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GenEd Update

submitted by boylek@augsburg.edu

Dear Augsburg Community,

Implementation planning for our new undergraduate general education curriculum, planned to be offered starting in fall 2025, is underway. In an initial implementation step, the Academic Affairs Committee (AAC) voted in support of the General Education Course Migration Proposal, a proposed plan for how all 475 current general education courses would be reorganized into the new general education curriculum. Next steps in general education implementation include updating the degree audit and general education resources, and developing new course offerings.

Please refer to the General Education Revision 2023 Moodle Site or Google Drive for additional information and resources about this initiative.

With gratitude,
Stacy Freiheit, General Education Director

General Education Revision Proposal
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19JvqeGzndvpBVzxTTHIx73yCCrjm0QrU8sM1byBln3s/edit

General Education Revision Moodle Site
https://moodle.augsburg.edu/community/course/view.php?id=530

URGO Offering Travel Grants for Student Researchers

submitted by crombie@augsburg.edu

URGO has a limited amount of travel funding to award this academic year.

URGO offers up to $850 in travel funding for Augsburg undergraduates who have been accepted to present research at a professional conference. These funds can mitigate the high costs of travel such as airfare and lodging, and can contribute to students’ professionalization.

The application is available at the URGO website (www.augsburg.edu/urgo) at the “conference travel” page. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, so students are encouraged to work with their research mentor to submit a travel application as soon as possible.

If you have any questions about undergraduate conference travel opportunities, please contact urgo@augsburg.edu

URGO Travel Website

Examining Trends from NSSE / FSSE 23-24

submitted by denkinge@augsburg.edu

Please join the Assessment Committee and Center for Teaching and Learning from 2:30 – 3:30pm on Wednesday, October 16th, in Sverdrup 208 for an opportunity to discuss the results of a recent pair of high-quality institutional surveys of students and faculty.

In the spring of 2024, First Year and Senior students completed the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). This survey measures students’ perception of Academic Challenge, Student-Faculty Interactions, Quality of Interactions, and experience with High Impact Practices. Meanwhile, faculty provided their perception of students’ course experiences on the Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE). The combined NSSE-FSSE results offer a unique opportunity to directly compare student and faculty perspectives on a wide range of academic issues. Whether you teach in upper or lower-division courses – and regardless of your academic discipline – these data offer something for everyone.

Please RSVP for the event here

General Announcements

Complete the Online Survey about the Bike/Pedestrian Bridge Alternative Designs

submitted by peacock@augsburg.edu

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) is planning to replace the bike/pedestrian bridge over I-94 located adjacent to the Augsburg campus. Four preliminary alternative designs have been created for a new bridge. MNDOT is seeking feedback on the alternative designs from users of the bridge. To provide input on design options for the bridge, take a few minutes to complete the online survey found on the MNDOT project page (link below). The online survey closes on October 11.

MNDOT Project Page

Judge Debates – Help Students Shine with the MN Urban Debate League This Fall

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Our students are brilliant – help them polish their skills so they can shine even brighter! ⭐

The Minnesota Urban Debate League, a program of Augsburg University, is looking for caring volunteers who can help local high school students improve their argumentation skills as they debate about the implications of AI.

No experience is required! We’ll train you how to run the round, pick the winner fairly, and provide useful feedback for improvement. Judge virtually on upcoming Fridays or in-person in the Twin Cities Metro on upcoming Saturdays.

Plus, thanks to funding from the AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund, we can provide transportation if needed!

Relevant Dates:

• Friday, Oct. 25th: 3:15-8:15 PM (Virtual)
• Saturday, Oct. 26th: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (In-Person, Roseville)
• Friday, Nov. 8th: 3:15-8:15 PM (Virtual)
• Saturday, Nov. 9th, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (In-Person, Central HS)
• Saturday Nov. 23rd, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (In-Person, UMN Campus)

Learn more and sign up for shifts on this page: https://mnudl.augsburg.edu/volunteer-opportunities/

Questions? Reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator at udlvolunteers@augsburg.edu.

Seeing Things Whole Announces New Continuing Education Series

submitted by cliftonk@augsburg.edu

The Reell Office of Seeing Things Whole is excited to announce the launch of a new Continuing Education Series, which expands on the Seeing Things Whole framework by empowering participants with the tools and insights needed to tackle challenges, make informed decisions, foster collaboration, and drive meaningful change.

The series consists of five interactive workshops, each aimed at enhancing your ability to mindfully lead through change. The workshops cover the following over five weeks:
Tuesday, Oct 22 Articulating Your Challenge
Tuesday, Oct 29 Types of Knowledge: Accessing Your Inner Wisdom
Tuesday, Nov 12 The Coin Flip Model of Responsible Decision-Making
Tuesday, Nov 19 Communication, Clarity, and Collaboration
Tuesday, Nov 26th Mindful Implementation and Change
*** All Sessions are Online, last 90 minutes, and start at 12:00 pm CST. All sessions are taught by Professor Elaine Eschenbacher.

Cost
$100

Use the coupon code #STWCESeries20$ to receive a $20 discount.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

Questions? Contact Keri Clifton at cliftonk@augsburg.edu

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

New Staff Positions This Week (2)

submitted by hr@augsburg.edu

The following Augsburg Staff positions were posted within the past 7 days:

10/01/2024: Senior Admissions Counselor
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000017745795-senior-admissions-counselor
09/30/2024: Assistant Sports Information Director
– https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AugsburgUniversity-MinneapolisMN/744000017398064-assistant-sports-information-director

Search Augsburg Job Postings

Event Announcements

Join Us for an Interactive Interfaith Conversation – This Thursday

submitted by truesmit@augsburg.edu

Join us for an interactive interfaith conversation

Date: Thursday, October 10th
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Hagfors 151

Topic: Muslim and Christian Ethics of Care

Hear from Muslim and Christian speakers, ask questions, and participate in dialogue.

All are welcome – please join us! For questions or accommodations, contact us at interfaith@augsburg.edu

TOMORROW: Focused Conversation on “Through Truth to Freedom”

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to the first October Focused Conversation tomorrow, October 9. President Paul Pribbenow will lead a conversation about “Through Truth To Freedom: Reconciling a University’s Past, Present, and Future,” a new book of essays written by members of the Augsburg community. These essays address diverse aspects of Augsburg’s saga, including our connection to place, our faith tradition, our distinctive educational mission, our commitment to social justice for our students and community, and our consistent focus on welcoming those who are “first” to pave a path forward.

Wednesday, October 9, 2024
12:00 p.m.
Marshall Room and via Zoom

To view the Focused Conversation schedule and access the livestream link, visit the All Hands page.

All Hands | Inside Augsburg (login required)

Love to Draw or Paint? Volunteer with the MNUDL on October 14

submitted by froehlic@augsburg.edu

Volunteer: Decorate Bowling Pins for our Rosebowl Debate Tournament

The Minnesota Urban Debate League is a program of Augsburg University. We provide academic competitive debate to Twin Cities middle and high school students.

At our Rosebowl Tournament, held over Halloween weekend each year, debaters compete for our decorated bowling pin trophies. We painted a record number of bowling pins last year, and the tournament keeps growing.

We’re looking for volunteers with an artistic eye who want to paint spooky and creative designs on the pins. You’re invited to join us at the Marshall Room in the Christensen Center at Augsburg University for drop-in decorating hours from 4:00-7:00 PM on Monday, October 14th!

By painting the pins, you’re helping use recognize students’ growth as they gain important academic skills like public speaking, argumentation, critical thinking, reading comprehension, and more.

**All ages and skill levels are welcome to join us!**

Please sign up to attend via Eventbrite so we know how many supplies to get!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-decorate-bowling-pins-for-our-rosebowl-debate-tournament-tickets-1037075319197

Daily Chapel: Christopher Smith

submitted by dames@augsburg.edu

Please join us in Hoversten Chapel 11:30 for our next Uncovering Vocation chapel. Dr. Christopher Smith is an associate professor of Secondary Mathematics Education and will share his story. Originally from Old Hickory, TN, he did his BS in Mathematics from Purdue University and his PhD in Secondary Mathematics Education from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and now resides in Spring Lake Park, MN with his wife and daughter. He is in his 13th year at Augsburg University. Tomorrow we will have our first “Living Stories” Chapel at 10:40 am with Dr. Tamara Gray sharing stories from the Islamic tradition.

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