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Volume 27, Issue 7, April/May 2014
Dear Colleagues:
Congratulations! You have survived my first term as president! I am honored that
you will allow Ramesh and me to serve another two years as well. We hope to take
what we learned from these past two years and make IUP stronger and better by help-
ing APSCUF become stronger and better.
What are the lessons I take away from the first two years?
IUP faculty and coaches, whether or not they are members of APSCUF, are
second to none. Whether in service to the students, the university, the profes-
sion, or the community, our faculty and coaches give themselves wholeheart-
edly and repeatedly – often to the point where they are stretched so thin that I
had to wonder how some of them could keep giving as much as they do.
We are all about relationships. Relationships between and among the faculty,
coaches, students, staff, administrators, neighbors, and PASSHE leadership,
to name some. When relationships are strained, we all suffer, and when rela-
tionships are built on mutual trust and respect, we all benefit. This has been a
time of healing and building bridges at IUP, and I believe we should all be
proud of what has been accomplished. I go into the next two years with
guarded optimism.
APSCUF is not 911. Dr Patrick Burkhart, the outgoing APSCUF Chapter
President at Slippery Rock University, identified in his final newsletter article
something that all APSCUF leaders learn very quickly. He said, “One conflict
that cannot be resolved by contract or grievance is faculty vs. faculty dis-
agreement.” I learned that a great deal of time and effort is spent addressing
these concerns. We are in the people business, so, of course, such issues are to be expected. Nonethe-
less, I have to admit that I was amazed at just how often such disputes arise.
This is a good time to be at IUP. I have seen the conflict that exists at many of our sister institutions,
and I have seen the conflicts that exist between the Office of the Chancellor and State APSCUF. We
are fortunate at IUP, and, while we do have important issues and concerns, we are addressing them col-
lectively and proactively.
While we are making progress, we have many issues to address over the next two years. Contract ne-
gotiations will soon begin again, our budget problems have not been fully resolved, recruitment and
retention of students need to be strengthened, support for faculty and coaches needs to be enhanced,
and concerns of our temporary faculty continue to be unaddressed.
While I like to think we have had a good two years, I realize that we have a long way to go. I look forward to
spending those two years working for you.
Good luck with the end of the semester. I look forward to seeing you at commencement!
In solidarity,
Mark
Mark Staszkiewicz
May, August & September
Calendar of Events
May
1 Executive Committee
2 End-of-the-Year Social
8 Representative Council
5 Classes End
6-9 Finals
10 Commencement
August 22 General Membership Meeting
25 Classes Resume
September
4 Executive Committee
11 Representative Council
18-20 Legislative Assembly
Election Results: April 21-22, 2014 University-Wide Promotion Committee The following are elected to three-year terms: 214 votes J. B. Smith - Health & Physical Ed. 200 Dana Hysock Witham - Sociology 194 Yong Colen - Mathematics 183 Joette Wisnieski - Management 139 Shijuan Liu - Foreign Languages The following are elected as alternates for one year: 130 votes Soundararajan Ezekiel - Computer Science 119 Terrence Fries - Computer Science 117 Alfred Dahma - Mathematics 21 Erika Frenzel - Criminology University-Wide Sabbatical Committee The following are elected to three-year terms: 171 votes Crystal Machado - Professional Studies in Ed. 167 Diane Shinberg - Sociology 159 David Martynuik - Music The following are elected as alternates for one year: 123 votes Kristy Chunta - Nursing & Allied Health Prof. 119 Joann Migyanka - Special Ed. & Clinical Services 1* Bitna Kim - Criminology University-Wide Tenure Committee The following are elected to three-year terms: 223 votes Judith Villa - English 173 Gregory Wisloski - Mathematics 167 Sarah Brown - Human Devel. & Environ. Studies The following are elected as alternates for one year: 162 votes Mark Sloniger - Health & Phys Ed. 147 Joann Migyanka - Special Ed. & Clinical Services 2 Heide Witthoeft - Foreign Languages 1 Jay Start - Communications Media 1* Bitna Kim - Criminology
APSCUF President & Vice President 361 votes Mark Staszkiewicz (president) and Ramesh Soni (vice president) are elected to a two-year term. Also receiving votes were the following teams (president, vice president): 6 votes Susan Drummond & Francisco Alarcon 4 Rob Mutchnick & Susan Drummond 1 Francisco Alarcon & Susan Drummond 1 Susan Drummond & Theresa Gropelli 1 Susan Drummond & Jean Nienkamp 1 Erika Frenzel & Sally McCombie 1 Rob Mutchnick & Francisco Alarcon 1 Rob Mutchnick & Mark Staszkiewicz 1 Mark Staszkiewicz & Dave Chambers APSCUF Secretary 376 votes Jean Nienkamp APSCUF Treasurer 383 votes David Stein APSCUF Delegates to Legislative Assembly The following are elected to two-year terms: 229 votes Rob Mutchnick 184 Judith Villa 168 J. B. Smith 156 Mary Beth Liedman 156 Heide Witthoeft The following will serve as alternates for one year: 152 votes Kenneth Sherwood 137 Yong Colen 97 Joette Wisnieski 82 Christina Silva 80 Mary Logan Hastings 80 Mark Tweist 68 Soundararajan Ezekiel 52 P. Michael Kosicek 4 Linda Jennings 1 Erika Frenzel 1 Terry Fries 1* Irene Kabala 1* David Smith
*Denotes that faculty member has not yet confirmed his/her service in the po-
sition for which they were written.
CALENDAR FOR SPRING 2014
IUP-APSCUF MEETINGS
MEETING: DATE: TIME: LOCATION:
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE January 30 3:30 p.m. 254 Stouffer*
March 6 3:30 p.m. Monongahela Room-HUB
April 3 3:30 p.m. Monongahela Room-HUB
May 1 3:30 p.m. Monongahela Room-HUB
REP COUNCIL February 13 3:30 p.m. Susquehanna Room-HUB
March 13 3:30 p.m. Susquehanna Room-HUB
April 10 3:30 p.m. Susquehanna Room-HUB
May 8 3:30 p.m. Susquehanna Room-HUB
PRE M&D January 22 3:15 p.m. APSCUF Office
February 19
March 12
April 16
M&D January 29 3 p.m. Board Room-202 Sutton
February 26
March 26
April 23
SENATE February 11 3:30 p.m. Eberly Auditorium-ECOBIT
March 10 3:30 p.m. Eberly Auditorium-ECOBIT
April 8 3:30 p.m. Eberly Auditorium-ECOBIT
May 6 3:30 p.m. Eberly Auditorium-ECOBIT
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES March 13 4:30 p.m. Gorell Recital Hall-Sutton
May 8 4:30 p.m. Gorell Recital Hall-Sutton
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY February 6-8 Wyndham
Gettysburg, PA
April 24-26 Toftrees
State College, PA
*Note change of location for the January 30th Executive Committee Meeting only.
**Please note that Spring, 2014 elections will be conducted on April 21-22, 2014.
Save the Date!
IUP-APSCUF
General Membership
Meeting
Friday, August 22nd
11 a.m.
130 Keith Hall
Above: (Back Row) Bina Soni, Sally McCombie, Erik Lauber, State Representative Dave Reed, Mike Kosicek, State Senator
Don White, Heide Witthoft, Nahat Zuraikat, Yong Colen, Zoey Friedel (student), Morgan Boyd (student) (Front Row) J.B.
Smith, Laura Saccente (State APSCUF Director of Governmental Relations), Joette Wisnieski, Julie Greenawalt, Pat Hock-
ensmith, Gail Sechrist
IUP APSCUF Hosts Senator Don White and Representative Dave Reed
By J.B. Smith and Joette Wisnieski
On Wednesday, April 16th, IUP-APSCUF hosted a lunch meeting in the Oak Room offering faculty the oppor-
tunity to meet and discuss a variety of issues with State Senator Don White and State Representative Dave
Reed.
The meeting got off to a very fast start when the first question addressed the potential PASSHE Secession Leg-
islation. For those who do not know, West Chester is hoping to “opt out” of the fourteen university system of
PASSHE. Both White and Reed, for a multitude of reasons, are very much opposed to this legislation. This
led to discussion on the state budget, and how, for the 2014-15 fiscal year (the state fiscal year runs from July
1-June 30), of a total budget of $29 billion, there is a shortfall in the $1 billion range. As of now, state reve-
nues are lagging, and one school of thought holds that a main contributing factor is the extremely harsh winter
weather of the past few months. Due to this, sales tax revenues are lagging. At the end of April, a better vi-
sion of the financial picture will be available for the final two months of the 2013-14 year.
The next issue discussed centered on the recent stabbings at Franklin Regional High School. Senator White
noted that “of all the high schools within my district—of which there are 23—this would have been the last
one where I would expect a tragedy of this nature to occur.” Julie Greenawalt and Nashat Zuraikat, professors
from the nursing department, pointed out that “students are screened for weight, sight, hearing…..but not de-
pression!” which was at the heart of the tragedy at FRHS. Discussion then moved forward to discuss the
IUP Patty celebration and the disrespect toward the community that the day’s activities entailed.
Next, state pensions were a significant topic of discussion. Simply stated, something needs to be done regard-
ing pensions at the state level, and it needs to be done now. If not, this issue will reach a boiling point within
4, 3, or maybe even 2 years. Mr. Reed said that it doesn’t matter who is in the Governor’s chair; this issue
cannot remain unaddressed and blaming the different parties will not help the situation. The funds are not pre-
sent to support the current defined benefit program for public employees. Both Senator White and Representa-
tive Reed indicated that a new pension program will be developed with the assistance of the labor unions; if
the unions don’t involve themselves, a new pension system will be imposed upon state employees.
A variety of smaller issues were discussed during the meeting. All in attendance felt it was a very productive
and informative meeting.
A special “shout out” to all faculty who took the time to attend, which included the following individuals:
Developmental Studies: Bina Soni Mathematics: Yong Colen
Foreign Language: Heide Witthoft Nursing: Julia Greenawalt
HDES: Sally McCombie Pat Hockensmith
Geography: Gail Sechrist Nashat Zuraikat
Journalism: Eric Lauber Students: Morgan Boyd
Management: Mike Kosicek Zoey Friedel
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APSCUF Endorses Tom Wolf for Governor
By J.B. Smith
On Friday, April 25th, at the statewide Legislative Assembly in
Harrisburg, APSCUF endorsed Tom Wolf’s candidacy for
governor. Much to the surprise of all in attendance, once the
endorsement was made, Mr. Wolf appeared in person to accept
the endorsement and address the assembly. Many IUP faculty
had the opportunity to meet and talk briefly with Mr. Wolf. Above: Devki Talwar (Physics) stops for a quick
pose with Mr. Wolf.
Right: Jamie Martin
(Criminology) and Judith
Villa (English) discuss a vari-
ety of issues with PA Democ-
ratic Candidate for Governor
and APSCUF endorsee Mr.
Tom Wolf.
Members’ Forum Section on the
State APSCUF Website
Do you have a username and a password to access the
Members’ Forum Site?
If not, read this!
Don’t rely on rumor or hearsay! Go straight to the source.
In order to access the information on this site (as well as to post messages on the various
message boards), members will need to log on to the Members’ Forum site and self-
register. Registration will only take a moment. Members can simply click on the
“register” button in the Members’ Forum site, agree to the terms, and then complete the
registration information. Please note that when you re-register for the APSCUF
Members’ Forum site, you will need to complete the “name” fields provided on the
registration page. State APSCUF cannot register you without your name.
Should a member leave the State System or be transferred to a managerial position, that
member will no longer have access to the Members’ Forum site.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Bonnie Jo Young at
[email protected] or X7-3021.
IUP-APSCUF LOCAL OFFICERS
President: Mark Staszkiewicz 73787
Vice-President: Ramesh Soni 77786
Secretary: Jean Nienkamp 73967
Treasurer: David Stein 72450
Past President: Susan Drummond 74479
IUP-APSCUF COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
CAP: Sarah Wheeler 72683
Curriculum: Matthew Baumer 75646
Gail Sechrist 72250
F.E.A.R.: John Mills 74520
Gender Issues & Judith Villa (Co-Chair) 75517
Social Justice: Melissa Swauger (Co-Ch.) 70158
Grievance: Jamie Martin 75975
Health & Welfare: Danhua Wang 72729
Labor Relations: John Sitton 72291
Legislative: J.B. Smith 72475
Meet-and-Discuss: Ramesh Soni 77786
Membership: John Marsden 72261
Negotiations Mark Staszkiewicz 73787
Newer Faculty: Jonathon Cooper 72720
Newsletter Editor: Laurel Black 75518
Nominations & Elections: Daniel Radelet 74768
Public Relations: David Loomis 74411
Retirement: Joette Wisnieski 75912
Rules & Bylaws: Lawrence Kupchella 72363
Student/Faculty Liaison: Julia Greenawalt 73256
Temporary Faculty: Soundararajan Ezekiel 76102
Delegates to Legislative Assembly Alternates to Legislative Assembly Term ends 5-31-2014 Alternates for 2013-2014
Mark Staszkiewicz Robert Sechrist
Ramesh Soni Susan Boser
Term ends 8-31-2014 Heide Witthöft
Robert Mutchnick Sanwar Ali
Judith Villa Mary Logan Hastings
Lawrence Kupchella Mark Twiest
Mary Beth Leidman Soundararajan Ezekiel
J.B. Smith Christina Silva
Yong Colen P. Michael Kosicek
Term ends 8-31-2015 Linda Jennings
David Chambers Jonathan Cooper
Susan Drummond Karen Stein
John Marsden Nadene L’Amoreaux
Sarah Wheeler
Devki Talwar
Mark Palumbo
Michele Papakie
CURRICULUM COMMITTEES
University-Wide Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
Term ends 2014
Jason Killam Foreign Languages
John Lewis Criminology
Kevin McKee Health & Physical Education
Laura Knight Psychology
Sharon Deckert English
Theresa McDevitt Libraries
Gail Sechrist Geography & Regional Planning Co-Chair
Term ends 2015
Justin Fair Chemistry
Julia Greenawalt Nursing & Allied Health Professions
Wanda Minnick Safety Sciences
Nurhaya Muchtar Communications Media
Christine Clewell Music
Kim Seung Accounting
University-Wide Graduate Committee
Term ends 2014
DeAnna Laverick Professional Studies in Education
Joann Janosko Libraries
Muhammad Numan Physics
Nashat Zuraikat Nursing & Allied Health Professions
Scott Moore History
Matthew Baumer Music Co-Chair
Stephanie Caulder
Term ends 2015 Azad Ali Technology Support & Training
Bitna Kim Criminology
Yu-Ju Kuo Mathematics
Mark Palumbo Psychology
David Piper Employment & Labor Relations
Marjorie Zambrano-Paff Foreign Languages
UNIVERSITY-WIDE COMMITTEES
Promotion
Term ends 7-31-2014
Erika Davis Frenzel Criminology Chairperson
David T. Smith Computer Science
Shundong Bi Biology
J.B. Smith Health & Physical Education
Sarah Wheeler Political Science
Term ends 7-31-2015
Heather Powers English
Kelli Paquette Professional Studies in Education
Jon C. Lewis Geoscience
John Mueller Student Affairs in Higher Education
Micki Hyde MIS & Decision Sciences
Term ends 7-31-2016
Susan Drummond Library
Sally McCombie Human Development & Environmental Studies
Jason Worzbyt Music
Soo Chun Lu History
Theresa Gropelli Nursing & Allied Health Professions
Sabbatical Term ends 5-31-2014
Eric Rosenberger Counseling Center Chairperson
Diane Shinberg Sociology
Parveen Ali Developmental Studies
Term ends 5-31-2015
Mary Beth Leidman Communications Media
John Sitton Political Science
Timothy Runge Educational & School Psychology
Term ends 5-31-2016
Gregory Wisloski Mathematics
Laurie Roehrich Psychology
David Lorenzi Health & Physical Education
Tenure
Term ends 5-31-2014
Jay Start Communications Media
Kathy Barton Foreign Languages
Mark Sloniger Health & Physical Education
Term ends 5-31-2015
Jennifer Gossett Criminology Chairperson
Holly Branthoover Counseling
Edith West Nursing & Allied Health Professions
Term ends 5-31-2016
Valerie Helterbran Professional Studies in Education
Robert Sechrist Geography & Regional Planning
Janice Baker Special Education & Clinical Services
