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Footnotes: The Department Newsletter

Volume 52 | October 1, 2007 | Number 6

The 2007 Campus Charitable Fund Drive
titled, Every Gift Matters will kick off on October 3rd

FROM THE GRADUATE STUDIES OFFICE

Fellowship Payment
Graduate students on fellowship for the Fall semester (8/16/07-12/15/07), will receive their last fellowship payment on 12/16/07.

Graduate Students
Due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), we now need to obtain photo release forms from ALL (new and returning) graduate students to publicize your photo and/or to acknowledge your activities and accomplishments in Footnotes. Please see Chris in 210 EB for a release form.

FALL 2007 - DATES TO REMEMBER
October 15: Oct. degree conferral (no commencement)
October 15: Second half-session courses begin
October 29: Registration for spring begins
November 2: Last day to add a second half-session course
November 9: Last day for student to drop a semester course without a grade of W (without approval)
November 9: Last day to add name to Dec. degree list
November 9: Last day to elect credit-no-credit option for a semester course or to change from credit-no-credit option to a regular grade
November 9: Last day to withdraw from the current term without a grade of W
Nov 17 - 25: Fall vacation for students
Nov 22 - 23: Thanksgiving Break (all campus holiday)
November 26: Instruction resumes
November 30: Last day to drop a second half-session course
November 30: Last day to elect credit-no-credit option for a second half-session course or to change from credit-no-credit option to a regular grade
November 30: Last day to take final exam for Dec. doctoral degree
December 7: Instruction ends
December 7: Last day to deposit Dec. master's theses December 8: Last day to add or drop a second half-session course with approval (a W is recorded)
December 8: Last day to add or drop a semester course with approval (a W is recorded)
December 8: Reading Day
Dec 10 – 15: Final examination period
December 10: Last day to change an I grade from spring or summer to prevent F by rule
December 14: Last day to deposit Dec. doctoral dissertations
December 17: Dec. degree conferral (no commencement)

CALL FOR PAPERS

International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines (IABPAD) Conference
IABPAD Conference, Orlando , Florida (January 3-6, 2008)
http://www.iabpad.com
iabpad_conference@suddenlink.net

Hotel Information: The IABPAD will hold its Winter conference at The Double Tree Hotel in Orlando , Florida . You can make reservations by calling the toll free number at 1-800-952-2785 .

The room group rates with breakfast are $ 105 (single), $115 (double), and $125 (triple). The group rate will be honored 3 days before and 3 days after the conference dates, based on guestroom availability.

Please Note the Following Deadlines:
1- Submission of abstracts, work-in-progress, or complete papers: November 1, 2007
2- All final-formatted versions of abstracts, work-in-progress, or complete papers for the Proceedings should be received on or before November 15, 2007
3- Registration: November 15, 2007

The group rate will be honored 3 days before and 3 days after the conference dates, based on guestroom availability.

Please complete a submission form and email it with your submission(s) to: iabpad_conference@suddenlink.net . See file in 213 EB (Journals Room) for more information.

International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines (IABPAD) Conference
Spring Conference, Dallas , Texas (April 24-27, 2008)
http://www.iabpad.com
iabpad_conference@suddenlink.net

Hotel Information: The International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines Spring Conference will be held on April 24-27, 2008 at th e DoubleTree Hotel in Dallas , Texas near the Galleria . Make reservations online at doubletree.com or call 1-800-222-TREE / (972) 385-9000.

The room group rates with breakfast are $105 (single), $115 (double), $125 (triple) and $135 (quad.). The group rate will be honored before and after the conference dates, based on guestrooms availability.

Please Note the Following Deadlines:

1- Submission of abstracts, work-in-progress, or complete papers: January 20, 2008
2- All final-formatted versions of abstracts, work-in-progress, or complete papers for the proceedings should be received on or before February 10, 2008
3- Registration: February 10, 2008

See file in 213 EB (Journals Room) for more information.

CONFERENCE

The Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis - A One-Day Conference
The Question of Evil in Shakespeare: Literary & Psychoanalytic Perspective
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Knickerbocker Hotel
163 East Walton Place
Downtown Chicago

Registration for the conference is $100.00 in advance and $110.00 at the door. If you need to cancel your registration, a refund, minus $10.00, will be allowed if requested by November 3, 2007.

Brochure and registration forms can be found at: http://www.chicagoanalysis.org/events.htm.

See file in 213 EB (Journals Room) for more information.

POSITION ANNOUNCMENTS

Instructor in English
SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE is now accepting applications for the position of full-time INSTRUCTOR IN ENGLISH. Southeastern is a comprehensive community college of approximately 1,200 FTE with a headcount of 3,500. The College is located near Harrisburg (population 10,500) in rural southern Illinois at the edge of the Shawnee National Forest .

POSITION DESCRIPTION: This is a full-time tenure track position with primary teaching responsibilities in literature, rhetoric and composition. This is a mid-term hire beginning in January 2008.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Teach Rhetoric and Composition I and II during fall and spring semesters.
2. Teach upper level literature and writing courses, when necessitated by overall departmental assignments.
3. Teach course work in other areas of expertise, as assigned.
4. Show and display interest in various modes of instructional technology such as, but not limited to, online instruction and interactive 2-way video courses.
5. Demonstrate a broad conception of and commitment to diversity.
6. Sponsor and assist Humanities Division creative endeavors for students outside the traditional classroom environment, such as competitive teams, clubs, and/or organizations as assigned by the Division Chair, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and/or Dean of Academic Services.
7. Maintain regular office hours (each faculty member is required to be on campus a minimum of 30 hours per week, including teaching, and office-prep hours, and other college assignments).
8. Contribute to the overall well-being and vitality of the institution through the faithful discharge of committee assignments, student advisement assignments, student recruitment, professional development, assessment, division meetings, and other duties assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dean of Academic Services and/or Division Chair.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree in English. Ph.D. preferred. If applicants possess a graduate degree but not in their area(s) of instruction, they should have the equivalent of 18 documentable graduate credits in the content area(s).Understanding of and commitment to the community college philosophy and prior teaching experience at the community college level is desirable.

COMPENSATION: The starting salary will be in accordance with the 2007-2008 schedule base rate. Overload and summer teaching are available. Fringe benefits include paid medical-hospitalization insurance for the employee, sick leave, business-personal days, and term life insurance.

BEGINNING DATE: The Spring term begins on or about January 14, 2008.

APPLY TO: Candidates should send a letter of application identifying their areas of teaching expertise, a resume containing the names of three (3) current, professional references, and a current transcript to:

Human Resource Office
Southeastern Illinois College
3575 College Road
Harrisburg , IL 62946
618-252-5400 ext 2102

INTERVIEWS: Candidates invited for interviews will be selected by a screening committee. Travel expenses are to be borne by the applicant. Application materials are due by October 5, 2007.

Southeastern Illinois College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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Footnotes Directory	Footnotes: The Department Newsletter Volume 52 \| October 1, 2007 \| Number 6 The 2007 Campus Charitable Fund Drive titled, *Every Gift Matters* will kick off on October 3rd FROM THE GRADUATE STUDIES OFFICE Fellowship Payment Graduate students on fellowship for the Fall semester (8/16/07-12/15/07), will receive their last fellowship payment on 12/16/07. Graduate Students Due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), we now need to obtain photo release forms from ALL (new and returning) graduate students to publicize your photo and/or to acknowledge your activities and accomplishments in Footnotes. Please see Chris in 210 EB for a release form. FALL 2007 - DATES TO REMEMBER October 15: Oct. degree conferral (no commencement) October 15: Second half-session courses begin October 29: Registration for spring begins November 2: Last day to add a second half-session course November 9: Last day for student to drop a semester course without a grade of W (without approval) November 9: Last day to add name to Dec. degree list November 9: Last day to elect credit-no-credit option for a semester course or to change from credit-no-credit option to a regular grade November 9: Last day to withdraw from the current term without a grade of W Nov 17 - 25: Fall vacation for students Nov 22 - 23: Thanksgiving Break (all campus holiday) November 26: Instruction resumes November 30: Last day to drop a second half-session course November 30: Last day to elect credit-no-credit option for a second half-session course or to change from credit-no-credit option to a regular grade November 30: Last day to take final exam for Dec. doctoral degree December 7: Instruction ends December 7: Last day to deposit Dec. master's theses December 8: Last day to add or drop a second half-session course with approval (a W is recorded) December 8: Last day to add or drop a semester course with approval (a W is recorded) December 8: Reading Day Dec 10 – 15: Final examination period December 10: Last day to change an I grade from spring or summer to prevent F by rule December 14: Last day to deposit Dec. doctoral dissertations December 17: Dec. degree conferral (no commencement) CALL FOR PAPERS International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines (IABPAD) Conference IABPAD Conference, Orlando , Florida (January 3-6, 2008) http://www.iabpad.com iabpad_conference@suddenlink.net Hotel Information: The IABPAD will hold its Winter conference at The Double Tree Hotel in Orlando , Florida . You can make reservations by calling the toll free number at 1-800-952-2785 . The room group rates with breakfast are $ 105 (single), $115 (double), and $125 (triple). The group rate will be honored 3 days before and 3 days after the conference dates, based on guestroom availability. Please Note the Following Deadlines: 1- Submission of abstracts, work-in-progress, or complete papers: November 1, 2007 2- All final-formatted versions of abstracts, work-in-progress, or complete papers for the Proceedings should be received on or before November 15, 2007 3- Registration: November 15, 2007 The group rate will be honored 3 days before and 3 days after the conference dates, based on guestroom availability. Please complete a submission form and email it with your submission(s) to: iabpad_conference@suddenlink.net . See file in 213 EB (Journals Room) for more information. International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines (IABPAD) Conference Spring Conference, Dallas , Texas (April 24-27, 2008) http://www.iabpad.com iabpad_conference@suddenlink.net Hotel Information: The International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines Spring Conference will be held on April 24-27, 2008 at th e DoubleTree Hotel in Dallas , Texas near the Galleria . Make reservations online at doubletree.com or call 1-800-222-TREE / (972) 385-9000. The room group rates with breakfast are $105 (single), $115 (double), $125 (triple) and $135 (quad.). The group rate will be honored before and after the conference dates, based on guestrooms availability. Please Note the Following Deadlines: 1- Submission of abstracts, work-in-progress, or complete papers: January 20, 2008 2- All final-formatted versions of abstracts, work-in-progress, or complete papers for the proceedings should be received on or before February 10, 2008 3- Registration: February 10, 2008 See file in 213 EB (Journals Room) for more information. CONFERENCE The Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis - A One-Day Conference The Question of Evil in Shakespeare: Literary & Psychoanalytic Perspective Saturday, November 17, 2007 Knickerbocker Hotel 163 East Walton Place Downtown Chicago Registration for the conference is $100.00 in advance and $110.00 at the door. If you need to cancel your registration, a refund, minus $10.00, will be allowed if requested by November 3, 2007. Brochure and registration forms can be found at: http://www.chicagoanalysis.org/events.htm. See file in 213 EB (Journals Room) for more information. POSITION ANNOUNCMENTS Instructor in English SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE is now accepting applications for the position of full-time INSTRUCTOR IN ENGLISH. Southeastern is a comprehensive community college of approximately 1,200 FTE with a headcount of 3,500. The College is located near Harrisburg (population 10,500) in rural southern Illinois at the edge of the Shawnee National Forest . POSITION DESCRIPTION: This is a full-time tenure track position with primary teaching responsibilities in literature, rhetoric and composition. This is a mid-term hire beginning in January 2008. RESPONSIBILITIES: The responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Teach Rhetoric and Composition I and II during fall and spring semesters. 2. Teach upper level literature and writing courses, when necessitated by overall departmental assignments. 3. Teach course work in other areas of expertise, as assigned. 4. Show and display interest in various modes of instructional technology such as, but not limited to, online instruction and interactive 2-way video courses. 5. Demonstrate a broad conception of and commitment to diversity. 6. Sponsor and assist Humanities Division creative endeavors for students outside the traditional classroom environment, such as competitive teams, clubs, and/or organizations as assigned by the Division Chair, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and/or Dean of Academic Services. 7. Maintain regular office hours (each faculty member is required to be on campus a minimum of 30 hours per week, including teaching, and office-prep hours, and other college assignments). 8. Contribute to the overall well-being and vitality of the institution through the faithful discharge of committee assignments, student advisement assignments, student recruitment, professional development, assessment, division meetings, and other duties assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dean of Academic Services and/or Division Chair. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree in English. Ph.D. preferred. If applicants possess a graduate degree but not in their area(s) of instruction, they should have the equivalent of 18 documentable graduate credits in the content area(s).Understanding of and commitment to the community college philosophy and prior teaching experience at the community college level is desirable. COMPENSATION: The starting salary will be in accordance with the 2007-2008 schedule base rate. Overload and summer teaching are available. Fringe benefits include paid medical-hospitalization insurance for the employee, sick leave, business-personal days, and term life insurance. BEGINNING DATE: The Spring term begins on or about January 14, 2008. APPLY TO: Candidates should send a letter of application identifying their areas of teaching expertise, a resume containing the names of three (3) current, professional references, and a current transcript to: Human Resource Office Southeastern Illinois College 3575 College Road Harrisburg , IL 62946 618-252-5400 ext 2102 INTERVIEWS: Candidates invited for interviews will be selected by a screening committee. Travel expenses are to be borne by the applicant. Application materials are due by October 5, 2007. Southeastern Illinois College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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