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MPACT Makes an Impact 1 Funding Priorities for Student Affairs 2 Ask-an-Alum Program Expands Student Opportunities 3 Faculty Honored for Collaboration 4 Valuable E-text Technology Provides Access 4 Student Wins UM and State Employee Awards 5 Student Affairs Advisory Board List 5 Lewis and Clark Village Opens 6 Thank You to Our Donors 6
MMMM any times I am asked, “What is the Division
of Student Affairs?” From
Enrollment Services to Career
Services, the University Center
to Curry Health Center, the
eleven departments of the
Division facilitate student
learning by providing high
quality programs, services, and
developmental opportunities.
We foster an inclusive campus
community so that students can
pursue their diverse academic,
career, and personal goals.
Currently, our Advisory Board is
stepping up fundraising efforts.
Our biannual newsletter will
bring you highlights of our
activities. We invite you to join
us as we ensure that all
students have the chance to
succeed.
Teresa S. Branch
SSSS adly, only 40% of Montana’s high school graduates enter college. Many families don't know, or maybe
don't believe, that obtaining a college degree increases
one’s earning power dramatically. In fact, on a national
level, those with a college degree will earn about $1 million
more over their working careers than their counterparts with
high school diplomas.
Montana Partnering for Affordable College Tuition
(MPACT) is UM’s new initiative to educate Montana families
about the value of higher education and increase the
number of high school graduates who choose to attend
college. MPACT offers a need-based financial aid package
to in-state academically prepared students. President
Dennison, Vice President Branch, representatives from
Enrollment Services, other UM administrators and staff, and
UM faculty have been touring the state to promote this
opportunity.
The first students to receive MPACT financial aid
packages will attend The University of Montana beginning
fall semester 2006. Visit www.umt.edu/mpact or call
(800) 462-8636 to learn more.
MPACT Makes an Impact
Message from the VP for Student Affairs
Summer 2006: Issue 1 The University of Montana-Missoula
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Capital Campaign Includes Funding Priorities for Student Affairs
OOOO n October 1, 2005, The University of Montana and UM Foundation announced the largest campaign in the institution’s history, a $100 million comprehensive
effort to assure UM’s continued achievement in teaching, research, and public service. The Campaign’s theme is Invest in Discovery – Connecting People, Programs and Place. Private funds are sought for: · Student support and services · Endowed faculty positions · Academic program support · New and renovated facilities
DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS FUNDING PRIORITIES
Merit and Montana University System Honors Scholarships Goal $2 million
Scholarships are a high priority at The University of Montana. General merit scholarships and targeted
scholarship programs allow the University to maintain high academic standards, keep more top students in
the state, and preserve Montana’s future leadership. The MUS Scholarship provides four years of paid tuition
and registration fees to at least one outstanding student from every high school in Montana.
Need-based Scholarships Goal $1 million
UM is dedicated to providing all students who have a desire to earn a degree the opportunity to do so.
As government funding for higher education decreases, need-based scholarship support is more important
than ever. During the 2004 academic year, over 77% of UM students received some sort of financial aid, and
insufficient financial aid was the primary reason students left the University.
International Student Employment Incentive Program Goal $25,000
Visiting international scholars enrich our campus and expose students of limited experience to today’s
global society. Unfortunately, UM is restricted by visa regulations from allowing foreign students to obtain
work study jobs. The Foreign Student Employment Incentive program allows UM departments to offer part-
time positions to international students, providing similar financial and educational benefits as work study
programs.
Multicultural Alliance Goal $25,000
Montana frequently receives low marks in its efforts to promote and celebrate diversity. The
Multicultural Alliance at UM strives to help counter that situation by sponsoring educational and entertaining
cultural events. Under the Multicultural Alliance, the campus affiliate of the National Coalition Building Institute
(NCBI) educates students about discrimination based on nationality, race, class, gender, religion, sexual
orientation, age, physical ability, job, or life circumstance and encourages students to explore solutions to
tough social issues.
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“A lumni can really help students see
the benefit of a university
education, providing motivation
and advice on how to make it
through successfully,” says Ask-
an-Alum coordinator Sarah
Raymond. The Ask-an-Alum
program, begun in 1994 by UM
students, is now run by Career
Services in partnership with the
Alumni Association. The program
helps students focus on their
educational and career goals by
introducing them to UM alumni
employed in their field of interest.
Alumni contacts are particularly
useful to students, as they often
provide an insider’s perspective
of a specific company or
employment area.
A new on-line component
engineered by UM’s Information
Technology office enables
students to search a database of
more than 2,800 diverse alumni.
Searches may be sorted by
major, location, company name,
job title, or job responsibilities.
Personal contact information is
kept secure, and alumni may
choose whether a student can
contact them. Although the
service is not to be used for job
referrals, students may request
informational interviews, career
mentoring, or job shadowing.
For face-to-face interaction,
the Ask-an-Alum program hosts
informational luncheons through-
out the year, where alumni speak
about their careers and answer
student questions.
Alumni may contact Career
Services at (406) 243-2022 for
information on how to participate
in the Ask-an-Alum program.
The Center for Leadership Development Goal $25,000 The Center for Leadership Development offers programs and resources to help students gain the
skills and experiences they need to become engaged and ethical leaders of tomorrow. The Center builds self-
confidence, increases self-awareness, and helps talented students envision and implement their goals.
Career Services Goal $25,000 The travel and screening required to find qualified, motivated workers for entry-level professional and
managerial positions can strain corporate recruitment budgets. Similarly, job-hunting can be a daunting task
for the new college graduate hoping to land a challenging position in his or her chosen field without going
through an extensive travel and application process. UM’s Career Services annually serves thousands of
students and hundreds of employers by providing: career planning and counseling; national standardized
testing and assessment; workshops and outreach presentations; resume, interview and job-search
assistance; on-campus interviews; career fairs; alumni mentoring; and job posting services.
Career Services seeks funds to meet the needs of an ever-increasing number of students and
employers. Naming opportunities allow a sponsoring business or corporation to reach students through
Career Services—one of the most visible and widely-used offices at UM.
Ask-an-Alum Program Expands Student Opportunities
Funding Priorities (cont.)
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Faculty Honored for Collaboration with Student Affairs
CCCC ollaboration with faculty is crucial to the success of Student Affairs. Every year,
dedicated faculty provide outstanding
service to students by supporting and participating in
Student Affairs programs. Last
month, Vice President Branch
honored ninety-nine faculty at
the third annual faculty
recognition reception.
Steve Gaskill, associate
professor of applied exercise
physiology in the Department of
Health and Human Performance,
earned special recognition for
his generous and effective
support of students. To illustrate
Steve’s extraordinary dedication,
Jim Marks, director of Disability
Services for Students, said, “Steve has managed to
balance academic standards with accessibility.
When Steve had a student in his class who asked
for unreasonable modifications, he interacted with
the student in a humane and
supportive manner. Steve found
the student tutors and
encouraged him to succeed with
reasonable accommodations.
Now, that student is graduating.”
Steve’s activities with Student
Affairs include participation in
orientation, collaboration with
Campus Recreation, and
involvement in the Retention Task
Force.
Student Affairs directors
nominate faculty each year.
Valuable E-Text Technology Provides Access
AAAA lmost 900 students with disabilities are
currently enrolled at
The University of Montana. Those
who are blind, those with sight
impairments or dyslexia, or those
who have ADD or ADHD often find
reading printed text a substantial
barrier to academic success.
Luckily, Disability Services for
Students (DSS) is a national
leader in print to e-text conversion
in higher education. Used by print
disabled students, e-text is an
electronic format that provides
“spoken” text.
A $20,000 grant from the
Gallagher Western Charitable
Foundation has just made DSS’s
job easier. The funds enabled the
purchase of a high-speed duplex
scanner, conversion software, and
additional handheld Book Port
reading machines. These items
streamline the e-text conversion
process and provide convenient
delivery, ensuring that students
with print disabilities have access
to classroom texts.
Ed Milburn, 81-year-old text
conversion expert, oversees the
process. Here’s how it works: After
a student requests text
conversion, DSS makes sure the
book isn’t already available in
electronic format through online
services such as Bookshare. Then
DSS sends a letter to the
publisher and proceeds to convert
the book. The book’s binding is
removed and the loose pages are
sent through automatic scanning
machines. Under Ed’s direction,
student employees meticulously
format the text so that it can be
easily and accurately read by the
reader software. Lastly, the hard
copy is rebound with a spiral
binding and returned to the
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Steve Gaskill receiving the special
recognition award from President
Dennison and VP Branch
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FFFF or the past four years, the winner of the UM Student Employee of the Year has
won the State of Montana Student
Employee award. Perhaps that’s because the
University values and nurtures its student
employees, offering them real work responsibilities.
Most students take advantage of these opportunities
for growth and really flourish, developing career
skills and enthusiastically tackling challenges.
This year’s winner of both awards is Tom Fite,
portal developer in the UM Information Technology
office. Through his upbeat energy, creativity, and
professionalism, Tom has enhanced The University
of Montana’s reputation and increased its
technological capacity. He has been instrumental in
helping UM emerge as an innovative leader in the
national portal consortium. Due to Tom’s
contributions, more grant funding has been awarded
to UM for collaborative software development and
support of consortium members.
“I know of no other department at UM, and no
other university in the portal consortium, that places
so much trust and responsibility on a student
employee,” says director of applications and media
development Gordy Pace. As for how he has
profited from his work with IT, Tom says, “Looking
back on my college career, I keep coming back to
one simple statement: you can only learn so much in
a classroom. More than anything else, the time I
have spent working in the Information Technology
office has prepared me for a professional career
once I graduate. I have benefited enormously. I also
know that the University has benefited because of
my work on the UM portal. It is such a win-win
situation for everyone.”
UM departments annually nominate employees
for the Student Employee of the Year award. The
winner is chosen based on criteria established by
the National Association of Student Employment
Administrators. Winners from the state campuses
are then entered into the statewide competition.
Tom received a $500 scholarship from Career
Services and a $50 check from the State.
Student Wins UM and State Student Employee Awards
VP Branch and Career Services student
employment coordinator Valerie Marsh present
Tom Fite with the UM and State Student
Employee of the Year awards
STUDENT AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD
Christopher Warden (‘97), Chair Alice Hinshaw (‘94), Vice Chair
Carina Beck ('93) Joycee Dozier
Dr. Udo Fluck ('93) Alifiyah Galely ('94) Pamela Hillery ('88) Dr. Barbara Hollmann Jennifer Isern ('89) Scott Johnson ('81) Jerry Lamb ('00) Dennis Lerum ('84) Frank Matule
Geannine Rapp ('92) Bachchi Samahon-Oumar ('89)
K. Dale Schwanke ('68) Senator Jim Shockley ('76)
Jon Swan ('03) Nora Templer Paul Tuss ('88)
Margaret Woo ('75)
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Lewis and Clark Village Opens
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS!
This listing contains the names of donors who have contributed $100 or more to any designation within the Division of Student Affairs from January 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006. We make every attempt to accurately list our donors. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, mistakes happen. If such is the case, please contact Kathy Schaub at the UM Foundation to allow us to apologize and correct our mistake. (800) 443-2593 or (406) 243-4568. ABN AMRO Services Company Ronald and Debra Accomando Steve and Carolyn Adams Linda Almy American Indian Education Foundation Bart and Pam Anderson Pete and Lynn Anderson Apartment Store, Inc. Andrew and Nancy Armstrong Art Attic Incorporated Arthur Partners Loren and Kaye Auch Marvin and Patricia Aune David and Joan Ausman Avista Corporation Rob Bahrens W.V. and Margaret Ballew James and Geri Bann Col. Ford and Marlys '62 Barrett
Charles Bassett and Mary Jo Kuenster Dr. Darlene Bates Dr. Robert and Mary Battmer Jon Beal Ned '86 and Kimberlee Becker Frances Behairy David Bell Ronald '70 and Jeanne '85 Bender John and Oksana Bennett Thomas Benson Glenn Bergmiller Robert and Doris Best Blake Blackwelder Philip and Katherine Blake William and Linda Blanton Mike and Bonnie Bogen Edmund and Luellen Boland Ted Boyd John and Kathleen Boyle Alan Bradley Robert '65 and Beverly '63 Braig Dr. Teresa S. Branch Douglas and Margaret Brown Martin and Jacquelin Brown Brendon Burchard '99 Joesph and Amelia Burke Edward Carroll and Josephine Burke Scott '85 and Tana '88 Burke Judith Burns '57
C. Burt Caldwell and Martha Smith James Caras William Caras Joseph and Catharine Carruthers A. and Joan Choremi Charles and Ruth '51 Clark James '52 and Kay Clinkingbeard Joseph and Karen Coan Cobb Foundation Thomas and Barbara Cochran George '65 and Susan '65 Cole Barbara Coneski Michael and Patricia Conlon Conoco Phillips Dr. Charles Couture ’69 and Randy Wood ’81 Donna Cote Thomas '53 and Neva Cotter Crawford & Associates, Inc. Darcy Creevy Bruce and Suzanne '64 Crocker Dr. Robert and Delores Curry William Dean '67 Reidun Decker Phillip Guay '73 and Martha Des Georges Alfred Deschamps Jay Deshpande and Patricia Scott
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Lewis and Clark Village, UM’s first apartment-style housing for single, upper division and graduate students,
opened fall 2004. The thirteen-building, 462-bed residence is located on South Higgins Avenue near
Dornblaser, about one mile from campus. It offers a variety of furnished apartment styles, high speed
internet, a state-of-the-art security surveillance system, keyless entry, free shuttle service to campus, free
storage, and a community center. Cable TV and all utilities are included in the competitive rental rates. The
village is ADA compliant.
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Dr. Charles Couture ’69 and Randy Wood ’81
Michael DiLorenzo Randall Dillard DaJay Deshpande and Patricia Scott Michael DiLorenzo Randall Dillard Daniel and Janet Doornbos Joseph Dowling Louis Dubay Estate Michael and Patty Ducey Kerry and Gwen Durkin James and Connie Dysart Donald and Margot Eason William and Metha Edens Morris Eisert Bart and Judy Eisfelder Emerson Charitable Trust John and Patricia Endicott Karen Erickson John Etchepare Exelon Matching Gifts Program for Education Mary Farland Jennie Farley Michael and Kathleen Farmer Jodi Feist Frances K. and Charles D. Field Foundation Donald and Judith Filipp Financial Alternatives M. Irene Finley '87 First Interstate BancSystem First Interstate Bank Charles Fitzpatrick Brent Flewelling '02 Dr. Udo '93 and Nancy Fluck James and Karin Flynn Robert and Susan Folgate Richard '64 and Maureen '64 Ford Mark and Jill Friedman Jeanne Funston Gallagher Western Montana Charitable Foundation Grant and Elizabeth Galyardt Dene and Sheila Gary Dean Larry and Deslie '71 Gianchetta Timothy Goedeker '99 Cynthia Graber-Zingmark Robert Graham '25 Janice Gratch Douglas and Lauren Graves Danny Gray Jeffrey Gray '79 Randall Gray '76 and Nora Flaherty-Gray '74 Raymond and Mary Green Stephen and Margie Grinnell William '55 and Adrienne '55 Gue Raymond and Laurie '74 Gundlach Brad and Chris Habegger Brian and Sharon Hagan Carolina Hamshaw Colleen Hansen Myron '76 and Sharon '71 Hanson Richard '73 and Natalie Harrington Henry and Eleanor Harris Stephen Harrison Harrison Construction Anthony and Cecie Hartigan Laurence Haverhals James and Bonita Hay Haynes Foundation David and Renda Heimbigner Heisey Foundation Michael and Linda Herrmann Mike Heuring Neal and Linda Hicks Thomas '90 and Lynne '89 Himes
Gary '55 and Audrey '55 Hines Ken and Kathy Hoffman James and Wanda Hollensteiner Dr. Bob and Dr. Barbara Hollmann Neil and Candy '90 Holt Dr. Harry '69 and Susan Hom Alan Hyers Albert Hyers ITT Industries, Inc. Christina Jennings Thomas and Pamela '77 Joehler Lawrence and Margaret Johnson Joan Johnston Laura Jones Joseph M Dowling, CPA KLT Foundation Jon and Brenda Kaspari Dr. David '68 and Sue Kearns J. William '61 and Anita Kearns Bradley Keats James and Margaret Keller Patricia Killackey Kari Kimball Charlie Knoepfler and Christy Kindom Daniel and Christine King John and Cheryl King Cheryl Kingen Larry and Sharon Kolb Boyd and Susan LaFleur Neal Laatsch James and Cynthia Laduke Richard and Willa '81 Lande Melissa Lane Michael Larson COL Kenneth '63 and Dianne '65 Lawrence Dr. Thomas and Alice Layne Steve Roberts and Pat Leach Guy Leadbetter '88 Nancy Leamond Whitney Leibenguth '88 Roger and Dana Leopold Dennis '73 and Angela Lind Kip and Karen Linder Robert and Paula Lindner Tim '75 and Darla Lindsey Jed '82 and Jorrun '84 Liston Harry and Norma Longwell Jo Lyons MDU Resources Foundation Craig and Elizabeth MacDonald Marathon Oil Company Steven and Julie Mariani James '86 and Karen '83 Marks Ron Marsh John and Michele '92 Marshall Roger '71 and Barbara Martens Louise Matthews Frank and Susan '65 Matule David and Cheryl McBride McBride Vision Clinic Robert McCarty Donald and Susan McConchie Michael '72 and Mary McDonough Timothy and Catherine McGinness Debra McGowan Maureen McIntyre James McLeod '89 Donna Metcalf '35 Michael and Joanne Michals Microsoft Corporation Christian Miller Sheldon and Elizabeth Miller John and Cathy Milligan Clifford and Lisa Milliron Robert and Sue Minor Missoula Downtown Lions Club
Dr. Donald Moen William Moore and Patricia Hunter Richard and Laurie Morrison Jack '71 and Nancy Morton James '81 and Bonnie '83 Mountain Robert and Paula Munson Robert Murray and Merry Gilbert Bill Mytty Kevin Mytty Maria Naughton Helen Nelson Estate '51 Donald Newport Gib '60 and Sarah '60 Nichols Alan and Nancy Nicholson Nimbus Vision Clinic LLC Roy and Paula Nirschel Jerry '73 and Janice Norskog William and Frances Novelli Dr. Gary and Katherine '68 Nygaard Kevin O'Connell Ivan '50 and Marian '51 O'Neil A.P. and Julia Ogburn Kathryn Ogren '70 Jeffrey and Lynn Olesen John '62 and Marilyn Olson Melissa Oman Lane Evelyn Osborn '32 Randall and Margaret Otte P.E.O. Chapter A M Ronald '58 and Judy Paige David Pals William '65 and Cheryl '66 Papesh Sam and Margery Papich Craig and Linda Patrick John and Gail Paul Kelly Paulson Mary Paulson '65 Lore Perez Patricia Raye Perry '69 Ray Peters Dr. Michael and Gay Peterson Jamie Phillips '79 Eileen Pinkerton Laird and Julie Pisto Port Polson Inn John and Colleen Powers Jay and Elizabeth Preston Brentt and Linda Ramharter Benjamin and Lynn Rassieur Carl Rebich Ralph '49 and Arlene Rees Patrick '81 and Diana Risken John Robideaux Matthew Robinson Frank Rodriguez Rodney and Janice Rogers Carl and Patricia Rosenleaf James and Roseanne Rosenthal John and Karma Rouse Scott and Teresa Roussin Ted and Deb Rozeboom Keith and Nancy Rupert John Rust Steven and Lori Saltz Philip and Marilyn Sarasqueta Jeff Anderson and Elizabeth Scanlin '77 Edward and Jennifer Schall Kathy Schaub '81 Chris and Ann Schiltz Donald and Valerie Schmidt Patricia and Dr. Stephen Schnall Eric and Donna Schneider Bernd Schulte '65 K. Dale '68 and Judy Schwanke Dr. Tom '74 and Barbara '75 Seekins C. John Seymour Richard and Jane Shaine
Richard '69 and Laela Shimer Bronson Shonk John and Mary Siciliano John and Carol Sieber Philip and Elizabeth Simensen Ronald '60 and Myrna '60 Simon Robert '77 and Shirley '99 Simonson L. Randolph Skidmore Everit '66 and Nichali '65 Sliter Tom and Ralene Sliter Shana Smith '84 Soroptimist International of Missoula William Spence Kristie Stanhope Mark Staples '71 Staples Law Firm, P.C. State Bank of Townsend Mike and Karen Stevenson John '59 and Kay '59 Stipe Joseph Stout John Stump Dr. John and Kay Sullivan Steven Sullivan '73 Molly Swock Greg and Jan Tannheimer Dr. Clark Taylor Allen and Amy Thieme Bryan and Lisa Thomas Nancy Thompson William and Toni Thomson Mark '88 and Anne Timmons Bryan Tipp '85 Richard and Cynthia Trachy Alan and Karen Traeholt Dr. Douglas Traub Gene '65 and Colleen Tripp Dr. Donald and Dr. Lenore '54 Tsang Bernie and Lisa Tuggle John '64 and Mary Ellen '64 Turmell Dr. Patrick and Deborah Turski Karl Tyler UM Bookstore Tony and CleAnn Unden University Faculty Association UnumProvident Corporation Warren '48 and Jane '42 Vaughan William '70 and Kathryn '70 Veazey Linda Vopicka Joclyn Wampler Christopher '97 and Lorelei '99 Warden Dennis and Phyllis '64 Washington Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation Richard and Sandra Webel Ken and Kelly Weber Dr. Kenneth '73 and Karen Welt Western Excavating, Inc. Ed Wetherbee David Wheeler Estate '76 Whispering Pines Condominiums, LLP William and Jeanne Whitlow Kathleen Whittenberger Dr. Virginia Wilhelm Estate '43 Eli Willcox and Marva Mitchell-Willcox Lynn Williams Todd and Deborah Willis Amanda Wilson Maja Wilson Shelby Wilson Stewart Wilson Kathryn Witkowsky '95 Dora Wood '41 Woodlakes Homeowners Association Michael and Alberta Yalon Max '60 and Harriet '62 Yandt Wes Sprunk and Jody Zadra '64
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American Indian Student Services
Campus Recreation
Career Services
Curry Health Center
Dean of Students
Disability Services for Students
Enrollment Services
Financial Aid
Foreign Student & Scholar Services
Griz Card
Residence Life
University Center
University Dining Services
CONTACT US
Phone: 406-243-5225 Email: ssprague@mso.umt.edu Website: www.umt.edu/sa
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University Hall 022 The University of Montana Missoula, MT 59812
You can make a donation to Student Affairs through the UM Foundation by visiting www.umt.edu/sa and
clicking on the secure link “Giving to Student Affairs.”
Thank you for your support!
E-technology (cont.)
student along with a Book Port containing the downloaded
e-text.
Surprisingly, the vast majority of students who request
text conversion have not used the technology before. In
fact, many students are unaware of the service until they
speak with DSS’s assistant director Dan Burke. Dan says
that because disability stigmas still exist, some students
are reluctant to use the accommodation. However, e-text
is gaining in popularity. Students who have utilized the
technology are very pleased with the results.
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