Building Hours Over Spring Break

Spring break is starts Monday, March 16 and continues to Friday, March 20. While Augsburg remains open throughout break, Public Safety will secure most buildings at 5 p.m. OGC will remain open until at least 6:30 p.m. and often later for scheduled events.

Buildings with scheduled events, such as MBA cohort meetings, will remain open for the event. On Friday, March 20, all buildings will be open as usual for WEC, MAE, MAL, MAN, and MSW classes.

Please note that the Library and Athletics publish their own buildings schedules. Those facilities will open and close according to their published schedules.

If the space you need is locked, and you have a legitimate reason to be in there, please call x1717 and an officer will do their best to assist you. Please have photo ID and show it to the officer. Some officers will be working different shifts over the break and may not have had the opportunity to meet you.

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Parking Lots Closed

On Monday March 16 from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. Lots B and E (parking lots North and South of Urness & Mortensen) will be closed to all traffic and parked vehicles due to facilities operations. Vehicles must be removed from the lot before 4 a.m. to avoid being towed at owner's expense. Vehicles that normally park in Lot B or E may park in lot D, G, L, or street C.

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Would you Like to be Published?

Do you have an academic paper you're particularly proud of? It might be worth even more than the grade you received. The Augsburg Honors Review wants to publish your work. All you have to do is submit it!

What to Submit:
We will consider papers from all disciplines that successfully articulate an original and compelling thesis.

Why Submit?
Being a published author is one of the best ways to demonstrate your writing skills to graduate schools, professional schools, and employers.

How to Submit:
Please send your work to review@augsburg.edu and include the following information:

-- The first and last names of all authors and faculty advisors,
-- Your anticipated graduation date,
-- A reliable way to contact you other than your college-provided email address,
-- The name of the institution where your research was conducted (if other than Augsburg), and
-- The title of your paper.

We prefer Microsoft Word format (.doc) for all attachments.

The priority deadline to submit your work for the 2010 publication is April 20, 2009.

What is the Augsburg Honors Review?
The Augsburg Honors Review is an interdisciplinary journal exhibiting outstanding work by undergraduate students. The goal of the AHR is to give students the opportunity to participate in scholarly conversations within their disciplines and to expose them to the dialogue between a journal and a contributor in editing an article for publication.

For more information, please contact Shawn Boonstra (boonstra@augsburg.edu).

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Online Course Evaluation System

Please join us for a conversation about the current online course evaluation project. These conversations anticipate bringing a recommendation to the faculty in April or September. If these times do not work, please contact Diane Pike or Scott Krajewski for other opportunities.


March 12 12:00-1:00
March 24 12:-1:00
March 25 4:00-5:00
March 30 1:00-2:00

All meetings are in Lindell 202.

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CTL Faculty Summer Research 2009

CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
FACULTY SUMMER RESEARCH GUIDELINES 2009

DESCRIPTION: This grant provides support of faculty scholarly activity during the summer months. Scholarship is broadly defined to include research and creative projects that result in disciplinary scholarship, the scholarship of application, interdisciplinary scholarship, and the scholarship of teaching. Examples of previous successful proposals are on file in the Center for Teaching and Learning.

"Scholarship of Teaching" typically goes beyond course develop.m.ent and/or revision and has as its audience other faculty and professionals in the field.

SELECTION CRITERIA: Proposals should show evidence of thorough preparation and meet the following criteria:
• Clear statement of realistic goals and objectives
• Appropriate and detailed project method/plan for achieving the goals and objectives and articulation of the time commitment involved
• Explanation of advance preparation and planning
• Clear description of the project's assessment
• Detailed timeline and budget

FUNDING: Up to $2000 is awarded per grant and 2-3 awards are typically made per year.
These grants are supported by Grangaard Faculty Develop.m.ent Fund and award decisions are made by the Faculty Develop.m.ent Committee. All funds must be used by the end of the fiscal year in which the grant is awarded.

ELIGIBILITY: Priority is given to full time tenured and tenure track faculty. Priority is also given to faculty who have not received this grant in the previous three year period.

APPLICATION: Please use the Research Application form that is available at the CTL website www.augsburg.edu/ctl and attach a curriculum vita. Send the application and vita as an e-mail attachment to martin@augsburg.edu Application Date: March 23, 2009 for the summer 2009. Late applications will not be considered.

Requirements of the grant include:
• Completion of the Center for Teaching and Learning evaluation form and assessment as described in the project application;
• Sharing the results with the Augsburg Community; for example, presentation of a community discussion, Faculty Scholarship Roundtables, or another appropriate and documented venue.

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Plan Ahead - Spring Break and the Writing Lab

Please note this change in schedule during spring break! The Writing Lab will be open:

Friday, March 13 (6-8 p.m.)
(Closed Sunday - March 15)

Monday, Wednesday, Friday (March 16, 18, 20) - 6-8 p.m.
(Closed Sunday - March 22)

Regular hours resume on Monday, March 23.

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Faculty/Staff Breath Awareness Workshop

Tips for when anxious/worried students visit your office. Sponsored by CCHP, facilitated by local breath expert, Stephen Parker Psy.D, LP. Come learn basic theory, actual techniques, and receive downloadable audio files for your desktop--so you don't have to guide students, you can just click "play" and calm together. RSVP by 3/23 to CCHP at x1707 or detloff@augsburg.edu

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Instructional and Course Design 2009

Instructional and Course Design Summer Stipends
Call for Proposals - Summer 2009

The Instructional and Course Design initiative in the Center for Teaching and Learning invites proposals for design-based course creation or revision projects to be undertaken during Summer 2009 and completed by the end of Fall term 2009. Proposals are Due March 15 and funding decisions will be made by March 25. Faculty who are creating new learning experiences or revising existing ones are encouraged to submit.
Program Description.
Funding levels are intended to provide a realistic alternative to teaching summer courses in order to re-direct faculty effort to design questions and have a direct impact on the effectiveness of mainline academic year courses. The program supports both design-based critique and revision of existing courses or programs and design-based creation of new courses or programs. The stipend amount is $4000 and the expected time commitment during the summer is one full-time month equivalent.
Submission, Selection Process, and Selection Criteria
You are encouraged to attend one of the two Design Proposal Guidance sessions offered on Mar 5 (Lindell Group Study Room D) and Mar 11 (Lindell 202) featuring some of the 2008-09 Design Project Leaders. Proposals should be submitted directly to the Asst. Director for IC&D as Microsoft WORD 2004 files attached to an e-mail 'cover letter' message. The e-mail address is:
anderstu@augsburg.edu
Proposals are due by March 15, 2009 and should follow the requested format to facilitate evaluation and turnaround. They will be evaluated by the IC&D committee composed of the Asst. Director of CTL for IC&D, a member of the IT staff, a member of the library staff, and a representative from CFD. Decisions will be made by March 25.

Projects are selected on the basis of the overall impact of the proposed student learning improvements, including the need for the project, the significance of the proposed improvements.
Project Execution and Compensation.
Kickoff meeting. Awardees will meet with the Asst. Director for IC&D and each other during April before commencing work on the project as well as while the work is progressing over the summer. The purpose of the initial meetings is to clarify the expectations of the design process (working from learning objectives to evidence to assessments to choice of instruction) as it relates to each particular project, set timetables for subsequent gatherings and communication during the project, and identify fruitful connections to design and resource expertise within the library, IT, or other areas.

Communication during the project. During the project work period, the awardee will maintain communication with the Asst. Director and others as agreed upon in the initial meeting to report progress and acquire assistance with the design effort.

Final Report. After the project is completed, the awardee will prepare and submit a written report that summarizes the results the work, focusing principally on extent to which the learning objectives that drove the design process were achieved as well as the effectiveness of the IC&D process in achieving these results. In addition, the report should include a portfolio of all materials whose modification (before and after versions) or creation resulted from the project. Specifics on report format and content will be discussed during the project period. Finally, participants are expected to serve as resources in discussions for the benefit of others interested in undertaking design projects.

Stipend Disbursement. Release of stipend funds will occur in two parts: half to be released after successful initial meetings and the remaining half released after the final report is received.

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Dean's Summer Scholarship

Dean's Summer Scholarship Grant
Summer 2009


Purpose: Augsburg values faculty research and creative projects and thus is making available this opportunity to support faculty work. The purpose of the Dean's Summer Scholarship Grant is to support well-defined faculty scholarship projects that are nearing completion. The expectation is that receipt of the grant will make it possible for a faculty member to accelerate completion of a significant project by providing this substantial opportunity.

Description and Eligibility: Two $4,000 Dean's Summer Scholarship Grants will be awarded for summer 2009. One grant will be awarded to a faculty member who received tenure prior to the 2008-2009 academic year. One grant will be awarded to a tenure-track faculty member who successfully passed Third-Year Review prior to the 2008-2009 academic year.

Faculty members who receive a Dean's Summer Scholarship Grant are not eligible to teach more than one course total in Summer Session.

Application Process: Eligible candidates are asked to submit the Research Application found at www.augsburg.edu/ctl and attach a curriculum vita. Send the application and vita as an e-mail attachment to martin@augsburg.edu

Be sure your information makes clear how receipt of the Dean's Summer Scholarship Grant will accelerate project completion; in addition, make explicit the time commitments by you during the summer.

Grant recipients submit a progress report in fall 2009 and a short final report by Feb 1, 2010.

Application Date: March 23, 2009 for the summer 2009. Late applications are not considered.

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Sabbatical Discussion with Lars Christiansen

"What Augsburg can lean from the most innovative colleges in the country." Wednesday, March 25, 3:30 in the Riverside Room

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Faculty Scholarship Roundtables 2009

Thursday, March 26
4-5:45 p.m.

*Oren Gateway Johnson Conference Center*
*Gage Gallery* Oren Atrium

In order to build our academic community and recognize the professional work of colleagues, the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Office of the Dean invite your participation in the Faculty Scholarship Forum. This event is an opportunity for faculty to showcase their research and creative projects. The format involves two rounds of presentations to a generalist audience, 4-4:40 and 5-5:40 on Thursday, March 26. Appetizers will be offered during the "intermission".

You are invited to present in one time slot and learn about other colleagues' work in the second slot. We hope many faculty members, chairs, staff, and administrators will support their department colleagues by attending the sessions. Each presenter gives a 20 minute roundtable talk followed by 15 minutes of discussion with an audience of 6-8 faculty and staff colleagues. Please bring handouts or objects as no electronic support is available for this type of presentation. If you need a particular time slot to present, let us know.

Faculty from all disciplines create scholarship throughout their careers. This event is a wonderful opportunity to discover what that looks like from many different perspectives. In particular, faculty recently returned from sabbatical, as well as those who received research and travel grants are asked to participate. This is also an excellent venue for newer faculty members to introduce their talents. Your participation as an audience member is essential. Please join us in celebrating this vibrant aspect of our professional life together.

Very brief abstract forms are available on the CTL webpage, www.augsburg.edu/ctl. We plan to offer 14-16 different presentation (6-8 different faculty members each round).

Abstracts due March 13

NB: This event replaces the faculty presentations at Zyzzogeton which will be held in April and focus on student work.

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Speakers Lab Spring Break Hours

The Speakers Lab (Foss 22C) will be open over spring break the following days:
Monday, March 16 from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 21 from 12:00-3:00 p.m.
We apologize for any inconvenience. If you are in need of a tutor at any other time over spring break, email rappa@augsburg.edu.

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Lindell Library Open for Augsburg for Adults

As students in the Day program go off on Spring Break, be assured that Lindell Library will be open for our Augsburg for Adults students. Come research!

Friday, Mar 13: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday, Mar 14: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday, Mar 15: Noon- 6p.m.
Monday-Friday, Mar 16-20: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Saturday, Mar 21: 9: 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday, Mar 22: Noon-Midnight

Hours are always available from the "Hours" link on the Lindell Library web site: www.augsburg.edu/library

Online library resources are also available 24/7 on that web site.

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Spring WEC Book Orders Now Due

Please email Spring WEC book orders to Laura at forgey@augsburg.edu Thanks to all who have turned in!

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The Augsburg Associates invite you to their SPRING SEMINAR on Saturday, March 28 at Augsburg House, 2848 West River Parkway, Minneapolis. The program - Excerpts from The Mother Project – will feature Darcey Engen in reflections on the familiar, desperate edge of everyday motherhood. The seminar begins with breakfast goodies at 9:30 a.m. and concludes at 11 a.m. RSVP your attendance by March 18 to Sara Schlipp-Riedel at schlipp@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1323. Seating is limited. Cost of the seminar is $15, payable at the door.

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Alternative Spring Break- Stay In Minneapolis

Staying in the Twin Cities over Spring break? Learn more about the alternative spring break "Homelessness & Hunger" March 16-19 The week will include experiencing campus kitchen, service projects, a visit to the Water exhibit at the MN Science Museum, and more! For more information email sager@augsburg.edu

Sponsored by: Center for Service, Work, & Learning, Campus Ministry and LINK

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Network Maintenance, Sunday, March 15

We're performing some network maintenance on Sunday, March 15, beginning at 5:30p.m.. Maintenance is expected to last for up to 2 hours. Access to some services, including email and Agresso, may be interrupted for short periods of time.

Thanks for your patience and understanding. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Augsburg Dining Spring Break Hours

Commons
Closed March 14-21
Open Sunday March 22 for dinner

Coopers
Closed March 14-15
Open March 16-20, 7:30-5
Open WEC normal hours

Nabo
Closed March 14-15
Open March 16-20, 10-6:30
Open WEC normal hours

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Clearance and Athletics is 25% Off

The bookstore is having a sale on all Athletics and clearance merchandise. Everything is an additional 25% off the ticketed price. Stock up before you leave for spring break.

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Are ALL of your Financial Aid Documents in?

Not sure? Well, you can check this information online!

Visit the Enrollment Center website at www.augsburg.edu/enroll click on "track my financial aid" and log in. Click on the "documents" tab and see a list of financial aid documents that have been received, the date we received the document, and what still needs to be submitted.

Submit any missing documents to the Enrollment Center by drop-off, mail, or fax.

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Filing your Taxes? Need your Tuition Statement?

Students,
Your 1098T tax form is available online through the Enrollment Center web site, www.augsburg.edu/enroll You will be prompted to enter your Augsburg username and password to log in and view the form.

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Donate to Abused Women and Children

For thousands of women and children, home can be frightening, lonely and for many it is a very dangerous place. The Lewis House, located in Eagan, is dedicated to helping these women and children find safety and get them back on their feet. The Lewis House provides shelter, food, daycare and education about safe relationships for women and children who seek their services. To support these women and children, a few students from Augsburg College will be running a donation drive. We will be collecting items from now until the first week in April, at which time we will deliver all donated items to the Lewis House and help pass things out to the women and children.

Items the Lewis House needs are:
bath sized towels
wash cloths
twin size sheets/comforters
pillowcases
diapers
infant formula - all varieties
baby bottles/nipples
craft supplies (markers, crayons, construction paper, special kits)
school supplies (notebooks, folders, back packs)
educational toys, puzzles, videos and learning games
toothbrushes/toothpaste/floss
old cell phones with chargers
women and youth clothing (any age, gently used or new)

We will be setting up a table in Christensen to collect items and will be available to answer any questions a few times in the coming weeks. People can also drop off items at the Enrollment Center.

Please contact Ashle with questions at neunsing@augsburg.edu.

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Show off your Writing Skills

Senior English Majors:

Are you interested in reading something you have written while here at Augsburg? The English Department will be having an "open book reading" this spring. The English professors are working with us on creating an event where we could share our writings with family, faculty and friends. Please reply to either one of us if you would like to read some of your work.

The reading will take place April 17 and will be followed with a reception, including dessert and thoughtful conversation with friends, family and faculty. If you have any other recommendations or questions, feel free to contact us or any of the professors in the English department. The event is being created for us! Thank you for your help!

Amanda Symes
symes@augsburg.edu

Sam Spafford
samspaff@hotmail.com

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AFA: Spring Trimester Bookstore Accounts

Spring trimester bookstore accounts may now be opened through http://www.augsburg.edu/enroll , then click on "Open a Bookstore Charge Account." Please read the terms on the website carefully!

This is an optional method of paying for your books by charging the money to your student account. This service is intended for students who need to use their financial aid money to purchase books. If you do not use financial aid, it would be best to pay for your books directly at B&N.

If you have third-party funding, please do not use this form and rather contact the bookstore directly to arrange for correct account and invoice processing.

There are no bookstore accounts for any summer classes, so hold on to that credit refund money and plan ahead!

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Tired of Waiting in Line for your Refund Check?

Set up direct deposit!

Go green and sign up for direct deposit. It saves paper and the hassle of driving across town just to wait in a long line for your check. Visit the Enrollment Center website at www.augsburg.edu/enroll click on "sign up now" under the direct deposit information. It's faster, more efficient and guaranteed not to get lost in the mail!!

Please note: This direct deposit does not apply to student paychecks.

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EP!C Presentation TONIGHT

Auggie student peer educators better known as EP!C invite all interested students to a program entitled "High Life - The Champagne of Peers" tonight from 8 - 9:00 p.m. in the Marshall Room. This energetic, interactive program will give you some great tips and ideas for keeping safe and being educated on issues surrounding alcohol.

There will be refreshments and a drawing for a safe spring break gift bag as well as a membership to AAA. So come on out and meet EP!C and learn some important information as you get ready for spring break.

Questions, please call Juneal Colburn-Lay at 612-330-1237 or the CCHP office at 612-330-1707.

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KAUG Elections TONIGHT

KAUG Radio will be having elections for executive board members for next year tonight at 7 p.m. in the coffee shop. Open positions include:
-President
-Studio Manager
-Content Manager
-Treasuer
-Publicity Coordinator
-Media Director

Elections are open to all students for the 2009-2010 school year and a stipend will be available to all members of the executive board.

Any questions or if you want to run but won't be in attendance please contact Amanda Chmiel, President of KAUG @ chmiel@augsburg.edu

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Leadership Recognition Banquet

Please read and consider nominating yourself or other Augsburg students:

The Leadership Recognition Banquet will take place on Tuesday, April 14 at 4 p.m. in the East Commons

The Leadership Recognition Banquet is an annual event which recognizes student leaders and organizations which have shown dedication to engaging fellow students and the community in learning opportunities. These student leaders and organizations work hard to support the mission of the College and help make Augsburg an amazing place to learn and grow. This is our opportunity to recognize them for all that they do.

A description of the 2008-2009 awards: http://web.augsburg.edu/~emerickb/Nomination_Packet.html

You can nominate yourself or other Augsburg student at http://web.augsburg.edu/~emerickb/nomination_form.html

You can reach these sites by copying and pasting them in to your web browser.

Brian Emerick
Student Leadership Develop.m.ent Coordinator
emerickb@augsburg.edu

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Foodless Food Drive Needs Your Help

How can you get $4 worth of value from your $1 instantly? Give it to those who really need it. For those that have already contributed, we thank you! In the first 10 days Augsburg College has collected one-third of our goal.

March is MN Food Drive month, and Augsburg College's goal is to raise enough funds to provide one month's worth of food to the Brian Coyle Food shelf. We are collecting cash/checks to accomplish our goal. Rather than collecting food, we are hosting this FoodLess FoodDrive - using commodity programs and bulk buying power, money in the food shelf's hand is worth FOUR times as much as our's in a grocery store. Money also allows the food shelf to purchase exactly what the community needs.

Checks can be made payable to Brian Coyle Food shelf. You can also drop off your donation to the Center for Service, Work, & Learning (CSWL) office located in the lower level of Anderson Hall. Please call 612-330-1472 with questions. Center for Service, Work, & Learning, Office of Community Relations and Augsburg Dining thank you in advance for helping us meet our goal!

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Fish Fridays, Nabo and Murphy's

To help in honoring Lent, Murphy's & Nabo are now offering a fish choice on Fridays. Nabo is offering Fish Tacos, and Murphy's is offering a Southern Catfish Sandwich. These choices are only offered on Fridays during the season of Lent.

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Student Feminist Gathering TONIGHT

ALL ARE WELCOME to join the Augsburg Student Feminists this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Women's Resource Center (Sverdrup 207). Free Food! Great Conversation! ALL ARE WELCOME! SPEAK YOUR TRUTH!

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