An integrated science complex

An improved performing arts space

The completion of Phase II at the law school

The renovation of facilities for the graduate school

An improved campus center facility

CAS and law faculty may collaborate on education in business efforts

In response to the board’s interest on the matter of the College’s efforts to prepare students for possible careers in administration and business, President Hochstettler provided a report on the College’s current curricular and co-curricular offerings in this regard. These center on the school’s highly regarded business law program at the law school and on the business concentration option within the undergraduate economics program. The president also cited the programs in educational leadership in the graduate school. The board encouraged the president and the deans to seek collaborative measures that might take advantage of synergies among the three schools of the College and to explore ways of improving our offerings for preparing students for successful careers following graduation. This topic will be discussed again in more depth by the board’s Academic Affairs Committee in May.

College prepares for reaccreditation

The board heard from Provost Jane Atkinson regarding the work completed in preparation for the College’s ten-year reaccreditation site visit by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

“The effort that has gone into creating the College’s self-study has been tremendous, ” Atkinson said, “and Lewis & Clark is well positioned to portray itself as an institution that understands its educational mission and, more importantly, understands how to achieve that mission.”

The board was encouraged to attend the opening meeting with the visiting committee on April 14 and a lunch with trustees on April 15. Board Chair Judi Johansen thanked the Provost and her team for their leadership on this important work and encouraged participation by the Trustees in the meetings with the accreditation visiting team.

Operating budget

The administration presented the 2008-2009 operating budget to the Board. Normally the board approves the budget at its February meeting, but this year, the administration is postponing its request for approval for one month, in light of uncertainty with regard to the College’s debt service costs resulting from the recent turmoil in the nation’s credit markets. The board will consider and approve the budget at a special meeting to be called by April 2008.

Board approves chapel project, Gatehouse naming, science initiative, and ASLC fees

In other business, the Board approved:

A resolution of appreciation to Life Trustee and Treasurer Emeritus Glenn Gregg for his generous pledge of $1.5 million to be used in support of the construction of the Dianne Gregg Memorial Pavilion addition to the Agnes Flanagan Chapel.

The naming of the Gate House in honor of the first President of Lewis & Clark at the Fir Acres campus. That iconic facility will now be known as the Morgan S. O’Dell Alumni Gatehouse.

The endorsement of fundraising efforts for phase I of the proposed Integrated Science Center.

The first increase in Associated Students of Lewis & Clark (ASLC) fees in a decade, and a new formula to link future increases to changes in the consumer price index. This change was requested by the ASLC.

Open enrollment for employee benefits runs through March 14

The annual open enrollment period for benefits runs through March 14. Benefits information has been mailed to employees’ home addresses and additional details have been sent to employees via their Lewis & Clark e-mail accounts.

During open enrollment, employees may enroll in or cancel medical and dental coverage, add or remove dependents, change plans, or enroll in, withdraw from, or change the amount being contributed to a Personal Choice Account spending program. Changes made during open enrollment go into effect on April 1.

Employees who wish to make any changes to medical or dental plans are required to complete a new enrollment form.

Lewis & Clark’s Personal Choice Account allows employees to optimize their net pay by taking advantage of pretax deductions to fund health care and dependent care. Personal Choice Account programs include the Employee Insurance Premium Contribution; the Health Care Spending Account for reimbursement of expenses not covered by insurance, such as deductibles, copays, coinsurance, eyeglasses, and over-the-counter drugs; and the Dependent Care Spending Account. All employees who wish to begin or continue contributing to a Health Care Spending Account or a Dependent Care Spending Account must complete a new Personal Choice Account enrollment form. This form is also available through the Office of Human Resources.

All completed enrollment forms must be received by Human Resources by Friday, March 14, at 5 p.m. Forms received after 5 p.m. on March 14 will not be accepted unless accompanied by documentation of a qualifying event.

A brief presentation to explain the various plan features and answer specific questions regarding plan choices and coverage details will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Howard Hall, Thaxter Classroom, Room 132.

For complete information, call the Office of Human Resources at extension 7834 or extension 7837, or e-mail hr@lclark.edu.

Benefits and Wellness Fair: Mission Possible

A guide to healthy living, the “Mission Possible” Benefits and Wellness Fair, happens on Tuesday, February 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Stamm. Vendors will offer osteoporosis and stroke screenings, massage demos, mini spa treatments, glucose and vision screenings, acupuncture demos, biomechanics screenings, and spirituality exploration.

“Stop by the Benefits and Wellness Fair on Tuesday for useful information and a little bit of fun,” said Khela Singer-Adams, employee program development manager. “We’re giving out food, goodies, and prizes!”

For more information, call extension 6232.

PILP Auction raises funds to help law students

Over the summer, law student Esteban Falconi worked for the Center for International Environmental Law in Geneva, Switzerland. His experiences were made possible with funding from the Public Interest Law Project, known as PILP.

The 18th annual PILP auction, titled “The Jazz Age,” takes place on Saturday, March 1, at the law school’s Legal Research Center. The event raises funds to help support public interest work by law students each summer. Last year’s auction raised more than $84,000 and funded 13 stipends. The event begins with a silent auction at 6 p.m. followed by a live auction at 8 p.m. Admission is $15 and includes refreshments. For more information, call extension 6782.

AIDS Quilt displayed in Council Chamber

A portion of the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display in the Council Chambers foyer as part of Lewis & Clark’s AIDS Summit, March 4-6. Cleve Jones, founder of the AIDS Quilt, will deliver the summit’s keynote speech on March 4, 7 p.m., in Council Chamber. The event is free and open to the public.

In response to the rapid spread of HIV/AIDS, especially among the gay community, Jones founded the San Francisco AIDS Foundation in 1983. His idea to visualize the number of AIDS related deaths lead to the creation of the AIDS Memorial Quilt in 1987, which introduced the AIDS epidemic to mainstream America. The AIDS Memorial Quilt is currently the largest community arts project, commemorating the lives of over 80,000 Americans killed by AIDS.

Family Weekend 2008

Lewis & Clark presents its annual Family Weekend, Friday through Sunday, February 29 through March 2. This presentation of events and performances is an opportunity to welcome more than 250 families to Lewis & Clark. Highlights include the International Fair, “Origin Trail: Our Journey,” an all-day event on Saturday, and “Romance and the Guitar,” a classical guitar performance by Scott Kritzer, Saturday at 8 p.m. in Evans Auditorium.

Faculty and staff can help these visitors feel welcome by wearing College nametags and by sharing a friendly smile!

People News

Printed, presented, honors, and achievements

Faculty and staff serve as ambassadors for the College through their publications, presentations, awards, grants, and other accomplishments. Highlights include:

Bill Chin, professor of legal analysis and writing, attended the January 2008 Association of American Law School Annual Meeting in New York City in his capacity as a member of the Executive Committee of the Minority Groups Section and a member of the Legal Writing Institute.

In February, Houston Dougharty, dean of students, and Winston Jones, assistant dean of students and director of Campus Living, presented “Honoring, Embracing and Empowering Community Values to Transform your Student Conduct System” at the Twelfth Annual International Conference of the Association for Student Judicial Affairs in Clearwater Beach, Florida.

More listings of faculty and staff achievements can be found in our online newsroom.

Lewis & Clark in the news

College faculty and staff are in the news on a regular basis. Recent media appearances include:

The New York Times: Well, doctor, I have this recycling problem

Thomas Doherty, an adjunct faculty member in counseling and psychology and practitioner of ecopsychology—a contemporary movement to recognize a connection between mental health and the natural environment—discusses his field and how he counsels patients fighting global warming anxiety.

The Business Journal: Options exist for finding an intellectual property lawyer

Joseph Miller, assistant professor of law, gives advice to business owners about protecting their intellectual property in an increasingly computer-oriented world, suggesting that people seek help from general practice lawyers first or reach out to Lewis & Clark’s Small Business Legal Clinic.

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Events

Performing Arts

Feb. 27 Choir Concert: Tuebingen University’s Camarata Vocalis and L&C Cappella Nova

Mar. 1 Scott Kritzer, Classical Guitarist

Athletics

Feb. 29 Men’s Tennis vs. Linfield, conference game

Mar. 1 Women’s Tennis vs. Willamette, conference game

Mar. 8 Baseball vs. George Fox, conference game

Mar. 8 Women’s Tennis vs. Whitman, conference game

Mar. 9 Baseball vs. George Fox, conference game

Lectures, Seminars, and Symposia

Feb. 29 “Kingship, Courts, and Capital: Sultanate Delhi in the 13th and 14th centuries”

Mar. 1 Great Tribal Leaders of Modern Times: Indian Gaming

Mar. 3 Physics Colloquium: Anatomy of a Lattice Calculation

Mar. 6 Ambassador of Liechtenstein, Her Excellency Claudia Fritsche

Special Events

Feb. 26 Mission Possible: Employee Benefits and Wellness Fair

Feb. 28 Herman Asarnow Poetry Reading

Mar. 1 Origin Trail: Our Journey: The 43rd Annual International Fair

Mar. 1 18th Annual Public Interest Law Project Auction

Upcoming

Visit the campus Web calendar for events coming up in February and March.