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February 13, 2018
8:00a.m. – 2:30p.m.
Crawford Center Conference Room
Call-In Information:
Conference Session and Study Session
1-877-820-7831 Passcode 9732006#
Call-In Information:
Quarterly Business Meeting 1-844-799-2451 Passcode 52786156#
8:00a.m.
8:10a.m
Welcome – Vice Chairperson Chaffee
1. Introduction of today’s conference meeting.
Conference meeting is to convey information – no debate or deliberation.
8:10a.m.
9:30a.m.
Closed Session
9:30a.m.
10:00a.m.
President Walker’s Report
1. Significant Restructure of EM/AA
2. University Transformation Commission-Task Force Update
10:00a.m.
10:30a.m.
Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, Provost and Vice President for Academic
and Student Affairs, Dr. Michael Hannan
1. Program Revisions
2. Increased Admission Standards Results
3. Student Trustee Status
10:30a.m.
11:00a.m.
Finance and Administration, Interim Vice President for Finance and
Administration, Dr. Allan Golden
1. Price of Attendance
2. Status of CLA Audit of Small Accounts
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If time permits**
1. Potential for Cohort Pricing
11:00a.m.
1:00p.m.
Closed Session (Lunch included)
1:00p.m.
Welcome, Vice Chairperson Chaffee Opens the Meeting
Roll Call and Public Comment Period
1:05p.m.
1:35p.m.
CliftonLarsonAllen Audit Review – Review of June 30, 2017 Financial Statements
(Mr. Jacobson calling-in) 1:00pm
1:35p.m.
1:40p.m.
Old Business
Action:
• Minutes – Quarterly Business Meeting held on October 12, 2017
• Proposed COT Meeting Dates 2018 Calendar Year
1:40p.m.
1:50p.m.
New Business
Vice Chairperson Chaffee
EU Bylaws-bring forward for discussion (Page 5 Section 7)
**The use of roll call votes during meetings in which members are attending via phone.
To provide for more efficient use of meeting time, a roll call vote will be required
only if the initial voice vote is not unanimous.
1:50p.m.
President H. Fred Walker
President’s Report to the Council of Trustees
1:55p.m.
2:00p.m.
Academic Affairs
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs,
Dr. Michael Hannan
Academic Affairs and Student Affairs Report
2:00p.m.
2:05p.m.
Finance and Administration
Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration, Dr. Allan Golden
Finance and Administration Report
Action: President Walker recommends approval on contracts and purchases as
reviewed by the Council of Trustees for the period of September, October,
November and December 2017.
2:05p.m.
2:10p.m.
Enrollment Management
Vice President for Enrollment Management, Dr. William Edmonds
Enrollment Management Report
2:10p.m.
2:15p.m.
University Advancement
Assistant Vice President for Advancement, Ms. Marilyn Goellner
Advancement Report
2:15p.m.
2:20p.m.
Marketing and Communications
Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communications,
Ms. Angela Burrows
Marketing and Communications Report
2:20p.m.
2:25p.m.
Executive Committee/Representatives Reports
Trustee Harold Shields
PACT Executive Committee Report
2:25p.m.
3:00p.m.
Close
NEXT Meeting of the EU Council of Trustees is May 10, 2018 and May 11, 2018.
February 13, 2018
Itinerary
8:00a.m.-2:30p.m.
Crawford Center Conference Room
8:00a.m.
8:10a.m.
Welcome-Vice Chairperson Chaffee
8:10a.m.
9:30a.m.
Conference Session (Closed Session)
9:30a.m.
11:00a.m.
Study Session (Open Session)
11:00p.m
1:00p.m.
Executive Session (Lunch) (Closed Session)
1:00p.m.
2:30p.m.
Quarterly Business Meeting (will include audit presentation from CLA)
(Open Session)
Edinboro University Council of Trustees
January 26, 2018
Personnel transactions since September 22, 2017
NEW HIRES/REPLACEMENTS/CONTINUATIONS
Abbate (Gatti), Ms. Lisa M., regular, full-time (9 month), Clerk Typist 2, Office for Students with
Disabilities (50%) and Ghering Health and Wellness Center (50%), at $23,365.00 effective November 6, 2017.
Acri, Ms. Colleen, part-time (up to 53.33%), temporary, Instructor, Nursing, spring 2018 semester at
$14,361.67 effective January 6, 2018.
Borkowski, Ms. Mary Kay, part-time (up to 50%), temporary, Instructor, Counseling, School
Psychology, and Special Education, spring 2018 semester at $12,212.28 effective January 6, 2018.
Cannata, Mr. Michael, part-time (up to 25%), temporary, Instructor, Counseling, School Psychology, and
Special Education, spring 2018 semester at $6,106.14 effective January 6, 2018.
Clerkin, Ms. Kim, part-time (up to 50%), temporary, Instructor, Middle & Secondary Education and
Educational Leadership, spring 2018 semester at $12,212.28 effective January 6, 2018.
Day, Ms. Maria, part-time (up to 40%), temporary, Instructor, Counseling & Psychological Services,
spring 2018 semester at $10,771.26 effective January 6, 2018.
Dempsey, Dr. Camille, tenure track, Assistant Professor, Middle & Secondary Education and
Educational Leadership, at $29,688.27 effective January 6, 2018.
Ferraro, Ms. Erica, part-time (up to 39%), temporary, Instructor, Social Work, spring 2018 semester at
$9,525.5 effective January 6, 2018.
Fisher, Ms. Kelly, part-time (up to 25%), temporary, Instructor, Counseling, School Psychology, and
Special Education, spring 2018 semester at $6,106.14 effective January 6, 2018.
Gadley, Mr. Joshua, part-time (up to 25%), temporary, Instructor, Counseling, School Psychology, and
Special Education, spring 2018 semester at $6,106.14 effective January 6, 2018.
Ghisson, Ms. Michelle, full-time (up to 100%), temporary, Instructor, Art, spring 2018 semester, at
$24,424.56 effective January 6, 2018.
Golden, Dr. Allan J., Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration, temporary, full-time,
Management Level 240, at $7,268.94 biweekly effective November 9, 2017 through May 15, 2018.
Haas, Ms. Julie, part-time (up to 50%), temporary, Instructor, Communication Sciences and Disorders,
spring 2018 semester at $12,212.28 effective January 6, 2018.
Hodapp, Ms. Wendy, regular, full-time, Clerk Typist 2, Facilities, at $29,164.00 effective October 30,
2017.
Lichtenstein, Mr. Mark, Director of University Marketing, Management Level 200, at $75,000.00
effective November 6, 2017.
Lorenzo de la Pena, Dr. Sheila, part-time (up to 25%), temporary, Instructor, Counseling, School
Psychology, and Special Education, spring 2018 semester at $6,106.14 effective at January 6, 2018.
Lytle, Ms. Kelly, part-time (up to 50%), temporary, Instructor, Communication Sciences and Disorders,
spring 2018 semester at $12,212.28 effective January 6, 2018.
Malena, Ms. Toni, temporary, hourly, Web Manager, Marketing and Communications, at $37.00 per
hour for hours worked effective December 11, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
McGovern, Ms. Courtney, part-time (up to 8.33%), temporary, Instructor, Nursing, spring 2018 semester
at $2,035.37 effective January 6, 2018.
Miller, Ms. Berg, part-time (up to 23%), temporary, Instructor, Social Work, spring 2018 semester at
$5,617.65 effective January 6, 2018.
Mitchel, Mr. Joshua G., part-time (up to 66.67%), temporary, Instructor, Art, spring 2018 semester at
$16,283.04 effective January 6, 2018.
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Personnel transactions since September 22, 2017
Nash, Mr. Stewart, part-time (up to 50%), temporary, Instructor, Communications, Journalism & Media,
spring 2018 semester at $12,212.28 effective January 6, 2018.
Porter, Ms. Amanda, Tenure Track, Instructor, Mathematics and Computer Science, at $30,430.44
effective January 6, 2018.
Raybuck, Ms. Diane, Director of Admissions, Management Level 210, at $98,000.00 effective February
5, 2018.
Schillinger, Ms. Nora, part-time (up to 25%), temporary, Instructor, Criminal Justice, Anthropology &
Forensic Studies, spring 2018 semester at $6,106.14 effective January 6, 2018.
Swies-Lyons, Ms. Dorota, temporary, hourly, Web Manager, Marketing and Communications, at $37.00
per hour for hours worked effective December 11, 2017 through January 31, 2018.
Weber, Dr. Thomas, full-time (up to 100%), temporary, Instructor, Art, spring 2018 semester at
$24,424.56 effective January 6, 2018.
Williams, Dr. Stephanie, full-time (up to 100%), temporary, Instructor, Middle & Secondary Education
and Educational Leadership, spring 2018 semester at $24,424.56 effective January 6, 2018.
Witowski, Dr. Lisa, part-time (up to 25%), temporary, Instructor, Counseling, School Psychology &
Special Education, spring 2018 semester at $7,068.65 effective January 6, 2018.
Zell, Ms. Elizabeth, part-time (up to 75%), temporary, Instructor, Chemistry, spring 2018 semester at
$18,318.42 effective January 6, 2018.
RESIGNATION/SEPARATIONS
Adams, Miss Jacklyn A., Nurse Aide, Office for Students with Disabilities, effective with the close of
business January 23, 2018.
Formato, Miss Caitlin A., Head Coach, Woman’s Lacrosse, Athletics, effective with the close of
business January 19, 2018.
Fry, Ms. Karen L., Special Transportation Vehicle Operator, Office for Students with Disabilities,
effective with the close of business October 27, 2017.
McQuiston, Mrs. Megan L., Admissions/Financial Aid Coordinator, Undergraduate Admissions,
effective with the close of business October 19, 2017.
CONTRACT RESCIND/FURLOUGHS/TERMINATION/POSITION ABOLISHMENT
Cannata, Mr. Michael, part-time (up to 25%), temporary, Instructor, Counseling, School Psychology, and
Special Education, spring 2018 semester effective with the close of business January 5, 2018.
Lorenzo, Ms. Sheila, part-time (up to 25%), temporary, Instructor, Counseling, School Psychology, and
Special Education, 2017-2018 academic year, effective with the close of business August 18, 2017.
McGovern, Ms. Courtney, part-time (up to 8.33%), temporary, Instructor, Nursing, spring 2018 semester
effective with close of business January 5, 2018.
RETIREMENTS
Bucell, Dr. Michael, Professor - Director of Counseling and Psychological Services within the Ghering
Health and Wellness Center, effective with the close of business March 30, 2018.
Dilmore, Dr. Donald H. Jr., Associate Vice President, University Libraries, effective with the close of
business October 31, 2017.
Gray, Mr. Barry J., Librarian - Assistant Professor, Baron-Forness Library, effective with the close of
business January 5, 2018.
Ochs, Mr. Wayne T., Controller, Accounting, effective with the close of business August 31, 2018.
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Personnel transactions since September 22, 2017
Troutman, Ms. Christine L., Librarian - Assistant Professor, Baron-Forness Library, effective with the
close of business January 5, 2018.
Watson, Mrs. Kerri L., Assistant to the Dean, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, effective
with the close of business December 22, 2017.
Zalik, Mr. Joseph, Jr., Senior Network Engineer, Information Technology Services, effective with the
close of business January 19, 2018.
COACHING CONTRACTS/RENEWALS/CHANGE IN STATUS
Bradford, Mr. Wayne A., extension of appointment, interim, regular, full-time, Head Football Coach,
extended from December 28, 2017 to March 28, 2018.
Bradford, Mr. Wayne A., regular, full-time, Head Football Coach, at $89,500.00 effective March 29,
2018 through March 1, 2020.
Flynn, Mr. Timothy J., regular, full-time, Head Wrestling coach, annual salary increase of $3,000.00 to
$133,880.00 effective December 23, 2017.
Kagiavas, Mr. Gary, regular, full-time, Head Soccer Coach, contract extended through February 28,
2021.
Limbach, Mr. Christopher M., regular, full-time, Assistant Football Coach, at $51,944.00 effective
December 16, 2017 through February 28, 2019.
Neely, Mr. Colin J., regular, full-time, Assistant Football Coach, at $49,894.00 effective December 16,
2017 through February 28, 2019.
Sallie, Ms. Jamie, regular, full-time, Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach, contract extended through
February 29, 2020.
Soboleski, Ms. Melissa M., regular, full-time, Head Women’s Volleyball Coach, contract extended
through February 28, 2021.
Wirth, Ms. Jennifer, interim, 34.6% FTE, Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach, at $13,840.00 effective
January 20, 2018 through May 25, 2018.
APPOINTMENTS / RENEWALS / RE-APPOINTMENTS
McMullen, Mr. Anthony J., Acting Director of University Library Services, at $3,978.51 bi-weekly for
the duration of appointment, effective October 28, 2017 through June 29, 2018.
SICK LEAVE
Aylsworth, Mrs. Brenda J., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning December 11, 2017
through January 19, 2018.
Baumgartner, Mr. Bruce, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning November 21, 2017
through February 24, 2018.
Belfiore, Ms. Jacqueline L., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning September 20, 2017
through November 1, 2017.
Best, Dr. Linda M., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning January 22, 2018 through May
11, 2018.
Brumagin, Mr. Ross H., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning December 14, 2017 to
January 19, 2018.
Dell, Ms. Cassandra, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning November 1, 2017 through
November 17, 2017.
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Personnel transactions since September 22, 2017
Duda, Ms. Allison M., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning approximately March 14,
2018 through June 12, 2018.
Esser, Mrs. Bobbie J., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning December 5, 2017 through
March 23, 2018.
Friel, Mr. Stephen S., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning December 14, 2017 through
January 26, 2018.
Hall, Ms. Deborah A., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), intermittent beginning October 25, 2017
through October 25, 2018.
Jay, Mr. Todd V., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning October 24, 2017 through January
15, 2018.
Knight, Mrs. Kitty L., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), corrected, intermittent beginning January
3, 2017 now through December 28, 2017.
Olson, Mrs. Tammy S., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning December 14, 2017 through
January 11, 2018.
Pistory, Ms. Renee L., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), revised, intermittent beginning
November 7, 2017 through November 7, 2018.
Puhlman, Dr. Jane E., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning January 22, 2018 through
March 9, 2018.
Reyes-Pabon, Mrs. Cynthia M., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning December 18, 2017
through February 5, 2018.
Terry, Mr. Charles W., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning November 28, 2017 through
December 30, 2017.
Wieczorek, Ms. Maria A., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), revised, beginning April 1, 2017
through March 31, 2018.
Wieczorek, Ms. Maria A., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning January 2, 2018 through
January 8, 2018.
CHANGE IN STATUS
Cassella, Ms. Kelly, change from regular, full-time, Design Manager to temporary, hourly, Design
Manager, at $30.00 per hour for hours worked effective December 30, 2017 through March 30, 2018.
Graham, Mr. Robert, from temporary to regular, full-time, Custodial Worker 1, Facilities, at $25,878.00
effective November 25, 2017.
Manjarrez, Ms. Denise, from Manager of Campus Life and Student Development, Management Level
170 to Coordinator of Campus Life and Student Development, State University Administrator 3, at $55,961.00
effective January 20, 2018.
PROMOTION - NON-FACULTY
Allen, Mr. Scott D., from Assistant Director to Associate Director of Student Financial Aid, at
$58,826.00 effective September 30, 2017.
Dillen, Ms. Dawn R., from Administrative Assistant to Assistant to the Dean of the College of Arts,
Humanities, and Social Sciences, Management Level 170, at $46,292.10 effective December 23, 2017.
Hudacky, Mr. Richard F., from Custodial Worker 1 to Semi Skilled Laborer, Facilities, at $30,318.00
effective November 11, 2017.
Lilly, Mr. Mark A., from Network Administrator, Level 180 to Senior Network Engineer, Level 190, at
$70,424.85 effective January 20, 2018.
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Personnel transactions since September 22, 2017
Mallory, Ms. Jennifer L., from Clerk Typist 2 to Management Technician, Residence Life and Housing,
at $37,066.00 effective September 2, 2017.
Watson, Ms. Kerri L., from Management Level 170 to Management Level 180, Assistant to the Dean,
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, effective October 14, 2017.
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Involuntary Leave Without Pay With Benefits (LWOP)
WINTER BREAK
NAME
POSITION
Adams, Jacklyn
Bayletts, Angelique
Borczon, Mark
Carney, Meaghan
Nurse Aide
Nurse Aide
Nurse Aide
Nurse Aide
Devine, Cindy
Dinges, Kimberly
Ferritto, Shelly
Nurse Aide
Nurse Aide
Nurse Aide
Fetzner-Jensen, Mary
Gilbert, LaShawn
Gregor, Michael
Haggerty, Michelle
Harris, Corey
Hayes, Scott
Hirt, Julie
Jones, Alisha
Little, Rebekah
McCarthy, Brian
McIntosh, Nicola
Medilovic, Sejad
Ochs, Wendy
Pasky, David
Price, Lorraine
Roberts, Debora
Royer, Barbara
Swanson, Roger
Timko, Carl
Wisniewski, Virginia
Yonkin, Jessica
Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
STV Operator
Licensed Practical Nurse
STV Operator
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Aide
Nurse Aide
Nurse Aide
Nurse Aide
Nurse Aide
STV Operator
Nurse Aide
Nurse Aide
STV Coordinator
Nurse Aide
STV Operator
STV Operator
STV Operator
Nurse Aide
Nurse Aide
SPRING BREAK
SUMMER BREAK
START
LWOP
12/14/2017
12/15/2017
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12/09/2017
END
LWOP
01/19/2018
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03/08/2018
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LWOP
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LWOP
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GHERING HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Involuntary Leave Without Pay With Benefits (LWOP)
WINTER BREAK
START
END
LWOP
LWOP
SPRING BREAK
START
END
LWOP
LWOP
SUMMER BREAK
START
END
LWOP
LWOP
NAME
POSITION
Dado, Joye
Registered Nurse
Practitioner
12/16/2017
01/17/2018
03/09/2018
03/19/2018
05/12/2018
08/21/2018
Krizmanich,
Deborah
Registered Nurse
12/21/2017
01/17/2018
03/09/2018
03/19/2018
05/12/2018
08/21/2018
Odell, Danielle
Registered Nurse
12/15/2017
01/17/2018
03/09/2018
03/19/2018
05/12/2018
08/21/2018
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Personnel transactions since September 22, 2017
EMERITUS
Dr.
Dr.
Dr.
Dr.
Dr.
Dr.
Dr.
Dr.
Mr.
Dr.
Dr.
Dr.
Dr.
Charles
Susan
Elizabeth
Jean
Henry
Cynthia
Charlotte
Donald
Shaun
Michael
David
Cathleen
Cynthia
Cross
Hegel
Iglesias
Jones
Lawrence
Legin-Bucell
Molrine
Sheehy
Taylor
Vetere
Warner
Wierzbowski
Rebar
Middle/Secondary Education, Educational Leadership
Speech, Language & Hearing (Communication Sciences & Disorders)
Academic Success Center - Faculty
Communication Studies
Geosciences
Psychology
Speech, Language & Hearing (Communication Sciences & Disorders)
English & Philosophy
Music & Theatre
Middle/Secondary Education, Educational Leadership
Art
Nursing
Biology & Health Services
Name
Bruce R. Baumgartner
Kathy L. Belosh
Chick-Fil-A
Dennis Clark
Dennis Clark
Charles W. Cross
Donald H. Dilmore
Edinboro University Campus Bookstore
Edinboro University Campus Bookstore
Erie Brewing Company
Ashley Ghere
Marilyn K. Goellner
Marilyn K. Goellner
Jessica M. Gray
Jessica M. Gray
Jessica M. Gray
Paul Hakel
Anne Jedlicka
Roger L. Knepshield
Jennifer J. Norton
Jennifer J. Norton
Piper Press Printing & Copy Center
Pizza Hut
Jon J. Pulice
Calvin C. Robinson
Clay B. Skelton
Richard B. Stanzione
Subway Restaurant
Brenda J. Tucci
UTZ Quality Foods, Inc.
UTZ Quality Foods, Inc.
Andrea Wyman
Andrea Wyman
Last Name Gift Date
Fund Split Amount
Baumgartner 1/25/2018
$411.51
Belosh
10/31/2017
$15.00
Chick-Fil-A 11/15/2017
$35.00
Clark
10/31/2017
$4,855.00
Clark
1/25/2018
$4,100.00
Cross
10/31/2017
$127.00
Dilmore
10/31/2017
$15.00
Edinboro Univ 10/31/2017
$749.40
Edinboro Univ 11/15/2017
$150.00
Erie Brewing 10/31/2017
$120.00
Ghere
1/25/2018
$76.00
Goellner
10/31/2017
$30.93
Goellner
1/25/2018
$90.00
Gray
11/15/2017
$25.00
Gray
11/30/2017
$20.00
Gray
1/25/2018
$20.00
Hakel
1/25/2018
$200.00
Jedlicka
11/30/2017
$18.00
Knepshield 11/30/2017
$39.00
Norton
11/15/2017
$29.65
Norton
11/30/2017
$25.00
Piper Press P 10/31/2017
$236.80
Pizza Hut
11/15/2017
$30.00
Pulice
1/25/2018
$4.99
Robinson
10/31/2017
$150.00
Skelton
10/31/2017
$100.00
Stanzione
11/15/2017
$349.65
Subway Resta11/15/2017
$50.00
Tucci
11/15/2017
$20.00
UTZ Quality F 10/31/2017
$1,050.00
UTZ Quality F 1/25/2018
$280.00
Wyman
11/30/2017
$1.00
Wyman
1/25/2018
$1.00
Gift Reference
473 holiday cards and postage to the Athletic Department
four paperback books and 11 hardback books to the Baron-Forness Library
gift cards to the Phonathon
various pottery (see media file for details) to the Art Department
various pottery (see media file for details) to the Art Department
33 paperback books and 94 hardback books to the Baron-Forness Library
six paperback books and nine hardback books to the Baron-Forness Library
50 sweatshirts to the Football Players of the 70's Reunion during Homecoming 2017
items from the Bookstore to the Phonathon
beverages to the Football Players of the 70's Reunion during Homecoming 2017
55 paperback books, nine hardback books, and five DVDs to the Baron-Forness Library
snacks to the Edinboro University Phonathon
three CLEP study books to the Student Success Center
pizzas to the Phonathon
food and beverages for the Phonathon
food and snacks for students staying on campus over break
two tickets to Miami (OH) ND Football Game to the 2017 Sports Memorabilia Auction
eight paperback books and 10 hardback books to the Baron-Forness Library
17 paperback books and 22 hardback books to the Baron-Forness Library
pizzas and snacks to the Phonathon
miscellaneous cards for use by the Advancement Office
the Hall of Fame program for the Athletic Department during Homecoming 2017
pizzas to the Phonathon
20 holiday cards to the Advancement Office
framed prints of past Homecoming parades to the Alumni Office
30 pumpkins to the Alumni Reunion during Homecoming 2017
seven books entitled "Vietnam War 50th Commemoration - A Time to Honor" to the Alumni Office
two trays of subs to the Phonathon
candy to the Phonathon
single serve snacks to Doucette Hall, the Alumni Beer Garden, and the 70's Reunion for Homecoming 2017
14 cases of miscellaneous snacks to the PSAC Hospitality Room for Athletics
one Rosetta Stone CD for the Baron-Forness Library
one paperback book to the Baron-Forness Library
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MINUTES
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees
Edinboro University Quarterly Business Meeting
Thursday, October 12, 2017 –DRAFT FOR REVIEW AND VOTE
The Quarterly Business Meeting of the Council of Trustees of Edinboro University was held on
Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Edinboro University in Pogue Seminar Room 143. This meeting was
called to order at 2:30 p.m. by Mr. Dennis Frampton, Chair of the Edinboro University Council of
Trustees.
Recording of Attendance
Trustees present: Trustee Anderton, Trustee Higham, Trustee Kennedy, Trustee Lowther, Trustee Pape,
Trustee Pirrello (by phone) Trustee Shields, Trustee Wachter, and Chair Frampton. We have a quorum.
The following members of the Edinboro University (EU) Administration were in attendance:
Dr. Michael Hannan (Mike), Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Mr. Guilbert (Gil) Brown, Vice President for Finance and Administration
Ms. Marilyn Goellner, Assistant Vice President for Advancement
Dr. William (Bill) Edmonds, Vice President for Enrollment Management
Ms. Angela Burrows, Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communications
In addition to President Walker, the following individuals attended the public meeting of the EU Council
of Trustees:
Mr. Wayne Patterson, Director of Human Resources & Faculty Relations
Ms. Sherri Galvin, Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Finance and Administration,
Dr. Denise Ohler, Interim Dean, College of Science and Health Professions
Ms. Theresa Villella, Budget Director
Mr. Eric Sheppard, Associate Vice President of Financial Operations, Finance and Administration
Dr. Erinn Lake, Interim Dean, School of Education and Executive Director, Graduate Studies
Mr. Matt Cettin, Director, Institutional Research
Ms. Carol Webster, Executive Assistant to President Walker
At the start of quarterly business meeting, Chair Frampton announced that the proceedings of the
Edinboro University Council of Trustees are recorded, therefore, public disclosure to those in attendance
via verbal announcement and written public notice avoids any violation of the Pennsylvania Wire
Tapping Act.
Chair Frampton moved to the first order of business – Public Comment. The chair invited comments from
the public in attendance. Hearing no request from members of the public, the Chair moved to the next
item of business – approval of Minutes from the Quarterly Business Meeting held on July 25, 2017
(Attachment #1) . There were no questions and/or corrections to the minutes as presented, therefore, it
was voted on to approve the minutes as presented.
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Roll Call-Minutes of Quarterly Business Meeting held on July 27, 2017
It was voted, on motion of Trustee Kennedy, seconded by Trustee Wachter to accept the Edinboro
University Council of Trustees Minutes as presented from the Quarterly Business held on July 25, 2017.
Trustee
Aye
No
Trustee Chaffee
Chair Frampton
X
Trustee Higham
X
Trustee Kennedy
X
Trustee Lowther
X
Trustee Pape
X
Trustee Pirrello
X
(via phone)
Trustee Shields
X
Trustee Wachter
X
Trustee Anderton X
The motion was carried with unanimous approval.
Absent
X
Abstain
Moving forward to the next item of business, President Walker in agreement with the Honorary Degree
Committee asked the Council for consideration to award Mr. Xavier Williams with an Honorary Degree
from Edinboro University. President Walker and the Honorary Degree Committee state that Mr. Williams
had met all of the criteria for an honorary doctorate from Edinboro University.
It was then voted, on motion of Trustee Higham seconded by Trustee Anderton to accept President
Walker’s and the Honorary Degree Committee’s recommendation to approve Mr. Xavier Williams for an
honorary degree.
Roll Call vote-Honorary Degree Nominations
Trustee
Aye
No
Absent
Abstain
Trustee Chaffee
X
Chair Frampton
X
Trustee Higham
X
Trustee Kennedy
X
Trustee Lowther
X
Trustee Pape
X
Trustee Pirrello
X
(via phone)
Trustee Shields
X
Trustee Wachter
X
Trustee Anderton X
It was noted by Trustee Wachter that it was nice to see Mr. William’s background in business, and him
being a successful business graduate from Edinboro University, which is a good role model for the
business department.
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The motion was carried with unanimous approval.
New Business:
Chair Frampton then yielded the floor to President Walker for the delivery of the President’s Report to the
Council of Trustees.
President Report:
President Walker opened his report by providing an update on our Welcome Back Opening Address
presentation from September. During the address the President shared “Our Path Forward” and discussed
the six major items we are addressing to help our university become sustainable and healthy.
All indications are our path forward has been warmly endorsed by the campus community as a whole.
There appears to be no structural opposition to our Path Forward and we have had very positive press on
it in both the Erie market and in Pittsburgh.
That concludes the President’s report.
Chair Frampton thanked President Walker for the report and inquired of Council members if they had any
questions. Hearing none, the Chair requested Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student
Affairs, Dr. Michael (Mike) Hannan to come forward for the delivery of the Academic Affairs and
Student Affairs quarterly report.
Academic Affairs and Student Affairs
Provost Hannan highlighted informational items from both the Academic Affairs and Student
Affairs report (Attachment #2) and presented one action item.
Student Affairs:
•
Student Health Services, in collaboration with the Edinboro University Nursing
Department and our Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Program,
will serve as a clinical and educational experience site for our nursing students.
•
Ryan Stratton one of our football players was honored as a member of the 2017 Allstate
AFCA Good Works Team, the first time an Edinboro player has been selected for this
prestigious honor. He was selected as a result of his volunteer work and community
service projects, including the 12th Man Program. Ryan has spearheaded and developed
this program which hosts disadvantaged students in football games and other special
events. This is just one example of one of our exceptional student athletes we have here
at Edinboro University.
•
Our athletic teams are again doing multiple service projects in the community and the
women’s soccer team got things started, helping to paint the JFK Center in Erie on
September 10. There will be many other community service activities during the course
of the year.
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•
The report also highlights multiple examples of professional development among student
affairs staff and is quite an impressive array of such activity.
Academic Affairs:
•
Edinboro is hosting the Northwest PA Session of the Governors Middle Class Task Force
in the Pogue Center on November 3, 2017. This task force is gathering input from various
regions within the state on issues facing the middle class citizens in the Commonwealth.
In addition to the task force gathering input, they will be asked to develop policy
recommendations for the next Commonwealth budget. Monica Clem from our Career
Development Office will be on the panel along with student representation. Edinboro is
pleased to have been chosen to host the session here on campus.
•
Affordable Colleges named Edinboro University’s Master of Social Work program No.
20 among the Top 40 Affordable Online Master’s Degrees in Social Work. Affordable
Colleges also awarded Edinboro University’s Master of Education in Reading No. 30
of the Top 50 Affordable Online Master’s Degrees in Reading Education in the U.S.
•
This past year faculty have taken the initiative in developing our reading program. This
has resulted in increased enrollment from 50 to 98 students for this past fall.
•
Robin Howell, professor in the Early Childhood and Reading Department, received a
grant of more than $200,000 for the Pre-K Counts Expansion program from the
Pennsylvania Department of Education. This will enable our students in the Early
Childhood programs to work directly with Pre-K children in Butterfield Hall.
•
The Career Development and Experiential Learning Office will host a campus-wide
Career and Internship Fair on October 16, in the Frank G. Pogue Student Center. The
Career Development office is also collaborating with INROADS to offer internship
opportunities at Fortune 500 companies across the United States for under-represented
minority Edinboro University students. This is another great initiative coming out of the
Career Development and Experiential Learning Office.
•
Multiple study abroad trips are planned for 2018. Scheduled presently are Dominican
Republic, Italy, London, South Africa Japan, Germany, Switzerland, and Scotland. This
is one of our biggest years in study abroad travel. We would like to thank the office of
advancement for raising funds to support students wishing to participate in such travel
experiences. Because of their donations students who may not necessarily be able to take
advantage of these opportunities can do so. Additionally, we have had growing numbers
of matriculating students the past couple of years in this program.
•
Academic Affairs hosted a very engaging panel on September 25, standing room only
and a lot of positive press coverage. Professor Michelle Vitali (Art Department), Dr.
Lenore Barbian (Criminal Justice, Anthropology, and Forensic Studies Department),
Professor Umeme Sababu (History, Politics, Languages and Cultures Department) and
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Professor Lewis Brownlee (Middle and Secondary Education and Educational Leadership
Department), participated in a panel discussion titled “What to do with a man on
horseback: After Charlottesville” on September 25 in Compton Hall. The topic of
discussion was “Do we keep monuments in place and use them as teaching tools, move
them to museums or other locations, or destroy them completely?” Dr. Jerra Jenrette,
professor in the History, Politics, Languages and Cultures Department, served as
moderator for the event, which attracted approximately 150 participants.
Provost Hannan then requested the Council to approve the Master’s of Business
Administration to move forward to the Board of Governors of the State System of Higher
Education for final approval.
It was voted, on motion of Trustee Higham, seconded Trustee Shields to accept the Masters in
Business Administration (MBA) and to it forward to the Board of Governors of the State
Systems of Higher Education.
Roll-Call vote on Approval of the Masters of Business Administration
Trustee
Trustee Chaffee
Chair Frampton
Trustee Higham
Trustee Kennedy
Trustee Lowther
Trustee Pape
Aye
No
Absent
X
Abstain
X
X
X
X
X
Trustee Pirrello
X
(via phone)
Trustee Shields
X
Trustee Wachter
X
Trustee Anderton X
The motion was carried with unanimous approval.
Chair Frampton thanked Provost Hannan for the report and inquired of Council members if they had any
questions. Hearing none, the Chair requested Vice President for Finance and Administration, Mr. Guilbert
(Gil) Brown to come forward for the delivery of the Finance and Administration quarterly report.
Finance and Administration
Vice President Brown shared highlights from the Quarterly F&A report (Attachment #3), then
submitted three resolutions and one action item. All materials had been submitted to Council
prior to this meeting.
•
We have engaged The Bonadio Group to access the strategy and operations of Edinboro
University’s Office of Students with Disabilities (OSD) and to determine a viable goforward plan. We are hoping to have a financial scenario analysis and decision support
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modeling EU OSD special services by the end of December. Edinboro University is the
only university in the country to be offering an on-site attendant care program.
•
Police Chief Angela Vincent and Gil Brown were selected to provide an opening
presentation to the National Campus Safety Summit in Las Vegas in February 2018.
Other presenters will include the Department of Homeland Security, Babson College,
Northern Arizona University, Montana State University, University of Texas and Cal
State-Fullerton.
•
For the second consecutive year Edinboro University developed an EU sustainability
poster for presentation to the National Association of College and University Business
Officers (NACUBO). This poster can be found at www.edinboro.edu/green.
•
Accounting staff completed year-end and received “kudos” from CliftonLarsonAllen
(CLA) auditors.
•
In August 2017, EU Bursar Shari Gould initiated a calling campaign with the assistance
of one other staff member. This campaign included reaching out to students who had a
summer past due balance of over $200 and had a fall schedule. As of August 18, there
were 240 unpaid accounts with past due receivables totaling $541,724; as of September
18, 2017, $487,856 has been collected and only 20 schedules dropped for nonpayment. In
conjunction with the Financial Aid office, this process will be repeated next summer.
•
One last item…. Edinboro is having an outbreak of phishing attacks. These attacks are
external people trying to get access to our computer system. Some of these attacks have
been successful with EU faculty and facilities employees. We are providing mandatory
IT security training for faculty and staff which will start this week. ITS has taken this
action to ensure that future phishing attacks do not occur and are not successful.
Vice President Brown proceeded to put forward a vote on the following three Resolutions and
one action item.
Roll-Call Vote on Reprogramming of Capital Appropriation
It was voted, on motion of Trustee Wachter, seconded by Trustee Anderton to accept the Resolution of
the Reprogramming of Capital Appropriation as presented by Vice President Gil Brown.
Trustee
Trustee Chaffee
Chair Frampton
Trustee Higham
Trustee Kennedy
Trustee Lowther
Trustee Pape
Aye
No
Absent
X
Abstain
X
X
X
X
X
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Trustee Pirrello
X
(via phone)
Trustee Shields
X
Trustee Wachter
X
Trustee Anderton X
The motion was carried with unanimous approval – (Attachment #4)
Roll-Call Vote on Approval of the Advance Capital Project: Baron-Forness Library Renovation
It was voted, on motion of Trustee Anderton, seconded by Trustee Wachter to accept the Resolution of
the Advance Capital Project: Baron-Forness Library Renovation as presented by Vice President Gil
Brown.
Trustee
Trustee Chaffee
Chair Frampton
Trustee Higham
Trustee Kennedy
Trustee Lowther
Trustee Pape
Aye
No
Absent
X
Abstain
X
X
X
X
X
Trustee Pirrello
X
(via phone)
Trustee Shields
X
Trustee Wachter
X
Trustee Anderton X
The motion was carried with unanimous approval – (Attachment #5)
Then VP Brown proceeded to bring forward the next resolution.
Roll-Call Vote on Approval of the Certification of Compliance with Board of Governors Policy
1985-04-A University External Financial Support
It was voted, on motion of Trustee Kennedy seconded by Trustee Higham to accept the resolution of the
Certification of Compliance with Board of Governors Policy 1985-04-A-University External
Financial Support as presented by Vice President Gil Brown.
Trustee
Trustee Chaffee
Chair Frampton
Trustee Higham
Trustee Kennedy
Trustee Lowther
Trustee Pape
Aye
Trustee Pirrello
(via phone)
Trustee Shields
Trustee Wachter
X
No
Absent
X
Abstain
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Trustee Anderton X
**It is to be noted that this Approval of the Certification of Compliance with Board of Governors Policy
1985-04-A University External Financial Support does not include the Student Government Association
as that is pending receipt of further information.
The motion was carried with unanimous approval – (Attachment #6)
Roll Call Vote - Contracts and Purchases for the periods July 2017 and August 2017
The action item pertains to the Contracts and Purchases for July 2017 and August 2017 for which
President Walker recommends approval of Contracts and Purchases as reviewed by the Council of
Trustees. It was voted, on motion of Trustee Wachter seconded by Trustee Shields to approve the
Contracts and Purchases for the periods July 2017 and August 2017 as reviewed by Council of
Trustees.
Trustee
Aye
No
Absent
Trustee Chaffee
X
Chair Frampton
X
Trustee Higham
X
Trustee Kennedy
X
Trustee Lowther
X
Trustee Pape
X
Trustee Pirrello
X
(via phone)
Trustee Shields
X
Trustee Wachter
X
Trustee Anderton X
The motion was carried with unanimous approval - (Attachment #7)
Abstain
Chair Frampton thanked Vice President Brown for the report and inquired of Council members if they
had any questions. Hearing none, the Chair requested Assistant Vice President for Advancement, Ms.
Marilyn Goellner to come forward for the delivery of the Office of Advancement quarterly report.
University Office of Advancement
Assistant Vice President Goellner provided informational updates from the University Office of
Advancement report (Attachment #8).
AVP Goellner, opened up her report with a “Happy Homecoming” and shared her excitement
about this coming weekend and all the festivities at hand. The rest of the highlights of Ms.
Goellner’s report are as follows:
•
Total fundraising for Edinboro University as of September 21, 2017 is $527,408 as we
continue to work toward our goal of $3.5M.
•
Major gift officers continue to travel meeting with donors and their prospected donors
throughout the country.
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•
Currently we have a $100,000 Match for gifts to both the Boro Fund and our Athletic
Annual Fund. This match is through a generous bequest by a non-alumni to our
unrestricted fund. We have already matched over half of that. It is a minimum gift of $50
and it is working well with the Phonathon program as we encourage our alumni to
increase their giving.
•
An alumni calendar had been provided and shows some of the current events and some of
the events moving forward. A couple of events to highlight are the San Diego Alumni
Event (Presidential Tour) with the President later this month and in November we will
host an event for our Erie and local alumni at the Pub & Pie in Harborcreek.
•
Alumni engagement for homecoming has been great. Some events to mention are our
Annual Golf Outing, Athletic Hall of Fame, Reunion, Athletes of the 50’s, and our
infamous Beer Garden Tent we are hosting over 500 alumni just for these events.
Advancement Staff update:
•
The Director of Alumni Engagement position has been approved and the search process
has begun.
•
The Advancement staff is preparing for transition for campaign readiness. We have over
56, 000 data records out there now and other social media venues we are reviewing.
•
Currently putting together a proposal for next year’s budget to ask and hopefully secure
six new positions in Advancement. This will provide adequate time to train the new
additions in our office and get them up to speed/training for the capital campaign.
Foundation update:
•
We continue to work collaboratively with the Foundation and I am happy to report their
annual endowment reports financial activity for 2017 over 300 reports will be dispersed.
•
In the last 12 months the Foundation reported their investments with a net return at
11.38% which is amazing.
•
The Foundations ending market value at the end of July 2017 is $27M.
Alumni Association update:
•
Over the past couple of months the Alumni Association has been making improvements
to the Alumni House, including installation of new doors, and painting of the shudders so
they are ready for Homecoming.
•
We continue to be in collaboration with the Alumni Association on many events.
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Chair Frampton thanked AVP Goellner for the report and inquired of Council members if they had any
questions. Hearing none, the Chair requested Vice President for enrollment Management, Dr. William
(Bill) Edmonds to come forward for the delivery of the Enrollment Management quarterly report.
Enrollment Management
Vice President Edmonds provided informational updates from Enrollment Management, a full report has
been provided and is attached to these minutes (Attachment #9).
Admissions:
•
CRM Staff Training continues as we focus on input inquiry data, time management
efficiencies and to minimize any inaccuracies during the transition from the Banner
system to CRM.
•
CRM Dashboard and Staff Training continues as the Assistant Directors have been trained
on creating personal dashboard views in recruit which enable 1:1 recruitment efforts in a
specific area.
•
Together the Admissions team in collaboration with the Art Department, the Provost,
Deans, and Department Chairs worked together to provide letters to students in a specific
targeted area that they may be interested in. This will enhance information provided to
students and will include pictures, and directional links based on the major of interest that
the prospective student provides.
•
Working with Shari Gould in the Bursar’s Office we added a Cost Summary link to the
dropdown under Costs & Financial Aid, which directs students to the summary page.
From that summary page people can dig deeper for details on the costs within the Bursar’s
Office and it is user friendly.
•
We are currently updating our current communications plan for fall 2018 to include a
robust plan which embraces students throughout every stage of the recruitment
process/funnel.
•
Freshman applications have all now been moved to CRM Recruit; this will enable
Admissions to work in one system for inquires and applications and will have a more
effective communication tool to reach out to applications faster with more efficiency.
Financial Aid:
•
Edinboro University financial aid staff is in the community working with local high
schools to assist local families with the FAFSA process.
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•
New this year - Edinboro will be hosting FAFSA workshops during both Open Houses in
October and November 2017 to complete the forms accurately.
Marketing Initiatives:
Vice President Edmonds opened this portion of his report stating that Marketing is now reporting
to Ms. Angela Burrows, Vice President of Marketing and Communications. VP Edmonds
wanted to share the accomplishments to-date in Marketing while under his direction.
Some of the Marketing highlights included:
•
•
•
•
Homecoming brochure – working with VP Goellner in the alumni area
Homecoming and Alumni postcard
Welcome weekend, brochures, letters and flyers, and view books just to name a few
Created a new visit user friendly webpage, with the assistance of the new web master
who had been hired.
Veterans Success Center Initiatives
•
Edinboro held an Annual 5K Walk/Run for Warriors. This Walk/Run raised $8,000 for
the Wounded Warrior Project, Second Harvest Food Bank and WCJ Ranch. This was a
$1,000 increase over last year.
Chair Frampton thanked VP Edmonds for the report and inquired of Council members if they had any
questions. Hearing none, the Chair requested Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communication,
Ms. Angela Burrows come forward for the delivery of the Marketing and Communications quarterly
report which was an initial observations for Ms. Burrows first month at Edinboro University.
Marketing and Communications
Assistant Vice President Burrows, who assumed her role on Sept. 11, provided some initial
observations.
Intro:
•
There is a sense of urgency for all of higher education - competition is intense; the
demographics are working against us (fewer 18 to 24-year-olds in our region and much of
the country); many private schools are increasing their discount rates, and many people
are skeptical of higher education due to costs. But all that being said, Edinboro has much
to offer and our focus over the coming months will be to hone the Edinboro story and
share it in compelling ways that resonate with our constituents, especially prospective
students and their families.
Role of Marketing and Communications
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•
The role of Marketing and Communications is to tee it up for our two major clients,
admissions and advancement, while at the same time meeting the needs of our other
constituency groups, including alumni, parents, donors, friends, policymakers, guidance
counselors, higher education leaders and others.
What we plan to do…
•
Refine our narrative and share it across communications platforms in compelling ways
that resonate.
•
Better articulate the value proposition of an Edinboro education, with an increased
emphasis on the student experience, experiential learning and student outcomes.
•
Strengthen the team, with the addition of a Marketing Director, who will focus on
external marketing.
•
Partner with an agency they will serve as a strategic partner to help us refine our message
and develop a media strategy for digital advertising, print, outdoor and broadcast. We are
currently reviewing proposals submitted in response to our RFP and are hoping to bring
in three to five agencies soon so we can identify the best fit for us.
•
Improve the website, which will include short-term and long-term revisions. We will start
with short-term fixes as we anticipate a major revamp in the not-too-distant future.
We’ll be adapting language on our website to more effectively reach 17 and 18 year-olds,
reducing our word count and adding more photos and videos.
•
We will subscribe to COPE (create once, publish everywhere) tweaking the messaging
we develop for prospective students so that they serve as points of pride of alumni,
parents and others, including current students, faculty and staff.
We will be taking a multi-platform approach to Marketing and Communications, using a
variety of vehicles to increase our visibility and assist with our positioning. These will
include the following.
1. Using the Office of the President to assist with positioning efforts. In early
November, President Walker will be meeting with Jack Stripling, a journalist who
covers college and university presidents for the Chronicle of Higher Education.
The interview will be an opportunity for President Walker to talk about “Our Path
Forward,” our 10-year plan to further enhance the student experience and
strengthen student outcomes.
2. Website Enhancements
3. Social Media
4. Alumni magazine- we are planning a redesign and will take a more strategic focus
to content
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5.
6.
7.
8.
Advertising with an increasing emphasis on digital
E-communications
Print
Media relations – will deploy a proactive strategy to increase visibility and profile
and mitigate damage caused by negative publicity
In closing, Ms. Burrows stated that in moving forward we need to…..
Claim who we are as a regional, comprehensive university. – We meet a critical need.
Ensure continued measurement of marketing and communications efforts and shift course as
needed based on those measurements.
Remember that positioning takes a concerted effort by faculty, staff, students, alumni and others,
so keeping our constituencies – including our internal audiences – informed will be important.
Seize every opportunity to share the EU story in impactful ways.
I am excited to be here! That concludes my report.
Chair Frampton thanked AVP Burrows for the report and inquired of Council members if they had any
questions. Hearing none, the Chair requested Trustee Harold Shields come forward for the delivery of the
PACT Executive Committee report.
PACT Executive Committee Report
The PACT Conference will be held on Tuesday, October 17, in the Dixon center in Harrisburg.
This conference once again proves to have an interesting agenda, with panel discussions and
updates. Some of the agenda includes:
•
A System Review update by Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer, Dr.
Peter Garland and Associate Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance, Ms. Lois
Johnson. As a result of the System Review, the Board of Governors have started to make
some changes which will be shared.
•
First Amendment and Free Speech Review, by Chief Counsel, Mr. Andrew Lehman,
University Legal Counsel, Mr. Joseph Miller, and University Legal Counsel, Mr.
Hawkins. This session will focus on educating trustees on the First Amendment
landscape at public institutions and will focus on “what is” and “what is not” free speech.
•
Strategic Enrollment Management: A Roundtable Discussion, led by Executive Vice
Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Peter Garland and Deputy Vice Chancellor,
Academic and Student affairs, Dr. Kathleen Howley. In this roundtable discussion, which
includes panelists from different universities they share their proven strategies to attract,
retain, and graduate students. Ms. Monica Clem, Executive Director, Center for Career
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Development and Experiential Learning from Edinboro University will be a member on
this panel.
•
State of the System, Interim Chancellor Karen Whitney and Board of Governors’ Chair,
Cynthia Shapira, will discuss current issues and answer questions from the Trustees. One
item which will be discussed is searching and hiring new Presidents and what
involvement the Trustees have in this process vs. the State System. Another topic will be
on the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and what role the Trustees should have
in terms of involvement/influencing the CBA.
This concludes my report I hope to see many of Edinboro University’s Trustees there. Thank
you.
Chair Frampton thanked Trustee Shields for his report. Hearing no questions of Trustee Shields,
Chair Frampton asked for a Motion to Adjourn.
The meeting was being recorded and was duly noted.
With no further business, the Council of Trustees Quarterly Business Meeting at Edinboro
University adjourned at 3:25pm.
Informational Items:
An Executive Session of the EU Council of Trustees was held at 1:00pm on October 12,
2017 to discuss personnel items.
Upcoming COT Scheduled Meetings:
•
•
•
December 15, 2017 – Study Session and Inspection of Facilities
February 13, 2018 – Study Session, Executive Session, and Quarterly Business Meeting
May 10 and May 11, 2018 – Study Session, Executive Session and Quarterly Business
Meeting
These meetings have respectfully submitted by Ms. Carol Webster, Executive Assistant to
President Walker
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PROPOSED DATES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2018
February 13, 2018
Study Session
Executive Session (Lunch)
Quarterly Business Meeting
Fees
May 10 & May 11, 2018
May 10
(2 day meeting) Graduation Weekend
Study Session
Dinner
Executive Session
Quarterly Business Meeting
Voting in of Officers if Needed
May 11
May 11
8:00am -12:00pm
12:00pm - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 3:00pm
8:00am - 3:00pm
TBD
12:00pm - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Above dates have already been approved by COT
Proposed dates below (draft):
July 24, 2018
COT Members Gather
Inspection of Facilities
Study Session
Executive Session (Lunch)
Quarterly Business Meeting
8:00am - 8:30am
8:30am – 10:00am
10:00am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 1:00pm
2:00pm - 3:00pm
September 27, 2018
Homecoming Weekend
Study Session
Executive Session (Lunch)
Quarterly Business Meeting
8:00am - 1:00pm
1:00pm - 2:30pm
2:30pm - 3:30pm
December 14, 2018
Graduation Weekend
Study Session (lunch included)
10:00am – 3:00pm
All meetings are held in Crawford Center Conference Room unless specified.
Contracts & Purchases
December 2017
Council of Trustees Meeting
February 13, 2018
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY - REPORT OF CONTRACTS FROM 12/01/17 TO 12/31/17
Contractor's Name
Cost Center Name
Description
Funding Source
Expense Category
Amount
Leader Graphics
Van Houten
Furnishings
Install EU Graphics/
Logos in Van Houten
Unrestricted
Auxiliary Projects
Graphics Services Contracted
Future Post Inc
Faculty Senate FY18:
Heather Kenny
Sound/Audio Production
for "Sounds All Around"
Self-Supported
Funds
Technical Consultants
Leader Graphics
University
Advancement
Alumni Selfie Station
Photo-Tex Wall Graphic
General Funds
Graphics Services Contracted
835.00
Keystone Fitness
Equipment Repair
Athletic Scholarship
Administration
Preventative Maintenance
to McComb Fitness
Equipment
Scholarship Funds
Contracted Repairs
1,920.00
Environmental and
Safety Training
Fire and Safety
Indoor Testing of
Asbestos/Lead/Other
Hazardous Material
General Funds
Hazardous Waste
Removal
Grise Audio Visual
Center
University
Commencement
Commencement Audio
Visual
General Funds
Specialized Services
6,070.00
McCarl's Services Inc
Van Houten
Furnishings
Remove/Install
Compressor
at Van Houten
Unrestricted
Auxiliary Projects
Contracted Repairs
8,995.00
Freedom Sign Co
Fire and Safety
Furnish/Install EU Decals
on Vehicles
General Funds
Motorized Equip
Supplies
Development Cubed Inc
University
Commencement
Commencement Video
General Funds
Technical Consultants
$
6,870.00
2,475.00
18,000.00
862.40
4,921.50
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY - REPORT OF CONTRACTS FROM 12/01/17 TO 12/31/17
Contractor's Name
Cost Center Name
Description
Funding Source
Expense Category
Amount
Life Technologies Corp
Biology/Health
Services
ION Service Agreement
General Funds
Contracted Repairs
9,173.11
Sport Floors Inc
Shops/Plant
Clean/Screen/Recoat
McComb Fieldhouse
Gym Floor
General Funds
Contracted Maint Bldgs & Grounds
9,502.00
Bridget Allen
Art Department
Modeling Services
General Funds
Specialized Services
TOTAL
500.00
$
70,124.01
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY-REPORT OF PURCHASE ORDERS OVER $10,000 FROM 12/01/17 TO 12/31/17
PO AMOUNT
VENDOR-NAME
VENDOR-ADDRESS
DESCRIPTION
PO NUMBER
EBSCO Industries Inc
PO Box 682
Ipswich MA 01938
Library Online Journals
4500549208 $
dotCMS Services LLC
3059 Grand Ave 300
Miami FL 33133
Information Technology Services University
Website Content Management Support
4500549747
19,650.00
Verizon Business
Services
PO Box 660794
Dallas TX 75266-0794
Information Technology Services Telecom
Charges
4500549874
18,000.00
Mythics Inc
1439 N Great Neck Rd Ste 201
Virginia Beach VA 23454
Information Technology Services Annual
Oracle Cloud Services
4500550139
12,000.00
PALCI Inc
PO Box 58906
Philadelphia PA 19102-8906
Library Three Year eBook & Magazine
Archive Subscription
4500550403
13,770.00
Aerofin Div of Air and
Liquid Systems
4621 Murray Pl
Lynchburg VA 24502
Van Houten Dining Hall Steam Heat Coil
RO800191JM
15,852.50
TOTAL
$
15,773.65
95,046.15
Contracts & Purchases
November 2017
Council of Trustees Meeting
February 13, 2018
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY - REPORT OF CONTRACTS FROM 11/01/17 TO 11/30/17
Contractor's Name
Cost Center Name
Description
Funding Source
Expense Category
Arizon Co
Shops/Plant
Inspect Dome Air Structure
General Funds
Preventative
Maintenance
Audio Visual
Innovations Inc
Technology Fee
Projects
Equipment/Installation of
VALT Video Solution System
General Funds
Media Equipment
(noncapital)
J L Nick Associates
Inc
Staff Training and
Development
Consulting Fees for
Enrollment/Admissions
General Funds
Consulting Services
Psy's Creations LLC
EU Women's
Philanthropy Council
Leadership Fund
Present "The Power
to Connect"
Other Restricted
Funds
Speaker Fees
Exposure Control
Technologies Inc
Deferred Maintenance
Cooper Science
Laboratory Ventilation Risk
Assessment in Cooper Hall
Other E & G
Funds
Hazardous Waste
Removal
Plan B LLC D/B/A
Neon Entertainment
Alcohol/Drug Fees
Present "Zero Shades
of Gray"
Self-Supported
Funds
Speaker Fees
Nites Lites
University
Commencement
Audio/Lighting
Commencement Fall
2017/Spring 2018/Spring
Honors 2018
General Funds
Specialized Services
Raven Rental
University
Commencement
Commencement Services
Fall 2017/Spring 2018/
Summer 2018
General Funds
Rental/Operating
Lease - Radio
Equipment
Janice A Carello
Masters in Social
Work Program
Speaker to Present
"Becoming a Trauma
Informed Faculty"
General Funds
Speaker Fees
Amount
$
1,300.00
80,052.78
5,500.00
500.00
18,920.00
4,000.00
920.00
3,275.00
900.00
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY - REPORT OF CONTRACTS FROM 11/01/17 TO 11/30/17
Contractor's Name
Cost Center Name
Description
Funding Source
Expense Category
Amount
Laerdal Medical Co
Nursing
LLEAP Course/Training
Session/LLEAP On-Site
Upgrades
General Funds
Software
Maintenance
4,220.00
John Leisering
Sports Information
Announcer for Men/
Women's Basketball
2017-2018 Home Games
General Funds
Game Support
Personnel
Sharon L Santus
University Marketing
Freelance Editor for EU
Marketing Dept
General Funds
Specialized Services
TOTAL
780.00
19,700.00
$
140,067.78
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY-REPORT OF PURCHASE ORDERS OVER $10,000 FROM 11/01/17 TO 11/30/17
PO AMOUNT
VENDOR-NAME
VENDOR-ADDRESS
DESCRIPTION
PO NUMBER
Hobsons Inc
50 E Business Way Ste 300
Cincinnati OH 45241
Admissions Student Search Tool
4500547835 $
Charles E Wellman
Trucking
12071 Edinboro Rd
Edinboro PA 16412
Facilities Loader Rental
4500548110
14,000.00
Bill McCandless
Ford-Mercury Inc
8416 Sharon-Mercer Rd
PO Box 191
Mercer PA 16137
Environmental Health and Safety 2017
S7E0 Ford Transit Connect XL Van
4500548228
22,908.00
CS Technologies
Plus
2803 State Rt 257
Seneca PA 16346
Information Technology Systems Life
Cycle Replacement of Classroom
Instructor Computers
4500548241
18,690.00
Janitors Supply Inc
540 E Second St
Erie PA 16512
McComb Fieldhouse Floor Scrubber
4500548253
11,743.00
Sit On It
6415 Katella Ave
Ste 200
Cypress CA 90630
Hendricks Hall and R. Benjamin Wiley
Arts & Sciences Center Replacement
Chairs
4500548266
16,620.00
EMS Software Inc
6465 Greenwood Plaza Blvd
Ste 600
Centennial CO 80111
Conference Services Annual Event
Management Software Renewal
4500548294
18,976.17
Elsevier BV
PO Box 7247-8455
Philadelphia PA 19170-8455
Library Science Direct Online
Subscription
4500548310
30,054.38
Elsevier BV
PO Box 7247-8455
Philadelphia PA 19170-8455
Library Electronic Resources
4500548323
22,000.00
Lyrasis
1438 W Peachtree St NW
Ste 200
Atlanta GA 30309
Library Annual Subscription Renewal
Electronic Resource
4500548341
65,414.20
19,400.00
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY-REPORT OF PURCHASE ORDERS OVER $10,000 FROM 11/01/17 TO 11/30/17
PO AMOUNT
VENDOR-NAME
VENDOR-ADDRESS
DESCRIPTION
PO NUMBER
Postmaster of Erie
2108 E 38th St
Bulk Mail Acceptance Unit
Erie PA 16515-9996
Facilities Postage
4500548388
25,000.00
WJET-TV
8455 Peach St
Erie PA 16509
Marketing Annual Golden Apple Award
4500548395
40,000.00
Water Heater
Distributors
3219 Liberty Ave
Pittsburgh PA 15201
Highlands Phase 1 Hot Water Tanks
4500548560
37,160.00
American Chemical
Society
PO Box 3337
Columbus OH 43210
Library Annual American Chemical
Society Web Editions/ebooks
4500548880
20,029.00
Registry for College
& University Presidents
3 Centennial Dr
Peabody MA 01960
Finance & Administration Consultant
Services for Interim Vice President
4500548908
31,279.74
Corbett Inc c/o Ed
Furniture Solutions LLC
56 Buttonwood St
Norristown PA 19401
Van Houten Dining Hall Furniture
4500548913
119,720.20
Knoll Inc c/o AJ
Grack Bus Interiors
1235 Water St E
Greenville PA 18041
Van Houten Dining Hall Furniture
4500548922
64,429.17
Lyrasis
1438 W Peachtree St NW
Ste 200
Atlanta GA 30309
Library Annual Springer Nature Online
Journal Subscription
4500548940
30,099.08
Keystone Electric
Construction Co
3125 Brandes Ave
Erie PA 16504
Facilities Emergency Substation Repair
RO800187JM
10,821.00
TOTAL
$
618,343.94
Contracts & Purchases
October 2017
Council of Trustees Meeting
February 13, 2018
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY - REPORT OF CONTRACTS FROM 10/01/17 TO 10/31/17
Contractor's Name
Cost Center Name
Description
Funding Source
Expense Category
Amount
R Frank Photography
University Marketing
Freelance Photography
Services
General Funds
Specialized Services
Rabe Environmental
Systems Inc
Loveland Hall Deferred
Maintenance-Key93
Furnish & Install Exhaust
Fan - Loveland Annex
Other E & G Funds
Contracted Maint Bldgs & Grounds
Brad's Bounce A Lot
Rentals Inc
Homecoming Events
Combo Slide for Kids
Zone/Homecoming
General Funds
Rental/Operating
Lease - Equipment &
Machinery
Tri-State Fitness
Services Inc
Health & Physical
Education
Preventative Maintenance
on Equipment
General Funds
Contracted Repairs
1,000.00
Keystone Electric
Construction Co
Campus LandscapingKey 93
Repair Campus Fiber
Conduit between Van
Houten & Pogue
Other E & G Funds
Contracted Maint Bldgs & Grounds
16,684.00
Event Photography
Group Inc
Commencement
Commencement
Photography
General Funds
Professional Services
Don Green
Sanitation Inc
Food ServiceMaintenance &
Custodial
Inspection-Waste Lines/
Grease Traps/Lift Stations/
Manholes
Dining Hall Funds
Contracted Maint Bldgs & Grounds
25,906.00
Kravec & Kravec
& Assoc
University Marketing
Freelance Writing Services
General Funds
Specialized Services
19,700.00
AW Farrell &
Sons Inc
Food ServiceMaintenance &
Custodial
Van Houten Roof Repairs
Dining Hall Funds
Contracted Maint Bldgs & Grounds
17,716.00
Rabe Environmental
Systems Inc
Deferred MaintenanceHendricks
Recover CFC from
Existing Unit/Demo/
Install 2 A/C Units at
Hendricks Hall
Other E&G Funds
Contracted Maint Bldgs & Grounds
19,436.00
$
19,700.00
19,500.00
275.00
0.00
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY - REPORT OF CONTRACTS FROM 10/01/17 TO 10/31/17
Contractor's Name
Cost Center Name
Description
Funding Source
Expense Category
Amount
Metamorphosis
Performing Co
New Student Transition
Present at Orientation
General Funds
Specialized Services
2,430.00
Insite Media Network
University Marketing
Video Production of Joseph
Cephas Interview
General Funds
Specialized Services
3,000.00
James B Schwab Co
Various
On Site Service Agreement
Ricoh Fax/Shredder/Wide
Format Copier
General Funds
Contracted Maint Office Equip
1,325.00
Otis Elevator
Various
Shunt Trip Inspections
Various
Contracted MaintBldgs & Grounds
2,624.00
Harris Environmental
Inc
Fire and Safety
Radon Tests in Various
Buildings
General Funds
Contracted Maint Bldgs. & Grounds
1,416.00
Sara Adams
Community Music
School-Lesson Fees
Suzuki Piano Lessons
Self-Supported Funds
Specialized Services
1,306.24
Bridget Allen
Art Department
Modeling Services
General Funds
Specialized Services
500.00
Mary Beth Armes
Community Music
School-Lesson Fees
Piano and Voice Lessons
Self-Supported Funds
Specialized Services
6,160.00
Paul Crider
Adaptive Athletic
Program
Officiate 2017 Boro
Shootout Tournament
General Funds
Game Officials
865.00
Jason Franz
Adaptive Athletic
Program
Officiate 2017 Boro
Shootout Tournament
General Funds
Game Officials
640.00
Angela Gast
University Marketing
Freelance Graphic Design
General Funds
Specialized Services
10,000.00
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY - REPORT OF CONTRACTS FROM 10/01/17 TO 10/31/17
Contractor's Name
Cost Center Name
Description
Funding Source
Expense Category
Amount
Elizabeth Henninger
Community Music
School-Lesson Fees
Piano Lessons
Self-Supported Funds
Specialized Services
1,078.00
Maria Lyon
Community Music
School-Lesson Fees
Suzuki Violin Lessons
Self-Supported Funds
Specialized Services
3,485.00
Toni Malena
University Marketing
Freelance Web Design
General Funds
Specialized Services
19,700.00
Alissa Pesavento
Community Music
School-Lesson Fees
Celtic Harp Lessons
Self-Supported Funds
Specialized Services
637.52
Denise Phillips
Continuing Education
Nurse Aide Program
Instructor at Presbyterian
Homes
Special Programs
Speaker Fees
James Reinarz
Community Music
School-Lesson Fees
Violin Lessons
Self-Supported Funds
Specialized Services
462.00
Anita Szymanski
Community Music
School - Lesson Fees
Piano Lessons
Self-Supported Funds
Specialized Services
386.76
TOTAL
3,150.00
$
199,082.52
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY-REPORT OF PURCHASE ORDERS OVER $10,000 FROM 10/01/17 TO 10/31/17
PO AMOUNT
VENDOR-NAME
VENDOR-ADDRESS
DESCRIPTION
PO NUMBER
Keystone Electric
Construction Co
3125 Brandes Ave
Erie PA 16504
Van Houten Dining Hall Renovations
Electrical Construction
3900009019 $
Mayer Brothers
Construction Co
1902 Cherry St
Erie PA 16502
Facilities Campus-Wide Asphalt
Paving
3900009020
49441.50
Clark Contractors
Inc
145 Clark Bldg Rd Ste 7
Bedford PA 15522
Highlands 6 Auto Collision Repairs
3900009048
39,000.00
Audio Visual
Innovations Inc
6301 Benjamin Rd Ste 101
Tampa FL 33634
Information Technology Services
Classroom Technology Replacement
Cycle
4500544190
12,996.54
CDW Government
LLC
200 N Milwaukee Ave
Vernon Hills IL 60061
Information Technology Services
Annual Oracle Software Support
4500544233
17,080.98
Professional Sports
Publications
570 Elmont Rd
Elmont NY 11003
Communications & Marketing NHL
Advertising
4500544253
12,000.00
Westchester Academic
Library
118 N Bedford Rd Ste 302
Mt Kisco NY 10549
Library Subscriptions
4500544540
17,997.40
USPS/CMRS-POC
P O Box 7247-0217
Philadelphia PA 19170-0217
Facilities Postage
4500545272
30,000.00
Yankee Book Peddler
Inc
999 Maple St
Contoocook NH 03229
Library eBooks
4500545584
10,000.00
Yankee Book Peddler
Inc
999 Maple St
Contoocook NH 03229
Library eBooks
4500545590
10,000.00
Wilkins Co Inc
3255 W 38th St
Erie PA 16506
Environmental Health & Safety Access
Control Communications Receiver
4500545607
12,860.00
130,471.20
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY-REPORT OF PURCHASE ORDERS OVER $10,000 FROM 10/01/17 TO 10/31/17
VENDOR-NAME
VENDOR-ADDRESS
DESCRIPTION
PO NUMBER
PO AMOUNT
Touchnet Information
Systems Inc
15520 College Blvd
Lenexa KS 66219
Information Technology Services
Touchnet Marketplace Suite Software
4500545629
364,604.00
Meadville Tribune
947 Federal Ct
Meadville PA 16335
Communication Journalism & Media
Annual Spectator Printing
4500546108
16,635.00
James B Schwab Co
2901 W 22nd St
Erie PA 16506
Art Department 5-Year Copier Lease
4500546115
48,235.20
WJET-TV
8455 Peach St
Erie PA 16509
University Marketing Skycam Network
Advertising
4500546215
18,960.00
Software Services
of Delaware Inc
1024 Justison St
Wilmington DE 19801
Information Technology Services
Annual Axiom Web Form License
Renewal
4500546355
13,815.00
PA Dept of Revenue
333 Market St
Harrisburg PA 17126
Provost Office Annual SARA Reciprocity
Agreement
4500546444
20,000.00
PA Dept of General
Services
PO Box 2833
Accts Receivable
Harrisburg PA 17101
Finance & Administration Annual Boiler
Machinery and Excess Property
Insurances Employee Performance Bond
4500546536
93,378.00
Renmark Inc
9800A McKnight Rd
Pittsburgh PA 15237
Ross Hall UPS System Battery
Replacement
RO800188JM
10,621.00
TOTAL
$
928,095.82
Contracts & Purchases
September 2017
Council of Trustees Meeting
February 13, 2018
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY - REPORT OF CONTRACTS FROM 9/01/17 TO 9/30/17
Contractor's Name
Cost Center Name
Description
Funding Source
Expense Category
Amount
Ace Viking Electric
Motor Co
Shops/Plants
Repairs to Air Handler
in Baron-Forness Library
General Funds
Maintenance Supplies $
4,272.00
Admire Entertainment
Inc
New Student
Transition
Present "Playfair" at
Orientation
General Funds
Specialized Services
2,500.00
Bonadio & CO LLP
SSHE and EUP
Central Expenses
Professional Services to
Assess Strategy and
Operations of OSD
General Funds
Accounting & Auditing
19,250.00
Exposure Control
Technologies Inc
Shops/Plants
Provide Performance
Tests on Cooper
Hall Equipment
General Funds
Contract Maint Bldgs & Grounds
13,500.00
Harland Technology
Services A Division
of Scantron
Center for Faculty
Excellence
On-site Equipment
Maintenance
General Funds
Software
Maintenance
3,098.00
International FireShield Inc
Fire and Safety
Clean, Fire-Retard &
Certify Drapes/Curtains
in Various Locations
General Funds
Preventative
Maintenance
5,349.00
Matt Durisko
Photography
Sports Information
Photography Services
for Sports Information
Events
General Funds
Other Athletic
Related Services
5,000.00
Pittsburgh Stage Inc
Deferred Maint-Cole
Auditorium
Stage Work in Cole
Auditorium
Other E&G Funds
Contract Maint Bldgs & Grounds
15,132.00
Pittsburgh Stage Inc
Fire and Safety
Annual Rigging Equipment
Inspection & Maintenance
in Cole Auditorium
General Funds
Contracted Maint Bldgs & Grounds
3,258.00
Primint Solutions
LLC DBA Alumnisync
University
Advancement
Provide Data Services
General Funds
Software
Maintenance
8,863.00
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY - REPORT OF CONTRACTS FROM 9/01/17 TO 9/30/17
Contractor's Name
Cost Center Name
Description
Funding Source
Expense Category
Amount
St Vincent Sports
Medicine
Sports Medicine
Team of Physicians
for Training Room
General Funds
Other Athletic-Related
Services
8,300.00
SuperFanU Inc
Athletic Scholarship
Administration
Design & Development
of EU Fan Rewards
iPhone App
Scholarship Funds
Other Athletic-Related
Services
4,000.00
YMCA of Corry
PA Pre-K Counts
Program
Pre-K Counts Grant
Agreement
Restricted
Grant/ContractState
Subcontract Expense
TOTAL
259,200.00
$
351,722.00
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY-REPORT OF PURCHASE ORDERS OVER $10,000 FROM 9/01/17 TO 9/30/17
PO AMOUNT
VENDOR-NAME
VENDOR-ADDRESS
DESCRIPTION
PO NUMBER
AE Works LTD
6587 Hamilton Ave
Pittsburgh PA 15206
McComb Fieldhouse Facility Assessment
& Deferred Maintenance Plan
3900008972 $
32,226.42
Clifton Larson
Allen LLP
610 W Germantown Pike Ste 400
Plymouth Meeting PA 19462
Finance & Administration
Year-End Audit Services
4500541668
17,582.00
CollegeNET
805 SW Broadway Ste 1600
Portland OR 97205
Graduate Studies Annual Graduate
Application Software Maintenance
4500541682
31,450.00
Considine Biebel
& Co
2949 W 15th St
Erie PA 16505
Van Houten Dining Hall
Renovations General Construction
3900009007
512,400.00
David M Maines
Assoc Inc
10 Expansion Dr
Lewistown PA 17044
Compton Diebold and Reeder Hall Roof
Replacements General Construction
3900009004
679,776.00
Diamond Design
Construction Inc
2503 Peach St
Erie PA 16502
Highlands Residence Halls 1-8 Renovations
General Construction
3900009005
2,950,536.00
Dymun & Co
200 First Ave
Pittsburgh PA 15222
Marketing Annual Media Buying Services
4500541921
200,000.00
Ellucian Support Inc
4 Country View Rd
Malvern PA 19355-1408
Information Technology Services 5-Year
Analytics & Intelligent Learning Platform
Software
4500543579
384,926.00
Equipment Marketers
100 Melrose Ave
Cherry Hill NJ 08003
Residence Life Annual Commercial
Laundry Equipment Rental
4500541289
34,400.00
Flagship Multimedia
Inc
1001 State St #901
Erie PA 16501
Marketing Annual Advertisement
4500541830
16,720.00
Gerster Sales
& Service
45 Earhart Dr
Buffalo NY 14221
Reeder Hall Heat Exchanger
4500541779
10,330.00
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY-REPORT OF PURCHASE ORDERS OVER $10,000 FROM 9/01/17 TO 9/30/17
PO AMOUNT
VENDOR-NAME
VENDOR-ADDRESS
DESCRIPTION
PO NUMBER
Lakeshore Learning
Materials
2695 E Dominguez St
Carson CA 90895
Butterfield Hall Daycare Furnishings
4500543666
11,679.30
Mayer Brothers
Construction Co
1902 Cherry St
Erie PA 16502
Facilities Campus-Wide
Line Painting
3900008975
27,674.50
McCarty Printing
PO Box 1136
Erie PA 16512
Admissions Postcard
Printing & Mailing
4500541922
13,485.00
Postmaster of Erie
Bulk Mail Acceptance Unit
Erie PA 16515-9996
Facilities Postage
4500543298
30,000.00
TargetX
1000 River Road
Conshohocken PA 19428
Admissions Annual Mass Email
Software Subscription
4500543241
12,000.00
Trumbull Industries
16335 Conneaut Lake Rd
Meadville PA 16335
Highlands 2 Gas Water Heater
RO800184JM
11,764.16
VisitDays Corp
85 Broad St Fl 29
New York NY 10004
Admissions Visit Registration and
Data Collection Software
4500542467
34,500.00
TOTAL
$
5,011,449.38
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Section 6: At each meeting of the Council, the Chairperson, or in his/her absence the Vice
Chairperson, or in the absence of both, a chairperson chosen by a majority of the Council present
shall preside.
Section 7: Attendance at a meeting by a Trustee may be conducted by telephone or electronic
equipment so long as all attendees at said meeting can hear each other simultaneously.
Participation by such means shall be equivalent to being present in person at the meeting. Should
any Trustee participate via telephone or electronic equipment, all voting will be conducted by roll
call vote. (currently written would add the following below in its place).
We can add the following:
**The use of roll call votes during meetings in which members are attending via phone. To provide
for a more efficient use of meeting time, a roll call vote will be required only if the initial voice vote
is not unanimous.
Section 8: Members of the public and the news media may record public sessions of the Council
of Trustees. However, the use of recording devices shall not interfere with the meeting or other
attendees' view or hearing of the proceedings. Any recording devices must be fixed to one
location in the room throughout the meeting and no flashes or other light enhancing devices may
be used. The location of the recording devices will be determined by the Chairperson prior to the
meeting. Where multiple parties desire to record the meeting, the Chairperson may limit the
number of recording devices in the meeting to avoid distraction.
Section 9: The Council of Trustees shall provide a reasonable opportunity for public comment
on matters listed on the meeting agenda or other matters of concern or relevance to the Council
duties and responsibilities. Public comment will be permitted at the beginning of each regular or
special meeting. The Chairperson of the Council may limit the time for individual public
comment so as to permit all to be reasonably heard. All public comment should be directed to
the Chairperson, who will provide response as appropriate; however, other members of the
Council of Trustees may request to be recognized to provide further response or comment.
Section 10: Executive Sessions of the Council of Trustees will include the Trustees and
President. Other individuals may be invited to give information as deemed necessary by the
Council. The topics and purposes shall be limited to those matters permitted by the
Commonwealth's open meeting laws.
Section 11: All actions of the Council of Trustees shall comply with the Commonwealth's Open
Record Law and Right to Know Act.
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Committees
Section 1: The Council shall have the right to establish such regular or special committees as it
may from time to time decide. The members of such committees shall be appointed by the
Chairperson. The Chairperson shall be an ex officio member of all committees.
Section 2: The Chairperson of the Council shall make appointments to serve a two (2) year term
but such terms may be renewable without limit.
Academic Affairs Report for Edinboro University Council of Trustees
February 13, 2018
Accreditations and Recognitions
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Edinboro University’s Doctor of Nursing Program received full 5-year accreditation from the
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education effective February 22, 2017.
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Top Education Degrees named Edinboro University’s master’s degree program in Early Childhood
Education No. 1 in the nation. Top Education Degrees bases the top 20 list on tuition, relevancy of
curriculum to the current demands of the profession, previous national recognitions and student-tofaculty ratio.
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Edinboro University received its eighth consecutive Military Friendly Award - the Silver Award as a
Military Friendly School. EU also earned a spot on the national Military Times Best: Colleges 2018
rankings. The two national awards recognize EU’s commitment to veterans through the ROTC program
and Veterans Success Center.
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Edinboro University’s Master of Education in Educational Psychology program was ranked among the
Top 25 online programs for 2018 by TheBestColleges.org. Rankings were evaluated based on
admissions selectivity, student loan default rates, retention and graduation rates and the percentage of
students enrolled online.
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U.S. News & World Report ranked Edinboro University’s online graduate nursing program 45 among
159 programs. Edinboro’s graduate education program ranked 70 among 309 national institutions. This
is the third year that the University has been named to the top 100 programs ranking by U.S. News &
World Report.
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In December 2017, Edinboro University’s Graduate program was recognized as an official Abound:
Grad School member.
University Outreach and Campus Programs
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A panel discussion titled “Witches, Cannibals, Skulls” was held on October 30 in Compton Hall. Dr.
Lenore Barbian, Dr. Jerra Jenrette and Professor Amanda Frantz-Mamani were presenters and the event
was sponsored by the Departments of History, Politics, Languages, and Cultures, and Criminal Justice,
Anthropology, and Forensic Studies; the Anthropology Club, Criminal Justice Club and History Club.
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A panel discussion titled “Free Speech – Taking a Knee” was held on November 1 in the Frank G.
Pogue Student Center. Dr. James Fisher, Dr. Rhonda Matthews, and Professor Umeme Sababu of the
Department of History, Politics, Languages and Cultures, and Dr. Andrew R. Smith from the
Department of Communication, Journalism and Media, participated on the panel. Edinboro University
Frederick Douglass Scholar, Lewis A. Brownlee, served as moderator for the event. Faculty led
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conversations about professional athletes, the National Anthem, free speech and the intersection of
political protest, sports and race.
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The Center for Faculty Excellence, Information Technology Services and Association of Pennsylvania
State College and University Faculties hosted a “Technology Tailgate” event on November 2 in Ross
Hall. The event included 20-minute round table discussions, opportunities to network with colleagues,
information about the professional learning community and tailgate food.
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Thirteen Undergraduate teams and five Graduate teams competed in the 11th annual College Bowl
competition held on November 16 in the Frank G. Pogue Student Center. Winning teams were as
follows:
Undergraduate:
1st Place – Geosciences Department
2nd Place – Middle and Secondary Education, and Educational Leadership Department
3rd Place – English and Philosophy Department
4th Place – Early Childhood and Reading Department
Graduate:
1st Place – Communication Studies
2nd Place – Social Sciences
3rd Place – Middle/Secondary Instruction
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Edinboro University and Jamestown Community College (JCC) signed articulation agreements on
November 28 that will provide opportunities for transfer students interested in earning a bachelor’s
degree. JCC graduates with an associate degree in business administration or accounting who have met
GPA and course requirements can transfer up to 90 semester hours to EU’s Business Administration
program. Students receiving an associate’s degree in computer science may transfer up to 87 credits
into EU’s Computer Science degree program.
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A panel discussion with faculty and staff titled “#Me Too: a Moment or a Movement” was held on
December 5, in Compton Hall. The focus was on the campaign for social change, which has invited
thousands of people around the world to tell their stories of sexual abuse and harassment. Panelist
included: Dr. Daniel Burdick (Music and Theatre Department), Dr. Patricia Claster (Sociology
Department), Dr. Laura Miller (Health and Physical Education Department), Pertrina Marrero (Dir. of
Diversity and Inclusion), Michelle Ritzel (Dir. of Campus Life and Leadership Development and
Deputy IX Coordinator), and Lydia Laythe (Therapist and licensed Social Worker). Dr. Stacy Dunn
(Criminal Justice, Anthropology, and Forensic Studies Department) served as moderator for the event.
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Edinboro University recognized 348 students during the undergraduate and graduate commencements
on December16. Laura Bequeath was student speaker for the undergraduate ceremony and Rebecca
Leonard was student speaker at the graduate ceremony.
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On January 25, 2018, Edinboro University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program was
approved by the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education.
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Faculty Recognition
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Beginning with the fall 2017 semester, Dr. Roger Solberg, from the English and Philosophy Department,
was appointed director of the Edinboro University Honors Program. Dr. Solberg, a member of
Edinboro’s faculty since 1989, founded Edinboro’s annual College Bowl academic quiz tournament,
taught the Honors version of College Writing Skills, and created and taught popular First Year
Experience seminars on Literature of Baseball, and Literature of the Atomic Bomb, as well as many
other initiatives.
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On September 29, Dr. Anthony Esposito, Dr. Ron Raymond and Dr. Andrew Smith presented papers at
the 78th annual conference of the Pennsylvania Communication Association at Duquesne University in
Pittsburgh.
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On November 2, Frederick Douglass Scholar and professor in the School of Education, Lewis Brownlee
presented “Navigating Racial Battle Fatigue: Incorporating Critical Race Theory Tenants in the
Graduate School Experience” as part of the Social Equity Distinguished Professional Lecturer Series.
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Faculty members Casie Lucas-Szumigala (Speech- Language Pathologist and instructor in the
Communication Sciences and Disorders Department) and Dietrich Wegner (Art Department)
participated in the TEDxErie 2017 “Bridges over Barriers” on November 4. Ms. Lucas-Szumigala
presented “ASL and English: Bridges to Language Acquisition for Deaf Infants and Toddlers,” and
Professor Wegner was selected as the Stage Design Winner.
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Dr. Andrew Smith co-edited a book with Isaac Catt and Igor Klyukanov, entitled Communicology for
the Human Sciences: Lanigan and the Philosophy of Communication. The book is a Festschrift for
friend Richard Lanigan, with 21 original contributions inspired by his work from scholars in a variety of
fields.
Student Recognition
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Several Honors scholars had an opportunity to contract a special project during the Fall 2017 semester:
° Rebecca Aloisio worked with Professor Christopher Lantinen to select a series of posters to
redesign, wrote a 10-page paper about the history of Nintendo’s advertising and branding
campaigns in the United States, and conducted research into several pop icons in print design,
film, music and mobile design.
° Sarah Breitfelder completed an independent study in Biology under the supervision of Dr. Nina
Thumser observing the impact of Round-Up on soil macrofauna. Sara’s goal is to produce two
sets of data from one field and then compare to draw conclusions about the effects of
glycophosphates on terrestrials.
° Mary Greer worked under Professor William Pithers on a group psychotherapy manual for the
treatment of conduct disorder in early adolescents.
° Rachel Guzak worked with Dr. Mark Deka to write a research paper about the invention,
development, and artistic approach of sailboats in ancient Egypt. She will incorporate her
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computer animation skills by modelling an Ancient Egyptian sailboat and surrounding scenery in
Autodesk Maya.
Shelby Hutton worked with Professor Craig McGaughey to teach the university chorale and
singers class breathing and singing techniques to improve overall tone, as well as the ability to
sing in unison.
Thomas McCoy and Elena Tran completed an independent study in Biology with Dr. William
McKay on the interaction between pathogenic bacteria and spices with antibiotic properties for
the purpose of improving food safety measures.
Emma Morgan researched the role of angiogenic inhibitors in the plant foxglove with Dr.
Matthew Foradori.
Lauren Schroeder worked under the guidance of Professor Annessa Steele to compose a
complete unit of lessons in English and Language Arts while adhering to the Common Core
State Standards and the Understanding by Design lesson plan template.
Jacob Trinca completed a contract with Professor Annessa Steele to design a unit relevant to
U.S. or World History classrooms comprised of 10 lessons that span over two school weeks. He
focused on different modes of delivery, like technology, novels, picture books, speeches,
statistics, and media.
Mary Carroll, Emily Duska and Christina Welch, students in the Early Childhood/Special Education
program, traveled to Dublin, Ireland November 18 – December 13, 2017 as participants in a
collaborative student teaching program with Slippery Rock University (SRU). The students were
assigned an Ireland Cooperating Teacher and lesson plan to teach throughout the day. They stayed with
host families and walked to school with the children. Dr. Rob Snyder, a professor from SRU who
oversees the program, visited the schools to complete observations on each student. On weekends, the
three students traveled with Dr. Snyder and students from Slippery Rock University to see the sights of
Ireland.
Tomb of Newgrange in Boyne Valley, Ireland
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Graduate student Bethany Cousino (Speech-Language Pathology) and Dr. Mary Beth Mason (Chair,
Communication Sciences and Disorders Dept.) co-presented a poster titled Distinctive Semantic Feature
Generation Abilities in Adults with Aphasia, along with a team from Duquesne University, at the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Conference in Los Angeles.
Art Department:
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Ceramics MFA student Clarissa Pezonne won 2nd place in the juried national "Young Sculptors" show
at the University of Miami, and was also included in the Erie Art Museum's "Spring Show", and the
ArtStreet Exhibition in Sacramento, California.
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Ceramics MFA student Sara Catapano was included in the "International Juried Exhibition" held at the
Center for Contemporary Art in Bedminister, NJ. Only 51 pieces were chosen from an international
pool of over 1100 entries. Sara was also included in two Juried Exhibitions at the Sculpture X
Symposium in Detroit, Michigan, winning a Directors Choice Award for her work.
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Ceramics MFA student Chanakarn Semachai was invited to show her work at Lillstreet Gallery's "New
Kids on the Block" show in Chicago.
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Brandon Lipe, Sara Catapano, Hannah Pierce and Clarissa Pezonne, students in the MFA Ceramics
program, and Bethany Butler, a student in the BFA Ceramics program, were selected to attend the 2018
National Council on Education in the Ceramic Arts National Student Juried Exhibition. The exhibition
will be held at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts.
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Hannah Pierce was included in the juried "Ceramics Innovations" show at the Wayne Art Center in
Wayne, PA.
Work by Brandon Lipe
Work by Hannah Pierce
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Undergraduate student Bradley Milligan was awarded a $15,000 grant from the Elizabeth Greenshields
Foundation to further his academic and professional painting career. Mr. Milligan plans to create a body
of work to be showcased at the Hoyt Institute of Art in New Castle, PA this October.
Chemistry Department:
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Nicole Wagner participated in the National Science Foundation’s Research Experience for
Undergraduates program last May 29 to August 4 at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC.
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Erin O’Brien completed an internship in Senator Charles Schumer’s Buffalo, NY Branch Office last
summer. During her internship, Erin wrote a memo about the toxicity and radioactive materials that are
present in the local Buffalo soil. She also conducted research based on funding and what future action
could be taken to clean up the areas at risk under SUPERFUND regulations.
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Last summer, undergraduate student Seth Allen worked on a research project entitled, “Wavelength –
Resolved Photon Fluxes of Indoor Light Sources: Implications for HOx Production,” last summer with
Professor Tara Kahan at Syracuse University.
Geosciences Department:
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Luke Morgan presented a research project titled: Preliminary Seismic Investigation to Determine Depth
to Bedrock and Subsurface Suitability for a Water Well in Moraine State Park, PA at the Celebration of
Scholarship and the GSA meeting last spring.
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Walter Haines presented his research titled Exploring Site Locations for a Water Well at Moraine State
Park, Using Seismic Geophysical Techniques at the Celebration of Scholarship last March.
Health and Physical Education
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Students in HPE 470 Research in Human Performance (Human Performance Capstone) presented their
research on December 11:
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Knee and Hip Range of Motion Dependent on Static and Dynamic Stretching in Body Weight
Squats - Karmen Davis and Emily Widomski
Weighted Push-Up Test to Predict 1RM Bench Press - Sam Breese and Joe
Mistretta
Overall Fitness and Body Composition Differences in Division One Wrestlers from Before and
After Preseason - Ashley Mutkus and Sean Russell
The Effects of Sprinting on Weight Lifting - Taylor Palowski
Does Total Number of Inactive Minutes Affect Cardiovascular Endurance? - Rachel Barnes
The Effects of Different Video Types on 50 Meter Sprints - Ericka Hansen and Courtney Hunt
Pacer Health Phone Application Pedometer Accuracy While Walking on a Treadmill - Chaz
Mytinger and Kasey Powlison
Collegiate and Non-Collegiate Athlete Rest Intervals During Resistance Training - Kristen
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Does Meditation Reduce Stress and Stress-Related Symptoms in College Students? - Haley
Albright
The Effect of Handheld Weights on a Standing Long Jump Performance - Nyiesha Hardy-Forte
Myofascial Release through Foam Rolling and Its Effects on Jumping Performance - Andrew
Chase
How does Overconsumption of Carbohydrates Impact Mood? - Ashtin Fiegel and Taylor Payne
Reaction Times of Athletes versus Non-Athletes - Hannan Whistler
How Strength Training and Mileage Affect Cross Country Race Times - Mike McLaughlin
Psychology Department:
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Miranda Groft and Nathan Pistory co-presented a poster with Dr. Peter McLaughlin at the Society for
Neuroscience Conference in Washington, D.C last November.
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An article titled Mock Juror’s Perceptions of Polygraph Tactics Used to Obtain a Confession, coauthored by Psychology professor Dr. Ronald Craig and students Joseph Ray and Paige Skinner
(Spring ̍17), was recently published in the Keystone Journal of Undergraduate Research.
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Ashley Taylor (Psychology major), Kendra Taylor (Biology major) and Dr. Craig will present a poster
titled Mock Jurors’ Perceptions of Bias in Forensic Testing in March at the American Psychology-Law
Society conference in Memphis, TN.
Miscellaneous
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Students and faculty from Edinboro University’s Department of Nursing and Social Work have been
collaborating with Gannon University and regional social service agencies to develop and implement a
clinic for the homeless in Erie County. The students gain clinical experience while offering services to
clients.
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Students in ceramics learned about the history of ancient art-making methods this fall by renovating and
utilizing an ancient ceramics firing kiln called anagama, which uses wood rather than natural gas or
electricity as a heating source.
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Ten students from the Business and Economics Department attended the 2017 Financial Planning
Association Conference in Nashville, TN during the fall semester where they listened to presentations
given by distinguished speakers, networked with prospective employers, and learned about the personal
financial planning industry.
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On November 3, PA Governor Tom Wolf’s Middle Class Task Force held a two-hour planning session
at Edinboro University to discuss concerns and ideas to improve the lives of middle class families. The
task force heard from local business and labor leaders, educators and workforce development experts.
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The Department of English and Philosophy hosted the Distinguished Alumni Lecture Series with guest
speaker Adaena Tray, who received a BA English – Writing from Edinboro University in 2004. Ms.
Tray talked about “Career Paths for English Majors.”
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Edinboro University participated in Manufacturing Day 2017 on October 11. EU Admissions Office
attended, along with the Math and Computer Science Department where EU students demonstrated their
gaming program with Oculus Rift. Professor Peter Kuvshinikov, Physics and Technology Department,
was present to discuss Manufacturing Technology programs, Dr. Anne Quinn, Chairperson in the
Mathematics and Computer Science Department, presented a session for students in grades 7-12, and
Ms. Beth Zewe, Director for Continuing Education, discussed the WEDnet funding for area
manufacturing companies.
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Edinboro University’s Performing Arts and Culture Series presented the holiday concert “A Celtic
Holiday Celebration” on December 2 in Louis C. Cole Auditorium - Memorial Hall featuring Ricky
Manning, Pittsburgh’s “singing detective,” and Dr. Patrick Regan, Director of the Edinboro University
Pipes and Drums. The event was free and open to the public.
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The students and faculty of the EU Music and Theatre Department showcased their talents during six
free public events during the week of November 27:
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The Lunchtime Concert Series featured a performance by Dr. Kahlil Sarikey in the Dr. William P.
Alexander Music Center - Recital Hall on November 30th.
A piano studio recital was held on Friday, December 1st at 4 p.m. in the Dr. William P. Alexander
Music Center - Recital Hall.
Sigma Alpha Iota performed a musicale on Friday, December 1st at 7:30 p.m. in the Dr. William P.
Alexander Music Center - Recital Hall.
Senior music major Zachary Smego, played his senior piano recital on Saturday, December 2nd at 1
p.m. in the Dr. William P. Alexander Music Center - Recital Hall.
A guitar studio and ensemble concert was held on December 2nd at 4 p.m. in the Dr. William P.
Alexander Music Center - Recital Hall.
The University choirs, Jazz Ensemble, Pipe Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble presented a
Holiday Concert on December 3rd at 4 p.m. in Louis C. Cole Auditorium - Memorial Hall.
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Division of Student Affairs Report
February 2018
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT/ACCOLADES
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ROTC Cadet and Fighting Scot Football player Ryan Stratton was selected as one of 22
honorees to the 2017 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. It was the first time an Edinboro
player has received the prestigious honor. Stratton was featured at halftime of the Sugar
Bowl, as the 22-man team was honored on the field. In addition, Stratton was a semifinalist
for the 2017 William F. Campbell Trophy and named to the 2017 CoSIDA Academic AllAmerica All-District® Football Team.
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Under the advisement of Y’Hoshua Murray, Graduate Assistant, Denita Kelly, Assistant
Director of Residence Life and Housing, and Josette Skobieranda-Dau, Assistant Director
of Residence Life and Housing, Residence Hall Association submitted a proposal for EU to
host the Central Atlantic Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls’ (CAACURH)
Regional Business Conference in February 2019. CAACURH includes universities and
colleges within a seven state region.
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The Edinboro Ranger Challenge team performed admirably at the 2nd BDE Ranger
Challenge competition. The team placed 1st in Crew Drill and Weapons Assembly and 3rd in
One Rope Bridge. There were no other teams that took home three streamers for their
guidon.
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The National Wheelchair Basketball Association announced the 2018 U.S. Men's National
Wheelchair Basketball Team, which includes former Edinboro player Trevon Jenifer. Jenifer
will represent Team USA as they prepare for the IWBF World Championships in Hamburg,
Germany, August 16-26. A member of the Fighting Scots men's wheelchair basketball team
from 2006-2011, Jenifer has a pair of medals from the Paralympic games. He won a bronze
medal with Team USA at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London and helped the U.S. win
its first gold medal since 1988 in the Rio Games in 2016.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH/SERVICE
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For the fifth year in a row, the Edinboro University Athletic Department has earned the right
to grant a wish as part of the NCAA’s Make-A-Wish program. The NCAA released the
donation totals for 2016-17 for Division II conferences in the fall, with Edinboro once again
among the top institutions in the country in donations to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference led all Division II conferences with a record total of
$70,210.53 raised by all 18 institutions. Edinboro raised the fourth-most money in all of
Division II, as the Fighting Scots brought in $13,905.29 in donations.
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The Super Bowl Extravaganza was once again a huge success, with the fundraiser bringing
in approximately $30,000.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT/ACCOLADES
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Sharon Conklin and Lisa Laird from the OSD presented to an audience of 50 Residence
Assistants and Graduate Hall Coordinators on January 17 about the connection between
Residence Life and OSD. The presentation addressed students with disabilities, myths and
reality, services and accommodations, and person first language.
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Cyndi Waldinger helped welcome our students back on the first day of classes with the third
annual Coffee, Cocoa, and Questions Stand in Ross Hall. She answered many questions,
and even though the temperatures were warmer, she served hot drinks to over 100
students.
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The following individuals completed the Critical Incident Stress Management course in
January:
o Chelton, Andrea – nursing department
o Day, Maria – CAPs
o Dado, Joye – SHS
o Krizmanich, Deborah – SHS
o Matt, Andrew – Veterans Success Center
o Mustin, Alexis – CAPs
o Odell, Danielle – SHS
o Rodgers, Jill – nursing department
o Elder, Darla – health center
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Approximately 200 final exams were administered to students with disabilities through the
OSD last semester. These students used accommodations of extra time, readers, scribes
and alternative format.
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During the weeks leading up to the start of classes, the Facilities Office and the Office of
Residence Life and Housing teamed up to assist about 220 students with room relocations
as part of the Stairwell Construction Project. Jennifer Mallory was invaluable in this
process.
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Members of the Suicide Intervention and Prevention Task Force conducted a few suicide
prevention sessions for faculty, staff, and students.
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Under the leadership of Stacie Wolbert, Interim Dean of Students and Associate Provost, a
grant application for nearly $30,000 has been submitted to support Sexual Violence
Prevention through Governor Wolf’s “It’s On Us” grant initiative.
ATHLETIC UPDATES
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FOOTBALL (7-4)
The Fighting Scots caught fire late in the year, winning four of their last five games, to finish at 7-4.
Wayne Bradford was officially named head coach not long after the season ended after serving as
interim head coach. Edinboro’s biggest win was a 49-39 upset of 17th-ranked Slippery Rock.
Walter Fletcher led the way, as the running back broke Edinboro’s single-season rushing record
and went on to be named an Associated Press Division II All-American I(second team). That is one
of three All-American teams he has been named to. A total of six Fighting Scots earned All-PSAC
West recognition. Fletcher was joined on the first team by wide receiver James Clark and safety
Brandon Anderson. Defensive tackle Derek Dorr, cornerback Zuril Hendrick, and wide receiver
Ta’Nauz Gregory received second team honors.
VOLLEYBALL (22-10)
Coach Missy Soboleski’s team upset top-seeded Indiana (Pa.) in the opening round of the PSAC
Tournament before losing to Pitt-Johnstown in the quarterfinals in five games. The 20 wins marked
the fourth straight year and 10th in Soboleski’s 13 seasons as head coach to reach that plateau.
Soboleski recorded her 300th win at Edinboro during the season. A pair of Fighting Scots earned
AVCA All-Atlantic Region accolades. Sydney Trathen was a first team selection and Cierah
Jackson earned honorable mention honors. Trathen was also a second team D2CCA All-Atlantic
Region choice. A trio of Fighting Scots received All-PSAC honors. Trathen was a first team
selection, Challen Litwiler and Jackson were named second team honorees. Trathen also was a
CoSIDA Academic All-America All-District® Volleyball Team selection.
WOMEN’S SOCCER (7-7-3)
The women’s soccer team won its final two matches to end the year with a 7-7-3 record. Ashley
Mutkus would end the year setting school records for career goals and points. The senior received
numerous postseason honors, including United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II Women's AllAtlantic Region Team honors, named to the second team. She was previously named to the
D2SIDA All-Atlantic Region first team and was also a first team All-PSAC honoree. Coleen
Broadman earned second team All-PSAC recognition.
CROSS COUNTRY
The men’s and women’s cross country teams enjoyed outstanding seasons under second-year
coach Ryan Foster. The women’s team featured five freshmen at the head of the pack, and went
on to win the PSAC Championship and NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional. They placed 19th at the
NCAA Division II national Championships. Foster was recognized as both the PSAC Women’s
Cross Country Coach of the Year and USTFCCCA Atlantic Region Women's Coach of the Year.
Stefanie Parsons was voted the PSAC Freshman of the Year. Parsons finished second at the
PSAC Championships and led a group of four Edinboro runners to earn All-PSAC honors. She was
joined by Hope Pietrocarlo, Brooke Messinger, and Jasmine Fehr. Parsons came in fourth at the
Atlantic Regional, and was joined as an All-Region runner by Fehr, Messinger, Abbey Lang, and
Pietrocarlo.
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MEN’S TENNIS
Vitor Albanese became the first player in PSAC history to win three PSAC singles championships.
Before he claimed the singles crown, he teamed with Daniel Fernandez to win the PSAC doubles
title. The duo also captured titles in the ITA Atlantic region Championship, with Albanese winning
his second straight singles title, and teaming with Fernandez for the doubles crown, the first by an
Edinboro duo. Albanese and Fernandez competed in the 2017 ITA Oracle Cup in Rome, Georgia.
A year ago, Albanese was the first Fighting Scot to win the ITA regional title. Albanese would finish
eighth in singles play, and Albanese and Fernadez were fourth in doubles action.
WOMEN’S TENNIS
Laura Lopez reached the quarterfinals in singles play in the PSAC Singles and Doubles
Championships. The Fighting Scots were 2-0 in the fall.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL (15-2)
The women’s basketball team opened the season with nine straight wins, including a victory over
second-ranked Virginia Union, the national runner-up a year ago. Both losses have been to
nationally-ranked teams – 10th-ranked California (Pa.) by three points and third-ranked IUP by six
points. Edinboro is currently ranked 15th in the latest WBCA Division II Top 25. Head coach Stan
Swank broke the PSAC record for most wins by a coach – either men’s or women’s – when he won
his 560th career game on December 2 at Mansfield. He has boosted his win total to 569 wins.
MEN’S BASKETBALL (11-6)
Picked to finish eighth out of nine teams in the Western Division in the PSAC coaches’ preseason
poll, the men’s basketball team is off to its finest start under fifth-year head coach Pat Cleary. They
got off to a 9-2 start before hitting a tough stretch lately which includes two last-second losses to a
pair of top teams in the PSAC, Kutztown and IUP. The Fighting Scots upset eighth-ranked
Shippensburg. Senior guard Jaymon Mason has moved into second place in career scoring with
1,803 points. Fellow senior Keshawn Liggins was recently named to the Bevo Francis Award
Watch List. The award recognizes the top small college player.
WRESTLING (3-3)
Early-season injuries have hampered head coach Tim Flynn, and as usual they are facing a
difficult schedule. The losses have come to a pair of 10th-ranked teams, Lehigh and Virginia Tech
plus 19th-ranked Rider. The Fighting Scots were ranked early in the season. Edinboro has five
nationally-ranked wrestlers – Sean Russell (125 lbs.), Korbin Myers (133 lbs.), Andrew Shomers
(157 lbs.), Ty Schoffstall (174 lbs.), and Billy Miller (hwt.).
SWIMMING
The men’s and women’s swimming team will swim in their last dual in late January before getting
ready for the PSAC Championships in February. A total of 13 men and 13 women have qualified
for the PSAC Championships. The men’s team has a 1-4 record, while the women are 2-3.
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INDOOR TRACK & FIELD
The women’s indoor track & field season is just underway, with one meet taking place in January
and one last week. The Fighting Scots already have a pair of NCAA provisional qualifiers, with
Jasmin Fehr qualifying in the 800-meter run and Gabby Schultz in the shot put.
WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL
The wheelchair basketball team hosted its final home tournament in late January. Head coach Jim
Glatch’s team has a 10-9 record. Former standout Trevon Jenifer, who won two Paralympic
medals, has been selected to the 2018 U.S. Men's National Wheelchair Basketball Team. Jenifer
will represent Team USA as they prepare for the IWBF World Championships in Hamburg,
Germany, August 16-26. Current players Chayse Wolf, Kevin Athlerly, and Will Speed and former
player Tommie Gray were also among the players selected to try out for Team USA.
Finance and Administration – Report
Edinboro University Council of Trustees
February 13, 2018
Finance and Administration
Developed PowerPoint for Council of Trustees to clarify the University’s accounting of ESCO
projects.
Chair committee reviewing Athletic scholarships to determine appropriate amount for the 2018-19
academic year.
Financial Operations
Accounting
Continue the reconciliation of individual funds and provide information to auditors for work
on the small accounts audit.
Completion of the 2017 IRS form 1099 process and submission
Bursar
Bursar and staff focused attention on the Fall 2017 students with financial holds preventing
Spring 2018 registration. On November 7, 2017, there were 456 students with past due
balances totaling $1,845,820.16. Office of the Bursar staff called all students on the list and
reviewed missing aid requirements and options for private loans.
Currently, 92 students are unable to register for Spring 2018; A/R balance $364,854.27 for
that population. This means $1,480,965.89 was collected on the Fall population.
Bursar’s office is currently auditing the Spring 2018 bills and accounts process in preparation
for the Spring 2018 aid disbursement scheduled to take place on February 5, 2018.
Touchnet implementation has kicked off with a “scope” meeting on January 9, 2018 and
ITS/Accounting/Bursar training January 29-30.
Facilities and Dining
Completed Van Houten Dining Hall Renovation.
Completed roof replacement on Compton and Alexander Halls as well as envelope repairs to
Alexander.
Completed Dome LED Light Replacement.
Replaced 9 Medium Voltage Switches on Campus; NOTE – remaining two switch
replacements to take place during Spring Break period.
Completed Loveland Annex Welding Shop Exhaust.
Completed Compton Hall Basement HVAC Replacement.
Completed Highlands 6 Medium Voltage Feeder Repair.
Updated Construction & Planning Website.
Completed December Commencement Set-up / Tear down.
Assisted with Highlands student relocations to ensure successful project completion.
PASSHE Board of Governors approved execution of capital Library Renovation Project.
Removed tons and tons of snow!
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February 13, 2018 – EU Council of Trustees
Purchasing
Oversaw RFP process and awarded contract for strategic marketing services. The
successfully contracted vendor will begin to provide needed marketing and advertising
services.
Oversaw RFP process and awarded contract for audio-visual equipment and installation at
the Leader Speech & Hearing Center. The Speech & Hearing department to have equipment
that allows for monitoring and recording HD video and audio for eight observation rooms
and will also provide 2-way communication between the clinician and control room.
Set up an Amazon Business account for use by University end users; thus, allow for free
shipping on qualifying orders, pricing & quantity discounts and tax exemption support.
Budget
Assisted with the transition of the new Interim Vice President of Finance and Administration.
Completed December 31, 2017 E&G Budget Projection.
Assisted auditors from Clark-Hill relative to athletics by providing requested data.
Conducted two Finance Training sessions for staff.
Budget Director met with and provided data to representatives from the Bonadio Group who
were contracted to conduct an analysis of the Office for Students with Disabilities operations.
Budget Director provided data and met with Admissions office staff to finalize the FY 2019
scholarship budget for E&G used to assist in the recruitment of students.
Environment, Health and Safety (EHS)
Access Control
PASSHE completed a facility security audit of the campus. Five findings were noted and
corrected.
Asbestos Abatement/Encapsulation
Completed the encapsulation of the asbestos fire proofing on the ground floor of
Doucette Hall. The first and second floors are to be completed this summer.
Completed asbestos abatement and encapsulation in various areas of Van Houten Dining
Hall for the dining hall project.
Chemical Safety
Established a University wide Chemical Hygiene Plan for all laboratories on campus.
Completed the semi-annual inspection/testing of all emergency eyewash/safety showers
on campus.
Emergency Preparedness
In conjunction with Marketing and Communications, EHS established a dedicated
website that is devoted to the University’s emergency preparedness. Ready.edinboro.edu.
Updated the University’s emergency procedures
In conjunction with Information Technology Services, EHS improved the EU Shield
Mass Notification System’s capabilities by adding emergency alert features to University
computers and televisions.
Conducted the quarterly test of the EU Shield Mass Notification System.
NOAA has recognized Edinboro University as a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador.
The Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador initiative is an effort to formally recognize
NOAA partners who are improving the nation’s readiness against extreme weather,
water, and climate events. As a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador, Edinboro
University is committed to work with NOAA and other Ambassadors to strengthen
national resilience against extreme weather.
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February 13, 2018 – EU Council of Trustees
Fire Safety
Completed quarterly fire drills for all residence halls.
Replaced the University’s central station alarm monitoring receiver.
Insurance
The Commonwealth’s large loss property insurance carrier, AIG, conducted a site visit.
AIG is going to work with EU to improve its flood mitigation efforts.
Information Technology Services (ITS)
Protected and repaired flooded classrooms in Cooper.
Completed 6 new Classroom Technology Upgrades
o Crawford
o Compton
o Hendricks
Began testing/preparing the AV requirements for the hybrid MBA Program.
Procured/installed AV equipment for Van Houten renovation.
Repaired video wall at the Pogue Student Center.
Developed staff computer life cycle replacement program.
Adobe removed one of our serialization keys giving us about a week to reserialize 2500
computers. Wrote script and deployed in mass.
Improved faculty test scanning procedures.
Created statistical application to better track usage of thin clients and computer lab usage.
Upgraded Palo Alto firewall to eliminate vulnerability on the management interface.
Patched 15 servers for web logic vulnerability.
Developed new portal for COT members.
Event Management Software (EMS) - campus room scheduling system upgraded.
Integrated EU Shield emergency alert system with campus cable TV system.
Institutional Research (IR)
Preparation of Academic Review Data – providing the 2017 data for the department review
analysis in Academic Affairs.
Faculty Workload – updated, reviewed and submitted to PASSHE; provides financial
component of the academic review process.
Math Summit – produced detailed analyses of historic math completion rates, DFW rates and
placement tests for the review of the Math and Computer Science Department.
Monitoring and Budget for Enrollment – tracked the recent enrollment decrease; utilized data
for projection of 2018-19 enrollment for use in the budget.
University Police
Additional ALICE training has been completed and scheduled for students and staff.
Training is being scheduled for officers in the areas of community policing and cultural
competency.
Officers are currently going through required annual update training.
Collective Bargaining Agreement for SPFPA has been ratified. Memorandum for SPFPA
Supervisor is still in process.
COT Meeting – February 13, 2018
Assistant Vice President for University Office of Advancement - Marilyn Goellner
Fundraising Summary – See Dashboard
October 1 – December 31: Principal & Major Gifts
o $19,700.00 John Calderone Freshman Scholarship
o $14,561.00 Julia Wood-Smith Honors Scholarship
o $10,000.00 Mineo Family Scholarship
o $10,000.00 Dr. Richard H. Kuhn Memorial Honors Scholarship for Biology/Pre-Med
o $10,000.00 Will J. Schaaf Scholarship for Legal Studies
o $6,250.00 Ellen V. Pearson Peterson Honors Scholarship
o $5,000.00 Charles Elliot Rothman Memorial Scholarship
o $5,000.00 Wrestling
o $5,000.00 National Fuel Scholarship
o $5,000.00 Men's Track/Cross Country
o $5,000.00 Women's Track/Cross Country
o $5,000.00 HCF of Edinboro Manor, Inc. Academic Scholarship
o $5,000.00 Jerry and Jackie Longo Endowment
o $5,000.00 Art Department Discretionary Fund
o $5,000.00 Dr. Robert D. and Regina Gates Scholarship
o $5,000.00 Dr. Ruth Nash Thompson Memorial Scholarship
Major Gift Officers travel – Alumni Prospect Visits
o Philadelphia
o Edinboro and Erie
o Pittsburgh
Corporate Meetings – Sponsorships & Prospects
o RABE
o Armstrong Cable
o Edinboro Manor
o First Energy
o National Fuel
o PSECU
o Sheetz
o Plyer Overhead Door
o UTZ
Advancement Report
February 13, 2018
Community Engagement
o Presidential Tour in Meadville-- US Bronze
o Jessica Gray, Director of Annual Giving, appointed as Erie Ambassador with Erie
Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership
Alumni Engagement
See Advancement Calendar
Edinboro University Foundation:
Endowment Market Value December 2017 - $28,016,280
Edinboro University Alumni Association:
Fiscal year 2017/2018 – EUAA provided over $3,500 in support of University alumni
initiatives
Monica Clem, Executive Director of Career Development & Experiential Learning and Linda
Kightlinger, Director of Global Education - guests at the February 10 EUAA Board meeting
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Edinboro University
Advancement Dashboard
Total Attainment
Goal: $3m
5
*$1.2m PG
3
$4.62
$4.51
$4.32
2
$4.09
$3.57
1
$1.20
0
2014
2015
2016
2017
$250.00
1000
$200.00
800
$150.00
600
$100.00
400
$50.00
200
0
EU Supporters
Scots >$100
Piper >$250
Highlander >$500
Hunting Stewart >$1,000
Old Stewart >$2,500
Dress Stewart >$5,000
Royal Stewart >$10,000
Royal Stewart Legacy
$-
752
8
6
4
2
5
17
23
9
88 101
0
154
***** EU Confidential *****
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018 YTD
1200
No. of Alumni
$300.00
EU Supporters
1400
Piper >$250
$350.00
Alumni with
12 major gif
10
Highlander >$500
1600
Old Stewart >$2,500
$400.00
Alumni with Major Gifts
1688
Dress Stewart >$5,000
1800
Royal Stewart >$10,000
$450.00
Prepared by Ronald T. Manning
2018 YTD
Donors by Level
Royal Stewart Legacy
Thousands
Attainment by Level
Hunting Stewart >$1,000
2013
Scots >$100
Millions
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Top 10 Donors for FY 17/18
Primary Constituency
Amount
Trust/Estate (Friend)
$
193,541.37
Corporation
$
101,025.00
Corporation
$
67,500.00
Family Foundation
$
40,000.00
Family Foundation
$
35,000.00
Family Foundation
$
25,000.00
Corporation
$
20,000.00
Trust/Estate (Emeritus)
$
20,000.00
Alumna/us
$
19,700.00
Trust/Estate (Alumna/us)
$
14,561.00
$10,000 or more
Open Proposals by Gift Level
(minimum $2500)
Type
Asks
Ask Amount
Leadership ($25,000 +)
20
$ 1,050,002.00
Major ($10,000-$24,999)
7
$
102,000.00
Principal ($2,500-$9,999)
9
$
43,000.00
as of January 19, 2018
Advancement Calendar
1/24/2018
Philadelphia-area alumni/prospect meetings – M. Goellner
January 25-26
EAB Advancement Workshop @ Millersville (M. Goellner, J. Chacona,
(Scott Miller, Roy Shinn)
January 31-Feb 1
Denver-area alumni/prospect meetings – M. Goellner
February 14-16
Charlotte, NC Select Alumni Gathering
February (TBD)
Chicago-area area alumni/prospect meetings – M. Goellner
February 20-23
Florida Prospect Visits – M. Goellner/H.F. Walker
March 11-13
NCAA Wrestling Championship – Quicken Arena-Cleveland
Thursday, March 15
Select Alumni Gathering (time TBD)
Grad Fair – Pogue Center 12-6pm
Tues/Wed - April 10-11
Student/Benefactor Scholarship Reception– Pogue Center 5 pm
Wednesday, April 18
Distinguished Alumni Awards – Alumni House 6 pm
Friday, April 20
Pittsburgh Presidential Tour
April 26-27
Farewell Fest for seniors – Pogue/Alumni House Toast
2-6 pm
Sunday, May 6
May Commencement
Saturday, May 12
EU & Friends Alumni Day @ PNC Park 4:05 pm
Saturday, June 23
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Arizona Diamond Backs
Theta Chi Reunion – EU Campus
July 20-21
Homecoming Weekend - September 28-29
Alumni & Friends Golf Outing 8:30 am – 3 pm
Class Reunion Celebration – Alumni House 6-8:00 pm
Athletic Hall of Fame Reception (tentative)
Alumni House – Open House 9-Noon
Alumni & Friends Beer Garden Noon-2pm
Athletes of the 50s-60s Dinner (tentative)
Friday, September 28
Friday, September 28
TBD
Saturday, September 29
Saturday, September 29
Saturday, September 29
Fighting Scots VIP Seating – Home Football Games
President’s Club & athletic donors and prospects (Z-Dome Lot) 10:30 am
Special guests (TBD), Parade Marshalls, past Kings & Queens, Athletes of the 50/60s
COT, EUAA, EUF, Advisory Boards, AHOF members, Royal Stewart Legacy Society
Athletic sponsors, corporate sponsors, EITC donors, WEDnet organizations
Senior Day & All Parents
Saturday, September 15
Saturday, September 29
Saturday, October 20
Saturday, November 3
Saturday, November 10
Enrollment Management Report
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Admissions Initiatives
1. Auto Decision - Auto Decision is live in Banner Production after successful testing in
DEVL. When an application becomes complete and is sent to Banner from Recruit, the
Auto Decision job will run every morning to accept applicants from the previous day that
meet the criteria of a minimum HS GPA of 3.1 and minimum Combined Composite SAT
score of 1040 or minimum Combined Composite ACT score of 21. The majors of
LECOM and Nursing are excluded.
2. Assistant Director of Admissions are assigned as Department Liaisons – The admissions
staff are assigned to departments in an effort to work together to increase recruitment and
enrollment of new students.
Financial Aid Initiatives
1. Award Letters for 2018-2019 - We are providing more information in the award letter
notice to all new students. We are providing a packet of useful information to help
students and parents understand the process and terminology related to financial aid.
Veterans Success Center Initiatives
1. Increased Veteran Academic Success - At the end of the fall 2017 semester there were no
academic suspensions of military related students and there was a continued decrease in
students on academic probation, from 17 in fall 2016 to 11 in fall 2017. This follows the
trend of the last three years of decreasing academic probations and suspensions in the
military related population at Edinboro.
2. Strong Graduation Numbers for Veteran Students - The end of the fall 2017 semester 13
students graduated. This number maintains the graduation rate from fall of 2016 and
along with the number of 29 military related graduates in the spring 2017 semester.
This demonstrates the success of Edinboro University’s academic programs and our
military related students.
Marketing and Communications Report for Council of Trustees
February 2018
Laying the Foundation: Elevating our Game
We continue to work on many fronts to right the course of EU’s Office of Marketing and
Communications. We are elevating our strategy and our operation, which includes partnering
with a team of outside professionals to expand the capacity of our in-house staff.
Following are highlights of work that is either under way or planned.
Yield and Melt Prevention are Marketing Priorities
Our contract with Pittsburgh-based BD&E is now fully executed. This means that
BD&E, which has extensive experience with higher education clients, will become our
agency of record. They will provide comprehensive assistance in honing our message
and positioning EU as an attractive option for prospective students.
For the short term, working in partnership with BD&E and Admissions, the focus of our
marketing efforts will shift to 1) yield – using messaging to drive admitted students to
enroll and 2) melt-prevention – generating messaging to ensure we do not lose students
who have already deposited. This is a much more targeted approach than broad-based,
awareness advertising, but has the potential to pay bigger dividends at this stage in the
student-recruitment cycle.
Website: Efforts Continue to Strengthen our Most Important Tool
As noted in my last report, websites are by far the most important marketing
communications tool for colleges and universities. We continue to work on short-term
refinements to our current site even as we look forward to a site overhaul.
Improvements to the academic landing pages have been central to our work this quarter.
Looking ahead, we will place increasing emphasis on web analytics and search engine
optimization (SEO). The former will inform our content strategy and site navigation. As
for SEO, recent research findings from Ruffalo Noel Levitz, a leader in providing
strategic enrollment management and fundraising services, show that both parents and
students use search engines to find content on a college website.
We want to ensure our web pages are optimized. Put another way, we want to make
certain our pages are at the top of the list when a prospective student or parent searches
for an academic program, a veterans friendly institution, etc.
The Ruffalo Noel Levitz findings are included in its 2017 E-Expectations report. The
report features new trend data and key insights gleaned from a survey of college-bound
high school students and their parents. The report also indicates that while prospective
college students want to feel they are a good fit for an institution, their parents are more
likely to search for details about a school. This reinforces the need to ensure our website
meets the needs of parents, as well as their sons and daughters.
Stepping up Digital Advertising
Ruffalo Noel Levitz also found that digital advertising strategies are growing – nearly
two-thirds of high school sophomores and half of juniors have clicked on paid ads for
colleges. We have been increasing our digital advertising presence, which is much more
cost-effective than traditional advertising and allows us to better target our market.
Alumni Communications: Arming our Potential Sales Force
We want well-informed and engaged alumni who are proud of EU, support it and serve as
ambassadors for us. To that end, we’ll be working with Advancement colleagues to
enhance alumni communications. Our redesigned and re-envisioned university
magazine, “the Boro,” is just one tool to keep alumni better informed.
Magazine content will place an increased emphasis on student and faculty stories,
outcomes, academic excellence and experiential learning.
The first edition of “the Boro” is due out in a few weeks. We’ll look forward to your
feedback!
Better Informing the Campus Community: A New Internal Communications Plan
We want to keep faculty, staff and students informed and engaged in order to 1) improve
student retention 2) create a greater sense of community 3) improve morale and 4) equip
the campus community so it is a formidable sales force.
We have a solid internal communications plan in place that focuses on both internal
communications tools, as well as a content strategy. You will hear more about this plan
in the not-too-distant future.
Conclusion
We will continue to lay the foundation for a well-honed and fully functioning Marketing
and Communications effort. The work will take time and it is unlikely its impact will be
significantly felt in the near term. That being said, with resolve, we will take the right
steps, refining as we go.
8:00a.m. – 2:30p.m.
Crawford Center Conference Room
Call-In Information:
Conference Session and Study Session
1-877-820-7831 Passcode 9732006#
Call-In Information:
Quarterly Business Meeting 1-844-799-2451 Passcode 52786156#
8:00a.m.
8:10a.m
Welcome – Vice Chairperson Chaffee
1. Introduction of today’s conference meeting.
Conference meeting is to convey information – no debate or deliberation.
8:10a.m.
9:30a.m.
Closed Session
9:30a.m.
10:00a.m.
President Walker’s Report
1. Significant Restructure of EM/AA
2. University Transformation Commission-Task Force Update
10:00a.m.
10:30a.m.
Academic Affairs and Student Affairs, Provost and Vice President for Academic
and Student Affairs, Dr. Michael Hannan
1. Program Revisions
2. Increased Admission Standards Results
3. Student Trustee Status
10:30a.m.
11:00a.m.
Finance and Administration, Interim Vice President for Finance and
Administration, Dr. Allan Golden
1. Price of Attendance
2. Status of CLA Audit of Small Accounts
……………………………………………………………………………………………......
If time permits**
1. Potential for Cohort Pricing
11:00a.m.
1:00p.m.
Closed Session (Lunch included)
1:00p.m.
Welcome, Vice Chairperson Chaffee Opens the Meeting
Roll Call and Public Comment Period
1:05p.m.
1:35p.m.
CliftonLarsonAllen Audit Review – Review of June 30, 2017 Financial Statements
(Mr. Jacobson calling-in) 1:00pm
1:35p.m.
1:40p.m.
Old Business
Action:
• Minutes – Quarterly Business Meeting held on October 12, 2017
• Proposed COT Meeting Dates 2018 Calendar Year
1:40p.m.
1:50p.m.
New Business
Vice Chairperson Chaffee
EU Bylaws-bring forward for discussion (Page 5 Section 7)
**The use of roll call votes during meetings in which members are attending via phone.
To provide for more efficient use of meeting time, a roll call vote will be required
only if the initial voice vote is not unanimous.
1:50p.m.
President H. Fred Walker
President’s Report to the Council of Trustees
1:55p.m.
2:00p.m.
Academic Affairs
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs,
Dr. Michael Hannan
Academic Affairs and Student Affairs Report
2:00p.m.
2:05p.m.
Finance and Administration
Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration, Dr. Allan Golden
Finance and Administration Report
Action: President Walker recommends approval on contracts and purchases as
reviewed by the Council of Trustees for the period of September, October,
November and December 2017.
2:05p.m.
2:10p.m.
Enrollment Management
Vice President for Enrollment Management, Dr. William Edmonds
Enrollment Management Report
2:10p.m.
2:15p.m.
University Advancement
Assistant Vice President for Advancement, Ms. Marilyn Goellner
Advancement Report
2:15p.m.
2:20p.m.
Marketing and Communications
Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communications,
Ms. Angela Burrows
Marketing and Communications Report
2:20p.m.
2:25p.m.
Executive Committee/Representatives Reports
Trustee Harold Shields
PACT Executive Committee Report
2:25p.m.
3:00p.m.
Close
NEXT Meeting of the EU Council of Trustees is May 10, 2018 and May 11, 2018.
February 13, 2018
Itinerary
8:00a.m.-2:30p.m.
Crawford Center Conference Room
8:00a.m.
8:10a.m.
Welcome-Vice Chairperson Chaffee
8:10a.m.
9:30a.m.
Conference Session (Closed Session)
9:30a.m.
11:00a.m.
Study Session (Open Session)
11:00p.m
1:00p.m.
Executive Session (Lunch) (Closed Session)
1:00p.m.
2:30p.m.
Quarterly Business Meeting (will include audit presentation from CLA)
(Open Session)
Edinboro University Council of Trustees
January 26, 2018
Personnel transactions since September 22, 2017
NEW HIRES/REPLACEMENTS/CONTINUATIONS
Abbate (Gatti), Ms. Lisa M., regular, full-time (9 month), Clerk Typist 2, Office for Students with
Disabilities (50%) and Ghering Health and Wellness Center (50%), at $23,365.00 effective November 6, 2017.
Acri, Ms. Colleen, part-time (up to 53.33%), temporary, Instructor, Nursing, spring 2018 semester at
$14,361.67 effective January 6, 2018.
Borkowski, Ms. Mary Kay, part-time (up to 50%), temporary, Instructor, Counseling, School
Psychology, and Special Education, spring 2018 semester at $12,212.28 effective January 6, 2018.
Cannata, Mr. Michael, part-time (up to 25%), temporary, Instructor, Counseling, School Psychology, and
Special Education, spring 2018 semester at $6,106.14 effective January 6, 2018.
Clerkin, Ms. Kim, part-time (up to 50%), temporary, Instructor, Middle & Secondary Education and
Educational Leadership, spring 2018 semester at $12,212.28 effective January 6, 2018.
Day, Ms. Maria, part-time (up to 40%), temporary, Instructor, Counseling & Psychological Services,
spring 2018 semester at $10,771.26 effective January 6, 2018.
Dempsey, Dr. Camille, tenure track, Assistant Professor, Middle & Secondary Education and
Educational Leadership, at $29,688.27 effective January 6, 2018.
Ferraro, Ms. Erica, part-time (up to 39%), temporary, Instructor, Social Work, spring 2018 semester at
$9,525.5 effective January 6, 2018.
Fisher, Ms. Kelly, part-time (up to 25%), temporary, Instructor, Counseling, School Psychology, and
Special Education, spring 2018 semester at $6,106.14 effective January 6, 2018.
Gadley, Mr. Joshua, part-time (up to 25%), temporary, Instructor, Counseling, School Psychology, and
Special Education, spring 2018 semester at $6,106.14 effective January 6, 2018.
Ghisson, Ms. Michelle, full-time (up to 100%), temporary, Instructor, Art, spring 2018 semester, at
$24,424.56 effective January 6, 2018.
Golden, Dr. Allan J., Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration, temporary, full-time,
Management Level 240, at $7,268.94 biweekly effective November 9, 2017 through May 15, 2018.
Haas, Ms. Julie, part-time (up to 50%), temporary, Instructor, Communication Sciences and Disorders,
spring 2018 semester at $12,212.28 effective January 6, 2018.
Hodapp, Ms. Wendy, regular, full-time, Clerk Typist 2, Facilities, at $29,164.00 effective October 30,
2017.
Lichtenstein, Mr. Mark, Director of University Marketing, Management Level 200, at $75,000.00
effective November 6, 2017.
Lorenzo de la Pena, Dr. Sheila, part-time (up to 25%), temporary, Instructor, Counseling, School
Psychology, and Special Education, spring 2018 semester at $6,106.14 effective at January 6, 2018.
Lytle, Ms. Kelly, part-time (up to 50%), temporary, Instructor, Communication Sciences and Disorders,
spring 2018 semester at $12,212.28 effective January 6, 2018.
Malena, Ms. Toni, temporary, hourly, Web Manager, Marketing and Communications, at $37.00 per
hour for hours worked effective December 11, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
McGovern, Ms. Courtney, part-time (up to 8.33%), temporary, Instructor, Nursing, spring 2018 semester
at $2,035.37 effective January 6, 2018.
Miller, Ms. Berg, part-time (up to 23%), temporary, Instructor, Social Work, spring 2018 semester at
$5,617.65 effective January 6, 2018.
Mitchel, Mr. Joshua G., part-time (up to 66.67%), temporary, Instructor, Art, spring 2018 semester at
$16,283.04 effective January 6, 2018.
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Personnel transactions since September 22, 2017
Nash, Mr. Stewart, part-time (up to 50%), temporary, Instructor, Communications, Journalism & Media,
spring 2018 semester at $12,212.28 effective January 6, 2018.
Porter, Ms. Amanda, Tenure Track, Instructor, Mathematics and Computer Science, at $30,430.44
effective January 6, 2018.
Raybuck, Ms. Diane, Director of Admissions, Management Level 210, at $98,000.00 effective February
5, 2018.
Schillinger, Ms. Nora, part-time (up to 25%), temporary, Instructor, Criminal Justice, Anthropology &
Forensic Studies, spring 2018 semester at $6,106.14 effective January 6, 2018.
Swies-Lyons, Ms. Dorota, temporary, hourly, Web Manager, Marketing and Communications, at $37.00
per hour for hours worked effective December 11, 2017 through January 31, 2018.
Weber, Dr. Thomas, full-time (up to 100%), temporary, Instructor, Art, spring 2018 semester at
$24,424.56 effective January 6, 2018.
Williams, Dr. Stephanie, full-time (up to 100%), temporary, Instructor, Middle & Secondary Education
and Educational Leadership, spring 2018 semester at $24,424.56 effective January 6, 2018.
Witowski, Dr. Lisa, part-time (up to 25%), temporary, Instructor, Counseling, School Psychology &
Special Education, spring 2018 semester at $7,068.65 effective January 6, 2018.
Zell, Ms. Elizabeth, part-time (up to 75%), temporary, Instructor, Chemistry, spring 2018 semester at
$18,318.42 effective January 6, 2018.
RESIGNATION/SEPARATIONS
Adams, Miss Jacklyn A., Nurse Aide, Office for Students with Disabilities, effective with the close of
business January 23, 2018.
Formato, Miss Caitlin A., Head Coach, Woman’s Lacrosse, Athletics, effective with the close of
business January 19, 2018.
Fry, Ms. Karen L., Special Transportation Vehicle Operator, Office for Students with Disabilities,
effective with the close of business October 27, 2017.
McQuiston, Mrs. Megan L., Admissions/Financial Aid Coordinator, Undergraduate Admissions,
effective with the close of business October 19, 2017.
CONTRACT RESCIND/FURLOUGHS/TERMINATION/POSITION ABOLISHMENT
Cannata, Mr. Michael, part-time (up to 25%), temporary, Instructor, Counseling, School Psychology, and
Special Education, spring 2018 semester effective with the close of business January 5, 2018.
Lorenzo, Ms. Sheila, part-time (up to 25%), temporary, Instructor, Counseling, School Psychology, and
Special Education, 2017-2018 academic year, effective with the close of business August 18, 2017.
McGovern, Ms. Courtney, part-time (up to 8.33%), temporary, Instructor, Nursing, spring 2018 semester
effective with close of business January 5, 2018.
RETIREMENTS
Bucell, Dr. Michael, Professor - Director of Counseling and Psychological Services within the Ghering
Health and Wellness Center, effective with the close of business March 30, 2018.
Dilmore, Dr. Donald H. Jr., Associate Vice President, University Libraries, effective with the close of
business October 31, 2017.
Gray, Mr. Barry J., Librarian - Assistant Professor, Baron-Forness Library, effective with the close of
business January 5, 2018.
Ochs, Mr. Wayne T., Controller, Accounting, effective with the close of business August 31, 2018.
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Personnel transactions since September 22, 2017
Troutman, Ms. Christine L., Librarian - Assistant Professor, Baron-Forness Library, effective with the
close of business January 5, 2018.
Watson, Mrs. Kerri L., Assistant to the Dean, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, effective
with the close of business December 22, 2017.
Zalik, Mr. Joseph, Jr., Senior Network Engineer, Information Technology Services, effective with the
close of business January 19, 2018.
COACHING CONTRACTS/RENEWALS/CHANGE IN STATUS
Bradford, Mr. Wayne A., extension of appointment, interim, regular, full-time, Head Football Coach,
extended from December 28, 2017 to March 28, 2018.
Bradford, Mr. Wayne A., regular, full-time, Head Football Coach, at $89,500.00 effective March 29,
2018 through March 1, 2020.
Flynn, Mr. Timothy J., regular, full-time, Head Wrestling coach, annual salary increase of $3,000.00 to
$133,880.00 effective December 23, 2017.
Kagiavas, Mr. Gary, regular, full-time, Head Soccer Coach, contract extended through February 28,
2021.
Limbach, Mr. Christopher M., regular, full-time, Assistant Football Coach, at $51,944.00 effective
December 16, 2017 through February 28, 2019.
Neely, Mr. Colin J., regular, full-time, Assistant Football Coach, at $49,894.00 effective December 16,
2017 through February 28, 2019.
Sallie, Ms. Jamie, regular, full-time, Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach, contract extended through
February 29, 2020.
Soboleski, Ms. Melissa M., regular, full-time, Head Women’s Volleyball Coach, contract extended
through February 28, 2021.
Wirth, Ms. Jennifer, interim, 34.6% FTE, Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach, at $13,840.00 effective
January 20, 2018 through May 25, 2018.
APPOINTMENTS / RENEWALS / RE-APPOINTMENTS
McMullen, Mr. Anthony J., Acting Director of University Library Services, at $3,978.51 bi-weekly for
the duration of appointment, effective October 28, 2017 through June 29, 2018.
SICK LEAVE
Aylsworth, Mrs. Brenda J., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning December 11, 2017
through January 19, 2018.
Baumgartner, Mr. Bruce, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning November 21, 2017
through February 24, 2018.
Belfiore, Ms. Jacqueline L., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning September 20, 2017
through November 1, 2017.
Best, Dr. Linda M., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning January 22, 2018 through May
11, 2018.
Brumagin, Mr. Ross H., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning December 14, 2017 to
January 19, 2018.
Dell, Ms. Cassandra, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning November 1, 2017 through
November 17, 2017.
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Personnel transactions since September 22, 2017
Duda, Ms. Allison M., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning approximately March 14,
2018 through June 12, 2018.
Esser, Mrs. Bobbie J., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning December 5, 2017 through
March 23, 2018.
Friel, Mr. Stephen S., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning December 14, 2017 through
January 26, 2018.
Hall, Ms. Deborah A., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), intermittent beginning October 25, 2017
through October 25, 2018.
Jay, Mr. Todd V., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning October 24, 2017 through January
15, 2018.
Knight, Mrs. Kitty L., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), corrected, intermittent beginning January
3, 2017 now through December 28, 2017.
Olson, Mrs. Tammy S., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning December 14, 2017 through
January 11, 2018.
Pistory, Ms. Renee L., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), revised, intermittent beginning
November 7, 2017 through November 7, 2018.
Puhlman, Dr. Jane E., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning January 22, 2018 through
March 9, 2018.
Reyes-Pabon, Mrs. Cynthia M., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning December 18, 2017
through February 5, 2018.
Terry, Mr. Charles W., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning November 28, 2017 through
December 30, 2017.
Wieczorek, Ms. Maria A., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), revised, beginning April 1, 2017
through March 31, 2018.
Wieczorek, Ms. Maria A., Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), beginning January 2, 2018 through
January 8, 2018.
CHANGE IN STATUS
Cassella, Ms. Kelly, change from regular, full-time, Design Manager to temporary, hourly, Design
Manager, at $30.00 per hour for hours worked effective December 30, 2017 through March 30, 2018.
Graham, Mr. Robert, from temporary to regular, full-time, Custodial Worker 1, Facilities, at $25,878.00
effective November 25, 2017.
Manjarrez, Ms. Denise, from Manager of Campus Life and Student Development, Management Level
170 to Coordinator of Campus Life and Student Development, State University Administrator 3, at $55,961.00
effective January 20, 2018.
PROMOTION - NON-FACULTY
Allen, Mr. Scott D., from Assistant Director to Associate Director of Student Financial Aid, at
$58,826.00 effective September 30, 2017.
Dillen, Ms. Dawn R., from Administrative Assistant to Assistant to the Dean of the College of Arts,
Humanities, and Social Sciences, Management Level 170, at $46,292.10 effective December 23, 2017.
Hudacky, Mr. Richard F., from Custodial Worker 1 to Semi Skilled Laborer, Facilities, at $30,318.00
effective November 11, 2017.
Lilly, Mr. Mark A., from Network Administrator, Level 180 to Senior Network Engineer, Level 190, at
$70,424.85 effective January 20, 2018.
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Personnel transactions since September 22, 2017
Mallory, Ms. Jennifer L., from Clerk Typist 2 to Management Technician, Residence Life and Housing,
at $37,066.00 effective September 2, 2017.
Watson, Ms. Kerri L., from Management Level 170 to Management Level 180, Assistant to the Dean,
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, effective October 14, 2017.
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Involuntary Leave Without Pay With Benefits (LWOP)
WINTER BREAK
NAME
POSITION
Adams, Jacklyn
Bayletts, Angelique
Borczon, Mark
Carney, Meaghan
Nurse Aide
Nurse Aide
Nurse Aide
Nurse Aide
Devine, Cindy
Dinges, Kimberly
Ferritto, Shelly
Nurse Aide
Nurse Aide
Nurse Aide
Fetzner-Jensen, Mary
Gilbert, LaShawn
Gregor, Michael
Haggerty, Michelle
Harris, Corey
Hayes, Scott
Hirt, Julie
Jones, Alisha
Little, Rebekah
McCarthy, Brian
McIntosh, Nicola
Medilovic, Sejad
Ochs, Wendy
Pasky, David
Price, Lorraine
Roberts, Debora
Royer, Barbara
Swanson, Roger
Timko, Carl
Wisniewski, Virginia
Yonkin, Jessica
Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
STV Operator
Licensed Practical Nurse
STV Operator
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Aide
Nurse Aide
Nurse Aide
Nurse Aide
Nurse Aide
STV Operator
Nurse Aide
Nurse Aide
STV Coordinator
Nurse Aide
STV Operator
STV Operator
STV Operator
Nurse Aide
Nurse Aide
SPRING BREAK
SUMMER BREAK
START
LWOP
12/14/2017
12/15/2017
12/15/2017
12/09/2017
END
LWOP
01/19/2018
01/19/2018
01/19/2018
01/19/2018
START
LWOP
03/08/2018
03/09/2018
03/09/2018
03/03/2018
END
LWOP
03/18/2018
03/18/2018
03/20/2018
03/23/2018
START
LWOP
05/10/2018
05/11/2018
05/11/2018
05/05/2018
END
LWOP
08/17/2018
08/17/2018
08/17/2018
08/17/2018
12/14/2017
12/14/2017
12/12/2017
12/22/2017
12/13/2017
12/15/2017
12/14/2017
12/15/2017
12/14/2017
12/14/2017
12/14/2017
12/14/2017
12/15/2017
12/15/2017
12/15/2017
12/15/2017
12/15/2017
12/15/2017
12/15/2017
12/15/2017
12/15/2017
12/15/2017
12/15/2017
12/15/2017
01/19/2018
01/19/2018
01/19/2018
01/08/2018
01/19/2018
01/16/2018
01/19/2018
01/16/2018
01/19/2018
01/19/2018
01/19/2018
01/19/2018
01/19/2018
01/19/2018
01/16/2018
01/19/2018
01/19/2018
01/16/2018
01/19/2018
01/16/2018
01/16/2018
01/16/2018
01/19/2018
01/19/2018
03/08/2018
03/08/2018
03/06/2018
03/09/2018
03/07/2018
03/09/2018
03/08/2018
03/09/2018
03/08/2018
03/08/2018
03/08/2018
03/08/2018
03/09/2018
03/09/2018
03/09/2018
03/09/2018
03/09/2018
03/09/2018
03/09/2018
03/09/2018
03/09/2018
03/09/2018
03/09/2018
03/09/2018
03/18/2018
03/20/2018
03/18/2018
03/19/2018
03/19/2018
03/19/2018
03/18/2018
03/19/2018
03/18/2018
03/19/2018
03/19/2018
03/18/2018
03/19/2018
03/21/2018
03/19/2018
03/19/2018
03/19/2018
03/19/2018
03/19/2018
03/19/2018
03/19/2018
03/19/2018
03/19/2018
03/19/2018
05/10/2018
05/10/2018
05/08/2018
05/18/2018
05/09/2018
05/11/2018
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05/11/2018
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05/11/2018
05/11/2018
08/17/2018
08/17/2018
08/17/2018
08/13/2018
08/17/2018
08/20/2018
08/17/2018
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08/17/2018
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08/20/2018
08/17/2018
08/20/2018
08/20/2018
08/20/2018
08/17/2018
08/17/2018
GHERING HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Involuntary Leave Without Pay With Benefits (LWOP)
WINTER BREAK
START
END
LWOP
LWOP
SPRING BREAK
START
END
LWOP
LWOP
SUMMER BREAK
START
END
LWOP
LWOP
NAME
POSITION
Dado, Joye
Registered Nurse
Practitioner
12/16/2017
01/17/2018
03/09/2018
03/19/2018
05/12/2018
08/21/2018
Krizmanich,
Deborah
Registered Nurse
12/21/2017
01/17/2018
03/09/2018
03/19/2018
05/12/2018
08/21/2018
Odell, Danielle
Registered Nurse
12/15/2017
01/17/2018
03/09/2018
03/19/2018
05/12/2018
08/21/2018
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EMERITUS
Dr.
Dr.
Dr.
Dr.
Dr.
Dr.
Dr.
Dr.
Mr.
Dr.
Dr.
Dr.
Dr.
Charles
Susan
Elizabeth
Jean
Henry
Cynthia
Charlotte
Donald
Shaun
Michael
David
Cathleen
Cynthia
Cross
Hegel
Iglesias
Jones
Lawrence
Legin-Bucell
Molrine
Sheehy
Taylor
Vetere
Warner
Wierzbowski
Rebar
Middle/Secondary Education, Educational Leadership
Speech, Language & Hearing (Communication Sciences & Disorders)
Academic Success Center - Faculty
Communication Studies
Geosciences
Psychology
Speech, Language & Hearing (Communication Sciences & Disorders)
English & Philosophy
Music & Theatre
Middle/Secondary Education, Educational Leadership
Art
Nursing
Biology & Health Services
Name
Bruce R. Baumgartner
Kathy L. Belosh
Chick-Fil-A
Dennis Clark
Dennis Clark
Charles W. Cross
Donald H. Dilmore
Edinboro University Campus Bookstore
Edinboro University Campus Bookstore
Erie Brewing Company
Ashley Ghere
Marilyn K. Goellner
Marilyn K. Goellner
Jessica M. Gray
Jessica M. Gray
Jessica M. Gray
Paul Hakel
Anne Jedlicka
Roger L. Knepshield
Jennifer J. Norton
Jennifer J. Norton
Piper Press Printing & Copy Center
Pizza Hut
Jon J. Pulice
Calvin C. Robinson
Clay B. Skelton
Richard B. Stanzione
Subway Restaurant
Brenda J. Tucci
UTZ Quality Foods, Inc.
UTZ Quality Foods, Inc.
Andrea Wyman
Andrea Wyman
Last Name Gift Date
Fund Split Amount
Baumgartner 1/25/2018
$411.51
Belosh
10/31/2017
$15.00
Chick-Fil-A 11/15/2017
$35.00
Clark
10/31/2017
$4,855.00
Clark
1/25/2018
$4,100.00
Cross
10/31/2017
$127.00
Dilmore
10/31/2017
$15.00
Edinboro Univ 10/31/2017
$749.40
Edinboro Univ 11/15/2017
$150.00
Erie Brewing 10/31/2017
$120.00
Ghere
1/25/2018
$76.00
Goellner
10/31/2017
$30.93
Goellner
1/25/2018
$90.00
Gray
11/15/2017
$25.00
Gray
11/30/2017
$20.00
Gray
1/25/2018
$20.00
Hakel
1/25/2018
$200.00
Jedlicka
11/30/2017
$18.00
Knepshield 11/30/2017
$39.00
Norton
11/15/2017
$29.65
Norton
11/30/2017
$25.00
Piper Press P 10/31/2017
$236.80
Pizza Hut
11/15/2017
$30.00
Pulice
1/25/2018
$4.99
Robinson
10/31/2017
$150.00
Skelton
10/31/2017
$100.00
Stanzione
11/15/2017
$349.65
Subway Resta11/15/2017
$50.00
Tucci
11/15/2017
$20.00
UTZ Quality F 10/31/2017
$1,050.00
UTZ Quality F 1/25/2018
$280.00
Wyman
11/30/2017
$1.00
Wyman
1/25/2018
$1.00
Gift Reference
473 holiday cards and postage to the Athletic Department
four paperback books and 11 hardback books to the Baron-Forness Library
gift cards to the Phonathon
various pottery (see media file for details) to the Art Department
various pottery (see media file for details) to the Art Department
33 paperback books and 94 hardback books to the Baron-Forness Library
six paperback books and nine hardback books to the Baron-Forness Library
50 sweatshirts to the Football Players of the 70's Reunion during Homecoming 2017
items from the Bookstore to the Phonathon
beverages to the Football Players of the 70's Reunion during Homecoming 2017
55 paperback books, nine hardback books, and five DVDs to the Baron-Forness Library
snacks to the Edinboro University Phonathon
three CLEP study books to the Student Success Center
pizzas to the Phonathon
food and beverages for the Phonathon
food and snacks for students staying on campus over break
two tickets to Miami (OH) ND Football Game to the 2017 Sports Memorabilia Auction
eight paperback books and 10 hardback books to the Baron-Forness Library
17 paperback books and 22 hardback books to the Baron-Forness Library
pizzas and snacks to the Phonathon
miscellaneous cards for use by the Advancement Office
the Hall of Fame program for the Athletic Department during Homecoming 2017
pizzas to the Phonathon
20 holiday cards to the Advancement Office
framed prints of past Homecoming parades to the Alumni Office
30 pumpkins to the Alumni Reunion during Homecoming 2017
seven books entitled "Vietnam War 50th Commemoration - A Time to Honor" to the Alumni Office
two trays of subs to the Phonathon
candy to the Phonathon
single serve snacks to Doucette Hall, the Alumni Beer Garden, and the 70's Reunion for Homecoming 2017
14 cases of miscellaneous snacks to the PSAC Hospitality Room for Athletics
one Rosetta Stone CD for the Baron-Forness Library
one paperback book to the Baron-Forness Library
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Fund ID
UNIV770175
UNIV770179
UNIV3533224006
UNIV770175
UNIV770175
UNIV770179
UNIV770179
UNIV770175
UNIV3533224006
UNIV770175
UNIV770179
UNIV3533224006
UNIV770175
UNIV3533224006
UNIV3533224006
UNIV770175
UNIV770175
UNIV770179
UNIV770179
UNIV3533224006
UNIV770175
UNIV770175
UNIV3533224006
UNIV770175
UNIV770175
UNIV770175
UNIV770175
UNIV3533224006
UNIV3533224006
UNIV770175
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Fund Description
Fixed Assets - Other-UNIV770175
Fixed Assets - Library Materials
Edinboro University Phonathon
Fixed Assets - Other-UNIV770175
Fixed Assets - Other-UNIV770175
Fixed Assets - Library Materials
Fixed Assets - Library Materials
Fixed Assets - Other-UNIV770175
Edinboro University Phonathon
Fixed Assets - Other-UNIV770175
Fixed Assets - Library Materials
Edinboro University Phonathon
Fixed Assets - Other-UNIV770175
Edinboro University Phonathon
Edinboro University Phonathon
Fixed Assets - Other-UNIV770175
Fixed Assets - Other-UNIV770175
Fixed Assets - Library Materials
Fixed Assets - Library Materials
Edinboro University Phonathon
Fixed Assets - Other-UNIV770175
Fixed Assets - Other-UNIV770175
Edinboro University Phonathon
Fixed Assets - Other-UNIV770175
Fixed Assets - Other-UNIV770175
Fixed Assets - Other-UNIV770175
Fixed Assets - Other-UNIV770175
Edinboro University Phonathon
Edinboro University Phonathon
Fixed Assets - Other-UNIV770175
Fixed Assets - Other-UNIV770175
Fixed Assets - Library Materials
Fixed Assets - Library Materials
Campaign Description
2018 Athletic Campaign
2018 Annual Fund Restricted Campaign
2018 Annual Fund Restricted Campaign
2018 Annual Fund Restricted Campaign
2018 Annual Fund Restricted Campaign
2018 Annual Fund Restricted Campaign
2018 Annual Fund Restricted Campaign
2018 Athletic Campaign
2018 Annual Fund Restricted Campaign
2018 Athletic Campaign
2018 Annual Fund Restricted Campaign
2018 Annual Fund Restricted Campaign
2018 Annual Fund Restricted Campaign
2018 Annual Fund Restricted Campaign
2018 Annual Fund Restricted Campaign
2018 Annual Fund Restricted Campaign
2018 Athletic Campaign
2018 Annual Fund Restricted Campaign
2018 Annual Fund Restricted Campaign
2018 Annual Fund Restricted Campaign
2018 Annual Fund Restricted Campaign
2018 Athletic Campaign
2018 Annual Fund Restricted Campaign
2018 Annual Fund Restricted Campaign
2018 Annual Fund Restricted Campaign
2018 Annual Fund Restricted Campaign
2018 Annual Fund Restricted Campaign
2018 Annual Fund Restricted Campaign
2018 Annual Fund Restricted Campaign
2018 Athletic Campaign
2018 Athletic Campaign
2018 Annual Fund Restricted Campaign
2018 Annual Fund Restricted Campaign
MINUTES
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees
Edinboro University Quarterly Business Meeting
Thursday, October 12, 2017 –DRAFT FOR REVIEW AND VOTE
The Quarterly Business Meeting of the Council of Trustees of Edinboro University was held on
Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Edinboro University in Pogue Seminar Room 143. This meeting was
called to order at 2:30 p.m. by Mr. Dennis Frampton, Chair of the Edinboro University Council of
Trustees.
Recording of Attendance
Trustees present: Trustee Anderton, Trustee Higham, Trustee Kennedy, Trustee Lowther, Trustee Pape,
Trustee Pirrello (by phone) Trustee Shields, Trustee Wachter, and Chair Frampton. We have a quorum.
The following members of the Edinboro University (EU) Administration were in attendance:
Dr. Michael Hannan (Mike), Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Mr. Guilbert (Gil) Brown, Vice President for Finance and Administration
Ms. Marilyn Goellner, Assistant Vice President for Advancement
Dr. William (Bill) Edmonds, Vice President for Enrollment Management
Ms. Angela Burrows, Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communications
In addition to President Walker, the following individuals attended the public meeting of the EU Council
of Trustees:
Mr. Wayne Patterson, Director of Human Resources & Faculty Relations
Ms. Sherri Galvin, Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Finance and Administration,
Dr. Denise Ohler, Interim Dean, College of Science and Health Professions
Ms. Theresa Villella, Budget Director
Mr. Eric Sheppard, Associate Vice President of Financial Operations, Finance and Administration
Dr. Erinn Lake, Interim Dean, School of Education and Executive Director, Graduate Studies
Mr. Matt Cettin, Director, Institutional Research
Ms. Carol Webster, Executive Assistant to President Walker
At the start of quarterly business meeting, Chair Frampton announced that the proceedings of the
Edinboro University Council of Trustees are recorded, therefore, public disclosure to those in attendance
via verbal announcement and written public notice avoids any violation of the Pennsylvania Wire
Tapping Act.
Chair Frampton moved to the first order of business – Public Comment. The chair invited comments from
the public in attendance. Hearing no request from members of the public, the Chair moved to the next
item of business – approval of Minutes from the Quarterly Business Meeting held on July 25, 2017
(Attachment #1) . There were no questions and/or corrections to the minutes as presented, therefore, it
was voted on to approve the minutes as presented.
Edinboro University Council of Trustee Quarterly Business Meeting – October 12, 2017- DRAFT for VOTE
Page 1 of 14
Roll Call-Minutes of Quarterly Business Meeting held on July 27, 2017
It was voted, on motion of Trustee Kennedy, seconded by Trustee Wachter to accept the Edinboro
University Council of Trustees Minutes as presented from the Quarterly Business held on July 25, 2017.
Trustee
Aye
No
Trustee Chaffee
Chair Frampton
X
Trustee Higham
X
Trustee Kennedy
X
Trustee Lowther
X
Trustee Pape
X
Trustee Pirrello
X
(via phone)
Trustee Shields
X
Trustee Wachter
X
Trustee Anderton X
The motion was carried with unanimous approval.
Absent
X
Abstain
Moving forward to the next item of business, President Walker in agreement with the Honorary Degree
Committee asked the Council for consideration to award Mr. Xavier Williams with an Honorary Degree
from Edinboro University. President Walker and the Honorary Degree Committee state that Mr. Williams
had met all of the criteria for an honorary doctorate from Edinboro University.
It was then voted, on motion of Trustee Higham seconded by Trustee Anderton to accept President
Walker’s and the Honorary Degree Committee’s recommendation to approve Mr. Xavier Williams for an
honorary degree.
Roll Call vote-Honorary Degree Nominations
Trustee
Aye
No
Absent
Abstain
Trustee Chaffee
X
Chair Frampton
X
Trustee Higham
X
Trustee Kennedy
X
Trustee Lowther
X
Trustee Pape
X
Trustee Pirrello
X
(via phone)
Trustee Shields
X
Trustee Wachter
X
Trustee Anderton X
It was noted by Trustee Wachter that it was nice to see Mr. William’s background in business, and him
being a successful business graduate from Edinboro University, which is a good role model for the
business department.
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The motion was carried with unanimous approval.
New Business:
Chair Frampton then yielded the floor to President Walker for the delivery of the President’s Report to the
Council of Trustees.
President Report:
President Walker opened his report by providing an update on our Welcome Back Opening Address
presentation from September. During the address the President shared “Our Path Forward” and discussed
the six major items we are addressing to help our university become sustainable and healthy.
All indications are our path forward has been warmly endorsed by the campus community as a whole.
There appears to be no structural opposition to our Path Forward and we have had very positive press on
it in both the Erie market and in Pittsburgh.
That concludes the President’s report.
Chair Frampton thanked President Walker for the report and inquired of Council members if they had any
questions. Hearing none, the Chair requested Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student
Affairs, Dr. Michael (Mike) Hannan to come forward for the delivery of the Academic Affairs and
Student Affairs quarterly report.
Academic Affairs and Student Affairs
Provost Hannan highlighted informational items from both the Academic Affairs and Student
Affairs report (Attachment #2) and presented one action item.
Student Affairs:
•
Student Health Services, in collaboration with the Edinboro University Nursing
Department and our Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Program,
will serve as a clinical and educational experience site for our nursing students.
•
Ryan Stratton one of our football players was honored as a member of the 2017 Allstate
AFCA Good Works Team, the first time an Edinboro player has been selected for this
prestigious honor. He was selected as a result of his volunteer work and community
service projects, including the 12th Man Program. Ryan has spearheaded and developed
this program which hosts disadvantaged students in football games and other special
events. This is just one example of one of our exceptional student athletes we have here
at Edinboro University.
•
Our athletic teams are again doing multiple service projects in the community and the
women’s soccer team got things started, helping to paint the JFK Center in Erie on
September 10. There will be many other community service activities during the course
of the year.
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•
The report also highlights multiple examples of professional development among student
affairs staff and is quite an impressive array of such activity.
Academic Affairs:
•
Edinboro is hosting the Northwest PA Session of the Governors Middle Class Task Force
in the Pogue Center on November 3, 2017. This task force is gathering input from various
regions within the state on issues facing the middle class citizens in the Commonwealth.
In addition to the task force gathering input, they will be asked to develop policy
recommendations for the next Commonwealth budget. Monica Clem from our Career
Development Office will be on the panel along with student representation. Edinboro is
pleased to have been chosen to host the session here on campus.
•
Affordable Colleges named Edinboro University’s Master of Social Work program No.
20 among the Top 40 Affordable Online Master’s Degrees in Social Work. Affordable
Colleges also awarded Edinboro University’s Master of Education in Reading No. 30
of the Top 50 Affordable Online Master’s Degrees in Reading Education in the U.S.
•
This past year faculty have taken the initiative in developing our reading program. This
has resulted in increased enrollment from 50 to 98 students for this past fall.
•
Robin Howell, professor in the Early Childhood and Reading Department, received a
grant of more than $200,000 for the Pre-K Counts Expansion program from the
Pennsylvania Department of Education. This will enable our students in the Early
Childhood programs to work directly with Pre-K children in Butterfield Hall.
•
The Career Development and Experiential Learning Office will host a campus-wide
Career and Internship Fair on October 16, in the Frank G. Pogue Student Center. The
Career Development office is also collaborating with INROADS to offer internship
opportunities at Fortune 500 companies across the United States for under-represented
minority Edinboro University students. This is another great initiative coming out of the
Career Development and Experiential Learning Office.
•
Multiple study abroad trips are planned for 2018. Scheduled presently are Dominican
Republic, Italy, London, South Africa Japan, Germany, Switzerland, and Scotland. This
is one of our biggest years in study abroad travel. We would like to thank the office of
advancement for raising funds to support students wishing to participate in such travel
experiences. Because of their donations students who may not necessarily be able to take
advantage of these opportunities can do so. Additionally, we have had growing numbers
of matriculating students the past couple of years in this program.
•
Academic Affairs hosted a very engaging panel on September 25, standing room only
and a lot of positive press coverage. Professor Michelle Vitali (Art Department), Dr.
Lenore Barbian (Criminal Justice, Anthropology, and Forensic Studies Department),
Professor Umeme Sababu (History, Politics, Languages and Cultures Department) and
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Professor Lewis Brownlee (Middle and Secondary Education and Educational Leadership
Department), participated in a panel discussion titled “What to do with a man on
horseback: After Charlottesville” on September 25 in Compton Hall. The topic of
discussion was “Do we keep monuments in place and use them as teaching tools, move
them to museums or other locations, or destroy them completely?” Dr. Jerra Jenrette,
professor in the History, Politics, Languages and Cultures Department, served as
moderator for the event, which attracted approximately 150 participants.
Provost Hannan then requested the Council to approve the Master’s of Business
Administration to move forward to the Board of Governors of the State System of Higher
Education for final approval.
It was voted, on motion of Trustee Higham, seconded Trustee Shields to accept the Masters in
Business Administration (MBA) and to it forward to the Board of Governors of the State
Systems of Higher Education.
Roll-Call vote on Approval of the Masters of Business Administration
Trustee
Trustee Chaffee
Chair Frampton
Trustee Higham
Trustee Kennedy
Trustee Lowther
Trustee Pape
Aye
No
Absent
X
Abstain
X
X
X
X
X
Trustee Pirrello
X
(via phone)
Trustee Shields
X
Trustee Wachter
X
Trustee Anderton X
The motion was carried with unanimous approval.
Chair Frampton thanked Provost Hannan for the report and inquired of Council members if they had any
questions. Hearing none, the Chair requested Vice President for Finance and Administration, Mr. Guilbert
(Gil) Brown to come forward for the delivery of the Finance and Administration quarterly report.
Finance and Administration
Vice President Brown shared highlights from the Quarterly F&A report (Attachment #3), then
submitted three resolutions and one action item. All materials had been submitted to Council
prior to this meeting.
•
We have engaged The Bonadio Group to access the strategy and operations of Edinboro
University’s Office of Students with Disabilities (OSD) and to determine a viable goforward plan. We are hoping to have a financial scenario analysis and decision support
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modeling EU OSD special services by the end of December. Edinboro University is the
only university in the country to be offering an on-site attendant care program.
•
Police Chief Angela Vincent and Gil Brown were selected to provide an opening
presentation to the National Campus Safety Summit in Las Vegas in February 2018.
Other presenters will include the Department of Homeland Security, Babson College,
Northern Arizona University, Montana State University, University of Texas and Cal
State-Fullerton.
•
For the second consecutive year Edinboro University developed an EU sustainability
poster for presentation to the National Association of College and University Business
Officers (NACUBO). This poster can be found at www.edinboro.edu/green.
•
Accounting staff completed year-end and received “kudos” from CliftonLarsonAllen
(CLA) auditors.
•
In August 2017, EU Bursar Shari Gould initiated a calling campaign with the assistance
of one other staff member. This campaign included reaching out to students who had a
summer past due balance of over $200 and had a fall schedule. As of August 18, there
were 240 unpaid accounts with past due receivables totaling $541,724; as of September
18, 2017, $487,856 has been collected and only 20 schedules dropped for nonpayment. In
conjunction with the Financial Aid office, this process will be repeated next summer.
•
One last item…. Edinboro is having an outbreak of phishing attacks. These attacks are
external people trying to get access to our computer system. Some of these attacks have
been successful with EU faculty and facilities employees. We are providing mandatory
IT security training for faculty and staff which will start this week. ITS has taken this
action to ensure that future phishing attacks do not occur and are not successful.
Vice President Brown proceeded to put forward a vote on the following three Resolutions and
one action item.
Roll-Call Vote on Reprogramming of Capital Appropriation
It was voted, on motion of Trustee Wachter, seconded by Trustee Anderton to accept the Resolution of
the Reprogramming of Capital Appropriation as presented by Vice President Gil Brown.
Trustee
Trustee Chaffee
Chair Frampton
Trustee Higham
Trustee Kennedy
Trustee Lowther
Trustee Pape
Aye
No
Absent
X
Abstain
X
X
X
X
X
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Trustee Pirrello
X
(via phone)
Trustee Shields
X
Trustee Wachter
X
Trustee Anderton X
The motion was carried with unanimous approval – (Attachment #4)
Roll-Call Vote on Approval of the Advance Capital Project: Baron-Forness Library Renovation
It was voted, on motion of Trustee Anderton, seconded by Trustee Wachter to accept the Resolution of
the Advance Capital Project: Baron-Forness Library Renovation as presented by Vice President Gil
Brown.
Trustee
Trustee Chaffee
Chair Frampton
Trustee Higham
Trustee Kennedy
Trustee Lowther
Trustee Pape
Aye
No
Absent
X
Abstain
X
X
X
X
X
Trustee Pirrello
X
(via phone)
Trustee Shields
X
Trustee Wachter
X
Trustee Anderton X
The motion was carried with unanimous approval – (Attachment #5)
Then VP Brown proceeded to bring forward the next resolution.
Roll-Call Vote on Approval of the Certification of Compliance with Board of Governors Policy
1985-04-A University External Financial Support
It was voted, on motion of Trustee Kennedy seconded by Trustee Higham to accept the resolution of the
Certification of Compliance with Board of Governors Policy 1985-04-A-University External
Financial Support as presented by Vice President Gil Brown.
Trustee
Trustee Chaffee
Chair Frampton
Trustee Higham
Trustee Kennedy
Trustee Lowther
Trustee Pape
Aye
Trustee Pirrello
(via phone)
Trustee Shields
Trustee Wachter
X
No
Absent
X
Abstain
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Trustee Anderton X
**It is to be noted that this Approval of the Certification of Compliance with Board of Governors Policy
1985-04-A University External Financial Support does not include the Student Government Association
as that is pending receipt of further information.
The motion was carried with unanimous approval – (Attachment #6)
Roll Call Vote - Contracts and Purchases for the periods July 2017 and August 2017
The action item pertains to the Contracts and Purchases for July 2017 and August 2017 for which
President Walker recommends approval of Contracts and Purchases as reviewed by the Council of
Trustees. It was voted, on motion of Trustee Wachter seconded by Trustee Shields to approve the
Contracts and Purchases for the periods July 2017 and August 2017 as reviewed by Council of
Trustees.
Trustee
Aye
No
Absent
Trustee Chaffee
X
Chair Frampton
X
Trustee Higham
X
Trustee Kennedy
X
Trustee Lowther
X
Trustee Pape
X
Trustee Pirrello
X
(via phone)
Trustee Shields
X
Trustee Wachter
X
Trustee Anderton X
The motion was carried with unanimous approval - (Attachment #7)
Abstain
Chair Frampton thanked Vice President Brown for the report and inquired of Council members if they
had any questions. Hearing none, the Chair requested Assistant Vice President for Advancement, Ms.
Marilyn Goellner to come forward for the delivery of the Office of Advancement quarterly report.
University Office of Advancement
Assistant Vice President Goellner provided informational updates from the University Office of
Advancement report (Attachment #8).
AVP Goellner, opened up her report with a “Happy Homecoming” and shared her excitement
about this coming weekend and all the festivities at hand. The rest of the highlights of Ms.
Goellner’s report are as follows:
•
Total fundraising for Edinboro University as of September 21, 2017 is $527,408 as we
continue to work toward our goal of $3.5M.
•
Major gift officers continue to travel meeting with donors and their prospected donors
throughout the country.
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•
Currently we have a $100,000 Match for gifts to both the Boro Fund and our Athletic
Annual Fund. This match is through a generous bequest by a non-alumni to our
unrestricted fund. We have already matched over half of that. It is a minimum gift of $50
and it is working well with the Phonathon program as we encourage our alumni to
increase their giving.
•
An alumni calendar had been provided and shows some of the current events and some of
the events moving forward. A couple of events to highlight are the San Diego Alumni
Event (Presidential Tour) with the President later this month and in November we will
host an event for our Erie and local alumni at the Pub & Pie in Harborcreek.
•
Alumni engagement for homecoming has been great. Some events to mention are our
Annual Golf Outing, Athletic Hall of Fame, Reunion, Athletes of the 50’s, and our
infamous Beer Garden Tent we are hosting over 500 alumni just for these events.
Advancement Staff update:
•
The Director of Alumni Engagement position has been approved and the search process
has begun.
•
The Advancement staff is preparing for transition for campaign readiness. We have over
56, 000 data records out there now and other social media venues we are reviewing.
•
Currently putting together a proposal for next year’s budget to ask and hopefully secure
six new positions in Advancement. This will provide adequate time to train the new
additions in our office and get them up to speed/training for the capital campaign.
Foundation update:
•
We continue to work collaboratively with the Foundation and I am happy to report their
annual endowment reports financial activity for 2017 over 300 reports will be dispersed.
•
In the last 12 months the Foundation reported their investments with a net return at
11.38% which is amazing.
•
The Foundations ending market value at the end of July 2017 is $27M.
Alumni Association update:
•
Over the past couple of months the Alumni Association has been making improvements
to the Alumni House, including installation of new doors, and painting of the shudders so
they are ready for Homecoming.
•
We continue to be in collaboration with the Alumni Association on many events.
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Chair Frampton thanked AVP Goellner for the report and inquired of Council members if they had any
questions. Hearing none, the Chair requested Vice President for enrollment Management, Dr. William
(Bill) Edmonds to come forward for the delivery of the Enrollment Management quarterly report.
Enrollment Management
Vice President Edmonds provided informational updates from Enrollment Management, a full report has
been provided and is attached to these minutes (Attachment #9).
Admissions:
•
CRM Staff Training continues as we focus on input inquiry data, time management
efficiencies and to minimize any inaccuracies during the transition from the Banner
system to CRM.
•
CRM Dashboard and Staff Training continues as the Assistant Directors have been trained
on creating personal dashboard views in recruit which enable 1:1 recruitment efforts in a
specific area.
•
Together the Admissions team in collaboration with the Art Department, the Provost,
Deans, and Department Chairs worked together to provide letters to students in a specific
targeted area that they may be interested in. This will enhance information provided to
students and will include pictures, and directional links based on the major of interest that
the prospective student provides.
•
Working with Shari Gould in the Bursar’s Office we added a Cost Summary link to the
dropdown under Costs & Financial Aid, which directs students to the summary page.
From that summary page people can dig deeper for details on the costs within the Bursar’s
Office and it is user friendly.
•
We are currently updating our current communications plan for fall 2018 to include a
robust plan which embraces students throughout every stage of the recruitment
process/funnel.
•
Freshman applications have all now been moved to CRM Recruit; this will enable
Admissions to work in one system for inquires and applications and will have a more
effective communication tool to reach out to applications faster with more efficiency.
Financial Aid:
•
Edinboro University financial aid staff is in the community working with local high
schools to assist local families with the FAFSA process.
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•
New this year - Edinboro will be hosting FAFSA workshops during both Open Houses in
October and November 2017 to complete the forms accurately.
Marketing Initiatives:
Vice President Edmonds opened this portion of his report stating that Marketing is now reporting
to Ms. Angela Burrows, Vice President of Marketing and Communications. VP Edmonds
wanted to share the accomplishments to-date in Marketing while under his direction.
Some of the Marketing highlights included:
•
•
•
•
Homecoming brochure – working with VP Goellner in the alumni area
Homecoming and Alumni postcard
Welcome weekend, brochures, letters and flyers, and view books just to name a few
Created a new visit user friendly webpage, with the assistance of the new web master
who had been hired.
Veterans Success Center Initiatives
•
Edinboro held an Annual 5K Walk/Run for Warriors. This Walk/Run raised $8,000 for
the Wounded Warrior Project, Second Harvest Food Bank and WCJ Ranch. This was a
$1,000 increase over last year.
Chair Frampton thanked VP Edmonds for the report and inquired of Council members if they had any
questions. Hearing none, the Chair requested Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communication,
Ms. Angela Burrows come forward for the delivery of the Marketing and Communications quarterly
report which was an initial observations for Ms. Burrows first month at Edinboro University.
Marketing and Communications
Assistant Vice President Burrows, who assumed her role on Sept. 11, provided some initial
observations.
Intro:
•
There is a sense of urgency for all of higher education - competition is intense; the
demographics are working against us (fewer 18 to 24-year-olds in our region and much of
the country); many private schools are increasing their discount rates, and many people
are skeptical of higher education due to costs. But all that being said, Edinboro has much
to offer and our focus over the coming months will be to hone the Edinboro story and
share it in compelling ways that resonate with our constituents, especially prospective
students and their families.
Role of Marketing and Communications
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•
The role of Marketing and Communications is to tee it up for our two major clients,
admissions and advancement, while at the same time meeting the needs of our other
constituency groups, including alumni, parents, donors, friends, policymakers, guidance
counselors, higher education leaders and others.
What we plan to do…
•
Refine our narrative and share it across communications platforms in compelling ways
that resonate.
•
Better articulate the value proposition of an Edinboro education, with an increased
emphasis on the student experience, experiential learning and student outcomes.
•
Strengthen the team, with the addition of a Marketing Director, who will focus on
external marketing.
•
Partner with an agency they will serve as a strategic partner to help us refine our message
and develop a media strategy for digital advertising, print, outdoor and broadcast. We are
currently reviewing proposals submitted in response to our RFP and are hoping to bring
in three to five agencies soon so we can identify the best fit for us.
•
Improve the website, which will include short-term and long-term revisions. We will start
with short-term fixes as we anticipate a major revamp in the not-too-distant future.
We’ll be adapting language on our website to more effectively reach 17 and 18 year-olds,
reducing our word count and adding more photos and videos.
•
We will subscribe to COPE (create once, publish everywhere) tweaking the messaging
we develop for prospective students so that they serve as points of pride of alumni,
parents and others, including current students, faculty and staff.
We will be taking a multi-platform approach to Marketing and Communications, using a
variety of vehicles to increase our visibility and assist with our positioning. These will
include the following.
1. Using the Office of the President to assist with positioning efforts. In early
November, President Walker will be meeting with Jack Stripling, a journalist who
covers college and university presidents for the Chronicle of Higher Education.
The interview will be an opportunity for President Walker to talk about “Our Path
Forward,” our 10-year plan to further enhance the student experience and
strengthen student outcomes.
2. Website Enhancements
3. Social Media
4. Alumni magazine- we are planning a redesign and will take a more strategic focus
to content
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5.
6.
7.
8.
Advertising with an increasing emphasis on digital
E-communications
Media relations – will deploy a proactive strategy to increase visibility and profile
and mitigate damage caused by negative publicity
In closing, Ms. Burrows stated that in moving forward we need to…..
Claim who we are as a regional, comprehensive university. – We meet a critical need.
Ensure continued measurement of marketing and communications efforts and shift course as
needed based on those measurements.
Remember that positioning takes a concerted effort by faculty, staff, students, alumni and others,
so keeping our constituencies – including our internal audiences – informed will be important.
Seize every opportunity to share the EU story in impactful ways.
I am excited to be here! That concludes my report.
Chair Frampton thanked AVP Burrows for the report and inquired of Council members if they had any
questions. Hearing none, the Chair requested Trustee Harold Shields come forward for the delivery of the
PACT Executive Committee report.
PACT Executive Committee Report
The PACT Conference will be held on Tuesday, October 17, in the Dixon center in Harrisburg.
This conference once again proves to have an interesting agenda, with panel discussions and
updates. Some of the agenda includes:
•
A System Review update by Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer, Dr.
Peter Garland and Associate Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance, Ms. Lois
Johnson. As a result of the System Review, the Board of Governors have started to make
some changes which will be shared.
•
First Amendment and Free Speech Review, by Chief Counsel, Mr. Andrew Lehman,
University Legal Counsel, Mr. Joseph Miller, and University Legal Counsel, Mr.
Hawkins. This session will focus on educating trustees on the First Amendment
landscape at public institutions and will focus on “what is” and “what is not” free speech.
•
Strategic Enrollment Management: A Roundtable Discussion, led by Executive Vice
Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Peter Garland and Deputy Vice Chancellor,
Academic and Student affairs, Dr. Kathleen Howley. In this roundtable discussion, which
includes panelists from different universities they share their proven strategies to attract,
retain, and graduate students. Ms. Monica Clem, Executive Director, Center for Career
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Development and Experiential Learning from Edinboro University will be a member on
this panel.
•
State of the System, Interim Chancellor Karen Whitney and Board of Governors’ Chair,
Cynthia Shapira, will discuss current issues and answer questions from the Trustees. One
item which will be discussed is searching and hiring new Presidents and what
involvement the Trustees have in this process vs. the State System. Another topic will be
on the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and what role the Trustees should have
in terms of involvement/influencing the CBA.
This concludes my report I hope to see many of Edinboro University’s Trustees there. Thank
you.
Chair Frampton thanked Trustee Shields for his report. Hearing no questions of Trustee Shields,
Chair Frampton asked for a Motion to Adjourn.
The meeting was being recorded and was duly noted.
With no further business, the Council of Trustees Quarterly Business Meeting at Edinboro
University adjourned at 3:25pm.
Informational Items:
An Executive Session of the EU Council of Trustees was held at 1:00pm on October 12,
2017 to discuss personnel items.
Upcoming COT Scheduled Meetings:
•
•
•
December 15, 2017 – Study Session and Inspection of Facilities
February 13, 2018 – Study Session, Executive Session, and Quarterly Business Meeting
May 10 and May 11, 2018 – Study Session, Executive Session and Quarterly Business
Meeting
These meetings have respectfully submitted by Ms. Carol Webster, Executive Assistant to
President Walker
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PROPOSED DATES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2018
February 13, 2018
Study Session
Executive Session (Lunch)
Quarterly Business Meeting
Fees
May 10 & May 11, 2018
May 10
(2 day meeting) Graduation Weekend
Study Session
Dinner
Executive Session
Quarterly Business Meeting
Voting in of Officers if Needed
May 11
May 11
8:00am -12:00pm
12:00pm - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 3:00pm
8:00am - 3:00pm
TBD
12:00pm - 2:00pm
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Above dates have already been approved by COT
Proposed dates below (draft):
July 24, 2018
COT Members Gather
Inspection of Facilities
Study Session
Executive Session (Lunch)
Quarterly Business Meeting
8:00am - 8:30am
8:30am – 10:00am
10:00am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 1:00pm
2:00pm - 3:00pm
September 27, 2018
Homecoming Weekend
Study Session
Executive Session (Lunch)
Quarterly Business Meeting
8:00am - 1:00pm
1:00pm - 2:30pm
2:30pm - 3:30pm
December 14, 2018
Graduation Weekend
Study Session (lunch included)
10:00am – 3:00pm
All meetings are held in Crawford Center Conference Room unless specified.
Contracts & Purchases
December 2017
Council of Trustees Meeting
February 13, 2018
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY - REPORT OF CONTRACTS FROM 12/01/17 TO 12/31/17
Contractor's Name
Cost Center Name
Description
Funding Source
Expense Category
Amount
Leader Graphics
Van Houten
Furnishings
Install EU Graphics/
Logos in Van Houten
Unrestricted
Auxiliary Projects
Graphics Services Contracted
Future Post Inc
Faculty Senate FY18:
Heather Kenny
Sound/Audio Production
for "Sounds All Around"
Self-Supported
Funds
Technical Consultants
Leader Graphics
University
Advancement
Alumni Selfie Station
Photo-Tex Wall Graphic
General Funds
Graphics Services Contracted
835.00
Keystone Fitness
Equipment Repair
Athletic Scholarship
Administration
Preventative Maintenance
to McComb Fitness
Equipment
Scholarship Funds
Contracted Repairs
1,920.00
Environmental and
Safety Training
Fire and Safety
Indoor Testing of
Asbestos/Lead/Other
Hazardous Material
General Funds
Hazardous Waste
Removal
Grise Audio Visual
Center
University
Commencement
Commencement Audio
Visual
General Funds
Specialized Services
6,070.00
McCarl's Services Inc
Van Houten
Furnishings
Remove/Install
Compressor
at Van Houten
Unrestricted
Auxiliary Projects
Contracted Repairs
8,995.00
Freedom Sign Co
Fire and Safety
Furnish/Install EU Decals
on Vehicles
General Funds
Motorized Equip
Supplies
Development Cubed Inc
University
Commencement
Commencement Video
General Funds
Technical Consultants
$
6,870.00
2,475.00
18,000.00
862.40
4,921.50
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY - REPORT OF CONTRACTS FROM 12/01/17 TO 12/31/17
Contractor's Name
Cost Center Name
Description
Funding Source
Expense Category
Amount
Life Technologies Corp
Biology/Health
Services
ION Service Agreement
General Funds
Contracted Repairs
9,173.11
Sport Floors Inc
Shops/Plant
Clean/Screen/Recoat
McComb Fieldhouse
Gym Floor
General Funds
Contracted Maint Bldgs & Grounds
9,502.00
Bridget Allen
Art Department
Modeling Services
General Funds
Specialized Services
TOTAL
500.00
$
70,124.01
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY-REPORT OF PURCHASE ORDERS OVER $10,000 FROM 12/01/17 TO 12/31/17
PO AMOUNT
VENDOR-NAME
VENDOR-ADDRESS
DESCRIPTION
PO NUMBER
EBSCO Industries Inc
PO Box 682
Ipswich MA 01938
Library Online Journals
4500549208 $
dotCMS Services LLC
3059 Grand Ave 300
Miami FL 33133
Information Technology Services University
Website Content Management Support
4500549747
19,650.00
Verizon Business
Services
PO Box 660794
Dallas TX 75266-0794
Information Technology Services Telecom
Charges
4500549874
18,000.00
Mythics Inc
1439 N Great Neck Rd Ste 201
Virginia Beach VA 23454
Information Technology Services Annual
Oracle Cloud Services
4500550139
12,000.00
PALCI Inc
PO Box 58906
Philadelphia PA 19102-8906
Library Three Year eBook & Magazine
Archive Subscription
4500550403
13,770.00
Aerofin Div of Air and
Liquid Systems
4621 Murray Pl
Lynchburg VA 24502
Van Houten Dining Hall Steam Heat Coil
RO800191JM
15,852.50
TOTAL
$
15,773.65
95,046.15
Contracts & Purchases
November 2017
Council of Trustees Meeting
February 13, 2018
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY - REPORT OF CONTRACTS FROM 11/01/17 TO 11/30/17
Contractor's Name
Cost Center Name
Description
Funding Source
Expense Category
Arizon Co
Shops/Plant
Inspect Dome Air Structure
General Funds
Preventative
Maintenance
Audio Visual
Innovations Inc
Technology Fee
Projects
Equipment/Installation of
VALT Video Solution System
General Funds
Media Equipment
(noncapital)
J L Nick Associates
Inc
Staff Training and
Development
Consulting Fees for
Enrollment/Admissions
General Funds
Consulting Services
Psy's Creations LLC
EU Women's
Philanthropy Council
Leadership Fund
Present "The Power
to Connect"
Other Restricted
Funds
Speaker Fees
Exposure Control
Technologies Inc
Deferred Maintenance
Cooper Science
Laboratory Ventilation Risk
Assessment in Cooper Hall
Other E & G
Funds
Hazardous Waste
Removal
Plan B LLC D/B/A
Neon Entertainment
Alcohol/Drug Fees
Present "Zero Shades
of Gray"
Self-Supported
Funds
Speaker Fees
Nites Lites
University
Commencement
Audio/Lighting
Commencement Fall
2017/Spring 2018/Spring
Honors 2018
General Funds
Specialized Services
Raven Rental
University
Commencement
Commencement Services
Fall 2017/Spring 2018/
Summer 2018
General Funds
Rental/Operating
Lease - Radio
Equipment
Janice A Carello
Masters in Social
Work Program
Speaker to Present
"Becoming a Trauma
Informed Faculty"
General Funds
Speaker Fees
Amount
$
1,300.00
80,052.78
5,500.00
500.00
18,920.00
4,000.00
920.00
3,275.00
900.00
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY - REPORT OF CONTRACTS FROM 11/01/17 TO 11/30/17
Contractor's Name
Cost Center Name
Description
Funding Source
Expense Category
Amount
Laerdal Medical Co
Nursing
LLEAP Course/Training
Session/LLEAP On-Site
Upgrades
General Funds
Software
Maintenance
4,220.00
John Leisering
Sports Information
Announcer for Men/
Women's Basketball
2017-2018 Home Games
General Funds
Game Support
Personnel
Sharon L Santus
University Marketing
Freelance Editor for EU
Marketing Dept
General Funds
Specialized Services
TOTAL
780.00
19,700.00
$
140,067.78
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY-REPORT OF PURCHASE ORDERS OVER $10,000 FROM 11/01/17 TO 11/30/17
PO AMOUNT
VENDOR-NAME
VENDOR-ADDRESS
DESCRIPTION
PO NUMBER
Hobsons Inc
50 E Business Way Ste 300
Cincinnati OH 45241
Admissions Student Search Tool
4500547835 $
Charles E Wellman
Trucking
12071 Edinboro Rd
Edinboro PA 16412
Facilities Loader Rental
4500548110
14,000.00
Bill McCandless
Ford-Mercury Inc
8416 Sharon-Mercer Rd
PO Box 191
Mercer PA 16137
Environmental Health and Safety 2017
S7E0 Ford Transit Connect XL Van
4500548228
22,908.00
CS Technologies
Plus
2803 State Rt 257
Seneca PA 16346
Information Technology Systems Life
Cycle Replacement of Classroom
Instructor Computers
4500548241
18,690.00
Janitors Supply Inc
540 E Second St
Erie PA 16512
McComb Fieldhouse Floor Scrubber
4500548253
11,743.00
Sit On It
6415 Katella Ave
Ste 200
Cypress CA 90630
Hendricks Hall and R. Benjamin Wiley
Arts & Sciences Center Replacement
Chairs
4500548266
16,620.00
EMS Software Inc
6465 Greenwood Plaza Blvd
Ste 600
Centennial CO 80111
Conference Services Annual Event
Management Software Renewal
4500548294
18,976.17
Elsevier BV
PO Box 7247-8455
Philadelphia PA 19170-8455
Library Science Direct Online
Subscription
4500548310
30,054.38
Elsevier BV
PO Box 7247-8455
Philadelphia PA 19170-8455
Library Electronic Resources
4500548323
22,000.00
Lyrasis
1438 W Peachtree St NW
Ste 200
Atlanta GA 30309
Library Annual Subscription Renewal
Electronic Resource
4500548341
65,414.20
19,400.00
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY-REPORT OF PURCHASE ORDERS OVER $10,000 FROM 11/01/17 TO 11/30/17
PO AMOUNT
VENDOR-NAME
VENDOR-ADDRESS
DESCRIPTION
PO NUMBER
Postmaster of Erie
2108 E 38th St
Bulk Mail Acceptance Unit
Erie PA 16515-9996
Facilities Postage
4500548388
25,000.00
WJET-TV
8455 Peach St
Erie PA 16509
Marketing Annual Golden Apple Award
4500548395
40,000.00
Water Heater
Distributors
3219 Liberty Ave
Pittsburgh PA 15201
Highlands Phase 1 Hot Water Tanks
4500548560
37,160.00
American Chemical
Society
PO Box 3337
Columbus OH 43210
Library Annual American Chemical
Society Web Editions/ebooks
4500548880
20,029.00
Registry for College
& University Presidents
3 Centennial Dr
Peabody MA 01960
Finance & Administration Consultant
Services for Interim Vice President
4500548908
31,279.74
Corbett Inc c/o Ed
Furniture Solutions LLC
56 Buttonwood St
Norristown PA 19401
Van Houten Dining Hall Furniture
4500548913
119,720.20
Knoll Inc c/o AJ
Grack Bus Interiors
1235 Water St E
Greenville PA 18041
Van Houten Dining Hall Furniture
4500548922
64,429.17
Lyrasis
1438 W Peachtree St NW
Ste 200
Atlanta GA 30309
Library Annual Springer Nature Online
Journal Subscription
4500548940
30,099.08
Keystone Electric
Construction Co
3125 Brandes Ave
Erie PA 16504
Facilities Emergency Substation Repair
RO800187JM
10,821.00
TOTAL
$
618,343.94
Contracts & Purchases
October 2017
Council of Trustees Meeting
February 13, 2018
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY - REPORT OF CONTRACTS FROM 10/01/17 TO 10/31/17
Contractor's Name
Cost Center Name
Description
Funding Source
Expense Category
Amount
R Frank Photography
University Marketing
Freelance Photography
Services
General Funds
Specialized Services
Rabe Environmental
Systems Inc
Loveland Hall Deferred
Maintenance-Key93
Furnish & Install Exhaust
Fan - Loveland Annex
Other E & G Funds
Contracted Maint Bldgs & Grounds
Brad's Bounce A Lot
Rentals Inc
Homecoming Events
Combo Slide for Kids
Zone/Homecoming
General Funds
Rental/Operating
Lease - Equipment &
Machinery
Tri-State Fitness
Services Inc
Health & Physical
Education
Preventative Maintenance
on Equipment
General Funds
Contracted Repairs
1,000.00
Keystone Electric
Construction Co
Campus LandscapingKey 93
Repair Campus Fiber
Conduit between Van
Houten & Pogue
Other E & G Funds
Contracted Maint Bldgs & Grounds
16,684.00
Event Photography
Group Inc
Commencement
Commencement
Photography
General Funds
Professional Services
Don Green
Sanitation Inc
Food ServiceMaintenance &
Custodial
Inspection-Waste Lines/
Grease Traps/Lift Stations/
Manholes
Dining Hall Funds
Contracted Maint Bldgs & Grounds
25,906.00
Kravec & Kravec
& Assoc
University Marketing
Freelance Writing Services
General Funds
Specialized Services
19,700.00
AW Farrell &
Sons Inc
Food ServiceMaintenance &
Custodial
Van Houten Roof Repairs
Dining Hall Funds
Contracted Maint Bldgs & Grounds
17,716.00
Rabe Environmental
Systems Inc
Deferred MaintenanceHendricks
Recover CFC from
Existing Unit/Demo/
Install 2 A/C Units at
Hendricks Hall
Other E&G Funds
Contracted Maint Bldgs & Grounds
19,436.00
$
19,700.00
19,500.00
275.00
0.00
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY - REPORT OF CONTRACTS FROM 10/01/17 TO 10/31/17
Contractor's Name
Cost Center Name
Description
Funding Source
Expense Category
Amount
Metamorphosis
Performing Co
New Student Transition
Present at Orientation
General Funds
Specialized Services
2,430.00
Insite Media Network
University Marketing
Video Production of Joseph
Cephas Interview
General Funds
Specialized Services
3,000.00
James B Schwab Co
Various
On Site Service Agreement
Ricoh Fax/Shredder/Wide
Format Copier
General Funds
Contracted Maint Office Equip
1,325.00
Otis Elevator
Various
Shunt Trip Inspections
Various
Contracted MaintBldgs & Grounds
2,624.00
Harris Environmental
Inc
Fire and Safety
Radon Tests in Various
Buildings
General Funds
Contracted Maint Bldgs. & Grounds
1,416.00
Sara Adams
Community Music
School-Lesson Fees
Suzuki Piano Lessons
Self-Supported Funds
Specialized Services
1,306.24
Bridget Allen
Art Department
Modeling Services
General Funds
Specialized Services
500.00
Mary Beth Armes
Community Music
School-Lesson Fees
Piano and Voice Lessons
Self-Supported Funds
Specialized Services
6,160.00
Paul Crider
Adaptive Athletic
Program
Officiate 2017 Boro
Shootout Tournament
General Funds
Game Officials
865.00
Jason Franz
Adaptive Athletic
Program
Officiate 2017 Boro
Shootout Tournament
General Funds
Game Officials
640.00
Angela Gast
University Marketing
Freelance Graphic Design
General Funds
Specialized Services
10,000.00
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY - REPORT OF CONTRACTS FROM 10/01/17 TO 10/31/17
Contractor's Name
Cost Center Name
Description
Funding Source
Expense Category
Amount
Elizabeth Henninger
Community Music
School-Lesson Fees
Piano Lessons
Self-Supported Funds
Specialized Services
1,078.00
Maria Lyon
Community Music
School-Lesson Fees
Suzuki Violin Lessons
Self-Supported Funds
Specialized Services
3,485.00
Toni Malena
University Marketing
Freelance Web Design
General Funds
Specialized Services
19,700.00
Alissa Pesavento
Community Music
School-Lesson Fees
Celtic Harp Lessons
Self-Supported Funds
Specialized Services
637.52
Denise Phillips
Continuing Education
Nurse Aide Program
Instructor at Presbyterian
Homes
Special Programs
Speaker Fees
James Reinarz
Community Music
School-Lesson Fees
Violin Lessons
Self-Supported Funds
Specialized Services
462.00
Anita Szymanski
Community Music
School - Lesson Fees
Piano Lessons
Self-Supported Funds
Specialized Services
386.76
TOTAL
3,150.00
$
199,082.52
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY-REPORT OF PURCHASE ORDERS OVER $10,000 FROM 10/01/17 TO 10/31/17
PO AMOUNT
VENDOR-NAME
VENDOR-ADDRESS
DESCRIPTION
PO NUMBER
Keystone Electric
Construction Co
3125 Brandes Ave
Erie PA 16504
Van Houten Dining Hall Renovations
Electrical Construction
3900009019 $
Mayer Brothers
Construction Co
1902 Cherry St
Erie PA 16502
Facilities Campus-Wide Asphalt
Paving
3900009020
49441.50
Clark Contractors
Inc
145 Clark Bldg Rd Ste 7
Bedford PA 15522
Highlands 6 Auto Collision Repairs
3900009048
39,000.00
Audio Visual
Innovations Inc
6301 Benjamin Rd Ste 101
Tampa FL 33634
Information Technology Services
Classroom Technology Replacement
Cycle
4500544190
12,996.54
CDW Government
LLC
200 N Milwaukee Ave
Vernon Hills IL 60061
Information Technology Services
Annual Oracle Software Support
4500544233
17,080.98
Professional Sports
Publications
570 Elmont Rd
Elmont NY 11003
Communications & Marketing NHL
Advertising
4500544253
12,000.00
Westchester Academic
Library
118 N Bedford Rd Ste 302
Mt Kisco NY 10549
Library Subscriptions
4500544540
17,997.40
USPS/CMRS-POC
P O Box 7247-0217
Philadelphia PA 19170-0217
Facilities Postage
4500545272
30,000.00
Yankee Book Peddler
Inc
999 Maple St
Contoocook NH 03229
Library eBooks
4500545584
10,000.00
Yankee Book Peddler
Inc
999 Maple St
Contoocook NH 03229
Library eBooks
4500545590
10,000.00
Wilkins Co Inc
3255 W 38th St
Erie PA 16506
Environmental Health & Safety Access
Control Communications Receiver
4500545607
12,860.00
130,471.20
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY-REPORT OF PURCHASE ORDERS OVER $10,000 FROM 10/01/17 TO 10/31/17
VENDOR-NAME
VENDOR-ADDRESS
DESCRIPTION
PO NUMBER
PO AMOUNT
Touchnet Information
Systems Inc
15520 College Blvd
Lenexa KS 66219
Information Technology Services
Touchnet Marketplace Suite Software
4500545629
364,604.00
Meadville Tribune
947 Federal Ct
Meadville PA 16335
Communication Journalism & Media
Annual Spectator Printing
4500546108
16,635.00
James B Schwab Co
2901 W 22nd St
Erie PA 16506
Art Department 5-Year Copier Lease
4500546115
48,235.20
WJET-TV
8455 Peach St
Erie PA 16509
University Marketing Skycam Network
Advertising
4500546215
18,960.00
Software Services
of Delaware Inc
1024 Justison St
Wilmington DE 19801
Information Technology Services
Annual Axiom Web Form License
Renewal
4500546355
13,815.00
PA Dept of Revenue
333 Market St
Harrisburg PA 17126
Provost Office Annual SARA Reciprocity
Agreement
4500546444
20,000.00
PA Dept of General
Services
PO Box 2833
Accts Receivable
Harrisburg PA 17101
Finance & Administration Annual Boiler
Machinery and Excess Property
Insurances Employee Performance Bond
4500546536
93,378.00
Renmark Inc
9800A McKnight Rd
Pittsburgh PA 15237
Ross Hall UPS System Battery
Replacement
RO800188JM
10,621.00
TOTAL
$
928,095.82
Contracts & Purchases
September 2017
Council of Trustees Meeting
February 13, 2018
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY - REPORT OF CONTRACTS FROM 9/01/17 TO 9/30/17
Contractor's Name
Cost Center Name
Description
Funding Source
Expense Category
Amount
Ace Viking Electric
Motor Co
Shops/Plants
Repairs to Air Handler
in Baron-Forness Library
General Funds
Maintenance Supplies $
4,272.00
Admire Entertainment
Inc
New Student
Transition
Present "Playfair" at
Orientation
General Funds
Specialized Services
2,500.00
Bonadio & CO LLP
SSHE and EUP
Central Expenses
Professional Services to
Assess Strategy and
Operations of OSD
General Funds
Accounting & Auditing
19,250.00
Exposure Control
Technologies Inc
Shops/Plants
Provide Performance
Tests on Cooper
Hall Equipment
General Funds
Contract Maint Bldgs & Grounds
13,500.00
Harland Technology
Services A Division
of Scantron
Center for Faculty
Excellence
On-site Equipment
Maintenance
General Funds
Software
Maintenance
3,098.00
International FireShield Inc
Fire and Safety
Clean, Fire-Retard &
Certify Drapes/Curtains
in Various Locations
General Funds
Preventative
Maintenance
5,349.00
Matt Durisko
Photography
Sports Information
Photography Services
for Sports Information
Events
General Funds
Other Athletic
Related Services
5,000.00
Pittsburgh Stage Inc
Deferred Maint-Cole
Auditorium
Stage Work in Cole
Auditorium
Other E&G Funds
Contract Maint Bldgs & Grounds
15,132.00
Pittsburgh Stage Inc
Fire and Safety
Annual Rigging Equipment
Inspection & Maintenance
in Cole Auditorium
General Funds
Contracted Maint Bldgs & Grounds
3,258.00
Primint Solutions
LLC DBA Alumnisync
University
Advancement
Provide Data Services
General Funds
Software
Maintenance
8,863.00
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY - REPORT OF CONTRACTS FROM 9/01/17 TO 9/30/17
Contractor's Name
Cost Center Name
Description
Funding Source
Expense Category
Amount
St Vincent Sports
Medicine
Sports Medicine
Team of Physicians
for Training Room
General Funds
Other Athletic-Related
Services
8,300.00
SuperFanU Inc
Athletic Scholarship
Administration
Design & Development
of EU Fan Rewards
iPhone App
Scholarship Funds
Other Athletic-Related
Services
4,000.00
YMCA of Corry
PA Pre-K Counts
Program
Pre-K Counts Grant
Agreement
Restricted
Grant/ContractState
Subcontract Expense
TOTAL
259,200.00
$
351,722.00
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY-REPORT OF PURCHASE ORDERS OVER $10,000 FROM 9/01/17 TO 9/30/17
PO AMOUNT
VENDOR-NAME
VENDOR-ADDRESS
DESCRIPTION
PO NUMBER
AE Works LTD
6587 Hamilton Ave
Pittsburgh PA 15206
McComb Fieldhouse Facility Assessment
& Deferred Maintenance Plan
3900008972 $
32,226.42
Clifton Larson
Allen LLP
610 W Germantown Pike Ste 400
Plymouth Meeting PA 19462
Finance & Administration
Year-End Audit Services
4500541668
17,582.00
CollegeNET
805 SW Broadway Ste 1600
Portland OR 97205
Graduate Studies Annual Graduate
Application Software Maintenance
4500541682
31,450.00
Considine Biebel
& Co
2949 W 15th St
Erie PA 16505
Van Houten Dining Hall
Renovations General Construction
3900009007
512,400.00
David M Maines
Assoc Inc
10 Expansion Dr
Lewistown PA 17044
Compton Diebold and Reeder Hall Roof
Replacements General Construction
3900009004
679,776.00
Diamond Design
Construction Inc
2503 Peach St
Erie PA 16502
Highlands Residence Halls 1-8 Renovations
General Construction
3900009005
2,950,536.00
Dymun & Co
200 First Ave
Pittsburgh PA 15222
Marketing Annual Media Buying Services
4500541921
200,000.00
Ellucian Support Inc
4 Country View Rd
Malvern PA 19355-1408
Information Technology Services 5-Year
Analytics & Intelligent Learning Platform
Software
4500543579
384,926.00
Equipment Marketers
100 Melrose Ave
Cherry Hill NJ 08003
Residence Life Annual Commercial
Laundry Equipment Rental
4500541289
34,400.00
Flagship Multimedia
Inc
1001 State St #901
Erie PA 16501
Marketing Annual Advertisement
4500541830
16,720.00
Gerster Sales
& Service
45 Earhart Dr
Buffalo NY 14221
Reeder Hall Heat Exchanger
4500541779
10,330.00
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY-REPORT OF PURCHASE ORDERS OVER $10,000 FROM 9/01/17 TO 9/30/17
PO AMOUNT
VENDOR-NAME
VENDOR-ADDRESS
DESCRIPTION
PO NUMBER
Lakeshore Learning
Materials
2695 E Dominguez St
Carson CA 90895
Butterfield Hall Daycare Furnishings
4500543666
11,679.30
Mayer Brothers
Construction Co
1902 Cherry St
Erie PA 16502
Facilities Campus-Wide
Line Painting
3900008975
27,674.50
McCarty Printing
PO Box 1136
Erie PA 16512
Admissions Postcard
Printing & Mailing
4500541922
13,485.00
Postmaster of Erie
Bulk Mail Acceptance Unit
Erie PA 16515-9996
Facilities Postage
4500543298
30,000.00
TargetX
1000 River Road
Conshohocken PA 19428
Admissions Annual Mass Email
Software Subscription
4500543241
12,000.00
Trumbull Industries
16335 Conneaut Lake Rd
Meadville PA 16335
Highlands 2 Gas Water Heater
RO800184JM
11,764.16
VisitDays Corp
85 Broad St Fl 29
New York NY 10004
Admissions Visit Registration and
Data Collection Software
4500542467
34,500.00
TOTAL
$
5,011,449.38
-5Edinboro University Council of Trustees By-Laws
Section 6: At each meeting of the Council, the Chairperson, or in his/her absence the Vice
Chairperson, or in the absence of both, a chairperson chosen by a majority of the Council present
shall preside.
Section 7: Attendance at a meeting by a Trustee may be conducted by telephone or electronic
equipment so long as all attendees at said meeting can hear each other simultaneously.
Participation by such means shall be equivalent to being present in person at the meeting. Should
any Trustee participate via telephone or electronic equipment, all voting will be conducted by roll
call vote. (currently written would add the following below in its place).
We can add the following:
**The use of roll call votes during meetings in which members are attending via phone. To provide
for a more efficient use of meeting time, a roll call vote will be required only if the initial voice vote
is not unanimous.
Section 8: Members of the public and the news media may record public sessions of the Council
of Trustees. However, the use of recording devices shall not interfere with the meeting or other
attendees' view or hearing of the proceedings. Any recording devices must be fixed to one
location in the room throughout the meeting and no flashes or other light enhancing devices may
be used. The location of the recording devices will be determined by the Chairperson prior to the
meeting. Where multiple parties desire to record the meeting, the Chairperson may limit the
number of recording devices in the meeting to avoid distraction.
Section 9: The Council of Trustees shall provide a reasonable opportunity for public comment
on matters listed on the meeting agenda or other matters of concern or relevance to the Council
duties and responsibilities. Public comment will be permitted at the beginning of each regular or
special meeting. The Chairperson of the Council may limit the time for individual public
comment so as to permit all to be reasonably heard. All public comment should be directed to
the Chairperson, who will provide response as appropriate; however, other members of the
Council of Trustees may request to be recognized to provide further response or comment.
Section 10: Executive Sessions of the Council of Trustees will include the Trustees and
President. Other individuals may be invited to give information as deemed necessary by the
Council. The topics and purposes shall be limited to those matters permitted by the
Commonwealth's open meeting laws.
Section 11: All actions of the Council of Trustees shall comply with the Commonwealth's Open
Record Law and Right to Know Act.
ARTICLEV
Committees
Section 1: The Council shall have the right to establish such regular or special committees as it
may from time to time decide. The members of such committees shall be appointed by the
Chairperson. The Chairperson shall be an ex officio member of all committees.
Section 2: The Chairperson of the Council shall make appointments to serve a two (2) year term
but such terms may be renewable without limit.
Academic Affairs Report for Edinboro University Council of Trustees
February 13, 2018
Accreditations and Recognitions
•
Edinboro University’s Doctor of Nursing Program received full 5-year accreditation from the
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education effective February 22, 2017.
•
Top Education Degrees named Edinboro University’s master’s degree program in Early Childhood
Education No. 1 in the nation. Top Education Degrees bases the top 20 list on tuition, relevancy of
curriculum to the current demands of the profession, previous national recognitions and student-tofaculty ratio.
•
Edinboro University received its eighth consecutive Military Friendly Award - the Silver Award as a
Military Friendly School. EU also earned a spot on the national Military Times Best: Colleges 2018
rankings. The two national awards recognize EU’s commitment to veterans through the ROTC program
and Veterans Success Center.
•
Edinboro University’s Master of Education in Educational Psychology program was ranked among the
Top 25 online programs for 2018 by TheBestColleges.org. Rankings were evaluated based on
admissions selectivity, student loan default rates, retention and graduation rates and the percentage of
students enrolled online.
•
U.S. News & World Report ranked Edinboro University’s online graduate nursing program 45 among
159 programs. Edinboro’s graduate education program ranked 70 among 309 national institutions. This
is the third year that the University has been named to the top 100 programs ranking by U.S. News &
World Report.
•
In December 2017, Edinboro University’s Graduate program was recognized as an official Abound:
Grad School member.
University Outreach and Campus Programs
•
A panel discussion titled “Witches, Cannibals, Skulls” was held on October 30 in Compton Hall. Dr.
Lenore Barbian, Dr. Jerra Jenrette and Professor Amanda Frantz-Mamani were presenters and the event
was sponsored by the Departments of History, Politics, Languages, and Cultures, and Criminal Justice,
Anthropology, and Forensic Studies; the Anthropology Club, Criminal Justice Club and History Club.
•
A panel discussion titled “Free Speech – Taking a Knee” was held on November 1 in the Frank G.
Pogue Student Center. Dr. James Fisher, Dr. Rhonda Matthews, and Professor Umeme Sababu of the
Department of History, Politics, Languages and Cultures, and Dr. Andrew R. Smith from the
Department of Communication, Journalism and Media, participated on the panel. Edinboro University
Frederick Douglass Scholar, Lewis A. Brownlee, served as moderator for the event. Faculty led
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conversations about professional athletes, the National Anthem, free speech and the intersection of
political protest, sports and race.
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The Center for Faculty Excellence, Information Technology Services and Association of Pennsylvania
State College and University Faculties hosted a “Technology Tailgate” event on November 2 in Ross
Hall. The event included 20-minute round table discussions, opportunities to network with colleagues,
information about the professional learning community and tailgate food.
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Thirteen Undergraduate teams and five Graduate teams competed in the 11th annual College Bowl
competition held on November 16 in the Frank G. Pogue Student Center. Winning teams were as
follows:
Undergraduate:
1st Place – Geosciences Department
2nd Place – Middle and Secondary Education, and Educational Leadership Department
3rd Place – English and Philosophy Department
4th Place – Early Childhood and Reading Department
Graduate:
1st Place – Communication Studies
2nd Place – Social Sciences
3rd Place – Middle/Secondary Instruction
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Edinboro University and Jamestown Community College (JCC) signed articulation agreements on
November 28 that will provide opportunities for transfer students interested in earning a bachelor’s
degree. JCC graduates with an associate degree in business administration or accounting who have met
GPA and course requirements can transfer up to 90 semester hours to EU’s Business Administration
program. Students receiving an associate’s degree in computer science may transfer up to 87 credits
into EU’s Computer Science degree program.
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A panel discussion with faculty and staff titled “#Me Too: a Moment or a Movement” was held on
December 5, in Compton Hall. The focus was on the campaign for social change, which has invited
thousands of people around the world to tell their stories of sexual abuse and harassment. Panelist
included: Dr. Daniel Burdick (Music and Theatre Department), Dr. Patricia Claster (Sociology
Department), Dr. Laura Miller (Health and Physical Education Department), Pertrina Marrero (Dir. of
Diversity and Inclusion), Michelle Ritzel (Dir. of Campus Life and Leadership Development and
Deputy IX Coordinator), and Lydia Laythe (Therapist and licensed Social Worker). Dr. Stacy Dunn
(Criminal Justice, Anthropology, and Forensic Studies Department) served as moderator for the event.
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Edinboro University recognized 348 students during the undergraduate and graduate commencements
on December16. Laura Bequeath was student speaker for the undergraduate ceremony and Rebecca
Leonard was student speaker at the graduate ceremony.
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On January 25, 2018, Edinboro University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program was
approved by the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education.
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Faculty Recognition
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Beginning with the fall 2017 semester, Dr. Roger Solberg, from the English and Philosophy Department,
was appointed director of the Edinboro University Honors Program. Dr. Solberg, a member of
Edinboro’s faculty since 1989, founded Edinboro’s annual College Bowl academic quiz tournament,
taught the Honors version of College Writing Skills, and created and taught popular First Year
Experience seminars on Literature of Baseball, and Literature of the Atomic Bomb, as well as many
other initiatives.
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On September 29, Dr. Anthony Esposito, Dr. Ron Raymond and Dr. Andrew Smith presented papers at
the 78th annual conference of the Pennsylvania Communication Association at Duquesne University in
Pittsburgh.
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On November 2, Frederick Douglass Scholar and professor in the School of Education, Lewis Brownlee
presented “Navigating Racial Battle Fatigue: Incorporating Critical Race Theory Tenants in the
Graduate School Experience” as part of the Social Equity Distinguished Professional Lecturer Series.
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Faculty members Casie Lucas-Szumigala (Speech- Language Pathologist and instructor in the
Communication Sciences and Disorders Department) and Dietrich Wegner (Art Department)
participated in the TEDxErie 2017 “Bridges over Barriers” on November 4. Ms. Lucas-Szumigala
presented “ASL and English: Bridges to Language Acquisition for Deaf Infants and Toddlers,” and
Professor Wegner was selected as the Stage Design Winner.
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Dr. Andrew Smith co-edited a book with Isaac Catt and Igor Klyukanov, entitled Communicology for
the Human Sciences: Lanigan and the Philosophy of Communication. The book is a Festschrift for
friend Richard Lanigan, with 21 original contributions inspired by his work from scholars in a variety of
fields.
Student Recognition
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Several Honors scholars had an opportunity to contract a special project during the Fall 2017 semester:
° Rebecca Aloisio worked with Professor Christopher Lantinen to select a series of posters to
redesign, wrote a 10-page paper about the history of Nintendo’s advertising and branding
campaigns in the United States, and conducted research into several pop icons in print design,
film, music and mobile design.
° Sarah Breitfelder completed an independent study in Biology under the supervision of Dr. Nina
Thumser observing the impact of Round-Up on soil macrofauna. Sara’s goal is to produce two
sets of data from one field and then compare to draw conclusions about the effects of
glycophosphates on terrestrials.
° Mary Greer worked under Professor William Pithers on a group psychotherapy manual for the
treatment of conduct disorder in early adolescents.
° Rachel Guzak worked with Dr. Mark Deka to write a research paper about the invention,
development, and artistic approach of sailboats in ancient Egypt. She will incorporate her
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computer animation skills by modelling an Ancient Egyptian sailboat and surrounding scenery in
Autodesk Maya.
Shelby Hutton worked with Professor Craig McGaughey to teach the university chorale and
singers class breathing and singing techniques to improve overall tone, as well as the ability to
sing in unison.
Thomas McCoy and Elena Tran completed an independent study in Biology with Dr. William
McKay on the interaction between pathogenic bacteria and spices with antibiotic properties for
the purpose of improving food safety measures.
Emma Morgan researched the role of angiogenic inhibitors in the plant foxglove with Dr.
Matthew Foradori.
Lauren Schroeder worked under the guidance of Professor Annessa Steele to compose a
complete unit of lessons in English and Language Arts while adhering to the Common Core
State Standards and the Understanding by Design lesson plan template.
Jacob Trinca completed a contract with Professor Annessa Steele to design a unit relevant to
U.S. or World History classrooms comprised of 10 lessons that span over two school weeks. He
focused on different modes of delivery, like technology, novels, picture books, speeches,
statistics, and media.
Mary Carroll, Emily Duska and Christina Welch, students in the Early Childhood/Special Education
program, traveled to Dublin, Ireland November 18 – December 13, 2017 as participants in a
collaborative student teaching program with Slippery Rock University (SRU). The students were
assigned an Ireland Cooperating Teacher and lesson plan to teach throughout the day. They stayed with
host families and walked to school with the children. Dr. Rob Snyder, a professor from SRU who
oversees the program, visited the schools to complete observations on each student. On weekends, the
three students traveled with Dr. Snyder and students from Slippery Rock University to see the sights of
Ireland.
Tomb of Newgrange in Boyne Valley, Ireland
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Graduate student Bethany Cousino (Speech-Language Pathology) and Dr. Mary Beth Mason (Chair,
Communication Sciences and Disorders Dept.) co-presented a poster titled Distinctive Semantic Feature
Generation Abilities in Adults with Aphasia, along with a team from Duquesne University, at the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Conference in Los Angeles.
Art Department:
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Ceramics MFA student Clarissa Pezonne won 2nd place in the juried national "Young Sculptors" show
at the University of Miami, and was also included in the Erie Art Museum's "Spring Show", and the
ArtStreet Exhibition in Sacramento, California.
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Ceramics MFA student Sara Catapano was included in the "International Juried Exhibition" held at the
Center for Contemporary Art in Bedminister, NJ. Only 51 pieces were chosen from an international
pool of over 1100 entries. Sara was also included in two Juried Exhibitions at the Sculpture X
Symposium in Detroit, Michigan, winning a Directors Choice Award for her work.
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Ceramics MFA student Chanakarn Semachai was invited to show her work at Lillstreet Gallery's "New
Kids on the Block" show in Chicago.
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Brandon Lipe, Sara Catapano, Hannah Pierce and Clarissa Pezonne, students in the MFA Ceramics
program, and Bethany Butler, a student in the BFA Ceramics program, were selected to attend the 2018
National Council on Education in the Ceramic Arts National Student Juried Exhibition. The exhibition
will be held at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts.
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Hannah Pierce was included in the juried "Ceramics Innovations" show at the Wayne Art Center in
Wayne, PA.
Work by Brandon Lipe
Work by Hannah Pierce
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Undergraduate student Bradley Milligan was awarded a $15,000 grant from the Elizabeth Greenshields
Foundation to further his academic and professional painting career. Mr. Milligan plans to create a body
of work to be showcased at the Hoyt Institute of Art in New Castle, PA this October.
Chemistry Department:
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Nicole Wagner participated in the National Science Foundation’s Research Experience for
Undergraduates program last May 29 to August 4 at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC.
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Erin O’Brien completed an internship in Senator Charles Schumer’s Buffalo, NY Branch Office last
summer. During her internship, Erin wrote a memo about the toxicity and radioactive materials that are
present in the local Buffalo soil. She also conducted research based on funding and what future action
could be taken to clean up the areas at risk under SUPERFUND regulations.
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Last summer, undergraduate student Seth Allen worked on a research project entitled, “Wavelength –
Resolved Photon Fluxes of Indoor Light Sources: Implications for HOx Production,” last summer with
Professor Tara Kahan at Syracuse University.
Geosciences Department:
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Luke Morgan presented a research project titled: Preliminary Seismic Investigation to Determine Depth
to Bedrock and Subsurface Suitability for a Water Well in Moraine State Park, PA at the Celebration of
Scholarship and the GSA meeting last spring.
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Walter Haines presented his research titled Exploring Site Locations for a Water Well at Moraine State
Park, Using Seismic Geophysical Techniques at the Celebration of Scholarship last March.
Health and Physical Education
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Students in HPE 470 Research in Human Performance (Human Performance Capstone) presented their
research on December 11:
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Knee and Hip Range of Motion Dependent on Static and Dynamic Stretching in Body Weight
Squats - Karmen Davis and Emily Widomski
Weighted Push-Up Test to Predict 1RM Bench Press - Sam Breese and Joe
Mistretta
Overall Fitness and Body Composition Differences in Division One Wrestlers from Before and
After Preseason - Ashley Mutkus and Sean Russell
The Effects of Sprinting on Weight Lifting - Taylor Palowski
Does Total Number of Inactive Minutes Affect Cardiovascular Endurance? - Rachel Barnes
The Effects of Different Video Types on 50 Meter Sprints - Ericka Hansen and Courtney Hunt
Pacer Health Phone Application Pedometer Accuracy While Walking on a Treadmill - Chaz
Mytinger and Kasey Powlison
Collegiate and Non-Collegiate Athlete Rest Intervals During Resistance Training - Kristen
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Does Meditation Reduce Stress and Stress-Related Symptoms in College Students? - Haley
Albright
The Effect of Handheld Weights on a Standing Long Jump Performance - Nyiesha Hardy-Forte
Myofascial Release through Foam Rolling and Its Effects on Jumping Performance - Andrew
Chase
How does Overconsumption of Carbohydrates Impact Mood? - Ashtin Fiegel and Taylor Payne
Reaction Times of Athletes versus Non-Athletes - Hannan Whistler
How Strength Training and Mileage Affect Cross Country Race Times - Mike McLaughlin
Psychology Department:
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Miranda Groft and Nathan Pistory co-presented a poster with Dr. Peter McLaughlin at the Society for
Neuroscience Conference in Washington, D.C last November.
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An article titled Mock Juror’s Perceptions of Polygraph Tactics Used to Obtain a Confession, coauthored by Psychology professor Dr. Ronald Craig and students Joseph Ray and Paige Skinner
(Spring ̍17), was recently published in the Keystone Journal of Undergraduate Research.
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Ashley Taylor (Psychology major), Kendra Taylor (Biology major) and Dr. Craig will present a poster
titled Mock Jurors’ Perceptions of Bias in Forensic Testing in March at the American Psychology-Law
Society conference in Memphis, TN.
Miscellaneous
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Students and faculty from Edinboro University’s Department of Nursing and Social Work have been
collaborating with Gannon University and regional social service agencies to develop and implement a
clinic for the homeless in Erie County. The students gain clinical experience while offering services to
clients.
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Students in ceramics learned about the history of ancient art-making methods this fall by renovating and
utilizing an ancient ceramics firing kiln called anagama, which uses wood rather than natural gas or
electricity as a heating source.
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Ten students from the Business and Economics Department attended the 2017 Financial Planning
Association Conference in Nashville, TN during the fall semester where they listened to presentations
given by distinguished speakers, networked with prospective employers, and learned about the personal
financial planning industry.
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On November 3, PA Governor Tom Wolf’s Middle Class Task Force held a two-hour planning session
at Edinboro University to discuss concerns and ideas to improve the lives of middle class families. The
task force heard from local business and labor leaders, educators and workforce development experts.
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The Department of English and Philosophy hosted the Distinguished Alumni Lecture Series with guest
speaker Adaena Tray, who received a BA English – Writing from Edinboro University in 2004. Ms.
Tray talked about “Career Paths for English Majors.”
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Edinboro University participated in Manufacturing Day 2017 on October 11. EU Admissions Office
attended, along with the Math and Computer Science Department where EU students demonstrated their
gaming program with Oculus Rift. Professor Peter Kuvshinikov, Physics and Technology Department,
was present to discuss Manufacturing Technology programs, Dr. Anne Quinn, Chairperson in the
Mathematics and Computer Science Department, presented a session for students in grades 7-12, and
Ms. Beth Zewe, Director for Continuing Education, discussed the WEDnet funding for area
manufacturing companies.
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Edinboro University’s Performing Arts and Culture Series presented the holiday concert “A Celtic
Holiday Celebration” on December 2 in Louis C. Cole Auditorium - Memorial Hall featuring Ricky
Manning, Pittsburgh’s “singing detective,” and Dr. Patrick Regan, Director of the Edinboro University
Pipes and Drums. The event was free and open to the public.
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The students and faculty of the EU Music and Theatre Department showcased their talents during six
free public events during the week of November 27:
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The Lunchtime Concert Series featured a performance by Dr. Kahlil Sarikey in the Dr. William P.
Alexander Music Center - Recital Hall on November 30th.
A piano studio recital was held on Friday, December 1st at 4 p.m. in the Dr. William P. Alexander
Music Center - Recital Hall.
Sigma Alpha Iota performed a musicale on Friday, December 1st at 7:30 p.m. in the Dr. William P.
Alexander Music Center - Recital Hall.
Senior music major Zachary Smego, played his senior piano recital on Saturday, December 2nd at 1
p.m. in the Dr. William P. Alexander Music Center - Recital Hall.
A guitar studio and ensemble concert was held on December 2nd at 4 p.m. in the Dr. William P.
Alexander Music Center - Recital Hall.
The University choirs, Jazz Ensemble, Pipe Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble presented a
Holiday Concert on December 3rd at 4 p.m. in Louis C. Cole Auditorium - Memorial Hall.
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Division of Student Affairs Report
February 2018
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT/ACCOLADES
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ROTC Cadet and Fighting Scot Football player Ryan Stratton was selected as one of 22
honorees to the 2017 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. It was the first time an Edinboro
player has received the prestigious honor. Stratton was featured at halftime of the Sugar
Bowl, as the 22-man team was honored on the field. In addition, Stratton was a semifinalist
for the 2017 William F. Campbell Trophy and named to the 2017 CoSIDA Academic AllAmerica All-District® Football Team.
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Under the advisement of Y’Hoshua Murray, Graduate Assistant, Denita Kelly, Assistant
Director of Residence Life and Housing, and Josette Skobieranda-Dau, Assistant Director
of Residence Life and Housing, Residence Hall Association submitted a proposal for EU to
host the Central Atlantic Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls’ (CAACURH)
Regional Business Conference in February 2019. CAACURH includes universities and
colleges within a seven state region.
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The Edinboro Ranger Challenge team performed admirably at the 2nd BDE Ranger
Challenge competition. The team placed 1st in Crew Drill and Weapons Assembly and 3rd in
One Rope Bridge. There were no other teams that took home three streamers for their
guidon.
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The National Wheelchair Basketball Association announced the 2018 U.S. Men's National
Wheelchair Basketball Team, which includes former Edinboro player Trevon Jenifer. Jenifer
will represent Team USA as they prepare for the IWBF World Championships in Hamburg,
Germany, August 16-26. A member of the Fighting Scots men's wheelchair basketball team
from 2006-2011, Jenifer has a pair of medals from the Paralympic games. He won a bronze
medal with Team USA at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London and helped the U.S. win
its first gold medal since 1988 in the Rio Games in 2016.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH/SERVICE
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For the fifth year in a row, the Edinboro University Athletic Department has earned the right
to grant a wish as part of the NCAA’s Make-A-Wish program. The NCAA released the
donation totals for 2016-17 for Division II conferences in the fall, with Edinboro once again
among the top institutions in the country in donations to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference led all Division II conferences with a record total of
$70,210.53 raised by all 18 institutions. Edinboro raised the fourth-most money in all of
Division II, as the Fighting Scots brought in $13,905.29 in donations.
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The Super Bowl Extravaganza was once again a huge success, with the fundraiser bringing
in approximately $30,000.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT/ACCOLADES
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Sharon Conklin and Lisa Laird from the OSD presented to an audience of 50 Residence
Assistants and Graduate Hall Coordinators on January 17 about the connection between
Residence Life and OSD. The presentation addressed students with disabilities, myths and
reality, services and accommodations, and person first language.
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Cyndi Waldinger helped welcome our students back on the first day of classes with the third
annual Coffee, Cocoa, and Questions Stand in Ross Hall. She answered many questions,
and even though the temperatures were warmer, she served hot drinks to over 100
students.
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The following individuals completed the Critical Incident Stress Management course in
January:
o Chelton, Andrea – nursing department
o Day, Maria – CAPs
o Dado, Joye – SHS
o Krizmanich, Deborah – SHS
o Matt, Andrew – Veterans Success Center
o Mustin, Alexis – CAPs
o Odell, Danielle – SHS
o Rodgers, Jill – nursing department
o Elder, Darla – health center
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Approximately 200 final exams were administered to students with disabilities through the
OSD last semester. These students used accommodations of extra time, readers, scribes
and alternative format.
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During the weeks leading up to the start of classes, the Facilities Office and the Office of
Residence Life and Housing teamed up to assist about 220 students with room relocations
as part of the Stairwell Construction Project. Jennifer Mallory was invaluable in this
process.
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Members of the Suicide Intervention and Prevention Task Force conducted a few suicide
prevention sessions for faculty, staff, and students.
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Under the leadership of Stacie Wolbert, Interim Dean of Students and Associate Provost, a
grant application for nearly $30,000 has been submitted to support Sexual Violence
Prevention through Governor Wolf’s “It’s On Us” grant initiative.
ATHLETIC UPDATES
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FOOTBALL (7-4)
The Fighting Scots caught fire late in the year, winning four of their last five games, to finish at 7-4.
Wayne Bradford was officially named head coach not long after the season ended after serving as
interim head coach. Edinboro’s biggest win was a 49-39 upset of 17th-ranked Slippery Rock.
Walter Fletcher led the way, as the running back broke Edinboro’s single-season rushing record
and went on to be named an Associated Press Division II All-American I(second team). That is one
of three All-American teams he has been named to. A total of six Fighting Scots earned All-PSAC
West recognition. Fletcher was joined on the first team by wide receiver James Clark and safety
Brandon Anderson. Defensive tackle Derek Dorr, cornerback Zuril Hendrick, and wide receiver
Ta’Nauz Gregory received second team honors.
VOLLEYBALL (22-10)
Coach Missy Soboleski’s team upset top-seeded Indiana (Pa.) in the opening round of the PSAC
Tournament before losing to Pitt-Johnstown in the quarterfinals in five games. The 20 wins marked
the fourth straight year and 10th in Soboleski’s 13 seasons as head coach to reach that plateau.
Soboleski recorded her 300th win at Edinboro during the season. A pair of Fighting Scots earned
AVCA All-Atlantic Region accolades. Sydney Trathen was a first team selection and Cierah
Jackson earned honorable mention honors. Trathen was also a second team D2CCA All-Atlantic
Region choice. A trio of Fighting Scots received All-PSAC honors. Trathen was a first team
selection, Challen Litwiler and Jackson were named second team honorees. Trathen also was a
CoSIDA Academic All-America All-District® Volleyball Team selection.
WOMEN’S SOCCER (7-7-3)
The women’s soccer team won its final two matches to end the year with a 7-7-3 record. Ashley
Mutkus would end the year setting school records for career goals and points. The senior received
numerous postseason honors, including United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division II Women's AllAtlantic Region Team honors, named to the second team. She was previously named to the
D2SIDA All-Atlantic Region first team and was also a first team All-PSAC honoree. Coleen
Broadman earned second team All-PSAC recognition.
CROSS COUNTRY
The men’s and women’s cross country teams enjoyed outstanding seasons under second-year
coach Ryan Foster. The women’s team featured five freshmen at the head of the pack, and went
on to win the PSAC Championship and NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional. They placed 19th at the
NCAA Division II national Championships. Foster was recognized as both the PSAC Women’s
Cross Country Coach of the Year and USTFCCCA Atlantic Region Women's Coach of the Year.
Stefanie Parsons was voted the PSAC Freshman of the Year. Parsons finished second at the
PSAC Championships and led a group of four Edinboro runners to earn All-PSAC honors. She was
joined by Hope Pietrocarlo, Brooke Messinger, and Jasmine Fehr. Parsons came in fourth at the
Atlantic Regional, and was joined as an All-Region runner by Fehr, Messinger, Abbey Lang, and
Pietrocarlo.
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MEN’S TENNIS
Vitor Albanese became the first player in PSAC history to win three PSAC singles championships.
Before he claimed the singles crown, he teamed with Daniel Fernandez to win the PSAC doubles
title. The duo also captured titles in the ITA Atlantic region Championship, with Albanese winning
his second straight singles title, and teaming with Fernandez for the doubles crown, the first by an
Edinboro duo. Albanese and Fernandez competed in the 2017 ITA Oracle Cup in Rome, Georgia.
A year ago, Albanese was the first Fighting Scot to win the ITA regional title. Albanese would finish
eighth in singles play, and Albanese and Fernadez were fourth in doubles action.
WOMEN’S TENNIS
Laura Lopez reached the quarterfinals in singles play in the PSAC Singles and Doubles
Championships. The Fighting Scots were 2-0 in the fall.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL (15-2)
The women’s basketball team opened the season with nine straight wins, including a victory over
second-ranked Virginia Union, the national runner-up a year ago. Both losses have been to
nationally-ranked teams – 10th-ranked California (Pa.) by three points and third-ranked IUP by six
points. Edinboro is currently ranked 15th in the latest WBCA Division II Top 25. Head coach Stan
Swank broke the PSAC record for most wins by a coach – either men’s or women’s – when he won
his 560th career game on December 2 at Mansfield. He has boosted his win total to 569 wins.
MEN’S BASKETBALL (11-6)
Picked to finish eighth out of nine teams in the Western Division in the PSAC coaches’ preseason
poll, the men’s basketball team is off to its finest start under fifth-year head coach Pat Cleary. They
got off to a 9-2 start before hitting a tough stretch lately which includes two last-second losses to a
pair of top teams in the PSAC, Kutztown and IUP. The Fighting Scots upset eighth-ranked
Shippensburg. Senior guard Jaymon Mason has moved into second place in career scoring with
1,803 points. Fellow senior Keshawn Liggins was recently named to the Bevo Francis Award
Watch List. The award recognizes the top small college player.
WRESTLING (3-3)
Early-season injuries have hampered head coach Tim Flynn, and as usual they are facing a
difficult schedule. The losses have come to a pair of 10th-ranked teams, Lehigh and Virginia Tech
plus 19th-ranked Rider. The Fighting Scots were ranked early in the season. Edinboro has five
nationally-ranked wrestlers – Sean Russell (125 lbs.), Korbin Myers (133 lbs.), Andrew Shomers
(157 lbs.), Ty Schoffstall (174 lbs.), and Billy Miller (hwt.).
SWIMMING
The men’s and women’s swimming team will swim in their last dual in late January before getting
ready for the PSAC Championships in February. A total of 13 men and 13 women have qualified
for the PSAC Championships. The men’s team has a 1-4 record, while the women are 2-3.
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INDOOR TRACK & FIELD
The women’s indoor track & field season is just underway, with one meet taking place in January
and one last week. The Fighting Scots already have a pair of NCAA provisional qualifiers, with
Jasmin Fehr qualifying in the 800-meter run and Gabby Schultz in the shot put.
WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL
The wheelchair basketball team hosted its final home tournament in late January. Head coach Jim
Glatch’s team has a 10-9 record. Former standout Trevon Jenifer, who won two Paralympic
medals, has been selected to the 2018 U.S. Men's National Wheelchair Basketball Team. Jenifer
will represent Team USA as they prepare for the IWBF World Championships in Hamburg,
Germany, August 16-26. Current players Chayse Wolf, Kevin Athlerly, and Will Speed and former
player Tommie Gray were also among the players selected to try out for Team USA.
Finance and Administration – Report
Edinboro University Council of Trustees
February 13, 2018
Finance and Administration
Developed PowerPoint for Council of Trustees to clarify the University’s accounting of ESCO
projects.
Chair committee reviewing Athletic scholarships to determine appropriate amount for the 2018-19
academic year.
Financial Operations
Accounting
Continue the reconciliation of individual funds and provide information to auditors for work
on the small accounts audit.
Completion of the 2017 IRS form 1099 process and submission
Bursar
Bursar and staff focused attention on the Fall 2017 students with financial holds preventing
Spring 2018 registration. On November 7, 2017, there were 456 students with past due
balances totaling $1,845,820.16. Office of the Bursar staff called all students on the list and
reviewed missing aid requirements and options for private loans.
Currently, 92 students are unable to register for Spring 2018; A/R balance $364,854.27 for
that population. This means $1,480,965.89 was collected on the Fall population.
Bursar’s office is currently auditing the Spring 2018 bills and accounts process in preparation
for the Spring 2018 aid disbursement scheduled to take place on February 5, 2018.
Touchnet implementation has kicked off with a “scope” meeting on January 9, 2018 and
ITS/Accounting/Bursar training January 29-30.
Facilities and Dining
Completed Van Houten Dining Hall Renovation.
Completed roof replacement on Compton and Alexander Halls as well as envelope repairs to
Alexander.
Completed Dome LED Light Replacement.
Replaced 9 Medium Voltage Switches on Campus; NOTE – remaining two switch
replacements to take place during Spring Break period.
Completed Loveland Annex Welding Shop Exhaust.
Completed Compton Hall Basement HVAC Replacement.
Completed Highlands 6 Medium Voltage Feeder Repair.
Updated Construction & Planning Website.
Completed December Commencement Set-up / Tear down.
Assisted with Highlands student relocations to ensure successful project completion.
PASSHE Board of Governors approved execution of capital Library Renovation Project.
Removed tons and tons of snow!
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Purchasing
Oversaw RFP process and awarded contract for strategic marketing services. The
successfully contracted vendor will begin to provide needed marketing and advertising
services.
Oversaw RFP process and awarded contract for audio-visual equipment and installation at
the Leader Speech & Hearing Center. The Speech & Hearing department to have equipment
that allows for monitoring and recording HD video and audio for eight observation rooms
and will also provide 2-way communication between the clinician and control room.
Set up an Amazon Business account for use by University end users; thus, allow for free
shipping on qualifying orders, pricing & quantity discounts and tax exemption support.
Budget
Assisted with the transition of the new Interim Vice President of Finance and Administration.
Completed December 31, 2017 E&G Budget Projection.
Assisted auditors from Clark-Hill relative to athletics by providing requested data.
Conducted two Finance Training sessions for staff.
Budget Director met with and provided data to representatives from the Bonadio Group who
were contracted to conduct an analysis of the Office for Students with Disabilities operations.
Budget Director provided data and met with Admissions office staff to finalize the FY 2019
scholarship budget for E&G used to assist in the recruitment of students.
Environment, Health and Safety (EHS)
Access Control
PASSHE completed a facility security audit of the campus. Five findings were noted and
corrected.
Asbestos Abatement/Encapsulation
Completed the encapsulation of the asbestos fire proofing on the ground floor of
Doucette Hall. The first and second floors are to be completed this summer.
Completed asbestos abatement and encapsulation in various areas of Van Houten Dining
Hall for the dining hall project.
Chemical Safety
Established a University wide Chemical Hygiene Plan for all laboratories on campus.
Completed the semi-annual inspection/testing of all emergency eyewash/safety showers
on campus.
Emergency Preparedness
In conjunction with Marketing and Communications, EHS established a dedicated
website that is devoted to the University’s emergency preparedness. Ready.edinboro.edu.
Updated the University’s emergency procedures
In conjunction with Information Technology Services, EHS improved the EU Shield
Mass Notification System’s capabilities by adding emergency alert features to University
computers and televisions.
Conducted the quarterly test of the EU Shield Mass Notification System.
NOAA has recognized Edinboro University as a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador.
The Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador initiative is an effort to formally recognize
NOAA partners who are improving the nation’s readiness against extreme weather,
water, and climate events. As a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador, Edinboro
University is committed to work with NOAA and other Ambassadors to strengthen
national resilience against extreme weather.
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February 13, 2018 – EU Council of Trustees
Fire Safety
Completed quarterly fire drills for all residence halls.
Replaced the University’s central station alarm monitoring receiver.
Insurance
The Commonwealth’s large loss property insurance carrier, AIG, conducted a site visit.
AIG is going to work with EU to improve its flood mitigation efforts.
Information Technology Services (ITS)
Protected and repaired flooded classrooms in Cooper.
Completed 6 new Classroom Technology Upgrades
o Crawford
o Compton
o Hendricks
Began testing/preparing the AV requirements for the hybrid MBA Program.
Procured/installed AV equipment for Van Houten renovation.
Repaired video wall at the Pogue Student Center.
Developed staff computer life cycle replacement program.
Adobe removed one of our serialization keys giving us about a week to reserialize 2500
computers. Wrote script and deployed in mass.
Improved faculty test scanning procedures.
Created statistical application to better track usage of thin clients and computer lab usage.
Upgraded Palo Alto firewall to eliminate vulnerability on the management interface.
Patched 15 servers for web logic vulnerability.
Developed new portal for COT members.
Event Management Software (EMS) - campus room scheduling system upgraded.
Integrated EU Shield emergency alert system with campus cable TV system.
Institutional Research (IR)
Preparation of Academic Review Data – providing the 2017 data for the department review
analysis in Academic Affairs.
Faculty Workload – updated, reviewed and submitted to PASSHE; provides financial
component of the academic review process.
Math Summit – produced detailed analyses of historic math completion rates, DFW rates and
placement tests for the review of the Math and Computer Science Department.
Monitoring and Budget for Enrollment – tracked the recent enrollment decrease; utilized data
for projection of 2018-19 enrollment for use in the budget.
University Police
Additional ALICE training has been completed and scheduled for students and staff.
Training is being scheduled for officers in the areas of community policing and cultural
competency.
Officers are currently going through required annual update training.
Collective Bargaining Agreement for SPFPA has been ratified. Memorandum for SPFPA
Supervisor is still in process.
COT Meeting – February 13, 2018
Assistant Vice President for University Office of Advancement - Marilyn Goellner
Fundraising Summary – See Dashboard
October 1 – December 31: Principal & Major Gifts
o $19,700.00 John Calderone Freshman Scholarship
o $14,561.00 Julia Wood-Smith Honors Scholarship
o $10,000.00 Mineo Family Scholarship
o $10,000.00 Dr. Richard H. Kuhn Memorial Honors Scholarship for Biology/Pre-Med
o $10,000.00 Will J. Schaaf Scholarship for Legal Studies
o $6,250.00 Ellen V. Pearson Peterson Honors Scholarship
o $5,000.00 Charles Elliot Rothman Memorial Scholarship
o $5,000.00 Wrestling
o $5,000.00 National Fuel Scholarship
o $5,000.00 Men's Track/Cross Country
o $5,000.00 Women's Track/Cross Country
o $5,000.00 HCF of Edinboro Manor, Inc. Academic Scholarship
o $5,000.00 Jerry and Jackie Longo Endowment
o $5,000.00 Art Department Discretionary Fund
o $5,000.00 Dr. Robert D. and Regina Gates Scholarship
o $5,000.00 Dr. Ruth Nash Thompson Memorial Scholarship
Major Gift Officers travel – Alumni Prospect Visits
o Philadelphia
o Edinboro and Erie
o Pittsburgh
Corporate Meetings – Sponsorships & Prospects
o RABE
o Armstrong Cable
o Edinboro Manor
o First Energy
o National Fuel
o PSECU
o Sheetz
o Plyer Overhead Door
o UTZ
Advancement Report
February 13, 2018
Community Engagement
o Presidential Tour in Meadville-- US Bronze
o Jessica Gray, Director of Annual Giving, appointed as Erie Ambassador with Erie
Regional Chamber & Growth Partnership
Alumni Engagement
See Advancement Calendar
Edinboro University Foundation:
Endowment Market Value December 2017 - $28,016,280
Edinboro University Alumni Association:
Fiscal year 2017/2018 – EUAA provided over $3,500 in support of University alumni
initiatives
Monica Clem, Executive Director of Career Development & Experiential Learning and Linda
Kightlinger, Director of Global Education - guests at the February 10 EUAA Board meeting
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Edinboro University
Advancement Dashboard
Total Attainment
Goal: $3m
5
*$1.2m PG
3
$4.62
$4.51
$4.32
2
$4.09
$3.57
1
$1.20
0
2014
2015
2016
2017
$250.00
1000
$200.00
800
$150.00
600
$100.00
400
$50.00
200
0
EU Supporters
Scots >$100
Piper >$250
Highlander >$500
Hunting Stewart >$1,000
Old Stewart >$2,500
Dress Stewart >$5,000
Royal Stewart >$10,000
Royal Stewart Legacy
$-
752
8
6
4
2
5
17
23
9
88 101
0
154
***** EU Confidential *****
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018 YTD
1200
No. of Alumni
$300.00
EU Supporters
1400
Piper >$250
$350.00
Alumni with
12 major gif
10
Highlander >$500
1600
Old Stewart >$2,500
$400.00
Alumni with Major Gifts
1688
Dress Stewart >$5,000
1800
Royal Stewart >$10,000
$450.00
Prepared by Ronald T. Manning
2018 YTD
Donors by Level
Royal Stewart Legacy
Thousands
Attainment by Level
Hunting Stewart >$1,000
2013
Scots >$100
Millions
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Top 10 Donors for FY 17/18
Primary Constituency
Amount
Trust/Estate (Friend)
$
193,541.37
Corporation
$
101,025.00
Corporation
$
67,500.00
Family Foundation
$
40,000.00
Family Foundation
$
35,000.00
Family Foundation
$
25,000.00
Corporation
$
20,000.00
Trust/Estate (Emeritus)
$
20,000.00
Alumna/us
$
19,700.00
Trust/Estate (Alumna/us)
$
14,561.00
$10,000 or more
Open Proposals by Gift Level
(minimum $2500)
Type
Asks
Ask Amount
Leadership ($25,000 +)
20
$ 1,050,002.00
Major ($10,000-$24,999)
7
$
102,000.00
Principal ($2,500-$9,999)
9
$
43,000.00
as of January 19, 2018
Advancement Calendar
1/24/2018
Philadelphia-area alumni/prospect meetings – M. Goellner
January 25-26
EAB Advancement Workshop @ Millersville (M. Goellner, J. Chacona,
(Scott Miller, Roy Shinn)
January 31-Feb 1
Denver-area alumni/prospect meetings – M. Goellner
February 14-16
Charlotte, NC Select Alumni Gathering
February (TBD)
Chicago-area area alumni/prospect meetings – M. Goellner
February 20-23
Florida Prospect Visits – M. Goellner/H.F. Walker
March 11-13
NCAA Wrestling Championship – Quicken Arena-Cleveland
Thursday, March 15
Select Alumni Gathering (time TBD)
Grad Fair – Pogue Center 12-6pm
Tues/Wed - April 10-11
Student/Benefactor Scholarship Reception– Pogue Center 5 pm
Wednesday, April 18
Distinguished Alumni Awards – Alumni House 6 pm
Friday, April 20
Pittsburgh Presidential Tour
April 26-27
Farewell Fest for seniors – Pogue/Alumni House Toast
2-6 pm
Sunday, May 6
May Commencement
Saturday, May 12
EU & Friends Alumni Day @ PNC Park 4:05 pm
Saturday, June 23
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Arizona Diamond Backs
Theta Chi Reunion – EU Campus
July 20-21
Homecoming Weekend - September 28-29
Alumni & Friends Golf Outing 8:30 am – 3 pm
Class Reunion Celebration – Alumni House 6-8:00 pm
Athletic Hall of Fame Reception (tentative)
Alumni House – Open House 9-Noon
Alumni & Friends Beer Garden Noon-2pm
Athletes of the 50s-60s Dinner (tentative)
Friday, September 28
Friday, September 28
TBD
Saturday, September 29
Saturday, September 29
Saturday, September 29
Fighting Scots VIP Seating – Home Football Games
President’s Club & athletic donors and prospects (Z-Dome Lot) 10:30 am
Special guests (TBD), Parade Marshalls, past Kings & Queens, Athletes of the 50/60s
COT, EUAA, EUF, Advisory Boards, AHOF members, Royal Stewart Legacy Society
Athletic sponsors, corporate sponsors, EITC donors, WEDnet organizations
Senior Day & All Parents
Saturday, September 15
Saturday, September 29
Saturday, October 20
Saturday, November 3
Saturday, November 10
Enrollment Management Report
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Admissions Initiatives
1. Auto Decision - Auto Decision is live in Banner Production after successful testing in
DEVL. When an application becomes complete and is sent to Banner from Recruit, the
Auto Decision job will run every morning to accept applicants from the previous day that
meet the criteria of a minimum HS GPA of 3.1 and minimum Combined Composite SAT
score of 1040 or minimum Combined Composite ACT score of 21. The majors of
LECOM and Nursing are excluded.
2. Assistant Director of Admissions are assigned as Department Liaisons – The admissions
staff are assigned to departments in an effort to work together to increase recruitment and
enrollment of new students.
Financial Aid Initiatives
1. Award Letters for 2018-2019 - We are providing more information in the award letter
notice to all new students. We are providing a packet of useful information to help
students and parents understand the process and terminology related to financial aid.
Veterans Success Center Initiatives
1. Increased Veteran Academic Success - At the end of the fall 2017 semester there were no
academic suspensions of military related students and there was a continued decrease in
students on academic probation, from 17 in fall 2016 to 11 in fall 2017. This follows the
trend of the last three years of decreasing academic probations and suspensions in the
military related population at Edinboro.
2. Strong Graduation Numbers for Veteran Students - The end of the fall 2017 semester 13
students graduated. This number maintains the graduation rate from fall of 2016 and
along with the number of 29 military related graduates in the spring 2017 semester.
This demonstrates the success of Edinboro University’s academic programs and our
military related students.
Marketing and Communications Report for Council of Trustees
February 2018
Laying the Foundation: Elevating our Game
We continue to work on many fronts to right the course of EU’s Office of Marketing and
Communications. We are elevating our strategy and our operation, which includes partnering
with a team of outside professionals to expand the capacity of our in-house staff.
Following are highlights of work that is either under way or planned.
Yield and Melt Prevention are Marketing Priorities
Our contract with Pittsburgh-based BD&E is now fully executed. This means that
BD&E, which has extensive experience with higher education clients, will become our
agency of record. They will provide comprehensive assistance in honing our message
and positioning EU as an attractive option for prospective students.
For the short term, working in partnership with BD&E and Admissions, the focus of our
marketing efforts will shift to 1) yield – using messaging to drive admitted students to
enroll and 2) melt-prevention – generating messaging to ensure we do not lose students
who have already deposited. This is a much more targeted approach than broad-based,
awareness advertising, but has the potential to pay bigger dividends at this stage in the
student-recruitment cycle.
Website: Efforts Continue to Strengthen our Most Important Tool
As noted in my last report, websites are by far the most important marketing
communications tool for colleges and universities. We continue to work on short-term
refinements to our current site even as we look forward to a site overhaul.
Improvements to the academic landing pages have been central to our work this quarter.
Looking ahead, we will place increasing emphasis on web analytics and search engine
optimization (SEO). The former will inform our content strategy and site navigation. As
for SEO, recent research findings from Ruffalo Noel Levitz, a leader in providing
strategic enrollment management and fundraising services, show that both parents and
students use search engines to find content on a college website.
We want to ensure our web pages are optimized. Put another way, we want to make
certain our pages are at the top of the list when a prospective student or parent searches
for an academic program, a veterans friendly institution, etc.
The Ruffalo Noel Levitz findings are included in its 2017 E-Expectations report. The
report features new trend data and key insights gleaned from a survey of college-bound
high school students and their parents. The report also indicates that while prospective
college students want to feel they are a good fit for an institution, their parents are more
likely to search for details about a school. This reinforces the need to ensure our website
meets the needs of parents, as well as their sons and daughters.
Stepping up Digital Advertising
Ruffalo Noel Levitz also found that digital advertising strategies are growing – nearly
two-thirds of high school sophomores and half of juniors have clicked on paid ads for
colleges. We have been increasing our digital advertising presence, which is much more
cost-effective than traditional advertising and allows us to better target our market.
Alumni Communications: Arming our Potential Sales Force
We want well-informed and engaged alumni who are proud of EU, support it and serve as
ambassadors for us. To that end, we’ll be working with Advancement colleagues to
enhance alumni communications. Our redesigned and re-envisioned university
magazine, “the Boro,” is just one tool to keep alumni better informed.
Magazine content will place an increased emphasis on student and faculty stories,
outcomes, academic excellence and experiential learning.
The first edition of “the Boro” is due out in a few weeks. We’ll look forward to your
feedback!
Better Informing the Campus Community: A New Internal Communications Plan
We want to keep faculty, staff and students informed and engaged in order to 1) improve
student retention 2) create a greater sense of community 3) improve morale and 4) equip
the campus community so it is a formidable sales force.
We have a solid internal communications plan in place that focuses on both internal
communications tools, as well as a content strategy. You will hear more about this plan
in the not-too-distant future.
Conclusion
We will continue to lay the foundation for a well-honed and fully functioning Marketing
and Communications effort. The work will take time and it is unlikely its impact will be
significantly felt in the near term. That being said, with resolve, we will take the right
steps, refining as we go.
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