AUM Weekly 9-1-15: Lang appointed to subcommittee; Theatre AUM anniversary

by Caitlin Forrest | Sep 01, 2015

Message from Auburn University President Jay Gogue on Chancellor Veres’ Retirement

Dear AUM Family,

We’re grateful for the many years Chancellor John Veres served AUM and the Montgomery area. He will be missed. We wish him all the best in retirement.

Sometime after Labor Day, I will schedule meetings with leaders of the AUM governance groups. Together, we will develop a plan and timetable for identifying qualified candidates for John’s successor.

I look forward to visiting with you.

Jay Gogue

Lang appointed to AICPA subcommittee

Dr. Teresa Lang

Teresa Lang, associate professor of accounting in AUM’s College of Business, was recently appointed to the Business Environment and Concepts (BEC) Subcommittee of the Examinations Group of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Lang is one of 12 committee members, the only education industry representative on the subcommittee.

“I am very pleased to accept this appointment,” said Lang. “I have been a CPA for over 20 years and, of course, a member of the national organization. I am proud to serve the CPA profession in this capacity and am excited at the prospect of working with the CPA Examination Group. This fulfills my long-term goal to serve at the national level.”

Lang will travel to New York City to attend committee meetings four times during her appointment. The Board of Examiners Content Committee has four subcommittees, one for each of the four CPA Examination sections. One of Lang’s responsibilities while serving on the BEC subcommittee will include acquisition and review of test questions, review of test pools to support the examinations, and review of questionable items.

“Teresa has been training future accounting professionals over the past decade,” said Rhea Ingram, dean of the College of Business. “She has earned multiple teaching recognitions and honors from the students, in addition to being a productive scholar researching on various accounting topics.”

Auburn University at Montgomery’s School of Accountancy, created when the university elevated its accounting department within the College of Business, is the only accounting program in Montgomery and the River Region to earn discipline-specific accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Theatre AUM celebrates 40 seasons

Theatre AUM will present its first show of the 2015-2016 season on Sept. 17, and performances, held in Theatre AUM in Taylor Center, will continue through Sept. 27. The show will be a retrospective of the theater’s past 40 seasons. Many former students are returning to the stage to perform, and a number of Theatre AUM alumni will be in attendance. Admission to regular performances (excluding the Sept. 26 gala) is free for AUM students, faculty, and staff. General admission is $10; admission for students from other schools, senior citizens, and military is $5.

On Saturday, Sept. 26, Theatre AUM will host a gala event, and a reception will follow that night’s performance. The gala is open to the public. The admission price for all tickets to the Sept. 26 performance and gala is $40, with proceeds going to the Theatre Scholarship Fund.

For information, contact Katie Pearson at [email protected] or at 334-244-3632.

Faculty learning: “Building a Better Lecture”

Looking for a way to revitalize the traditional lecture format in your class? Tara Beziat, assistant professor in the College of Education’s Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology, will share research that shows that students get far less from lectures than we think they do and will offer suggestions on building a better lecture that includes more elements of student engagement.

Sept. 1 | 3:45–4:45 p.m. | Liberal Arts TW 211

CELT’s 1st Birthday Party

Still haven’t been to a CELT session yet? Well, here is a chance to meet us, see our office, and pick up a brochure of fall professional development opportunities. We’ll even give you a piece of cake.

Sept. 2 | 12–3 p.m. | Library Tower, 8th floor

Counseling Center invites students to sexual assault dialogue

The Counseling Center, partnering with Diversity & Multicultural Affairs and Orientation & Transitions, invites students to “Got Consent? An Open Conversation (For College Men and Women) about Sexual Assault” (#NOMC).

The seminar is part of a larger “Not on My Campus” series that empowers students to create a campus community that is positive and safe for everyone. The Counseling Center encourages students to advocate for change to help create a safe student culture where sexual assault and violence do not occur on campus.

Sept. 2 | 12–1:30 p.m. | Taylor Center 230 | Light refreshments served

Faculty learning: “Who are Our Students?”

As professors/instructors, we often forget what it was like to be a freshman in college. Understanding who our students are and what their expectations about college are when they arrive in our classes is an important part of being a good teacher. Venessa Funches, associate professor and associate dean for Undergraduate Studies in the College of Business, will give a quick overview of the most recent data on AUM students and their perceptions about college, information that can help rethink some of what we do and how we communicate with students.

Sept. 3 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Library Tower, 10th floor EAST

Counseling Center hosting interactive group series

The Counseling Center is hosting an interactive group series on Fridays!

The first group, G.R.O.W. (Getting Rid Of Worry), is a support group for people who struggle with depression and/or anxiety, excessive worrying, or feeling down. The first official group meeting will be Friday, Sept. 18 from 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

The second group, “Peace of Mind, Body, Spirit,” is a group for anyone who is interested in learning interesting methods to reduce stress. Each week, leaders will introduce a new technique, such as progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing exercises, yoga, meditation, and the practice of mindfulness. The first official group meeting will be Friday, Sept.18 from 1 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

The groups are open to all currently enrolled students. No RSVP is required.

Counseling Center | Taylor Center 319 | 244-3469 

RAD sessions to offer self-defense training for women

The Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. The RAD System is a comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction, and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. RAD is not a Martial Arts program. The last class will include an attack simulation. You will practice the defense techniques you learned against a suited RAD Demonstrator.

R.A.D. Training: In partnership with AUM Campus Safety and Auburn University Dept. of Campus Safety, the Counseling Center will be providing female AUM students, faculty and staff with Rape Assault Defense (RAD) Training. For safety reasons, students are required to attend the first three sessions to participate in the final simulation. Students are encouraged to register for the classes:

Sept. 28 | 4–7 p.m. | Library Tower 10th Floor, East

Oct. 1 | 4–7 p.m. | Library Tower 10th Floor, East

Oct. 5 | 4–7 p.m. | Library Tower 10th Floor, West

Oct. 8 | 4–7 p.m. | Library Tower 10th Floor, East

To sign up, call the Counseling Center at 244-3469 or email [email protected].

Jess Meuse concert nets nearly $600 for Humane Society

On Thursday, Aug. 20, AUM alumna and season 13 American Idol finalist Jess Meuse performed a free concert on the AUM campus, open to students and the public. Sponsored by AUM’s Campus Activities Board and the AUM Connected Common Reading Program, the concert was part of AUM’s Warhawk W.O.W. (Weeks of Welcome) events that welcome new and returning students to AUM.  Donations of many pet items and more than $590 were collected at the beginning of the concert to benefit the Montgomery Humane Society.