Calendar

November 16
·   Great American Smokeout
·   Thanksgiving Lunch Buffet
November 20
·   Thanksgiving Program
·   Comedian Craig Carmean
November 21
·   Women and Men’s Basketball – UMC vs. Mayville
    State at Mayville
November 23
·   Thanksgiving, no classes, offices closed
November 24
·   Thanksgiving Floating Holiday, no classes, offices
    closed
November 24 and 25
·   Hockey – UMC vs. Bethel College
November 25
·   Men’s Basketball – UMC vs. University of North
    Dakota
November 26
·   Men’s Basketball – UMC vs. Lake Superior State
November 27
·   Women’s Basketball – UMC vs. Augustana College
November 28 and 29
·   Artist Ardi Whalen Portraits
November 29
·   Women’s Basketball – UMC vs. Huron University
·   Men’s Basketball – UMC vs. Mayville State
·   Decorating of Bede Hall for the holidays
December 1
·   Ag Activities Day
·   World AIDS Day
December 4
·   Full CSA Meeting
·   Singer Howie Day
December 7
·   Academic Advisement & Registration
·   UMC Women’s Association Holiday Auction
December 7-11
·   UMC Theater presents “42^nd Street”

News Items

Mission Statement Comments
Brief summaries of the comments at the recent Mission Review Open Hearings can be found at: 

MISSION REVIEW OPEN HEARING, 10/26/00, RECORD OF COMMENTS
http://webhome.crk.umn.edu/~nelson/other/mssn1026.htm

MISSION REVIEW OPEN HEARING, 10/27/00, RECORD OF COMMENTS
http://webhome.crk.umn.edu/~nelson/other/mssn1027.htm

Please feel free to share any additional thoughts or comments with any of the committee members:  Bob Nelson, Student Affairs (Chairperson); Melissa Hower, Equine; Wendell Johnson, Biology; Sue Brorson, Management; Larry Smith, NW Research & Outreach; Barb Muesing, Outreach; Ryan Tripp, student; and Cameron Brauer, student.
--Bob Nelson, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Course Redesign Seminars
The Center for Academic Transformation, an EDUCAUSE affiliate, is pleased to announce the following seminars:

"State-of-the-Art Learning Environments: Pew Grant Program in Course Redesign Round I Results" (Co-sponsored by the Executive Forum in Information Technology at Virginia Tech)

• November 13, 2000, Orlando Airport Marriott, Orlando, Florida
• February 26, 2001, DFW Airport Marriott South, Dallas, Texas

Featuring the results of the first of three rounds of the Pew Grant Program in Course Redesign, faculty project leaders show how to increase quality and reduce costs using information technology. Faculty from four institutions talk about their models of course redesign, including their decisions regarding student learning objectives, course content, learning resources, course staffing and task analysis, and student and project evaluation.

These models provide varied approaches that demonstrate multiple routes to success, tailored to the needs and context of each institution. For further information and registration materials, please visit http://www.center.rpi.edu/LForum/learnenv.html.

Proposals for Round III of the Pew Grant Program in Course Redesign are due November 15, 2000. Information about this program is available at http://www.center.rpi.edu/PewGrant.html.

EDUCAUSE is an international, nonprofit association whose mission is to help shape and enable transformational change in higher education through the introduction, use, and management of information resources and technologies in teaching, learning, scholarship, research, and institutional management.
--Diane Moen, Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Musician/Comedian Craig Carmean to Perform at UMC November 16
Musician and comedian Craig Carmean will perform at UMC on Thursday, November 16.  The performance will begin at 8:00 p.m. in Bede Ballroom and is free for UMC students, faculty, and staff.  The event is open to the public with a $2 admission charge.

Carmean has performed on cruise lines, nightclubs, and college campuses across the country, combining music, comedy, satire, and parody into something he calls “new rock comedy.”  Recently he was selected "Comedian of the Year 2000" by Campus Activities Magazine. 

Bus Trip to Mayville for Basketball
On November 21, the UMC Golden Eagles travel to Mayville State University for both men's and women's basketball games.   It is traditional that we take an adult bus trip to Mayville to cheer on the Golden Eagles.  We should arrive at the gates by about 6:00 p.m. in time for the women's basketball contest.   Our flight back to Crookston is normally a non-stop trip and should put us back by no later than 11:00 p.m. or thereabouts.   Please advise me if you might be interested in taking this short trip to Mayville.  I will outline more details later when I find out what interest is out there.
--Curt Almlie, Director of Institutional Relations

Open Enrollment Reminder
Those participating in the Dependent Care/Health Care Reimbursement Accounts must make a new election each year.  Any changes you'd like to make i.e. additional life insurance, add or cancel family medical coverage, etc. must be made at this time.  The form must be post marked by November 15, 2000.  If you are planning to make a change, don't put this off!
--Jacquie Normandin

Thanksgiving Program November 20
UMC students will present their annual Thanksgiving program Monday, November 20, at 8:00 p.m. in the Bede Hall Ballroom on the UMC Campus.  The performance is free and open to the public.

The UMC Choir, under the direction of George French, Associate Professor of Music and Theater, will perform six choral selections interspersed with special readings by students involved in UMC’s Cooperative Campus Ministry.  Pastor Daniel Wolpert, minister at the Crookston Presbyterian Church, will be the special guest speaker.   Refreshments will be served after the hour-long nondenominational program.

Dining Services Thanksgiving Schedule
On Wednesday, November 22, Morsels will close at 2:30 p.m. and Dining Services will close at 4:00 p.m.  Students can take a to-go box for their supper when we are serving lunch.  Dining Services will be closed November 23, 24, 25 and 26.  We will reopen on Monday, November 27 for breakfast in Morsels.
--Angelika Huglen, Senior Secretary, Dining Services

Ag Activities Day Set for December 1
Nearly 1,000 students from Minnesota and North Dakota schools will participate in “Ag Activities Day,” an annual event set for Friday, December 1, 2000, and hosted by the UMC Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources.  Registrations for this year’s Ag Activities Day have already been received from as far away as the Twin Cities.

High school students and members of 4-H clubs and FFA chapters from Minnesota and North Dakota are invited to compete in the following contests:  consumer products, crops, dairy judging, general livestock, horses, agricultural mechanics, dairy products, farm management, wildlife, forestry, floriculture, landscaping/nursery, meats, soils and ag salesmanship. 

Registration fees are $3.00 per student if received by Wednesday, November 22.  Registration fees after November 22 are $5.00.  Interested persons should contact UMC’s Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources at (218) 281-8101 or visit the website:  www.umcrookston.edu/ag/aad.
--Michelle Christopherson, Program Associate, Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources

Women’s Association Auction
The UMC Women’s Association will hold its annual bake sale, silent auction, and live auction starting at 3:00 p.m. on December 7 in Bede Ballroom.  Enjoy a true holiday shopping experience while helping raise funds for UMC scholarships.  If you would like to donate any item(s) for the auction, please contact Leela Hier at the UMC Bookstore.

Academic Advisement & Registration
Academic Advisement & Registration for new students for spring semester 2001 is scheduled for Thursday, December 7, 2000.  Faculty and staff are encouraged to enjoy coffee and refreshments with the new students and their families while they check in at Sahlstrom Conference Center 131.  Please see the attached schedule for more details.  RegSch-Spr2001.pdf
--Kami Trowbridge, Assistant Director, Admissions

UMC Towing Policy
Vehicles with more than two parking violations since September 1, 2000, and found to be in violation of a parking regulation are subject to towing at the owner’s expense.  Security officers are enforcing this policy on campus.  Avoid the inconvenience of a tow—purchase a permit and follow parking guidelines.  Thank you for your cooperation.
--UMC Security Services

University Senate Meetings
Listed below are the topic-only agendas for the University Senate, Faculty Senate, Twin Cities Campus Assembly, and Student Senate meetings scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 16, 2000.

The full meeting agenda can be found on the web at the following URL:  http://www1.umn.edu/usenate/u_senate/001116agenda.html

CONCURRENT MEETING OF:
THE UNIVERSITY SENATE
THE FACULTY SENATE
THE TWIN CITIES CAMPUS ASSEMBLY
Thursday, November 16, 2000
2:30 to 5:00 p.m.
305 Selvig Hall—Crookston Campus

Agenda includes:

1. Announcements
2. Minutes for September 28, 2000
3. Tribute to Deceased Members of the University Community
4. Administrative Responses to Senate and Assembly Actions (Information)
5. Senate/Faculty Consultative Committee Report
6. Senate Educational Policy Committee - Interpretation of the Grading and Transcript Policy (Information for the University Senate)
7. Senate Educational Policy Committee - Class Notes Policy Revision (Information for the University Senate)
8. Senate Educational Policy Committee - Educational Materials Conflict of Interest Policy (Action by the University Senate)
9. Intellectual Property Procedures (Information for the University Senate)
10. University Senate Bylaws Amendment - Senate Committee on Equity, Access, and Diversity (Action by the University Senate)
11. University Senate Constitutional Amendment - Terms of Service on the University Senate (Action by the University Senate)
12. President’s Report
13. Questions to the President
14. Health Plan Task Force (Action by the Faculty Senate)
15. Faculty Emeriti Administrative procedures (Information for the Faculty Senate)
16. Academic Appointments (Discussion and Action by the Faculty Senate)
17. Old Business
18. New Business
19. Adjournment

The full meeting agenda can be found on the web at the following URL:  http://www1.umn.edu/usenate/student_senate/001116agenda.html

MEETING OF THE STUDENT SENATE
Thursday, November 16, 2000
11:30 to 1:30 p.m.
305 Selvig Hall—Crookston Campus

Agenda includes:

1. Announcements
2. Student Senate Chair Report
3. Student Senate Consultative Committee Chair Report
4. Campus Reports
5. Student Service Fees Task Force Update
6. Association of Big Ten Schools (ABTS) Update
7. Student Legislative Coalition (SLC) 2000-01 Legislative Agenda (Action)

8. Discussion with President Yudof

9. Health Plan Task Force (Action)
10. Class Notes (Information)
11. Old Business
12. New Business
13. Adjournment

--Becky Hippert, University Senate

New Employee
Dr. Hala Toubia-Rahme joined the faculty of the Northwest Research and Outreach Center (NWROC) on October 1, 2000, as a plant pathologist-small grains.  Dr. Toubia-Rahme will be conducting extension and applied research activities on causes and management of small grain diseases in the northern Great Plains with an emphasis on wheat and barley. Dr. Toubia-Rahme will also be teaching undergraduate classes at UMC fall semester.  Her office is 114 Ag Research Center.  Please stop in and meet Dr. Toubia-Rahme.
--Patti Malme, Northwest Research & Outreach Center

Website Access Report
UMC’s website drew a record high number of user sessions in October 2000.  An estimated 20% originate from off campus.  A comparative chart or user sessions and top 14 sites are listed below.
--Andrew Svec, Director of Communications

UMC Insight
UMC Insight will be aired Saturday, November 18, at 8:45 a.m. on KROX (AM 1260).  Tune in to hear an interview with students involved with UMC’s Student Programming and Activities for Campus Entertainment (SPACE) Committee.  UMC student Dana Prudhomme, who is working for UMC Institutional Relations, will serve as host. 

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 November 20-26, 2000

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