Crime Alert: Assault

On Thursday, March 10th 2011 in the early afternoon it was reported that a man approached a student and the student was sexually assaulted near the intersection of 25th Ave and Butler Place. The perpetrator requested the student’s phone number, home address, and also asked for a hug. When the suspect hugged the student, he groped the student’s chest and backside. He also asked the student to come with him to have sexual relations. The student was able to flee to the safety of a vehicle in Lot L. This crime was reported to the Minneapolis Police Department.

The suspect was described as a Native American male in his early 40's, approximately 5'9 to 5'11 tall with a broad build. He had a moustache, goatee, and very yellow teeth. He wore a dark stocking cap, a red hooded sweatshirt, and dark colored jeans.

If you have any information about this crime please contact Janine Borchardt, Public Safety Dispatch, or the Minneapolis Police Dept. I can be reached at borcharj@augsburg.edu, or 612-330-1711, or 612-330-1717 (dispatch)

As a reminder, Public Safety has an escort service available. Please find our escort locations list and policy on our website at http://www.augsburg.edu/dps/escort.html

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Call for Proposals – International Travel Grants

Applications Due March 30

Purpose
The purpose of travel grants is to support faculty involvement in professional associations and to support collaboration with our international programs and partners. The expectation is that faculty will share their scholarship activities, remain current on the scholarship work in their professions, and develop relationships with others in their profession and in the Augsburg international network.

Description and Eligibility
In addition to the standard professional travel grants, there are two competitive awards for international travel:

International professional travel – Two grants of up to $2000 are awarded to full-time faculty for international travel to present at a professional conference.

The Dean’s Internationalization Summer Travel Grant - Two grants of up to $2500 are awarded to faculty or staff for international travel to support teaching, scholarship, or service collaboration with Augsburg International Programs or Partner Institutions that facilitates internationalizing the Augsburg campus and curriculum.

Application Process
Submit proposals for international conference travel using the online Faculty and Staff Professional Travel application on the CTL website. Applications for international conference travel are due March 30, 2011 for travel in 2011-12 (June 1, 2011 to May 31, 2012); these are reviewed by the full Faculty Development Committee in early April.

Submit proposals for the Dean’s Internationalization Summer Travel Grant using the online Group and Individual Project form on the CTL website. Applications are due March 30, 2011 for travel during Summer 2011; these are reviewed by the full Faculty Development Committee in early April.

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Staff Development Series

Creating a Culture of Innovation and Excellence

This spring, CTL is launching the first of three parts of a development series designed for academic and administrative staff. The first set of workshops will deal with different aspects of creating a culture of innovation and excellence; providing you with a model or framework for thinking about the topic, conversations about what it means in practice, and exercises to help you begin to apply it to your work. The sessions are held from 3:00-5:00 pm every other Tuesday during the regular academic year and once a month during the summer.

The remaining workshops scheduled for Spring and Summer 2011 are:

March 22, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 114 – Embracing Change and Innovation (President Paul Pribbenow)
April 5, 2011, 3:00-5:00, SVE 1 – Creating an Intentionally Diverse Culture (Julio Vargas)
April 19, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 114 – Managing Change and Strategic Improvement
May 3, 2011, 3:00-5:00, TBD – Collaborating Across Boundaries (Jessica Fox-Wilson and others)
May 9-10, 2011, 8:30-4:30 – Creating an Inclusive Campus conference (formerly the Diversity and Global Learning Conference)
June 7, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 114 – Summer Group Dialogues (Julio Vargas and Jessica Fox-Wilson)
July 12, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 114 – Summer Group Dialogues (Julio Vargas and Jessica Fox-Wilson)
August 2, 2011, 3:00-5:00, OGC 200 – Summer Group Dialogues (Julio Vargas and Jessica Fox-Wilson)

Hosts and Organizers: Jessica Fox-Wilson and Julio Vargas
Please rsvp to hedstrom@augsburg.edu to ensure proper arrangements are made for each session and that your place is reserved.

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Powerful Conversations on NSSE

Supportive Campus Environment
March 24, 2011, OGC 100

This series of conversations is designed to help faculty and staff understand how well we engage students, explore how we can leverage our strengths to have a more significant impact, and examine our most important opportunities for improvement. Over the year, we will look at overall results and then look more closely at each of the five factors measured by NSSE. Every academic department should have a representative attend these sessions. The remaining sessions are scheduled as follows:

March 24, 2011, 12:00-1:15 pm, OGC 100 – Supportive Campus Environment (Ann Garvey)
April 21, 2011, 12:00-1:15 pm, OGC 100 – Enriching Educational Experiences (Lori Brandt Hale)

Please visit our Moodle Community Site – NSSE Conversations – for more information,

Light refreshments will be served.
Please rsvp to hedstrom@augsburg.edu

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Scholarly Writing Retreat

Dunrovin Retreat Center, May 16-18, 2011

The Center for Teaching and Learning invites faculty to participate in the second annual Scholarly Writing Retreat at Dunrovin. The retreat gives scholars time and space to work on scholarship, undistracted by meetings, classes, or even children and family responsibilities. Last year, many participants came specifically to plan an approach to a new project; it was an opportunity to focus new ideas so that participants could spend the summer further developing these projects. And for some, it was a chance to finish articles that they had been working on during the year; one person, for example, used the time to complete a piece for publication.

Comments from last year's attendees:

"I can honestly say that I was able to get more quality writing done in the 48 hrs. we were there than any time since my sabbatical."
"The group that went to Dunrovin was wonderfully supportive of each other, and the environment seemed to make everyone's work productive."

The retreat will take place Monday, May 16 at 10 am through Wednesday, May 18 at 3pm. There are 15 openings. First come, first served - those who attended last year are welcome to sign up again. There will be no charge for participants. Please email hedstrom@augsburg.edu to sign up.

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Portfolio Workshop

For Faculty Preparing for CTP Reviews
May 13, 9:00-3:00 pm, OGC 100

The purpose of this workshop is to help candidates for any type of Committee on Tenure and Promotion (CTP) review to determine the various forms of evidence that can help build a strong portfolio. The focus is on evidence of teaching, but the strategies directly apply to scholarship and service as well. This workshop is not designed to replace departmental guidance and advice nor is it an analysis of the Faculty Handbook language as it applies to an individual. It does not represent the views of the CTP committee; rather, this is a long standing CTL workshop to help support candidates' preparation and is one that many colleagues have found useful. The workshop is facilitated by Diane Pike and Su Doree. Participants are encouraged to form groups to review each other’s portfolio materials and provide feedback and support following the workshop.

If you plan to attend this session, please rsvp to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu)

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Foundational Series on Student Learning

Integrating Online Learning Technologies
April 11, 7:30-9:00 am, OGC 100
Continental Breakfast

The spring sessions of our Foundational Series on Student Learning addresses how to construct and assess written and group assignments, and how to integrate online technologies into courses. These workshops are intended to provide tools to help improve student learning. The final spring session is:

April 11, 7:30-9:00 am, OGC 100 – Integrating Online Learning Technologies (Facilitators: Velma Lashbrook, CTL & MAL, and Scott Krenz, IT)

Please rsvp to hedstrom@augsburg.edu

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Call for Proposals – Instructional and Course Design

Instructional and Course Design Grants
Summer 2011
Applications Due March 14

Purpose
The purpose of CTL's Instructional and Course Design (ICD) Grant is to support the design or redesign of courses in undergraduate or graduate programs, and to enhance the instructional design capabilities of Augsburg faculty. The expectation is that the grant will make it possible for faculty to devote the time necessary (at least a full-month equivalent) to create a meaningful design or redesign of an Augsburg course.

Description and Eligibility
Six $4000 grants will be awarded for Summer 2011. All full-time faculty are eligible to apply; priority is given to projects which will impact a significant number of students or are central to the effectiveness of a program, and to faculty who have not received this grant in the previous three years. Faculty who receive this grant are not permitted to teach more than one course during the summer.

Grant recipients are expected to complete readings related to designing significant learning experiences in face-to-face and online contexts, participate in a one-day orientation and training session and on the Moodle resource site, meet with a consultant at least twice over the summer, and share their syllabi at the end of the summer and their assessment and reflection on the course after it is implemented. Tim Pippert and Cari Maguire will serve as ICD consultants for 2011-2012.

Application Process
Please submit a one-to-two-page description of the project to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu), including: the course number and title, a profile of the students expected to take the course, a rationale for the course design/redesign and for the development of your design skills, project objectives, and a timetable and plan for completion. Grant recipients are expected to submit the syllabus for the new or revised course by September 1, 2011 and a short final report, including an assessment and reflection on the course implementation by May 15, 2012.

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Life of the Mind – The Commons – April 1-2

Co-Sponsored by CTL and the Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning
April 1, 4:00-8:00 pm, Student Art Gallery and Marshall Room
April 2, 8:30 am-3:00 pm, OGC 112

This year's Life of the Mind retreat will be held on campus and explore different aspects of "The Commons" – the physical, political, social, and cultural spaces that we share in common. It will open with a public event and reception, featuring Jay Walljasper, author of All That We Share: A Field Guide to the Commons. This will be followed by a private dinner with Life of the Mind participants and Jay Walljasper. The next day will involve conversations about other perspectives on the commons.

Friday, April 1, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Commons Rising: Reclaiming the Commons and Our Communities
Student Art Gallery in Christensen Center
Conversation, Reception, and Book Signing with author Jay Walljasper

Jay is a national leader of the commons movement and will be speaking about his new book All That We Share: A Field Guide to the Commons. After an introduction to some of the themes from his work, this will be a conversation on the various successes and challenges we face in protecting, preserving, and enhancing the public sphere. This event is open to the public and all members of the Augsburg Community are invited. Life of the Mind participants will receive Jay’s new book in advance, and will read several chapters in preparation.

Friday, April 1, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Marshall Room in Christensen Center

After the reception, Life of the Mind participants will have a private dinner with Jay Walljasper – a "Luther Table Talk" – and continue the conversation on his perspective.

Saturday, April 2, 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Three Perspectives on the Commons
OGC 112

Join us for a continental breakfast and conversations about other perspectives on the commons, based on the retreat readings. After an introductory session, retreat participants will participate in two of three possible sessions:
Political Theory and Citizenship – Harry Boyte will lead a dialogue on "Free Spaces" and the politics of public work
Social Psychology and Urban Theatricality – Lars Christiansen will lead a conversation on excerpts from Richard Sennett's classic work The Fall of Public Man.
The Internet as Creative Commons - Kevin Bowman and Christina Erickson will lead a dialogue on Larry Lessig's new book, Remix.

Readings and Reservations
Questions? Please contact Lars Christiansen (1226; christil@augsburg.edu). To sign up for the Life of the Mind Retreat and obtain the readings, please contact Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu). The retreat will be limited to 30 participants, so make your reservation early. Some readings will be available this week, but the books will not be available until after the mid-term break.

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Call for Proposals – Summer Scholarship Grants

Dean's Summer Scholarship Grants and
Grangaard Summer Scholarship Grants
Summer 2011
Applications Due March 14

Purpose
The purpose of the Dean’s Summer Scholarship Grants and the Grangaard Summer Scholarship Grants is to support well-defined faculty scholarship projects. The expectation is that receipt of the grant will make it possible for faculty to accelerate completion of a significant project.

Description and Eligibility
Two $4,000 Dean’s Summer Scholarship Grants will be awarded for Summer 2011. All full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty who are in at least the second year of their contract are eligible to apply. Faculty who receive a Dean’s Summer Scholarship Grant are not eligible to teach more than one course during the summer.

Two $2,000 Grangaard Summer Scholarship Grants will be awarded for Summer 2011. All full-time faculty are eligible to apply; priority is given to tenure-track faculty who have not received this grant in the previous three years.

Application Process
Please submit a one-to-two-page description of the project, including a summary of work already accomplished and a timetable and plan for completion. Explain how receipt of the Summer Scholarship Grant will accelerate project completion. Please attach a curriculum vitae along with any directly relevant supporting materials. Grant recipients submit a progress report in fall 2011 and a short final report by Feb. 1, 2012.

Submit applications as email attachments no later than March 14, 2011 to Sarah Hedstrom (hedstrom@augsburg.edu)in the Center for Teaching and Learning. Applications will be reviewed by the full Faculty Development Committee, and awards will be announced in early April.

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Lindell Library Open for Augsburg for Adults

We know you're busily studying during these last weeks of Winter Trimester, so while students in the Day program are off on Spring Break, be assured that Lindell Library will be open for you, our Augsburg for Adults students.

Monday-Friday, Mar 14-18: 11 am-10 pm
Saturday, Mar 19: 10:00 am-6 pm
Sunday, Mar 20: Noon-Midnight

Hours are always available from the "Hours" link on the Lindell Library web site: www.augsburg.edu/library

Online library resources are also available 24/7 on that web site

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Speaking of Scholarship Series

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 12:15-1:15 pm

The Speaking of Scholarship Series features the scholarship of Augsburg faculty and students, through 20-30 minute presentations followed by informal conversations about the issues raised by their work. The intent is to increase awareness of scholarship on campus and learn from each other's experiences. Light hors d'oeuvres are served. The remaining spring sessions include:

March 22, OGC 100 – Cass Dalgish and Andrea Sanow, "Creating Creative Space"
March 30, OGC 100 – Kristin Anderson, "Ballparks of the Twin Cities, 1859 to Target Field"

Hosts and Organizers: Jessica Nathanson and Ben Stottrup
Please rsvp to lashbroo@augsburg.edu to ensure proper arrangements are made for each session.

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Spring Elections

Spring Elections for the 2011-2012 Augsburg Day Student Government are going to be held electronically from Thursday, April 14 at 7:00am through Sunday, April 17 at 11:59pm.
Positions open include Day Student Body President, Day Student Body Vice President, and 4 Senators from each class (first-year, sophomore, junior, and senior).
To run for office, you must fill out either a President/Vice President petition or a Senator petition--both of those petitions are available in the Welcome Center and outside the Student Gov. office in the Auggies' Nest. Please gather enough signatures on your petition and turn it into the Augsburg Day Student Government office (Christensen Center, Room 1C) by Thursday, March 31 at 5:00pm.
If you submit a petition, you will be required to attend a 15-minute campaign policy info session in the Auggie's Nest on Thursday, March 31 at 5:10pm.
If you have any questions about the elections process, please email Luis Hernandez at hernan10@augsburg.edu or Juve Meza-Rodriguez at mezarodr@augsburg.edu.

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!

Juve

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New Media Relations Director to Start Next Week

The Augsburg marketing department is pleased to welcome Stephanie Weiss as the College's new News and Media Services Director, beginning Wednesday, March 23.

Stephanie was most recently public relations manager at the League of Minnesota Cities, where she used an effective blend of traditional media and social media to generate coverage and ongoing conversation about the work of the League. There were several online posts in Twitter and MinnPost about Stephanie's move to Augsburg late last week, so, although Stephanie won't be on board until next week, we wanted to be sure the Augsburg community was aware of the appointment as well.

This announcement will be posted in A-Mail again next week in order to provide contact information for Stephanie and to repeat the information for those who are away during spring break this week.

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SIETAR Meeting and Panel March 15: Middle East

SIETAR – Minnesota (Society for Intercultural Education, Training, and Research) invites you to attend a panel discussion entitled "The Middle East: Understanding the Revolution and the Implications of Change."

Date: Tuesday, March 15
Time: 7 pm Socializing & Networking; Panel, Q & A, Discussion 7:30 - 9pm
Location: Augsburg College, Oren Gateway Center, Room 113

The panelists include:
Lobna Ismail: Connecting Cultures, Egyptian-American intercultural trainer and consultant specializing in Arab American relations and Islamic religion and culture (joining the discussion from Washington DC via skype)
Samiha Ibrahim: professor emeritus, Gustavus Adolphus College, frequent speaker on Middle Eastern topics and annual trip leader to Egypt
Ahmed Al Beheary: Egyptian-American business owner and treasurer of the Egyptian-American Society
Basma Ibrahim DeVries: associate professor of communication studies at Concordia University, intercultural trainer and consultant, author of Cultural Detective: Egypt
Additionally, international students from Egypt and other Middle Eastern guests will share their perspectives.

For more information, please contact sietar.mn@gmail.com.

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Augsburg Leadership Awards

Nominations are currently being accepted for the 12th annual Augsburg Leadership Awards taking place on Monday, April 11. Any student, staff, faculty, or community member may nominate a fellow student leader, student group, or student group advisor for these awards; self-nominations are also accepted. Nomination packets are due no later than 4:30pm on Friday, March 25. To obtain a nomination packet or submit a nomination, go to:

http://web.augsburg.edu/cao/Nomination_Packet.doc

For questions, feel free to contact Mike Grewe at grewe@augsburg.edu

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For Sale: Queen Upholstered Platform Bed Frame

Please email me for further information if you are interested.
kuross@augsburg.edu

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