CPD @ Kean

Safe workplace that is free from violence or threats of violence.

2008-04-02T14:26:00.000-04:00

This is to remind all employees that Kean University recognizes its obligation to provide a safe workplace that is free from violence or threats of violence. Accordingly, pursuant to New Jersey Executive Order #49, Kean University will not tolerate harassment, intimidation, violence or threats of violence by or against its employees. Furthermore, violence or threats of violence against any state property or installation will not be tolerated. Such conduct is strictly prohibited, and any employee who engages in such conduct may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. All employees may view New Jersey Executive Order #49 on the Internet at http://www.state.nj.us/infobank/circular/eow49.htm.Please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Human Resources at 7-3300 if you have any questions in this regard.Sincerely,Faruque Chowdhury, DirectorOffice of Human Resources

Student Conduct

2008-03-26T17:30:00.001-04:00

The Faculty Senate recently approved the position that the faculty may be asked to include the following statement in their course syllabi, and that, while the decision is up to the individual faculty member, he/she is encouraged to include the statement.

The statement should read as follows:

“Students are responsible to become familiar with, and will be held accountable for, the information on the following Web sites:

1. Academic Integrity at www.kean.edu/forms/AcademicIntegrity.pdf or the Web site for The Guide at www.kean.edu/publications/TheGuide2007.pdf.

2. Student Code of Conduct at www.kean.edu/~conduct or the Web site for The Guide at www.kean.edu/publications/TheGuide2007.pdf.”

Should you, as a faculty member, have any questions regarding this information, please feel free to contact me via e-mail at jdimiche@kean.edu or by phone at 7-5242. Sincerely,Joe DiMicheleDirector, Office of Student Conduct

Military Family Leave.

2008-03-26T17:27:00.001-04:00

Military Family Leave.
The Office of Human Resources would like to inform you of new amendments to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), as they may apply to you. On January 28, President George W. Bush signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2008 (NDAA), Public Law 110-181. Section 585(a) of the NDAA amended the FMLA to provide eligible employees two important new leave-rights related to military service:

(1) New Qualifying Reason for Leave. Eligible employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of leave because of “any qualifying exigency” arising out of the fact that the spouse, son, daughter, or parent of the employee is on active duty, or has been notified of an impending call to active duty status, in support of a contingency operation.

(2) New Leave Entitlement. An eligible employee who is the spouse, son, daughter, parent, or next of kin of a covered service member who is recovering from a serious illness or injury sustained in the line of duty on active duty is entitled to up to 26 weeks of leave in a single 12-month period to care for the service member.

Contact: Yrelys Tapanes, Benefits Manager, at ytapanes@kean.edu or at 7-3313.

Message from University Counsel: Scholarly Capacity Disclosure Form

2008-03-25T22:13:00.001-04:00

The State Ethics Commission recently revised it regulations to permit academic personnel to receive “benefits” for activities they engage in and/or work they perform in their scholarly capacity. This includes honoraria, royalties, travel expenses, academic prizes, and/or other things of value. However, there is a requirement to disclose annually any benefits received from this scholarly activity. Please click here for a copy of the required disclosure form. In addition, please click here for the accompanying instructions on how to complete the form.

Please note that you do not have to include any benefits or extra compensation you may have received via grants and/or funding for trips or travel that was provided through the University. The purpose of this form is only to disclose any benefits you received while working in your scholarly capacity external to the University. Also, the time period covered by this disclosure form is from November 19, 2007 (the effective date of the new regulations), through the end of the 2007 calendar year, or December 31, 2007 (less than 2 months).

If you have any benefits to disclose, please complete this form and return it to me no later than April 30, 2008. The University is required to provide these forms to the State Ethics Commission. Therefore, it is important that all affected employees comply with this requirement.

In order to address any questions that employees may have, I have scheduled three information sessions as follows:

Thursday, March 27, 2008, at University Center Little Theatre, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Friday, March 28, 2008, at University Center Little Theatre, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at Kean Hall, Room 127, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Please contact my office by e-mail at ethics@kean.edu to confirm your attendance at one of the above sessions or to ask any questions that you may have. Also, you may review all of the information regarding the new Scholarly Capacity regulations at http://www.kean.edu/EthicsProgram.html

Thank you, Michael Tripodi, Esq.University Ethics Officer

General Fire Safety Policies, Procedures and Instructions

2008-03-24T18:22:00.003-04:00

The Office of Fire Safety would like to share the following information on fire-prevention measures with the campus community:

General Fire Safety Policies, Procedures and InstructionsPolice and Fire Emergency Numbers:

Police/Fire/Ambulance Emergencies: 911
Non-Emergencies: 7-4800
Senior Fire Safety Officer: 7-5010

Fire Prevention Throughout the University, including Dorms

The following items are prohibited in order to help prevent fires at the University. Please be advised that while this list is extensive, it is in no way all-inclusive. The list is intended to provide a guideline

The use of candles, incense and open flame devices are not permitted in any building, unless properly authorized by the Senior Fire Safety Officer.
Live Christmas trees and wreaths, unless properly authorized by the Senior Fire Safety Officer.
Firearms, weapons, paintball guns, fireworks, explosives, chemicals (except in authorized labs), firecrackers and like items.
University authorized and sponsored fireworks presentations must have the properly authorized permits from local and state authorities, including written notification to and approval from the local township municipal and fire department authorities. It is also required that the neighboring community surrounding the campus be notified at least 48 hours in advance of any authorized and properly licensed fireworks displays. The permit procedures should include arrangements for the proper fire department apparatus and personnel to provide the appropriate fire protection and safety at the fireworks presentation. See the Senior Fire Safety Officer for details.
Kerosene lamps and other highly flammable substances (such as gas and gasoline containing devices)
Neon signs and string lights (e.g. holiday lights)
Furniture such as chairs, couches, mattresses, etc., other than those provided by the University.
Halogen lamps without protective covering.
Motor vehicles of any kind, including but not limited to, mopeds, motorcycles, and motor bikes are prohibited in any of the University’s buildings.
Electrical heat producing appliances (stoves, George Foreman grills, toaster ovens, hot plates, and heating units) are prohibited, including all appliances that are not UL listed and appliances that are recalled by manufacturers or government agencies.
Extension cords and Octopus Plugs
Electric heaters that are not provided by the university
Power strips without a fuse
Setting or fueling a fire of any size
Possession of highly flammable materials including gasoline, gas cans or containers (whether containing fuel or empty)
Blocking hallways or walkways in any building
Door stops, wedges and other unapproved hold-open devices on fire doors shall be prohibited. Self-closing and automatic-closing devices shall be approved. Where it is desired to keep doors open, an automatic-closing device actuated by automatic fire detectors shall be provided in accordance with the building code. All unauthorized devices used to prop open doors will be removed immediately.
Use of fire-fueled or electric grills for any purpose inside buildings is prohibited. Use of fire-fueled or electric grills in open spaces is prohibited, unless authorized by the Senior Fire Safety Officer.
Unauthorized modification of space and the furnishings contained within, including the installation of any air conditioners, paintings, and any personal furnishings is prohibited.
Portable LP gas cooking equipment such as barbecue grills shall not be stored or used:
a. On any portion of a building;

b. Within any room or space of a building;

c. Within five feet of any combustible exterior wall;

d. Within five feet, vertically or horizontally, of any opening in any wall; ore. Under

any building overhang.

A person shall not cause or allow open burning unless approved in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code.
The installation of personal locks or chains, splicing cable lines, use of materials that damage the surfaces of the building interiors or prevents authorized equipment from working properly is prohibited.
Do not move furnishings from their original locations or store items on top of them that are less than 18 inches from the ceiling or bottom of any sprinkler heads.
Stored items must be at least 35 inches from electrical panel or circuit breaker boxes.
Open coil appliances for heating water and beverages are prohibited.

In the Dorms

Please be advised that while this list is extensive, it is in no way all-inclusive. The list is intended to provide a guideline. Due to the presence of kitchen equipment in the residence hall apartments, the fire alarm systems are very sensitive. To avoid unnecessary fire alarms:

A person shall not take or utilize an open flame or light in any structure or other place where highly flammable, combustible or explosive material is utilized or stored.
Smoking is not permitted in the corridors. Where smoking is permitted, suitable non-combustible ash trays or match receivers shall be provided on each table and at other convenient locations.
Do not use a steam iron in the bedrooms of apartments.
Do not spray aerosol cans near smoke detectors.
Never leave stoves or ovens unattended while cooking.
Candles and incense are not permitted anywhere in the residence halls.
Excessive smoking in the bedrooms of the apartment buildings may activate the fire alarm. To avoid this, open the bedroom window or smoke in the kitchen or living room area.
Never smoke in bed.
Do not decorate common areas with hanging or other items (including holiday decorations).
Avoid any manner which would contribute to the spreading of smoke or fire.
Do not hang or attach anything to, or on, any lamp, light fixture, sprinkler head or any other fire detection and suppression devices.
Anything that damages, misuses, or otherwise interferes with the ready and proper operation of any fire detection or fire suppression equipment and related signs is forbidden. This includes, but is not limited to: sprinklers, heat and smoke detectors, extinguishers, fire alarm controls panels, notifiers, pull stations, annunciators, exit signs, and fire violation signs.

Pedagogy across Disciplines: Imagining and Delivering the Possibilities

2008-03-16T17:29:00.072-04:00

The Tenure Track Faculty Network and the Center for Professional Development

extend an invitation to the university community to participate in a conference on

Pedagogy across Disciplines: Imagining and Delivering the Possibilities

April 11, 2008

Kean University

Downs Hall

The Conference on Curriculum and Pedagogy run by the Tenure Track Faculty Network at Kean University invites your participation in a conference that will focus on how learning works in a variety of contexts and how understanding these processes enables us to facilitate active student engagement in classrooms across disciplines. We will use this event as an opportunity to consider how we can build bridges across and within disciplines, between schools and colleges, and from our classrooms to the real world through conversations about what we mean by learning. Several fundamental themes and questions will be used to guide and encourage dialogue about learners and learning and approaches for effective pedagogy:

Content Literacy: How do we help students to acquire strong language and literacy skills across content areas?

Real Connections: How do we connect content to real-world challenges and the kinds of learning students need for life and work?

Interactive Learning: How do we utilize dialogue, collaboration, cooperative learning, and other interactive activities in our classes?

Higher-Level Thinking: How do we explore strategies and structures for college learning that promote higher-level intellectual and practical skills?

Participants will be given an opportunity to experience activities that promote teaching and learning through small group work, discipline-based literacy tasks, text to student connections, tasks based on problem-solving and complex understandings, and the use of dialogue as a tool for acquiring content knowledge.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: DR. JOHN MAYHER

Dr. John Mayher, renowned author, and distinguished professor at NYU’s Steinhart School of Educations has published extensively on topics such as using writing to learn, teachers as researchers, re-interpreting the roles of teachers, curriculum reform in education, and the use of student-centered pedagogies. His most recent book, Teaching English today: Advocating change in the English curriculum, was published in 2004 by Teachers College Press. In addition, in 2006 he published an article in Language Arts with Nancy Atwell titled, Frank Smith: Visions of the possibilities. In 1990 he won the Russell Award for Distinguished Research for his ground breaking text Uncommon Sense: Theoretical Practice in Language Education and in 1998 he won both the Distinguished Service Award from The National Council of Teachers of English and the Distinguished Teaching Medal from New York University.

Conference Schedule:

8:30-9:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00-9:15 Welcome

9:15-10:00 Keynote

10:00-10:30 Workshop Presenters’ Responses to Keynote

10:30-11:00 Audience Discussion

11:00-11:15 Break
11:15-1:00 Break Out Sessions

Writing Across the Curriculum
Possibility Based Learning
Case Studies
Technology in Education
Content Learning and Language Acquisition
Peer Led Team Learning
Software

1:00-200 Lunch - Summaries and Reflections

RSVP:

Please complete our online registration by April 2, 2008

http://www.kean.edu/~cpd/professionaldevelopment/conference.html

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Session descriptions:

Writing Across the Curriculum

Not Just the English Department's Job: Integrating Writing Across the Curriculum

The Writing Across the Curriculum movement has shown that writing is an extremely powerful means of helping students analyze, synthesize, and retain information. Many professors, however, worry they cannot effectively teach writing, especially in courses that require covering a lot of information. This hands-on session will respond to these concerns by offering strategies for integrating writing into any course, with an emphasis on the practical aspects of assigning, coaching, and evaluating student work. Handouts will be provided with examples of informal and formal writing assignments, as well as a bibliography of resources.

Facilitator: Dr. Mark Sutton,

English Department

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Possibility Based Learning "Hands On, Minds Open!"

Current educational research emphasizes the need to impart content knowledge while also stimulating higher order forms of intellectual operation such as creative idea formation and the propensity to explore and discover in ways that do not always lead to predetermined solutions or "right" answers. The artistic process naturally embodies this global form of intellectual engagement by integrating sensory, emotional, kinesthetic, and cognitive ways of knowing. This workshop offers a brief introduction followed by a hands-on experience in which participants engage in art making using accessible materials as conduits to creative thinking and original idea formation. A follow-up dialogue will stimulate thought about pedagogical applications to writing, literacy, science, social studies and/or other subject areas. No previous artistic experience required. Dress comfortably.

Facilitator: Dr. Joseph S. Amorino,

Art Education Program Coordinator; Department of Fine Arts

School of Visual and Performing Arts

Problem & Project Based Learning "You're Getting Warmer!"

Problem & Project Based Learning concepts and methods, applied to understanding thermal variations locally and on a larger scale, are considered with regard to appropriate measurements and observational strategies for science and non-science majors. These are provided in context of real-world applications to promote higher level thinking skills and to understand underlying concepts and system behaviors. Session includes self-guided and group inquiry, interactive sharing and discussion for collaborative and cooperative learning, and use of hand-held sensors. Methods, course structure, and logistics are highlighted that provide content, context, motivation, outcomes, and assessment of learning. Alternative techniques and applications are also considered.

Facilitator: Dr. Paul J. Croft,

Department of Geology & Meteorology

College of Natural, Applied, & Health Sciences

Case Studies

In order for teachers to comply with the National Inquiry Standards for Education, teachers need to introduce students to inquiry-based problems in the classroom where they can practice these skills for real-world challenges, either in open-ended problems or assignments that have specific solutions. The components of inquiry-based instruction can be learned through the use of case studies. Case studies that link discipline-related concepts with relevant interdisciplinary issues demonstrate this teaching method when teaching current units in the inquiry-based classroom. Participants will practice inquiry¬ based skills with interdisciplinary case studies and receive current literature on the informal case study presentation method.(99 words)

Facilitator: Dr. Patrick R. Field,

Associate Professor of Biological Sciences

College of Natural, Applied and Health Sciences

"Best Practice" Digital Writing Tools for Learning: Wikis, Weblogsand Google Docs

This presentation will introduce three key digital-age writingtools and show how they can be "best practice" tools for learning: (1)how they engage students in developing a sense of audience, purpose,and identity in their writing, and (2) how they promote criticalreading, writing, and thinking skills by having students respond toclassmates and readings, and reflect on the discrepancies betweendifferent positions. Participants will be given a list of resourcesfor setting up wikis and weblogs and for using them in the classroom.

Co-Facilitators: Dr. Charles Nelson,

Assistant Professor, Department of English

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Dr. Dina Rosen,

Assistant Professor, Department of Early Childhood

College of Education

Deciphering Cultures

Several key elements are necessary to foster deeper learning: motivation, learner activity, interaction with others and strong knowledge base. This session uses an experiential exercise to demonstrate how these objectives can be met in the international business context, and more specifically, in the area of cross cultural understanding. The exercise is used to facilitate discussion and multiple viewpoints and to engage participants in t activity. Since cooperative and interactive learning are central components of the learning process, it is expected that exercises such as this can serve as effective learning tools.

Facilitator: Dr. Gladys Torres-Baumgarten,

Assistant Professor, Management Department

College of Business and Public Administration

Peer Led Team Learning

Faculty will participate in a workshop describing and utilizing the Peer Led Team Learning (PLTL) Model. PLTL provides a structure for faculty to work with student peer leaders, tutors and mentors to improve student achievement in targeted classes. The structure focuses on facilitating student learning in groups by using problems that provide multiple solutions. While the model has been most successful in science classes, we have conducted pilot studies in other areas. The pilot work is funded by the Espilon Corps grant.

Facilitator: Dr. John Dobosiewicz,

Department of Geology & Meteorology

Epsilon Corp

College of Natural, Applied, & Health Sciences

Students Answering Their Own Research Questions on Civic and Global Chemical Issues

POGIL (Process-Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning) classroom activities focused upon chemical principles, global issues and research skills provide an excellent foundation for developing in students the skills, confidence and comfort with scientific content to pursue independent literature projects on global and civic concerns. Being able to answer a chemical question of their own making transforms the students' perceptions of their own abilities and of the accessibility of science in their lives.
A discussion of course structure, an examination of the pedagogy in classroom activities, and a summary of results will demonstrate the potential for rigorous accomplishment in a totally interactive classroom. The methods used are applicable to a wide variety of academic disciplines.

Facilitator: Dr. A. Bryan Lees,

Chemistry-Physics Department

College of Natural, Applied and Health Sciences

How to Increase Comprehension of Content Area Texts

Many Kean University and New Jersey school students come from other countries and non-English language backgrounds. In this presentation, we will explore how to support their comprehension of difficult informational topics that they read in a language that is not their first language. Sharing experiences and discussing suggestions, we will come up with strategies to enhance these students’ comprehension of content area texts.

Facilitator: Dr. Ana Mistral

Elementary, Middle and Secondary Education

College of Education

Travel Reimbursement - Field placement supervisors

2007-06-26T13:30:00.000-04:00

Please visit the Teaching Performance Center's site where instructions are available

http://www.kean.edu/~tpc/supervisors/travel.htm

NEW STUDENT ATTENDANCE POLICY – EFFECTIVE FALL 2007

2007-06-25T19:08:00.000-04:00

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PROVOST
NEW STUDENT ATTENDANCE POLICY – EFFECTIVE FALL 2007

The following attendance policy has been approved by the Faculty Senate and the administration and replaces the attendance policy which appears in the current catalogs.

Attendance is expected in all courses. Attendance will be a component of the grade of any course if so stated in the syllabus. Students are responsible for informing the instructor in advance or in a timely manner of the reasons for their absence. Instructors in consultation with their department chairs are expected to respect university practices and policies regarding what counts as an excused absence. Typically excused absences include illness, bereavement, or religious observances. Serious tardiness may be dealt with at the discretion of the instructor.

Toner Cartridges (Disposal of)

2007-06-07T12:24:00.000-04:00

It has come to the attention of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) that many people have questions regarding the disposal procedures of USED toner cartridges. In the past, many staff members had re-boxed the used cartridges, placed a return sticker on them provided by the manufacturer, and sent the cartridges back out for recycling.

However, many of the manufacturers no longer provide this service. Therefore, in order to remain an environmentally conscious facility, the University must now turn to outside recycling companies for assistance.

In order to address this issue, the following procedures are being implemented for the current handling of used toner cartridges:

Any large cartridges from large printers, copiers and fax machines must be returned in a box when used and sealed up for removal. Small inkjet-type cartridges can either be put in a box or simply placed in a collection bin at the drop-off locations. Drop-off locations will be set up on the first floor alongside the mail drop-off boxes in the following buildings: Townsend, Bruce, Science, Hennings, Hutchinson, Willis, Nancy Thompson Library, CAS, University Center, Maintenance, Campus School East, Campus School South, Child Study Institute, and Whiteman Hall outside the Residence Life office. Additional drop-off locations will be set up on an as-needed basis. Please bring all your toner cartridges to these locations where a marked blue bin will be placed. If you are in a building without a drop-off location, please bring your recycling to a nearby building or contact EHS to arrange for a pick up.

If you have any suggestions or questions, please feel free to contact EHS at 7-3316. Thank you for your attention and cooperation.

Print Center Guidelines

2007-05-24T20:06:00.000-04:00

Print Center Guidelines

The Kean University Print Center is located in Hutchinson Hall on the 2nd Floor, and is available to all faculty and staff to meet any duplication needs.

To process a print request, you may visit http://printctr.kean.edu/ and submit your request online. Or, stop by the office to fill out a print request form. Any text and art to be printed must be submitted digitally, preferably in a Microsoft Office-compatible format on a CD. Floppy disks will also be accepted.

Please plan your print projects in advance, as the normal turnaround time is three days.

For further information, call the print center at 907-737-3921.

Publicity for Programs

2007-05-24T19:58:00.000-04:00

Publicity for Programs

Maria's helpful hints

For publicity of on-campus program you have a few options

Fliers – You can create a paper flier (when designing make sure it looks good in both color and B & W) and take an original copy to the University Center Administration office in the University Center and have it approved and stamped. Nothing can be posted on campus without their approval. And ask for the rules or guide regarding where publicity materials can be posted.

Then you make your copies for campus use.

I'd count the buildings on the map and decide which ones would be worth posting in, and this varies according to discipline. I'd make sure I put some up in the UC building, for the most part I see a lot of them around the elevators, I'd cover all the floors allowed as per the rules of Willis/Hutchinson/Hennings Hall/CAS, I'd definitely post in Vaughn-Eames. I'd put some up in Townsend and Bruce, but I don't think there are as many spots. Until you familiarize yourself with all of the buildings I'd print the map available at: http://www.kean.edu/campusmap.html.

If the department has printing funds, I'd make some color copies in the duplication service office on the second floor of Hutchinson, but be aware that it can be expensive. I'd place those in strategic areas where the interest would be higher. Black and whites would probably do for other buildings where there may be no or little traffic, such as the Technology Building.

You can also send copies for the residence halls to the Residence Life office <http://www.kean.edu/~reslife/> with a note asking that they post them. There are 6 residence halls, and if I remember correctly there is one bulletin board on the first floor of each, but they can best tell you what their process is.

University Relations sends out e-mail 'blasts' of information to the campus as requested. This is the perfect way to alert all staff/faculty/administrators and make sure he request that they also do the 'all students' list. BTW, the University Relations office is in Hutchinson on the second floor and their number is 7-NEWS.

Another good option is the Administrative Report that we all receive late Friday afternoons. This does go out to all, but be aware that they are strict about their deadlines. The deadline for the Administrative Report is Friday at noon for publication one week from the following Monday. Please e-mail your information to news@kean.edu.

I see on this list <http://www.kean.edu/resident_clubs.html#2> that there many clubs and you may want to reach out to them personally. For Information on Student Groups at Kean, contact Student Life at (908) 737-5170

And also ask about the 2 student publications and their deadlines. The Cougar's Byte office is located in the University Center, they send out their publication in electronic format to all students, grad and undergrad. I think a personal visit to them on your way to lunch may help expedite the process of including your announcements.

The printed student newspaper, The Tower is published with the support of the department of communications in the CAS building. I can't find a website for their department information because it's under construction, but you can call Dr. Chris Lynch for more info.

Another option is to drop by the University Center Administration office and ask to place the announcement on the monitors that you see in the UC lobby.

This also applies to CAS (the center, not the building) which has a monitor in the CAS lobby. Ask at the main desk and they can direct you to the person in charge of disseminating information.

The Center for Academic Success (department) also sends out a list to freshman seminar instructors to share with students who get extra credit in T2K classes to attend events and write short reports about them. The office information is available at the desk on the first floor of the CAS building.

Anti-discrimination and Anti-harassment Training

2007-05-24T19:55:00.000-04:00

(Official campus notice)

Anti-discrimination and Anti-harassment Training

In accordance with the Kean University anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policy (State Policy) and institutional mission, the University is committed to providing a campus environment free from discrimination or harassment. Kean University's policy mandates that employees who have been "subjected to any form of prohibited discrimination/harassment, or who witness others being subjected to such discrimination/harassment" are encouraged to report these incidents promptly to a supervisor, manager, or to the Office of Affirmative Action Programs. In addition, department chairs and other supervisory and managerial employees "must immediately refer any and all allegations of discrimination/harassment" to the Office of Affirmative Action Programs.

The New Jersey State Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment or Hostile Environments in the Workplace requires that all employees receive training pursuant to this policy. Any employee who has not completed training within the past two years is required to complete a training program.

Online training programs are available on both the Affirmative Action and Human Resources Web sites, or at the following link: http://training.newmedialearning.com/top_level/keanu_choice.htm. The online program was designed by New Media Learning, LLC and consists of two modules, 1) Preventing Sexual Harassment, and 2) Preventing Employment Discrimination. Both modules must be completed to fulfill the training requirement, and are accessible every day, at any time.

Please contact the Office of Affirmative Action Programs by e-mail at affiract@kean.edu or by phone at 908-737-3330 for more information.

NJ Minimum Wage

2007-05-24T19:51:00.000-04:00

(Official campus notice)

New Jersey Minimum Wage Increase to $7.15 Effective October 1, 2006

The state of New Jersey has raised the minimum wage to $7.15, effective October 1, 2006. All Federal Work Study (FWS) students who were making less than $7.15 will receive an increase in pay to reflect the new minimum wage retroactively to October 1.

Please note that this increase will take place automatically, and no action is required from FWS students or their supervisors.

Students already making $7.15 or more per hour will not be receiving an increase at this time.

If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to Heather Stender, FWS coordinator, at hstender@kean.edu.

Purchasing W-9

2007-05-24T19:48:00.000-04:00

Effective December 1, 2006, Kean University policy requires a W-9 form with an original signature to be completed and submitted to Kathy Riley in Financial Services for all individuals and sole proprietorships, partnerships, including single LLC (limited liability corporation) vendors requesting payment for services, professional services, honorariums or stipends rendered to Kean University including grants or contracts administered by the University. Disbursement of funds will not be provided until a completed W-9 is on file with Financial Services. The W-9 form is an essential component to providing accurate 1099's at year end.

Checks will be mailed to the address submitted on the W-9 form. Checks will NOT be available for pickup in Financial Services.

A W-9 form is not required for reimbursement of travel related expenses for Kean University employees.

W-9 forms are available at the reception desk in Financial Services - 3rd floor Administration Building and copy for duplication will be mailed to all Vice Presidents and Deans.

If you have any questions, contact:

Lorraine Carango, Internal Audit at 7-3323
Lynda Wehrmaker, Financial Services at 7-3155
Kathy Riley, Financial Services at 7-3157

Worker Compensation Procedure for Kean Employees at Ocean County College (OCC)

2007-05-24T19:43:00.000-04:00

Worker Compensation Procedure for Kean Employees at Ocean County College (OCC)

Any Kean employee who is injured while working at OCC will be medically treated/evaluated as any other OCC employee, visitor or student. Ocean county college's first responder will be the director of Health Services, a college nurse or a Security Department member. All first responders are trained to provide first aid, evaluate medical conditions and call for additional medical assistance.

1. The first responder will provide first aid and assess the need for any additional medical services.

2. If the situation is urgent, an ambulance will be called.

3. Kean employees will follow the Kean Workers' Compensation instructions by accessing the Human Resources page on the Kean Web site and completing the RM2 report. (go to http://www.kean.edu/humanresources.html and click on the "Accident Report Form" under the heading "Work Related Accidents and Injuries") Dr. Robert Cirasa, the contact person between the employee and Kean University, will be responsible for signing the RM2 report.

4. Carol Crawford (OCC director of Health Services) will prepare an incident report and fax/forward a copy to Cirasa at 806-313-5058, the Kean Office of Human Resources and the appropriate personnel at OCC. The completion of the report is required for all incidents at OCC which maintains a record for the college's liability insurance and safety reports.

5. The injured employee will communicate all treatment/follow up/problems with Cirasa, Kean's worker-compensation carrier or Human Resources.

6. Kean University will be responsible for notifying all Kean employees working at OCC of the workers' compensation procedure.

Any Kean employee working on the OCC campus, who would like to see a member of the Health Services Department for minor health issues, such as headaches, blood pressure, etc. is more than welcome to utilize the OCC health-services facility, located in the Instructional Building, at no charge.

Premium TransitChek participants

2007-05-24T19:42:00.001-04:00

Attention all Premium TransitChek participants:

TransitCenter, Inc., our TransitChek commuter benefits provider, has informed us that the IRS has approved increases in the maximum pretax amount that you can use toward your benefit.

On January 1, 2007, the maximum amount for:
- Transit increased to $110/month
- Commuter parking increased to $215 – [if offered]

You may change your deduction amount starting January 16, 2007 to reflect the new maximum using the online management account at www.mytransitchek.com or by calling TransitCenter Customer Service at (800) 576-1171.

If you currently include post-tax deductions toward your commuter benefit, your maximum pre-tax amount will increase automatically. Your post-tax amount will be decreased so that the total amount of your deduction remains the same.

Please contact TransitCenter Customer Service at (800) 576-1171. for further information.

On-the-Job Injury Reporting Procedures

2007-05-24T19:40:00.000-04:00

(Official campus notice)

On-the-Job Injury Reporting Procedures

1. In the event that an employee sustains a work-related injury during
normal business hours(Monday through Friday, 9a.m. to 5 p.m.), he or she
is required to notify an immediate supervisor and the Office of Human
Resources (Benefits) Office at 7-3300 no later than the end of the
workday on which the injury occurred.

2. An accident-report form (form RM-2) must be completed and submitted
to the Benefits Office. In order for employees to be considered for
workers compensation and SLI (Sick Leave Injury) benefits, New Jersey
state regulations require that a completed and signed accident report is
forwarded to the Benefits area of the Office of Human Resources within
48 hours from the time of injury. The form can be obtained from the
Benefits Office or on the Office of Human Resources webpage.

3. In the event that an injury occurs during off hours (i.e., night
shift, weekend shift), Campus Police must be contacted at 7-4800.
Employees must notify an immediate supervisor and the Benefits Office
(Office of Human Resources) and file an accident report form (form RM-2)
within 48 hours from the time of injury. The Benefits Office will make
arrangements for an evaluation at a Concentra Medical Center.

4. It is the policy of the University to refer employees who are injured
on the job to a Concentra Medical Center. An Employer's Authorization
for Examination or Treatment form is required from the Office of Human
Resources before treatment can be rendered.

5. In the event of a medical emergency or if medical treatment is
required after the operating hours of Concentra, Campus Police will
arrange for transportation to the Union Hospital Emergency Room.

6. The State of New Jersey has selected Horizon Casualty Services to
provide a managed-care program to administer the University's Workers'
Compensation claims. An injured employee must follow the above reporting
procedures and seek treatment in accordance with this managed-care
program. Employees who do not comply with these procedures will be
responsible for any unauthorized medical bills. Employees should not
seek treatment from their primary-care physician.

7. Workers Compensation is applicable only when the injury is a direct
result of an employee's duties, the incident has been properly reported
and individual negligence is not involved. Medical documentation from a
University-appointed network physician must be provided for all work
days lost in order to be eligible for SLI benefits. In the event that
medical documentation is not submitted, benefits will be denied. Denials
may be appealed to the Merit System Board. Benefits are limited to one
year following the date of the incident.

8. In cases where there is reason to believe that on-the-job sick leave
is being abused, the University or its designee may investigate. If the
University concludes that there has been an abuse, disciplinary action,
up to and including termination, will be taken. In addition, where
appropriate, the matter will be referred to the State of New Jersey
Attorney General's Office for legal action.

Recycling Program

2007-05-24T19:38:00.000-04:00

KEAN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS-WIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM - December 2006
Kean University is committed to providing a safe and healthful environment for all members of the campus community. Presently, the University is in the process of updating its recycling program to a campus-wide level effective January 2007. This is in response to a recent notification received by the University regarding mandatory compliance with the state’s recycling regulations for New Jersey higher education institutions.

Since then, the University has formed a special Recycling Committee to oversee and facilitate the implementation of this project. The committee members consist of a cross section of faculty and staff representing various administrative and academic departments including Environmental, Health and Safety, Facilities, Maintenance, Residence Life, Financial Services, and Biological Sciences. Student representatives have also been assigned to serve on the committee as well.

This introductory notice is the first in an ongoing series of informative e-mails regarding the recycling initiative at Kean University. Our initial focus will be on regular, everyday recyclable consumer items: aluminum cans, glass bottles, plastic containers, office paper and cardboard. Recycling will be required in all administrative and academic buildings, residence halls, and food-service locations. As the implementation process unfolds, the Recycling Committee will provide additional information as to how to properly comply with the new recycling policy.

The Recycling Committee is asking the campus community to provide whatever assistance is necessary in the upcoming weeks as we approach the official launch date. Full participation by all faculty, staff, students, and on-site vendors is essential for compliance purposes. Our goal is to set the benchmark for being one of the leaders among the New Jersey state colleges and universities for campus-wide recycling. It is imperative that we have your help and input in order to ensure the overall success of this endeavor.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and support. If you have any questions, please contact the following individuals.

Sheryl Quatermas
Environmental, Health & Safety Officer
7-3316 or squaterm@kean.edu

John Maso
Director of Facilities Maintenance
7-5018 or jmaso@kean.edu

Kean University Recycling Program – Status Report – February 2007

Phase 1 has been completed.

Paper recycling bins have been placed in all offices throughout campus.
A three-bin grouping for bottles and cans, paper and general trash, have been placed throughout the hallways all over campus.
Large bottle and can bins have been placed throughout campus grounds and parking areas.
If your office has been missed due to the inability of the maintenance staff to place the bin, please send an e-mail to the program coordinator at squaterm@kean.edu with the building name, room number and your name, as well as times when the office is open.

Phase 2 is under way.

This portion of the program is focused on the residence halls and is due to be completed by the end of February.

Bins for the separation of bottles and cans as well as paper will be placed in trash areas or other designated rooms on each floor of each residence hall.
Students are required to provide their own receptacles in their rooms to separate trash from recyclables.
Training for the Office of Residence Life and administrators and staff has been completed.
The recycling program is an ongoing process that will continue to occur on campus. With your help and cooperation the program will be a success. The formal program/policy document explaining this program, along with some other helpful and educational materials, is available on the Web site at www.kean.edu/fehs.

If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to contact:

Sheryl Quatermas, Environmental Health & Safety Officer, Recycle Program Coordinator
squaterm@kean.edu
908-737-3316

CHILDREN IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY

2007-05-24T19:34:00.001-04:00

(Official campus notice)

CHILDREN IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY

This is just a reminder, as stated in Kean University's Employee Handbook, please be advised that Kean University policy prohibits the presence of children in the workplace for other than official university activities involving children, such as holiday parties and "Take Your Child to Work Day". Even under these circumstances, parents must supervise children closely. Employees with dependent children are expected to make regular arrangements for proper care of their children while they are at work. Violation of this policy is subject to possible disciplinary action.

If you have any questions, please call the Office of Human Resources at 7-3300.

Holidays - 2007

2007-05-24T19:30:00.000-04:00

(Official campus notice)

State of New Jersey Official Holidays - 2007

The following is a list of the official state of New Jersey holidays for 2007 and the status of the University on the dates observed.

Holiday	Date Observed	Kean University Status
New Year's Day	Monday, January 1	Closed
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Monday, January 15	Closed
Lincoln's Birthday	Monday, February 12	Open – Class held
Presidents Day	Monday, February 19	Closed
Good Friday	Friday, April 6	Closed
Memorial Day	Monday, May 28	Closed
Independence Day	Wednesday, July 4	Closed
Labor Day	Monday, September 3	Closed
Columbus Day	Monday, October 8	Closed
Election Day	Tuesday, November 6	Open – Class held
Veteran's Day	Monday, November 12	Open – Class held
Thanksgiving Day	Thursday, November 22	Closed
Christmas Day	Tuesday, December 25	Closed

If you have any questions, please call the Office of Human Resources at 7-3300.

Department Mail - Postage Increase

2007-05-24T19:28:00.000-04:00

(Official campus notice)

Save on New Postage Increase

When United States Postal Service new rates take effect on Monday, May 14, 2007, the single-piece 1-ounce letter rate will increase from $0.39 to $.0.41 and the single-piece 1-ounce rate for large envelope (flats) will increase from $0.52 to $0.80.

Please click here to download a PDF of the publication Simplifying the USPS Rate Change, and refer to page 3.

University Mail Services is implementing the following changes to create opportunities for savings:

- All University departments and offices are required to use a standard #10 envelopes. (The maximum weight for letter-size pieces will be 3.5 ounces).

- Use of large envelopes (flats) are limited to mailing of diplomas, certificates and other documents that cannot be folded.

- All outgoing mail must have a return address, including the department/office name.

- All outgoing mail must be unsealed, and all addresses must be typed (not hand written).

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.

Smoke-Free Air Act and Kean University No-Smoking Policy

2007-05-24T19:23:00.000-04:00

(Official campus notice)

Smoke-Free Air Act and Kean University No-Smoking Policy

As Kean University is included in the Smoke-Free New Jersey -- A Breath of Fresh Air policy, all employees must familiarize themselves with these regulations, enforcement and possible fines for violations.

Smoke-Free Air Act and Kean University No Smoking Policy

In December 2006, the initial information on New Jersey’s first ever Smoke Free Air Act was sent out to all faculty, staff and students. This NJ state regulation came about as of April 2006; this is a continuation as well as the publication of an updated University policy regarding smoking on campus.

In February 1994, in accordance with the Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health Act of Subchapter 11 of the State Uniform Construction Code “Indoor Air Quality standards and procedures for buildings occupied by public employees”; a University Board of Trustees resolution (#94-02-01-743) was adopted whereas smoking was prohibited in all academic, office and physical plant buildings, and in the common areas of all residence halls on the campus.

As of April 2006 Kean University is “Smoke Free”; this means that in following with the NJ State regulations of the smoke free air act, Kean updated it’s policy and prohibits smoking in any and all public buildings on campus, private offices, maintenance areas, including all state vehicles and no smoking in or around the grounds of the Child Care Facility in Campus School North. In addition, any individuals who must smoke are required to stay a minimum of 3 (three) feet from any building entrance.

The following is the state’s regulation:

As of April 15, 2006, all indoor workplaces and public places became smoke free. This law, enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of New Jersey, protects employees and the public from second-hand smoke. Signage is required at every public entrance and must be properly maintained where smoking is prohibited. These signs will be placed at all main entrance doors within the next few weeks. Signs also must state that violators may be fined. The following fines can be levied if someone is caught or is turned in for breaking this law:

- A fine of not less than $250 for the first offense
- $500 for the second offense, and
- $1,000 for each subsequent offense

Enforcement at Kean University will be the responsibility of all University personnel. Any one found smoking inside any public buildings on campus, private offices, maintenance areas, or state vehicles will be subject to progressive disciplinary action by the university. Complaints can be reported to the Environmental Health and Safety Officer, Human Resources, 2^nd floor Administration building.

More information about the Smoke-Free Air Act can be found on the web at www.smokefree.nj.gov. Feel free to contact the environmental health and safety officer with questions by sending an e-mail to squaterm@kean.edu or calling 908-737-3316.

Thank you in advance for your continued cooperation and support.

Campus Police - Event Procedure

2007-05-24T19:19:00.001-04:00

(Official campus notice)

Campus Police - Event Procedure

Any faculty, staff or students holding an event on the Kean campus must notify Campus Police by sending an e-mail to skinnie@kean.edu, mronan@kean.edu and bgonzale@kean.edu. Please supply the location and date and time of the event.

In addition, if reserved parking in the Visitors' Circle is required, the Office of the President must be contacted for approval at jpobuta@kean.edu prior to notifying Campus Police.

Cougar e-mail, managemen tfree

2007-05-24T18:33:00.001-04:00

May your Cougar mailbox always be free

GOOD NEWS:

When you have your Cougar e-mail forwarded to another account there is a way to discontinue copies from sitting in your Cougar account and you eliminate the tedious task of constant maintenance (cleaning it out).

-Log into your Cougar account
-Go to 'Options'
-Then click on 'Delegated Administrator' on the left
-Now click on 'Mail delivery options'
-Notice that as the default for the first choice there is a checkmark in front of 'Deliver incoming messages to: POP3/IMAP4 mailbox', remove that check mark. (What this does is automatically forward the message elsewhere without leaving a copy in Cougar and thus clogging up your allocated space.)
-Now as a precaution, I'd add the e-mail you are forwarding in the bottom box labeled 'Forward a copy of each message to:
(INSERT checkmark here) Enable forwarding

And ENTER the forwarding address in the box provided, remember to 'Enter one email address per line.'

Make sure you hit 'SAVE' and run a test from an outside source. I usually send myself e-mails from Yahoo or G-mail for test purposes.

If it forwards and upon reopening Cougar you don't see a copy then you know you've been successful.

Searching for a colleague in Cougar e-mail

2007-05-24T18:30:00.000-04:00

Searching for your colleagues' e-mail address?

You'll probably want to print this, it's a bit long:

-Open a new e-mail form by clicking on compose
-Note that next to the first blank area on top there is the word "To", click on that
-This opens your personal address book (other hints regarding filling that will follow), note that the fourth button down the middle says "search", click on it
-a new window opens allowing you to search your personal directory (which after a time becomes extensive, so it does become helpful) but if you click on the drop down menu the next choice is "corporate", meaning all of addresses in the 'cougar' used system at Kean
-for the most part it is easy to search if you know the person's full name "maria perez" yields 3 entries, I'm the first. A problem is created if I had included my middle initial and you didn't know what it was. Just typing in 'maria perez' would not have given you the correct entry for 'maria c perez', thus for some it's easier to do last name only if not sure and scroll. If your last name is 'delloiacono', as is Rob's few entries will appear.
-note that if assigned correctly (or as is the norm) all faculty/staff is listed as first initial-last name, but only up to 8 letters long. And of course, that rule is made to be broken when too many with the same name combinations begin to be placed into the system.
-students usually are the opposite of ours, they are last name then first letter of first name

it follows that if you do find me (for example), then you place a check mark in front of my name (and did you know that bcc means 'blind copy', that name will not show up on the e-mail received by others, only shows on your 'sent', I use it when sending messages to a large group of individuals). if you only meant to e-mail me, then hit 'ok', if you want to do multiple searched, then hit 'apply' and go back to the search window (that seems to hide under the other one! I tend to separate them either to the left or right to do multiples) and do your other searches. Once you have everyone, then click 'ok'

Another option if not sure, is to go to the online phone directory (http://web4.kean.edu/keandir/) and search either by last name, first name or department. Once you find 'maria perez' note that under the 'options' column on the right some of us have envelope icons, if you mouse over the icon see that my e-mail account address appears on your window, bottom left hand corner. I think if you hit the envelope icon, it will trigger Outlook to open and if you have not set it up, it can be a 'pain'. But, this way you are sure you have the right 'maria perez', since you can see the department designation. And of course, this works once they update that directory ;)

Happy searching, Maria