Friday, December 13, 2024

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Active Threat Panel Discussion – December 17

submitted by millerd1@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff are invited to attend an early panel discussion as a follow-up to the required online training module, “Active Shooter: Run, Hide, Fight.” The purpose of the panel discussion is to apply what was learned to our own environment and develop plans for work spaces and classrooms, with guidance from trained campus leaders.

Date: Tuesday, December 17
Time: 12:30-1:30 PM
Location: Marshall Room

The panel discussion will be facilitated by Provost Paula O’Loughlin, Dawn Miller, Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Mike Grewe, Assistant Provost and Dean of Students, and Tony Erchul, former Director of Public Safety.

As a reminder, the deadline for completing the training module is December 31, 2024. Additional panel discussions will be held in January, 2025.

Thank you for your continued commitment to a safe, welcoming, inclusive campus for all.

Teaching and Learning

GenEd Implementation Process: Ongoing Work

submitted by boylek@augsburg.edu

Dear Augsburg Community,

Implementation planning for the new general education curriculum, approved in spring 2024 and planned to begin in fall 2025, is on track. Below is a high-level overview of where we’ve been and a preview of where we are heading:

Completed Implementation Steps – Summer and Fall 2024

We have courses to offer in new general education curriculum.
– 386 current gen ed courses were approved to migrate to the new curriculum

We are able to complete transfer evaluations for new students.
– New transfer policies were approved
– Transfer course equivalents were updated

Our accreditor (HLC) and the State (MOHE) were informed of our general education revision.

Implementation Steps in Process – Fall 2024 to Spring 2025

Building the new degree audit

Planning for advising current and new students about the new gen ed

Faculty/staff development and support planning

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to implementation planning this semester. Please refer to the General Education Revision 2023 Community Moodle page (self-enrollment is available) for more information.

With gratitude,
Stacy (freiheit@augsburg.edu)

General Education Revision 2023 Community Moodle page

General Announcements

Action Needed: Urge Governor Walz to Save the State Grant Program

submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu

Augsburg community members can help college students here and statewide by urging Governor Tim Walz to save the Minnesota State Grant program. There’s a large ($210 million) shortfall in funding for next fall that will lead to grants being cut or eliminated if the state doesn’t act in the coming legislative session.

This funding shortfall directly impacts our community. More than 1,400 Augsburg undergraduate students benefit from the State Grant, receiving an average award of $6,000.

With budgeting decisions getting made now, please reach out as soon as possible—by early January at the latest.

Learn more and send a quick note to the governor with this tool.

CWC Is Closed for Winter Break

submitted by phalp1@augsburg.edu

CWC is closed starting at 3:00pm on Thursday, Dec. 12th and will reopen on Tuesday, January 21st. If you have administrative, consultation, or referral needs, you may email (cwc@augsburg.edu) or call (612-330-1707) CWC or you can reach out to Ellie Olson, director of CWC, at eolson@augsburg.edu. **Email and phone messages will not be checked Dec.18-Jan. 5**

Even when CWC is closed, students still have access to the following:
–Crisis support and Urgent phone counseling available 24/7, 365 days a year, by calling 844-287-6963.
–Free virtual counseling sessions with licensed providers. Register at bettermynd.com with your Augsburg email and password.

Additional resources:
Crisis support: https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/crisis-support/
Walk-in Counseling Center: https://walkin.org/join-counseling-now-by-phone-or-computer/
Self-Help resources: https://www.augsburg.edu/cwc/self-help/
In an emergency, please contact 911 or the Department of Public Safety at 612-330-1717.

We wish you the best and enjoy your breaks 🙂

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2025 Health Benefits – Kavira Webinar

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

We’re excited for employees enrolled in medical benefits to begin using Kavira for primary care starting January 1, 2025!

To learn more about how to utilize this new benefit, Kavira is hosting 30-minute webinars throughout December. These sessions are designed to provide an overview of Kavira’s services, highlight how you can get started, and address any questions you may have.

Register for a webinar using the links below:

Wednesday, December 18th @ 9AM
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RdfItyoMRZGqB9wUYwIABg

Thursday, December 19th @ 12PM
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mEpM6lXoTdS2e3HbwxlEhA

Monday, December 23rd @ 10AM
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__bUuRRlfRAyDm8OQgXw5wQ

Monday, December 30th @ 10AM
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WWwX8GTZRk2IEmBnt64fRQ

Learn More About Kavira

Campus Cupboard Winter Break Shopping Hours

submitted by kojimam@augsburg.edu

Campus Cupboard (basement of Anderson Residence Hall 026) will be open during the winter break! Hagfors 108 Food Lab fridge will also be stocked with groceries for students living on campus with fob access to cook with.

Shopping Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1-4pm
We will be closed on 12/24, 12/25, 12/26, 12/31, and 1/1

If you are unable to make it to the open hours, you can
make an appointment (https://forms.gle/jAndtRdPipVb95eu6) or
order a box of shelf-stable items for pick up (https://forms.gle/m2mNo4QsK1fMx8Tf9)

Please email campuskitchen@augsburg.edu with any questions.

Meet With TIAA Financial Consultant (Employees)

submitted by vachta@augsburg.edu

Benefits Eligible Employees:
Take advantage of this on-campus opportunity to discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA Financial Consultant. They are available to discuss how to help you pursue your financial goals, wherever you might be in your retirement planning.

All meetings are confidential! And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more:
-Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
-Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
-How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working?

Available Times:
Tuesday Jan 14, 9am – 3pm
Wednesday Jan 15, 9am – 3pm
Thursday Jan 169am – 3pm

All meetings are in Christensen Center, Nelson Room
Sign up for a time at https://www.tiaa.org/schedulenow or by calling 800-732-8353

Schedule Your Financial Consultation

No Package Delivery During Winter Break

submitted by longj@augsburg.edu

Packages will not be delivered during Winter Break. Shipping/Receiving will be open our regular hours (weekdays 10am to 3pm), but will not be delivering packages around campus. If you order supplies please come to Shipping/Receiving to pick up when you receive the email from us letting you know your package has come in. We do not have storage space for a large number of packages and can only keep items for two weeks. Please contact us if you need to make other arrangements, mailship@augsburg.edu. We will resume deliveries once the new semester starts, 1/21/25.

Shipping/Receiving

Central Services Hours During Winter Break

submitted by longj@augsburg.edu

Central Services will be closed 12/24/24, 12/25/24, 12/31/24 and 1/1/25.

Copy Center: Weekdays 9am to 4pm (starting 12/16/24 until 1/20/25)

Mailroom: No public hours. Please stop into the Copy Center or email mailship@augsburg.edu if you have questions.

Shipping/Receiving: Weekdays 10am to 3pm, No package delivery during break.

Central Services

2024 Year-End Payroll Updates

submitted by freder@augsburg.edu

As 2024 comes to an end, Human Resources has a few important payroll and benefits updates for all staff and faculty regarding payroll deadlines, your W-2, Medica Cards, and more!

Faculty, Staff, and student employees, please review your payslip on 12/13/2024 for any adjustments that need to be made before the end of the year.

2024 End of Year Updates

Event Announcements

Active Violence Panel Discussion – Faculty/Staff

submitted by rankiniz@augsburg.edu

All faculty and staff were notified by email of the requirement to complete the online training module, “Active Shooter: Run, Hide, Fight” no later than December 31, 2024. Additional information was provided about several live panel discussions to be offered in January, facilitated by Provost Paula O’Loughlin, Dawn Miller from Human Resources, and DPS leaders, to continue the dialogue on this important topic. Topics included a discussion on Augsburg-specific and building-specific questions and concerns as they relate to our campus safety and active violence preparedness.

Faculty and staff who are interested in this discussion prior to January are invited to attend an early session prior to the holiday break.

Date: Tuesday, December 17
Time: 12:30-1:30 PM
Location: Marshall Room

Additional sessions will be offered in January, 2025.

Thank you for your continued commitment to a safe, welcoming, inclusive campus for all.

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