FALCON DAILY Tuesday, May 19, 2015 “Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.” Stephen Hawking Spring commencement [cid:37FCC9BF-5E14-4C09-BB29-FC2A320047EB] UWRF Business Administration graduate Mara Strand takes a selfie with Freddy Falcon in Hunt Arena before commencement ceremonies on Saturday. There were 682 bachelor's degrees and 80 master's degrees conferred between the morning and afternoon ceremonies. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson. Announcements Institutional Research data requests By now you are all aware of the tragic incident that has profoundly affected the personnel in the Institutional Research office. At present a confederation of personnel from a number of departments are collaborating to cover data reports needed for external and internal reporting obligations. However, the overall capacity to deliver on data requests will be limited. As a consequence, I am asking you to consider what your data requests are and to restrict your requests (that run through Footprints) to only those that are essential for required internal or external reports until further notice. We will try to maintain the highest level of service we can while we assess our capacity and better understand what our staffing levels will be over the next 2-3 weeks. As this dynamic evolves, we will communicate to the campus community. Thank you for your understanding and attention to this issue.--Fernando New representatives elected to Classified Staff Advisory Council Four new representatives have been elected to the Classified Staff Advisory Council: Connie Fassino (administrative support); Robert Rust (fiscal & staff services); Kathy Young (supervisory/HR); Deb Toftness (member-at-large). These individuals will begin their terms in June. For more information about CSAC, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/ClassifiedStaffAdvisoryCouncil/Index.cfm. Textbook and new book requests for fall Textbook requests for the fall 2015 term are due by July 1. Professors who will be using a book already in our inventory should fill out the form at http://www.uwrf.edu/TextbookServices/ForFaculty/BookRequest.cfm. (Current inventory can be found at http://www.uwrf.edu/TextbookServices/upload/All-Books-Classes.pdf) New book orders for fall 2015 are also due by July 1 (though sooner is appreciated). To request a new text for a class, check the policies regarding new purchases outlined on the Textbook Services webpage, then fill out the form at http://www.uwrf.edu/TextbookServices/ForFaculty/TextbookOrder.cfm. Direct questions to Julie Fronmueller, manager of Textbook Services, at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3106. Upcoming Events Retirement reception for Bruce Knegendorf is Wednesday, May 20, from 1-2:30 p.m. in the LLC. Please join us in wishing Bruce well in his retirement. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Don Page Golf Outing is June 15, starting at 12:30 p.m. Lunch, golf, power cart, gift, dinner and prizes are all part of this event. Falcons of all golfing ability are invited to participate. Join us and reconnect while supporting Falcon Athletics. For more information, visit <http://www.uwrfsports.com/documents/2015/5/5/Don_Page_2015_Memorial_Brochure.pdf?id=1501> http://www.uwrfsports.com/documents/2015/5/5//Don_Page_2015_Memorial_Brochure.pdf?id=1501. Don't Forget Tuesday, May 19 Student, LTEs and classified permanent staff time and/or absences for hours worked May 3-16 must be approved by 10 a.m. today, May 19. Please be aware of this early deadline. If time is not entered and approved by 10 a.m. today, the employee will not be paid. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3247. Falcon Daily has begun its summer publication schedule. It will only publish on Tuesday and Thursday mornings throughout the summer. Please plan accordingly. Please remember that items for publication should be submitted by 4 p.m. the previous day. Classified staff position opening: * Financial Specialist 2 (Outreach & Continuing Education). Deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 27. If interested, visit https://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/search to view details about the position and the application process. Direct questions to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Transfer opportunity: Outreach & Continuing Education is also accepting transfer candidates for the Financial Specialist 2 position. Permanent classified employees who are interested in transferring must currently hold a position that is equal to or higher than a Financial Specialist 2 (02-11). Email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> with any questions regarding transfer eligibility. If interested and eligible to transfer, submit a letter of interest and a resume to Deb Schwab, Human Resources Office, 216 North Hall, no later than Thursday, May 21. Education News Laurels for Sanden at UW-River Falls<http://www.agriview.com/briefs/crop/laurels-for-sanden-at-uw-river-falls/article_a6db56b1-98e8-5dd3-b11e-c26093e7f852.html>, Agri-View, May 15, 2015 The Challenge of the First-Generation Student<http://chronicle.com/article/The-Challenge-of-the/230137/?key=Tmh2IV8+MSUUM3tgYGxCb25VbCRuZR52NndNYi8gbl1UGQ==>, Chronicle of Higher Education, May 18 Are internships the only way for recent college grads to grab entry-level jobs?<http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2015/05/18/are-internships-the-only-way-for-recent-college-grads-to-grab-entry-level-jobs/>, Washington Post, May 18 Professor: The Die Is Relatively Cast On UW Cuts<http://www.wpr.org/professor-die-relatively-cast-uw-cuts>, Wisconsin Public Radio, May 15 Value what UW System brings to our state<http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/story/opinion/columnists/2015/05/14/value-uw-system-brings-state/27320483/>, Column, Wausau Daily Herald, May 14 Colleges Strive to Meet Demand for a More Hands-On Education<http://chronicle.com/article/Colleges-Strive-to-Meet-Demand/230189/?key=Sz9xdl87N3pMYiw1aThEMG1TPXw5YUt2MXBMOHh/bl5QFQ==>, Chronicle of Higher Education, May 14 “As clock ticks, UW System awaits decisions, braces for cuts<http://www.jsonline.com/news/as-clock-ticks-uw-system-awaits-decisions-braces-for-cuts-b99496611z1-303623341.html>,” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 13. “Optimism diminishes in UW budget debate’s waning days<http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2015/05/13/optimism-diminishes-in-uw-budget-debates-waning.html>,” Milwaukee Business Journal, May 13. “‘Profitable' can’t be the goal of UW System<http://www.stevenspointjournal.com/story/opinion/readers/2015/05/13/steve-hill-letter/27245351/>,” Stevens Point Journal, May 13. “College students are learning not to fail. They should take these risks instead<http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2015/05/13/college-students-are-learning-not-to-fail-they-should-take-these-risks-instead/>,” The Washington Post, May 13. “Venture Capitalists Help Connect Low-Income Students With Elite Colleges<http://www.wsj.com/articles/silicon-valley-venture-capitalists-help-connect-low-income-students-with-elite-colleges-1431535621>,” The Wall Street Journal, May 13. Falcon Daily<http://www.uwrf.edu/UniversityCommunications/FalconDaily.cfm> is an e-newsletter sent to all UW-River Falls faculty, academic and classified staff and off-campus subscribers weekday mornings during the academic year and on Tuesday and Thursday mornings during the summer. 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