Williamsburg golf outing
Join Central College coaches, alumni, parents, friends and guests for an 18-hole best shot tournament at the Stone Creek Golf Club at 812 Long St. in Williamsburg, Iowa, Friday, Aug. 3. A shotgun start will begin at noon, with check-in starting at 11:15 a.m. Cost is $60 per person and includes 18 holes of golf, cart and prizes and a pork chop dinner following the round. Call ext. 5154 or e-mail alumni@central.edu today.
Iowa Private College Week
Central College is one of 29 Iowa private colleges and universities to participate in Iowa Private College Week Monday-Friday, Aug. 6-10. Last year, Central hosted over 500 students and their families from across Iowa and the Midwest. Central has been one of the top visit sites during Iowa Private College Week the past four years.
Iowa Private College Week, sponsored by the Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (IAICU), provides prospective students and their families a special week-long opportunity to visit nonprofit, private college campuses and learn more about the college search process. During Iowa Private College Week, each campus conducts tours and holds free information sessions on financial aid twice a day at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
St. Louis event
Alumni, parents, friends and guests are invited to a River City Rascals game in O’Fallon, Mo., Saturday, Aug. 11, with a picnic at the ball park starting at 6 p.m. Cost is $20 per person and includes supper and a ticket. RSVP to the alumni office by Friday, Aug. 3, ext. 5154 or e-mail alumni@central.edu.
Legacy lunch
The annual Legacy lunch for new students and their alumni parents, grandparents and family members will be Saturday, Aug. 18, in the Graham Conference Center from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. A group photo follows. RSVP to the alumni office by Monday, Aug. 13, ext. 5154 or e-mail alumni@central.edu. For more information about alumni events, go to www.central.edu/alumni/events.html.
GOLD at Clive After 5
Central College Graduates of the Last Decade are invited to Clive After 5 Friday, Aug. 24, at Linnan Park, 8500 Alice Ave., in Clive, Iowa, from 5-7:30 p.m. Cost is $5 at the door and includes two drink tickets and admission to a live band performance by The Nadas.
Trip to Holland 
Support Central football and head to Holland, Mich., as the Dutch take on the Hope College Flying Dutchmen Saturday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. A Central bus will leave at 6 a.m. for the game and a tailgate starts at 5 p.m. The bus will depart Sunday, Sept. 9, in the morning. Cost for the weekend which includes transportation on a charter bus, the tailgater meal, game ticket and lodging Saturday evening is $175 for one person or $250 if sharing a room. Cost for the tailgater only is $7. RSVP to the alumni office at ext. 5154 or alumni@central.edu by Friday, Aug. 24.
Mark your calendars!
Homecoming/Family Weekend is Friday-Sunday, Sept. 28-30. For a schedule, go to www.central.edu/homecoming.
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Employee Spotlight -
Mary Vande Hoef
Name: Mary Vande Hoef
Department: Advancement, athletics
Title: Assistant director of alumni relations, assistant softball coach
About me: Orignially from Orange City; graduated from Central College in 2003 with an economics major and was member of the softball team;
Barloon attended New York seminar Mark Barloon (history) traveled to New York University to attend a one-week competitive application seminar titled “The Civil War in Global Context” led by Thomas Bender, university professor of the humanities and professor of history at New York University. The seminar, sponsored by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, was attended by 19 community and small-college instructors and examined transnational and global aspects of the American Civil War . Over the past 12 years, more than 6,000 educators have participated. The Gilder Lehrman Institute’s summer seminars are designed to strengthen educators' commitment to high quality history teaching. These week-long seminars provide intellectual stimulation and a collaborative context for developing practical resources and strategies to take back to the classroom.
Dolezal presents at seminar
Josh Dolezal (English) presented “Cather’s Household of Exiles: ‘Double Birthday’ and the ‘Future yet Unforeseen’” in June at the International Cather Seminar. The seminar began at the Sorbonne in Paris and concluded in Avignon.
Reimer at Puppet Rampage in Minneapolis
Treva Reimer (theatre) attended Puppet Rampage 2007 in Minneapolis, Minn., July 17-20. She attended workshops on scriptwriting for puppet theatre, starting your own puppet business, and molding and casting puppets as well as a number of puppet plays. Puppet Rampage was the festival of The Puppeteers of America.
Green named to planning and zoning commission
Andrew Green (political science) was appointed to the Pella Planning and Zoning Commission by the Pella City Council to fill a term expiring May 1, 2009.
Bates at conference in Iowa City
Anna Bates (advancement) attended the Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities’ annual fund conference in Iowa City July 19-20.
Obamas in Pella 
Jim Zaffiro (political science) and Cathy Haustein (chemistry) along with other area teachers met with Michelle and Barack Obama in Pella July 4 to discuss ideas and concerns about education.
Martin chair of Iowa Center for the Book Advisory Council
Robin Martin (library) was elected chair of the Iowa Center for the Book Advisory Council. The center is an affiliate of the Library of Congress’s Center for the Book and works to stimulate public interest in books, reading, literacy and libraries. Martin also attended the American Library Association’s annual conference in Washington, D.C., June 23-26.
Harris presents essay
Michael Harris (English) presented his essay, “Coltrane and Coetzee: A Distant Mirror (in Reverse),” at the Literatures in English Conference at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn., June 7-9. The conference was devoted to the teaching and study of Anglophone literature written outside America and England.
Gonzales presents during Webinar
Abby Gonzales (marketing and media relations) presented on media relations during the Independent 529 Plan Webinar July 24.
Oyen at Web developers’ conference
Jacob Oyen (marketing and media relations) attended the eduWeb conference in Baltimore, Md., July 23-25. The conference, intended for higher education Web professionals, included a keynote by Michael Dame, director of Web communication at Virginia Tech, with a focus on crisis communication on the Web. Other presentations covered a variety of Web development topics including: microformats, implementing Flash video, site analysis and strategic planning for Web developers.
Wilkinson casts for film
Ann Wilkinson (theatre) is casting talent for the feature film Riding the Pine, which will be shot on location in Iowa beginning mid-August.
Enrollment and Financial Support Council module is located on myCentral.
Strategic Planning Initiatives
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Students Doing Interesting Things
Taylor had internship in Washington, D.C.
Whitney Taylor ’08 of Eddyville was an intern at the White House in Washington, D.C., last semester. She was one of nine interns who worked in the office of presidential personnel. The department hires for all government agencies such as the Department of Defense and the Department of State.
Tracy Douglas joined the controller’s office as director of accounts receivable and loans.
Pat Falcon was hired as the postal services clerk.
Candace French joined student life as Scholte Hall director.
David Garsow joined student life as director of residential learning.
Bryan Mours joined athletics as head women’s and men’s tennis coach.
Drew Sikkink ’06 joined student life as Pietenpol/Hoffman Hall director.
Kayleen Vander Veen joined dining services as a quality control supervisor.
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We extend our sympathy to Esther Streed (education) in the passing of her father, George Streed, June 17.
2007 holiday schedule
Monday, Sept. 3, Labor Day
Thursday-Friday, Nov. 22-23, Thanksgiving
Monday-Friday, Dec. 24-28, Christmas
Tuesday, Jan. 1, New Year’s Day
Applicant Tracking System
The human resource office launched a new electronic application program. The provider of this software program is Interview Exchange. The program will allow all applicants to apply electronically to a specific open position, by submitting an application, a resume, cover letter and any other relevant attachments, through the college Web site. All application materials, for the specific open position, will be stored in an electronic file. The human resource office will be able to give the appropriate hiring supervisor and all search committee members access to the appropriate open position, thus eliminating the need to manually process, copy and distribute applicant material. This also will provide a more secure and efficient system for applicants to submit their information and for the human resource office to store all information electronically. Further updates on our progress and training for non-HR staff will be forthcoming. In order to utilize the system to its maximum, all applicants, whether external or internal, are strongly encouraged to utilize the electronic applicant system when applying for an open position.
Summer hours and attire
The summer office hours are in effect through Friday, Aug. 10. All offices, with a few exceptions, will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In the judgment of the supervisor, hourly personnel may elect either a one-half or one-hour lunch period. Those individual offices advised to be open over the lunch hour will need to make the necessary adjustments.
Departmental directory and phone directory access
The directories with employee phone extensions and campus box numbers will be updated on the HR module more frequently. To access these directories for viewing and printing, please follow these steps:
- Log onto my.central.edu;
- Enter your username and password;
- Click on the infocentral tab at the top of the screen;
- Locate the human resources information area and under documents, click on resources.
Tuition Exchange
The Tuition Exchange (TE) program provides the opportunity for eligible dependents of faculty and staff to receive undergraduate scholarships at one of the participating member institutions. A list of about 546 colleges and universities that participate in the TE program can be found on the TE Web page www.tuitionexchange.org. Applications for new and returning dependents for the TE program must be submitted to human resources by Thursday, Nov. 1, for the 2008-09 school year. In addition to the application form, you will also need to submit a copy of your most recent tax return showing verification of dependent status. Once you get your 2007 tax return completed, you will need to submit the dependent status information from that. TE eligibility is limited to full-time employees and may be limited based on point criteria established by the college in 2003.
Tuition Reduction
Tuition Reduction benefits are available for spouses and dependent children commencing in the academic period following two years of continuous employment for a full-time employee, or 3,328 accumulated hours for other than full-time employment. If you are an employee of the college, you receive this benefit immediately upon employment. The form to submit for Tuition Reduction can be found on the HR Web site at my.central.edu. Log in and go to the infoCentral tab and the HR module and under documents click on forms. Please submit this form for new and returning students to human resources by Thursday, Nov. 1, for the 2008-09 school year. In addition to the application form, you will also need to submit a copy of your most recent tax return showing verification of dependent status. Once you get your 2007 tax return completed, you will need to submit the dependent status information from that.
Open Positions
To review open positions and download an application click here or visit the college Web site at www.central.edu and select job seekers on the home page drop-down menu for more information.
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 those who 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.
News items should be submitted to Abby Gonzales by noon Friday, Aug. 31.