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Public Safety and Facilities Announcements
Lot J Closed Next Week
Parking Lot J, behind Charles S. Anderson Music Hall, will be closed the week of May 19 for installation of new asphalt and curb.
Teaching and Learning
Teaching & Learning with Tech in the Classroom
Wednesday, May 21
9:00 a.m. - Noon in Kennedy 303/305
Interested in using tech tools to improve student preparation and engagement? Do you have question such as:
"How can I connect my iPad to the classroom system?"
"Is it possible to record what I do on the system computer during class?"
"What’s the latest thinking on the effective use of slide ware?"
"What’s the best way to take an in-class anonymous survey?"
If you have these or similar questions, then this workshop is for you!
Please RSVP with Hans Wiersma wiersma@augsburg.edu or Adriane Brown brownad@augsburg.edu.
On-Campus GRE Prep Course - Register Now
Augsburg offers an eight week GRE prep course each summer for students and alumni at a cost well below those found at private test centers. This course is taught by Augsburg faculty and staff and walks students through each section of the general test. Throughout the course, students complete sample test questions and receive in-depth feedback and instruction.
Tuesdays 4-6:30 p.m.
May 27-July 22
Cost: $75
Registration is first come, first serve, so sign up now at www.augsburg.edu/urgo!
Summer in the Writing Lab
The Augsburg College Writing Lab will be open this summer for summer term students. Hours are Monday and Thursday, 4:30-7 p.m. The Lab is located in Lindell Library, street level, left of the circulation desk. Tutors can help you with written assignments for any class and at any stage of the writing process. Any questions, contact Kathryn Swanson, English Department.
General Announcements
Leadership Training I
Are you a current supervisor? Do you want to learn tools and skills to make you a more effective leader? Are you a member of a special committee or task force? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions then this training session is for you.
Leadership Training I
June 2, 2014
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Marshall Room
Lunch will be provided
Register for the session through the HR Moodle site: https://moodle.augsburg.edu/moodlecommunity/mod/scheduler/view.php?id=24754
This is the first of two leadership training sessions that will be held over the next several months. Session one will be a fast-paced, one day program, where you will learn practical tools to help you lead your work groups effectively. The Leadership Training I program covers the fundamentals of supervision, management and leadership, including:
* Understanding the role of a supervisor
* Building a team that works together collaboratively
* Defining goals and helping employees understand their responsibilities
*Delegating appropriately by assigning the right task to the right person to maximize the team’s productivity
* Communicating effectively to provide meaningful feedback tor employees to both correct ineffective performance and to recognize their positive contributions
The program includes interactive presentations, supported by visual aids, such as PowerPoint, group discussions, individual and group activities, case studies, and a transfer exercise to help participants transfer learning from the program to their work situations.
Spaces are limited so sign up today!
HSA Financial Forum Webinar
Do you have an HSA? Optum Health will offer three Financial Forum webinars to help you plan, save, and pay for qualified medical expenses, and to potentially grow your savings tax-free by investing in mutual funds.
You will learn:
- Who is eligible to invest
- How to use the available educational and account management tools
- How to set up an investment account, select funds, and allocate dollars
- How to transfer money between your HSA and investment account
Financial Forums have a 20/20 format -- taking only 40 minutes out of your day. The first 20 minutes are dedicated to discussing the HSA topic, with the last 20 minutes held for Q&A.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to take full advantage of the tax-free savings your HSA offers.
Final Time/Date the forum is offered:
- Thursday, May 22 - 3:00 p.m.
Space fills up quickly, so register today. For more information or to sign up, visit:
http://go.optum.com/4820_FS_Financial_Forum_Spring_2014-Employee/employee_invite1.pdf?elq_mid=4778&elq_cid=972371&elq_ck=701a0000002AIcBAAW&elq=c24539b2e703407eb3b85c15a5b8d2ed&elqCampaignId=1439
ACTC Shared Services Project Update for May 2014
In its May newsletter, the Associated College of the Twin Cities (ACTC) provided an updated on the ACTC shared services exploration project launched this past November. The report describes what the study has learned so far from the financial analysis and campus interviews completed over the winter and spring. The project update report is available online at the ACTC website: http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=6eefbc973f73e000f77b57748&id=703f73be44&e=[UNIQID] .
The ACTC update also outlines the next steps in the exploration of shared services which, pending ACTC board approval, would include additional due diligence and campus input during the summer 2014. While the ACTC board has authority to approve (or reject) the additional shared services exploration work, the ACTC communication underscores that each campus will have the choice regarding whether and how it will opt to participate in future shared services opportunities, when those opportunities are identified.
The shared services project is led by the ACTC Business Officers Council, which comprises the five ACTC CFOs. If you have questions about the project, its objectives or status, please send your inquiries to the attention of Staney Rostad at rostads@augsburg.edu.
Augsburg is Moving to a New Web Time Entry System
Everyone is invited to several hands-on open labs about our upcoming move to a new web time entry system. Starting May 25 everyone using the current time entry system will start using the new time entry system. All staff, faculty supervisors of students or staff, and student employees will begin using the new system starting May 25.
Both systems are from the same company, Kronos, but the new system has many improvements. Including:
- no Java except for what is in your coffee mug
- easy time entry for students with multiple jobs
- supervisors able to view time worked by student workers in all jobs
- up to the minute benefit accrual time information on the main screen showing time taken, available and requested
- easier reporting options for supervisors
The new time entry system will be the place where the benefit accrual time will be calculated each pay period for the benefit-eligible employees. It will be the main keeper of the benefit accruals.
We have been testing the system over the last few months and have received great feedback from our pilot group which included staff and students.
Hands-on training sessions are listed below. These will be open labs. Come when you want and leave when you want.
Wednesday May 14, 2 - 3 p.m., Sverdrup 205 Computer Lab
Friday May 16, 11 - 12 noon, Sverdrup 205 Computer Lab
Monday May 19, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Sverdrup 205 Computer Lab
Wednesday May 21, 3 - 4 p.m., Sverdrup 205 Computer Lab
Friday May 23, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Sverdrup 205 Computer Lab
If you have any questions please let myself or Theresa Gade (gade@augsburg.edu) know.
More Ways to Pay at the Vending Machines
If you thought paying with your credit card at the vending machines was cool, now you can pay with ISIS electronic wallet! ISIS is free app that allows you to pay with select Android or select iPhone smart phones. Check out www.paywithisis.com for detail and information about promotions (how does $1 off a purchases of $1 or more sound?), coupons, and storing your store loyalty cards.
Food Service Hours
Commons
Closed Until Mid June
Einstein's
Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Nabo
Monday - Friday
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
VP Finance/Administration Feedback
Thanks to all who could attend the open forum and other meetings for our third candidate on Monday, May 12. Your feedback is appreciated - on the Moodle site there is the link to the Qualtrics survey. We need any community input/feedback by Thursday, 8 a.m.
Event Announcements
Pre-health Application Boot Camp Session 2 TODAY
URGO will be hosting Application Bootcamp for students and alumni who are applying to professional schools in the health field this year (Medicine, Dentistry, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, etc.). The bootcamp has two remaining sessions:
May 14, 10-2 in Sverdrup 201
May 19, 10-2 in Sverdrup 201
It will feature application instruction from Dr. Dale Pederson, personal statement guidance from Dr. Dal Liddle, and individualized advising from URGO. Students are strongly recommended to attend all three sessions to develop a high quality application, and are encouraged to sign up for as many sessions as possible. The work time and support is designed for students at all stages of the application process, those who haven't started yet and those who are well under way. Students who attend will receive priority feedback on applications and secondaries following bootcamp.
Follow the link below to register!
http://www.augsburg.edu/urgo
If you have any questions, email urgo@augsburg.edu or call 612-330-1446
Keeping Track of Auggies
Auggies Study Ed and Psych in Slovenia
Prof. Joseph Erickson (Department of Education) and Prof. Stacy Freiheit (Department of Psychology) are leading a course with 19 students to Slovenia, Croatia and Italy this May. Follow their blog at http://tinyurl.com/mxrt4zu
This program is was developed with the support of the Provost's Internationalization Grant. Thanks to Augsburg Exchange Partner, University of Ljubljana for hosting 2 Augsburg groups this summer (MSW travels there in July). Learn more about the U of Lj: http://www.uni-lj.si/eng/
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