Daily Brief
July 24, 2024
College of Education Hosts Innovation in Education Summit
Kutztown University’s College of Education has embarked on a new vision for education’s role in higher education. Through initiatives such as micro-internships, regional partnerships, professional development and dual enrollment programs, Kutztown University spotlighted its advance in education at its Innovation in Education Summit, Wednesday, July 17, McFarland Student Union. The college, led by Dr. Rebecca West Burns, dean, hosted representatives from regional school districts, as well as educational services and community organizations from Berks, Lehigh, Montgomery and Dauphin Counties. The event focused on building innovative partnerships and was co-sponsored by the College of Education, Career Development Center and KU’s Title III Grant.
University Relations
Field Hockey Honored at The White House
The Golden Bear field hockey team was honored Monday, July 22, alongside fellow NCAA National Champions at The White House, Washington, D.C. The team toured The White House, student-athlete Breann Craley was featured on stage as Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris provided remarks.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
A series of shortwave atmospheric disturbances are forecasted to pass through the area today. Showers and possible thunderstorms are in the forecast as a result. High temperature near 83.
Announcements
Successful Dissertation Defense
Congratulations to Brandy Leininger, Title III Grant Project Manager, who successfully defended her dissertation Tuesday, July 9, on the success and retention of Latinx students at four-year private institutions. Leininger will receive her EdD from Immaculata University. Well done, Dr. Leininger!
Anne Imschweiler, Provost Office / Academic Affairs
New Employee Orientation Program to Launch August 8
This fall, the Offices of Human Resources and Social Equity are launching a New Employee Orientation program for non-instructional employees. The orientation will cover payroll and benefits, social equity policies, DEI, information technology, disability services and more. The first New Employee Orientation will be held 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, 322 MSU. All non-instructional employees hired in June and July will be required to attend. Non-instructional employees hired in April or May will be permitted to attend, if interested. Moving forward, New Employee Orientation will be offered monthly. If you have any questions about New Employee Orientation, please contact the Office of Social Equity at socialequity@kutztown.edu.
Division of Equity and Compliance
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| July 27 | 4-7 a.m. | Power Shutdown North Campus (select buildings) |
| July 29-30 | -- | Work Order System Maintenance Campus |
Athletics
Women's Volleyball nets AVCA Team Academic Award
For the second year in-a-row and fifth time in program history, the Kutztown University women's volleyball team earned the 2024 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award, an award that recognizes classroom excellence during the 2023-24 academic year. In order to earn the AVCA Team Academic Award, teams are required to maintain a year-long grade-point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.
Sports Information
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.