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Teaching Presence in an Art Class

Read about Social, Cognitive and Teaching Presence in an online art class
http://engage.augsburg.edu/hybrid/2014/05/21/social-cognitive-and-teaching-presence-in-an-art-class/

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Additional Sessions for 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.

Employee-focused sessions:

Friday May 23, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Sverdrup 205 Computer Lab
Friday June 6, 12 noon - 3 p.m., Sverdrup 201 Computer Lab (NEW!)

Supervisor-focused sessions (ALL NEW!):

Thursday May 22, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Sverdrup 205 Computer Lab
Thursday May 29, 1 - 2 p.m., Sverdrup 205 Computer Lab
Thursday June 5, 12 noon - 2 p.m., Sverdrup 205 Computer Lab

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

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Welcome to Hli Vang

Hli Vang has joined Augsburg as the Director, Pan-Asian Student Services. Hli follows Penh Lo who is now working at Hennepin County. Hli began her work at Augsburg on Tuesday, May 20.

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Jacobs and Bishop receive Auggie Pride Awards

Join the Staff Senate in congratulating the recipients of the Auggie Pride Award for the month of April.

Jennifer Jacobs, assistant compliance director and assistant volleyball coach

Nomination: "I'd like to nominate Jen Jacobs for an Auggie Pride Award because I believe a lot of the work she does within the area of compliance goes largely unnoticed, yet plays a major role in improving our college. I also want to lift up the recent initiatives she has been working on to re-work leadership training for first-year athletes, in addition to the work she has been doing with the Diversity and Inclusion Committee."

Catherine Bishop, project manager in Academic Affairs

Nomination: "The transition to the new Adult Undergraduate program has required a major effort by staff and faculty. I have heard many comments about how essential Katie's work has been to the successful launch of the new program. She has provided essential support to the transition. I think she is very deserving of this award and our appreciation."

The Auggie Pride Incentive Program comes out of Staff Senate's desire to recognize outstanding staff on a more regular basis (monthly), and tap the collective mind power for great ideas. If you would like to nominate someone or have a suggestion, email staffsenate@augsburg.edu.

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Summer Bookstore Charging Ends Friday, May 23

Students who are registered for the upcoming term will be allowed to charge up to $600 to their student account. TOMORROW is the last day to charge books to your student account for all course courses (including summer session 2 courses) will be Friday, May 23.

Students' accounts will be billed for only what was spent on their bookstore account before credit refunds are issued. If your bookstore charges creates a balance on your account you need to make payments in accordance with your statement. Bookstore purchases charged to students' accounts are intended for students who have excess financial aid funds to cover their tuition, fees, AND their books or supplies.

Please contact Student Financial Services (612) 330-1046 if you have any questions.

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Leadership Training I - Lunch Will Be Provided

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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Food Service Hours

All Locations Closed on Monday 5/26/2014

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.

WEC HOURS
Nabo
Friday
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Einstein's
Friday
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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HSA Financial Forum Webinar - 5/22

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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Farewell Event for Jesse Cashman

Jesse Cashman, director of public safety, is leaving for a position at St. Cloud State as Assistant Vice President of Risk Management. His last day will be May 30.

Our farewell celebration will be Thursday, May 29, 3-4:30 p.m. in the Student Lounge, Christensen Center.

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