Inside Gustavus September 15, 2016 | Volume 49, Number 3

Mandatory training requirements...In campus mail you recently received an updated copy of the brochure entitled “2016-2017 Faculty and Staff Guide to Helping Students Who Have Experienced Sexual Misconduct or Harassment.” Included was a letter with information about the new mandatory training procedure.

Please be reminded that all College employees must participate in this required training every academic year. This year, the required Title IX annual training and post-training assessment must be completed before Friday, October 3, 2016. Many employees are Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) under the Clery Act in addition to being Title IX responsible employees. Those employees will need to complete both required courses.

If you did not receive the email with your username and password for online training (sent August 23rd), or need your training re-set (for anyone who does not pass the post-test with at least 80% in 3 attempts), please contact Lisa Octigan, eoctigan@gustavus.edu.

If you need another copy of the “2016-2017 Faculty and Staff Guide to Helping Students who Have Experienced Sexual Misconduct or Harassment” or have any questions, please contact Title IX Coordinator, Julie Kline, at 507-933-6075 or TitleIXCoordinator@gustavus.edu.

Tuition Benefits Explained...Kirk Carlson and Richard Aune will provide information about admission, tuition benefit, and tuition exchange options, Thurs., Oct. 13, from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Dive. There will be a short presentation with time for questions after. Feel free to bring your lunch. All employees with current high school juniors or seniors are encouraged to attend. Contact Kirk Carlson (x6362 or kcarlson@gustavus.edu) if you have questions.

United Way Campaign...Join us in helping the Greater Mankato Area United Way kick off their 2017 Campaign.

• Information about all of the GREAT things our area UNITED WAY does for the St. Peter and Mankato communities. We will hear from President Becky Bergman as well as area United Way President Barb Kaus.
• The opportunity to throw a paper airplane off the third floor balcony in Torrey Atrium in Beck Academic Hall. (Bring $1 for each airplane…all proceeds go to the United Way). Get your plane into the big target receive a pizza party for five people. Get it into the small target, and you will be eligible for a drawing to win substantial prize from the Bookmark.
• A chance to win fabulous prizes from the BookMark (no pledge necessary…all attendees can enter the drawing).
• Frost-Your-Own Cookies
• The opportunity to make a one-time pledge or a calendar year 2017 payroll deduction pledge for the United Way.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program...As Gustavus Human Resources strives to educate our employees on various benefits either through the college or externally. We would like to make you aware of a federal program called The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. This program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after 120 monthly payments have been made under a repayment plan if you are working on a full-time basis for a qualifying employer. Gustavus is a qualifying employer because we are a not-for-profit organization that is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3). More information about this benefit is online. 

College Accreditation Committee Member Needed...We seek one support staff representative to serve on the College Accreditation Committee. More information about the charge and membership of the committee is available online. Please send expressions of interest to Provost Brenda Kelly (bkelly@gustavus.edu) by September 26, 2016.

"Gustie Newswire" Webpage Launched... The Office of Marketing and Communication has a new online news source for members of the campus community and news media. The Gustie Newswire includes short, informative releases about faculty activities, programs, events, and alumni. If you have any questions about the Gustie Newswire page or have ideas for stories that may fit there, please contact JJ Akin (jakin@gustavus.edu).

Saint Peter Weekly Newsletter...As we continue to find ways to strengthen our partnership with the City of Saint Peter we would like to share this link to their weekly newsletter. Be sure to read it for the latest information about the greater Saint Peter community. 

Campus Happenings   

Fine Arts Events

• 7:30 p.m. on Fri., Sept. 16  The Turtle Island String Quartet in Concert, A Gustavus Artist Series Presentation

• 7:30 p.m. on Mon., Sept. 19  Pianist Naomi Niskala, guest artist

• 2:30 p.m. Sun., Sept. 25  More Theodora: The Music of Theodora Cormontan with
                                             Michael Jorgensen, baritone & Bonnie Jorgensen, piano

• 7 p.m. on Tues., Sept. 27  The 2016 Nobel Conference Concert

Girls Night Out in St. Peter...On Thurs., Oct. 6, join the St. Peter Area Chamber of Commerce and over 40 local businesses in celebrating Girls Night Out, an evening planned by women for women and sponsored by the St. Peter business community. Gather a group of friends and visit your favorite local shops to take advantage of special gifts, promotions, and grab bags.

Plugs 

Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA, St. Peter) is searching for someone to serve as Church Secretary. Tasks include but are not limited to serving as the office receptionist, publishing bulletins and announcements as well as the monthly newsletter and the annual report, providing administrative and clerical support to members of staff as well as the church council, committees, teams and other volunteers of the congregation.  This position is part-time, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (some flexibility)  For pay rate and more information or to apply please contact Pastor Joy Ekstedt at 507-934-4786 or pastorjoy@trinitystpeter.org.
Deadline for submitting a resume/application is October 3, 2016. 

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