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Walt Wolff, Director The admission of freshmen and undergraduate transfer students is coordinated by the Department of Admissions, including admission of undergraduate international students. Relations with community colleges and high schools, as they pertain to admissions, are handled by this office.
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union Brian Volkmann, Office Manager Affinity Plus is a not-for-profit financial cooperative that is member owned and operated. It is an exclusive benefit available to students, staff and alumni of the Minnesota State University system. Membership is also available to blood relatives of all current members. Services Include: • Savings and Checking Accounts (including a FREE Checking Account)
Kenneth White, Interim Affirmative Action Officer The office is responsible for monitoring the recruitment and employment process and for assisting faculty, staff, and students who believe they have been harassed or treated unfairly because of their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal laws or Minnesota State Colleges and Universities policy.
Alcohol/Drug Prevention and Education Office Lori Marti, Health Educator The Alcohol/Drug Education Office of Student Health Services provides services to students including: information, assessment, short-term counseling, and referral. Students who live in the residence halls may also contact Residence Hall staff for assistance and information. The primary focus is education and prevention. In this area, the office offers a variety of activities, presentations and educational programs, and current, up-to-date information, pamphlets and brochures to help meet the needs of the MSU campus in the areas of alcohol/drug use and abuse. Other educational programs for students include: educational fairs, lectures, awareness campaigns, Residence Hall programs, and alcohol/drug resource information. The secondary focus is on counseling, assessment and referral for students with concerns about alcohol or other drugs. A key element for the office is a group of students, S.P.O.T.S. (Students Providing Options to Students), that assist with and provide programming to the campus. This peer education concept utilizes students to present information and learning workshops to other students. Information about the group, what programs are available, and how to become a member is available.
Marsha Danielson, Director The office is responsible for coordinating alumni activities and programs, and serves as the University's liaison with alumni. The office also coordinates activities with MSU's Alumni Association Board of Directors. The mission of the office is to keep alumni connected to MSU through activities and events on the MSU campus and in various communities, and to promote the achievements of MSU.
Molly Yunker, Manager Barnes & Noble Bookstore @ Minnesota State is located in the Student Union. Estimated annual sales on campus are nearly $4.0 million with $222,000 of that sum being returned to the university to augment MSU's scholarship and talent grant funds. This "return" also is a key revenue source in the budget of the Centennial Student Union lessening its need for additional student activity fees. An advisory committee, made up of MSU students, faculty, administrators and the Bookstore Manager, meets each academic term to deal with issues affecting the general operation of the bookstore. Consistent with a protocol signed in 1994 with the Student Association, the bookstore guarantees that it has the lowest prices for educational materials. Students who have purchased a textbook from the bookstore and then find a lower price elsewhere can receive the price difference from the bookstore. The bookstore stocks all textbooks and materials necessary for MSU students, faculty and staff. In addition, the bookstore offers other products: school and art supplies, computer supplies, MSU clothing and insignia items, tradebooks and magazines, study aids and test preps, health and beauty aids, greeting cards and posters, newspaper and tobacco products and custom graduation announcements. 10% Employee Discount MSU employees may receive up to a 10% discount on any item except for textbooks, candy, or tobacco products. The bookstore provides the following services: textbook buyback everyday, check cashing, film processing, UPS shipping service, and prepackaging textbooks for new students. Personal checks are accepted as well as money orders, Mastercard/Visa, American Express, Discover, and the MavCard's "bank stripe". The bookstore is given the exclusive right to sell regularly stocked merchandise on university property. Any campus office or organization wishing to sell such items must first obtain permission from facilities Management. The University reserves the right to prohibit the sale of any item "on reasonable grounds." Hours
Don Duehring,, Director The department provides routine housekeeping services 24 hours a day Monday through Friday (except legal holidays), 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sundays. General Responsibilities • keeps academic and residential buildings clean Refuse Removal and Emergency Cleanup • Academic Buildings: Place waste receptacles in main aisles. Take large, general trash receptacles in copy/work rooms to a main aisle of a large, open area. Do not set out containers for emptying unless they are at least 1/3 full. Due to the heavy use of facilities during the day and evening, the majority of routine academic cleaning is done at night. Limited staff is available during the day and evening hours to handle emergency cleanups. • Private Offices: Private carrels, professors offices, and graduate assistants offices are cleaned once every two weeks, and refuse is removed weekly. To have refuse removed on a non-cleaning day, set your waste receptacle directly outside your door. It will be replaced inside the office when empty. Unless boxes and bulky items are clearly labeled as trash, they will not be discarded. We require this to ensure that we do not discard valuable items. • Residential Life: Residential Life facilities are cleaned during regular working hours. Should there be an emergency cleanup after-hours in the Residence Halls, contact University Security (389-2111). Refuse is removed from restrooms, public areas, and main garbage rooms daily. A "commingled" recycling program is in place on each Residence Hall floor where cans, plastic, glass and paper products are collected. Various brand "Ink Jet" computer printer cartridges can be recycled at the front desk. • Locking and Unlocking: Building & Grounds Services and University Security are responsible for locking and unlocking only exterior doors. For access to restricted areas (i.e. biology, chemistry, and computer labs or research rooms) for regularly scheduled classes, obtain a Key Request form signed by your dean to obtain a key from University Security. All non-restricted classroom doors are to remain unlocked at all times. • Recycling: (see Recycling)
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Campus Hub
Career Development & Counseling Center Becky Boyd, Director Career Counseling programs assist students and alumni, as well as faculty and staff, in planning for and seeking new careers. Career counseling services and full-time employment opportunities are provided. The Career Development and Counseling Center (CDC) assists a variety of publics. Specific programs are designed as follows: Career Counseling, Personal Counseling, and Student Part-time Employment. The Personal Counseling program is available to all currently enrolled students. The services are available to students at no charge. The program also serves as a national testing site for GRE, DRE, DAE, LSAT, ACT, MAT, PPST and CLEP tests. The program's hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (SU 245). Although the office is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the summer, there are no counseling services available. Phone for appointments and information (389-1455). The Student Part-time Employment Service program, a cooperative effort between MSU and the Mankato Work Force Center (Minnesota Job Service), provides assistance for students looking for part-time or seasonal employment. This free service includes both on-campus (non work-study) and off-campus opportunities and is available year-round. Also available to students in the CDC is a large resource library of organizational brochures and pamphlets, state school directories and listings of job vacancies. The CDC also provides career education advising through workshops and interest testing.
Campus Recreation (Intramural Sports)
Todd Pfingsten, Director Four active sport participation programs are available to University populations: Intramurals; Leisure Play; Fitness; and Recreational Sport Clubs. Automatic Teller Machine Jean Spellacy, Campus Hub Supervisor The ten MavCard Cash to Card machines are used to add currency to your MavCard vending cash stripe on the back of the MavCard ID. Nearly 70 campus beverage and candy/chip vending machines provide discounts to those who use the MavCard as well as the University's cafeteria. Cash to Card machines are located in the Student Union by the bookstore,
The Children's House Sandra Jessen, Director The Children's House has a licensed capacity of 90 children, providing care for ages 6 weeks to 5 years, on a year-round, regular basis. The House doesn't take drop-in's. The cost is reasonable, but it's a busy place and always has a waiting list. If you're interested in gaining experience working with young children, the House offers student participation under several programs. Center for Continuous Learning John Parham & Kathy Trauger, Co-Directors Viewed as a partnership between Minnesota State University, Mankato and South Central Technical College, the Center for Continuous Learning was established in April, 1998, to serve as a clearinghouse for expanding post-secondary educational opportunities for the people of south central Minnesota. It is the first point of contact for students and employers who seek the help of the public institutions of higher education in our region. The Center helps those interested in exploring career opportunities, gaining prerequistes for admission to a program, and updating their skills apart from an academic program. It also promotes regional economic development through partnerships with business, industry, agriculture, nonprofit agencies, government, and public and private k-12 schools and higher education institutions. It attempts to resolve policy issues and provide trouble free access between institutions for students and employees, along with providing coordinated and efficient marketing and timely delivery of relevant offerings.
Commencement and Special Events Office Diane Kalis, Coordinator Part of the Marketing and Communications unit, this office coordinates commencements each year as well as a number of other university events. Rosemary Kinne, Finance & Administration The office reviews all contracts involving the University for appropriateness and legal ramifications. The office also processes contracts and has them signed by authorized persons. The office will help faculty and administrators in writing contracts.
Ryan Schuh, Assistant Director of Printing Services Faculty and students are encouraged to use the "Copy Shoppes" which are conveniently located. The Copy Shoppes accept copy cards, cash or the MavCard's vending cash stripe and will do instructional manuals and free copyright validation for personal copying. Employees and students are encouraged to use their MavCard's vending cash stripe or purchase a copy card at one of the copy shoppes. Such convenience cards can be used at the copy shoppes or in most of the stand-alone copiers located throughout the campus. Copy shoppes also can credit your vending cash stripe amount on your MavCard. Test Printing: Security Options Personal Oversight - Obviously, your safest bet is to have your test copied at any one of the copy shoppes while you wait. If you wish, any "flubbed" copies will be given to you at no charge . If you do not request this, the flubs will be put into the recycle bin. (Personal oversight doesn't begin at the copy shoppe which prints the test. Ensure that whomever types the test understands the need for confidentiality, or type it yourself using a secure password to deny access to hackers.) Test Security Envelopes - These free envelopes are available at any of the copy shoppes and are designed to give you the names of the people who have handled your test once the document has landed at the copy shoppe. It assumes that the people typing the test originals, those that deliver and pick up the job order, and the copy shoppe workers will all avoid violating University policies prohibiting unauthorized copying or reading. Text Transfer to Printing Services - Use MSU's Local Area Network to send the text of your test directly to Printing Services headquarters with a cover note on what you want done with it, i.e., number of copies, paper color, etc. The text can be sent electronically to our Laser Printer site. (Send: Wiecking/Printing Services/Judy.) We can photocopy the test at our Wiecking Center site using classified civil service full-time staff. You're welcomed to swing by and pick up the tests using the convenient Printing Services customer parking stall located in the back of Lot 17. Personally Deliver Your Test to and Pick Up the Copies at Printing Services - Similar to the process used in the electronic text transfer option, only civil service employees will be authorized to handle your tests. Rest assured that full time employees will be the sole handlers. Shredding Test Originals and Unused Copies - Faculty members are welcomed to bring in any test originals and unused tests and personally shred them (NO STAPLES). This service will be free of charge assuming the machines will be up to the task and not be plagued with jams. (Disposing of unused test in conveniently located paper recycling bins is no guarantee that they won't be read, unless, of course they are shredded.) Copy Shoppes Handle Manual Sales Faculty should have the Copy Shoppes duplicate, stock, and sell all instructional manuals-instructors should avoid selling class packets directly to students. We would like to see all manual orders turned in there weeks before the start of the new academic term. Color Copying A state-of-the-art color copier is available at Printing Services - Wiecking 309. Colorization of organizational charts greatly enhances presentations and grant submissions. Full color overheads are also available. Large Size Copies Bookstore Copy Shoppe can produce 17"X22" copies from an 8.5"X11" original. These large copies can be made in your choice of black or red ink.
Dr. Michael T. Fagin, Associate Vice President Minnesota State Universiey, Mankato has a commitment to increase the participation of people of color in student, faculty, staff and community life as well as expand cultural diversity throughout the curriculum. An advisory council plans and makes recommendations in the areas of recruitment and retention of students, faculty and staff. The council also provides advice on cultural diversity programs and activities to be presented within the Mankato community. Annually, the Cultural Diversity Program hosts the Pan African Conference, a major event for the campus where MSU participants and conference delegates from throughout the nation gather to discuss issues of mutual concern.
Gary Greenfield, University Stores/Receiving & Delivery Services Supervisor Working with the Receiving Office, Delivery Services handles all equipment shipments and office re-locations. Departments are encouraged to use "The Shop" website or call for miscellaneous pick-ups or deliveries across town are needed.
Lynnette Engeswick, Chair of Dental Hygiene The Dental Clinic is a training facility for students in Dental Hygiene. Services provided include cleaning, polishing, fluoride treatments, oral cancer exams, dietary counseling, bleaching x-rays, sealants, blood pressure recordings, study models and mouthguards for minimal fees. Services are open to the public, accepts medical assistance and Delta Dental of Minnesota. The clinic is not open during the summer.
Sam Holm, Director of Chartwells All University dining facilities are managed by Chartwells. Residence Hall dining areas are open daily beginning at 7:00 a.m. and closing at 6:45 p.m., except during weekends, holidays and vacations. Please check for hours of service posted in each location. Ala Carte dining is available at Stompers on the main level of the Centennial Student Union untill 9pm and Fridays till 3 pm. Waited service is available for lunch at The Indigo 11 am to 1 pm. Campus Dining manages two convenience stores on campus located in Gage Center and Carkoski Commons. Offered are a variety of sundries and snack items as well as pizza and sandwiches. Catering is available by contacting Catering Manager Darcy Stueber at 389-1529. Darcy will gladly assist you in planning your special event.
Disability Services Office (DSO) Julie Snow, Director The office provides assistance to individuals with disabilities so that they may fully utilize existing resources and be successful participants in MSU programs. The DSO arranges for appropriate academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities, serves as a resource and referral station, provides coordination and liaison services to departments and outside agencies, and assists students in channeling concerns to appropriate MSU administrators.
Jerry Jeffries, Electronic Academy By incorporating electronic delivery systems across the curriculum, the Electronic Academy is committed to the transformation of traditional approaches to teaching and learning. Through the use of electronic pedagogues, virtual classrooms, interactive technologies, and enhanced accessibility to the vast resources of the World Wide Web, students will have immediate, universal and equal access to course and program information thus avoiding the limitations of the traditional classroom.
Energy and Utilities Concerns on heating and cooling plant engineering, co-generation, distribution of systems, energy management, HVAC services, electrical and electronic services, mechanical/electrical engineering and fleet maintenance at the automotive shop are handled throughout the staff affiliated with this area.
Environmental Health, Safety & Risk Management Rob McGinn, Director Services provided by Environmental Health and Safety Risk Management are reflected in the areas of air quality, chemical safety, and work place conditions. Air quality services include: air flow and volume studies, air sampling, airborne contaminants, laboratory exhaust fume hood inspections & standards. Chemical safety services include: chemical hygiene plan, chemical management and storage, chemical spills, container labeling, fluorescent lamp recycling, hazardous waste disposal, hazardous waste management guide, hazardous waste storage and shipping containers, infectious waste management. Workplace safety services include: A bloodborne pathogen program, confined space program, Employee Right-to-Know, environmental monitoring, ergonomics, hazardous Waste Emergency Procedures, Hazmat training program, hearing conservation program, ladder safety program, lockout and tagout program, Minnesota OSHA regulations, MPCA regulatory safety training, respiratory training and fitting, respiratory protection program, safety training video loan program, silver recycling, University Safety Committee, and used battery management. Probationary and permanent employees who are required to wear safety footwear, eye and/or face protection as a condition of employment are eligible for up to a $90 reimbursement for footwear and are furnished with eye-face protection at university expense. Sean McGoldrick, Asst. VP
Facilites Services Unit ("The Shop") David Cowan, Manager "The Shop" include general supervision and oversight of the following departments: Vehicle Operations, Postal Services, Office Support Services, University Stores and Materials Management, and Receiving and Delivery Services. Additional responsibilities include: website work order system; parking administration (not enforcement); bookstore contract compliance; traffic intersection control, and locker administration. The Shop manager has oversight responsibilities for budgets within Facilities Management of the Finance & Administration Division. Doug Fenske, Printing and Photocopying Services Director Private faxing is available at three sites on campus. Those sites are in the, Wiecking Copy Shoppe (WI 310, Fax # 389 5861), Trafton Copy Shoppe (TC 118, Fax # 389-2522), and Library (1st floor, 389-6984). The rates for the FAX machines on campus are: • Transmit: $2.00 - 1st page; Student Financial Services Joel Johnson, Director The office coordinates new and existing programs and services to introduce and involve new students in our University learning community. Academic and social expectations are addressed, and support services are provided as students make the adjustment to university life. Student contact with faculty, advisors, and peers is promoted. FYE has three primary objectives: academic success, community building, and institutional identification. Major components include the following. First Year Seminar A two-credit course designed to promote new student retention through quality contact with faculty and other students. Classes are small, providing to learn creative and critical thinking skills, assess study skills, and adjust to academic life. Orientation New undergraduates, including transfers, and parents of freshmen are introduced to the University through orientation programs, during the summer and prior to each academic term. Pre-major Advising/Drop-in Advising Pre-major advisors provide counseling and advising services and coordination of the pre-major program. This program is intended to assist individuals who are investigating a major, have questions about general education, are having academic difficulty, or are considering academic changes. Foundation, Minnesota State University, Mankato Starr Kirklin, Acting Vice President for University Advancement & Foundation Board Assistant Secretary. The mission of the Minnesota State University, Mankato Foundation Inc. is to advance the teaching, research, and public service mission of Minnesota State University, Mankato by generating private contributions to supplement the institution's state and federal revenues for the capital, operating, and student assistance funds. Established in 1957 under Minnesota Law, the Foundation is the catalyst and conduit through which gifts and endowment income flow to provide immediate and long-term support for the University and all of its programs. Thus, the Foundation is not an object of philanthropy itself, but a mechanism through which private support is raised and managed for the sole benefit of MSU. Overseen by a Board of Directors and staffed by a team of professional development officers who are University employees, the Foundation administers all gifts in a professional manner in accordance with the donor's wishes. For more information, call 389-2021. Wayne Quirk, Director Responsible for coordination of the University's proposals to governmental agencies, foundations and corporations. Faculty and staff are urged to contact this office as early as possible for assistance in locating funding sources and developing proposals. Kristine Connolly, Administrative Director Services available include examinations, laboratory, pharmacy, minor surgery, first aid, emergency care, alcohol/drug education and counseling, and health education. Services are available to all enrolled students. During the regular academic year hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Summer Sessions hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Student Health Service is closed when classes are not in session. After Hours Emergencies - On Campus 389-2111, WC 222 Emergency Room at Immanuel-St. Joseph's Hospital. Patients are responsible for fees charged at the hospital. Local Urgent Care facilities are also available in the Mankato area. Lori Lamb, Director The office is responsible to the vice president for Finance and Administration for the management and coordination of personnel programs and functions for all components of University employment. It provides administrative support to the campus departments and units for recruitment and selection; the processing of appointments and other personnel transactions; the maintenance of the personnel information system; labor relations and administration of contracts with 12 collective bargaining units; position evaluation and allocation; the administration of compensation plans and schedules; the coordination of training and staff development programs, workers compensation administration, and management of employee benefit programs. Institute for Wireless Education John Rooks, Director The I.W.E. is a nonprofit organization providing highly focused educational programs serving technical, sales and managerial personnel in wireless. Its flagship two-week course, "Basic Wireless Telephony," provides an extensive wireless foundation for RF engineers and others interested in a wireless career. Its new course, "Wireless Simplified," is designed to meet the needs of non-technical professionals. Client-site and customized courses are also available. Rollie Rowe, Director Services are provided in the collection and analysis of data, and the preparation of reports for University use. The research activity in this office is primarily related to enrollment, credit hour production, academic programs, services and budget but often extends to any area where data is needed for management of the University. The office provides University information to external agencies as requested. Jill Hahn-Wittemann, Interim Director The International Programs Office provides information and guidance to students and faculty about particular academic opportunities abroad. An important goal of the office is to solidify and increase such academic offerings. There is an inventory of programs sponsored by MSU, along with other available programs that fit the learning needs of our students. Students receive help at every step to facilitate their study in a different culture. The office operates with proper procedures to comply with all legal requirements for the institution, sponsors and student participants. The office is responsible for publicizing and marketing various opportunities for study. It is also the designated overseer for all institutional agreements between MSU and programs abroad. Tom Gjersvig, Director The office is committed to providing international student advising on personal, academic, financial and immigration matters; overseas study and travel information assistance; as well as coordinate international social, cultural and educational activities and programs. There are approximately 600 international students at MSU, representing 73 nations. Gael Mericle, Director The center provides tutoring in most subject areas to MSU students. Study skills presentations, PPST help and conversation for ESL students are also provided. Students are scheduled for appointments with a trained peer tutor once or twice a week either one to one or in a small group. Tutors go through an extensive training program and can earn certification from a national tutoring organization. Tutoring is offered at no cost to the student. Marketing and Communications This office manages and directs the communications functions at the university, implements and directs university marketing initiatives, and sets policies and guidelines for marketing, public relations, publications, and image enhancement. The office partners with Admissions and Development to increase student enrollment, private giving, and community awareness. Several units within this area play key communications roles at the university. Those units include Commencement and Special Events, KMSU-FM Public Radio, News Service, and the Today office (MSU's alumni newspaper). MARS Class Registration System (MSU Automated Response System) Dave Gjerde, Registrar's Director The University utilizes a telephone registration system called MARS, allowing students to enroll in courses using any touchtone phone. All registration is done via MARS. The Help Center to answers questions and provides assistance for students and staff. An additional component of MARS concerns course permissions. Many courses require instructor's permission in order for students to become enrolled. Instructors must use MARS to give this permission. Please note that giving a student permission DOES NOT enroll the student in the course. Students must register for all of their classes themselves. Jean Spellacy, Campus Hub Supervisor Vickie Larson, Store Manager The store is non-profit and sells hardware, software and accessories to current students, staff, faculty and MSU departments at academic pricing. It does not sell to the general public. A Mavcard or MSU ID is required to purchase items. All individual purchases may be made by Visa/Mastercard, cash, money order or check. There is a $2,000 limit on all personal checks. Backorders require at least a $250 deposit or the amount of purchase if less. Returns may be accepted within 30 days if product is unopened and if all other stipulations of the store return policy are met. Electronic Repair in the basement of the Library is an authorized Apple Service Provider. They will also do internal installs on computer hardware for a reasonable fee. The Microcomputer Store hours are from 9 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. Hours may change from term to term depending on the student help availability. The store stocks several different kinds of software and maintains a stock of hardware. The store will gladly order any item not in stock. The Microcomputer Store has the exclusive right to sell all Apple products on campus. Notaries Public
David Cowan, Facilities Services Unit ("The Shop") Manager This department offers assistance with mass mailings, data entry, word processing, and assembly work. Upon request OSS will attempt to address a department's short-term clerical needs by assigning an OSS worker to work at the department. The center is equipped with an inserting machine, staplers, labeler and tabber. OSS has the capability of assigning bar-codes to address lists that are processed through special software. Bar-coded mail enhances deliverability and may save additional money on bulk and first class presort mail. Mail lists can be sent to OSS via e-mail enclosure, disk or downloaded from the mainframe computer. DeAnna Hoechst, Coordinator Mail service for faculty and staff is provided by the MSU Postal Services, located in the Wiecking Center. Mail pickup and delivery is made once daily to each building. More than four million pieces of incoming, outgoing and intracampus mail are handled annually, with departments spending close to $400,000 each year for postal services. (Also, see Mailing Procedures.) Printing and Photocopying Services Doug Fenske, Director University Printing Services (UPS) seeks to serve as a clearinghouse for all printing and photocopying. UPS works with customers to determine the specifics of their printing needs and prides itself on quality work within a short time frame. UPS will also handle whatever bidding is required if the print work needs to be done using an off-campus vendor. Services include: printing classroom tests and materials, publications, brochure work, and instructional manuals for University purposes only. Rates vary depending on services requested. Its service centers operate on a self-sustaining basis. Jean Hardel, Acting Coordinator for Facilities Purchasing The Facilities Purchasing Coordinator handles construction contracts, architectual agreements, and bids and RFPs (requests for proposals) for items over $1,000, including those funded from M&E, Repair & Betterments, Residential Life, and the Student Union (389-5016). Items off of state contract lists and items less than $1,000 each are processed by the Purchasing Department within the Business Affairs Office (389-5018). Dana Clark, Reporter Backshop The Reporter, which is the student run newspaper, provides "backshop" services such as resumes, letters, newspaper ads, brochures, posters, business cards, letterhead, envelopes, postcards, logos, etc. The Backshop uses the newest state-of-the-art technology and also provides a variety of scanning options and other services such as artwork, clip art, laminating, poster prints up to 2'x3', and laser copies. Gary Green field, University Stores/ Receiving & Delivery Services Supervisor All University orders are delivered to receiving in the Wiecking Center. Receiving examines the items, places proper inventory control numbers on fixed assets and forwards a copy of the purchase order to the Business Office for payment, whether partial or complete. Before newly purchased equipment or other fixed asset items are delivered to the department that initiated their purchase. The Stores/Material Control Office affixes an MSU inventory number and logs the entry properly crediting the recipient department. Donald Duehring, Coordinator Monroe Purrier, Academic Buildings Recycling Coordinator Every office should have at least one desk-side receptacle for mixed paper recycling. There are larger receptacles for both mixed paper and commingled recycables located in several locations on every floor of every academic building as well as the residence halls. Office should call if they need a box for desk-side mixed paper recycling. Mixed Paper Recycling The following materials can be disposed of in mixed paper recycling receptacles: clean, dry beverage packaging paperboard, pasteboard for carrying cans, unsorted paper including shiny coated, carbonless, onion skin, facsimile, file folders, glued pads, tablets, newspaper, magazines, small amounts of unwaxed cardboard, Post-It™ notes, phone books, spiral notebooks with metal, books, card stock, computer printouts, paper with staples and/or paper clips. Cardboard Recycling Residence Halls: To dispose of cardboard boxes, please break them down and bring them to the outdoor sites located between McElroy and Crawford or behind Gage. Academic Buildings: Place discarded boxes in the hallway outside your office. Building Services staff will remove all boxes which are clearly labeled for recycling. Centennial Student Union: To discard cardboard place broken boxes on the loading dock or call 389-2223. Commingled Recycling Commingled recycling includes all colors of glass bottles and other glass containers, all plastic bottles with a "neck" (resins 1-7), aluminum cans, and tin or steel cans. NOTE: Broken window glass or glass dishes are not recyclable. In academic buildings and the residence halls, please call Building Services if you have broken glass that needs to be disposed of. Battery Recycling Batteries purchased by Minnesota State University may be recycled. Typical (i.e. AAA, C, D cell) batteries can be disposed of in the trash. Nickel cadmium, lead acid, and lithium batteries must be recycled. Receiving and Delivery services will pick up heavy batteries for recycling (389-6804). Lightweight batteries can be taken to Receiving and Delivery (WC 330). Ink Cartridge Recycling Recycled used "Ink Jet" cartridges may be recycled. Send them to WI 330, c/o Monroe Purrier. Sorry no Apple products at this time. Dave Gjerde, Director The Registrar’s Office is responsible for the enrollment of students, the maintenance and security of all official academic records, undergraduate evaluation for graduation, student transcripts, Veterans Administration educational benefits, enrollment certification, University class schedules, residency classification, Mankato State University Common Market programs, the support system for all academic advising, microfilming of all University academic records, and serves as a consultant to central administration. Cynthia Janney, Interim Director The University provides housing for approximately 2,900 students in three residence complexes: Gage, McElroy and Crawford Centers. The Residence Halls provide comfortable living facilities and a wide variety of opportunities for educational experiences. Lounges and meeting rooms are available for use by faculty and staff for informal class discussions and meetings with students. A one-bedroom apartment is also available for short-term use by visitors to the University or for conferences and workshops. Reservations for living facilities and meeting rooms should be made as far in advance of the scheduled activity as possible. Rural Policy and Development Center Dr. Jack Geller, President The Center for Rural Policy and Development was established by the Minnesota State Legislature in 1997 to serve as a non-partisan statewide resource for rural policy research across a range of topics currently on the public agenda. The Center's mission includes identifying salient rural issues and creating workgroups of expert researchers to conduct appropriate, timely, and useful studies for policymakers, including state legislators, regional and local officials, rural advocates, enterprise initiatives, professional associations, opinion leaders, and otherinterested citizens. Experts across a variety of disciplines both inside and outside Minnesota colleges and universities are assembled to consider particular policy matters, whether weighing effects of proposed legislation or resolving ongoing disputes. Through objective data collection, analysis, and dissemination, the Center seeks to enhance informed public debate while seeking solutions on important issues facing Greater Minnesota constituents and communities. CRPD also features a small grants program, in which policy-oriented research projects are solicited twice a year (April and October) to encourage independent scholars to contribute their own work and voices to the public dialogue. In addition, the Center serves as an information clearinghouse on public policy issues, providing research referrals for graduate students, journalists, and concerned rural residents. Research areas pursued by CRPD include: • Rural Education Policy
Suzanne Dugan, Director University Security is responsible for the security of buildings and state-owned property, reporting safety hazards on campus for correction, maintaining the lost and found department, keys, and providing the campus escort/EMT service. The Parking and Traffic Services Division is responsible for ensuring compliance with the University parking regulations and special events parking. The Communications Division is responsible for disseminating information from the switchboard, monitoring CCTV cameras and the dispatching of security officers and parking personnel on a 24-hour basis. Contact Security for campus medical emergency situations. Criminal incidents shall be reported to Security so that a report can be taken. University Security also works closely with the Mankato Department of Public Safety to coordinate city police services on campus. University Security personnel are identifiable by their uniforms with the MSU logo patch on the left sleeve. Personnel are on duty 24 hours a day. Mike Eccles, Coordinator Requests for permanent, temporary, exterior and/or interior signage are coordinated through the Sign Shop, a program within the Physical Plant Department. Gary Greenfield, Supervisor The University Storeroom primarily provides supplies and materials for maintenance areas within MSU. Janitorial/Office Supplies, Janitorial and in-stock maintenance supplies, Jim Robbins (389-6900); Non-stock maintenance supplies and project materials, Gary Greenfield (389-1479); Office manager, Pat Peppard (389-1478). Student Leadership Development & Service - Learning Kelly Meier, Director The department works with student leaders to plan and sponsor a wide range of social, recreational, and educational programs. The department may also assist in the coordination of activities with student organizations, Greek lettered organizations, the IMPACT Team, student leadership programs and Community Service. Mike Hodapp, Student Involvement Director The Student Union serves as an activity and meeting center for all members of the campus community. Facilities (meeting rooms, lobby space, etc.) are available by making reservations with Karen Foreman (389-2223). For technical assistance contact William Steil (389-2223). For assistance with conferences, and events contact Shirley Piepho (389-2223). The main floor of the CSU provides many services. Stomper's features Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Grill Works, Salad Bar, Pasta etc. The Microcomputer Store, provides computer equipment and software at low costs. The Barnes and Noble Bookstore stocks such items as textbooks, magazines, clothing, snacks, soda and tobacco products. The Minnesota River Review the student literary magazines is also located on the main floor. The information center is staffed evenings and weekends to assist visitors to student union and inform callers about student events. The lower level accommodates students through a variety of offices. Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union serves employees and students. Recreational activities can be found in the Gameroom (bowling, pinball, & billiards and recreational rental). Haircuts and styling are provided at Cutting With Class. The Indigo coffeehouse is open Monday through Friday 11 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. offering students, faculty, and staff a casual atmosphere for meeting, studying, or just hanging out. Sit-down dining with table service is available from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. for lunch (reservations are not necessary). The Indigo serves coffee, tea, espresso-based drinks, and non-caffeine beverages, and features numerous types of entertainment, music, etc. Reservations Desk 389-5649, WC 358 The University has motor vehicles for use by employees conducting university-related business. Rates and procedures are listed under "Vehicles-Authorized Use" found elsewhere in this handbook.. WEB Information, MSU Home page 389-2516, ML 3010 Minnesota State University's Web site is the result of collaborative effort coordinated by the Web Team and Web Focus Group. Information on MSU's Web site and related policies are listed on pages 113-115. Deirdre Rosenfeld, Director The Women's Center provides information, referral, and support to students, faculty, and staff. Programs include: leadership training; conferences; Women's History Week; noon lunch series; study circles; activism; films; publications; and much more. There is a new library at the center with reference, fiction and non-fiction titles as well as extensive research files for student's use in preparing papers and speeches. Cultural enrichment, advocacy, outreach programs, mentoring, scholarships and socializing are a few of the many services that the center offers. |
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