Kutztown University’s Commission on the Status of Women and Gender Issues
Elder Care Workshop
Ann Barlet, Berks County Area Agency on Aging and Robert R. Kreitz, Attorney at Law
Thursday, April 18, 2024
11 – 11:50 a.m. in Academic Forum 102
also available via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 931 8410 7622
Passcode: 742349
contact pytleski@kutztown.edu to RSVP
Open to ALL students, faculty, and staff.
cOMMITTEE Description
The Commission on the Status of Women addresses equity issues of concern to all women at the university. The commission will make recommendations to the Commission on Human Diversity concerning the conditions necessary for women students, faculty, staff and administrators to assert their expectations of respect, recognition and reward with special attention to minority women and the under-utilization of the talents and perspectives of women throughout the university. Meetings: third Thursday of the month during the semester. Terms: 2 years. Appointees: 10 of the 27 members.
Reports to Administrative Council.
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Membership
Position and Term Length
Name
Term
ExpiresFemale Faculty Representative** (2 years)
Patricia Pytleski
8/2026
Female Faculty Representative** (2 years)
Jayne Struble
8/2026
Female Faculty Representative** (2 years)
Sally Hyatt
8/2025
Female Faculty Representative** (2 years)
Heather LaBarre
8/2025
Male Faculty Representative** (2 years)
TBD
Male Faculty Representative** (2 years)
John Ronan
8/2026
Male Faculty Representative** (2 years)
Jacob Rivkin
8/2026
Female Faculty Representative** (2 years)
Janna Gregonis
8/2026
Female Faculty from Admin, Library, or Counseling Services-Non-Teaching Faculty (2 years)
TBD
8/2025
Female Representative from Professional Staff-Management (2 years)
TBD
Female Representative from Professional Staff-SCUPA (2 years)
Rachael Wolfe
8/2025
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
TBD
Undergraduate Student: Residence Hall
TBD
Undergraduate Student:Government Board
Feyla Carter
8/2025
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 CommitteesStudents 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. - Mission & Bylaws
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Meeting Times
Commission on the Status of Women meets every third Thursday of the month during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Fall 2024
- September 19 at 11 a.m.
- October 17 at 11 a.m.
- November 21 at 11 a.m.
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Agenda & Minutes
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Initiatives
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.
For more information please contact:
University Senate
Email: senate@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610.683.4856
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.