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VOLUME 14, NUMBER 29 NOV. 5, 2012 READ THE JOURNAL ONLINE: www.calu.edu/news/the-journal
Mission Day Topics: Enrollment, Success eports from Mission Day XIV soon will be posted online, so the entire campus community can explore ideas for boosting enrollment and supporting student success. The theme of the 14th annual Mission Day, held on Oct. 24, was “Maintaining Our Mission During a Time of Transition.” Acting President Geraldine M. Jones asked faculty, students and staff to focus on ideas to boost enrollment and retention, and for improving the overall educational experience at Cal U. “Transition presents an opportunity for us to regroup,” President Jones said. “It’s a chance to decide what is important to us as a University community, particularly those factors that affect our students.” Before three opening presentations in Steele Hall, Alexandra Brooks, president of Student Government, urged students in the audience to use Mission Day as a start for their campus connection. “Don’t let your campus involvement end here,” she said. “You should join clubs and organizations, attend events and become an active part of this University.” Presentations during the plenary session focused on student enrollment, undergraduate research and student success.
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Mission Day Follow-up Mission Day XIV group reports will soon be available for viewing on the Cal U website, www.calu.edu. Look for a link in the homepage “News” carousel.
Acting President Geraldine M. Jones addresses the University community in Steele Hall’s Mainstage Theatre during Mission Day 2012.
Dr. William Edmonds, dean of admissions, noted that Cal U has experienced its first decrease in enrollment in 14 years. Faculty, staff and current students all must participate in recruitment, he said, emphasizing that a
favorable first impression for prospective students can affect their college selection. With the region’s population of graduating high school seniors in steep decline, Cal U will raise the grade-point average required for admission while
Pro Tools Recording Workshops Planned
Dr. Mary Randall, a professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, teaches French to Alstom Grid engineers Ramaprasad ‘Rama’ Lakshminarayana, (left) and Jonathan Wright.
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usicians and recording engineers can learn to use the digital “tools of the trade” when Cal U offers a Pro Tools workshop and certification program in summer 2013. Pro Tools software is the industry standard for recording, editing and mixing music and sound. Under an agreement signed last spring, Cal U has become Pennsylvania’s only AVID Learning Partner, an educational provider for AVID-brand products, including Pro Tools. Training in the software is just one aspect of Cal U’s popular Bachelor of Arts in Commercial Music Technology program, which prepares students for Pro Tools certification as part of the curriculum. For the first time this summer, Cal U will offer Pro Tools training and certification to musicians and recording engineers who are not enrolled in the degree program. Registration is under way; each workshop will enroll 20 students on a first come, first served basis. No audition is required. Two five-day summer workshops will be held Participants will learn at individual workstations, complete with the latest hardware and software. These sessions are planned: — Continued on page 3
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Professor Helps Company Build French Connection t first glance, there is nothing atypical about lunchtime at Alstom Grid, an electrical grid solutions company in Charleroi, Pa. But after the phone calls to take-out eateries and the rustling of brown paper bags, nearly 25 Alstom Grid employees slip into a large conference room three days per week to take French lessons from Dr. Mary Randall, a professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at Cal U. “Etes-vous prêt pour l’examen?” she asks the class members as they arrive. The “students” laugh nervously at the idea of being ready to take a graded exam. They seem relieved to learn the “test” will be a collaborative effort.
taking a more holistic approach that places somewhat less emphasis on standardized test scores. “We are looking for reasons to admit a qualified student, not to deny them admission,” Edmonds said. “And we need to recognize that in the current climate, we are all recruiters here.” A presentation by faculty members Dr. John Nass and Dr. Summer ArrigoNelson focused on a new effort to promote undergraduate research. A 12member task force at Cal U will become part of PASSHE’s involvement with a nationwide initiative. “We have begun the process of assessing how to enhance and expand undergraduate research opportunities at Cal U,” Nass said. “This is an added dimension to undergraduate learning, and it can have a big impact.” Research opportunities can make graduates more employable, raise the University’s profile and even generate funds for the institution, Arrigo-Nelson said. “Undergraduate research makes students active participants in their own education. With faculty members serving as mentors, undergraduate research can be the educational experience of a lifetime.” Dr. Daniel Engstrom, associate provost/associate vice president for — Continued on page 2
Alstom Grid is one branch of the Alstom Group, a company headquartered in France that specializes in electrical grids, power generation and transportation infrastructure. Many of the Alstom Grid employees find it difficult to communicate with co-workers in other offices, especially those in French-speaking regions of Canada. “Alstom is a French-owned company, and it will be great to be able to communicate with some of the other offices,” said Nanci Twardowski, a project manager with the company. “Learning the French language and culture components will be very beneficial. “ After obtaining a grant to fund a lunchtime French — Continued on page 2
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Market Answers Call for More Produce hen Cal U students asked for more fruits and veggies, senior Katie McAndrew stepped up to the plate. A biology and pre-medicine major, as well as vice president of Student Government, McAndrew organized a farmers market held on campus during Homecoming Week. The three-hour event attracted about 125 shoppers to the grassy lot near Duda Hall. In addition to produce, the market offered honey, herbs, live plants and both dried and freshcut flowers. Several campus organizations ran games or other fund-raising activities, and campus radio station WCAL broadcast live at the site. Student Government coordinated the event with the assistance of AVI, the University’s food service provider, and William Coward, director of sustainability and community relations for AVI. Students had asked for greater access to fresh produce at meetings of several campus organizations, McAndrews said. The topic even was raised at this fall’s Student Convocation Organizing the market filled a community need — there is no grocery store within walking distance of campus — and the project also helped McAndrews fulfill a requirement for a course in sustainable agriculture taught by Dr. Sara Meiss. “I thought it was a great start,” McAndrews said. “Every student I talked to before and during the event was very enthusiastic. This should be just the beginning.” With the help of both the Campus Sustainability Initiative and the Interdisciplinary Center for Environmental Studies (ICES), more farmers markets are expected this spring.
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“Overall, I was very happy to see the regional community interacting with students and the Cal U community,” said senior Valerie Herrero, who made a plea for fresh produce at the convocation. “I’m looking forward to the future, where we can continue to come together for the benefit of students and local farmers while appreciating all the fresh, colorful produce and local products of western Pennsylvania.” McAndrew credited Student Government adviser Melissa Dunn, director of student activities and programming, with suggesting the location near Duda Hall. The market drew the attention of both campus and community members. “It was an ideal location, which really made it an event for everyone,” she said. Meiss, an assistant professor in Cal U’s Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, is actively involved with the Campus Sustainability Initiative. Her students also are working on projects that utilize the SAI Farm, where they are designing learning gardens, working on wetlands and preparing to set up beehives. “(McAndrews) was the perfect player,” Meiss said. “Katie designed a wonderful project, organized everything and carried it out.” McAndrew said a number of farmers have expressed an interest in selling their wares at markets this spring. “Lots of farmers want to do this,” she said. “We have 8,000 young bodies and minds that would like to help them bring their products here.”
A farmers market held on campus during Homecoming Week attracted about 125 shoppers to the grassy lot near Duda Hall. More oncampus farmers markets are expected this spring.
Success Focus of Mission Day — Continued from page 1 Student Retention and Success, asked the entire campus community to help keep students at Cal U. “It’s the responsibility of all of us to retain students,” he said. “Take the time to connect with a student and show him or her that this place presents great opportunities for learning.” To draw attention to the importance of customer service, students in the Department of Theatre and Dance presented a series of skits based on actual student experiences. Also participating in the opening session were interim associate provosts Dr. Caryl Sheffield and Dr. Stephen Whitehead, and professor Lisa Driscoll from the Department of Academic Development Services. Dr. Michael Slavin served as emcee. Morning and afternoon breakout sessions gave participants the opportunity to discuss issues in mixed groups of students, faculty and staff. In keeping with Mission Day tradition, all voices carried equal weight and a variety of viewpoints were expressed.
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Dr. Charles Mance (left), vice president for University Technology Services; Dr. John Kallis, interim dean of the Eberly College of Science and Technology; and Lamica Davenport, a student at Cal U, talk during a Mission Day breakout session in Keystone Hall.
“Open communication is the key to Mission Day,” said President Jones. Cary Banner ’12, a community assistant in Residence Hall B, said Mission Day helps to keep her informed. This was the fourth time she has participated. “I like the conversations that come from this, and I enjoy meeting faculty, other students and staff,” said Banner, who is pursuing a master’s degree in
school counseling. “You hear from people who are in different areas of campus. “This year’s topic seems more engaging,” she added. “This is something I am excited about.” Mitch Kozikowski, associate vice president for University Development, also enjoyed the discussion. “This is good stuff, because it’s all about the students,” he said.
Iraq War Veteran Speaks at Luncheon t. Col. Mark Rayburg, commander of the 1st Battalion, 110th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Mount Pleasant, Pa., will be the guest speaker at the 39th annual Veterans Day luncheon hosted by the Cal U Veterans Club. “Honor Amongst Veterans” is the theme for the event, which begins at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the Performance Center. Rayburg was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1992. In 2005, he was mobilized for Operation Iraqi Freedom III, where he served as commander of B Company, 1st Battalion, 103rd Armor, Task Force Dragoon, based in Bayji, Iraq. When he returned stateside, Rayburg served as support operations officer and executive officer of the 128th Brigade Support Battalion. In 2009 he
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was assigned as the operations officer for the 2nd Brigade Combat Team. Promoted to his current rank in 2010, Rayburg has been awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (fourth award), Army Achievement Medal (second award), Air Force Achievement Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal (second award), Army Reserve Component Commendation Medal (fourth award), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Overseas Service Medal. At the luncheon, the Office of Veterans Affairs will be selling American Legion calendars to benefit the Veterans Club and its Post-9/11 scholarship fund for student veterans. For more information, email veterans@calu.edu .
course, Alstom Grid turned to Cal U for help. “This program runs parallel — and even uses the same textbook, Liaisons — with my introductory French class on campus,” Randall said. “The main challenge with this course is that these people are learning French voluntarily during their lunch hour, so we designed the program to be free of pressure.” Instead of graded exams, Alstom Grid employees take assessments for their own personal use. There is no evaluation by company management or the professor. “They are here to learn as much as they possibly can and have fun while doing it,” Randall said. Employees say that learning introductory French will improve their productivity. “In my position, learning French is going to help tremendously, because I work with disconnect switches, and our factory in Montreal, Canada, produces them,” said Bradley Thomas, a mechanical designer at Alstom Grid. “I constantly work back-and-forth with them, and only a few can speak English. We have one person in our office who is FrenchCanadian, and if he is not available, it is very difficult to communicate what we need.” After four weeks of lunchtime classes, it turns out that Alstom Grid employees are not the only ones benefiting from the lessons. Speaking with a few employees who are native to France gives Randall the opportunity to practice the language and keep up to date on current French culture, she said. “I get to share this passion I have for French. I am always looking for ways to experience the French language and engage in conversation, or I lose the flow of the language. “This has been my life’s passion, and these people are great to work with. Any opportunity I have to share tidbits of information with them is magnifique.”
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First-year Thespians Spoof ‘Law & Order’ he fall’s second presentation by the Department of Theatre and Dance showcases the talents of Cal U’s newest crop of aspiring actors and technicians. First-year students will appear onstage and work behind the scenes to present Law & Order: Fairy Tale Unit, a short comedy by Jonathan Rand. In the fairy tale criminal justice system, the characters from fairy tales and nursery rhymes are represented by two separate yet equally ridiculous groups: the fairy tale police, who investigate fairy tale crime, and the fairy tale district attorneys, who prosecute the offenders. These are their stories. Curtain time is 8 p.m. Nov. 8 and 9, with shows at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Nov. 10. All performances are in the Gerald and Carolyn Blaney Theatre in Steele Hall. Ticket price is $12 for patrons of all ages. Students with valid CalCards are admitted free; your $5 deposit will be returned when you attend the performance. For ticket information, or to order tickets (with a credit card) by phone, call the Steele Box Office at 724-9385943.
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Conference organizer Dr. Michael Hummel (left) talks to PEMA director Glenn M. Cannon, who emphasized preparedness while giving the keynote address at Cal U’s sixth annual Conference on Homeland and International Security.
PEMA Head Stresses Preparedness ust a week before Hurricane Sandy visited western Pennsylvania, the director of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, Glenn M. Cannon, stressed preparedness in a keynote address at Cal U’s sixth annual Conference on Homeland and International Security. “I have been accused of leaning so far forward that I will fall on my nose,” Cannon said to students, faculty and security professionals at the Oct. 23 conference. “We are in the business of saving lives, and we have to be prepared.” This year’s conference topic was “Managing the Disaster,” and Cannon discussed the role of PEMA and how the organization prepares and operates in a time of disaster. “We prepare, plan and coordinate with local, state and federal agencies to respond to disasters,” said Cannon. “That includes everything from township directors to the National Guard in Pennsylvania. “You need to get to know all of these people in advance. During a disaster is not the time to exchange business cards.” Cannon used last year’s flooding along the Susquehanna River as an example of how coordination and preparation can help to save lives. He noted that more than 2,000 Pennsylvania National Guard members were moved to Harrisburg before the arrival of Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. Pennsylvania residents withstood the worst year of disasters in state history, with 42 of 67 counties declaring disasters in 2011, he said. Even with a proper disaster management plan, Cannon said that preparedness begins and ends with local authorities and individual citizens.
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“Catastrophic events are a shared responsibility, and individuals must be informed, prepared and involved. We can all make a difference getting people back in their homes, saving lives and communities.” Additional presenters at the conference were Dr. Raymond Hsieh, an associate professor in Cal U’s Department of Justice, Law and Society; Dr. Rick Periandi, director of security at the Reading (Pa.) Hospital; Dr. Karl Williams, chief medical examiner for Allegheny County; and Kevin Angelilli, a retired police chief, author and public safety diving expert. Their presentations addressed topics ranging from cyber crimes to managing mass fatalities and maritime disasters. “All of the speakers were great,” said sophomore Ben Marvin, a justice studies major at Cal U. “Cyber security and emergency management are bigger issues than you think, and I learned a lot today.” Having a learning experience to broaden the knowledge of students and security professionals is exactly why the conference exists, said conference organizer Dr. Michael Hummel, director of the Linda and Harry Serene Leadership Institute at Cal U. “Every year our security conference brings in the most qualified and significant speakers in the world,” he said. “The speakers all volunteer their services at no cost to the University. … This visit by Mr. Cannon depicts the professionalism of our conference. It opens doors for our justice and security program, and more importantly, for the students at Cal. U.”
Pro Tools Recording Workshops Set — Continued from page 1 • June 17-21 — Pro Tools Institute Primer, covering basic techniques in sound and music recording. • June 24-28 — Pro Tools User Certification, advanced training for experienced users. At the end of each session, participants can take the Pro Tools User certification test. Participants have the option of taking one or both workshops; neither is a prerequisite for the other. Educators may be eligible for Act 48 continuing education credits, as well. “Whether you transfer your favorite analog vinyl albums to digital at home, record your performing ensemble for archival purposes or run the soundboard at your church, these workshops can give you the knowledge to do what you do even better,” said Dr. Yugo Ikach, chair of the Music Department. To register or obtain more information, contact Rose Markovich at 724-938-4878 or markovich@calu.edu .
Cal U student Scott Imblum uses the equipment inside Gallagher Hall’s Commercial Music and Technology recording studio. The University will offer a Pro Tools workshop and certification program in summer 2013.
Tickets for Bluegrass Show On Sale ward-winning contemporary bluegrass artist Rhonda Vincent will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 in the Convocation Center. The opening act will be Pittsburgh’s own Mon River Ramblers. A traditional American music newly influenced by rock, pop and jazz, contemporary bluegrass is one of the nation’s fastest-growing musical genres. Rhonda Vincent Rhonda Vincent and the Rage is the most decorated band in bluegrass, with more than 70 IBMA awards, and the International Bluegrass Music Association has named Vincent its Female Vocalist of the Year for an unprecedented seven years in a row. Tickets for Vincent’s performance are on sale now for $19 or $29; a $5 discount is offered to Cal U students, faculty and staff. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.calucenter.com , or at the Convocation Center box office, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Look for more information, video and a link to Ticketmaster online at www.calu.edu .
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THE CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY FORUM November 6, 2012/ 4:00 p.m, Carter Hall, Multipurpose Room #G06 TENTATIVE AGENDA I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA IV. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 2, 2012 (Approved by e-maiL ballot – refer to Forum websiteor Public Folders in Outlook) V. MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Informational Only – Minutes October 23, 2012) VI. PRESIDING OFFICER’S REPORT A. Miscellaneous Information B. President’s Response to Motion Passed B. Notice of Executive Committee Meeting: November 20, 2012 – University Community Welcome VII. CommitteeReports/ Updates a. Ad-hoc Review Committee b. Budget Committee
THE CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY FORUM
October 2, 2012/4:00 p.m., Carter Hall, Multipurpose Room #G06 The California University Forum met in regular session Tuesday, October 2, 2012, in Carter Hall, Multipurpose Room #G06. Presiding Officer Hoover called the meeting order at 4:06 p.m. The following senators were in attendance: Dr. Bruce Barnhart Ms. Alexandra Brooks Mr. Craig Butzine Dr. John Confer Mr. Michael Crosen Mr. Brendan Demmy (4:10 pm arrival) Ms. Fran Fayish Ms. Rachel Free Mrs. Rhonda Gifford (4:12 pm arrival) Mrs. Geraldine Jones (4:08 pm arrival) Dr. Stanley Komacek Dr. Kevin Koury Dr. Sean Madden Ms. Georgia Minor Ms. Sharon Navoney Mr. William O’Donnell Ms. Jasmine Owens Mrs. Rosanne Pandrok Dr. Carrie Rosengart Mr. Gary Seelye Dr. Craig Smith Mr. Robert Thorn Dr. Pamela Twiss The following were also in attendance: Mr. Douglas Hoover, Presiding Officer Mr. Loring Prest, Parliamentarian
Mrs. Dana Turcic, Recording Secretary The following senators were absent: Dr. Ralph Belsterling Mr. Rick Bertagnolli Dr. Bill Biddington Ms. Roberta Busha Ms. Betsy Clark Ms. Amy Dunn Mr. Todd Edwards Dr. Chad Kauffman Ms. Kelly Lloyd Mr. Chase Loper Mr. Thomas Moore Mr. Josh Mrosko Dr. Nancy Pinardi Ms. Brittaney Stephanik Ms. Jenna Terchanik Dr. Tom Wickham Dr. Kimberly Woznack Mr. Stephen Zemba The initial roll call determined a lack of quorum, but Presiding Officer Hoover noted that after one additional arrival there was a quorum. Presiding Office Hoover asked for a consensus to move forward and the body agreed. The agenda was presented, approved and the meeting proceeded Presiding Officer Hoover stated that the approved Forum minutes of September 4, 2012 are available on the Forum website (http://www.calu.edu/facultystaff/administration/
forum/index.htm) or Public Folders in the Microsoft Outlook. A hard copy of the executive committee minutes of September 18, 2012 is included in the senators’ packets for informational purposes.
further discussion, the timeline of the end of the academic year was recommended and more direction from the Forum body as to the charge of the ad-hoc review committee. Budget Committee: The Chairperson was not present; therefore, no update was presented.
Presiding Officer’s Report Presiding Officer Hoover reported that motions 2012-93 and 2012-94, amendments to the constitution, were forwarded to the Council of Trustees to be placed on their December agenda. Presiding Officer Hoover reported that he has not yet received a reply from President Jones regarding the Forum’s September motion requesting public documents related to the university’s budget be made available to Forum members. Presiding Officer Hoover noted the next executive committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 in Room 408 of the Manderino Library and the University Community is welcome to attend.
Interpellation Senator Smith inquired as to the findings of the administrative study of the linked classrooms. [Referring to: Motion #201290: The Forum recommends that the administration study and report on the effectiveness of the new linked classrooms, implemented in spring 2012, to determine how they impact student learning, teaching effectiveness, and course evaluations.] Senator Barnhart noted that data was gathered and will report back to the Forum his findings.
Committee Reports/Updates Ad-hoc Review Committee: Loring Prest noted that new members have been added and a notice will be sent out to convene a meeting and begin the process of the review. After
New Business Senator Smith moved the following: Be it resolved that the Forum recommend that a University long range institutional goal be to improve upon the National
Public Comments There were no public comments offered at this time.
Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) results. Second by Senator Confer. Senator Smith stated the purpose of the motion expresses an institutional goal in an attempt to assist the Planning and Priorities committee to consider institutional goals. After a discussion on the motion, a vote was taken: VOTE: Motion carries unanimously. Senator Smith moved the following: Be it resolved the Forum expresses its displeasure with the Budget Committee. Second by Senator O’Donnell. Senator Barnhart recommended a no vote on this motion. VOTE: Motion failed. Announcements/Adjournment Presiding Officer Hoover noted the next Forum meeting will be held on November 6, 2012. There being no further business, Presiding Officer Hoover adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m. Minutes submitted by Mrs. Dana Turcic, Recording Secretary. MINUTES APPROVED BY MAJORITY VIA E-MAIL BALLOT.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Attention University Community!
IX. INTERPELLATION X. Faculty Senate Recommendations a. To have greater permanence and stability in administrative positions, meaning fewer interim and acting positions, and to conduct outside institution hires for those available positions when they arise (recommended by Middle States) [long range] b. To review and comment upon the Middle States written recommendations [annual] c. To permit administrative privileges for qualified faculty and students on university computers or laptops upon administrative approval and with appropriate safeguards and timeframes [annual] d. To have administrators seek greater input from faculty or students through their representative bodies (i.e. APSCUF, Senate, Forum) when making curricular or pedagogical decisions [long range] e. To create an institutional research office responsible for independent, objective collection and dissemination of institutional data (an integral component of faculty/administration communication) [long range] f. To demonstrate integrity in marketing class sizes using student: faculty ratio [annual] g. To recognize that a broad-based liberal education prepares students for future vocational choices, and a four-year university degree should not serve primarily as vocational training IX. NEW BUSINESS XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS Next FORUM Meeting DECEMBER 4, 2012 XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Call for Nominations for Faculty Election to Cal U Forum In accordance with the constitution and bylaws of the California University Forum, a timetable for faculty and student representatives’ elections has been established. The goal is to have all representatives in place for the first meeting of the Forum on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. All tenure and tenuretrack faculty who were hired to begin work prior to or in Spring 2011 and who have the rank of assistant professor or higher are eligible for nomination. (See the list of eligible faculty on this page.) Eligible faculty members can selfnominate or offer a colleague’s name into nomination. Any member of the University community (staff, students, managers) may nominate a faculty member. Nominations must be postmarked or received on or before November 16th, 2012 and forwarded to Dana Turcic, Recording Secretary of the Forum, sent internally to campus box 99, or emailed to her at CalForum@calu.edu . Four faculty members will be elected to the Forum by secret ballot, following the written nominations. All regular (i.e. tenured and tenuretrack) faculty may vote. The voting will take place electronically and will be ready for voting on November 29th and 30th. Further information will be provided to faculty members who are eligible to vote. According to the
constitution and bylaws of the Forum, of the four faculty being elected: two (2) must come from the Eberly College of Science and Technology; and one (1) must come from the College of Liberal Arts and one (1) must be elected atlarge (from College of Education and Human Services, College of Liberal Arts, Eberly College of Science and Technology or No College Affiliation.) Faculty members who are currently serving as faculty senators on the Forum are eligible to serve consecutive terms. The term of these four faculty representatives will be two years. A plurality of votes cast will be necessary to win election. Details of the student nomination and election process will be available in future issues of the California Times. College of Education Dr. Connie J. Armitage Dr. Sylvia J. Barksdale Mr. Justin Barroner Dr. Carol Biddington Dr. Barbara H. Bonfanti Ms. Sheri H. Boyle Dr. Silvia Braidic Dr. Gloria Brusoski Dr. James Burton Ms. Nancy Carlino Dr. Margaret Christopher Dr. Joni L. Cramer-Roh Ms. Christine Crawford Dr. Charles L Crowley Dr. Holly L. Diehl Ms. Lisa Driscoll Ms. Jodi L. Dusi Dr. Grafton Eliason Dr. Deborah A. Farrer Dr. Marc S. Federico Dr. Elizabeth Gruber Dr. Scott Hargraves Dr. Chris T. Harman
Ms. Mary A. Hart Mr. Jeffrey R. Hatton Dr. Keith D. Hepner Dr. Rebecca A. Hess Dr. Karen Hjerpe Dr. Marcia Hoover Dr. J. William Hug Dr. Bernadette E. Jeffrey Ms. Patricia A. Johnson Dr. Denise M. Joseph Dr. Jason Kight Dr. Kalie Kossar Dr. Mary Kreis Dr. Kevin Lordon Dr. Ayanna Lyles Dr. Vanessa MacKinnon Dr. Margaret A. Marcinek Dr. Barry E. McGlumphy Dr. Linda Meyer Mr. Michael Meyer Dr. Laura Miller Dr. Katherine J. Mitchem Dr. Connie Monroe Dr. Diane H. Nettles Dr. John Patrick Dr. Christine A. Patti Dr. Gwendolyn PerryBurney Dr. Christine Peterson Dr. Benjamin Reuter Ms. Christine RomaniRuby Dr. Jeffrey L. Samide Ms. Cerenna S. Sealy Mr. Gary C. Seelye Dr. Mary Seman Dr. Caryl Sheffield Dr. Robert Skwarecki Dr. Rosalie Smiley Ms. Sherrill Szalajda Dr. Robert G. Taylor Dr. Norma Thomas Dr. Taunya Tinsley Dr. Ronald W. Wagner Dr. Jacqueline Walsh Dr. Jamie Weary Ms. Ellen J. West Dr. Thomas West Dr. Brian D. Wood Dr. Clover S. Wright Dr. Richard Wyman Dr. Roy Yarbrough Dr. Joseph F. Zisk College of Liberal Arts Dr. Holiday E. Adair
Dr. Aref Al-Khattar Ms. Maggy D. Aston Dr. Mark Aune Mr. Dencil K. Backus Dr. Angela J Bloomquist Dr. Melanie J. Blumberg Mr. James B. Bove Mr. Malcolm P. Callery Dr. Anthony Carlisle Mr. James O. Carter Mr. John Cencich Dr. Clarissa W Confer Dr. Paul Crawford Dr. Rick A. Cumings Ms. Laura DeFazio Dr. Sarah J. Downey Dr. Kelton Edmonds Dr. Christina L Fisanick Dr. Sylvia L. Foil Dr. Craig Fox Dr. Arcides Gonzalez Mr. Greg Harrison Dr. Joseph C. Heim Dr. William A. Hendricks Dr. Raymond J. Hsieh Dr. Michael L. Hummel Dr. Yugo Ikach Dr. Susan A. Jasko Dr. Kirk John Dr. MacDonald N. Kale Dr. Kurt P. Kearcher Dr. Cassandra Kuba Dr. Elizabeth Larsen Dr. R. Scott Lloyd Mr. Nickolas Martin Dr. Elizabeth M. Mason Dr. Marta McClintockComeaux Dr. Karen McCullough Dr. John D. McGukin Mr. James T. McVey Mr. Richard Miecznikowski Dr. Patricia A. Milford Dr. John P. Nass Dr. Christina Nora Mr. Spencer R. Norman Dr. Michele A. Pagen Dr. Pratul Pathak Dr. Mariana Pensa Dr. Cynthia Persinger Mr. Todd Pinkham Dr. Joel Press Dr. Mary M. Randall Dr. Rebecca A. Regeth Ms. Margarita Ribar Dr. Carrie R. Rosengart
Dr. Lisa M. Schwerdt Dr. Nancy Shaffer Dr. Charles M. Sharer Dr. Michael Slaven Dr. Gregory A. Spicer Dr. Emily M. Sweitzer Dr. Linda S. Toth Dr. Laura A. Tuennerman Dr. Julie A. Warnick Dr. Carole A. Waterhouse Ms. Margo Wilson Dr. Mohamed Yamba Dr. George Yochum Eberly College of Science and Technology Dr. David G. Argent Dr. Summer J ArrigoNelson Dr. Mohamed Benbourenane Dr. Carol Bocetti Dr. David F. Boehm Dr. Gina Boff Dr. Kaddour Boukaabar Dr. Mark E. Bronakowski Dr. Burrell A. Brown Dr. Paula Caffrey Dr. Muhammad A. Chawdhry Dr. Weifeng Chen Dr. Joan V. Clites (Lesasko) Dr. Ismail M. Cole Dr. John Confer Dr. Gary J. DeLorenzo Dr. William E. Dieterle Dr. Daniel E. Engstrom Dr. Kyle Frederick Dr. Swarndeep Gill Dr. Gregg Gould Dr. Chadwick J. Hanna Ms. Barbara L. Hess Dr. Paul L. Hettler Dr. Cheryl Hettman Dr. Glenn Hider Dr. Larry D. Horath Dr. Laura J Hummell Mr. David T. Jones Dr. John R. Kallis Mr. David V. Kolick Dr. Lisa Kovalchick Dr. Rene L. Kruse Dr. Richard LaRosa Dr. Shirley A. Lazorchak Dr. Min Li
Dr. Nan Li Dr. Jeffrey Magers Dr. Mario Majcen Mr. James R. Means Dr. Sara Meiss Mr. Edward Mendola Dr. John E. Michaels Dr. Thomas R. Mueller Dr. Charles P. Nemeth Dr. Louise M. Nicholson Mr. George D. Novak Dr. Mark L. Nowak Dr. Mary O. O’Connor Ms. Suzanne M. Palko Dr. Brian K. Paulson Dr. Linda Pina Dr. Harrison P. Pinckney Dr. Matthew J. Price Ms. Aleksandra Prokic Dr. Anthony S. Pyzdrowski Dr. Clyde A. Roberts Dr. Anthony F. Rodi Dr. Susan Ryan Mr. Ghassan A. Salim Mr. Joseph G. Schickel Dr. Joseph J. Schwerha Dr. Louise E. Serafin Dr. Ali Sezer Ms. Debra A. Shelapinsky Mr. Paul Sible Ms. Melissa Sovak Mr. Jeffrey S. Sumey Dr. Mark Tebbitt Dr. John M. Thompson Dr. Christina Toras Ms. Susan E. Urbine Dr. Jaroslav Vaverka Mr. Steve Whitehead Dr. Robert S. Whyte Dr. Paul D. Williams Dr. Kimberly Woznack Dr. Peter Wright Dr. Kausar Yasmin Dr. Edwin M. Zuchelkowski No College Affiliation Ms. Cheryl Bilitski Mr. William T. Denny Dr. John Massella Ms. Julia McGinnis Mr. William Meloy Dr. Dawn M. Moeller Mr. Albert R. Pokol Mr. Loring Prest Dr. Mary A. Salotti Mr. Ryan Sittler
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