Announcements
These Announcements were submitted to the Monday Memo by University community members (employees, students and retirees). Announcements must be received by Thursday at noon for publication on the following Monday. To submit an item, use the Submit Announcement form to the right, or e-mail monday.memo@enmu.edu. Announcements can only be accepted from off-campus groups that are non-profit. The Web address for the Monday Memo is http://www.enmu.edu/mondaymemo.

ENMU to Close for Winter Break – Eastern will be closed from 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, through Monday, Jan. 2, for winter break.  The campus will re-open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3.  Currently enrolled students, after visiting with their adviser, can register for the spring semester by logging on to the campus web site at www.enmu.edu. Those not currently enrolled should contact the Admissions Office at 1.800.FOR.ENMU (562.2178 locally).   The spring semester begins Tuesday, Jan. 17.

Voice Mail Suggestion for Holidays – 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.

International Affairs Celebrating Chinese New Year – International Affairs is celebrating the Chinese New Year 2006, “Year of the Dog”. Chinese New Year starts with the new moon on the first day of the New Year and ends on the full moon 15 days later. Anybody interested in attending the Chinese New Year Banquet on Jan. 27 from 5:30-7 p.m. can contact Diana Cordova at 562.4914. Tickets are $15 per person. The deadline to RSVP with payment is Jan. 20.

Learn More About Financial Aid and Scholarships – Would you like to learn how to apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships? Well, now is your chance. Representatives from ENMU’s Financial Aid Office, ENMU Foundation, and Offices from Multicultural Affairs will be there to assist you.

Date: Thursday, Jan. 19
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: The Student Success Center “The Alley”
Refreshments will be served

For more Information, contact Multicultural Affairs at diana.cordova@enmu.edu, 562.4914.

Employee Briefs

Dr. John Groesbeck has accepted the position of dean of College of Business, effective Jan. 3.

Antony Oldknow, Languages and Literature, has become a member of the Academy of American Poets.

The College of Fine Arts has announced that associate professor of Theatre Janeice Scarbrough will become chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance beginning in January 2006. Scarbrough, who holds degrees from New Mexico State and Yale University, has served on the Eastern faculty since 1992. She replaces Fel Macias who served this fall as interim chair.

The Roswell Association for Gifted Students will present Dr. Michael Shaughnessy on Monday, Jan. 9, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by a 20-minute question and answer session, at the Roswell Chamber of Commerce. His topic will address:
"A Nation Deceived: How Schools Hold Back America’s Brightest Students." Parents, teachers and advocates of gifted students
and children (babysitter, games and popcorn provided) are welcome. It is free (childcare tips welcome).Please call if you need childcare so enough providers will be available. (Call Sandra at 505.625.9826.)

Dr. Shaughnessy is professor of special education at Eastern. He received his doctorate from the University of Nebraska and has done post-doctoral work at Harvard University, George Washington University and Texas Tech University. Dr. Shaughnessy is the author of more than 800 articles, book reviews and book chapters. He has also authored, edited or co-edited 10 books. He has spoken about gifted children at Oxford University in England, Hamburg, West Germany, four of the Universities of Finland, and all of the Universities in South Korea. Dr. Shaughnessy has also lectured in Canada, South Africa, Slovenia, Australia, England, and Scotland. He is currently consulting editor of Gifted Education International and associate editor of Educational Psychology Review. He serves the State of New Mexico as representative to the Gifted Education Advisory Board. He also writes a column which appears online at www.educationnews.org which addresses issues regarding gifted education.

Eastern Alumni Association Scholarship – The Eastern New Mexico Alumni Association established this award to provide encouragement and financial support for students enrolled at Eastern New Mexico University. It is designated for children and grandchildren of ENMU alumni. Each scholarship awarded is to be in the amount of $1,000, and the number of scholarship recipients chosen is at the committee’s discretion, based on the amount of income received from the MBNA affinity fund. Awards may be renewed if the criteria and appropriate progress are maintained. The recipient must reapply each year. Selection Criteria
• Must be enrolled as a full-time student.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Must have demonstrated leadership qualities and the intent of earning a college degree.
• Must have a parent or grandparent who graduated from or attended Eastern (preference will be given to graduate’s children/grandchildren).
• When all other factors are equal, financial need will be considered.

This award is for the academic year and becomes effective in the fall semester following the student’s completion of 30 college credit hours (i.e. sophomore status)

The deadline to submit an application is Jan. 13, 2006. For more information, contact Heather Haacke in the Alumni Affairs office via phone at 505.562.2125 or e-mail heather.haacke@enmu.edu.

Spanish Speakers Sought – Please contact Vicky Medley at vicky.medley@enmu.edu or 562.2618 if you speak Spanish, or any other foriegn language, and are willing to be listed as a contact person for your building.

Helpdesk Office Hours – From Dec. 19-Jan 16, the Helpdesk in the University Computer Center will be open from 8-12 a.m. and 1-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

New College of Education Web Site Now Online – The new College of Education web site is now online. According to education dean Dr. Jerry Harmon, "The site is entirely redesigned. We think it is more user friendly, speaks specifically to programs, highlights our people, recognizes our public school and agency partners, is very attractive, and comes up in web searches (based upon educational jargon) more readily. This will greatly aid us in our distance education efforts, recruitment of UG majors, and advisement. I want to express my gratitude to Adam Morrison and David Ortega for their assistance and patience with us. I also want to commend Bobby Wheeler and Ryan Raynes who are CET GA’s that have helped on the college end."

Post Office Hours – The University Post Office will be open on Dec. 23-24 and Dec. 26-30 from 8 a.m. until noon. If you have any questions, please contact Michael Marshall at 562.2633.

Postal Rates to Increase – Postal rates and fees will increase on Jan. 8. Listed below are the changes. If you have any questions, please contact the University Post Office at 562.2633.

Current and New Rate
First-Class Mail Letter (1 oz.) 37¢ 39¢
First-Class Mail Letter (2 oz.) 60¢ 63¢
Postcard 23¢ 24¢
Priority Mail (1 lb.) and Flat Rate Envelope $3.85 $4.05
Priority Mail Flat Rate Box $7.70 $8.10
Express Mail (1/2 lb.) and Flat Rate Envelope $13.65 $14.40
Express Mail (over 1/2 lb., up to 2 lb.) $17.85 $18.80

Fees: Current and New
Certified Mail $2.30 $2.40
Return Receipt (Original Signature) $1.75 $1.85
Return Receipt (Electronic) $1.30 $1.35
Delivery Confirmation Retail (Priority Mail) 45¢ 50¢
Delivery Confirmation Retail (First-Class Mail Parcels) 55¢ 60¢
Premium Forwarding Service (Weekly Fee) $10.00 $10.40
Money Orders (Up to $500) 90¢ 95¢

Health Services Looking for Cast Members for Play – Health Services is looking for two males and two females to act out a play about date rape on Feb. 8. If anyone is interested they can contact Tammi Gardner by phone at 562.2321 or e-mail Tammi.Gardner@ enum.edu.

VHS Camcorders Sought – The Golden Library is looking to immediately purchase camcorders that use full size VHS tapes. The cameras should be in good condition with essential battery packs and cords. If you wish to sell or donate one, contact Melveta Walker at x2626 or melveta.walker@enmu.edu.
Update: The library has purchased enough camcorders to fill their needs. They are no longer looking to purchase more camcorders.

Vision Service Plan Summary of Benefits – The following Vision Service Plan (VSP) summary of benefits outlines the ENMU plan that will be effective Feb. 1, 2006, (January deductions). The plan has been enhanced to allow an eye exam each year instead of every two years as allowed in the past. (Benefits for glasses and contact lenses will continue to be allowed every two years.)

VSP is currently offering open enrollment for the enhanced benefits. Interested employees should complete enrollment applications in the payroll office no later than Dec. 23, 2005, (early applications will be appreciated). Employees who are currently enrolled for VSP coverage are not required to submit new applications.

Please feel free to contact the Payroll staff at 562.2320 with any questions regarding vision coverage. – Elaine Ennis

Telephone Conference Call Unit Available – The ENMU ITS/Telecommunications Department has installed a telephone conferencing unit that may be used to conference up to six (6) individuals per conference call. There are two ways to use this unit:
1. each caller pays for their own long distance charges, or
2. the ENMU Department pays for the conference call.

To schedule your conference call, contact Linda Hamrick at extension 2287. Please include the date and start-time of the call, number of members joining the call, and the billing information. To insure your conference call time is available, schedule as far in advance as possible. After the reservation time has been confirmed, an e-mail will be sent to the conference leader confirming the scheduled time and providing instructions on joining the call.

For further information or questions regarding the conference unit, please contact Linda Hamrick at extension 2287.

Sewing Machines Needed – The Family and Consumer Sciences Department is looking for new/used sewing machines that are in good working order to ship to Ghana, West Africa. The sewing machines will be used in the Valkpo Vocational High School in the Volta Region of Ghana. If you have a machine please contact Dr. Caryl Johnson at ext.. 2516 of e-mail Caryl.Johnson@enmu.edu.

Official University Holidays for 2005-06 – The Board of Regents has approved the following 2005-2006 ENMU holiday schedule.
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

Spring Break Set for March 27-31 – In the March 2005 Board of Regents meeting, the Regents approved the week of March 27-31, 2006, as spring break for ENMU. The Portales and Clovis public schools have also designated this week as spring break.

Payroll Holiday Deadlines –
Deadlines for the Dec. 30 payroll:
The paperwork deadline (PANS, SPANS, W-4s, Insurance enrollment, Special Pay Slips, etc.) has been changed from 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, to Friday, Dec. 16, at 5 p.m.
Timesheets will be available for pickup at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21.
Timesheets must be completed and returned to payroll by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21.
Release of Dec. 30 payroll checks:
The Dec. 30 payroll checks for students, faculty, and staff will be available for release at the ENMU Post Office from 9-11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 30. Faculty and staff checks that are not picked up on Dec. 30 will be delivered to their usual locations on Tuesday, Jan. 3. Student checks that are not picked up on Dec. 30 will be available at the Cashier's Office on Tuesday, Jan. 3.

Catering Request Form – This is a reminder to the campus community that anytime you have a catering event or to have people sign up for a meal, through Sodexho, you need to complete a Catering Request Form. This form requires three (3) signatures: the requestor, department head and the vice-president for the area To obtain a Catering Request Form, you can visit the following site: http://inside.enmu.edu/forms/sodexho. The Catering Request Form must be turned in to Sodexho prior to the company providing services. This form will also allow the Business Office to process the invoices in a timely manner, without incurring finance charges. Please contact the Business Office at 562.2611 if you have any questions or Sodexho at 562.2190 if you would like to find out more information about what they can do for your next catering event.

Bookstore Has FranklinCovey Planner Refills – The Campus Bookstore has FranklinCovey planner refills in stock for Classic and Monarch with two-page daily or weekly formats for Jan.-Dec. 2006. Other sizes and accessories can be ordered by e-mailing bobby.brunson@enmu.edu.

Spring Schedule on Web – The Spring 2006 schedule has been rolled out and made accessible for viewing on the web. This schedule may be accessed by going to https://itsnv406.enmu.edu:7177/prod/bwckschd.p_disp_dyn_sched and selecting Spring 2006 from the drop down box. This schedule is also accessible via current students, prospective students, and academics links located on the ENMU Web page www.enmu.edu. For example, the schedule can be accessed by going to the ENMU web page www.enmu.edu; then selecting academics, then courses and catalogs, and then class schedule index.

ITS Helpdesk Office Hours – Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

ENMU Recycles Empty Printer Cartridges – Please call 562.2430 if you have questions or would like for someone to pickup your empty printer cartridges.

Portales National Bank-University Branch Lunch Hours – The University Branch of the Portales National Bank is closed from 12-1 p.m. each day.

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.

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.

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

China-A Brief Survey - Claire Zheng is an exchange student at ENMU from Sichuan University in China and wants to share her native country offering four, two-day classes this spring on Mondays and Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. as follows:

Chinese Culture & History – Jan. 30 and Feb. 2, COB-137, $15. Please register by Jan. 25.

Chinese Oral Language – Feb. 13 and 16, COB-137, $20. Please register by Feb. 8.

Chinese Written Characters – Mar. 6 and 9, COB-137, $20. Please register by Mar. 1.

Chinese Cooking – Mar. 20 and 23, FCS-98, $15 with $5 lab fee. Please register by Mar. 15.

Beginning Guitar – Students 12-18 years need no prior experience in guitar in this class instructed by Kirby Rowan, Mondays, Jan. 30-May 1 (no class Feb. 20 and Mar. 27), 6:30-7:30 p.m. SAS-166. The fee is $75. Please bring a playable guitar, notebook and pen. Please register by Jan. 25.

Aqua Aerobics – Taught by Red Cross Certified Instructor Celeste Holloway, this resistance type water exercise is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-6:50 p.m., Jan. 31-April 27, Natatorium. Pay only $8 per rotation or receive a $6 discount for prepayment of all 12 rotations for only $90. Please register by Jan. 26 prepaid or Friday noon prior to each rotation.

Tumbling – Deborah McGrew will offer three skill-leveled tumbling classes this spring, Feb. 1-April 28, 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 will be held Fridays, 4-4:50 p.m. Intermediate Tumbling will be held Fridays, 5-5:50 p.m. Advanced Tumbling will be held Wednesdays, 7-7:50 p.m. The fee is $70 for Beginning and Intermediate and $75 for Advanced. No classes will be held Mar. 29 or 31. Please register by Jan. 30.

World Dance – Get barefoot and relaxed with instructor Dayna Kennedy and probably pick up a few belly dance moves in this 13-week ethnic dance class, Wednesdays, Feb. 1-May 3 (no class Mar. 29), 8-8:50 p.m., GA-11 for ages 10 years through adult. The fee is $75. A long skirt and hip scarf are helpful but not required. Please register by Jan. 27.

Introduction to Tennis – Students eight years through adult can join tennis instructor, Andy Mason through the spring semester and sharpen their tennis skills Thursdays, Feb. 2-May 11 (no classes Feb. 23, Mar. 2 and 30), 6:30-8 p.m., ENMU Tennis Courts. The fee is $70. Please be sure to bring your own tennis racquet and balls and wear appropriate shoes. Please register by Jan. 30.

Law School Preparation Course – This informative 14-hour workshop is offered over one weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 11 and 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., COB-156. The fee is $300. Please register by Feb. 8.

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, Feb. 4-25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Tech-112. The fee is $85. Please bring safety goggles to class if you have them and plan an early lunch since no lunch breaks are scheduled during these sessions. Please register by Feb. 1.

All About Hummingbirds - Join Dan True for this informative class on hummingbirds, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 7-9 p.m., COB 156. The fee is $15. Please register by Jan. 13.

Ballet/Tap/Jazz/Hip Hop/en Pointe – Join Taryn Dedeaux this spring for one or more of her fourteen-week dance classes, Jan. 23-May 4. All classes will participate in Extended Learning’s sixth annual spring recital at semester’s end. Registration is $80 with an additional $30-$60 costume fee. Call Extended Learning at 562.2165 for class dates/times/locations. Please register by Jan. 20.

Pilates – Joseph Sanders, Adjunct Professor, Theatre and Dance will offer twenty classes for this semester, Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:15-6 p.m., Zia Room, Campus Union, Jan. 23-April 26. Please bring mat and wear comfortable exercise attire. Class will not meet Feb. 15, 20, 22, Mar. 27, 29, April 3, 5 and 17. The fee is $60. Please register by Jan. 18.

Paralegal – Sign up for this intensive, nationally acclaimed program offered during six consecutive weeks, Tuesday and Thursday evenings and all day Saturday, Jan. 24-Mar. 4, JWLA-117. The fee is $845 with five textbooks for an additional $250. Students must register by Jan. 17. Please call Extended Learning at 562.2165 for additional information.

Phlebotomy Technique Training – Lecture and clinical rotation will be included in this accredited phlebotomy technique training class offered by Mike Blakenship CMT, Tuesdays, Jan. 24-April 18, 6-9:30 p.m., SAS-166. This 12-week program will prepare you to take the ASCP examination that will qualify you for employment. Proof of high school diploma or GED, immunizations and professional liability insurance are required before clinical rotation can begin. The fee is $325 with two textbooks available at the ENMU Bookstore for an additional $95. Please register by Jan. 19.

Ginger's Fire Safety Tips for the Christmas Holidays – H ere are some guidelines when decorating the office for the holiday season:

1) The best locations for decoration include reception areas, lobbies, foyers, and break rooms. Please do not block exit corridors, nor place in such a manner as to obstruct the view of exit signs, fire alarm pull stations, fire extinguishers, or hose cabinets.

2) Always check Christmas lights whether they are old or fresh out of the box. Examine them carefully for broken or frayed wires or loose connections. If you find any of these conditions, do not attempt to repair it. Discard the lights.

3) Remember no open flames and candles in state-owned property.

4) Use of extension cords is discouraged; if they are used, make sure they are in good condition. Make sure the extension cord is large enough to carry the intended load. (The thicker the cord, the greater the load it should be able to carry without overheating.) Never staple an extension cord to the wall or woodwork. It could damage the cord and present a fire hazard. Don't run cords through doorways or under rugs. The insulation on the cords can become damaged if the door closes on the cord, or if people step on it under the rug, causing a potential fire and/or shock hazard.

5) Turn decorative lights on only when you are at work. Never leave lights on when the office is unoccupied.

The Safety Office wishes you all a very merry and safe Christmas!

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

Computing
Windows series – Handy Windows shortcuts
Use these quick keyboard shortcuts to speed up your work. They are also very handy if your mouse is malfunctioning or a program is frozen.
Ctrl C: Copy a selected item to the clipboard.
Ctrl X: Cut a selected item and send it to the clipboard.
Ctrl V: Paste a selected item from the clipboard.
Ctrl A: Select All
Ctrl N: New Document
Ctrl O: Open
Ctrl P: Print
Ctrl S: Save
Ctrl-Z: Undo
Ctrl-Y: Redo
Alt: Select top menus (File, Edit, View, etc.). Use Arrow keys and enter to navigate dropdowns.
Alt-Tab: Cycle through open applications
Alt-F4: Quit a Program
F1: Help
F12: Save As
Shift-Click: Do this at the first and last item on a list to select everything in between.
Ctrl-Click: Do this for multiple items on a list to select specific items
Ctrl-Alt-Delete: Bring up Task Manager to close programs that are frozen, not responding or unwanted.

Excel series – Flipping Data in an Excel Worksheet
Ever create an Excel table and then wish the columns were rows and the rows were columns? Here's a solution:
1. Select the table.
2. Choose Edit + Copy.
3. Select the cell where you want the new table to begin (this cell CAN be in the old table).
4. Choose Edit + Paste Special.
5. In the Paste Special dialog box, select Transpose and click OK.
6. If necessary, delete the remains of your old table.

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 4642 and the other is the “Scan Engine” which should be at 4400. If either one is not displaying the above versions, click on the red “V” again with the right mouse button, then choose “Update Now” in the pull-down box. This will open a dialogue box displaying the status of the update process. Once complete, close the dialogue box and rerun the “About VirusScan Enterprise” option as described above. If the version is not at or greater than the one above, 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

Student News

Thesis Defense – Master of Physical Education – Oral defense in the Department of Health and Physical Education will occur on Wednesday, Dec. 21, for Mila French at 4 p.m. titled “Comparison of Pharmacotherapy Interventions on Smoking Cessation”. The defense will be held in the Greyhound Arena, Room 40. Faculty, staff, students and interested parties are invited to attend. For more information, contact the HPE Graduate Coordinator at ext. 4435.

Roswell News

Read the December issue of The Grapevine from ENMU-Roswell [here].

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)