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Show StatesmanCampus News Monday, March 22, 2010 Page 3 Chancellor to replace CEU interim president By BLAZE BULLOCK staff writer USU is looking for a chancellor for Utah State University-College of Eastern Utah (USU-CEU), Chief of Staff Sydney Peterson said. USU started accepting applications for the position on March 1 and started looking over applications on March 17. The position isn't available until July 1, Peterson said. USU Executive Vice President and Provost Raymond Coward said the hiring of a chancellor and joining of CEU to the USU system will have multiple advantages but there will be two immediate advantages. "First, the new USU-CEU faculty will expand the intellectual capacity of our university and, therefore, add to the scholarly expertise associated or affiliated with USU," Coward said. "In time, this will translate into expanded course offerings, new course opportunities and new opportunities for student learning. Second, the distinct cultural and physical surrounding of the two new USU campuses (in Price and Blanding) offer unique learning opportunities for all USU students and provide new and divergent prospects for student growth and development." Coward said the chancellor will oversee all the integration and expansion of learning opportunities in the southeast part of the state. The chancellor will work with the deans of the Brigham City, Tooele and Uintah Basin campuses to plan educational programs. Students at the USU-CEU campuses will be able to enroll in a variety of classes, Coward said. Students will have the opportunity to take classes over broadcast or online, Coward said. Peterson said some classes taught at USU will be broadcast to students at CEU and vice versa as a way to give students more opportunities and classes to choose from. Peterson couldn't specify which majors would have classes taught over broadcast. "There are some strengths that we have that are probably needed there, that they will then have opportunity to participate in," Peterson said. Coward said, "The USU-CEU campus will deliver degree programs in career and technical education, associate degree programs, baccalaureate degree programs and graduate programs," "Because of the merger of the two institutions, USU-CEU students will be able to transition from program to program with greater ease and transparency. Advisers will be able to assist students to plan their educational program in a manner that maximizes their time and resources, and positions them to achieve their educational goals and career ambitions." The chancellor will be the chief administrative and executive officer of the campus and will report directly to the president of USU, Coward said. "The chancellor will exercise broad authority over and is responsible for administering all academic and administrative affairs of the campus in accordance with the mission and policies of Utah State University," Coward said. USU is looking within the state for someone to fill the position, Peterson said. But USU has applicants from out of state, as well, she said. Peterson said during the search, USU is working with the Utah System of Higher Education, the State Board of Regents and the president of USU. "The president of Utah State will actually make this appointment," Peterson said. In the future, USU will be the only entity involved in making the selection, Peterson said. The reason the search is being conducted with the three separate entities is because CEU is in the transition of merging with USU. USU has sent a Position of Description document throughout the Utah System of Higher Education to help find a chancellor. The chancellor's Position of Description outlines • Police responded to Aggie Village because a lost child was spotted. Complainant informed police the child was riding his big wheel in the middle of the street approximately 1000 N. 1150 East. The child's father was located and informed of the child's whereabouts. The father was informed of the consequences if he chose to not take better care of his child. Sunday, March 7 • A concerned student reported having found two bottles of alcohol on Old Main Hill. Police took possession of the bottles and destroyed them. Monday, March 8 • Police received a delayed report of two suspicious men near the TSC trying to get a female student to take an unknown item in a small box. The men left the area after the female refused their offer. • Police received a delayed report of a theft from the HPER building. A student had an iPod Touch stolen from a locker by the racquetball courts. Police are investigating. • Police received a phone call from a University Inn resident who complained about receiving a disturbing e-mail. Wednesday, March 10 • Police and the Logan City Fire Department responded to the outside area of the Widtsoe building on a nitrogen cylinder leak. It was determined that the cylinder was venting as it is naturally manufactured to do and no further action was taken. Thursday, March 11 • Police responded to the TSC where a male was observed committing a lewd act. The individual was taken into custody and later charged with lewdness. • Police responded to the business building after receiving a report that a female student might be having a seizure. Logan Fire Emergency Medical Personnel also responded and checked on the student's condition. The student was examined and police transported her to her residence. • Police responded to the Logan Regional The College of Agriculture at Utah State University has announced new student ambassadors for the 2010-2011 year. Each ambassador will represent the college in recruiting efforts, Ag Week and the Ag Barbeque of fall 2010. Prospective ambassadors were put through a long application and interviewing process, which took place Friday, March 5. Ailina Smith, Karmella Dolecheck, Jillian Cartwright, Casey Sanders, Stephanie Clement, Eric Todd Webb, Christopher Riley, Spencer Maughan and Jarvis Pace were selected as the new ambassadors. They will join Taylor Adams, Lyle Whitaker, Wade Campbell, Braden Jensen, Jen Major, Jessica Casperson, Tiffany Maughan and Shannon Mankins, all of whom are returning ambassadors. Interim director to remain in position USU-CEU CHANCELLOR has yet to be determined. Applications were reviewed March 17 and the individual chosen for the position will oversee integration of the new institution. Statesman illustration the primary duties the chancellor position will entail, along with a list of qualifications. According to the Position of Description, "The ideal candidate should possess outstanding leadership ability, combined with a clear vision of a comprehensive regional college and of Utah State University as a statewide, multi-campus system; a deep commitment to academic excellence in both general and liberal education and applied technology programs; a proven record of achieving community and philanthropic support and partnerships; an appreciation for the role and value of collegiate athletics Emergency Hospital to gather the name of a student who cut his finger while playing around with a cracked fire hose glass case. He pushed the glass with his finger, causing it to cut his finger, and he needed several stitches. Saturday, March 13 • USU Police responded to 1800 North and 900 East to assist North Logan Police with searching for individuals trespassing in a vacant house. Police searched the area but were unable to locate anyone in the area. Monday, March 15 • Police received a complaint that an unknown caller was calling her office in the Military Science Building, leaving strange messages on her voice mail. Police are investigating. • A complainant from the Wellness Center called USU Police to inform them of a past patient that the center had common problems with. The complainant wanted police to be aware of the problem in case the former patient came back to the medical facility. • USU Police reported to the Marketplace after someone attempted to steal a meal from another person's meal card. • Police responded to USU's Townhouses because an individual was soliciting for a subscription company. The individual was warned and educated on the laws of solicitation in the Logan City limits and on university property. The individual was informed that if his company solicits on campus again they will be arrested and booked into the Cache County Jail • Police received a report of several individuals playing basketball in the Spectrum after hours when the building had been locked. Police identified the individuals and told them they could be arrested for trespassing. Tuesday, March 16 • Police responded to a report of possible vandalism in an Edith Bowen School classroom. The complainant showed police that several chairs were neatly turned over and markers were on the ground. The complainant told police she was not sure if the incident was vandalism or was askew for a classroom lesson. Wednesday, March 17 Campus & Community Ag college chooses nine ambassadors PoliceBlotter Saturday, March 6 Briefs and the fine and performing arts; and an understanding and appreciation for shared governance." Peterson said the chancellor position will not cost money because it's replacing the position of interim president, held by Mike King. King never wanted to be in the position long term, Peterson said. "He's been doing a great job," Peterson said. "He really stepped up to the plate to work through this whole transition process." Peterson said King has helped a lot with the merger and that he's been great to work with. - blaze.bullock@aggiemaiLusu.edu Contact USU Police at 797-1939 for non-emergencies. Anonymous reporting line: 797-5000 EMERGENCY NUMBER: 911 • Police stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation and then arrested the driver for failure to appear in court for a previous citation. The driver was booked into the Cache County jail. • Police responded to a report of a peacock at the Living and Learning Center. Logan Animal Control was called to capture the bird and transport it to the Willow Park Zoo. • Police received a delayed report of suspicious activity in the Aggie Terrace. The complainant told police they could hear a vehicle spinning its tires and people yelling. Police were able to locate several tire impressions and are still investigating. Thursday, March 18 • Police are investigating a theft from the USU Bookstore of a $799 computer monitor. • Police received a complaint that an unknown caller was calling her office in the Military Science Building leaving strange messages on her voicemail. Police are investigating. • Police filed a delayed report of a suspicious vehicle following two young children while they were walking home from Hillcrest Elementary. The parent informed police that her child saw two males in the car who were of Asian descent and in their late teens. They were driving a black vehicle with tinted windows and followed the children from Hillcrest Elementary to Aggie Village. Police are investigating. • Police responded to a call about a marijuana pipe on Old Main Hill. The pipe was secured and filed as evidence. • Police responded to the Spectrum for medical assistance during a gymnastics meet. A gymnast injured her neck while competing in a bar routine. Paramedics arrived and transported the gymnast to Logan Regional Hospital for observation. • Police responded to the Spectrum during a gymnastics meet because a concerned fan wanted USU police to talk with an individual who was dozing off and on. The fan was concerned the individual was driving back to the Salt Lake Cityarea in a tired condition. LI Compiled by Catherine Meidell USU's Vice President for Research Office has selected Jeff Coleman, interim director of the Sponsored Programs Office, to continue his responsibilities as SPO director. Coleman was selected from many candidates as part of a national search, and was chosen for his exemplary experience and leadership style, said Bryce Fifield, chair of the search committee. "We were very pleased with the number of talented people who were interested in the position and in working for Utah State University," said Fifield. "There was a strong pool of candidates. Mr. Coleman has a good understanding of the complexities of USU's research mission and the type of leadership needed to support the campus research community." The Sponsored Programs director will be required to effectively manage the daily work of the office as well as many new issues, including an increase in grants as a result of stimulus funding, and implementation of new procedures and policies to ensure efficiency and compliance of sponsored research, said Jeff Broadbent, associate vice president for research. Los Angeles artist to present at museum The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art at Utah State University is the site of a new exhibit of paintings by the rising artist John Sonsini. The exhibit runs March 23 through May 29, with an opening reception March 23 from 5-7 p.m. at the art museum on USU campus. The artist will attend the opening reception, and following, he will discuss his work during a public lecture at 7 p.m. in the Eccles Conference Center Auditorium on the USU campus. In addition to his lecture, Sonsini is also featured in a public interview, conducted by art curator Michael Duncan. The interview takes place at the Study Center gallery in the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art at noon, March 24. Duncan is a corresponding editor for the magazine Art in America and will discuss and explore the issues and political undertones of Sonsini's artwork during the public interview. Sonsini is a Los Angeles-based painter who has added new life to the traditional practice of portrait painting. His portraits are not of millionaires, celebrities or politicians, but Latino day workers living in southern California. The artist pays the workers their usual hourly wages to pose, fully-clothed, in straightforward poses. His simple portraits address the complex issues of immigration, labor, work and art. The exhibition at USU will include the artist's piece "Day Labor," a series of 20 small portraits produced during a month-long project when Sonsini worked outside in the parking lot of the Hollywood Community Job Center. lCompiled from staff and media reports |