Title IX reporting requirements
Did you know that Missouri S&T faculty and staff have an obligation to report sexual harassment (including sexual violence) perpetrated against students? Last spring, University of Missouri System President Tim Wolfe issued an executive order regarding sex discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual misconduct that spells out the responsibilities of university employees in reporting sexual harassment or misconduct against students. Executive Order 40 was written to “supplement the university’s nondiscrimination policies by making it clear that every university employee (unless expressly excluded by this policy) has an obligation to report sexual harassment (including sexual violence) perpetrated against students to the appropriate Title IX Coordinator,” according to the UM System news release. At Missouri S&T, the Title IX coordinator is Shenethia Manuel, associate vice chancellor for human resource services, affirmative action, diversity and inclusion. For more information, visit Missouri S&T’s Title IX resource page.
Read More »Network interruption and VPN redeploy
The S&T network in Toomey Hall will have several brief interruptions starting at 10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, as the routing services are migrated to a new routing switch.
Read More »Flu shot clinics open Oct. 7
The flu season is coming, and Healthy for Life – the Wellness Program for University of Missouri System faculty and staff – is offering free flu shots for Missouri S&T faculty, staff, dependents (age 12 years and older, accompanied by an adult) and retirees who are enrolled in a UM medical plan. For all other faculty and staff, flu shots are $20 cash or check. Flu shot clinics will be open in October and November on your campus. No appointment will be necessary.
Read More »Learn about iThenticate, EndNote
Graduate studies would like to invite students and faculty to learn how to use iThenticate and EndNote at a seminar to be held at noon Tuesday, Oct. 7, in the Turner Room of the Havener Center. Experts from education technology and the Curtis Laws Wilson Library will present the content matching tool iThenticate and the content management tool EndNote. These programs can help students and faculty write better papers and maintain academic honesty. Please feel free to bring your lunch to the seminar.
Read More »Ming Leu to present bio sci lecture
Dr. Ming Leu will speak on “Additive Manufacturing of Bioactive Glass Scaffolds for Bone Repair,” as part of the biological sciences seminar series titled 3-4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, in Room 139 Schrenk Hall. The campus community is welcome to attend. For more information, email Jessica Pelc.
Read More »Make over your syllabus
Instructors are invited to “Extreme Syllabus Makeover: A Faculty Learning Event” noon-1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, in the Meramec-Gasconade Room of the Havener Center. Bring a syllabus from one of your classes and join in a discussion about defining and articulating expectations in a learner-centered syllabus, presenting easily accessible information, aligning course objectives, assignments and assessments, and other topics. Dessert and drinks will be provided at this brown bag lunch event. RSVP to Diane Hagni by Monday, Sept. 29. The event is sponsored by the Center for Educational Research and Teaching Innovation (CERTI) and education technology.
Read More »Celebration of Nations is this Saturday
The fifth annual Celebration of Nations is this Saturday, Sept. 27. The day begins with a parade at 11 a.m. that starts on campus and goes south on Rolla Street to 6th Street, then over to Pine Street, ending at the festival at the Rolla Band Shell, 9th and Oak streets. The festival goes until […]
Read More »Come to Old Iron Works Days
Patty Frisbee, director of new student programs, and Dr. Diana Ahmad, professor of history, will participate in Old Iron Works Days noon-5 p.m. Oct. 11 and 12, at Maramec Spring Park in St. James, Missouri. Frisbee, a 30-year veteran of the event, will demonstrate the classic American art of cornhusk doll making. Ahmad, a first-timer at the event, will tell stories about animals and pioneers who crossed the continent on the Oregon and California Trails. Come see them and the dozens of other participants and enjoy a great day in the 19th century. The event is located at Maramec Spring Park, six miles southeast of St. James, on Hwy. 8. For more information, contact Diana Ahmad, 341-4817.
Read More »HRSAADI launches new blog
Human resource services, affirmative action and diversity and inclusion (HRSAADI) announces a new way to keep employees informed of updates, activities and wellness programs with the hrconnection blog. This blog is meant to be a quick and easy place for all university employees to get information from the HRSAADI department. You can access the blog at hrconnection.mst.edu.
Read More »Curators’ Teaching Summit winners
Congratulations to Dr. Joshua Schlegel, assistant professor of mining and nuclear engineering, Amy Cady and Dr. Jhi Young Joo, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, who won Amazon gift cards as part of a drawing at the fall Curators’ Teaching Summit in September.
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