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Flat Country Novel Experience for New Student Affairs Vice President Story and photos by Erin Griffith Communication Services "It would be very arrogant of me, after a month, to come in and say, 'We will do these five things.’ I want to listen to the students."
	Dr. Judith Haislett, the new vice president for Student Affairs, came from Black Hills State University. After 13 years in the black hills of South Dakota, she was ready for a change of scenery. “I began work here on the 15th of August, but it isn’t really work. I had looked in the Chronicle of Higher Education and a few other professional job listings and saw the ad for Eastern. I went to the Web site and thought, ‘Gosh that looks wonderful.’ I really liked the international and Hispanic flavor of the area, so I applied here and was lucky enough to be invited,” Dr. Haislett said. Originally from Wilmington, Del., and growing up in South Carolina, New Mexico has been a different experience.
Dr. Judith Haislett reported for duty on Aug. 15.

“I had never been to the Southwest; it’s beautiful. I love the birds and the openness. I had never lived anywhere flat before; even in South Carolina, I lived in the western part.”

While she heads up many different departments, such as residence life, student activities, the career center, financial aid, the registrar’s, TRiO, Upward Bound, health services and food services, for Dr. Haislett it is the students that make her job worthwhile.

“I’m here for the students. If I had to sum my job up in one sentence, that would be it. I want to make sure that they have access to all of the services and support available to succeed in the classroom and in their goals,” Dr. Haislett said.

Since her arrival at Eastern, she has been very impressed with the students. “They have a quality of gentleness I have not seen everywhere; they are fun loving and enjoy each other, but they are also serious about their education. They will leave this school and go out to make a difference in the world,” Dr. Haislett expounded.

She is also grateful to her colleagues for making her feel welcome and is delighted by her staff's dedication. “The Student Affairs staff is there 100 percent; they are professional, caring and involved. I have not met anyone who does not genuinely care about doing what’s best for the students at Eastern; they reach out above and beyond and do what they can,” Dr. Haislett said. Often joining her staff in attending Eastern events, she understands that it is important to know what students are thinking. “My door is always open. I actually wish my office were in the CUB so that students would be around all the time, but they come in here a lot too and I love meeting them. I try to go to as many events as I can. It is fun to relax with students after hours and meet new people,” Dr. Haislett said.

Dr. Judith Haislett with her office staff: XXXX and Tammi Gardner, executive secretary for Student Affairs.

Despite the fact that she is settling in at her job, Dr. Haislett has not been able to settle into a home in Portales since her house in South Dakota has not sold.

“I am waiting for it to sell any day now. There are so many pretty homes here and I would like to be permanently settled so that I can have people over. In South Dakota my home was almost like a second student center; I miss that,” Dr. Haislett said wistfully.

The graduate of the University of Virginia loves social events; but there is one hobby that stands out.

“I have a daughter, Robin, who is my hobby. She’ll be out here this spring to do her graduate work. She is finishing her bachelor’s in mass communication at Black Hills. I also like to do quilting and any social event you can imagine I will enjoy,” Dr. Haislett said.

Regarding goals for the department, Dr. Haislett says she is not ready to set them yet.

“I’m still in the listening stages. It would be very arrogant of me, after a month, to come in and say, 'We will do these five things.’ I want to listen to the students. The people in Student Affairs listen carefully already; we have lots of ears to try and find out what students want and how we can improve.”

Eastern Opens New Language Lab
by Marc Schoder
Communication Services

Thanks to help from Capital Outlay Funds from the State of New Mexico, Eastern has opened a new language lab in Room 109 of the Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building. “We received $225,000 that we were able to put toward the equipment and other needs for the lab,” said Dr. J. Vitelio Contreras, associate professor of Spanish.

Contreras said the lab is completely state-of-the-art and Eastern is very lucky to have such a new facility for students, as well as the community.

“One of the biggest provisos for this money is that we have an open-door policy to the community, which we are extremely happy to do,” he said.

Contreras said that the Clovis and Portales micro-plex needs this type of service.

Currently, a good portion of the students who are using the lab are exchange students from China.

For now, Spanish and English are the two languages the community and the students can fully practice in the lab, according to Dr. Contreras. For Spanish, software includes "Tell Me More" and "Rosetta Stone." For English, the program is called "Ellis."

Dr. Contreras said, “In the two weeks we have had this lab open, we have received a very good response.”

He noted that the instructor’s computer controls a lot of different functions.

“As an instructor, they are able to have complete control over the smart classroom environment,” he said.

For example, “Sanako” allows the instructor to see what students are doing on their screens without getting up from their desks.

“If a student is supposed to be working in a language program and they are not, the instructor has the ability to close what they are doing and even shut down the computer.”

Dr. Contreras said this control enriches the learning environment.

The lab caters to learning levels from beginning to to advanced. For more information, call Dr. Contreras at 505.562.2149.

Employee/Alumni Briefs

Dr. Donald C. Elder III, professor of history, has been asked to give a presentation at the Teaching American History Grant Conference, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, in New Orleans on Oct. 18. He will speak on the reasons for the success of the Historical Connections program held at Eastern New Mexico University this summer.

Alumni Affairs Announces Alumni Award Recipients – [details]

ENMU Foundation Announces Foundation Award Recipients – [details]

Power Point Presentation on Hispanic Terms Set for October 3 – What does exactly Hispanic, Spanish, Chicano or Cholo mean? Hispanic Affairs has prepared a Power Presentationfor 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 3, in the CUB Sandia Room to help understand the meaning of these and more terms. The office will discuss the ethnic-origins of different Spanish words, including their meanings and how they came to be.

For more information, contact Hispanic Affairs at 562.2451.

Farewell Reception for Betty King-Lowry Set for Thursday, October 4 – All campus employees are invited to join the College Success Program as we bid a fond farewell to Betty King-Lowry as she leaves the University to follow other dreams.  Betty’s reception will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 4 in the Laguna Room of the Campus Union Building.

Employee Briefs

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It's Not too Late to Contribute to United Way – United Way still needs your help. Please don't be left out of this great opportunity to help our community. As of last week, our pledges totaled $13,959 pledged from 19.16 percent of ENMU employees. We need some serious assistance to get to our goal of $20,000. Can you help?

Every one of us has at least one favorite charity that needs our dollars. Please request a United Way pledge card today and give them the help they need and deserve.

For inspiration, click on this video http://www.unitedwayenm.org/news/wholearticles/2007Video.html. For any questions, extra pledge cards, and compliments to you for pledging, contact Patrice Caldwell (Patrice.Caldwell@enmu.edu) at 562.2315 or Elwyn Hulett (Elwyn.Hulett@enmu.edu) at 562.2266.

Thanks to all our colleagues who have already pledged. Please encourage your friends and co-workers to help us help others through United Way.

For more information, contact:  doug.morris@enmu.edu; phone  562.2207.

Results of the Wellness Contest – The results are in. Enrollment was fantastic and the contest was close.

With a total of seven teams officially entering the Wellness Contest the winner is:

FIRST PLACE: with a final score of 87.50, LuAnn McCorkle's Business Affairs Wellness Team. SECOND PLACE: with a final score of 81.81, Wendel Sloan's Communication Services/Enrollment/President Team. THIRD PLACE: with a final score of 79.54, Gerry Huybregts' College of Business Team

Also participating and considered winners in their own right were teams from Student Affairs, Anthropology combined with Health and Human Services, College of Fine Arts, and Academic Affairs.

Luann's team will receive a $500 gift certificate to Big 5 Sporting Goods. Since Wendel Sloan's and Gerry Huybregts' teams put up such a good fight for this first contest, their teams will each be awarded a $100 consolation gift certificate to Big 5 Sporting Goods.

Important Dates for School of Education Graduate Students – Comprehensive Examination Workshop in the fall: Comprehensive Exam: Nov. 3 (Saturday) from 8 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. For more information, contact: Dr. Romelia Hurtado de Vivas at romelia.hurtadodevivas@enmu.edu
or Dr. Mark Isham at mark.isham@enmu.edu.

Bosses' Day Luncheon Set for October 16 – Join the ring master, AEOP, under the big top as we celebrate Bosses’ Day on Tuesday, Oct. 16, with a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. We invite you to bring your boss to the annual AEOP bosses’ luncheon in the Ballroom. The menu includes BBQ brisket or BBQ sausage sandwiches, pPotato salad or curly fries, roasted corn on the cob, apple wedges with caramel, tea, lemonade and water. The cost is $10 per person.

Seating is limited, so make your reservations early. No reservations accepted after 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11. The payment deadline is Friday, Oct. 12. Casual dress is encouraged.

Print out reservation form [here].

For more information, call ext. 4352.

Upcoming Fine Arts Events
by Roma Vivas
Communication Services

ENMU Presenting Guest Flute Recital

Guest Dr. Carolyn Treybig will present a flute recital at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 11, in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. Admission is free and open to the public.

For more information, call Kathy Fraze at 562.2377

ENMU Presenting Guest Trumpet Recital

Guest Dr. Joel Treybig will present a trumpet recital at 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 12, in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. Admission is free and open to the public.

For more information, call Kathy Fraze at 562.2377.

ENMU Hosting Jazz Ensemble Combo Concert

The Department of Music at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales is presenting the Jazz Ensemble/Jazz Combo Concert at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 15, in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building on the Portales campus.

The concert will feature music from over 50 years of jazz, including works of Thelonious Monk, Count Basie, Clifford Brown, Pat Metheny, Gordon Goodwin and a newly composed work for jazz combo by ENMU music education major Delbert Anderson from Kirtland, N.M.

Admission is free and open to the public.

For more information, call the music department at 562.2377.

ENMU Presenting Choir Concert on October 18

The Department of Music at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales is presenting the Fall 2007 ENMU Choir Concert “How Can I Keep From Singing" at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 18, in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building on the Portales campus.

The concert will feature the ENMU Chamber Singers and University Singers, conducted by Jason Paulk. The repertoire will include music and texts about the subject of music. The Chamber Singers will sing three Renaissance motets and one madrigal. The University Singers will perform multiple selections, including one double choir motet, Cantate Domino by Heinrich Schutz, with Chamber Singers, in which one ensemble will perform from the balcony while the other sings from the stage. The major work of the program is "To Saint Cecilia" by Norman Dello Joio and will feature trumpet professor Michael Ellzey and pianist Kayla Paulk.

Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, call the music department at 562.2377.

ENMU Hosting National Juried Art Show

The Runnels Gallery in the Golden Library at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales will host a National Juried Show from Oct. 19 through Nov. 15. The exhibit can be viewed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from noon to midnight. A reception will be held on Oct 19 from 5 to 7 p.m.

The exhibit is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Susan Pippin at 562.2778.

Faculty/Staff Performing in Play on December 1

And the Winner Is…
(A New Comedy by Mitch Albom)
Buchanan Hall, Music Building, Eastern New Mexico University in Portales
2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1

Robert Vartabedian, Director; Jo Laney, Assistant Director; Mickey Morgan, Technical Director
Cast: Mary Ayala, Patrice Caldwell, Antony Oldknow, Duane Ryan, Don Elder, and Tomas Tamayo

Admission charged

Fall Fine Arts Calendar – [calendar]

Meetings

University Computer and Technology Committee
Oct. 9
UCC 117
3:30-4:30 p.m.

Tips for Getting Publicity for Your Events and Achievements – [tips]

Dr. Juchao Yan to Host Seminar on October 18 – Open to the university and community.
What:  Seminar titled “Tissue Engineering Applied to Reconstructive Surgery”
Who:   Prof. Charles Patrick in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Texas-Houston
When: 11 a.m. - noon, Oct. 18, (Thursday)
Where: COB 104 (Becky Sharp Aubitorium)

Green and Silver View Set for November 10 – The Green and Silver View, Eastern's preview day for high school seniors, will be Nov. 10. Green and Silver View is an informational, fun time for prospective students and their parents to visit our campus and learn about academic programs and student services. 

The Enrollment Services team invites all departments and organizations on campus to participate in the information and organization fair Nov. 10 from 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m in the Campus Union Ballroom. The fair gives students the chance to walk around, ask questions and receive additional information about your academic program or student service. 

For more information and to reserve a table, please contact Crystal Creekmore at crystal.creekmore@enmu.edu or 562.2489 no later than Oct. 26.

In the spring, ENMU will have a another preview day for high school juniors.

Open Enrollment for Medical Leave Bank – Open enrollment for the Medical Leave Bank is 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. A brochure is available upon request. For more information, call Human Resources at ext. 2115.

505 Area Code Officially Changed on October 7 – The 505 area code for eastern New Mexico officially changed on Oct. 7 to 575. However, mandatory use of the new code will not go into effect until Oct. 5, 2008. Until then, both area codes will work.

Steve Blakeley, director of Printing Services, suggests that individuals and departments wait until they run out of letterhead, business cards, forms, stationery, etc., before having new materials printed with the new area code. He reminds everyone that the old materials will be good until October of 2008.

ENMU Health Fair Slated for October 11 – The ENMU Health Fair, sponsored by Health Services, will be Oct. 11 from 5-7:30 p.m. in the CUB Ballroom. Faculty, please consider allowing students to participate in this activity for extra credit.

University organizations, as well as community resources, will be in attendance to provide information on ways to stay healthy in a fun and interactive environment. Proof of attendance will be available.

Also, if your department or organization would like to have a booth at the Health Fair, contact Kristin Kuhlmann, director of Health Services, at x2321 or kristin.kuhlmann@enmu.edu.

Quotes of the Week

"My advice is not to take my advice." – Wendel Sloan

Distance Education and Outreach

For more information about Distance Education and Outreach courses, call 562.2165.
[listing of 2007 fall classes]

Student News

ENMU-Roswell and ENMU-Ruidoso News

The

Off-Campus News

Portales Band Booster Club Raising Money for Trip to Disneyland– The Band Booster Club is having a raffle to raise money to help send our high school band to Disneyland, where they have been invited to perform. We want to make sure that all of our kids get the opportunity to go – regardless of their financial circumstances.  Golden Farms has generously made a donation that will allow us to raffle off two sides of beef, complete with processing.  Each $5 ticket will give you two chances to win and all proceeds will go to support our local kids as they represent Portales at a national venue.  The drawing will take place at the band’s Dec. 9 Christmas Concert. If you are interested in purchasing tickets for this raffle, please contact: Amanda Burnett at 760.4317.  

The annual holiday program presented by Connie Moyers, Roosevelt Co. Extension Home Economist, this year will feature Fall!  “Happy Fall-i-days” will treat you to cooking demonstrations for Fix It and Forget It recipes, fall recipes that include pumpkin, winter squash, apples and sweet potatoes as well as a number of fall decorating ideas, gifts and food gifts.  This Fall program will be Monday, October 22, 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 23, 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Memorial Building Auditorium, 7th and Abilene, Portales. 

Tickets are available now for purchase at the Roosevelt Co. Extension Office, 705 East Lime St. for the cost of $5 each which includes the presentation, program booklet and recipe sampling.  Advanced tickets are required so get yours today so you won’t be disappointed if the sessions fill. 

For more information contact Connie Moyers, 356.4417.  The facilities for these events are accessible to individuals with disabilities.  New Mexico State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator. NMSU and the U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating.  If you are a person with a disability in need of auxiliary services please contact Connie Moyers, 2 weeks in advance.

The CITY OF PORTALES is now accepting applications for the following positions:

FULL-TIME

UTILITIES SUPERINTENDENT

FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER

SOLID WASTE CONVENIENCE CENTER ATTENDANT

PART-TIME

TRANSIT DRIVER FOR PORTALES AREA TRANSIT

COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR/DISPATCHER

SEASONAL, PART-TIME TEMPORARY

YOUTH FOOTBALL REFEREE

YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL REFEREE

YOUTH VOLLEYBALL COORDINATOR

YOUTH VOLLEYBALL REFEREE

YOUTH VOLLEYBALL SCOREKEEPER

City is an EOE.  Application/Job Descriptions available at City Hall, 100 West First Street, Portales, NM  88130 or at www.portalesnm.org or call 505.356.6662 ext. 22.   

Recurring Information Resources

Lifelong Wellness Activity Calendar Here – [calendar]

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.

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

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

Fall Break Approved for Fall 2008 – [details]

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.

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.

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.

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