The design by KU senior, Laura Richardson, a communication design major, was selected by the Borough of Kutztown to represent

the celebration of Kutztown's 2015 bicentennial. See story and video: http://www.berksmontnews.com/articles/2012/01/09/kutztown_area_patriot/news/doc4f0b566a08eca276209564.txt




 The Daily Brief
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Construction Update: To accommodate ongoing construction, it will be necessary to briefly shut-down the lighting in Rickenbach from 6 - 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11. Reminders will be posted on Rickenbach doors for faculty and staff. We apologize for any inconvenience.
        Nathan Shugars, project manager, Facilities Project Services

JOB OPENINGS: The following non-instructional vacancy is available on campus.  This position is open for current employees only.

Administrative Assistant 1 (0600233)
College of Education / Beekey
(M-F 0800 to 1630 1 hour lunch)
Internal applications are due on 1/17/2012
Internal positions are posted at http://hr.dept.kutztown.edu/protected/postings.html.

Please direct any questions and comments to AskHR or call x3-1353.
        Human Resources

AFSCME 2234 members please join us at our next Union meeting on Monday, Jan. 16, at Janelle’s Catering Hall in Topton,  at 7 p.m. Nominations will be taken at this meeting for delegates to attend the International AFSCME Conference in late June 2012 in Los Angeles. Please plan to attend.
        Chris Ferris, secretary, AFSCME 2234

ARAMARK

Please take note of our winter break hours of operation. Please visit www.kutztown.campusdish.com for more information. 

Viewpoints
Lunch:  11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Dinner:  4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Kutztown Perk
Closed for the remainder of winter break

Cub Cafe
Wednesday, January 18:  11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

All other locations closed.
In Case You Missed It:
 (Announcements and other information that have previously appeared in the Daily Brief.)
Multicultural Education: Expanding Perspectives College of Education Study Abroad Summer Program in Ecuador University of Azuay - Cuenca, Ecuador. This study abroad program will occur May 28 to June 18, when Ecuadorian children are still in school.  Kutztown University students can take two 3-credit courses focused on educating elementary through high school students, including those with disabilities, and Ecuadorian culture and language.  These courses will be offered by Universidad del Azuay (UDA) in Cuenca, Ecuador, and taught in English by UDA Education Department and Anthropology Department faculty.  KU students will learn about the Ecuadorian educational system and take field trips to enhance their responsiveness to the culture and language.  For more information, please contact Drs. Nancy Cardento (cardenut@kutztown.edu) or Diane King (king@kutztown.edu) or drop-by our offices at BK 108 or BK 106 to talk.
        Diane King, associate professor, Special Education Department 

Are you a chocolate, coffee or tea lover, or know someone who is? The KU Student Bookstore's gourmet pre-made gift baskets are now 25% off, while supplies last. The baskets feature locally roasted coffee and UniversiTEAs, as well as gourmet chocolates and other unique KU items. For more information, visit https://www.kubstore.com/c-267-winter-catalog-2011.aspx.
        Amanda Schaeffer, KU Student Bookstore

The General Education Assessment Committee (GEAC), General Education Committee (GEC), and the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching (CET) are sponsoring a Workshop on General Education at Kutztown University on January 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the MSU, Multipurpose Room.  The focus of the workshop is General Education and General Education assessment at Kutztown University.  

The morning session will be conducted by Dr. Ashley Finley, Senior Director of Assessment and Research, Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), and will include discussions and activities related to the VALUE rubrics, possible assignments for use with assessments, and aligning assignments to General Education learning goals (Dr. Finley’s bio can be found at http://www.aacu.org/press_room/experts/finley.cfm). Lunch will be provided for participants and will offer the opportunity for college faculties to discuss current and future assessments related to General Education. The afternoon will feature concurrent sessions by Kutztown University faculty who are conducting assessments of specific General Education outcomes during the 2011-2012 academic year.  The workshop will conclude with a wrap-up session facilitated by members of GEAC.

For additional information, please contact Gil Clary, Office of Assessment, clary@kutztown.edu at x6-4344.  So we can plan for lunch, kindly RSVP by January 13 to Kathi Malloy, Office of Assessment, at malloy@kutztown.edu or x6-5933.  Please join us in this important work.
        E. Gil Clary, director, Office of Assessment