Daily Brief
Aug. 14, 2023
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
Warm front will lift through today which will moisten the atmosphere. Fairly potent trough swings through later in the afternoon or evening which will produce some showers and storms. Some of those storms may be severe with heavy rain and strong winds. High temperature near 87.
Announcements
Director of Admissions Search Open Forum - Candidate A
The Open Forum will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, 145 Boehm Science Center. The candidate’s resume will be available upon arrival.
Director of Admissions Search Committee
AFSCME Monthly Meeting
Join us 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, in 103 Academic Forum for the AFSCME monthly meeting. Light refreshments will be served.
Dave Isett, AFSCME
GEC Meeting Schedules and Submissions
The GEC will meet on the following dates: Aug. 24, Sept. 21, Oct. 19, and Nov. 16. Submissions for the Aug. 24 meeting are due by Aug. 17 and are now being accepted in D2L. For more information about the GEC schedule and deadlines, please visit our website:
Bethany French, General Education Committee
Summer 2023-24 Faculty-Led Study Abroad
The call for Summer 2023-2024 faculty-led study abroad program proposals is now open. Interested faculty are invited to submit the attached application and Excel budget worksheet to Melissa Lincoln (lincoln@kutztown.edu) by Friday, Sept. 15 to ensure that approvals and financial reviews are completed in a timely manner. We look forward to reviewing submitted proposals.
- Faculty-Led Study Abroad Proposal 2023-24.pdf
- Faculty-led Study Abroad Budget Worksheet 2023-24 (2).xlsx
If you have questions or would like to connect with individuals knowledgeable about study abroad, please let me know. I would be happy to help arrange a meeting.
Thank you.
https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/study-abroad.html
Melissa Lincoln, Office of Extended and Life Long Learning and the Dean of Graduate Studies
Starfish Workshops Fall 2023
Faculty and staff can sign up for 30-minute sessions to review Starfish functionality, learn about new features, and ask questions. Users can choose from a list of available session times and topics. Sign up using this link, or visit the Starfish website; the link to sign up is under Starfish Faculty and Staff Resources.
https://www.kutztown.edu/starfish
Cheryl Brattley, The Center for Student Success and Academic Excellence
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Aug. 14 | 1 p.m. | Open Forum Director of Admissions Candidate A 145 Boehm Science Center |
| Aug. 15 | 11 a.m. | Open Forum Director of Admissions Candidate B 145 Boehm Science Center |
| Aug. 21 | 8 a.m. | Standard Administrative Office Hours |
| Aug. 21 | 4:30 p.m. | AFSCME Monthly Meeting 103 Academic Forum |
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.