Kutztown University’s Commission on the Status of Women and Gender Issues

Position and Term Length	Name	Term Expires
Female Faculty Representative** (2 years)	Patricia Pytleski	8/2026
Female Faculty Representative** (2 years)	Jayne Struble	8/2026
Female Faculty Representative** (2 years)	Janna Gregonis	8/2026
Female Faculty Representative** (2 years)	Jordan Herzog Caprio	8/2027
Male Faculty Representative** (2 years)	Eric Johnson	8/2027
Male Faculty Representative** (2 years)	John Ronan	8/2026
Male Faculty Representative** (2 years)	Jacob Rivkin	8/2026
Male Faculty Representative** (2 years)	Darren Achey	8/2027
Female Faculty from Admin, Library, or Counseling Services-Non-Teaching Faculty** (2 years)	Stefani Gomez	8/2027
Female Representative from Professional Staff-Management** (2 years)	Dara Tatarowicz	8/2027
Female Representative from Professional Staff-SCUPA** (2 years)	Megan Rutter	8/2027
Female Representative from AFSCME (2 years)	TBD
Female Representative from AFSCME (2 years)	TBD
Consortium Representative	Lyn McQuaid	*
Consortium Representative	Mary J Bononno	*
Consortium Representative	Moira Conway, Vice Chair	*
Consortium Representative	Yasoda Sharma, Chair	*
Graduate Student	TBD
Undergraduate Student: Greek Life	TBD
Undergraduate Student: Non-Traditional	Malinda Gruber	8/2026
Undergraduate Student: Residence Hall	Gabriela Martinez	8/2025
Undergraduate Student:Government Board	Alexis Willingham	8/2026
UGC Representative	TBD
Director of Women's Center	Christine Price	*
Representative from the Office of Social Equity	TBD	*
Advisor to FMLA	Vacant	*
Director of Women and Gender Studies Minor or Designee	Marlene Fares	*
Equal Opportunity in Sports Representative	Michelle Gober	*

* Indefinite Term of Office
** Appointed by Committee on Committees

 

Students are invited to participate in the Kutztown University Governance and Advisory Committees. This is a great way to get to know others at the university, become a part of the decision-making process and have your voice heard.  No prior experience necessary, just a genuine interest in being an active part of the community!

Student Government Board reviews online applications on a rolling basis and makes student placements in early September.  Questions?  Please contact Leah in Student Involvement at casselli@kutztown.edu.   

Union Committee Representative: To be considered for a committee union position please contact a union representative.

Commission on the Status of Women Bylaws October 2014

Commission on the Status of Women meets every third Thursday of the month during the Fall and Spring semesters.

Fall 2025

• October 16 at 11 a.m.
• November 20 at 11 a.m.

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The commission sponsors and supports various events on campus including but not limited to:

• National Take Your Child to Work Day
• Eldercare Workshop

The commission also supports the creation and distribution of the Potty Paper, a publication of the Kutztown University Women’s Center.

Please review the information below regarding parental leave from the Faculty CBA. 

Parental Leave: CBA Page 63

4. Use of Paid Leave During Absence 

    a. Paid Parental Leave 

The first thirty (30) consecutive workdays of any FMLA leave taken for parental reasons under Subsections G.1.b.(3) above, shall be paid at the FACULTY MEMBER’S regular salary. No such leave shall be granted beyond one (1) year from the date of birth, or assuming custody of an adopted child or placement of a foster child. This paid parental leave cannot be utilized on an intermittent basis, it must be utilized in full, consecutive workdays. 

Tenure and Leave Information: CBA Page 45, Section B

There shall be a probationary period of five (5) full academic years at the University (from the most recent date of appointment) for each FACULTY MEMBER. During the probationary period, the FACULTY MEMBER shall be observed and evaluated in accordance with the provisions of Article 12, PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF FACULTY. Only full-time employment at the University in a non-temporary position shall be counted in computing the probationary period, except that time spent in a temporary or regular part-time, temporary full-time or regular full-time position at any UNIVERSITY or any other regionally accredited or internationally acclaimed four year institution of higher education may, on the recommendation of the department and the approval of the President, be counted toward the required probationary period. If a probationary FACULTY MEMBER is on full leave for three or more consecutive days a semester, with or without pay, the UNIVERSITY will notify the probationary FACULTY MEMBER that the semester will not be counted toward the required46probationary period without further action by the probationary FACULTY MEMBER. The FACULTY MEMBER may elect to have that semester counted toward the required probationary period provided the Article 12 performance evaluation process can be completed. Such election shall occur as soon as practicable, but no more than two (2) weeks after returning from leave and shall require prior consultation with their Department Chair and Dean/Appropriate Manager. If the probationary FACULTY MEMBER elects to count such a semester toward the probationary period, the probationary FACULTY MEMBER is responsible for meeting all applicable deadlines and other requirements for renewal/tenure. No FACULTY MEMBER will be granted tenure unless they have met the minimum qualifications for the rank of assistant professor as set forth in applicable laws.