This is my first opportunity to communicate with the university community on behalf of the board of trustees. Last June, I was elected to succeed Gwen Chaplin as board chair when her term ended on Sept. 30. Ms. Chaplin served as a member of the board of trustees for 10 years, the last seven as the board chair.

Members of the administration, faculty, and current and former trustees gathered for a reception and dinner on Oct. 8 to honor Ms. Chaplin. At the dinner her leadership during the transition from one president, to an interim president, to our current president was celebrated. Central Washington University truly benefited from her service.

On Oct. 9 the trustees spent the day meeting with faculty members, as has been our practice the past several years prior to our first meeting of the academic year. This annual opportunity to meet new faculty, reconnect with others, and hear about faculty issues is time very well spent. At this year's session we heard about the challenges the faculty faces in meeting the university's teaching, service, and research expectations. We also discussed the issues surrounding "transforming the university" as presented by President McIntyre in her State of the University address. Clearly, we are in an environment of shrinking state financial support, evolving demographics, and changing student expectations that requires a regular review of how we go about meeting the university's objectives.

At Friday's board of trustees meeting, President McIntyre invited representatives of the facilities management team to be recognized for their excellent work. Their hard work and dedication in the many areas of their responsibilities are evident wherever you travel around the campus. The board of trustees joined the president in extending our appreciation for their contribution to the efficient operation of the University.

We learned about the success of our retention efforts, celebrated the institution-wide success of the Battle in Seattle, heard about the agenda set for the year by our new student body officers, and welcomed new faculty, staff, and administrators to campus, while at the same time we honored those who will be retiring this year.

As we departed Ellensburg Friday afternoon we left behind a beautiful campus painted in bright fall colors, a faculty, staff and administration dedicated to the success of the University and a student body that is not only the largest in the school's history, but is also one of the most academically qualified. It is an exciting time to be part of the Central Washington University family.

Along with the other trustees, I look forward to contributing to the continued success of Central Washington University.

Mary Hewitt is the 2003 recipient of the Central Washington University Alumni Association special achievement award, which she received during the annual homecoming banquet and awards ceremony Oct. 17.

She is the director of communications for the Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). In that capacity, she is responsible for ICANN's educational outreach and communications programs with the general public, a variety of other constituencies and the media.

Hewitt has more than 10 years experience managing strategic communications programs in the private sector and the congressional and executive branches of the federal government. She has served as public affairs specialist for the U.S. Department of the Treasury and press secretary for the Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress. Most recently, she was director of communications and industry relations for the Computer and Communications Industry Association.

A 1985 CWU communications graduate, with a minor in political science, Hewitt also received a master's degree in international affairs from Georgetown University in 1994.

Four Central Washington University graduates, one from each of the university's academic divisions, were honored as distinguished alumni by the CWU Alumni Association during the annual homecoming banquet and awards ceremony Oct. 17.

The four are Dr. William Bonaudi, Moses Lake, from the College of the Sciences; Dr. Donald Duncan, Salem, Ore., College of Education and Professional Studies; Dr. Janine Pease, Billings, Mont., College of Arts and Humanities; and, Susan Swartz, Mercer Island, College of Business.

Bonaudi was honored for his outstanding achievements in higher education administration. He earned a bachelor's in zoology from Central in 1964, as well as a master's degree in biology from Wayne State University, Michigan, and his Ed.D. in administration and organizational leadership from the University of Southern California.

First a science instructor at Macomb County Community College in Michigan, Bonaudi went on to serve as dean of instruction at Truckee Meadows Community College in Nevada for two decades. He then served as vice president of academic affairs at Northern Nevada Community College before taking up his current position as president of Big Bend Community College in 1995.

At Big Bend Community College, Bonaudi recently supervised the successful completion of the accreditation process as well as the modernization of the college's Flight Training Center. After nearly a decade of lobbying, Bonaudi is now overseeing the construction of a state-funded library and the privately funded Grant County Advanced Technologies Education Center.

Duncan was honored for his lifelong accomplishments in education. At Central, he earned a bachelor's degree in recreation administration in 1951 and a master's degree in school psychology and counseling in 1955. He later earned an Ed.D. in counseling, school psychology and higher education from Washington State University.

During his career, Duncan worked as a high school teacher and recreation director for the Highline Public School District; school psychologist in Yakima and Lake Oswego, Ore.; dean of men at Western Washington University; and both dean of men and dean of students at Central. He also served as chair of special education and chair of education and psychology at Western Oregon University (WOU).

A professor emeritus of special education, Duncan retired from WOU in 1989. He currently serves as president of the Resident Advisory Council at Capital Manor Retirement Community in Salem, Ore., and vice president of the Monmouth/Independence Community Foundation.

Pease says, "Education is the key to Native American freedom." In July, she assumed the post of vice president for Native American affairs at Rocky Mountain College, Billings, Mont.

That appointment comes on the heels of her recently-completed research for the American Indian College Fund. Called "Native American Language Immersion: Innovative Education for Families and Children," the study determined that students learn better if they are taught in their own language and in the context of their own culture.

Pease, who served for 18 years as president of Little Big Horn College, holds bachelor's degrees in sociology and anthropology from CWU along with a master's degree and Ph.D. in adult and higher education from Montana State University-Bozeman.

Swartz, a highly-successful tax accountant, graduated from Central in 1981 with a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance and a minor in economics. She earned a master's degree in taxation from Golden Gate University in 1983. A 22-year employee and tax partner at the big-four firm KPMG LLP, Swarz provides tax advice to "high net worth" individuals, corporate executives and family businesses.

In 1978, Swartz received the Central Investment Fund Scholarship to attend CWU. Just three years later, she completed her four-year degree at Central and won a Gold Medal Award for the highest CPA exam score in Washington - "thanks to the rigorous program and relentless professors at Central," she notes.

Swartz is currently a member of numerous trade associations and is a board member for the Northwest Women's Law Center and the CWU College of Business Advisory Board.

Lila HARPER, English, has published an entry on the 19th century traveler Mary Kingsley in "Literature of Travel and Exploration: An Encyclopedia" (Fitzroy Dearborn, 2003).

Faculty and students from the Department of Anthropology and graduate Resource Management (REM) Program participated in the public "Archaeology Days at Grant County PUD" in Wanapum Hydro Village on Oct. 8 and 9. On Oct. 8, Anthropology professors Patrick LUBINSKI and Steve HACKENBERGER attended Archaeology Day Activities along with 11 students: Dan ALDEN, Walter BAKER, Erica BURCH, Rose FERRI, Lacie HARTMAN, Meggan HOULIHAN, Dana MILLER, Angela REESE, Ryan SWANSON, Mike TARI, and Anthony WILSON. On Oct. 9, 12 students volunteered to help supervise children's activities for the first archaeology days "youth day." They are: Tony ARONICA, Corrine CAMUSO, Marie EVERTS, Rose FERRI, Chris HEHMAN, Meggan HOULIHAN, Mary McCOMBS, Vanessa MINATANI, Hillary RENICK, Rebecca RAU, Rita SULKOSKY, and Erin WOODARD.

CWU HOSTS FIFTH ANNUAL ECONOMIC OUTLOOK CONFERENCE

Most experts seem to agree that the national economy appears to be on the rebound. But, the impacts of the rebound have been slower to emerge in Washington, particularly in the area of increased employment. The extent of recovery, and when, will be among the topics discussed at this year's Economic Outlook Conference at Central Washington University, presented by the College of Business (COB).

The fifth annual event will be held Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Samuelson Union Building on CWU's Ellensburg campus.

The conference provides a forum to address issues key to the economic vitality of central Washington, according to Dr. Roy Savoian, COB dean.

"Central's continued involvement with these emerging issues also helps us prepare our students for successful careers in what has recently been an uncertain regional economy," Savoian adds. "This year's conference will bring together a group of first-rate analysts who will share their expertise and perspectives with public- and private-sector managers as well as the campus community."

The conference speakers, all recognized experts, include:

• Dr. John Mitchell, of the Portland, Ore., based M & H Economic Consultants and Western Regional Economist for U.S. Bancorp, is a frequent commentator on the regional economy and regularly publishes analyses and forecasts about the Pacific Northwest. His presentation is titled "Climbing Out of Purgatory."
• Dr. Desmond O'Rourke, president of the economic consulting firm Belrose, Inc., will discuss the performance of the agriculture sector in a session titled "Prospect for Recovery in Washington Agriculture."
• And, Don Meseck, regional labor economist for the Washington State Employment Security Department, Labor Market and Economic Analysis Branch, who will present a current analysis during his discussion of "Central Washington Labor Market: Trends and Prospects."

During lunch a speaker panel will address question-and-answers, and Kent Christopher, manager of containers, will provide an update of developments at the Port of Seattle.

"In this rapidly changing time, we expect a wide variety of leaders - from agriculture to construction and education to economic development - will find the conference to be particularly helpful," Savoian adds.

The cost for attending the program is $60 per person, which includes refreshments, lunch and a one-day campus parking permit.

ITS DEPLOYS ZENWORKS

By Carmen A. Rahm
Senior Director of Information Technology Services

Central Washington University's Information Technology Services (ITS) Department is standardizing "ZenWorks," a tool for remote control/management of desktop computers across campus.

While this tool has been available to ITS for some time, and used by some in the department, it is now being standardized and deployed as a tool for all IT support specialists to use. We estimate that this one tool (remote control) can eliminate up to 30 percent of the current desktop visits, allowing us to provide more timely service to you when you call the ITS HelpDesk. In short, ITS will be able to resolve many more HelpDesk calls over the network, without having you wait for a Support Specialist to come to your location.

Remote control/management will allow ITS (only with user permission for each incident) to access your desktop computer when you contact the HelpDesk and have a non-hardware related problem. As you watch on your monitor, the ITS support specialist will be able to take control of your computer, make the changes and provide training if necessary. As noted, the technician can only do this if the user gives permission, via their computer.

With this launch, remote control/management will be available on all PCs with the Netware client. This is about 98 percent of the PCs on campus. We hope to have this service available on Macs in the near future, as we work to deploy the Mac Netware Client which will make this possible.

This initiative is totally focused on providing better and more timely desktop support for calls to the ITS HelpDesk. This initiative is not related to the PeopleSoft project and requires no action by the customer, other than to authorize access to your computer for the technician when requested.

ITS will be implementing additional tools in the ZenWorks arsenal such as Remote Software Distribution, Inventory Management and others. Watch for these service improvements down the road.

CWU NO LONGER 'EDUCATION'S HIDDEN GEM'

A couple of years ago, Washington CEO magazine labeled Central Washington University as "Education's Hidden Gem." A follow-up article now could be titled "Hidden No More."

The reason is CWU is in the midst of an enrollment renaissance. Central welcomed its second largest incoming classes ever this year, with 1,336 new freshmen now studying on the Ellensburg campus.

"This year's freshmen are also among our most academically prepared, based on meeting university admissions standards and their readiness for college-level coursework," Mike Reilly, CWU admissions director, says.

A total of 9,465 students now attend Central, an increase of 697 from the same time last year and 1,415 from the 2000-01 academic year.

That total includes the Ellensburg campus and six university centers - CWU-Lynnwood, CWU-Moses Lake, CWU-Pierce County, CWU-SeaTac, CWU-Wenatchee and CWU-Yakima. At the centers alone, enrollment is up 244 students this year.

"Transfer student demand for upper-division access at higher education centers has never been higher," Dr. Linda Beath, CWU associate vice president for undergraduate studies, says. "Central already enrolls more transfer students than any of the state's other regional baccalaureate universities or branch campuses and has for several years."

For more than 25 years, CWU has served the needs of time- and place-bound students through its centers and cohort-based programs at other locations designed to meet emerging employer needs.

CWU's retention rate also is seeing gains this year, with freshman retention up three percentage points (74.5 to 77.5), which is a "substantial one-year improvement," according to Mark Lundgren, CWU director of institutional research.

CWU President Jerilyn S. McIntyre points out that "our retention rates affirm the excellent work of the university community in creating a student-focused learning environment."

UNIVERSITY WRITING CENTER OFFERS EXTENDED HOURS

Central Washington University's writing center offers extended hours beginning this quarter.

"The mission of the university writing center is to provide assistance and support to students throughout their academic life at Central," Linda Beath, associate vice president for undergraduate studies, said. "By extending the writing center's hours, we can better meet their needs."

The center, located in Hebeler 218, is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday evening, 6:30 to 8:30. Students can call in advance (963-1296) or drop by to schedule appointments with tutors and teaching assistants.

"All students seeking help with their developmental writing skills are welcome," Beath said. "This applies to general education. For example, a student in a science class with a writing component may seek assistance at the writing center."

The center will offer three or four student writing workshops this quarter. University writing center consultant Rob Schnelle said the workshop themes could feature sentence integrity, summary and thesis writing.

The center also encourages faculty members, especially those teaching writing courses, to seek assistance in designing and assessing writing assignments. English instructor Lila Harper also serves as a consultant.

In addition, the writing center is hosting a series of problem-solving workshops this quarter for those faculty members who assign writing in their disciplines and need help managing the task.

"The workshops are a way of extending some of the work on writing that has been done with faculty through the general education committee," Schnelle said.

More information on the writing center's services and policies is available at www.cwu.edu/~writingcenter.

NAME CHANGES, QUALITY LIVE THEATRE REMAINS AT CWU

The 2003-2004 academic year marks some big changes for the Central Washington University theatre arts department, including name changes and newly-renovated facilities.

While students will continue to study under the theatre arts department, the production company that exists within the department, now operating under the name Central Theatre Ensemble, will present all productions.

In addition, the Tower Theatre will also undergo a name change as to the Milo Smith Tower Theatre. Milo Smith, the former theatre arts chair, will be honored at a Nov. 13 reception highlighting his contributions to the department and Central Washington University. Smith was the driving force behind a previous McConnell Hall renovation that led to the construction of the Tower Theatre.

With all of these name changes comes an upgrade in technology and facilities throughout the entire theatre arts facility. Lydig Construction is now in the final phase of the $2.1 million building overhaul.

The main focus of the project has been safety upgrades in McConnell Auditorium. Building upgrades include a new stage floor, conference rooms and acting studio, along with renovations to the costume crafts room and scene shop.

Free public tours of the newly renovated facility will be available during the CWU Open House Saturday, Oct. 25. Tours, beginning at the Milo Smith Tower Theatre box office (located at the west entrance, just off the Barge Courtyard), will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

CWU PRESIDENT HEADS TO JAPAN AS GUEST SPEAKER

Central Washington University President Jerilyn S. McIntyre will present a special address Saturday, Oct. 25, at the 50th anniversary celebration at Shimane Women's University in Matsue City, Japan. Her Shimane counterpart, Daisetsu Fujioka, invited McIntyre to the event.

"I was very honored to be asked to present some remarks during this very important ceremony," McIntyre says. "It's a wonderful opportunity to celebrate with one of the many institutions around the world with which we have partnered. This trip fit nicely into the university's globalization theme for the year."

In Japan, McIntyre says she also will look to "develop and nurture other international education contacts and visit other CWU international exchange partners."

During her 11-day trip, the CWU president will also visit Asia University, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, Shimane University and Takushoku University.

CWU 'CAREER SWITCHER' STUDENT TEACHERS GO TO SCHOOL

Central Washington University's Career Switcher Program teachers-in-training are now getting a taste of classroom life in six western Washington school districts. Offered through CWU-Lynnwood, the program assists displaced workers who have strong mathematics backgrounds in pursuing careers as junior or senior high school mathematics teachers.

The teacher-candidates have been placed in the Edmonds, Kent, Mukilteo, Northshore, Renton and Shoreline school districts through a partnership with the Washington Alliance for Better Schools, a non-profit corporation dedicated to improving student achievement.

Last month, the CWU students began an intensive course of study which will take place over five academic quarters, ending in December 2004. They are receiving hands-on teaching experience at the beginning of the program concurrent to coursework that will lead to a Washington residency-teaching certificate with an endorsement to teach math at the middle school and high school levels.

CWU EMPLOYEES

Civil Service new hires: Marc McPherson, Campus Police Officer, Public safety and Police Services; and Peter Ross, Campus Police Officer, Public Safety and Police Services

Civil Service job changes: Anna Fischer, Accountant, Principal, Accounting.

CWU JOB OPENINGS

Searches are under way for the following positions. You can access the CWU home page (www.cwu.edu/~hr/jobs) or the Job Line at (509) 963-1562.

Faculty:
Cornerstone and GEAR UP Mathematics Coordinator, Trish Swanson, 963-2103;
Earth Materials/Mineralogy, Assistant Professor, 963-2801;
Foreign Language, Lecturer Pool (part time), 963-1218;
Foreign Language, Spanish, Rodney Bransdorfer, 963-1218;
Mathematics, Lecturer, 963-2103;
Political Science, Visiting Assistant Professor, non-tenure track, 963-2408;
Reference Librarian (temporary, part time), Linda Busch, 963-1902.

Exempt:
Admissions Recruiter, Tina Morefield, 963-3012;
Admissions Recruiter, West Side, Tina Morefield, 963-3012
Financial Aid Counselor (two positions), Alice Fulleton, 963-3049;
GEAR UP Parent/Community Outreach Specialist, Laurie Stehle, 963-1250;
HEP Project Coordinator, Rosario Estrella, 574-6800, ext. 3262;
Senior Director of Development, Janet Davies, 963-2160;

Civil Service:
Custodian, Oct. 27;
Driver/Technology Assistant (temporary);
Information Technology Applications Specialist III, Nov. 4;
Medical Technician (temporary);
Plumber/Pipefitter/Steamfitter, Oct. 27;
Registered Nurse (temporary);
Sports Equipment Technician, Nov. 14.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24
Art Exhibit: "Photographs to See," 150 photographs, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, noon to 3 p.m. weekends, Spurgeon Gallery in Randall Hall, through Nov. 14
Natural Science Seminar: "The November 3, 2002, Mw=7.9 Denali Earthquake, Alaska: Preliminary Observations of Surface Rupture and Slip Distribution," by Charles M. Rubin, CWU, 4 p.m., Science Building 147

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
Music: Sonata-Sonatina Festival, all day, Hertz Hall
Workshop Series: "Introduction to Jewelry Design," and "Introduction to Relief Print Making," 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, through Oct. 26, Randall Hall, $125 for each workshop
Open House: for prospective students, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., various campus locations
Wrestling: CWU vs. alumni, 7 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27
Presentation: algebraic solution for image processing, by Dan Curtis, department of mathematics, CWU, 4 p.m., Hebeler 121

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28
Conference: 5th CWU Annual Economic Outlook Conference, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Samuelson Union Building, $60
Social Justice Series: noon, SUB Pit
Lecture Series: "Christianity and Fratricide: Southern Baptists, Hong Xiuquan, and the Taiping Rebellion," by Jeffrey Dippmann, Philosophy, CWU, 3:15 p.m., Black 150, part of the Social and Cultural Roots of China's Globalization series
Classic Film Series: "Rabbit Proof Fence," (Australia, 2002, 94 minutes, adventure/drama), 7 p.m., McConnell Auditorium, $3, $12 bargain pass
Halloween Concert: CWU Orchestra, noon and 8 p.m., Hertz Auditorium

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29
Book Sale: Friends of the Library, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Library lobby
Benefits Fair: 10 a.m., SUB
Papa John's Coffeehouse: 8 p.m., SUB Club Central

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30
Book Sale: Friends of the Library, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Library lobby
Guest Speaker: "The Biggest Sexual Organ in the World and the Three Secrets of a Great Relationship," focusing on building trust and good communications, by Michael Kaufman, 6:30 p.m., SUB Theatre
Concert: CWU Chamber Orchestra, 8 p.m., Hertz Auditorium

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31
Open House: Center for Student Empowerment, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., SUB 218
Boo Central: 5-8 p.m., SUB
Volleyball: CWU women vs. Western Washington, 7 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1
P.A.C.E.S.: Professionals Addressing Careers in Education, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Black Hall
Course: "Wine Basics," 1-4 p.m., Grupe Center, $49
Soccer: CWU women vs. Seattle Pacific, 1 p.m., CWU field
Volleyball: CWU women vs. Seattle Pacific, 7 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3
Domestic Violence Awareness Week: programs and information provided, SUB National Non-Traditional Student Recognition Week

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Course: "The Taste of Success," trade training for winery tasting room staff, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Grupe Center
Lecture Series: "Pacific Messages: Overseas Chinese Magazines and the Imagining of Modern China," James Cook, History, CWU, 3:15 p.m., Black 150, part of the Social and Cultural Roots of China's Globalization series
Concert: CWU Chamber Orchestra, 8 p.m., Hertz Auditorium

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Art Exhibit: "Photographs to See," 150 photographs, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, noon to 3 p.m. weekends, Spurgeon Gallery in Randall Hall, through Nov. 14
Recital: Jon Hamar and John Michel, strings, 8 p.m., Hertz Auditorium
Papa John's Coffeehouse: 8 p.m., SUB Club Central

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Soccer: CWU women vs. Northwest Nazarene, 2 p.m., CWU field
Chemistry Seminar Series: "Multifunctional Magnetic Materials," by Dr. Natia Frank, University of Washington, 4 p.m., Science Bldg. 216

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Natural Science Seminar: "Dust and Global Climate," by Anne M. Johansen, department of chemistry, CWU, 4 p.m., Science Building 147
Preview: of the upcoming musical extravaganza "West Side Story," 5:15 p.m., Rotary Pavilion, cast members will present the songs "I Feel Pretty" and "Tonight"
Comedy: First Friday Comedy Night, 8 p.m., SUB Club Central

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Natural Science Seminar: "Dust and Global Climate," by Anne M. Johansen, department of chemistry, CWU, 4 p.m., Science Building 147
Preview: of the upcoming musical extravaganza "West Side Story," 5:15 p.m., Rotary Pavilion, cast members will present the songs "I Feel Pretty" and "Tonight"
Comedy: First Friday Comedy Night, 8 p.m., SUB Club Central

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Recital: Hal Ott, flute, 3 p.m., Hertz Auditorium
Concert: CWU Brass Choir, 8 p.m., Hertz Auditorium