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November 2022
Executive Committee: President – Joyce Overly; Vice President – Mark Kilwein; Secretary – Laurie Pierce; Treasurer – Xiaofeng Li; Delegates –Joyce
Overly, Jennifer May, Lorie Taylor, Jacqueline Knaust; Alternate Delegates – Ellen Foster, Cristin Ketley, Nripendra Singh, Karl Sprenger, Barry Sweet;
Coaches President – Heath Calhoun; Coaches Vice President – Doc Neiman; Coaches Alternate – Keith Ferraro; Coaches’ Grievance Chair – Eric Laughlin;
Venango Campus Rep – Renee Bloom; CAP – Joseph Croskey; DRC – Mary Buchanan; Grievance – Mark Kilwein; Health & Welfare – Amy Shannonhouse;
Legislative – Jonathan Touster; Membership – Tonya Otto; Negotiations – Joyce Overly; Nominations & Elections – Rachel Newbury; Social Justice – Ron
Radaker; Public Affairs/Relations – Lacey Futon; Student Liaison – Marc Sanko; Rules & Bylaws – Jamie Phillips; Mobilization Co-Chairs – Jackie Knaust &
Andy Lingwall; State Adjunct Faculty Committee – Natasha Dias
*Faculty Meet & Discuss Team: Joyce Overly, Barry Sweet, Adam Roberts, Mark Kilwein, Jennifer May, Mary Buchanan, Laurie Pierce (rec. sec.)
*Coaches Meet & Discus Team: Heath Calhoun, Doc Neiman, Keith Ferraro, Eric Laughlin, Joyce Overly & Mark Kilwein
The President’s Message…
Dear Faculty and Coach Colleagues,
It is the time of year for giving thanks. In all the stress and frustration of creating
PennWest, it can be difficult to feel gratitude. I am, however, grateful for all of you and
your solidarity. If we stick together, we can accomplish much, even turning three
separate universities into a brand-new institution.
In recent weeks, the Interim Curriculum Committee has done a herculean job of reviewing and approving new
courses. Behind the scenes, we have been working on a plan to transition from the ICC to a permanent
University Curriculum Committee, while still rapidly approving courses and, soon, degree programs. Details will
be forthcoming, and elections for the members of the new UCC will be held before winter break.
As I’m sure you know, the Provost decided to strictly limit the number of general education course offerings, in
the name of “efficiency,” which leads to lost opportunities for our students to learn about disciplines and ideas
that weren’t available to them in high school. In addition, a number of programs across the University are
under review. Deans are asking the faculty to find further “efficiencies” in their programs, with some
concentrations or even entire degree programs possibly being eliminated from the
program array. How does this serve the needs of our students?
The three PennWest APSCUF Chapter Presidents have met with President Pehrsson and
Provost Miller numerous times over the past couple weeks, including a Meet & Discuss
meeting on November 18. We have asked questions and pressed our points. The
President and Provost have said repeatedly that this contraction is necessary because of
the precipitous enrollment decline (20% lost over two years) and financial distress (a
loss of $21 million). Where does this contraction end?
In solidarity,
November 2022
Chapter President Joyce Overly with
APSCUF endorsed candidate and
future PA Governor, Josh Shapiro
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FALL 2022 MEETINGS
(Please mark your calendars!)
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (EC) @ 3:30 pm
➢ Tuesday, November 29
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLIES (LA)
➢ February 2-5, 2023 (Sheraton, Harrisburg)
➢ April 13-15, 2023 (Sheraton, Harrisburg)
PRE-MEET & DISCUSS & MEET & DISCUSS
* Friday, November 18 @ 1:00 pm (Pre-Meet) & 2:00 pm
(Meet & Discuss)
*Friday, December 9 @ 2:00 pm – “Core Group” Pre-Meet
& Discuss
*Friday, December 15 @ 1:00 pm (Pre-Meet) & 2:00 pm
(Meet & Discuss)
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
➢ APSCUF’s Holiday and End-of-Semester
Gathering, Thursday, December 8 @ 4:00 pm at
Clarion River Brewing Company
The Clarion APSCUF office will be closed on the following days: Wednesday through Friday,
November 23--25 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!!
SAVE THE DATE: Join us at the Clarion APSCUF’s Holiday and End-of-the-Semester
Celebration at the Clarion River Brewing Company, Thursday, December 8, from 4-6
pm. Please feel free to bring your spouse or a significant other! Please do make plans
to join us and help celebrate the holiday spirit!
WELCOME New Clarion APSCUF Members!!
❖
❖
❖
❖
❖
Sheri Lake – Communication Sciences & Disorders
Thomas Sarver – Performing Arts
Coach Yndiah Bobo – Assistant Women’s Basketball
Coach Marissa Pullo – Women’s Softball
Coach Matthew Zeitler – Strength & Conditioning
APSCUF Membership is open to ALL active faculty and coaches - Tenured, Tenure-Track, Full-time Temporary,
and Part-time Temporary. APSCUF is the sole voice for protecting the rights of faculty and coaches giving you
the best working environment possible. Be an active and contributing member. Get involved today!
November 2022
www.apscuf.org/clarion
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PENNSYVANIA WESTERN UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY-WIDE CONTRACTUAL COMMITTEES
2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
PROMOTION COMMITTEE:
Michelle Early Torregano (Chair)California
Robin Weaver
California
Grafton Eliason
California
Nikolas Roberts
California
Renae Shawgo
Clarion
Ambreena Siddiq (Co-Chair)
Clarion
Paul Woodburne
Clarion
Helen Hampikian
Clarion
Jeremy Galante
Edinboro
Christine Rine
Edinboro
Steve Sullivan
Edinboro
Peter Kuvshinikov (Co-Chair)
Edinboro
Mary Buchanan (Non-teaching) Clarion
Early Childhood & Elementary Education
Nursing
Counseling
Criminal Justice
English
Chemistry
Finance, Accounting & Economics
Biology
Art
Social Work
History, Philosophy & Modern Languages
Applied Engineering, Technology & Physics
Library Services
2025
2024
2024
2023
2025
2024
2024
2023
2025
2024
2024
2023
2025
TENURE COMMITTEE:
Louise Nicholson
Scott Hargraves
Keat Murray
Amy Shannonhouse
David Lott
Rachel Newbury
Mary Jo Melvin
Dan Bennett
Wayne Hawley
Natural Science & Engineering Technology
Health Sciences
Arts & Humanities
Education
Natural Science & Engineering Technology
Library Services
Education
Business, Communication & Inform Sciences
Social Sciences & Human Sciences
2025
2024
2023
2025
2024
2023
2025
2024
2023
California
California
California
Clarion
Clarion
Clarion
Edinboro
Edinboro
Edinboro
Updated: 10/05/2022
PENNSYLVANIA WESTERN UNIVERSITY - CLARION (only)
SABBATICAL LEAVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
2022-2023 AY
Jennifer May
Tonya Otto – Chair
Marc Sanko
Amanda Lockwood
Nripendra Singh
Natasha Dias
Ronald Radaker
Sociology, Political Science & Law (Human Services)
Libraries
History
Chemistry
Marketing & Management (Marketing)
Biology
Student Services
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
Updated 11/7/2022
November 2022
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GREAT JOB and THANK YOU to Ellen Foster for chairing Student Voter Registration Day. And thank you to
those APSCUF Members who volunteered their time: Deb Sarbin, Doug Knepp, Rachel Newbury, Mary
Buchanan, Tonya Otto, Natasha Dias, Kenn Staub and Jan Walters (APSCUF Office Manager).
STUDENT VOTER REGISTRATION DAY!
October 21, 2022
November 2022
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November 2022
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November 2022
Executive Committee: President – Joyce Overly; Vice President – Mark Kilwein; Secretary – Laurie Pierce; Treasurer – Xiaofeng Li; Delegates –Joyce
Overly, Jennifer May, Lorie Taylor, Jacqueline Knaust; Alternate Delegates – Ellen Foster, Cristin Ketley, Nripendra Singh, Karl Sprenger, Barry Sweet;
Coaches President – Heath Calhoun; Coaches Vice President – Doc Neiman; Coaches Alternate – Keith Ferraro; Coaches’ Grievance Chair – Eric Laughlin;
Venango Campus Rep – Renee Bloom; CAP – Joseph Croskey; DRC – Mary Buchanan; Grievance – Mark Kilwein; Health & Welfare – Amy Shannonhouse;
Legislative – Jonathan Touster; Membership – Tonya Otto; Negotiations – Joyce Overly; Nominations & Elections – Rachel Newbury; Social Justice – Ron
Radaker; Public Affairs/Relations – Lacey Futon; Student Liaison – Marc Sanko; Rules & Bylaws – Jamie Phillips; Mobilization Co-Chairs – Jackie Knaust &
Andy Lingwall; State Adjunct Faculty Committee – Natasha Dias
*Faculty Meet & Discuss Team: Joyce Overly, Barry Sweet, Adam Roberts, Mark Kilwein, Jennifer May, Mary Buchanan, Laurie Pierce (rec. sec.)
*Coaches Meet & Discus Team: Heath Calhoun, Doc Neiman, Keith Ferraro, Eric Laughlin, Joyce Overly & Mark Kilwein
The President’s Message…
Dear Faculty and Coach Colleagues,
It is the time of year for giving thanks. In all the stress and frustration of creating
PennWest, it can be difficult to feel gratitude. I am, however, grateful for all of you and
your solidarity. If we stick together, we can accomplish much, even turning three
separate universities into a brand-new institution.
In recent weeks, the Interim Curriculum Committee has done a herculean job of reviewing and approving new
courses. Behind the scenes, we have been working on a plan to transition from the ICC to a permanent
University Curriculum Committee, while still rapidly approving courses and, soon, degree programs. Details will
be forthcoming, and elections for the members of the new UCC will be held before winter break.
As I’m sure you know, the Provost decided to strictly limit the number of general education course offerings, in
the name of “efficiency,” which leads to lost opportunities for our students to learn about disciplines and ideas
that weren’t available to them in high school. In addition, a number of programs across the University are
under review. Deans are asking the faculty to find further “efficiencies” in their programs, with some
concentrations or even entire degree programs possibly being eliminated from the
program array. How does this serve the needs of our students?
The three PennWest APSCUF Chapter Presidents have met with President Pehrsson and
Provost Miller numerous times over the past couple weeks, including a Meet & Discuss
meeting on November 18. We have asked questions and pressed our points. The
President and Provost have said repeatedly that this contraction is necessary because of
the precipitous enrollment decline (20% lost over two years) and financial distress (a
loss of $21 million). Where does this contraction end?
In solidarity,
November 2022
Chapter President Joyce Overly with
APSCUF endorsed candidate and
future PA Governor, Josh Shapiro
www.apscuf.org/clarion
2
FALL 2022 MEETINGS
(Please mark your calendars!)
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (EC) @ 3:30 pm
➢ Tuesday, November 29
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLIES (LA)
➢ February 2-5, 2023 (Sheraton, Harrisburg)
➢ April 13-15, 2023 (Sheraton, Harrisburg)
PRE-MEET & DISCUSS & MEET & DISCUSS
* Friday, November 18 @ 1:00 pm (Pre-Meet) & 2:00 pm
(Meet & Discuss)
*Friday, December 9 @ 2:00 pm – “Core Group” Pre-Meet
& Discuss
*Friday, December 15 @ 1:00 pm (Pre-Meet) & 2:00 pm
(Meet & Discuss)
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
➢ APSCUF’s Holiday and End-of-Semester
Gathering, Thursday, December 8 @ 4:00 pm at
Clarion River Brewing Company
The Clarion APSCUF office will be closed on the following days: Wednesday through Friday,
November 23--25 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!!
SAVE THE DATE: Join us at the Clarion APSCUF’s Holiday and End-of-the-Semester
Celebration at the Clarion River Brewing Company, Thursday, December 8, from 4-6
pm. Please feel free to bring your spouse or a significant other! Please do make plans
to join us and help celebrate the holiday spirit!
WELCOME New Clarion APSCUF Members!!
❖
❖
❖
❖
❖
Sheri Lake – Communication Sciences & Disorders
Thomas Sarver – Performing Arts
Coach Yndiah Bobo – Assistant Women’s Basketball
Coach Marissa Pullo – Women’s Softball
Coach Matthew Zeitler – Strength & Conditioning
APSCUF Membership is open to ALL active faculty and coaches - Tenured, Tenure-Track, Full-time Temporary,
and Part-time Temporary. APSCUF is the sole voice for protecting the rights of faculty and coaches giving you
the best working environment possible. Be an active and contributing member. Get involved today!
November 2022
www.apscuf.org/clarion
2
PENNSYVANIA WESTERN UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY-WIDE CONTRACTUAL COMMITTEES
2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
PROMOTION COMMITTEE:
Michelle Early Torregano (Chair)California
Robin Weaver
California
Grafton Eliason
California
Nikolas Roberts
California
Renae Shawgo
Clarion
Ambreena Siddiq (Co-Chair)
Clarion
Paul Woodburne
Clarion
Helen Hampikian
Clarion
Jeremy Galante
Edinboro
Christine Rine
Edinboro
Steve Sullivan
Edinboro
Peter Kuvshinikov (Co-Chair)
Edinboro
Mary Buchanan (Non-teaching) Clarion
Early Childhood & Elementary Education
Nursing
Counseling
Criminal Justice
English
Chemistry
Finance, Accounting & Economics
Biology
Art
Social Work
History, Philosophy & Modern Languages
Applied Engineering, Technology & Physics
Library Services
2025
2024
2024
2023
2025
2024
2024
2023
2025
2024
2024
2023
2025
TENURE COMMITTEE:
Louise Nicholson
Scott Hargraves
Keat Murray
Amy Shannonhouse
David Lott
Rachel Newbury
Mary Jo Melvin
Dan Bennett
Wayne Hawley
Natural Science & Engineering Technology
Health Sciences
Arts & Humanities
Education
Natural Science & Engineering Technology
Library Services
Education
Business, Communication & Inform Sciences
Social Sciences & Human Sciences
2025
2024
2023
2025
2024
2023
2025
2024
2023
California
California
California
Clarion
Clarion
Clarion
Edinboro
Edinboro
Edinboro
Updated: 10/05/2022
PENNSYLVANIA WESTERN UNIVERSITY - CLARION (only)
SABBATICAL LEAVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
2022-2023 AY
Jennifer May
Tonya Otto – Chair
Marc Sanko
Amanda Lockwood
Nripendra Singh
Natasha Dias
Ronald Radaker
Sociology, Political Science & Law (Human Services)
Libraries
History
Chemistry
Marketing & Management (Marketing)
Biology
Student Services
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
2023
Updated 11/7/2022
November 2022
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November 2022
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GREAT JOB and THANK YOU to Ellen Foster for chairing Student Voter Registration Day. And thank you to
those APSCUF Members who volunteered their time: Deb Sarbin, Doug Knepp, Rachel Newbury, Mary
Buchanan, Tonya Otto, Natasha Dias, Kenn Staub and Jan Walters (APSCUF Office Manager).
STUDENT VOTER REGISTRATION DAY!
October 21, 2022
November 2022
www.apscuf.org/clarion
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November 2022
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