California University

VOLUME 13, NUMBER 32 DEC. 5, 2011
READ THE JOURNAL ONLINE: www.calu.edu/news/the-journal

PR Prof
Works
With
Weather
Service

Dr. John Cencich
honors Dr.
Katherine Mitchem
at the Grant Writers
Recognition
Ceremony for
becoming the
University’s latest
‘Million Dollar
Achiever.’

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Grant Writer Hits $1 Million Mark
t a ceremony honoring all of Cal
U’s grant writers, Dr. Katherine
Mitchem was recognized as the
University’s latest “Million Dollar
Achiever.”
A professor in the Department of
Early, Middle and Special Education,
Mitchem’s current research focuses on
the use of electronic performance support tools to support students with learning disabilities, behavioral disorders and
autism in inclusive settings.
The U.S. Department of Education
awarded her four grants this academic
year, for a total of nearly $250,000.
Those awards pushed Mitchem’s
career awards total over the $1 million
mark, making her the 12th Cal U faculty
member to reach that milestone.
“This is an amazing achievement,”
said Dr. John Cencich, dean of the
School of Graduate Studies and
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r. Susan Jasko has found a
way to blend
communications and
meteorology.
A professor of Communication
Studies at Cal U, Jasko is a selfdescribed “secret science geek at
heart.” Earlier this fall she served on a
service assessment team for the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration’s National Weather
Service.
Assessment teams are composed
of experts who evaluate activities
before, during and after weather
events to determine the usefulness of
NWS products and services.
With the goal of continuous
improvement, the team generates a
report that serves as an evaluative tool
to address service deficiencies and
share best practices in operations and
procedures.
Jasko was one of 17 individuals
who evaluated the NWS shortly after
Hurricane Irene caused extensive
flooding and wind damage this
summer as the storm traveled through
the Caribbean and along the East
Coast.
“This was one of the best things
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grant writers have made us all very
proud by undertaking research and providing meaningful results.”
The Nov. 16 ceremony honored
every faculty or staff member who prepared and submitted at least one grant
proposal, administered at least one internally funded project, or completed the
requirements for the Grant Writers
Fellowship.
Grant writer fellows participate in a
comprehensive, hands-on enrichment
program that covers topics ranging from
strategically selecting potential funding
sources to writing the critical sections of
a competitive grant application.
Cheryl Vogrig, director of the Office
of Grants and Contracts, praised Cal U’s
grant writers.
“This celebration is to recognize you
and commend you for your efforts,” she
said. “Throughout the process, win or
lose, we work as a team to seek external

grant funding to help Cal U fulfill its
mission.”
Assisting Vogrig in the Office of
Grants and Contracts are post-award
administrator Lewis Honaker and secretary Kim Rabbitt.
Provost Geraldine Jones reported
that during the 2010-2011 academic year,
the office administered 125 grants and
contracts totaling $4.4 million.
Of those, 87 new awards were
received, totaling $1.8 million.
“Your work with grants is so important to this University, and it really sets
you apart from the rest,” Jones said.
“The grant work you do not only brings
recognition to yourselves but to the
University as a whole, especially in these
difficult economic times.
“I can’t thank you enough for that.”
The 2010-2011 yearbook of grants activity, “Laude 2011,” is available online at
www.calu.edu/faculty-staff/laude.

Open House Message: You Can Afford Grad School
graduate degree may be the
ticket to a better job, a bigger
paycheck or a leadership
position in your chosen field — and
earning a degree can be affordable in
terms of both time and money.
That’s the message Cal U is
delivering when the School of Graduate
Studies and Research holds an open
house from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at
the Cal U Southpointe Center in
Canonsburg.
The program will highlight both Cal
U’s traditional master’s degree programs
and the array of degree and certificate
programs offered through the Internetbased Global Online, which gives busy
students the flexibility to complete their
studies anytime, from anywhere in the
world.
Keynote speaker Dr. Charles P.
Nemeth, chair of the Professional
Studies Department, will present “You
Can Afford Graduate School.”
His talk will explain how graduate

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Students will receive valuable information on the advantages, program options and cost
effectiveness of earning a master’s degree when the School of Graduate Studies and
Research holds an open house from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the Cal U Southpointe Center.

assistantships, scholarships and financial
aid can reduce the cost of earning an
advanced degree.

Program directors will be on hand to
discuss individual programs with
prospective students.

Cal U offers more than 30 master’s
degree programs in fields that include
business administration, education,
nursing, counseling, athletic training,
sport management, legal studies,
exercise science, psychology, social
work, applied criminology, and STEM
education.
Certificate programs provide
specialized training in areas such as
sports counseling, autism spectrum
disorders, Arabic language and culture,
and Spanish for law enforcement and
business.
The Graduate School also offers
teacher certification in a variety of
disciplines, as well as principal’s
certification or a superintendent letter of
eligibility.
Visit www.calu.edu to find links to online
registration, directions and a complete list of
academic programs and accreditations; or
register for the School of Graduate Studies
and Research open house by calling Devon
Markish at 724-938-4912.

Students
Learn
Law at
Mock Trial
ames Record wanted to create an
engaging learning environment for
his students in the Department of
Justice, Law and Society — so he decided
to put them “on trial.”
Their final exam was a mock trial
which took place Nov. 29 in the Carter
Hall Multipurpose Room.
“I loved my time as a trial attorney,
and I also love to teach,” Record said.
“Not only did I want to combine two
things that I love to do, but I thought the
mock trail would help students better
comprehend difficult subject matter.”
Students in Record’s Law and
Evidence class spent the first half of the
semester learning in a more traditional
style, with lectures, readings and some
videos, followed by a mid-term exam.
Since then, Record has turned to a
“minimally invasive” teaching style.
“After the students unanimously voted
to hold a mock trial, I informed them
that part of their grade would be determined by how they prepare for trial,”
Record said.
“I am here to guide them and help
when needed, but I see my role being a
coach more than a teacher at this point.”
Students divided themselves into prosecution and defense teams, witnesses,
police officers, and forensic experts. They
used class time to conduct research, prepare for the trial and practice opening
and closing arguments.
Volunteers played the roles of jurors,
and Record sat on the judge’s bench to
determine the outcome of a “sexual
assault case.”
Record said he purposely chose the
topic to raise awareness about a national
problem on college campuses, and his
students have responded well.
“I think the trial has been an
overwhelming success already, based
upon the feedback I’ve been receiving,”
he said.
“The students have surprised me with
their enthusiasm.”
For more information about the mock
trial contact, James Record at 724-938-4294 or
record@calu.edu.

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Different Drummers
Students Valerie Herrero (left) and Eric McRae feel the beat as they join an interactive drum circle Nov. 15 in Manderino Library. Interactive
drumming is a form of alternative healing that can relieve stress and ease anxiety. The instruments were provided by the Mesa Creative Arts
Center, whose co-founders, Kate and Brad Silberberg, also spoke about alternative healing with Dr. Cassandra Kuba’s medical anthropology
class. Sponsored by the Anthropology Club, the activity was coordinated by Kuba and Dr. John Nass.

‘Christmas Carol’ Opens Thursday
he Department of Theatre and
Dance welcomes the holiday
season with its production of “A
Christmas Carol,” a heartwarming, toetapping musical extravaganza.
Performances of the classic tale by
Charles Dickens are set for 8 p.m.
Thursday through Saturday in Steele
Hall Mainstage Theatre, with matinees
at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
All performances are open to the
public.
With music by Alan Mencken and
lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, the musical tells
the story of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge,
who changes his ways after visits by the
ghosts of Christmases past, present and
future.
Michael Slavin directs the show,
with musical direction by Ted Kovall
and choreography by Diane Eperthener.
Cost is $12 for adults, seniors and
children. Cal U students with valid
CalCards are admitted free.
For ticket information, or to order
tickets by phone, call the Steele Box
Office at 724-938-5943.

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Performances of ‘A Christmas Carol,’ a classic tale by Charles Dickens, begin this
Thursday night in Steele Hall Mainstage Theatre.

PR Professor Works With Weather Service
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I’ve done in years,” said Jasko. “I was
very impressed with the quality of
people who work for the weather service,
the work they do and their dedication. I
felt welcome and well regarded. They
want and seek other points of view,
which is rare in the world today.”
Jasko’s journey began when she
helped communication studies students
get involved with the highly successful
StormFest event at the Carnegie Science
Center.
A year-and-a-half ago, Jasko
responded to a request for participation
from the American Meteorological
Society (AMS) and the National
Communication Association to submit
three abstracts dealing with
communication issues and the weather
service.
She collaborated on the project with
colleagues Dr. Chad Kauffman, in the
Department of Earth Sciences, and Dr.

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example.
Paul Hettler, in the Business
“The NWS is worried
and Economics Department.
about … why people would
The trio presented the
not leave when they’ve been
abstracts at the AMS National
told they will be washed out to
Conference in Seattle, Wash.
sea,” she said.
There Jasko met Dr. Vankita
“The way people process
Brown, a social scientist with
information is all contextual,
the NWS’s Performance and
and you have to understand
Awareness Division. The two
that your messages are not the
kept in touch, and Brown
Dr. Susan Jasko
only thing competing for their
requested Jasko’s help in early
attention. We interpret
September.
information based on what’s happening
“She’s phenomenal,” Brown said.
in the moment, what’s important to us
“Susan’s a high thinker who has a great
and what others say.”
feel for her discipline but also brings
Jasko’s NWS assessment team began
together so many important working
its work in the mid-Atlantic, headed
parts. I think the world of her.”
south and ended up in Washington, D.C.
Jasko praised the NWS for quickly
They met with workers from the Federal
spreading the word about potentially
Emergency Management Agency and a
dangerous weather events, but she noted
number of weather forecasting
that people don’t always respond as
organizations.
expected. Jasko believes communication
Jasko said she especially enjoyed
specialists can help.
visiting the Office of Emergency
Not everyone responds to a severe
Management in Brooklyn, N.Y.
weather warning by leaving the area, for

“That facility is like walking into a
spaceship. The technology and setup in
there was incredible.”
After sharing information online and
through conference calls, Jasko’s team is
expected to file an extensive report with
former astronaut Dr. Kathryn Sullivan,
assistant secretary of commerce for
environmental observation and
prediction.
Jasko also participated in an NWS
webinar, where she gave a presentation
about communication issues to 80
weather experts known as warning
coordination meteorologists.
Upon returning to campus she shared
her experiences with communication
theory students.
“Many of them were quite interested,
because it’s an applied form of
communication and critique,” Jasko said.
“There’s also an important role for PR
specialists, because the NWS needs
representatives and community affairs
people.”

Tuesday is Hockey Night
al U, the official education
partner of the Pittsburgh
Penguins, will celebrate its
second Hockey Night on Tuesday at
the CONSOL Energy Center in
Pittsburgh.
The men’s and women’s hockey
teams will face off against collegiate
rivals on the Penguins’ home ice, with
games scheduled for 2:30, 5 and 8 p.m.
In addition, the first 250 students
and alumni to line up and sign a
waiver will get a chance to skate on the
CONSOL Energy Center ice. The
activity is BYOS — Bring Your Own
Skates.
During the Hockey Night
festivities, the Penguins mascot and
players will be on hand to sign
autographs and pose for snapshots. An
alumni reception, on-ice entertainment
with the Penguins’ Ice Crew, a Toys for
Tots collection, entertainment and
giveaways are planned.
Tickets are available at the
information desk in the Natali Student
Center, through Ticketmaster, and at
the Trib Total Media Box Office at
CONSOL Energy Center on the day of
the event.
Cost is $8 for fans of all ages.
Students are admitted free with a valid
CalCard. Proceeds benefit the
Penguins Scholarship Fund.
Students, faculty, staff and alumni

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Sophomore setter Abbey Freund is the
third Vulcan student-athlete to receive a
PSAC Champion Scholar Award.

Volleyball
Player Nets
Scholar
Award
volleyball player has become the
third Vulcan student-athlete to
receive a Pennsylvania State
Athletic Conference (PSAC) Champion
Scholar Award.
Sophomore Abbey Freund, a setter
for the team, accepted the award Nov.
11 during the PSAC Final Four
Championship Tournament at Lock
Haven University.
Freund shared the award with
Clarion sophomore Hannah Heeter.
The Champion Scholar Award, new
this year, is presented at each of the
PSAC’s 23 team championship finals. It
honors the student at each contest with
the highest cumulative grade-point average.
The selection criteria for the awards
is identical to that of the NCAA Elite
88 awards, which honor the student-athlete with the top GPA at each of the
championship finals sites of the 88
NCAA championships across divisions
I, II and III.
A native of Cottage Grove, Wis.,
Freund is a communication disorders
major who boasts a cumulative GPA of
3.969. She recently was named to the
Capital One Academic All-District First
Team.
On the volleyball court, Freund has
recorded a career-high 621 assists this
season and helped the Vulcans win their
fifth PSAC title in seven years and
advance to the NCAA Atlantic
Regional championship match for a
sixth straight year. The team finished
the 2011 season with a 33-5 overall
record.
Earlier this fall, Cal U senior cross
country runner Tim Lahmers and
women’s soccer senior defender Kristen
Orrett earned the Champion Scholar
Awards in their respective sports.

Cal U’s spirited hockey fans are expected to make a strong showing at CONSOL Energy
center in Pittsburgh Tuesday. Last year about 2,500 Vulcan fans rocked the state-of-theart facility.

may ride a fan bus from the Natali
Student Center parking lot to
CONSOL Energy Center. Check the
Cal U website, www.calu.edu, for
details about departure times and
registering to ride.
In Pittsburgh, parking is available
in the CONSOL Parking Garage; fee is
$7.
All participants in Cal U Hockey Night

activities must enter through the Trib Total
Media entrance at CONSOL Energy
Center.
Those who wish to participate in the
“free skate” at 7 p.m. must bring their own
skates and sign a liability waiver.
Participation is limited to the first 250
skaters.
For a complete schedule and up-to-theminute information, visit www.calu.edu.

SECA
Organizers
Say
Thanks

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Participating in the 24th annual Procurement Opportunities Fair were (from left) John
Greene, vice president of the Joseph B. Fay Co.; Deborah Wojcik, GACO director; and Katie
Spear, marketing director at Joseph B. Fay.

GACO Fair Draws 350
al U’s Government Agency
Coordination Office (GACO),
Slippery Rock University and
the U.S. Navy recently hosted the 24th
annual Procurement Opportunities Fair
at the Four Points Sheraton North in
Mars, Pa.
Focused on providing western
Pennsylvania businesses with
contracting and subcontracting
opportunities, the fair featured 108
booths occupied by government
agencies, corporations, regional service
organizations and area businesses. More
than 350 participants attended the fair;

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most were sales representatives or
owners of regional businesses.
According to GACO director
Deborah Wojcik, local businesses
assisted by Cal U’s GACO program
have reported receiving nearly 34,000
contracts and subcontracts totaling
nearly $2.58 billion.
Cal U’s GACO program is
supported by grants from the Sarah
Scaife Foundation and the Defense
Logistics Agency.
GACO’s 2012 Procurement Fair will
be held on Oct. 24 at the DoubleTree
Hotel in Washington, Pa.

Here Comes the Sun
embers of the campus community who would like to observe sunspots or
learn the basics of using a telescope may join the Society of Physics
Students at 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the courtyard outside the
New Science building.
Solar observation depends on weather conditions. In the event of inclement
weather, the activity will be postponed to the next meeting time.
For more information, e-mail Steve Allinger at all0395@calu.edu or Dr. Kausar
Yasmin at yasmin@calu.edu.

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“On behalf of the State
Employee Combined Appeal
(SECA) Campaign for the
United Way and the United
Way of Mon Valley, a great
big ‘thank you’ to the staff at
AVI for their support and
generosity, and to the various
Cal U staff members and students who assisted with the
Halloween Day spaghetti
luncheon.
“A special thanks to students from the Center for
Civic Engagement, the rugby
team, Alpha Lambda Delta
and AmeriCorps, who packaged and delivered lunches on
campus and in the community.
“The luncheon raised
more than $1,400 for the
campaign, and we appreciate
the participation of all who
were involved. This is the
fifth year for this event, and
we hope to increase participation in the years to come.
“As of Nov. 4, the SECA
Campaign at Cal U has raised
$24,000 toward its $40,000
goal. Thank you!”
Dana Turcic and
Norman Hasbrouck
Co-chairs for the
SECA Campaign
Barbara M. Armenti
President of the
Board of Directors,
United Way of Mon Valley

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THE CALIFORNIA
UNIVERSITY
FORUM

THE CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY FORUM
NOVEMBER 11, 2011 / 4:00 p.m., Dixon Room 327
APPROVED MINUTES

December 6, 2011
4:00 p.m, Dixon
Room 327
TENTATIVE AGENDA

2011 in Room 408 of the Manderino
Library and the University Community
is welcome to attend.

The California University Forum met
in regular session Tuesday,
November 1, 2010, in Dixon, Room
327. Presiding Officer Hoover called
the meeting order at 4:00 p.m.

Public Comments
There were no public comments
offered at this time.

I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. ADOPTION OF
AGENDA
IV. MINUTES OF
NOVEMBER 1,
2011
(Approved by e-mail
ballot – refer to
Forum website or
Public Folders in
Outlook)
V. MINUTES OF
EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
(Informational Only –
Minutes November
22, 2011)
VI. PRESIDING
OFFICER’S
REPORT
A. Miscellaneous
Information
B. Notice of
Executive Committee
Meeting: January 24,
2012 – University
Community Welcome
VII. PUBLIC
COMMENTS
VIII. INTERPELLATION
IX. MOTION
The forum
recommends only
five categories be
allowed to be
included in the
General Education
menu.
X. NEW BUSINESS
XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next FORUM
Meeting JANUARY
31, 2012
XII. ADJOURNMENT

Trustees
Meet Dec. 7
The Cal U Council
of Trustees will hold its
final quarterly meeting
of 2011 at 7 p.m.
Wednesday in the
President’s conference
room, Room 110 of
Old Main.

Interpellation
Senator Madden inquired as to how
to properly address a constituency
concern. Presiding Officer Hoover
noted either under new business or
the next executive committee
meeting.

The following senators were in
attendance:
Ms. Cary Banner
Dr. Jane Bonari
Ms. Alexandra Brooks
Ms. Roberta Busha
Mr. Craig Butzine
Dr. John Confer (tardy)
Ms. Lena Danka
Mr. Todd Edwards
Ms. Fran Fayish
Ms. Jill Fernandes
Ms. Rhonda Gifford
Mr. Yancey Goshorn
Ms. Autumn Harris
Ms. Geraldine Jones
Dr. Kevin Koury
Dr. Sean Madden
Dr. Charles Mance
Ms. Morgan O’Rourke
Dr. Nancy Pinardi
Dr. Carrie Rosengart
Mr. Gary Seelye
Dr. Craig Smith
Mr. Jacob Smith
Dr. Emily Sweitzer
Dr. Tom Wickham
Dr. Brian Wood
Dr. Kimberly Woznack
Ms. Donna Wright
Dr. Mohamed Yamba

Motion:
Establish a committee to review
the constitution and recommend
changes for the Forum’s
consideration; the committee to be
made up of the following: Loring
Prest, Parliamentarian; Sean
Madden, Faculty Senator; Walter
Harris, Student Senator (Student
Government President); and two
additional senators.

The following were also in
attendance:
Mr. Douglas Hoover, Presiding Officer
Mr. Loring Prest, Parliamentarian
Mrs. Dana Turcic, Recording
Secretary

Senator C. Smith presented the
motion on behalf of the Faculty
Senate. The rational for this motion is
so that a review of the university
forum can be conducted according to
the Constitution of the California
University Forum (Article VIII, Section
1, page 11): “The Executive
Committee shall have the authority
and the responsibility to assure the
proper functions and periodic
(biennial) review of the California
University Forum, according to its
approved Constitution and Bylaws.”
There being no further discussion or
questions, a vote was taken.
VOTE: Motion carries unanimously.
It was recommended that Presiding
Officer Hoover select the two
additional senators; there were no
objections.

The following senators were absent:
Dr. Angelo Armenti, Jr.
Mr. Nicholas Battista
Mr. Rick Bertagnolli
Dr. Bill Biddington
Ms. Janelle Brewer
Ms. Betsy Clark
Mr. Shane Fox
Ms. Darla Kurnal
Mr. Donny Marszalek
Mr. Josh Mrosko
Mr. William O’Donnell
Mr. Robert Thorn
Mr. Michael Wagner

Motion:
Be it resolved, that the Budget
Committee shall review the
University budget and report to the
Executive Committee in a timely
manner so that the Forum may
review and comment upon the
budget.

The agenda was presented, approved
and the meeting proceeded
Presiding Officer Hoover stated that
the approved Forum minutes of
October 4, 2011 are available on the
Forum website
(http://www.calu.edu/facultystaff/administration/forum/index.htm)
or Public Folders in the Microsoft
Outlook. A hard copy of the executive
committee minutes of October 18,
2011 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, November 22,

Senator C. Smith noted that the
Forum and Executive Committee
minutes for the last two academic
years included no reports from the
Budget Committee. Senator C. Smith
noted that it is thought that the Forum
is an inert, non-functioning body.
Senator C. Smith cited the section
concerning the Budget Committee in
the Constitution of the California
University Forum (Article VIII, Section
4, page 14):
THE BUDGET COMMITTEE – The
Budget Committee shall monitor the
development of the University Budget,
not on an audit-type or line-by-line
review of all expenditures, but rather
to make certain that major allocations
of funds among the colleges, schools,

activities and interests of the
University are in accord with the
Annual Statement of University
Policies, Priorities, and Resources.
This document will be developed by
the University administration, with
input from the Planning and Priorities
Committee, and will be finalized after
review and comment by the
University Forum.
The Budget Committee shall maintain
liaison with the administrative group
designated by the University
President to formulate the annual
University Budget. The Budget
Committee shall report its activities to
the Executive Committee for inclusion
on the agenda of each regular
meeting of the Forum until such time
as the budget has been formally
presented for review and comment by
the Forum. The Budget Committee
shall immediately notify the Executive
Committee of any proposed
allocations that are not in accord with
the Annual Statement of University
Policies, Priorities, and Resources.
A discussion was held regarding ALL
of the standing committees; it was
noted that the intent of the motion is
for the committee to fulfil its specific
charge based on the language of the
constitution.
There being no further discussion, a
vote was taken. VOTE: Motion carries
unanimously.
Motion:
Be it resolved, that that the
Planning and Priorities Committee
shall review the Annual Statement
of University Policies, Priorities,
and Resources and report to the
Executive Committee in a timely
manner so that the Forum may
review and comment upon the
Annual Statement of University
Policies, Priorities, and Resources
Senator C. Smith noted that the
Forum and Executive Committee
minutes for the last two academic
years included no reports from the
Planning and Priorities Committee.
Senator C. Smith noted that it is
thought that the Forum is an inert,
non-functioning body. Senator C.
Smith cited the section concerning the
Planning and Priorities Committee in
the Constitution of the California
University Forum (Article VIII, Section
7, page 15):
THE PLANNING AND PRIORITIES
COMMITTEE - The Planning and
Priorities Committee shall have the
authority to make recommendations
to the Forum regarding long-range
institutional goals, as well as annual
goals for the University as a whole.
The Committee shall also have
authority to recommend priorities for
fund raising, for the construction of
new buildings, and for major additions
and/or renovations to existing
buildings, on a University-wide basis.
A key responsibility of the Planning
and Priorities Committee shall be to

review and offer comment on the
Annual Statement of University
Policies, Priorities, and Resources, as
that document is being developed by
the University administration, and
prior to its being presented to the
Forum for its review and comment.
After a brief discussion, a voice vote
was taken. VOTE: Motion carries
unanimously
Senator Koury moved for a roll call;
Second by Senator Wickham. Motion
for roll call passed.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Yeas: 17. Nays:
11. Motion carries.
New Business
Senator Madden recommended that
Multicultural Awareness not be
REMOVED from General Education
at the University. Senator Madden
noted that if it were to be removed,
California University of PA would be
the only university without this
academic component.
Senator Madden moved to keep
Multicultural Awareness in General
Education at California University of
PA. Second by Senator Brooks.
A discussed ensued on the
importance of keeping the
Multicultural Awareness as a
component.
Senator C. Smith moved to amend
the motion as follows: The forum
recommends that Multiculturalism
remain on the General Education
menu. Second by Senator O’Rouke.
Presiding Officer Hoover called for the
question on accepting the
amendment as a rewording of the
motion: VOTE: Motion to amend
carries unanimously.
After further discussion, a vote was
taken on the motion as amended.
VOTE: Motion carries.
Abstain: 1 (Jones)
Senator Koury moved to recommend
only five catagories be allowed to be
included in the General Education
menu. Second by Senator Yamba.
After some discussion, Senator
Edwards moved to postpone the
motion until the January 2012
meeting of the Forum. Second by
Senator Danka.
Senator Brooks moved to amend the
postponement to the December 6,
2012 meeting of the Forum. After
discussion, a vote on the amendment
was taken.
VOTE: Motion to amend carries.
After discussion, a vote was taken on
the motion to postpone the main
motion to the December 6 meeting of
the Forum.
VOTE: Motion to postpone carries.
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