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CEL CURE Faculty Development Institute

Seven faculty members from diverse disciplines completed a three-day Faculty Development Institute May 20-22, focused on Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs). A CURE integrates research into the curriculum as a core component of a course's student learning objectives. During the institute, participants explored how a CURE is defined and implemented across fields and engaged in scaffolded professional development to design their CUREs. The institute was facilitated by the Center for Engaged Learning (CEL) and was supported by the Title III grant.

Center for Engaged Learning

Condolences

Please join us in offering our deepest sympathies to our colleague Dr. Lynn Kutch, Modern Languages, for the loss of her father, Pastor Charles J. Orem ’59, who passed away Wednesday, May 21. Our thoughts and prayers are with Lynn and her family during this difficult time. Services will be held Wednesday, May 28. More information is available online.

University Relations

Starbucks Summer Hours

The Bear's Den Starbucks will be open 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, throughout the summer. We will be closed on select holidays. Please see full hours online.

Dining Services

Transfer Orientation is This Week

Our first transfer orientation for students starting at Kutztown in Fall 2025 will take place this Thursday, May 29, Academic Forum. Students will have the opportunity to browse the student services fair, meet fellow students, try campus dining at the Cub Cafe, and hear about what they need to know before they start at KU. We look forward to welcoming our new Golden Bears to campus.

Brett Santos, New Student Orientation

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. Monday, June 2
- 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 18
- 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 e-mail to socialequity@kutztown.edu or contact the Office of Social Equity at extension 3-4700. Please obtain approval from your supervisor if necessary.

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Office of Equity and Compliance

Enrollment in the Summer 2025 Reboot Program Has Begun

The Summer Reboot Program provides targeted support for first-year students who do not meet federal financial aid eligibility requirements for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). Now entering its fourth year, the program has consistently demonstrated strong outcomes in promoting academic recovery and student retention. Participants enroll in one or two summer courses, receive individual success coaching and complete an academic recovery module in D2L. Students who qualify are also eligible for up to a $750 tuition waiver to help offset the cost of their reboot courses. The program has yielded impressive results, with more than 90% of participants returning for the fall semester across the first three years. In 2022, 62 students enrolled and 93.5% achieved positive outcomes. In 2023, 61 students participated with 98.4% demonstrating successful academic progress. In 2024, 65 students participated and 92.3% achieved positive outcomes. Outreach for the Summer 2025 Reboot Program began May 21. Faculty and staff are encouraged to refer students who are not meeting SAP after their first year and may benefit from this opportunity. For additional information, please contact Sam LaFlame at 610-683-4883 or success@kutztown.edu.

Sam LaFlame, The Center for Student Success and Academic Excellence