Test your skills at blackjack and poker tables at the Carlson School Casino Night on Thursday, January 13, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Carlson School atrium. Faculty and staff are invited to mix and mingle at this holiday gathering. Pizza, snacks, and entertainment will be provided, but attendees are asked to bring a canned good that will be donated to a local charity. Questions? Contact Kenyatta Carter at 5–7855 or Mindy Deardurff at 4–7209.
There is no longer a kiosk attendant stationed at the first floor information desk. A new on-line directory, utilizing touch screen technology, will be installed in February. In the interim, phone numbers for lost and found, directory assistance, security assistance, and facilities assistance will be posted at the desk.
Lost & found assistance 612–625–1340 during business hours
Directory assistance 612–626–9636
University police/security assistance 612–624–COPS
Facilities assistance 612–624–2900
Watch your home mailbox for the Carlson School's 2004 Annual Report (at right). The annual report serves as the dean’s official document of record and summarizes key accomplishments and initiatives. All faculty and staff should receive a copy over the next one or two weeks. If you don't receive a copy, please contact Michael Teachout at 6-7756.
The 2004 Employment Report was issued by the Business Career Center in December. The report summarizes employment facts and statistics for Full-Time MBA, MA-HRIR, and BSB graduates. If you would like to receive a copy, please contact Judi Cabrera at 5-7587.
The second new Carlson School Enterprise newsletter is now available. Click here to view the Carlson Funds Enterprise bi-annual newsletter. If you would like copies of this or future newsletters, please contact Catherine Peloquin at 6-0556.
An Undergraduate Women in Business group will debut during the spring semester. Meetings will be held on Mondays, noon–1:00 p.m. Each week, speakers will talk about a variety of issues such as pay gaps, the glass ceiling, communication differences, and many other issues that effect women in the corporate world. A social event will kick-off the organization in January. For more information contact Lindsay Novak .
The president’s award for outstanding service recognizes exceptional service to the University, its schools, colleges, departments, and service units by any active or retired member of the faculty or staff. Such service must have gone well beyond the regular duties of a faculty or a staff member, and demonstrate unusual commitment to the University community. This award is presented each spring to honor active or retired faculty or staff members who have gone well beyond their regular duties and have demonstrated an unusual commitment to the University community. For further information about this award or the nominating process, please call the University Senate Office at 5–9369. Letters of nomination are due by March 1.
During January, the Campus Club invites all University (non-faculty) staff to come for lunch. You do not need to be a member. Click here to sign up online in advance. You can enjoy the best food for miles (at fair prices), great views, and the wonderful ambiance of the recently renovated Club. How does it work? Come to the front desk on the fourth floor of Coffman Union to get your free January outreach card. You can use it when you buy lunch in the Servery weekdays from 11:00 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. for the month of January (except January 17).
The Council of Academic Professionals and Administrators and the University Senate Committee on Committees are seeking P&A employees interested in serving on a number of University senate committees beginning next academic year. Serving on these committees is an opportunity to meet faculty and staff from across the University and have a voice in considering important academic issues. For more information on each committee, please click here . The deadline for applications is Monday, January 24.
Effective Wednesday, January 3, you will need to use the University employee expense worksheet when submitting for reimbursements. No other financial services office/Carlson School payment request forms can be used. This form must be used for all employee related reimbursements (travel and misc. expense reimbursements). Please contact your area administrator or the Office of Financial Services with any questions. Click here for the form and instructions on how to use it.
Faculty News
Brian McCall (at right), Dennis Ahlburg, and Steve DesJardines (Michigan) were awarded a $550,000 research grant by the Lumina Foundation to study the transition from high school to college to the labor market.
On January 1, 2005 Dennis Ahlburg (at left) along with Co-PI's from the Minnesota Population Center, began to collect and harmonize 150 census microdata sets from 1960–2000, for 44 countries, with a recently awarded $5 million National Science Foundation grant.
Paul Johnson is a member of a research team that was awarded a four year grant from the National Institutes of Health in the amount of $2,450,000 to study the problem of clinical inertia in the delivery of healthcare to patients with chronic diseases.
The Juran Center will fund up to three faculty proposalsfor research beginning next summer. The grants are intended to be seed money. Proposals will be funded up to a maximum of $10,000 each and should lead to large grant funding from sources such as the National Science Foundation, other foundations or corporations. The research topics proposed should address issues concerning the achievement and sustainability of customer preference or process excellence in organizations. Faculty interested in a seed grant must apply by Wednesday, January 19. Awards will be announced in April. Please contact the Juran Center for application guidelines at 5-4554 or click here to e-mail.
Performance Review Information
Performance review time for the review year of 2004 is approaching! Performance reviews will occur in late January for the 2004 calendar year. The performance review improvement committee has made exciting revisions to the existing University of Minnesota review forms. The updates include:
Action planning Under each major job function, there is now a space for future action planning.
Performance ratings Based on employee and supervisor feedback, the revised form has the three performance levels: exceeds expectations, meets expectations, and needs improvement.
Employee input form The revised employee input form gives you the opportunity to provide your supervisor with input regarding your professional development goals as well as your perspective on performance on your major job functions.
Click here to go to the Carlson School human resources webpage, where each form is posted on the right sidebar for your review. All employees are strongly encouraged to attend an information session on January 14, January 19, or January 20 to give tips on how to prepare for performance review meetings. Please do not hesitate to contact a human resources unit representative with any questions.
Welcome
Steve Searl recently joined the Development Department. Steve has great experience in relationship-building, including 21 years as an investment executive, most recently with Feltl and Company. During his career, he developed his business identifying qualified prospects, initiating contacts, developing and nurturing relationships, and helping with their financial investments. Steve can be reached at extension 6-7339.
International Programs welcomed Wendy Witherspoon on November 22 as the new global enrichment electives seminar coordinator. Wendy has just received a master's degree in educational leadership and has studied abroad in Spain, Scotland, China, and Australia. Wendy can be reached at 6-4814.
Virginia (Ginny) Steele is the new assistant director for public programs in the Executive Development Center. Ginny will be responsible for managing the Executive Development Center’s public program portfolio. She will work with Marketing Services to develop the public and custom programs' marketing strategy and manage the electronic marketing initiatives and webpage. Previously Ginny worked as Director of Marketing with AGS Publishing. Ginny can be reached at 4-7825.
Morgan Kinross-Wright is the new director of the Undergraduate Business Career Center. Morgan comes from Carlson School's Corporate Relations, where she has spent the past two years working as Associate Director. She brings to the position a wealth of education within the private and public sector, along with an MBA from the University of Michigan and an MS in counseling from Minnesota State University. Morgan will begin her position January 18.
David Dudley joined the ExecutiveDevelopmentCenter as the account manager on December 6, 2004. He is responsible for selling seats in the Executive Development Center's open enrollment programs. Dave was formally a representative in the customer interaction center for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. He can reached at 4-3821.
Employment Opportunities
The following are internal career opportunities at the Carlson School. Use the following details to find more information on the positions and how to apply at the University’s Office of Human Resources employment website. Note: The application process is handled through the University’s central HR office, although Carlson School Human Resources Staff are available to answer questions.
“Dean to leave university of Minnesota to take Atlanta job” Pioneer Press, December 24
Larry Benveniste, Dean; Michael Houston, Associate Dean; Bob Ruekert, Associate Dean
“Blaine college student’s team wins top honors at International Business Challenge” Blaine-Spring Lake Park Life , November 12
Chris Hasling, Ryan Jones, Jeremiah Keehn, and Matt Monson; Members of the Carlson School team that won the International Business Challenge
“Mergers”
Ruth Koscielak Show, December 19
Myles Shaver, Strategic Management and Organization
“Ford furloughs and seasonal losses drive job dips” Star Tribune, December 15
John Budd, Human Resources and Industrial Relations
“What’s the big deal? Mergers” Star Tribune, December 14
Myles Shaver, Strategic Management and Organization
“Target’s donation to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension”
NPR Marketplace, December 16
Alfred Marcus, Strategic Management and Organization
“Recalls”
MPR, December 13
Philip Bromiley, Strategic Management and Organization
“Deerfield wants ‘loyalty pledge’ from firefighters so they won’t quit” Sun Sentinel, December 13
John Remington, Human Resources and Industrial Relations
"Employees await news” Pioneer Press, December 8
John Fossum, Human Resources and Industrial Relations
“University of Minnesota hustling to find stadium partner” Star Tribune, December 7
Michael Houston, Marketing and Logistics Management
“U pursues stadium donors” Minnesota Daily, December 7
Michael Houston, Marketing and Logistics Management
“Schwan’s new leadership” Marshall Independent, December 7
Philip Bromiley, Strategic Management and Organization
“State’s highest-paid executive takes $114.5 million in options” Star Tribune, December 2
Philip Bromiley, Strategic Management and Organization”
Events Calendar
Thursday, January 6
Access Overview The Office of Information Technology offers this beginning class in Access, Microsoft's relational database tool. A relational database allows users to assign relationships among data and tables for analysis and reporting.
6:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.
L-117
For more information or to register, click here.
Friday, January 7
First Friday
A networking and social event for Carlson MBA alumni and students.
Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Live jazz by Fosse.
A $5 event fee will be collected at the door.
For more information, click here.
Tuesday, January 11
Women’s Mid-Winter Stress Reliever
Civil Service/Bargaining Unit women are invited to a special mid-winter stress reliever. Massages, creative crafts, aromatherapy, and a talk on stress management will help women release their stress and feel renewed for the spring semester. Click here to email an RSVP, or dial 5-9837.
Nolte Center commons, library, and room 140
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Excel Advanced The Office of Information Technology offers this class.
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Room L-117
For more information or to register, click here.
New York City Alumni Reception
6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Sky Club, New York
For more information, or to RSVP, click here .
Thursday, January 13
Carlson Executive MBA Information Session
5:30 p.m.
2–260
Dial 4–1385 for more information
Chicago Alumni Reception 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
One Financial Place, Chicago
For more information, or to RSVP, click here.
Carlson Part-Time MBA Information Session 6:30 p.m.
2–260
Dial 6–7900 for more information
Friday, January 14
Performance Review Information Session Human resources will update all employees on the revised performance review form; give tips and tricks for preparing for review meetings; and outline how to propose action plans and engage in a conversation about professional development.
2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Room 184, Hubert H. Humphrey Building
Monday, January 17
The University will be closed for Martin Luther King Day.
Tuesday, January 18
Spring term begins
Wednesday, January 19
Performance Review Information Session Human resources will update all employees on the revised performance review form; give tips and tricks for preparing for review meetings; and outline how to propose action plans and engage in a conversation about professional development.
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Room 184, Hubert H. Humphrey Building
Performance Review Information Session
Human Resources will update all employees on the revised performance review form; give tips and tricks for preparing for review meetings; and outline how to propose action plans and engage in a conversation about professional development.
2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Room 184, Hubert H. Humphrey Building
Thursday, January 20
Performance Review Information Session
Human Resources will update all employees on the revised performance review form; give tips and tricks for preparing for review meetings; and outline how to propose action plans and engage in a conversation about professional development.
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Room 184, Hubert H. Humphrey Building
Performance Review Information Session Human Resources will update all employees on the revised performance review forms, give tips and tricks for preparing for review meetings, and outline how to propose action plans and engage in a conversation about professional development.
2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Room 184, Hubert H. Humphrey Building
Saturday, January 22
Carlson Part-Time MBA Information Session
10:00 a.m.
2-260
Dial 6-7900 for more information
Tuesday, January 25
Opening Windows on Learning: A Teaching Circle for University Instructors
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
525 Science Classroom Building, 222 Pleasant Street SE (Minneapolis Campus).
For more information and to register, click here to visit the CTLS website.
Thursday, January 27
Carlson Part-Time MBA Information Session 6:30 p.m.
2–260
Dial 6–7900 for more information
Friday, January 28
Ian Foster of the Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago, will speak on"The Grid: Reality, Technology, and Applications." 8:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
3M Auditorium
To register, click here.
If you have any questions, please click here to send an email.
Tuesday, February 1
First Tuesday Luncheon
Reatha Clark King, PhD, Former President & Board Chair, General Mills Foundation, will speak on “Diversity – The Competitive Advantage for the Twenty-first Century.”
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
McNamara Alumni Center, East Bank campus, 200 Oak Street, Minneapolis
Sponsored by the Carlson School and US Bank.
Pre-registration is $23; $28 at the door
For more information, please contact 4–9634 or click here .
Opening Windows on Learning: A Teaching Circle for University Instructors
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
525 Science Classroom Building,222 Pleasant Street SE
For more information and to register, click here to visit the CTLS website.
Wednesday, February 2
San Francisco alumni reception
Hors d' oeuvres, cocktails and a short program for alumni and friends
6:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.
Silks Restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental hotel, San Francisco.
4–0554 or click here for more information.
RSVP by February 16, 2005
Friday, February 4
First Friday A networking and social event for Carlson MBA alumni and students.
The Local
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
A $5 event fee will be collected at the door.
For more information, click here .
MBAs at the NBA
After the First Friday happy hour, watch the Timberwolves take on the Houston Rockets.
8:00 p.m.
Target Center
$14 group rate admission. To register, click here.
Tuesday, February 8
Teaching and Learning in Multicultural Classrooms and Communities
2:30 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.
525 Science Classroom Building, 222 Pleasant Street SE
For more information and to register, click here to visit the CTLS website.
Wednesday, February 9 Language Plus: Advanced Pronunciation for the Educational Setting
Session I: Organization and Fluency
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
525 Science Classroom Building, 222 Pleasant Street SE
For more information and to register, click here to visit the CTLS website.
(Language Plus sessions are designed for non-native speakers of U.S. English; however, all are welcome.)
Tuesday, February 15
Opening Windows on Learning: A Teaching Circle for University Instructors
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
525 Science Classroom Building, 222 Pleasant Street SE
For more information and to register, click here to visit the CTLS website.
Tuesday, February 22
Language Plus: Advanced Pronunciation for the Educational Setting
Session II: Turning Your Home Computer into a Language Lab
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
525 Science Classroom Building, 222 Pleasant Street SE
For more information and to register, click here to visit the CTLS website.
(Language Plus sessions are designed for non-native speakers of U.S. English; however, all are welcome.)
Wednesday, February 23
Seattle Alumni Dinner
Dinner, beverages and a short program for alumni and friends
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
The Columbia Tower Club, Seattle
For more information, dial 6–9635 or click here.
RSVP by January 26, 2005
Tuesday, March 1
Nominations for the President’s Award are due.
Opening Windows on Learning: A Teaching Circle for University Instructors
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
525 Science Classroom Building, 222 Pleasant Street SE
For more information and to register, click here to visit the CTLS website.
Friday, March 18
The University will be closed for a floating holiday.
Tuesday, March 22
Opening Windows on Learning: A Teaching Circle for University Instructors
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
525 Science Classroom Building, 222 Pleasant Street SE
For more information and to register, click here to visit the CTLS website.
Wednesday, March 30
Why Groups? Designing Effective Group Activities.
4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
525 Science Classroom Building, 222 Pleasant Street SE
For more information and to register, click here to visit the CTLS website.
Tuesday, April 5
Opening Windows on Learning: A Teaching Circle for University Instructors
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
525 Science Classroom Building, 222 Pleasant Street SE
For more information and to register, click here to visit the CTLS website.
Tuesday, April 12
Taking the Talk Online: Using Electronic Discussions
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
525 Science Classroom Building, 222 Pleasant Street SE
For more information and to register, click here to visit the CTLS website.
Monday, April 18
Progressive Pedagogy: Dynamizing Teaching through Performance
2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
525 Science Classroom Building, 222 Pleasant Street SE
For more information and to register, click here to visit the CTLS website.
Tuesday, April 19
Opening Windows on Learning: A Teaching Circle for University Instructors 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
525 Science Classroom Building, 222 Pleasant Street SE
For more information and to register, click here to visit the CTLS website.
Wednesday, April 20
Language Plus: Advanced Pronunciation for the Educational Setting
Session III: Interaction and Intonation
3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
525 Science Classroom Building, 222 Pleasant Street SE
For more information and to register, click here to visit the CTLS website.
(Language Plus sessions are designed for non-native speakers of U.S. English; however, all are welcome.)
Monday, April 25
"Pedagogical Approaches for Engaging Students” Presented by the Academy of Distinguished Teachers Conference.
McNamara Alumni Center
Click here for more information.
Watch your home mailbox for the Carlson School's 2004 Annual Report (at right). The annual report serves as the dean’s official document of record and summarizes key accomplishments and initiatives. All faculty and staff should receive a copy over the next one or two weeks. If you don't receive a copy, please contact Michael Teachout at 6-7756.
Brian McCall (at right), Dennis Ahlburg, and Steve DesJardines (Michigan) were awarded a $550,000 research grant by the Lumina Foundation to study the transition from high school to college to the labor market.
On January 1, 2005 Dennis Ahlburg (at left) along with Co-PI's from the Minnesota Population Center, began to collect and harmonize 150 census microdata sets from 1960–2000, for 44 countries, with a recently awarded $5 million National Science Foundation grant.
