October 2014

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ISSUE 3
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VOLUME 1
KEEP ODESSA BEAUTIFUL
Feeling trashy? Clean up and make a
difference on Saturday, October 4 for Keep
Odessa Beautiful’s Community Cleanup Day.
Join the UTPB community at 9 a.m. in the
Mesa parking lot to keep our campus and
community looking beautiful.
LADIES LUNCHEON
It’s that time of the year again! Dr. Denise
Watts cordially invites all women in the UTPB
family to attend a luncheon at her home on
October 7 at 11:30 a.m. Female employees,
spouses, significant others and UTPB
retirees are all welcome. Simply RSVP to
Susan Kimbriel at [email protected].
Clockwise from left:
Dr. Watts presents
Linda Sorber with a
dedication plaque.
Frank Deaderick
takes the stage to
honor Dr. Sorber.
Dr. William Sorber
addresses the
crowd in memory
of his brother.
JBS DISTINGUISHED
LECTURE SERIES
CHARLES A. SORBER VISUAL ARTS
BUILDING DEDICATION
amily, friends and UTPB faculty
and staff gathered together on
FSeptember
12 for the dedication
ceremony of the newly renamed Charles
A. Sorber Visual Arts Studios on what
would have been Dr. Sorber’s 75th
birthday. Dr. Sorber served as UTPB’s
fourth president from 1992-2001,
making his vision for the construction of
a visual arts studio a reality in his final
year as president.
Special guests included Mrs. Linda
Sorber, Dr. William Sorber, brother
of Dr. Sorber, UTPB Development
Board president Frank Deaderick and
Professor Emeritus Pam Price.
“Chuck was a fixer,” said Frank
Deaderick. “He strongly believed that
every problem, no matter how difficult,
had a workable and agreeable solution.”
Before Dr. Sorber, UTPB’s main
campus consisted of the Mesa Building
and had not received funding for new
construction since 1975. Because of his
tireless effort, the University received
funding that would enable construction
of the first student housing, Library and
Lecture Hall, and of course, the Visual
Arts Studios.
Mr. Deaderick summed things up
best in his closing statement, “While
this building stands as a physical
monument in grateful remembrance
of all that Chuck did for UTPB, his
monument would equally stand without
a building.”
Fall’s distinguished lecture series is here,
Thursday, October 16 at 7 p.m. featuring
America’s Most Wanted host John Walsh.
Entitled “Confronting the Growing Affliction
of Human Trafficking,” the lecture examines
and illuminates humanitarian leadership in
action against human trafficking at the state
and national levels. Bob Brescia, Executive
Director of JBS, and Pat Canty, Publisher
of the Odessa American, will co-moderate
the panel. Like all DLS events, admission
is absolutely free and open to the public.
Call Jamie Mendoza with JBS for more
information: (432) 552-2352.
HYPNOSIS WORKSHOP
Looking for a way to relieve stress or just
need to relax? Come and learn the art of
self-hypnosis free of charge in an hourlong workshop brought to you by UTPB’s
Counseling Services Thursday, October 2 at
5:15 p.m. in the Library Lecture Hall. RSVP
to Dr. Thomas Stanger at stanger_t@utpb.
edu to reserve your spot today.
KEEPING UP WITH
STAFF COUNCIL
Congratulations to KYLE BERAN (Chemistry) and wife Kathy on the marriage of their son, Dale, to
Jaclyn Singh (right). The high school sweethearts were married in Midland on May 31 at Shack in the
Back. Best wishes!
Brittany Elliott, daughter of MELISSA COULTER (REACH) won first and second place for two art
pieces entered in the Permian Basin Fair. Along with her art pieces, she also won the essay contest,
earning her a scholarship. Brittany is a 16 year-old junior at Permian High School.
OFFICERS
Beth Meyerson, Chair: College of Education
Tim (Hank) Herrick, Vice Chair: Physical Plant
Daniella Haynes, Past Chair/Secretary: VPAA
MEMBERS
America’s Small Business Development Center (ASBDC)
recognizes outstanding employees from Small Business
Development Centers across the country. Congratulations to our own EMILY WEINBERG, Assistant
Director of the Small Business Development Center, who was named an ASBDC State Star at the
34nd Annual Conference in Grapevine, TX (left). State Stars are employees who exhibit exemplary
performance, show significant contribution to their state or regional program and demonstrate a
strong commitment to small business.
WENDY KANE has joined our campus community as the Director of Student Activities. Wendy
holds a Master’s of Educational Leadership in Higher Education with an emphasis in Student Affairs
from Western Michigan University. She served as the Assistant Director of the Student Development
Center/Women’s Resource Center at UT El Paso for 4 years, then as the Assistant Dean of Students
at Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY. Welcome to The Cast!
Sasha Grissom: College of Arts & Sciences
Karen Jones: Student Services (Admissions)
Thomas Davis: At-Large (REACH)
Sgt. Brian Kneisley: Student Services (Police)
Gina Cole: President’s Office (Development)
Maribea Merrit: President’s Office (Development)
Erin Nance: At-Large (Advising)
Aaron Little: Business Affairs (IRD)
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promote a positive atmosphere
in the workplace
promote ideas that will serve
to bring unity among the
employees as a whole and the
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divisions
further the professional
development of the employees
WHAT ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES?
I handle everything that is delivered to the
University - letters, packages, shipments
and student mail - you name it. This also
includes billing for postage and supplies
bought in Central Stores.
WE ALL KNOW WHAT THE MAIL ROOM
IS, BUT WHAT IS “CENTRAL STORES?”
Central Stores is an in-house office
supply store that UTPB employees can
purchase basic supplies from immediately,
no requisition required.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN HERE?
Two years this October, and my wife Susan
has been with UTPB since 2002.
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all Enrollment for
UT Permian Basin
is a record-high 5,565
students. This number
represents an 8.6%
increase in headcount
and a 4.4% increase in
Student Course Hours
(SCH’s) over 2013 fall
enrollment.
Resident
freshmen are up 36%,
transfers are up 7% and
on-campus housing is full.
Among the programs with a significant
increase in enrollment are petroleum
engineering up 95% and mechanical
engineering which is up 32%. The BAAS
(Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science)
is up 80%. This program offers career
advancement opportunities to students
who have already earned an Associate of
Applied Science.
In the College of Education, the Fast
Track to Teaching program is up 72%. This
fast, affordable program offers students
a convenient transition to teaching. The
cost for Fast Track is competitive and the
Mail Room &
Central Stores
the mission of the university
ENROLLMENT
UP 8.6%
Run, Kyle, run! KYLE BERAN (Chemistry) completed his first Boston Marathon in April of this year,
completing the 26.2 mile run in 3 hours, 33 minutes and 56 seconds (right).
CHARLES (CHUCK) KIMBRIEL
give wholehearted support to
The Council continues to work on issues related to staff parking, training and provides
input on campus-wide policies as requested. Please do not hesitate to contact Beth
Meyerson ([email protected]) or any of the members with your comments and
concerns. We are here to serve you!
Assistant professor JAMIE HUGHES (Psychology) received an Early Career Alumni Award from Illinois
State University. Jamie’s research focuses on applied social psychology, attitudes and beliefs, ethics
and morality, person perception and social cognition.
HOME INSTRUCTION FOR PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL YOUNGSTERS
(HIPPY) celebrated its first graduation ceremony on September 29. Leahnae
Burrola, the daughter of Joseph and Becky Burrola, became the first child to
graduate from the College of Education First 5 Permian Basin HIPPY program
(left). Three and four year old children and their parents also celebrated the
completion of a successful year in HIPPY. HIPPY staff is currently recruiting and
enrolling families for the 14/15 school year beginning October 6. Call HIPPY at
(432) 552-4025 for more information.
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Earlier this year, FIRST 5 PERMIAN BASIN facilitated a work group to respond to a request for
proposals entitled Healthy Outcomes through Prevention and Early Support (HOPES) released by the Texas Health and Human Services
Commission. The work group included the Boys & Girls Club of Odessa, March of Dimes, Harmony Home Children’s Advocacy Center,
Odessa Parks Department and others. Ector County received a two-year $691,000 HOPES award
effective August 1, 2014. First 5 Permian Basin Director Beth Meyerson says this funding allows the
program to implement some of the strategies in the Early Childhood Strategic Plan, particularly those
identified by families with young children as unmet needs in our community.
Welcome Dr. JOHN INDIATSI, Coordinator of Academic Advising. Dr. Indiatsi earned an M.A.
in Educational Studies from the University of Warwick in the U.K., an M.Ed. in Higher Education
Administration from Texas Tech and a Ph.D. in Educational Curriculum and Instruction from Texas Tech.
In addition to positions in the U.S., Dr. Indiatsi served as the Regional Center
Administrator for a branch of Kenyatta University in Kenya as well as a high school
teacher in Kenya. Welcome to The Cast!
The Staff Council
is an advisory
body through
which elected staff
members may make
recommendations
to the president
relative to interests, concerns
and issues that affect the staff of the
University. Per its by-laws, the goals of
the staff council are to:
program is fully online to fit busy schedules.
Designed to prepare students for positions
of leadership in education, the Masters in
Education Leadership online is up 118%
and the special education online program is
up 38%.
The newly opened Bachelor of Science in
Nursing (BSN) enrollment is up 236% and
the pre-nursing program is up 45%.
Primary factors contributing to enrollment
growth are the expansion of online
programs, a focus on quality teaching and
the affordable cost of tuition.
WHAT IS A TYPICAL DAY LIKE?
As soon as the day begins, shipments
begin arriving. It’s a revolving door of
packages that need to be signed for,
locating deliveries for employees, and
assisting student workers, staff and
faculty with questions or orders.
ARE THERE ANY HELPFUL TIPS YOU
CAN OFFER FOR EMPLOYEES?
Using correct account numbers on mail
slips is key - make sure you use the new
Peoplesoft account number, not Define.
Central Stores also recycles ink cartridges
from your printer. Simply bring them down
and the University sends them back to the
manufacturer to be reused.
Did You
Know
...THERE’S A FACULTY/STAFF
DISCOUNT ON CAMPUS?
Just show your UTPB ID card on
campus at the SAC, Starbucks or
Bookstore!
HAVE SOMETHING TO SHARE?
WE’RE ALL EARS! EMAIL EVENTS,
PHOTOS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND
MORE TO [email protected].
THEY SAY IT’S YOUR
Birthday
Calling all departments, offices and employees!
UTPB’s annual costume contest is back this Halloween,
Friday October 31. Choose a theme and dress to win!
The office with the best theme, decor and/or costume will
win a pizza party lunch courtesy of HR.
Questions?
Call HR at x2747
OCTOber
MONDAY
TUESDAY
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Seasoned rice, ratatouille &
green beans w/ cherry tomatoes
Mashed potatoes, herbed zucchini
& stewed roma tomatoes
CUBAN PULLED PORK
Lanita Akins (History)
Lupe Dominguez (Physical Plant)
Hilda Salgado (Registrar)
Mark Wildermuth (English)
Diana Younger (Psychology)
Erin Nance (Advising)
Herman Fuentes (Physical Plant)
Arthur Perlman (Continuing Education)
Rey Lascano (Continuing Education)
Leo Martinez (Admissions)
J. Michael Robinson (Chemistry)
Howard Marks (Library)
Prakash Pai (Finance)
Enrique Romero (Small Business Development)
Jack Cornwell (JBS)
Eileen Peters (English)
Mylan Redfern (College of Arts & Sciences)
Audry Jackson (Physical Plant)
Maribea Merritt (Development)
MEATLOAF
WEDNESDAY
1
BEEF TACOS
Mexi corn & pinto beans
THURSDAY
2
CHICKEN TERIYAKI
Chow mein noodles, snow
peas & szechuan medley
10/2
10/2
10/3
10/3
10/4
10/5
10/8
10/8
10/11
10/12
10/13
10/15
10/18
10/18
10/22
10/24
10/24
10/26
10/29
FRIDAY
3
CHICKEN FRIED STEAK
Mashed potatoes, green
beans & Harvard beets
HYPNOSIS WORKSHOP
5:15 p.m. - Library Lecture Hall
6
SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN
Eggs rolls, fried rice &
stir fry vegetable medley
7
SAUSAGE & BELL PEPPERS
Peas, yellow squash &
Harvard beets
8
TURKEY TETRAZINI
Brussel sprouts, sautéed
carrots & lima beans
9
CHICKEN MONTEREY
Roasted potatoes, broccoli
& cauliflower au gratin
10
BREADED PORK CHOPS
Mashed sweet potatoes,
green beans & yellow squash
LADIES LUNCHEON
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
13
COLUMBUS DAY
14
BLACKENED TILAPIA
Roasted red potatoes,
asparagus & carrots
CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS
15
CHICKEN FAJITAS
Spanish rice, refried beans
& mexi corn
Fried okra, broccoli
& steamed cabbage
20
22
MEATLOAF
Seasoned rice, ratatouille &
green beans w/ cherry tomatoes
Mashed potatoes, herbed zucchini
& stewed roma tomatoes
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28
SWEET & SOUR CHICKEN
Eggs rolls, fried rice &
stir fry vegetable medley
HERB ENCRUSTED PORK
Dressing, asparagus
& sautéed mushrooms
17
BBQ BRISKET
Whipped potatoes, green
bean casserole & zucchini
JBS LECTURE SERIES
7 p.m. - Wagner Noël
21
CUBAN PULLED PORK
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23
BEEF TACOS
Mexi corn & pinto beans
29
SAUSAGE & BELL PEPPERS
Peas, yellow squash &
Harvard beets
24
CHICKEN TERIYAKI
Chow mein noodles, snow
peas & szechuan medley
30
TURKEY TETRAZINI
Brussel sprouts, sauteed
carrots & lima beans
CHICKEN FRIED STEAK
Mashed potatoes, green
beans & Harvard beets
31
HALLOWEEN
CHICKEN MONTEREY
Roasted potatoes, broccoli
& cauliflower au gratin
BREADED PORK CHOPS
Mashed sweet potatoes,
green beans & yellow saqush