| Title IX course |
| All full-time and part-time faculty and staff members are required to complete a Title IX course. An email has been sent to all employees with login instructions. The course is active and can be completed anytime between now and Jan. 31. Please note Google Chrome is the best browser to use to complete the training. Direct questions to Karen Thalacker, Jamie Hollaway or Erica Sadler. |
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| Inclement weather policy |
| As winter approaches, the chance for severe winter weather grows more likely. For such situations, the college has a weather-related closure policy posted here. It also is linked from the front page of the Student Handbook page and the Academic Affairs website. |
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| Retirement open house for Anna Epley |
| After almost two decades of dedication to Wartburg, one of its “zestiest” employees, Anna Epley, Zesty Orange manager, is retiring. Anna’s last day at Wartburg will be Dec. 31. An open house will be held in her honor Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Zesty. All friends and the campus community are invited to stop by and wish her a happy retirement. |
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| Retirement open house for Jim Anderson |
| After more than 36 years at Wartburg, groundskeeper Jim Anderson is retiring. An open house will be held in his honor Tuesday, Dec. 19, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., in the Chapel Commons. All are welcome to stop by and wish him well on his retirement. |
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| Presidential Forum notes |
| Notes from the Dec. 5 Presidential Forum are posted on the InfoCenter under "President’s Reports." A sample letter written by President Colson to legislators re: the tax reform bill is also posted for your information. |
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| InfoCenter navigation changes |
| The dropdown menus on the InfoCenter will be eliminated to encourage viewers to click on the main menu tabs. This allows the viewer to see all the options available. Research suggested that many people were not aware of the additional options beyond the dropdown options. You will now find all links on the main pages for each menu tab page. Also, some sections of the InfoCenter will be receiving a graphic facelift to make them more user-friendly and attractive. All navigation changes should be complete before classes resume in January. Other updates will be minor cosmetic changes made during Winter Term. If you have questions about where to find information on the InfoCenter, email chris.knudson@wartburg.edu. |
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| HR Information on InfoCenter |
| Employee information that used to be in the dropdown menu on the InfoCenter is now located in the lower left corner of the HR page. To visit the HR page, simply click on the Employment link in the navigation bar at http://info.wartburg.edu. Some options will require your login. |
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| Juice publishing schedule during break |
| The Faculty/Staff edition of the Juice will publish Monday, Dec. 20, then return Monday, Jan. 8. The Student edition of the Juice will take a break until Monday, Jan. 8. The deadline for the Jan. 8 edition is 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4. Contact Juice@wartburg.edu with questions. |
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| Poinsettias available |
| Poinsettias in the Chapel will be available for sale after the weekday Chapel service Monday, Dec. 11, for $5 each. Please contact Pam Moss, SLCM office coordinator, if you are interested in purchasing one or more of the 11 poinsettias. |
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| Give a 2018 Chapel message |
| There is still some availability for Seniors, Faculty and Staff to provide the chapel message in the Spring of 2018. Please e-mail SLCM.office@wartburg.edu if you are interested in signing up for this rewarding service to our college community. |
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| Update from the HLC Monitoring Report Steering Committee |
| The college is moving forward to submit its first interim report in February. We are identifying and collecting data to demonstrate progress toward the requirements of the report (e.g., listening tours to clarify the process and expectations, data on the increased quantity and overall quality of assessment reports and improvement plans, and the move of six programs to a three-year reporting cycle), including plans to continue to move forward beyond this year in creating a sustainable culture of improving student learning using outcomes assessment. These plans include the multiyear, multistaged general education retooling plan and an overall plan of tasks still to be completed, such as improving communication between the Assessment Committee and programs as well as improving transparency in the assessment process. All of this has been made possible by the hard work of the Assessment Committee, the General Education Committee, department/program heads, and numerous faculty and staff working on assessment. A big thank you to all of you! |
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| Retirement reception for Kit Kleinhans |
| The Department of Religion & Philosophy will host a retirement reception for the Rev. Dr. Kit Kleinhans on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 12:30-2:30 p.m., in the Hagemann Castle Room. Kit, who came to Wartburg in 1993, is retiring from Wartburg College and will become the dean of the newly established Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, in January. All are invited to attend the reception. Click here to read more about Kit’s new endeavor. |
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| Postal rate increase coming |
| Effective Jan. 21, the cost to send a standard letter or postcard will increase by one cent, raising stamps to 50 cents and postcards to 35 cents. Package shipping prices will also increase, though prices still depend on packaging, weight, and destination. Faculty and staff are encouraged to consult with the Mail Center if interested in purchasing stamps prior to the price increase to ensure availability and confirm need. |
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| Incomplete grade policy reminder |
| Please remind students that an incomplete grade is not valid unless it is supported by a Student Request for Incomplete Grade Form. The completion of the form should be initiated by the student to confirm that the student and instructor have been in communication regarding the incomplete grade policy. The form is available on My Wartburg or in the Registrar’s Office. Any incomplete grade submitted by the instructor without support of the form will be changed to an “F.” Please refer students to the incomplete grade definition in the 2017-18 academic catalog, which can be accessed online. Incomplete grades should only be issued for students who are passing the course when final grades are due. With permission from the Registrar, instructors can complete the form for a student whose circumstances prevent them from submitting the form. Please note that the form is not required for internships, field experiences, or study abroad courses. |
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| Wartburg West housing |
| The college’s lease of the building owned by St. John’s Cathedral in Denver, Colorado, used to house students for the Wartburg West program, will end Dec. 31, 2018, as St. John’s has found other uses for the property. We have enjoyed the relationship with St. John's and hope we can continue to grow this relationship outside of housing our students. We are currently seeking a replacement building. |
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Festival of Trees 🎄
Through Dec. 14
Kleinhans reception
Dec. 13
Epley open house
Dec. 13
Anderson open house
Dec. 19
Faculty workshop
Jan. 3
Winter Term begins
Jan. 4
MLK Day of Service 👐
Jan. 15
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| Click here to view the full Wartburg events calendar. |
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