Greetings,

This is the fourth in a series of bulletin columns on the topic, "Here's Where We Stand." This month, I'd like to focus on the approach we take to facilities planning, describe our current campus facilities master plan, and invite your participation as we begin our periodic review and revision.

The current Campus Facilities Master Plan (CFMP) was completed in September 2005. The CFMP establishes a set of overarching principles to guide us in planning the campus of the future. It is informed by the university strategic plan, division and unit plans, and functional plans that cross divisional lines such as the enrollment plan and the information technology plan. You can read the current plan at http://www.cwu.edu/~facility/masterplan.html.

Recent e-mail discussions about squirrels and green space serve as reminders that we're all interested in how our campus grows and changes and the impact of that growth on our first principles. That's why we have a broadly representative Campus Site and Development Committee. It's also why we are so concerned that the campus master plan is integrated with university-wide strategic planning and is widely distributed and discussed. In fact, the plan is submitted to the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) process as part of the adoption process to ensure thoroughgoing public review.

The 2005 plan specifies goals for the residential campus and the university centers. Goals for the residential campus focus on the natural environment (including preservation of open spaces and consideration of multiple factors in landscape development) and the built environment (including enhanced space utilization and development of high quality spaces to support programs, services, and strategic priorities of the institution). They also identify priorities for way-finding and signage, circulation (to ensure adequate and safe parking and improve vehicular and bicycle flow), and resource use (providing necessary and efficient utility infrastructure to support current facilities and future growth). Throughout, the plan addresses balance between growth, structures, transportation, and green spaces.

The master plan in one of many tools-one specifically related to the physical environment-the university employs to implement its strategic goals and objectives. It is a living document that guides the university as new issues emerge. Recent issues the document has accommodated include the closing of Courson and Muzzall and related issues surrounding Wilson Creek; new academic programs and trusts; changing technology; stepped-up interest in one-stop shopping for student services; and my signing of the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment. As new issues emerge, the university undertakes smaller-scale studies or establishes committees to suggest ways to address them. The South Neighborhood Planning Study is an example of a study that was conducted to find a way to achieve one-stop shopping and to solve other emerging space problems. Another example is the Climate Commitment Task Force, a committee recently established to develop a plan through which the campus can move toward carbon neutrality.

As we now move to integrate the South Neighborhood Planning Study, the removal of Courson and Muzzall, the remodel of Dean and remodel and addition to Hogue, and the climate commitment into our everyday operations, the master plan (CFMP) guides our actions.

The Campus Site and Development Committee is currently in the process of a full-scale review of the CFMP and expects adoption and publication of the new plan before the end of the current calendar year. We encourage you to be involved, either by working through your representatives on the committee or by forwarding suggestions to Bill Vertrees (vertreeb@cwu.edu), assistant vice president for facilities management and chair of the committee. Together, we look forward to maintaining our beautiful residential campus and to preserving the green space that we all enjoy.

Sincerely

Jerilyn S. McIntyre
President

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CWU MOMENTS NOMINATED FOR TWO EMMYS

Moments in American History, a series of short documentaries, produced by Chris Smart, media production and development coordinator, Multimedia Technology and Instructional Support (MTIS), has been nominated for two regional Emmys by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

The series, which was nominated in the Information/Instructional Feature/Segment and Advanced Media categories, is designed to improve overall knowledge, teaching skills, and student appreciation of American history. It features thirty-five documentaries that are hosted by eighteen of the Pacific Northwest's most prominent historians. The "mini-docs," which are up to two-and-a-half minutes in length, are illustrated and scored with historically accurate illustrations, photos, music, and sound effects.

The series was funded entirely through a U.S. Education Department history grant written by CWU alumnus Tom Christian of the Thorp School District. Christian brought in prominent Northwest historians to address his classes at Thorp and invited Smart to film short presentations by each of them on different aspects of American history, which became the series.

DVD copies of the series have been distributed to every school district and history teacher in Washington, to museums and libraries throughout the Pacific Northwest, to 300 universities nationwide, and to the heads of public instruction in all fifty states.

The interactive documentaries can also being accessed worldwide on iTunes U. CWU received more than 11,000 visits at the iTunes site in March alone, according to Jane Chinn, MTIS instructional technology specialist.

Winners of the 45th Annual Northwest Regional Emmys will be announced on June 7.

CWU UNVEILS NEW SPANISH LANGUAGE WEB SITE

After nearly a year of work, Central has launched a Spanish language version of its Web site, which is accessible at http://www.cwu.edu/sp. It can also be located through CWU's homepage, http://www.cwu.edu, by clicking the En Español link at the bottom of the page.

"This Web site is essential," said CWU President Jerilyn S. McIntyre. "It reaches out to a large part of Central's demographic, as well as the larger community that the university serves."

CWU Spanish Professor Stella Moreno provided the translation for the site, which proved to be somewhat challenging, she said.

"I wanted to make the content clear and engaging," Moreno noted. "But people don't really understand what translating entails. Many people are bilingual and can speak two languages; however, to do a written translation, you must have a very good command of both languages."

With the site launch, Central became the first public four-year institution in the state with a Spanish-language Web site.

"We built it in the same template and style as our main university Web site," Jesse Days, CWU web developer, pointed out. "It's still a work in progress, and we plan to grow it in the future."

2007-08 PAPSS TO END ON A HIGH NOTE

The 2007-08 Performing Arts and Presidential Speaker Series (PAPSS) concludes in May with the musical production of Peter Pan and a concert featuring the CWU Symphony Orchestra and choirs performing the works of Beethoven and Vaughn Williams.

Peter Pan will be directed by Dr. Terri Brown, CWU musical theatre director, and will mark the official kickoff of the Department of Theatre Arts new musical theatre training program. A sneak preview is slated for Friday, May 9, at 7 p.m. Other performances will be May 10, 11, 17, and 18 at 2 p.m.; and May 17 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $7 for students and youth.

On Sunday, May 18, at 4 p.m. in the Music Building Concert Hall, the CWU Symphony Orchestra and university choirs will perform Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125, Choral. Although nearly 200 years have passed since it was written, the work is relevant today as it revolves around the central themes of liberty, equality, and fraternity. Nikolas Caoile, CWU orchestral studies director, will conduct the performance.

The program will also feature Ralph Vaughan Williams' Serenade to Music, a setting of verses from Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. Gary Weidenaar, CWU choral studies director, will serve as the conductor.

General admission for the performance is $7, while students with ID will be admitted free. Tickets for all PAPSS presentations are available at the Student Union and Recreation Center ticket counter, or by calling ext. 1301.

CWU NAMES 2007 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

Richard Villacres, photographer, University Relations/Public Relations and Marketing, has been honored as the university's 2007 civil service Employee of the Year. He was announced as the winner at the recent CWU Service Award Ceremony. Those nominating Villacres noted:

• "His attention to photographic detail, style and content has, on occasion, had him literally hanging out of a helicopter to get the best aerial view of campus. His most recent view was so stunning that President McIntyre has given it as a gift to the governor of the state of Washington."

In addition, a CWU alum wrote:

• "I want to congratulate whoever was responsible for the cover of the latest [Fall 2007] issue of Central Connections. The cover captured the wonderful outdoor opportunities available to students attending CWU."

It was a cover photo that Villacres shot, recognized through the Civil Service Employee Recognition Program. Villacres will receive the eleventh annual award - including a plaque and $2,500 from the Office of the President - at the university's spring honors convocation Friday, June 6.

The employee of the year program was established in 1997 to recognize the accomplishments of one civil service employee annually from among twelve monthly winners.

The award was created so that university civil service employees who go "above and beyond the call of duty," who offer unique contributions to their work unit and/or the university as a whole, who have a significant positive impact on those they work with or come in contact with, and who consistently perform for the betterment of CWU could be recognized for their work.

WEBBER NAMED MARCH EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

Maury Webber, TV/video equipment operator, CWU-Lynnwood, has been named by the university's Civil Service Employee Council as the March Employee of the Month. At a recent surprise ceremony, he received a certificate and $125 from the president's discretionary fund, through the CWU civil service employee recognition program. Those nominating Webber noted:

• "Distance [education] is a large part of how we deliver classes to our students. The technology is complex and the problems many. Maury is often referred to as a 'lifesaver' for distance ed classes taught between Ellensburg and Lynnwood,";
• "Maury is an integral part of the team that allows our students to have a greater selection of course offerings," and;
• "Maury is described as 'an excellent manager for the entire operation and has the best working relationships with students, faculty and staff that a program could want' . . . He is an example of how all of us should do our jobs."

University students, faculty, and staff, along with members of the Ellensburg community members, are encouraged to nominate civil service employees, who are doing exceptional work, for Employee of the Month recognition. A new, streamlined nomination form is now online at www.cwu.edu/~hr/forms/eotmnominate.html.

ROSSMAIER NAMED STUDENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

College of Business (COB) student assistant Ravae Rossmaier has been selected as Central's 2008 Student Employee of the Year. A senior, majoring in business administration and psychology, she has been employed at the COB pre-major advising center since September 2006.

Rossmaier is credited as being instrumental in developing and implementing COB's group orientation and advising sessions, along with coordinating the annual Economic Outlook Conference. She also served on the Dean's Council as the student liaison for events.

Rossmaier has maintained a 3.8 grade point average and is planning for a career in management. Her long-term goal is to run her own lodge. She is currently a partner in the Yakima-based fly-fishing guide service "Angler's Obsession."

Rossmaier will be honored at the David Wain Coon Center for Excellence in Leadership Evening of Recognition on May 20. Her nomination has also been forwarded to the Washington State Association of Student Employment Administrators (WSASEA) for submission into the WSASEA 2008 Student Employee of the Year Competition.

NOTICE CORNER

CAMPUS RECEPTION SET TO HONOR CWU RETIREES
CWU faculty, staff, and administrators who have retired or will retire between July 1, 2007, and August 31, 2008, will be the guests of honor at the fifteenth annual President's Retiree Reception on Tuesday, May 6.

President Jerilyn S. McIntyre will host the gathering, from 3 to 5 p.m., in Barge 412. All members of the university and greater Ellensburg communities are invited to attend the reception for the honorees. They are:

CWU ARMY AND AIR FORCE PROGRAMS TO RECOGNIZE EXCELLENCE
Central's Army and Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) will host the twentieth annual Presidential Day Retreat and Awards Presentation on Friday, May 9, at 1 p.m., in front of Peterson Hall.

Each year, these two ROTC programs acknowledge the CWU president and university for their outstanding support. In addition, they recognize excellence among members of the cadet corps by presenting various local and national society awards. CWU President Jerilyn S. McIntyre will again officiate and speak at this year's event.

In addition, the ROTC programs will host a reception immediately following the proceedings. For more information, call ext. 3518.

CWU ATHLETICS 2008 HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY SET
The twenty-fifth annual CWU Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, May 10. This year's ceremony will take place beginning with a 5 p.m. reception in the Student Union and Recreation Center (SURC) Ballroom. Dinner is scheduled to begin at 5:45 p.m. at a cost of $35 per person. To attend this year's event, call ext. 2762.

The Class of 2008 features two of the greatest basketball players in school history -- Ryan Pepper and Sonia Swan. Also selected for induction this year is the 1987-88 women's basketball team, multi-sport standouts Don Pierce and Marie Sather, and track and field performers Hal Berndt and Robert Schippers. In addition, Dr. David Lygre, CWU chemistry professor and ultra-marathon runner, was chosen for meritorious service.

With these additions, the CWU Athletics Hall of Fame will have a total of 145 individuals and eleven teams that have been inducted since the inaugural class of 1983.

NEW PHISHING EXPEDITION REPORTED
CWU faculty and staff are now being actively targeted by on-line scams designed to extract personal information, such as account passwords along with related security questions and answers. The latest phishing expedition pertains to e-mail, made to appear that it is coming from within campus, with the subject line VERIFY YOUR .EDU WEBMAIL ACCOUNT. This same type of scam is being reported at universities across the country.

Information Technology Services (ITS) never has and never will request personal information through e-mail, according to Carmen Rahm, CWU assistant vice president for information technology. He recommends you do not respond to any e-mails requesting personal information. If you have, then you're encouraged to immediately change your password(s).

In fact, anyone with an e-mail address listed on any of the www.cwu.edu Web pages may be a target, even if the e-mail address is from an off-site provider.

If you have questions, or receive a suspicious e-mail which purports to come from Central, contact the ITS Helpdesk at ext. 2001. ITS is implementing some new e-mail restrictions and filters which will make it more difficult for scammers to "spoof" CWU e-mail addresses. Additional information is available at www.cwu.edu/~its/phishing.pdf.

CWU'S SUGGESTION BOX IS OPEN
CWU is constantly seeking ways to improve operations, services, and the use of resources. All administrators, faculty, and staff with ideas or thoughts concerning efficiency, cost savings, or any area where the university can improve, or who have questions about why things are done in a certain way on campus, are encouraged to take advantage of the university's online Suggestion Box at www.cwu.edu/~bsc/suggestionform.html.

Questions and suggestions are anonymous. Responses will be posted ten days after submissions. Questions or statements directed at specific university personnel or departments are not publicly posted. Instead, they are forwarded to the appropriate individual or department.

ROCK FESTIVAL ATTRACTED STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT SUMMER SESSION
Registration for the university's 2008 Summer Session begins May 5. As a kick-off event, Central's Summer Session program, in conjunction with student radio station KCWU 88.1 'The Burg, sponsored the 2008 Rock Festival on March 27 in the Student Union and Recreation Center (SURC). It was based on this year's Summer Session marketing campaign, "Rock Your Summer!"

The festival featured several music-related events and activities, including a Guitar Hero contest, a panel discussion with music industry professionals, and a Battle of the Bands. In addition, more than a dozen information tables were set up throughout the SURC about summer courses, registration, financial aid, student employment, and related information.

For more information about Summer Session 2008, which runs from June 16 to August 15, visit http://cwuce.org/summer/.

SHARED LEAVE DONATIONS NEEDED
The following CWU staff members are in need of shared leave: Nancy Jo Tutino, accounting; and Connie Bennett and Gayle Mothershead, facilities management.

CWU employees may donate leave to a fellow employee: 1) who is suffering from or has a relative or household member who is suffering from an extraordinary or severe illness, injury, impairment, or physical or mental condition; or, 2) who has been called to service in the uniformed services; and, where the fact of either 1) or 2) has caused or is likely to cause the employee to take leave without pay or terminate his or her employment.

You may donate annual (vacation) and sick leave in eight-hour blocks. A minimum balance of eighty hours of annual leave must be maintained. Excess annual leave (that over 240 hours) that will otherwise be lost may not be donated. A minimum balance of 176 hours of sick leave must be maintained. All or a portion of your personal holiday may also be donated.

The shared leave donation form can be downloaded from the forms section of the Human Resources home page at www.cwu.edu/~hr/forms/shared_leave_donation_form.doc, or requested from the HR office by calling extension 1202. Requests to donate leave must be approved by your supervisor before forwarding to HR and are subject to approval by your department head and Human Resources.

CENTRALIGHTS

The University of Oregon School of Music and Dance has named Larry GOOKIN, music and director of bands, as one of their Distinguished Alumni of 2008. The honor is awarded to those who have made a significant contribution to their profession and brought distinction to the University of Oregon (UO). He received his master's degree in music education there in 1977. In 2000, Gookin was inducted into the Washington Music Educators Association (WMEA) "Hall of Fame"; in 2001, he received the CWU Distinguished Professor of Teaching Award; in 2003, Gookin was named WMEA Teacher of the Year; and, in 2004, he was selected as Central's representative for the Carnegie Foundation (CASE) teaching award. He is a past recipient of the "Citation of Excellence Award" from the National Band Association, the "Mac" award from First Chair of America, and the American School Band Directors Association "Standbury Award." Gookin will be recognized at the UO commencement on June 14.

Heidi HENSCHEL-PELLETT, Steve JEFFERIES, Kirk MATHIAS, Leanne SEMPRIMOZNIK, and Therese YOUNG, health, human performance and nutrition (HHPN), recently attended the 123rd American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD) National Convention & Exposition in Forth Worth, Texas. Eight Central HHPN undergraduates also attended. Physical education major Kaitlin McKEE was recognized as Student Major of the Year, and dance minor Hannah CROWLEY was an invited performer at the convention's dance gala. Mathias chaired the selection committee for the National Elementary School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Two recent graduates of CWU's online master's degree program in physical education - Dan PERSSE, from Blaine, and Terri DRAIN, Vintage Hills, California - were among the six national finalists for the award. In addition, Heidi Henschel-Pellett and Tracy PELLETT contributed to the presentation "Integrating digital video technology in the classroom." At the conclusion of the convention, Jefferies was voted president-elect of the National Association of Sport and Physical Education. With Mathias the incoming president-elect of AAHPERD's Northwest District and Jefferies already president-elect for Washington State AHPERD, CWU HHPN faculty members now simultaneously hold presidential leadership positions at the state, regional, and national levels.

Three CWU journalism students received awards in the annual Mark of Excellence competition conducted by the Society of Professional Journalists' Region 10, covering Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, and Oregon. Senior Chelsea KROTZER placed second in the General News Reporting category for her article "A Different Look at Professors." It focused on the low pay of non-tenure track professors and was published in the Observer. Fall graduate Mike FESSLER also placed second in TV Feature Photography for Throw it Here. It profiled a potter and was aired on KCWU TV. And Winter graduate Rachel THOMSON placed third in Feature Writing for "Secrets of the Wasp Queen," about CWU wasp research that was published in the Yakima Herald Republic.

Tom PEISCHL, Library Services dean, has been assigned a new post as special assistant to the Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. He will be responsible for organizing and coordinating projects with the Higher Education Coordinating Board, Council of Presidents, and state Legislature. Peischl will also assist with university, college, and departmental accreditation efforts. Dennis DEFA, assistant vice president of faculty relations, will serve as the Brooks Library's interim senior administrator while a nationwide search for a new library dean is conducted.

Sharon ROSELL, physics, attended the annual meeting of the Pacific Northwest Association for College Physics at Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake April 11-12. Rosell attended the Board of Directors' meeting, presented the treasurer's report, and was re-elected as the association's treasurer.

CWU's Department of Information Technology Services won the 2008 NorthWest Academic Computing Consortium (NWACC) Hugi Award for Technology Infrastructure. The award is named in honor of longtime NWACC President Joanne Hugi. One award is given in each of four categories: Academic Technology, Technology Infrastructure, Business Processes, and Information Technology (IT) Management and Administration. CWU received the award for its multi-faceted approach to "Managing P2P File Sharing on a Residential Campus." Members of the university's ITS staff will receive the award at the 2008 NWACC conference in June.

CWU EMPLOYEES
Civil Service new hires: Monica Reece-Bruya, Office Assistant 3, Academic Achievement Programs; Diann McCoy, Program Assistant, Facilities Management.

Civil Service job changes: Noella Wyatt, Secretary Senior, Sociology; Kimberly Graham-Roseburg, Office Assistant 3, Public Relations and Marketing; Karen Flowers, Secretary Senior, Management Department.

To view current job openings at CWU, go to www.cwu.edu/~hr/jobs/index.html.