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.

An informational meeting for the Bridges: Academic Leadership for Women program will be held at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, April 4, in Room 2301 of the Student Health Center. Graduates of the program and members of the Advisory Board from NC State will be present to discuss the program. Program brochures and applications will be distributed. Women faculty and senior administrative staff are eligible to apply for admission.

For more information, contact Joanne Woodard at 515-4559 or joanne_woodard@ncsu.edu, or visit the Web at www.ncsu.edu/equal_op/gender_equity/BRIDGES.

During Easter weekend Carmichael Gymnasium will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on March 26, and from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 27 through 29. The gym will be closed on Saturday, March 30, and Sunday, March 31.

The pool will be open from 6:15 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. on March 26, and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 27 through 29. The pool will be closed on Saturday, March 30, and Sunday, March 31.

In other Intramural-Recreational Sports news:

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

JC Raulston Arboretum will host its Spring Open House for faculty, staff and students from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on April 4. The Arboretum is undergoing many changes and visitors will not be allowed onto the building site, but will be able to sneak a peak from the fence or from Beryl Road.

The AGR fraternity will provide hotdogs and cold soft drinks for $1 each. Shuttle service will be available. The shuttle will pick up and drop off at the bus stop in front of D.H. Hill Library.

Alpha Zeta, the agriculture honor fraternity at NC State, will sponsor Agriculture Awareness Week on March 20 and 21 on the Brickyard. The purpose of the annual program is to help educate faculty, staff and students about current trends and practices in agriculture.

Items of interest will include farm equipment, animals, interactive displays by student organizations and college departments, entertainment, and an appearance by NC commissioner of agriculture Meg Scott Phipps. All faculty and staff are invited to attend.

A forum discussing the future prospects for agriculture will be held on March 20 at 6 p.m. in Bostian 3712. The forum is open to the public. In addition, Alpha Zeta alumni are invited to a continental breakfast in Scott 216 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on March 20 or lunch on the Brickyard on March 21.

The College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (PAMS) will hold its spring faculty meeting from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, in Room 100, Harrelson Hall. Refreshments will be served at 3 p.m. in the hallway outside Room 100.

The Hill of Beans Coffee Bar will hold grand opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. on March 25 at D.H. Hill Library. Festivities include a ribbon cutting, presentations and free coffee. NC State faculty and staff are invited to attend.

The Office of International Scholar and Student Services will host the fourth annual NC State International Research Exposition from 1:30 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, in the Talley Student Center Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public.

There are more than 2,500 international students, scholars, and faculty from over 100 countries at NC State. This event celebrates the contributions these international students and scholars make to academic, research and business communities of North Carolina. The exposition will also highlight some of the innovative research conducted by selected international researchers at NC State. A panel of judges will award prizes to the top three entries, based on originality, presentation and contribution to the field of research.

More information is available at www.ncsu.edu/oisss/expo.htm. You may also contact Michele Barosh of the Office of International Scholar and Student Services at 515-2961 or michele_barosh@ncsu.edu.

Due to changes in the university’s official closings policy for 2002, the Bulletin publication schedule has been altered. The new publication dates are as follows (submission deadlines are in parentheses):

The schedule is also available on the Web at www2.ncsu.edu/ncsu/univ_relations/news_services/ebulletin/sked.htm.

A Summer Institute in English, part of the English as a Second Language program at NC State, will be offered July 1 through August 2 for students, business people and professionals pursuing advanced proficiency in English.

The institute provides intensive communicative instruction and practice in the use of American English, emphasizing speaking, listening, grammar and writing skills. Elective classes are offered in TOEFL preparation, pronunciation, presentation skills, English and computers, American short stories, vocabulary, and reading improvement. As a supplement to classroom instruction, a computerized language laboratory is available for student use.

Applicants for the program must be at least 16 years of age. All levels of proficiency in English are welcomed to attend. Students will be placed into classes according to proficiency levels. Course fee for the institute is $1,625, which includes tuition, books, insurance, social activities, NC State Student Center activities, computer lab fee and gym use. On-campus housing for the institute is available at a cost of $775. The housing fee includes three meals per day Monday through Friday.

Applicants should return a completed application form along with a deposit of $400 to the Office of Professional Development, Box 7401, Raleigh, NC 27695-7401. Application forms and other information concerning the institute can be found on the Web at http://continuingeducation.ncsu.edu/smrinst02.html.

Members of the voting faculty are invited to submit their names to serve a three-year term on the Council of Athletics. This year, the Faculty Senate will elect two people to the council. The council is a working committee and requires a great deal of time and work by its members. Service generally involves one three-hour meeting once a month, three or four two-hour committee meetings at various times during the year, and three yearly meetings where eligibility certifications are made. Certification meetings will last a minimum of one day each. The council representatives will also serve as a liaison with at least one team coach and attend athletic events (at your own expense) when able. Those who would like to serve must be willing to make the investment of time required for full service on the council. Nominees should submit a one-page vitae and a one-page statement to Dr. Phillip Carter, chair of the faculty, Campus Box 7111, by Friday, March 29.

The Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid is offering a federal work-study information meeting from 2 to 3 p.m. on March 19 in the Witherspoon Cinema. Anyone interested in hiring students through the federal work-study program during the 2002-2003 academic school year should plan to attend. For information, contact Nell Summerlin at 513-2574.

University Housing would like to remind the campus community that it has accommodations available to host conferences and workshops and to 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 515-4398 or justine_hollingshead@ncsu.edu.

Members of the voting faculty are invited to submit their names to serve a two-year term as a delegate and/or alternate to the University of North Carolina Faculty Assembly. Terms begin in September. The Faculty Assembly meets on Friday four times during the academic year at the General Administration Building in Chapel Hill. Those who are willing to serve should submit a one-page vitae to Dr. Phillip Carter, chair of the faculty, Campus Box 7111, no later than Friday, March 29.

Janice Singhass from the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Alyce Cairns from the Zoology Department, Dessaire’ Wells from the Forest Biotechnology Group, Susan Smith from Grounds Maintenance and Fleet Services, and Dana Zoltek from Microbiology, Pathology and Parasitology 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 April 1. For more information, please contact Judy Harvey at 515-7929 or judy_harvey@ncsu.edu.

The application deadline to participate in the 2002-03 PATHWAYS Leadership Program class has been extended to March 29. If you have not already done so, please inform the appropriate vice chancellor, associate vice chancellor or dean of your interest in participating.

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.

For further information, contact Carina Lockley at 515-4280 or carina_lockley@ncsu.edu, or Vanessa Compton at 515-6371 or vanessa_compton@ncsu.edu.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will sponsor African-American Visitation Day from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, at the Witherspoon Student Center. The event will provide an opportunity for students who have already been accepted by the university and their parents to learn more about NC State. For more information, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 515-2434.

The NC State Council on the Status of Women is hosting its annual professional development conference for women faculty, staff and students from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 3 at the Jane S. McKimmon Center. The theme of the conference is “Restore and Rejuvenate,” and will feature Caterina Rando, motivational speaker and author of “Give Stress a Rest,” as keynote speaker. The registration fee is $60, which includes lunch and a copy of “Give Stress a Rest.” See your supervisor or department head for any professional development funding in your area. Conference breakout sessions are geared to foster success in the workplace, provide awareness of women’s health issues, encourage informed financial management and much more. For more information, visit www.ncsu.edu/csw/.

Faculty members are invited to submit nominations for chair of the faculty. The chair will serve as chair-elect during 2002-03 before beginning a two-year term as chair. The chair of the faculty participates widely in university governance, leads the Faculty Senate and serves on the Faculty Assembly. The chair receives a 51 percent time release to be able to meet these responsibilities. Nominations should be sent to the Faculty Senate, Campus Box 7111, or faxed to 515-2282 by Friday, March 29. Two nominees will be selected for a campuswide election to be held in April.

Applications are now being accepted for a new College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS) scholarship that benefits CHASS majors who are preparing to pursue a career in law. Funded by an endowment created by NC State graduates who are lawyers, the scholarship will be awarded to a senior who intends to go to law school. It is anticipated that three $1,250 awards will be made in the first year. Application deadline for the 2002 fall semester is March 22. Application forms and instructions are posted on the web at www.ncsu.edu/chass/prelaw/. Completed applications should be returned to Lynda Hambourger, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Campus Box 8101.

Beginning in April, NC State employees will have the opportunity to payroll deduct for college savings. Information sessions on the plan will be offered at the following dates and times:

Reservations are required for the sessions and must be made at least three days in advance. Contact Robert McGee at robert_mcgee@ncsu.edu, 515-4312 or 515-2151 to register.