If you’ve visited Webster’s library Web page lately, you will have noticed a big change: not only has it been redesigned to be more consistent with the University’s Web page design, but it is also missing the prominent “Passports” logo.

As Laura Rein, Dean of the University library explains, a query of library staff and extended campus directors revealed that “users often do not know that Passports is our library Web page and become confused when asked to use it.” She said that of the extended campus directors who responded to the survey, 90% were in favor of dropping the Passports name. 

“Based on this feedback and our own staff’s experience with confused users," she said, "we will drop the name in the new design...Thanks to all of you who responded to help make the library Web page more user friendly!”

The URL to the new design is the same (http://library.webster.edu), and it includes all the former main page links plus a pull-down menu of “library quick links."

Many thanks to LeAnne Balzer, Library Systems Coordinator , who worked with the library Web committee and the Office of Marketing to design the new site. Please continue to promote the wonderful resources available on the libary's new and improved Web site to your faculty and students.

Albuquerque Graduation

The Albuquerque campuses of Webster University honored their students and faculty at its 32nd commencement ceremony on May 30. Dr. Harold Bailey (center), Executive Director of New Mexico Office of African American Affairs was the event’s keynote speaker.

CARS Reminder:

When entering new course sections into the Catalog Maintenance portion of CARS, please remember to leave the “Bill Code” field blank. If there is text in this field when you are entering a new course section, remove the information as it could cause billing errors. The Bursar’s Office runs a report which determines the correct information for the field.

Hill AFB/Salt Lake Metro Graduation

Our Utah campuses held a joint graduation ceremony on June 20 with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The group picture here includes graduates and faculty. The ceremony featured commencement speaker Colonel Matthew Chini (pictured at right), as well as a Delta Mu Delta induction ceremony.

What's in a Logo?

A logo is intended to represent the essence and identity of an organization in an easy-to-recognize graphical form. As such, it is important that, when using the Webster logo in your communications, you are careful to maintain that identity by adhering to the guidelines for its use. The Office of Marketing has provided those guidelines on the University Identity Web page.

Important Numbers!

For the most efficient service, please use these numbers when calling Academic Affairs:

Reminders

• For computer or other technical issues, the fastest way to get help is to place a work order.

• It is important to get approval from Academic Affairs before hiring personnel. See the Personnel Recruitment section in our Frequently Asked Questions.

Grades for Summer are Due
Remember that advising and grade entry are now accessed through the Connections portal. To enter grades, log in to Connections, navigate to the "Faculty" tab, and then to the "Faculty Academic Services" box. Grade entry is due by August 7.

For more information, consult the detailed Web Grading instructions.

Get Ready for WWW15

Every fall Webster University sponsors a campus-wide community service day, Webster Works Worldwide (WWW). Students, faculty, staff, and alumni from Webster campuses around the world work in teams to help nonprofit organizations with a variety of projects including light construction work, tutoring, painting, yard work, working with children or seniors, park and forest restoration, consulting, and fine arts projects. During the past 14 years, more than 18,000 volunteers have given more than 80,000 hours of service!

Webster Works Worldwide 15 is set for October 7, 2009. And this year, Heather Arora will be overseeing the program, replacing Jennifer Willis.  She will be working closely with Dana Jones to coordinate your campus service projects.

Heather comes to Webster from the Missouri Botanical Garden, where she has served as Public Events Coordinator since 2001. At the Garden, Heather was responsible for producing such major events as the Japanese Festival, the Whitaker Music Festival summer concert series, and Chinese Culture Days. Prior to the Garden, Heather was Special Events Coordinator for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, where she worked on the organization's MS 150 Bike Tour, the MS Walk and the U.G.L.Y. Bartender Challenge.

Catalog Update

The online 2009-10 graduate catalog is now available, and that format will continue to be the most up-to-date version. The printed graduate catalog will begin shipping the week of August 3. A PDF of the entire catalog (same file as the printed version) is currently available on the table of contents page of the online catalog. The PDF will also be on CD and distributed early September.

Major or program sheets will soon be available via PDF on the table of contents page of the online catalog. The sheets can be printed as needed at a local vendor or by request to Webster's Mail & Copy Solutions department.

Webster WINS

The Office of Study Abroad held their biennial WINS site visit and conference in London, on July 6-7. Attendees, which included Study Abroad Director Guillermo Rodriguez (second from right), Advisor Carrie Mosbach (third from right), and Coordinator Kim McGrath (left), experienced Webster at Regent's College and learned about the campus, the courses and the spectacular city of London. WINS stands for the "Webster International Network School," referring to the 25 institutions who are affiliated with Webster University. These institutions have a long tradition of sending students to study abroad at Webster's International campuses.

For more information on the WINS family, visit the Study Abroad Affiliates page .For details on the student application process, visit the application information on the Study Abroad Web site.

The Webster Family Tree

Farewell and Best Wishes to:

Jesse Irwin, Department Assistant, Old Post Office, St. Louis, MO

Samantha Mohlman, Representative, Salt Lake City Metro, UT

Jeffrey Nelson, Representative, Old Post Office, MO

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