Calendar

July 8
·   COAFES Listening Session
July 8-9
·   Faculty/Staff Technology Camp: e-Learning
July 9
·   MN Dept. of Trade and Economic Development's Telecommunications Series
July 10
·   Mark Olsonawski Golf Tournament at Two Rivers Golf Club in Hallock, MN
·   NWROC Field Day
July 13-19
·   Camp RYLA
July 14, 21, and 28
·   Academic Advisement and Registration (Fall 2003)
July 19
·   UMC Teambackers Golf Classic at Minakwa Golf Club in Crookston
July 27-29
·   Golden Eagle Football Camp
July 29
·   Women’s Golf Classic at Minakwa Golf Club in Crookston
July 29-30
·   Faculty/Staff Technology Camp: WebCT for Intermediate Designers
August 3-7
·   Summer Start
August 14-17
·   Crookston Ox Cart Days
August 20
·   Resident Advisors (RAs) Arrive on campus
August 28
·   UMC home football vs. St. Cloud State
August 29
·   Transfer Student Orientation
·   Residence halls open for returning students
August 30
·   New Student Orientation
·   Residence halls open for new students
September 1
·   Labor Day
·   New Student Orientation
September 2
·   Classes begin

News Items

Prevention Grant Funded
The offices of Senators Mark Dayton and Norm Coleman have informed UMC that the Department of Education has awarded UMC a grant in the amount of $118,226 for 2003-04.  It is anticipated that the grant will be for a total of two years. 

The grant, "Changing the Culture of Drinking on a Small University Campus," is designed to prevent high-risk student drinking and alcohol problems. The grant will enable UMC to implement a comprehensive campus-wide alcohol prevention program using a blend of social norms and environmental management approaches.

Efforts will focus on residence hall students, student athletes, and freshmen using the Core Alcohol and Drug Survey results and social norms to create a social marketing campaign. Primary activities will include the creation of a campus and community coalition prevention team and a UMC student advisory committee to promote peer education in efforts to reduce the frequency of binge drinking and other negative consequences of alcohol use and abuse.  A twelve-month, full-time alcohol prevention program coordinator and a ten-month, half-time senior administrative specialist will be hired under the terms of the grant.

The grant application was written by Don Cavalier, director of UMC’s Counseling and Career Center, with assistance from Liz Tollefson of the UMC Development Office and senior administrative specialist Meloni Rasmussen.  The grant's principal investigator will be Judy Neppel, assistant to the chancellor.  Please congratulate Don, Liz, and Meloni in bringing much needed financial assistance to UMC to address this critically important problem.
--Bob Nelson, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Budget Update
On June 26, 2003, the Board of Regents approved President Robert Bruininks’ recommendations for the University’s operating budget for fiscal year 2003-04.  As we have discussed several times over the past six months, it is a budget that reflects the changing reality of higher education and its financing.  Here are some outcomes:

• UMC’s operating budget will be $14.2 million next year
• Total cost of a UMC education (tuition, fees, room and board) will increase approximately 8%
• The combined tuition and university fee will increase 13%
• Approximately 47 UMC staff positions have been altered or eliminated as a result of resignations, retirement incentives, and modified appointments

For more information about UMC’s tuition and fees, please refer to the Business Affairs website: <www.umcrookston.edu/people/services/businessaffairs>

For more information on the University’s budget, go to <www.budget.umn.edu>. 
--Rose Koch, Vice Chancellor for Finance

Assessment Report
A copy of the main content section of the Assessment Progress Report that has been submitted to the Higher Learning Commission is available by clicking Assessment on the Academic Affairs website at:  <www.umcrookston.edu/UMCadmin/AcademicAff/index.htm>.

A full copy with all appendices will be available in the library, each center will have a copy and all Assessment Committee members will also receive a full copy. Thanks for all the work that was put in this year to assess and thus improve our student’s learning. This work will continue with the Self Study in preparation for our HLC comprehensive evaluation. Let me know if you have any questions.
--Doug. Knowlton, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Facilities Management Project Updates, Changes in Operations
The brick face of Dowell Hall is being replaced on the front side (Mall side) and re-anchored on the entire building.  Dowell Hall and Dowell Annex are receiving new windows throughout the two buildings.  This project is expected to be completed mid-August. 

In Residential Life, Skyberg Hall is undergoing some renovation.  The installation of a fire alarm system and fire sprinkler system has begun.  The construction is expected to be done by the end of July and should be ready for returning students at the end of August.

Bids have been received and accepted to replace the flat roof on the Sports Complex.  Work should begin soon and will continue into the fall.

With a last note on construction, please use caution when going around or by any area where construction is occurring.  

All scheduling of rooms and vehicles must be done online using the SURE System <www.umcrookston.edu/Facilities/sure>.  Anyone having troubles using the SURE System please contact Jim Myers by e-mail ujfm002@umn.edu or phone ext. 8483.  Jim is also available at the Facilities Management office. 

I hope everyone is having a great summer and looks forward to new changes on campus.  If you have any questions please e-mail me at kfreberg@mail.crk.umn.edu  or call ext. 8490.
--Kent Freberg, Director, Facilities Management

Magnuson Assigned to Work with UMC Construction Projects
John Magnuson, U of M Facilities Management project manager, has recently been assigned responsibility for the following Crookston Campus construction projects:

• KIehle Building Auditorium Renovation
• Bede Hall Demolition / New Student Center Construction
• Skyberg Hall Fire Protection
• Dowell Hall Wall Repair and Window Replacement
• Sports Center Roof Replacement
• Replacement and Consolidation of Facilities Management Buildings
• Steam Utility Infrastructure Improvements
• Fire Alarm Upgrades and Networking

John will be spending approximately three days a week on the Crookston campus and has been assigned temporary office space in Selvig 208.  His campus phone number is 281-8090, cell phone number is 612-369-6958, and e-mail address is magnu045@umn.edu.
--Bob Nelson, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

It's Here:  Electronic Billing and Payment Services for Students
This summer, the University of Minnesota is proud to announce it will offer electronic billing and payment of tuition and fee bills.  Beginning with the September 30, 2003, fall semester bill, electronic billing will be the official means of generating tuition bills to all University of Minnesota students.  Learn more at <www.umcrookston.edu/people/services/businessaffairs/UMPay.htm>.

COAFES Listening Session July 8
The U of M’s College of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Science (COAFES) and the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station will host a “Listening Session” Tuesday, July 8, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. in Sahlstrom Conference Center’s Brown Dining Room.  The session is open to all interested citizens and is one of eight being held across the state. 

“An earlier set of listening sessions helped define our college priorities and ways to best use the college’s resources to serve the needs of Minnesota citizens.  The sessions this summer will provide input and feedback that will help guide the future of our college,” says Charles Muscoplat, vice president and dean of COAFES. 

The listening session format is informal with an emphasis on listening to citizens. A short presentation will provide an overview of priorities and challenges.  The majority of the time will be spent in breakout sessions that help assure that college leadership and faculty can hear about the issues that are important to those attending.   The sessions will provide feedback on how the college is implementing its priorities of emphasizing exemplary education, promoting safe and healthy foods, enhancing agricultural systems, improving environmental quality, revitalizing Minnesota’s rural communities, and serving urban communities. 

Learn more at <www.coafes.umn.edu/listen>.

Minn. Dept. of Trade and Economic Development Telecommunications Series at UMC July 9
The Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development will present a workshop on technology infrastructure, terminology, and best business practices on Wednesday, July 9, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at UMC in Kiehle 116.  Local service providers will also have display booths.

Cost: $10 per person.  Payments of check or cash will be collected at the door. Preregistration is requested for each event.  Please register at the link above. Walk-ins are welcome but space is limited.  Learn more at www.dted.state.mn.us/telecommun-f.asp

NWROC Field Day July 10
The annual Northwest Research and Outreach Center (NWROC) Field Day is scheduled for Thursday, July 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the NWROC North Agronomy Farm, located one mile north of UMC on Hwy. 75.  The event is free and open the public.  Morning tours begin at 8 a.m. and feature speakers Kevin Smith, Jim Anderson, George Rehm, Gary Sands, and Seth Naeve of the U of M, Twin Cities, and  Carol Windels, Char Hollingsworth, Ian MacRae, Albert Sims, and John Wiersma of the NWROC.  A complimentary lunch will be served at 12:15 p.m.  At 1 p.m., the session will focus on weed control in small grain and sugarbeets.

Mark Olsonawski Golf Tourney Set for July 10 in Hallock
UMC Teambackers will sponsor the Fourth Annual Mark Olsonawski Golden Eagle Golf Tournament at the Two River Golf Club in Hallock, Minnesota, on Thursday, July 10.  This scholarship fundraising event is open to anyone who would like to enjoy the company of UMC alumni, friends, staff and others from Hallock and the surrounding area.  All proceeds from the tournament go to benefit the Mark Olsonawski Endowed Scholarship. 

The tournament will be limited to the first 90 golfers.  Registration fees are $30 per person and include green fees and complimentary refreshments.  Carts will be available for rent.  Predetermined teams of four are permissible.  Individuals without a team will be assigned to teams. 

Registrations are urged by July 7 and can be made through Kelly Turgeon, 1037 Birch Drive, Hallock, MN  56728.  Interested participants can also sign up at the Two River Golf Club in Hallock. 

Final registration for the tournament begins at 10 a.m. on July 10 with tee off at 11 a.m.    The format of the tournament will be an 18-hole Texas Scramble.  A social and awards program will follow the tournament at 5 p.m. at the clubhouse.

Visit <www.umcrookston.edu/people/alumni/alumnigolf>.

UMC Hosts Camp RYLA July 13-19
Over 100 student leaders from northern Minnesota, North Dakota, northwest Wisconsin, and Ontario, Canada, will arrive on the UMC campus July 13 to take part in the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA).  RYLA is an international program that was created by the Rotary International as a way to encourage strong leadership in youth.  The program consists of a week-long series of seminars that provide these outstanding student leaders an opportunity to expand and hone their leadership skills.  Rotary District 5580 adopted the RYLA Program in 1992, and it has been held at UMC since then.  It is sponsored by a joint effort of the Crookston Rotary Club, Rotary District 5580, and UMC.  For a more information visit www.campryla.org.

UMC Teambackers Golf Classic Slated for July 19
The thirteenth annual UMC Teambackers Golf Classic will be held Saturday, July 19, at Minakwa Golf Club in Crookston.  Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m., and tournament orientation will start at 10:45 a.m.  The actual tournament will begin at 11:00 a.m. with a shotgun start.  Proceeds from the event help support the UMC Athletics Scholarship Fund.

The event is open to the public, but is limited to the first 90 registered golfers.  The registration fee is $75 per golfer.  Participants must be at least 18 years of age or high school graduates.  Included in the fee are green fees, commemorative gift, all games, prizes, old-fashioned picnic, and contribution to the UMC Scholarship Fund.  Golf cart fees are not included. 

The tournament will utilize a “Texas Scramble” format with five golfers on each team.  Both men and women are invited to participate.  Golfers may set up their own teams, but they must use the following criteria:

1. The five-member team handicap must equal 70 or more for 18 holes.
2. Not more than two members of the team can have 18-hole handicaps of 10 or less.

Individuals who are not part of a pre-established team but wish to play in the tournament will be assigned to teams made up by the Golf Classic Committee.  If entrants do not have a handicap, one will be established for them.

A social and picnic will follow the tournament, and awards will be presented to the winning team, longest drive, closest to the pin, and longest putt.  To register or for more information contact Jason Tangquist at 218-281-8553 or Stephanie Helgeson at 218-281-8422.

Women’s Golf Classic Slated for July 29
The third annual UMC Women’s Golf Classic will be held Tuesday, July 29, at Minakwa Golf Club in Crookston.  All area women golfers are welcome.  The Texas scramble will begin with registration at noon followed by tee-off at 1 p.m.  Entry fee is $25, which includes green fees, prizes, hors d’oeuvres, and a contribution to the women’s athletic scholarship fund.  Carts will be available, but are not included in the registration fee.  A social will be held at 4 p.m. at the clubhouse.  To register or for more information contact Stephanie Helgeson at 218-281-8422.

Website Report for June 2003
The June 2003 website access report generated from the web server log files on www.umcrookston.edu is now posted at <webhome.crk.umn.edu/~asvec/webreports/june2003/June2003.htm>.  The number of visitor sessions for June 2003 was 154,955, and of that 66,431 were unique visitors.

Fulbright Scholar Grant Applications Available
Apply NOW for the Fulbright Senior Scholar grant by electronic version (check out www.cies.org) The deadline is August 1. 

1. Select a designated country in your discipline where you want to teach for fall of 2004 (five months) or fall 2004 and spring 2005 (10 months)

2. Provide a project statement – three to five pages long

3. Provide updated vita – no more than six pages long

4. Include several syllabi and a proposed syllabus for a course you plan to teach (no more than ten pages)

5. Provide four names - one for the Teaching Report and three letters of references

It is as “simple” as that!  As the Campus Representative for Fulbright, I highly recommend this program.  I believe it is much easier to apply electronically for this grant than the traditional method of putting all the above papers together to mail to the Washington D.C. office.  I’ve done two Fulbright Scholar Grants already in Kyrgyzstan and Ukraine.  I just recently applied by electronic version to Lithuania for five months, Fall of 2004.  If you want a copy of my project statement, I would be happy to e-mail it to you.  Please write to:  grayx073@mail.crk.umn.edu.   

I would also be happy to answer any questions you have about this great opportunity to TEACH ABROAD! 
--Kristina Gray

Thank You from the Sargeants
UMC Faculty and Staff,

Our thanks to each of you for your tremendous support.  The campus and community celebrations in our honor were greatly appreciated, and the numerous comments and cards we received were also much appreciated.

Thanks also for the clock constructed from original Bede Hall floor boards and the "Vision" picture.  We encourage you to stop by the Office of the Chancellor Emeritus and Professor in Kiehle Building 117 to see the clock and picture.  We look forward to continuing to be part of the UMC Community in a new role.
--Don and Mary Beth Sargeant

Thank You from Retiring Facilities Management Staff
Thanks to all the UMC faculty and staff who joined us in celebrating our retirement.  We thank you all—especially our fellow Facilities Management staff members—for the many years of friendship you offered us and for the many gifts, cards, and kind comments.  It’s been a pleasure.
--Dennis Kuzel, Sharon Olson, and Toby Solberg

Accolades

James "Jimmy" Kaiser recently received recognition for 40 years of service to the University of Minnesota.  Kaiser joined the facilities management staff in the custodial area in 1963 at what was then the Northwest School of Agriculture.  Kaiser was presented with a certificate for 40 years of service by UMC Chancellor Emeritus Don Sargeant.  He also received a gift certificate of Crookston RMA Bucks.

Don Cavalier was named the Crookston Rotary Club’s “Rotarian of the Year” at the group’s annual awards social held on June 9.  Cavalier was recognized for his service as Assistant District Governor for Rotary District 5580 and for his tireless work in promoting and coordinating the annual Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) camp at UMC. 

Special Dates

Birthdays

• July 11 - Sue Brorson

• July 15 - Ardis Thompson

• July 17 - Betty Murphy

• July 17 - Steve Shirley

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.

Bulletin Schedule for Summer
Following is the scheduled release date for the last edition of UMC Bulletin Summer News with the submission deadline date in parentheses.

• July 28 (deadline, Friday, July 25)

Please submit all items for Summer News to Andrew Svec at asvec@mail.crk.umn.edu . 

The UMC Weekly Bulletin will resume weekly publication on Wednesday, August 20, 2003.  Deadline for submission for that edition is noon on Tuesday, August 19. 

UMC Insight
UMC Insight, the weekly radio show about UMC, airs on KROX Radio 1260 AM Saturdays at 8:45 a.m.  Tune in Saturdays during the summer to hear special topics related to natural resources and nature-related recreation hosted by John Loegering, assistant professor of wildlife ecology, and Dave Arscott, research assistant professor of natural resources.

UMC Insight files are also available via the Web at:  <http://www.umcrookston.edu/newsevents/insight/02-03/index.htm>

UMC Bulletin
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