Daily Brief
Sept. 23, 2024
KU and LCCC Enhance Transfer Agreement to Help Students Earn Degrees
Kutztown University and Lehigh Carbon Community College have strengthened their partnership by adding resources to allow students to seamlessly transfer credits between the two institutions to encourage students to complete a college degree.
University Relations
Weather
Weather forecasts are provided by KU's Dr. Michael Davis and "Monsoon Mike" Regensburger
A weak atmospheric disturbance approaches from the west, which should create extensive cloud cover. Chance of an afternoon shower as the system moves through. High temperature near 68.
Announcements
Faculty and Staff Headshots
University Marketing is offering headshots for any KU faculty or staff member who would like a new or updated photo. Stop by 195 MSU to get your photo taken anytime during the following dates/times: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24; or 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Oct. 1. When dressing for a successful headshot, simplicity is key. Stick with solid colors or subtle patterns. Avoid tight patterns, plaids or narrow stripes, shiny or reflective materials, large or reflective jewelry and clothing with logos other than KU.
University Marketing
Employee of the Month
Now is the time to submit nominations for Employee of the Month. The nomination form can be found online.
Office of Human Resources
The Atlantic Subscription
The KU community now has full access to The Atlantic website, including all web-only and print magazine content, crosswords, newsletters, audio articles and more.
Bob Flatley, Rohrbach Library
Invoices - SourcePoint
For expenses entered through SourcePoint, the department must forward all invoices to Accounts Payable for payment. Procurement does not forward any invoices attached to PRs to the Accounts Payable office. Ensure the purchase order number is indicated on the invoice and send it with approval to pay to apinvoice@kutztown.edu. If the invoice is for a service, once Accounts Payable enters the invoice for payment, you will receive an email notification to approve the invoice in SourcePoint. If you have any questions, please reach out to Accounts Payable at apinvoice@kutztown.edu or x34135.
Business Office
MSU Operations Welcomes Liz Ramos
The MSU Operations Office is excited to welcome Liz Ramos to our team. Liz will handle all setup needs for events within the MSU. Feel free to contact her at ramos@kutztown.edu or 610-683-4848 to discuss your upcoming events. Welcome to the team Liz; we are so thrilled to have you.
Amanda Garcia, MSU Operations
Academics
University Curriculum Committee
The University Curriculum Committee will meet 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, Zoom. The meeting agenda can be found on the UCC Document Submissions SharePoint webpage.
University Curriculum Committee
Brian Meares, University Curriculum Committee
KU-Led Study Abroad Proposal - Training Series
The Office of International Education and Global Engagement is leading a three-part training series designed to equip faculty/staff with the essential skills and knowledge to lead a study abroad program.
- 11 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Sept. 26: Part 1: Proposal Overview, Zoom.
- 11 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Oct. 22, Part 2: Proposal Itinerary and Risk Assessment, Zoom.
- 11 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Nov. 19, Part 3: Proposal Budget, Zoom.
To sign up for the three-part series (or individual sessions), email studyaway@kutztown.edu.
Christina Kinney, Office of International Education and Global Engagement
Early Alert Progress Survey
The Fall 2024 Early Alert Progress Survey will be available for faculty in Starfish beginning Wednesday, Sept. 18, and will remain open until Thursday, Sept. 26. Faculty are encouraged to use the survey to send kudos to students as words of encouragement, to acknowledge good work and to reinforce student success early in the semester. Faculty can also raise flags of concern for attendance issues, missing/late or low-scoring assignments or submit a fully customized academic concern flag. Every kudos and flag template has the option to add custom content; two options are completely customizable. All message templates can be viewed in Starfish D2L. Please email starfish@kutztown.edu, call 610-683-4106 or attend a Starfish drop-in training session.
Nancy Brynildsen, Center for Student Success and Academic Excellence
CEL Lunch Bunch
Once a month, join the Center for Engaged Learning (CEL) for a brown bag lunch. Bring an interesting new idea, a sticky problem or just your lunch. We'll chat and share ideas with our colleagues; and yes, there will be cookies. The Lunch Bunch will meet noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, Friday, Oct. 25, and Friday, Nov. 15, 6 Rohrbach Library.
Center for Engaged Learning Events
Center for Engaged Learning, Center for Engaged Learning
Upcoming Events
| Date | Time | Event |
| Sept. 24 | 6 p.m. | Got S.A.L.S.A.? Georgian Room |
| Sept. 24 | 6 p.m. | Rock the Lawn Schaeffer Lawn (rear) |
| Sept. 25 | 3 p.m. | Bearchella DMZ |
| Sept. 26 | 1:30 p.m. | Council of Trustees Committee Meetings 322, 323, 324, 325 MSU |
| Sept. 26 | 3 p.m. | Council of Trustees Plenary Session 250 MSU |
| Sept. 26 | 3 p.m. | Dominoes Tournament Multicultural Center |
| Sept. 26 | 5 p.m. | Mi Cultura and Traditions South Dining Hall |
| Sept. 26 | 7 p.m. | Ignite Kutztown 135 Rickenbach |
| Sept. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Piano Recital Schaeffer Auditorium |
| Sept. 30 | 11 a.m. | Luncheon for Women Faculty 223 MSU |
| Oct. 1 | 5:30 p.m. | Game Night Multicultural Center |
| Oct. 2-4 | -- | Gender and Sexual Minorities Conference MSU |
| Oct. 3 | 6 p.m. | Karaoke Night Multicultural Center |
| Oct. 5 | -- | Family Day |
| Oct. 5 | 5 p.m. | Herencia Ball 218 MSU |
Athletics
Dr. David E. McFarland to Receive 2024 Kutztown University Athletics Legacy Award
Former Kutztown University president Dr. David E. McFarland has been named the recipient of the 2024 Kutztown University Athletics Legacy Award. McFarland will be presented with the award during the university's Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Friday, Nov. 8. Prior to his arrival, KU won six state championships in its 95-year athletic history. KU's athletic department experienced great success under McFarland's leadership, winning 19 conference championships across six sports and posting three top 30 National Association of Collegiate Athletic Directors Division II Directors' Cup finishes.
Sports Information
| Date | Time | Event |
| Sept. 26 | 3 p.m. | Men's Tennis vs. Jefferson Keystone Courts |
| Sept. 28 | Noon | Tennis vs. Eastern (M&W) Keystone Courts |
| Sept. 28 | Noon | #14 Women's Soccer vs. Shepherd Keystone Field (Video | Stats) |
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.