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Vol. 18, No. 25 |
March 25, 1999 |
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John C. Cavanaugh, graduate studies, with Susan Krauss Whitbourne of University of Massachusetts, editors, Gerontology: An Interdisciplinary Perspective, Oxford University Press, New York.
Douglas W. Tallamy, entomology and applied ecology, with Erin L. Monaco, AG '98, and former postdoctoral student R. Kent Johnson, "Chemical Mediation of Egg Dumping in the Lace Bug Gargaphia solani Heidemann," in Animal Behaviour, vol. 56, no. 6, pages 1491-1495.
Robert R. Nelson, hotel, restaurant and institutional management, "How a More Competitive Market Is Influencing Public Investments in Convention Centers," in Journal of Convention and Exhibition Managment, vol. 1, no. 2/3, pages 27-38.
Gabriele Bauer, Center for Teaching Effectiveness, was elected chairperson of the International TA Interest Section of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) for 1999-2000.
David Kaplan, education, "A Multilevel Model of the Effects of School Choice on Academic Achievement," at School of Education and Research Institute on Innovation in Education, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, March 10, Israel.
Members of the Department of Entomology and Applied Ecology and the USDA-ARS Beneficial Insects Research Laboratory participated in the 70th annual meeting, Entomological Society of America, Eastern Branch, Feb. 21-24, Virginia Beach, Va.:
C.B. Keil with postdoctoral student G.R. Bartlett, "Transmission Levels of the Fungal Pathogen Trichoderma harzianum by Lycoriella Mali"; Keil with graduate student D.J. Kirk Jr., "Infectivity of Steinernema feltiae and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora Against Lycoriella mali";
S.P. Whitney, Cooperative Extension, with undergraduate student N.M. Ritchie, "Population Decline of the Eastern Subterranean Termite Using Sentricon Bait System";
Dewey Caron, "Capturing the Teachable Moment in Class";
C.E. Mason with graduate student N. Cai, "Response of European Corn Borer, Ostrinia nubilalis, to BT Transgenic Corn: Physiological and Behavioral Aspects"; Whitney and Richie, "Foraging Populations of Three Species of Reticulitermes in Lewes, Del.";
D.W. Tallamy with graduate student M.R. Darlington, "Fitness Consequences of Cryptic Female Choice in Spotted Cucumber Beetles"; Tallamy with undergraduate student A.J. Gregor, "The Effect of Age and Bitterness on Cryptic Female Choice in Spotted Cucumber Beetles"; Tallamy and graduate student A.M. Parr, "Proximate Factors Maintaining Maternal Care in the Lace Bug, Bargaphia solani Heidemann"; Mason with graduate student R.L. Snyder, "Ovipositional Deterrents of the European Corn Borer in Domestic Tomatoes"; Tallamy and graduate student W.P. Brown, "Semelparity and the Evolution of Maternal Care in Insects";
J. Hough-Goldstein with graduate student R. Westich, "Cultural Control of the Colorado Potato Beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say, Using Potato Trap Crops in Tomato";
K.R. Hopper, "Assessing and Improving the Safety of Introductions for Biological Control";
R.W. Fuester with M. Gold and R.A. Gasagrande of University of Rhode Island, "Host Specificity Testing of Parasites of the Gypsy Moth and the Lily Leaf Beetle";
W.H. Day, C.R. Baird, S.R. Shaw and J.M. Tropp, "Discovery of a New Species of Parasite of Lygus hesperus in Idaho and Research on Its Use for the Biological Control of Lygus lineolaris in Alfalfa and Other Crops in the Mid-Atlantic States."
30 years
Samuel P. Jackson, Residential and Conference Facilities, shops, April 1, 1969
25 years
Pamela L. Donnelly, marine studies, April 1, 1974
Bruce E. Magaw, mail service, April 1, 1974
20 years
Jack Gelb, animal and food sciences, April 1, 1979
Donald E. Latch, Facilities Management, central plant operations, April 2, 1979
15 years
Lou Ann Harris, Office of University Registrar, March 26, 1984
Tonia K. Lapp, library, March 26, 1984
5 years
Bryan J. Bossard, Intercollegiate Athletics Program, April 1, 1994
James J. Bullen, Facilities Management, roofer/mason shop, April 4, 1994
Jane B. Crouch, Delaware Technology Park, March 28, 1994
Diane M. Gatrell, Facilities Management, building services, March 21, 1994
The deadline for nominations for the E.A. Trabant Award for Women's Equity is April 9. This award is presented annually by the Commission on the Status of Women to any individual, department, administrative unit or committee that has contributed to equity for women at UD. The commission defines contributions broadly to encourage as wide a range of nominations as possible.
The awards will be presented at luncheon on May 14. Nominations forms are available on the Office of Women's Affairs web page at <http://www.udel.edu/OWA>.
A survey on leadership development activities has been sent to faculty and staff as part of UD's Project on Leadership, Integrity and Change and the University's participation in the Leadership for Institutional Change program, sponsored by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
The survey, which is accompanied by a letter from Daniel Rich, dean of the College of Human Resources, Education and Public Policy, and John C. Cavanaugh, vice provost of academic programs and planning, will be used to compile an inventory of leadership development
activities for faculty, staff and students and for individuals and groups outside the University.
The project plans to build "awareness of and facilitate communication about leadership development," according to the letter, and later to make an "assessment of the areas of greatest need for further leadership development at the University."
Surveys should be completed by April 9 and sent by campus mail to Robert B. Denardt, Messick Professor of Public Administration, 182 Graham Hall or by e-mail to <RBD@Udel.edu>.
Delegating for success
One of the most common weaknesses among managers is the inability to delegate effectively. Learn the basics on how effective delegation can add to a motivated and productive organization.
Effective meeting skills
Whether you are leading or attending a meeting, you possess the skills to eliminate time&endash;wasting components and foster productive and effective sessions. Participants in this session will discover ways to help plan, conduct and improve any meeting&endash;large or small.
This series of six workshops is designed to provide managers and other supervisory personnel with an overview of current labor and employment issues. These sessions are geared toward personnel with all levels of experience in the labor management area.
Session III: Personal and institutional legal liability
Information will be shared on legal liability issues, including defamation of character, common law torts
and sexual harassment vis-a-vis the institution, supervisors and co-workers.
Session IV: Collective bargaining/contract negotiation
This session will examine the elements of a collective bargaining agreement, contract administration, grievances and arbitration and the Public Employment Relations Board.
Session V: Unemployment and workers' compensation/FMLA
Participants will receive information related to unemployment and workers' compensation, including eligibility and financial criteria, the Unemployment Compensation Appeals Board and Industrial Accident Board and the interface between Workers Compensation, the ADA and the FMLA.
Session VI: Violence in the American workplace
This session will examine the nature and magnitude of the workplace violence problem, sources of employer liability, civil liability to third parties and issues around negligent hiring, retention and supervision.
This series of one-hour training units will enhance the workplace skills of time management, stress management, effective listening, assertive communication and change management. The series is designed to introduce participants to a core set of work skills, strengthen their ability to overcome barriers that might impede practice of these skills, enhance productivity and promote greater job satisfaction. The program focuses attention on barriers that may hinder attempts to use core skills in the improvement of job performance.
Stress management
Effective listening
Assertive communication
Change management
This series of workshops is designed to assist employees with managing their workspace, workstyle and daily work routines.
Managing your telephone
Learn how to control your time on the phone and effectively manage telephone calls, "emergency" interruptions and telephone messages.
Stop procrastinating
Become more productive at work. This workshop will help participants recognize procrastination patterns in the workplace and overcome them.
Planning your work
Learn practical planning tools to help turn your work goals into reality.
Preventing job burnout
This workshop will examine proven strategies for beating job burnout, including the importance of networking, growing your social support system and personal goal setting.
This six-part Money Management Program is designed to provide individuals with practical ideas for managing their money and developing saving strategies. The program is jointly sponsored by Benefits Services, Cooperative Extension and Employee Training and Career Development. Workshop facilitators include both University and external professionals.
Session II: Building and maintaining a budget
Discover tools and techniques for building and maintaining your spending plan. Get tips for improving your record-keeping skills. Find some creative ways to stretch your dollars.
Session III: Using credit wisely
Discuss the pros and cons of using credit and the importance of your credit history. Learn how to read a credit report. Find out what to do if you can't pay your bills. Explore practical ideas to reduce debt.
Session IV: Savings and investments
Explore savings objectives&endash;safety, income and growth. Understand your risk tolerance. Learn about various investments, e.g., bonds, stocks, mutual funds, annuities, real estate, IRAs. Review UD retirement savings programs.
Session V: Protecting income and assets
Understand the concept of financial risk. Discuss tools for managing risk. Evaluate different types of insurance, including programs offered through the University's benefit package.
Session VI: Wills and estate planning
Recognize the value of having a will. Understand the various types of wills and trusts and what to consider when drawing a will. How would you estimate the value of your estate?
The six-hour presentation of the National Safety Council's Driver Improvement Program includes crash-avoidance techniques based on the standard accident prevention formula of professional drivers, rules of the road and safe driving practices. Satisfactory completion of the program by Delaware residents results
in a three-point credit added to a driving record and an insurance discount (minimum of 10 percent each year) on the liability portion of insurance for three years.
Note: There is a $20 fee for this class. Make check payable to the Delaware Safety Council and bring payment to the first night of class.
"Coaching the Experienced Driver" is for those with several years of driving experience but who may need to freshen up their driving skills. Through films, slides, discussion and individual work, the program gives the driver important cues that can be used in daily driving to reduce the number of near misses or actual accidents. Employees who complete the program receive a 15 percent discount on insurance (not in addition to the 10 percent from basic defensive driving).
Note: There is a $17 fee for this class. Make check payable to the Delaware Safety Council and bring payment to the class.
Prerequisite: Participants must have completed the basic defensive driving class minimum of three years before taking this class.
Understand the UD organization through an explanation of major components of the University's organization chart and how individual and department functions serve the University community.
To enroll in employee training programs, access web page registration forms on <http://www.udel.edu/EmployeeTraining> or send an e-mail message, including course title and date, to <EmployeeTraining@mvs.udel.edu>.
As of April 1, the University's dental plan carrier, Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., is changing the address of its claims processing unit.
All dental claim forms should be sent to: MetLife Dental Claims, P.O. Box 14093, Lexington, KY 40512-4093.
To help with the transition, employees should notify their dentists of the address change. Revised claim forms are available from the Benefits Services Office.
MetLife will forward any claims inadvertently sent to Dayton, Ohio, the former processing unit, to Lexington. For more information, call 1-800-942-0854.
Students who participate in the Wind Ensemble Camp for Brass, Percussion and Woodwinds from June 28-July 2 should be in grades 9-12, not from ages 9-12, as was listed in UpDate's recent summer camp supplement.
