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University Wide NoticesHere is a list of today’s notices:ØA Seat at the TableØYou deserve a sweettreat! Stop by and support the student United Way campaigntomorrow. CLACS,

UCB 121ØMath Colloquium: Mastery Grading:Presentation and Panel Discussion - 11/29/18 11:00AM STR136ØHumanities Colloquium, Thursday (11/29), 11 AM, UC203ØStaff Center Offering: CTA ContractReviewØDon't miss the last Five-Star Event of theSemester: David Wheeler!ØStudent Fees (new or change toexisting): Due Date for SubmissionØNotice of Death -Former EmployeeØMark Your Calendar-Holiday PlantSaleØStaff Center Offering: Employee Learning WeekWorkshopsØStaff Flu Shots StillAvailableØFSU Choir Concert

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A Seat at the Table

A Seat at the TableOctober/November 2018

?Atrulydiverseandinclusiveuniversityrecognizes,embracesandcelebratesdifferences.It

actively seeks diversity,notjusttoleratesit.TheUniversityhostedthefollowingeventsinOctoberandNovember.

oOnOct.2,theOfficeofMulticulturalStudentServices(OMSS)facilitatedacampusdialogueaspartoftheirConversationsonRace.ThetopicwasLatinxIdentity.

oEachyear,FerrisStateUniversity’sLiaisonCommitteeforStudentswithDisabilities(LCSD)coordinateseventsinobservanceofDisabilityAwarenessMonth.OnOct.9,LCSDbroughttheTheaterDeltaInteractivePerformancetocampus.Thiseventexploreddepressionandsuicidalideationinaninteractiveformat,allowingattendeestounderstandhowtohavechallengingconversationsandbeactiveallies.

oBobbyGonzalez,anationally-knownmotivationalspeakerfromtheSouthBronxareaofNewYorkCity,presentedpoetryandperspectiveonissuesimpactingcontemporaryLatinxsocietyonOct.10.

oLizPlachta,CEOandco-founderofRuby’sRainbow,anon-profitorganizationthathasprovidedover$643,000inscholarshipsto224adultswithDownsyndromeseekingpost-secondaryeducation,deliveredakeynoteaddressonOct.23encouraginguniversitiestorecruitstudentswithdisabilities.

oDíadeMuertos(TheDayoftheDead)isamulti-dayholidaythatfocusesongatheringsoffamilyandfriendstoprayforandrememberdeceasedlovedones.ADiadeLosMuertoscelebrationwasheldoncampusonNov.1.

oOnNov.1,theFerriscampushostedavigilforthevictimsofthehatecrimesinPittsburghandJeffersontown.AbigshoutouttoDevonHerrell,thepastorofWesleyHouse,fororganizingtheevent.

oOnthatsameday,aNativeAmericanGhostSupperwasheldatWestCampus.A

mailto:[emailprotected]:[emailprotected]://ferris.edu/it/telecomm/policyap-uwng.htm

ghostsupperisafeastthatcombinescelebrationandcommemorationandshowsrespectforancestors.

oFerrisStatehostedtheACEWomen'sNetworkofMichiganWomenofColorCollaborativeLuncheononNov.9.Morethan300attendeesheardAnaL.Ramirez-Saenz,FerrisBoardofTrusteesmember,deliveredthekeynoteaddress.

oFranklinHughespresentedinformationaboutearlyAfricanAmericanstudentsatFerris—includingthepharmacyprogram—attheDistrictIVPharmacyMeetingLunchinGrandRapids,onNov.7.

oThe2ndAnnualFirstGenerationCollegeStudentCelebrationoccurredonNov.8aspartofaDiversityandInclusionFacultyandStaffMini-grant.

oDiwaliistheHindufestivaloflights,symbolizingthespiritualvictoryoflightoverdarkness,goodoverevil,andknowledgeoverignorance.ADiwalifestivalwasheldoncampusNov.9.

?Diversitychampionsarenotdrivenbyadesireforawards;however,sometimestheworkleadstorecognition.CongratulationstoKayleeMoreno,ExecutiveDirectoroftheCenterforLatin@Studies,andJessicaLedesma,CoordinatorofthePromesaScholarsProgram,forbeingrecognizedasmembersoftheinauguralclassoftheTop50LatinasinMichiganfor2018.ThishonorwasbestowedbytheHispanicLatinoCommissionaspartofthestatewideHispanicHeritageMonthCelebration.YoucanreadmoreabouttheeventandtheirachievementsontheUniversityNewswebpage.

?TheOfficeofInternationalEducation,incollaborationwiththeFineArtGallery,theCenterforLatin@Studies,andothers,invitestheentirecampustobepartofanInclusionWallArtProject.AlWildey,anationallyknownartist,willcreateacompositeportraitwithimagesofindividualsfromtheFerriscommunity.Fromadistance,thecollectionofphotographswillformtheimagesofourfounders,Mr.andMrs.Ferris.Tobepartofthisproject,youareinvitedtoshareyourimageintheformofaselfie,whichwillbecomepartofthecompositeportrait.

?TracyNicholsBush,historyprofessor,discussedAmerica’sroleinWWIattheVeteran’sDayConcert.WewereexcitedtohearhermentiontheHarlemHellfighters,whichincludedPercyFitzgerald,aFerrisalum.

?KemiFadayomireceivedtheMichiganAmericanCouncilonEducationWomen’sNetwork2018DistinguishedWomaninHigherEducationaward.

?TheOMSShostedameeting/trainingsessionfor50representativesfromMichigan’s15publicuniversitiesandfromtheStateofMichigan’sTalentandEconomicDevelopmentDepartment,whichoverseesthegrantthatfundstheKing/Chavez/Parksinitiative.

BuildingandSustaininganInclusiveCampus

There are many simple practices we can adopt to help our fellowemployees feelvalued. For example, we can be respectful of theworkspaces of others. There are manyemployees who work in openspaces, meaning they do not work in offices with doors.Beingrespectful of their workspaces means, among other things,being cognizant of the reality thatloud conversations may interferewith their work. It’s a small gesture but it sends the messagethatthe university belongs to all of us as much as it belongs to any ofus.

Franklin HughesVideographer/Multi-Media SpecialistDiversity andInclusion OfficeFerris State UniversityCSS 310Office:231-591-3970

Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We haveguided missiles and misguided men -Martin Luther King

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You deserve a sweet treat! Stop by and support the studentUnited Way campaign

https://ferris.edu/HTMLS/news/archive/2018/october/honor.htm?fbclid=IwAR2qYfbJfiyWYLcRm-UiqaKDesI1Mq-y0S3F6DvMEYEt5CKivQ6gh0FWsdMhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQ7QTyIyjA-m8JOOyoKbnJnsCvwHFn_4lrIfOjXuz4xoEj1w/viewformhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQ7QTyIyjA-m8JOOyoKbnJnsCvwHFn_4lrIfOjXuz4xoEj1w/viewform

tomorrow. CLACS, UCB 121

Michele “Mickey” Albright, MS-CTE, BS-HRM, GCDFPronouns:she/her/hers Center for Leadership, Activities and CareerServicesCareer & Volunteer Centers

Ferris State University231-591-2683

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Math Colloquium: Mastery Grading: Presentation and PanelDiscussion - 11/29/18 11:00AMSTR 136

Mastery Grading: Presentation and Panel Discussion

Thursday,November29,201811:00–11:50AM

STR136Speakers:MikeDekker,Ph.D.,Professor,FerrisStateUniversity,MathematicsDepartmentErinMilitzer,Ph.D.,AssociateProfessor,FerrisStateUniversity,MathematicsDepartmentJeromeTrouba,Ph.D.,Professor,FerrisStateUniversity,MathematicsDepartmentAnilVenkatesh,Ph.D.,AssistantProfessor,FerrisStateUniversity,MathematicsDepartmentAbstract:TheMathematicsDepartmentinvitesyoutoourcolloquiumwherewewillfirstfeatureapresentationbyAnilVenkatesh,followedbyapaneldiscussioninvolvingMikeDekker,ErinMilitzer,JeromeTroubaandAnilVenkatesh.Interestinmasterygradinghasblossomedinrecentyears,witharecentMathFestmini-course,contributedpapersessions,andforthcomingspecialeditionofPRIMUS.Thesevenueshavehelpedpractitionerslooptheirinnovativepracticesbackintothecommunity,contributingtosubstantialongoingadoptionofmasterygradingprinciples.Yetmasterygradingismuchmorethanacollectionoftechniquesandsystemsofgrading;atit*root,thismovementengageswiththefollowingquestions:Howcanwecommunicateourexpectationstostudents?Howcanwekeepourstudentsmotivatedtolearn?Howcanweensurethatourstudents’learningdoesn’tevaporateafterthecourseisover?Inthepresentation,wewilldiscussapproachestothesequestionsandseehowthemasterygradingmovementofferssomeanswers.Afterthepresentation,eachpanelistwillgiveaverybriefsummaryoftheircurrentuseofmasterygrading.Wewillthenopenthefloortoquestionsanddiscussions.Ifyouneedaccommodationstoattendthisevent,pleasecontacttheMathematicsDepartmentat231-591-2565atleast24hoursinadvance.

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Humanities Colloquium, Thursday (11/29), 11 AM, UC 203

The Humanities Colloquium Series

Presents

Humanism and the Dharma of War in the Mahabharata

Dr. Robert Quist

Thursday, November 2911:00-11:50 AM

University Center 203

The great Indian epic the Mahabharata is often compared toHomer’s Iliad, mostly because both epics take place during timesofwar. In addition, both epics touch on religion and the ethicalconcerns about killing others. Both epics also share ahumanismtheme that is absent from most ancient works of literature.The Mahabharata and Iliad contrast this humanism theme with warandone’s duty or dharma to fight and kill others. While the humanismtheme in Iliad is more commonly known, in theMahabharata it has notbeen researched as much (if at all). This colloquium will show howthe Mahabharata contains similarconflicts between war, duty, andhumanism.

All are welcome. Light snacks provided. Anyone with a disabilitywho needs special accommodations to attend this event, pleasecontact Rachel Foulk at 231-591-2776 or [emailprotected].

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Staff Center Offering: CTA Contract Review

CTA Contract ReviewPresented by: Steven Stratton, LaborRelations

mailto:[emailprotected]

Date: December 12th Time: 1:00 to 2:30 pmLocation: UniversityCenter room 116 (across from Starbucks) This is a joint session forsupervisors and CTA members on the new CTA contract. During thissession, you will learn aboutchanges to the CTA contract and havean opportunity to ask questions about the contract. Purpose:

·Review ofthe changes to the new CTAcontract.·Questionand answer session about the contract.

Register on the Staff Center Events site (Google Chrome worksbest). Email [emailprotected] if you have troubleregistering for asession.Anyone with a disability who needs special accommodationsto attend this event should call 231-591-2112 at least 72 hoursinadvance.

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Don't miss the last Five-Star Event of the Semester: DavidWheeler! David Wheeler's son was one of the 20 first gradersmurdered on December 14, 2012 at Sandy Hook Elementary.David's giftis his willingness to share his journey of grief and his effort tomake sense of a tragedy that by all measuresseems senseless; onlythrough understanding is it possible to find solutions that willhelp make our community safer. Together with his moving accounts ofhis personal experience, David's talk offers a sharp and thoughtfulanalysis,helping his audience pull back the frame and see howcultural and societal change must be the driving force toprotectfuture generations of children from the threat of gunviolence. All Entertainment Unlimited events are FREE to thestudent public due to funds from the Student Activity Feeasallocated by the Finance DivisionFerris State University is anequal opportunity institution. For information on the University’sPolicy on Non-Discrimination, visitferris.edu/non-discrimination.Anyone with a disability who needsspecial accommodations to attend the event should contacttheEntertainment Unlimited office at 231-591– 2610 or [emailprotected]at least 72 hours in advance Nick SmithCoordinator ofActivitiesCenter for Leadership, Activities and CareerServicesFerris State University(231) 591-2140

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Student Fees (new or change to existing): Due Date forSubmissionDepartmentsareresponsibleforassuringapprovalofstudentfeesbeforetheyareassessedincludingMarketplaceMall,DirectBill,etc.The deadline for submitting a student fee request (new or change toexisting fee) to the Tuition &Student Fees Committee for the2019-2020 academic year is February 1, 2019. A link to therequestform is located here: Student Fee Request Form. All studentfees, whether a new fee or an increase toan existing fee, arerequired to come before the Tuition & Student Fees Committeeand get finalapproval by the President. Forms can be sent to[emailprotected]. Current Student Fee List:2018/2019 StudentFee List

https://registration.xenegrade.com/ferrissctd/casLogin.cfmmailto:[emailprotected]:[emailprotected]://ferris.edu/HTMLS/administration/president/budget-office/StudFeeRequestFromOct2016.pdfmailto:[emailprotected]://ferris.edu/HTMLS/administration/president/budget-office/StudentFeeList.pdf

If a student fee is being charged and is not included on thecurrent Student Fee List, please fill out thisform and send to theBudget Office. If you can’t determine whether a fee should beincluded on the list,please contact the Budget Office.Definition:Student Fees Requiring CommitteeReview–

žfeesthatareassessedtostudentsastheprimarycustomerwhichareintendedtoaugmentdepartmentorgeneralrevenues,orarenotchargedatalegitimatepointofsalesuchaslockerfees,studyabroad,libraryfines,etc.

žallcoursefees

žanyfeesthatarenotrelatedtoacoursebutcouldaffectanyFerrisstudentsuchasproficiencyexams,alcoholeducationclasses,

applicationfees,etc.

žstudentfeeswhicharechargedatalegitimatepointofsale(e.g.StudentFinancialServices,BirkamHealthCenter,KatkeGolfCourse,Racquet&FitnessCenter)assessedtounderwritethecostofgoodsorservicessuchaslateregistration,latepaymentpenalty,etc.

Student Fees NOT Requiring Committee Review

žcourse-specificsupplieswillbetreatedliketextbookitemsandshouldgothroughthenormaldepartment/dean’sofficeapprovalprocess

žifcourse-specificsuppliescostover$100,thelistneedstobesenttotheFinancialAidOfficetobecomepartoftheequipmentlist.ThisallowstheFAOtoaddthecoststothestudent’sbudgetforfinancialaidconsideration.

žroutinecourse-specificdisposablesupplieswillcontinuetobesuppliedbythedepartment(labitems,rubbergloves,gauze,first

aiditem,etc.)

žfieldtrips,events,conferencefeesoccasionallyassessedtostudents

Student Fee Policy:Business Policy LetterPleasecontacttheBudgetOfficeiffurtherclarificationisneeded:[emailprotected]orx3823.Tammy Babco*ck |Administrative AssistantFerris State University |Office of Budgetary Planning & Analysis1201 S. State Street,CSS 306B | Big Rapids, MI 49677231-591-3823 |Budget Officewebsite

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Notice of Death - Former Employee The Office of the Presidenthas been informed of the death of former staff member Carol Nash onNovember 17, 2018. Carolworked in enrollment services for manyyears before her departure in 1994. A memorial service will takeplace at a later date. The full obituary may be read andcondolences to the family may be left here.

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Mark Your Calendar-Holiday Plant Sale

https://ferris.edu/HTMLS/administration/president/budget-office/StudFeeRequestFromOct2016.pdfhttps://ferris.edu/HTMLS/administration/president/budget-office/StudFeeRequestFromOct2016.pdfhttps://ferris.edu/HTMLS/administration/buspolletter/BPL0312.pdfmailto:[emailprotected]://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/administration/president/budget-office/homepage.htmhttp://www.mi-cremation.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2149629

HOLIDAYSALE*************************************************

SMITH GREENHOUSE PLANT SALEPlants are priced $3 - $10

Cash and checksaccepted*************************************************

CIRCLE OF TRIBAL NATIONS DREAMCATCHER SALE

Dream Catchers are priced $3 - $25Cash and checks accepted

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Wednesday November 28th

11am – 4:30pmAT THE SMITH GREENHOUSE

Anyone with a disability that needs special accommodations toattend this event should contact (231) 591-2550 at least 72hours inadvance.

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Staff Center Offering: Employee Learning Week Workshops

Employee Learning WeekDecember 3 – 7, 2018Staff Center forTraining & Development

Employee Learning Week is an awareness campaign highlighting theimportant connection between learning and achievingorganizationalresults. The Staff Center is offering three workshops that focus onthe theme of customer service. Take some timethis week to invest inyourself and improve your customer service skills!

Pardon MePresented by: Shana Beisiegel, Student Affairs

Date: December 4th Time: 1:30 to 3:00 pmLocation: UniversityCenter room 203 The ability to communicate effectively in theworkplace is an essential skill that takes time and practice tohone. Whendone right, it can improve relationships and workplaceproductivity.During this session, you will learn about theimportance of listening, validating, and adjusting whencommunicating withcustomers and co-workers. You will walk away witha better understanding of how your communication style reflectsonhow others see you and how to be respectful of others even whenit is difficult or you don't want to be.Learning Objectives

·Explainhow positive and negative language affects the outcome ofcommunication.·Identifyresources you can tap into to improve communications with customersandco-workers.·Recalltips for communicating respectfully with people you may notlike.

Customer Service – The Disney WayPresented by: Jody Gardei,Staff Center

Date: December 5th

Time: 9:00 to 10:30 amLocation: University Center room 217 WaltDisney knew that every aspect of his business was show business,and by perfecting the art of customer relations,Disney built arecord of customer loyalty, satisfaction and repeat business thatbecame legendary.Join us and you’ll learn how to capture thisenthusiasm for customer service throughout your organization.Produce “theshow” for your customers and they’ll thank you bycoming back again and again and again! Take a Glimpse at WhatYou’ll Learn:

·Disney’sNo. 1 unbreakable rule for providing the ultimate customerservice·HowWalt Disney’s version of “show” business is the perfect tonic forwhat ails yourbusiness·Identifyingthe “Moments of Truth” in your organization and ensuring nobodyever misses oneagain!·Thehidden—and not-so-hidden—costs for your company of even a singlepoor customer serviceexperience·Howto use a little bit of Disney’s “pixie dust” to create your owncustomer-centricorganization·Areyou overlooking the first step in creating great service? Find outhere.·How togain complete buy-in for your new customer service vision andvalues from everyone up and down the

corporateladder·5 keysto creating magical moments for your customers

Empathy vs. Apathy

Presented by: Shana Beisiegel, Student Affairs

Date: December 6th Time: 9:30 to 11:30 amLocation: UniversityCenter room 217 According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, apathyis "the lack of feeling or emotion or lack of interest orconcern."Empathy is "the action of understanding, being aware of, beingsensitive to, and vicariously experiencing thefeelings, thoughts,and experience of another of either the past or present withouthaving the feelings, thoughts, andexperience fully communicated inan objectively explicit manner." During this session, you willlearn the importance of being a critical thinker and ways to avoidempathy burnout (apathy)when working in professions that areemotionally demanding. This engaging session takes a closer look atwhy people dowhat they do and opens the door to constructivedialogue about ways you can support yourself and ease theemotionalburden.Learning Objectives

·Explainthe importance of self-care when working in professions that areemotionallydemanding.·Identifyways to reduce the emotional drain caused by carrying a burdenalone.

Register on the Staff Center Events site (Google Chrome worksbest). Email [emailprotected] if you have trouble registering forasession.Anyone with a disability who needs special accommodationsto attend these events should call 231-591-2112 at least72 hours inadvance.

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Staff Flu Shots Still Available The Birkam Health Center has flushots available at no cost to staff, please call (231) 591-2614 toschedule anappointment. Don't miss the opportunity to get your freeflu vaccine for the 2018-19 flu season!

Alternate text for image: Even healthy people can get the flu.Protect yourself. Get a flu shot. #FIGHTFLUwww.cdc.gov/FightFlu

Anyonewith a disability that needs special accommodations to attend thisevent should contact Angela McCane of theBirkam Health Center at(231) 591-2614 or [emailprotected] at least 72 hours inadvance.

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FSU Choir Concert

https://registration.xenegrade.com/ferrissctd/casLogin.cfmmailto:[emailprotected]://www.cdc.gov/FightFlumailto:[emailprotected]

The FSU Concert Choir, under the direction of Dr. Cate Arroe,will present a Winter Concert onTuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.at the Big Rapids High School Auditorium. The public is welcome,andadmission is free. Anyone with a disability who needsaccommodations to attend this program must contact 231-796-7651(Chris Lamar,auditorium manager) or [emailprotected] at least 72hours in advance of event.

Ruth Reeds. SecretaryHumanities Dept./ Music CenterMusicActivities Center231-591-2501 8am – 1pm

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