California University

VOLUME 12, NUMBER 34 JAN. 24, 2011

Auction
Boosts
Scholarship
Fund
Yamba Named Interim Dean
A highly
respected and
popular faculty
member at Cal U
for more than 20
years, Dr.
Mohamed
Yamba is now Cal
U’s interim dean
of the College of
Liberal Arts.

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of Liberal Arts

r. Mohamed Yamba will serve
as interim dean of the College
of Liberal Arts, President
Angelo Armenti, Jr. has announced.
Yamba replaces Dr. Michael
Hummel, who will return to the
classroom. Hummel became acting
dean of the College in January 2009,
after serving as chair of the Department
of Justice, Law and Society.
“I want to thank Dr. Hummel for
the great work he has done as dean of
the College of Liberal Arts, and to
welcome him back to the ranks of the
faculty,” President Armenti said.
“I know that his students will
welcome his return to the classroom,
and I wish him well in all his future
endeavors.”
A faculty member since 1989 and
now past chair of the Department of
History and Political Science, Yamba
earned dual master’s degrees in

‘The world is our next
stage.’

— Dr. Mohamed Yamba

international affairs and political
science with a certificate in public
administration at Ohio University. He
earned his Ph.D. in public policy
research and analysis at the University
of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of
Public and International Affairs.
“I am delighted that Dr. Yamba has
accepted my offer to serve as interim
dean of the College of Liberal Arts,”
said President Armenti. “He comes
highly recommended for this position
because of his excellent work as a
professor and academic department
chair.
“I am confident that he will do a

fine job in this new role, and I look
forward very much to working with
him.”
Yamba, who was born in Old Tafo,
Ghana, is affiliated with the Frederick
Douglass Institute at Cal U. He
coordinates the Harrisburg Internship
Semester (THIS) and the Martin Luther
King Jr. Scholarship Essay
Competition.
His perspective is both global and
local: In addition to his University
duties, Yamba is a member of the
steering committee of Researchers’
Alliance for Development (RAD), a key
component of the World Bank. He also
volunteers to read to children at Dunbar
Elementary School in Connellsville.
In May 2002 Yamba received the
Faculty Professional Development
Committee Merit Award for Research.
He was honored in June 2010 at the
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Theatre Department Welcomes
Artist-in-Residence

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Dr. Michele Pagen, a professor in the
al U theatre students will have a
Department of Theatre and Dance, first met La
special opportunity to polish their
Rosa when he directed two shows for a summer
skills when a well-respected director
program she was running before she came to
and choreographer arrives on campus this
Cal U. Department chair Dr. Michael Slavin
week.
also knows him.
Gary John La Rosa will be an artist-in“We have spent a lot of time together, and
residence for a month in the Department of
the respect and affection we have for each other
Theatre and Dance. He will direct a cast of
runs deep,” Pagen said.
five students in Twilight of the Golds and offer
This is the first time Cal U has welcomed an
workshops on topics such as auditioning and
artist-in-residence, she added, and she is eager
breaking into the business that will be open to
for students to begin working with La Rosa
all theatre students.
Gary John La Rosa
when auditions start Thursday.
La Rosa, who lives in New York City, has
“Gary John will cast and direct Twilight of the Golds,
worked on nearly 200 productions including off-Broadway
and then he will be available for classes during the day,”
and regional theatre, industrial shows, dinner theatre and
Pagen said. “Our students know this is a big deal and that
summer stock. He also coaches performers looking to
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sharpen their acting and auditioning skills.

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idding opens Wednesday for the
third online auction supporting the
Pittsburgh Penguins Scholarship at
California University.
On the auction block are eight items,
including autographed Penguins
memorabilia, a children’s party and a gamenight experience at CONSOL Energy
Center in Pittsburgh.
Hockey fans who visit the Cal U
homepage, www.calu.edu, will find a link
to the auction site once bidding begins. A
link also will be available at the Penguins’
website, http://penguins.nhl.com.
Bidding closes at 5 p.m. Feb. 4, 2011.
Pens fans may bid on:
• One Penguins game night
experience. The package includes four
premium seats, dinner for four in the
Lexus Club and four game pucks; the
foursome may view warm-ups from the
penalty box, and two people may ride the
Zamboni during intermission.
• Four all-star packages. Each winner
receives a jersey and a mini-helmet signed
by a Penguins all-star: Sidney Crosby,
Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang or Marc-Andre
Fleury.
• One Sidney Crosby Winter Classic
package. The high bidder receives a Winter
Classic jersey autographed by Crosby, a
Winter Classic print and a commemorative
program.
• One Jordan Staal Winter Classic
package. The winner receives a Winter
Classic jersey autographed by Staal, a
Winter Classic print and a commemorative
program.
• One Iceburgh party for kids. The
Penguins mascot will make a 90-minute
appearance at the winner’s house, bringing
10 autographed pucks, rally towels and
more.
Cal U is the official education partner
of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Auction proceeds support the Pittsburgh
Penguins scholarship, which is awarded
annually to a student who demonstrates
financial need and maintains a grade-point
average of 3.0 or higher. The scholarship
was established last year with proceeds
from two similar online auctions.

Autism Expert
Homes in on Play

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An active speaker, Wolfberg
or children on the autism
also serves as principal investigator
spectrum, play doesn’t come
on major research and training
naturally. So a seminar led by
grants and as associate editor for
the originator of the “integrated play
Autism: International Journal of
group” model will focus on teaching
Research and Practice.
children with autism to play
The seminar will address the
Presented by California
complex challenges that children
University and Intermediate Unit 1,
on the autism spectrum encounter
the introductory seminar is
Dr. Pamela
in peer relations and play.
scheduled for 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Wolfberg
Participants will become familiar
Feb. 1 in the Performance Center.
with the principles and practices of IPG, a
The session is intended for educators,
model designed to support children with
therapists, related practitioners and parents or
autism as they enjoy playing with siblings
family members of children with autism.
and their typical peers at home, in school, or
The program presenter is Dr. Pamela
in community and therapy settings.
Wolfberg, an associate professor of special
Based on award-winning research, the
education and director of Project Mosaic, the
IPG model has been found to be effective in
autism spectrum graduate program at San
enhancing reciprocal social interaction,
Francisco State University.
communication, play and imagination in
Wolfberg originated the Integrated Play
children of diverse ages and abilities with
Group (IPG) model and founded the Autism
autism, Asperger’s and related socialInstitute on Peer Relations and Play, which
communicative needs.
leads efforts to develop inclusive peer play
A link to online registration is available
programs worldwide.
at www.calu.edu, or visit
She is the author of Play and Imagination in
www.solutionwhere.
Children with Autism, 2nd Edition (2009) and
com/iu1/cw/showcourse.asp?2753.
Peer Play and the Autism Spectrum: The Art of
Professional fee for the seminar is $50.
Guiding Children’s Socialization and Imagination
Scholarships may be available for Early
(2003), and co-editor of Educating Learners on
Intervention partners; for details, please
the Autism Spectrum: Preparing Highly Qualified
Educators (2008).
contact kotchmanr@iu1.k12.pa.us.

Campus
BRIEFS
Faculty Convocation
Thursday
The Spring Faculty Convocation
will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in
the Learning Resource Center
auditorium in Morgan Hall.
Staff Convocation is scheduled
for 2 p.m. Feb. 22 in the Performance
Center, where Student Convocation
will be held at 11 a.m. March 1.

Summer College
Registration Begins
Registration is under way for
Summer College sessions held in
June, July and August. A wide
variety of undergraduate and
graduate classes are offered on
campus and online. Both five-week
and 10-week sessions are available.
Summer College welcomes both
current Cal U students and visiting
students from other schools. Cal U
students may register online or visit
the Office of Lifelong Learning in
the Eberly Science and Technology
Center, Room 202. Visiting students
must complete an application before
they may register.
The Summer College catalog
includes course listings and
information about admissions,
financial aid and the Cal U campus.
To obtain a print copy of the
Summer College course schedule,
contact the Office of Lifelong
Learning at 724-938-5840 or (tollfree) 866-268-9154.
Learn more about Summer
College at http://www.calu.
edu/academics/lifelonglearning/summer-college/
index.htm

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Drs. Lynn and Bob Koegel
will deliver the keynote
address at Cal U’s fourth
annual autism conference
for parents, educators
and service providers.

Autism Conference
Set for March 8

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nline registration will be available soon for the
University’s fourth annual autism conference for parents,
educators and service providers.
The daylong conference is planned for March 8 in Gallagher
Hall.
Keynote speakers will be Drs. Lynn and Bob Koegel, cofounders of the Koegel Autism Center at the Graduate School of
Education at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
The Koegels are experts in Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT),
which has helped to produce positive effects on behavior,
communication and social skills for children with autism.
The Koegel Autism Center works to increase awareness of
autism spectrum disorders, develop and implement PRT and
improve education for children with autism and other
developmental disabilities.
Last year Lynn Koegel was the expert called in to assist nanny
Jo Frost on a segment of the ABC television show The
Supernanny.

Fruity Fog Aims to Send Crows Packing

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ewer birds are roosting on campus — but California
University officials aren’t ready to crow about it just
yet.
During winter break, the University used a fruit-scented
“fog” in an attempt to alleviate unpleasant and unsanitary
conditions created by large flocks of crows.
The crow relocation program was approved by the U.S.
Department of Agriculture to improve health and safety on
campus.
Thousands of birds flocked to Cal U after a cold snap
earlier this winter. Throughout much of December they
returned nightly to roost in trees and on rooftops. Their
droppings fouled lawns, sidewalks and parking areas,
especially near the Quad.
Beginning Dec. 29, trained and licensed pest removal
technicians sprayed a mist of natural grape extract into
roosting areas at dusk to discourage the birds from settling.
The program continued through Jan. 14.
The USDA protocol also permitted the use of laser
lights and pyrotechnics to shoo the birds, but the grape
extract proved most effective.
The fruity mist is not harmful to humans, animals or
wildlife.
“The anti-roosting measures don’t harm the crows,”
explained Ken Grzelak, assistant director for campus
support services. “We’re just trying to change their roosting
habits and encourage them to relocate.”
Notices about the crow dispersal program were posted
on the Cal U website and on campus buildings before
spraying began. Staff from Physical Plant and the Office of
Environmental Health and Safety monitored the work.
By the time classes resumed, campus sidewalks were

Fewer crows are roosting at Cal U these days, thanks to a
relocation program approved by the U.S. Department of
Agriculture to improve health and safety on campus.

noticeably cleaner. But Grzelak noted that crow relocation
is an annual event at the Capitol Complex in Harrisburg.
Penn State University also has a recurring problem with
crows.
“I’m leery about saying the bird problem is resolved,” he
said. “No one at Ehrlich (pest removal company) or the
USDA will tell us that the work we’ve done will eliminate
our crow problem altogether.”
—
The USDA-approved crow dispersal program is used annually
on the grounds of the Capitol Complex in Harrisburg. For answers
to frequently asked questions, visit www.dgs.state.pa.us and click
on “Property and Asset Management” in the lefthand column,
then search for “Crow Dispersal Program.”

Yamba Named Interim Liberal Arts Dean

— Continued from page 1

President’s Gala, where he received the President’s Faculty
Award for Service.
“I look forward to serving as interim dean of Liberal Arts
and working with so many outstanding faculty,” said
Yamba. “I sincerely appreciate the
opportunity President Armenti and Provost (Geraldine) Jones
have given me.
“The University has gone through a metamorphosis,
both academically and physically, during my 20 years as a
faculty member,” Yamba added. “Several faculty are doing
cutting-edge research, which is recognized by scholars across a
wide spectrum of disciplines.

“I plan to encourage and support their efforts, as our
students are the real beneficiaries of their work. The world is
our next stage, and I intend to work diligently to enhance that
step.”
As he resumes his teaching duties, Hummel also will serve
as director of the newly established Linda and Harry Serene
Leadership Institute.
“It has been a fun and fulfilling experience, rich in learning
and professional growth,” he said of his time in the dean’s
office.
“As a faculty member in the Department of Justice, Law
and Society, I have books to write, students to teach and
service to seek. I know that Dr. Yamba will receive the same
professional support that I received.”

Presentation Looks at Cal U for Life

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ecause of its Cal U for Life initiative, the University is
rapidly becoming a sought-after leader in student
philanthropy.
On Feb. 1-3, President Angelo Armenti, Jr. will give the
opening presentation at the Building a Culture of Student
Philanthropy Conference in San Diego, Calif.
Accompanying him will be Amy Lombard, executive
director of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving, and Ryan
Jerico, coordinator of student and young alumni programs.
The three-day conference is presented by Academic
Impressions, a Colorado-based organization that provides
professional development for administrative and academic
leaders in higher education.
In the event’s opening session, President Armenti will
share his vision and strategy for student philanthropy, and
explain why, in the current economic climate, intentional
student philanthropy is so important.
“Through awareness, appreciation and, ultimately, giving,
we must have our students forge and maintain a lifelong
relationship with Cal U,” President Armenti said. “We chose
‘Cal U for Life’ as our brand because the name was also the
goal. You must instill a culture of philanthropy immediately
among students, faculty, staff and alumni.”
Lombard and Jerico will present a case study explaining
how Cal U’s student philanthropy program developed,

President Armenti

Amy Lombard

Ryan Jerico

including the comprehensive student orientation program that
Cal U initiated in 2009 for freshmen and other first-year
students.
Last year, this same Cal U trio explained the Cal U for
Life initiative at a similar conference in Atlanta, Ga., and to
more than 400 higher education professionals through an
online seminar also hosted by Academic Impressions.
“The student philanthropy conference is excellent for any
school looking to create or expand a student fundraising
program,” said Randy Lofgren, associate vice president for
development programs and solutions at Baylor University in
Texas. “Many ideas were explored that can lead to a
successful program.”

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Students in Cal U’s
emergency medical
training class,
taught by Mary
Popovich, look over
their tabletop
disaster drills.

“The students had to take what they
learned and apply it to hazardous
materials,” Popovich said. “To just hear
about this through lecture, you don’t
always get it.”
Popovich emphasized that
emergency medical training has changed
dramatically in recent years.
Development of the National Incident
Management System was prompted by
the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
“The Department of Health is
putting more emphasis on having skilled
rescuers understand hazardous
conditions or mass casualty incidents,”
she said. “Because of terrorism or bioterrorism, we learned that you cannot
just rush in. … Now they teach scene

safety first — stand back and evaluate.”
Popovich plans to use the tabletop
disaster drill in future EMT classes.
“It always helps whenever you can
put you hands on something and get a
visual,” said Vicki Ostrowski, a
sophomore nursing major. “We learned
about what to see in a disaster and how
to plan for it, so everything just came
together wonderfully when we started to
make the (miniature scenes).”
Tony Spicuzza, a sophomore athletic
training major, said teamwork was
needed to complete the project.
“We all worked together from the
planning stage,” he said. “Creating the
scene, I thought, showed that we
actually learned something.”

Theatre Welcomes Artist-in-Residence
— Continued from page 1
they’re very fortunate.”
Twilight of the Golds explores the
fictional idea that genetic testing could
reveal the sexual orientation of an
unborn child. La Rosa said the play, by
Jonathan Tolins, appealed to him
because it combines comedy and drama
and will challenge the student actors.
“It merges a warm, family story that
has a lot of comedic overtones in the
relationships within this family (with)
some very, very interesting plot
mechanisms that are very topical and
interesting,” he explained.
“So this was the reason I was
interested in doing this play. I love
emotional depth, where the characters
are different at the end than they were at
the beginning.
“That’s what I like to do as a
director — help students realize their

January 25, 2011
4:00 p.m, LRC Auditorium
TENTATIVE AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL

Students Respond to Tabletop ‘Disasters’
s mayor of West Newton, Cal
U faculty member Mary
Popovich uses miniature people,
vehicles and buildings to help her
borough prepare for big disasters.
Popovich organizes tabletop disaster
drills that train emergency personnel to
follow protocols established by the
National Incident Management System.
This structured framework is designed
to help local, state and federal
government entities respond effectively
to natural disasters and/or terrorist
attacks.
Popovich, a nationally certified
emergency medical instructor, also
incorporates this tabletop exercise into
her emergency medical training class at
Cal U.
Using children’s building blocks, toy
cars, aluminum foil, plastic and
cardboard, the EMT students created
“hazard scenes” such as an overturned
cattle truck or a chemical spill. They
mapped out safety zones to isolate the
danger zone and showed how an
accident at one site might affect people
in other areas.
Popovich was particularly interested
in how the scenarios affected emergency
medical services. For instance, first
responders might need to move patients
through a decontamination zone on their
way to a triage station or treatment site.

THE CALIFORNIA
UNIVERSITY FORUM

See the show
Twilight of the Golds will be performed
at 8 p.m. Feb. 24 and 25 and at 2 and 8
p.m. Feb. 26 in the Blaney Theatre, in
Steele Hall. Ticket price is $12 for
adults, $10 for seniors; students are
admitted free with a Cal Card and a $5
refundable deposit. The production is
not suitable for the youngest patrons.
For reservations, call the Steele Hall
Box Office at 724-938-5943.

potential and not be afraid to
experiment and grow as artists,” he
added. “This play will allow them to
sharpen their audition skills and acting
abilities. You have to be fearless and
willing to expose yourself as an actor.
Twilight of the Golds is an opportunity to
bare your soul.”
Pagen said she is delighted not only
for the students who will be cast in the

play, but also for all theatre majors at
Cal U.
“Our kids will make a connection
here that will be useful down the line. If
they move to New York and need a
coach, they’ll know Gary. He’s not just a
contact for the students he casts; he’ll be
a contact for everyone.”
Allen Pines, a senior theatre major,
said he is excited about working with La
Rosa.
“He a professional. He’s been out
there; he’s lived the life. If we’re serious
about this as a profession, he’ll teach us
the little things we need to know.
“I’m glad the department is allowing
this and has invited him here,” Pines
added. “Our department is hardworking, and he’s coming into a
situation with kids who want to work
hard.
“I’m expecting full attendance at
every workshop he has.”

III. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
IV. MINUTES OF DECEMBER 7,
2010
(Approved by e-mail ballot –
refer to Forum website or
Public Folders in Outlook)
V. MINUTES OF EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
(Informational Only – Minutes
January 18, 2011)
VI. PRESIDING OFFICER’S
REPORT
A. Miscellaneous Information
B. Notice of Executive
Committee Meeting: February
1, 2011 – University Community
Welcome
VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VIII. INTERPELLATION
AMENDED MOTION:
Whereas, The Senate is very
concerned about the fact that the
University Curriculum Committee,
the General Education
Committee and the English
Department were not consulted in
making class substitutions for
English Comp. II;
Whereas, This confounds faculty
advisement;
Whereas, There’s a pedagogical
difference between a class in
which writing is taught and a
class in which writing is assigned;
Whereas, Admission to graduate
schools and professional
programs is negatively impacted;
Whereas, There are ramifications
for student success in passing
Praxis;
Whereas, The National Council of
Teachers of English (NCTE)
recommends a capsize for
teaching courses in which writing
is taught; and
Whereas, Certain accreditation
requirements will be comprised;
[Resolved, That] the University
Forum renounce the temporary
substitutions for English
Composition II and endorse a
more collaborative decisionmaking process between the
University Curriculum Committee,
The General Education
Committee, the English
Department, and the Chairs’
Forum ad hoc committee on
writing.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
X. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next FORUM Meeting
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
XI. ADJOURNMENT

Correction

The caption for a Commencement
photo in the Jan. 24 Journal misstated
the relationship between Matthew
Joseph Kallis ’10 and Dr. John R. Kallis,
chair of the Department of Applied
Engineering and Technology. Matthew
is Dr. Kallis’ nephew and the son of
Joseph D. Kallis. The Journal apologizes
for the error.

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THE CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY FORUM
DECEMBER 7, 2010 / 4:00 p.m., LRC Auditorium
APPROVED MINUTES
The California University Forum
met in regular session Tuesday,
December 7, 2010, in the LRC
Auditorium. Presiding Officer
Hoover called the meeting order
at 4:05 p.m.
The following senators were in
attendance:
Dr. Lenora Angelone
Ms. Brittany Balaz
Ms. Roberta Busha
Dr. Leonard Colelli
Ms. Sharon Elkettani
Ms. Geraldine Jones (4:20 pm)
Ms. Candice Kmetz
Dr. Kevin Koury
Dr. Sean Madden
Dr. Charles Mance
Ms. Rebecca Nichols
Dr. Nancy Pinardi
Dr. Susan Ryan
Ms. Sarah Scholar
Mr. Gary Seelye
Mrs. Jenifer Sigado
Mr. Cory Stoner
Dr. Emily Sweitzer
Mr. Mike Wagner
Dr. Tom Wickham
Ms. Taylor Williams
Dr. Brian Wood
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. Angelo Armenti, Jr.
Mr. Rick Bertagnolli
Ms. Jessica Bettilyon
Dr. Bill Biddington
Dr. Jane Bonari
Mr. Craig Butzine
Ms. Jacqueline Davis
Ms. Fran Fayish
Mr. Shane Fox
Prof. Barbara Hess
Mr. Keith Kappel
Ms. Bonnie Keener
Ms. Darla Kurnal
Mr. Josh Mrosko
Dr. Tom Mueller
Dr. Michael Slaven
Ms. Marguerite Smith
Mr. Robert Thorn
Dr. Kimberly Woznack
The agenda was presented,
approved and the meeting
proceeded
Presiding Officer Hoover stated
that the approved Forum
minutes of November 2, 2010
are available on the Forum
website (http://www.calu.edu/
faculty-staff/administration/
forum/index.htm)
or Public Folders in the
Microsoft Outlook. A hard copy
of the executive committee
minutes of November 23, 2010
is included in the senators’
packets for informational
purposes.

Presiding Officer’s Report
Presiding Officer Hoover noted
the next executive committee
meeting will be held on
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 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
Senator Madden inquired as to
the status on attendance for
accountability for senators.
After a brief discussion, it was
proposed that holding senators
accountable for attendance
would probably have a negative
impact rather than a positive
one.
Senator Ryan inquired as to the
status of faculty long distance
privileges. Senator Mance
noted that a decision should be
made by the end of this fiscal
year.
Previously Postponed
Motion:
At the November 2, 2010
University Forum meeting,
the following motion was
postponed to this meeting.
Whereas, The Senate is
very concerned about
the fact that the
University Curriculum
Committee, the General
Education Committee
and the English
Department were not
consulted in making
class substitutions for
English Comp. II;
Whereas, This
confounds faculty
advisement;
Whereas, There’s a
pedagogical difference
between a class in
which writing is taught
and a class in which
writing is assigned;
Whereas, Admission to
graduate schools and
professional programs
is negatively impacted;
Whereas, There are
ramifications for student
success in passing
Praxis;
Whereas, The National
Council of Teachers of
English (NCTE)
recommends a capsize
for teaching courses in
which writing is taught;
and
Whereas, Certain
accreditation
requirements will be
comprised;
[Resolved, That] we ask
that the University
Forum join the Faculty
Senate in our
expression of concern.

Presiding Officer Hoover noted
that Senator Ryan, as the
person who proposed the
motion (on behalf of the Faculty
Senate), would be allowed to
speak first.
Senator Ryan moved to
substitute for the pending
resolution, the following:
Whereas, The Senate is very
concerned about the fact that
the University Curriculum
Committee, the General
Education Committee and the
English Department were not
consulted in making class
substitutions for English
Comp. II;
Whereas, This confounds
faculty advisement;
Whereas, There’s a
pedagogical difference
between a class in which
writing is taught and a class
in which writing is assigned;
Whereas, Admission to
graduate schools and
professional programs is
negatively impacted;
Whereas, There are
ramifications for student
success in passing Praxis;
Whereas, The National
Council of Teachers of
English (NCTE) recommends
a capsize for teaching
courses in which writing is
taught; and
Whereas, Certain
accreditation requirements
will be comprised;
[Resolved, That] the
University Forum renounce
the temporary substitutions
for English Composition II
and endorse a more
collaborative decision-making
process between the
University Curriculum
Committee, The General
Education Committee, the
English Department, and the
Chairs’ Forum ad hoc
committee on writing.
Second by Senator Madden.
Senator Ryan spoke in support
of the substitution, noting that
Faculty Senate is concerned
that English Composition II
courses are being substituted
without proper discussion with
the appropriate parties. Senator
Ryan further stated that this is
critical to our students’
education and for this reason, it
is important for the Forum to
make a statement – and reject
the English Composition 2
substitutions.
Senator Madden moved the
previous question on the
amendment to substitute.
Second by Senator Angelone.
Senator Koury raised a
parliamentary inquiry: Will the
vote be on the motion for the
previous question, or on the
motion to amend by
substitution?

President Officer Hoover
clarified that the vote will be on
the pending motion for the
previous question, meaning that
we are voting on stopping
debate on the motion to amend
by substitution, but not yet
voting on the motion to amend.
Senator Koury moved for a roll
call vote on Senator Madden’s
motion for the previous
question. Under general
consent, Presiding Officer
Hoover directed that a roll call
vote be taken on the motion for
the previous question as
follows:
Dr. Lenora Angelone
Y
Ms. Brittany Balaz
Y
Ms. Roberta Busha
Y
Dr. Leonard Colelli
N
Ms. Sharon Elkettani
Y
Ms. Geraldine Jones
N
Ms. Candice Kmetz
Y
Dr. Kevin Koury
N
Dr. Sean Madden
Y
Dr. Charles Mance
N
Ms. Rebecca Nichols Abstain
Dr. Nancy Pinardi
Y
Dr. Susan Ryan
Y
Ms. Sarah Scholar
Y
Mr. Gary Seelye
Y
Mrs. Jenifer Sigado
Y
Mr. Cory Stoner
Y
Dr. Emily Sweitzer
Y
Mr. Mike Wagner
Y
Dr. Tom Wickham
Y
Ms. Taylor Williams
Y
Dr. Brian Wood
Y
VOTE: Yes: 17 No: 4
Abstain: 1
Motion passed.
Presiding Officer Hoover
proceeded to a vote on the
motion to amend.
Senator Koury moved for a “roll
call vote” on the motion to
amend by substitution. Under
general consent, Presiding
Officer Hoover directed that a
roll call vote be taken on the
motion for the previous question
as follows:
Dr. Lenora Angelone
Y
Ms. Brittany Balaz
Y
Ms. Roberta Busha
Y
Dr. Leonard Colelli
N
Ms. Sharon Elkettani
Y
Ms. Geraldine Jones
N
Ms. Candice Kmetz
Y
Dr. Kevin Koury
N
Dr. Sean Madden
Y
Dr. Charles Mance
N
Ms. Rebecca Nichols
Y
Dr. Nancy Pinardi
Y
Dr. Susan Ryan
Y
Ms. Sarah Scholar
Y
Mr. Gary Seelye
Y
Mrs. Jenifer Sigado
Y
Mr. Cory Stoner
Y
Dr. Emily Sweitzer
Y
Mr. Mike Wagner
Y
Dr. Tom Wickham
Y
Ms. Taylor Williams
Y
Dr. Brian Wood
Y
VOTE: Yes: 18 No: 4
Motion passed.

The pending motion was the
amended resolution as
submitted by the Faculty
Senate.
Senator Jones raised a
parliamentary inquiry regarding
whether the departure of two
senators had impacted quorum.
Presiding Officer Hoover asked
the secretary to conduct an
attendance roll call to establish
if there was still a quorum.
The following senators were in
attendance:
Dr. Lenora Angelone
Ms. Brittany Balaz
Ms. Roberta Busha
Ms. Sharon Elkettani
Ms. Geraldine Jones
Ms. Candice Kmetz
Dr. Charles Mance
Ms. Rebecca Nichols
Dr. Nancy Pinardi
Dr. Susan Ryan
Ms. Sarah Scholar
Mr. Gary Seelye
Mrs. Jenifer Sigado
Mr. Cory Stoner
Dr. Emily Sweitzer
Mr. Mike Wagner
Dr. Tom Wickham
Ms. Taylor Williams
Dr. Brian Wood
The following senators were
absent:
Dr. Angelo Armenti, Jr.
Mr. Rick Bertagnolli
Ms. Jessica Bettilyon
Dr. Bill Biddington
Dr. Jane Bonari
Mr. Craig Butzine
Dr. Leonard Colelli
Ms. Jacqueline Davis
Ms. Fran Fayish
Mr. Shane Fox
Prof. Barbara Hess
Mr. Keith Kappel
Ms. Bonnie Keener
Dr. Kevin Koury
Ms. Darla Kurnal
Dr. Sean Madden
Mr. Josh Mrosko
Dr. Tom Mueller
Dr. Michael Slaven
Ms. Marguerite Smith
Mr. Robert Thorn
Dr. Kimberly Woznack
Presiding Officer Hoover
reported that there was no
longer a quorum, and therefore
no further business could be
conducted.
Presiding Officer Hoover
adjourned the meeting at 4:48
pm.
Minutes submitted by Mrs. Dana
Turcic, Recording Secretary.
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