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 Announcements form to the right, or e-mail monday.memo@enmu.edu. Announcements can only be accepted from off-campus groups if the group is non-profit. The Web address for the Monday Memo is http://www.enmu.edu/mondaymemo.

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A Few Bond B Yard Signs Left – There are a few Bond B yard signs left. If you would like one for your yard, come by the University Switchboard in the Administration Building. For more information, call Betsy Chavez at 562.2134.

Bond B Radio Spots to Run October 24-November 6

(Editor's Note: The following Bond B spot, inspired by an idea from Deborah Bently, will run on area radio stations from Oct. 24 through Nov. 6.)

My name is B…Bond B…And I have a license to thrill in Double-O-Six…I can bring you $7.5 million dollars for higher education in Curry and Roosevelt counties…Although your two counties have only 3.3 percent of the state's population, I will give you 6.4 percent of my Bond B contract for the entire state…I will build you a new health center at CCC and renovate your music building at ENMU…And my salary will multiply several times in your local economies...At only $10 for a $100,000 home, my hiring is an undercover bargain…The name is B…Bond B.

ENMU Library Would Benefit from Bond 'C' – If Bond "C' passes, ENMU's three campuses will receive $218,000. ENMU Partner Program in Farmington will receive $155,000. The eastern New Mexico area (includes ENMU) will receive $409,000. Property taxes would be $1 for each $100,000 of assessed valuation of property per year. [details on Bond "C"]
[allocations of Bond "C"]

Public Invited to Join Archaeological Society

For decades the Portales/Clovis area had an active archaeological society, El Llano, which participated in many of the significant archaeological digs in eastern New Mexico, including excavations at the Blackwater Draw Site.

The students in the anthropological department at Eastern New Mexico University are re-forming this society to give the citizens of eastern New Mexico the opportunity to learn more about archaeology and participate in archaeological excavations.

The first meeting will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, at Mark's Restaurant in Portales. Following the (Dutch-treat) dinner, Chip LeMaster will give a presentation at 6:45 p.m. about New Mexico State Park #5, its history and the ongoing archaeological investigations.

Archaeological societies typically consist of non-archaeologists who are interested in learning more about the science. The ENMU society expects to host field trips, such as to the Alibates Quarry, and hold monthly meetings with guest speakers addressing the archaeology of the area, current research in the field, and other topics.

Upcoming topics include flintknapping, Native American ceramics of New Mexico, and an overview of the Blackwater Draw (Clovis Man) site.

The public is encouraged to participate. For more information, contact Ziggy Prothro at 693.3406 or e-mail ziggy1138@msn.com.

New Employees Must Complete I-9 Form – All new employees (faculty, professionals, support staff, student hires, work study students and graduate assistants) must report to Payroll (if a student employee) or Personnel Services (all other employees) before starting to work. All employees must complete an I-9 (eligibility to work in the US) and Drug Free Workplace form prior to commencing work. New employees cannot be paid until these forms are completed. Employees must present identification required by the Department of Homeland Security when completing the forms such as: i.e., driver's license and social security card or passport. Please contact Personnel Services at 562.2115 if you have any questions.

Native American Affairs Presenting Concert on November 7– Native American Affairs will present Wayquay live in concert on Tuesday, Nov. 7 in the Campus Union Ballroom. at Eastern New Mexico University. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. and admission is free. The concert is one of many events to celebrate Native American Heritage Month in November.

Wayquay is of Ojibway, Anishnabe descent; her name means “Lady Unafraid.” According to her press release, her music is a unique mix of blues, funk, hip-hop, rock, poetry and nature. Wayquay was nominated for five Native American Music Awards. Her music video “Navigate” won the Best Music Video Award at the 22nd Annual American Indian Film Festival. Wayquay was featured on CNN Wolrdbeat and was a guest on “Good Morning Live” in Montreal. In addition, Wayquay opened the Reservation X exhibition at the Smithsonian National Museum for the American Indian.

For more information, contact Native American Affairs at 562.2470.

If You've Got Time, Sign Up for Time Management Workshop – Limited space is available for a time management workshop.

FOCUS: Achieving Your Highest Priorities workshop is the anchor of the FranklinCovey Focus Solution. This one-day course integrates a powerful planning system, strengthens the individual's productivity skills, increases focus, and provides solutions to help you execute your highest priorities--personally and professionally.

Nov. 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sandia Room in CUB
$80 per person - includes planner
$45 per person - if you already have a FranklinCovey planner
First-come, first-served basis.
E-mail: candace.baros@enmu.edu

39th Annual POPS Concert Set for November 18 – The University Friends of Music announces the 39th annual POPS Dinner Concert on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. in the Campus Union Ballroom. Music by ENMU’s Wind Symphony and University Vocal Ensembles will showcase ENMU’s excellent music program. The evening’s musical theme is the American West, with selections from “Oklahoma” featured.

Proceeds from this event benefit scholarships for students. The evening’s menu is chicken cordon bleu, rice pilaf, sautéed string beans, salad, rolls, coffee, and apple tart for dessert. A vegetarian option is also available. Tickets are $25 each, half of which goes directly to scholarships. For tickets (by mail only), send check or money order to POPS Dinner Concert, PO Box 195, Clovis, NM 88101.

For information, contact Patrice Caldwell at 356.6591 or Nancye Gressett at 762.0619.

Employee/Student Briefs

Susan Cramp was elected to President-Elect of New Mexico/ West Texas Association of Student Assistance Programs (NMWTASAP) for the 2006-2007 year at the fall meeting held on ENMU s campus. NMWTASAP is the state association of TRiO Professionals and is in the Southwest Association of Student Assistance Programs (SWASAP) Region. Susan will become President of NMWTASAP in 2007-2008.

Dr. Alan W. Garrett, professor of education foundations, began his term as president of the American Association for Teaching and Curriculum at that organization’s annual meeting, held recently in Charlotte, N.C. At the same meeting, he also presented a paper titled “Enriching School Board Members’ Understandings of Curriculum.”

Dr. Mark Dal Porto, associate professor of music, had his chamber work titled “Procession” for violin and piano performed by members of the Accessible Contemporary Music Ensemble at Roosevelt University in Chicago on Oct. 13. It was performed by James Martin, violin, and Richard Sladek, piano. The recording has been posted online at: http://www.acmusic.org/dalportoaudio.html.

Michael F. Shaughnessy of Eastern New Mexico University and Robert J. Sternberg ( formerly of Yale University and now at Tufts University) have co-edited a special double issue of Gifted Education International. The first issue includes papers by :

Alan and Nadeen Kaufman, Cecil Reynolds, Randy Kamphaus, Amy Dilworth Gabel of Psych Corp., Carol Lidz and Jullian Elliot, and Elaine Fletcher Janzen and Samuel Ortiz.

Three students from Department of Communicative Disorders have been accepted to present their Special Research Project at the New Mexico Speech and Hearing Association in Albuquerque on Oct. 27-28. Tamara Dengler will present "Cerebral Palsey, How Much Do You Know?" Sherry Thaine will present "A Comparison of Verbal Reinforcements and Tangible Reinforcements: The Geriatric Population." Anthony Flores will present "Steven: A Longitudinal Case Study."

Eastern New Mexico University debaters are ranked 15th in the novice division in the weekly report distributed by the Cross Examination Debate Association. Carolyn Dingman and Erin Griffith rank 15th out of 97 novice debaters in the United States representing 104 colleges and universities.

In the News

Former Greyhound basketball player Wallace Williams has a son playing receiver at New Mexico State University. [the rest of the story]

Texas State basketball coach Doug Davalos added the final piece to his coaching staff last week with the hiring of Omar Lowery. Lowery joins the Bobcats after spending the last two seasons as a graduate assistant at Eastern New Mexico University. It was in his time coaching with the Greyhounds when he met Davalos, then coaching at Sul Ross State, and forged a relationship that led him to San Marcos. [the rest of the story]

Padraig "Paddy" Lynch, an ENMU graduate, is running for office in Colorado as a true motorcycle-riding maverick. [the rest of the story]

They've auctioned off the doodles of Robert deNiro and Meryl Streep at charity events. Inventions by Leonardo da Vinci's are said to come from his bursts of doodles. Doodling is and has become a new art form. "I wouldn't call it fine art," said artist Jan J.C. Jones, a Tucumcari native, ENMU graduate and daughter of Tucumcari businessman Stanley E. Jennings. "I never thought any thing would ever come of it. But every time I've submitted something, it's been accepted and featured ... It's a huge surprise." [the rest of the story]

Final Early Alert of Semester – Thanks to all who continue to send names using ENMU "EARLY ALERT" to the Advising Center for follow-up. This will be the last reminder for Early Alert for this semester, but please continue to send an alert if you have a student whose attendance is spotty or who may be experiencing other problems. We appreciate your concern for these students.

Please send alerts for those students who are not likely to complete the course. There are several eight-week courses that may be options for some students, or we (or the Registrar) will assist them in withdrawing from the course. All freshmen must see the Advising Center to withdraw from a course.

Because midterm grades are due Oct. 23, and second eight-week courses begin on Oct. 23, the Center will make every attempt to contact these failing students to revise their schedules (if possible) quickly. If an eight- week course is not an option, students can withdraw from a course until Friday, Nov. 3.

Access the form at:

http://inside.enmu.edu/forms/advising/

We do not recommend completing the pdf version of the form. The Web form will allow us to assist these students much more quickly.

We greatly appreciate your continued help this semester in identifying students who may need some additional assistance.

Dr. Suzanne Balch-Lindsay
Advising Center
Interim Director, Retention Activities

2nd Eight-Week Courses Begin October 23

Web Courses

PTE 493 Adult Education; PTE 493 Work-Based Learning; CDIS 447 Speech/Language Development; CDIS 449 Components of Speech Language; CDIS 450 Hearing/Audiology; COMM 330 Politics and Media; HIST 101 U.S. History; SPED 305 Students Disabilities

Classroom Courses

CIS 151 Basic Computer Skills; HPE 293 CPR Recertification; UNIV 100 College Success Skills; AG 231 Agriculture Mechanics (Clovis and Portales High Schools); AG 493 Research in Animal Science; CHEM 293 Brewing and Society; COMM 102 Public Speaking; ENG 100 Basic Writing Skills; ENG 102 English Composition; ENG 379 Literature of Travel and Adventure; HIST 493 Middle East Crisis; HPE 103 Racquetball; MATH 100 Basic Arithmetic/Intro. Algebra; MATH 101 Basic Algebra; PSY 101 Intro. Psychology; SOC 101 Intro. Sociology.

Complete Listing of 2nd Eight-Week Courses – [listing]

Conversational Spanish Offered to Employees – ENMU is offering the following one- credit-hour courses, free of charge, to employees. This does not affect tuition waivers or wellness hours. Register now.

Beginning Oct. 23:

SPAN 268 CRN 12541 SEC 005 Workshop/Conversational Spanish
Tue/Thur 5-5:50 p.m., JWLA 111

SPAN 268 CRN 12542 SEC 006
Workshop/Conversational Spanish
Mon/Wed 12-12:50 p.m., JWLA 111

African-American Affairs Presenting Storyteller
by Erin Griffith
Communication Services

African-American Affairs at Eastern New Mexico University will present Sue Roseberry, a singer, songwriter, storyteller, playwright and speaker on Wednesday, Oct. 25. She will speak at a luncheon in the Pecos Room of the Campus Union Building from 12-1:30 p.m. There is no cost for attending; however, there are only 40 seats available so an R.S.V.P. is required by Friday, Oct. 20.

Roseberry graduated from the College of Santa Fe with a degree in performing arts. She uses a mix of stories and music in her presentations. She has written over 200 songs, mostly children’s music or gospel music.

Roseberry’s musical accomplishments are vast. She recorded live with the Gospel Music Workshop of America Mass Choir, in 1998 she appeared with Karen Clark Sheard in a musical drama, "Sex – The Silent Killer," for which she wrote three musical pieces, and appeared with composer/director Robert Ray as a featured soloist for a performance of his world renowned "Gospel Mass."

Her writing and storytelling abilities are also impressive; in 2002 Roseberry was one of six Regional Tellers who performed during the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tenn. She has also written several monologues, plays and skits.

According to her biography, she is committed to the use of stories to pave the way for understanding and reaching personal goals.

For more information, call African-American Affairs at 562.2437.

Looking for the Write Stuff: El Portal Taking Submissions for Fall Edition – Are you an aspiring writer, artist or photographer? Do you want to have your work published and compete for cash awards?

Submissions are now being taken for El Portal, the literary magazine of Eastern New Mexico University. ENMU students, faculty and staff are welcome to submit their original, previously unpublished short stories (limit 2,500 words), plays, poetry and black-and-white art or photography. There are no entry fees and cash prizes will be awarded to first-, second- and third-place winners in each category.

“El Portal is a creative outlet which gives students, faculty and staff at Eastern the opportunity to have their original works of writing and art published,” said Helena Rodriguez, editor of the Fall 2006 edition of El Portal. “In the process, they can also receive recognition and a reading audience for their work and may even win cash prizes.”

Written submissions must be typed and double-spaced in Microsoft Word in a 12-point basic font. Photographs and artwork must fit on an 8.5 x 11” page. Submissions should be sent to El Portal, Station 19, ENMU, or emailed to Helena.Rodriguez@enmu.edu

The deadline for submissions is Nov. 29.

El Portal is published each semester at Eastern thanks to Dr. Jack Williamson, a world-renowned science fiction writer and professor emeritus at ENMU who underwrites the publication. El Portal has been published since 1939. From 1985-1997, the publication changed its name to Pennyroyal, but went back to the name El Portal in 1998. Translated from Spanish, “el portal” means a grand entrance or gateway.

Why Do Lizards Change Their Infant Costume When Growing Up? – This is the title of the paper being presented at the Biology Journal Club at 1 p.m. this Friday in the Pecos Room of the Campus Union Building. Everyone is invited. [read paper]

Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships Available

Students interested in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering are invited to apply to the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program.

The scholarship award covers eligible expenses up to a maximum of $7,500 per year.

To be eligible, a student must be a current full-time sophomore or junior and must be pursuing a baccalaureate degree, have a B average or equivalent, stand in the upper fourth of the class, and be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or U.S. national, who will pursue a career in mathematics, the natural sciences or engineering.

Interested applicants should contact Dr. Regina Aragon at 562.2328, or regina.aragon@enmu. The ENMU deadline is Nov. 16.

Student Council for Exceptional Children Holding Book Fair on November 6-10 – The Student Council for Exceptional Children will hold its yearly Scholastic Book Fair from Nov. 6-10 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. This is a great opportunity to get your Christmas/holiday shopping done early and avoid the madness and stress around Christmas time. Also, profits go to support student scholarships for ENMU students.
For more information, contact Dr. Michael Shaughnessy at 562.2791 or e-mail Michael.Shaughnessy@enmu.edu.

Intra-Campus Envelopes Needed – If you have any extra small intra-campus envelopes you can spare, please send them to ITS, Station #15. Contact Bonnie Sink at 4352 for semantic tips on the difference between "inter-campus" and "intra-campus."

Preview Day for High School Students Set for November 11 – The Green and Silver View, Eastern's preview day for high school juniors and seniors, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11. This day will be informational and fun for prospective students and their parents to visit campus, learn about academic programs and student services.

The Office of Enrollment Services would like to invite all departments and organizations on campus to participate at the information and organization fair from 10:45 a.m. to noon. During this time, students can walk around, ask specific questions, and receive additional information.

For more information and to reserve your table at the fair by Oct. 24, contact Rebecca Nevins at rebecca.nevins@enmu.edu or 562.2981.

Activities Sought for Student Health Fair – The annual ENMU Student Health Fair will be held on Monday, Nov. 20, from 5-7:30 p.m. in the CUB Ballroom. Snacks, "mocktail" drinks, and interactive health presentations will be provided.  (Students, ask your professors if you can obtain extra credit for attending this fun and educational evening.) 

If you would like to provide an activity (student organization, faculty, or support services), please contact Jo Allison at Health Services at 562.2321 or e-mail: micky.allison@enmu.edu.

Shuttle Service to Football Games Available – The Associated Students of Eastern New Mexico University will sponsor a shuttle service to transport students, faculty, and staff from campus to Greyhound Stadium for all home football games. Shuttle vans will leave the Campus Union Building beginning at 4:30 p.m. and will continue running until the beginning of the game.

The shuttle will be an Eastern van and will run about every 20 minutes; if the van is not in front of the building when you arrive, please wait as it will return shortly. Transportation from the stadium to campus will resume directly after the game. Please take advantage of this free service. If you have any questions, please contact the ASENMU office at 562.2473.

Bookstore and African-American Affairs Cooperating in Food Drive – Eastern New Mexico University’s Office of African American Affairs and the Campus Bookstore have teamed up for a canned food drive. Until Nov. 17 bring food and donations to the Office of African American Affairs in The Alley in the basement of the Campus Union Building. Donations can also be turned in at the Bookstore, and as a bonus for donators, the Bookstore will offer a 10 percent discount on their items.

Contributions will go to help provide low-income households with a Thanksgiving meal.

For more information, contact African American Affairs at 562.2437 or the Bookstore at 562.2721.

Quote of the Week

"What the United States does best is to understand itself. What it does worst is understand others." – Carlos Fuentes

Construction Update from Hardhat Hound

Campus Union Building
- roof is done – needs to be approved
- false wall placed outside Ballroom while windows replaced – all windows should be done by March 1
- Ground Zero open for Spring 2007
- Downstairs bathroom finished by the end of October
- Ballroom will be closed Dec. 17 through March 10
- Carpet in lobby will be done over Christmas
- Painting in lobby will be done around Christmas
- Ballroom floor will be 1/3 wood and 2/3 carpet squares
- New carpet to be laid the Zia Room and Faculty Lounge

Science Building
- Nov. 1 – construction slated to begin

West Campus
- This month paving project starts

Library
- Roof is on schedule

San Juan Village

· New Student Apartments: Units should be occupied by August 20.

Distance Education and Outreach

The following is a list of Distance Education and Outreach offerings. Please call 562.2165 for more information or to register.

ONEStroke™ Christmas – Kris Cranford will teach this fast and easy method on glassware to create an array of beautiful Christmas ornaments Wednesday, Nov. 15, 6-9 p.m., FCS-100. The fee is $20 with an additional $5 kit fee payable to the instructor. Students will take home one ornament, but additional ornaments can be purchased for $1.50 each.

Tips for Taking Online Classes – Ellen Gardiner will show you how to be a success in your online class by covering expectations, research techniques, e-mail, chat and managing Web-time Thursday, Nov. 9, 6-8 p.m., UCC-107. At least one week in online practice time is also included. The fee is $30. Please register by Nov. 6.

Law School Preparation Course – A 14-hour workshop on how to not only survive but excel in your first year of law school Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 4 and 5, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. The fee is $300. Register by Nov. 1.

Microsoft Outlook 2003 Basics – Let Becky show you how to get the most from your Outlook software Thursday, Oct. 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., UCC-107. Each student will have the opportunity to use a generic logon and experience practical applications at their own computer station. The fee is $25. Please register by Oct. 23.

Real Estate Weekend Workshops – Join Lou Tulga, CRB, Albuquerque for two weekend continuing education workshops, Aztec Room, Campus Union. Receive a $10 discount by prepaying $285 for all five classes or pay separately for one or more registering Sept. 26 or Oct. 31, respectively. On-your-own lunch breaks are scheduled.

1) NM Real Estate Commission Mandatory Course (8 mandatory credit hours) Friday, Sept. 29, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., $75.

2) Risk Reduction Issues (6 education credit hours) Saturday, Sept. 30, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., $60.

3) Contract Negotiations-A Case Study Workshop (4 education credit hours) Friday, Nov. 3, 8 a.m.-noon, $50.

4) Understanding Mediations-Win Win Strategies (4 education credit hours) Friday, Nov. 3, 1-5 p.m., $50.

5) Real Estate Investments-How to Buy and Sell Residential Real Estate (6 education credit hours) Saturday, Nov. 4, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., $60.

Home Gourmet Done Simply - Join Adam Baca, certified chef du cuisine, FCS-98, 6:30-8 p.m., for one or all three of these hands-on classes: Monday, Sept.18 for Coq au Vin; Tuesday, Oct. 24 for Seared Tri-tip Steak with Black Bean Rice Cakes; and Thursday, Nov. 9 for Appetizer Night. Each class is $18 with a $10 lab fee, payable to the instructor. Due to food purchase and preparation for specific numbers, these classes must be prepaid with no refunds issued to non-attendees.

Swimming - For ages 4 and up three rotations Mon.-Thu., 4-4:50 p.m. will be offered at the Natatorium this fall by Red Cross certified instructors. Rotation 1 is Sept. 11-21; rotation 2 is Oct 2-12 and rotation 3 is Oct 23-Nov. 2. The fee is $40. Please register by Friday noon prior to each rotation.

Aqua Aerobics – Try this soothing exercise Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 11-Dec. 6, 6-6:50 p.m., Natatorium. The fee is discounted to $90 prepaid by Sept. 6 or $8 per week.

Yoga – Relax and stretch your body with Lisa Moyer Mondays and Wednesdays, through Nov. 29, 7-7:50 p.m., GA-11. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and bring a blanket or towel and mat. An optional textbook can be acquired for approximately $10. You may still join by paying Distance Education and Outreach proportionately to the end of the semester.

Ginger's Safety Tip of the Month

Halloween Safety

Halloween is a cherished tradition but the excitement of the night can cause children to forget to be careful. There is no real "trick" to making Halloween a real treat for the entire family. The major dangers are not from witches or spirits but rather from falls and pedestrian/car crashes. Many communities officially designate a "Beggars' Night" and assign specific hours for trick-or-treat activities.

Both children and adults need to think about safety on this annual day of make-believe.

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

Computing
Outlook series - Let Outlook find a meeting time when all attendees are available On the Scheduling tab, type the names of the attendees in the All Attendees list, and then click AutoPick Next.

PowerPoint series - Cut PowerPoint Graphics Down to Size
Add a few images—a photo here, an illustration there—and the size of your PowerPoint presentation can become huge. You could compress images manually, but there's a simpler way: PowerPoint 2002 can do it for you.
1. On the Picture toolbar, click the Compress Pictures button. If you don't see the Picture toolbar, point to Toolbars on the View menu, and then click Picture.
2. To compress all pictures in the presentation, click All pictures in document.
3. Under Change resolution, select how you intend to use your presentation by clicking either Web/Screen or Print.
4. To further reduce file size, select the Delete cropped areas of pictures check box.
5. Click OK.

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 4878 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.

Telephony – If you are experiencing problems with your telephone or voice mail, log a call with the Helpdesk at 562.4357.

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

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)

Student News

It has been brought to our attention that there is a desperate need for an organization for the African American students here on campus. We have Kappa Psi Alpha, but it is a fraternal organization for the males on campus. The Office of African American Affairs is a student-run office that addresses the needs of the African American students. So many students want to get involved but don’t know where to start. So to help we are trying to organize a Black Student Association.

The purpose of this organization is to promote cultural diversity as well as unifying the African American students among this campus. There is no central African American organization on this campus. We are trying to create something for everyone to part of. I know there have been many concerns as far as having a gospel choir, step team, greek organizations, etc.

The Black Student Association will be having an interest meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. in the Pecos Room. For more information, call 562.2437 or e-mail enmu.africanamericanaffairs@enmu.edu.

There will be one more week of Partners Training for those students who, for whatever reason, did not attend one of the earlier sessions.  On Monday, October 30, an updated list of those students who did not complete the Partners Training will be sent to the president's office for termination.
 
Please ensure that all of your student employees have taken Partners Training, and ensure that those who have not yet taken Partners Training register for and attend one of the training sessions listed below.  If you have any questions, please contact Counseling and Career Services at 562.2211 or career.services@enmu.edu.
 
"Last Chance" Sessions
Monday, October 23:  10am to 12 noon or 2pm to 4pm
Tuesday, October 24:  9am to 11am or 3pm to 5pm
Wednesday, October 25:  9am to 11 am or 1pm to 3pm or 5pm to 7pm Thursday, October 26:  2pm to 4pm or 5:30pm to 7:30pm or 7pm to 9pm Friday, October 27:  10am to 12 noon or 2pm to 4pm
 

Your ASENMU Senators encourage you to register to vote. Voting is a right and a privilege which we should exercise. A couple of reasons to vote are:

To speak your mind: Your vote is your voice. It tells elected officials how you feel about education, healthcare, social security and other important issues.

To make them listen: Your vote is your loudspeaker, too. When we turn out to vote, you can bet that the politicians know it – and you can be sure, when we all crank up that loudspeaker, they'll pay attention to what we have to say.

To win: In every election year, some races are decided by just a handful of votes. Those who vote demand respect. When we vote, we win.

Don't forget to vote on Bond "B" on Nov. 7.

ENMU-Roswell News

Candidates are being sought to run for the Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Community College Board. An election will be held Tuesday, February 6, 2007 to elect the five-member board. College Board members should be 21 years of age or older, qualified electors, and residents of the Community College District, which is Chaves County. Candidates will file for and be elected to a particular position number, 1-5. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes in each position number will be elected. Declarations of candidacy are to be filed with the Chaves County Clerk, at One Saint Mary’s Place in Roswell on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Declarations of intent to be a write-in candidate are to be filed with the Chaves County Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2007. An information session for those interested in being a candidate for the Community College Board will be held during the next board meeting on Thursday, October 19 at 6:00 p.m. in room 115 of the Occupational Technology Center on the ENMU-Roswell campus.

“We are grateful for the outstanding service and dedication of our previous boards, who were elected primarily to serve on their local school boards, and we are looking forward to having our very own board and working with them to expand educational opportunities for Chaves County,” said Dr. Judy Armstrong, Provost.

ENMU-Roswell is governed by both the ENMU Board of Regents and the Community College Board. The Community College Board has total authority over taxing and bonding and other fiscal issues relating to the campus, and also serves as an advisory board to the ENMU Board of Regents. The Board of Regents has the authority over curriculum and administrative issues. This governance arrangement is accomplished through an operating agreement that is reviewed, revised if necessary, and approved every two years.

Until about one year ago, the Community College Board was a 20-member board comprised of each of the five school board members in Roswell, Dexter, Hagerman, and Lake Arthur. This governance structure became cumbersome, as it was difficult to obtain a quorum to conduct official business. At the board’s meeting on September 8, 2005, members unanimously voted to take the Local Option provided under the Community College Act and “cease to operate as the branch community college board and provide for an elected community college board.” Following the requirements of this option, the board has elected a five member Interim Community College Board with one person from each school board in the county and a fifth member elected at large from the board membership. Currently, the Community College Board members are Milburn Dolen, Chairperson, Roswell; Orlando Chavez, Secretary, Dexter; John Jackson, Lake Arthur; Jose Chaves, Hagerman; and Albertina Silva, Roswell.

The election on February 6, 2007 will establish a permanent Community College Board. At the first meeting after the election, the five members will draw lots for the following terms: two for terms of two years and three for terms of four years. Thereafter, board members will be elected for terms of four years from March 1 succeeding their election. Following the election, the board will also select from its members a chairman and a secretary who will serve in those offices until the next regular Community College Board election. For more information, contact Armstrong at 624-7111 or Donna Oracion, College Development director at 624-7403.

Read the October issue of The Grapevine – [read]

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit Nov. 13-15 by a team representing the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell has been accredited by the Commission since 1971. Its accreditation is at the associate degree level.

Recurring Information Resource Section

How to Reach Campus Police After Hours —For your safety and security on campus, please note the following contact numbers for University Police: University Police can be contacted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 562.2392. Dial 311 anytime from campus phones for non-emergencies, or use cell phone number 760.2945.

Open Enrollment for Medical Leave Bank – Open enrollment for the Medical Leave Bank is Sept. 1 through Nov. 30. If you are already enrolled, you do not need to re-enroll or contribute more hours. The policy and enrollment forms are available at: http://inside.enmu.edu/forms/hr/index.php. For more information, call Personnel at 2115.

Self-Study Draft on the Web – ENMU's Self-Study drafts and other materials for ENMU's re-accreditation are now available on the web. See http://inside.enmu.edu/self-study/index.php and http://www.enmu.edu/self-study/. Please use the feedback forms to provide your comments. The self-study needs to be as accurate and valuable as possible.

Calendar Items Being Accepted – University Relations is accepting calendar items for the online 2006-2007 University calendar. Calendaring your department's events helps everyone to be aware of what's happening around the University, and it helps your department when scheduling dates for new events. Take advantage of the easy, online process by sending all your calendar requests to calendar@enmu.edu. Please direct questions to Betsy Chavez at betsy.chavez@enmu.edu or call 562.2134.

Travel Voucher Available on Intranet – The Travel Voucher is now available on the intranet as a PDF form. You will need to make a copy for your records before submitting the original to the Business Office.

The Requisition is also available on the intranet as a PDF form. A requisition number will automatically be assigned when the form is opened. You will need to keep a copy of the requisition before sending it to the Business Office. If you need to prepare a second requisition, use the back key on the browser to go back to the menu and select Requisition again. When you go back in, the form will have another number. For this reason it is not recommended to "view" the form.

To access the Travel Voucher and Requisition, go into the intranet [http://inside.enmu.edu/] or go to ENMU home page, click on Faculty and Staff]; click on Forms; click on Business Office and then click on either Travel Voucher or Requisition.

The Business Office will have a supply of Travel Vouchers and Requisitions until depleted.

Please contact the Business Office at 562.2611 if you have any questions.

Absence Report Form Available Online—The Report of Absence for Exempt Employees (professional and at-will) form is now available on the intranet under Personnel forms. If you have any questions, contact Personnel Services at 562.2115.

Please Help Save Energy—As many of you are aware, the University is experiencing major increases in utility costs. The electric bill through March is approximately $230,000 higher than last year. Please help to conserve electricity by shutting off lights in classrooms, dorm rooms, offices and other areas when not in use. Thank you.

2006-2007 Approved Holidays

Thanksgiving: Thursday and Friday, Nov. 23-24, 2006

Winter Break: Close at 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 22, 2006

Reopen at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007

Presidents’ Day: Monday, Feb. 19, 2007

Memorial Day: Monday, May 28, 2007

Independence Day: Wednesday, July 4, 2007

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.

Off-Campus News

“A Christmas to Remember” is the theme for the annual Christmas show by Connie Moyers, Roosevelt County Extension Home Economist. Tickets are now on sale at the Roosevelt County Extension Office, 705 E. Lime and should be purchased in advance for $4. The show will take place on Monday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. at the Memorial Building, 7th and Abilene in Portales. Those attending will be treated to gift ideas, recipes, inspiring ideas for all those boxes of family photos and other information.

For more information call Connie Moyers, 356.4417. Bring a friend for an enjoyable and informative time. Don’t miss out;buy your ticket today.

If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of an auxiliary aid or service, contact Connie Moyers at 356.4417 by Nov. 1.

New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity employer. All programs are available to everyone regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. New Mexico State University and the U. S. Department of Agriculture cooperating.

The Friends of the Portales Public Library unanimously passed a resolution of support for General Obligation Bond C which would make $9 million available for academic, public and school libraries if approved by New Mexico voters on Nov. 7.

Passage of the bond would provide $249,319 to Roosevelt County libraries, according to Denise Burnett, director of the Portales Public Library. Burnett said that figure includes $118,810 for Eastern New Mexico University’s Golden Library, $28,828 for the Portales Public Library, and $101,681 for public school libraries in the county.

Mae Wofford, president of the Friends of the Library said, “Our libraries are such an important part of our community. We hope by passing this resolution to formalize support by the Friends of the Library and to encourage all Roosevelt County residents to vote for passage of this bond.”

Bond money is earmarked for books, databases or electronic resources, and technology or automation, according to Burnett. The money provides libraries an opportunity to replace outdated and worn materials with new books, educational materials and resources.

Burnett noted that in 2002, voters approved a bond that provided $48,648 to the Portales Public Library. That money helped purchase more than 2,000 books over a two-year period, as well as adding eight computer stations and three online databases including the popular “Learn-A-Test.”

Bond money approved in 2004 brought the Portales Public Library $57,400, Burnett said. Half of that money purchased a security system for the library to deter in the theft of library materials, Burnett added, while remaining funds purchased two genealogy online databases, as well as more than 1,000 books for adults and children.

State sources estimate passage of the bond will cost taxpayers an estimated $1.50 per year per $150,000 fair market value of their homes.

“For less than the cost of a paperback book we can provide much needed money to our local libraries,” Wofford said. “We strongly encourage all voters to make an active effort to support and pass this bond.”

Absentee voting for the November 7 election begins on Oct. 5, and early in-person voting begins Oct. 21.

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