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.

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].

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.

'Hats off the Reading' Book Fair Sale – The Student Council for Exceptional Children at ENMU and Scholastic Book Fairs presents our "Hats Off to Reading" Book Fair. The fair will run Nov. 3-7 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Friday. Come check it out in the College of Education Foyer. There will be children's books for all ages – they make great holiday gifts. There will also be computer software and other novelty items for sale. All forms of payment are accepted.

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 – Nov. 4-5 in the Aztec Room in the CUB from 5:30-9:30 p.m. The second class is Nov. 12-13, in the same place, from 8 a.m.-noon. The third class 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. 4 Budget Process
Nov. 5 Travel Procedures
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 60 Chances to Beat the Flu Season – Student Health Services has only 60 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 (Democrats May Also Apply) – 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.

Counseling and Career Services Will Host New Mexico Game and Fish Co-Op Program – Game and Fish will interview students on campus for co-op positions on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 1-4 p.m. in the SAS Bldg, Room 214. Call ext. 2211 for more information.

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.

Breakdown of ENMU Students by Counties – Provided by ENMU Office of Institutional Research. Click [here]

The Grapevine Newsletter for ENMU-Roswell – Click [here]

Second Eight-Week Classes Flyer – Click [here]

Veterans' Day Flyer – Click [here]

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 3, 2003 Blackboard Basics @ 9:00 a.m.
November 4, 2003 Blackboard Basics @ 9:00 a.m.
November 4, 2003 Quizzes and Surveys @ 3:00 p.m.
November 5, 2003 Blackboard Basics @ 10:00 a.m.
November 5, 2003 Blackboard Basics @ 3:30 p.m.
November 6, 2003 Blackboard Basics @ 9:00 a.m.
November 6, 2003 Blackboard Basics @ 3:00 p.m.
November 7, 2003 Blackboard Basics @ 9:00 a.m.
November 7, 2003 Blackboard Basics @ 3:00 p.m.
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.

Recruiters 'On the Road Again'
Monday, November 3
1:00 p.m.
Limon High School-Colorado-Cody Spitz
Genoa-Hugo, Flager, Plainview, Agate, Miami-Yoder, Simia
7:00 p.m.
Otero Junior College-Colorado-Cody Spitz
LaJunta, Las Animas, Crowley, Swink, Cheran, MAnzanola, Fowler, Rocky Ford
Tuesday, November 4
1:00 p.m.
Lamar High School-Colorado-Cody Spitz
Eads, Holly, Wiley, McClave, Cheyennce Wells, Granada, Kit Carson, Plainview
6:00 p.m.
Springfield High School-Colorado-Cody Spitz
Walch, Villas, Campo, Pritchett, Kim, Springfield
Wednesday, November 5
9:00 a.m.
Trinidad State Junior College Area Program-Colorado-Cody Spitz
Trinidad, Trinidad Catholic, Primer, Hoehne, Aguilar, La Veta, John Mall, Branson

General Comments

"I miss the captions on the weeks you don't have photos." – ENMU employee

Quote of the Day

"She is such a good friend that she would throw all her acquaintances into the water for the pleasure of fishing them out." – Talleyrand

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.
Journaling Your Life – with Rev. Clyde Davis, First Presbyterian Church, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 6-9 p.m., JWLA-109. Please bring notebook and pen and register by Nov. 3. The fee is $15.
Busy Gourmet Does Thanksgiving – learn how to complement your turkey with pumpkin soup, cranberry dressing, wild rice stuffing, nutty apple salad and cheesy corn spoon bread taught by Jan Hauptmann, Thursday, Nov. 6, 6-9 p.m., FCS-98. The fee is $15 with a $5 lab fee payable to the instructor. Please register by Nov. 3.
Tamales 101 – learn to make both sweet (chocolate pecan and cranberry walnut) and savory (turkey with green chile and beef with red chile) tamales taught by Carmen Matthews, Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., FCS-98. The fee is $15 with a $10 lab fee payable to the instructor. Please bring a bag lunch for a short lunch break. Please register by Nov. 5.
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

Scientists of Color will have their last meeting of the semester from 5-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, in JWLA 121. The meeting is open to all. Joshua Jowers will give a presentation on Using Computer Simulation to Investigate the Effects of Territory Characteristics and Swimming Rules on Encounter-Rates for Coral-Reef Fish. There will also be a discussion about scholarship opportunities. Pizza will be served.

Developmental Studies Advisory Group
Meets the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month in JWLA 127 from 1-2 p.m.
Nov. 7
Nov. 21
Dec. 5

The next Library Committee Meeting will be Nov. 5 in Conference Room 110 located in the Golden Library main office. If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Black at ext. 2624.

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