New & Updated Items posted Nov. 13, 2007

Paradise Jam 2007 Opens Nov. 16
at UVI's Sports and Fitness Center

The eighth annual U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam basketball tournament opens Friday, Nov. 16, with play in the men's division at UVI's Sports and Fitness Center on the St. Thomas campus.

Eight NCAA Division I men's basketball teams will be in action, with the championship games slated for Monday, Nov. 19. Games in the women's section of the tournament begin on Nov. 22, with championship round action set for Nov. 25. Ten highly ranked, NCAA Division I women's teams will participate.

Tickets - $10 for V.I. residents and $5 for UVI students (with ID) - are available from Modern Music in Havensight and at the UVI Bookstore. Tournament details, including lists of the visiting teams, tourney brackets and event history, are available from a link on the UVI home page - http://www.uvi.edu - or from this direct Paradise Jam web link.

BANNER Checking, Budget Reporting
Implementation Set for Nov. 15

Effective Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, BANNER non-sufficient funds checking and budget availability reporting will be implemented for all funds within the University. This function will enhance the procurement and payment processes from requisition through Purchase Order to Accounts Payable in the BANNER Finance system.

As BANNER system end users, division/department heads and principal investigators for grants will be required to submit budgets in a timely manner, as well as manage budgets for the duration of the fiscal year or grant award cycle.

Effective November 15, all documents should be entered into the Banner system by the appropriate staff assigned in each division/department. Upon completion and approval, said document should be sent to Accounting for payment.

Click here to view the step by step procedures for each process.

St. Thomas/St. John Ag Fair
Scheduled Nov. 17-18

The St. Thomas/St. John Agriculture and Food Fair is set for Saturday, Nov. 17, and Sunday, Nov. 18, on the grounds of UVI's Reichhold Center for the Arts. The Fair will open at 10 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. both days. Gov. John P. deJongh, Jr., UVI President LaVerne E. Ragster, and UVI's Cooperative Extension Service (CES) State Director Kwame Garcia, Sr., have been invited to the opening ceremony, which will begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday. This year's theme is "Make Agriculture Our Haven for 2007."

Carlos Robles, vice-president for the St. Thomas/St. John Agriculture Fair Committee, encourages the entire Virgin Islands community to attend the two-day event. "It's a non-stressful family event with the opportunity to see new things," said Robles, who is also the acting CES district supervisor. It offers people the opportunity to "change their diets, improve their yards, or just support local agriculture," he said. As food is a focal point, a variety of food will be available, from heavy meat to vegetarian dishes, Robles added. The islands' cooks are challenged to enter their maubi drinks, sweetbreads and ital dishes for competition. Cash prizes and ribbons will go to the top three entries.

A variety of local plants - suitable for gardening and landscaping - will also be offered for sale. There will be a petting zoo with sheep, goat, pigs and a ferret, along with other domestic animals. Buggy rides and horseback riding will also be available.

Members of the community who suspect a pest problem on their plants can bring a sample of the damaged plant in a sealed plastic bag and representatives from Fintrac, Inc. and the University will give a diagnosis.

The St. Thomas/St. John Agriculture and Food Fair is sponsored by the Department of Agriculture and UVI, with assistance from Fintrac, Inc. and with the support of the West Indian Company.

Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children under 12. For more information, contact the UVI Cooperative Extension Service at 693-1080 or the St. Thomas/St. John Agriculture Fair Committee at 774-5186.

UVI to Close Nov. 22-25
for Thanksgiving/Fortsberg Break

The University of the Virgin Islands will be closed from Nov. 22 through 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving Day and Fortsberg Day, holidays. Classes will resume and University administrative offices will open on their regular schedules on Monday, Nov. 26.

Student Worker Request Forms
Being Accepted for Spring 2008

The St. Thomas campus Office of Student Employment is accepting Request for Student Worker forms for the Spring 2008 semester. Supervisors that have students with existing Student Record of Appointments (SROA) that continue through the Spring 2008 semester, should not complete a request form, however, you must complete the student evaluation form as requested.

REMINDERS:

1. Submit Request for Student Worker Forms at least twenty-one working days in advance.

2. If your department did not submit your student employee evaluation forms, please do so immediately.

3. Please ensure that your student employee does not exceed the maximum hours allocated on the SROA.

For assistance, contact Mary Myers at mmyers@uvi.edu or 693-1088 or Verna Rivers at vrivers@uvi.edu or 693-1087.

Intramural Notes ...

Coed Volleyball Semifinals Set Nov. 15 on St. Thomas

Semifinal action in the St. Thomas campus intramural coed volleyball league is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 15. In tourney action last week, Ballzonya defeated Super Nerds, and Spikers beat Game Point. Both matches were won with tie-breakers and made for exciting spectating.

Archery, Tennis, Table Tennis Coming to St. Thomas

Intramural competition in archery, singles tennis and table tennis on the St. Thomas campus is just around the corner. Interested students, staff or faculty should contact Prof. Erik Heikkila at 693-1213.

Danger Zone Wins St. Croix Volleyball Title

Danger Zone won the 2007 St. Croix intramural coed volleyball league championship, after losing the first of three games 25-21 to Pain Killaz. Intramural Coordinator Bruce Wray said Danger Zone played with great determination. Both teams demonstrated great hustle and aggressive play in the second game, he added, with Danger Zone winning the longest game of the season, 28-26. Danger Zone took an early lead in the third and final game, winning 15-11. The top players for Danger Zone were Roderick Moorehead Jr., Bernhadt Simmonds, Cirgie Bell, O'Keefe Jacobs, Kesi Petersen, Ronelle Parris, Shontel Simmons and Kerriise Richards. The top players for Pain Killaz were Michael Jerome, Hudson Browne, Erika Barnes, Jael Browne, Darryl Jones, Benjamin Williams, Medwo Paul and Kelly Ann Joseph.

St. Croix Intramural Tennis Starts

St. Croix intramural tennis league players are advised to check the draw sheet posted in the Student Lounge for their opponent and time of play. Winners should report the score to Intramural Coordinator Bruce Wray at 692-4139.

Deadline to Join St. Croix Table Tennis Set Today

The deadline to register for the Fall 2007 intramural table tennis tournament on St. Croix is at 9 p.m. today (Tuesday, Nov. 13). Play in men's and women's singles divisions will begin immediately after closure of registration in the Cafetorium. For details, contact Bruce Wray at 692-4139.

Intramural Archery Tourney Set on St. Croix

The Fall 2007 intramural archery tournament on St. Croix will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Nov. 21. The competition includes categories for men's, women's and coed teams (one male/one female). To register, or for details, contact Bruce Wray at 692-4139.

Other Current Items ...

Online Registration Under Way
for Spring 2008 Semester

The University of the Virgin Islands has posted class schedules and detailed registration information for its 2008 Spring Semester classes on the UVI web site. The Spring Semester on the St. Thomas and St. Croix campuses begins on Monday, Jan. 14, 2008 and ends on Sunday, May 4, 2008. Returning students can register on-line through Tuesday, Dec. 18. Students should consult with their advisors for course approval and to obtain PIN assignments that are needed for online registration. Registration of new students is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008. Details are available from the BUCSS link on the UVI home page - http://www.uvi.edu - or from this direct link.

Inventory of UVI Assets
Scheduled for Week of Nov. 12

UVI's Purchasing Department has announced that the annual inventory of University assets on both campuses will be conducted by American Appraisal Associates (AAA) during the week beginning Nov. 12. Representatives from American Appraisal will visit all UVI buildings and offices inventorying and tagging University equipment. A University security officer or other designated University personnel will accompany AAA representatives.

To facilitate this project, UVI personnel are asked to do the following:

• Identify any personal property in your office so it is not counted as University property.
• Bring all small equipment (laptop computers, digital cameras, etc.) that are University property to your office so that it can be inventoried.
• Identify all property that was purchased by federal funds.

For details, call the Purchasing Department at 693-1491.

Human Resources Releases
New Hires Report for October 2007

UVI's Human Resources (HR) office has released the New Hires, Promotions, Change in Titles and Separations report for October 2007. The list has been posted on the UVI web site and is available from the HR link on the UVI Announcements web page - http://announce.uvi.edu - or from this direct link. These web pages are only available to individuals accessing the Internet via the UVI computer network.

St. Thomas Health Services Schedule

The Health Services Office on UVI's St. Thomas campus has announced the following change in office hours.

• Nov. 13-20: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Nov. 21: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Nov. 22-23: Closed for Thanksgiving and Discovery Day

The Health Services Office will resume regular office hours again on Monday, Nov. 26. The office is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A physician is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. For details, contact Health Services Supervisor Ronda Hatchett at 693-1124.

Other Current Items ... cont.

Environmental Awareness Workshops Set
Nov. 13-14 for Schools, Small Businesses

The University of the Virgin Islands will host a series of environmental awareness training workshops on Tuesday, Nov. 13, on the St. Thomas campus, and Wednesday, Nov. 14, on the St. Croix campus. Morning and afternoon workshops will be held each day. Morning sessions will be targeted toward K-12 school personnel, while afternoon workshops are designed for individuals from selected small businesses. These workshops are being conducted as partial fulfillment of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Supplemental Environmental Project agreement to provide community outreach training to K-12 schools and selected small businesses in the territory. A news release is available from the UVI home page - http://www.uvi.edu - or from this direct link.

Workshop on National Student Exchange
Program Set Nov. 14 on St. Croix Campus

An information workshop highlighting the National Student Exchange (NSE) program is scheduled on UVI's St. Thomas campus for noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14. The session will be held in the Counseling and Placement Office in rooms 720 and 721 of the Evans Center. Junior students with GPAs of 3.0 or higher are eligible for the NSE program. Sophomore students interested in the program are also encouraged to attend the workshop. Individuals who have participated in the NSE program will be on hand to share their experiences. For details, contact Counseling and Placement Supervisor Doris Farrington-Hepburn at 692-4187.

Student Music Recital Set Nov. 18
on UVI's St. Thomas Campus

A recital by UVI students enrolled in the Music Program on the St. Thomas campus is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18. The program will include voice and instrumental performances. The public is invited to this free event in the UVI Music Building. For details, call 693-1191.

Accounting Association Participating
in Salvation Army Food Drive

The UVI Accounting Association (UVIAA) will participate in the Salvation Army's annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Donations from the UVI community will be accepted daily from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at the UVIAA "Pate Corner" in front of the Business Education Building on the St. Thomas campus. Items collected will go to the Salvation Army for distribution. For details, contact Prof. Sharon Simmons at 693-1314.

Students Offer Music Recital on Nov. 25

UVI music students Danielle Greenaway and Eugenia Chapman will present a student music recital at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 25, at the Nisky Moravian Church. Admission is free and the public is invited.

Nominations Open for Who's Who Among
American Colleges & Universities

Nominees for inclusion in the Who's Who Among Students at American Colleges and Universities publication are being accepted by UVI's Counseling and Placement Center. This prestigious designation is bestowed upon senior students who have achieved a GPA of 3.2 or higher and have demonstrated campus involvement and/or leadership skills. In addition to receiving local and national recognition, Who's Who nominees are automatically eligible for the Who's Who Among Students scholarships. Nomination applications are available at UVI Counseling and Placement Center. Nomination applications and supporting documents must be received by Monday, Nov. 26. Interested individuals should contact St. Thomas campus Counseling Supervisor/Who's Who Coordinator Andrea Hamm at 693-1136 or ahamm@uvi.edu.

Campus Crime Statistics Available
from Security Offices, Libraries

University of the Virgin Islands crime statistics for the St. Croix and St. Thomas campuses are available in hard copy in the security offices and libraries on both campuses. Statistics are provided in compliance with the Cleary Act, 2004, 2005, and 2006. On St. Croix, the Security Department is located in room 134 of the Evans Center. Contact Security Supervisor Ralph B. Cook, Sr., at 692-4155, or, on campus, at extension 4444. Send email to: rcook@uvi.edu. On St. Thomas, the Security Department is located on the first floor of Penha House. Contact Chief of Security Elvin R. Fahie, Sr., at 693-1530 or 693-1535, or send email to: efahie@uvi.edu.

Applications Being Accepted
for National Student Exchange Program

UVI's Counseling and Placement Center is still accepting applications for the National Student Exchange Program (NSE). The program includes more than 200 schools in the mainland United States, along with Hawaii, Guam, Alaska, Canada and Puerto Rico. It offers an opportunity to explore a different culture, enroll in courses not presently offered at UVI, explore graduate schools, and make new friends. Applications are available at the UVI Counseling and Placement Center. For details, contact Counseling Supervisor/NSE Coordinator Andrea Hamm at 693-1136 or ahamm@uvi.edu.

Student Assessment Committee
Announces New Name, New Web Site

The UVI Student Learning Assessment Committee has adopted a new name - it is now the Committee on Learning Assessment for Student Success or CLASS. Dr. Lonnie Hudspeth, who serves as the committee's chair and director of Student Learning Outcomes Assessment for UVI, also announced the availability of a new web site in support of the University's student outcomes assessment effort.

The Student Learning Outcomes Assessment web site - http://class.uvi.edu - offers an overview of the committee's makeup and goals. It also features resources to assist UVI academic units in developing assessment plans, a frequently asked question section and links to off-campus assessment resources. For details, contact Dr. Hudspeth at 693-1315. The new web site is also available from the "Other UVI Sites" drop-down menu, and the Academics, Site Index and Faculty/Staff links on the UVI home page - http://www.uvi.edu.

VI-WRRI Issues Call for Proposals
on Water Resources Projects

The Virgin Islands Water Resources Research Institute (VI-WRRI) at the University of the Virgin Islands has issued a call for project proposals for the 2008-2009 U.S. Geological Survey Water Institute Program. Proposals that address water resources issues in the U.S. Virgin Islands are being sought. Funds for this program are made available through the Section 104 Institute Program of the U.S. Department of Interior - U.S. Geological Survey. All faculty and staff of the University of the Virgin Islands are eligible to apply for these funds through the VI-WRRI. Collaborations with non-UVI personnel are allowed.

Approximately $80,000 will be available to fund USVI projects. Projects in the $15,000 to $20,000 range are preferred. Projects will be for one year with a starting date of March 1, 2008. Proposals are due by Friday, Nov. 30, 2007. The VI-WRRI Advisory Committee will review proposals and recommendations for funding will be made to the director of the VI-WRRI. Criteria used in the evaluation will include: technical merit, feasibility of completion, competence of the principal investigator, training and education opportunities provided, plans for the dissemination of knowledge gained and local relevance. For details, contact the VI-WRRI 693-1062 or at hsmith@uvi.edu.

USVI Agriculture and Food Fair
Set for Feb. 16-18 on St. Croix

The Agriculture and Food Fair of the U.S. Virgin Islands will be held Feb.16-18, 2008 on St. Croix. The theme is - The Business of Agriculture: The Way Forward. All articles for the Agriculture and Food Fair bulletin should be submitted to Clarice Clarke at cclarke@uvi.edu by Dec. 14, 2007. Please send all graphics for articles as separate attachments.

Second Annual Woodworkers
Expo Set for Dec. 7-9 on St. Croix

The University of the Virgin Islands' Cooperative Extension Service and the St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix Wood Workers Society announce the second annual Virgin Islands Woodworkers Expo. This event will take place at the Great Hall on UVI's St. Croix campus on Dec. 7, 8, and 9. For details, contact Carlos Robles at 693-1080 or Clarice Clarke at 692-4060.

Ongoing Items ...

Reichhold Offers Photo Gallery,
E-Newsletter for Patrons

Have you been to Reichhold Center lately? Now you can relive all the great dance moments from Break! or see Frankie Beverly up close and personal at the Center's Photo Gallery. The Reichhold Center Photo Gallery is the place to see the artists and patrons who make the Reichhold come alive. Reichhold patrons can also learn more about upcoming presentations by signing up for the new Reichhold Center E-Newsletter. The Reichhold Photo Gallery and E-Newsletter can be accessed from Website - www.reichholdcenter.com.

CVI/UVI Concert Choir Reunion
in Planning Stages for 2008

Former members of the University of the Virgin Islands/College of the Virgin Islands Concert Choirs are invited to a grand Concert Choir Reunion scheduled for Feb. 27 to March 2, 2008, in the Virgin Islands. Former UVI Music Professor Dr. Gloria Quinlan, formerly Gloria McClellan, is the lead organizer of the effort. A letter from Dr. Quinlan with details and contact information is available from this Concert Choir Reunion link. The letter is provided in the PDF format - click here to get a free Acrobat PDF Reader.

SBDC Notes ...

SBDC Offers Seminar
on Debt and Personal Finance

UVI's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will offer the second of two seminars on debt and personal finance on Nov. 14 at the center's training facility at Nisky Center on St. Thomas. (The first seminar in the series was held on Nov. 7.) The seminar is titled "How to Get Out of Debt and/or Stay Out of Debt." It will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission is $20 per seminar. Receive a $5 discount for each seminar if you pre-register. UVI students, faculty, staff and veterans of U.S. military are admitted free with a valid i.d. Pre-registration is required. To pre-register or for details, call 776-3206.