Inside this issue: BRONCHO BRAG  2 

WELCOME NEW BRONCHOS  3 

HEALTHY CAMPUS UPDATE  3 

FINE ARTS FORUM  4 

BRONCHO SPORTS   4 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT  4 

CAMPUS & COMMUNITY  5 

EAP ‐ EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE  7 

BIRTHDAYS THIS MONTH  8 

CELEBRATE YEARS OF SERVICE  8 

   

CAMPUS COLLABORATIONS  6 

       June 2013 

NEWS & VIEWSNEWS & VIEWSNEWS & VIEWS DR. WILLIAM RADKE 

UCO IS HIRING! Wellness Development Manager Director Con nuing Educa on Interna onal Ac vi es Specialist 

Project Coordinator Grant Facilitator 

Carpenter Photo Technician 

Painter Patrol Officer  

Budget Assistant  

See more at https://jobs.uco.edu/ Human Resources (405) 974‐2366 

It has been a great 38 years! Honestly, I can-not imagine having spent my career anywhere else than UCO. Twenty-five rewarding years in the classroom and 13 years in administra-tion allowed me a perspective that few others have had. That the institution would entrust me with transforming 5,000 students in the classroom is honor enough, but then to be able to serve as chief academic officer was more than I could have asked.

As I walk off campus there are many things of which I am proud to have been a part. These include growing the number of full-time facul-ty from 371 to 465; creation, along with the support so many others, of the Transformative Learning initiative so that UCO now leads the nation in the development and application of Trans-formative Learning via the Central Six; increasing faculty salaries (if every-thing goes as planned, pay will reach 92% of the national public CUPA this fall); securing additional funds and other resources to advance leadership programs, research and creative activity, civic engagement, global compe-tency and health and wellness. Together we have revised the core curricu-lum, tenure and promotion, and faculty enhancement and compensation structure because it was the right thing to do in the long term to support faculty and therefore, students.

Of course there is always more to do. President Betz has selected Dr. John Barthell as the new provost beginning July 1. Dr. Barthell is up to the task and will bring many things to the position that I could not. Please give him your full support as he advocates for faculty and staff as they help students learn.

I have written my check for a life-time mem-bership to the Emeritus Faculty Association. Therefore I will not say “goodbye” but rather, “see you later”.

Bill

The Department of Military Science's Company X-7 recently returned from the national convention of the National Society of Pershing Rifles with multiple awards and accolades. UCO’s Company X-7 was awarded The National Best Company Award. Master Sgt. John Taylor, senior military instructor, also was inducted as an honorary member into the Na-tional Society of Pershing Rifles for his efforts and dedication, one of only 21 people to have received the award.

Kudos Award Winners — From left, John Springer, Ph.D., professor of English; Brian Lamb, D.M.A., professor of Music; Caleb Lack, Ph.D., assis-tant professor of Psychology; Shirletta Kinchen, Ph.D., assistant professor of History and Geography; and Markus Smith, Ph.D., adjunct instructor of Political Science, are all smiles after receiving awards from Central's chap-ter of the American Association of University Professors.

Coach Ginny Stidham, has earned thunderous applause in leading UCO Women’s Softball to victory as the NCAA Division II National Champions! The Bronchos finished the season 51-11, winning the first-ever women’s national title at UCO. See related story on page 4.

The UCO Small Business Development Center (SBDC) received the Oklahoma SBDC Excellence and Innovation Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration at the annual small business luncheon held at the Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City. (Left to right) Carlos Amaya, assistant director, Mickey Hepner, Ph.D., dean of the College of Business, Susan Urbach, director, Pilar Munneke, business development specialist, David Shafer, business development specialist, and Pat Wollenberg, ad-

ministrative secretary attended and accepted the award for UCO. Central Oklahoma's Michael Bond has been named the NCAA Division II Central Region Coach of the Year by the Women's Golf Coaches Association, with Aly Seng and Erica Bensch both earning All-Central Region honors. Bond led the Bronchos to perhaps the best season in school history in 2012-13 with top-five finishes in 10 of their 12 tournaments. UCO won three titles, including the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association crown and its first-ever regional championship, and finished 10th in the Division II national tournament.

Congratulations to Dr. John Barthell, UCO's third provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. Dr. Barthell brings a combination of relevant successful experience, expertise and demonstrated collaborative leadership skills to this role. He is a proven advocate of transformative learning and understands UCO's pivotal dynamic role in the metro and state. He will assume the position July 1 upon Dr. Radke's retirement.

Diane Rudebock, Ed.D., professor of Kinesiology and Health Studies, was named the UCO Healthy Campus Leadership Team Member of the Year for 2012-13. The Peer Health Leadership program is a component of the UCO Wellness Center which provides education, support, and resources to advance the health of students at the University of Central Oklahoma. Learn more online.

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WELCOME NEW BRONCHO STAFF!WELCOME NEW BRONCHO STAFF!WELCOME NEW BRONCHO STAFF!

WEDNESDAY WELLNESS WALKS TO THE EDMOND FARMERS MARKET

Join us Wednesdays during the months of June and July for our Wednesday Wellness Walks to the Edmond Farmers Market. We will meet each Wednesday at 11:30am on the west side of Old North to walk to the Farmers Market. The distance is approximately one mile round trip, and we will return promptly at 12:30pm. It doesn’t get much better than physical activity, camaraderie, and fresh and local fruits and vegetables! Don’t forget to bring your reusable grocery bag for your fruits and vegetables!

Who: UCO Community

When: Wednesdays in June and July, 11:30am-12:30pm

Where: West side of Old North to Edmond Farmers Market

Distance: Approximately one mile round trip

Anyone who chooses to participate in the walk will need to sign a waiver prior to participation. This waiver can be found at ucoemployeewell-ness.com

For more information about the Edmond Farmers Market,

visit: http://edmondok.com/index.aspx?NID=365

*If the heat index is at or above 103oF, the walk will be cancelled or rescheduled. Look for updates to be posted on the UCO Wellness Center Facebook page.

HEALTHY CAMPUSHEALTHY CAMPUSHEALTHY CAMPUS Emilee Bounds, Wellness Center

FACILITIES

MANAGEMENT Jerod Bean—Landscaping Brent Carr—Landscaping Adelina Jaha—A&E Project Coordinator

COLLEGES

Mary Rychner—ART DEPT Administrative Assistant II Gary Blevins— LIBERAL ARTS Tech Support

POLICE SERVICES

Jonathan Jones Patrol Officer

Hired Last Month

ENROLLMENT

Christopher Ormsby - Articulation Analyst

Transportation & Parking

Dillon McDaniel— Lot Attendant/Parking Officer

Housing & Dining

Ted Hacker— Murdaugh

General Maintenance III

Christopher Palmer— Supervisor Housing Operations

Larry Stoverink—Central Plaza General Maintenance I

FINE ARTS FORUM FINE ARTS FORUM FINE ARTS FORUM College of Fine Arts and Design The University of Central Oklahoma invites community members, college musicians and advanced high school band members to join the Edmond LibertyFest Summer Band. The all-volunteer band, under the direction of Brian Lamb, D.M.A., performs patriotic selections, marches and popular works at the “Concert in the Park,” an event that is part of Edmond’s annual 4th of July LibertyFest celebration. “The band has been an annual source of musical fun and inspiration for Edmond community residents, whether they participate by playing in the band or by simply attending the concert. New members and former members are welcomed eagerly and equally to this year’s edition of the group.” said Lamb.

This year’s concert will take place at 7:30 p.m., June 27 on the lawn just north of Mitchell Hall Theater on the UCO campus. There is no cost to participate in the band and auditions are not required. Weekly rehearsals will be held from 7-9 p.m. beginning Monday, June 3 in Room 104 in the UCO School of Music building. Rehearsals will continue every Monday until the concert. For more in-formation or to sign up, contact Lamb at BLamb@UCO.edu. To learn more about Edmond’s LibertyFest celebration, visit www.libertyfest.org.

Central Oklahoma's four-game run to the NCAA Division II national championship in Salem, Va. resulted in a $3,100 donation to the tornado disaster relief efforts in Oklahoma. The Borden Perlmann Insurance Company -- the secondary insurance agent for UCO's athletic department -- donated $100 for every run the Bornchos scored in the tournament to the Red Cross relief efforts in Oklahoma. UCO scored 31 runs, including 14 in a semifinal victory over Armstrong State, and Borden Perl-mann will donate $3,100 to the relief efforts in the name of the UCO softball team. The Bronchos finished the season 51-11 in winning the first-ever women's national title at UCO.

Banner Finance 6/26/13 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM ADM 101A Capital Projects 6/25/13 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM EDUC 203 Faculty/Staff Screening Committee Training 6/05/13 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ADM 101B Hiring Manager Training 6/13/13 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ADM 101B How To Be A Financial Manager 6/26/13 2:31 PM- 3:01 PM ADM 101A IPP and YOU (For Managers/Supervisors) 6/11/13 1:30 PM- 4:00 PM ADM 101B IPP and YOU (Staff: Non-Manager/Non-Supervisor) 6/27/13 2:30 PM- 5:00 PM ADM 101B IPP Lab 6/11/13 4:00 PM- 5:00 PM ADM 101B IPP Lab 6/20/13 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM ADM 101B New Employee Training (NET) 6/03/13 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ADM 101B New Employee Training (NET) 6/17/13 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ADM 101B ProCard 6/04/13 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM ADM 101A ProCard 6/18/13 8:00 AM -10:00 AM ADM 101A Professional Development Overview 6/10/13 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ADM 101A Professional Development Overview 6/24/13 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ADM 101A Safety Training 6/04/13 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM NIGH 314 Safety Training 6/18/13 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM NIGH 314 Web Time Entry & Time Keeper 6/05/13 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM ADM 101Acation of

BRONCHO SPORTS BRONCHO SPORTS BRONCHO SPORTS Genny Stidham, Women’s Softball Coach

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTMENTMENT 974-2655 Fran Petties

CAMPUS & COMMUNITYCAMPUS & COMMUNITYCAMPUS & COMMUNITY

STORM RELIEF & ASSISTANCE

All UCO students, faculty and staff interested in leading a group of volunteers to a tornado-affected area must undergo Team Leader Training beforehand in order to do so. Sign up for volunteer EBLAST to be updated with opportunities. The Volunteer & Service Learning Center will update trainings and opportuni-ties as they receive more information.

To learn about the UCO Cares Fund, go to http://www.uco.edu/central/cares/index.aspny. For a complete list of donation centers, click here.

Vision Service Plan (VSP) member or dependent who has lost or broken their eyewear due to the tornado may call the VSP Member Support Line at 800-877-7195 to have benefits reinstated regardless of eligibility. Individuals without coverage may contact their local American Red Cross chapter and request a VSP eye care voucher. Contact Employee Benefits at 974-2575.

Below is a link to the Oklahoma Tax Commission website with information on special help the OTC is offering people who may have lost records or need other assistance in the filing of their Oklahoma taxes. http://www.tax.ok.gov/upmin052513.html

CENTRAL PANTRY NEEDS DONATIONS

The Central Pantry WILL be open during the summer! Hours will be 9 to 5 Monday through Thursday and 9 to noon on Friday. The Central Pantry needs donations. Organizers have an ur-gent need for reusable totes/grocery bags, canned meats, canned beans and canned fruit. Bring items to the Volunteer and Service Learning Center, Room 212, Nigh University Center. Call 974-2621 with questions.

UCO SUMMER BLOOD AND BONE MARROW DRIVE—WE BLEED BRONZE & BLUE CHALLENGE

University of Central Oklahoma Blood and Marrow Drive will be Tuesday, June 18 from 11am until 4pm in the Nigh University Center Heritage Room. Schedule your appointment today at https://ww2.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/141592. The Department that donates the most by percentage wins an Ice Cream Social & the

coveted We Bleed Bronze & Blue Trophy! We will also be raffling off UCO gear to those that participate! Employees that absolutely cannot donate blood may contact the VSLC at 405.974.2621 or volunteer@uco.edu to see how they can still participate!

ENDEAVOR GAMES VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The UCO Endeavor Games needs volunteers June 6-9 to drive shuttle vans, assist with events and serve meals at the athlete banquet. The time commitment is three to five hours per requested shift. Volunteers will receive a T-shirt. Regis-ter online or by calling 973-5884. Registration closes Tuesday, June 4. The Volunteer and Service Learning Center is offering regular email blasts of volunteer needs. Sign up at http://www.uco.edu/volunteer. The site also lists collection sites and most-needed donations.

CAMPUS COLLABORATIONCAMPUS COLLABORATIONCAMPUS COLLABORATIONSSS Liz Johnson, Director of Public Relations & Marketing, ACM

The Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma (ACM@UCO) recently signed an exchange program agreement with the original ACM located in Guildford, England. The agreement will provide Central ACM students with opportunities to study with contemporary music experts at the ACM in Guildford. UCO President Don Betz, Ph.D., and Julia Leggett, CEO of the ACM in Guildford, signed the ACM exchange program agreement on May 9 at UCO. Details regarding the agree-ment are currently being finalized with the goal of providing ACM students with the opportunity to study in England in spring 2014.

“This exchange program is going to provide our students with a truly unique and transformative experience,” Scott Booker, CEO of ACM@UCO, said. “The music industry in the U.K. is thriving and has great talent. I am thrilled with the immense opportunities that our students will be provided with through this ex-change program,” he continued.

The original ACM was founded in 1995 and is the world leader in music industry education with schools in the U.K., U.S. and South Africa. Since its inception, the ACM has sought to provide students with the highest caliber music edu-cation and also help them start sustainable careers in the music industry. Numerous successful musicians are alumni of the ACM in Guildford. Most notably Ted Dwane, bassist for Mumford and Sons, English folk rock band.

The ACM@UCO opened its doors to its first class of students in August 2009 on one floor of the Oklahoma Hardware Building in Bricktown on Flaming Lips Alley. Since then, the program has grown to fill three floors of the building and the ACM@UCO Performance Lab, also located in Bricktown. Based on the successful model from the original ACM in England, the ACM@UCO is an innovative music program unlike any other in the U.S., offering an industry-based, “real world” educational experience for those interested in a career in contemporary music. From its location in downtown Oklahoma City’s Bricktown district, the ACM@UCO offers two-year associate degree programs in bass, drums, guitar, keyboard, music business, music production and vocals, with the option to pursue a Bachelor of Applied Technology degree. For further information about the ACM exchange program, contact the UCO Office of International Services at 405-974-2390. To learn more about the ACM@UCO, visit acm.uco.edu or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ACM.UCO.

New ID Cards Available — New campus ID cards are availa-ble. Faculty and staff have two options: The Bronze Card or The Central ID Visa Check Card. The Bronze Card is free of charge and is available in the ID Card Office, Room 134, Nigh University Center.

The Central Card, available at the MidFirst Bank branch in the Nigh University Center, serves as both an official ID and a debit card. President Betz was presented with the first new card at a special event last month.

Not only is UCO introducing a partnership with Midfirst Bank to provide the Central ID Visa® Check Card, but we are

replacing our entire campus ID card system. Everyone (students, faculty and staff) will need a new Central Card or Bronze Card in order to contin-ue to have access to university services and resources, like the Wellness Center, Chambers Library, or meal plans.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Planning for re rement  is more than just saving money. What do you  want to do with the  next phase of your life?  Your Employee Assistance Pro‐gram can help with:  

•  Housing locators 

•  Ar cles and  p sheets  on all aspects of re rement 

•  Informa on on volunteering 

•  Community resources  for re rees 

 

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Call or visit us online to start se ng your re rement goals.  

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JUNE2013

EMPLOYEE

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PROGRAM

CELEBRATING JUNE BIRTHDAYS

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

2 Ana Anderson Elspeth Brown

3 Shandise Brown Olivia Cuadrado

4 Carlos Amaya John Clinton Harold Cleveland David Hartmann

5 Deborah Barber Teresa Curtis Charlene Wiles

6 Darden Pierce Kevin Steiner

7 Craig Beuchaw Nick Bobeck Janice Countaway Robert Delano Jordan Domanski Matthew Hollrah Randyl Holmes Lalit Manral Teresa Pac

1 Brent Carr Michael Fulkerson Kanghyun Yoon ———————— 8 Bill Harpster Robert Phelps William Radke Mariann Searle

9 Veronika Karpenko 10 Jarrett Jobe DiAnn McDown Cia Verschelden Gena Waugh

11 T. Morishige Cari Roberts

12 Lori Alspaugh Chris Butler Phillip Dunford Tina Paxton Austin Vance Rick Vega

13 Kyle Harris Karin Hickenbotham Dan Mertens Shanda Vidal

14 Linda Brooks Susan Clark Charlene Gant Vaidya Krishnan

15 Britton Adams John Estes Lindsay Stanford

16 Beth Buesing Stephani Cochran James Lofton

17 Ben Davis Sheri Forest Courtney James Leigh Smith Marian Spears

18 Tom Barmann David Bass Bambi Hora Wendy James Amy Jantzen Lynda Loucks Heather Rabalais Jill Rooker

19 Gordon Gray John McDaniel

20 Kathy Brown Christine Cobb Diane Feinberg Valerie Settles

21 22 Mariya Burdina Margaret Musgrove

23 Tina Kurtenbach ————————— 30 Dona Baker Elaine Bartgis N.ContrerasAlmeideda Ed Dimson Vickie Garlitz Susan Urbach Theresa Vaughan

24 Ona BrittonSpears Marvin Ludlum Robert Mather

25 Jeannine Bettis Alex Cifuentes Patrty Hogg Mandana Roshan Veta Ryan Charleen Weidell

26 Ellen Schmidt Yvette Walker Tyler Weldon

27 Mark Silcox Guy Hardaker Rachel Winters

28 Cheryl Duke Eric Hemphill

29 Caleb Cash

Debra Andersen 3

Dona Baker 17

Deborah Baucom 3

Darry Bergstresser 6

Richard Bernard 6

Vincent Boelte 2

Leonard Bogner 6

Brenda Brent 20

Ines Burnham 10

Meagan Carter 3

Michael Caves 2

Janet Clark 4

Jacob Cutter 1

Rodney Dindy 5

Beverly Endicott 11

Marni Fahrenbruck 5

Leon Franklin 24

Bill Hamiter 4

Joe Hansen 6

Ben Hastings 3

Gary Howard 45

Sandra Hunter 3

Ida Huntz 5

Sharra Hynes 1

Courtney James 3

David James 31

Lorraine Jimison 22

Jinn Kae Kok 6

Joseph Leone 3

Beth Lott 3

Jenna Lutz 2

Charles Melson 19

Douglas Miller 1

Sacia Minter 6

Mark Moore 11

Norman Nieves 9

Marty Orr 1

Deborah Price 16

David Short 18

Darnell Smith 3

Ryan Smith 1

Edward Snyder 9

Any employee wishing to have their birthday omi ed from future publica on should email their request to cwalls@uco.edu    

CELEBRATING YEARS OF SERVICE YEARS YEARS YEARS YEARS

Bradly Stitt 5

Marie Terry 19

David Thompson 7

Misti Unruh 5

William Unsell 9

Charlotte Waddle 12

Laura Wilhelm 4

Traca Wolfe 8

UCO EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION EVENT UCO EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION EVENT UCO EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION EVENT --- FAMILY FUN & FILM FESTFAMILY FUN & FILM FESTFAMILY FUN & FILM FEST Rescheduled for June 13, 2013 in Plunkett ParkRescheduled for June 13, 2013 in Plunkett ParkRescheduled for June 13, 2013 in Plunkett Park

This FAMILY FUN evening begins at 7:00 with yard games and inflatables, followed by popcorn, drinks and door prizes. “WRECK-IT RALPH” will start at 8:40. Bring your lawn chairs and join us

for a night of free fun for the whole family!

EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION NIGHTEMPLOYEE APPRECIATION NIGHTEMPLOYEE APPRECIATION NIGHT FAMILY FUN AND FILM FESTFAMILY FUN AND FILM FESTFAMILY FUN AND FILM FEST

JUNE 13, 2013 at 7:00 PMJUNE 13, 2013 at 7:00 PMJUNE 13, 2013 at 7:00 PM UCO PLUNKETT PARK UCO PLUNKETT PARK UCO PLUNKETT PARK