What’s New At WU?
Welcome back, Yellow Jackets! It is great to see so many new and returning faces back on campus!
The purpose of this newsletter is to keep faculty and staff informed of upcoming campus events and cross-campus news; it is produced by The Administrative Staff Development Committee (ASDC)
Congratulations!
Erica Nakutis earned a Doctor of Education - Curriculum and Instruction Degree from Capella University.
Her new title is: Professional Development to Support Nursing Students’ Mental Health and Social Needs in the Clinical Setting.
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Campus Events
Campus Updates
Mandatory Title IX Training
The University is working with United Educators to provide all faculty, staff, students, investigators, hearing officers, and informal resolution facilitators with an annual training program on Title IX Regulations, which went into effect on August 1, 2024 Among other things, the program will outline the conduct that constitutes sex discrimination under Title IX, including the definition of “sex-based harassment,” and all applicable notification and information requirements the University must satisfy We will be sending a follow-up notice with dates/times for the training at the start of the semester and look forward to your participation
Pathways Center Updates
The Pathways Center is under construction on the bottom floor of Eberly Library this semester! As a result, that floor will be closed until the Spring Several offices and functional areas have been relocated:
Disability Services (including the Testing Center, Sarah Feldberg's Office, and Wendy Dorsey's Office) was relocated to the Skylight Room on the 2nd floor of Eberly Library
Tutoring Sessions will occur on the 1st and 2nd floors of the Library, and Jaime Stanny Emerson's Office was relocated to the Writing Center on the 2nd floor.
The Career Closet will remain in Buhl Hall, room 203, throughout the fall semester
Additionally, the Writing Center and Library Services are now a part of the Pathways Center, creating a unified department Click here to review the updated Pathways Center referral guide. Questions? Email pathways@waynesburg.edu.
Esports
Visit https://waynesburgsportscom/sports/esports/schedule/ for the most up-to-date schedule
The Office of Financial Aid
If a student contacts you or you know of a student who is having financial challenges, do not hesitate to direct them to the Financial Aid Office. We never want a student to leave because of money issues!
Public History and Museum News
Rachael Redinger [2024] and Anamarie Lipinski {2024] will begin their graduate Public History and Museums studies at Duquesne University and Johns Hopkins University
Michael McCready, during the past summer, was employed as a docent at the Bushy Run Battlefield Park, Jeanette, Pennsylvania. The park is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Save the Date!
Save the Date! Homecoming 2024 is set for October 18-19 We expect a large alumni turnout and are planning some special activities to celebrate our milestone 175th anniversary Please email Maura Fenske (mfenske@waynesburgedu) if you are able to join and help us host our guests on campus
Save the Date for our 2024 Day of Giving! The Institutional Advancement Team is excited to announce our upcoming 2024 Day of Giving on Thursday, November 14th Please mark your calendar for this special fundraising event dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Thank you for your support!
Campus Updates
Faculty and Staff Development Opportunities
Faculty and Staff Development Opportunities: 3rd Thursdays have a new name and date! They are now 3rd Tuesdays at 2 p.m.!
Due to the new academic schedule, the Administrative Staff Development Committee’s Faculty and Staff Development Opportunities will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 2 pm in the GPAC, rather than on Thursdays These programs are open to ALL Faculty and Staff
Please mark your calendar for the following programs:
9/17 - “Stop, Collaborate and Listen Alert!,” this 3rd Tuesday segment will inform faculty/staff about the University's CARE Team and how its members across offices collaborate to address student needs based on the referrals you send!
10/8 (Date change due to Fall Break) - “Thriving While First,” a brief insight on the first generation barriers, the importance of high impact practices, and how to get first generation students to graduation
11/19 - “Marketing & Communication,” Do you have an idea about how to market WU? This is the time to share it
Come to this Third Tuesday to learn more about how WU is being promoted this year and share your ideas
12/17 - “Brain Break,” Team Building Activities with Faculty and Staff.
Welcome to the Waynesburg University Family!
Admissions Counselors - Megan Shriver and Nicolle Siebens
Campus Security Officer - Harold Greer
Housekeeper - Karen Menning
Graphic Designer - Megan Morris
Institutional Research & Compliance Coordinator - Jennene Jack
Maintenance - Floyd Conaway, Mark Pettit, Justin Rush
Resident Directors - Peyton Price, Kevin Thacker, Vincent Wise
Resident Director and Bonner Coordinator - Grace Deep
University Counselors - Ed Sutter, Timothy Thunberg
GA’s Entrepreneur Leadership/Nest - Adam Huckestein, Brooklynn Laymon
GA ITS - Madelyn Hill
Assistant Football Coaches - Andrew Baker, Caleb Negley, Joshua Wilson, Philip Hamilton
GA Football - Chuck Taylor
Sports Information Director, Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communication - Andrew Stanko
Head Softball Coach - Chris Brunson
Assistant Softball Coach - Anna Marie Gatti
Student-Athlete Success Coordinator (NCAA Internship) - Kayla Green
GA Sports Information - Logan Hawn
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach - Patience Baker
GA Men’s Soccer - Tyler Mohrbacher
Women’s Soccer - Emily Redman
Instructor of Computer Science - Dr Charles Chen
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice - Dr. Michael O’Mahoney
Assistant Professor of Biology - Dr. Rebekah Young
Instructor of Mathematics - Eric Bedilion
eSports Director/Head Coach/Director of the Center of Technology Education - Dr Christopher Davis
GA eSports/Admissions - Timothy Nielson
Assistant Track and Field - Emma Williams
Assistant Athletic Trainer - Kara Sontag
Head Coach Women’s Wrestling - Karli Thomas
Campus Updates
Transitioning Campus Roles
Assistant Provost for the Advacement of Faculty Excellence & Curriculum Development - Evonne Baldauff
Enrollment Managment & Degree Completion Coordinator - Bob Barnhart
Financial Aid Secretary - Heather Farabee
Instructor of Criminal Justice & Director of Public Safety- Tim Gilbert
Video Production Services Technician and Director of Media Services- Jayden Hawk
Secretary for Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Math, Physics, and The Fine Arts DepartmentsBetty Ann Lesher
Director of Admissions -Ashley Peichl
Librarian IV, Professor and Museum Director - Rea Redd
Chair of the Business Department - Jennifer Roy
Academic Affairs/Business Admin Secretary- Melinda Rush
Applications Support Management - Robert Salosky
Student Success Tutor - Sarah Scott
Assistant Dean of Students - Aaron Sielski
Interim Provost, Stover Chair of Entrepreneurial Leadership Associate, Professor of Business Administration - Mindy Walls
Accounts Payable Update
Receive your travel & expense reimbursements faster!
You can sign up for ACH direct deposit for any reimbursement (travel & expense) payments you may be entitled to receive, through FIS, our partner in accounts payable processing (This is not for payroll which is through HR) If you were already receiving ACH direct deposit with us, you will need to sign up again with this new payment processor (FIS), as prior banking information will not automatically transfer Please call or email Lisa Patterson at ext 23359 or lpatters@waynesburgedu to receive your unique registration code and instructions to sign up
Invoice/Expense Approvals and Payment Reminder:
Also, just a reminder that we process payment batches on Thursday mornings so invoices or expense reimbursements need coded and approved in Job Router by end of day Wednesday. Our partner, FIS Integrated Payables, processes the payments so checks can no longer be picked up on campus.
Updated Fitness Center Hours
The hours the Fitness Center will be open are:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30am-10pm
Tuesday & Thursday 7am-10pm
Saturday & Sunday Noon-6pm
These hours will be effective beginning on Monday, August 26.
Campus Updates
Health Services
The CDC has downgraded the guidelines for COVID-19 Per the CDC, COVID-19 is now being classified as a respiratory virus and protocols have been adjusted to follow recommendations for respiratory viruses
What this means:
There will no longer be mandatory isolation for those diagnosed with COVID-19 Health Services will not provide excuses for students with COVID-19
If you suspect you have contracted or have tested positive for a respiratory virus such as COVID-19, the flu, or RSV, it is recommended per the CDC to stay home or away from others
Symptoms can include fever, chills, fatigue, runny nose, and headache, among other symptoms
Normal activities can be resumed once fever-free for 24 hours without a fever-reducing medication
Masking is an option to prevent the spread on campus for 5 days after the fever is gone and symptoms are resolving Masks are available in Health Services
Absences or sick days are at the individual’s discretion.
Students can visit Health Services for assistance with any illness.
For students, visits can be confirmed to instructors. It will be at the instructor's discretion if the absence is excused.
Employees must utilize sick days if requiring a day off due to illness.
Health Services utilizes the CDC recommendations for respiratory viruses as a guide to establish campus protocols:
Preventing Spread of Respiratory Viruses When You're Sick | Respiratory Illnesses | CDC
Any further questions can be addressed by contacting Health Services at 724-852-3332 or by emailing healthservice@waynesburgedu
Jacket Sports Beat
Women’sTennis:
Football:
Saturday,September7-HomevsCaseWestern Reserve,1PM
Saturday,September14-@Westminster,1PM
Saturday,September21-HomevW&J,1PM
Saturday,September28-@St.Vincent,1PM
Volleyball:
Tuesday,August27–HomevsFairmontState Scrimmage,6PM
Friday,August30–@GreatLakesTournament, TBD
Wednesday,September4–@Muskingum,7PM
Friday,September6–@LaRocheTournaments, TBD
Saturday,September14–@WoosterTri-Match, 12PM
Saturday,September21–@Allegheny,1PM
Wednesday,September25–HomevsPitt Greensburg,7PM
Saturday,September28–@MountAloysius,12PM
Saturday,September28–@PennState Harrisburg2PM
Tuesday,September30–@HomevsPennState Shenango,7PM
Men'sSoccer:
Tuesday,August20-HomevsBryant&Stratton, 6PM
Saturday,August24-OrangevsBlack,8PM
Friday,August30-@Hiram,6PM
Wednesday,September4-HomevsWVUSC, 7PM
Saturday,September7-@LaRoche,1PM
Wednesday,September11-HomevsPitt Greensburg,7:30PM
Saturday,September14-HomevsBaldwin Wallace,4PM
Tuesday,September17-@Carlow,4PM
Thursday,September19-@PennStateAllegheny, 4PM
Saturday,September21-HomevsLBC,6PM
Wednesday,September25-Homevs Westminster,8PM
Saturday,September28-@Bethany,3:30PM
Sunday,September1–@PennStateAltoona,2PM
Friday,September6–@Carlow,4PM
Thursday,September12–HomevsFrancisan,4PM
Sunday,September15–@StVincent,2PM
Thursday,September19–HomevsAllegheny,4PM
Thursday,September26–@Westminster,4PM
Men'sGolf:
Saturday,August24-@Carlow,TBD
TuesdaySeptember3-@Geneva,1PM
Tuesday,September10-BisonFallsInvite,10AM
Monday,September16-StVincentInvitational,11AM
Friday,September20-GoldenEaglesInvitational, 10:30AM
Monday,September30-WaynesburgUniversity Invitational,9:30AM
Women’sGolf:
Saturday,August24-@Carlow,TBD
TuesdaySeptember3-@Geneva,1PM
Saturday,September7-@Thiel,1PM
Tuesday,September10-BisonFallsInvite,10AM
Saturday,September14-@Westminster,12:30PM
Monday,September23-@St.Vincent,11AM
Thursday,September26-@GroveCity,1PM
Men&Women'sCross-Country:
Friday,August30-@W&J,5:45PM
Saturday,September7-PACPreview,Away,10AM
Saturday,September14-@Bethany,10AMl
Saturday,September28-@Bethany,10AM
Women'sSoccer:
Saturday,August24-HomevsFMuskingum,6PM
Friday,August30-@MountUnion,6PM
Wednesday,September4-@LaRoche,5PM
Saturday,September14-HomevsBaldwinWallace, 4PM
Tuesday,September17-@Carlow,6:30PM
Thursday,September19-HomevsGlenvilleState Reserves,7:30PM
Wednesday,September25-HomevsWestminster, 6PM
Saturday,September28-@Bethany,1PM