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. 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.

New Eastern Magazine Online – Those who would like to read the new winter issue of the online Eastern Magazine can find it by clicking on http://www.enmu.edu/dec04 or http://www.enmu.edu/newsevents/publications/eastern-magazine/dec_04/index.shtml. After clicking on the link, readers can then click on the sections they want to read, such as "Features" or "Sports."

Winter Break Set – The 2004 winter break has been approved by the Regents to begin at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23, and end at 8 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 3.

Bookstore Offering Discount – During this holiday Season the members of the Bookstore would like to show their appreciation to the Faculty and Staff by offering an additional 20 percent off clearance items through Dec. 23. Free gift wrapping is also available. Discounts range from 20-70 percent.

Tip on Holiday Voice Mail – As a pro-active measure against miscommunication with outside agents, we suggest any ENMU office using voice mail, and anticipating incoming calls during the holiday break, re-record their voice mail greeting to let callers know when staff will be available to take or return their calls. If you need assistance changing your greeting, please contact Linda Hamrick at 2287 for assistance. – Telecommunications

Intranet Gets Name – ENMU has voted to name the new Web system InsideENMU. The system will be used to keep our internal forms and information separate from the public Web site. You can find more information about the new system by visiting www.enmu.edu/intranet.

Performance Appraisal Information – This is a reminder that the annual performance appraisal period for support, professional and at-will employees is the calendar year: Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2004. Forms and general guidelines are available at www.enmu.edu/services/personnel. The evaluation form will be completed by the employee's immediate supervisor and reviewed by the appropriate second level supervisor. Note to Supervisors: Please mark your calendars to begin notifying employees of the time and place to discuss their annual performance. Annual performance evaluations are to be completed no later than March 1, 2005. If you have any questions or need assistance with the process, please call Personnel Services at ext. 2115.

EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY
Board of Regents Special Meeting
President’s Office (Teleconference)
Dec. 20, 2004
1:30 p.m.
AGENDA
ROLL CALL
CALL TO ORDER
ROUTINE MATTERS
1. Declare a quorum
BUSINESS MATTERS
1. Approval of expenditure over $250,000 (Mr. Scott Smart, Action )
ADJOURNMENT

Help Students During Holiday Season – Over Christmas Break, some students are not able to go home for the holidays. Let's help keep their holiday spirits alive! Invitations for lunch or dinner (can be for one meal or more), any job that you might need done for them to make some extra money or just a little time for socializing are all welcome. If you are able to offer any assistance, please contact Dr. Gary Musgrave at 562.2221 or Diana Cordova at 562.4914. Also, if you know of any student(s) who may be in need this holiday season, please contact us with their names for that as well.

Employee Briefs

ENMU graduate students Michael Souders and Kara Dillard will present their research at the Western States Communication Association conference in March, 2005. They are graduate teaching assistants in the Department of Communicative Arts and Sciences. The paper, titled "A Quantitative Analysis of the Affect of Biological Sex on The Participation and Success of Women in American Forensics Association District IX Policy Debate," examines the 2002-2003 season of intercollegiate policy debate and looking at differences between the genders.

Dr. John Jones has been selected as the executive director of Institutional Research and Planning at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell. Jones has served as the director of Institutional Research at Idaho State University and the University of North Texas. He was also the director of Institutional Research and Assessment at Texas A & M-Texarkana. Jones has a Ph.D. from the University of North Texas in Sociology/Labor and Industrial Relations.

The director of Institutional Research and Planning is a new position on campus, which reports to the provost, Dr. Judy Armstrong. Jones will be responsible for administering a comprehensive, campus-wide institutional research, analysis and effectiveness program. This program will include developing, implementing, and maintaining systems to collect data and produce statistics. Jones will also be responsible for planning and organizing regular internal and external reports and surveys, including the strategic plan document and process.

The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Editorial Board has announced the publication of "What About the 'At Risk Student' Dilemma? Students Speak Out!" by Mrs. Miriam Deen in the Winter 2005 issue of The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin. Mrs. Dean, a Portales resident, is a member of Phi Chapter, New Mexico.

Drs. Elizabeth Galligan and Michael F. Shaughnessy have had an article accepted for publication in the September 2005 issue of MultiCultural Review. They have also recently had an article accepted for publication in Education and Psychology.

ITS Heldesk Holiday Hours – ITS Helpdesk Hours are as follows: Dec. 20-23: 8-12 and 1-5; Jan. 3-14: 8-12 and 1-5. Normal hours will resume on Jan. 18: M-Th: 7:30-5:30. Friday: 7:30-5.

Donations of Hats, Gloves, Coats Sought – The ENMU P/GS organization (student organization in Family and Consumer Science) is sponsoring a Warm Hearts/Warm Hands campaign to collect donations of hats, gloves, or coats for the children of Portales. The items will be donated to the Portales Children, Youth, and Family Services to be distributed as needed. There are several drop-off locations on campus including Eddy Hall, Bernalillo Hall, and the Lobby of the Family and Consumer Sciences building. Come check out our warm tree in the FCS building and help us collect items for the children of Portales. Thanks!

Student Health Services to Close for Holidays – Student Health Services will be closed from Friday, Dec. 17 until Tuesday, Jan. 18. Please call and make an appointment now if you are needing to be seen for medication refills, birth control pick-up, Depo's etc. Merry Christmas to all, be safe and see you in 2005.

Web Guru Classes Offered in January – A series of Web Guru classes will be offered Jan. 10-14 to employees of ENMU. These classes will teach you how to use Dreamweaver to update ENMU web pages. For more information or to sign up for a class, go to http://www.enmu.edu/webguru.

Bad Weather Announcements – If ENMU has a delay in opening due to bad weather, employees and students can find out details by calling 505.562.4636. Also, Communication Services contacts all area media. Broadcast e-mails and phone messages are also sent to all employees' offices. If there is no delay, no announcement is made.

Payroll Reminders and Deadlines

2004 Flexible Spending Accounts
Flexible Spending reports have been mailed to all 2004 participants. Employees are reminded that the money in their Flexible Spending Accounts must be used by Dec. 31. Any unused money left in an account will be forfeited. (Employees have 90 days after the end of the year to submit their reimbursement requests.)

Distribution of December 31 Payroll Checks
December 31 payroll checks will be distributed at the ENMU Post Office between 9-11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 31. Checks that are not picked up on that morning will be available for distribution when the University opens on Monday, Jan. 3, 2005.

2004 Form W-5's expire on December 31, 2004. Employees who receive advance payments of the Earned Income Credit must file a new Form W-5 each year. To be reflected on the first payroll of 2005, the form should be completed in the Payroll Office by Monday, December 20.

UNUM (Formerly Commercial) Life Insurance Premiums
Age-up premium increases for UNUM Life Insurance will begin in January.

W-2 Addresses
All employees, including student employees should make certain that Payroll has the correct mailing address on file. To keep your 2004 W-2 from going astray, please report any address changes to Payroll by Monday, December 20. (The 2004 W-2's will be mailed by January 31, 2005.)

Deadlines for the December 31, 2004 Payroll
The paperwork deadline (Pans, W-4s, Insurance forms, Special Pay Slips, etc.) has been changed from 5 P.M. Monday, December 20 to 12 P.M. Monday, December 20. Timesheets will be available for pickup by 1 P.M. Tuesday, December 21 and must be completed and returned to Payroll by 1 P.M. on Wednesday, December 22.

Deadlines for the January 14, 2005 Payroll
The January 3 paperwork deadline for the Jan. 14 payroll will be unchanged.

Vision Insurance Open Enrollment
Interested employees who are not currently covered by the ENMU Vision Insurance Plan (VSP) may enroll for 2005 coverage. Applications for January deductions (February coverage) must be completed in the Payroll Office by Monday, Dec. 20.

Medical Premium Tax-Shelter Plan
ENMU's medical premium tax-shelter plan is on a calendar year basis. If you currently have your premiums tax-sheltered and wish to cancel the tax-shelter or if you would like to begin to tax-shelter your medical premiums in 2005, the appropriate documents need to be completed in the Payroll Office by Monday, Dec. 20.

Jack Williamson Lectureship Set for March 3 – The annual Jack Williamson Lectureship is set for March 3, 2005. For more information, call 505.562.2315 or click on the Web page. http://www.enmu.edu/academics/excellence/williamson/lectureship/index.shtml

Check Out New Chess Club – If you are interested in joining ENMU's new chess club, call Dr. Daniel Pilon at 562.2915.

Academic Honors Convocation – The Fall 2004 Academic Honors Convocation will be held Friday, Dec. 17, for those students receiving graduation honors. The program will begin at 3 p.m. in the University Theatre Center.

ENMU Employee Would Like Your Used Stamps – Darren Pollock, a biology proffesor, is also a stamp collector. He would like for you to please save any stamps you get in your daily mail deliveries. You could either save the empty envelopes or cut stamps off the envelopes (even the terribly common flag stamps). He "would really appreciate it." He is trying to get a stamp club going (very difficult in a small town), and needs some stamps to give to the kids. Any and all stamps will be "gratefully accepted." He will come and get them if need be. For more information, contact Darren Pollock at darren.pollock@enmu.edu.

Clovis Community College Needs Graphic Artist/Web Designer – Clovis Community College will accept applications for the position of Graphic Artist/Web Designer through Dec. 3. Send a letter of application, transcripts, current resume including names and telephone numbers of three recent references, and a CCC application form to Human Resources Services, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis, NM 88101. For additional information visit CCC's website at http://www.clovis.edu. For detailed job announcement, telephone 505.769.4033.

Payroll Deadline Changes

December 31 Payroll
The deadlines for the Dec. 31 payroll have been changed to accommodate the holidays.

The paperwork deadline (PANs, W-4s, Ins. Forms, Special Pay Slips, etc.) has been changed from 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 20 to noon on Monday, Dec. 20. Timesheets will be available for pickup in Payroll by 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 21. Timesheets must be completed and returned to Payroll by 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 22.

Spring Schedule Available on Web – The Spring 2005 Schedule is available on the ENMU Web at https://ad05.enmu.edu:7177/200420.htm.

Proper Way to Submit Authorized Absences – Authorized Absences cannot be submitted simply by sending an announcement to the Monday Memo. Electronic forms from the Monday Memo Web site must be used. The forms automatically go to Student Affairs for approval, and are then directed to the Monday Memo for publication.

Online Request Form Available for Publications – Communication Services has a new online request form for publications with no more inconvenient PDFs to print out. You can attach files, choose paper and ink types (and more) and then submit it online. Go to www.enmu.edu/publication_request to request your official university publication.

Work Orders May Be Submitted Online – Work Orders may be submitted online. If you will begin at ENMU home page/campus services / additional services / Physical Plant, you will see a link on the left that says Work Orders. If you have any questions, call 562.2511 for more information.

Campus Police Provides Escort Service for Students – If a student needs an escort to their car, dorm or classroom, ENMU has an escort service available during the hours of darkness. For escort services, call Campus Police at 760.2945.

How to Reach Campus Police After Hours – To reach the Campus Police Officer on duty after 5 p.m., before 8 a.m. and all day Saturday and Sunday you can call the officer on his cell phone number at 760.2945. If for some reason you are unable to reach the officer on that number, call the Portales Police Department at 356.4404 extension 0. The dispatcher will then send a Campus Officer to your destination to assist you.

ENMU Offering CLEP Testing Program for Military – Military service members can now take CLEP exams, without paying the exam fee (normally $55), at Eastern New Mexico University. Service members will still need to pay a registration fee of approximately $15 to ENMU. CLEP is also available to military dependents and civilians who are interested in taking CLEP exams but these candidates are responsible for paying the exam fee of $65. In Portales, New Mexico candidates can take CLEP exams in Room 204 of the SAS Building at ENMU. Testing is available: Dec. 21, 22. The tests are administered at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Candidates can make an appointment by calling the Testing Center at 505.562.2280.

Graduate Catalog Available as PDF Document – The 2004-06 Graduate Catalog is available as a PDF document at the following web address: http://www.enmu.edu/academics/courses-catalogs/catalogs/index.shtml.

Send Calendar Items by E-Mail – If your department has any upcoming events and would like to have them posted, you can submit them to the University Calendar at enmu.calendar@enmu.edu. When submitting items, please make sure that the following information is included: name of the event, location, time, cost and contact information.

General Comments and Compliments

"International Affairs would like to thank the ENMU community for your caring contributions to the “School Supply Drive” to rebuild schools in Iraq. You made a difference."

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"I just wanted to write to all of the people who helped me to become a teacher and say thank you. I didn't have any trouble finding a job this year. I was offered a couple of positions and decided to teach secondary science at Lake Arthur since I am living in Artesia (where my new husband teaches ag). There weren't any ag teacher jobs open in this part of the state so I was content to teach science and am actually having a pretty good time. I've learned a lot in the past few months about bilingual education and special education services.

We have a lot of interesting situations at this school and I feel that I am being broken in pretty good for a first year; this is quite different from my ag student teaching at Texico. I've also learned a lot about small-school jobs and the many responsibilities that get piled on...coaching, etc. Despite all of the challenges on an hourly basis here, I am having a really good time teaching and actually don't think I'd consider a different profession at this point.

I wanted you all to know though that I have felt very prepared this year and haven't come across anything that one of you didn't warn me about (although at times I thought you might be kidding or exaggerating.. now I know better!). If you ever need a former student to talk about life in the trenches, I'd be happy to share with other students the ups and downs and surprises that I've had so far this year and as it continues. Most of all though I appreciate the preparation that I got from all of you at ENMU.

Thanks again!

Ashley (Martin) Lamb

PS. Shawna Shrecengost is teaching science at a school for delinquent boys and having quite an experience herself! She is doing well and enjoying her work though.

Student News

Undergraduate students who need to declare a major or develop a degree plan may do so by contacting the Office of Student Records, SAS 170, 562.2780. Records clerks from the various colleges have relocated to a central office in Student Academic Services.

ENMU-Roswell News

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell will be closed from 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23 through Sunday, Jan. 2 for winter break. The campus will re-open Monday, Jan. 3, at 7:30 a.m.

Students can still register for the spring semester by logging on to the campus web site, or following instructions on page 3 of the spring class schedule. Registration will continue through Jan. 24 during regular campus business hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until noon.

The spring 2005 semester begins Tuesday, Jan. 18. Saturday classes begin Saturday, Jan. 15. For registration information, call 624.7149.

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About 60 students participated in the Forty-Second ENMU-Roswell Commencement Convocation on December 16 in the Physical Education Center on campus. In total, about 170 students completed their requirements for graduation at the end of the fall 2004 semester. Nine bachelor degree candidates from ENMU also participated in the ceremony, in addition to graduates from the ENMU Instructional Center in Ruidoso.

Featured speaker, Blaine Hess, member and Immediate Past President of the ENMU Board of Regents told graduates that a diplomas does not guarantee them prosperity or success, but it represents the knowledge they have gained and their resolve to succeed. “It also brings with it an additional responsibility,” he said. “You are required to give back to this university, whether that’s monetarily, or volunteering, or recruiting students.” Hess told graduates to always give 100-percent in what they do in life. “When you give 100-percent, you become a better person. You become a giver, not a taker.”

Hess joined the Board of Regents in January of 1999. He served as the President of the board in 2002 and 2003 and also served two terms as Vice President in 2000 and 2001. Hess will end his term on the board December 31, 2004. An Eastern New Mexico University alumnus, Hess received a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from ENMU in 1976. Hess operates his own company, Blaine Hess Oil Properties. He has more than 20 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry, specializing in production, exploration, and management.

Aviation Maintenance Technology graduate, Bryant Kimes, 41, also spoke during the ceremony. Kimes received an Associate of Applied Science degree and his FAA Airframe and Powerplant license. He thanked his instructors for their undivided attention and their unselfish attention to small details. He said he was taught to cooperate with a team spirit and made many friends. He told his fellow graduates to use the knowledge they have gained to better themselves. “Continue to search for excellence in life. Make your teachers, yourself, and your mom proud,” he said.

A native of Los Angeles, Kimes has lived in Roswell since 1979. He worked for Transportation Manufacturing Corporation (TMC) and then for Nova BUS, Inc. as a buyer. When the bus plant closed, Kimes looked for other opportunities in Roswell. He knew he liked airplanes and flying, so he decided to enroll in the Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program at ENMU-Roswell. Kimes said it took a lot of commitment and hard work, but he has enjoyed the program and gained valuable career skills.

The ENMU-Roswell Community Band performed processional and recessional music. Cadets with the New Mexico National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy served as the Color Guard. Janet Macaluso, Mathematics instructor, sang the ‘Star Spangled Banner.’

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Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell invites new students and potential students to visit the campus on Thursday, Jan. 13, for Spring Kick Off Day. Activities will take place from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. to help acquaint students to the campus. Registration for the spring semester and advising will be available throughout the day in addition to some special events. For information, call 624.7000.

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TechTips – Helpful Hints for using ENMU Technology (courtesy of ITS Computing)

Computing
Word series – View Multiple Pages in Word
Isn't it great how you can see several pages at a time in print preview? Did you know you could also view multiple pages when working in print layout view in Word? Just add the Multiple Pages button to the Standard toolbar. Here's how:
1. On the File menu, click Print Preview.
2. Right-click the toolbar and click Standard.
3. Right-click the toolbar again and click Customize.
4. Holding down the CTRL key, drag a copy of the Multiple Pages button from the Print Preview toolbar to the Standard toolbar.
5. Close Print Preview.
Now the Multiple Pages button appears on the Standard toolbar in print layout view. Just click it and select how many pages you want to view.

Outlook series – To create an attachment via drag-and-drop in Outlook
This is an easier way to add an attachment to an e-mail on Outlook.
• Open the folder containing the file you want to attach in Windows Explorer.
• Make sure your Inbox is open in Outlook.
• Grab the file from Windows Explorer with your mouse and drop it on your open Inbox.
Outlook automatically starts a new email message with the file attached. This works with multiple files as well.

DAT file version update – To check that your computer is up-to-date with the most current versions of virusscan software, locate the blue and white shield with a red “V” in it by your system clock on the bottom right side of your screen and click on it with the right mouse button. Then choose “About VirusScan Enterprise” in the pull-down box. There are two things to look for; one is the “Virus Definitions” which should be at 4413 and the other is the “Scan Engine” which should be at 4.3.20. If either one is not displaying the above versions, please contact the Helpdesk at 562.4357 for assistance.

If you have a tip you would like to share with us please send it to: ENMU.TechTips@enmu.edu

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Extended Learning Courses
The following is a list of Extended Learning offerings. Please call 562.2165 for more information or to register.

Non-Credit Courses

Pilates – with Jill Pribyl Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 31-April 27, 5:10-6 p.m., Faculty Lounge, Campus Union. Be sure to bring a mat and wear comfortable exercise attire. No classes will be held Feb. 21 and 23, Presidents’ Week and March 21 and 23, Spring Break. The fee is $60. Please register by Jan. 26.

Phlebotomy Technique Training – join Mike Blankenship, CMT, Tuesdays, Feb. 1-April 26, 6-9:30 p.m., SAS-166. The fee is $325 with additional textbooks available at the ENMU Bookstore. Proof of high school diplomas or GED, immunizations and student clinical liability insurance are required before clinical rotation can begin. No class will be held March 22, Spring Break. Please register by Jan. 27.

Yoga, Stretch, Tone and Relax – with Lisa Moyer Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 1-April 28, 7-7:50 p.m., GA-11. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes. Children 5-10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. The fee is $60. Please register by Jan. 27. No class will be held March 22 and 24, Spring Break.

Cheerleading – Chalise Baker will offer three age-related classes Wednesdays, Feb. 2-April 27, GA-95, Racquet Ball Court I. Ages 4-8 years will be held from 5-5:50 p.m., ages 9-13 years will be held from 6-6:50 p.m. and a cheer performance class for ages 10+ will be held from 7-7:50 p.m. Please wear t-shirt, shorts and athletic shoes. The fee is $70. Please register by Jan. 28. No class will be held March 23, Spring Break.

Quilted Sweatshirt Jacket – end up with a cute and practical jacket in just four classes with Kerri Forrest, Sewing Basket, Clovis Thursdays, Feb 3-24, 6:30-9 p.m., FCS-100. Samples can be seen at the Sewing Basket. Be sure to pick up a supply list when registering at Extended Learning by Jan. 31. The fee is $50.

Beginning Stained Glass – Amy Armenta will provide some of the necessary materials for this five-week class with a $10 kit fee including practice glass for your first class. After the first class, additional colored glass can be purchased at Hobby Lobby, Clovis for $3.99 to $4.99 per square foot. This class meets Saturdays, Feb. 5-March 5, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Tech-112. The fee is $85. Please register by Feb. 2 and bring safety goggles to class if you have them. Please plan an early lunch since no lunch breaks are scheduled during this session.

Tumbling – Join former ENMU Cheerleader, James Villanueva, for one of three age-related, Tumbling classes this spring, GA-11. Students are required to wear a leotard or tight-fitting shorts and t-shirt. Bare feet or tumbling shoes are also required for safety purposes. Beginning Tumbling, Ages 5-6 Years, will be held Saturdays, January 22-April 30, 9:30-10:20 a.m. No class will be held March 12, Science Fair or March 19 and 26, Spring Break. Intermediate Tumbling, Ages 7-12 Years, will be held Mondays, Jan. 24-April 25, 8-8:50 p.m. No class will be held Feb. 21, Presidents’ Day and March 21, Spring Break. Advanced Tumbling, Ages 13 Years -Adult, will be held Thursdays, Jan. 27-April 28, 8-8:50 p.m. No class will be held March 24, Spring Break. The fee is $70 per class. Please register by Jan. 19.

Swimming – for ages four years and up with Red Cross Certified Lifeguard Instructor, Devin McMaster, at the Natatorium. Rotations are Monday-Thursday, 4-4:50 p.m. scheduled as follows: Rotation 1-Jan. 24-Feb. 3; Rotation 2-Feb. 7-17; Rotation 3-March 7-17; and Rotation 4-March 28-April 7. The fee is $40 per rotation and includes a Red Cross certification card for the level passed. Please register by Friday noon prior to each rotation.

Ballet/Tap/Jazz/En Pointe – Join Summer Lasiter for her 13-week dance classes this spring with leotard, tights and appropriate shoes required. All classes are $70, but be sure to ask about discounts if you have more than one child enrolled or if your child is enrolled in more than one of Miss Summer’s dance classes. All classes will participate in our annual spring recital with ages 9 years and under paying a costume fee at registration. Ages 10+ years will pick and pay for their costumes at each first class. All costumes will range between $30-$60, depending on detail and size. Call Extended Learning at 505.562.2165 for class dates, times and location.

Aqua Aerobics – Join Alisha Eldridge, Red Cross Certified Lifeguard Instructor at the Natatorium for this 12-week class offered two times a week, Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-6:50 p.m., Jan. 24-April 27. Pay $8 per week or receive a discount by prepaying $90. Don’t forget your swimsuit, towel and appropriate shoes. No classes will be held Feb. 21, Presidents’ Day and March 21 and 23, Spring Break.

Paralegal – this is a nationally acclaimed program for beginning or advanced students held during six consecutive weeks Tuesday and Thursday evenings and all day Saturday, Jan. 25-March 5, COB-130. The fee is $845. Five textbooks, approximately $250, are required and should be ordered by January 18. Please call Extended Learning at 505.562.2165 for information.

Hip Hop – Join Chris Chavez an ENMU graduate this spring for his semester long Hip Hop classes Fridays, Jan. 28-April 29, GA 11. Ages 6-10 years will meet 6-6:50 p.m. while ages 11+ years will meet 7-7:50 p.m. The fee is $70 with no classes held March 18 and 25, Spring Break. Please register by Jan. 25.

Off-Campus Announcements

Higher Learning Magazine is currently accepting submissions (in the form of press releases, completed articles or news briefs, and story ideas) for its March/April 2005 issue. If you have any new and exciting developments or events focusing on the use of technology in learning and teaching, please feel free to submit them to glouberman@teachmag.com or kglen@teachmag.com.

New Year's Eve Celebration Concert: Christian Rap Artist T.E.S.T., the Rios Family of Clovis, C.O.D., and others. Friday, Dec. 31. Doors open at 6 p.m. 301 Sycamore, Clovis, N.M. (corner of Sycamore & Grand). Free to everyone. Call 693.8718 or 356.6730 for info.

Meetings

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)

The Curriculum and General Education Committee will meet on the following Mondays at 3:30 p.m. in the University Computer Center Conference Room on the following Mondays.

1/31/05
2/14/05
2/28/05
3/14/05
3/28/05
4/11/05
4/25/05