Calendar

October 10
·   WOW! Event:  Real Deal Game
October 12
·   UMC Teambackers Coaches' Luncheon
·   Employee Benefits Information Session
October 13 and 14
·   Family Weekend
October 13
·   Soccer - UMC vs. Northern State
·   Football - UMC vs. Winona State University
October 14
·   Soccer - UMC vs. University of Minnesota, Morris
October 15-29
·   UMC Annual United Way Campaign
October 17
·   Fall Semester Convocation
·   WOW! Event:  Hollywood Squares
October 18
·   Campus Preview
·   State of the University Address
October 19
·   Campus Preview
·   In-service Workshop
·   FERPA/Portfolio Presentations
·   Volleyball - UMC vs. Northern State University
October 20
·   Volleyball - UMC vs. University of Minnesota, Morris
October 21-27
·   Alcohol Awareness Week
October 22
·   National Depression Screening Day
October 24
·   WOW! Event:  Basketball Extravaganza and Dance
October 25
·   Clothesline Project
·   Domestic Assault Remembrance
October 27
·   Soccer - UMC vs. Wayne State College
October 28
·   Soccer - UMC vs. Southwest State University
·   Daylight Savings Time Ends
October 30
·   Program Improvement Audit Committee (PIAC) Day
·   Torch and Shield Recognition
·   Volleyball - UMC vs. Bemidji State University
October 31
·   Halloween
·   WOW Event:  Haunted House
November 2
·   Campus Preview
·   UMC Teambackers Coaches' Luncheon
·   Campus Assembly
·   Volleyball - UMC vs. Wayne State University
November 3
·  Football - UMC vs. Concordia-St. Paul
·   Volleyball - UMC vs. Southwest State University,
    Marshall

News Items

Campus Assembly Election Results

Faculty, Academic Professional and Administrative Staff Nominations
 

Faculty Only Nominations

Summer Fellowships
Applications for the University of Minnesota Faculty Summer Research Fellowships and McKnight Summer Fellowships for the Arts and Humanities are available with a deadline of Nov 5, 2001, for the Summer of 2002. These are $5,000 fellowships available for all regular (tenure or tenure track faculty) on nine month appointments.  I have application materials in my office or additional info and application material is available at http://www.research.umn.edu/research/fundsrc.html.  
--Doug Knowlton, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Choose to Care
2002 United Way Campaign Gets Underway
The Annual United Way Campaign Kick-off at UMC is scheduled for October 15 and will run through October 29.  A big thank you goes out to Anne Burke, Dennis Magsam, and Cindy Tyler who have once again volunteered to serve as Division Leaders for our campus.  This year’s theme is “Choose to Care,” and we hope that every UMC faculty and staff person will consider a pledge to the local United Way that serves 34 agencies and programs in our area.  Many of these programs such as Hospice, American Cancer Society, Senior Nutrition Programs, RHA Cardiac Rehab, and North Country Food Bank serve people from a wide area.  Please watch for your United Way envelope next week and consider making a pledge.

For those of you who are chili lovers, the 2^nd Annual United Way Chili Cook-off is scheduled for Thursday, October 18, at the Legion.  Tickets are $4.00 in advance from Bruuns for Men, Eagle Drug, the Legion, The Real Estate Place, and the United Way Office.  Take some time to enjoy a great community evening and contribute to an important area project as well.
--Laurie Wilson, Joy Johnson, and Judy Rud, 2002 Campaign Chairs

Family Weekend October 13-14
The Office of the First Year Experience would like to invite all faculty and staff to participate in Family Weekend 2001.  A detailed schedule is available at http://www.umcrookston.edu/fye/Parent_Programs/FamilyWeekend2001.pdf.  Please make a special note of the social scheduled for Oct. 13 at 5:30 p.m., after the athletic events.  This is a great opportunity to get to know parents and other family members.  Free refreshments will be provided.  Dinner and entertainment will also be provided on Saturday evening after the social.  If you are interested in attending this sit-down dinner, hosted in part by the UMC Hospitality Association, please let me know, and I will arrange for a complimentary meal.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at kmattson@mail.crk.umn.edu or at #8339.  Please join us in attending Family Weekend 2001!
--Kami Mattson, Director, First Year Experience

President’s
State of the University Address
October 18
President Yudof’s State of the University address will be downlinked in Dowell Hall 128 on Thursday, October 18, at 3 p.m.  Chancellor Sargeant will serve as host on campus.

Portfolio and FERPA Sessions Set for October 19
All Faculty and Staff are strongly encouraged to attend the following information sessions to be presented by Tina Falkner, Office of the Registrar, UM Twin Cities, on Friday, October 19 (no classes; faculty/staff in-service day). Coffee, juice, and rolls provided! 

8:30 - 10:00 a.m.; "Using Portfolio in Academic Advising"; Dowell 103
Please bring your notebook computers! The new Portfolio 3.0 is different from previous versions in that it has a specific view for advisers referred to as the Academic Profile built into it.  The Academic Profile portion of Portfolio 3.0 allows advisers of record access to their advisee's academic and demographic information from the University of Minnesota Student Administrative System (PeopleSoft).  Included is Registration Information (holds, registration queue, tracking flags) and Cumulative Information (credits taken, credits passed, grade points, GPA).  Portfolio is a web-based information management tool that enables students to create, access, reflect upon, and share educational records and documents demonstrating learning achievements.

10:00 - 11:00 a.m.; "Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)"; Dowell 103 
Learn the answers to such questions as:  What rights does FERPA afford students with respect to their educational records?  What are education records?  What is not included in an education record?  What is directory information?  Who may have access to student information?  How does a student authorize release of their education record?  When is the student's consent not required to disclose information

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; "Using Portfolio in Academic Advising"; Dowell 103
(repeat of 8:30 session)
Please bring your notebook computers! See description above!

--Bob Nelson, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Torch and Shield October 30
The annual Torch and Shield recognition awards will take place Tuesday, October 30.  The award program will begin at 6 p.m. with an invitation-only dinner to follow in Brown Dining Room. 

The following four individuals will be honored with the Torch and Shield Award at this year’s program:

• Tom Anderson, Farming Operation, Barnesville

• Dan Gartrell, Professor of Education, Bemidji State University

• Les Nielsen, President, Herc-U-Lift, Inc., Maple Plain

• John Vallager, Certified Public Accountant, Drees, Riskey & Vallager, Ltd., Crookston

To see prior years’ Torch and Shield recipients, go to www.umcrookston.edu/people/alumni/TnSrecipients.htm.

CAUTION:  15 Passenger Van Users
Facts:

• The University finds that the roll-over rate is three times as great when you have 15 passenger vans with 10 or more occupants than those lightly loaded.

• Wearing seatbelts prevents serious injuries and saves live.  Everyone should wear them.

• On long trips there should always be a co-pilot whose job it is to ensure that the driver is alert.

Lesson:

• Arrive alive!!!

--Curt Almlie, Director, University Relations

ITC Workshop Suggestions
After the hustle and bustle of the first five weeks of classes, I think we now have some time to think about some training needs.  I know several faculty have had problems with mail merge.  We will definitely have a few sessions on mail merge (Office 2000 and Office XP versions).  It would help us to plan the ITC fall workshops more effectively if you can help me with the following two questions:

1. What days and times would be most convenient for you?

2. Which of the following areas would interest you this Fall?

• Mail Merge

• Excel Grade Book & Formulas

• Basic Office XP (Word, PowerPoint, & Outlook) - Top 10 Features

• FrontPage

• Access Database

• WebCT - Getting started

• WebCT - Refresher

• WebCT - Quizzing

• WebCT - Discussion & Assignment Tools

• WebCT - Online Grade Book & Student Tracking

• WebCT - Class Surveys

• PaintShop Pro 7

• PhotoShop 6

• Flash Animation (Creating Flash Intros for Websites)

• Flash Games

• Toolbook Interactives (Create Interactive Practice or Reviews)

• Instructional Design - Building A Constructivist Learning Environment

• Instructional Design - Creating Learning Outcomes & Task Analysis

• Others

Feel free to suggest other areas.  I look forward to receiving your suggestions (including days and times).
--Dan Lim, Director, Instructional Technology Center

CSA Contacts for 2001-2002
Congratulations to the following UMC students who were recently elected to serve as senators for the Crookston Student Association:  Paul Detloff, Traci Graning, Kyle Rollness, and Brandon Sykora.   A full list of students serving on the CSA Executive Board is available at www.umcrookston.edu/people/students/stuforum/Memb/. 

Budget Reports Online
My website has been updated to include the notes from the most recent RRC Managers Meeting as well as this year's budget reports.  Please review and share as you feel appropriate.  Let me know if you have questions.   http://webhome.crk.umn.edu/~dmcclear/
--Dean McCleary, Vice Chancellor for Finance

Travel Grants for Students
Ten students participated in a study abroad trip in Europe in March, 2001.  The group was led by two UMC faculty members. Upon return, students and faculty members gave a public presentation of the experiences at the annual international dinner program.

The Office of Multicultural and International Programs provided travel grants to these students. Also, facilitated health insurance coverage and assisted students with pre-departure information and orientation.

Currently, the office has 3 travel grants for students interested in study abroad experiences. For more information please, visit the office located in 133A Bede Hall.
--Mario Prada, Director of Multicultural and International Programs

Open Enrollment 2001
As you are aware, the University's open enrollment period is October 16 to November 15.  This is your once-a-year opportunity to make changes to many of your benefits.  Within the next week or two, you will be receiving an Open Enrollment Packet with your Guide to Benefits Enrollment and Application for Coverage form. 

It would be a good idea to take a few minutes now to check your address on PeopleSoft through the web to make sure it's correct.  You can update your personal information at the following web page: https://www.umn.edu/login/onestop.umn.edu/personalprofile/decisionPoints.shtml.  If your address is correct and you still haven't received your packet by October 20th you should call Employee Benefits at (800) 756-2363 or (612) 624-9090.

Your Application for Coverage must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 15, 2001. Your changes submitted by U.S. Mail will also be accepted provided the envelope is postmarked not later than November 15, 2001.  Changes in coverage and new premium contributions will be effective December 31, 2001.

Below are a few web sites that you may find helpful when deciding which options are best for you and your family.

Open Enrollment Information - http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/eb/uplan/openenroll.htm
University of Minnesota's UPlan - http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/eb/uplan/greatmn.htm
Direct link to Definity Health Plan - http://www.definityhealth.com/definity?pageId=80000&username=uplan&password=enroll
Direct link to Preferred One Health Plan - http://www.preferredone.com/umn/

--Les Johnson, Director of Human Resources

Copies of U of M Book
During the sesquicentennial celebration at the University of Minnesota, the U of M Press published a history of the University from 1945 to 2000 entitled "The University of Minnesota, 1945 ­2000."   A number of copies were made available at no charge to faculty and staff at University of Minnesota, Crookston.  A few copies remain.  This will be your last chance to get one of these copies at this price. If you want more information about the book there is a page on the University Press website at: http://www.upress.umn.edu/Books/L/lehmberg_umn.html.  Stop by and pick up a copy or let us know you want one and we can send it to you by campus mail.
--James Carlson, Assistant Librarian

Metrodome Tickets
On November 9 and 10, the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference will be using the Metrodome in Minneapolis to play the last round of games for the football playing season (also known as the Metrodome Classic).  UMC is scheduled to play Bemidji State University at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10 (other games shown below).

The NSIC has provided UMC 200 tickets for pre-sale for the Metrodome Football Classic!  If you are interested in purchasing your tickets early, please stop in and see me (Lon Boike, Athletic Director) in the Athletic Office.  Tickets are $4.00 per student and $8.00 per adult (student prices apply to grade school age through college students - children under 5 are free). 

We sincerely hope to have a great gathering at the Dome that day!  Thanks for your support!

Other Metrodome games include:

--Lon Boike, Athletic Director

Accolades
Congratulations to UMC Student Activities and SPACE.  Two programs offered last year will be recognized by the National Association for Campus Activities, Upper Midwest Region.  UMC will receive “The Adventure Continues Award” for its What’s on Wednesday (WOW!) Series.  UMC will also be recognized with the “Priceless Program Award” for its low-cost version of the Hollywood Squares that featured UMC faculty and staff as the stars/squares.   The awards will be presented at the NACA UMR Regional Conference in Sioux Falls, SD, October 11-14.

Seven UMC students will receive the American FFA Degree in Louisville, Kentucky, on October 27, 2001.  These students are Kelly Bisek, Holly Erickson, Trent McCollum, Brent Steinmetz, Michael Hendrickx, Andrea Jensen, and Darren Buckle.  The American FFA Degree is the highest degree that a member can attain, and only about one half of one percent of the total national membership of the organization attain this high honor.  Each recipient will receive a special certificate and the coveted Gold Key, symbolic of this high degree of membership.  Congratulations!

Thanks from CSA
Thank you for all your efforts in the white ribbon fundraiser!  We raised $305.81 for the American Red Cross.  The donation will be used to help those suffering from the September 11 tragedy in New York.
--Brook Nordeen, Secretary, Crookston Student Association

This Week’s Special Dates

Birthdays:
October 13 – Marilyn Grave

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, October 13 at 8:45 a.m. on KROX Radio 1260 AM.  Tune in to hear an interview with Josh Clark and Gianna Anderson about the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) Conference.  This edition of UMC Insight is hosted by UMC student Dana Prudhomme.

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 October 15-21, 2001

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