Friday, May 16, 2014
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Public Safety and Facilities Announcements

Lot J Closed Next Week

Parking Lot J, behind Charles S. Anderson Music Hall, will be closed the week of May 19 for installation of new asphalt and curb. NOTE: correction to an e-mail you may have received yesterday - the lot will be closed all week.

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Sidewalk Repairs Around Campus

Just a note to be aware and careful, there will be a number of concrete repairs taking place around campus these last two weeks in May.

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Teaching and Learning

Teaching and Learning with Tech in the Classroom

Wednesday, May 21

9:00 a.m.-noon in Kennedy 303/305

Interested in using tech tools to improve student preparation and engagement? Do you have question such as:

> "How can I connect my iPad to the classroom system?"
> "Is it possible to record what I do on the system computer during class?"
> "What's the latest thinking on the effective use of slide ware?"
> "What's the best way to take an in-class anonymous survey?"

If you have these or similar questions, then this workshop is for you!

Please RSVP with Adriane Brown at brownad@augsburg.edu or Hans Wiersma at wiersma@augsburg.edu.

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General Announcements

Leadership Training I

Are you a current supervisor? Do you want to learn tools and skills to make you a more effective leader? Are you a member of a special committee or task force? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions then this training session is for you.

Leadership Training I
June 2, 2014
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Marshall Room
Lunch will be provided

Register for the session through the HR Moodle site: https://moodle.augsburg.edu/moodlecommunity/mod/scheduler/view.php?id=24754

This is the first of two leadership training sessions that will be held over the next several months. Session one will be a fast-paced, one day program, where you will learn practical tools to help you lead your work groups effectively. The Leadership Training I program covers the fundamentals of supervision, management and leadership, including:

* Understanding the role of a supervisor
* Building a team that works together collaboratively
* Defining goals and helping employees understand their responsibilities
*Delegating appropriately by assigning the right task to the right person to maximize the team's productivity
* Communicating effectively to provide meaningful feedback tor employees to both correct ineffective performance and to recognize their positive contributions

The program includes interactive presentations, supported by visual aids, such as PowerPoint, group discussions, individual and group activities, case studies, and a transfer exercise to help participants transfer learning from the program to their work situations.

Spaces are limited so sign up today!

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Augsburg is Moving to a New Web Time Entry System

Everyone is invited to several hands-on open labs about our upcoming move to a new web time entry system. Starting May 25 everyone using the current time entry system will start using the new time entry system. All staff, faculty supervisors of students or staff, and student employees will begin using the new system starting May 25.

Both systems are from the same company, Kronos, but the new system has many improvements. Including:

- no Java except for what is in your coffee mug
- easy time entry for students with multiple jobs
- supervisors able to view time worked by student workers in all jobs
- up to the minute benefit accrual time information on the main screen showing time taken, available and requested
- easier reporting options for supervisors

The new time entry system will be the place where the benefit accrual time will be calculated each pay period for the benefit-eligible employees. It will be the main keeper of the benefit accruals.

We have been testing the system over the last few months and have received great feedback from our pilot group which included staff and students.

Hands-on training sessions are listed below. These will be open labs. Come when you want and leave when you want.

Friday May 16, 11-12 noon, Sverdrup 205 Computer Lab
Monday May 19, 9:30-10:30am, Sverdrup 205 Computer Lab
Wednesday May 21, 3-4pm, Sverdrup 205 Computer Lab
Friday May 23, 9:30-10:30am, Sverdrup 205 Computer Lab

If you have any questions please let myself or Theresa Gade (gade@augsburg.edu) know.

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HSA Financial Forum Webinar

Do you have an HSA? Optum Health will offer three Financial Forum webinars to help you plan, save, and pay for qualified medical expenses, and to potentially grow your savings tax-free by investing in mutual funds.

You will learn:
- Who is eligible to invest
- How to use the available educational and account management tools
- How to set up an investment account, select funds, and allocate dollars
- How to transfer money between your HSA and investment account

Financial Forums have a 20/20 format -- taking only 40 minutes out of your day. The first 20 minutes are dedicated to discussing the HSA topic, with the last 20 minutes held for Q&A.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to take full advantage of the tax-free savings your HSA offers.

Final Time/Date the forum is offered:

- Thursday, May 22 - 3:00 p.m.

Space fills up quickly, so register today. For more information or to sign up, visit:
http://go.optum.com/4820_FS_Financial_Forum_Spring_2014-Employee/employee_invite1.pdf?elq_mid=4778&elq_cid=972371&elq_ck=701a0000002AIcBAAW&elq=c24539b2e703407eb3b85c15a5b8d2ed&elqCampaignId=1439

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Bookstore Hours and Rental Information

We are open for extended hours this week for the beginning of Summer!
We will be open Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

If you have not returned your spring rental, please do so by the end of this week for a refund! We have charged credit cards on file, as stated in the rental agreement signed at the beginning of the semester. We are accepting late rentals as we would much rather have the books back! If you are unable to make it in, please use the postage paid label provided to you for the return. Please refer to the reminder emails for this information.

Please order/rent your textbooks via our website at http://augsburg.bncollege.com

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