Daily Brief
Nov. 1, 2022
McMillan to Serve as KU’s Interim Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Dr. Laurie McMillan will serve as interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) at Kutztown University, effective Jan. 14, 2023. McMillan has been with KU since 2020, as associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Read more below.
University Relations
Come to Ignite Kutztown
Please join us 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, 135 Rickenbach Learning Center for Ignite Kutztown. Ignite is a public speaking event where speakers have five minutes and 20 slides that advance automatically. We have some fantastic speakers lined up this semester, including:
Amy Lynch Biniek - Playing Dungeons and Dragons Makes Me a Better Teacher
Jonathan Shaw – Death/Stench/Crust or Ugly Music for Angry People
Steve Lem – Why I Still Play with Toys
Julie Hovanec – The Power of Picture Books
Laurie McMillan - Why a Writing Prof ​Loves ​Her Students’ Phone Habits
Robyn Underwood – Organic/Bees
Vicki Meloney – The Fat Fix - What the Brain Really Wants: Dietary Therapy For Seizure Control
We hope to see you there.
Emily Cripe, Department of Communication Studies
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
A weak upper level disturbance and a weak cool front will start the day on the cloudier and perhaps showery side, but the tendency should be for any precipitation to dry out and cloud cover to diminish as the day progresses. Much of post-noon hours should be quite pleasant with temperatures above average at about 68.
Announcements
Faculty Technology Listening Sessions
Technology continues to play an important role in our daily work and delivery of instruction. There are times when technology doesn’t work as we expect. It is important that the Office of Information Technology understands the challenges being encountered. To better understand the faculty experience, IT will be holding listening forums over the next several weeks. Listening sessions will be held:
- 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 240 Beekey
- 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 200 Academic Forum
Faculty can join in person or remotely at https://kutztown.zoom.us/j/6935538425.
Meeting ID: 693 553 8425
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Troy Vingom, Information Technology
Nuventive Training for Administrative Units and Offices
Please join us on one of three dates for training on the updated Nuventive software. Topics will include how to view and enter yearly assessment reports, as well as five-year program reviews. Karen Rauch will facilitate the sessions via Zoom link Meeting ID 966 7220 4558 Passcode: 852050:
- 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9
- 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10
- 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15
Karen Rauch, Office of the Provost
Veterans Awareness Week Schedule
Veterans Awareness Week kicks off next week with several pre-events happening this week. See our line up at the link below. Show your support and appreciation of our KU military and veteran community by participating in one or more events. If you haven't requested your R.E.D. button yet, there's still time. Thank you to all the departments and offices who are hosting events for or featuring our military and veteran students.
Office of Veterans Services
Employment Opportunities
These are the non-instructional positions open on our online job board at https://employment.kutztown.edu (Menu to OOC postings):
| Job Number | Job Title | Job Term | Advertise To |
| 2022-0184 | NEW - Coordinator for Student Success - TEMP | Temp Full Time | 11/13/22 |
| 2022-0174 | NEW - Assistant Director of Admissions | Full Time | 11/8/22 |
| 2022-0046 | MR2 HVAC/Plumbing (Sunday - Thursday) | Full Time | Continuous |
| 2022-0091 | Building Maintenance Foreman | Full Time | Continuous |
| 2022-0128 | Classroom Technology Manager | Full Time | 11/6/22 |
| 2022-0137 | Utility Plant Operator 1 or 2 | Full Time | Continuous |
| 2022-0149 | Statistician 1 | Full Time | 11/13/22 |
| 2022-0151 | Maintenance Repairman 2 (HVAC/Plumbing) | Full Time | 11/13/22 |
| 2022-0153 | Vice Provost for Extended and Lifelong Learning and Dean of Graduate Studies | Full Time | 11/28/22 |
| 2022-0155 | Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs | Full Time | Continuous |
| 2022-0166 | Systems Analyst | Full Time | 11/13/22 |
| 2022-0169 | Client Services & LMS Administrator | Full Time | 11/6/22 |
| 2022-0170 | Assistant Program Manager/Government Marketing Specialist for PTAC | Full Time | 11/13/22 |
| 2022-23 Asst Coaches | 2022-23 Assistant Athletic Coaches | Part Time | 6/30/23 |
| 2022-23 Custodial Pool | 2022-23 Custodial Worker 1 Pool | Full Time | 6/30/23 |
| 22-23 Clerical Asst Pool | 2022-23 Clerical Assistant Pool | Full Time | 6/30/23 |
| OOC 22-016 | HR Technology Admin/Process Improvement (REMOTE) | Full Time | 11/7/22 |
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Nov. 2 | 2:30 p.m. | PASSHE Diversity Summit 183 McFarland Student Union |
| Nov. 3 | 11 a.m. | Faculty First Thursday Presentation 120 Sharadin Arts Building |
| Nov. 3 | 1:30 p.m. | Council of Trustees Committee Meetings 322, 323, 324, 325 MSU |
| Nov. 3 | 3 p.m. | Council of Trustees 250 McFarland Student Union |
| Nov. 3 | 4 p.m. | University Senate 103 Academic Forum |
| Nov. 4 | 8 a.m. | Conference on Social Work in the Global Environment Virtual |
Athletics
Women's Soccer Set for PSAC Quarterfinal
After a 2022 regular season of highs and lows, the Kutztown University women's soccer team (9-4-4, 8-4-4 PSAC East) battled its way to the third seed in this year's edition of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Tournament. The Golden Bears have been matched against the second-seeded Bloomsburg Huskies (13-3-2, 11-3-2 PSAC East) and will travel to Steph Pettit Stadium Tuesday night for their quarterfinal matchup. The game will kick off at 6 p.m.
C.J. Hemerly, Sport Information
| Date | Time | Event |
| Nov. 1 | 7 p.m. | Field Hockey vs. East Stroudsburg Andre Reed Stadium (Live Stats | Video) |
| Nov. 1 | 6 p.m. | PSAC Quarterfinals WSOC at Bloomsburg Steph Pettit Stadium (Live Stats | Video) |
| Nov. 4 | 7 p.m. | Women’s Volleyball vs. Lock Haven Keystone Arena (Live Stats | Video) |
| Nov. 5 | 11:30 a.m. | M/W Cross Country at PSAC Championships Mansfield University’s Lamb’s Creek Course |
| Nov. 5 | 12 p.m. | Football vs. West Chester (Senior Day) Andre Reed Stadium (Live Stats | Video | Audio) |
| Nov. 5 | 1 p.m. | Women’s Swimming vs. Millersville Keystone Pool |
| Nov. 5 | 2 p.m. | Women’s Volleyball vs. Bloomsburg Keystone Arena (Live Stats | 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 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.