Announcements

These Announcements were submitted to the Monday Memo by University Community Members (employees, students and retirees). Announcement submissions must be received by Thursday at noon for publication on the following Monday. To submit your Monday Memo item, use the Submit Announcement from the right sidebar. You may also submit announcements by E-mail to monday.memo@enmu.edu. The Web address for the Monday Memo is http://www.enmu.edu/news/monday_memo.html. Announcements can only be accepted from off–campus groups that are non–profit.

ENMU Recognizing Producers of Dual-Language Documentary – The public is invited to the Portales-area premier of the "Planting Seeds of Success Through Language" documentary at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, in the University Theatre at Eastern. The half-hour program, produced by KENW-TV’s Orlando Ortega, highlights a Spanish/English Two-Way, Dual-Language Immersion Program that has been in place at Dolores Gonzales Elementary School in Albuquerque for eight years. The program begins with kindergarten and continues through the fifth grade. Students with English as their first language, students with Spanish as their first language, and heritage language learners (non-Spanish speaking Hispanics) are grouped together in the classroom. During half of the day, the students are immersed in English-only instruction and during the other half, they are immersed in Spanish-only instruction. Following introductions by Dr. Steven Russell, dean of the College of Education and Technology at ENMU, ENMU president Steven Gamble will welcome guests. The documentary will then be screened, followed by comments from David Briseño, director of Federal Programs at La Casita. Students in the dual-language program at Las Casita will also be in attendance. Duane Ryan, director of Broadcasting at KENW, will then make comments, followed by Dr. López-Emslie. A reception will follow in the lobby.

Veterans' Day Remembrance Set at ENMU – Veterans' Day will be remembered at Eastern at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the Veterans' Memorial on campus. Events will include the National Anthem sung in Navajo, an address by Vietnam veteran Dale Davis, a veterans' Pow Wow Honor Song, prayer and a moment of silence. For more information, contact ENMU's Office of Native American Affairs at 505.562.2470 (enmu.nativeamericanaffairs@enmu.edu).

Social Work Representatives on Campus Today – The public is invited to join the Eastern New Mexico University and Portales/Clovis social work communities to meet representatives from the New Mexico Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) to learn more about social work in New Mexico. A free deli luncheon will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in the Zia Room of the Campus Union Building on Monday, Nov. 10. If you would like to schedule a time to meet with representatives from NASW-NM or have questions, contact Valerie Pacini, LMSW, at 505.562.4510, or e-mail Valerie.Pacini@enmu.edu.

Student's Independent Study Course Investigates Gender Transition – Rose Clark-Hitt will present the findings of her independent study course on Monday, Nov. at 5:30 PM in COB 110. Her case study investigates gender transition in the workplace. If you are interested in reading the case study, it will be available in the College of Business Faculty lounge beginning Monday, Nov. 10.

Basketball Season Tickets on Sale – 2003-2004 Basketball Season Tickets are on sale in the Athletic Office. Please call 562.2153 for more information.

Internship Presentation – Please join the faculty of the College of Business in COB 123 on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 3:30 p.m. as Adrian Lucero presents the results of his internship at KMART – 9264. A copy of the final paper is available for review in COB 204.

Thesis Defense – Titled: Distribution, habitat characteristics, and population demographics of snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus) at the extreme southern edge of its geographic range. Students, faculty, and public are welcome to attend at 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14, in Science Hall 108.

Internship Presentation - Please join the faculty of the College of Business in COB 123 on Wednesday, November 12, 2003, at 3:30 PM, as Adrian Lucero presents the results of his internship at KMART - 9264. A copy of the final paper is available for review in COB 204.

Window of Opportunity in Administration Building – Window replacement in the Administration Building will tentatively begin on Monday, Nov. 10. The contractors will start in the southeast corner and work in a counter clockwise fashion around the building. It is assumed that both the upstairs and downstairs windows will be replaced while the contractors are working on a particular section of the building. All this is tentative. for more information, call ext. 2315.

Bond Issue Passes for ENMU-Roswell – Chaves County voters overwhelmingly passed the local general obligation bond issue referendum for ENMU-Roswell on Nov. 4. In absentee voting, the final count was 729 for the bond issue and 178 against. In each of the 19 voting districts, the votes for the bond issue also far outnumbered the votes against, with the final total coming in at 3,958 for the bond issue and 761 against. Although only about 16 percent of county voters went to the polls, their support of ENMU-Roswell was decisive with close to 84 percent voting for the bond issue. That support means the existing property tax bond levy for the University will continue, with the campus receiving up to $8.1 million over the next 11 years. The bond issue victory was the outcome of the 'Vision 20/20: Focus on the Future' campaign, which was coordinated by a group of community members over the past several months. J. Phelps White III served as chair.

Photography Guidelines from the Office of Communication Services –
1. The Office of Communication Services (OCS) does not charge for photo services that are directly related to ENMU news stories, publications or the Web site.
2. There is no charge for taking photos of employees for their information files kept in OCS. These photos are available for any official University purpose.
3. OCS does not take passport, black and white, or personal photos.
4. For photo assignments other than the above (such as banquets, performances or other special or social events), OCS charges $8 per hour (minimum of one hour), plus the actual cost of film, film processing and photos.
5. Please request a photographer at least five working days in advance.
6. To best utilize the photographer’s time, and your money, please request the photographer at a specific time when the photos will actually be taken, and give OCS an advance copy of a list of photo shots needed. (If a photographer is requested through an entire event at which a meal is being served, it is customary to treat the photographer to a complimentary meal.)
7. For more information, call the Director of Media Relations or the Webmaster in Communication Services at 562.2154.

Welcome Home – Several offices that were moved out of the Administration Building during the early renovation stages have returned home. Academic Services, Planning Services and Accounts Payable have recently moved back. The phone numbers of these offices remain the same, but please direct mail to these stations: Academic Services to Station 2 [Liz Wooley and Cindy Hernandez]; Planning Services to Station 2 [Amy Holt, Jolene Duran, and Crystal Creekmore]; and Accounts Payable to Station 60 [Minnie Bresler, Jo Allison, and Cindy Shaw].

Phi Kappa Phi Inducts Members – The ENMU chapter of Phi Kappa Phi held their fall 2003 induction of new members on Nov. 7 in the Campus Union Building Zia Room. The speaker for the banquet was Dr. Manuel Varela from the Department of Biology. The title of his address was “From New Mexico to Harvard and back.”

Phi Kappa Phi, an honor society that recognizes and honors excellence in all academic disciplines, started in 1897. Juniors must have completed at least 72 credit hours and rank scholastically in the top 7.5 percent of their class. Seniors must rank in the top 10 percent of their class. Graduate students, as well, must rank in the upper 10 percent of their class. Faculty, professional staff, and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction may also be eligible for membership.

Undergraduate students inducted were: Blake Bently, Cathey Cline, Tracy Henderson, Courtney Fleetwood, Kathy Kermode, Chellaram Kundomal, Heather Maker, Lisa-ann Moyer, April Roach, Amy Skuta, Leah Stovall, Ty Touchstone, Nancy West, Molly Wyant, and Donna Ellick.

Graduate students inducted were: John A. Hansen, Sheroylyn Battke and Rebecca Johnson.

The faculty members inducted were Don Morris and Christopher Stasheff.

The activity was coordinated by Dr. Anthony Schroeder, president; Dr. Alan Garrett, vice president; Estella Rush, secretary; Greg Hobbs, treasurer; and Dr. Dale Davis, public relations.

Free Hearing Evaluations at ENMU Speech and Hearing Center – Do you think you might have a hearing problem? Ever notice that you have to have people repeat things? The ENMU Speech and Hearing Center conducts diagnostic hearing evaluations for students, faculty, and staff free of charge. Call 562.2156 for information or to schedule an appointment.

Medical Leave Bank Details
What is the Medical Leave Bank?
The medical leave bank is a pool of hours to which any regular employee who earns medical and/or annual leave may donate some of their accumulated leave hours. The purpose of the medical leave bank is to provide medical leave to contributors who have suffered an unplanned personal illness, injury, disability or quarantine and who have exhausted their compensatory time and medical and annual leave balances.

Who is eligible to join? Any regular ENMU employee who earns medical and annual leave and has a current medical leave balance of at least 6 days (hours are prorated for part-time employees) as of October 31, 2003, is eligible to participate in the Bank.

How much do I have to contribute?
Initial contribution is 3 days if you work full-time; hours are prorated if you work part-time. With prior written notice, the medical leave bank committee may request additional hours from the membership if the hours in the bank fall below one day per member.

Who makes decisions on request for time from the bank?
The medical leave bank is administered by a five-member committee appointed by the President to review requests for withdrawal of medical leave from the bank.

How do I enroll?
The medical leave bank policy, enrollment and request forms are available from the office of Personnel Services, Administration Building, Room 207, or by calling the office at 562.2115. Return completed form to Personnel Services, Station 21, by Dec. 31, 2003. Your enrollment in the bank will become effective with the implementation of the policy effective Jan. 1, 2004*.

*After this initial 2003 enrollment period, open enrollment hereafter will be July 1-Sept. 30 of each year.

Defensive Driving Offering New Sessions – The next class is from 8 a.m. to noon on Nov. 12-13 in the Aztec Room. The class after that will be Nov. 20-21, in the same place, from 1-5 p.m. All personnel need to sign up at the University Police Department prior to attending the class.

Business Office Training Sessions – Available in SAS 166 from 2-3 p.m. on the following days:
Nov. 12 Petty Cash Request/How to make department deposits
Nov. 18 PO/Requisition Process
Nov. 19 Payroll Process

Please contact the Business Office at ext. 2611 for more information.

Still Have Chances to Beat the Flu Season – Student Health Services has some flu vaccines left. Please call 562.2321 to get an appointment for your shot. These will be given on a first-come basis.

Flexible Spending Saves Tax Dollars – ENMU offers Flexible Spending Plans that allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to cover out-of- pocket medical expenses and dependent-care expenses. Employees who would like to participate in the Flexible Spending Plans in 2004 must complete the appropriate documents in the Payroll Office by Monday, Dec. 8. Employees who participated during 2003 must re-enroll to participate in 2004. (Information packets and applications are available in the Payroll Office, Admin. 117.)

The payroll staff would like to encourage employees to stop by the Payroll Office with any questions. The Payroll staff is also available for departmental presentations and enrollment assistance for the Flexible Spending Plans. Please call 562.2320 to schedule a departmental visit. Departments located outside of Portales may schedule conference call presentations.

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Available – Students interested in applying for the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship should contact Dr. Regina Aragon at regina.aragon@enmu.edu or 562.2328. The scholarship is awarded based on merit to those who will be college juniors and those who will be college seniors in the 2004-2005 academic year, have outstanding potential, and intend to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering.

Work of Artist Featured in Library – The artwork and craftwork of Bill Gonzales will be featured in the Foyer Gallery of the Golden Library at Eastern New Mexico University through Nov. 21. He showcases a variety of medium including woodburnings, colored pencil, watercolors, and more. The gallery is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Jeremy Gardels, Art Coordinator, at 562.2624.

News 3 New Mexico Airs Monday-Friday at 5 P.M. – News 3 New Mexico airs each weekday evening at 5 p.m. on KENW-TV, ENMU's Public Broadcasting Station. News 3 is on channel 3 on Portales cable. The student-produced newscast brings viewers the latest in local, state, national and interational news and sports.

Sigma Xi Chapter Nominated for Award – The ENMU chapter of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society, has been nominated for the Sigma Xi Chapter Program Award. The Chapter Program Award recognizes a single, outstanding program that supports the mission of Sigma Xi. The winner will be announced later.

AA Meetings – The Lamplighter Group of Alcoholics Anonymous announces that two AA meetings are offered near the campus. The meetings are on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. at the Wesley Foundation. These are open meetings, and anyone with a drug or alcohol problem or with concerns for family or friends with drug or alcohol problems are welcomed.

Spring Schedule on the Web – The Spring 2004 schedule has been posted to the ENMU Web page. The link is at https://ad05.enmu.edu:7177/200320.htm.


Faculty Blackboard Workshops – Please join the Faculty Resource Center for a one-hour workshop on Blackboard features.
All classes are held in Golden Library 229. Space is limited. Please call Ellen Gardiner at ext. 2259 for other courses and times, or to reserve a seat.
November 10, 2003 Quizzes and Surveys @ 9:00 a.m.
November 12, 2003 Quizzes and Surveys @ 3:30 p.m.
November 14, 2003 Quizzes and Surveys @ 3:00 p.m.
November 17, 2003 Powerpoint Tips for Blackboard @ 9:00 a.m.

General Comments

"I liked your story (on the ENMU course at Portales High School), especially Dr. Elder's final quotes– Portales resident

"I like the pictures of the students with the handcuffs. Thank you for promoting all my events." – ENMU employee

"The Monday Memo looks great." – ENMU Employee

Quote of the Day

"People have to talk about something just to keep their voice boxes in working order, so the'll have good voice boxes in case there's ever anything really meaningful to say. – Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

Extended Learning Non-Credit Courses – The following is a list of non-credit course offerings. Please call 562.2165 for more information or to register.
Christmas Tree – please bring your glue gun and join Lisa Schmidt Saturday, Nov. 15, 9am-12pm, FCS-100. The fee is only $5 with an additional kit fee of $5, payable to the instructor. Please register by Nov. 12.
Aqua Aerobics – with Kristy Jones, Tuesdays/Thursdays, Sept. 2-Nov. 20, 6-6:50 p.m., Natatorium. The fee is $90 for all 12 rotations or pay $8 each Tuesday. All you need is swimsuit, towel and appropriate shoes.
Yoga – With Lisa Moyer, Tuesdays/Thursdays, Sept. 2-Dec. 11 (no class Nov. 25 and 27), 7-7:50 p.m., GA-11. The fee is $70 prepaid. Sorry, no walkup payments; however, proportionate payment arrangements can be made with Extended Learning by calling 562.2165.
Swimming – With Kristy Jones and additional Red Cross Lifeguards will be held at the Natatorium for ages 4 years and up in four 8-day rotations, Mondays-Thursdays, 4-4:50 p.m. The fee is $40 and includes a Red Cross Certification Card for the level passed. Rotation #1 is Sept. 8-18, #2 is Sept. 29-Oct. 9, #3 is Oct. 20-30 and #4 is Nov. 10-20. Please register by Friday noon prior to each rotation. Parental consent is required.

Meetings

Developmental Studies Advisory Group
Meets the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month in JWLA 127 from 1-2 p.m.
Nov. 21
Dec. 5

Curriculum and General Education Committee
All meetings are on Monday afternoons from 3:30-5 p.m. in the University Computer Center Conference Room
Nov. 10, 2003
Nov. 24, 2003
Feb. 9, 2004
Feb. 23, 2004
March 8, 2004
March 29, 2004
April 12, 2004
April 26, 2004

Undergraduate Admissions and Standards Committee
Second Thursday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in COB 163
(student petitions needing action are due by 5 p.m. the first Thursday of each month)

Faculty Senate Meetings
First and third Thursdays of each month
3:30-5 p.m.
COB 113