Calendar

October 16
·   National Boss Day
·   Fall Convocation
·   Crookston Student Association (CSA) Meeting
·   W.O.W. Event:  Priceless Program
October 17
·   Campus Preview
October 18
·   Faculty and Staff In-service Workshop (no classes)
·   Campus Preview
October 19
·   Soccer:  UMC vs. Concordia, St. Paul
October 20
·   Soccer:  UMC vs. Winona State University
October 21-25
·   OCTSOBER Fest, National Collegiate Alcohol
    Awareness Week
October 21
·   Faculty Consultative Committee Meeting
·  "7 Habits of Highly Effective Students" Workshop
·   The Real Buzz, a Program by David Hellstrom
October 22
·   Great Conversations:  "The Future of Music
    Education"
October 23
·   WOW Event:  Mr. UMC Competition
October 24
·   United Nations Day
October 25
·   UMC Teambackers Coaches' Luncheon
·   Faculty Assembly Meeting
October 26
·   SIFE Arts & Crafts Show
·   Football:  UMC vs. University of Minnesota, Morris
October 27
·   Daylight Savings Time Ends
October 28
·   "Career Planning for the Undecided Student"
     Workshop
October 29
·   Volleyball:  UMC vs. Bemidji State University
October 30
·   PIAC Luncheon and Meetings
·   Kiehle Open House
·   Torch & Shield Recognition
October 31
·   Halloween
·   Residential Life Haunted House
November 1
·   Campus Preview
·   UMC Teambackers Coaches' Luncheon
·   Soccer:  UMC vs. Minnesota State University,
    Moorhead
November 2
·   Soccer:  UMC vs. University of Wisconsin-River Falls,
    Senior Day
·   Football:  UMC vs. Northern State
November 4-9
·   Non-traditional Student Week
November 4
·   Faculty Consultative Committee Meeting
·   "Preparing for Graduation and the Job Search--Web
    Resume/Scannable Resumes" Workshop
November 5
·   Election Day
November 6
·   WOW Event:  Outcast Game Show
November 8
·   Faculty Technology Presentation
·   Volleyball:  UMC vs. Minnesota State University,
    Moorhead
November 8 and 9
·   Hockey:  UMC vs. Milwaukee SOE
November 10
·   Volleyball:  UMC vs. Minnesota State University,
    Mankato

News Items

Faculty In-Service Workshop Set for October 18
Friday, October 18, has been designated a faculty in-service day.  No classes will be held that day. 

For the in-service, UMC’s Bush Faculty Development Grant for Enhancing Student Learning has arranged to bring in presenter Douglas Eder, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Neuroscience, Director of Undergraduate Assessment and Program Review, and Director of the Undergraduate Research Academy at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. 

Dr. Eder’s Undergraduate Assessment and Program Review was cited for “Best Practice” by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (Nov. 1998) and cited for “Academic Excellence” by Lightspan’s Study Web (April, 2001).  He has served as a consultant for more than 60 institutions of higher education in North America.   Dr. Eder is a member of the Midwest Teaching and Technology Association and works collaboratively with colleagues at Michigan Virtual University.

For more information, please check out his website <www.siue.edu/~deder> or the Undergraduate Assessment and Program Review website <www.siue.edu/~deded/assess/index.html>.

Dr. Eder will also be available on campus Thursday, October 17, for small group consultation.  All UMC faculty and any other UMC colleagues are welcome to attend any or all of the following sessions.  (Please contact Marilyn Grave to confirm your attendance).  All of these small group sessions will be held in the Early Childhood Building, room 121, Seminar Technology Room.  The sessions will be informal small group sessions in which Dr. Eder will provide information and answer or respond to your questions.

Thursday’s Schedule

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.  Critical Thinking
11:00 – 12:30 p.m.  Institutional Assessment
  2:00 –  3:00 p.m.   Primary Trait Analysis or Rubrics
  3:00 –  4:30 p.m.   Undergraduate Program Review
  4:30 –  5:30 p.m.   Math and Science Program Outcomes

On Friday, October 18, the in-service workshop session “Enhancing Student Learning Through Innovative Teaching and Technology” will be held in Brown Dining Room and will include interactive exchange for the following issues:

• How do we know what students are really learning?

• Assessing Course-Related Learning and Study Skills, strategies and Behaviors

• Assessing Skill in Analysis and Critical Thinking

• Assessing Skills in Synthesis and Creative Thinking

• Does technology change how students learn?  Assessing Student Learning with Technology

• How are we enhancing student learning?

Friday’s Schedule:

  8:15 a.m.              Refreshments
  8:30 – 11:30 a.m.  Workshop (with break and refreshments)
11:30 – 12:30 p.m.  Luncheon, Bede Ballroom
12:30 –   2:30 p.m.  Workshop

--The Bush Teaching and Learning Advisory Committee: Marilyn Grave, Project Director; Stephen Davis; Larry Huus; Dan Lim; and Ken Myers

Campus Assembly Election Results
The results of the 2002-2003 Campus Assembly elections are as follows:

Note:  There is one three-year term on Intercollegiate Athletics left to fill because of a tie vote.  A ballot will be mailed shortly with Don Cavalier and Mike Meyer running for the final open position.

UMC to Host “Oct-SOBER-fest” October 21-25
UMC will observe National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week October 21-25 with “Oct-SOBER-fest” – a series of programs and events on campus.  The annual national awareness week is observed by more than 3,000 other campuses across the country. 

The week kicks off on Monday, October 21, with David Hellstrom presenting “The Real Buzz:  The Truth and Lies About Campus Alcohol” at 8 p.m., Kiehle Auditorium.  Hellstrom is the Director of Education and Training for The BACCHUS and GAMMA Peer Education Network, an organization specializing in alcohol and drug educational programs run by college students.  He has spent the last decade as a spokesman for healthy choices regarding alcohol and other health education issues. 

Although best known for his expertise on alcohol issues, he has produced dozens of educational materials on issues ranging from sexual assault, to illicit drug abuse, to domestic violence and binge drinking.  He is also a national advocate for the power of “Peer Theatre,” and many of his programs include dramatic and comedy elements, delivering important messages to students in a non-confrontational manner.

Earlier in the evening Hellstrom will hold a special session with UMC’s resident assistant (RA) staff.

For a full list of the week’s events visit <www.umcrookston.edu/newsevents/notices02-03/alcawareness.htm>.

PIAC Day/Torch and Shield Update
Wednesday, Octobber 30, is the annual PIAC Day and Torch and Shield event.  Invitations and related schedule materials have been mailed out.  Below is the tentative schedule for the day:

This year’s recipients of Torch and Shield Awards are:

• Bruce Brorson

• Beverly Durgan

• Lyle and Kathleen Kasprick

• Dale Knotek

• Jerry Nagel

The Torch and Shield Program, running from 6 to 7 p.m. in Kiehle Auditorium, is open to anyone interested in attending.  While the Torch and Shield Dinner is by invitation to those who have contributed to UMC’s various development programs, UMC faculty and staff who have not received an invitation may attend the dinner for only $15 per person.  Please contact the Office of Development to make arrangements to attend.

Reasons for Selecting UMC
Peter Bryant, Noel-Levitz enrollment management consultant, commented during his presentation last Tuesday on the importance of knowing the different reasons prospective students have in selecting UMC.

The following comparisons to selected items on the Fall 2002 New Entering Student Survey are based on "distance from home."

The results are posted at: http://webhome.crk.umn.edu/~nelson/surveys/CPTMiles02.htm 

Among the greatest differences noted are responses to the following two items:

8. Of these reasons, which one was the single most important consideration in choosing to attend UMC?

14. Indicate whether each of the following was a MAJOR source, a MINOR source, or NOT A SOURCE of your information about UMC. (Responses reported are for "Major" source only.)

--Bob Nelson, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs / Registrar

United Way Kicks Off Campaign
Well, it’s that time again.  United Way of Crookston held their official kick-off on Thursday, October 10, with a Chili Day cook-off at the American Legion.

As a campus, our official start is Monday, October 14, and it will run until November 8.  A captain from your building will be distributing your packet which will include:

• information about United Way and the groups and agencies they support

• a pledge form, utilizing a payroll deduction or a one-time gift

• information about Minnesota Environmental Fund and the work they do

• a return envelope stamped with return address of Business Office

This year’s campaign is called “Making your Caring Count.”  It is extremely easy to contribute and help those who need our assistance.  You can give a one-time gift in the form of a check made out to United Way of Crookston or by filling out the simple form for payroll deduction.  The smallest deduction allowed is $.50 per pay period or whatever you feel you can afford.  Please sign and return these forms in the envelope provided before November 8. Deductions will begin in January, 2003, for 26 pay periods.

We hope to reach our goal this year and surpass it as we have in the past. Please take a moment to respond to this worthwhile organization and pledge what you can.  Remember “Every little bit counts.”  Thanks!
--Cindy Tyler, Dennis Magsam, Anne Burke, Campaign Co-chairs

Internet Goes to College
The Pew Internet and American Life Project released a 22-page report called "The Internet Goes to College: How students are living in the future with today's technology," available online at <www.pewinternet.org/reports/toc.asp?Report=71>.  The study of students from 27 colleges and universities found that the Internet is integrated into their daily communication habits and has become a technology as ordinary as the telephone or television. Three-quarters (74 percent) of college students use the Internet four or more hours per week, while about one-fifth (19 percent) uses it 12 or more hours per week. This is somewhat higher than the amount of time most students devote to studying: Nearly two-thirds (62 percent) reported studying for classes no more than 7 hours per week, while only 14 percent reported studying 12 or more hours per week.
--taken from Converge Magazine’s Online Technology Roundup, October 3, 2002 edition

Summary of Suicide Prevention Planning Meeting and Assignments
Staff present did an initial review of the checklist from p. 12 of the “Safeguarding Your Students Against Suicide” publication.  Summary Info: 

1. UMC does not have a formal mental health management plan, but it was agreed that in the event of a campus crisis, accident, death, etc. that the V.C. for Student Affairs would promptly convene an organizational meeting of staff for the purpose of coordinating a response to the event.  In his absence, the next most appropriate administrator would convene this meeting.

2. Dr. Nelson indicated that his office would fund costs associated with developing necessary printed materials or customized brochures.  We will first seek professional development monies to fund any faculty / staff training that is deemed necessary.

3. There is a University medical leave policy already developed, but it is less useful for our campus than a larger campus, and we have been using the standard appeal / petition forms to assist students who need medical or mental health withdraws from academic programs.  Appeals may be initiated on behalf of a student with the assistance of any staff person, but some documentation of the condition or situation is necessary for processing.  These forms are obtained from and returned to the Office of the Registrar in Owen 170.

4. The campus has participated in yearly formal screening programs, and self screening instruments are presently available from the C&CS’s website. Student Health, AODAP, and Disability Services will be posting another screening tool soon.  We should intensify efforts to publicize these resources on a regular basis.  We should contact Andrew Svec to create links to these on-line screening tools from Counseling, Student Health, Disability Services, First Year Experience, Residential Life, Diversity Services and Athletics.

5. Students with pre-existing mental health conditions may report that on the Student Health form that is completed by each student.  It is noted on that form that the information will be released to Disability Services.  DS writes to each of those students and invites them to make a contact with the office for accommodations or other needs.  Additionally this year, students were informed of a support group option for persons with an interest in having their recovery from depression supported. This was also publicized with Residential Life, but no students have attended to date.

6. It was agreed by all that we should actively seek to organize training with regard to depression awareness and suicide prevention for faculty and staff and student leaders.  Peggy will inquire with the National Suicide Prevention folks in Rochester, MN to see if they are still available as trainers.  Locally Pam and Stacey recommended Dr. Paul Michaels and Don Christie as trainers.  Training should be arranged fairly soon since the season of increased risk on campus is approaching.  It was noted that some form of suggested response guidelines for staff could be developed to assist staff to recognize when a situation required more urgent action and when an on campus referral would be appropriate.

7. Dr. Kanten has been an excellent first referral for many students since he can assess the initial need for medication, and then encourages referral for behavioral health treatment. Students have shown a much greater willingness to comply with follow-up therapy when recommended by Dr. Kanten.  Since Dr. Kanten is here on Wednesdays, it requires better advance planning which then allows time to arrange for other needed services.

8. The regional emergency services number at Riverview Hospital 1-800-282-5005 after 5:00 and on weekends is staffed by Riverview and Northwestern Mental Health Center.  This Mental Health Crisis number should be added to our referral info on the websites and any publications that are developed.

9. Students presently have a variety of support and educational programs available thru Res Life and on campus throughout the year.  Many are poorly attended and the group needs to consider new or unique ways of delivering the information.  Several members noted the importance of the campus service project activities especially for our young men on campus. Intramural sports are another good outlet for students and participation should be widely encouraged.  “Heroes” and other known campus leaders have been well received as leaders of such presentations also.

10. Les Johnson and Doug Knowlton will be contacted regarding the need to better inform faculty of services available on and off campus for students or for themselves. There may be a need to publicize EAP programs more regularly. Peggy will contact Les.

11. Stacey, Laurie and other interested persons should assemble a list of on and off campus resources for the campus community.  Make an effort to broaden the scope of persons who receive this information.  Include more student leaders and clubs / organization members.

12. Riverview Hospital and Northwestern Mental Health Center are long-standing resources as well as the Crookston Police Department and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.  When overnight mental health hospitalization is required that is generally done at the Day/Night Unit in TRF, but is coordinated locally.

13. Be sure to emphasize on our publications that many off campus resources have sliding fee scales, and that insurance coverage can be checked into in advance.  We want to emphasize that if a person needs treatment, there will be a way to financially accomplish that.

14. Consider developing an optional third or fourth week early warning message from those faculty who can assess attendance, missed work or low grade concerns by that time.  Kami is working on this.

Assignments:

1. Stacey, Peggy, others-pursue staff training info

2. Pam, Laurie – prepare material for linking to campus office websites – get it to Andrew

3. Lisa, Pam, Joas, others and others-think about new ways to deliver stress management programs and information

4. Laurie and Stacey-develop info for brochures and for posters and cards to be placed in campus restrooms and other commonly used sites.  Emphasize resources for treatment.

5. Don C. – develop an email for all campus personnel regarding the link to present website resources and how to use them.

6. Peggy, speak with Les Johnson and possibly Doug Knowlton about how to expand the presentation of this information to faculty and staff in the faculty staff handbook.

7. Kami, continue to develop ideas about third or fourth week notifications to students.

8. Jason and Joas – plan for expanding participation to other campus partners as we progress with this work.

NEXT MEETING, Thursday, October 17, at 8:30 a.m. Location TBA (probably Hill 15 or Bede Conference Room).

Nomination Guidelines for Awards Recognizing Outstanding Contributions to Teaching
I am pleased to once again announce the opportunities to recognize outstanding contributions to teaching by all members of the faculty of the University of Minnesota available through the Horace T. Morse-University of Minnesota Alumni Undergraduate education Award Program and the Award for Outstanding Contributions to Post baccalaureate, Graduate, and Professional Education.

The deadline for submission of dossiers is January 30, 2003. 

Faculty who receive the Morse-Alumni Award or the Graduate-Professional Award become members of the Academy of Distinguished Teachers.  The title “Distinguished University Teaching Professor” is conferred upon all recipients.  Each winner will also receive a $3,000 continuous augmentation to their annual salary throughout their career at the University of Minnesota.  In addition, each recipient’s department will be given $1,500 annually for each of five years to be used by the recipient.  These programs are funded by the University of Minnesota Alumni Association and by central administration.  They reflect our strong and enduring commitment to quality of undergraduate and graduate education at the University of Minnesota.

Detailed instructions regarding nominations for the Morse-Alumni Award and the Graduate-Professional Award are available at University Relations.
--Christine Maziar, Executive Vice President and Provost

Call for Nominations for John Tate Awards
The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost is pleased to sponsor the 2002-2003 John Tate awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising.  I am writing to remind you of this award and to solicit your help in identifying and nominating suitable candidates.  Copies of the complete guidelines, nomination form, and a list of previous award recipients are enclosed.  These nomination guidelines are also located at the following web address:  http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/awards/.

The deadline for nomination dossiers to reach the selection committee is Thursday, January 30, 2003.

This award is named in honor of John Tate, Professor of Physics and first Dean of University College (1930-1941).  The Tate Awards serve to recognize and reward high-quality academic advising.  They call attention to the contribution academic advising makes to helping students formulate and achieve intellectual, career, and personal goals.  By highlighting examples of outstanding advising, the Tate Awards identify professional models and celebrate the role that academic advising plays in the University’s educational mission.

A selection committee, comprised of equal numbers of faculty and professional advisers, a previous Tate Award recipient, and a student member, will select up to four faculty and professional advisers at the University of Minnesota to receive the Tate Award.  Winners will receive a gift of $1,500, or the recipients may choose to have the $1,500 transferred to their departments for their own use.  The awards will be presented at a public ceremony to be held on Friday, April 25, 2003.
--Craig Swan, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education

Accolades

Congratulations to Katherine Johnson, a senior majoring in Information Technology Management, who was named the Crookston Rotary Club’s UMC Student of the Month for September 2002.  She is the daughter of Karen and the late Larry Johnson of East Grand Forks.

The national conference of The Wildlife Society recently concluded in Bismarck, North Dakota.  This was the annual meeting of wildlife researchers, managers, professors, and administrators from across North America.  Some 1500 attendees from as far away as New Zealand were present to hear the latest wildlife research findings and engage in management discussions.

 
Dan Svedarsky and John Loegering of UMC’s Natural Resources Department played key roles in the program with Svedarsky chairing the overall committee.  Loegering chaired the contributed papers subcommittee, which considered 286 paper proposals.  Lisa Loegering of Crookston served as the staff assistant to the program committee.  DNR wildlife manager and UMC adjunct faculty member Ross Hier presented a technical paper on the status of tallgrass prairie reconstruction in the Midwest.

UMC natural resources students Dan Oberg, Nico Bennett, and Jeremy Nguyen assisted with audio-visual coordination at presentations.  They also represented UMC’s Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society at various student functions and informational sessions sponsored by The Wildlife Society. 

In Sympathy
UMC student Justin Knebel of Warroad, MN, died unexpectedly in the early morning of Monday, October 14.   Justin was a sophomore majoring in Information Technology Management and a member of the Golden Eagles Basketball Team.  His parents are Mark Knebel and Janet Lang, and his brother is Adam Knebel.  Arrangements are pending.  UMC extends its deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

Special Dates
Births
David Seyfried, Assistant Professor and Program Manager of Health Management, and his wife Candy welcomed their new baby boy, David Michael Seyfried, into the world on Friday, October 4.  Congratulations!

Birthdays
October 20 - Karen Murphy

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, October 19, to hear an interview with David Badman, owner of Badman Designs in Grand Forks, who is also speaking at Fall Convocation.  This edition of Insight is hosted by Andrew Svec, UMC Director of Communications.

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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