For a complete listing of workshops and their descriptions, as well as information on registering for the workshops, visit http://lts.ncsu.edu/instruction or contact the Learning Technology Service Training Group at ltsworkshops@ncsu.edu or 513-1238.

Eileen Melby from public safety, Claudette Johnson from university dining, and Ida Bradford and Parthenia Winstead from university housekeeping have been approved for participation in the Shared Leave Program. Those wishing to donate leave should complete Form SL-2, Authorization to Donate Leave, and forward it to Salary Administration, Box 7210. Donations must be received on or before Mar. 4. For more information, please contact Judy Harvey at 5-7929 or judy_harvey@ncsu.edu.

The annual drive to collect and recycle old phone books is now under way. Phone books may be placed beside the recycling bins at your building's "central location," or may be brought to the large collection sites at the Motor Pool and the Avent Ferry Complex parking lot.

In you have questions or concerns, contact the recycling/solid waste desk at 515-9421.

The intramural-recreational sports department (IM-REC) will host the 2nd annual NC State's Largest Fitness Class from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20, on courts 9-11 in Carmichael Gymnasium. The first 300 people to attend will receive an IM-REC towel.

In other IM-REC news:

For more information on these and other IM-REC activities, stop by the office at 1000 Carmichael Gymnasium or visit the Web site, www.ncsu.edu/imrec.

A Spanish certificate exam to show proficiency in business Spanish will be held on Thursday, Apr. 25. Registration will take place Mar. 18-22 in Room 117 of 1911 Building. Cost is $100. For more information, contact Ana Gray at 515-9311 or gray@social.chass.ncsu.edu.

The 2002 NC State Awards for Excellence program is underway. This recognition program is designed to reward the accomplishments and achievements of permanent full-time NC State employees. Up to 45 employees (29 SPA and 16 non-faculty EPA) will be selected as unit award recipients. These names will be submitted to the selection committee, which will determine five university-level winners, four SPA and one EPA.

Winners of unit awards will be granted eight hours of time off, with the university-level winners receiving another eight hours of time off. University-level winners will also be nominated for the State Employees Award for Excellence, formerly the Governor’s Award for Excellence.

Nomination forms are available from your unit chairperson. To find your unit chairperson, visit www.ncsu.edu/hr/awardsa.html, or contact Rob Stephenson at Rob_Stevenson@ncsu.edu.

The Furniture Manufacturing and Management (FMM) Center, a part of the College of Engineering, is seeking research proposals from faculty at NC State and other North Carolina universities. Through industry sponsorship, the FMM Center supports research and technology transfer projects with the potential to improve the competitiveness of furniture manufacturers.

Proposals will be accepted through March 15 with award notifications in May. Project funding will cover the period July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003. For information, contact Thomas Culbreth, director of the FMM Center, at Campus Box 7906, culbreth@eos.ncsu.edu or 515-3335.

An animal loss and grief support group, sponsored by NC State's Veterinary Teaching Hospital, is currently meeting on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 7 p.m. in the Green Commons area of the College of Veterinary Medicine (downstairs in CVM past the library). The meeting is open to the public. The next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 19. For more information, contact LoraKim Joyner at 513-6663.

The College of Natural Resources is seeking applicants for the position of associate dean for academic affairs. Interested parties should visit the NC State faculty and professional staff vacancies Web site at www.ncsu.edu/equal_op/epa_vacancies/tepa.html.

Campus Child Care Center, a licensed center serving NC State and the community, currently has openings available in its infant and two-year-old rooms. CCCC is a non-profit center operating under NAEYC guidelines and governed by a parent-owned corporation. To schedule a tour and meet director Amy Simms, call 851-7896.

The Human Resources department has provided updates on a number of topics affecting NC State employees, including:

Questions on these issues should be directed to the Benefits Office at 515-2151.

Chancellor Marye Anne Fox will host a reception in honor of John O'Neil, who recently retired as director of federal and local government relations, on Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the University Club. The campus community is invited to attend.

University Housing would like to remind the campus community that it has accommodations available to host conferences and workshops and conduct research.

The Web site, www.ncsu.edu/housing/conferences/index.html, highlights the conference services program, including information on accommodations, services and costs. If you are interested in having your conference group stay in these facilities or need additional information, contact Justine Hollingshead at (919) 515-4398 or Justine_Hollingshead@ncsu.edu.

Human Resources Training Services is currently seeking nominations for the 2002-03 PATHWAYS Leadership Program class. As there are a limited number of slots per campus division, please inform the appropriate vice chancellor, associate vice chancellor or dean of your interest in participating in this program. The deadline for applications is March 15.

The PATHWAYS Leadership Program is designed to increase the individual skills that are necessary to follow these guiding leadership principles: to effectively challenge processes, to inspire a shared vision, to enable others to act, to model leadership behaviors, and to encourage the heart of others.

If you are interested in further information, please contact Carina Lockley at 515-4280 or carina_lockley@ncsu.edu, or Vanessa Compton at 515-6371 or vanessa_compton@ncsu.edu.