UMC TEAMBACKERS GOLF

The UMC Teambackers Golf Classic will be held at Minakwa on Saturday, July 17. Registrations are taken until July 10.

Golden Eagle Golf Tourney in Roseau on Thursday, August 12. For more information, contact: "calmlie" or call 8436.

"Skating to Where the Puck Will Be Rather Than Where We Are" was the theme of Chancellor Sargeant’s opening address stressing the need for a planning that is futuristic rather than historic.

• Dean McCleary gave a review of FY00 Budget. University requested $198,774 million, and received $103,956 million. Highlights include a 3% increase in faculty and P&A appointments, 2% for Civil Service @ Phase I, bargaining unit subject to collective bargaining.

• Besides compensation, UMC received little money other than for libraries, repairs and betterment, and unassigned instruction.

• UMC tuition for both in and our of state residents will be $120 per credit per semester; UMC technology fee will be $480 per semester; and UMC Student Activities Fee will be $127.36 per semester.

• There will be a charge for use of the University’s interactive television network, both for credit-bearing courses and non-credit activity.

• The Capital Campaign will kick off at UMC on November 3, during Torch and Shield. Del Roelofs announced the formation of a Steering Committee chaired by Michael Chowdry and Ken Broin and Honorary Committee (The Sahlstroms and Youngquists).

• Terry Stallman was introduced as the new director for Valley Technology Park.

• Steve Worwa, president of American Federal Bank, and Prairie Topp, Dahlgren’s international sales and marketing manager for Latin America, led a discussion on "Connecting with Business. " They emphasized the need for understanding the corporate culture, internships, listening, and a need for students to know how to market themselves, in addition to skills.

• Program enrollment looks very strong for fall quarter. Russ Kreager discussed Admission’s emphasis on expanding transfer recruitment, implementing a diversity recruitment plan, making use of PeopleSoft, coordinating events with advisory board and alumni, moving up application process, and increasing non-resident enrollment.

• Summary discussion focused on development of individual Work Plans.

If you would like more details, please see your director or program manager who has a complete set of notes from the Planning Session.

ITC INTERACTIVE CAMP

UMC’s first ITC's Summer Interactive Courseware Camp was held from June 1-4 with 11 faculty and staff. The camp covered presentation technologies, pop-up technologies, interactive web technologies, and interactive CD technologies. The next two interactive courseware camps will be held on June 14-17 and July 6-9. Because of the demand, a fourth camp is under consideration.

--Dan Lim

FALL 1999 COMPUTER LOAD

Computing Services is currently preparing the 1999-2000 notebook load. For Fall Semester 1999, this will most likely be Microsoft Windows 98 and Office 2000.

Windows 2000 is scheduled to be released sometime in October of '99. When it is released, we may decide to RELOAD the notebooks during the semester break. We would then be running the Windows 2000 operating system with the Office 2000 suite of applications for Spring Semester 2000.

This should not be a major issue for students, faculty, and staff with the current models of notebooks computers. It may, however, affect some staff members who have older desktop computers. Microsoft recommends that Windows 2000 and Office 2000 run on 233MHz machines with 64MB of RAM. Departments with older desktop computers may need to include plans for new or upgraded desktops when developing their 1999-2000 budgets.

--Peg Sherven and Andrew Svec

RYLA

The eighth Rotary Youth Leadership Award Camp hosted by UMC and the Crookston Rotary Club will be the biggest Rotary Camp in the last eight years! Over 100 students and 25 staff will be on campus July 10 to July 17 learning new leadership skills.

--Don Cavalier

DESKTOP COMPUTERS

The desktop computers currently located in DH102 are being offered to departments on a first come, first-serve basis. There are 24 units with the following specifications:

• Pentium 75
• 540MB Hard drive
• 32MB RAM
• Windows 95, Office 97

We also have 30+ VGA (640x480) monitors available.

--Peg Sherven

CELEBRATE YOUR FUTURE

Academic Advisement & Registration for new students is scheduled for Monday, June 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All those participating in the Student Success Fair are to have their tables staffed by 8 a.m. on June 28.

If you have any questions about Academic Advisement & Registration, please call me at #8571 or email me at "ktrowbri".

--Kami Trowbridge

RESIDENTIAL LIFE

A high 61% return rate to the residence halls will make on- campus housing a premium this fall.

Major remodeling projects in the residence hall this summer include; window replacement in Brink Apartments and Skyberg Hall; siding installation in Brink Hall, fire safety updates in Robertson Hall and carpet replacement in Lee and Skyberg. The halls were well maintained by our students during the academic year, however staff will be pressed to clean and make improvements over a short summer. Over a hundred students athletes will move into the halls in mid-August for their pre-season training program.

Residence Halls will continue to host several groups over the summer months. Thousands of individuals will reside on campus during the next two months including three Elderhostels, a youth career conference, a Rotary youth leadership group and several sports camps. If you have a group that may need housing arrangements, contact the Residential Life office at 8530.

--Gary Willhite, Director

GRADUATE CREDIT AT UMC

Expanding Parent, Community and School Partnerships is the title of a three graduate credit course offered at UMC, July 26-30. The course will be delivered to Crookston from the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute for Public Affairs on the Minneapolis Campus. The class will meet in Kiehle 133, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

--Barbara Muesing

KICK SMOKING

Polk County Public Health is sponsoring a Kick Smoking campaign with a free Nicotine patch Kit. For more information Call Wellness Works at 281-3385.

--Stacey Grunewald

THANK YOU

While I am not entirely sure who to thank specifically for the shocking P&A award that was sent my way, I do want to say a profoundly sincere thank you. It is very humbling to receive such an honor. I hope to do it justice. I also know that none of us works alone, and I am very grateful for the people in my work life who are partners in every effort. Thanks to all of you.

--Laurie Wilson

THANK YOU

Thank you for the lovely flowers! I know how proud my Dad was to be associated with UMC.

--The Family of L.J. Lee

U PURCHASING CARDS

MasterCard credit cards are available to approved University employees for small dollar purchases for University business. These cards are for purchases of less than $2000 and are directly charged to a CUFS budget. Employees don't need a purchase order to make purchases with the card. This is a very convenient and efficient method of making University purchases. Anyone who makes several purchases per month (office supplies, subscriptions, registrations, groceries, computer software, lumber, nuts and bolts, etc.) should consider the card. This card is not used for travel-related expenses. See Sue Kreager for an application.

U TRAVEL CARDS

American Express credit cards are available to approved University employees for University travel-related expenses. Cards are issued directly in the employee name and must be paid off by the employee each month. Employees use a PVA document Travel Voucher to obtain reimbursement of expenses. Interest is not charged on outstanding balances if paid off in full within 60 days. See Gail Hasbrouck for an application.

U CALLING CARD

AT&T calling cards are available to employees who need to make University long distance calls from off-campus. Charges are cross-charged back to assigned CUFS budgets. See Sharon Olson for application.

U ON-CAMPUS GAS CARD

An internal gas card may be assigned to University employees in order to use the on-campus gas pump for fueling University fleet vehicles. This is a convenient and economical option as the University purchases fuel in bulk at competitive rates. This card needs to be strictly restricted to University employees and only used for fleet vehicles. See Sharon Olson for application.

University Off-Campus Gas Card

The University currently uses a gas card (Voyager) for off-campus purchases of fuel for the University fleet vehicles. A credit card is assigned to each fleet vehicle and is attached to the key ring. This card can be used to purchase non-premium fuel at approximately 25 different gas companies (see brochure in glove compartment for listings). In the event of a breakdown when traveling away from campus services, the fuel card can be used for emergency repairs (the brochure in the glove compartment lists an 800 customer service number). When using the card, the employee must provide the 4-digit vehicle number (available on the card, on the key ring, and on the vehicle) and also the odometer reading. Gas receipts should be kept in the card pouch.

U ID CARD

Barbara Muesing is assuming additional responsibilities in the University College Dean’s Office during the time that her husband, Dr. Charles Casey, is serving as Interim Dean of the University of Minnesota Extension Service. Her appointment will be 2/3 time with University College and 1/3 time with the Crookston Campus.

• NELSON NAMED UMC EXTENSION PROGRAM LEADER

Richard Nelson is assuming additional responsibilities as Interim Extension Collegiate Program Leader for the Crookston Campus during Barbara Muesing’s absence. He will continue his director role in the Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources.

• LYNNETTE MULLINS TO HEAD RURAL-URBAN RESEARCH

The Center for Rural Policy and Development at Minnesota State University-Mankato has announced a grant award to the Rural-Urban Connections Project. Lynne Mullins is leading the project in partnership with Marcie McLaughlin, Executive Director of Minnesota Rural Partners.

• UMC APPOINTS FARM WRAP SUMMER COORDINATOR

George Michael Swentik has accepted a position to coordinate UMC FarmWrap activities for the summer.

• CAROLYN WEBER TO HEAD RURAL-URBAN PROJECT

Carolyn Weber has been appointed coordinator of the Connecting Communities project at UMC.

JULY SUMMER NEWS