Hi Everyone,
Important news: if you weren't able to attend the campus-wide presentation on this topic on the 18th, there is another upcoming at the Libraries' Forum on Wednesday, March 26 from 11 a.m. to Noon. The UVM associated website is linked here.
Also, the VWHE (VT Women in Higher Education) is now taking registrations for their Annual Spring Leadership Dinner featuring guest speaker Ellen McCulloch-Lovell, President of Marlboro College.
Time: April 1st, 2008, 5:00-7:30
Location: Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center in Burlington
Cost: $35 fee for dinner and stimulating conversation
Register at: www.vwhe.org
For More Information Call: Sarah Hooker
sarah.hooker@goddard.edu
802-454-8311
With March and the equinox passing, the Vermont sugaring season has definitely begun! If you're as interested in the science as the flavor, the UVM Extension Maple site contains an amazing amount of information from beginner to professional level. It includes sign-ups for conferences, classes and newsletters, and links to UVM related sites and state organizations. Also the UVM Proctor Maple Research Center has opened their TreeMet site for the 2008 spring season. You can find research highlights, and read continually updating metrics on the trees, the sap and the surrounding temperatures.
Mud season has also begun, and that's enough said about that. I'm off to wash a few floors, and I hope everyone has a good weekend,
Joanne
Friday, March 21, 2008
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Hi Everyone,
Good news! The revised by-laws received their second approval at the March 4th full Council meeting. They were then sent to President Fogel and his leadership team for review before being adopted by the Staff Council--this process should take thirty days or less. This was a major accomplishment on the parts of the Rules & Election Committee, and the rest of the Council at large. Many thanks to all our colleagues for their hard work and dedication!
Next, we've been asked to seek nominations or volunteers from staff members wishing to be considered to serve as Staff Representative on the Athletic Advisory Committee. This appointment begins in May '08 for a four year term.
Beth Wright from the Council Office described the duties:
"There is work involved, meetings are often held on the members' own time (late afternoon and into the
evening), it's a 4-year commitment and the primary reason for serving is to be a resource to the athletics director and athletics department on how UVM can continue to keep the standards high for its student athletes. UVM consistently is one of the strongest Division 1 schools for academic achievement among its athletes."
So if you or someone you know of is interested in serving, please contact Eileen Hanerfeld directly with a copy to Beth in the Council Office: eileen.hanerfeld@uvm.edu and beth.wright@uvm.edu.
Finally, an open forum on Pandemic Flu Response Planning is scheduled for Tuesday, March 18th from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm in North Lounge, Billings. The descriptive flyer is posted here.
I devoted most of a previous post to this topic on Friday, December 7, 2007 (titled "Off and Running "). It contains links to the presentation powerpoint and other important references; so instead of repeating it all here, I recommend that you scroll down through the blog posts to that date or click this link to jump straight to it. This is a serious plan with far-reaching consequences if implemented, particularly for unrepresented staff. We should make every effort to learn the details: please try to attend, listen, and ask questions.
I hope everyone had a chance to participate in at least some of the Mastering the Maze events. The workshop selection this year was especially rich and varied- literally something for everyone! Whether it's an exhibit or a new outreach program, there always seems to be something new our colleagues are working on, and something to get excited about.
Stay safe and warm this weekend--no more ice, please!
Joanne
Good news! The revised by-laws received their second approval at the March 4th full Council meeting. They were then sent to President Fogel and his leadership team for review before being adopted by the Staff Council--this process should take thirty days or less. This was a major accomplishment on the parts of the Rules & Election Committee, and the rest of the Council at large. Many thanks to all our colleagues for their hard work and dedication!
Next, we've been asked to seek nominations or volunteers from staff members wishing to be considered to serve as Staff Representative on the Athletic Advisory Committee. This appointment begins in May '08 for a four year term.
Beth Wright from the Council Office described the duties:
"There is work involved, meetings are often held on the members' own time (late afternoon and into the
evening), it's a 4-year commitment and the primary reason for serving is to be a resource to the athletics director and athletics department on how UVM can continue to keep the standards high for its student athletes. UVM consistently is one of the strongest Division 1 schools for academic achievement among its athletes."
So if you or someone you know of is interested in serving, please contact Eileen Hanerfeld directly with a copy to Beth in the Council Office: eileen.hanerfeld@uvm.edu and beth.wright@uvm.edu.
Finally, an open forum on Pandemic Flu Response Planning is scheduled for Tuesday, March 18th from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm in North Lounge, Billings. The descriptive flyer is posted here.
I devoted most of a previous post to this topic on Friday, December 7, 2007 (titled "Off and Running "). It contains links to the presentation powerpoint and other important references; so instead of repeating it all here, I recommend that you scroll down through the blog posts to that date or click this link to jump straight to it. This is a serious plan with far-reaching consequences if implemented, particularly for unrepresented staff. We should make every effort to learn the details: please try to attend, listen, and ask questions.
I hope everyone had a chance to participate in at least some of the Mastering the Maze events. The workshop selection this year was especially rich and varied- literally something for everyone! Whether it's an exhibit or a new outreach program, there always seems to be something new our colleagues are working on, and something to get excited about.
Stay safe and warm this weekend--no more ice, please!
Joanne
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Ice Storm Photos 3_8_2008
It really was a dark and stormy night, but here are some pictures from the morning after!
Franklin County got a great deal of ice that left no detail untouched-
Some of it was dangerous...
but all of it was beautiful.
Franklin County got a great deal of ice that left no detail untouched-
Some of it was dangerous...
but all of it was beautiful.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Viral Information
Hi Everyone,
The next Staff Council meeting is scheduled for today, March 4th. I apologize for not posting that notice sooner, but I was out for the count with the latest cold that's sweeping campus. If you've got it too, I sympathize, and if you haven't had it--stock up on disinfectant and hand sanitizer! This is one virus you really don't want to catch.
The meeting agenda is posted on the Council website and available here for printing. We'll be working on getting the by-laws to their final vote for passage, and everyone is welcome to attend--there's a place on the agenda for audience comment too.
We've been given several new reports to share with you; from the Audit Committee, the Budget, Finance and Investment Committee, the Educational Policy and Institutional Resources Committee, and the joint meeting of the Audit Committee and the Investment Sub-Committee. (Now, doesn't that sound exciting!?)
Seriously though, financial reports might seem very dry reading, but a quick glance-through could be worth your time. They give quite an overview of the financial structure, operations and actions of the University as a business: it was very educational to someone like me who usually focuses on the academic side of UVM. Future financial plans are discussed too, which should interest everybody! (See especially: Campus Life Task Force Presents Report to Board in the most recent The View.) To read the reports here, see the top entires in the right-hand documents column.
The March Staffline is out now too, so watch your inbox or the Staff Council website-the link to the Staffline is in the left-hand column. I've got a lot to catch up on, and I need more tissues, so I'll leave it there and post some more after the vote.
Have a good week,
Joanne
The next Staff Council meeting is scheduled for today, March 4th. I apologize for not posting that notice sooner, but I was out for the count with the latest cold that's sweeping campus. If you've got it too, I sympathize, and if you haven't had it--stock up on disinfectant and hand sanitizer! This is one virus you really don't want to catch.
The meeting agenda is posted on the Council website and available here for printing. We'll be working on getting the by-laws to their final vote for passage, and everyone is welcome to attend--there's a place on the agenda for audience comment too.
We've been given several new reports to share with you; from the Audit Committee, the Budget, Finance and Investment Committee, the Educational Policy and Institutional Resources Committee, and the joint meeting of the Audit Committee and the Investment Sub-Committee. (Now, doesn't that sound exciting!?)
Seriously though, financial reports might seem very dry reading, but a quick glance-through could be worth your time. They give quite an overview of the financial structure, operations and actions of the University as a business: it was very educational to someone like me who usually focuses on the academic side of UVM. Future financial plans are discussed too, which should interest everybody! (See especially: Campus Life Task Force Presents Report to Board in the most recent The View.) To read the reports here, see the top entires in the right-hand documents column.
The March Staffline is out now too, so watch your inbox or the Staff Council website-the link to the Staffline is in the left-hand column. I've got a lot to catch up on, and I need more tissues, so I'll leave it there and post some more after the vote.
Have a good week,
Joanne
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