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Creating an Inclusive Campus – Call for Proposals

This three-day annual conference will be held May 22-24 and is designed to feature key developments in fulfilling our commitment to intentional diversity and global learning at Augsburg College. It includes an opening session focused on one aspect of creating an engaged, inclusive learning community, and concurrent session tracks devoted to:

Engaging all students – These sessions explore student differences and what we can do to ensure that all students feel included and receive the support they need to be successful.
Embedding diversity and global learning in the curriculum – These sessions examine what departments are doing to address diversity and global learning in their courses and programs.
Developing our community – This track focuses on faculty, staff, and administrator skills and practices, and what we can do to ensure inclusiveness across the campus.

The third day consists of half-day workshops for faculty and staff to focus on setting departmental goals and action plans for creating inclusiveness. The conference is co-sponsored by CTL, the Office of International Programs, Human Resources, Student Affairs, and General Education.

We invite you to submit a proposal for a 90-minute session related to any of the 3 tracks. Please provide a title and list of presenters, along with a 150-200 word description of the session you would like to facilitate. Submit your proposal to Velma Lashbrook (lashbroo@augsburg.edu) by April 1.

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CTL Grant Application Due Dates

Faculty Summer Scholarship Grant Applications due March 15
Two Dean's Summer Scholarship Grants ($4000) and two Grangaard Summer Scholarship Grants ($2000) are available to support faculty summer scholarship activities. Applications should be submitted electronically no later than March 15. For more information and to receive an application form, contact Velma Lashbrook (lashbroo@augsburg.edu.)

Instructional & Course Design Grant Proposals due March 15
Up to eight Instructional and Course Design Grants ($3000 each) are available to support faculty summer course design activities, using L. Dee Fink's Creating Significant Learning Experiences and D. Randy Garrison & Norman D. Vaughan's Blended Learning in Higher Education. The purpose of these grants is to support the development of instructional design skills, as well as their application to a specific course. Tim Pippert and Cari Maguire serve as consultants for grant recipients. Applications are due no later than March 15. For more information and a proposal form, and to submit applications, contact Velma Lashbrook (lashbroo@augsburg.edu).

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AIS/ENL 355 Themes in American Indian Literature

Looking for classes to take in the spring?

This spring trimester, American Indian Studies is offering AIS/ENL 355 Themes in American Indian Literature for WEC. This class meets Sundays 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.

The course is structured around a number of writers working within a particular theme such as Native Voices of Minnesota, Voices from the Southwest, Poetics and Politics of Native Writing, Women and Power in Native Literature, Urban-Reservation: Homing, and American Indian film-literature adaptation. Students focus on primary texts, comparing and contrasting theme, voice, aesthetic, or cultural emphasis as it shifts or arises across the group of texts. Course cross-lists with English.

(Prereq.: ENL 220 or 221, or a 200-level literature course, or consent of instructor.)

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Graduation Skills Workshop - WRITING

Core Curriculum and Graduation Skills Workshops
AugCore is Augsburg's general education curriculum. This series introduces the curriculum, the first year Augsburg Seminar, the graduation skills, the concept of vocation, and the Keystone Seminar. The four graduation skills – critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, writing, and speaking – are embedded in every curriculum. Anyone who teaches a course with the embedded skill is expected to attend the appropriate workshop. These workshops, co-sponsored with General Education, help prepare faculty to understand the curriculum and effectively teach the graduation skills. Spring workshops will be held on Tuesdays, 3:00-5:00 (except the last one).

February 21, Marshall Room– Writing (Kathy Swanson and Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright)
March 27, Marshall Room – Quantitative Reasoning (John Zobitz and Stacy Freiheit)
April 17, OGC 100– Vocation and the Keystone Seminar (Mark Tranvick and Lori Brandt Hale)
May 21, 9:00-4:00, OGC 113 – AugSem and AVID Strategies (Lori Brandt Hale and Joe Cusco)

If you plan to attend any of these sessions, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu)

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This Week's CTL Activities At-A-Glance

This week's CTL sessions are:

Monday, February 20, 12:00-1:20 pm, OGC 100 – Ideas About Inclusiveness: "Effective Strategies for ESL and Generation 1.5 Students" (Cari Maguire)

Monday, February 20, 3:40-5:00, OGC 100 - Embedding Diversity and Global Learning: Intercultural Competence – "Using Cultural Immersion to Develop Better Understanding of Other Cultures" (Orv Gingerich and Cheryl Leuning)

Tuesday, February 21, 3:00-5:00 pm, Marshall Room – Core Curriculum and Graduation Skills: "Teaching and Assessing Writing Skills" (Kathy Swanson and Jennifer Bankers-Fulbright)

Tuesday, February 21, 3:40-5:00 pm, OGC ??,– Reading Circle: "Implications for Augsburg" (Marty Stortz and Merilee Klemp.). Martha Nussbaum's Not for Profit: Why Democracy Needs the Humanities.

Thursday, February 23, 11:50-1:20 pm, OGC 100– Thinking About Teaching and Advising: "Engaging the Classroom with the Community: Service Learning and Other Experiential Opportunities at Augsburg" (Matt Maruggi and Mary Laurel True)

Thursday, February 23, 3:10-4:30, OGC 100 – Reading Circle: Ch. 7-12. David Brooks' The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Virtue, led by Jacqui DeVries.

Thursday, February 23, 7:30-9:00 pm, Mitchell Auditorium, St. Scholastica, Duluth– "Why Democracy Needs the Humanities" (Martha Nussbaum).

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Thinking About Teaching and Advising

These presentations and conversations are designed to share teaching innovations on campus and learn from each other's experiences. Sessions involve presentations followed by informal conversations about the issues raised by these experiences. The intent is to increase awareness of what we are collectively learning about teaching and advising.

Remaining sessions during the spring are as follows:

Thursday, February 23, 11:50-1:20, OGC 100 – Matt Maruggi and Mary Laurel True, "Engaging the Classroom with the Community: Service Learning and Other Experiential Opportunities at Augsburg"
Thursday, March 15, 11:50-1:20, OGC 100 – Joe Underhill, "Project-Based and Applied Learning"
Thursday, March 29, 11:50-1:20, OGC 100 – Garry Hesser, "Teaching by Immersion: Interim Redux"

If you plan to attend any of these sessions, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).

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The Jessica Nathanson Scholarly Writing Retreat

The third annual Scholarly Writing Retreat will be held at Dunrovin Retreat Center near Marine on St. Croix from 10:00 am on Tuesday, May 29 to 1:00 pm on Thursday, May 31. Initiated by Jessica Nathanson, the retreat gives scholars time and space to work on scholarship, undistracted by meetings, classes, or even children and family responsibilities. Some come to plan an approach to a new project to be completed over the summer; others use it as an opportunity to finish articles they have been working on during the year. Those interested in participating should contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu). Registrants are accepted on a first come-first serve basis.

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Embedding Diversity and Global Learning - TODAY

This series of workshops focuses on Augsburg's Model of Diversity and Global Learning and how it is being used to help embed diversity and global learning in the curriculum and co-curriculum. These sessions will be held from 3:15--5:00 on Mondays.

February 20, OGC 100, - Intercultural Competence – using cultural immersion to develop better understanding of other cultures (Orv Gingerich and Cheryl Leuning)
April 2, OGC 100 – Personal Competence – using self-assessment tools to better understand self (Tom Morgan and Velma Lashbrook)

To rsvp for these sessions, please contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).

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Staff Development Series

All staff are invited to participate in the ongoing series designed for staff. This series addresses both personal and professional development needs. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 8:00-9:30. The remaining workshops scheduled for Spring and Summer 2012 include:

February 28, OGC 100 – Identifying Needs and Strategies for Change (Lori Peterson and Andrea Turner)
March 20, OGC 200 – Building a Case for Change (Jim Erchul and Staney Rostad)
April 17, Riverside – Collaborating Across Boundaries (Jessica Fox-Wilson and Judy Johnson)
May 22-24 – Creating an Inclusive Campus conference and working session
June 19, OGC 114 – Addressing Student Needs (Jennifer Simon and Ann Garvey)
July 17, OGC 114 – Getting Involved in Campus Work (Kelsey Richardson Blackwell and Nate Hallanger)
August 21, OGC 200 – Continuing to Learn: Preparing for the Future (TBD)

To rsvp for this series, please contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu).

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Ideas About Inclusiveness - ESL and Gen 1.5

This series of conversations is designed to help faculty and staff understand how to create an inclusive learning community that values all of its members. It includes discussions of teaching, advising, and coaching skills; and dialogues about specific differences and how they impact a sense of inclusiveness. This series includes a number of well-received sessions presented at the Creating and Inclusive Campus Conference last May.

The remaining spring sessions will be held on Mondays 12:00-1:15.

February 20, OGC 100 - Cari Maguire, New Programs, "Effective Strategies for ESL and Generation 1.5 Students"
February 27, TBD - Sheila Fox Wassink, CLASS, and panel, "Mentoring Students with Psychiatric Disabilities"

If you plan to attend any of these sessions, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu

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Graduation Information - Please Read

It is time to reserve your cap & gown! The deadline for May Graduates to reserve cap and gowns online is March 16th. www.herffjones.com/college/augsburg You will not need to pay until you pick them up! Cap and Gowns will be ready to purchase on April 20th at the Grad Fair in the bookstore. All late orders will incur a $10.00 late charge and must be placed in the bookstore. Reserve your Cap & Gown ...today!

Graduating in July?

Cap and Gowns must be reserved online by April 13th. www.herffjones.com/college/augsburg You will not need to pay until you pick up! Cap & Gowns will be ready to purchase on May 19th at the WEC/Masters Grad Fair on May 19th. 10:30am-1:00pm. All late orders will incur a $10.00 late charge and must be placed in the bookstore.

Rochester students we will deliver - date TBA

Prices for Cap & Gowns
Bachelor's Cap, Gown & Tassel - $52.95
Master's Cap, Gown, Tassel, & Hood -$91.00
Bachelor's gown only- $33.95
Master's gown only - $36.00
Cap $10.00
Tassel $11.00
Hood $36.00

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Sabo Scholarships Available for 2012-13

SABO SCHOLARS/SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE for 5 students who will be Juniors in 2012-13 and who demonstrate an interest and commitment to engagement in the political process, public policy issues and careers in public service. Each Sabo Scholar receives a $2000 scholarship [divided equally between the 2 semesters].

Expectations of Sabo Scholars include collaborating with Representative Martin Sabo, Sabo Professor Garry Hesser, and Senior Faculty Fellows to identify and create opportunities for Augsburg students to engage more fully in public policy issues, the political process and exploring career in public service. In addition, the Sabo Scholars help to shape the present endeavors and future direction of the Sabo Center. The Scholars meet monthly with Representative Sabo, Sabo Professor Hesser, Sr. Fellows & local alums and persons engaged in public service, policy related work and the political process. The deadline for application is February 24.

For further information and applications contact: Garry Hesser, Sabo Professor of Citizenship and Learning, Memorial 432, hesser@augsburg.edu [612-330-1664]

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Scholastic Connections Applications are Available

ATTENTION UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF COLOR:
Scholastic Connections is a scholarship and mentorship program for undergraduate students of color at Augsburg College. Students who are successful in their application process and are selected to participate, receive a $5000 scholarship and are paired with a successful alum of color who serves as mentor for the Scholar.

Six "new" Scholars will be selected for the program for 2012-13.

Eligibility criteria:
• Current Augsburg student or advanced standing transfer student
• Demonstrated financial need
• Demonstrated leadership ability or potential
• Demonstrated community involvement (on or off campus)
• GPA of 2.5 or higher

Application Process:
• Applicants must complete the following:
• Scholastic Connections Application (due 3/1)
• One letter of recommendation from someone other than a family member (due 3/1)
• A completed financial aid file (due 3/1 in the Enrollment Center)
• An application interview with Cindy Peterson (completion deadline 3/15)


APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 3/1.

For more information about the program and access to the application, visit the SC web page at Inside Augsburg, A to Z Directory, Scholastic Connections. http://www.augsburg.edu/connections


ATTENTION FACULTY & STAFF: If you know of a student who could benefit from working with a mentor and receiving scholarship assistance, feel free to nominate the student for SC. Nomination forms are available at the SC web page.

Questions? Contact Cindy Peterson at petersoc@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1754.

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Housing Expo Information

Selection numbers for all eligible current students have been e-mailed as of February 13th.
The e-mails are being sent by agr-reports@augsburg.edu. Students with ARHOLDS will be sent their selection numbers as soon as their holds are removed. For more information about your ARHOLD please contact enroll@augsburg.edu. For more information about the Housing Expo please stop by our table on February 21st, noon - 1:30, in the East Commons.

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Dining Services

Did you know you can purchase flex points online at Augsburg.aviands.com/flex-points.
You can pay with a credit card or charge to your student account.

Einsteins
Our featured sandwich is the Maple Oatmeal Bagel Sandwich. We also have a new Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffin. We have soup every day and we always offer the Turkey Chili.

Come to the Commons for lunch on tuesday for the Mardi Gras meal.

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Photo Exhibit Features Ethiopian Women

Enjoy the photography of Oromo women from Ethiopia, presented by Tsehai Wodajo, Augsburg graduate and founder of Resources of the Enrichment of African Lives (REAL). The event is co-sponsored by the Women's Resource Center.

"I'm eager for more people to learn about the challenges faced by Ethiopian women, and to be inspired by how these women pass along hope and perseverance to the next generation," said Ms. Wodajo.

Wodajo, who also is a senior social worker for Hennepin County, will share her personal story, and speak about her work. Her story also is intended to help promote education of girls in Ethiopia. She will be joined by other presenters who will talk about the history and culture of the Oromo people with a focus on the role of women in shaping their culture. Other presenters include Peri Klemm, associate professor of art history from California State University at Northridge, and Martha Kuwee Kumsa, associate professor of social work from Wilfred Laurier University.

The exhibit is open from 1-4 PM, February 25-26 in Foss Center; the cultural presentations will occur from 2-3 p.m. in Sateren Auditorium on both days.

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URGO Applications Due Next Tuesday Feb 21

The application for URGO summer research is now available.

RESEARCH APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY FEBRUARY 21.

Summer research applications are due to urgo@augsburg.edu by 4:30 p.m on February 21st. No late applications will be accepted.

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Zyzzogeton Poster Session Registration

Calling all student researchers: participate in the Zyzzogeton Poster Fair -sponsored by LSAMP, McNair & URGO.

What you need to know:
Deadline for Registration (includes an abstract of your research or creative activity): February 24th, 2012
*You do not have to have done research with URGO to participate.

Where to register: The Zyzzogeton Website: http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo/zyzzogeton.html

The poster session will be held on April 12th, 2012 from 3-5 pm.

URGO/McNair/LSAMP will cover the cost of posters submitted by Wednesday, March 28. Printing costs for posters submitted after March 28th will not be covered. To submit your poster, email it to urgo@augsburg.edu.

Work with your faculty mentor to develop and edit your poster. If you want assistance with designing or editing your poster please attend a poster making workshop on Feb. 15 OR March 8 from 4-5:15 pm in SVE 201.

If you would like help reviewing your poster, make an appointment prior to Friday, March 16. Appointments can be made by e-mailing urgo@augsburg.edu.

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Housing Expo

Date: April 3rd, 2012
Time: 3pm-10pm
Location: East Commons, Christensen Center
Please bring your Augsburg ID and printed selection number document to the Housing Expo.
New this year - choosing your actual apartment and the Anderson Hall Neighborhoods. For more information about joining a Neighborhood please contact Ali Pickens at pickens@augsburg.edu.
Students unable to attend the Housing Expo may contact Cyndy Rowe at rowe@augsburg.edu for permission to use the Power of Attorney (POA) process.

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It's Money Week

The intent of this week is for the campus to come together to share their money secret, good or bad, that we keep hidden from others and even from ourselves. Creating a culture where it is okay to talk about money in an attempt to learn, change our money behaviors and transform our lives.


SHARE YOUR MONEY SECRET
Hang your secrets in the skywalks. Got a camera? Take a picture of yourself with your money secret and post it online at www.facebook.com/augsburgcollege

LSS FINANCIAL COUNSELOR
Get your individual money questions answered by meeting with a Lutheran Social Service Financial Counselor. Sessions are available Wednesday and Thursday from Noon-5 p.m. in the Nelson Room. Schedule your appointment through the Money Matters Group Moodle Community site.

STUDENT PANEL
Wednesday, February 22
6 p.m., Coffee Shop
Hear a new perspective on money by listening to current Augsburg students own money stories. You'll hear how they handle money.

SPEAKER: KARA MCGUIRE
Thursday, February 23
6 p.m., Coffee Shop
Kara is a financial literacy advocate and former Star Tribune money columnist. She'll share her perspective on money and address students' financial concerns.

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Students for Obama Townhall Featuring: Messina, Ellison

Jim Messina, the National Campaign Manager of President Obama's re-election campaign, will be speaking at a Students for Obama event. Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and Congressman Keith Ellison will also be participating.

This is a once in a lifetime experience! Please come, and bring your friends!

Doors open at 2:15-- please be there a bit early, because the event will start at 2:30!

University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management, Room L-110 (Honeywell Auditorium)

Please RSVP here: https://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpsx3f.

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CGE's 30th Anniversary: A Talk and a Toast

In honor of our 30th Anniversary, the Center for Global Education at Augsburg College invites you to "A Talk and a Toast" on Wednesday, Mar. 14.

At 4:30pm in the Hoversten Chapel, Sonia Davila-Poblete will give the lecture, "Women Making Changes: From the Living Better to Living Well Paradigm." Sonia is the editor of the book, "Opposing Currents: Politics of Water and Gender in Latin America." Sonia has also served as an advisor for the Global Water Partnership and currently works as a consultant to social organizations interested in the care and preservation of natural resources.

Immediately following in the Arnold Atrium, CGE will be hosting a reception with food and drink to toast 2012 as our 30th year of existence.

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Fulbright Information Session

Each year, approximately 1,500 Americans traveling more than 130 countries receive support from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Program participants pursue graduate or professional study, advanced research or English teaching in elementary and secondary schools or universities.

Come to this information session to learn more about the program and its application process as well as hear from former Augsburg students who have received Fulbright program fellowships.

When?
Thursday, February 23
5:00-6:30 pm

Where?
Marshall Room, Christensen Center

*Mesa pizza will be provided*

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Sabo Symposium: K-12 Funding, Wed, Feb. 22

"MODELING CONSTRUCTIVE DEBATE". Feb 22, 4:00-5:30
How do we become "informed citizens" who are "critical thinkers"? The SABO SYMPOSIUM will provide a unique educational opportunity for the entire Augsburg community to BOTH learn more about a complex and contentious issue, "ALTERNATIVES FOR FUNDING K-12 EDUCATION" & experience a model of respectful and CONSTRUCTIVE DEBATE by two leading Minnesota legislators who differ greatly on their assessments and positions.

REP. PAT GAROFALO, Republican of District 36B, who chairs the House Education Finance Committee and REP. STEVE SIMON, DFL of District 44A who serves on the State Finance Committee committee will debate the funding issue and alternatives. Then three well informed educational leaders from across the political spectrum will question the debaters and press them on their positions, followed by an opportunity for audience members to do the same. Respondents are: BILL GREEN, NAN SKELTON & PETER SWANSON. LEARN CONTENT and HOW TO DISAGREE RESPECTFULLY.

February 22, 2012, 4:00-5:30, with refreshments and reception to follow
Hoversten Chapel in Foss Center

Two resources are available for classes and individuals to use in order to prepare: 1) Constitutional Mandates on who is responsible for K-12 education and 2) the Minnesota Miracle of 1971

http://web.augsburg.edu/~hesser/MinnesotaMiracle1971.pdf http://web.augsburg.edu/~hesser/ConstitutionEduc.docx

For further information, contact Garry Hesser, x1664, hesser @augsburg.edu

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Pre-Law Society Meeting

Please join the Pre-Law Society for a meeting. At the meeting, we will have the opportunity to hear from an Augsburg alum attorney that is currently in practice! In addition, we will be discussing our upcoming law school visits.

When: Wednesday February 22
Time: 3:00 p.m. -- 4:00 p.m.
Where: Augsburg Room
What: Meet-n-Greet

Questions? Contact Debbie Shapiro at Shapiro@augsburg.edu

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