I thought that it would be entertaining to post a few of the old newsletters from years past.
Enjoy the reading.
NIC
Archive for November, 2009
Old Winter Newsletters
November 23, 2009Winter Newsletter 2009-2010
November 23, 2009We are working on the Winter Newsletter to be published in December or January. I wanted to get your input on the topics that we cover this year.
If there is anything you would like to hear more about the NAU Challenge Course, post a reply or email me at Nicholas.Hagemann@nau.edu.
We will post a link to the final product when the newsletter is completed.
Health and Learning Center: Sustainable Construction
November 20, 2009Anytime that you see the distruction of an old building for a new one, the questions of sustaininability and waste come to mind. It was great to read this article, http://mydigimag.rrd.com/publication/?i=25991&page=1&p=35, on the new Health and Learning Center.
GA Position that came across the Ropes List Serve
November 17, 2009VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Center for Outdoor Recreational Experiences (CORE)
GRADUATE ASSISTANT POSITION AVAILABLE
SPRING 2010
TITLE/DEPARTMENT: Graduate Assistant – CORE
DESCRIPTION: The Graduate Assistant of CORE will report to the
CORE Assistant Director. The Graduate Assistant is responsible for assisting with the administration of CORE which includes: climbing wall, outdoor rental center, challenge course and outdoor trips. The Graduate Assistant will create an experience within all parts of the CORE.
PRIMARY DUTIES: Assist in the planning, marketing, scheduling and
implementation of all aspects of the four major areas of CORE. Recruit, hire, train, schedule, evaluate, and retain facilitators, trip leaders, climbing wall, team leaders and program coordinator. Develop, review and recommend revisions to all CORE policies and procedures. Maintain daily office hours, as well as night time hours for classes and weekend supervision of outdoor trips and challenge course programs.
QUALIFICATIONS: GA will need a minimum of a Bachelors Degree with
one year experience in Outdoor Programming. Outdoor Recreation, Recreation Administration and Adventure Education or related degrees preferred.
Experience in at least two of the following activities areas with certification preferred; Camping, Canoeing, Backpacking, sea kayaking, rock climbing, climbing walls and challenge courses. Experience with outdoor rental equipment and maintenance preferred. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license. CPR and First aid certification with WFA or WFR preferred.
Applicants should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, word processing, desktop publishing computer skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills. They will need the ability to recruit, develop, lead, supervise and motivate student personnel and must possess excellent customer service skills. Qualified candidates must be accepted by VSU Graduate School in Higher Education Leadership-Student Affairs track field of study before the final offer can be made for the position.
About Valdosta State University:
Located in Valdosta, Georgia, the 168 acre campus, serves an area stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Alabama state line, containing 31% of the land area of the state. Enrollment has increased steadily and VSU now has a student body of over 12,000 representing 48 states and 50 countries.
For a listing of graduate degrees offered at Valdosta State University, please refer to the graduate school’s website at:
http://www.valdosta.edu/gradschool.
STARTING SALARY: $8,000.00 Stipend for 9 months, Full Tuition Wavier, and $700.00 travel allowance.
LAST DATE FOR CONSIDERATION: The position will remain
open until filled.
PERSONS INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION SHOULD: Forward a letter of application, resume, and a list of references to: Galen Martin, Assistant Director – CORE. 1500 North Patterson Street. Valdosta, GA 31698 or email to gmartin@valdosta.edu. Phone: (229) 245-2360, (Cell) 229-269-6079, Fax:
(229) 293-6113.
NOTES: The Graduate Assistant Package includes: $8,000.00 stipend for 9 months (Fall/Spring Semesters), the position is a 2 year contract renewable annually. Full tuition waived ($3,516.00 in-state & $14,060.00 out-of-state). Summer employment is available at an hourly rate. Travel budget of $700 per year for professional development provided. GA must pay student fees (approximately $590/semester).
Galen Martin
Assistant Director – Center for Outdoor
Recreational Experiences (CORE)
Instructor – Kinesiology and Physical Education
1500 N. Patterson
Valdosta, Georgia 31698
Office – 229-245-2360
Cell – 229-269-6079
Fax – 229-293-6113
e-mail – gmartin@valdosta.edu
Facebook – CORE
We don’t receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us.
Marcel Proust (1871 -
1922)
More Pics from the Health and Learning Center Construction
November 12, 2009
Construction crew working of the Health and Learning Center
The construction crew working on the Health and Learning
Here are a few pics from yesterday morning of the construction of the Health and Learning Center.
Arizona Association of Facilitators and the Project for Civil Discourse
November 10, 2009I just recieved a call for facilitators to assist the Project for Civil Discourse. Sounds like an interesting opportunity. The details are listed below…
Here is an opportunity to put your facilitation skills to practice!
Project Civil Discourse needs your help! You are invited to volunteer your facilitation skills for a few hours during the evening of December 1. AZAF is one of 21 organizations throughout the state that are partners with Project Civil Discourse, dedicated to using the skills of civil discourse and collaboration to help make for a more informed citizenry.
Given the many “uncivil” meetings during the past few months, the partners of Project Civil Discourse and other organizations believe there is a better way for Arizonans to learn about health care proposals being considered by Congress.
What: Speaking, Not Shouting: A Community Conversation About Health Care Reform
When: 6:00-9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1 [Registration at 5:30]
Where: AE England Building in Civic Park, 444 North Central Ave. in Phoenix. The event is free to the public, with first-come, first-served registration required; attendance will be limited to 120 participants. A registration Website will “go live” early this week and information will be available at http://www.azhumanities.org/pcd1/.
Format: The evening will open with a brief summary of the status of health care reform legislation and a presentation about why health care costs have increased. Featured speakers are James G. Hodge, Jr., Lincoln Professor of Health Law and Ethics at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and Roger Hughes, Executive Director of St. Luke’s Health Initiatives. You will be provided with background resource information before the event. The event moderator will review guidelines for civil discussion.
Groups of eight participants will sit at round tables, each with a facilitator and a recorder, to address topics that may include access to health care, balancing individual rights with the community’s interest in managing public health issues and controlling health care costs, and the proper role of government in regulating/controlling costs related to health care. At the end of the discussions, recorders will be invited to the podium to briefly share a key point discussed by each group. Notes taken by recorders will be synthesized in a report summarizing the discussions that will be shared with the Arizona congressional delegation, the press, and all participants.
Facilitators who wish to participate are required to attend one Orientation Meeting with complimentary lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 23, at the Arizona Humanities Council, The Ellis-Shackelford House, 1242 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. You may register for the Orientation Meeting and lunch by e-mailing sharon@flanagan-hyde.com or calling 480-361-1795. Let Sharon know if you are unable to attend the meeting and still wish to participate. Facilitators are asked to arrive at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1. That’s it!
RSVP by 11/13: If you are interested and able to facilitate, please reply to me at sbulfinch@aol.com by Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. If you have any questions about facilitating, please call Sharon Flanagan-Hyde at 480-361-1795 or e-mail sharon@flanagan-hyde.com.
The goal of the event is to create an atmosphere where people can participate in a meaningful civil discussion that provides insight to key decision-makers on this critical issue, and models the principles of informed, respectful conversation. We appreciate your consideration of volunteering for this important event.
Sincerely,
Susan
Susan Bulfinch, AZAF Member
480-209-1295
Thinkfinity Resource for Activities
November 4, 2009A couple of years ago, I saw a documentary about Eric Weihenmayer’s summit of Everest. A very inspirational story because Eric is blind. I still have a distinct image of Eric crossing the ice fields balancing on aluminum ladders while wearing crampons.
I was excited to see that Eric has recently put together educational materials around adventure and mountaineering. Although the corporate sponsorship is slapped all over the site, it looks like there is a lot of great content. Check it out http://www.thinkfinity.org/Adventure.aspx.
