Daily Brief
July 7, 2025
Join Dr. Cavalier for His First Day as President, July 7
Join Dr. Philip Cavalier on his first day as university president, Monday, July 7, with meet-and-greet opportunities across campus (listed below in Upcoming Events calendar). Dr. Cavalier will tour campus in the morning, with a featured event in the afternoon (please note location changes). Students, faculty and staff are all invited to attend and welcome Dr. Cavalier to the KU community. Wear your KU spirit wear.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Showers and thunderstorms possible in a juicy tropical airmass today. thanks to the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal. Best threat for rain is this afternoon, an upper level trough pushes the remnants offshore. High temperature near 87.
Announcements
Social Equity Policies Training
Pursuant to the university's Anti-Harassment, Anti-Discrimination, Sexual Misconduct and Amorous Relationships Policies, the Office of Social Equity will offer Social Equity Policies training sessions via Zoom. Zoom links will be emailed to participants a day or two prior to the training. Register online.
- 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 22
- 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8
Reminder: All faculty and staff members must take the Social Equity Policies training on a yearly basis. If you cannot recall when you last completed the training, please contact the Office of Social Equity and we will be glad to check our records. If you would like to schedule an in-person training for your department, please send a request by email to socialequity@kutztown.edu or contact the Office of Social Equity at extension 3-4700. Please obtain approval from your supervisor if necessary.
Office of Equity and Compliance
Academics
Dr. Tracy Driehaus Named Assistant Dean for Clinical Education and Partnerships
The College of Education is pleased to announce that Dr. Tracy Driehaus has been selected as the assistant dean for Clinical Education and Partnerships. Driehaus brings a wealth of experience in educator preparation, school-university partnerships and clinical practice. Her leadership this past year has been instrumental in advancing collaborative initiatives that bridge theory and practice and she is deeply committed to supporting teacher candidates and school partners alike.
The Office of Clinical Education and Partnerships, formerly known as the Office of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships, serves as a vital hub for teacher licensure programs and school district collaborations across the university, regardless of college affiliation. Under Driehaus' leadership, the office will continue to:
-Provide collective oversight and responsibility for clinical education
-Support all teacher licensure programs through strategic partnerships and placements
-Advance a cohesive vision for systemic collaboration that results in collective impact.
This name change and leadership selection reflect the evolving direction of the field and the university's commitment to innovation, excellence and meaningful engagement with our educational partners. Please join us in congratulating Driehaus on her new role.
College of Education
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| July 7 | 9 a.m. | Coffee with Cavalier Starbucks, MSU |
| July 7 | 10 a.m. | Cake Pops with Cavalier Bell Plaza |
| July 7 | 11 a.m. | Cookies with Cavalier Student Rec Center Patio (new location) |
| July 7 | 2 p.m. | Ice Cream Social Wells-Rapp Center (new location) |
Accommodations
Persons with a disability, and who require accommodation, should notify the Disability Services Office two weeks prior to the event at 610-683-4108 or email DSO@kutztown.edu, TDD number: 610-683-4499, in order to discuss accommodations. Every effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations. Please note: Kutztown University does not provide wheelchairs or other mobility devices.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by email at pena@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the university’s Title IX coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 02A, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by email at OCR@ed.gov.