Daily Brief
March 21, 2022
Student Featured on 6ABC News for Rescuing Bats
KU Environmental Science/Biology senior Stephanie Stronsick from Mertztown, Pa. was featured on 6ABC Action News Philadelphia for spending her spare time rescuing bats.
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Announcements
Academic Department Name Change
Effective July 1, the Department of Sport Management and Leadership Studies will change to the Department of Sport Management. Please share this notice with everyone in your office or division. Should you have any questions, please contact Dr. Soojin Kim, at ext. 6-5867 or kim@kutztown.edu. Thank you.
Katie Bowen, College of Business
College of Business Associate Dean Search Candidates
Candidates for the position of associate dean in the College of Business will visit campus over the next two weeks. Please view the website below for candidate information and a schedule of open forums available for faculty and staff. Each candidates' curricula vitae will be posted prior to their campus visit.
Katie Bowen, College of Business
University Registrar Search Candidates
Candidates for the position of university registrar will visit campus on March 23, 25 and 28. Please view the website below for candidate information and a schedule of open forums available to students, faculty and staff. Candidates’ names and vitae will be posted on the website 48 hours before their visit to campus.
March 23 – Candidate A
March 25 – Candidate B
March 28 – Candidate C
David Beougher, Search Committee Chair
University Curriculum Committee
The University Curriculum Committee will meet 11 a.m. Thursday, March 24 via Zoom. To join the meeting click here. The link can also be found on the UCC Document Submissions SharePoint page. Contact Brian Meares at meares@kutztown.edu with any questions.
Brian Meares, University Curriculum Committee
Franfit. Open Your Eyes to what Opportunities Exist for Your Clients
This Zoom training, held 1 p.m. Thursday, March 24, will discuss ways to increase your investment metrics and will offer additional counseling hours. The webinar features guest presenters Lou Lavetan, business consultant/franchise specialist from Shippensburg University, and Kelly Bowers, franchise consultant from FanNet Franchise.
KUSBDC
Faculty Mentorship Award Nominations Deadline March 22
The award is open to all current faculty members. You may nominate a colleague or yourself. The selection committee considers candidates’ exemplary contributions to one or more of the following categories:
- Guiding students toward independent work.
- Expanding research opportunities to reach new communities or groups.
- Encouraging public presentation of research ideas.
- Supporting students from underrepresented communities.
- Offering academic and career advice, including assisting students advancing to graduate school.
- Implementing Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences or CURES.
- Publishing alone or with students on teaching and learning effectiveness in undergraduate research.
Select this link to access the nomination form. The awards ceremony will cap off the KU Inspires program 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, Alumni Auditorium, 183 McFarland Student Union.
Undergraduate Research Creativity Faculty Mentorship Awards
Heather Arbuckle, Grants and Sponsored Projects
Governance Committee Nominations Deadline March 22
Senate Governance Committee nominations are now being accepted for the following elected positions:
- One tenured-faculty representative to the Grade Appeal Board (one VPA faculty). This is a three-year position. To self-nominate to be on the ballot, please complete this electronic form.
- Four faculty representatives, tenured or tenure track, for Strategic Planning and Resources Committee (two CLAS, two non-teaching faculty: 3-year term). To self-nominate to be on the ballot, please complete this electronic form.
- Two faculty representatives, tenure or tenure track, to the Committee on Committees (one COB, one LAS). This is a three-year term. To self-nominate to be on the ballot, please complete this electronic form.
You will be prompted to log in to Engage@KU with your username, full KU email address and KU Windows password. Form submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, March 22. To resume a form you have already started or view a form you have completed, click here. If you have questions about the positions, contact senate@kutztown.edu. If you experience problems with the online system, contact Leah Cassellia at casselli@kutztown.edu.
Mauricia John, University Senate
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| March | Women's History Month Irish-American Heritage Month |
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| March 21 | 1:30 p.m. | Social Equity Policies Training 04 Old Main, A-Wing |
| March 21 | 5 p.m. | AFSCME Meeting 203 Academic Forum |
| March 21 | 6 p.m. | RAD Training 22A Old Main |
| March 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Faculty Chamber Silvertrust Recital Schaeffer Auditorium |
| March 22 | 3:30 p.m. | Associate Dean COB Search - Candidate A 312 McFarland Student Union |
| March 22 | 6 p.m. | RAD Training Georgian Room |
| March 23 | 10 a.m. | COVID-19 Testing East Gym, Student Recreation Center |
| March 23 | 1 p.m. | Open Hour with Provost Old Main Concourse (east side) |
| March 23 | 2 p.m. | Registrar Search - Candidate A 183 McFarland Student Union |
| March 24 | 11 a.m. | University Curriculum Committee Zoom Link |
| March 24 | 3:30 p.m. | Associate Dean COB Search - Candidate B 312 McFarland Student Union |
| March 24 | 6 p.m. | RAD Training Georgian Room |
| March 25 | 2 p.m. | Registrar Search - Candidate B 103 Academic Forum |
| March 25 | 7:30 p.m. | KU Orchestra Performance Schaeffer Auditorium |
| March 28 | 2 p.m. | Registrar Search - Candidate C 183 McFarland Student Union |
| March 31 | 1:30 p.m. | Associate Dean COB Search - Candidate C 200 Graduate Center |
Athletics
| Date | Time | Event |
| March 22 | 3 p.m. | Baseball vs. Lincoln North Campus Field (Live Stats | Live Video) |
| March 23 | 3 p.m. | Men’s Tennis vs. Marywood Keystone Courts |
| March 26 | 12 p.m. (DH) | Baseball vs. Bloomsburg North Campus Field (Live Stats | Live Video) |
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 University’s Title IX Coordinator located in the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by email at pena@kutztown.edu or 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.