Calendar

October 15-21
·   National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week
October 18
·   Fall Convocation
·   Influenza and Meningitis Immunization Program
·   Soccer – UMC vs. Jamestown
October 19
·   University Senate Meetings
October 19 and 20
·   Campus Preview
October 20
·   Web-based Portfolio Training
·   Consultant on Assessment at UMC
October 21
·   Soccer – UMC vs. Northern Michigan
·   Football – UMC vs. Northern State
October 22
·   Soccer – UMC vs. Minnesota State University,
    Moorhead
·   JV Football – UMC vs. Minnesota State University,
    Moorhead
October 23
·   Last day to cancel a class
·   Tetanus and Measles, Mumps, Rubella Immunization
    Clinic
October 23 and 24
·   Purchasing Training Sessions
October 24
·   United Nations Day
·   Musician Todd Green
October 26
·   High School Subsection Volleyball Tournaments
October 27
·   Faculty Assembly Meeting
·   Volleyball – UMC vs. Concordia College
October 27 and 28
·   Haunted House
October 28
·   Football – UMC vs. Concordia, St. Paul
·   Soccer – UMC vs. Winona State
October 29
·   Daylight Savings Time Ends
October 30
·   Volleyball – UMC vs. Mayville State University
·   UMC Dance featuring the Johnny Holm Band
October 31
·   Residential Life Open House
·   Halloween
November 1
·   Program Improvement Audit Committee (PIAC)
    Meetings
·   Torch & Shield Recognition
November 3
·   Campus Assembly Meeting
November 3 and 4
·   High School Subsection Volleyball Tournaments
November 7
·   Election Day
November 8
·   Veteran’s Day Program
·   Singers Justin Roth and Chris Cunningham
November 10
·   Campus Preview
November 11
·   Veteran’s Day

News Items

Fall Convocation Set for Wednesday, October 18
UMC’s Fall Semester Convocation is scheduled for 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 18, in Bede Ballroom.  Special Guest Former Minnesota Governor John Pillsbury (as played by J.B. Eckert) will speak about the U of M’s history and its sesquicentennial.  Academic achievement and varsity athletics will be recognized.  All faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to attend.

Influenza and Meningitis Immunization Program
UMC Student Health in alliance with Preventive Health Partnerships will be offering immunizations on campus for Meningitis and Influenza on Wednesday, October 18^th from 1 to 6 p.m. in Sahlstrom Conference Center 131.  The cost of the vaccines are:  Meningitis - $85.00 and Influenza - $15 and can be charged to a major credit card, paid by personal check, or paid by cash.

For more information contact Preventive Health Partnerships toll-free at 1-888-631-7888.  You can also find out more information about meningitis at the following websites:  http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo or http://www.acha.org.
--Stacey Grunewald

Consultant on Assessment on Campus October 20
Susan Hatfield, director of assessment at Winona State University and a North Central Association consultant on assessment will spend Friday, October 20, at UMC working with faculty, administration, and staff on improving assessment and related planning across campus.

Open House
Residential Life will be hosting an open house on Tuesday, October 31^st, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.  Come and see all the renovations done in Lee, Brink and Westside.  We’ll have one apartment open in each building so faculty and staff can get a feel for apartment life on campus.  Come for coffee and treats!
--Kelley Nelson

Mission Statement Review 
The Mission Statement Review Committee has scheduled two "open" hearings at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 26 in Sahlstrom Conference Center 131 and at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 27 in Sahlstrom Conference Center 131.  The purpose of the meetings is to provide a forum for the expression of thoughts and ideas regarding proposed changes to UMC's mission statement. Coffee will be served!

The results of the recent MISSION STATEMENT REVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE can be accessed at:  http://webhome.crk.umn.edu/~nelson/surveys/Mssnsvy0.htm 

If you are unable to attend either open session please feel free to communicate your thoughts to any of the committee members.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Bob Nelson, Chairperson
Melissa Hower
Wendell Johnson
Sue Brorson
Larry Smith
Barb Muesing
Ryan Tripp (student)
Cameron Brauer (student)

--Bob Nelson

Nominations for Awards to Recognize Outstanding Contributions to Teaching
U of M Executive Vice President and Provost Bob Bruininks is encouraging the nomination of individuals from across the U of M system for consideration for two awards:  the Horace T. Morse-U of M Alumni Undergraduate Education Awards Program and the Award for Outstanding Contributions to Postbaccalaureate, Graduate, and Professional Education.

Faculty members who receive the Morse-Alumni Award or the Graduate-Professional Award become members of the Academy of Distinguished Teachers for a term of five years.  The title “Distinguished University Teaching Professor” is conferred upon all recipients.  All award winners also receive a $3,000 continuous augmentation to their annual salary throughout their career at the U of M.  In addition, each recipient’s department will be given $1,500 annually for each of five years to be used by the recipient.

Detailed instructions regarding nominations for both awards are available in the Office of Academic Affairs, Selvig 302.  Nominations of qualified colleagues should be sent to each campus’ collegiate nominations committees.  The Selection Committees request that by December 1, 2000, the dean of each college notify Karen Linquist (612-624-9817 or linquist@mailbox.mail.umn.edu) of the chairperson, mailing address, and phone number of the college nominating committee.  If you have questions or need further information, contact Linquist.

Resident Advisor Position
The Department of Residential Life will be searching for one new Resident Advisor beginning spring semester due to graduation.  If you know of a student who you think has strong leadership abilities, is able to work well on a team, and would possibly be interested in being an RA, please encourage him or her to stop by the Office of Residential Life to pick up an application.
--Kelley Nelson

Call for University-Wide Civic Engagement Projects
A newly formed University-wide Task Force on Civic Engagement has been charged with strengthening our civic mission by integrating civic engagement across the full range of University activities, and to make practical proposals for institutionalizing civic engagement as a continuing priority.  As part of this initiative we intend to fund a dozen or so projects across the University to help incorporate civic engagement in practical ways into your activities. Each project will be funded between $5,000 and $7,500 for one year.

General guidelines for the proposals and examples of possible projects are noted below.  However, we strongly encourage units to propose projects that reflect your own distinctive purposes and programs.  We expect to receive varied proposals that are appropriate to the diverse activities of different units.  The goal is to integrate civic engagement as an ongoing part of our regular work.

GUIDELINES

• Proposals may come from individual faculty/staff members or groups of faculty/staff but should be approved and submitted by their department or other unit.  Units may submit no more than two proposals.
• Proposals should describe on a single page what practical activity is planned within an academic year to enhance the unit’s civic engagement.
• Funding for each project will range between $5,000 and $7,500 for one year, although proposals for less than $5,000 will be considered.  Proposals should describe in some detail how the requested funds would be used.  Projects may be funded at less than the full requested amount.
• Applicants are encouraged to seek supplemental funding from their unit or other sources. Preference will be given to projects that are supported with additional supplemental funding.
• Preference will be given to projects that lead to the continuation of the civic activity on an ongoing basis.  Proposals should indicate if there are plans to continue the activity beyond the one-year of initial funding.
• Currently ongoing activities are not eligible for funding unless the project involves significant enhancement/change in the activity.
• Upon completion of the project the unit will submit a brief executive summary of the results/evaluation of the project
• Projects will most likely be conducted during the academic year 2001-2002, although the application process is being timed to allow funding of projects for spring semester, 2001.  Projects for summer terms and inter-session will also be considered.
• The deadline for proposals is Friday, December 1, 2000.  Proposals will be reviewed by a committee of the Task Force on Civic Engagement, and applicants will be notified of the results by Friday, December 22, 2000. Proposals should not exceed three pages: cover sheet, description of activity, and budget.

Proposals (one hard copy and one electronic copy) should be sent to Sue Engelmann, Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, University of Minnesota, 234 Morrill Hall, 100 Church St. SE, Minneapolis, MN  55455.  Email: engel026@umn.edu

EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS

• We encourage units to develop projects that reflect your own distinctive purposes and activities.  The following are only examples of types of projects that might be proposed:
• Curricular Innovation: introduction of courses or segments of courses that deal with topics related to civic engagement.
• Civic Learning Experiences: development of practicums, internships, or other forms of practical involvement in civic activity.
• Civic Research and Scholarship: development of seminars or joint research projects with undergraduates or graduate students that focus on topics related to civic engagement.
• Community Partnerships: collaboration with groups or organizations in the community as partners in projects of mutual interest.
• Civic Resources: development of learning or reference materials that would be available for use in conjunction with civic activities.

Again, these are only examples of possible projects.  We welcome a wide variety of proposals for different types of projects.  If you have questions about this RFP, please let me know.  We look forward to receiving your proposals by December 1, 2000.
--Ed Fogelman, Chair, Task Force on Civic Engagement

Parking, Classroom Utilization, and Class Schedule
As one observes the parking lots during the day and during the week, one must realize that there are some things that can be done to decrease our parking problem on campus.  The first thing that comes to mind is that we should have a more even distribution of student hours of class time per day and per week.  I would guess that there are considerably less student hours of class on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  I would also guess that the middle of the day has considerably more student hours of class than the beginning, end, and evenings.  A class schedule that more uniformly utilizes our facilities (classrooms and parking lots) is necessary now and will be even more necessary as our student numbers increase in the future.  I think the spring semester schedule should address a more balanced distribution of class hours taught.
--Kent Freberg, Director, UMC Facilities Management

Intramural Sports
With flag football wrapping up its season, it’s time to get your team together for indoor whiffle ball.  There will be team roster sheets available throughout campus, as well as registration on the web.  The deadline to get your team rosters in is October 30^th, so sign up today!  If you have questions, feel free to contact Jeff Oseth, Mike Burak, or Kim Pinske.
--Jeff Oseth

Welcome to Michelle Christopherson
Michelle Christopherson recently joined the staff at UMC as a Program Associate in the Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources.  Michelle will work with faculty and staff in that center in the areas of improving student recruiting, retention, and placement; building internal and external partnerships to accelerate center growth; and assisting with budgets, schedules, reports, student support services, and instructional technology applications.  Previously, Michelle worked as an account executive for the Grand Forks Herald.  Michelle will office in Hill 109.  Her phone number is 218-281-8101and her email address is mchristo@mail.crk.umn.edu.

UMC Insight
UMC Insight will be aired Saturday, October 21, at 8:45 a.m. on KROX (AM 1260).  Tune in to hear an interview with musician Todd Green, who will be performing October 24, at UMC.

UMC student Dana Prudhomme will be working with Andrew Svec, Director of Communications, to host the next several editions of UMC Insight. 

UMC Insight files are also available via the Web at http://www.umcrookston.edu/newsevents/insight/00-01/index.htm.

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

Attachments

• Weekly Schedule for October 23-29, 2000

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