Volume 22, Number 20, January 15, 2003
Calendar
News Items
Chancellor Search Update
I
write to inform you that the UMC Chancellor Search Committee is now in
the phase of soliciting, nominating, and accepting applications for
the Chancellor position. Advertisements are being placed in national,
statewide, and local publications and should appear within the next
two to three weeks.
On behalf of the search committee and Chuck Bunting of A. T. Kearney Executive Search, I am also writing to invite both nominations and applications for this position. Our goal is to develop as rich and diverse a candidate as possible. We strongly urge you to consider nominating any candidates you feel would meet the requirements of this position and embody the qualities you as a campus feel are important in the next chancellor.
Thank you for your assistance with this
critically important position.
Nominations and Applications:
Review of applications will begin February 1, 2003, but will be
accepted until the position is filled. Interested parties should send a
letter of application expressing interest in the position, current
curriculum vitae or resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone
numbers of four professional references. Individuals wishing to
nominate candidates for this position should submit a letter of
nomination, including the name, present position title, and address and
telephone number of the nominee. All nominations and applications will
be confidential and will not be made public without permission of the
candidate or until candidate is named a finalist.
Applicants and nominators are strongly encouraged to submit their
materials by e-mail and Word attachments.
Questions may be directed to Chuck Bunting (703-739-4630) or Stephen Leo
(703-739-4631) or via the e-mail addresses below. Nominations and
applications should be sent to:
Chuck Bunting,
Vice President
A.T. Kearney Executive Search
Minnesota Crookston Search
333 John Carlyle Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Fax: 703-519-0391
E-mail: charles.bunting@atkearney.com
or stephen.leo@atkearney.com
--Robert Jones, Chair, UMC Chancellor Search Committee
Ag-Arama
January 17, 24-25
The 28th Annual Ag-Arama, the
winter competitive and fun event that focuses on agriculture and natural
resources, will be held Saturday, January 25, in the University Teaching
and Outreach Center (UTOC).
Some of the student competitions will take place prior to January 25. The contest in mechanized agriculture skills will take place on campus on Friday, January 17, and the contests in horticulture and agronomy will take place on Friday, January 24.
The majority of events, however, will be held Saturday, January 25, in UTOC. All of the Ag-Arama events that day are open to the public, as well as to the UMC community and students. UMC alumni are especially encouraged to attend. A related alumni social is set for that day from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Crookston VFW, followed by a dance at the Crookston Armory from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Ag-Arama Royalty
candidates include:
Senior Court: Ben Feiro, Mike Hendrickx, Andrew Hinrichs, Dallas
Koplin, and Tom Rude
Amanda Edberg, Cheryl Isder, Becky Locke, Melissa Miller, and Nicole
Wolkenhauer.
Junior Court: Jonathan Gorentz, Leo Kenny, Dan Pazdernik, and
Luke Wittkop
Anna Anderson, Nycole Erickson, Sara Krippner, and Candi Lee.
For more information, including a complete schedule, visit <http://webhome.crk.umn.edu/clubs/agarama/>.
Legislative Briefing January 21
The 2003 Legislative Briefing and
Reception will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2003
in Memorial Hall of the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak Street SE,
Minneapolis. You are invited to attend and listen to President
Bruininks and UMAA President Deborah Hopp discuss the University’s
2004-05 biennial budget proposal to the Minnesota Legislature. UMC will
be hosting a booth at the event along with other coordinate campuses and
University Colleges.
If you are interested
in attending, please RSVP to 612-625-9174 or e-mail
h-thil@tc.umn.edu
--Curt Almlie, Director, University
Relations
Brainstorming Session January 22
The next student recruitment
brainstorming session will be held on Wednesday, January 22, at 12 noon
in Brown Dining Conference Rooms A & B. Interested faculty, staff, and
students are encouraged to bring their lunch to the meeting area.
Discussion will again focus on enrollment issues. See you there.
--Curt Almlie, Director, Office of University Relations
Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebration January 24
The Office of Multicultural and
International Programs will sponsor a celebration in honor of Martin
Luther King Jr. on Friday, January 24, 3 p.m. in Bede Ballroom.
Theme:
“A Reflection of His Dream”
Program: Welcoming remarks by Mario Prada
Video (brief)
Remarks by Joas Petithomme
Poetry by Eric Burgess
Song by Sonic Petithomme
Reflections by UMC Students: Jean
Korkowski,
John Oketch, Julia Ovando
A reception will follow
the program.
All are invited! Please
contact me if you have questions.
--Mario Prada, Director of Multicultural and International Programs
UMC
Work/Life Focus Group Meetings January 27, 28
This year the Office of the Vice
President for Human Resources and the Office of the Vice President and
Executive Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Personnel are examining
work/life issues on all campuses at the University of Minnesota.
Work/life refers to initiatives, programs, policies, and/or services
that support employees in meeting an organization’s mission while also
meeting their family and personal responsibilities. For example,
flexible work arrangements can give employees greater control in
managing their work and life responsibilities, and dependent care
support can ease care giving burdens for employees with children or
aging parents. Efforts such as these have been shown to increase
productivity and retention and improve morale in both higher education
and business and industry.
Anita Rios, Coordinator for the Work/Life Initiative will be at UMC to facilitate meetings on work/life issues. Your input and feedback is important. Please choose one of the following focus groups and reply to Les Johnson at ljohnson@mail.crk.umn.edu to let us know which session you will attend.
Monday, January 27 at
8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in 308 Selvig Hall
Focus group meeting for Civil Service employees
Coffee, juice and rolls provided
Monday, January 27 at
12 noon to 2 p.m. in 308 Selvig Hall
Focus group meeting for Bargaining Unit/Union employees
Coffee, juice and rolls provided
Monday, January 27 at
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in 308 Selvig Hall
Focus group meeting for Professional & Administrative employees
Soft drinks, juice and cookies provided
Tuesday, January 28, at
9 to 11 a.m. in 115 Hill Hall
Focus group meeting for Faculty
Coffee, juice and rolls provided
The information and ideas you provide from the focus groups will inform a Work/Life Steering Committee which has been charged with developing specific recommendations regarding ways the University might strengthen its commitment to work/life. Refreshments will be provided at the focus group meetings. We strongly encourage you to participate in a focus group to share your insights on what affects your work/life balance at the University.
Thanks in advance for
your participation in this important process. Before we get together,
please take a few minutes and think about some of the following
employer-provided supports already in place at the University: health
and wellness resources, financial planning, relocation assistance,
employee assistance counseling, career development, flexible work
options (telecommuting, part-time work) and dependent care support. We
look forward to seeing you!
--Les Johnson, Director of Human Resources
First Annual Winter Job Fair January 29
UMC Career Services and Students
in Free Enterprise (SIFE) are sponsoring the First Annual Job and
Internship Fair for all UMC students and alumni on Wednesday, January
29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Bede Ballroom.
Twenty companies are expected to attend the event to visit with UMC students about job possibilities and internships. Companies attending include:
AFLAC
www.aflac.com
Air Force
www.airforce.com
Alerus Financial
www.alerusfinancial.com
Altru Health Systems
www.altru.org
Amazon.com
www.amazon.com
Best Buy
www.bestbuy.com
Canterbury Park
www.canterburypark.com
Career Professionals
www.gocpi.com
Chili's
www.chilis.com
Land O Lakes
www.landolakes.com
Leech Lake Gaming
www.leechlakegaming.com
Merit Care Health Systems
www.meritcare.com
McDonald’s
www.mcdonalds.com
Northwestern Mutual
www.northwesternmutual.com
Peace Corps
www.peacecorps.gov
Philom Bios
www.inoculants.com
Riverview Hospital
www.riverviewhospital.com
SEI Information Technology
www.sei-it.com
State Farm Insurance
www.statefarm.com
Unisys Corporation
www.unisys.com
We also encourage all students to register with Career Services and post their resume on our new e-recruiting website. All students will be required to have a resume in order to interview.
Company Booths will be open for visitation to students, faculty, staff, and alumni from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 to 2 p.m. Students can sign-up for interviews with the companies now at the Career Services Office, 270 Owen Hall. Slots are filling up fast. Interviews will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. on the same day of the job fair. All students who need help with their resumes can stop by the Career Services Office daily.
Fesler-Lampert Chair Seeks
Proposals
The Center for Urban and Regional
Affairs (CURA) invites interested faculty from across the University of
Minnesota to apply for the 2003-2004 Fesler-Lampert Chair in Urban and
Regional Affairs. This endowed one-year position supports the research
activities of a University faculty member for work on a project related
to urban and regional affairs in Minnesota. The endowment is expected to
generate $50,000 in support for 2003-2004.
Applications must be received by Friday, March 7, 2003. Visit <www.cura.umn.edu/chairapp.html> for application procedures and more information, or contact Prof. Tom Scott at (612) 625-7340 or scott001@umn.edu with questions.
Legal
Issues Workshops Offered February 5
UMC, together with the Office of
the General Counsel, is presenting two workshops on the UMC campus. One
workshop is geared for administrators, supervisors and staff. The
second workshop is geared for faculty. Both training sessions are open
and free of charge.
Legal Issues
Impacting Administrators
Wednesday, February 5, 9 to 10:30 a.m. in Brown Dining Room A&B
Susan Rafferty, Associate General Counsel and Tracy Smith, Associate
General Counsel
This workshop focuses on legal updates on issues important to
supervisors, administrators and managers. Topics of discussion include:
Part I
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Minnesota Data Practices Act: Public vs. private employee information
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How to respond to external requests for employee reference checks/verification
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Your responsibilities regarding Family Medical Leave Act
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Employment law issues and best practices
Part II
-
Open forum – Questions and answers
Legal Issues
Impacting Faculty
Wednesday, February 5, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. in Brown Dining Room A&B
Susan Rafferty, Associate General Counsel and Tracy Smith, Associate
General Counsel
This workshop focuses on legal updates on issues important to faculty.
Topics of discussion include:
Part I
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Minnesota Data Practices Act: Public vs. private employee information
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FERPA – Public vs. private student information
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How to respond to external requests for reference information on fellow faculty
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How to assist students who request a letter of reference
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Your responsibilities regarding Family Medical Leave Act
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Employment law issues and best practices
Part II
-
Open forum – Questions and answers
Both training
opportunities are open to all UMC staff and faculty. Coffee or juice
and cookies will be provided. Contact Les Johnson at 8345 to
pre-register or obtain additional information.
--Les Johnson, Director of Human Resources
Inauguration Set for February 28
The Board of Regents of the
University of Minnesota is pleased to announce that the inauguration of
Robert H. Bruininks as the 15th president of the University of Minnesota
will take place on February 28, 2003. The ceremony and related
festivities will coincide with the University's Founders Week, February
23 - March 1. A website with more detailed information is forthcoming.
Plans call for the event to be broadcast to the coordinate campuses. At
UMC the event will be viewed in 4 Hill Hall.
Scheduling Changes
Within the next few days Jim
Myers will be making some changes to the SURE (Scheduling University
Resources Electronically) system. The resources listed under
“locations” will be broken down in greater detail. The larger, more
specified list will be labeled “filters” instead of “locations.” If you
experience problems locating all resources after the changes are made,
you may have to update your bookmark. For new users the address for
scheduling cars, meeting rooms, etc. is <www.umcrookston.edu/Facilities/sure/>.
Bookmark the address if you haven’t already.
More people are
reserving their own cars, meeting rooms, etc. each month. Everyone
should remember to cancel their reservations if they do not need to use
the resource. Please remember to fill out the mileage card before
returning vehicle keys. If there are people who have tried to use the
scheduling system and can’t get it to work, please notify Jim Myers at
ujfm002@crk.umn.edu or myself. Toward the end of the month we are
planning to send out a survey asking you to evaluate the SURE system.
--Kent Freberg, Director, Facilities Management
VolunTEAM Update
I
f you’re interested in learning more about the Crookston VolunTEAM,
please visit
www.volunteam.org.
Accolades
Ryan
Tripp, a junior majoring in
business management—marketing from Alexandria, MN, has been selected to
present at the Business Opportunity and Self-employment Search (BOSS).
The competition is part of the Marketplace of Ideas, North Dakota's
biggest economic development conference. This is the first year the
Marketplace event has included the BOSS competition. Ryan is one of
only eight finalists to be selected to present at the competition on
Wednesday, January 15, at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. Refer to
<www.marketplaceofideas.org>
for more information.
Ryan will present his business plan, "Tripp Dock and Lift,” a plan based on a business he first started in high school. He would hire friends in the Alexandria area, and they would pull out docks and boatlifts in the fall and install them again in the spring. He first began the business in tenth grade and then sold it his freshman year of college. He sold the equipment and the accounts to a friend of his. Ryan submitted his detailed business plan to Marketplace in hopes that the same idea could be implemented by youth in North Dakota.
Hilary Bertsch, Program Associate, Center for Adult Learning, and
Michelle Christopherson, Assistant to the Director, Center for
Agriculture and Natural Resources, have completed their Master of Arts
Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of St. Thomas.
Bertsch and Christopherson graduated Friday, December 20, 2002 on the
St. Paul campus. Sue Jacobson, Senior Lab Services Coordinator,
Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources, has also taken part in the
degree program; she will complete her studies and graduate in January,
2003. Bertsch, Christopherson, and Jacobson began the program in
September of 2001, transferring nine credits in from the UMC Summer
Institute of Instructional Technology. They met with a cohort of 18
teachers every other Friday evening and Saturday for the last 18
months. More details about the degree program
are available at: <www.stthomas.edu/education/offcampus/egrandforksmaci.html>.
Congratulations!
Special Dates
Birthdays
January 19 -- John Zak
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, airs on KROX Radio 1260 AM
Saturdays at 8:45 a.m. Tune in Saturday, January 18, to hear an
interview with Deanna Patenaude, Director of RSVP at UMC. Insight is
hosted by Andrew Svec, UMC Director of Communications.
UMC
Bulletin
The UMC Bulletin is posted at:
<http://www.umcrookston.edu/campusinfo/wkbulletin/bulletin.htm>