AUGUST 11, 2014

IN THIS ISSUE

1. Provost search committee finalized; listening sessions will be held in September

President Michael R. Lovell has appointed a search committee to recruit a new provost for the university, resuming a search that began in 2013 but was postponed until a permanent president was hired. The committee will be chaired by Dr. John Su, professor of English and director of the University Core of Common Studies. Su is also a member of the executive committee of University Academic Senate. An expert in postcolonial literature, Su has written two single-authored books, more than two dozen articles and reviews, and serves on the editorial advisory board of Modern Fiction Studies.

The search committee and the Office of the President will begin by soliciting ideas and input from many sources across campus, including University Academic Senate, on the Opportunity and Challenge Profile.

The following listening sessions will be held Monday, Sept. 22. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend the listening session that pertains to them.

• Division of Student Affairs listening session: 10 a.m. in the AMU 227
  
  
• Staff in academic units listening session: noon in the AMU 157
  
  
• Faculty listening session: 4 p.m. in the AMU 227
  
  
• Student listening session: 5:30 p.m. in Raynor Memorial Libraries' Beaumier Suites

The university has retained the search firm Isaacson, Miller, which conducted the search for the dean of the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences in 2012-13. The new provost is expected to be announced no later than March 2015.

Watch News Briefs and the provost search website for updates on the search. The search committee is as follows:

Dr. John Su – Professor of English, director of the University Core of Common Studies and member of the executive committee of University Academic Senate
Steve Frieder – Assistant to the president and corporate secretary (Arts '95)
Dr. Richard Holz – Dean of the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences and University Academic Senate member
Dr. Jeanne Hossenlopp – Vice provost for research, dean of the Graduate School and University Academic Senate member
Janine Kim - Professor of law
Dr. John Mantsch – Chair and professor of biomedical sciences
Dr. Cheryl Maranto – Chair and associate professor of management and University Academic Senate member
Dr. James Marten – Chair and professor of history
Rev. David Schultenover, S.J. – Professor of theology
Dr. Lucas Torres – Associate professor of psychology
Peggy Troy – Member of the Board of Trustees; president and CEO, Children's Hospital and Health System (Nurs '74)
Kyle Whelton - Senior in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences and president of Marquette University Student Government

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2. Marquette named a "Best College" by The Princeton Review

The Princeton Review has named Marquette one of its "Best 379 Colleges" in its 2015 annual guidebook, based on institutional data and student surveys. The ranking places Marquette among the top 15 percent of the nation's 2,500 four-year colleges.

Marquette was also one of 20 schools included on the "most religious students" list, coming in at No. 17.

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3. Fall 2014 classroom assignments posted in CheckMarq

Access CheckMarq to find the most up-to-date fall 2014 course classroom assignments. Faculty members should email Alexander Frain or Gregory Deuchars, Office of the Registrar, if they are unable to locate where a course is meeting. Once assigned, courses may only be moved for ADA instructor/student issues or if enrollment exceeds assigned room capacity. Complete the Schedule of Classes Change Request web form and submit no later than Monday, Aug. 18 to request a classroom assignment change.

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4. D2L introductory training sessions offered

Desire2Learn Introductory Instructor Training will be offered through the Center for Teaching and Learning on multiple dates in August. Sessions will be held in Raynor Memorial Libraries 330B on the following days:

• Tuesday, Aug. 19, 10 a.m. to noon
  
  
• Wednesday, Aug. 20, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
  
  
• Thursday, Aug. 21, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The training is for faculty who are interested in learning the basics of using D2L in face-to-face, blended and online courses. These sessions will cover the essential components of D2L, where to find them and what you can do with them.

Faculty who need help with D2L but cannot attend the scheduled sessions should contact the IT Services Help Desk at (414) 288-7799.

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5. Health risk assessment forms available online

The primary care provider form for employees planning to see their primary care provider during this fall's two-part health risk assessment are now available online. Employees who complete the HRA process will receive a discount for 2015 health insurance premiums.

There are two parts of the HRA process. The first step is a biometric screening, which is completed by the employee's primary care provider or at a screening provided on campus. Biometric screenings for employees seeing their primary care provider must fall between Tuesday, July 1, and Friday, Nov. 21. Dates for on-campus screenings will be announced in early fall, with appointments beginning in late October and running through mid-November. The second step of the HRA is to complete an online questionnaire, which will be available in late October.

All employees and their spouses or same-sex domestic partners are eligible to participate in the HRA process, although the Marquette employee must participate in order to receive the 10-percent insurance discount. Spouse and same-sex domestic partner participation is not mandatory for the discount but is encouraged, as an HRA can help determine risk factors for chronic diseases and identify how to make healthier choices. The cost for both employee and spouse or same-sex domestic partner assessments is paid by the university.

The university's annual enrollment period for 2015 benefit elections will run from Monday, Oct. 27, through Friday, Nov. 14.

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6. First training session for upgraded SharePoint is this week

SharePoint was upgraded to a new version July 14. IT Services is offering training sessions on Friday, Aug. 15; Tuesday, Sept. 9; and Friday, Sept. 12. To register, email growwithmu@marquette.edu or call (414) 288-7305. Online documentation is also available.

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7. Take advantage of Employee Wellness events this fall

Employee Wellness has many opportunities for faculty and staff to take advantage of:

• Fall group fitness class registrations are open. Classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 2. To see a schedule of classes and to register, check the group fitness calendar that's located on the Employee Wellness website.
  
  
• Guided meditation classes are back. Employee Wellness will be offering one, four-week beginner session Sept. 3-24 and one, eight-week intermediate to advanced session from Oct. 1 to Nov. 19. For more information or to register, go online.
  
  
• Employee Wellness will continue to offer "Fitness At Work" demonstrations to any department who would like to participate. Free resources will be given at each demonstration, which can be set up by contacting Kristin Kipp, wellness coordinator, at (414) 288-5607.
  
  
• The Westown Farmers Market is open every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through the end of October. Employees are encouraged to gather in the lower level of Zilber Hall around noon to walk together.
  
  
• Al's Run and the Milwaukee Heart Walk are coming up in September. Register online to join President Michael R. Lovell and Head Men's Basketball Coach Steve Wojciechowski on the Marquette Al's Run team. Register for the Milwaukee Heart Walk online. Employee Wellness is also looking for employees to serve as captains for the Milwaukee Heart Walk. Contact Kipp if interested.

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8. News Briefs resumes twice-weekly schedule next week

The News Briefs e-newsletter will resume its twice-weekly publication schedule beginning next week. Thursday, Aug. 21, will be the first Thursday edition of the fall semester.

The submission deadlines are noon Friday for Monday editions and noon Wednesday for Thursday editions.

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