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VOLUME 12, NUMBER 14 MAY 3, 2010
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Memo Shares Details of Parking Plan
he recent memo to all members of the Cal U
community addressed the paid parking program on
campus that will begin with the Fall 2010 semester.
The parking program will affect the entire University
community, including students, faculty, staff and the
University President.
“The campus enhancements that have resulted in
changes to our parking situation are a reflection of Cal
U’s success in attracting and retaining students,” said
Angela Burrows, vice president for University Relations.
“Our enrollment growth, coupled with our commitment
to ensuring a high quality life for our students, has
resulted in new construction and a reconfiguration of the
parking situation.”
The specific parking arrangements continue to be
subject to ongoing discussions with the bargaining units.
The University administration has been meeting with
bargaining unit representatives to attempt to address the
concerns of all represented employees and to reach an
amicable resolution to these issues.
Some of the information provided in the most recent
communication resulted from those discussions. Examples
include the establishment of the Parking and
Transportation Advisory Committee, the proposal to add
reserved parking, the increase in the number and
frequency of shuttle service, and the locations of the bus
stops on campus.
“We look forward to continuing to work with the
bargaining unit representatives to achieve a resolution to
the University’s parking challenges,” said University
President Angelo Armenti, Jr. “As additional information
becomes available, including any modifications to the
proposed plan as a result of these discussions, we will
continue to keep the University community informed.”
All members of the campus community are urged to
watch for the online newsletter that will be published
throughout the summer, providing information and
updates as details are confirmed. Parking updates also will
appear in the Journal and on the Cal U website.
In the meantime, the University has created a list of
frequently asked questions (FAQ), along with answers
addressing various aspects of the proposed paid elements
of the parking program. The updated FAQ reprinted here
specifically notes that discussions with bargaining units
are ongoing, and that the information is subject to change
based upon those discussions. It also includes corrected
information concerning the free parking option for
employees.
“In the coming months, as we draw closer to the new
parking arrangements at Cal U, the University will
continue to communicate with students, faculty and staff,”
Burrows said. “The intent of the communication is to
keep everyone informed about the changes, so they can
make the best parking choices for their personal
situation.”
For questions or concerns about parking and transportation
issues, call the parking hotline at 724-938-4677 or send e-mail to
calupat@calu.edu.
C
For the first time in more than a decade, Adamson
Stadium will be the site for Cal U’s undergraduate
Commencement.
Commencement
Friday, Saturday
S
tudents, faculty and families are reminded
that undergraduate Commencement will be
held, rain or shine, at 10 a.m. Saturday in
Adamson Stadium at Roadman Park.
Gates will open at 8 a.m. Guests are reminded
that early arrivals will find the most convenient
parking and the best seats in the stadium’s “home
side” bleachers.
Parking for undergraduates and their families
will be available in the Roadman Park lot, at
Vulcan Village and in the Mid-Mon Valley Transit
Authority’s Park ’n’ Ride lot off Route 88.
Overflow parking will be available on the main
campus, with free shuttles to and from the stadium.
Carpooling is suggested whenever possible.
— Continued on page 4
Frequently
Asked
Questions
This information is subject to change based
upon the ongoing discussions with the
employee bargaining units.
Q. Why is paid parking necessary?
A. Increased enrollment prompted the
need for new construction. The University has
long outgrown Hamer Hall, which was built in
1964, when the University’s enrollment was
less than half of the more than 9,000 students
currently enrolled. As enrollment increased,
student expectations rose as well, prompting
the need for a new facility. That facility — the
convocation center — will open for use in Fall
2011. This construction resulted in the loss of
400 parking spaces.
In order to alleviate the loss of these
spaces, as well as to address the historical lack
of parking on campus, in 2008 Cal U’s
— Continued on page 2
Vulcan Goes Green
alifornia University is among
286 colleges and universities
included in The Princeton
Review’s Guide to Green Colleges, a
comprehensive new directory
produced in partnership with the
U.S. Green Building Council.
Launched online in time for the
40th annual Earth Day celebration
on April 22, the free guide can be
downloaded at www.princeton
review.com/greenguide and
www.usgbc.org/campus.
The new guide profiles “the
nation’s most environmentally
responsible campuses.” It is based on
a survey of hundreds of colleges
nationwide, but unlike other
Princeton Review guides, it does not
include student comments.
California University’s online
profile specifically mentions its
“ambitious multimillion-dollar
geothermal project … to reduce the
need for fossil fuels,” and the Cal U
Weather Center’s participation in the
worldwide GLOBE science
education and data dissemination
program.
In addition, “37 percent of the
school’s energy consumption is
derived from renewable resources,”
the profile says, and “the university
also offers internships and
employment counseling for
environmentally aware and
sustainability-related industries.”
The University’s geothermal
project also was highlighted in the
2008-2009 Green Community
exhibition at the National Building
Students (from left) Ed Shuty, Anton Hritz and Mark Minnicks participate in a
campout with the Cal U Eco Learning Community as part of a sustainability exercise
on Earth Day. The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges lists Cal U among
the 286 most environmentally responsible colleges and universities in the nation.
Museum in Washington, D.C.
“Once again, Cal U is being
recognized as a leader in practical
sustainability,” said University
President Angelo Armenti, Jr. “These
are not just ‘feel-good’ initiatives.
“Our commitment to energy
conservation makes sense both
financially and from an
environmental standpoint. Our
residence halls conserve resources
while providing world-class housing
for our students. Our ‘green’
decisions have been made after a
great deal of thought, and I am
pleased that our efforts have been
noticed.”
Prospective students and their
families may be taking notice, too. In
a recent survey of students and
parents, The Princeton Review found
that two-thirds of respondents
indicated that information about a
school’s commitment to the
environment would be a factor in
their decision to apply.
For the past five years, The
Princeton Review has named
California University one of the best
higher education choices in the
northeastern United States.
The education services company
profiled Cal U in its The Best
Northeastern Colleges: 2010 Edition,
and listed it in the “Best in the
Northeast” section of its website
feature “2010 Best Colleges Region
by Region.”
Parking Program FAQ
— Continued from page 1
Council of Trustees approved a $20 million bond issue
to pay for parking enhancements on campus.
Phase 1 of the parking garage construction will cost
$12.5 million. The remainder of the funds has been
used for parking improvements. To date, these
improvements have included expansion and repaving of
the River Lot, creation of the Beazell Street access
crossing into the River Lot, paving the lot at Roadman
Park, enhanced lighting in the River Lot and at
Roadman, and the addition of bus shelters, as well as
emergency phones and security cameras, at Roadman
and the River Lot.
Q. Is there no other way to cover these costs?
A. No. The cost of the parking garage and
upgrading of parking facilities, in accordance with the
policies of the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania
State System of Higher Education, must be paid for by
those who use the services.
Q. Will parking revenue be used to cover anything
other than parking-related expenses?
A. No. Parking revenue will be used: (1) to defray
the cost of the debt service payment on the $20 million
bond; (2) to cover the personnel, equipment and supply
expenses of the new Parking and Transportation
Department; and (3) to cover annual expenses of
maintaining the parking lots and garage.
Q. How do I register and express my preference
for a specific parking lot?
A. From June 1 through June 15, you will have an
opportunity to pre-register online and indicate your
preferences regarding parking, i.e. first choice lot,
second choice and third. In July, you will have the
ability to register and pay online via the University’s
parking management system.
Q. How will the University monitor parking?
A. Those who register and pay for parking will be
given a RFID or access card/parking hang tag that will
enable them to enter the University’s paid parking lots.
Some of these lots will be gated and others will not
because of safety and cost concerns. Two parking
enforcement officers will be hired prior to the start of
the Fall 2010 semester to enforce compliance in areas
that are not gated. All cars parking at Roadman will be
required to have RFID tags since the lot will be gated.
Q. What will parking options and their proposed
costs be?
A. Please see the tables showing proposed parking
plans and proposed transient rates (above).
Q. Can I use my RFID in more than one
registered vehicle?
A. Yes, the RFID owner may register additional
vehicles when necessary, but the owner is not permitted
to share the RFID between individuals. This is a
violation of the parking policy.
Q. Will there be a charge for the RFID card?
A. No, but a deposit on the RFID card will be
required of all those parking on campus. The deposit
will be refunded if a student or employee departs the
University, provided the RFID card is returned.
Q. Will reserved parking be open to any faculty,
staff and student?
A. Yes.
Q. How will enforcement be handled for ungated
lots?
A. Enforcement will be handled by ticketing and, if
necessary, towing of illegally parked vehicles at the
owner’s expense.
Q. If I am a member of the faculty or staff, may I
pay for parking via payroll deduction? If so, will it be
taken pre- or post-tax?
A. Yes, payment may be handled via payroll
deduction and will be pre-tax.
Q. Do I pay by the week? By the month?
A. You will have the option of paying by the
calendar year, by the academic year or by the
semester. There also will be spaces available in the
garage where you may pay by the hour or by the day. In
addition, faculty and staff can choose a pre-tax payroll
deduction option to pay for their parking choice (both
20 and 26-week payroll).
Q. Will there be any visitor parking on campus?
A. Visitor parking will be available in the garage. In
the short term, there also will be spaces available along
University Avenue for Welcome Center guests.
Q. Will Vulcan Village residents have an
opportunity to purchase parking permits on campus?
A. Yes.
Q. How often will shuttles run between Roadman
Park and the Main Campus?
A. Please see the table (above) showing Vulcan
Flyer Service.
— Continued on page 3
Walk a Mile —
In Her Heels
Nearly 200 men donned highheeled shoes on April 15 and
paraded across campus as Cal U
participated for the second
consecutive year in the
international program known as
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes. The
project is based on the ‘age-old
adage that you really don’t
know someone until you walk a
mile in their shoes,’ said Nancy
Skobel, associate dean for
student services. The event was
sponsored by the P.E.A.C.E.
Project to raise awareness
about sexual violence and
men’s role in preventing it.
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Original Surprise for Music Chair
T
he night of April 14 showcased
Cal U’s Jazz Ensembles — and
also surprised the chairman of
the Music Department.
As the performance in Morgan Hall
Auditorium neared its end, an expected
encore became an unexpected tribute to
Max Gonano, a professor at Cal U
since 1982.
He and colleague Dr. Marty Sharer
directed the performance.
Instead of performing the encore
Gonano had planned, the Jazz
Ensembles — and some visiting alumni
who had been hiding nearby — played a
musical selection composed by
prominent Pittsburgh jazz musician
Ralph Guzzi, a longtime friend of
Gonano’s.
The Big Band jazz number was
titled “Put it Together and Spell
Mamma,” a phrase Gonano often uses.
Guzzi has written many of the Cal
Ensembles’ jazz music charts, and he is
a frequent guest clinician at Cal U.
“They got me, those sneaky devils,”
said the always upbeat Gonano. “I am
sure my face looked like … utter shock.
I was really touched.”
Planning for the spring surprise
began over the holidays. Students from
the jazz, concert and marching bands
had a hand in the surprise.
Spearheading the effort were graduate
assistants Jenna Chirichetti ’08 and
Amanda Smith ’08.
National
Guard
commander
to speak
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Professor Max Gonano and his wife, Juliet, share a laugh with the guests after finding
out a piece was commissioned in his honor at last month’s Jazz Ensemble Concert.
With the help of Music Department
secretary Rose Markovich, a mass email was sent out to the three bands.
Sharer helped with three secret
rehearsals that also involved the visiting
alumni.
Chirichetti echoed the sentiments of
hundreds of Cal U students involved in
music during Gonano’s tenure.
“He has touched so many students’
lives and has sacrificed so many hours
and time from his family for us,” she
said. “There was no way in words to
describe how much he means to us. We
communicate through music and were
just hoping this song would show him
how much we care.”
Gonano said his catch-phrase and
the title of the commissioned piece
started as a bad joke. He also is fond of
telling students to “leave your baggage
at the door,” Chirichetti said.
“Mr. Gonano is so positive, and he
says that to us whenever we walk
through the rehearsal doors or onto the
field,” she said. “He always tells us to
work together as a team and not let
outside factors distract us from what
we’re trying to accomplish.”
Did all the planning have a
successful ending?
“He did not have a clue and was
totally surprised,” an enthusiastic
Chirichetti said.
aj. Gen. Jessica L. Wright
will be the guest speaker for
the Cal U Department of
Military Science commissioning
ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday in the
Performance Center.
ROTC cadets Andrew Amey and
Robyn Weidner both will be
commissioned as second lieutenants.
Amey, a business administration
major, and Weidner, a sport
management and athletic training
dual major, will attend Officer Basic
Course after graduation on Saturday.
Amey will be assigned to the infantry
and Weidner to the Medical Service
Corps.
Wright, a native of Monessen,
Pa., is responsible for command,
control and supervision of all Air and
Army National Guard units in
Pennsylvania, six state-owned
veterans’ homes and programs for
Pennsylvania’s 1 million veterans.
Prior to this assignment, she served as
the deputy adjutant general for the
Army.
Parking Program: Frequently Asked Questions
— Continued from page 2
Q. Where will the shuttles stop?
A. Beginning at Roadman Park parking lot, the
shuttle will stop at the MMVTA Park ’n’ Ride
(opposite Vulcan Village), then continue to lower
campus with stops at Building “B,” corner of Hickory
and Third streets, and Manderino Library. Once the
bus leaves campus, it will stop at the upper Vulcan
Village stop and then at the Roadman Park lot.
Q. How will Cal U shuttle buses be identified?
A. Buses in the “Vulcan Flyer” fleet, as the service
will be called, will be clearly identifiable. Periodically,
when an auxiliary bus is needed, that bus also will
carry Vulcan Flyer signage.
Q. Who will be responsible for parking
recommendations?
A. A Parking and Transportation Advisory
Committee will be established. Membership on the
21-member committee will include four students, four
faculty members (one from each of the four academic
units: Education and Human Services, Liberal Arts,
Science and Technology, and Graduate Studies and
Research), one coach, two staff members (one each
from AFSCME and SCUPA), four administrators, five
union representatives (one each from the five major
bargaining units on campus; individuals chosen by the
respective union) and the Director of Parking and
Transportation, who will serve as chair.
Representatives will have term limits.
Q. How can I file a complaint or make a
recommendation?
A. A parking hotline and special e-mail address
have been set up for use by employees and other
members of the Cal U community to note complaints
and suggestions regarding parking and transportation
issues. The hotline number is 724-938-4677 and the
e-mail address is calupat@calu.edu.
Q. Will faculty and staff be given priority with
their parking preference or will it be first come, first
served for everyone?
A. Parking permits will be prioritized as
follows, provided individuals from these groups meet
the posted deadline dates: faculty, staff, graduate
students, commuter students (seniors first, followed by
juniors, sophomores and freshmen), residence hall
students (seniors first, followed by juniors,
sophomores and freshmen), Vulcan Village and off-
Next steps
Pre-register: Pre-registration for the paid
parking program will be held between June 1
and June 15, 2010. All students, faculty and
staff must pre-register to indicate the parking
areas they prefer.
Register and pay: In July, all drivers must
complete final registration and pay online via the
University’s parking management system.
Watch for details: An online newsletter will
be published throughout the summer, as
needed, with updates about the paid parking
program. Information also will be posted on the
University’s website, www.calu.edu, and
published in the Journal.
campus housing students.
Commuter students will be given priority because
the ability to park on campus is critical to their ability
to get to class on time.
In order to process preferred parking lot choices,
members of the University community are strongly
encouraged to indicate their preferred parking location
during the pre-registration period, which will run from
June 1 through June 15, 2010. Due to the anticipated
demand, individual parking preferences will be
accommodated following the above prioritization and
space availability in each lot.
Q. Will I have an opportunity to change my
parking option, e.g. if I initially register for “Tier
1” parking, may I change to “Reserved” parking?
A. Any change in parking preference must be
made within the first week of each semester and will
be granted, provided there is space available.
Q. Where will student parking be located?
A. Students will be eligible for paid parking
permits in Tier 1 and Tier 2 areas, both on campus
and at the Roadman Park lots. In addition, students
may choose to park in a reserved parking space and
will be permitted to do so, provided space is available.
Q. Why won’t students have the free parking
option?
A. Cal U is making substantial investments to its
parking program (e.g., Vulcan Garage, access control
system, lot improvements, etc.) and the state mandates
that as an auxiliary service, the parking program must
be paid for with fees generated from those who park.
Q. Why do faculty and staff have a free parking
option?
A. Prior to the new improvements, the cost of
parking was determined by the University. Parking
was provided for free to employees and members of
the respective bargaining units as part of their benefit
package. This free parking benefit will be honored
via free parking being provided at the Roadman Park
lot.
Q. Where will handicapped spaces be available
and what will the charge be for these spaces?
A. There will be handicapped spaces available in
all Tier 1 lots. Those parking in these spaces will pay
at the Tier 2 parking rate. This is being done because,
for safety reasons, there will be no handicapped spaces
in the River Lot, which is a Tier 2 area. If a person
with a handicapped tag chooses to park in a reserved
parking lot, he/she will pay the full reserved parking
rate.
Q. Who will handle parking appeals?
A. There is a Parking Appeals Committee in
place. This board will be chaired by the director of
Parking and Transportation.
Q. What happens if parking charges are not paid
by the student after the access card is provided to the
student?
A. Students who have not paid their parking
charges will be permitted to park and the Bursar’s
Office will attempt to recover the charges. If the bill
has not been paid by the end of the semester, the card
will be deactivated. Students will not be able to early
register for classes and they will not be able to obtain
transcripts if they have outstanding debt.
Q. What lots will be designated as Tier 1, Tier 2
and Reserved?
A. A detailed map will be provided in a future
communication.
Q. What is reserved parking?
A. Those who pay for reserved parking will be
guaranteed the same parking space for the length of
their parking agreement, e.g. calendar year, academic
year, semester.
3
Training for Banner
Transition Begins
B
y August 2011, Cal U’s current
student information system,
SCT-Plus, will be history.
Banner, the world’s most widely used
administration suite of applications for
higher education, will take its place.
According to University Technology
Services project manager Becky
Nichols, the transition to Banner will be
gradual, but the two-year project will
have an impact on every constituent
group at the University.
Large work teams from nearly every
department on campus will be out of
their offices for training on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays from now
until August 2011. In fact, about 75
team leaders from a variety of
departments already are learning how
Banner will affect the way they interface
with students, faculty and staff.
“They’re all working very hard —
some of them are out of their offices
several days at a time — to become
familiar with Banner,” Nichols said.
“This is a huge initiative.”
Components of the Banner suite
include modules for enrollment, billing
and financial aid, as well as valuable
behind-the-scenes resources that will
greatly enhance University functions
such as document management, work
flow, electronic data warehousing and
reporting to the PASSHE office.
Banner will be totally integrated
with the Desire2Learn Learning
Management System and will feature a
new portal, Luminis, that will replace
the current SISWeb for students and
faculty.
Banner has the ability to track every
aspect of a student’s career at the
University, from registration through
financial aid, billing, scheduling,
graduation and alumni status. Because
it utilizes an Oracle relational database,
it will allow for better and more
extensive reporting and more timely
access to data, Nichols said.
The first element to be implemented
will be the Admissions Enrollment
module, which will go live in October
2010, followed by the Financial Aid
module in January 2011.
“We have found Banner to be a
premier enrollment management
system,” said Geraldine M. Jones,
provost and vice president for Academic
Affairs. “We should be able to realize
measurable improvement in our
enrollment and retention efforts, and
build stronger connections with our
students and parents.”
University President Angelo
Armenti, Jr. added his approval of the
new system.
“Converting to this robust, webbased information management system
ultimately will pay off in greater
efficiency for students, faculty and
staff,” he said. “This is a complex and
time-consuming project, and I
appreciate all those who are working
hard to make it successful.”
Campus BRIEFS
Seniors Give Project Demos
A lawn-mowing ’bot, a digital sales associate and a robot designed to aid
the visually impaired were just of a few of the innovations on display April 22
at the first Senior Projects Symposium in Eberly Science and Technology
Center.
More than 40 students from the Computer Engineering Technology,
Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, and Electrical Engineering
Technology programs gave live project demonstrations to cap off their final
year of study. Additional projects included a “loaded” Wii videogame system,
a linear mass accelerator, an on-baord vehicle diagnostic system and a Cal U
mapping system.
Jeff Sumey, associate professor in the Department of Applied Engineering
and Technology, said he expects the symposium to be held annually.
Other senior project faculty include Ghassan Salim, also of AET, and Dr.
Gary DeLorenzo, of the Department of Math, Computer Science and
Information Systems.
Team honors late coach Jacobs
A moment of silence was observed during the Black & Red Spring Football
Game for Mike T. Jacobs, the 2009 Vulcan football team’s offensive
coordinator, who passed away on April 22.
Jacobs’ son, Mike R. Jacobs, is in his third season as Cal’s defensive line
coach.
Last season, Mike T. Jacobs guided Cal’s high-powered offense to an
average of 35.6 points and 414 total offensive yards per game as the Vulcans
reached the national semifinals for the third straight year.
Cal U’s hockey team, which compiled a school-best 29-1 record while reaching the national
quarterfinals, was one of the teams honored during the third annual Vulcan Pride Celebration.
Cal Athletes Honored
D
uring the University’s common
hour on April 20, Cal U
honored its athletes and coaches
for their achievements during this year’s
sports seasons.
The third annual Vulcan Pride
celebration, honoring Cal U’s NCAA
Regional and/or PSAC champion teams
and All-Americans, took place in Hamer
Hall.
Eleven individual students and one
relay team were recognized for achieving
All-American status. Teams that won
NCAA Regional titles in 2009 or so far
this calendar year are women’s tennis
(23-3), men’s hockey (29-1), women’s
volleyball (36-6), football (11-4), and
women’s soccer (19-6-1).
The tennis and volleyball teams also
won PSAC championships, and the
softball, women’s basketball, women’s
swimming, men’s track, and men’s and
women’s golf teams also competed in the
NCAA post-season.
The rally also recognized Cal
athletics for winning the Dixon Trophy
in 2009. The trophy is awarded annually
to the PSAC member institution with the
most successful all-around program. Cal
U compiled a conference record 161
points last year and is currently second in
this year’s standings.
“In athletics, excellence becomes
manifest,” said University President
Angelo Armenti, Jr. “Perfection almost
never happens in human life. It is not
available. But in athletics, occasionally
you will see if not perfection, near
perfection.”
The combined record of the five
regional title-winning teams was 118-20.
Four of those teams went unbeaten in
conference play.
“When you look at the data behind
those teams and the individuals honored
here today, what you see is near
perfection, incredible records of
achievement,” President Armenti said.
“Obviously, something’s going on at Cal
with athletics. Everybody notices it.
There’s a connection, and the connection
is excellence.”
Offering remarks were coaches John
Luckhardt (football), Jan Battista (men’s
hockey), Pablo Montana (women’s tennis)
and Ashley Walton (women’s volleyball).
Each coach emphasized teamwork,
citing as examples their own players and
coaching staffs as well as the University
administration, support staff, and even the
band and fans.
“Wherever you go, athletics has
always been a special part of what
humans do throughout human history,”
the President said. “So we feature
athletics at Cal, we support it, we believe
in it. What these student-athletes have
done is show that’s a pretty good strategy
for telling the world that Cal’s a very
special place.”
Commencement set Friday, Saturday
— Continued from page 1
Graduating seniors will gather by college for the processional into the stadium.
Details are being communicated via campus e-mail.
Graduate students will receive their master’s degrees in a ceremony 7 p.m. Friday in
Hamer Hall gymnasium. Parking will be available Friday evening on the main campus.
CUTV will broadcast both ceremonies live on Armstrong Cable (Channel 61
Armstrong-Connellsville) and Atlantic Broadband Communications (Channel 21).
Directions from the main campus to Roadman Park are available in the “Campus” section of
the homepage carousel, www.calu.edu. For more information, contact Jodie Rooney, academic
events coordinator, at 724-938-1584 or rooney@calu.edu.
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Vice President for Student Development and Services
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Geraldine M. Jones
Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs
Angela J. Burrows
Vice President for University Relations
Robert Thorn
Interim Vice President for Administration and Finance
Dr. Joyce Hanley
Executive Vice President
Dr. Charles Mance
Vice President for Information Technology
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Wendy Mackall
Writer
VOLUME 12, NUMBER 14 MAY 3, 2010
T
Memo Shares Details of Parking Plan
he recent memo to all members of the Cal U
community addressed the paid parking program on
campus that will begin with the Fall 2010 semester.
The parking program will affect the entire University
community, including students, faculty, staff and the
University President.
“The campus enhancements that have resulted in
changes to our parking situation are a reflection of Cal
U’s success in attracting and retaining students,” said
Angela Burrows, vice president for University Relations.
“Our enrollment growth, coupled with our commitment
to ensuring a high quality life for our students, has
resulted in new construction and a reconfiguration of the
parking situation.”
The specific parking arrangements continue to be
subject to ongoing discussions with the bargaining units.
The University administration has been meeting with
bargaining unit representatives to attempt to address the
concerns of all represented employees and to reach an
amicable resolution to these issues.
Some of the information provided in the most recent
communication resulted from those discussions. Examples
include the establishment of the Parking and
Transportation Advisory Committee, the proposal to add
reserved parking, the increase in the number and
frequency of shuttle service, and the locations of the bus
stops on campus.
“We look forward to continuing to work with the
bargaining unit representatives to achieve a resolution to
the University’s parking challenges,” said University
President Angelo Armenti, Jr. “As additional information
becomes available, including any modifications to the
proposed plan as a result of these discussions, we will
continue to keep the University community informed.”
All members of the campus community are urged to
watch for the online newsletter that will be published
throughout the summer, providing information and
updates as details are confirmed. Parking updates also will
appear in the Journal and on the Cal U website.
In the meantime, the University has created a list of
frequently asked questions (FAQ), along with answers
addressing various aspects of the proposed paid elements
of the parking program. The updated FAQ reprinted here
specifically notes that discussions with bargaining units
are ongoing, and that the information is subject to change
based upon those discussions. It also includes corrected
information concerning the free parking option for
employees.
“In the coming months, as we draw closer to the new
parking arrangements at Cal U, the University will
continue to communicate with students, faculty and staff,”
Burrows said. “The intent of the communication is to
keep everyone informed about the changes, so they can
make the best parking choices for their personal
situation.”
For questions or concerns about parking and transportation
issues, call the parking hotline at 724-938-4677 or send e-mail to
calupat@calu.edu.
C
For the first time in more than a decade, Adamson
Stadium will be the site for Cal U’s undergraduate
Commencement.
Commencement
Friday, Saturday
S
tudents, faculty and families are reminded
that undergraduate Commencement will be
held, rain or shine, at 10 a.m. Saturday in
Adamson Stadium at Roadman Park.
Gates will open at 8 a.m. Guests are reminded
that early arrivals will find the most convenient
parking and the best seats in the stadium’s “home
side” bleachers.
Parking for undergraduates and their families
will be available in the Roadman Park lot, at
Vulcan Village and in the Mid-Mon Valley Transit
Authority’s Park ’n’ Ride lot off Route 88.
Overflow parking will be available on the main
campus, with free shuttles to and from the stadium.
Carpooling is suggested whenever possible.
— Continued on page 4
Frequently
Asked
Questions
This information is subject to change based
upon the ongoing discussions with the
employee bargaining units.
Q. Why is paid parking necessary?
A. Increased enrollment prompted the
need for new construction. The University has
long outgrown Hamer Hall, which was built in
1964, when the University’s enrollment was
less than half of the more than 9,000 students
currently enrolled. As enrollment increased,
student expectations rose as well, prompting
the need for a new facility. That facility — the
convocation center — will open for use in Fall
2011. This construction resulted in the loss of
400 parking spaces.
In order to alleviate the loss of these
spaces, as well as to address the historical lack
of parking on campus, in 2008 Cal U’s
— Continued on page 2
Vulcan Goes Green
alifornia University is among
286 colleges and universities
included in The Princeton
Review’s Guide to Green Colleges, a
comprehensive new directory
produced in partnership with the
U.S. Green Building Council.
Launched online in time for the
40th annual Earth Day celebration
on April 22, the free guide can be
downloaded at www.princeton
review.com/greenguide and
www.usgbc.org/campus.
The new guide profiles “the
nation’s most environmentally
responsible campuses.” It is based on
a survey of hundreds of colleges
nationwide, but unlike other
Princeton Review guides, it does not
include student comments.
California University’s online
profile specifically mentions its
“ambitious multimillion-dollar
geothermal project … to reduce the
need for fossil fuels,” and the Cal U
Weather Center’s participation in the
worldwide GLOBE science
education and data dissemination
program.
In addition, “37 percent of the
school’s energy consumption is
derived from renewable resources,”
the profile says, and “the university
also offers internships and
employment counseling for
environmentally aware and
sustainability-related industries.”
The University’s geothermal
project also was highlighted in the
2008-2009 Green Community
exhibition at the National Building
Students (from left) Ed Shuty, Anton Hritz and Mark Minnicks participate in a
campout with the Cal U Eco Learning Community as part of a sustainability exercise
on Earth Day. The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges lists Cal U among
the 286 most environmentally responsible colleges and universities in the nation.
Museum in Washington, D.C.
“Once again, Cal U is being
recognized as a leader in practical
sustainability,” said University
President Angelo Armenti, Jr. “These
are not just ‘feel-good’ initiatives.
“Our commitment to energy
conservation makes sense both
financially and from an
environmental standpoint. Our
residence halls conserve resources
while providing world-class housing
for our students. Our ‘green’
decisions have been made after a
great deal of thought, and I am
pleased that our efforts have been
noticed.”
Prospective students and their
families may be taking notice, too. In
a recent survey of students and
parents, The Princeton Review found
that two-thirds of respondents
indicated that information about a
school’s commitment to the
environment would be a factor in
their decision to apply.
For the past five years, The
Princeton Review has named
California University one of the best
higher education choices in the
northeastern United States.
The education services company
profiled Cal U in its The Best
Northeastern Colleges: 2010 Edition,
and listed it in the “Best in the
Northeast” section of its website
feature “2010 Best Colleges Region
by Region.”
Parking Program FAQ
— Continued from page 1
Council of Trustees approved a $20 million bond issue
to pay for parking enhancements on campus.
Phase 1 of the parking garage construction will cost
$12.5 million. The remainder of the funds has been
used for parking improvements. To date, these
improvements have included expansion and repaving of
the River Lot, creation of the Beazell Street access
crossing into the River Lot, paving the lot at Roadman
Park, enhanced lighting in the River Lot and at
Roadman, and the addition of bus shelters, as well as
emergency phones and security cameras, at Roadman
and the River Lot.
Q. Is there no other way to cover these costs?
A. No. The cost of the parking garage and
upgrading of parking facilities, in accordance with the
policies of the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania
State System of Higher Education, must be paid for by
those who use the services.
Q. Will parking revenue be used to cover anything
other than parking-related expenses?
A. No. Parking revenue will be used: (1) to defray
the cost of the debt service payment on the $20 million
bond; (2) to cover the personnel, equipment and supply
expenses of the new Parking and Transportation
Department; and (3) to cover annual expenses of
maintaining the parking lots and garage.
Q. How do I register and express my preference
for a specific parking lot?
A. From June 1 through June 15, you will have an
opportunity to pre-register online and indicate your
preferences regarding parking, i.e. first choice lot,
second choice and third. In July, you will have the
ability to register and pay online via the University’s
parking management system.
Q. How will the University monitor parking?
A. Those who register and pay for parking will be
given a RFID or access card/parking hang tag that will
enable them to enter the University’s paid parking lots.
Some of these lots will be gated and others will not
because of safety and cost concerns. Two parking
enforcement officers will be hired prior to the start of
the Fall 2010 semester to enforce compliance in areas
that are not gated. All cars parking at Roadman will be
required to have RFID tags since the lot will be gated.
Q. What will parking options and their proposed
costs be?
A. Please see the tables showing proposed parking
plans and proposed transient rates (above).
Q. Can I use my RFID in more than one
registered vehicle?
A. Yes, the RFID owner may register additional
vehicles when necessary, but the owner is not permitted
to share the RFID between individuals. This is a
violation of the parking policy.
Q. Will there be a charge for the RFID card?
A. No, but a deposit on the RFID card will be
required of all those parking on campus. The deposit
will be refunded if a student or employee departs the
University, provided the RFID card is returned.
Q. Will reserved parking be open to any faculty,
staff and student?
A. Yes.
Q. How will enforcement be handled for ungated
lots?
A. Enforcement will be handled by ticketing and, if
necessary, towing of illegally parked vehicles at the
owner’s expense.
Q. If I am a member of the faculty or staff, may I
pay for parking via payroll deduction? If so, will it be
taken pre- or post-tax?
A. Yes, payment may be handled via payroll
deduction and will be pre-tax.
Q. Do I pay by the week? By the month?
A. You will have the option of paying by the
calendar year, by the academic year or by the
semester. There also will be spaces available in the
garage where you may pay by the hour or by the day. In
addition, faculty and staff can choose a pre-tax payroll
deduction option to pay for their parking choice (both
20 and 26-week payroll).
Q. Will there be any visitor parking on campus?
A. Visitor parking will be available in the garage. In
the short term, there also will be spaces available along
University Avenue for Welcome Center guests.
Q. Will Vulcan Village residents have an
opportunity to purchase parking permits on campus?
A. Yes.
Q. How often will shuttles run between Roadman
Park and the Main Campus?
A. Please see the table (above) showing Vulcan
Flyer Service.
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Walk a Mile —
In Her Heels
Nearly 200 men donned highheeled shoes on April 15 and
paraded across campus as Cal U
participated for the second
consecutive year in the
international program known as
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes. The
project is based on the ‘age-old
adage that you really don’t
know someone until you walk a
mile in their shoes,’ said Nancy
Skobel, associate dean for
student services. The event was
sponsored by the P.E.A.C.E.
Project to raise awareness
about sexual violence and
men’s role in preventing it.
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Original Surprise for Music Chair
T
he night of April 14 showcased
Cal U’s Jazz Ensembles — and
also surprised the chairman of
the Music Department.
As the performance in Morgan Hall
Auditorium neared its end, an expected
encore became an unexpected tribute to
Max Gonano, a professor at Cal U
since 1982.
He and colleague Dr. Marty Sharer
directed the performance.
Instead of performing the encore
Gonano had planned, the Jazz
Ensembles — and some visiting alumni
who had been hiding nearby — played a
musical selection composed by
prominent Pittsburgh jazz musician
Ralph Guzzi, a longtime friend of
Gonano’s.
The Big Band jazz number was
titled “Put it Together and Spell
Mamma,” a phrase Gonano often uses.
Guzzi has written many of the Cal
Ensembles’ jazz music charts, and he is
a frequent guest clinician at Cal U.
“They got me, those sneaky devils,”
said the always upbeat Gonano. “I am
sure my face looked like … utter shock.
I was really touched.”
Planning for the spring surprise
began over the holidays. Students from
the jazz, concert and marching bands
had a hand in the surprise.
Spearheading the effort were graduate
assistants Jenna Chirichetti ’08 and
Amanda Smith ’08.
National
Guard
commander
to speak
M
Professor Max Gonano and his wife, Juliet, share a laugh with the guests after finding
out a piece was commissioned in his honor at last month’s Jazz Ensemble Concert.
With the help of Music Department
secretary Rose Markovich, a mass email was sent out to the three bands.
Sharer helped with three secret
rehearsals that also involved the visiting
alumni.
Chirichetti echoed the sentiments of
hundreds of Cal U students involved in
music during Gonano’s tenure.
“He has touched so many students’
lives and has sacrificed so many hours
and time from his family for us,” she
said. “There was no way in words to
describe how much he means to us. We
communicate through music and were
just hoping this song would show him
how much we care.”
Gonano said his catch-phrase and
the title of the commissioned piece
started as a bad joke. He also is fond of
telling students to “leave your baggage
at the door,” Chirichetti said.
“Mr. Gonano is so positive, and he
says that to us whenever we walk
through the rehearsal doors or onto the
field,” she said. “He always tells us to
work together as a team and not let
outside factors distract us from what
we’re trying to accomplish.”
Did all the planning have a
successful ending?
“He did not have a clue and was
totally surprised,” an enthusiastic
Chirichetti said.
aj. Gen. Jessica L. Wright
will be the guest speaker for
the Cal U Department of
Military Science commissioning
ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday in the
Performance Center.
ROTC cadets Andrew Amey and
Robyn Weidner both will be
commissioned as second lieutenants.
Amey, a business administration
major, and Weidner, a sport
management and athletic training
dual major, will attend Officer Basic
Course after graduation on Saturday.
Amey will be assigned to the infantry
and Weidner to the Medical Service
Corps.
Wright, a native of Monessen,
Pa., is responsible for command,
control and supervision of all Air and
Army National Guard units in
Pennsylvania, six state-owned
veterans’ homes and programs for
Pennsylvania’s 1 million veterans.
Prior to this assignment, she served as
the deputy adjutant general for the
Army.
Parking Program: Frequently Asked Questions
— Continued from page 2
Q. Where will the shuttles stop?
A. Beginning at Roadman Park parking lot, the
shuttle will stop at the MMVTA Park ’n’ Ride
(opposite Vulcan Village), then continue to lower
campus with stops at Building “B,” corner of Hickory
and Third streets, and Manderino Library. Once the
bus leaves campus, it will stop at the upper Vulcan
Village stop and then at the Roadman Park lot.
Q. How will Cal U shuttle buses be identified?
A. Buses in the “Vulcan Flyer” fleet, as the service
will be called, will be clearly identifiable. Periodically,
when an auxiliary bus is needed, that bus also will
carry Vulcan Flyer signage.
Q. Who will be responsible for parking
recommendations?
A. A Parking and Transportation Advisory
Committee will be established. Membership on the
21-member committee will include four students, four
faculty members (one from each of the four academic
units: Education and Human Services, Liberal Arts,
Science and Technology, and Graduate Studies and
Research), one coach, two staff members (one each
from AFSCME and SCUPA), four administrators, five
union representatives (one each from the five major
bargaining units on campus; individuals chosen by the
respective union) and the Director of Parking and
Transportation, who will serve as chair.
Representatives will have term limits.
Q. How can I file a complaint or make a
recommendation?
A. A parking hotline and special e-mail address
have been set up for use by employees and other
members of the Cal U community to note complaints
and suggestions regarding parking and transportation
issues. The hotline number is 724-938-4677 and the
e-mail address is calupat@calu.edu.
Q. Will faculty and staff be given priority with
their parking preference or will it be first come, first
served for everyone?
A. Parking permits will be prioritized as
follows, provided individuals from these groups meet
the posted deadline dates: faculty, staff, graduate
students, commuter students (seniors first, followed by
juniors, sophomores and freshmen), residence hall
students (seniors first, followed by juniors,
sophomores and freshmen), Vulcan Village and off-
Next steps
Pre-register: Pre-registration for the paid
parking program will be held between June 1
and June 15, 2010. All students, faculty and
staff must pre-register to indicate the parking
areas they prefer.
Register and pay: In July, all drivers must
complete final registration and pay online via the
University’s parking management system.
Watch for details: An online newsletter will
be published throughout the summer, as
needed, with updates about the paid parking
program. Information also will be posted on the
University’s website, www.calu.edu, and
published in the Journal.
campus housing students.
Commuter students will be given priority because
the ability to park on campus is critical to their ability
to get to class on time.
In order to process preferred parking lot choices,
members of the University community are strongly
encouraged to indicate their preferred parking location
during the pre-registration period, which will run from
June 1 through June 15, 2010. Due to the anticipated
demand, individual parking preferences will be
accommodated following the above prioritization and
space availability in each lot.
Q. Will I have an opportunity to change my
parking option, e.g. if I initially register for “Tier
1” parking, may I change to “Reserved” parking?
A. Any change in parking preference must be
made within the first week of each semester and will
be granted, provided there is space available.
Q. Where will student parking be located?
A. Students will be eligible for paid parking
permits in Tier 1 and Tier 2 areas, both on campus
and at the Roadman Park lots. In addition, students
may choose to park in a reserved parking space and
will be permitted to do so, provided space is available.
Q. Why won’t students have the free parking
option?
A. Cal U is making substantial investments to its
parking program (e.g., Vulcan Garage, access control
system, lot improvements, etc.) and the state mandates
that as an auxiliary service, the parking program must
be paid for with fees generated from those who park.
Q. Why do faculty and staff have a free parking
option?
A. Prior to the new improvements, the cost of
parking was determined by the University. Parking
was provided for free to employees and members of
the respective bargaining units as part of their benefit
package. This free parking benefit will be honored
via free parking being provided at the Roadman Park
lot.
Q. Where will handicapped spaces be available
and what will the charge be for these spaces?
A. There will be handicapped spaces available in
all Tier 1 lots. Those parking in these spaces will pay
at the Tier 2 parking rate. This is being done because,
for safety reasons, there will be no handicapped spaces
in the River Lot, which is a Tier 2 area. If a person
with a handicapped tag chooses to park in a reserved
parking lot, he/she will pay the full reserved parking
rate.
Q. Who will handle parking appeals?
A. There is a Parking Appeals Committee in
place. This board will be chaired by the director of
Parking and Transportation.
Q. What happens if parking charges are not paid
by the student after the access card is provided to the
student?
A. Students who have not paid their parking
charges will be permitted to park and the Bursar’s
Office will attempt to recover the charges. If the bill
has not been paid by the end of the semester, the card
will be deactivated. Students will not be able to early
register for classes and they will not be able to obtain
transcripts if they have outstanding debt.
Q. What lots will be designated as Tier 1, Tier 2
and Reserved?
A. A detailed map will be provided in a future
communication.
Q. What is reserved parking?
A. Those who pay for reserved parking will be
guaranteed the same parking space for the length of
their parking agreement, e.g. calendar year, academic
year, semester.
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Training for Banner
Transition Begins
B
y August 2011, Cal U’s current
student information system,
SCT-Plus, will be history.
Banner, the world’s most widely used
administration suite of applications for
higher education, will take its place.
According to University Technology
Services project manager Becky
Nichols, the transition to Banner will be
gradual, but the two-year project will
have an impact on every constituent
group at the University.
Large work teams from nearly every
department on campus will be out of
their offices for training on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays from now
until August 2011. In fact, about 75
team leaders from a variety of
departments already are learning how
Banner will affect the way they interface
with students, faculty and staff.
“They’re all working very hard —
some of them are out of their offices
several days at a time — to become
familiar with Banner,” Nichols said.
“This is a huge initiative.”
Components of the Banner suite
include modules for enrollment, billing
and financial aid, as well as valuable
behind-the-scenes resources that will
greatly enhance University functions
such as document management, work
flow, electronic data warehousing and
reporting to the PASSHE office.
Banner will be totally integrated
with the Desire2Learn Learning
Management System and will feature a
new portal, Luminis, that will replace
the current SISWeb for students and
faculty.
Banner has the ability to track every
aspect of a student’s career at the
University, from registration through
financial aid, billing, scheduling,
graduation and alumni status. Because
it utilizes an Oracle relational database,
it will allow for better and more
extensive reporting and more timely
access to data, Nichols said.
The first element to be implemented
will be the Admissions Enrollment
module, which will go live in October
2010, followed by the Financial Aid
module in January 2011.
“We have found Banner to be a
premier enrollment management
system,” said Geraldine M. Jones,
provost and vice president for Academic
Affairs. “We should be able to realize
measurable improvement in our
enrollment and retention efforts, and
build stronger connections with our
students and parents.”
University President Angelo
Armenti, Jr. added his approval of the
new system.
“Converting to this robust, webbased information management system
ultimately will pay off in greater
efficiency for students, faculty and
staff,” he said. “This is a complex and
time-consuming project, and I
appreciate all those who are working
hard to make it successful.”
Campus BRIEFS
Seniors Give Project Demos
A lawn-mowing ’bot, a digital sales associate and a robot designed to aid
the visually impaired were just of a few of the innovations on display April 22
at the first Senior Projects Symposium in Eberly Science and Technology
Center.
More than 40 students from the Computer Engineering Technology,
Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, and Electrical Engineering
Technology programs gave live project demonstrations to cap off their final
year of study. Additional projects included a “loaded” Wii videogame system,
a linear mass accelerator, an on-baord vehicle diagnostic system and a Cal U
mapping system.
Jeff Sumey, associate professor in the Department of Applied Engineering
and Technology, said he expects the symposium to be held annually.
Other senior project faculty include Ghassan Salim, also of AET, and Dr.
Gary DeLorenzo, of the Department of Math, Computer Science and
Information Systems.
Team honors late coach Jacobs
A moment of silence was observed during the Black & Red Spring Football
Game for Mike T. Jacobs, the 2009 Vulcan football team’s offensive
coordinator, who passed away on April 22.
Jacobs’ son, Mike R. Jacobs, is in his third season as Cal’s defensive line
coach.
Last season, Mike T. Jacobs guided Cal’s high-powered offense to an
average of 35.6 points and 414 total offensive yards per game as the Vulcans
reached the national semifinals for the third straight year.
Cal U’s hockey team, which compiled a school-best 29-1 record while reaching the national
quarterfinals, was one of the teams honored during the third annual Vulcan Pride Celebration.
Cal Athletes Honored
D
uring the University’s common
hour on April 20, Cal U
honored its athletes and coaches
for their achievements during this year’s
sports seasons.
The third annual Vulcan Pride
celebration, honoring Cal U’s NCAA
Regional and/or PSAC champion teams
and All-Americans, took place in Hamer
Hall.
Eleven individual students and one
relay team were recognized for achieving
All-American status. Teams that won
NCAA Regional titles in 2009 or so far
this calendar year are women’s tennis
(23-3), men’s hockey (29-1), women’s
volleyball (36-6), football (11-4), and
women’s soccer (19-6-1).
The tennis and volleyball teams also
won PSAC championships, and the
softball, women’s basketball, women’s
swimming, men’s track, and men’s and
women’s golf teams also competed in the
NCAA post-season.
The rally also recognized Cal
athletics for winning the Dixon Trophy
in 2009. The trophy is awarded annually
to the PSAC member institution with the
most successful all-around program. Cal
U compiled a conference record 161
points last year and is currently second in
this year’s standings.
“In athletics, excellence becomes
manifest,” said University President
Angelo Armenti, Jr. “Perfection almost
never happens in human life. It is not
available. But in athletics, occasionally
you will see if not perfection, near
perfection.”
The combined record of the five
regional title-winning teams was 118-20.
Four of those teams went unbeaten in
conference play.
“When you look at the data behind
those teams and the individuals honored
here today, what you see is near
perfection, incredible records of
achievement,” President Armenti said.
“Obviously, something’s going on at Cal
with athletics. Everybody notices it.
There’s a connection, and the connection
is excellence.”
Offering remarks were coaches John
Luckhardt (football), Jan Battista (men’s
hockey), Pablo Montana (women’s tennis)
and Ashley Walton (women’s volleyball).
Each coach emphasized teamwork,
citing as examples their own players and
coaching staffs as well as the University
administration, support staff, and even the
band and fans.
“Wherever you go, athletics has
always been a special part of what
humans do throughout human history,”
the President said. “So we feature
athletics at Cal, we support it, we believe
in it. What these student-athletes have
done is show that’s a pretty good strategy
for telling the world that Cal’s a very
special place.”
Commencement set Friday, Saturday
— Continued from page 1
Graduating seniors will gather by college for the processional into the stadium.
Details are being communicated via campus e-mail.
Graduate students will receive their master’s degrees in a ceremony 7 p.m. Friday in
Hamer Hall gymnasium. Parking will be available Friday evening on the main campus.
CUTV will broadcast both ceremonies live on Armstrong Cable (Channel 61
Armstrong-Connellsville) and Atlantic Broadband Communications (Channel 21).
Directions from the main campus to Roadman Park are available in the “Campus” section of
the homepage carousel, www.calu.edu. For more information, contact Jodie Rooney, academic
events coordinator, at 724-938-1584 or rooney@calu.edu.
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Angela J. Burrows
Vice President for University Relations
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