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Peace Scholars Application 2024 – Deadline Feb 1

submitted by hermansb@augsburg.edu

Augsburg will be selecting TWO amazing students to participate in a 6-week program in Norway this summer from June 17 – August 2, 2024 (https://peacescholars.wordpress.com/).

Selected Peace Scholars receive full tuition and room and board while studying peace related initiatives during the Peace Seminar, and enroll in courses at the University of Oslo International Summer School. Each Peace Scholar can earn up to 10 credits that can be applied towards their degree at Augsburg.

Are YOU interested? Sophomores and juniors with strong academic records are eligible to apply, including international students. We urge staff and faculty to share this opportunity with their students as well.

Applications are due no later than FEB 1, 2024 at 12 pm.

Contact the Study Abroad and Away office should you have questions (lenze@augsburg.edu).

APPLY NOW

General Announcements

New Staff Position: Associate Director of Admissions – Graduate

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

Summary of Position

The Associate Director of Admissions is a key leadership role responsible for driving sustainable growth in recruitment and admission activities. This position oversees the University’s graduate recruitment and admissions process and provides strategic direction while also focusing on individualized recruitment and relationship management efforts with prospective students. The Associate Director works with graduate and degree-completion student populations, contributing to their success and ensuring a seamless admissions process.

Primary Responsibilities

60% of time spent on direct student/guidance counselor engagement as well as partnership engagement:

– Cultivate and maintain relationships with graduate program leadership, campus partners, and partner organizations.
– Maintain differentiated ongoing contact and communication with key high school staff.
– Oversee the student admissions process for graduate and degree completion candidates.
– Collaborate with program directors to develop and implement a recruitment strategy and plan.
– Provide data reporting and analysis to inform strategy and assess team performance and effectiveness.
– Provide opportunities to meet with students individually to discuss their professional and educational goals while providing information about the student’s program of interest and application/admissions process.
– Coordinate and facilitate information sessions and other recruitment events and activities in collaboration with graduate admissions staff and graduate program leaders and partners.
– Play an active role in orientation and resource fair planning for incoming graduate students.
– Conduct recruitment, yield, and anti-melt activities throughout the entire enrollment cycle.
– In partnership with the Director, work collaboratively with cross-campus constituents, such as faculty, cross-functional teams, key committees, and other administrative or academic departments, to devise and implement effective integrated enrollment efforts.
– Assist with regular staff meetings and collaborate with other Associate Directors to further develop our Belonging Organizational Structure.

40% of time spent on administrative tasks:

– Serve as an inclusive thought leader and strategic partner to aid in the design, planning, execution, and launch of continuous efforts to maintain and build upon Augsburg’s competitiveness within primary and secondary market segments.
– Manages a team of direct reports, providing skill/knowledge training, guidance and support on the team’s work capacities as well as individual belonging and growth.
– Assist with application review management, effectiveness and final admission decisions.
– Collaborate with the Operations Team to execute engaging communication flow through all stages of the admissions funnel and for special event promotion.
– Contribute to key strategies, such as Augsburg Applies to YOU with a focus on removing barriers to access for graduate education.
– Compile key admissions data reports, analyze trends and outcomes, and recommend actions.
– Collaborate with the Director to identify and implement innovative methods of engaging with prospective students.
– Design, manage, and monitor tailored engagement approaches based on student backgrounds and goals.
– Identify new opportunities to increase interest and enhance yield of admitted applicants.
– Identify new opportunities to increase interest and enhance yield of admitted applicants.
– Support professional development efforts.
– Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

– Flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours
– Typical work environment is an office. Working at a desk for long periods of time.
– Regular phone and computer use.
– Medium physical work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Including carrying boxes, pushing carts, and moving inventory on shelves.
– Travel at various events which may include presenting.
– Travel that includes flying and driving capability.
– Emotional intelligence may be needed in order to effectively relate to and work with students and or families from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and occasional strong emotional reactions.
– Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel (requires occasional overnight, evening and weekend work).
– Ability to travel within and outside of the region to recruit students and represent the University.

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Online Survey – Chance to Win $100 Gift Card

submitted by fleigr@augsburg.edu

Hello Auggies! I am a graduate student seeking participants for a research study. I am exploring how one’s ability to recognize and regulate their own and others’ emotions may relate to feelings of depression and social disconnect. Participation in this study will involve completing a series of behavioral health inventories and a demographic screener that will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. These inventories will ask if you have experienced symptoms of depression or loneliness and ask how intensely you experience your everyday emotions. Following completion of these inventories, participants will complete a test online that will walk participants through a variety of different tasks, such as recognition of facial expressions and implied social meanings. This test will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. All participation in this study is done online from the comfort of your own home. Students are invited to participate in this study if you: (1) are between the ages of 18 and 31; (2) have not been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, or a personality disorder; (3) have not experienced an interpersonally traumatic life event (i.e., assault by another human being); and (4) are not currently experiencing a major health concern (i.e., life threatening illness/injury or significant transplant/removal surgery).

For your time, participants will be entered into a random lottery drawing for one of three $100 Amazon gift cards!

If you have any questions or concerns regarding participation in this study, please contact me at fleigr@augsburg.edu. If you would like to participate in this study, please click the link below. You will be taken to a secure, online survey where you will be presented with a consent form followed by the demographic screener and brief inventories. Upon completion of these, you will be shown the link to the final assessment.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7LPN7K3
Thank you!

Event Announcements

“Disability Visibility” Book Discussion (Part 3): Jan 30 – Join Us

submitted by ccharles@augsburg.edu

CLASS and Lindell Library invite you to a book discussion for “Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the 21st Century” edited by Alice Wong. “This anthology gives a glimpse into the rich complexity of the disabled experience, highlighting the passions, talents, and everyday lives of this community.”
We’ll discuss narratives from Part 3: “Doing” on Tuesday, January 30, 4:00-5:00 pm in Lindell Library, Room 301. We welcome you (students, faculty, and staff) to this discussion regardless of how much of the book you read! Faculty/Staff can apply this event toward Good/Advanced standing for the Diversity & Inclusion Certificate.
A few copies of the book are available to borrow from Lindell Library at the circulation desk. You can find the book at your favorite bookstore and public library. For questions about this event or accommodation needs please contact class@augsburg.edu

Jan 11 Webinar – Interfaith Just Peacemaking: Christian and Muslim Resources for Restorative Justice

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join Professor Najeeba Syeed and the Oxford Interfaith Forum for this free, virtual event. Professor Syeed will speak on Interfaith Just Peacemaking: Christian and Muslim Resources for Restorative Justice.

Date: January 11, 2024
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm, CST
Place: Zoom
Cost: Free, but you must register to receive the zoom link

For more information and to register, click here: https://www.oxfordinterfaithforum.org/thematic-international-interfaith-reading-groups/peacebuilding-in-interfaith-contexts/interfaith-just-peacemaking-christian-and-muslim-resources-for-restorative-justice/

Dinner Hosting: New International Students – January 11, 2024

submitted by baterdg@augsburg.edu

Between 8-10 new international students will soon join us for Spring Semester 2024!

As we collaboratively welcome this group, we plan for different experiences including a dinner potentially hosted by you—our faculty and staff members—in your home. These events create a space for our new students to connect directly with members of our community, AND the dinner provides an opportunity for you to learn about the incoming international students and their goals at Augsburg. It’s really a win-win situation!

Here are the details:
Date: Thursday, January 11, 2024
Time: Pick up at 5 p.m. with a return to campus around 7 p.m. — Pick up at Einstein’s!

Yes – Sign me up

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