Wednesday
July 21, 2004
Vol 2, No 4

1. Kieft offers insight on "Where is Metro Going"
2. Human rights activist named Noel Professor
3. Quarantine questions?
4. Faculty grant-writing mentees selected
5. HPSL earns top endorsement
6. Ortega-Ericksen returns in interim role
7. Trustees meeting cancelled

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1. Kieft offers insight on "Where is Metro Going"

In a campus-wide e-mail sent out yesterday, Interim President Ray Kieft outlined a vision statement for Metro State and six priority areas for the coming academic year. Kieft explained that the document entitled, "Where is Metro Going," is contingent on review and possible revisions by Metro's next permanent president working with the college community and the Board of Trustees.

The six key planning themes are academics, enrollment management, technology, community involvement, diversity, and grants and contracts.

To read more go to:
http://www.mscd.edu/%7Ecollcom/@metro/tw@metro_vol2/direction.doc

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2. Human rights activist named Noel Professor

Naomi Tutu, the third daughter of South African Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu and his wife Nomalizo, has been selected as Metro State's Rachel B. Noel Distinguished Visiting Professor. She will visit Metro State Oct. 10-11.

To read more go to
http://www.mscd.edu/%7Ecollcom/@metro/tw@metro_vol2/tutu_twv2072104.htm

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3. Quarantine questions?

Information Technology has implemented a process that "quarantines" external e-mails as possible spam. Since its June 28 implementation, the quarantine process, which is performed by IronMail software, has raised some questions for college e-mail users.

To read more go to
http://www.mscd.edu/%7Ecollcom/@metro/tw@metro_vol2/quarantine_twv2072104.htm

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4. Faculty grant-writing mentees selected

With colleges and universities nationwide facing financial pressures from all corners, schools are looking to develop funding sources wherever possible. Recognizing this, Metro State has launched a pilot program designed to boost the number of grants it submits to local, state and federal entities.

Sponsored by Academic Affairs and housed in the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), the Grant Mentoring Program (GMP) matches faculty with little or no grant-writing experience with mentors who have proven track records in securing grants.

To read more go to
http://www.mscd.edu/%7Ecollcom/@metro/tw@metro_vol2/OSPmentor_twv2072104.htm

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5. HPSL earns top endorsement

The adult fitness and exercise science concentration in the Human Performance, Sports and Leisure Studies Department has earned the endorsement of the American College of Sports Medicine

To read more go to
http://www.mscd.edu/%7Ecollcom/@metro/tw@metro_vol2/ACSM_twv2072104.htm

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6. Ortega-Ericksen returns in interim role

Yolanda Ortega-Ericksen, who retired one year ago as vice president of Student Services, is back behind a desk in the Student Services division.

She returned July 19 to serve as interim associate vice president. In announcing the appointment, Interim Vice President of Student Services Karen Raforth emphasized Ortega-Ericksen's 30 years with the college, most of which were in leadership roles in the Student Services division. The appointment, which was announced July 15, followed a request for internal and external nominations from Student Services staff.

The AVP position is cherished by Ortega-Ericksen because of its contact with students. "This is a great opportunity to temporarily return and re-connect with the Metro community," she said. "I'm focusing on Karen's reorganization efforts to make the delivery of services to students even more effective and efficient."

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7. Trustees meeting cancelled

The August 4 Board of Trustees meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 8.

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