K-Statement
K-STATE ANNOUNCES ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGESRon Trewyn, most recently vice provost for research and dean of the Graduate School, has been promoted to vice president for research. "The responsibilities and focus of the vice provost for research and dean of the Graduate School position have grown significantly in recent years," Jon Wefald, K-State president, said. "Our overall research enterprise is at record levels. We have ever-growing opportunities in food safety and security with linkages to the new Biosecurity Research Institute facility, our National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility proposal, and our efforts with the development of our new and exciting Olathe campus. We also have new efforts in building corporate partnerships and other partnerships that will further K-State's research enterprise." The research office is now separate from the Graduate School. Provost Duane Nellis has appointed Carol Shanklin as acting interim dean of the Graduate School. A search will begin soon for an interim dean of the Graduate School, who will serve until a search for a permanent dean can be completed. Wefald said many lead universities nationally have moved toward more of a vice president level position for their primary research administrator reflecting the growing significance of this position within major research universities like K-State. Earlier this summer, Wefald added the title of senior vice president to Provost Nellis' position, reflecting Nellis' broad responsibilities at the university and based on national trends for chief academic officers at major research universities. OH, BY THE WAY...PARKING GARAGE UPDATE Murray and Sons Construction Company Inc., Topeka, will build K-State's new parking garage. Immediately south of the K-State Student Union, the garage will have 1,384 parking stalls. The $15.9 million garage is being funded by the sale of revenue bonds that will be repaid through parking system revenue. In the near future, traffic will be limited to one lane on the portion of Mid-Campus Drive that borders the construction. Also, traffic from Mid-Campus Drive to 17th Street immediately south of the Union will no longer be allowed. CHANGES IN TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Disability support services has changed letters of accommodation that students provide to their instructors. Letters will no longer include a statement of the students' specific disabilities in accordance with best practices in the disability services field and helping K-State comply with privacy laws. Faculty are asked to include a statement in their syllabi acknowledging students with disabilities. It is recommended that this statement also address access to technology. A new recommended statement that faculty may use in their syllabi can be found at http://www.k-state.edu/provost/policies K-STATE LEA/RN PROGRAM BEGINS AUG. 27 The K-State LEA/RN Program will be starting its 10th year with its first meeting Monday, Aug. 27. Key components of the program will include monthly, large interdisciplinary group meetings focusing on students' learning and interim meetings of educators to discuss, analyze, and provide feedback and support. LEA/RN will offer two groups, one for those who haven't participated or who need a refresher, and another for those who are program veterans.
ON CAMPUS - August-Sept. 28 The exhibition is organized by Hale Library's Morse department of special collections. The public is invited to come see the paper engineering skills of such renowned pop-up book artists as Robert Sabuda and Toby Forward. Twenty-three pop-up books and other children's toy and moveable books make up the exhibit, which includes a rare horn book from the late 17th century and two pop-up books from Blue Ribbon Press, the first pop-up book publisher. 10 17 Employee Orientation. 18 20 28 29 Employee orientation 31 Chicago City Limits Ongoing Art collection |
Classified Senate in the forefront
Speaking to a state commission and helping lead K-State's fundraising campaign are examples of how Classified Senate can increase visibility on and off campus, according to the new president. Barb Nagel, a public service administrator in the registrar's office, oversaw her first meeting as president July 11. Read more
Books and brews
Library visitors will be able to take their coffee and muffins straight to the stacks when Hale Library opens a coffee shop on its first floor. Read more
UP CLOSE
Team Tunami means hope to patients
A slum in Africa might be an unlikely vacation destination, but for a physician and a nurse from K-State, the long lines of patients waiting to see them were proof that they'd come to the right place. Read more
PLAUDITS
HALE'S DUNCAN AN EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
Janet Duncan, personnel specialist, Hale Library administration, is the Hale Library Classified Employee of the Year. Her name was inadvertently not included in a list sent to K-Statement with those from other units on campus.
FALLON'S ARTICLE A TOP 10 DOWNLOAD FOR JOURNAL
An article by Elizabeth Fallon, professor of kinesiology, and colleague was among the top 10 downloaded articles from "Psychology and Health" in 2006. "Exercise and body image: A meta-analysis" appeared in Vol. 21, Issue 1 of the journal.
TOLAR RECEIVES AWARD FROM TRUMAN FOUNDATION
Mary Hale Tolar, associate director of leadership studies and programs for K-State civic leadership and former director of Kansas Campus Compact, is recipient of the Truman Foundation's 2007 Staats Award. The honor is presented annually to a Truman scholar who has made significant contributions to the public sector and who has provided extraordinary service to the foundation.
Tolar was named a Truman scholar in 1988 as a sophomore in history and speech at K-State.
MURPHY NAMED FELLOW AMONG ENGINEERS
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers has named Pat Murphy a Fellow of the society. Murphy, a professor of biological and agricultural engineering, specializes in livestock systems. He also is interim assistant director of agricultural and natural resource programs for K-State Research and Extension.
Only 2 percent of the group have achieved the level of Fellow, which requires that a member demonstrate outstanding qualifications and unusual professional distinction. Candidates must also have been society members for at least 20 years.
STITH NEW DIRECTOR FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY
Sandra Stith is the new director of the marriage and family therapy program. She recently returned to the School of Family Studies and Human Services in K-State's College of Human Ecology, 21 years after she received her doctorate in marriage and family therapy.
Stith was honored by K-State this spring as a 2007 College of Human Ecology Alumni Fellow. She has received the "Outstanding Contribution to Marriage and Family Therapy" award from the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, and the "Distinguished Contributions to Family Systems Research" award from the American Family Therapy Academy.
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE HONORS THREE FACULTY
Harriet Davidson, professor of clinical sciences, and Walter Renberg, associate professor of clinical sciences, received awards from the College of Veterinary Medicine for Excellence in Resident Mentoring. Bonnie Rush, professor of clinical sciences, received an award for Excellence in Faculty Mentoring. The purpose of the awards is to recognize senior faculty members who have demonstrated a commitment to the professional growth of K-State residents and of junior faculty with less experience.
POINTS OF PRIDEK-Staters ring exchange's opening, closing bells
The stock exchange's Euronext Teachers' Workshop Program allows economics, business and social studies teachers who include the stock market in their classroom curricula to interact with market professionals on the trading floor, participate in workshops and hands-on activities. Another K-Stater, John Graham, professor of business administration, has had such an honor. He was among those who rang the New York Stock Exchange's opening bell in March in honor of Tortoise Capital Resources' successful initial public offering and simultaneous public listing/trading on the stock exchange in February. Graham is a director of Tortoise Capital Resources. |
NOTEWORTHY
Robert Corum presented "A Royal Conundrum: Boileau and the King," National Association of 17th-Century French Literature annual conference, May, Lincoln, Neb.
OPPORTUNITIES CLASSIFIED • A recording of classified job opportunities is available 24 hours a day on the Employment Information Line, 785-532-6271. • A list of employment opportunities is posted at www.k-state.edu/hr/ • For additional information, call 785-532-6277 or come to the Division of Human Resources in 103 Edwards Hall. Applications are accepted 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays. UNCLASSIFIED • A complete listing of vacancies can be seen at www.k-state.edu/affact/ • For additional information, call the office of affirmative action at 785-532-6220 or come by 214 Anderson Hall. |