Falsely Imprisoned — Omar Saunders spent 14 years and 11 months of his life in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Saunders will share his experience with Central audiences as he presents Falsely Imprisoned Stories, 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6, in Graham Conference Center. In 1986 Saunders and three other men were charged with the rape and murder of medical student Lori Roscetti in Chicago, Ill. With the help of trial attorney Kathleen Zellner and the technology of DNA testing, the four men were later cleared of their life sentences. Saunders now works as a paralegal for Zellner’s firm.

Public Forum on Iraq — There will be a discussion about Iraq, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11, in the Lower Chapel. Learn about Iraq and make your opinion known. This will be a chance for all perspectives on war with Iraq to be heard.

La Traviata — Central College will present a world-exclusive performance of the famous opera La Traviata 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 5, in Douwstra Auditorium. The performance will be the only American performance of this production by the academic opera company Darclee. Students enrolled at the National University of Music in Bucharest, Romania, will come to Central for the sole purpose of performing this world-exclusive event. Pella native and Central alum Tim Kuhn, a vocal student at Indiana University, will perform the role of Giorgio Germont. Guest of honor Virginia Zeani, his Indiana University teacher who holds the record for singing the female lead Violetta 648 times, will travel to Pella for the occasion. She will present a lecture on La Traviata immediately prior to the performance. Central’s own Chamber Singers will sing in the opera’s chorus. Tickets for La Traviata are on sale at the Maytag information booth. Cost is $10 for adults, $7 for senior citizens and students and free with Central College ID.

Literacy Army — Interested in supporting literacy among students in the Pella area? Mindi Kacmarynski ’93 is seeking volunteers for the Literacy Army program, an Iowa branch of the national Help America Read program. This PAC-supported initiative provides literacy mentors to K-5 students. Volunteers will spend one hour per week working with two or three students in a one-on-one situation. If you wish to participate, you will be given one hour per week release time to do so. The time will need to be approved by your immediate supervisor. For more information, contact Mindi at 628-3789 or e-mail at kacmarynskim@central.edu.

Pam Ewell (education) presented at the ITEC/ASCD (Iowa Technology and Education Connection & Iowa Association of Supervision and Curriculum) conference. The session was a collaborative effort with Pella fifth grade teacher Kari Pingel. The title of the presentation was "Strategies... Lessons... Great Stuff For Your Classroom.” Participants experienced many effective science and technology innovations for teaching grades K-9.

Terri Snyders Crumley (admission) was co-author on an article published in the Journal of Clinical Epidemiology (Vol. 55, 2002, pp 477-487). The article “Methodological Issues in a Population-based Health Survey of Gulf War Veterans” was written in conjunction with a group of researchers from the University of Iowa.

Russ Goodman (mathematics) attended the annual joint meetings of the American Mathematical Society (AMS) and the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) in Baltimore, Md. Jan. 14-18 as part of his commitment to Project NExT. While there, he was a presenter at “An Overview of Interviews,” a panel discussion for mathematicians on the job market. He also was a judge for an undergraduate research poster session organized by the MAA, attended the MAA liaison breakfast and began organizing a session of talks at next year’s meeting in Phoenix, Ariz.

Janine Fontana, Gayle Freel and Deb Randol (physical plant) attended classes at the Institute for Facilities Management at Ft. Worth, Texas, last week. The institute is sponsored by APPA, the Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers.

Robin Martin (library) attended a three-day workshop sponsored by the Association of Research Libraries on administering the LibQUAL+TM survey, a national research and development project to measure library service quality in colleges and universities. The workshop was held in conjunction with the American Library Association’s midwinter conference in Philadelphia, Pa.

Tim Hoekstra’s (media center) grandmother, Adelaide Hoekstra, passed away Jan. 31.

Patrick Roland’s (college relations) grandmother, Phyllis Bush, passed away Feb. 4.

Congratulations to Mike Allison (physical plant) and his wife Ami on the birth of a baby girl on Dec. 26, 2002. Jase Dawn-Maria Allison weighted 6 lbs., 1 oz and was 18 ¼ inches long.

Claude Good joined the physical plant as a custodian.

Michael Gens joined the development office as the director of the Central Fund.

Rhonda McCourt joined the Trio program as a Gear Up administrative assistant.

Jessica Kuhl joined dining services as a cook.

Kurt Richardson will be joining the physical plant as nighttime custodial supervisor.

Ernie Stewart joined dining services as a cook.

Vagina Monologues — The office of student life will present Eve Ensler’s nationally renowned play The Vagina Monologues 8 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 13-15, in Grand Central Station. The debut performance at Central is one of more than 685 throughout the country that will be part of V-Day 2003, an annual awareness campaign set on college campuses designed to stop violence against women. The theme for 2003 is “From V-Day to V-World: Envisioning a World Without Violence.” Tickets for the event are $5 for students with ID and $10 for adults and go on sale Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Central College information booth. The money raised will benefit the Turning Point domestic violence shelter and the Afghanistan is Everywhere campaign, a charity of Ensler’s choosing that helps American Indian and Canadian women. Students performing in The Vagina Monologues include: freshmen Scott Cartwright, Megan McConville, Holly Buch, Tyrell Huey, Martina Haines, Kate Baumert, Megan Fleming and Emmalee Moffitt; sophomores Jasmine Gambrall, Mike Poundstone, Jarrod Bodenstiner, Erin McCarty, Stephanie Panek, Jamie Smith, Jon Raleigh and Tricia Schoon; juniors Marqita Jones, Danielle Vezina, J-me Danielson and Jessica Heerema and seniors Carissa Rice, Andrea Vahl, Emily Weeks, Anna Haustein, Ryan Faircloth, Adam Bowersox, Stacy Jahnke, Brad Clark, Bertina Crook, Wendy Van Haaften and Glen Fuhrmeister.

Please check this link for updates on AQIP progress. All three action teams and the team leaders have been identified as listed below. Their first goal is to complete the action project commitment form due to AQIP by Feb. 28. Thanks to everyone on these teams for devoting their time, energy and ideas toward the three action projects. For questions or more information, contact Jann Freed (business management) at ext. 5168
AQIP TEAMS

First-Year Experience
Lyn Isaacson (academic excellence) — team leader
Steve Sanchez (registrar) — team leader
Mick Angel — Total Success Program/women’s basketball coach
Walter Cannon — faculty (English)
Michael Harris — faculty (English)
Lisa Hetzel — student life
Eric Jones — admission
Nancy Kroese — Student Support Services
Robin Martin — library
Eddie Moore, Jr. — intercultural life
Michael Patzia — faculty (philosophy)
Tim Phillips — student life
Vivian Rippentrop — academic affairs
+ two students, TBA

Math and Science Education
Phil George (education) — team leader
Wendy Weber (math) — team leader
Ellie DuPre (biology) — team leader
Robert Franks — faculty (computer science)
Louise Zaffiro — faculty (chemistry)
Bev Brand — faculty (education)
Carol Williamson —admissions
Lowell Ernst — Pella district curriculum director
Tony Heiting — Department of Education math and science consultant
Sandi Renegar — Department of Education consultant in practitioner preparation
Erika Hartung — freshman math student
Rachel Lenox — sophomore chemistry student
Stacy Bartelt — sophomore elementary education student

International Programs
Silvia Rode (German) —team leader
Brian Zylstra (international education) — team leader
Jim Zaffiro (political science) — team leader
Sheryl Kamerick — controller
Keith Yanner — faculty (political science)
Roger Pieroni — faculty (French)
Sam Mate-Kodjo — faculty (Spanish)
David Purnell — faculty (English)
Steve Ybarrola — Faculty (anthropology)
Anya Butt — faculty (environmental sciences)
Darrell Druvenga — faculty (education)
Jim Schulze — faculty (psychology)
Al Dorenkamp — athletics
Jessica Klyn — sophomore sociology student
Deborah Wassenaar — senior psychology student

Positions Available:

Department: Physical plant
Description: Central stores/warehouse manager
Budgeted Hours: Full-time (2080 hrs)
Grade: TS 3 (minimum hiring range $9.19 - $10.90)
Qualifications: This person is responsible to the director of construction and energy management to determine and recommend appropriate stock selection, procurement methods and inventory control including but not limited to supplies, equipment and other materials. Prefer at least two years experience in field, math and computer skills, ability to lift, pull and push up to 50 lbs., use and climb ladders, excellent oral and written communications skills; ability to follow oral and written directions; work well with the broad constituency served by the college, maintain a valid driver’s license and willingness to operate a forklift.
Effective: Immediately
Deadline: Review will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

If interested in the position, please complete a job opportunity application at human resource office or call 628-5199 or 628-7681 with questions. For more information on the position view our Web site at www.central.edu/humanresources.

Central College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates.

Technical Director — Central College invites applications for a technical director. This is a 10-month, full-time professional staff appointment beginning immediately. Qualifications: M.F.A. or M.A. and relevant experience required. Please visit the college Web site at www.central.edu for a full position description and application procedures.

College update video — If you missed President David Roe’s college update on Jan. 16, human resources has a video you may check out to watch. Call Sharon at 5199 or Lenora at 7681.

Mark your calendars — The student job fair will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, in the meeting rooms at Central Market.

Flexible Spending Reminder — Claims paperwork needs to be turned in by the end of March for any medical or dental expenses that were incurred in 2002 that you would like to be reimbursed for through your flexible spending.

Professional Development — Mark your calendars for a professional development seminar for non-faculty employees of Central College 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 11. More information about the seminar will be distributed later.

What should I do if I’m being sexually harassed?

Every situation differs, but these are general guidelines to follow:

• Confront the person — Let the person know you find the behavior offensive and you want it to stop. Be firm and clear. Most people will stop offensive behavior once someone points it out. Prompt action may keep a situation from getting worse.
• Keep accurate records — Memories are not always reliable, so write down what happened and when and where it happened. List any witnesses.
• Get support — talk about your feelings with someone you trust: a friend, relative, coworker, counselor, etc.
• Consider writing a letter to the harasser — If you want to avoid direct confrontation, write a letter. The letter should list the words or actions used, when and where the incident took place, your feelings about the incident, and how you expect to be treated in the future.

If the harassment continues:

• Ask for help from a school official.
• Have a meeting with school officials and all parties involved
• Consider filing a formal complaint with the college.
• Consider filing legal charges.

Summer School — Faculty interested in teaching a summer school course should submit their information to Vivian Rippentrop no later than Friday, Feb. 14. Questions should be directed to her at extension 5175 or via e-mail.

Nominations for Faculty Awards — Nominations are now being accepted for the annual faculty awards. Descriptions of each of the awards and a complete explanation of the nominating procedures can be found on pages 30-34 of the Faculty Handbook. Nominations for the outstanding performance awards in the areas of effective teaching, professional growth and development, institutional service and community service should be sent to the personnel committee. Last year’s recipients were: effective teaching, Esther Streed (education), Tom Linton (mathematics) and Lyn Isaacson (academic excellence); professional development, Tilly Woodward (art) and institutional service, Dan Bruss (chemistry). The award for community service was not given last year. Nominations for the Huffman Award for outstanding support of international education should be sent to Glenn Barnett (chemistry), chair of the off-campus programs committee. Last year’s recipient was Tom Iverson (retired provost). Nominations for the David Crichton memorial teaching award should be sent to Paul Naour, vice president for academic affairs. Last year’s recipient was Michael Harris (English). The deadline for nominations for all of the awards is April 4, 2003.