by using an ISP or through the local dialup.  Please bring your computer for setup.  There are two lines available in the Help Desk for testing purposes.

Everyone needs to modify their Command AntiVirus settings.  Please go to the AntiVirus section on the Help Desk web page (hit the blue QuickLaunch button if you have one of the new notebooks) for details on this.
--Peg Sherven

Grants-in-Aid
The deadline for submitting Grants-in-Aid of Research, Artistry and Scholarship for 2000-2001 is Monday September 25, 2000.

Here are the different Categories of Awards:

1. Funding of new members of the faculty
2. Support for major capital equipment
3. Short research visits between a faculty member and another scholar or group of scholars
4. Support for acquisition of research materials
5. Support for faculty in fields where there is little external funding
6. Support for faculty moving into significantly different areas of research or scholarship
7. Interim support to maintain ongoing research between funding availability
8. Faculty who have served in full time leadership or administrative roles and are returning to regular appointments

There is no rigid limit and the 1999/2000 awards ranged from $2,650 to $28,000 with the average being $17,565.

Application packets are available to download from the following web page
http://www.research.umn.edu/forms/reslist.html

I also have paper copies in my office.  If anyone needs any assistance in applying or has questions, please contact me.
--Doug Knowlton

Applications Sought for University of Minnesota Board of Regents
In February 2001, the Minnesota Legislature will select four members to serve on the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota.  Applications for regent selection are now being sought from Minnesota residents with knowledge and understanding of higher education in Minnesota, and of the role of the University as a major land grant and research institution.

Regent candidates should submit an application, indicating interest and qualification, to the Regent Candidate Advisory Council (RCAC) by December 1, 2000.  The 24-member council was created by the legislature and has the statutory responsibility of recruiting, screening, and recommending regent candidates to the legislature.  From the pool of applicants, the council will invite a number of candidates for public interviews in January 2001.  It must then forward to the legislature the names of between two and four candidates for each open position. 

Regents serve six-year, staggered terms, with one-third of the twelve board seats open for appointment every two years.  Positions that will be open for appointment by the legislature in 2001 include one in the fifth congressional district, two at-large positions, and one student seat. Candidates for the student position must be enrolled in a degree program at the University at the time of election to the board.  Current regents in those positions that will be open are Chair Patricia Spence, Warren Larson, Michael O’Keefe, and Jessica Phillips.

Regents serve without compensation.  It is estimated that sitting regents spend, on average, at least 40 hours per month fulfilling board responsibilities.  Candidates are ordinarily expected to have prior experience on boards of directors or other governing bodies and have an understanding of complex organizational structures.

Application forms and additional information may be secured by contacting Jennifer Ridgeway, RCAC staff, at 651-296-9002 or accessing the RCAC Web site at http://www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/lcc/rcac.htm. 

Security Alert
Over this Labor Day weekend there were several break-ins to vehicles parked on campus.  This has also been a concern for vehicles parked within the city – several break-ins have been reported in the Crookston Times.  Items preferred by thieves include CD’s, portable/removal CD players and speakers.

Please remember to lock your vehicle.  Remember, most of us have a valuable parking permit hanging from our mirrors.  Also, if you see any suspicious activity, contact the Police Department.
--Gary Willhite

New Student Survey Results
Results of the New Student Entering Survey for students entering Fall 2000 are now available on my website.  Also available is a summary of the annual survey for the years 1991-2000.

Go to: http://webhome.crk.umn.edu/~nelson/ and select under the heading:

New Entering Student (Completed at initial registration for fall term)

New Entering Student Survey Summary, 1990 – 2000
New Entering Student Survey, Fall 2000

--Bob Nelson

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
UROP application material for projects to be conducted between January 1, 2001 to June 15, 2001 is now available in the Academic Affairs Office.  The hourly rate to use in determining the stipend is $10.84.  The maximum award is $1,700 (stipend up to $1,400 and expense allowance up to $300).  Completed applications should be returned to the Academic Affairs Office by 4:30 p.m. on October 9, 2000 (late applications will not be accepted).  UROP offers financial awards to undergraduate students for research, scholarly, or creative projects undertaken in partnership with a faculty member.  UROP affords undergraduates the unique educational experience of collaborating with a faculty member on the design and implementation of a project.  It encourages students to conduct research and pursue academic interests outside of their regular courses by employing them to work on special projects.  UROP applications are judged on the quality of the proposed project and the educational benefit to the student.  Copies of UROP proposals submitted by UMC students that have been funded are on reserve in the library.
--Academic Affairs

Room Schedule Available Online
The campus classroom usage schedule is again available online at:
http://www.umcrookston.edu/campusinfo/roomsched/RoomsF00.htm.

It will be updated on a regular basis.  Please note, it works best with Microsoft’s Internet Explorer web browser.  Also note, there are tabs at the bottom of the web page with each day of the week.  Simply clicking the day will show the room schedule for that day.  The information is posted from the official Excel file maintained by the Office of Academic Affairs.

It is linked from
http://www.umcrookston.edu/yourcareer/academics/bulletintemp.htm
and from
http://www.umcrookston.edu/register/schedule/index.htm
--Andrew Svec

Dining Services Director Search Committee Named
The following individuals have agreed to serve as members of the Dining Services Director Search Committee:  Vern Markey, Assistant Professor, HRI, (Chairperson); Gary Willhite, Residential Life; Pam Sullivan, Dining Services; Gary Senske, Athletics; Ardis Thompson, Development; Mary Beth Sargeant, off-campus representative; Paul Feakes, student; and Shane Roers, student and Student Association President.  The deadline for applications was August 31.
--Bob Nelson

A Friendly Parking Reminder! 
All faculty, staff, and students who park vehicles on the UMC campus are required to display a valid UMC parking permit.  Warning tickets or friendly reminders were issued to those without a permit during the first week of classes.

Beginning Tuesday, September 5, Parking Citations will be issued to those vehicles not displaying the proper permits.  Vehicles with three or more citations are subject to towing at owner’s expense.  Avoid the hassle and purchase your parking permit today from the Business Affairs Office in Selvig Hall.
--Gary Willhite

Fire Alarm Procedures
With new staff and students on campus at the start of a new academic year, there appears to be confusion about our fire alarm system.  This is a reminder for all students and staff to be aware and react with caution if an alarm sounds in a building.

Please remember that our fire alarms are only “local alarms.”  That means, if the alarm goes off, it is only heard in that building.  It does not, I repeat, does not automatically send an alarm to the fire hall.  Someone must dial 9-911 from a campus telephone and notify 911 dispatch that the fire alarm is sounding in your building.  They will contact the fire department and start them responding to the campus. 

The building must be evacuated immediately and no one should be allowed back in until the “all-clear” is given by the fire department!  The alarm might be silenced while the building is being checked, but that does not mean the “all clear” has been given.  Wait for clearance to be given by the fire department.

During evacuation, close all office, classroom, dorm room and hallway doors.  These are constructed to slow the spread of a fire.

There is another important safety issue we all must pay attention to.  If doors are not connected to a magnet and the building fire alarm system, all doors in corridors, stairwells, to classrooms, offices and dorm rooms MUST be closed  at the end of the day and on weekends.  Their purpose is to protect life and property.  If at any time you see an open door late in the day or on a weekend, please close it to protect yourself and your university’s property. 

If there are any questions, please call me at 281-8131 or email me at tfeiro@mail.crk.umn.edu.

Thank you and have a safe year!
--Tom Feiro

Official Faculty and Staff Directory Pages
As things settle down to a “normal” pace, please try to verify the information on your official web directory page.  You can find it listed alphabetically at http://www.umcrookston.edu/faculty/direct.htm.  If you see incorrect information, please email me with the correction and/or print out the page, make the corrections in red, and send to me via campus mail. 

Some faculty and staff have incomplete info.  I would very much like to include responsibilities, committee and professional membership, awards and honors, and educational background on these pages.   During July 2000 this web directory was accessed over 800 times, so you can see people are using it.  Thanks for your attention.
--Andrew Svec

Purchase Potato Bowl Tickets
If you would like to purchase tickets for the Potato Bowl (UND vs. UMC) set for Saturday, you can do so by calling the UND Ticket Office at 701-777-2236 or by calling Ticketmaster at 701-772-5151.  General Admission tickets are $9 apiece.  Kickoff is at 2 p.m. at Memorial Stadium on the UND campus.   We hope to see you there.  If you have any questions let me know.  We appreciate your support.  Thanks.
--Stephanie Reck

Intramurals
We would like to invite you to participate in intramurals this year.  This is a great opportunity to get involved with students outside of the classroom.  We are in the process of putting together an intramural web page that we hope to have done in two weeks.  On the web page there will be a place to register your teams, find out about the latest results, rules, policies, procedures, eligibility, cancellations, etc.  Listed below are some of the activities we have planned throughout the year.  If you have any suggestions or are certified in aerobics, black belt karate (or something similar), please feel free to email me or call me (8426).  Hopefully you will be able to join us for a great year of intramurals.

--Jeff Oseth

UMC Insight
UMC Insight will be aired Saturday, September 9, at 8:45 a.m. on KROX (AM 1260).  Tune in to hear an interview with Curt Almlie, UMC’s Director of Institutional Relations, on UMC’s involvement with the UND Potato Bowl.  UMC Insight is hosted by Andrew Svec.

UMC Bulletin
The UMC Bulletin is posted at:
http://www.umcrookston.edu/campusinfo/wkbulletin/bulletin.htm

Attachments

• Weekly Schedule for September 11-17, 2000

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