Campus Communique

UNCW NAMES MICHAEL LLOYD STAFF AWARD OF EXCELLENCE WINNER

Many people combine work, family and community service successfully, but Michael Lloyd handles them all far above normal expectations exhibiting a commitment to excellence in each. In recognition of these efforts Lloyd received the 1997 Staff Award of Excellence presented by Provost Marvin K. Moss at the 22nd Annual Service Awards Program June 5 Wagoner Hall. Lloyd said his nomination for the award surprised him. "I don't look at what IÕm doing as extraordinary," said Lloyd. "It's just part of my job and my life." A native of Chicago, Ill., and former marine, Lloyd combines work, community involvement and family. He has been married for 10 years and has three children, Michael, St. Anthony and Jonai, ages 11, nine and five. Family is very important to Lloyd. Even though his wife Rachel undergoes home kidney dialysis, he said they don't let her illness affect the family environment. "We don't change the family - we carry on as if everything is normal," said Lloyd. The importance of the right family environment is a factor the Lloyds used to settle in Wilmington. As a marine stationed at Camp Lejeune, Lloyd and his family visited Wilmington regularly. When he left the military, Lloyd said he and his wife sought employment opportunities that would allow them to raise their children in Wilmington. Lloyd said the Wilmington community offers children more exposure to youth activities than the inner city of a large city such as Chicago. He said his children can ride their bicycles without being afraid and have the opportunity to participate in sports such as little league baseball and soccer that would not be possible in the inner city of Chicago. "It seems like there are always youth activities happening in Wilmington," said Lloyd. Coaching youth sports started as a hobby but has become a labor of love for Lloyd. Even though none of his children participate on his teams, he coaches youth basketball and Pop Warner football. Coaching 11- and 12-year-olds gives him an opportunity to make a difference in their lives, he said. He emphasized coaching that age group gives him an opportunity to reach impressionable minds and try to instill the "old school" family values of respecting elders and taking responsibilty for one's actions. He said he brings his own unique rules to coaching youth: insisting that each child must have passing grades to play, showing adults courtesy by addressing them as Mr. or Mrs. and greeting every individual they meet with a firm handshake - values taught by his mother in Chicago, Ill., and reinforced in the military, he said. More than 50 percent of the children he coaches are from single-parent families without a male role model. Lloyd acknowledges that it takes a lot of time, but the looks on the faces of the children and their parents when the child does something positive makes it worthwhile. Lloyd, one of nine considered for the UNCW award, was nominated in the "devotion to duty" category. The honor recognized his efforts to protect university assets and meet workload demands while the print shop was understaffed. Lloyd's willingness to assume repair responsibilities involving routine maintenance not normally required in his position and eliminating the need to subcontract work saved the university a minimum of $25,000. His nomination was also based on his volunteer efforts with youth. "Mike has made a real and positive difference in many young lives," said Brenda Nelson, manager of printing services. "His outreach touches lives day to day as he gives of himself in a very personal and direct way."

Announcements

Photography Exhibit

The Museum of World Cultures announces an exhibit of black and white photography by UNCW student Dan Pettit on display through September 1 in the Randall Library.

Public Service and Extended Education Seeks Proposals

The Division for Public Service and Extended Education is seeking innovative proposals from individuals to teach non-credit courses that focus on professional and career development, general enrichment for adult learners and appealing, educational classes for its growing children's program. Proposals should include the course title, a description of the program, the number of suggested sessions, the intended audience, recommended fee structure and salary requirements. Send proposals to Michelle R. Howard-Vital, vice chancellor for public service and extended education. Deadline for submission is June 23. Fax submissions to ext. 7249. For more information call ext. 4138.

Bowling League Update

A mixed bowling league for UNCW staff is still planned to begin August 28. The league will run approximately 30 weeks, excluding holidays and school breaks at 6 p.m. Thursdays at Cardinal Lanes on Shipyard Boulevard. At this time the league is limited to 56 bowlers. As of June 1, 28 persons have joined. Organizers are opening registration to include staff members' spouses. If you are interested, contact Paula Greene at ext. 3129 or Susan Chinnici at ext. 3127.

Orientation Luncheons for Parents

A parents' orientation luncheon will be held at the Hawk's Nest from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. June 12, 19 and 26. Faculty and staff lunch menu at the Hawk's Nest will be the orientation menu on these days. Meals can be purchased at the door to the Glass Room. To avoid the rush, you may want to arrive before 12:30.

UNCW Bookstore Inventory

The UNCW bookstore will close at 11:30 a.m. June 27 to take inventory. It will reopen at 7:30 a.m. June 30.

Invoice Deadline

All interdepartmental invoices to be paid for fiscal year 1996-97 must be processed and forwarded to accounting by June 27. If you have questions, call Sondra Roark at ext. 3150.

Travel Reimbursements

All travel reimbursements to be paid from this year's fiscal budget should be in accounting by June 27. All travel advances must be satisfied prior to June 30. Call Liz Johnson at ext. 3076 if you have any questions concerning year-end procedures. Travel taking place in the next fiscal year 1997-98 that does not require payment from this year's budget may be entered as a future requisition "FR."

Check Requests

Check requests to be paid from the 1996-97 budget should be in accounting by June 27. If you have questions, call Jan Lion Riemersma at ext. 3227.

Welcome

Welcome the following new employees: Alan Hilburn/landscape services; Carol Offredo/financial reporting; Joseph Starling/physical plant maintenance.

Summer Kayaking with Discover Center

Discover Outdoor Center is offering tours from 1-5 p.m, June 13 and 27 and July 11 and 25. The $10 cost includes equipment, transportation and instruction. The June 13 and 27 dates are open to family and friends of UNCW students, faculty and staff. Sign up in the Discover Outdoor Center, University Center, Room 138. Participants will kayak Fort Fisher Basin, Cape Fear River or N.E. Cape Fear River. For more information, contact Discover Outdoor Programs at ext. 4052.

Fulbright Scholar Program

The Fulbright Scholar Program offers grants for lecturing and research in more than 120 countries. Opportunities are available in practically every discipline and specialization. The program is now accepting applications. Deadline is Aug. 1. The UNCW Fulbright representative is Gary Faulkner at ext. 3795. For information write or call: USIA Fulbright Senior Scholar Program, International Exchange of Scholars, 3007 Tilden Street, NW, Suite 5M, Box GPOS, Washington, D.C. 20008-3009 or call 202-686-7877. World Wide Web address is: http://www.cles.org.

International Friendship Program Seeks Volunteers

The Office of International Program is seeking faculty, staff and community members to participate in the International Friendship Program by hosting an international student attending the English as a Second Language Program in July. The program is for anyone who would like to participate in a cultural learning experience and help an international student feel welcome in a new environment. Hosts are asked to engage in a minimum of three activities with the student during July, such as a family meal, movie or sightseeing trip. For more information, call Heather Smith at ext. 7009 or e-mail Smithh.

Students Needed for English as a Second Language Program

The Office of International Programs needs students to serve as conversation partners for international students attending the English as a Second Language Program in July. Conversation partners will spend four hours a week with international students to help with general speaking and listening skills. Each student will receive a stipend for their participation. Refer interested students to Heather Smith ext. 7009 or e-mail Smithh.

VideoTex Service Ending

The VideoTex service, accessed through 'INFO' on the VMS cluster, will be discontinued June 30. Applications on VideoTex have been moved to the Web Servers. Faculty/staff/student telephone directories, Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual and course schedule listings are available on the UNCW web at http://www.uncwil.edu/. Access to the VTX Bulletin service will continue by entering 'BULLETIN.' If you have any questions, contact Eddy Cavenaugh at ext. 3427 or email Cavenaughd.

Procedures Update

The following revised policy for the Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual has been approved by senior management and is on the Web: AUX 5.30 - Standard Mailings This substantially revised procedure outlines university policy and procedures regarding processing standard mailings, formerly bulk mailings. The Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual is linked to the UNCW home page under administration and is also accessible via the business affairs home page. The manual may also be accessed by any of the following: type INFO at the username prompt on VXA, VXB or VXC on the VAX; through SNBALLEXP; and through FRS and SIS menus.

Quality Faculty. . . Quality Staff

Sam Shover, coordinator of substance abuse prevention and education, has been granted the Master's Addiction Counseling (MAC) certification by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification. This is an adjunct designation to her Certified Rehabilitation Counselor certification.

Dianne Matthews, state director for the North Carolina Southeastern Testing Association, hosted the second annual SETA meeting May 23 at UNCW.

Robert George, biological sciences, served as guest speaker at the Wilmington Civitan Club June 4. He spoke on "My Views as a Fulbrighter on Our Ocean, Our Nation and Our Coast."

Ronald J. Vetter, mathematical sciences, attended the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers Computer Society's editorial board meeting May 29-30 in Baltimore, Md. Vetter received an award for his service to the computing profession as editor of Internet Watch, a column that appears in IEEE's Computer magazine. Computer is the computer society's flagship magazine and has a readership exceeding 90,000 monthly.

Ann Conner, art and theatre, has three relief prints Forests 5, 6, 7 exhibited in the exhibition The Print as Challenge and Confrontation through July 20 at Hunterdon Art Center, Clinton, N.J. Andrea Feldman, assistant curator in the Department of Prints and Illustrated Books at the Museum of Modern Arts in New York City awarded Forests 7 the Lynd Ward Memorial Purchase Prize for inclusion of the print in the museum's permanent collection.

Terry Theodore, art and theatre, signed a contract with Salem Press to write an essay on the MPAA Film Code and Family Life to be published next year.

Steve Ross, CMSR, received funding for his project "FY96 Monitoring of the North Carolina National Estuarine Reserve." Kathleen Halme, English, has been selected as a fellow in poetry to Sewanee Writers' Conference, July l5-27.

Official Notices

HR 1.35 and HR 3.30 Workshop

EPA personnel action forms and processes have been revised to facilitate implementation of on-campus payroll and improve institutional reporting. Academic affairs, human resources and the budget office are holding a workshop 9 to 11 a.m. in Bear Hall, Room 105, to instruct employees how to prepare the new forms. Employees completing these forms are encouraged to attend and bring the old forms, which are outdated July 1, to trade for new forms. To reserve your space, call M. J. Carver at ext. 3876.

Printing Services Inventory Dates

The print shop and copy center will close June 27 and June 30 for inventory. Direct emergency printing needs to Brenda Nelson at ext. 3563. Print orders for letterhead, envelopes and business cards billed from this year's funds will be accepted through June 16. Other printing requests from camera- ready copy will be accepted through June 26 at the Copy Center. After June 23, call printing services customer service at ext. 3563 to confirm delivery by June 30 for print shop orders.

Letterheads on Laser Bond

Letterheads are now available printed on white smooth or cream linen 25 percent cotton 24 lb. laser bond with the 50th anniversary logo watermark. Please indicate your choice of 24 lb. laser bond or 20 lb. rag bond when ordering letterhead printed on white paper. The rag bond is cheaper but does not usually feed well in laser printers. Questions concerning letterheads should be directed to Cathey Blake at ext. 3289.

CTE New Phone Numbers

The Center for Teaching Excellence's new phone numbers are ext. 3034 for the office and ext. 7392 for the director. The center's new location is Friday Hall, Rooms 102 and 103.

SPA Performance Evaluations

SPA performance evaluations are due in human resources no later than June 16. Ratings must be submitted to the Office of State Personnel by June 20 to be eligible for any legislative salary increases.

Year End Inventory

Central stores will be closed for inventory June 25-30. Electronic ordering will be discontinued at 5 p.m. June 24. Emergency and walk-in orders will be processed. Normal operations resume July 1.

Purchasing Reminders

Processing paperwork on receiving goods at fiscal year end is critical. Be attentive to receiving goods and signing PO pink receiving copies quickly. "Expected Delivery" dates should be printed in the upper right hand corner of your PO copy under the PO number. Purchasing is looking at all open PO's especially those with exceeded delivery dates. If you are concerned about a particular PO, do not call the vendor. Call the appropriate agent for that order. Inspect goods for proper operation as soon as possible. Most vendors have a 30-day exchange policy to resolve problems. Save original boxes and packing for four weeks. This ensures order discrepancies or defective items can be returned without complications. Many vendors will not accept returns without original packaging. Address receiving discrepancies with Tina at ext. 3156.

Shared Leave Requests

Shared leave donations are needed to help Larry Cartwright, physical plant/housekeeping, avoid leave without pay during his recuperation from surgery. Call Dale at 3161 for further information.

Randall Library Hosts South African Visitors

A delegation of five South African professionals from the Cape Library Cooperative (CALICO) consortium in the Western Cape Province toured Randall Library and attended information sessions about its advanced Innovative computer system June 5. The visit ended a three-university tour that included the University of Wales in Bangor and the University of Missouri at Saint Louis, which have installed similar systems. Randall Library is frequently visited by other universities seeking to upgrade their systems, said Ron Johnson, systems librarian. "Randall Library has all of the significant modules and all of the latest versions of the software that Innovative Interfaces Inc. sells," explained Johnson. UNCW's automated, integrated library computer system revolves around complete integration of the servers. "All modules are completely integrated and there are no external servers that we have to maintain,"said Johnson. He explained that the average library user benefits from this integrated system because it is convenient and easy to access. CALICO decided to purchase an integrated library system, and the delegation is reviewing similar systems to answer their concerns and questions. "The visit has been very valuable indeed. I think Randall Library is in the mode of stable methods. I find UNCW's library very similar to our library," said Duncan Martin, director of information technology at the University of Cape Town. The delegation consisted of Martin; John Dovey, technical officer at Stellenbosch University Library; Nikki Davids, librarian at Peninsula Technikon; Magda Liebenberg, CALICO technical consultant; and Heather McBurnie, systems librarian at the University of Cape Town.

The Campus Communique is UNCW's weekly faculty/staff newsletter. It is published every Thursday. The deadline for Communique submissions is noon, Tuesdays. E-mail submissions to Communique, send faxes to 962-3847 or mail to 108 Alderman Hall. Phillip Brown can be contacted at ext. 7223.

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