Campus Communique

Music Department Benefits from Baldwin "Grand" Program

Making five new grand and eight upright pianos available to the Music Department at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington is a "grand" program sponsored by Baldwin Piano Company. The pianos, to be housed in Kenan Hall, will be used for music instruction at the university. Also, community organizations, such as the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra, that use Kenan Hall for informal recitals and rehearsals, will benefit from the program. "No other local venue can provide facilities with instruments of this quality," said Frank Bongiorno, chair of the Music Department. The new pianos at UNC Wilmington are part of a program the Baldwin Piano Company offers to universities nationwide, according to Bill Glisson, manager of R.A. Daffer Inc., the Wilmington dealer for Baldwin pianos. Five grand pianos were delivered and installed September 4. The uprights were delivered September 5. According to Bongiorno, the company's program began with a pilot program at UNC Chapel Hill. Other North Carolina universities that now participate are Appalachian State University and N.C. State University, added Glisson. Glisson said the university would have use of the "world-class" pianos for one year. At year's end, the pianos will be offered for sale to the public and the university will again receive new instruments. UNCW's administration approved the program this year, said Bongiorno, adding that while the university does not own the pianos, the Music Department paid shipping costs and must maintain additional insurance on the pianos which are valued at approximately $150,000. The educational benefits of this investment in the program outweighed the university's cost of $3,100, said Bongiorno. To compare the cost, he said the money invested would have enabled the university to lease only one baby grand piano. And, having quality instruments will help educate and recruit students to the Music Department, said vocal professor Joan Heller, who helped initiate the program at UNCW. "Without fine instruments to sing with or play, you don't have music." The new pianos are part of on-going renovations that began two years ago at Kenan Hall. These renovations consist of acoustical improvements and soundproofing to some music studios and the construction of a new art gallery in the lobby.

University Marks 50th Birthday with Party; Bellringing

Wilmington College opened its doors to faculty and students at 4 p.m. September 4, 1947. Fifty years later more than 200 people gathered to celebrate the university's "birthday" with cake and lemonade. Chancellor James R. Leutze started the celebration by ringing a brass bell that was used to signal the change of classes during the university's early years. Also on hand for the celebration were Don Blake and Zeke Pittard, the first and current student body presidents, as well as Hannah Gage, chair of the UNCW Board of Trustees.

Fall Faculty Meeting

The fall faculty meeting will be at 4 p.m. today in Cameron Auditorium, Room 105. All faculty members are encouraged to attend.

Announcements

Chancellor's Student Hours

The chancellor will hold student hours from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. September 11 and 3 to 4 p.m. September 17.

International Students Reception

All faculty, staff and students are invited to a reception for UNCW's international students. The reception will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. September 17 in the University Union Living Room. Refreshments will be served. This fall there are 44 new and 45 returning international students representing 34 different countries.

Goldwater Scholarships

The Barry Goldwater scholarships offer substantial awards of up to $7,500 per year to college juniors and senior who are planning careers in mathematics, the natural sciences or engineering. The nominating forms and regulations are in the Honors Program Office. The deadline is January 14, 1998. Consider nominating your best students for this prestigious scholarship. For more information, contact Diane Levy at ext. 4181.

Coastal Educational Technology Conference and Vendor Fair

The Consortium for the Advancement of Public Education (CAPE) in the Watson School of Education is sponsoring "Surfing for Solutions, Strategies and Successes" October 9 and 10 in King Hall and the University Center Ballroom. This Coastal Educational Technology Conference and Vendor Fair will feature more than 70 sessions presented by educators. Also, there will be new products at vendor exhibits. Keynote presenters include Tim Fleck, author of HyperStudio for Terrified Teachers, and Caroline McCullen, creator of the award-winning Midlink Magazine. For more information concerning presenting or registering for the conference, contact Wendy Marshall at ext. 7287. The deadline for returning applications for presenters is September 19. The registration deadline to attend is September 26.

Help Needed for Odyssey Project

Anyone interested in helping with an elementary school Odyssey of the Mind (OM) project should contact Sue McCaffray at 686-1962. People are needed who can discuss OM, share their own experiences, assist coaches or judge.

Feminist Colloquium

The Feminist Colloquium will hold its first meeting at 12:15 p.m. September 18 in the faculty common of Morton Hall. The reading "From Practice to Theory, or What Is a White Woman Anyway?" by Catharine MacKinnon is on reserve, or call J. Ellerby at ext. 3764 for a copy or futher information. All are welcome.

UNCW Honors Student Accepted for NY Program

Adrian Varnam, a UNCW honors student, has been accepted for the program "Globalization and Communication: Dynamic Transformations" for the fall semester. The program will be held at the Brooklyn campus of Long Island University. Twenty-eight students nationwide were chosen for this intensive, honors level study. The New York Honors Semester is sponsored by the National Collegiate Honors Council and is open to students enrolled in university honors programs who maintain at least a 3.30 grade point average. While living on campus in Brooklyn, the students will take courses in global communications, economics, political science, sociology/urban studies, art, anthropology and field research.

Leadership Wilmington Class of '97 Includes Four from UNCW

Four of the 25 participants in this year's Leadership Wilmington program are from UNCW. They are Pat Corcoran, advancement; Leslie Langer, SBTDC; and Sandra Harris and Cecil Sutton, public service and extended education. The program will expose participants to community issues and leaders through 11 weekly sessions. This exposure will provide the background for the development of collective conclusions that participants will present to the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in early 1998. Leadership Wilmington is sponsored by the Greater Wilmington Chamber Foundation, Division of Public Service and Extended Education and 360 Communications.

Poet Jessica Care Moore to Perform

As part of the new Arts in Action performing arts series, Jessica Care Moore, a Detroit native who believes in taking poetry out of cafes and straight to the people, will perform at 8 p.m. September 20 in Kenan Auditorium. Ticket prices are $10 for general public, $5 for UNCW faculty and staff and $3 for students and children. For more information, call Debo Cox at ext. 4230.

ORA New Faculty Open House

The Office of Research Administration (ORA) is having an "open house" for all new faculty from 2 to 4 p.m. September 24 in Hoggard Hall, Room 227. Refreshments will be provided. RSVP to Bonnie at ext. 3810 by September 19.

Chancellor Leutze to Address World Trade Association Meeting

Chancellor James R. Leutze will discuss "Strengthening International Ties" at the annual meeting of the Cape Fear Chapter of the World Trade Association. The luncheon presentation will be at noon September 17 at the Wilmington Hilton. For more information, call the Greater Wilmington chamber of commerce at 762-2611.

UNCW Alumni Take Golden Tour to Charlotte

The UNCW Alumni Association kicks off its Golden Alumni Tour September 13 at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte. The tour is one of several ways the alumni association is celebrating the university's 50th anniversary. The tour will include stops at seven cities in North Carolina and Virginia, giving alumni an opportunity to celebrate UNCW's growth and progress since the doors of Wilmington College opened in 1947. Of the UNCW's 25,000 alumni, approximately 950 live in the Charlotte area and have been invited to the event which will be held in Ericsson Stadium's Queen City Room. It will begin at 6 p.m. with a social hour including a cash bar and beer donated by Bealer Wholesaler. The dinner will begin at 7 p.m. followed by the program featuring the video "Dare to Dream: Celebrating 50 Years of Education," an alumni speaker and greetings from Kevin Jacques, vice chancellor for university advancement. The Charlotte Chapter of the UNCW Alumni Association is being organized with Wayne Tharp '75 as chapter representative to the board of directors.

Biology Seminar

Joel Mintzes, biological sciences, will present the seminar "Minds of Our Own: A Miniseries on Cognition and Learning in the Sciences" at 2 p.m. September 12 in the New Science Building, Room 103.

Chemistry Seminar

Jack Levy, chemistry, will present the seminar "Computational Studies of Structure and Bonding in Model Organophosphorus Compounds" at 3 p.m. September 12 in the New Science Building, Room 132. Everyone is invited.

Degree Audit Training

Computer training sessions on the On-Course degree audit and advising system will be held at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. September 22-25 in Hoggard Hall, Room 212. These introductory sessions on the SIS and On-Course system are designed for any interested faculty member. To register, call Becky Fancher at ext. 3036.

Note of Appreciation

Grace James-Corbett expresses her thanks and appreciation for the acts of kindness during the illness and recent death of her brother Willie Albert (Buddy) James, Jr.

History Lecture

Chris E. Fonvielle, Jr., history, will present the lecture "Last Rays of Departing Hope: Wilmington and the Collapse of the Confederacy" at 7:30 p.m. September 24 in Bryant Auditorium, Morton Hall. Fonvielle is the author of the newly published book The Wilmington Campaign.

Mail News of UNCW's 50th Anniversary

Faculty and staff sending metered mail will help spread the word of UNCW's 50th anniversary. The university post office has incorporated the 50th anniversary logo into its postal indicia, which takes the place of a stamp on metered mail. All off-campus metered mail will receive the indicia except for bulk mailings, return mailings and hand-metered mail.

Third Civil War Conference

The third annual "North Carolina: The Civil War Connection" will take place September 26 to 28 at the Coast Line Convention Center in Wilmington. This year's conference will cover the war in eastern North Carolina, the Wilmington campaign and the Civil War atmosphere of the city. Featured speakers include writers Rod Gragg and Chris Fonvielle covering the battle of Fort Fisher and the Wilmington Campaign, respectively. For more information contact Chris Fonvielle, history, at ext. 3449.

Mediation Program

The UNCW Mediation Program, jointly sponsored by UNCW's Faculty Senate, Division for Academic Affairs, Dean of Students Office, Department of Human Resources and the Dispute Settlement Center of Cape Fear, is a free and confidential means to settle conflicts of all kinds. The mediation process involves a neutral mediator who works to resolve a dispute between two parties. Disputes between faculty, staff and students are suitable for mediation. In order for both parties to have a neutral environment, mediation will take place at the Dispute Settlement Center of Cape Fear, located at 4607 Franklin Ave., Suite 225. Mediation is a voluntary process that both disputants must agree to undertake. To schedule mediation, call the center at 350-2900.

Cape Fear Museum Exhibit Features 50 Years of UNCW

Cape Fear Museum's Spotlight On exhibits features "50 Years of Higher Education: The University of North Carolina at Wilmington." The display, which continues through December 19, documents the evolution of UNCW over the past 50 years. In addition to the Spotlight On display, the museum is featuring a lecture by Chancellor Emeritus Dr. William H. Wagoner and Marshall Crews at 11 a.m. September 12. In this free lecture ÒFrom Wilmington College to College RoadÓ Crews and Wagoner share memories of their time at Wilmington College and UNCW.

Shared Leave Requests

Sharon Appleton and Dorothy Taylor need shared leave donations to help them avoid leave without pay. For more information, call Dale at ext. 3161.

Welcome

Please welcome the following new employee: Elizabeth Tucker, advancement.

Bookstore Announcements

The bookstore is having a faculty, staff and student appreciation week September 10-16. Purchase 50th anniversary merchandise with a 20-percent discount. The bookstore has a wide assortment of 50th anniversary gift items. The bookstore will soon begin returning textbooks. Any academic department that requires books being held for late purchases should call ext. 3188 or e-mail Bookstore. The National Association of College Stores recently reported that even though operations at UPS have resumed, the two-week strike created a backlog that may require months to clean up. College store buyers are being encouraged to place winter orders as early as possible.

Early Morning Walkers

A new program for anyone interested in walking for exercise will begin from 7 to 7:30 a.m. September 15. The program will be Monday-Friday, rain or shine. Interested walkers should meet on the second floor of Trask Coliseum at the top of the stairs using the north entrance facing the tennis courts. Participants can earn points by recording the distance walked. Points can be redeemed for prizes. For more information or to preregister, call Marsha Todd at ext. 4168. This wellness effort is co-sponsored by the Hundley Wellness Promotion Center and campus recreation.

Union Displays Work of Jane Baldridge

A collection of paintings by Wilmington artist Jane Baldridge will be on display through September 19 in the University Union Living Room. Baldridge is an active environmentalist and directs efforts at heightening peoplesÕ awareness of the value of preserving Wilmington's natural resources. She has shown her works in numerous exhibitions throughout North and South Carolina.

Ethics Policy Conflict of Interest

Administrative Procedure MSC 1.50 is designed to assist employees in avoiding situations where conflict of interest may arise. Conflict of interest situations could arise, for example, whenever: university resources are utilized for personal gain; an employee utilizes the influence of his/her position within the university to profit personally; or an employee knowingly fails to uphold the trust of the state or agency by which he/she is employed. This procedure also identifies specific areas where conflict of interest situations would more likely occur. Examples include: vendor relationships; secondary and dual employment; use of university resources (supplies, equipment and facilities); contractual arrangements; political activities; management of contracts and grants; or management and use of financial resources. Administrative Proceduce MSC 1.50 is the primary source to assist employees in identifying and avoiding conflict of interest situations. Faculty employees may find additional guidance in the Faculty Handbook and in guidelines provided by UNC General Administration.

Fiftieth Fact

On September 11, 1947, Wilmington College graduated its first class. The class, an air-conditioning and refrigeration class, began on September 15, 1946 as part of the technical division of the extension center, which existed a year before the start of Wilmington College.

Focus on Faculty and Staff

Joanne Nottingham, education, had her book An Introduction to the Profession of Teaching: Critical Thinking Approaches published by Kendall/Hunt.

Marlene Rosenkoetter, nursing, and John Garris, business, presented their research "Psychosocial Changes in Retirement" at an interdisciplinary conference "Vitality Throughout the Adult Lifecycle" sponsored by the Gerontological Nursing Interventions Research Center and the College of Medicine of the University of Iowa and the American Academy of Nursing, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Granetta Richardson, English, had her paper "Screen Play: Ethos and Dialectics in Film" accepted for publication in the collection entitled The Terministic Screen, edited by David Blakesley of Southern Illinois University for Rutgers University Press.

Nora Noel and Katherine Bruce, psychology, received funding for "Psychology Substance Abuse Research Assistant."

Katherine Bruce and Mark Galizio, psychology, received funding for "Graduate Scholarship in Psychology."

Rick Mathieu, production and decision sciences, had his paper "Teaching Data Quality in the Undergraduate Database Course" accepted for publication in the proceedings of the 1997 Information Quality Conference at MIT in Cambridge, Mass.

Lee Schweninger, English, delivered papers at two conferences. He read on Native American identity in the work of Louis Owens at the Native American Literature Conference in Eugene, Ore. Also, at the Association for the Study of Literature and the Environment Conference in Missoula, Mont., he reported on land ethics in the works of Gerald Vizenor. He also presented in a roundtable discussion of "Ecocriticism and the Academic Job Market."

Lavonne J. Adams, English, and Jesse Waters, undergraduate, read their poetry for the residents of the Kennedy Home on Aug. 29. The reading was sponsored by the North Carolina Poetry Society.

Patricia Lerch, anthropology, had her paper "Uma discussao sobre multiculturalismo nos campi universitarios dos Estados Unidos: a cultura de quem dominara o curriculo?" in Universidade, Pesquisa e Inovacao, a publication of the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Paul Shotsberger, mathematical sciences, had his paper "The INSTRUCT Project: Web Professional Development for Mathematics Teachers" accepted for publication in the Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

Chester Loeffler-Bell, art and theatre, recently designed the lighting for the Temple Theatre production of The Moving of Lilla Barton. It is Loeffler-Bell's first project with the Sanford, N.C., theatre.

Aquarius Rededication Held August 26

Aquarius 2000, the world's only undersea research laboratory has undergone a high-tech overhaul enabling it to better study coral reef habitat and transmit video and other data from the ocean floor. The lab is scheduled to resume underwater studies later this year. The August 26 rededication and recommissioning ceremony capped a year-long effort to improve and expand the communications of Aquarius 2000. The refurbishment was the result of a partnership between communications engineers at Harris Corporation; ocean engineers at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution; Aquarius's owner, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; and its operator, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

Official Notices

Faculty and Staff ID

Replacement Faculty and staff who did not replace their identification cards in July can get replacements during the week of September 15 at auxiliary services. If you have questions, call ext. 3560. Students must trade in their old ID's by October 31. Beginning with the spring semester, the previous UNCW ID's will not be valid.

Regalia Sale

A representative from Oak Hall Cap and Gown will be in the bookstore taking orders for custom regalia on September 16 and 17. The bookstore will be offering a 20 percent discount on all orders placed during this sale. A 50 percent deposit of the purchase is required at the time of order with the balance due on delivery. Call Jessiebeth at ext. 3054 to make an appointment.

ARAMARK Invoices

Effective July 1 a new procedure was instituted for payment of ARAMARK invoices using trust fund accounts (Administrative Procedure Aux 2.10). The charges will be assessed accounts via decentralization. Departments are not to process check requests for these payments. Departments authorized to use state funds for ARAMARK invoice payments should continue to process via check request.

Bookstore Purchases for University Business

Departments purchasing supplies at the bookstore that are not available in central stores must pay for those items by using an interdepartmental invoice (IDI), not petty cash reimbursement.

American Express Applications

Individuals eligible for the Corporate American Express card may contact Betty Mills at ext. 3149 for an application. Return completed applications to Betty Mills for review, signature and submission to American Express.

Change at Student Development Center

Phillip Sharp has taken new responsibilities as the doctoral level licensed psychologist of the Student Development Center. In that capacity, he no longer coordinates disability services.

Re-employed Retired State Employees

Anyone receiving N.C. state retirement system benefits who are re-employed by the state should remember that there are limits on annual earnings from employers covered under the state retirement system. The general limit is one-half of the base salary received for the last year worked. If limit is exceeded, retirement income and medical benefits stop; re-application for reinstatement must be made after meeting the earning limit. To find the amount allowed to earn without affecting retirement benefits, call the state retirement system at 919/733-4191.

Health Plan Choices Effective October 1

The annual enrollment period for changing health plans ended September 2. Premium increases or premium changes due to switching plans will be reflected in September pay checks. Changes in coverage will be effective October 1.

Salary Increases

SPA employees who were in permanent status on June 30 with a performance rating of good or above will receive a 2 percent cost of living adjustment and a 2 percent career growth adjustment. SPA legislative increases will be reflected in September 30 paychecks with adjustments retroactive to July 1. Overtime and premium pay rate changes will be reflected in September 15 paychecks with retroactive adjustments for time paid on August 15. Adjustments for longevity paid in July and August will be reflected in September 30 checks. EPA and faculty increases are awarded on a discretionary basis and will be reflected in October 31 paychecks retroactive to July 1.

Liability Insurance

In past years about this time a brochure describing supplemental liability insurance was sent to all employees for their consideration. Human resources has been advised by the planÕs representatives that the company, Accordia, will not be offering coverage this year. Professional liability coverage up to $1 million is provided for employees ($150,000 by the Defense of State Employees Act and $850,000 by the university). If anyone would like additional coverage, it may be possible to obtain coverage through a rider to homeowner's insurance.

Business Affairs Web Site Reminder

With the start of a new academic year, business affairs reminds everyone there are many business services that can be accessed through the web such as: moving services request form, UNCW chart of accounts (updated daily), UPS package tracking, travel links and zip code directory, links to on-line directories for the 16 UNC constituent institutions and administrative policies and procedures. A recent addition is the Master Plan 2020. Also, visit the home pages of the following business affairs departments and areas: bookstore, purchasing services, systems and procedures, telecommunications, university police and auxiliary services. Business affairs is continually expanding its site to provide the services needed. Send suggestions for additional services to the e-mail addresses on the web pages.

Staff Development

Come Sign with Us - Part III, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays, September 4 to November 20.

Defensive Driving, 8 a.m. to noon, September 12

Connections F, 2 to 4 p.m. September 15 and 9 to 11 a.m. September 22 and 29.

Timebombs: Dealing with Angry Customers, 9 a.m. to noon September 15.

What You Should Know About the Americans with Disabilities Act, 9 a.m. to noon September 16.

Yoga, noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays September 17 to November 25.

The Book in You, 2 to 4 p.m. September 17.

Please refer to the Staff Training and Development Booklet for registration information or call ext. 3274. To register for computer classes, call ext. 4357.

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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