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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Appropriations Committee Approves Funding for Technology Enhancements

Thanks to efforts by U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, Eastern New Mexico University gained committee approval of his request to provide Eastern with $1.0 million in federal funding to help purchase state-of-the-art technology equipment.

“The students, faculty and staff of Eastern are grateful for Sen. Domenici’s pursuit of technology funding. This appropriation will fill a funding void that we have no other way to meet. The senator is a good friend of the University and its students and we appreciate his efforts,” said Steven Gamble, ENMU president.

Domenici serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee that Thursday approved the Fiscal Year 2008 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Bill, which includes Domenici’s request for ENMU. Domenici secured similar funding last year, but that money was lost with the collapse of the FY2007 appropriations process.

For FY2008, Domenici again took up the University’s request for one-time funding for the purchase of equipment to upgrade technology on its Portales campus. The $1.0 million appropriation is intended to help equip multimedia classrooms, computer equipment and labs.

In a press release, Domenici said, “I am pleased the committee has agreed to restore funding I tried to get to Eastern last year. I will work to keep the funding in the bill as it moves forward this year,” Domenici said. “ENMU is working diligently to ensure that its campus is well suited to meet the education demands of students in this new age. This appropriation could help the University in that quest.”

ENMU has plans to equip for four multimedia classrooms, upgrading and furnishing computer labs with new computers and new monitors, replacement of file servers and telecommunications enhancements.

Upward Bound Students Often Choose to Attend ENMU
by Mini Tian
Communication Services

Two groups of Upward Bound high school students on the campus of Eastern New Mexico University have had an active summer of academics, social responsibilities, recreation and field trips. Seven of the 37 began participating on June 4 and will continue through July 27. The rest began June 11 and will finish on July 21.

Upward Bound is funded by the federal government for high school students from grades 9-12 to help them graduate from high school and prepare for college. Upward Bound was established in 1965, and has been at ENMU since 1967. In the early 1960s, during the Civil Rights era, the government wanted to break the pattern of students from families without a history of higher education also not attending college. Thus, Upward Bound was born. The program gives at-risk students the knowledge to pursue a college education, as well as a taste of being on a college campus during the summer.

"We offer a year-round program from September through May; we meet with the students two Saturdays per month during the school year," said Susan Cramp, ENMU’s Upward Bound director. "During the summer, we have a six-week academic program. We also have students who have graduated from high school come to ENMU during the summer for eight-week college classes," she noted. Upward Bound pays for students' tuition and classes (during their “bridge” summer between high school and college), attracting students from Clovis, Texico, Dora, Elida, Floyd, Portales, and even Mescalero – a Native American reservation south of Ruidoso.

Eastern’s Upward Bound students have been taking classes in mathematics, foreign languages (including Swahili, a language spoken in Kenya, Africa), English and science. Elective courses include art, psychology, multicultural history and physical education classes (basketball, softball, aqua-aerobics and weightlifting). Non-academic activities include ice-breaker socials and visiting community service centers and sites. "Students will go to the Baptist Children’s Home, a nursing home or read at the public library. They can also volunteer with a United Way program,” said Ms. Cramp, a Yuma, Ariz., native who received bachelor and master degrees from Eastern.

During the past three years Upward Bound has taken trips to Boston, Mass., Santa Fe and Washington, D.C. This year they took a three-day trip to Oklahoma City. While there, they visited three colleges in Okalahoma City, and the Okalahoma City National Memorial and Monument – where they listened to a bombing survivor. They also visited an amusement park and “Indian City USA.”

Upward Bound students have to be first-generation college bound and meet certain family income requirements. Upward Bound has a wide variety of students, ranging from 2.5-4.0 GPAs, class presidents, athletes, cheerleaders and many other honored students. "Most of these kids are not delinquent or troubled students,” said Ms. Cramp. “They are average or above students with some academic needs, and a desire to go to college. Our program gives them study skills and the confidence to overcome hurdles to higher education.” We help them search for scholarships, pay for them to take the ACT or SAT college entrance test, help them apply for entrance to a college of their choice, and even help them register," said Ms. Cramp.

She added, “We have an excellent group of students. I enjoy being with them and making a difference in their lives. What’s rewarding is when you see students that you worked with graduate from high school and then college. I know students who were high school sophomores when I first started working in Upward Bound in 1997 that have graduated from Eastern and begun productive careers.”

Because it is a federal program, Upward Bound employees are not allowed to recruit for ENMU. "We take students on campus tours, and the majority decide to come here," said Ms. Cramp. Last year, 100 percent (13 of 13) of the seniors chose to enroll at ENMU. Ms. Cramp said, “They’ve been to Upward Bound here, and they know the campus. They feel comfortable here.

“This is my 10th year working for Upward Bound. I started working for the ENMU Upward Bound program when I was a college student as a study skills instructor and moved to resident assistant for the summer. As a graduate student, I became the Outreach Coordinator,” Ms. Cramp said. She also worked for Upward Bound in Colorado, and has been back at Eastern since 2003.

“It’s a great program, and I love what I do,” added Ms. Cramp.

Student Affairs Vice President Candidates on Campus Beginning June 27
[itinerary for Judith Haislett]
[resume for Judith Haislett]
[itinerary for Heidi Levine]
[resume for Heidi Levine]
[itinerary for Cheryl Drangmeister]
[resume for Cheryl Drangmeister]

Video Alert – Watch Don Criss interview with handler of WWII Yorkie dog hero [watch video]

Attention MBA Students – The MBA Comprehensive Examination will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 7, in the College of Business, Room 126. Please contact Dr. John Stockmyer at 562.2352 for more information.

Self-Guided Tours of San Juan Village Discouraged – Due to potential injuries and liability, please do not tour San Juan Village on your own. If you wish to visit the site, contact Steve Collins or Lewis Reeves to arrange a time. For more information, contact the Physical Plant at 2511.

June Purchasing Card Statements Review Available on June 26 – The June purchasing card statements will be available for review on Tuesday, June 26, and are due in the Business Office, Station 4, by noon on June 28. For more information, contact Kenny Prince at ext. 2493.

Microsoft Office 2007 Converter File/Patch – If you receive an attachment from Office 2007, you will be unable to open the file with Office 2003 or Office XP unless a patch is installed on your computer. Microsoft has a compatibility patch for Word, Excel or Power point programs located at: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=941b3470-3ae9-4aee-8f43-c6bb74cd1466&displaylang=en

If you have any questions, contact the Helpdesk at 4357.

AEOP Picnic Set for July 10 – All Support, Professional and Faculty personnel are invited to the annual AEOP July Picnic from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10, in the covered patio area between JWLA and the UCC. Those attending are asked to bring something from the following according to your last name initials.
A-E Desserts
F-J Condiments
K-N Cantaloupes/Watermelon
O-S Chips
T-Z Salads

In order to provide enough hotdogs and sandwiches, please RSVP by July 9 either to Bonnie Sink at 4450 or Betsy Chavez at 2134 to ensure enough food for everyone.

AEOP hopes you will plan on joining them for good food, great fellowship and fun.

Employee/Student/Alumni Briefs

Robert Watson, the husband of Martie Watson, activity coordinator for the Title V Cooperative, passed away last Monday at Covenant Lakeside Hospital in Lubbock. Robert was an ENMU business major. The ENMU community expresses its sympathy.

College museum gets new director

Calvin B. Smith is taking over as director of the Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame at New Mexico Junior College. Smith graduated from Eastern New Mexico University.

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

Upward Bound Has Extra Tickets for OKC Amusement Park – The Upward Bound Program has 12 extra tickets for Frontier City Amusement park in Oklahoma City. The tickets are $14 each and must be used during the 2007 summer season. Please contact the ENMU UB office at 562.2452 if you are interested in purchasing tickets. Checks may be payable to ENMU Upward Bound.

Join ENMU's MySpace Page – If you would like to join ENMU's MySpace page, the link is at: http://www.myspace.com/easternnewmexico. You will also find a Blog there in which you can share thoughts, suggestions or questions about ENMU.

Two Web-Based Technical Communication Courses Offered This Fall – In an effort to offer a greater variety of online courses, the Department of Languages and Literature is offering two Web-based courses in their Technical Communication (previously known as Technical Writing) minor this fall.

There are openings in English 325, Technical and Professional Writing, and in English 416, Report Writing. These courses are particularly useful for majors in business, nursing, communicative disorders, or any science major.

Technical and Professional Writing is designed to teach students how to write proposals, a report, resumes, and business letters. Report Writing, a specialization of Technical Communication, will provide students with the skills to write various types of reports, and focuses on providing students with practical writing experience in their major.

Gillian Andersen, who holds a master’s degree in technical communication from Texas Tech University and is currently working on a doctorate at Tech in the same field, teaches technical communication courses for the department.

If you would like to discuss these courses, or the Technical Communication minor with Gillian, please contact her at ext. 2335, or at home at 356.9012, or via e-mail at gillian.andersen@enmu.edu.

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

Fiscal Year Deadlines – June 30 is the fiscal year end and the deadlines for purchases are as follows:

Interfunds: July 6. Department Interfunds for the 2006-07 budget year need to be in the Business Office by July 6.

Journal Vouchers: July 3. JV's for expense transfers, monthly postage, telephone charges, etc., must be submitted to the Business Office by July 3.

Travel Reimbursement: Day of return to work. If traveling at the end of the June, please submit the travel reimbursement on the day you return to work.

Budget Transfer: July 3. Budget transfers for 2006-07 must be submitted to the Business Office by July 3.

For more information, contact Toni or Kathy in the Business Office at 562.2611.

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/.

In the News

ENMU Evaluates Safety Measures – [the rest of the story]

Quote of the Week

"The reason arguments are so violent in academia is because so little is at stake." – anonymous

Distance Education and Outreach

For more information about Distance Education and Outreach courses, call 562.2165.
[course listings]

Ginger's Safety Tip of the Month

During a lightning storm:

1. Avoid contact with corded phones
2. Avoid contact with electrical equipment or cords. If you plan to unplug electrical equipment do so well before the storm arrives.
3. Avoid contact with plumbing. Do not wash hands, take a shower, wash dishes or do laundry.
4. Stay away from windows and doors, and stay off porches.
5. Do not lie on concrete floors, and do not lean against concrete walls.
6. do not stand under trees for shelter.
7. Avoid being out doors. No place is safe outdoors near a thunderstorm.
8., A house or other fully enclosed substantially constructed building, offers your best protection against lighting.
9. A car with metal roof and sides is your second best protection against lightning. Just don't touch any conducting paths leading to the outside. It's the metal shell that protects you not the rubber tires.

As dramatic and exciting as it is to see, remember that lighting has potential to cause serious injury or death even with in the relative safety of indoors. The best thing you can do to avoid lighting danger is learn and practice good lighting safety.

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

Computing
Outlook series - To open a multiple windows in Outlook.
• Click once to highlight the folder to be in the new window e.g. Inbox + Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, etc. Press the RIGHT mouse button, and Select “Open In New Window”
• Press ALT-F1 to remove the navigation pane (it’s already open in the INBOX window)
• Do this for each item. e.g. Calendar, Contacts.
• Using the mouse size and move the windows so each is slightly visible. This makes dragging and dropping to each window a breeze. When you drag and drop with the LEFT mouse button, you will always be asked to confirm details. e.g. date and time on appointments or contact information.
Note: It is not necessary to close each program when shutting down the computer. One reason not to: When you leave Outlook running and shut down the computer next time you start Outlook the windows return back to the same exact place and size you had when you setup.

PowerPoint series - Create Bitmap Images from PowerPoint
Want a quick way to send a single PowerPoint slide to someone? Try this: Convert the slide into a bitmap image. You can resize, crop and paste it into an e-mail message or a Word document. Here's how:
• Open the slide you want use as an image.
• On the View menu, click Notes Page. The slide will appear on the notes page as an image.
• Right-click the slide image then click Copy on the shortcut menu.
The image is now stored on your Clipboard, and you can paste it as a resizable object into any Office document.

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 5024 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- Muting a call:
This will allow you to hear the other party but they cannot hear your side of the conversation.
To activate: Press the “Mute” key.
To cancel: Press the “Mute” key again.

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

Student News

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 and Summer 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 classes for summer or 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.

Editors-in-Chief Positions – Applications Being Accepted Now:
2007-2008
Editors in Chief
The Chase
Silver Pack
Houndbytes
Basic Qualifications:
• Completed at least 30 hours
• 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Enrolled for the academic year
• Understanding of journalism practices and standards
These are paid positions (not work study).
Send interest letter and resume to: Tracy Counts, Department of Communicative Arts and Sciences, Station 27, ENMU.

ENMU-Roswell and ENMU-Ruidoso News

June issue of ENMU-Roswell's The Grapevine – [read]

Off-Campus News

CSC Annual BBQ Benefit Dinner

The Community Services Center (CSC) will hold its Annual BBQ Benefit Dinner on Friday, July 13, from 4-7 p.m. in the CSC Senior Meal Site. BBQ Brisket & Sausage, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Beans, Rolls, Dessert, Tea and Coffee will be served.

The cost is $6 per adult and $4 per child. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door, with the option of dine-in, or take-out. Delivery can be provided to parties of eight or more if requested in advance.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 356.8576. The Community Services Center is located at 1100 Community Way in Portales. All proceeds will benefit the programs at the Community Services Center.

Portales will serve as a breakfast pit stop during the 25th Annual Great American Race on July 10 in the Courthouse parking lot. The first car is scheduled to arrive around 6 a.m.

Recurring Information Resources

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.

ENMU Offering Summer Spanish Immersion Program in Mexico – Cultura, civilización y literatura de México. Do you want to learn and enjoy Spanish?

For more information, contact: Dr. Demetrio Anzaldo-González at 562.2138, or e-mail d.anza@enmu.edu.

Those interested can get a glimpse of the program by visiting Dr. Mary Ayala’s Web site at: http://www.geocities.com/ayalamf/mexbrochure.html.

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.

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

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.

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