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Hockey enjoys e MIAC success Sports, Page 6 Augsburg College Echo The College's Student-Produced Newspaper Doom for Mayans or doo for Gibson? A&E, Page 10 Friday, December 8, 2006 Minneapolis, Minnesota Volume CXIII, Issue 10 New HOURCAR hub at Augsburg Katie LaGrave News Editor Augsburg recently entered into a three-year agreement with HOURCAR, a self-servicing transit opportunity sponsored by Neighborhood Energy Connection. This new partnership allows the Augsburg community. Fair- view University Hospital, the U of M West Bank, and nearby residents to make a reservation for a car. run errands, return the car to the reserved parking space, and walk sway. Mary Morse. Executive Director of Neighborhood Energy Connection, said that Augsburg was chosen as a new hub for HOURCAR lor many reasons. "[Augsburg] is a very urban campus, it is served very well by transit, and being a transit-friendly location is an important pre-req- uisite to transit success."' Morse said. She suspects that many Augsburg community members get to campus by means other than a personally owned vehicle. Using HOURCAR mav offer solutions to many problems ""HOURCAR gives \ou the option to leav e your car at home." Morse said. "You save a lot of money, and also have the convenience of personal mobility." With computers that record trip information, members of HOURCAR are billed monthly for their use. HOURCAR hubs are currently located at 15 Twin Cities' locations. Neighborhood Energy Connection is a local non-profit whose mission is to reduce pollution, conserve resources, and improve the quality of life by offering tools for energy efficient living. The car used for HOURCAR, a Toyota Prius, is a hybrid vehicle, which saves fossil fuels and cuts down on exhaust, as well as garnering ov er 47 miles to the gallon. Studies have also shown that the use of shared cars decreases greenhouse gas emissions, as more methods of transportation are then shifted to biking and walking. President Paul Pribbenow said that there are many ways in a hich the HOURCAR program contributes to Augsburg's effort to be "green." "1 trust that our students might leam-w hether thev use the car or not-w hv sav mg fossil fuels, cutting down on exhausts, and making the city more accessible and navigable are good things to do to sustain our urban env ironment." said Pribbenow. Pribbenow also said that he is looking into other w ays to explore these environmentally-friendly options, including looking to possibly purchase vehicles for use on campus (such as campus safety and maintenance vehicles) that adhere to these standards. "Our work to be 'green' will never be complete," Pribbenow said. Pribbenow also cited other reasons he thought the HOURCAR program is a good fit for the Augsburg community. "It allows our campus community an alternative and more environmentally friendly means of getting around without brining a personal vehicle to campus," Pribbenow said. "That helps the parking situation, is better for the environment, and may occasion folks to think differently about transportation in the city. "It also positions Augsburg as a resource to our neighbors who might also like an alternative means of transportation. Not having as many cars on the roads, which is one of the possible outcomes of having HOURCAR available, is good for the environment and for traffic in the city. "1 think it is an appropriate way for Augsburg to be of service- using one parking spot is fairly secure to meet the needs of various consumers who might use the car." HOURCAR members must meet safe driver standards, including holding a valid drivers" license for five years. For more information on hub locations, rates, or to join online, go to http: www. HOURCAR.org. Pribbenow reflects on first semester of presidency CURTISS SCHRE1BER Copy Editor As fall term comes to a close, President Paul Pribbenow reflects on the past several months and his experience during his first semester at Augsburg. With an already established presence here on campus, Pribbenow has brought change to many areas of the college and has emphasized a devotion to the school's mission of service and faith. "1 am having a great time being a part of the Augsburg community," Pribbenow said. "My family and 1 have been warmly welcomed by faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members." As part of his transition, Pribbenow stressed a desire to understand Augsburg from many different angles. "As a new member of the community, I feel that my responsibility is to learn all about the college—its history, people, programs, relationships, and so forth," Pribbenow said. Since taking office this summer, Pribbenow has focused heavily on four initiatives: "the One College conversations about mission; the Augsburg Promise project on our image and experience; the Common Work initiative on organizational structure and culture; and the Science at Augsburg project to consider where science education fits in the Augsburg experience and what sort of facilities we must have to support that vision for science." While Pribbenow plans to update the community on these projects in the coming months, so far he is optimistic. "I am very pleased with all the good work that has been done with those projects and the foundation they are setting for our future work together," Pribbenow said. Not all aspects of the job have been easy, however. "The toughest part of being a president is not having enough time in the day to see everyone you want to see, visit partner organizations, spend time with alumni and friends, and on and on," Pribbenow said. Despite a busy schedule, Pribbenow has made it a point to be more transparent about the administrative work of the college. In addition to introducing the weekly update from his office. he has tried to involve more and different people in the decisionmaking process. Some of the decisions he has made, according to Pribbenow, have been difficult and have caused a degree of tension. "Other tough issues have to do with introducing needed change See PRIBBENOW, Page 2 New opportunities for staff in sabbatical program Katie LaGrave News Editor Augsburg recently approved a Staff Sabbatical program, which allows eligible staff employees to suspend their Usual work in order to pursue focused study or research that will benefit the College and assist in the professional development of the staff member. During this sabbatical leave, a participating staff member will be compensated for 100 percent of his or her current pay during leave and will continue to participate fully in all benefit programs for which he or she is eligible. However, the sabbatical period may not exceed three months. Gaye Lindfors. Special Assistant to the President, said that the sabbatical program is important to Augsburg in many ways. "Augsburg College is committed to the professional and vocational development of its staff members, recognizing that an employee's individual and professional growth strengthens our service to our students," Lindfors said. "Providing staff members with focused research or study time will positively impact our common work and our ability to keep the promises we make in our mission statement. "It is exciting to oiler stall a benefit that brings such rich rewards to the individual employee, our working community, and our students." The application process for the program begins with the stall member and his or her supervisor discussing the proposed study or research, and the ways in which the applicant's work can be covered during the sabbatical period The application is then reviewed by his or her supervisor. the President's Cabinet representative, and the Director of Human See SABBATICAL, Page 2
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Issue/Title | Echo December 8, 2006 |
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Universities and colleges--Minnesota--Minneapolis--Newspapers. |
Volume | 113 |
Issue | 010 |
Date | 2006-12-08 |
Decade | 2000 |
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Transcript | Hockey enjoys e MIAC success Sports, Page 6 Augsburg College Echo The College's Student-Produced Newspaper Doom for Mayans or doo for Gibson? A&E, Page 10 Friday, December 8, 2006 Minneapolis, Minnesota Volume CXIII, Issue 10 New HOURCAR hub at Augsburg Katie LaGrave News Editor Augsburg recently entered into a three-year agreement with HOURCAR, a self-servicing transit opportunity sponsored by Neighborhood Energy Connection. This new partnership allows the Augsburg community. Fair- view University Hospital, the U of M West Bank, and nearby residents to make a reservation for a car. run errands, return the car to the reserved parking space, and walk sway. Mary Morse. Executive Director of Neighborhood Energy Connection, said that Augsburg was chosen as a new hub for HOURCAR lor many reasons. "[Augsburg] is a very urban campus, it is served very well by transit, and being a transit-friendly location is an important pre-req- uisite to transit success."' Morse said. She suspects that many Augsburg community members get to campus by means other than a personally owned vehicle. Using HOURCAR mav offer solutions to many problems ""HOURCAR gives \ou the option to leav e your car at home." Morse said. "You save a lot of money, and also have the convenience of personal mobility." With computers that record trip information, members of HOURCAR are billed monthly for their use. HOURCAR hubs are currently located at 15 Twin Cities' locations. Neighborhood Energy Connection is a local non-profit whose mission is to reduce pollution, conserve resources, and improve the quality of life by offering tools for energy efficient living. The car used for HOURCAR, a Toyota Prius, is a hybrid vehicle, which saves fossil fuels and cuts down on exhaust, as well as garnering ov er 47 miles to the gallon. Studies have also shown that the use of shared cars decreases greenhouse gas emissions, as more methods of transportation are then shifted to biking and walking. President Paul Pribbenow said that there are many ways in a hich the HOURCAR program contributes to Augsburg's effort to be "green." "1 trust that our students might leam-w hether thev use the car or not-w hv sav mg fossil fuels, cutting down on exhausts, and making the city more accessible and navigable are good things to do to sustain our urban env ironment." said Pribbenow. Pribbenow also said that he is looking into other w ays to explore these environmentally-friendly options, including looking to possibly purchase vehicles for use on campus (such as campus safety and maintenance vehicles) that adhere to these standards. "Our work to be 'green' will never be complete," Pribbenow said. Pribbenow also cited other reasons he thought the HOURCAR program is a good fit for the Augsburg community. "It allows our campus community an alternative and more environmentally friendly means of getting around without brining a personal vehicle to campus," Pribbenow said. "That helps the parking situation, is better for the environment, and may occasion folks to think differently about transportation in the city. "It also positions Augsburg as a resource to our neighbors who might also like an alternative means of transportation. Not having as many cars on the roads, which is one of the possible outcomes of having HOURCAR available, is good for the environment and for traffic in the city. "1 think it is an appropriate way for Augsburg to be of service- using one parking spot is fairly secure to meet the needs of various consumers who might use the car." HOURCAR members must meet safe driver standards, including holding a valid drivers" license for five years. For more information on hub locations, rates, or to join online, go to http: www. HOURCAR.org. Pribbenow reflects on first semester of presidency CURTISS SCHRE1BER Copy Editor As fall term comes to a close, President Paul Pribbenow reflects on the past several months and his experience during his first semester at Augsburg. With an already established presence here on campus, Pribbenow has brought change to many areas of the college and has emphasized a devotion to the school's mission of service and faith. "1 am having a great time being a part of the Augsburg community," Pribbenow said. "My family and 1 have been warmly welcomed by faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members." As part of his transition, Pribbenow stressed a desire to understand Augsburg from many different angles. "As a new member of the community, I feel that my responsibility is to learn all about the college—its history, people, programs, relationships, and so forth," Pribbenow said. Since taking office this summer, Pribbenow has focused heavily on four initiatives: "the One College conversations about mission; the Augsburg Promise project on our image and experience; the Common Work initiative on organizational structure and culture; and the Science at Augsburg project to consider where science education fits in the Augsburg experience and what sort of facilities we must have to support that vision for science." While Pribbenow plans to update the community on these projects in the coming months, so far he is optimistic. "I am very pleased with all the good work that has been done with those projects and the foundation they are setting for our future work together," Pribbenow said. Not all aspects of the job have been easy, however. "The toughest part of being a president is not having enough time in the day to see everyone you want to see, visit partner organizations, spend time with alumni and friends, and on and on," Pribbenow said. Despite a busy schedule, Pribbenow has made it a point to be more transparent about the administrative work of the college. In addition to introducing the weekly update from his office. he has tried to involve more and different people in the decisionmaking process. Some of the decisions he has made, according to Pribbenow, have been difficult and have caused a degree of tension. "Other tough issues have to do with introducing needed change See PRIBBENOW, Page 2 New opportunities for staff in sabbatical program Katie LaGrave News Editor Augsburg recently approved a Staff Sabbatical program, which allows eligible staff employees to suspend their Usual work in order to pursue focused study or research that will benefit the College and assist in the professional development of the staff member. During this sabbatical leave, a participating staff member will be compensated for 100 percent of his or her current pay during leave and will continue to participate fully in all benefit programs for which he or she is eligible. However, the sabbatical period may not exceed three months. Gaye Lindfors. Special Assistant to the President, said that the sabbatical program is important to Augsburg in many ways. "Augsburg College is committed to the professional and vocational development of its staff members, recognizing that an employee's individual and professional growth strengthens our service to our students," Lindfors said. "Providing staff members with focused research or study time will positively impact our common work and our ability to keep the promises we make in our mission statement. "It is exciting to oiler stall a benefit that brings such rich rewards to the individual employee, our working community, and our students." The application process for the program begins with the stall member and his or her supervisor discussing the proposed study or research, and the ways in which the applicant's work can be covered during the sabbatical period The application is then reviewed by his or her supervisor. the President's Cabinet representative, and the Director of Human See SABBATICAL, Page 2 |
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