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The following Career Service position is open:
- Sales clerk, University Bookstore
For more information, view the announcement at
www.bhsu.edu/resources/jobs/.
Chrysler co-authors paper
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Earl Chrysler, professor in the College of Business
and Technology at Black Hills State University, recently co-authored a
paper with Stuart Van Auken and Ludmilla Wells, from Florida Gulf Coast
University.
Auken and Wells presented the paper, “The Relative
Value of Skills, Knowledge and Teaching Methods in Explaining MBA
Program Return On Investment,” at the recent National Conference of the
Marketing Educators Association. A research abstract of the paper will
appear in the refereed proceedings of the conference.
The paper was based on a survey of graduates from a
master of business administration (MBA) program. The graduates’
responses, gathered over a 10-year period, were analyzed to determine
the relative value of the skills and knowledge components of coursework
and teaching methods used by program professors regarding the perceived
return on investment (ROI) of the entire MBA program.
The paper proposed that developing insights as to the
drivers of ROI, the utility of the components of the MBA program could
be used to position the program for marketing purposes.
Chrysler has a master’s degree in business
administration from San Diego State University and a doctorate in
business administration from the University of Southern California.
BHSU to implement new finance
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Black Hills State University is working with the Board of Regents
universities to implement a new finance system which will include
additional features. After much research and presentations by one of the
vendors, the Regents decided to purchase SCT Banner and several
supplemental software packages.
According to Donna Kloppel, comptroller, this is a
good system and she notes that the business office is very excited about
all the improvements SCT Banner will offer.
“Our current accounting system is ten years old. In
the technical world being that old is close to the dinosaur stage,”
Kloppel said.
System module groups have been formed to conduct
business practice analyses on various campuses throughout the state.
BHSU members include: Roxy Schmit and Rod Bartholomew, technical; Diane
Watson, research accounting; Susan Hemmingson and Donna Kloppel,
finance; Anita Haeder, human resources/payroll; Kloppel, budget; and
Jerry Swarts, procurement. The Campus Project Management Team consists
of the same people.
The system module groups were asked to do a business
practice analysis on their campuses. The module groups then combined
each university’s information into one comprehensive document. This
document was analyzed and each module produced or will soon produce a
document of the group’s “opportunity state” business practices. This
enables the system to design and develop the new software to meet the
needs of the SDBOR system.
Each module is at a different stage in the process.
Recently, several members traveled to Sioux Falls for meetings and
exposure to the new system. Many decisions still need to be made. The
new system should be to the testing stage some time this summer. The
core groups will then be working on “breaking” the design in order to
find the flaws and correct them. After that, functional training will
start for the module members.
The new finance system will be in place by July 1,
2006, and the new human resources/payroll system is expected to be in
place Jan. 1, 2007. The trainers are in the process of developing and
learning the system in order to train the “campus users” during the
spring of 2006. Kloppel noted that this is an all-encompassing change,
especially in the human resources area and said that every employee of
BHSU will be affected.
In the mean time, the module group members from
various offices will advise employees of current processes that will
change. According to Kloppel, adjustments made to our processes now will
help make the move to the new “environment” smoother. Campus Currents
will periodically post updates on the new systems.
Belle Fourche teachers
working with BHSU to implement new math curriculum
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Pat Deering, elementary principal at
Belle Fourche; Cynthia Chandler, education professor at BHSU; and Brenda
Huffman, Belle Fourche elementary teacher, discuss a new math curriculum
that will be implemented in Belle Fourche.
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The Belle Fourche elementary school will usher in a
new mathematics program this fall. The teachers are working with staff
from the Center for the Advancement of Mathematics and Science Education
(CAMSE) at Black Hills State University and the state Department of
Education throughout the summer and next school year to implement the
new curriculum. Belle Fourche teachers met with CAMSE representatives
recently to discuss student thinking, questioning and problem-solving
techniques associated with the new math.
The new materials, called “Investigations in Number,
Data, and Space,” were developed with funding from the National Science
Foundation and are designed to meet the expectations and vision of the
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics as outlined in Principles
and Standards for School Mathematics according to Danielle Goodwin,
math education specialist at CAMSE. Goodwin says that “Investigations”
helps students explore the processes of mathematics such as
problem-solving, reasoning, representing, communicating and making
connections while they build their foundational math skills.
Goodwin noted that large-scale studies have shown that
the use of “Investigations” has increased student achievement scores. In
addition, the Rapid City School District recently began implementing
“Investigations” and reported marked improvement in performance and
attitude about math, as well as a decrease in the minority achievement
gap.
Black Hills Area Music Teachers
Association to sponsor day camp for piano
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 The Black Hills Area Music Teachers Association is
sponsoring a special day camp for piano students Thursday, July 28 from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The piano camp, for students in grades kindergarten
through high school, will be held in Clare and Josef Meier Hall. According to Janeen Larsen, music professor at BHSU,
students will participate in a variety of fun age-appropriate activities
to refresh their theory, sight reading and musicianship skills. Students
will have the option of participating in a piano recital. The camp will
be led by several experienced teachers, including Jenny Braig, Rita
Hicks, Nola Culver and Larsen.
The cost for the camp is $20 with an optional $5 fee
for lunch. The deadline for applications is July 1. Students must have
at least one year of previous piano study and the application requires
the signature of a parent. Contact Larsen at 642-6241 or
janeenlarsen@bhsu.edu for an
application form.
Gimpel and Thomas win Phi Delta
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The Black Hills State University chapter of Phi Delta Kappa, an
organization that promotes high-quality education, recently announced
its 2004-05 scholarship winners.
Lindsey Gimpel, a recent graduate of New Underwood High School,
received a scholarship in recognition of her essay and her outstanding
volunteer work in the field of education. Gimpel will pursue a major in
secondary math education.
Keenan J. Thomas, a recent graduate of Rapid City Stevens High
School, received a scholarship in recognition of his essay. This fall,
Thomas will pursue a major in secondary English education.
The mission of PDK is to promote high-quality education, in
particular publicly supported education, as essential to the development
and maintenance of a democratic way of life. This mission is
accomplished through leadership, research and service in education.
Rotary members from India
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group of Rotary members from India recently visited the BHSU campus to
learn more about educational opportunities in the western South Dakota
region. Dr. Thomas Flickema, (front left) president of BHSU, met with
the Rotarians to give them an overview of BHSU and a tour of the campus.
Flickema also answered questions about the university. Members of the
group included: Vinay Pai, (front) standing, left to right), Deepa
Krishnan, Hema Nagarat, Devandda Nijagal, Kotapati Prasad, and Matt
Dahl, who organized the group’s visit. Rotary is a worldwide
organization of business and professional leaders that provides
humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations
and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Approximately 1.2
million Rotarians belong to more than 31,000 Rotary Clubs located in 167
countries.
BHSU hosts basketball day
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 Mark
Nore, head women’s basketball coach at Black Hills State University,
works with a group of basketball hopefuls during the annual girl’s
basketball day clinic held earlier this week for grades one through
five.
Next week, Nore and his coaching team will work with
sixth through twelfth graders during the girl’s overnight camp. The
girl’s team camp will then be held June 17-19.
For more information contact Nore at 642-6886 or
MarkNore@bhsu.edu.
Young Center offers swimming
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Jessica Henry, water safety instructor, works with
students during swimming lessons at Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness
Center. This group of students, (left to right, beginning next the
instructor) are Bryson Hartl (hardly seen), Jayden Albrecht, Ezra Dendy,
Noah Ryan, Paxton Klug and Paul Carriveau (with his back to camera), all
attend the child care center at Black Hills State University.
According to Teri Royer, director of the Young Center,
swimming lessons are a popular activity at the center. Additional
two-week sessions are scheduled to begin June 20, July 11 and July 25.
Classes are limited to six swimmers in a group and available to those
six months of age and older. Register for parent child, Pre-Level and
American Red Cross Levels 1-6 at the Young Center information desk
during hours of operation, 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. on weekends. Instructors include Henry, Abbey Goetz, Rachel Eddy,
Alicia Petz and Robbie Claussen. Lifeguards are Jessica Cahoy, Catherine
Johnston and Justin Hicks. For more information call Royer at 642-6630.
Grant opportunities
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Below you will find grant information announced through Wednesday,
June 8. For additional information search the link indicated in the
announcement, contact the Grants Office at 642-6204, or email requests
to grants@bhsu.edu. Fellowship
information will also be posted on the Student Union bulletin board near
the information desk.
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Announced
The Board of Governors of the National Conferences on Undergraduate
Research (NCUR) and the Trustees of the Alice and Leslie E. Lancy
Foundation issue a call for proposals for the 2006 NCUR/Lancy
Initiative. The initiative is designed to provide exceptional
undergraduates with the opportunity to do original work in close
collaboration with faculty mentors. The program will make grants to
institutions only. The initial award will be $40,000 for the summer of
2006, to be used primarily for the support of student creative and
scholarly work. Awardee institutions may apply for an additional $22,500
for the summer of 2007, providing they have made acceptable progress
during the first year of the award.
Deadlines: Notice of Intent must be submitted no later than
Aug. 1, 2005, and must include the title of the project and the name,
address, and email of the project director. Full proposals are due by
Aug. 15, 2005. Information concerning the application process may be
found at www.ncur.org. Questions may
be directed to Mike Nelson at
nelson.mich@uwlax.edu.
Cultural Anthropology Program (NSF)
The Cultural Anthropology Program promotes basic scientific research
on the causes and consequences of human social and cultural variation.
The program solicits research proposals of theoretical importance in all
substantive and theoretical subfields within the discipline of cultural
anthropology in two areas: crosscutting research, and training and
doctoral dissertation improvement grants. For more information about the
crosscutting research and training opportunities, visit the
cross-directorate activities webpage. There you will find a brief
synopsis about each program, as well as links guiding you to the
appropriate program solicitations. For more information on the doctoral
dissertation improvement grants visit the cultural anthropology specific
page. Program information for both projects is accessible through
www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/NSF/OIRM/HQ/PD-98-1390/Grant.html.
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Short-Term
Institutional Research Training Grants (NIH)
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will award Ruth L.
Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Short-Term
Institutional Research Training Grants (T35) to eligible institutions to
develop or enhance research training opportunities for individuals
interested in careers in biomedical and behavioral research. Many of the
NIH institutes and centers use this grant mechanism exclusively to
support intensive, short-term research training experiences for students
in health professional schools during the summer. In addition, the
Short-Term Institutional Research Training Grant may be used to support
other types of predoctoral and postdoctoral training in focused, often
emerging, scientific areas relevant to the mission of the funding NIH
institute or center. The proposed training must be in either basic,
behavioral, or clinical research aspects of the health-related sciences.
This program is intended to encourage students to pursue research
careers by exposure to and short-term involvement in the health-related
sciences. The training should be of sufficient depth to enable the
trainees, upon completion of the program, to have a thorough exposure to
the principles underlying the conduct of research.
Deadline: Multiple receipt dates. The link to the full
announcement, which contains deadline information, is available at
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-05-117.html.
Polymers (NSF)
The National Science Foundation Division of Materials Research
announces Polymers, which supports basic research and education on the
materials aspects of polymer science that are largely experimental and
multidisciplinary, with strong components of chemistry, physics, and
materials science. The program addresses synthesis, structure,
morphology, processing, characterization, and structure-property
relationships of polymers at the molecular level, with particular focus
on new materials or materials with superior properties. The polymers
studied are principally synthetic, but there is also an interest in
biopolymers.
Deadline: The full proposal window for submission is Oct. 3,
2005, through Nov. 4, 2005. See
www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/NSF/OIRM/HQ/PD-03-1773/Grant.html for
more information.
High Temperature, Low Relative Humidity Polymer-Type Membranes (NSF)
The Department of Energy's Golden Field Office invites applicants to
develop high temperature, low relative humidity polymer electrolyte-type
membrane materials suitable for use in a polymer electrolyte-type
membrane fuel cell. Development of alternative materials with
performance at 120 degrees C and 25-50 percent relative humidity
exceeding that of Nafion(R) (at 80 degrees C and 100 percent relative
humidity) is desired.
Current polymer electrolyte membranes (PEMs) used in fuel cells
depend on the presence of water to obtain high proton conductivity.
Therefore, fuel cells based on these membranes are limited to operating
temperatures of 60-80 degrees C and require external humidification to
maintain optimum performance. Maintaining these temperatures under
automotive conditions,
especially at peak power, requires over-sized cooling equipment. In
addition, the humidification requirements add increased volume, weight,
and complexity to the system. These issues would be reduced or
eliminated if the fuel cell could be operated at higher temperatures
(approximately 120 degrees C) and at lower humidity. Additional benefits
of operation at elevated temperatures and reduced humidity are a
reduction in the occurrence of cathode flooding at peak power, and a
possible improvement in cell performance due to increased rate of the
oxygen reduction reaction. If the pressure of the system is increased,
adequate humidification can be achieved during high temperature
operation, however, this leads to
significantly reduced lifetimes and system efficiencies. High
temperature, low humidity membranes are expected to improve thermal
management and ease or eliminate the need for membrane water management
in automotive systems. Higher temperature operation will also aid in
achieving success in combined heat and power applications for stationary
fuel cells. Membranes that conduct protons at low relative humidity (RH)
(i.e., 25-50 percent RH) and temperatures ranging from room temperature
to 120 degrees C have been identified as critical components in
achieving system targets for automotive fuel cell applications. Based on
the early stage of development of such membranes, this announcement
seeks innovative research leading to new candidate materials.
Deadline: Aug. 4, 2005. Details are available at
https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/A1B4738B38518CAD852570140071FD3E?OpenDocument.
Comprehensive Technical Assistance Centers (ED)
The Department of Education (ED) is inviting applications for new
awards for the establishment of not fewer than 20 comprehensive
technical assistance centers that provide technical assistance to states
as states work to help districts and schools to close achievement gaps
in core content areas and raise student achievement in schools,
especially those in need of improvement (as defined by Section 1116(b),
of the Elementary and Secondary Act, as amended (ESEA) in implementing
the school improvement provisions under section 1116 of ESEA. This grant
competition is intended to focus the work of U.S. Department of
Education technical assistance providers on: assisting states in
implementing the programs and goals of the No Child Left Behind Act of
2001 (NCLB); identifying and implementing scientifically-based education
practices; using high leverage technical assistance strategies; ensuring
strong education content expertise and specialization among technical
assistance providers; and improving how the department measures and
monitors the performance of its technical assistance providers.
The secretary of the Department of Education intends to support 21
awards under the Comprehensive Center Program competition. Sixteen
awards will support regional comprehensive centers to serve states
within defined geographic boundaries. Five awards will support
comprehensive centers with specific topical expertise and focus: the
Center on Assessment and Accountability; the Center on Instruction; the
Center on Teacher Quality; the Center on Innovation and Improvement; and
the Center on High Schools.
Deadlines: The deadline for the Notice of Intent to Apply is
June 23, 2005. The department will conduct pre-application briefings on
this competition via conference call to clarify the purposes of the
program and the selection criteria and process at 11 a.m. on each of the
following dates: applicants for regional centers - June 13 and 17;
applicants for content centers - June 22 and 23. Email Enid Simmons at
enid.simmons@ed.gov to register
for a call date and time and to obtain the conference call number and
code. The deadline for Transmittal of Applications is July 18, 2005.
Details are available at
www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/ED/HRO/DCMGC/ED-GRANTS-060305-001/listing.html.
Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Centers Consortium (NIH)
This Request for Applications (RFA) announced by the National
Institutes of Health (NIH) solicits new and competing continuation
applications for national Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Centers (MMPC) for
the purpose of detailed metabolic phenotyping of genetically altered
mice and other mouse models potentially useful for understanding
diabetes and its complications, obesity, and related metabolic diseases
or conditions. Mice can be shipped to these facilities to undergo on a
fee-for-service basis a range of standardized procedures to characterize
metabolism, body composition, feeding behavior, activity, tissue
pathology, organ function, and other physiologic, anatomic or
pathological alterations. The MMPC program was established in 2001 with
four centers. Users are academic and non-academic diabetes and obesity
researchers, from within and outside the U.S., both NIH and non-NIH
funded. Information about the current MMPCs, including a catalog of
services, guidelines and policies, can be found at
www.mmpc.org/.
Deadline: Nov. 16, 2005. See
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-05-008.html for
more information and application requirements.
Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) Program (ED)
The CCAMPIS Program of the Department of Education supports the
participation of low-income parents in postsecondary education through
the provision of campus-based child care services. The official version
of this document is published in the Federal Register. Free Internet
access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of
Federal Regulations is available at
www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html.
Please review the official application notice for pre-application and
application requirements, application submission information,
performance measures, priorities and program contact information.
Deadline: July 22, 2005. More information is available at
http://fedgrants.gov/Applicants/ED/HRO/DCMGC/ED-GRANTS-060805-001/Grant.html.
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