News Releases from Eastern New Mexico University http://www.enmu.edu/about/news/ Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents Meeting Regents Room----Admin. Bldg.----ENMU--Portales June 1, 2013 ---- 4:30 p.m.Agenda Call to Order Declare a quorum Approve the agenda Routine Matters Report from the president of the Board Report from the president of the ENMU System Report from the ENMU--Roswell president Report from the ENMU--Ruidoso president 5. Approval of the minutes of May 10, 2013 Business Matters Promotion and Tenure Decisions, Ruidoso (Dr. Clayton Alred, Information Only) Five--Year Capital Projects Plan, Ruidoso (Dr. Clayton Alred, Action) Operating Agreement, Roswell (Dr. John Madden, Action) Lease Agreement with Family Resource and Referral, Inc., Roswell (Ms. Jane Batson, Action) Arts and Science Building Re--Roofing Project, Roswell (Mr. Eric Johnston--Ortiz, Action) Preforming Arts Center Fire Suppression Project, Roswell (Mr. Eric Johnston--Ortiz, Action) Five--Year Capital Projects Plan, Roswell (Mr. Eric Johnston--Ortiz, Action) Severance Tax Bond Resolution, Portales (Mr. Scott Smart, Action) Five--Year Capital Projects Plan, Portales (Mr. Scott Smart, Action) Executive Session Discussion of 3 limited personnel matters pursuant to Section 10--15--1(H)(2), NMSA (1978), and one disposal of real property pursuant to Section 10--15--1(H)(8), NMSA (1978). Annual Evaluation of University President, a limited personnel matter pursuant to Section 10--15--1(H)(2), NMSA (1978) Business Matters Recommendation on Contract for University President (Board of Regents, Action) Adjournment http://www.enmu.edu/about/news/story.php?r=1548 Wendel.Sloan@enmu.edu (Wendel Sloan) Thu, 23 May 2013 12:00:00 MDT http://www.enmu.edu/about/news/story.php?r=1548 Photo I.D. (L--R) Chris Taylor, Jason Paulk, Suzanne Swift, Mary Kallus (photo by Shantiana White at ENMU's May 11 commencement) PORTALES ---- Eastern New Mexico University has presented Faculty Excellence Awards to four faculty members. Recipients were: Chris Taylor for Research/Scholarly/Creative Activity; Jason Paulk for Teaching; Suzanne Swift for Service; and Mary Kallus for Advising. In presenting the awards at ENMU's spring commencement, Steven Gamble, ENMU president, made the following comments: Mary Kallus ---- Advising What elements are essential to being a good student advisor? How about being a student--centered faculty member focused on guiding students academically as well as emotionally through their educational experience. ENMU is fortunate to have a faculty member who is willing to take that extra step to ensure students receive quality advising. Dr. Mary Kallus has made the advising of Eastern students one of her top priorities since 2003, and has stated, "Advising means guiding students through life and career choices, lending an ear, a shoulder, or even a tissue if needed." A colleague pointed out that Dr. Kallus helps any student who shows up in her office or contacts her by email, regardless of whether they are one of her advisees or not. Eastern is proud to have a faculty advisor of Dr. Kallus' caliber. Suzanne Swift ---- Service Dr. Swift, an ENMU graduate herself, came back to her alma mater as a communicative disorders faculty member in the late '90s. Her commitment to this institution is evident in all aspects of her work, but it is especially clear in her wide--ranging, dedicated service and leadership. Her work in this area speaks volumes about her impeccable professional and personal work ethic ---- as she explains, the concept is simple: "The work needs to be done and so I do it." It would take far too long to list each individual service contribution she has made to this institution, so some recent highlights will suffice: Most of you recognize her as the institutional Mace--Bearer, an honor that accompanies her two--years--and--running service as Faculty Senate President. During her terms, much has been accomplished, including policy, handbook and bylaw proposals and changes. Beyond that, she has served recently on many standing and ad hoc committees, including her strong leadership with the Student Research Conference, chairing of the Curriculum Committee, Handbook, and Program Review Committees. Perhaps most important, however, is her deep devotion to service to her department, where she has oversight of four disciplines, three of which are subject to external accreditation. That the department houses some of the strongest, growing programs in the university is a testament to Dr. Swift's skilled stewardship. Dr. Jason Paulk ---- Teaching Jason D. Paulk serves as the Director of Choral Activities at Eastern New Mexico University. He trained at Stetson University, Westminster Choir College, and The University of Oklahoma. Dr. Paulk's professional experience includes numerous performances, both as tenor soloist and conductor. Choral ensembles from ENMU have been heard and praised throughout the region in concert tours and collaborations with orchestras such as the Roswell Symphony, Symphony of the Southwest, the Santa Fe Symphony, and Caprock Pro Musica. In addition, Dr. Paulk has toured extensively with the ENMU ensembles, performing in Salzburg, Vienna, Prague, Bejing, and, recently, at Carnegie Hall. Dr. Paulk remains active as writer, lecturer and clinician throughout the country. Of his teaching, students say: "Picks the best repertoire I've ever sung and the hardest I've ever sung. It's nice to be pushed to do harder music." "Always prepared. Incredibly organized. Very high expectations." Dr. Chris Taylor ---- Research Dr. Christopher Taylor has had 19 peer--reviewed articles published or accepted for publication with nine different writing partners, including four peers at ENMU in just five short years since his arrival at ENMU. Faculty nominations for Dr. Chris Taylor substantiate his achievements in research and scholarly activities. One colleague commented that since coming to ENMU in the fall of 2008, Dr. Taylor and his co--contributors have compiled an impressive list of publications of 19 articles published in refereed journals in his field of Hospitality Management that clearly demonstrates his commitment to research and scholarly development. Dr. Taylor has participated in numerous conference presentations. He was honored with an award for best paper at an international conference. At the 38th Annual ENMU Student Research Conference he was honored to be the keynote speaker. http://www.enmu.edu/about/news/story.php?r=1547 Wendel.Sloan@enmu.edu (Wendel Sloan) Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 MDT http://www.enmu.edu/about/news/story.php?r=1547 PORTALES ---- Eastern New Mexico University graduate Socorro Herrera returned to campus on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 14--15, from Kansas State University (KSU) to record videos at KENW--TV for ENMU's TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) program. Herrera was joined by KSU professor Shabina Kavimandan of the Center for Intercultural and Multilingual Advocacy. The seven one--hour instructional videos were produced as part of the Promoting Post--Baccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans (PPOHA) Title V Grant, now in the third of a five--year grant. This year $32,100 is being spent on this component of the almost half--a--million--dollar yearly budget. ENMU and KSU are partners in a TESOL endorsement program for public school teachers. The two--year, or four--semester semester program, gets a public school teacher an endorsement on their teaching certificate for TESOL. This 12--hour graduate program is delivered to teachers in their districts. An instructor from ENMU goes to the district twice a semester, and, in between those visits, the teachers work together in small groups by reading a course module and a textbook and viewing lectures and demonstrations on videos. Herrera, who co--authored the program along with Kevin Murray and Julia Rosa Emslie from ENMU, was here with Kavimandan to make new, updated videos to accompany the updated program. The videos are being funded by the PPOHA grant for graduate studies for Hispanic Serving Institutions, under the direction of Linda Weems, dean of ENMU's Graduate School. Ricardo Arredondo, ENMU Graduate Student Services Specialist, and Rolando Marquez, ENMU Curriculum Development Specialist, also participate in the grant projects. ENMU professors involved in the TESOL program are Geni Flores, Romelia de Vivas Hurtado, Eva Yerende and Trina Lujan. Herrera, professor of elementary education and Executive Director of the Center for Intercultural and Multilingual Advocacy at KSU, has a 1990 MS in multicultural guidance and university counseling and a 1984 BS in elementary education from ENMU. She has a 1995 Ph.D. in educational psychology from Texas Tech. Herrera taught kindergarten in Portales from 1986--89, and was a Chapter 1 reading teacher in Dora from 1984--86. For more information, contact Linda Weems at 575--562--2150. http://www.enmu.edu/about/news/story.php?r=1546 Linda.Weems@enmu.edu (Linda Weems) Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 MDT http://www.enmu.edu/about/news/story.php?r=1546 PORTALES----Janet Buzzard has been named as the new dean for the College of Business at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. She has a bachelor of science degree from Missouri Southern State College; a master of science from Pittsburg State University; and an education doctorate from Oklahoma State University. Buzzard is not new to Eastern as she was a tenured associate professor of information systems in the College of Business from 1996--2005. After teaching at Missouri Southern State University from 2005 to 2009, she followed her spouse who was deployed to Soignies, Belgium, where she has been working as an information technology specialist for the Department of Defense and teaching information technology courses for the University of Maryland. Buzzard replaces interim dean Gene Smith. http://www.enmu.edu/about/news/story.php?r=1545 Wendel.Sloan@enmu.edu (Wendel Sloan) Thu, 9 May 2013 12:00:00 MDT http://www.enmu.edu/about/news/story.php?r=1545 Brian Adams, a seventh grade trumpet player at Zia Intermediate School in Artesia, received an award for "Outstanding Soloist" from the Southeastern New Mexico Music Educators Association. Brian won the award during a solo and ensemble contest in Carlsbad. The award was presented by Dustin Seifert, director of bands at Eastern New Mexico University, during a 6th grade band clinic at ENMU in Portales on Tuesday. (photos by Wendel Sloan, ENMU) http://www.enmu.edu/about/news/story.php?r=1544 Wendel.Sloan@enmu.edu (Wendel Sloan) Wed, 8 May 2013 12:00:00 MDT http://www.enmu.edu/about/news/story.php?r=1544 PORTALES ---- Eastern New Mexico University will hold its 124th Commencement Convocation at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, in Greyhound Arena in Portales. There are approximately 494 candidates for spring graduation, and an additional 103 that will finish coursework this summer and are eligible to walk this spring. The commencement speaker will be State Representative Bob Wooley from Roswell. A Viet Nam veteran, he retired from State Farm Insurance in 2005. Wooley graduated from Eunice High School in 1965, and attended ENMU in 1966--67. He graduated with a bachelor of science in agricultural business in 1972 from New Mexico State University. He owned a welding and construction business for 10 years, and has also worked as an independent insurance adjuster, and pipeline inspector and safety specialist. Wooley was appointed as State Representative for District 66 in southeastern New Mexico by Gov. Susana Martinez in 2010, and was re--elected in 2011. Involved in agriculture all his life, he has been married to Janna Wooley, a retired teacher, for 38 years. They have a son and daughter, and two granddaughters. Steven Gamble, ENMU president, said, "Eastern is happy to have Representative Wooley as its commencement speaker. Eastern is in his district and he supports us very well. Rep Wooley has gained leadership positions in the House and is one of its most respected members." Immediately following commencement, a reception, sponsored by the ENMU Alumni Association, will be held in the south gym. Refreshments will be served. The day kicks off with a 7:45 a.m. Honors Breakfast for 115 students graduating with honors (minimum 3.5 grade point average) and their families in the Campus Union Ballroom. The College of Fine Arts and the Department of Art will dedicate the Dale Hamlett Painting Studio on Friday, May 10, at 1:30 p.m. in the Art and Anthropology Building. Hamlett, emeritus professor of art, earned his bachelor's degree at Truman University in Kirksville, Mo., where he also married his college sweetheart and best friend, Mozelle Lowe. He studied at the Art Institute in Chicago and, later, completed his master's degree at the University of New Mexico. Hamlett joined the faculty of ENMU in 1969, following professional work in Albuquerque as art director/designer for Ward Hicks Advertising Agency and one year as Artist--in--Residence at New Mexico Tech in Socorro. While at ENMU, he received the President's Award for his contribution in Scholarship and guided countless students in their fine arts studies. Upon his retirement in 1987, he was awarded emeritus status and, shortly thereafter, honored as a Distinguished Professor. Hamlett was a charter member of the New Mexico Watercolor Society, as well as the New Mexico Art League, Llano Estacado Art Association, the Pintores Art League, LaEscalera Art Guild, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Delta Kappa, Sigma Tau Gamma, C.O.P.E (ENMU's Council of Professors Emeritus), the Antique Auto Club and Conestoga Good Sams, as well as being a member the First Presbyterian Church of Portales. Painting was what he most enjoyed doing, and he was actively painting until a week before his 2011 death. At the time of his death he had been a professional artist for over 50 years, winning painting awards both nationally and internationally. While he painted in acrylic, oil, pastel and gouache, watercolor was his first love, painting mostly landscapes. The Mozelle and Dale Hamlett Art and Painting Scholarship at ENMU continues the work of his lifetime to help student artists perfect their craft. Eight graduating nurses will be "pinned" at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 10, in Buchanan Hall of the Music Building. They and their towns of residence are: Cheryl Hauge, Albuquerque; Angela Tisdale, Rio Rancho; Guadalupe Sims, Alamogordo; Jennifer Searcy, Albuquerque; Cynthia Lusk, Alamogordo; Charmain Tidwell, Alamogordo; Patricia Martinez, Clovis; and Stephanie Calvillo, Hobbs. Except for the Honors Breakfast, all events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 575--562--2175. http://www.enmu.edu/about/news/story.php?r=1543 Registrar.Office@enmu.edu (Registrar) Mon, 6 May 2013 12:00:00 MDT http://www.enmu.edu/about/news/story.php?r=1543 PORTALES ---- The Eastern New Mexico University Foundation will host the annual Emeritus Faculty Luncheon on Wednesday, May 8, at noon in the Zia Room in the Campus Union Building on the Portales campus. The Distinguished Faculty Emeriti awards will be presented at the luncheon. This year's recipients are Dr. Bill Brunsen, Dr. Gerardus Huybregts, Dr. V. Scott Johnson, Dr. Merlene Olmsted and Dr. M. Francine Stuckey. Ms. Ruth Moore will be honored by receiving the Exemplary Service to the University Community Award. Members of the university community are cordially invited to attend the luncheon on a dutch--treat basis. For more information, call 575--562--2412.Bios of Recipients Dr. William "Bill" Brunsen has been a part of ENMU in a variety of ways over the past 24 years. Dr. Brunsen earned his Bachelor of Science in Economics from ENMU, Masters of Arts in Economics and Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska--Lincoln. He became a member of the faculty in 1987 within the College of Business. During his time at ENMU, Dr. Brunsen has held different positions within the department and university, including department chair, graduate coordinator of the MBA program, associate dean and coordinator of interns. He earned the Presidential Award for Excellence in Service in 2005, and the Spirit of Eastern Award in 2001. As a faculty member, Dr. Brunsen helped re--establish the Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society. A leader and opinion shaper in the College of Business, Dr. Brunsen's stern exterior never quite managed to camouflage his deep concern for students, his colleagues, his college and the university. Dr. Gerardus "Gerry" Huybregts dedicated 24 years of quality service to ENMU. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Master of Business Administration in Finance and International Business, and Ph.D. in International and Comparative Management from the University of California Los Angeles. Upon completion of his doctoral program, Dr. Huybregts began his career at ENMU in 1988. During his tenure, he led both graduate and undergraduate teams to annual International Business Competitions. Dr. Huybregts has served as the dean of the College of Business from 1999 to 2005, as well as department chair, graduate coordinator and the assessment coordinator. He was inducted into Delta Mu Delta and Phi Kappa Phi. He was generous with his time and volunteerism, including working with the United Way and, when no one else came forward, serving as faculty sponsor of the Muslim Student Association. Dr. Huybregts' optimism, his quiet humor, and his teaching eloquence made classrooms better places and the College of Business a better place to work. Dr. V. Scott Johnson joined ENMU began as an associate professor in 1981, and after 32 years of service, retired in 2012. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Oklahoma City University and his Ph.D. in Psychology from Iowa State University. Dr. Johnson served ENMU in many capacities, from being the chair of Psychology, long--time chair of the Human Subjects Committee, faculty senator and the graduate advisor. His students have won research competitions at Texas Tech, Texas A&M, the Psi Chi National Convention, at ENMU and West Texas A&M. During his time at ENMU, Dr. Johnson was the faculty marshal for many commencements and his classroom stories of working in the criminal justice field were legendary among students. In 2010, Dr. Johnson received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching and he is still filling classrooms with enthusiastic students when he teaches an occasional course for the Psychology Department. Mrs. Ruth Moore graduated from ENMU Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Business Education in 1975, and then received a Masters of Business Education in 1977. In 1971, Mrs. Moore began at ENMU as a secretary for the Special Education Department. When a position opened within the Teacher Education Department, Mrs. Moore applied and was hired. She then took an accountant position in the payroll department. In the 1977--1978 school year, Mrs. Moore received the Outstanding Professional Employee award. After being promoted to comptroller, she held that position for ten years. In 1991, Mrs. Moore was again promoted, to the position of Vice President of Business Affairs, which she held for five years until retiring in 1996. Mrs. Moore brought openness, honesty, and integrity to everything she did. Her leadership of Business Affairs was marked by her service--oriented attitude and her readiness to help get the job done. She is truly an ENMU alumna success story. Dr. Merlene Olmsted started her career at ENMU in 1991. At Walla Walla University, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Home Economics with a minor in Sociology, her Master of Arts in Secondary Education emphasis in Textiles at Loma Linda University, and her Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Gonzaga University. Dr. Olmsted served as the department chair of Family and Consumer Science and Agriculture, along with serving twice as the interim Dean of the College of Education and Technology. She has chaired the Curriculum and Instruction Department and was the assessment coordinator for CET. Dr. Olmsted served as the sponsor of NMAFCS student unit at ENMU. In 1999, she received the Spirit of Eastern Award, and in 2011 the Presidential Award for Excellence in Service. After dedicating 20 years of service to ENMU, Dr. Olmsted retired in 2011. She still teaches part time for the FCS department, a department that her teaching excellence and inspired leadership helped to build. Dr. M. Francine Stuckey came to ENMU in 1974. At Kansas State University, Dr. Stuckey earned her Bachelor of Science in Home Economics and Family Studies and her Master's of Science in Home Economics emphasizing in Child Development. She earned her Ph.D. from Texas Tech in Child Development and Family Studies. In addition to being a member to the faculty, Dr. Stuckey spent 33 years serving as the Director of the Child Development Center and has served as the department chair of Family and Consumer Science three times. During her tenure, Dr. Stuckey secured grant funding of nearly $3 million. In 1995, she received the Spirit of Eastern Award. Dr. Stuckey retired in June 2012 after 37 years of dedicated service, but she is still serving her profession as the President of the New Mexico Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. Over 1,000 children, their families and every one of her students are the direct beneficiaries of her dedicated professionalism. http://www.enmu.edu/about/news/story.php?r=1542 Noelle.Bartl@enmu.edu (Noelle Bartl) Mon, 6 May 2013 12:00:00 MDT http://www.enmu.edu/about/news/story.php?r=1542 EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING Regents Room----Admin Bldg.----ENMU--Portales May 10, 2013----10:30 a.m.AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Declare a quorum Approve the agenda ROUTINE MATTERS Report from the president of the Board Report from the president of the ENMU System Report from the ENMU--Roswell president Report from the ENMU--Ruidoso president Approval of the minutes of April 23, 2013 BUSINESS MATTERS Emerita Status for Dr. Rosemary Bahr (Dr. Jamie Laurenz, Action) Promotion and Tenure Decisions, Portales (Dr. Jamie Laurenz, Information Only) Spring 2013 Graduation List, Roswell (Mr. Bob Bowman, Action) Spring 2013 Graduation List, Portales (Ms. Ronnie Birdsong, Action) Policy 10--4 and the Authorization of Open Meetings Act, Portales (Dr. Patrice Caldwell, Action) New Policies (30--6, 80--19) and Revision (40--10), Portales (Dr. Patrice Caldwell, Action) 2013--18 Strategic Plan (Dr. Patrice Caldwell, Action) EXECUTIVE SESSION Discussion of 1 limited personnel matter pursuant to Section 10--15--1(H)(2), NMSA (1978) ADJOURNMENT http://www.enmu.edu/about/news/story.php?r=1541 Wendel.Sloan@enmu.edu (Wendel Sloan) Fri, 3 May 2013 12:00:00 MDT http://www.enmu.edu/about/news/story.php?r=1541 ENMU Honors Retirees----Eastern New Mexico University recently honored this year's retirees with a ceremony in the Campus Union Ballroom. Those present were (front, L--R): Debbra Morgan, James Lee, Steve Blakeley, Jane Blakeley, Rick Bresler, Minnie Bresler, Jo Laney and Sharon Johnson; (back, L--R) Darrel Rasco, Rosemary Bahr, Ginger Creighton, Billy Mitchell and Cheri Quinn. (photo by Wendel Sloan, ENMU) http://www.enmu.edu/about/news/story.php?r=1540 Wendel.Sloan@enmu.edu (Wendel Sloan) Fri, 3 May 2013 12:00:00 MDT http://www.enmu.edu/about/news/story.php?r=1540 PORTALES----Digital Filmmaking students at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales will screen seven short films at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, in Room 112 of the Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building. It is free and open to the public. The screening is expected to last about two hours and filmmakers will discuss their work and future goals after the screening. For more information, contact Jon Barr at 575--562--2229. http://www.enmu.edu/about/news/story.php?r=1539 Jon.Barr@enmu.edu (Jon Barr) Fri, 3 May 2013 12:00:00 MDT http://www.enmu.edu/about/news/story.php?r=1539