Volume 21, Number 5, September 19, 2001
Calendar
News Items
Torch
and Shield Nominations Sought
Each year the UMC Torch and
Shield Award is presented to individuals who have provided leadership
and who have aided in the development of the University of Minnesota,
Crookston. Nominations for the 2001 Torch and Shield Award are
currently being accepted by the Chancellor’s Office. If you would
like to nominate someone, please send the name and reason for
nomination to the Chancellor’s Office by noon on Friday, September 21,
2001. Past award recipients are listed at
http://www.umcrookston.edu/people/alumni/TnSrecipients.htm. This
year Torch and Shield is set for Tuesday, October 30.
Classroom
Schedule Updated, Online
The schedule of classrooms at UMC
for fall semester 2001 is posted at <www.umcrookston.edu/yourcareer/academics/bulletintemp.htm>.
It is updated on a regular basis.
Reservist Information
The American Association of
Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) has learned that
law enforcement officials, as part of their investigation into the
identity of the hijackers and their possible associates, have requested
non-directory information on students enrolled at some institutions. We
have been informed by the Family Policy Compliance Office that it views
nonconsensual release of non-directory information to law enforcement
officials investigating the tragic events of this week as ALLOWABLE as
"necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other
individuals" (34 CFR 99.36).
Second, as you may already be aware, news
sources have reported that up to 50,000 reservists could be called up
for active duty. As was the case with the Gulf War and Yugoslavia
Peacekeeping efforts, a significant number of reservists may be enrolled
at colleges and universities. AACRAO would like to encourage all of its
members to review their policies regarding student withdrawal requests
in connection with service in the U.S. Armed Forces, so that they can
assist affected students with refunds and other administrative matters.
--Jerry Sullivan, Executive Director
Editor’s Note: According to Bob Nelson, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, UMC grants a retroactive withdrawal and 100% tuition refund for any reservist called to active duty.
Family
Weekend
UMC
will host Family Weekend for family members of all UMC students. This
2-day event is scheduled for October 13 and 14, 2001. Activities
include class demonstrations, football and soccer games, Chancellor’s
Brunch, and a reception at the Northland Inn. All faculty and staff are
invited to take part in events throughout the weekend. For more
information about Family Weekend, visit
http://www.umcrookston.edu/fye/Parent_Programs/Index.htm.
--Kami Mattson, Director, First Year Experience Program
Computer Virus
Statistics for the Last Month
Number of viruses cleaned or
quarantined from incoming email since August 10: 1,855
Number of computers found to have virus infected files on them from
sources other than email since August 27: 146
Number of viruses cleaned or quarantined from these 146 computers: 414
Number of UMC computers with antivirus software installed: 1190
Number of viruses cleaned on files saved to UMC servers (BASS) from
infected computers without virus protection: 39
Number of computer problems reported to Help Desk due to virus
infections: 0
We have finally found a method of removing the Command antivirus software from those desktop computers that still have it. We will continue to work on removing these versions and installing the new Trend antivirus software. All student laptops have virus protection on them.
If you have the new faculty T21 laptop you do not have Command installed. If you have not installed Trend you may copy / paste this link (from on campus) into your browser address bar:
and press Enter. The install is simple and automatic.
Please do not assume
that antivirus software will completely protect you. You still must
exercise responsible computing. Next week will follow with some tips
and suggestions to avoid virus infections.
--Steve Hannah, Director of Network Services
New Student Survey Results
The results of the New Entering Student Survey
completed by students at their initial registration for Fall
2001 have now been tabulated and posted to the web. You can access the
survey results from my web home at: <http://webhome.crk.umn.edu/~nelson/> by
selecting "Surveys",
then "New Entering Student Survey,
Fall 2001" or directly at: <http://webhome.crk.umn.edu/~nelson/surveys/cptall01.htm>.
--Bob Nelson, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
2001-2002 S.O.S. Team Leaders Selected
The First Year Experience office
is excited to announce that the following students have been selected to
serve as Student Orientation Staff (S.O.S.) Team Leaders for the
2001-2002 academic year.
Ben
Loll is a sophomore majoring in Agronomy. He is originally from
Campbell, MN, and has volunteered as an S.O.S. Leader for one year. Ben
is also an active member of the First Year Experience Project Team.
Brandy
Kreuser is a sophomore majoring in Natural Resources. She is
originally from Big Lake, MN, and has volunteered as an S.O.S. Leader
for one year.
Team Leaders are selected based on nominations from the S.O.S. Leaders and current Team Leaders. Ben and Brandy will be involved in the recruitment, selection, and training of 2002 S.O.S. leaders and will also help to plan the orientation program. They have both shown a strong dedication to the orientation program and have vested interest in helping first-year students succeed. Congratulations, Ben and Brandy!
2001 S.O.S. Awards:
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Best Orientation Group: Dena Schauland, Group #3
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Most Enthusiastic: Jean Korkowski
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Most Enthusiastic: Alaina "Al" Burt
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Most Dedicated: Jim Myers
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Most Creative: Aaron LaPlante
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Knowledge Award: Gianna Anderson
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Knowledge Award: Josh Clark
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Hardest Worker: Amy Nelson
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Most Supportive: Cameron Brauer
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Most Outgoing: Lisa Voth
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Positive Attitude Award: Meghan Ullrich
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Mud Award: Eric "Skippy" Borstad
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Best Swimsuit: Cheryl Isder
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Pajama Award: Travis Vaudrin
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Pajama Award: Kylene Odegaard
--Kami Mattson, Director, First Year Experience Program
Informational
Meeting Regarding the University’s Medical Plan
As you are aware, the University
of Minnesota will be changing its health plan at the end of this year.
The University will be adopting a self-insured system in an effort to
tailor a package that better meets the needs of University employees and
control costs.
This is a reminder that a team will be on our campus to conduct an UPlan Employee Informational Forum designed to explain the University’s new medical plan. Prior to the meeting, you will want to visit the web site listed below. You may want to take some time to think about issues that are of particular importance to you and your family and prepare a list of questions to bring to the meeting.
Steve Burrows, the new Director for Health Programs and Vic Fickling, University Benefits Counselor are scheduled to be at UMC on September 26th to conduct two informational meetings with employees. The presentation will last about 50 minutes and will allow time for questions.
UPlan Open Forum Meeting
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DATE: Wednesday, September 26, 2001
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TIMES: 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon
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ROOM: Sahlstrom Conference Center A
A copy of handout
materials will be available for you to pick up at the sessions. Advance
information on the plans, cost estimates, and participating clinics is
available at the following website: <http://www.healthbenefits.umn.edu>.
--Les Johnson, Director of Human Resources
Recycling Printer Cartridges
Ray Dusek, Principal of Cathedral
School in Crookston has requested our assistance with a fundraising
effort his school is undertaking.
Cartridges for Kids is an innovative recycling program designed to protect the earth and to raise funds to benefit K-12 school children by paying cash for empty inkjet, laser and fax copier cartridges. It is estimated that there are over 125 million pounds of empty toner cartridges dumped into U.S. landfills annually. Unfortunately, these cartridges are made up of high-grade industrial plastics that take at least 1,000 years to decompose. Cartridges For Kids pays up to $1.00 for inkjet cartridges and up to $8.00 for Laser, fax and toner cartridges.
Bede Info Desk and Robertson #106 will be
the designated drop off points for these items. For those concerned with
leaking cartridges, plastic zip lock storage bags will be available for
pickup at the info desk. I have checked with John Rodseth and have been
given the OK to send these storage bags with cartridges to the Info Desk
via the internal campus mail. The next time you go by the Bede Info
Desk, pick up a storage bag so you have one handy. Please take the time
to send your cartridges in versus tossing them into your garbage can.
For further information on this project visit the web site <www.cfktoday.com>.
Or give me a call at ext. 8392.
--Tom Sondreal, Senior Media Producer
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
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.
Farewell Tea for Sarah
Wilson
We would like you invite you to a
farewell tea/coffee for Sarah Wilson on Thursday, September 27, in
Sahlstrom Conference Center 131, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sarah has been
working with Dan Lim in the ITC and has been particularly helpful with
WebCT support. This will be a wonderful opportunity to express your
appreciation for Sarah's hard work and to extend your best wishes for
her future.
--Diane Moen, Chief Information Officer
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
Births
The Office of Financial Aid is happy to announce the arrival of
baby Patterson. Chris and Heidi Patterson are the proud parents of a
baby girl, Mary Kathlyn, born September 13, 2001, at 12:10 a.m. She
weighed 6 lbs 4 oz and is 19 inches long. Mom and baby and the rest of
the family are doing great!
Birthdays
September 22 - Bill Peterson
September 25 - David DeMuth
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 22 at 8:45 a.m. on KROX
Radio 1260 AM. Tune in to hear about Tune in to hear “CTAD (Curriculum
Transformation and Disability Training)” with Laurie Wilson, Counselor
and Coordinator of the Office for Students with Disabilities, and Bill
Peterson, Professor of Mathematics. Hosted by Andrew Svec, Director of
Communications.
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
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Weekly Schedule for September 24-30, 2001 (word document)