===================================================================== UNI Online (Vol. 1, No. 36) Dec. 16, 1999 ===================================================================== THIS IS THE FINAL UNI ONLINE FOR 1999. PUBLICATION WILL RESUME ON JANUARY 4. EMPLOYEE RESOURCES ------------------ Y2K: Here are some important Y2K reminders: 1. All computer systems will be shut down at 5 p.m. on Dec. 30. They will be restarted by 8 a.m. on Jan. 3. Please do not plan to use networked systems until Jan. 3. 2. Before leaving for semester break, shut down and unplug your computer. 3. For an update on Y2K at UNI, call 3-4Y2K. 4. Tune in to local radio and TV stations for important announcements, if they become necessary. Finally, the Y2K management team is asking everyone to avoid campus on New Year’s weekend so those working to monitor systems will be unhindered. For more information: http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/50.html -------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW DRAFT STRATEGIC PLAN: Based on your input, the Values, Vision, Mission and Goals statements have been revised in the UNI Draft Strategic Plan, and a new, much more detailed document identifying objectives, actions and performance indicators for each goal has been posted on the web. Please take the time to provide the same thoughtful analysis and comment on this document that you did on the previous one. You may send your comments to the committee via e-mail or post them to the Draft Strategic Plan Message Board. Draft Strategic Plan: http://www.uni.edu/pres/draftstratplan2/ Message Board: http://www.uni.edu/pres/draftstratplan/wwwboard/index.html -------------------------------------------------------------------- WINTER INTERIM HOURS Rod Library: http://www.library.uni.edu/libinfo/hours.html#christmas Wellness/Recreation Center: http://www.uni.edu/wellrec Maucker Union: http://www.uni.edu/maucker/hours2.txt Residence Halls/Dining Centers/Food Operations http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/49.html IRTS-SEC 222 Closed Dec. 17 @ 5 p.m to Jan. 10 @ 7:45 a.m. -------------------------------------------------------------------- FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT DEADLINE: Enrollment forms for participation in the 2000 Flexible Spending Accounts are due by 5 p.m Wednesday, Dec. 22. Enrollment is required each year so if you are participating in a FSA this year, enrollment does not carry forward to next year. If you have any questions please call Jan Flick at 3-2824 or Regina Smith at 3-2521. -------------------------------------------------------------------- INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE: Do you need assistance in choosing and using instructional technology in your courses? If you are using or want to know more about instructional technologies such as WebCT, PowerPoint, creating web pages or emerging technologies such as streaming media or desktop conferencing please contact TyAnn Morehead, Instructional Design and Development Specialist. TyAnn will be on campus during most of winter break to assist faculty in preparing for spring semester. mailto:tyann.morehead@uni.edu http://www.uni.edu/its/et (choose instructional design and development) Phone: 3-5854 -------------------------------------------------------------------- SPRING 2000 COURSE RESERVE REQUESTS: To have Spring 2000 Course Reserve Requests processed and ready for students to check out on the first day of the spring 2000 semester, the MultiService Center in Rod Library needs to receive your reserve requests by Dec. 23. For course reserve lists after December 23, we can not guarantee that the reserve items will be processed and available for check out on the first day of classes. Lists submitted during the first few weeks of the semester can take up to two weeks to process. For copies of the Reserve Request Form, visit http://www.library.uni.edu/depts/msc/reserve_request.htm For more information: mailto:gail.briddle@uni.edu, or phone 3-6002. -------------------------------------------------------------------- DISTANCE LEARNING TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES WORKSHOP: A group of UNI faculty and staff, in cooperation with Continuing Education, Contract Training, is planning a technical workshop on campus for April 15, 2000 on distance learning tools. We request that any faculty members currently working on distance learning projects contact us with information about your project and technical interests. These projects could involve any number of distance learning tools and technologies. This workshop and project is funded by Deere, Inc. If you want more information: mailto:joan.ketels@uni.edu, or mailto:daniel.power@uni.edu -------------------------------------------------------------------- TAILORED LIBRARY TRAINING OFFERED: Will your spring Semester classes be using the Internet or the Library? You may want to consider reserving a library instruction session tailored to your specific course objectives and assignments. The Rod Library faculty can offer your class instruction ranging from a basic introduction to advanced workshops on information retrieval. Interested? Call Cindy Kruckeberg or Chris Neuhaus at 273-2838. Rod Library instruction sessions are quite popular - so be sure to call early to reserve instruction for your classes this coming semester. Please be sure to call at least two weeks in advance. -------------------------------------------------------------------- EAP WORKS: The EAP WORKS Winter 1999 publication is available on the Human Resource Web site. If hard copies are desired, please contact Linda K. Miller at 3-7162. http://www.uni.edu/hrs/eap -------------------------------------------------------------------- NEWS ----- CONVOCATION SPEAKERS: The committee planning a Fall 2000 Convocation is seeking nominations for speakers who are: controversial or topical; engage a broad audience rather than being single-discipline specific; challenge or inspire on an educational level; and, preferably, have some kind of book or media artifact that might be used to complement his or her appearance. Brief, explanatory statements of nomination are welcome immediately. Deadline is Jan. 19, 2000. Submit via E-mail to: mailto:Convocation@uni.edu. -------------------------------------------------------------------- DES MOINES HIGHER ED CENTER DIRECTOR: On Jan 9, a search will begin for a director for the joint Drake/Regents Des Moines Higher Education Center. Persons interested in applying may view the Job Description and application procedures at: http://www.uni.edu/unionline/public/51.html -------------------------------------------------------------------- MUSEUM GIFTS: Need a last minute gift? The Museum Gift Shop offers a wide variety of international items, UNI coverlets, jewelry, children's toys & games, music, t-shirts and much more. Open during regular Museum hours: M-F, 9-4:30; SS 1-4:00. -------------------------------------------------------------------- WRS GIFT IDEAS: Wellness/Recreation Services has sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, massage certificates or self-care guides that make great gifts. Visit 101 WRC or call 3-6275. Payment by payroll deduction is available. -------------------------------------------------------------------- EVENTS ------ ARTISTS SERIES: The UNI Artists Series welcomes "A Scottish Christmas" Thursday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Russell Hall. An all-star cast performs a vibrant collection of Scottish carols, wassail tunes, and traditional holiday Highland music and dance. Call 273-SHOW for ticket information. -------------------------------------------------------------------- PANTHER BASKETBALL ON TV: The UNI men's and women's basketball games at Iowa State will be broadcast live from Ames on KCRG-TV (ABC) this Sunday, December 19. The Northern Iowa women play the Cyclones at 1 p.m. followed by the UNI men versus ISU at 6:05 p.m. http://www.uni.edu/athletic -------------------------------------------------------------------- ARTISTS SERIES: The UNI Artists Series welcomes one of the world's great chamber orchestras, the Moscow Chamber Orchestra, on Thursday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in Russell Hall. 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