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Annual Report 2015-2016
Student Activity Association, Inc.
Introduction I feel very privileged to work for this great Association filled with such talented people. Our team does wonderful work every single day serving students, parents, faculty, staff, administrators and the community. SAA’s success and growth are a result of their commitment and passion for customer service, creating experiences that are engaging, memorable, and ultimately challenge and support students. SAA continually demonstrates its commitment to creating the finest co-curricular campus experience by responding to needs and strategic goals of the University, such as creating programing for Fall Orientation and Global Week, assisting students in the development of their leadership skills to a successful Campus Activities Board Concert featuring Panic! At the Disco with over 1300 in attendance. SAA has embraced the opportunity to implement innovative projects that included the Walk of the Warrior tradition,
Below, Way of the Warrior
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migrating to paperless record keeping, integrating mobile technologies, and streamlining processes to increase customer service. I am enthusiastic to share with you this annual report that outlines the Association’s accomplishments, collaboration, challenges and 2016-2017 goals. Each SAA component that includes the Recreation Center, University Center, University Store (operated by Barnes and Noble), Stony Acres, Student Engagement and Business Operations have contributed in many different ways to create a well-rounded campus experience. As the staff of SAA looks to the upcoming year, there will be tangible challenges that include Federal and State Legislation, limited increases to tuition, decreasing support resources, and unforeseen needs of the University. In the face of these challenges, the staff will never waver in their commitment to students and continue to look at the challenges as opportunities. This year’s challenges will be addressed by those opportunities which include implementing new systems and reporting structures, adding new staff members, documenting processes and infusing new technology that will ultimately increase student access to services we offer.
As SAA begins the new year with a new mission statement and core values that better define who we are and serve, I am enthusiastically optimistic about the impact the Association will have on the campus of ESU and with students. I am also excited for the next Academic year and doing what we do best – delivering a student’s first experience, opportunities for participation, socialization, and personal growth. Again, I am proud to share with you this past year’s SAA successes and encourage you to experience one of our future successes by participating in one of our programs, collaborate on a project with us, or simply follow us on social media at @esu_saa. Sincerely,
Above, Walk of the Warrior
Table of Contents Introduction............................................. 2 Major Accomplishments....................4-10 Collaborations....................................... 12 Challenges............................................ 13
Joseph A. Akob
2016 - 2017 Priorities........................... 14 Departments & Staff............................. 16 Departments & Staff............................. 18 SAA Organizational Chart..................... 19 Homecoming Decorating & Spirit
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Major Accomplishments Making a Difference in the Community This year, SAA planned and participated in a variety of services for the local and regional community. There were four initiatives that created a significant impact on the staff, students and recipients. In December, sixteen SAA staff members assisted Meals on Wheel in delivering 165 meals to the elderly over a two day period. The following month, as a part of the MLK Day of Service, SAA partnered with the Office of Multicultural Affairs to sponsor a program where students and staff made blankets and collected personal items such as socks and nail clippers which were donated to Street to Feet. This organization then distributed the items to the homeless in the Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg
Delivered 165 meals to local residents
areas. In March, SAA organized an Alternative Spring Break Trip to Wallops Island Marine Science Consortium Center in Virginia. During the four day experience, the students and staff cleaned up trash and debris from dunes and wetland areas to protect the animal refuge. Finally in April a collaborative program between ESU Admissions, Volunteer Programs, SAA, ARAMARK and JT Lambert Intermediate School featured visits to campus by 25 students from the school’s Gimbals program. The program is designed to engage academically, at-risk 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. The visit enabled the students to tour campus, participate in activities, meet ESU students and engage in discussions about the importance of education and the opportunity and benefits of attending a college or university.
Increased Stony Acres Challenge Course Revenue Challenge course revenue from outside groups increased 37% over the previous year. The efforts to accomplish this began with a letter mailed out to area schools inviting them to re-discover what is in their own back yard. East Stroudsburg High School South’s Aevidum Program was a direct result of this initiative, taking advantage of the team building opportunities and the Lodge. Next, a unique contract with Pyramid Health Care was established that offered their clients a place to come and enjoy outdoor recreation. This contract included five (5) ropes course bookings and unlimited day usage creating regular usage by a single group in one year. Lastly, the China Health Science Symposium, coordinated by a faculty member on campus, used the facility. The program director created a buddy fitness challenge and took them on the low and high elements of the challenge course all of which were brand new experiences for the members of the group.
Secured New Association Insurance Policies We evaluated and procured new policies in an effort to enhance coverage and be fiscally responsible. This involved a complete and in depth review of all of our insurance policies to cover the Association’s facilities and operations. Working with our broker, we were able to acquire the six new policies with a very minimal increase.
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Procured 6 New Insurance Polices SAA Staff at Meals on Wheels
Established Warrior Welcome Program to Support the New Orientation Program
Increased Challenge Course Revenue by 37%
SAA established a series of four evening programs in an effort to engage students as they begin their journey at ESU. The programs were done in coordination with the new Fall Orientation program. Although the first night’s program was re-scheduled for later in the semester, the Color Me Warrior Paint Party was a success. The event featured student club display tables and a two hour dance party. The party had over 350 students dancing to exhilarating music as non-toxic paint was launched in the air over the crowd from CO2 cannons. The second night established a new campus tradition with the Walk of the Warrior. The event was a candle light processional to the front of campus where students, staff and alumni shared how they embody the seven Ways of the Warrior with the new in-coming class. This event welcomed and introduced new students to what it means to be an ESU Warrior. Immediately following the walk, the students experienced the Warrior Wipeout Challenge on the DeNike Buildings Lawn. The event featured inflatables found on the popular game show Wipeout’ as well as music, crafts, and refreshments. Also, local community businesses had tables at the event to promote their
Created New Traditions and Programs Color Me Warrior Opening Weekend Event
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Major Accomplishments Right, the Warrior Wipeout Challenge which followed Walk of the Warrior. Continued; Established Warrior Welcome Program to Support the New Orientation Program services. On Saturday, the evening began with the University Store’s VIP Night. This provided students with the opportunity to buy last minute supplies, Warrior gear, and books for class. Free food, fun activities and great discounts were offered to the more than 300
students in attendance. Immediately following VIP Night, the SAA’s inflatable movie screen was erected and featured the movie “The Avengers.” Lastly, the annual Sunday picnic on the quad was significantly enhanced as the Recreation Center provided outdoor lawn games
spread over the entire space. Games included badminton, giant jenga, bag toss and many others. A photo booth, provided the Campus Activities Board, and ice cream rounded out the entertainment for the event.
Developed new SAA Mission and Core Values After evaluating the existing mission statement, it was felt that it did not
New Mission and Core Values for the Association
match with the philosophies, core values and structure of the current Association. Led by John Robinson, a new mission and core values statement was created by an association-wide planning group that had representation from all units and administrative levels. The final
Below, two scenes from Walk of the Warrior
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document was reviewed, revised and approved by the staff of the Association and the SAA Board of Directors. The new mission statement and core values have helped to define the new strategic goals for the Association.
Enriched Student Staff Professional Development Each department within SAA strives to enhance the experience of its student staff. Through professional development activities students engage in learning on an even higher level. Two departments offered significant professional development initiatives that challenged each student personally and within their job responsibilities. In the Recreation Center, two student officials from the Leagues Program were selected by NIRSA Region One to officiate the Regional Basketball Tournament in Boston. Additionally, five student group fitness instructors attended and presented at the NIRSA Northeast Fit Expo hosted by Drexel University. The Graphics Center, student staff have developed an electronic portfolio of their projects created while on the job. The work was displayed on the Graphics Center website and the students were shown how to articulate skills gained through the experience on their resume.
Impactful Student Learning within SAA Programs Below, student staff page on the Graphics Center website
Founded a Commuter Council Fernando AlcĂ ntar was hired in August as the Associate Director of Student Engagement to oversee student activities leadership programs and commuter outreach. As his first initiative he recruited commuter students to be engaged on campus, have a voice and enhance the look of the commuter lounge in the University Center. By empowering them, he recruited 15 students who formed the Commuter Council. This group became involved in the planning and presentation of monthly programs targeted to the commuter population. Second, he decorated the commuter lounge with Warrior spirit decorations and a large calendar which featured programs and activities for students to get involved on campus. TM
Commuter Students Receive a Formal Voice on Campus
Developed New Hiring Initiatives in the Recreation Center To enhance the consistency and sustainability of quality programing and services, the recreation center developed two new hiring initiatives. First, the Leagues Program introduced a new hiring and development program for officials to increase retention and improve the development of officiating skills. Second, the Facilities operation organized and offered two Hiring Informational Fairs during the academic year in which 75 total attendees were offered information about positions. Lastly in the spring, applications were enhanced by requiring a resume and cover letter. The applicants were given educational materials, provided by the Career Development Center, to assist them with completing the new requirements.
New Student Hiring Process Supports Program Stability and Recruiting Highly Effective Employees 7
Major Accomplishments
Left, camel rides at World Fair; center, Ancestors; right, Holocaust Survivor Speaks
Established a new Campus- Wide Global Week Program Global Week was a new campuswide program that featured more than 20 programs that covered diverse global topics. The eight (8) day program attracted more than 2,200 total participants who experienced recreational sports, historical events, festivals, the arts and presentations by powerful speakers. It was an impactful cross campus collaboration that connected over 18 different groups
including academic departments, student groups and Student Affairs’ units. Although it was the first year of the event, Global Week is anticipated to be an annual tradition on campus.
Global Week – the New Campus Tradition and Benchmark for Large Scale Programming Collaboration
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Right and above right, Global Week World Fair
Supported Middle States Accreditation As the University embarked on its reaccreditation with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, four SAA staff members played a significant role in the first of a two year process. Serving in the roles of committee and sub-committee membership, the four members dedicated significant amounts of time and resources to investigate selfstudy research questions and produce the initial draft of the report in May. In the upcoming year, these individuals will continue to be a part of the process and be impactful on the end result of the comprehensive ESU Self Study submission due in March.
SAA Staff Support the Reaccreditation of the University
New 3rd Place builds community on Campus Initiated 3rd Place Philosophy In an effort to create community and activity outside, SAA launched a 3rd Place project to enhance spaces around the outside of campus buildings. A committee was formed to design spaces that students would use in addition to their 1st place (home or residence hall) and 2nd place (class or meeting) as well as have the ability to move things in the space to make it their own. The committee is composed of representatives from SAA, Facilities Management and Art + Design. In August, the first 3rd Place was installed in front of the Science and Technology Center featuring Adirondack chairs, lounges, and tables in a red, black and white color scheme. Throughout the year, the space was used by students to hang out with friends, study, and wait for classmates.
Top, SAA purchased 16 pieces of lawn furniture for the Sci-tech Quad; right, students enjoy Hammocks at Fine Arts 3rd Place
Upgraded Furniture in the University Center It was determined that some furniture in the University Center had exceeded its lifespan with the continued delay of the construction of the Keystone Center. In the summer, the study lounge and Senate Chambers on the second floor of the University Center needed to be addressed as a first priority. The Study Lounge was outfitted with new chairs, tables, benches, and couches. A wide variety of different furniture types were chosen for the lounge as a prototype of furniture selection for the new Keystone Center. The project was well received by students and successful in creating a personalized space in a common area. The Senate Chambers was made to be more presentable with new chairs as it is used not only by the ESU Community but as a starting point for all campus tours.
University Center gets a Furniture Face Lift
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Major Accomplishments Stony Acres staff recognized as Recreational Professional of the Year Madeline and Chuck Constantine received the 2015 Recreation Professional of the Year Award by the Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (PSAHPERD). Together they have trained hundreds of challenge course facilitators at Stony Acres and have a wide range of experience facilitating groups ranging from school age children to adults including corporate, university and K-12 school groups, teacher in-service programs, staff development programs, sport teams, boy scout and girl scout troops,
ESU Women’s Rugby Club Anniversary
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church groups, and college classes in leadership, psychology, recreation, business management, public speaking, and teacher education. They have both also been a part of the unique programming at Stony Acres, which includes the polar bear plunge, Stony Acres survivor, zombie run, mud runs, buddy fitness challenge and the family challenge. PSAHPERD is a non-profit education association that works to promote quality programs and provide professional development in the disciplines it represents.
Anniversary Celebration of ESU Women’s Rugby Club
Madeline Constantine & Chuck Constantine
Stony Staff get the Ultimate Recognition for Their Work and Dedication
The Recreation Center, in collaboration with the ESU Rugby Alumni Association and SAA, took the lead in enhancing the 20th Anniversary ESU Rugby Alumni event. The annual event traditionally features men and women’s alumni games and a presentation of several awards without fanfare or campus recognition. To highlight the landmark year, the event was logistically enhanced and supported. This year’s event included a check-in booth, banners, decorations, food, a large tent, picnic area, bleachers, a sound system and a visit from Dr. Welsh, President of ESU. Lastly, Madeline Constantine was honored as the clubs standing advisor, serving the club since it was created. These enhancements added to the environment to truly celebrate the milestone and exceeded the expectation of the returning alumni.
Students saved a total of $47,000 on Warrior Gear
Coordinated the Installation of Credit Card Readers on Campus Vending Machines
University Store Clothing Unit Sales Increased This last year, the University Store’s clothing unit sales increased 4.6%. The unit increase was due to the popularity of the promotions, discount and sales throughout the year both in store and on-line. Although the unit sales had an increase overall, total dollar sales remained flat. The significant discounts and promotions saved customers $47,000 this past year.
Vending Machines Get Credit Card Readers
Exercise Science Professional in Training: A Co-Curricular Collaboration The Recreation Center collaborated with the Exercise Science Department to present a three track experience for students enrolled in EXSC440. The tracks included personal training, group fitness and wellness event planning. Each track followed an independent schedule working with assigned Recreation Center Staff. The students in each track were given real world, hands on experience using concepts learned in the classroom. These experiences provided them with the opportunity to learn about the profession, critically
The Campus Card Center, working collaboratively with Canteen and Pepsi, completed installation of 40 credit card readers on snack and beverage vending machines on campus. The readers not only take credit cards, but take, apple pay, debit card, android pay and Edollars. In many areas on campus, the vendors chose to replace the outdated machines to much newer, glass front machines as part of the upgrade. The transition to the readers is intended to increase student access to products and result in a 10% to 30% increase in revenues for Stony Acres.
Training Future Professionals through Collaboration
assess and resolve challenges and offered a safe environment to practice. At the conclusion of the program, the faculty member assessed the students work and assigned grades for the learning achieved.
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Collaborations SAA values the development and cultivation of collaborations with many different entities both on and off campus to provide the finest co-curricular experiences. Listed below are many but not all the collaborations that have generated impactful opportunities to support and enhance student learning.
ESU Academic Departments • Sociology, Social Work and Criminal Justice* • Early Start • Physical Education Teacher Education • Professional Development School • Primary Elementary Childhood Education/Elementary Education*
• Recreation Service Management • Educational Leadership and Administration Doctoral Cohort* • Nursing • Exercise Science • Sport Management • Modern Languages
• Computer Science • Business Management • Communication • Political Science • Communication Sciences and Disorders • Biology • Art + Design
• Greek Life • Residence Life • Career Development • Counseling and Psychological Services • Facilities Management • Orientation and New Student Programs
• University Relations • University Police • Student Affairs • Enrollment Services • Computing Center
• Biology Club • Commuter Council • Warrior Elite • Phi Sigma Pi • Women’s Volleyball
• Council for Exceptional Children • Best Buddies • Men and Women’s Track & Field • Student Senate
• Wallops Island Marine Science Consortium Center • Career and Independent Learning and Living Studies program
• China Health Science Symposium* • JT Lambert Intermediate School* • Meals on Wheels* • Street to Feet*
ESU Administrative Departments • Aramark Food Services • Human Resources • Athletics • Multicultural Affairs • Conference Services • Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
Clubs/Groups • Women’s Soccer • Field Hockey • Event Management • Environmental Club • Campus Activity Board
External • Monroe County Conservation Camp • East Stroudsburg High School South Aevidum Program* • Pyramid Health Care*
*New collaborations created this academic year.
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Challenges Licensing and Branding Changes As the University moves closer to completion of its new logos for licensing and branding, change in policies, integration, and application of logos will happen quickly and swiftly. The SAA operations will prepare, to the best of its ability, to accommodate all the changes as swiftly as possible. These changes will significantly impact the University Store and Graphic Center.
HVAC Reliability With the aging of the University Center and Mattioli Recreation Center, HVAC issues have and will continue to be an area consistently addressed. Facilities Management responds to work orders but the equipment is moving beyond its lifespan and consistently needs repairs.
Unchanged Challenges Two significant challenges that continue to be unresolved include the construction of the Keystone Center Project and management of outdoor field space. Marketing for the Center and creating excitement for the facility continues to be a challenge as the 5th year in the project delay has now passed. In the interim, the Keystone Room has been taken offline and currently there are no locations on campus that match or exceed the capacity of the space which forces people to use less optimal alternative spaces for their events. Second, outdoor field space scheduling for leagues and club sports continues to be difficult by constantly scheduling around athletics who choose the primetime, 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm time, and then do not use the time they have scheduled. In addition, the lack of field space and regular maximization of use of those spaces makes it extremely difficult to manage programs when inclement weather forces the rescheduling of events.
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2016 - 2017 Academic Year Priorities Create and implement a new SAA organizational structure This year, SAA will be implementing a new organizational structure that will include new reporting lines and enhanced program support. Through the year, the staff will receive the new organizational structure, have the opportunity to voice their opinions on the changes, and receive feedback on progress as it relates to the structure. At the end of the year, 75% of the SAA staff will understand their roles in the organization, perceive an increase in support, and appreciate the importance of making reporting changes.
Expanding Leadership Program Initiatives At the end of the Academic year, there will be an additional four (4) leadership programs offered on campus for students.
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Create a comprehensive, Association-wide marketing initiative for all units.
Create a Student Organization Guide to the Business Office Policies and Procedures
A plan will be created that will identify the usage of SAA marketing outlets, target marketing for different groups and define the communication workflow for the Association and its individual units. Completion date May 2017.
Club officers will receive a tool that will outline the procurement and expenditure process and be a tool for training through creation of a Business office policies and procedures guide for clubs and organizations. Completion date January 2017.
Implementation of Campus Card Mobile Apps The Campus Card Center will implement the mobile check-in module for the fall semester for usage by select departments through the purchase of the Heartland mobile application suite that includes check in, mobile POS, virtual ecard and Iprove, Completion date March 2017.
Update the Stony Acres 5-year Facility Master Plan Stony Acres will produce a 5 year master plan that will identify projects to improve the facility and site as well as address forest stewardship. The plan will be completed in May 2017.
Promoting the utilization of the LeadServe program The LeadServe Program will be promoted on a monthly basis to faculty, staff and student organizations through purposeful connection and marketing. Completion date May 2017.
Implement a Year-long Student Organization Advisor Orientation Program A year-long Student Organization Advisor Orientation program will be created that will connect Advisors to their role in the organization they serve, provide support for issues and concerns, and familiarize them with funding policies and procedures. Completion date April 2017.
Develop Strategic Objectives in Support of New Associationwide Strategic Plan With the completion of the new SAA Mission and Strategic Plan Goals, the next phase for defining the direction for the Association is creating Strategic objectives. Working with the same committee and the input from Unit Directors, strategic objectives will be created to focus priorities that compliment both the Mission and Strategic Plan Goals as well as ESU’s Student Affairs and University’s Strategic Plans. Additionally, a process will be created and implemented to regularly review and update the mission, core values and objectives. Completion
Evaluate Challenge Course Rates to Increase use by ESU Student Clubs and Organizations Stony Acres will review the operations budget to determine hourly cost of programming on the ropes course, create rates that are 4 hours or less and standard packages for the number of participants, time and element access. The adjustment for Challenge Course rates to increase options and reduce costs for ESU student groups will be proposed by August 2016.
date December 2017.
Administer the first All SAA Student Staff training by February 2017. A training will be created that will bring all SAA student staff together to receive the same information and create a baseline for customer service in all areas by working with the Unit Directors. The training will be held by the spring semester and assessment tools will be infused to evaluate the outcomes of the program.
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Departments & Staff Mattioli Recreation Center Department Mission
Jillian Harper, Director
The mission of ESU’s Recreation Center is to provide to the University community a safe, rewarding and educational environment designed to promote holistic lifestyles through physical fitness activity, formal and informal competition, leadership development, academic partnerships and opportunities for professional, social and career growth. Guided by Core Values, innovative and diverse programming, and state of the art facilities, the Center’s spirited and committed staff pride themselves in fostering an atmosphere of empowerment that leads to the healthy development of the whole person.
The Recreation Center’s Core Values
• Fostering positive, healthy and holistic lifestyles
At the Recreation Center we strive to provide opportunities for promoting positive, healthy and holistic lifestyles. Our staff uses their strengths and abilities to provide high quality programming to fit the users’ needs. We are committed to delivering innovative and creative services that lead to physical, emotional, recreational and social growth.
Lauren Motzkin, Assistant Director
Paul Culbertson, Assistant Director
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• Leadership Development
The Recreation Center values development of our student and professional staff. Many of our staff development models are built with “in-training” components to allow the students the time and attention it takes to truly learn the craft. The Recreation Center professional staff trusts and empowers the student staff to mentor one another and lead different planning committees for the programs we offer. We make every effort to promote leadership development to both the student and professional staff by providing encouragement to attend national, regional, and state level conferences. We promote leadership within the Recreation Center through meetings and workshops and we also encourage our student staff to take advantage of the other leadership opportunities offered on campus and in the community.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At the Recreation Center the staff strives to provide programs and services that meet the needs of all individuals regardless of individual ability or background. We intend to provide a place of community for students and our members and to celebrate the diversity that is represented on ESU’s campus.
• Collaboration and Service
Collaboration amongst other ESU departments and the community is a value the Recreation Center espouses. We believe that by utilizing the expertise that is across ESU’s campus, the Recreation Center can truly offer the best services and programs to the campus community. We also pride ourselves in the services we have to offer to the campus community and the surrounding East Stroudsburg/Stroudsburg community. We promote the value of service to our student employees and club sport teams by offering the opportunities to volunteer, donate, and give back to the community.
Aman Arsad, Facilities Melissa Huzar, Fitness Shawn Dean, Leagues and Club Sports Brett Lang, Athletic Training
University Center & Student Activities Department Mission
The mission of the University Center and Student Activities Program is to facilitate the delivery of a wide variety of recreational, cultural, social and educational programs that enrich students/campus life, and to plan/deliver programs that foster the holistic development of the student. The University Center serves as the community center for all members of the university family--students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests--and delivers a variety of services and facilities and support the operational and programmatic needs of student organizations, campus groups and university departments. In addition, the University Center and Student Activities Program strives to complement the educational mission of the university through student employment and student leadership development. The area strives to accomplish these objectives in an environment of equality, dignity and respect by:
• Advising student and campus organizations in the con-
duct of their operations and/or planning and execution of their programs;
• Organizing leadership development and student employ-
ment opportunities that promote student personal growth/ awareness and enhance the co-curricular experience;
• Providing services and resources to campus/student
organizations and faculty/staff advisors to increase their effectiveness;
• Supplementing student programming initiatives with activities de-
William Bucher, Graduate Assistant for Student Activities
• Encouraging students’ critical thinking through their planning, organiz-
Sarah Lloyd, Graduate Worker for Greek Life
ing and promoting of co-curricular activities;
• Cultivating the development of effective interpersonal communication
Aisha Sabur, Graduate Assistant for Leadership Programs
skills and the ability of students to work cooperatively in the achievement of common goals;
Briana Van Buskirk, Graduate Assistant for Graphics Center
racial, ethnic and cultural diversity;
Stony Acres
signed to round-out and complete the schedule of events;
• Modeling and facilitating respect, understanding and appreciation of • Maintaining informal gathering areas for meetings, socializing and study;
• Providing functional meeting locations, program and activity space and
support services for student organizations and university departments;
• Administering room reservations, event ticket sales, and graphic design services for students and non-instructional departments and
• Assisting Student Service Departments housed in the University Center (i.e. Campus Card Center, University Store, Food Court, Credit Union, Career Development, Computing Labs) in fulfilling their facility and operational needs.
Department Mission The primary purpose of Stony Acres is to serve as a recreation site and field campus for the students, faculty and staff of East Stroudsburg University in support of the Institution’s educational and service mission. Stony Acres strives to administer facilities, programs and services that encourage the pursuit of outdoor recreational activity, promote co-curricular involvement, foster leadership development and provide social opportunities. Stony Acres provides similar opportunities, on a lease basis, for community and business organizations. All constituents are served in an environment of equality, dignity and mutual respect. These objectives are accomplished by:
• Providing meeting/activity space for campus
Madeline C Madeline Constantine, Program Director, Co-Challenge Course Director
Chuck Constantine, Caretaker, Co-Challenge Course Director
and non-campus organizations;
• Providing Experiential Learning opportuniJohn Robinson Ed. D., Director of the University Center & Student Activities
Christopher Bello, Assistant Director of Student Activities
Fernando Alcántar, Associate Director of Student Engagement
ties through challenge course programs designed to meet diverse abilities and needs;
• Collaborating with university student groups and administrative departments;
• Delivering recreational and educational out-
door programming that appeals to individual members of the university community as well as campus groups;
• Providing governance/management oppor-
tunities for students through active participation on the Stony Acres Advisory Board
• Offering “Quest”, an orientation program
Jill Hill, Reservations Supervisor
Elaine Hernandez, Student Activities Complex Receptionist
Cindy Vojnovic, Graphics Center Supervisor
designed for incoming students to increase personal awareness, set goals for their first year and discover their growth potential; and
• Providing students with opportunities to
study organisms in their natural habitat.
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Departments & Staff Business Services Department Mission
The mission of the SAA Business Services Department is to provide accurate, relevant, needed, and user-friendly financial information/services in the most efficient and effective manner possible. We strive to achieve this mission by adhering to the highest professional and ethical standards, in an environment of equality, dignity and respect by:
• Safeguarding the assets of clubs, organizations and SAA departments as well as the integrity of all confidential or proprietary information;
• Analyzing and preparing operating statements and budgets;
• Analyzing data to deliver meaningful financial reports and advice to support decision-makers;
Patricia Baylor, Director of Business Services
• Administering comprehensive employee compensation/ benefits programs, including payroll operations;
• Facilitating departments’ purchasing needs as well as their hardware and software requirements;
• Fostering student learning/development through their active participation in governance and allocation processes;
• Supporting the use of technology to constantly improve the quality of services;
• Utilizing appropriate risk management strategies and • Facilitating external auditing/reporting in accordance
with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Renée Keiper, Administrative Assistant
Robert R. Smith Sr., Director of Campus Card Services
Elizabeth Blick, Customer Service Representative
Campus Card Services Department Mission
The mission of the East Stroudsburg University Campus Card Services is to provide the members of the academic community with a single campus photo identification system that enhances security, facilitates customer service and improves operational efficiency by enabling pre-approved card access to a variety of university activities/functions. Our mission will be accomplished by:
• Providing students, faculty and staff with an identification
card that enhances a safe and secure access environment while on campus;
• Providing students with alternative purchases through
our off campus merchant program which supports campus community relations through business partnerships;
• Providing efficient, effective and professional service to students, faculty and employees of the university;
• Enhancing and expanding technology infrastructure to support the evolving needs of the card program and
• Providing a one card solution to a variety of university systems and services.
Jan Dalton, Fiscal Technician
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Sharon Wary, Fiscal Assistant
Organizational Chart Organizational Chart ESU Student Activity Association Inc. SAA Board of Directors
Student Senate
Joseph A. Akob Executive Director
Doreen Tobin, Vice President for Student Affairs
Joseph Knorr, University Store Manager
Madeline Constantine, Stony Acres Program Director
Chuck Constantine, Caretaker
Pat Baylor, Director Business Services
Jan Dalton, Fiscal Technician
Renée Keiper, Administrative Assistant
Fernando Alcántar Associate Director Student Engagement
John Robinson, Director University Center & Student Activities
Chris Bello, Assistant Director Student Activities
Paul Culbertson, Assistant Director
Jillian Harper, Director Recreation Center
Robert R. Smith Sr., Director Campus Card Services
Lauren Motzkin, Assistant Director
Elizabeth Blick, Customer Service Representative
Sharon Wary, Fiscal Assistant Work Study (2)
Work Study (3)
Graduate Student Worker (1)
Graduate Assistants (2)
Graduate Assistants (4) Work Study (approx.75)
Cindy Vojnovic, Graphics Center Supervisor
Jill Hill, Reservations Supervisor
Graduate Assistant (2) Work Study (3)
Work Study (10)
Elaine M. Hernandez, Receptionist Student Activities Complex Building Managers (4)
Note: This chart reflects current staffing as of 5-31-16
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Walk of the Warrior establishes a new campus tradition