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May Assessment Workshop Opportunities

May Assessment Workshop Opportunities

To support the faculty's ongoing assessment efforts, the Assessment Committee is offering the following three workshops. Please plan to attend each workshop that applies to your assessment goals and interests. To establish an accurate lunch count, please indicate which workshop(s) you plan to attend by sending an rsvp to Naomi Hagen at hagenn@augsburg.edu by May 16th. Thank you.

Monday, May 23rd
Assessment Workshop on Graduation Skills

Section 1: Quantitative Reasoning Assessment of Student Learning
Time: 9am-1pm (lunch served at noon)
Where: Kennedy 303/305
Audience: Faculty who teach QF, QA, or QFA courses
What to bring: Quantitative reasoning data from 2010/2011 (if available) or your questions and ideas about assessing this skill

Section 2: Critical Thinking and Writing Assessment of Student Learning
Time: 12pm-4pm (lunch served at noon)
Where: Kennedy 303/305
Audience: Faculty who will be teaching courses in which critical thinking and writing will be assessed during the 2011/2012 academic year.
What to bring: A syllabus for assessment planning and questions/ideas about assessing this skill next year

Questions? Contact Lori Brandt-Hale at hale@augsburg.edu
RSVP: Naomi Hagen at hagenn@augsburg.edu by May 16th (Please indicate am session, pm session, or both)

Tuesday, May 24th
Department (Major) and Program Assessment Workshop

Time: 10am-4pm (lunch served at noon)
Where: Kennedy 303/305
Audience: All full-time faculty should attend (departments/programs may choose to attend either the May or the June (TBA) workshop)
What to bring: Student learning assessment data from 2010/2011 (if available) or your questions and ideas about what to assess in 2011/2012. This will be a "working" workshop. Departments/programs will have time to work on compiling assessment data from 2010/2011 and to develop assessment plans for 2011/2012.

Questions? Contact Stacy Freiheit at freiheit@augsburg.edu
RSVP: Naomi Hagen at hagenn@augsburg.edu by May 16th
Wednesday, May 25th
Workshop on Survey-based Assessment and the Collegiate Learning Assessment of Undergraduate Students

Time: 10am-4pm (lunch served at noon)
Speaker: Joel Fredrickson, PhD, Assistant Dean of Institutional Assessment, Bethel University, will facilitate discussion about the CLA assessment tool in the morning. Discussion about the NSSE in the afternoon.
Where: OGC 114 (please note this location may be different from previous information)
Audience: At least one representative from each department/program that primarily serves undergraduate students should attend.
What to bring: Questions/ideas about college-wide assessment.

Questions? Contact Tony Clapp at clapp@augsburg.edu
RSVP: Naomi Hagen at hagenn@augsburg.edu by May 16th

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Korea TaLK Program-- Apply Now

The Institute of International Education is pleased to announce that it is partnering with the Korean Ministry of Education, Science, & Technology in their efforts to promote international exchange and to bring more American students to Korea.

IIE will be assisting the Korean government in publicizing and recruiting for the "Teach and Learn in Korea" (TaLK) Program which is a study abroad opportunity that is open to both undergraduate students and recent college graduates.

The TaLK Program is supported by funds 300 TaLK Scholars each semester to teach conversational English in rural Korean elementary schools. The program provides a 1-month orientation for the TaLK Scholars in addition to round-trip airfare, a settling-in allowance, a monthly living stipend of approximately $1,300, health insurance and organized trips to historical locations in Korea.

Given the generous terms of the program this is a unique type of study abroad opportunity which can provide international experience for students with financial need who might not otherwise be able to go overseas.

The TaLK Program website can be found at: http://www.talk.go.kr/. Applications must be submitted by June for the term beginning in August 2011 and by December for the term beginning in February 2012. Additional information for the program is available via e-mail request to talkkoreapr@gmail.com.

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Focused Conversation: Today, Science 123

Focused Conversation: Major Updates on Employee Handbook

The Human Resources Leadership Committee has been tasked with rewriting the new Employee Handbook. The purpose of this focused conversation is to:
1. Discuss the process, and what will happen going forward.
2. Present two new policies to the campus which are new and in draft form:
a. "Progressive Discipline Policy"
b. "Grievance Policy/Procedure"

Campus community members will be able to access the drafts on the HR moodle site and hard copies will be available at the meetings:
TODAY! Tuesday, May 17, 11:00 a.m.-Noon, Science 123
Thursday, May 19, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., Science 123

On behalf of the Committee, we want to encourage you to attend one or both of the focused conversations, and provide feedback to any of the Committee members. The Committee will be meeting again as a group to discuss all feedback that we have received.

Committee Members
* Kelly Anderson Diercks, assistant athletic director, Athletics
* Laura Boisen, assoc. professor, Social Work
* Kelly Crawford, HR generalist, HR
* Dionne Doering, senior HR generalist, HR
* Jennifer Nagorski, creative associate design, MarComm
* Joanne Reeck-Irby, director, Campus Activities
* Kelsey Richardson Blackwell, academic advisor, Academic Advising
* Matt Rumpza, director, Central Services
* Frankie Shackelford, professor, Modern Languages
* Paul Terrio, director, Financial Aid
* James Trelstad-Porter, director, International Student Advising
* Andrea Turner, AVP, HR and chief diversity officer
* Steven Zitnick, director, MBA program

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AugNet Folders System Maintenance

IT will perform maintenance on the AugNet Folders system on Wednesday, May 18, beginning at 8:00pm and lasting until approximately 11:00pm. During this time, no access to ORGS, FACSTAFF, STUDENT, or COURSES folders will be available.

If you have questions or concerns about the maintenance, please contact your LFC or the Student Tech Desk at 612-330-1400 or techdesk@augsburg.edu

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IT Systems Maintenance

IT will perform maintenance on Agresso and many other systems on Wednesday, May 18, beginning at 8:00pm and lasting until approximately 11:00pm. During this time, you will not be able to access the affected systems or services. This includes Agresso, Records and Registration, and other systems. To view a listing of affected systems go to the following link: http://web.augsburg.edu/it/maintenance/

If you have questions or concerns about the maintenance, please contact your LFC or the Student Tech Desk at 612-330-1400 or techdesk@augsburg.edu

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Student E-Mail Maintenance

IT will perform maintenance on the student email system on Wednesday, May 18, beginning at 8:00pm and lasting until approximately 11:00pm. During this time, students will not be able to access or send email. Groupwise will not be effected.

If you have questions or concerns about the maintenance, please contact the Student Tech Desk at 612-330-1400 or techdesk@augsburg.edu

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Scholarship for Study in Japan in 11-12--Apply Now

To view an online application form, please go to http://www.mn-japan.org/?110210

Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by Monday, June 13, 2011.

The Japan America Society of Minnesota (JASM) will award the Mondale Scholarship to Minnesota undergraduate students enrolled in Minnesota colleges and universities who want to broaden their knowledge of Japan through a combination of study and travel. JASM will offer up to $3,000 in scholarships for the 2011-2012 academic year. The selection committee has the discretion to award up to three $1,000 scholarships or two $1,500 scholarships. The awards can be used for travel to or within Japan before, during, or after the student's specified term of study.

The application process consists of the completion and submission of the following items:

1. Application form
2. Official college/university transcript(s) from all institutions attended
3. Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher
4. Two letters of recommendation. These letters should come from a faculty member or a member of the applicant's community of residence who know the applicant well and who can attest to the applicant's desire to spend time studying and traveling in Japan.
5. An essay that addresses these questions: Why do you want to study and travel in Japan? What is your goal for this experience? How do you intend to use the scholarship dollars? The essay must be no longer than two double-spaced typewritten pages.
6. A copy of the letter of acceptance from the intended program of study in Japan.

Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by Monday, June 13, 2011.

The selection committee will review all applications and select finalists for interviews. These interviews will be held in the JASM office during June and July. Applicants unable to participate in the interview process may be disqualified by the selection committee.

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Interviews for Director of Public Safety

Students, faculty and staff are invited to meet finalists for the Director of Public Safety position.

The next interview/community time is Wednesday, May 18 10:30-11:30 am, in OGC 114.

our finalist will provide a brief introduction of experiences and qualifications, and then we'll invite those in attendance to ask questions. We will have a feedback form available so the Search Committee can get campus community input.

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Direct Mail Marketing Made Easier - Workshop

Printing and mailing can be confusing and complex. There are resources on campus to help you navigate these tricky waters. Learn how to request help, get your print and mail job out on time and within budget. Discussion will cover time lines, postage and mailing costs, and mailing options. Bring your questions to this informal workshop, and any specific examples, if you wish. Thursday, May 19, 2 PM, Marshall Room, Christensen Center. Refreshments will be served.

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Spring Social

The Office of the President and Staff Senate invite you to join us at a Spring Social in the Quad for staff and faculty. The gathering will be held on Monday, May 23, from 3 to 5 p.m.

This event will replace the Staff Senate Summer Picnic in an effort to make the celebration more special. It is our hope that this social hour will become an annual end-of-year celebration much like the holiday party in December. Please join us to celebrate this new season.

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