FYI

Graduate Curriculum Change Requests
Graduate programs planning to propose curriculum/catalog changes need to submit the required forms to the Division of Graduate Studies by Sept. 28.   Individuals responsible for filing the paperwork are encouraged to attend the workshop on curriculum change (see next announcement).  Graduate forms are available on Informed Filer®.  For more information contact Helen Martinez at ext. 8-6174, or email helenma.

Auxiliary Services
Wendy Chelossi has joined Auxiliary Services as assistant controller. She replaces Randy Larson, director of Foundation Financial Services, who has accepted a position as director of Advancement Operations in the Division of University Advancement. more

Mosquito source reduction
The university and the Mosquito Abatement District are working together to prevent mosquito proliferation on campus. more

Dickerson heads ULS
Dr. Dianne Dickerson will be serving as director of the University Lecture Series for the upcoming academic year, Provost Echeverria announced. more

Computer Workshops
A variety of workshops are available this fall for faculty and staff. The c atalog, schedule and registration can be found at: http://training.csufresno.edu/ . more

Benefits Web updates
Check for updates on the the Benefits Web site at www.csufresno.edu/humres under Benefits. more

Career job fair
Career Services will sponsor a Career Job Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 6, on the balcony of the University Student Union from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.   More than 50 organizations will be available to discuss general career information including internships and full-time opportunities.

Dr. Bilderback remembered
A celebration of the life of Dr. Dean Loy Bilderback, professor emeritus of history, was held on Aug. 20 in the Madden Library. more

Abhold named interim budget officer
Provost Jeri Echeverria has named Dr. Ray Abhold as interim Budget Officer for Academic Affairs on a half-time basis for 2004-05. more

New development directors named
Two new directors for development joined the Division of University Advancement staff over the summer.
Gregory J. Walaitis was named associate athletic director for development and Jesse R. Arreguin was named director of development for two colleges – the College of Social Sciences and the College of Arts and Humanities. more

Dr. Benjamin Cueller, left, dean of College of Health and Human Services, receives a $60,000 check from Corwin N. Harper, Medical Group Administrator/director of Hospital Operations at Kaiser Permanente in Fresno for the university's new Nursing STAT partnership. The partnership between Fresno State and four local hospital groups will allow the College of Health and Human Services to train more nurses to meet the critical shortages in the Valley. The hospitals will provide a total of $720,000 over three years.

Alum named Web manager
Enoch Gamoian, a Fresno State alumnus who was previously West Coast Web manager for Granite Broadcasting, was named campus Web manager in June. more

Curriculum Change Workshop
The Undergraduate Curriculum Subcommittee and the Graduate Curriculum Subcommittee of the Academic Senate, in cooperation with CETL, will be offering a workshop on course and curriculum change procedures.  Faculty serving on the academic senate committees will be available during the workshop to assist you with your proposals and paperwork.  The workshop will be held on Sept. 3, 2:00-3:30 p.m. in UC, room 202.  Light refreshments will be provided.  Register with CETL at ext. 8-2819 or email cetl@info.csufresno.edu .

Graduate Advising Workshops
All graduate coordinators/directors, graduate faculty and staff who work with graduate students are encouraged to attend these workshops.  Three separate workshops will be presented by the Division of Graduate Studies staff who will update you on policies and procedures relative to admissions, classified standing and advancement to candidacy, and culminating experiences, etc.  more

Robert and Norma Craig Fellowships
The Division of Graduate Studies is pleased to offer once again the Robert and Norma Craig (RNC) Fellowships.  The RNC Fellowships $1000 (based on 100 hours @ $10/hr.), are designed to provide benefits to both graduate students and faculty.  more

Lowry is visiting writer
Beverly Lowry, the author of “Her Dream of Dreams: The Rise and Triumph of Madam C. J. Walker” and “Crossed Over,” a nonfiction memoir about the murder committed by Karla Faye Tucker in Texas, will serve as the distinguished visiting writer in the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program for the fall semester. more

Outside speakers policy
On Nov. 18, 2003, President Welty approved the Outside Speakers Policy (APM 625).
All units on the campus are expected to comply with the policy and have all appropriate approvals consistent with the policy. Please review the policy and make sure that your unit(s) are following the policy consistently.

Ag Boosters
The Ag Boosters 27 th Annual Barbecue will be held Sunday, Sept. 12, at the Dennes Coombs' Riverbend Ranch in Madera. Grounds open at 4 p.m. and dinner will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. more

Benefits Fair
The university's annual Benefits Fair will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 8, with representatives from our health, dental and vision insurance carriers on hand to provide information. The Benefits Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m. in the Satellite Student Union. more

Community college instructor training
A program offered through the Division of Continuing and Global Education is training future community college instructors with strategies and techniques that foster effective learning among a diverse group of students. more