CampusTown
A Newsletter for the Central College Community
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Volume XIII
No. 19 |
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Submit information for the next CampusTown to Abby
Gonzales by
Friday, July 1.
Check out news and events at www.central.edu/calendar |
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Events and
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Alumni events
There are upcoming alumni events in Cedar Rapids Friday, June 3, and Indianapolis Monday, June 13. For more information visit http://www.central.edu/alumni/events.html.
Annual hoops golf outing
The Central College men’s basketball team will sponsor the 2nd Annual Hoops Open Golf Tournament Friday, June 10, at Bos Landen Golf Course in Pella. The 18-hole, four-person scramble starts at 1 p.m., and contests such as longest drive and longest putt will continue throughout the day. A buffet dinner, raffle and silent auction will follow in the Bos Landen Conference Center around 6 p.m. Cost is $80 for golf, cart, gift, dinner and donation. Cost is $40 to attend the dinner only. A portion of the entry fee will be a donation to the men’s basketball athletic excellence fund. Registration deadline is Monday, June 6. For more information, contact Mike Boschee, Central men’s basketball coach at (641) 628-5225 or boscheem@central.edu. The registration form is available to print from the Internet.
Central offers Iowa’s Utopian Societies Elderhostel
travel program
Partnering with Elderhostel, the world’s largest education organization for adults 55 and over, Central’s Institute of Extended Education will lead a new weeklong educational travel program, Iowa’s Utopian Societies:From Old Order Amish to New Age Maharishi. Dates of the program are Sunday-Saturday, Sept. 18-24, and Tuesday-Monday, Oct. 4-10. Participants will travel across Southeast Iowa and journey back in time as they visit inside Amish barns and businesses near Drakesville, survey Mormon and Icarian history in Nauvoo, Ill., and sample the origins of the Amana Colonies and Pella’s Dutch Calvinists. The program will also meet modern day pilgrims at Vedic City, Iowa’s newest city, and the world headquarters of Transcendental Meditation to learn about Vedic-style homes, tour the brain research center, dine at the Raj Resort and visit inside the golden dome. Each community is connected through objective lecture and discussion. The program begins and ends in Pella and features seven utopian societies of the past and present. For more information, go to www.central.edu/academics/programs/elderhostel.html#utopian or contact Diane Van Wyngarden at (641) 628-7487 or vanwyngardend@central.edu.
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Campus
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The Campaign for Central Phase II
The first phase of The Campaign for Central concludes June 30 surpassing its original goal of $50 million six months early. July 1 begins Phase II of the campaign with goals to raise an additional $36 million for a campaign total of $86.8 million.
“In surpassing the largest campaign goal in Central’s history more than half a year ahead of schedule, we sensed an opportunity to continue to build a bright future for Central’s second sesquicentury,” said David Roe (president). “Accordingly, we are launching Phase II to The Campaign for Central and concentrating on our two most urgent capital improvement needs as well as on building the financial strength of the college through increasing both the overall level of the endowment fund and the level of annual financial support to the college.”
The five-year Phase II capital projects include an education/psychology building, estimated at $9 million, and a track and football field replacement, estimated at $2.5 million. The goal also includes plans to raise $9 million for The Central Fund and increase the endowment by $12.5 million. Central’s building maintenance endowment goal is $3 million.
Geisler Library and Media Center summer hours
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Closed evenings, holidays and weekends.
Bookstore summer hours
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-noon.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Kuyper Athletics Complex summer hours
Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Central license plates
Is there any interest in having a state-issued Central College license plate? We need 500 orders to make this work and we currently have about 150. Tell us what you think by e-mailing alumni@central.edu.
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Faculty/Staff
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VandeVoort at CMI
Lee Vande Voort (IT services) was a Level II participant at the Collegiate Management Institute (CMI) May 15-20 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Sponsored by Central Associate of College and University Business Officers, the institute is designed to develop management and leadership skills in participants and to provide a framework for exploration of strategic issues in higher education. CMI has a 19 year history of providing leadership training to higher education administrators.
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Personally
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We extend our sympathy to Jean Van Wyk (dining services) and her family in the passing of Jean’s father-in-law Lou Van Wyk from Pella.
Congratulations to Jeanne and Tim Frerichs (art) on the birth of their daughter Greta Louise on May 25. She weighed 7 lbs., 6 oz.
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Shawn Mitchel joined facilities management as grounds/utility worker.
Jose (Alex) Sandoval joined international education as director of the Yucatan program.
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AQIP
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No report.
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Students
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 Senior class challenge
The class of 2005 set goals of raising $1,600 with
40 percent participation for a senior class gift of an informational kiosk located on Peace Mall near the London phone booth on campus. The class raised $2,066 with almost 50 percent participation. President David Roe matched $1,600 for exceeding the participation goal, and Deanna VerSteeg ’94 contributed $3,200
for meeting the monetary goal.
Central students help in Des Moines
Central College students volunteered their time to help the Des Moines Tax Credit and Asset Building Coalition with its Earned Income Tax Credit campaign. The service provides free tax assistance and asset building opportunities to area residents. Some students did this project for credit and others did it simply to volunteer with a worthwhile project. Kevin Den Adel (accounting), Bob Maurer (accounting), Keith Yanner (political science) and Sam Mate-Kodjo (Spanish) served as supervising professors for students who did the project for credit.
The project was interdisciplinary — students from accounting actually worked with the tax returns; students from Spanish served as hosts at the clinics that served Spanish-speakers; and students from political science helped with a variety of duties. Students who participated included: Erica Argullin ’05, Derek Deminsky ’08, Ryan Elliott ’06, Matt Harre ’06, Scott Huisman ’05, Justin Knock ’08, Daniela Martisovitsova ’05, Thad Nelson ’07, Renee Ripperger ’06, Matthew Stump ’05, Aaron Vincent ’08 and Jenni Wedewer ’05.
Twins in Doublemint contest
Lindsay Schultz Janke ’04 and Raegan Schultz Wagner ’04 entered the Doublemint Twins casting call. VOTE 5 for two fabulous alums! Click here to view it. Judges make final decision.
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Human
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Summer coupons
Can’t wait for summer? Start making your summer plans now. Discount coupons for Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun in Kansas City, Six Flags in St. Louis and Adventureland in Des Moines are available in the HR office.
Health insurance
If you had a child graduate from college and he/she was listed as a dependent on your John Deere Health Insurance Plan, please notify Sharon Haning in the HR office at x5199.
Open positions
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Facilities Management |
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Custodian |
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TS7 (minimum hiring range $9/hr.) |
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Full time (1664 hours)
32 hours/week. M, T, Th, F,
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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Requires cleaning experience and good interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate and interact with a wide variety of individuals served by the college. Ability to follow oral and written instructions as well as be able to lift, push or pull up to 40 lbs. Ability to stand up to four hours and climb and use a ladder. Requires three months of effective experience.
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Immediately |
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Review of candidates will begin immediately. |
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Athletics |
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Cheerleading Coach
Duties to begin as soon as possible. General employment period to begin Aug. 15 and end at the conclusion of the cheerleading season. |
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Responsible to the athletics director for coordinating various athletic team cheerleading events and promotional activities. |
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A high school diploma with experience in cheerleading and managing students. Requires three to 12 months of effective experience.
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Immediately |
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Review of candidates will begin immediately. |
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International Education |
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Assistant Director of International Education |
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AP8 (minimum hiring range $30,696-$36,452)
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The assistant director of international education reports to the director of international education and is responsible for vision, planning, operation and management of the recruitment system for Central College’s international programs. This position is also responsible for actively recruiting students to meet enrollment goals for assigned programs. Other duties and responsibilities include (1) arranging and executing a schedule of personal visits to colleges and universities; (2) performing day-to-day administrative coordination for assigned programs; (3) assisting with on campus special events such as pre-departure and re-entry programs, workshops and Central College orientation activities; (4) conducting annual research projects; and (5) representing the college at professional/social events. |
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Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, strong computer skills, ability to manage multiple projects and a disposition to customer service. Candidates with 2-3 years related experience, foreign language proficiency and study abroad experience will be given preference. The successful candidate must be able to travel extensively (ground and air). There will also be some international travel. This position offers the creative and dynamic individual an opportunity to advance Central’s well-established international education identity. |
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Immediately |
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Review of candidates will begin immediately.
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International Education |
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Coordinator of Event Planning |
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AP7 (minimum hiring range $28,210-$33,147) |
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The coordinator of event planning reports to the director of international education and is responsible for event planning and marketing on-campus. This position is also responsible for actively recruiting students to meet enrollment goals for assigned programs. Other duties and responsibilities include (1) arranging and executing a schedule of personal visits to colleges and universities; (2) performing day-to-day administrative coordination for assigned programs; (3) coordinating study abroad ambassador and peer adviser programs; (4) conducting annual research projects; and (5) representing the college at professional/social events. |
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Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, strong computer skills, ability to manage multiple projects and a disposition to customer service. Foreign language proficiency, study abroad experience and 2-3 years related experience is preferred. The successful candidate must be able to travel extensively (ground and air). There will also be some international travel. This position offers the creative and dynamic individual an opportunity to advance Central’s well-established international education identity. |
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Immediately |
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Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. |
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Residential Learning |
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Head Residence Hall Director (full time 10 months) — two openings available |
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AP7 (minimum hiring range $20,000-$24,000) |
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Responsible to the director of residential learning for coordinating and directing residence hall and its programs and operations which provide an educationally purposeful environment for students. Includes supervision of student staff, programming, advising and participating in a rotating duty schedule and other duties typically associated with live-in residence hall director positions. Includes a collateral assignment with student life dependent upon qualifications of candidate and department needs. |
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Requires a bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred. Previsous experience in residence life preferred. Evidence of strong administrative, team building, organizational and interpersonal skills is necessary. Competitive salary, meal plan when school is in session, unfurnished two-bedroom apartment. Position begins July 26.
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Review of candidates will begin immediately. |
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College Relations |
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Marketing Web Manager |
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AP8 (minimum hiring range $30,696-$36,452)
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Responsible
to the director of college relations for the design, organization, development and maintenance of the college’s Web site. |
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Bachelor’s degree in related field required with a minimum of two years of experience in marketing and/or Web site design preferred. Strong communication skills. Understanding of Central’s marketing audiences, i.e. prospective students ages 14-18 and their parents, alumni, donors and others. Ability to work well with all members of the campus community; demonstrate skills in the operations of design software and programs related to Web sites (Dreamweaver and html). Ability to back-up other college relations staff in at least one of the following areas: design, writing, sports information or photography.
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Deadline to receive applications is June 15.
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To apply for the marketing Web manager position, send a completed application, cover letter, resume, URL address to an active Web site(s) that you currently maintain and the names and contact information for three professional references to: Human Resources Office, Central College, Campus Box 6000, 812 University, Pella, IA 50219 or by e-mail to employment@central.edu. Visit the college Website for an application and additional information regarding the position at: www.central.edu/humanresources.
If interested in any of the above positions, please complete an application at the human resources office or call Kristen Parks, staffing coordinator, at (641) 628-7681 with questions. For more information or to print off an application, go to our Web site at www.central.edu/humanresources.
Central College is strongly committed to creating a diverse community. In furtherance of that commitment, the college encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds, under represented groups, and/or have had experience working with and/or interacting with individuals from diverse populations to apply. Central College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates.
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