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Week of Feb.11-18, 2008 Welcome to the Tower Topics E-newsletter for faculty, staff and students at Western. |
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Missouri Western State University, 4525 Downs Drive, St. Joseph, MO 64507, 816-271- 4200 |
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Board of Governors Approves Emergency Notification System The Western Board of Governors approved an investment in the safety of the university’s students, faculty and staff, authorizing the purchase of a comprehensive emergency notification system. “These tools help insure that we can quickly notify the campus community in the event of a crisis,” said Ron Olinger, vice president for financial planning and administration. The new system meets the recommendation of Governor Matt Blunt’s Campus Security Task Force that colleges and universities use the best available technology to reach all stakeholders quickly, said Olinger, a member of the task force. The system is comprised of four parts: · Text messaging service. Emergency messages will be sent to the cell phones of students and employees who choose to subscribe to the service. · Indoor emergency beacons. Approximately 100 emergency beacons with audio and visual alarms, LCD text displays and text-to-voice annunciators will be placed inside campus buildings to allow for the communication of emergency information. On the exterior of each building, two beacons equipped with strobe lights will be installed. · Outdoor public address system. Speakers will be placed on the Glenn E. Marion Memorial Clock Tower, residence halls and Spratt Memorial Stadium to broadcast emergency messages. · Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) system. The university will use the Ethernet network connection in each classroom to economically install telephones, allowing two-way communication in the event of an emergency. Initial equipment and installation costs are estimated to total $203,010. Recurring costs will total approximately $11,900 for the first year. |
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Western Names Duane Bruce Associate Dean of Student Development Duane Bruce has been named associate dean of student development at Western. Bruce has had significant experience in student leadership development, judicial review, code of conduct administration and working with student clubs and organizations. He will begin his duties at Western on March 3. Bruce is a 1999 graduate of Missouri Western in business administration and management. He went on to earn his master’s degree in higher education administration from the University of Kansas while serving as the director of University Scholarship Hall and as a graduate intern in the office of admissions and scholarships. In 2001 he returned to Western to be the student success communications and orientation coordinator. Since 2003 Bruce has been the assistant dean for new student programs at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At Marquette, he was a member of the University’s Athletics Equity Committee, served on the Helping Abuse and Violence End Now Committee, was liaison to the University’s Committee on Academic Policies and served on the Division of Student Affairs Assessment Committee. Bruce recently completed a term on the Board of Directors of the National Orientation Directors Association and he is a member of NASPA—Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. As advisor to Western’s Student Government Association, one of Bruce’s chief responsibilities will be to work closely with the University’s Student Senate and SGA officers. “Duane knows how to effectively cultivate leadership and teamwork within an organization and is committed to developing students who act as catalysts of change,” said Brock Banks, student government president at Marquette University. “As a student leader, I believe that he will be a very valuable resource and role model for students in the Student Government Association at Western.” “Mr. Bruce is one of the most thoughtful, strategic, and social justice-minded student affairs administrators I know,” said colleague Dr. Shaun R. Harper from the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. “Surely his dynamic leadership in the student affairs division will help the University actualize its goals for student success.” “The search committee feels that Mr. Bruce demonstrated exceptional energy and vision in his previous positions and would bring an abundance of those qualities to his duties here at Western,” Dr. Judy Grimes, dean of student services and interim dean of student development said. “We think he will relate exceptionally well to Western’s entire student population.” “I am excited about the opportunity of working as the associate dean of student development and will enjoy the opportunity to give back to a community that has been so instrumental in preparing me for success as a professional,” Mr. Bruce said. “As an alumnus of Western I believe I am strongly connected to the values, mission and traditions that make the community so strong and vibrant.” “Duane is an exceptionally able young man that will provide the leadership in student development we have been seeking,” Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Joseph Bragin said. “We are extremely proud of him as a new employee and an alumnus.” |
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Western Holds Program for Nontraditional Students Western will host “How to Be a Successful Nontraditional Student at MWSU” from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 13 in Fred Eder Hall, room 208. If you are considering college as a nontraditional student, but are confused about your options for the future, stressed about how to balance school, work and home, or uneasy about taking notes and studying for tests again, this program will have the answers. The program will discuss enrolling in classes at Western, getting financial aid, finding resources and classes on campus and choosing a major. There will also be a short tour of the campus. Similar programs will be held from 2-4 p.m. March 19 and April 17. For questions regarding the program or to sign up, contact Ellen Kisker, director of nontraditional student services at 4280. |
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Phi Delta Theta Recruitment Are you looking for more in your college experience? Are you interested in having instant leadership opportunities and making an impact on your campus and community? Does forming a lifelong bond of friendship and brotherhood with like-minded men interest you? If so then come to Phi Delta Theta Rush Week events and find out if fraternity life is right for you.
Free food on Wednesdays! Are your Wednesday evenings free? Do you enjoy free home cooked meals? If so, then you're in luck! The Wesley Foundation, a Christian Ministry on Campus has free home cooked meals every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Along with a great meal, we have a devotion and worship time. The Wesley Foundation is a great place to meet and hang out with fellow Christians from school. If you need a ride or are just looking for more information, email Chelsea at cunzicker@missouriwestern.edu. Call for Manuscripts Canvas, the Western literary and arts magazine, is accepting submissions from students, staff, faculty and alumni. Original poems, essays, fiction and photographs may be submitted online at www.missouriwestern.edu/eflj/canvas or to the English, foreign language and journalism department in Eder 222. Submissions must be received by march 1. The journal will be available in May. For questions, contact the editor Allie Faulkner at afaulkner@missouriwestern.edu or 271-5966. Development 101 The deadline for registering for the Development 101 course is approaching! The development office is offering the Development 101 course to promote the active involvement of faculty and staff to help support the financial needs and goals of the university. You will learn how development is different from fundraising, receive an overview on the four main pillars of the development program, listen to success stories from fellow faculty and staff and other important information about how to engage prospective donors in the development process. The course will be held on Feb. 19, 20 and 21. All courses are held from 3-4:30 p.m. The Feb. 19 and 20 courses are held in Spratt 110 and the Feb. 21 course is in Spratt 109. Refreshments will be served. Deadline for registration is Feb. 15. RSVP to Jenny Sherlock at 5670 or email at jsherlock@missouriwestern.edu. |
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For Rent: Large upstairs bedroom and bath for one or two persons, 10 minutes from campus. Non-smoker, no pets. Landlord would provide meals and laundry service if wanted. Call 233-5020 for more information. For Sale: Solid oak bunk bed that can also be a lofted bed and separate twin bed. Purchased from Colony House. $100. Call 279-7274 or 262-6973 for more information. |
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