Daily Brief

Lentz Hired as Director of Extended Learning

Kutztown University has named Lori Lentz as its new director of Extended Learning. Lentz has served as KU’s assistant registrar for transfer and graduate students since 2012. She starts her new role Monday, Feb. 14. As the new director of Extended Learning, Lentz will engage external organizations, employers, industry leaders and educators to increase student pathways and opportunities. This is a significant position as it involves functioning in many different capacities to ensure the success of extended learning at KU. Lentz will grow workforce development programs and lifelong learning non-credit programs. These programs are geared toward helping employees be prepared for in-demand jobs in the region.

https://www.kutztown.edu/news-and-media/news-releases/february-2022/lentz-hired-as-director-of-extended-learning.html

University Relations

Photoshelter Reorganization

University Marketing is working on streamlining Photoshelter galleries and photo files. You may notice items and files have moved into different folders and/or have been renamed. If you need assistance finding something specific, please contact Leanne Recla (recla@kutztown.edu).

University Marketing

Governance Committees Willingness to Serve – Fall 2022

KU faculty, managers and professional staff members, please use this online form https://engage.kutztown.edu/submitter/form/start/524741 to indicate your willingness to serve on University Senate Governance Committees. The list of such committees can be found on the website below. After you open the online form, you will need to log in using your full KU email address and password. Be aware that you can only submit this form once. The status of your submission may be reviewed by logging into Engage, clicking on "FORMS," and then clicking on "VIEW SUBMISSIONS." Willingness will close Feb. 23. Please note: The primary users of Engage are KU students. As such, first time users will be asked a series of student-focused questions. Faculty and staff may choose the option “N/A” for each question. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your participation in the Senate Willingness process. If you have any problems with Engage access or with form completion, please direct questions to Leah Cassellia at casselli@kutztown.edu. Questions regarding positions may be directed to senate@kutztown.edu. Thank you for your willingness to serve.

https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administration/governance/university-senate/governance-committees.html

Tony Wong, University Senate

Science Olympiad Needs Volunteers

The Science Olympiad needs volunteers. Are you looking for something fun to do over spring break? Do you want to add a little something to your résumé? Volunteers are needed to help KU host the CE Regional Science Olympiad Thursday, March 17 (snow date: Friday, March 18). The Science Olympiad is a competition held on campus that hosts 18 high schools from five counties.  More than 300 students will compete in approximately 23 events based in science disciplines such as biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, computers and technology, and we need your help to make it happen. You do not need a science background to be a volunteer. We need help with registrations, lobby information, food sales and delivery, setup, scoring, event assistance and so much more. You can judge an event or help with the Appeals Board. Club advisers - get your club involved. If you are interested, please contact our volunteer coordinator, Dr. Michael Davis, at midavis@kutztown.edu. Check out our website below for more information. We look forward to having you as part of the team.

Eric Laub and Joann Monko, KU Science Olympiad

Mindfulness with Aliyah

Well-being sessions are a great opportunity to intentionally show up and participate in mindfulness, mental body scanning, mindful coloring and more. Join us 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, March 10, 24, April 7 and 21, South Studio, Student Recreation Center. 

Frances Cortez Funk, Health and Wellness Center

Collegiate Recovery

Meet with recovery advocates for living clean and sober lifestyles. Hot beverages provided. Kutztown University Collegiate Recovery Meeting, 7-8 p.m., Thursdays in the Wellness Room, Beck Hall.

Frances Cortez Funk, Health and Wellness Center

Wellness Talk

The Health and Welfare Committee of APSCUF-KU presents a discussion on how the pandemic and other ongoing stressors can affect us; how we can cope; how we can support others; the features/symptoms of depression and anxiety, and how to respond to them; and when and how to help others access services and other resources. Time will be allotted for comments and questions following the presentation of the above information. Lottery gifts will be drawn at the end of the talk. Zoom ID: 484-646-4142.

Health and Welfare Committee of APSCUF-KU

Employment Opportunities

These are the non-instructional positions open on our online job board at http://employment.kutztown.edu (Menu to OOC postings):

Job Number	Job Title	Job Term	Advertise To
2022-0006 (internal)	NEW - Conference & Event Services Department Secretary (internal)	Full Time	2/12/22
2022-0001	NEW - Help Desk Analyst	Full Time	2/27/22
2021-0051	Patrol Officer	Full Time	Continuous
2021-0163	Assistant Director of Financial Management	Full Time	Continuous
2021-0185	Associate Dean of College of Business	Full Time	2/15/22
2021-0188	System Administrator	Full Time	Continuous
2021-0190	Associate State Director Learning and Development	Full Time	2/13/22
2021-0191	Groundskeeper/Laborer (Su-Th)	Full Time	2/27/22
Asst Coaches	2021-22 Assistant Athletic Coaches	Part time	6/30/22
Clerical Pool	2021-22 Clerical Pool	Full Time	6/30/22
Custodial Pool	2021-22 Custodial Worker 1 Pool	Full Time	6/30/22
OOC 22-001	Assistant Vice Chancellor for Facilities	Full Time	2/15/22
OOC 22-002	Senior Network Support Analyst	Full Time	2/7/22

 

Jeanette Forster, Human Resources