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Open Hearing on Credit Hour

The federal government has issued a mandate that all colleges and universities must be in compliance with guidelines regarding course credit hours. The Higher Learning Commission has established protocols to ensure compliance and a group of Augsburg staff and faculty members (the Task Force on Academic Program Structure) has been meeting this past summer to work on means by which this compliance can be accomplished.

It is important that all faculty and staff members have opportunities to learn about the proposed changes and to discuss the implications of these changes. If you were not able to attend the previous hearings, Faculty Senate and the Task Force invite you to attend one (or both) of these sessions:

Thursday, Oct. 11; 9-10 a.m. in Lindell 301
Monday, Oct. 15; 12-1 p.m. in Sverdrup 102

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Internal Job Postings for Augsburg Staff

Please check out the full job postings on the Human Resources community Moodle site, including instructions on how to apply.

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS ANALYST
The analyst works to ensure accurate collection, management, and reporting of academic affairs data for college reports. Key focus areas include budgeting; data analysis related to academic operations; accreditation; assessment of student learning outcomes; and other areas. The analyst will work collaboratively with institutional research, information technology, accounting, human resources, and other faculty and staff.

MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION (MAE) PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Duties include: MAE coordination, data management, web site content management, and administration of education continuing studies. This position serves as a liaison for the MAE program to students and to offices on campus including admissions, the enrollment center, marketing, and events. This position will hire, train and supervise a graduate student worker.

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Please Announce Study Abroad Deadline Extension - 10/15

Please encourage your students to consider studying abroad. The deadline for the following programs/terms has been extended to October 15--NEXT MONDAY.

1. Most Spring Semester Programs
https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.SimpleSearch

2. Indigenous Nation Building and History in Bolivia
January 3-12, 2013
WST/AIS 305 or AIS 490 or HIS 350
1 credit
Fulfills: AugExperience, WST/AIS 305/490 fulfills Keystone, HIS 350 fulfills HIS, IR, CCS major electives
Faculty: Michael Lansing & Elise Marubbio
https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/?go=bolivia2013

3. Vocation & Christian Faith: El Salvador
January 3-13, 2013
REL 480
1 credit
Fulfills: AugExperience, Keystone for some majors, including BUS, and a REL Elective
Faculty: Bev Stratton
https://studyabroad.augsburg.edu/?go=vocation2013

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Dining Services

Einstein's is now hiring for all positions and for a variety of hours.
Stop by Einstein's for more information or to pick up an application.

Einstein's now has pumpkin. Stop by for a pumpkin bagel or a pumpkin scone. We also have the pumpkin spice drinks, try them iced or hot.

Nabo is offering a new meal replacement special, one meal plan meal per week can be used to purchase the special of the day at Nabo.

The Commons:

Hours:
Breakfast: 7:30-9:45 a.m.
Continental Breakfast: 9:45-11 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Pizza, Sandwich, Salad Bar: 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30-7 p.m.

Please return all coffee mugs, spoons, knives and forks back to the Commons in the Christensen Center. Thank you for your help in this matter to located these misplaced items.

Flex Points can be purchased online at http://augsburg.aviands.com/flex-points/. You can pay with your student account or credit card

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Euro-disko Tek Party This Friday

Join your friends from local colleges for a community party this Friday from 8-11 p.m. The DJs will be playing a variety of music from across Europe: pop, disco, rock, techno, and classics. Admission is FREE. The dance is at the Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Ave., St. Paul. To get an accurate count for refreshments, we ask that you please RSVP by Wednesday, October 10, at tinyurl.com/Euro-Diskotek.

The Department of Languages and Cross-Cultural Studies is a co-sponsor for this event.

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Depression and Anxiety Screening Day

Are you worried? Stressed? Sad? Well you are not alone. You can get help at the Center for Counseling & Health Promotion's Depression and Screening Anxiety Day. Screening will be available on Wednesday and Thursday this week from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Christensen Center lobby. Complete a free, short 10-minute screening for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. No appointment is necessary and you will be able to meet face-to face briefly with a counselor right after completing the screening to discuss the results and receive additional information about on and off-campus resources that may help address your concerns.

Please contact the CCHP office at 612-330-1707 if you have any questions. Depression and anxiety are treatable. Get the help you may need or pick up information for a friend Wednesday 10/10 or Thursday 10/11 in Christensen Center.

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Focused Conversations TODAY & Thursday This Week

Focused Conversations around College revenue and costs, enrollment and student success start today. Please note the date/time change for the enrollment plan discussion; the meeting was rescheduled due to a room schedule conflict. We apologize for any inconvenience due to this change. If there are people who are interested in this topic but now cannot attend, please let me know (rjohn@augsburg.edu), and we will schedule a second Focused Conversation for this topic.

The conversations will all be held in the Marshall Room:

• 2 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, October 9. Tammy McGee, vice president of finance and administration, will talk about the College's existing revenue and cost structure.
• NEW DATE/TIME: 12 to 1 p.m., Thursday, October 11. Julie Edstrom, vice president of enrollment management, will discuss the enrollment plan currently under development.
• 12 to 1 p.m., Tuesday, October 16. Ann Garvey, vice president of student affairs, will talk about the student success/Augsburg Promise initiative

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Branching Out in STEM - TODAY at 5:30

If you are a student interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math, come discover ways to "branch out" and become involved in Augsburg's vital STEM community:

* Get advice on how to choose and succeed in your major
* Learn about STEM research and volunteer opportunities
* Meet other STEM majors and hear from student researchers

October 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Marshall Room, Christiansen Center

Treats will be provided!

If you have any questions about the event or would like to learn more about STEM at Augsburg, please contact Rebekah Dupont at (612) 330-1042 or dupont@augsburg.edu.

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Vocatio Chapel with Thelma Buckner, Gospel Singer

"Faith and the Imagination: The Call to the Arts"
Vocatio Chapel Welcomes Thelma Buckner, Gospel Musician
Wednesday, October 10, at 10:20 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel

Dr. Thelma Battle-Buckner is a vocal gospel singer, inspirational writer, and community leader. While an employee of the University of Minnesota she majored in nutrition and finance. She received her doctorate degree in Theology and was ordained in 1990. As a devoted and active member of the church, Buckner has played many roles and had many responsibilities. She currently serves as Pastor at Gospel Temple in St. Paul.

While reflecting on her life, Dr. Buckner highlights the following accomplishments and experiences of which she is most pleased. First, she musically trained her eight children. Secondly, the development of Piece By Piece Quilt Shoppe, a community based program for children, which has made and distributed over 1,000 quilts to childcare programs, convalescent centers and homeless people. Also, she authored two books; "Color Coded", which is being re-titled "The Battle", and "You Can't Make Me Doubt Him; A Collection of Real Life Miracles in the Everyday Life of an Everyday Woman" and two theatrical productions: "Gospel In Blues Time"; which debuted at the Ordway Music Theatre with prolific artist Doris Hines, and with sister, Luella Battle-Pittman. The production "From Slavery To Freedom: Let Gospel Ring" with the Minneapolis Gospel Sounds ran at the Minneapolis Crickett and Illusion Theatres.

She feels confident in knowing that her "living will not be in vain" as long as she continues to incorporate the biblical verse Proverbs 3:6, which states that "in all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy path."

Students, faculty, and staff interested in attending a luncheon with Thelma Buckner should RSVP to Lonna Field at fieldl@augsburg.edu.

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One Week Until Seminary and Divinity School Day

The time is almost here for "Wade in the Water", this year's Seminary and Divinity School Day at Augsburg College on Tuesday, October 16.

A link to a poster about the event is available through http://www.augsburg.edu/docs/acfl/2012SemDivDayAugsburg.pdf

Seminary and Divinity School Day is a day when students and alumni from regional colleges and universities have the opportunity to connect with representatives of various top-notch seminary and divinity schools from multiple denominational affiliations.

The day will begin with registration and snacks at 9:30 a.m. The opening session in Hoversten Chapel at 10:00 a.m. will include a welcome, introductions, and a chance for students to share their stories and initial questions in small groups with seminary and divinity school representatives. Following this opening session, everyone will be able to attend Augsburg's daily chapel service. During the luncheon, Dr. Mary Lowe, Associate Professor of Religion at Augsburg College, will speak about the theme – inviting us to consider our own attempts to wade in the water and discern what might be in store for us. The afternoon will feature sessions allowing for participants to explore burning questions and have more specific conversations about discernment. (Possible questions include: What is it like to be in seminary or divinity school?, What is it really like to be a pastor? What are options besides traditional pastoral settings? How does one navigate the multiple options for theological graduate study? How can I finance higher theological study? And more!)

This event is free - we just need people to pre-register in order to attend the luncheon. If you are not able to stay for the entire time, please still come to as much as your schedule allows.

Register in person at the campus ministry office, by email, or by signing up online - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dHdTT1h3SjNjRmZkeVBNbDlsMXJsM3c6MQ
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