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Student Affairs Vice President Retiring to Colorado Mountains
Story and photo by Wendel Sloan
Communication Services

“Someone once told me life is for real and there are no dress rehearsals." – Dr. Gary Musgrave

After serving Eastern as vice president for Student Affairs since July 1, 1999, Dr. Gary Musgrave will retire this fall. "We were very fortunate to have Dr. Musgrave directing Student Affairs since 1999. Under his leadership, Eastern has had a very dynamic and progressive student life. We wish him a very enjoyable retirement," said Dr. Steven Gamble, ENMU president. Dr. Musgrave's 40-year career in student affairs began “by accident.” After graduating from Indianola High School in Indianola Neb., he went to Northwest Missouri State University to play sports, but his grades did not match his athletic ability. “Asked to leave,” he returned a couple years later

married and more mature. After the vice president for Business Affairs gave him a job washing university cars, his work ethic led to a position as a residence hall director.

He later attended the National Student Affairs Association Conference in Denver, Colo., where he was interviewed for student activities director at Mississippi State University by the vice president for Student Affairs. At a conference cocktail party, his future boss – pointing to Gary – announced loudly, “There is my new student activities director.”

After being director of Student Activities at Mississippi State, Dr. Musgrave served as director of Student Development at Hastings College in Nebraska, and as vice president for Student Affairs at Buena Vista University in Iowa, and at Chadron State College in Nebraska, before arriving at Eastern. “What a beautiful ride I have had; I’ve been blessed,” he says. "I have had forty years in student affairs and 26 years as a vice president. I could not ask for more."

Rhonda Garcia, who worked at Eastern from 1977-2006 and served as Dr. Musgrave's secretary from 1999-2006, said from her Colorado retirement home, “When Gary came to Eastern, he recognized my abilities and went to bat for me. He was a breath of fresh air. He brought a new style and fresh ideas. He wasn’t a micro-manager, but trusted people and they responded. People became more relaxed. He was laid back, and that was an effective style. I truly enjoyed working for him.”

Dr. Musgrave earned a bachelor’s in education and master’s in counseling and guidance from Northwest Missouri, and a doctorate in college student personnel, counseling and cognate in management from Mississippi State.

Born and raised in southwest Nebraska in the faming community of Indianola, Dr. Musgrave’s father farmed and his mother worked for many years as the bookkeeper for a local oil company. His mother passed away 10 years ago and his father 40 years ago on the same day in September.

Dr. Musgrave’s three brothers and one sister are retired: two from education, one from business and the other from farming and ranching.

In high school Dr. Musgrave participated in football, basketball, track and field, baseball, plays, music and more. “I was a typical boy in small-town America,” he says. “The kids and families did everything together. I threw the discus and played football in college, but my throws were not anything to brag about and I became a blocking tight end before it became fashionable.”

He will have been married to Jonel (Jo) Leffler, an elementary teacher, 40 years in December. They have two grown children: Kitren who is married to Ryan Magley and they have a son Braxton; and Brock who is married to Brandi. All live in the Denver area

“My work at Eastern has been a gift, a joy,” he says. “There are so many good people at this university and in this community. I have been blessed to have wonderful people working with me to help students. I will miss the students and my staff.

“I am indebted to Dr. Everett Frost for giving me this administrative opportunity and to Dr. Steven Gamble for giving me support to continue doing some beautiful things with faculty, staff and students. The challenges were only opportunities and the enjoyments are too many to count, but all involved people.”

Dr. Musgrave, leaning reflectively back in his office chair in the Student Academic Services Building, said he believes Eastern’s strengths are people--faculty, staff and students--wonderful facilities, excellent academic programs, competitive athletic programs and the people of Portales.

What will he miss most about Eastern? “I will miss the perceived crisis, the laughter and kindness of my staff, the joy of making the first cup of coffee for the folks in SAS, the varied athletic contests, kids telling me they did this or that and needing a pat on the back. I will miss Eastern, but I will never forget this beautiful place.”

Diana Cordova, director of Multicultural Affairs, said that Dr. Musgrave was more than a boss and a leader. "He has been a caring person and attentive listener. He is the kind of person who gives you confidence and believes in you – with a stern voice if necessary. Work is never drudgery around Dr. Musgrave, but exciting. He is always interested in our families and what we have to say and offer. I would like to tell Dr. Musgrave that he is in trouble now, because the trouble with retirement is that you never get a day off."

Dr. Musgrave and Jo will not be bored in retirement. They like to read, take long walks and play in the Colorado mountains. They are building a new home near Winter Park, Colo. “Jo is the social one of our family and she generally gets us involved in many things outside the home. I love any kind of sport and watch too much on TV. We have one beautiful grandchild who is the present focus of our attention and we look forward to spoiling him,” says Dr. Musgrave.

“Our kids have some business ideas involving importing, and we would like to help them in some ways. We also enjoy cruising, and plan to travel to places off the beaten track.”

As he prepares to enter a new phase of life, Dr. Musgrave contemplated time's fleetingness. “Someone once told me life is for real and there are no dress rehearsals. How true. When I was younger, I always thought there were many tomorrows and plenty of time to do things. I know now how precious each moment is and the people who I love.”

He adds that many years ago one of his mentors told him to "always go out and make it a great day for the kids. Jo and I plan to continue making it a great day for the ‘kids’ because it brings us purpose for our lives.

“We trust we have made a difference in people's lives and have not made too many mistakes along the way.”

Employee/Alumni Briefs

Dr. Donald C. Elder III, professor of history, presented a paper at the Southeast Iowa Civil War Roundtable in Ottumwa, Iowa on July 19. His paper was titled "A Revolutionary far from Home: Nicholas Perczel and the American Civil War."

Dr. Donald C. Elder III, professor of history and DJ on KSEL radio, has been chosen as "Favorite Local Radio Personality" in the 2007 Reader's Choice Awards, sponsored by Freedom Newspapers.

Bruce DeFoor has been hired as the first ful-ltime art instructor and lead faculty member at ENMU-Ruidoso. Bruce comes from Clovis Community College where he began his career as a part-time art instructor in 1977. In 1982 he was hired as the first full-time art instructor at CCC and when he left in 2005 was the department chair. In addition to his vast teaching experience, Bruce earned a master of art and a master of fine art degree from West Texas A & M University.

Dr. Kathleen Pittman, faculty member in Curriculum and Instruction and coordinator of the Professional Development School at Monterrey Elementary in Roswell, accepted the award of New Mexico Administrator of the Year at the recent New Mexico Coalition of School Administrators annual conference in Albuquerque this July. She was nominated by the New Mexico Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Dr. Pittman has been on the faculty of ENMU since the fall of 2005.

Retired Zia basketball coach Wayne Moore is enjoying retirement. [the rest of the story]

The late Sylvia Burgett attended Eastern when it was still a junior college. [the rest of the story]

The late ENMU grad Jerry Bailey will be inducted into the New Mexico Coaches Hall of Fame in Albuquerque on Aug. 2. [the rest of the story]

ENMU grad Tim Van Hecke has been named the new head women's basketball coach at Grants High School. [the rest of the story]

Indiana State University director of athletics Ron Prettyman named former ENMU cross country coach Joel McMullen assistant director of athletics for compliance Friday. [the rest of the story]

ENMU Choir Returns from China (photos provided by Jason and Kayla Paulk)

The ENMU Choirs are safely home from China, having flown both in and out of the typhoon in Tokyo, as well as a quick departure from Tokyo just before the earthquake which registered 6.9 on the Richter scale. We had a blast in China, even with our 24-hour delay arriving home and having been re-routed to Vancouver overnight (tough gig, but someone's gotta do it). The choral performances went well, the food was great, our Sichuan Conservatory students helped us translate and bargain shop all week, and we made many memories in some of the most historic locations in the world. – Kayla Paulk

Portales Wal-Mart Donates $1,000 to KENW-TV

To Help with Programming – Recently accepting a $1,000 check from Wal-Mart in Portales on behalf of KENW-TV are: (L-R) Duane Ryan, director of broadcasting for KENW-TV/FM, Wendy Sharpe of Wal-Mart, Sheryl Borden, director of marketing for KENW-TV and coordinator for the annual auction, Dr. Steven Gamble, president of Eastern New Mexico University, and Susi Moore and Bill Marlin of Wal-Mart. (photo by Wendel Sloan)

Wal-Mart Foundation Gives to KENW-TV
by Sheryl Borden
KENW-TV

KENW-TV, the public television station serving Eastern New Mexico and West Texas, recently completed its first online auction. Monies raised during the annual auction go toward the purchase of programming. Thanks to the generous support from all of the participating businesses, as well as the Wal-Mart stores in Portales and in Ruidoso Downs, KENW, located on the ENMU campus, raised over $45,000.

Store manager Bill Marlin says, “Our culture is to contribute back to the communities, and Wal-Mart in Portales was pleased to be a part of this public television event.”

Susi Moore, assistant manager, voiced similar comments, “Wal-Mart is happy to be a part of the communities as a whole, and our associates are pleased as well. Our motto says it all, ‘Our people and our customers truly make a difference.’”

Wendy Sharpe, personnel manager for the Portales Wal-Mart store, indicated that the Portales Wal-Mart donates over $30,000 annually to the community, the schools, fire department, and area organizations and is glad the store is here in order to assist.

According to Ryan, the annual auction provides KENW with funds to help purchase the outstanding programs that viewers in Eastern New Mexico and West Texas enjoy. The auction is the largest of the station’s fundraisers, and this year’s efforts to conduct the Auction online not only saved the station thousands of dollars in production costs, salaries, and other expenses, it provided an outlet for everyone who wanted to support KENW to participate in the fundraiser.

Borden says she first contacted Marlin about donating gift cards to the auction, which the store has done for many years. During the conversation, applying for a Wal-Mart grant was discussed. The application was prepared and submitted to Ms. Sharpe, who said she was very pleased to be able to notify KENW that they had been approved. The Wal-Mart store in Ruidoso Downs has provided a $1,000 grant for the last five years.

Note of Appreciation – My family and I would like to express our sincere appreciation to all of you who extended your hearts to us during the past few months while dealing with Robert’s illness and death, as well as helping us cope with life afterwards. The visits, cards, calls, e-mails, texts, flowers, food, financial support and, most assuredly, the prayers have been a tremendous help to us. I cannot even begin to imagine how we would have managed this ordeal without all of the love, support, and encouragement shown by friends and family. Thank you! – Martie, Tatiana and Holli Watson; Jamie, Jason, and James Blocker; Tabatha and John Potter

	Jean Sparkman Retiring It's off to work one last time To say goodbye to the daily grind. No more papers or tests to FAX - Now it's MY turn to relax! – Anonymous After many years of hard work and dedication, Jean Sparkman, lead facilitator at the Roswell Distance Education site, is retiring on July 31. Please join us in offering our "Best Wishes" to her at Jean.Sparkman@enmu.edu .
Jean Sparkman Retiring on July 31 (courtesy photo)

Information from Last Management Information Exchange Meeting – [read]

Battle of the Fall Radio Spots – The spots below are different radio station's productions of Eastern's advertising to promote fall registration. The script was written by Wendel Sloan.

Audio Alert
Listen to KICA Radio Spot Promoting Fall Registration – [radio spot] (after opening link, click on first item)

Audio Alert
Listen to KSMX Radio Spot Promoting Fall Registration – [radio spot] (after opening link, click on symbol of speaker)

Audio Alert
Listen to KTQM Radio Spot Promoting Fall Registration – [radio spot] (after opening link, click on symbol of speaker)

Audio Alert
Listen to KCLV Radio Spot Promoting Fall Registration – [radio spot] (after opening link, click on symbol of speaker)

'Special' Birthday

Minnie's co-workers surprised her with a balloon bouquet for her "special" birthday on Friday. (Per Minnie's request, this photo is not actually in today's issue – we are just showing you what it would have looked like had it been in.) (photo by Wendel Sloan)

EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF REGENTS SPECIAL MEETING
Regents Room
July 31, 2007 – 9:30 a.m.

AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER

ROUTINE MATTERS
1. Declare a quorum
2. Approve the agenda

BUSINESS MATTERS
1. 2008-2009 Proposed Budget, Roswell (Mr. Bill Jones, Action)
2. Research and Public Services Project, 2008-2009 (Dr. Judy Armstrong, Action)

ADJOURNMENT

Video Alert
Watch Video of Kids College Variety Show – [video] (video shot by D'Lyn Ford)

Back-to-Campus Meeting for Staff Set for August 13 or 15 – The Staff “Back to Campus” annual meeting will be held Monday, Aug. 13, from 1-4 p.m., with a repeat session on Wednesday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon, in Becky Sharp Auditorium (COB 104).

All employees must attend one of these meetings. Please sign up for your choice of meeting with Candy Baros at 562.4490 or e-mail Candace.Baros@enmu.edu.

Updates on construction, minimum wage, campus emergency procedures, and insurance contributions and technology are just some of the topics that will be covered during this mandatory and informative annual event.

Refreshments will be served.

Portales Information Center on Roswell Campus Has Moved – The Portales Information Center located on the Roswell Campus has moved.

The new address is ASC 120. This is in the Arts and Sciences Center located across from the main campus. Dr. Kathleen Pittman, COE faculty/advisor, is in Suite 119 H, phone 505.624.7361. Dr. Gail Gruber, COE faculty/advisor, is in Suite 119 F, and Distance Education site coordinator Duane Evans is in Suite 120. His phone is 505.624.7439.

Other phone numbers are the same: 505.624.7221, FAX 505.624.7363 and Portales extension #7913.

Distance Education has also added an additional office for visiting Portales advisors. This room is equipped with a computer, printer and telephone and available for Portales advisors who would like to meet with students on the Roswell campus.

The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome to stop by for a visit when in Roswell.

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

1st Eight Week Classes Beginning Aug. 27

SPAN 268 CRN 12841 SECTION 001
WORKSHOP/CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH
MONDAY /WEDNESDAY from 12-12:50 in SAS 166

SPAN 268 CRN 12842 SECTION 002
WORKSHOP/CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH
TUESDAY/THURSDAY from 5-5:50 in JWLA 111

Contact Maggie Gardels in JWLA 114, or call ext. 2421 to register.

Published Author to Teach Creative Writing in Fall – Jose Mike Jimenez will teach a non-credit creative writing class in the fall. Mr. Jimenez is an ENMU graduate teaching assistant who was the editor of the El Portal literary magazine for spring 2007, and is on staff with the Portales Campus Writing Center.

His short story collection titled The Mulberry Street Stories is set for publication soon with a major university press, and he plans to assist non-credit students develop, write and edit a short story for publication during this 12-week course. Students should bring their own notebook, pen, and computer jump drive to the first class. Computers will be available so that students can write and edit during class time.

For more information, contact Mr. Jimenez at jose.jimenez@enmu.edu.

Scenes from Saturday's 'Pulled Ligament Tennis Tournament' (photos by Wendel Sloan)

Wellness Activities Sometimes Backfire – This summer's Wellness tennis on Saturday mornings concluded with a "Pulled Ligament Tennis Tournament" tournament this weekend. See photos of winners and other action below.

2nd and 1st Place Winners – The second-place team was (L-R) Ronda Hucherson and Brian Renvall , while first went to Patrick Newman and Luann McCorkle. Tournament director Bob Vartabedian presented the hardware.

Tie for Third – Due to heat and injuries, the third-place consolation match was declared a draw after six games. Sharing the hardware were (L-R) Jo Laney, Mike Maguire, tournament director Bob Vartabedian, Mary Drabbs and Steven Gamble. The consolation competitors had to play two more matches than the first- and second-place winners.

Catching Their Breath – The tennis competitors took a few moments between matches in the double-elimination tournament to catch their breath and apply muscle ointment.

'Terrifying R's' Strike Fear The Saturday morning Wellness tennis players were happy that it was a mixed-doubles tournament so that they did not have to face the 'Terrifying R's' (Ronda and Roma).

General Comments and Compliments

Thank you to Bob Vartabedian for organizing this summer's Wellness tennis program. – Saturday morning tennis players

Saturday Morning Tennis to Continue – Even though the Saturday morning Wellness tennis class has officially ended for the summer, the players invite everyone to continue coming out to the tennis courts at 9 a.m. each Saturday for informal play. The official Wellness class will resume in the fall.

Quote of the Week

"Let's play right now!" – Jo Laney to her team's next opponent, who had just come off a grueling match in Saturday's tennis tournament, while Jo had been resting in the shade

Tickets Not Yet Available for San Juan Village Self-Guided Tours – This is a reminder that due to potential injuries and liability, please do not tour San Juan Village on your own. If you wish to visit the site, please contact Steve Collins or Lewis Reeves to arrange a time to go to the building site. If you have any questions, please contact the Physical Plant at 562.2511.

Heads-Up from Food Services – Natalie Brown of Sodexho will be out of the office through Aug. 5. If you have a last-minute catering request before then, please contact Larrisa Okeson at 760.9582 or Tony Allen at 760.4186. They can also be reached by ENMU e-mail.

Update on Minimum Wage – Multiple increases to the minimum wage have been scheduled for the period between July 2007 and July 2009. (See following timetable) Two of the increases will impact student hire and work-study for the current year. Departments are encouraged to monitor budgets closely and make appropriate adjustments to student work schedules.

July 24, 2007, the federal minimum wage increased to $5.85 per hour (a 70 cent per hour increase from $5.15)

January 01, 2008, the state minimum wage will increase to $6.50 per hour (a 65 cent per hour increase from $5.85)

July 24, 2008, the federal minimum wage will increase to $6.55 per hour (a 5 cent per hour increase from $6.50)

July 24, 2009, the federal minimum wage will increase to $7.25 per hour (a 70 cent per hour increase from $6.55)

Active student employees (those with SPANs dated July 1, 2007, or later) will automatically be increased to $5.85 on July 24. New SPANs will only be required for rate increases above $5.85.

If you have any questions, contact Human Resources at 562.2320.

Holidays for 2007-2008 as Approved by Board of Regents– [read]

Students Have Until August 3 to Apply for Daniels Opportunity Scholarships – [details]

July Construction Schedule from Hardhat Hound – Hardhat Hound spokesman Steve Collins has provided the following construction schedule for campus in July. [schedule].

Opportunities Available for Legislative Interns in Santa Fe – [details]

Open Staff Positions —The Office of Human Resources has job listings at http://www.enmu.edu/services/hr/.

Distance Education and Outreach

For more information about Distance Education and Outreach courses, call 562.2165.

Ginger's Safety Tip of the Month

Heat related injuries and illness:

The combination of heat and humidity can be a serious health threat during the summer months. If you work outside or in a kitchen, laundry, or bakery you may be at increased risk for heat related illness. So, take precautions. Here's how:

* Drink small amounts of water frequently.
* Wear light-colored, loose fitting, breathable clothing, cotton is good.
* Take frequent short breaks in cool shade.
* Eat smaller meals before work activity.
* Avoid caffeine and alcohol or large amounts of sugar.
* Work in the shade, if possible.
* Find out from you health care provider if your medications and heat don't mix.
* Know that equipment such as respirators or work suits can increase heat stress.

When the body is unable to cool it self by sweating, several heat induced illnesses such as heat stress or heat exhaustion and the more severe heat stroke can occur, and can result in death.

Factors leading to heat stress: high temperature and humidity; direct sun or heat; limited air movement. You need to fan and mist the person with water. Physical exertion; poor physical condition; some medicines; and inadequate tolerance for hot workplaces could be a factor.

Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion:
* Headaches, dizziness, light headedness or fainting, weakness and moist skin.
* Mood changes such as irritability or confusion.
* Upset stomach or vomiting.

Symptoms of Heat Stroke:
* Dry, hot skin with no sweating, mental confusion or losing consciousness.
* Seizures or convulsions.

Preventing Heat Stress:
* Know signs/symptoms of heat-related illnesses; monitor yourself and coworkers.
* Block out direct sun or other heat sources.
* Use cooling fans/air-conditioning; rest regularly.
* Drink lots of water; about 1 cup every 15 minutes.
* Wear lightweight, light colored, loose-fitting clothes.
* Avoid alcohol, caffeinated drinks, or heavy meals.

What to Do for Heat-Related Illness:

1. Call 911 (or local emergency number) at once.
2. While waiting for help to arrive:
3. Move the worker to a cool, shaded area.
4. Loosen or remove heavy clothing.
5. Provide cool drinking water.

For more complete information: Occupational Safety and Health Administration U.S. Department of Labor, www.osha.gov or call OSHA 3267-09N-05

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

Computing
Word series - Text Formatting Shortcuts
When it comes to formatting text, there’s almost no end to what you can do in Word. To make life a little easier, try some of these text formatting shortcuts:• Bold. Select the text you want to bold and press Ctrl+B
• Italic. Select the text you want italicized and press Ctrl+I
• Underlined. Select the text you want underlined and press Ctrl +U
• Font Size. To increase the size of the font, select the text and press Ctrl+Shift+>. To decrease the font size, press Ctrl+Shift+
• Letter Casing. To change the case of letters press Shift+F3 one, two or three times. It cycles through lowercase, sentence case, and uppercase. Stop pressing Shift+F3 when you achieve the desired casing.

Excel series – Shade Alternate Rows in Excel
Shading alternate rows can improve legibility in Excel worksheets containing long lists. Conditional Formatting can be used to apply cell shading to every other row in a worksheet range
• Highlight the range of cells that you want to format
• Choose Format from the pull-down menu
• Select Conditional Formatting to display the Conditional Formatting dialog box
• Select Formula Is from the first drop-down list box, and enter =MOD(ROW(),2)=0 in the second box
• Click the Format button to bring up the Format Cells dialog box • Select the Patterns tab and specify a color for the shaded rows. Choose a light color so the black text will still be legible
• Click OK twice to return to your worksheet

DAT file version update – To check that your computer is up-to-date with the most current versions of virusscan software, locate the red and white shield with a red “M” by your system clock on the bottom right side of your screen and click on it with the right mouse button. Choose “VirusScan Enterprise” in the pull-down box. 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 5064 and the other is the “Scan Engine” which should be at 5100. If either one is not displaying the above versions, click on the red “M” 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– Call Pick-up:
This feature allows you to answer other telephones in your office as long as they are all on the same “Pick-up Group”.
To pick up another ringing extension: Pick up your handset and dial 77.

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

Student News

New location for Student Personel Action Notice (SPAN) forms – SPAN's will be available in the Financial Aid Office, Student Academic Services (SAS) Building, Room 107, Monday - Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office of Career Services and Counseling will continue to have job listings online at: www.enmu.edu/studentlife/career/on-campus/.

Senator Domenici seeking fall interns for Washington D.C – The Fall 2007 internship session will run from August through December. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in the various facets of Domenici’s office by working in each of the office’s areas including those related to constituent services, legislation, and communications. Students who are either New Mexico residents or attending school in the state are eligible to apply. Applications must be postmarked by June 1. [details]

Fall Registration Continues – Students who have not filed an official degree plan are advised through the Advising Center. Please call the Advising Center at 562.2338 or 1.888.ENMU.ADV from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to make your appointment. You will need to bring a copy of your transcript and a wish list of classes for your meeting with an advisor.

Before you register for fall, please take a few minutes to check the course catalog and look at the course descriptions for any courses you want to take. Make sure you have completed any courses identified as prerequisites for those courses. Banner will automatically check to make sure that courses identified in the catalog as prerequisites have been taken or are in progress.

ENMU-Roswell and ENMU-Ruidoso News

The ENMU-Roswell Special Services Occupational Training Program for students with disabilities held its Twentieth Annual Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, July 26 in the Performing Arts Center on campus. The featured speaker was Dr. Mary Beresford, Director of the New Mexico Governor’s Commission on Disability. Fifty-five students graduated from ten different programs in a number of areas, including Auto Mechanics, Child Care, Office Skills, Nursing Assistant, Veterinary Assistant, and Food Services.

The student speakers were Amy Garcia from Westminster, Colorado, and Brooke Hohfeld from Wichita Falls, Texas. Garcia received a certificate in Food Services. She thanked the cafeteria staff and her teachers and parents for believing in her and said she was grateful for the support she received through the program. Hohfeld received a certificate in Child Care. She plans to pursue another certificate in Office Skills and also possibly obtain an associate degree. Through tears, she said she was told when she was younger that she could do nothing. But with the training she’s received and with the help of her family, friends and church family, she can now do her own laundry, ride the city bus, and shop in local stores.

In her remarks, Beresford, who had polio as a child, said in the past society assumed people with disabilities were broken and needed to be fixed. But she said times have changed and attitudes have changed, so opportunities are now available. She said disability is a way of life. “We do not have to change who we are to make society accept us. I love my wheel chair. It’s who I am.” Beresford told graduates that going to college and being on their own is not easy. “You have opportunities now. You just have to take them. You are my heroes.”

Denise McGhee, Director of the Special Services Program, recognized the parents, campus administrators, staff, and instructors for their support of the students. She also thanked the many local businesses for serving as practicum sites and giving students valuable job experience. The Occupational Training Program provides training and appropriate services to students with disabilities so they can participate in the university community and obtain employment.

The Burdine family and foundation members, ENMU-Ruidoso staff and other community members joined together in a special celebration at the Kokopelli Country Club last Friday. As announced earlier last week, a new ENMU-Ruidoso scholarship is being established with the generous donation of $27,000 from the Gene Burdine Foundation. Funds derived from the annual Gene Burdine Foundation golf tournament are being earmarked for establishing the scholarship for the direct benefit of our students! The Burdine family and foundation members pledged their continued support and future proceeds from their annual golf tournament for the purpose of assisting local students wishing to enroll in the new ENMU-Ruidoso Hospitality and Tourism program.

The golf tournament is scheduled for Aug. 27 at Kokopelli CC. If you or someone you know is interested in sponsoring the event or wishing to play, you may pick up a registration form at the college, at the Kokopelli pro-shop or go to their website for more information. http://www.kokopellicountryclub.com.

ENMU-Ruidoso Interviewing Candidate for Psychology Faculty

You are invited to attend a teaching demonstration and "meet and greet" (refreshments served) at 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 6 for one of the candidates recommended by the full-time psychology screening committee. Please see the attached schedule.

Interview Agenda

David Desko, Psychology Faculty Candidate
August 6
8 a.m. Breakfast with Search Committee- Room 103
9 a.m. Tour of Campus
9:30 a.m. Search Committee Interview - Room 103
10:30 a.m. Interview with Dr. Elrod and Chad Smith
11:30 a.m. 20-minute Teaching Module
Meet the candidate--Room 103
Faculty/staff/students invited - Refreshments provided

Off-Campus News

Boy Available for Adoption

Renee V. Fitts Foster and Adoptive Parent Recruiter NM Children, Youth and Families Department #4 Grand Avenue Plaza Roswell, NM 88201 505. 624-6071 renee.fitts@state.nm.us

My Name is Jerry G. I am: 13 years old I am in: 8th Grade My favorite things to do: Play game-boy, create origami and play soccer My favorite foods: Green-chili chicken enchiladas, hamburgers, spaghetti, pizza, cauliflower and avocados. Jerry is an engaging young man who relates to children his age and younger. He can be very outgoing although; he is shy and insecure around adults. He attaches well to strong-nurturing females while looking for a strong male role model to emulate. He enjoys having pets; his favorite pets are goats, dogs and small birds. Jerry is searching for a family that emulates loving parents that will provide him positive guidance and support. He would like to live in a healthy loving home environment. CO AN ACT OF LOVE Foster or Adopt a New Mexico Child

See two dogs that need adopting. [click here]

New Mexico Higher Education Department Openings – [openings]

Update from New Mexico Higher Education Department – [update]

'The Art and Science of Flowers' Set for Amarillo

Event Title: The Art and Science of Flowers

Event Description: Two-day workshop/seminar on how to draw, paint and understand floral structure with Artist Cynthia Padilla. Participants earn a certificate of attendance recognized for professional development, practical knowledge, or personal enrichment for master gardeners, grants and proposals, nature leaders, and art and science educators.

Date and Time: Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 15-16

Location: Amarillo Botanical Gardens

Tuition: $175

Contact: Amarillo Botanical Gardens, 806.352.6513

The Community Services Center is accepting applications for the position of Registered Nurse. Applicants must possess a current Nursing License, be willing to work one day per week, and enjoy working with the elderly/disabled population. An application and job description may be picked up at 1100 Community Way in Portales. The Community Services Center is an EOE. The deadline to apply is Monday, August 6, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.

Get the scoop on foster/adoptive parenting with the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) at a free ice cream social on Thursday, Aug. 2.

The social will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m. or so at the Clovis CYFD office at 221 W. Llano Estacado. Please join us for free ice cream with all the fixings. For the children, there will also be fun games, water balloons, bubbles and more. CYFD staff will be available to answer questions about foster/adoptive parenting.

Foster and adoptive parenting offers the chance to make a difference in the life of a New Mexico child. In Curry County, there are currently more than 89 children in protective custody with CYFD due to abuse and neglect in their home. Locally, there is an urgent need for more foster homes.

Statewide, there are more than 2,200 children in protective custody with CYFD. Nationwide, there are more than 500,000 children in foster care and there are foster parent shortages throughout the country.

To find out more about foster/adoptive parenting, please contact Renee Fitts at 505.624.6071, extension 124, or renee.fitts@state.nm.us; or visit the CYFD web site at www.cyfd.org; or call toll free 1.800.432.2075.

Recurring Information Resources

Join ENMU's MySpace Page – You are welcome to join ENMU's MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/easternnewmexico. You will also find a Blog there in which you can share thoughts, suggestions or questions about ENMU. For for information, e-mail wendel.sloan@enmu.edu.

Summer and Fall Schedules Online – Summer and fall 2007 schedules are now available online. To access, go to "Current Students" on the ENMU homepage and then click "Current Schedules."

New Location to Obtain ID Cards – ENMU student, faculty and staff ID cards are now being made in the Office of Enrollment Services. The location of the ID card machine has been changed from the Silver Pass Office to SAS Room 130. Look for the new ID card design coming soon.

Fall Break Approved for Fall 2008 – [details]

New Way to Look for Workstudy Jobs – Counseling and Career Services announces its new Student Job Board located on the Counseling and Career Services Web page at http://www.enmu.edu/studentlife/career/on-campus/. If you're looking for a student job, this is now the place to find them. You can reach the Counseling and Career Services Web page directly from ENMU's home page. Just mouse-over Student Life and click on Counseling and Career Services – the first link on the list. While you're there, take a look at the Career Employment Opportunities as well job postings from across the country.

Faculty and staff, if you have an unfilled student position, please e-mail position details and your contact information to careerandcounseling.intern@enmu.edu, and we will post it on the new Student Job Board.

2007 ENMU Speakers/Experts Guide – ENMU has compiled a 2007 ENMU Speakers/Experts Guide. View the guide [here].

If you would also like to be included, send your name, title, office phone number, e-mail address, and topics of expertise to: monday.memo@enmu.edu.

The guide can also be accessed by going to the About ENMU menu on ENMU's front page and clicking Experts and Speakers.

FERPA Form Now Online – The University has developed a Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Academic Information Release form for student use when they wish to allow someone to gain access to their academic records. You may access the form on self-serve Banner/Intranet: Go to enmu.edu, click on "Current Students," click on "Academic Information," then click on "Academic Information Release Form." You may also simply click on the following link [FERPA Form]

Requests for Degree Plans to be Changed Now Online – Requests for degree plans to be completed, updated or changed is now online at www.enmu.edu/degreeplan.

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.

Requisition for Employment and Hiring Recommendation Form – Requisition for Employment and Hiring Recommendation Form are now available online via the intranet at: http://inside.enmu.edu/forms/index.php . Please make a copy for your records, if necessary, before forwarding the original for signature. For assistance, call Personnel Services at 2115.

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.

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.

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.

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