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Chancellor's Report on the SIUE Congress Today
SIUE Interim Chancellor Stephen Hansen will present his report to the University community on the results of the SIUE congress:
10 a.m.
Today
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom
"As you are well aware, the University is at a critical juncture where resources, growth, and program expansion all dictate different courses of action," said Hansen. "I hope you will be able to join us when I present the Action Plans developed by the SIUE congress. These plans are important for the University, as they provide us with a way forward for this year and next."
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Enrollment Picture Promising, Registration Opens Today |
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Registration for both summer and fall 2016 terms begins today. With several months to go before summer and fall census, the enrollment picture is promising for both summer and fall as of this week.
Due to the record spring enrollment and strong retention trends, 600 more continuing students are eligible to register for upcoming terms compared to this time last year.
In addition, new student applications for summer term are up five percent for freshmen, 10 percent for transfers and 42 percent for international students. Graduate program admits are up two percent for summer.
Although it is still early, deposits for the new freshman Springboard Registration program are at a record high and two percent above last year.
Thirty-four percent more graduate students have been admitted for fall term compared to this time last spring. The fall term admit rates for new international and transfer students are nearly identical to this time frame last year.
Additional information regarding fall applications, Springboard deposits and housing deposits can be tracked on the Enrollment Management website.
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Nomination Deadline for Employee Recognition Program, March 16 |
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The Employee Recognition Program Award is an esteemed accolade bestowed on an employee who epitomizes the University’s core values in his/her daily work. The employee is engaged in accomplishing the mission of the University and routinely exceeds the call of duty. Do you work alongside someone who has a strong commitment toward achieving excellence in their work?
Why not nominate them for the Employee Recognition Program award? The program is designed to recognize civil service and professional staff employees for their exceptional accomplishments and service to our community. Employees may be nominated for this prestigious award by faculty, staff or students. The nomination must be made or supported by the immediate supervisor.
More information regarding rewards, nomination criteria and the nomination form can be obtained Employee Recognition.
Nominations are due in the Office of Human Resources by close of business Wednesday, March 16 to be eligible for the April award.
Since employees may receive the award only once, please contact Maria Marmolejo at 650-2127 before submitting a nomination.
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39th Annual Art Auction, March 16 |
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The Friends of Art along with the SIUE Department of Art and Design will hold its 39th annual Art Auction:
6 p.m. doors open
7 p.m. bidding begins
Wednesday, March 16
Art West Gallery
Art and Design West Building
The 2016 auction will offer original artworks donated by faculty, visiting artists, alumni, friends and advanced students. Additional work will be available to the highest bidder in a silent auction.
To view images of the artwork to be auctioned, visit Friends of Art SIUE on Facebook or attend a preview in the gallery from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 and from noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, March 16.
Tickets are $7 for the general public at the door. Admission is free to all students and those who have donated works for the auction, as well as members of Friends of Art.
Free food and a cash bar will be provided. Free parking will be provided in Lot B (SIUE’s visitor’s lot).
For more information, visit siue.edu/artsandsciences/art/friends.shtml, Friends of Art SIUE on Facebook or friendsofart.siue@yahoo.com.
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School of Engineering Dean Candidate Open Forum, March 18 |
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We are pleased to announce the candidacy of Dr. S. Cem Karacal for the position of Dean of the School of Engineering.
You are invited to an Open Forum:
10:15 a.m.
Friday, March 18
Center for Spirituality and Sustainability
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Continuous Improvement Conference, March 18 |
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Continuous Improvement Conference: General Education Course Redesign for Success
9 a.m.-Noon
Friday, March 18
Morris University Center Conference Center
SIUE has successfully remained afloat, even growing, despite the Illinois state funding crisis. However, continued challenges threaten our mission of “a student-centered educational community dedicated to communicating, expanding and integrating knowledge.”
Join together with staff, faculty and administrators to see where we are on the map, and how we can navigate the crisis together. Instructors will share course redesign efforts they have already undertaken.
We will discuss an institutional plan for undertaking course redesign projects. Participants will discuss course redesign and how we might work together to improve student success. More details to follow.
The conference is designed for administrators, faculty (tenured, tenure track, instructors and lecturers) and staff.
It is co-sponsored by the Faculty Development Council and the Office of the Provost.
To register and for more information, visit here.
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Faculty Chamber Music Showcase, March 20 |
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3 p.m.
Sunday, March 20
Dunham Hall, Choir Room 1109
Works of Vivaldi, Bach, Beethoven, Cassado and Dupre will be performed by SIUE faculty:
Lenora-Mayra Anop, violin and baroque violin
Kris Pineda, piano
William Partridge, organ
Marta Simidtchieva, cello
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Register for New Employee Orientation by March 21 |
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The next scheduled New Employee Orientation for newly hired employees is:
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday, March 25
Morris University Center Mississippi-Illinois Room
Employees who have not had a formal orientation are also encouraged to attend.
You must register in order to guarantee a spot in orientation. Register here.
Please register by Monday, March 21.
Supervisors are asked to register their new employees who do not have access to this e-mail.
For more information, contact Maria Marmolejo at 650-2127 or mmarmol@siue.edu.
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Celebrate Disability Awareness Week, March 21-22 |
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11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Monday, March 21 and Tuesday, March 22
Morris University Center, Center Court
We will offer a variety of exercises used to bring awareness of disability.
We encourage faculty and students to participate. In addition, participants may be eligible to receive an IPad Mini!
For more information, contact Monique Stroud, teaching assistant, at mowilli@siue.edu.
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Volunteer Judges Needed for Science and Engineering Research Challenge, April 2 |
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Volunteer judges are needed for the Regional Science and Engineering Research Challenge (SERC) at SIUE.
8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 2
SIUE Student Fitness Center – Student Activity Center
More than 250 regional students from grades 5-12 participate in the SERC. Projects take advantage of a child's natural curiosity, stimulate the imagination and encourage independent critical thinking, all while enabling students to understand that science is an integral part of life. The competition helps students advance their thinking, confidence and interest in STEM.
To be successful, the SERC requires more than 200 judges. Experience in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) is preferred, but not required. Judges training, a continental breakfast and light lunch will be provided on the day of the event.
Click here to register as a volunteer judge!
For more information, please contact STEM Resource Center Manager Colin Wilson at colwils@siue.edu or 650-3500.
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GAME DAY: TEAM SIUE, April 13 |
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The Chancellor’s Council is pleased to invite you to a celebration in YOUR honor!
Please join us for GAME DAY: TEAM SIUE
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 13
Morris University Center’s Meridian Ballroom and on its adjoining patio
There will be games and laughter as we celebrate the end of another successful school year. We’ve also put in an order for sunshine!
Please bring your Cougar ID Card in order to enter into the grand prize drawing. During the week of April 4-9, the Morris University Center Cougar Store will be offering 20% off Cougar clothing that is not already on sale. Present your University ID to take advantage of the deal! Please feel free to wear your SIUE apparel to the event along with your nametag.
Since this year’s theme is GAME DAY: TEAM SIUE, there will be a ballpark menu— brats, black bean burgers, watermelon, pretzel bites and more —along with a number of games and activities.
Campus departments have donated great prizes for a random drawing distribution. These will be on display at the lunch, and will be distributed following the event. You do not need to be present to win.
This year’s festivities will, again, include a photo montage of our departments, available for viewing during the reception. Your help in providing a photo for inclusion in the montage would be appreciated! Please submit photos to Dan Frierdich at dfrierd@siue.edu by April 1. Pictures can be from departmental events during the past year, or feel free to come up with something new and creative.
For those supervisors with employees who have limited access to email, please pass this information along to them so they can join us, or call ext. 2475 to request a flyer for posting.
Free parking will be available in Lot B from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
We hope you’ll take advantage of this opportunity to visit with us and with your colleagues in a fun, relaxed atmosphere as we celebrate all you do for SIUE.
Thank you!
Steve Hansen, Denise Cobb, Kenn Neher, Rachel Stack and Jeffrey Waple
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