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 side. You may also submit announcements by e-mail to monday.memo@enmu.edu. 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). The Web address for the Monday Memo is http://www.enmu.edu/mondaymemo.

Secretarial Appointment – Ms. Cheryl Reeves has been appointed Senior Secretary for the College of Education and Technology, effective today, Monday, Aug. 1. Cheryl's phone number is 562.2443. Cheryl replaced Ms. Teresa Villanueva, who has moved to the Personnel office. Teresa's new phone number is 562.2115.

Tutoring Department Recertified – The Tutoring Department has been recertified through the College Reading and Learning Association at the highest level of certification. This certification grants the department the authority to train and certify individual tutors according to the CRLA guidelines. Thank to all of you who have continually supported this program and its tutors.

Outage of Cooling System Scheduled – There is a scheduled outage of the campus cooling system for the weekend of Aug. 5-7. On Friday afternoon, Aug. 5, at 5 p.m. the Physical Plant will turn off the cooling water and drain the system to accommodate the tie-in of the new Communication Building. This will affect all of the buildings on the inner part of the campus. Please call ext. 2511or e-mail lewis.reeves@enmu.edu or james.chacon@enmu.edu by July 27 about any concerns regarding this outage. The expectation is to beup and running when work resumes on Monday.

Memorial Service Held for James Cobb – I just wanted to let everyone know that our family memorial service for James was held on Saturday, July 30, at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 3001 Wolflin Avenue, in Amarillo, Texas. The children and I will then be traveling to NC to scatter James' ashes in the Linville Wilderness Area, as per his wishes. Since this will involve a little hike, I was waiting until my physical condition allowed me to make this trek. We are looking forward to some final closure after a very difficult year. I appreciate so much the love and support of the ENMU community. I am looking forward to returning to work in August. I hope that the summer terms have gone well and that everyone had a chance for some relaxation time. With much appreciation. – Jeanne Cobb

Services Held For Leo Hatten –Please be aware that Leo Hatten, former ENMU director of financial aid, passed away July 19. He retired from Eastern in 1989. Services were held July 24 in Cisco, Texas. –Steve Gamble, President

ENMU Community Invited to Ice Cream Social – Faculty, staff and studeents are invited to join the College of Business for free ice cream sundaes. To welcome everyone back and get the 2005-2006 academic year off to a great start, please come to The College of Business' 13th Annual Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, Sept. 7 from 3-4:30 p.m. in the foyer of the College of Business. (For those who are health conscious, fat free yogurt will be available.)

Imagine ENMU – Check out ENMU's latest Web site for admitted students [http://www.enmuadmissions.com/index.cfm?user_id=6503JE46487E784AA046B492508040441&fuseaction=get_quest]

Employee Briefs

Gene Smith, instructor of accounting in the College of Business, was selected to receive the New Mexico Society of Certified Public Accountants' Outstanding Accounting Educator award. Please also note that he also recently had an article titled "Communication Skills are Critical for Internal Auditors" published in the spring edition of Managerial Auditing Journal.

Dr. Donald C. Elder III, professor of history, recently presented two papers. On July 21 he spoke to the Southeast Iowa Civil War Roundtable in Ottumwa, Iowa. His paper was titled "The Fire in the Rear: Anti-war Activism in Iowa During the Civil War." On July 22 he presented "A Change of Fortune: Mary Kemper Vermilion's Years in Appanoose County" to the Appanoose County Historical Society in Centerville, Iowa.

ENMU Video Airing on Amarillo TV Stations – The 30-minute "Touring Your Future" show, which features ENMU and other educational institutions, is airing again in July and August on KAMR, KCIT and KCPN TV stations in Amarillo. ENMU also has a 30-second spot which will air 50 times on the three stations.

Number Changed for Employees to Make Long Distance Calls While Traveling – For the past three years, Eastern New Mexico University employees traveling outside of the local calling area could dial an 800 number and use their long distance authorization code and a four-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) to make long distance calls. These calls would be billed to their department. On June 26 a new toll-free number will be activated for this purpose, eliminating the need to enter the PIN. After this date, the previous toll-free number will no longer be used. This toll-free service should only be used outside our local calling area.
To use the new toll-free access:

Dial 1.866.788.7016 and you will hear dial tone.

Dial * 6 * + authorization code + # (sign) + 6 + area code and phone number.
(This is the same dialing sequence that is used when you are on campus)

Charges for these calls will appear on your department bill.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Linda Hamrick at extension 2287 or Rick Bresler at extension 2265.

ENMU Has Part-Time Teaching Positions Open – [read]

Academic Affairs Announces Changes – Academic Affairs has announced the following changes:

I. Reorganization within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (effective FY06):

A. Psychology and Political Science
The disciplines within the former Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences will be reduced to Psychology and Political Science. The unit's new title is Department of Psychology and Political Science.

B. Social Work
The Social Work faculty will join with Communicative Disorders in a Department of Health and Human Services.

C. Nursing Program
We are searching for a new director of the Nursing completion program who will also be the director of Roswell's associate program in Nursing. The new director will be located in Roswell and will report directly to the CLAS dean regarding the BSN program and its students.

D. Criminal Justice and Sociology
These faculty have joined with the History and Humanities faculty in what will be the Department of History, Humanities and Social Sciences.

II. Appointments:

A. COB Dean
As of June 1st, Dr. Lee Weyant has assumed responsibilities as dean for the College of Business. Dr. Jerry Huybregts will be the full-time director for Extended Learning (with .25 teaching duties).

B. New Department Chairs

College of Business:
Advanced Business Studies Dr. Donald Morris
Business Foundations Mr. Gene Smith

College of Education and Technology:
Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Merlene Olmsted (Interim)

College of Fine Arts:
Art Ms. Mick Muhlbauer
(previously interim)
Theatre and Dance Ms. Jill Pribyl

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences:
History, Humanities and Social Sciences Dr. Gerald Gies
Physical Sciences Dr. Jim Constantopoulos
Psychology and Political Science Dr. Leslie Gill

Students Must Be Advised Before Registering – Please remember that all new students (both freshmen and transfers) and those who have not declared a major must make an appointment with the Advising Center prior to registration. Walk-in registration will be accommodated when possible, but for the students' convenience, we encourage students to make an appointment. All continuing undergraduate students must consult an academic advisor prior to registering. For distance education students, this means that advising is handled electronically via telephone or e-mail.

ENMU Athletic Hall of Honors Nomination Form – [click]

Leadership ENMU Sponsoring Scholarship Golf Tournament on August 27 – The 2004-05 Leadership ENMU group is sponsoring a scholarship golf tournament on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Clovis Municipal Golf Course. The entry fee will be $200 per four-member team, which includes green fees and golf carts. It will be a "scramble" format in which each team member hits their shot from the spot of the player with the best previous shot.

Leadership ENMU will offer four scholarships from the proceeds: one each to graduating seniors from Curry and Roosevelt Counties, and one each to current ENMU students from the two counties.

For more information, contact Wendel Sloan at 562.2253 or e-mail wendel.sloan@enmu.edu.

Here are the committees and members.

Scholarship Criteria Committee
Stephanie McClary
Janice Cowen
Jessie Luna

Sales Committee (sponsorships, gifts, etc.)
Ty Walker
Sherri Johnston
Betty Dever
Janice Cowen
Toni Acker
Jessie Luna
Ricardo Arredondo
Jeff Burmeister

Promotion/Publicity Committee
Wendel Sloan
Diana Cordova

Publications Committee
Dave Ortega
Lilah Gainey

Registration Committee
Janice Cowen
Ginger Creighton

Finance Committee
Sherri Johnston
Toni Acker
Jessie Luna

Refreshment Committee
Jane Blakeley
Stephanie McClary
Lilah Gainey

Students May Register Now for Fall – The second summer term at Eastern begins July 5. Currently enrolled students may register now for the summer or fall terms.

Students need to contact their advisor before registering. New students should contact the Advising Center at 562.2338.

Those not yet admitted, can apply online at www.enmu.edu/apply.

For more information, call 1.800.FOR.ENMU (562.2178 locally) or e-mail enrollment.services@enmu.edu.

Helpdesk Summer Hours for University Computer Center – In between semesters, 8 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. on Monday-Friday. During the summer sessions, the Helpdesk hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday-Friday. Time changes are effective May 16.

Official University Holidays for 2005-06 – The Board of Regents has approved the following 2005-2006 ENMU holiday schedule.
Labor Day – Monday, Sept. 5, 2005
Thanksgiving – Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25, 2005
Winter Break – Close at 5 p.m., Dec. 22, 2005, Reopen at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006
Presidents' Day – Monday, Feb. 20, 2006
Memorial Day – Monday, May 29, 2006
Independence Day – Tuesday, July 4, 2006

List Your Events on the University Calendar – It's never too late to take advantage of the online University Calendar. Make sure your University events are listed online by submitting your additions via e-mail. To ensure your request is processed in a timely manner, please send all calendar requests to calendar@enmu.edu. For any questions or problems regarding this process, please direct correspondence to betsy.chavez@enmu.edu or call 562.2134. Calendar Tip: Use the calendar to check what is happening around the University to help you when you are scheduling your event dates.

Work Orders Should Now 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. You have the capability of tracking your work orders with this system. You will receive an e-mail saying it has been accepted or rejected and another e-mail when work is completed. If you have any questions, please call the Physical Plant at 562.2511.

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.

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.

Undergraduate Catalog Available as PDF Document – The 2005-07 Undergraduate Catalog is available as a PDF document at the following web address: http://www.enmu.edu/academics/courses-catalogs/catalogs/index.shtml

Student News

Richard Salas, student photographer in Communication Services, has won first place in the nation in the category of feature photos for a photo of an ENMU tuba player in a test sponsored by the National Federation of Press Women.

Thesis Defense – statement: Faculty, staff, students, and interested parties are invited to attend.
name: Joan Brown
title_of_thesis: The effects of exam retakes on mathematics anxiety levels
building: Education
room: 101
day: Thursday
date: 07/28/2005
time: 10
am_pm: AM

Thesis Defense – A thesis entitled “Increasing Physical Activity in College Students At Risk of Diabetes: A Stage-Matched Approach” will be defended by Joseph Randy Montoya, candidate for a master’s degree in Physical Education, on July 29, at 10:30 AM, in Greyhound Arena Room 40. You are invited to attend.

Roswell News

Read August Issue of ENMU-Roswell's Newsletter, The Grapevine – [read]

ENMU-Roswell Nursing Program Receives State Funding – The nursing program at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is one of 16 programs in the state selected to receive funds from a $2 million appropriation announced by Governor Bill Richardson. ENMU-Roswell will receive $98,808 to expand the nursing program with the goal of graduating more students with nursing degrees.

According to Jane Batson, Division of Health Chair at ENMU-Roswell, the nursing program is already growing, with the largest first year nursing class in the history of the campus starting this fall semester. “This funding allows us to continue the growth of the program,” said Batson. “Our graduation rate doubled this year, and we anticipate continued growth of the program with greater retention. We are also grateful to our partners who are helping make this a reality, especially Eastern New Mexico Medical Center.”

“We are so grateful to have these funds to help us keep our nursing program functioning at its maximum capacity,” said Dr. Judy Armstrong ENMU-Roswell Provost. “The more students we can graduate, the better it is for our county and our state. We are doing our best to fill the huge need for nurses, and our nursing program is one of the best in the nation,” she said.

Richardson said the funding is needed to increase the number of nurses in New Mexico. He said the state has 25 percent fewer nurses than it needs, and some estimates predict that the shortfall could double by the year 2020. “New Mexico, like virtually every state in the country, is facing a nursing shortage that threatens to become a crisis.” Richardson said this is the third year that additional funding has been directed toward nursing education. He also pledged significant capital outlay funding next year for nursing education programs.

Katherine Cantrell, interim secretary for the New Mexico Higher Education Department, said the state is now graduating about 700 new nurses a year. She said the additional funding in the previous two years has resulted in a growth rate of about 10 percent at community colleges in New Mexico.

Construction Underway on New Health Sciences Center

Construction has begun on the new Health Sciences Center on the Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell campus. The new 38,000 square foot building will consolidate all of the health programs under one roof. The project calls for the renovation and expansion of a former Walker Air Force Base building on the south end of campus.

Construction is expected to take about one year, and university officials hope to begin classes in the new building in fall of 2006. The $7 million project is being funded through a $3 million statewide general obligation bond issue passed by voters in 2004 and a portion of an $8.1 million local bond issue passed by Chaves County voters in 2003.

According to Jane Batson, Division of Health Chair, enrollment in healthcare programs at the university has grown 76 percent over the past five years. Batson said the largest first year nursing class in the history of the campus will be starting this fall semester. “We’re thrilled to see construction in progress and to know that we will be able to meet the increasing demands in our region for healthcare professionals,” she said.

Kirtland AFB Pararescue Candidates Graduated

A group of 21 United States Air Force pararescue candidates from Kirtland Air Force Base graduated with Certificates of Completion in Paramedic during a ceremony on Wednesday, July 20 at 6 p.m. in the ENMU-Roswell Occupational Technology Center Seminar Room. One civilian student will also graduate during the ceremony.

Since January, the parajumpers or “PJ” students have been enrolled in an accelerated paramedic training program on campus taught by ENMU-Roswell Emergency Medical Services (EMS) instructors. The students have completed 62 credit hours of training and recently returned from six weeks of clinical field experience in Orlando, Florida. While there, they worked with the Orange County Fire and Rescue Department and in a number of regional medical centers.

On Friday, July 22, the graduates took the National Registry Exam and, for those who passed, will start the pararescue apprenticeship course at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque. This is the final stage of the training pipeline that for some of the men has taken two years to complete. Following the apprenticeship period, the men will graduate in March of 2006 with the maroon beret and will then be assigned to one of only six pararescue military units in the country. They will then be deployed to support troop missions fighting the war on terrorism in places like Afghanistan and Iraq. Those missions will include rescuing and caring for pilots and soldiers who fall behind enemy lines and providing medical treatment to civilians.

ENMU-Roswell Offering New Fall Courses

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is offering two new Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology courses this coming fall semester. A Basic Electric and Control class will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8:30 p.m. A Fundamentals of Refrigeration class will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-8:30 p.m. These introductory courses are included in two new certificates and an associate’s degree currently under development.

“The HVACR industry is rapidly growing and offers very competitive wages,” said Dusty Heritage, Associate Dean of Career and Technical Education. “Certified techs can specialize in a variety of areas—service, installation, food services, residential, commercial, or industrial,” she said. For more information, contact Heritage at 624.7328.

Off-Campus News

Job Opening in Northeast New Mexico – The Children's Workshop in northeast NM. Birth -3 yrs. EI Program Immediate openings for F/T or P/T- SLP, and OT or COTA Raton/ Las Vegas areas. Competive salary / benefit pkg. Call Patricia @ 800.421.5287 x 203 E-mail: pzpompeo@bacavalley.com. Fax: 505.445.8254.

Car Show Being Held in Portales – [click]

Health Fair Being Held in Portales – [click]

Higher Learning Magazine Accepting Submissions

Higher Learning Magazine is currently accepting submissions (in the form of press releases, completed articles or news briefs, and story ideas) for its September/October 2005 issue. If your school has any new and exciting developments or events focusing on the use of technology in learning and teaching, please feel free to submit them to kglen@teachmag.com, before July 31.

Higher Learning concentrates on technology-based educational applications for post-secondary institutions. The worlds of teaching and learning are quickly evolving, pushed by rapid technological change. Higher Learning addresses the many ways technology impacts post-secondary teaching and learning through practical information in articles, columns, application stories, case histories and profiles, and presents comprehensive product information to readers. No other electronic publication in North America presents consistent, substantive content in this area for the post-secondary school market.

We know what educators are looking for: information that is useful and pragmatic. As an electronic publication, Higher Learning directly reflects the interests and concerns of our readers. Better yet, much of the content comes directly from educators themselves. Peers speak directly to peers about the latest applications affecting the delivery of information. Readers have the opportunity to respond immediately to information they view in Higher Learning. Online readership surveys and feedback posted on Higher Learning¹s Web site (http://www.teachmag.com/higher_learning.asp) create an instant dialogue with readers.

Higher Learning reaches some 234,000 post-secondary school staff, instructors, assistant professors, professors, department heads, deans and presidents of colleges and universities in North America. This audience constitutes the key technology decision-makers at the post-secondary school level.

Krista Glen
Associate Editor
Higher Learning Magazine
kglen@teachmag.com

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

Computing

Outlook series – Attachments Being Blocked Because of Filename
Have you ever had a file that you attached to an e-mail message or received as an attachment blocked or sent to the “Quarantine” area in Outlook? Barring that the file is not infected with a virus, there is another reason why this might be happening. If you included any punctuation such as a period in the filename before the extension name, the virus-scanning program will consider this as a non-trusted file and block it. Many trojans and viruses use punctuation characters in their naming convention. An example of a filename that will be blocked by the scanning software is 03.23.05Letter.doc. Although the file is not infected by a virus, the file will be quarantined because it has a naming convention of a trojan or virus. A valid filename would be 032305Letter.doc; the only punctuation character is the period between the filename (032305Letter) and the extension (doc). When naming files that you will be attaching to email messages, be sure to not include any punctuation characters in the filename.


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

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

Aqua Aerobics - Taught by Red Cross Certified Instructor Celeste Holloway this resistance type water exercise is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. Aug. 30-Nov. 17, Natatorium. Pay only $8 per rotation or receive a $6 discount for prepayment of all 12 rotations for only $90.

Legal Nurse Consultant – This 42-hour course teaches legal concepts related to the health care industry as well as the role a legal nurse consultant might play in litigation areas, Saturdays/Sundays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sept. 10-25, COB 113. The fee is $730 with one textbook, $115 plus shipping and handling. Registration and textbook order can be placed by calling (800) 522-7737 by Sept. 2.

Yoga: The Mind and Body Connection – Reduce stress and relax your body with Lisa Moyer Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-7:50 p.m., Sept. 6-Dec. 8, GA 11. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and bring a blanket or towel. Lisa is offering four weeks free this fall. The fee is only $50. No classes will be held Nov. 22 and 24.

Cheerleading - Chalise Baker will offer two age-related classes Wednesdays, Sept. 7-Nov. 30, GA 95, Racquet Ball Court 1. Cheer I for ages 4-8 will be held 5-5:50 p.m. and Cheer II for ages 9+ will be held 6-6:50 p.m. Please wear t-shirt, shorts and athletic shoes. The fee is $70. No class will be held Nov. 23.

Ballet Folklórico – Noemi Perez will offer these lively folk dances to two age-related classes Wednesdays, Sept. 7-Dec. 7, GA 11. Folklórico shoes and outfits are requested (approximately $35-45 each); however, practice skirts can be provided. The fee is $65. No class will be held Nov. 23. Folklórico I for ages 7-10 years meet 7-7:50 p.m. and Folklórico II for ages 11+ meet 8-8:50 p.m.

Tumbling – Deborah McGrew will offer three age-related Tumbling classes this fall, Sept 9-Dec.10, 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. Beginning Tumbling for ages 5-6 will be held Fridays, 3:10-3:55 p.m. Intermediate Tumbling for ages 7-12 years will be held Fridays, 4-4:50 p.m. Advanced Tumbling will be held Saturdays, 2-2:50 p.m. The fee is $70 for Beginning and Intermediate and $75 for Advanced. No classes will be held Oct. 7-8 and Nov. 25-26.

Scuba Diving – a two-weekend class with Make Hale, Scuba Ventures, Liberal, KS, Sept. 9-11 and 24-25. The fee is $200 with an open water fee of $120, payable to the instructor. Please call Extended Learning at 562.2165 for additional information and material costs.

Night Sky-A Look at Our Universe – Join astronomy enthusiast Mick Hoffman Friday, Sept. 9, 7-9 p.m., SCI-108. Mick will begin with a presentation followed by a viewing through a telescope for a tour of the night’s sky. Please bring your binoculars. One planisphere per family will be furnished with your $10 per family registration fee.

Beginning Stained Glass – Amy Armenta will provide some of the necessary materials for this four-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, Sept. 10- Oct. 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Tech 112. The fee is $85. Please bring safety goggles to class if you have them and plan lunch early since no lunch breaks are scheduled during these sessions.

Meetings

Professional Senate
9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18
University Computer Center, Conference Room

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)