Calendar

September 12
·   Soccer - UMC vs. Concordia College, Moorhead
·   Campus Ministry Hayride WOW Event
September 16
·   Soccer - UMC vs. Jamestown College
September 19
·   Volleyball - UMC vs. University of Minnesota, Duluth
·   "Screaming Furniture" WOW Event
September 20
·   University Senate, Faculty Senate, Twin Cities
    Campus Assembly and Student Senate Meetings
September 21
·   Volleyball - UMC vs. Winona State University
September 22
·   Football - UMC vs. University of Minnesota, Duluth
    - Agassiz Bowl
·   Volleyball - UMC vs. Concordia College, St. Paul
September 24-29
·   Homecoming Week
September 26
·   UPlan Health Insurance Open Forum Meeting
·   Open Mic Night WOW Event
September 27
·   Survival Bingo
September 28
·   UMC Athletic Hall of Fame, Induction Ceremony and
    Banquet
September 29
Homecoming Activities
·   Parade, Tailgate Party, Football - UMC vs. Minnesota
    State University, Moorhead, Half-time Presentation,
    Post-game Social
·   Homecoming Dance
October 2
·   Volleyball - UMC vs. University of North Dakota
October 3
·   Comedian Tim Gabrielson WOW Event

News Items

Regents Relocate Meeting
Because of Tuesday's terrorism attacks and national tragedy, the planned meetings of the U of M Board of Regents have been relocated from the Crookston Campus to the Twin Cities Campus.  Refer to the Regents' website for further information:  http://www1.umn.edu/regents/.

Online Learning Opportunity
My name is Wanda Loerch, and I am a Program Associate with the Info Tech dept in the College of Continuing Education, Twin Cities campus.  The reason I am writing to you is that I want to tell you about a course we will be offering as an on-line interactive learning opportunity, and it might be of interest to some of the adult learners in your community.

Beginning October 2, we will be offering an on-line, interactive version of our Introduction to Programming With Java course.  This is an excellent course for anyone who would like to begin training for a career as a computer programmer, or for someone who would like to find out if that field is a good fit for them.  The course will be taught by Gerry Kauma, one of our most popular instructors.  Gerry has a strong background as both an instructor and an industry professional.  His is able to bring this experience into his classroom, and provide instruction on the latest industry standards while addressing the learning needs of beginning Java programming students.  In addition, our course materials are updated before each offering to ensure that students are learning the latest that technology has to offer. 

The Introduction to Programming with Java on-line course will run from Oct. 2 to Nov. 1, Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6 to 10 p.m. central time.  An exciting aspect of this course is that it is interactive, which means that students will be able to ask questions and hear the lecture through the use of a mike and headphones.  Students who enroll in this October pilot on-line course are eligible for a 50% discount from the standard course price, which is a great deal.  Upon completion of the course students will earn 4.0 CEU's as well.  More details about this course can be found at the Java website <www.cce.umn.edu/ejdp>.

Please share this information the adult learners in your community.  If they have further questions about this course or others, please feel free to direct them to our website at <www.cce.umn/infotech>.  We can also be reached at our e-mail address infotech@cce.umn.edu or our info tech help line 612-624-4273.

Academic Planning Calendar
Attached is the Academic Planning Calendar for this academic year.  Barb Cournia has done a great job putting reminders into the calendar.  Faculty will also get a paper copy in their boxes so they don't need to print it out. If you have any questions just let me know.
--Doug Knowlton, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Gevens Named Interim AAC Director
Lynn Gevens has been named the Interim Director of the Academic Assistance Center (AAC). Lynn has been a part of the staff in the AAC for some time.  This interim arrangement will allow for coordination of the AAC services with Student Support Services, Disability Services, and the First Year Experience Program.  Lynn will also be coordinating with the Center for Learning Foundations as CLF maintains its responsibility for delivery of the developmental courses associated with the AAC.  This will also allow Marsha Odom, director of the Center for Learning Foundations and the previous director of the AAC, to attend to the new arrival of increased numbers of Applied Studies/ROTC students and the increasing activity in the assessment area.
--Doug Knowlton, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Stortroen Hired in ITC
Rebekah Stortroen has been hired as an information technology professional within the Instructional Technology Center (ITC).  Her main responsibilities will be to assist ITC Director Dan Lim and other faculty and staff with technology integration issues.  Sarah Wilson will remain on staff through September to assist in Rebekah’s training.  Rebekah is a 2000 UMC alum.  She had worked as a student employee for the ITC last year. 

Campus Assembly Dates for 2001-2002
The Campus Assembly dates for the 2001-2002 academic year will be November 2, 2001, (Fall Semester) and March 22, 2002, (Spring Semester).  Both meetings will be held in Dowell Hall 207 beginning at 3:00 p.m.  Refreshments will be available.  Please try to attend these important meetings.  

An agenda for the meetings will be sent to you in advance.  Could you please contact me when you know who will be representing the various committees that will be reporting at the meetings?
--Owen Williams, Campus Assembly Secretary, Director of Library Services

GLBT Services
During the 2000-2001 academic year the first Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) organization was established on campus. A part-time unpaid counseling center intern from the University of North Dakota supported the organization. This support clearly demonstrated a need for services that could develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate programs that affirm GLBT people.  Providing services to these students fits UMC’s goal of developing and supporting a more diverse student population.

This fall UMC will officially establish the Office of GLBT Services within the Counseling and Career Center.  A part-time coordinator will be hired to provide direct services and to support current staff in the delivery of services. The mission and processes for delivering services will be based on similar programs funded at the other campuses of the University of Minnesota.

The GLBT services coordinator will provide leadership by collaborating with other collegiate units, local, state, and national organizations. The outcome should be an improved campus climate that addresses the harmful effects of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identification.  Services provided will include counseling, information and referrals, advocacy, and educational resources and programming. 

Money to establish this office has been acquired from a grant from the U of M’s Office of the Associate Vice President for Multicultural and Academic Affairs along with in-kind support money from UMC.

Accessing Library Databases Online
Beginning October 1, 2001, the UMC modem pool will no longer be operational.  After that time, anyone who is interested in using library databases from anywhere but on campus must use a piece of software called Virtual Private Networking (VPN).    

The software is part of Win2000 and is included in the standard load for UMC laptop computers.  You just have to customize it to work with the UMC network.  For instructions on how to do this, use the instructions provided <http://www.umcrookston.edu/technology/computerserv/helpdesk/dial-up/index.htm>.

For versions of Windows other than Win2000, VPN can be downloaded <http://www.umcrookston.edu/technology/computerserv/helpdesk/dial-up/index.htm> from the UMC Help Desk homepage.

If you have questions regarding the installation of VPN, please call the UMC Help Desk at 281-8000 or stop in at Dowell Hall 104.

If you have questions regarding how to use the databases or if you have questions regarding the content of the databases, please call the Library at 281-8399 or stop in at the library. 
--Owen Williams, Director of Library Services

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
UROP application material for projects to be conducted between January 1, 2002 to June 15, 2002 is now available in the Academic Affairs Office.  The maximum award is $1,700 – stipend up to $1,400 (hourly rate is $10.84) and expense allowance up to $300.  Completed applications should be returned to the Academic Affairs Office by 4:30 p.m. on October 8, 2001 (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

2001-02 Ambassadors
Student Ambassadors for the 2001-02 academic year are:

• Dana Prudhomme

• Luciana Forati

• James Lamb

• Nicole Krueger

• Nawful Badou

• Laura Lee Nicholas

• Sara Hamre

• Baizhou Chen

• Amber Hoyhtya

• Casey English

• Kari Vallager

Stacey Grunewald and Laurie Wilson serve as advisers for the group.

Intramurals 2001-02
The intramural office is excited to release this year’s list of activities to UMC students, faculty, and staff.  All times are subject to change, we will notify the captains of each different activity in plenty of time.  Make sure to check out the intramural website.  It will have all the listing of the different activities posted.  It will be updated soon and will be on line hopefully in two weeks.  Those of you who are interested in the Tennis League, Two Person Golf Tournament, Frisbee Golf, Sandlot Volleyball Tournament, and 5k Run/Walk, e-mail me ASAP so we can get that organized.  Thank you.  If you have any questions please feel free to get a hold of me.

--Jeff Oseth, Intramural Director

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, September 20, 2001.

The full meeting agenda can be found on the web at the following URL:  http://www1.umn.edu/usenate/u_senate/010920agenda.html

CONCURRENT MEETING OF:
THE UNIVERSITY SENATE
THE FACULTY SENATE
THE TWIN CAITES CAMPUS ASSEMBLY
Thursday, September 20, 2001
2:30 to 5:00 p.m.
305 Selvig Hall—Crookston Campus

Agenda includes:

1. Announcements

2. Tribute to deceased members of the University community

3. Administrative Responses to Senate and Assembly Actions (Information)

4. Senate/Faculty Consultative Committee Report

5. Minutes for April 19, 2001 (Action by All Bodies)

6. Senate and Assembly Officers (Action by All Bodies)

7. Committee on Committees – 2001-02 Committees of the University Senate, Faculty Senate, and Twin Cities Campus Assembly (Action by All Bodies)

8. Senate Research Committee – Policy on the Use of Controlled Substances in Research (Action by the University Senate)

9. Senate Research Committee – Private Sponsorship of Research (Action by the University Senate)

10. University Senate Bylaws Amendment – Tenure Committee (Action by the University Senate)

11. University Senate/Twin Cities Campus Assembly Rules Amendment – Parliamentarian and Clerk Terms (Action by All Bodies)

12. University Senate Rules Amendment – Ex Officio Membership (Action by the University Senate)

13. University Senate Rules Amendment – Committee Meeting Absence (Action by the University Senate)

14. Clerk of the Senate/Assembly Report – Assembly/Senate Committee on Committees Election Results (Information for the Faculty Senate)

15. Nominating Committee Membership (Action by TC Faculty and Academic Professional Members)

16. Senate Committee on Faculty Affairs – Faculty Retirement Plan Waiting Period (Action for the Faculty Senate)

17. Senate Committee on Faculty Affairs – Faculty Development Leave Policy (Action for the Faculty Senate)

18. Health Benefits Advisory Committee Report

19. Old Business

20. New Business

21. Adjournment

The full meeting agenda can be found on the web at the following URL:  http://www1.umn.edu/usenate/student_senate/010920agenda.html

MEETING OF THE STUDENT SENATE
Thursday, April 20, 2001
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
305 Selvig Hall – Crookston Campus 

Agenda includes:

1. Announcements

2. Minutes for April 19, 2001 (Action)

3. University Senate/Twin Cities Campus Assembly Bylaws and Rules Amendments (Information for the Student Senate)

4. Student Senate Chair Report

5. Student Senate Consultative Committee Chair Report

6. Campus Reports

7. ABTS Director’s Report

8. Coffman Union Renovation Update

9. Old Business

10. New Business

11. Adjournment

--Becky Hippert, University Senate

UMC Printing Drop Site
The Library has a shelf in their office area where faculty/staff can drop off and pick up print projects.  Pick-up time will be at 2 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Our student worker will be picking up the projects, so please make sure that tests are secure by placing them in a sealed envelope.  Please email Sue Dwyer and Linda Wilkens that a print project is awaiting pick-up.  This will assure that your project is completed in a timely manner.

Recent Web Access Reports
Website access reports from UMC’s main web server are now posted for June, July, and August 2001 at <http://webhome.crk.umn.edu/~asvec/webreports/>.  There is a great deal of information within these reports regarding the number of times various departmental and unit web pages have been visited.  Interested individuals are welcome to browse through these reports.
--Andrew Svec, Director of Communications

Accolades
UMC is ranked a “Best College” for a fourth consecutive year, according to U.S. News and World Report’s college rankings for 2002.  UMC was listed among the top three colleges in the category “Top Public Midwestern Comprehensive Colleges--Bachelor's.”  Refer to  <www.umcrookston.edu/newsevents/notices01-02/USnews2002.htm>.

This Week’s Special Dates 

Birthdays
September 14 - Don Medal
September 16 - Kami Mattson

Reminder:  Faculty and staff are encouraged to share well wishes for birthdays, anniversaries, births, etc. with the rest of the campus.  Please send items for this week’s special dates via e-mail to Andrew Svec at asvec@mail.crk.umn.edu and/or Sue Dwyer at sdwyer@mail.crk.umn.edu. Thanks.

UMC Insight
UMC Insight, the weekly radio show about UMC, will air Saturday, September 15, at 8:45 a.m. on KROX Radio 1260 AM.  Tune in to hear about UMC’s First Year Experience program with guest Kami Mattson. 

UMC Insight files are also available via the Web at:
<http://www.umcrookston.edu/newsevents/insight/01-02/index.htm> 

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

Attachments

• Weekly Schedule for September 17-23, 2001 (word document)

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