Monday, May 19, 2014
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Teaching and Learning

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!

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The Writing Lab Is Open During Summer Term

Yes! The Augsburg College Writing Lab is 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 students with written assignments for any class and at any stage of the writing process. Any questions, contact Kathryn Swanson, English Department.

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Tech in the Classroom Workshop this Wednesday

Wednesday, May 21
9:00 a.m.-noon in Kennedy 303/305

Interested in using tech tools to improve student preparation and engagement? Then this workshop is for you. RSVP today by emailing Adriane Brown at brownad@augsburg.edu or Hans Wiersma at wiersma@augsburg.edu.

Attendees: don't forget to bring your laptop or tablet.

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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!

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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

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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.

Monday May 19, 9:30 - 10:30am, Sverdrup 205 Computer Lab
Wednesday May 21, 3 - 4pm, Sverdrup 205 Computer Lab
Friday May 23, 9:30 - 10:30am, Sverdrup 205 Computer Lab

If you have any questions please let myself or Theresa Gade (gade@augsburg.edu) know.

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Event Announcements

Staff Spring Social

The Staff Spring Social will be held from 3-5 p.m. on Thursday, May 22 in the Quad. In addition to dedicated social time and tasty food, be sure to enter to win one of several door prizes including gift certificates, a 2014-2015 parking permit or an iPad Mini! In case of rain, the event will be moved to the Christensen Center Commons. See you there!

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Keeping Track of Auggies

Dean '62 and Barbara '63 Larson make CSBR Gift

Dean '62 and Barbara '63 Larson have teamed up with Dean's sister Patricia Moylan '57 to make the gift. Together they are naming a faculty office in memory of Dean and Patricia's parents, Ernest '32 and Ellen Gynild '28 Larson.

Dean and Patricia's family history intertwines repeatedly with Augsburg College. Their grandfather, Endre Erik Gynild, who served as president of the Lutheran Free Church, was a graduate. Their parents and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins were Auggies. Dean and Patricia's father, Ernest, chaired the Board of Directors. Devotion to the College was closely tied to devotion to the Lutheran Free Church, a predecessor of today's Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Read more at http://www.augsburg.edu/csbr/2014/05/13/1278/

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