Foundation Honors Cal’s First Couple California University V OLUME 11, N UMBER 28 NOV. 2, 2009 Master photographer Steve McCurry visited the Cal U campus on Oct. 22 and captivated the university community and other visitors with his observations and world-class photography. President Angelo Armenti, Jr. and First Lady Barbara Armenti have been selected as the Washington County Community Foundation’s 2009 Philanthropists of the Year.
VOLUME 11, NUMBER 28 NOV. 2, 2009 California University Foundation Honors Cal’s First Couple National Geographic Photographer Shares Insights O ffering observations and advice that complemented his world- class photography, master photographer Steve McCurry visited the Cal U campus on Oct. 22. During the day he met with Cal U students and spoke to students from area high schools. McCurry’s visit culminated with a National Geographic Live! presentation, “Steve McCurry: Face to Face,” in Steele Hall Mainstage Theatre. The University community, other visitors and photojournalists from eight local and regional publications went behind the scenes with McCurry as he discussed his work for National Geographic and other publications. “I think the key to success in photography now is diversifying yourself and trying to do as many different things as you can,” he said. Before and after McCurry’s talk, visitors viewed “In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits,” an exhibition of 56 color and black-and- white portraits in the Manderino Gallery. McCurry’s iconic “Afghan girl” portrait is among those on display. In 1984, while visiting an Afghan refugee camp in Pakistan, he took the famous photograph that was published on the cover of National Geographic in June 1985. Eighteen years later McCurry sought out the previously anonymous refugee, Sharbat Gula, and took a second portrait — one of an estimated 1 million images he has captured during his long career. McCurry has traveled extensively, and his photographs have been on 10 National Geographic covers. He is drawn to Asia in particular, he said. “In India you have all these different religions sort of rubbing against each other. You have an ancient culture juxtaposed with modern life. To me, it’s really amazing — the chaos along with the monasteries and temples. Visually, I find it the richest place in the world.” Although vivid colors abound in his photos, it’s the subject matter that inspires him. “Color is not my first thing,” said McCurry, who has won a variety of national and international awards for his work. “It’s the human element that gets my juices flowing.” In addition to taking portraits, McCurry has documented historic, and disturbing, events. Some of his images depict battlefields in Iraq and the aftermath of the World Trade Center attacks in 2001. In those cases, “I try to hide through my lens,” he said. “You have to look at what you’re photographing in a particular way, and you have to be detached. Events like the Gulf War and 9/11 need to be on record. It’s important for the world to know, so you just move forward every day.” McCurry said he embraces the freedom and versatility of digital photography, and as a photojournalist he does not “stage” his shots. His work is driven by an innate sense of wonder and curiosity about the world and its people. “Human nature is human nature, and we are what we are,” he said. “When you get past the superficial stuff, we all want to be respected and loved. We all care about our families and friends. I always see a similarity between people whether they are here in the U.S., in China or in South America.” Created by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History and National Geographic, the exhibition at Manderino is organized for travel by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES). It is on display through Nov. 11. For gallery hours, visit www.calu.edu/sites. T he Washington County Community Foundation has named Cal U President Angelo Armenti, Jr. and First Lady Barbara Armenti its 2009 Philanthropists of the Year. In their honor the foundation is establishing the Dr. Angelo and Barbara Armenti /Cal U Scholarship Fund. The Armentis were nominated for the award by California alumnus Charles Keller ’48, a Washington attorney and a trustee of the foundation. President Armenti has developed and promoted a vibrant atmosphere on the Cal U campus, Keller said. Barbara Armenti is in her third term as chair of the Mon Valley United Way campaign. She also volunteers with the American Heart Association and raises funds for many other local organizations. The Washington County Community Foundation was initiated by community leaders to encourage charitable giving and to promote and facilitate local philanthropy. C al U’s annual Mission Day is a catalyst for change. As the campus community prepares for Wednesday’s 11th annual Mission Day, a “report card” highlights the opportunities for action identified at last year’s event and the progress made since Mission Day X. This year’s Mission Day topic, the Cal U for Life initiative, appears in the 2008 report card, which suggests building stronger connections with students so they “find value in giving back after graduation.” Through a variety of activities and interactions, Cal U for Life aims to forge a lifelong relationship between students and their alma mater, and to promote a culture of philanthropy throughout the campus community. This fall, the initiative was introduced at an expanded orientation program organized in response to a call for Cal U to “re-evaluate methods for students’ introduction to the University.” Mission Day is set aside annually so that Cal U students, faculty, staff and alumni can meet as equals and discuss a topic of importance to the University. In 2008, Mission Day X focused on the privatization of public higher education and the University’s response to being “privatized without a plan.” Among other suggestions listed in the resulting report card are these: “Develop a hybrid operating plan that balances the business model with the academic model.” Cal U is keeping its finger on the pulse of the market, offering new programs, such as Commercial Music Technology and the Master of Science in Nursing Administration and Leadership, that meet the market’s demands. “Provide 24-hour access to computer support services and secure remote access for students, faculty and staff.” The computer help desk has expanded its hours of operation, and resident students have round-the-clock access to computer labs in their residence halls. In addition, Cal U has hired a vice president for information technology, recognizing that a robust and secure IT infrastructure is essential. The University also has conducted an inventory of existing “smart” classrooms and is developing a plan to expand “smart” technology across the campus. — Continued on page 2 Mission Day Report Card Shows Progress Master photographer Steve McCurry visited the Cal U campus on Oct. 22 and captivated the university community and other visitors with his observations and world-class photography. President Angelo Armenti, Jr. and First Lady Barbara Armenti have been selected as the Washington County Community Foundation’s 2009 Philanthropists of the Year.
Transcript
VOLUME 11, NUMBER 28 NOV. 2, 2009
California University
Foundation HonorsCal’s First Couple
National GeographicPhotographer Shares Insights
Offering observations and advice
that complemented his world-
class photography, master
photographer Steve McCurry visited the
Cal U campus on Oct. 22. During the
day he met with Cal U students and
spoke to students from area high
schools.
McCurry’s visit culminated with a
National Geographic Live!
presentation, “Steve McCurry: Face to
Face,” in Steele Hall Mainstage
Theatre. The University community,
other visitors and photojournalists from
eight local and regional publications
went behind the scenes with McCurry
as he discussed his work for National
Geographic and other publications.
“I think the key to success in
photography now is diversifying
yourself and trying to do as many
different things as you can,” he said.
Before and after McCurry’s talk,
visitors viewed “In Focus: National
Geographic Greatest Portraits,” an
exhibition of 56 color and black-and-
white portraits in the Manderino
Gallery. McCurry’s iconic “Afghan girl”
portrait is among those on display.
In 1984, while visiting an Afghan
refugee camp in Pakistan, he took the
famous photograph that was published
on the cover of National Geographic in
June 1985.
Eighteen years later McCurry
sought out the previously anonymous
refugee, Sharbat Gula, and took a
second portrait — one of an estimated
1 million images he has captured during
his long career.
McCurry has traveled extensively,
and his photographs have been on 10
National Geographic covers. He is
drawn to Asia in particular, he said.
“In India you have all these different
religions sort of rubbing against each
other. You have an ancient culture
juxtaposed with modern life. To me, it’s
really amazing — the chaos along with
the monasteries and temples. Visually, I
find it the richest place in the world.”
Although vivid colors abound in his
photos, it’s the subject matter that
inspires him.
“Color is not my first thing,” said
McCurry, who has won a variety of
national and international awards for
his work. “It’s the human element that
gets my juices flowing.”
In addition to taking portraits,
McCurry has documented historic, and
disturbing, events. Some of his images
depict battlefields in Iraq and the
aftermath of the World Trade Center
attacks in 2001.
In those cases, “I try to hide
through my lens,” he said.
“You have to look at what you’re
photographing in a particular way, and
you have to be detached. Events like the
Gulf War and 9/11 need to be on
record. It’s important for the world to
know, so you just move forward every
day.”
McCurry said he embraces the
freedom and versatility of digital
photography, and as a photojournalist
he does not “stage” his shots. His work
is driven by an innate sense of wonder
and curiosity about the world and its
people.
“Human nature is human nature,
and we are what we are,” he said.
“When you get past the superficial
stuff, we all want to be respected and
loved. We all care about our families
and friends. I always see a similarity
between people whether they are here
in the U.S., in China or in South
America.”
Created by the Smithsonian’s
National Museum of Natural History
and National Geographic, the
exhibition at Manderino is organized
for travel by the Smithsonian Institution
Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES). It
is on display through Nov. 11. For
gallery hours, visit www.calu.edu/sites.
The Washington County
Community Foundation has
named Cal U President Angelo
Armenti, Jr. and First Lady Barbara
Armenti its 2009 Philanthropists of
the Year.
In their honor the foundation is
establishing the Dr. Angelo and
Barbara Armenti /Cal U Scholarship
Fund.
The Armentis were nominated for
the award by California alumnus
Charles Keller ’48, a Washington
attorney and a trustee of the
foundation.
President Armenti has developed
and promoted a vibrant atmosphere
on the Cal U campus, Keller said.
Barbara Armenti is in her third
term as chair of the Mon Valley
United Way campaign. She also
volunteers with the American Heart
Association and raises funds for many
other local organizations.
The Washington County
Community Foundation was
initiated by community leaders to
encourage charitable giving and to
promote and facilitate local
philanthropy.
Cal U’s annual Mission Day is a
catalyst for change.
As the campus community
prepares for Wednesday’s 11th annual
Mission Day, a “report card” highlights
the opportunities for action identified at
last year’s event and the progress made
since Mission Day X.
This year’s Mission Day topic, the Cal
U for Life initiative, appears in the 2008
report card, which suggests building
stronger connections with students so they
“find value in giving back after
graduation.”
Through a variety of activities and
interactions, Cal U for Life aims to forge a
lifelong relationship between students and
their alma mater, and to promote a culture
of philanthropy throughout the campus
community.
This fall, the initiative was introduced
at an expanded orientation program
organized in response to a call for Cal U
to “re-evaluate methods for students’
introduction to the University.”
Mission Day is set aside annually so
that Cal U students, faculty, staff and
alumni can meet as equals and discuss a
topic of importance to the University.
In 2008, Mission Day X focused on
the privatization of public higher
education and the University’s response to
being “privatized without a plan.” Among
other suggestions listed in the resulting
report card are these:
“Develop a hybrid operating plan that
balances the business model with the academic
model.” Cal U is keeping its finger on the
pulse of the market, offering new
programs, such as Commercial Music
Technology and the Master of Science in
Nursing Administration and Leadership,
that meet the market’s demands.
“Provide 24-hour access to computer
support services and secure remote access for
students, faculty and staff.” The computer
help desk has expanded its hours of
operation, and resident students have
round-the-clock access to computer labs in
their residence halls.
In addition, Cal U has hired a vice
president for information technology,
recognizing that a robust and secure IT
infrastructure is essential. The University
also has conducted an inventory of
existing “smart” classrooms and is
developing a plan to expand “smart”
technology across the campus.
— Continued on page 2
Mission DayReport Card
ShowsProgress
Master photographer Steve McCurry visited the Cal U campus on Oct. 22 and captivatedthe university community and other visitors with his observations and world-classphotography.
President Angelo Armenti, Jr. and First LadyBarbara Armenti have been selected as theWashington County Community Foundation’s2009 Philanthropists of the Year.
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Consol Energy Inc. continued its
long-standing support of Cal U
by presenting a $15,000 check to
the University on Oct. 21.
The funds will be used to purchase
new equipment for the motor control
laboratory used by students in the
Electrical Engineering Technology
(EET) and Computer Engineering
Technology (CET) programs. A portion
of the gift also will support the College
of Science and Technology Endowment.
Michelle Pusateri, supervisor of
workforce planning and development for
Consol, presented the check to Dr. Len
Colelli, dean of the Eberly College of
Science and Technology.
With the support of the University’s
Career Services program, Pusateri also
interviewed 16 Cal U students for full-
time jobs and internships. Consol has
hired many Cal U Industrial Technology
and EET graduates in the past.
“The programs that Cal has work
really well with what we’re looking for
in future supervisors, as well as some
other positions in our company,”
Pusateri said. “The curriculum and the
experience that Cal U students bring to
the table are a great fit for us.”
Colelli praised Consol both for its
generosity and for the opportunities it
gives to Cal students.
“With many of their workers in the
mid-50s age range, they will be hiring
even more of our graduates,” Colelli
said. “Our alumni continue to do a good
job for them, and they, in turn, want to
help support our programs through
scholarships and lab upgrades. We have
a tremendous relationship with Consol.”
Cal U’s EET program is accredited
by the Technology Accreditation
Commission of ABET, the
Accreditation Board for Engineering
Technology. As part of the re-
accreditation process, ABET’s visiting
team cited the need for an update in the
motor control lab, and Consol stepped in
to assist.
“Everything we do underground runs
off electricity, so anyone with that
electrical background is a strong match”
for Consol’s workforce, said Pusateri.
“We want to continue to find success
in these programs — and mutual
success, obviously. The better Cal’s
programs are, the better the students are
that are coming out, and they can
become lifelong employees for Consol.”
Consol and Cal: ‘A Great Fit’
Consol Energy’s Michelle Pusateri presents a check for $15,000 to Dr. Len Colelli, dean of theCollege of Eberly Science and Technology. The funds will go to the College’s endowedscholarship fund and to upgrade a lab for the Electrical Engineering Technology and ComputerEngineering Techonolgy programs.
SECA Serves Spaghetti Monday
As part of the 2009 SECA fundraising campaign, “Care Enough to
Share,” a spaghetti-and-meatballs lunch will be offered today from
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Performance Center.
Cost is $6.50; the meal includes salad, dessert and beverage. All proceeds
are donated to SECA, the State Employees Combined Appeal.
Tickets are available for dine-in or
take-out options. All take-out tickets
must be purchased in advance. Every
ticket holder will be eligible for a
chance to win a door prize.
SECA serves as an umbrella for
nine major organizations that support
local, regional or international
charities. A parent organization of the
SECA/Cal U drive is the United Way
of Mon Valley. This organization’s president for a third term is Cal U’s First
Lady, Barbara Armenti.
To purchase a lunch ticket and support the annual SECA campaign,
Vets Luncheon Nov. 10The 36th Annual Veterans Day Luncheon at Cal U will take place on Nov. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to1:30 p.m. at the Performance Center. Presented jointly by the Veterans Club and CaliforniaUniversity, the event will conclude with the presentation of the 2009–2010 Col. Arthur L.Bakewell Veterans Scholarships. These scholarships, which have grown from $250 to $1,000through the generosity of the Veterans Scholarship Fund 500 Club members, are awardedannually in memory of the longtime Cal U Veterans’ Club adviser. For more information call724-938-4076.
Mission Day Report CardShows Progress
— Continued from page 1
“Strengthen and expand on existing
relationships with local, regional and national
organizations.” Cal U has expanded its ongoing
relationship with world-class organizations
such as the Smithsonian Institution and the
National Gallery of Art, as well as the
Library of Congress. Partnership agreements
with regional entities such as the Carnegie
Science Center, Pittsburgh Penguins and
Pittsburgh Steelers provide opportunities for
the University and its students. Outreach to
the region’s business community continues to
pay dividends, as well.
“Diversify the opportunities to donate to
specific programs/scholarships.” Cal U’s $35
million capital campaign provides
opportunities to support a variety of strategic
initiatives on campus and to provide funding
for student scholarships, the focus of the
campaign and the University’s greatest need.
The complete report card from Mission
Day 2008 is available online at
www.calu.edu/missionday, along with report
cards and final reports from previous Mission
Days.
After Wednesday’s event, follow-up
information from Mission Day 2009 will be
posted online, as well.
Be there
The Cal U for Life
initiative will be
discussed in depth
at Mission Day 2009.
Video presentations,
President Armenti’s
keynote address,
interactive activities,
giveaways and more are
scheduled from 8 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. Wednesday,
beginning and ending in
Steele Hall.
For more
information, visit
www.calu.edu/
missionday .
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Win Record Puts Vulcan Coach Among Elite
The Vulcan football team’s 38-14
Homecoming victory over
Edinboro marked a milestone for
eighth-year coach John Luckhardt, who
chalked up his 200th career coaching
win.
Just 55 coaches in the history of
college football have achieved this
record.
Only six active NCAA Division II
head coaches can match Luckhardt’s
total, which has been reached by just 18
active head coaches in all NCAA
divisions. Luckhardt’s tally includes his
highly successful 17-year coaching
tenure at Washington and Jefferson
College.
When Luckhardt came to Cal U in
2002, he took over a program that had
endured 14 consecutive losing seasons
and only four winning records in 31
years.
From 2005 through last week’s 44-7
win at Slippery Rock, Cal has produced
a 48-10 cumulative record and 29-2
PSAC-West mark, with a divisional win
streak of 19.
The Vulcans’ consecutive NCAA
semifinalist appearances in 2007 and
2008 are the farthest any PSAC-West
team has advanced this decade.
At Washington and Jefferson,
Luckhardt guided the Presidents to 13
conference titles and 11 NCAA
Division III playoff appearances, five
regional championships and two
appearances in the national
championship game.
Luckhardt received the American
Football Foundation Lifetime
Achievement Award in 1998 and was
inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports
Hall of Fame in 2001.
He owns a .759 winning percentage
(201-63-2) and is the most successful
football coach at both Cal U and W&J.
“It’s incredible what he’s
accomplished at both schools,” said
athletic director Dr. Tom Pucci, a 19-
year veteran at Cal U. “He and his
coaching staffs clearly have the right
formula and are masters at transforming
stagnant programs into small-college
powers. The best is yet to come here at
California.”
On Saturday the Vulcans will look
to win a second consecutive PSAC
championship and play at either
Shippensburg or Bloomsburg. A year
ago Cal defeated West Chester 47-36 in
the first PSAC football championship
game contested since 1987.
Tennis players Laurie Navarro and Nina
Kowalski, both juniors, won the PSAC
doubles title at the conference’s individual
tournament held last month at Shippensburg
University.
Sophomore Alina Stanila won the singles
championship.
Under the direction of head coach Pablo
Montana, the women’s tennis team has captured
four consecutive singles and doubles titles at the
annual PSAC Individual Championships.
The top-seeded doubles team, Navarro and
Kowalski won three straight matches after an
opening bye. Top-seeded Stanilla won four singles
matches, also after a bye.
During Homecoming weekend, the tennis trio
competed at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association
(ITA) National Small College Championships in
Mobile, Ala. Navarro and Kowalski finished
fourth, and Stanila placed seventh.
The Vulcans’ fall tennis season is complete.
The women will open the 2010 portion of their
schedule in February with matches against several
NCAA Division I opponents, including Ohio
State, George Washington (D.C.) and Youngstown
State.
Cal U’s tennis team has won three consecutive
PSAC and NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional
Championships, with national quarterfinal
appearances in 2007 and 2009. Over the past three
years Cal has compiled a 77-8 cumulative record.
Tennis Players Net PSAC Titles
Dr. Emily Sweitzer
discussed the
popular video-
sharing site YouTube last
month at the 39th annual
conference of the
International Society for
Exploring Teaching and
Learning.
An associate professor of
justice and behavioral crime,
Sweitzer presented “YouTube
Connections: Teaching and
Learning Adventures.”
A travel grant from the
Faculty Professional Development Committee supported
her trip to the conference in Philadelphia.
The society explores innovative approaches to
teaching and learning.
As a board member and the society’s secretary,
Sweitzer handled the orientation, welcome and overview
of the society for all conference attendees. At the
corporate board meetings held before and after the
conference, she was involved with reviewing the event
and evaluating presentations for awards.
Presentation Looksat YouTube
The Washington Center for Internships and
Academic Seminars has named the
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
its “University System of the Year,” citing the
“extraordinary partnership” that has resulted in
hundreds of PASSHE students landing prestigious
internships in and around the nation’s capital.
“We receive more students from the State System
than from any other public university system,” said Dr.
Joseph Johnston, senior vice president for The
Washington Center. “The support for this program
from the universities and the commonwealth over the
years has been extraordinary.”
The award was presented Oct. 19 during a
luncheon at the National Press Club in Washington,
D.C.
PASSHE also was recognized at the Center’s
annual gala, held that evening at the National Building
Museum. The gala, which also helps to raise
scholarship funds for the program, will be moderated
by Bob Schieffer of CBS News.
“This is a very significant honor, and one that
recognizes PASSHE’s commitment to providing our
students outstanding educational opportunities, both in
the classroom and in the real world,” said PASSHE
Chancellor Dr. John C. Cavanaugh.
“There is no better way to prepare for a successful
career than by gaining the real-life and practical
experience a high-caliber internship provides.”
More than 250 PASSHE students have participated
in The Washington Center’s internship program since
2002, including 90 in the past two years.
PASSHE students have been placed with a variety
of government, business, non-profit and international
organizations, including the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency and the departments of Commerce
and Health and Human Services, the Library of
Congress, Voice of America, the Institute of World
Politics, the Congressional Hispanic Leadership
Institute, the Constituency for Africa, the National
Cancer Registrars Association and the Peace Corps.
“There is something about the eagerness of
students from state universities,” Johnston said. “These
students have the competencies to compete with
anyone, but sometimes they don’t have the connections
they need. We are pleased to be able to help provide
them access to these truly life-changing opportunities.”
D.C. Center for Internships Honors State System
Dr. Emily Sweitzer
The National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., wasthe setting for a gala honoring PASSHE as the WashingtonCenter for Internships’ ‘University System of the Year.’
A master at building small-college football programs, Cal U’s John Luckhardt is one of just 55coaches in the history of college football in all divisions to win 200 games.
Juniors Laurie Navarro (left) and Nina Kowalskiproudly display their PSAC championship plaques.
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THE CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY FORUM
OCTOBER 6, 2009 / 4:00 p.m., LRC AuditoriumNovember 3, 2009
4:00 p.mLRC Auditorium
TENTATIVE AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
IV. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 6, 2009(Approved by e-mail ballot – refer to Forum website or Public Folders in Outlook)
V. MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Informational Only – Minutes October 20, 2009)
VI. PRESIDING OFFICER’S REPORTA. Notice of Executive Committee Meeting: November 17, 2009 –University Community Welcome
VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VIII. INTERPELLATION
IX. NEW BUSINESS
X. ANNOUNCEMENTSNext FORUM Meeting DECEMBER 1, 2009
XI. ADJOURNMENT
THE CALIFORNIA
UNIVERSITY FORUM
APPROVED MINUTES
The California University
Forum met in regular
session Tuesday, October
6, 2009, in the LRC
Auditorium. Presiding
Officer Hoover called the
meeting order at 4:07 p.m.
The following senators
were in attendance:
Ms. Ashley Baird
Ms. Brittany Balaz
Mr. Rick Bertagnolli
Dr. Bill Biddington
Mr. Richard Bolinger
Ms. Angela Burrows
Ms. Roberta Busha
Dr. Leonard Colelli
Ms. Jackie Davis
Ms. Jenna Dunmire
Dr. Joyce Hanley
Ms. Geraldine Jones
Dr. Kevin Koury
Dr. John Nass
Ms. Rebecca Nichols
Dr. Nancy Pinardi
Dr. Susan Ryan
Mr. Gary Seelye
Mr. Paul Sible
Dr. Michael Slaven
Mr. Bryan Tolle
Dr. Tom Wickham
Dr. Brian Wood
Dr. Kimberly Woznack
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. Lenora Angelone
Ms. Cinthia Arcuri
Dr. Angelo Armenti, Jr.
Ms. Jessica Bettilyon
Dr. Jane Bonari
Ms. Kay Dorrance
Ms. Sharon Elkettani
Ms. Fran Fayish
Ms. Rachel Fletcher
Dr. Allan Golden
Mr. Thomas Hasbrouck
Mr. Keith Kappel
Mr. Josh Mrosko
Dr. Tom Mueller
Ms. Ashley Munoz-Briggs
Mrs. Jenifer Sigado
Dr. Linda Toth
The agenda was
presented, approved and
the meeting proceeded.
Presiding Officer Hoover
stated that the approved
forum minutes of
September 8, 2009 are
available on the Forum
website
(www.calu.edu/forum) or
Public Folders in the
Microsoft Outlook folder.
A hard copy of the
executive committee
minutes of September 22,
2009, is included in the
senators’ packets for
informational purposes.
Presiding Officer’s
Report
Presiding Officer Hoover
noted the next Forum
executive meeting will be
held on Tuesday, October
20, 2009, in Room 408 of
the Manderino Library, and
the University Community
is welcome to attend.
Public Comments
There were no public
comments offered at this
time.
Interpellation
There were no questions
offered at this time.
New Business
There was no new
business offered at this
time.
Announcements/
Adjournment
Presiding Officer Hoover
noted the next Forum
meeting will be held on
November 3, 2009. There
being no further business,
Presiding Officer Hoover
adjourned the meeting at
4:09 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Mrs.
Dana Turcic, Recording
Secretary.
MINUTES APPROVED
BY MAJORITY VIA
E-MAIL BALLOT.
Students looking to earn college
credits while still in high school
could soon have expanded options
available through the Pennsylvania State
System of Higher Education — and they
won’t even have to leave their regular
classrooms to take advantage of them.
In a program already active through
Cal U, qualified high school teachers will
work with faculty from selected PASSHE
universities to teach the courses to their
students. High school juniors and seniors
will be able to sign up for classes
typically designed for college freshmen.
The classes will use the same syllabus
— including objectives, content, college-
level textbooks, assigned readings,
instructional materials, assignments,
tests, assessments and grading scales —
as the courses taught on campuses by
University faculty.
Students will be assessed the same
way—taking the same tests and
completing the same assignments,
including papers, projects and classroom
presentations.
“These are the same courses the
students would be taking if they were
enrolled at any of our universities,” said
PASSHE Vice Chancellor for Academic
and Student Affairs Jim Moran. “This is
an opportunity for high-achieving
students to get a real leg up on their
college education, even before they set
foot on campus.
“By allowing the courses to be taught
in the high schools by qualified high
school faculty working hand-in-hand
with university faculty, an early start to
college should be available to many more
students.”
Over the next two years, the program
could be expanded to include Edinboro
and Lock Haven universities as well as
Cal U. Depending on the success of the
program, it eventually could be offered
statewide.
The number of “dual enrollment”
programs — in which high school
students earn college credit — has been
growing. The most common programs
involve university faculty teaching the
courses, either at the high school or by
having the students come to campus to
take them.
Having high school teachers teach
the classes is a newer model. PASSHE
worked with the Association of
Pennsylvania State College and
University Faculties (APSCUF), its
faculty union, to develop guidelines for
what has been named the PASSHE
Concurrent Enrollment Program.
“Our organization firmly believes in
expanding access to quality college-level
classes,” said APSCUF President Steve
Hicks. “We are pleased to have been able
to work with the Chancellor’s Office to
provide eligible high school students
with the opportunity to experience
introductory college courses under the
guidance of our experienced university
faculty.”
High schools that wish to participate
in the program first must sign a
cooperative agreement with a
participating PASSHE university.
To be eligible to teach a course under
the program, a teacher must hold at least
a master’s degree with graduate level
coursework in the discipline of the
course to be taught.
A PASSHE faculty member who has
taught the same course on campus
within the last three years will be
designated as the “lead faculty” for the
course and is responsible for overseeing
course development, implementation and
evaluation.
In order to be eligible to take a class
through the program, a student must be
considered “college ready” for the
specific course. College readiness may be
demonstrated in a variety of ways,
including achieving a qualifying score on
the Pennsylvania System of School
Assessment (PSSA), SAT or the ACT,
and overall GPA.
PASSHE Offering Classes to High School Students
In a program already active through Cal U, qualified high school teachers will work withfaculty from selected PASSHE universities to teach the courses to their students.
Dr. Angelo Armenti, Jr.University President
Geraldine M. Jones Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs
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