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University Wide NoticesHere is a list of today’s notices: Ø Fall Commencement Thank youØ ITS Security Services – What is the value of a compromised account or computer?Ø Job Posting(s) for December 22, 2017Ø Business Policy 2018:06: Freedom of Information Act ProcessingØ Happy Holidays Message from the Office of International Education !!

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Fall Commencement Thank you

Ferris State UniversityDecember Commencement - 2017

Jennifer Stevens and I wish to extend a heartfelt thank you for all your hard work and dedication that made the Commencement ceremonies amemorable experience for our graduates, their families, and their friends. In terms of numbers, 516 Students and 123 Faculty participated in thetwo December 2017 Commencement ceremonies. A few special thanks are in order:

· President Eisler, the Provost and other Vice Presidents, Deans, Faculty and Board of Trustees for their enthusiastic participation.

· Jennifer Stevens, our Commencement Coordinator, did an amazing job once again. She demonstrated wonderful problem-solving skillsand the ability to remain calm during the entire day.

· Terri Cook for the great job she does of preparing our scripts for each ceremony. She is able to make changes with the greatest of ease.

· Jason Daday for his coordination of the countless arrangements and details - the big and seemingly small – that make Commencementso special to the everyone who participates.

· The many men and women of the Grounds, Custodial, Physical Plant and Moving Crews, and their supervisors, for always doing a

fantastic job. We could not run Commencement without you. They include: Tom Potrykus, Travis Palmer, Corky Hollister, GaryChesebro, Randy Snavley, Darin Nelson, Scott Kosaski, Jeff Cammenga, Cosimo Bongiorno, Rob Doering, Rick Fountain, KenRodenhouse, Brian Cady, Josh Bonham, John Brockway, Daryl Young, Brant Nelson, Gordon Graham, Rich Coby, NoahJorgensen, Tom Worth, Gene Lawler, Scott Wilcox, Jeff Warner, Robert Kleeves, Doug Dorn, Will Timothy, Diane Mcquire,Patrick Mcgreggor, Pam Marvel, Kristi Cutler, Cory Spedowski, Melissa Leyder, Terri Morey, Jarred Decook, Jason Bush,Greg Eichenberg, Tom Morris, Jeff Telkamp, Sonja Biller, John Bush, Shelbey Coates Ed Shepard, Dava Cook, Dan Vanhorn,Adam Schoen, and the moving crew students, Evan Seay, Tanner Wilson, Zach Pitchard, Dakota Young, Kurt Kersjes, DevynJacobs, and Collin Hatfield.

· The Ferris Department of Public Safety officers who are crucial to the success of Commencement include Director Bruce Borkovich,

and Officers Bill Saunders and Nick Greenway. The cadets who did a fabulous job keeping the traffic flowing in the snowy weatherare: Cadets Jason Burge and Ben Snyder, and Student Service officers Samantha Spring and Chris Dysinger

· Nick Campau, Deb Ducat, Mallory Ford, Mary Kay MacIver, Sam Fattore, Kathy Lake, Rachael Jones, Charlotte Tetsworth,Mitzi Day, Melanie Mulder, Jacob Schrot, Elise Gramza, Jacob Jackson, Olivia Jackson, Joy Pufhal, Kevin Carmody, JessicaDavison, Lisa Weiler and Jeff Stewart for doing such a professional job of handling all the things that come up and need to be takencare of during the course of the two ceremonies.

· Carri Franklund and Megan Ringquist for all of their great work preparing for the faculty receptions and providing the festive food

that sustained everyone through the day on Saturday.

· The students of the Student Alumni Gold Club and their advisor Kevin Bunce, for consistently doing such an amazing job as ushers. You are all a credit to Ferris State University. Watching you all set the chairs between the ceremonies is an incredible sight.

· The College Commencement Coordinators, Richelle Williams, Barb Hampel, Carri Griffis, Shannon Yost, Jennie Stange, Deb

Ducat, Kathy Hotz, and their helpers for making sure their students are properly checked-in. Thank you also for your hard workthroughout the year preparing for Commencement.

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· Michelle Harms, Carly Grace, Remington Hess, Brandon Babcock, Tyrell Austin, and Bryan Roy for volunteering to assist with

the information table and driving the shuttle vans for our families.

· The Adjutants, Shelia MacEachron and Suzanne Miller for their skills and great presentations from the podium.

· The Marshals, Mary Murnik, Nathan Leatherman, Jean Inabinett and Mary Beaudry for leading the students and faculty into WinkArena.

· The Mace Bearers, Michael Ryan and Kathryn Wolfer for leading the Presidential Party into Wink Arena.

· Karen Huisman for coordinating the Board of Trustees Commencement-related activities.

· The outstanding Mount Pleasant Brass Quintet for providing such beautiful music during Commencement. Jingle all the way!

· Rachel Schumann for her wonderful job of singing the national anthem and Ferris Fidelity.

· Steve Cox, Pat Tobin, and Wes Thompson and their students, Timothy Quinlan, Andy CeCe, and Danielle Will for always doing

such a great job with the video and for their general assistance.

· Heawon Oh, Jacob Stidwell and Hannah Crouch for taking such wonderful Commencement pictures and videos.

· Christa Bull, Anne Hogenson, and Elise Gramza for doing such a great job with the Commencement Program.

· Karen Bohren and her staff at the Lundberg Barnes & Noble Bookstore for their ongoing cooperation and support. · Craig Wotta, Tim Blashill, Linda Bomar, and their students, Tucker Spranger, Trevor Balfour, and Jake Morey at the Ewigleben

Sports Complex. Thank you all again for making the December 2017 Commencement ceremonies memorable for ourstudents and their families. Jennifer and I look forward to seeing you in Thank you,Kristen Salomonson Dean of Enrollment Services

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ITS Security Services – What is the value of a compromised account or computer? What is the value of a compromised account or computer? Security is a shared responsibility and it’s important to be alert of different scams atwork and at home, especially over the holiday season. If you would like to learn about the economics of a compromised account or computerand what you can do to minimize the attacker’s chances, please visithttps://ferris.edu/it/security/WhatIsTheValueOfACompromisedAccountOrComputer.htm For any questions please contact TAC at 231-591-4822 or toll free at 877-779-4822. You can also email TAC at tac@ferris.edu Regards, Scott Taber | IT Security AnalystFerris State University

ITS Security ServicesVel Pavlov, IT Security CoordinatorLori Henderson, Data Security AdministratorVinod Amanchi, IT Security AnalystScott Taber, IT Security AnalystAbbie-Jo Johnson, IT Security Analyst AssistantYannick Kpachavi, IT Security Analyst AssistantAndrew Loehle, IT Security Analyst Assistant

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Job Posting(s) for December 22, 2017

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Ferris State University Job Postings!

Click on this link to go directly to the Electronic Employment System: https://employment.ferris.edu/ To access via the Ferris Home Page at: www.ferris.edu , click Employment (under Campus Resources), click FSUElectronic Employment System - Job Postings. NOTE: Please Read the next section carefully.NEW Postings for this week. This week's job postings are available:

In the Electronic Employment System. The link above will take you to the postings page, please follow the aboveinstructions to access postings in the Electronic Employment System.

Application assistance is available in the Electronic Employment System for individuals needing additional assistance.There is a Help link located in the top left corner of the system. To apply for any positions in the Electronic EmploymentSystem, you must complete or have completed the on-line Application. Applicants requiring accommodation or additional assistance in the application process should contact the Office of HumanResources at231-591-2150 or email fsujobs@ferris.edu. If you have questions regarding this transmittal, please call Sharon Hopper @ ext. 3878, Mandi Sterly @ ext.2667, orJennifer Wallace @ ext. 2485.

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Business Policy 2018:06: Freedom of Information Act Processing The following proposed Business Policy 2018:06: Freedom of Information Act Processing is posted on the University’s Policieswebpage for review and comment. Click here to view the policy. You have the ability to send your feedback by clicking on the PolicyComment link on the webpage. Jody Jody L. GrecoGovernmental Relations AssistantGovernmental Relations and General CounselFerris State University120 E Cedar St., MCKBig Rapids MI 49307Phone: 231-591-3894; Fax: 231-591-2086JodyGreco@ferris.edu DISCLAIMER: Notice: This email message and any attachments are for the confidential use of the intended recipient. If that isn’t you, please do not read the message orattachments, or distribute or act in reliance on them. If you have received this message by mistake, please immediately notify us and delete this message and anyattachments. Thank you.

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Happy Holidays Message from the Office of International Education !!

Wishing everyone happy holidays !!

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Dr. Piram Prakasam |Executive Director Ferris State University |Office of International Education1301 S. State St. – IRC 134 | Big Rapids, MI 49307Phone: + 1 – 231 - 591- 2450 | International Office Website

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