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May 2020
Executive Committee: President – Ray Feroz; Vice President – Joyce Overly; Secretary – Christopher McCarrick; Treasurer – Linda Lillard; Delegates –
Ray Feroz, Jennifer May, Barry Sweet, Jaqueline Knaust, Mark Lepore; Alternate Delegates – Ellen Foster, Jonathan Touster, Cristin Ketley, Jamie
Phillips, Lorie Taylor; Coaches President – Chris Weibel, Coaches Vice President – Matt Hanhold; 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 – Paul Klenowski; Negotiations – Ray Feroz; Nominations & Elections – Jane Walsh; Social Justice – Amy
Conner-Love; Public Affairs/Relations – Christopher McCarrick; Student Liaison – Naomi Bell O’Neil; Rules & Bylaws – Jamie Phillips; Mobilization CoChairs – Jackie Knaust & Andy Lingwall; State Temporary Faculty Committee – Natasha Dias; State APSCUF Executive Council – Joyce Overly;
Meet & Discuss Team: Ray Feroz; Barry Sweet; Joyce Overly; Adam Roberts; Mark Kilwein; Jennifer May; Mary Buchanan
The President’s Message…
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Well, we made it through the one-of-a-kind spring 2020 semester.
May marks the end of Ken Mash’s final term state APSCUF President. He was able
to visit Clarion before the pandemic, on February 25th, and we recognized and
thanked him. He worked with 3 different Chancellors and led us during the momentous strike of October
2016. He will be remembered as a tough, no nonsense president who was supportive of faculty. He now
returns to teach political science at East Stroudsburg University. We also welcome Jamie Martin from Criminal
Justice at IUP, as our new state APSCUF president! She served under Ken as his VP and comes into the job
ready to hit the ground running!
The decision on F2F or Online or Hybrid fall class delivery will likely be put off until the last minute, and it is not
just a University President and/or Chancellor decision – the federal guidelines, Governor and PA Department
of Education will be involved. Don’t look for a decision until mid-July or later.
You may have seen that Mansfield University has received a $6 M loan from the SSHE, and wonder what about
Clarion? I spoke to Dr. Dale and she is looking forward to the Sustainability Task Force recommendations for
cost savings and revenue enhancement ideas before even contemplating the loan route. With SSHE loans
come less autonomy and greater external oversight – something to avoid if we value local self-determination.
I usually reserve steely-eyed looks for the first calendar year message, but now is time for another one as we
move toward a new academic year in an uncharted environment. SSHE and Clarion have more serious
financial pressures than ever. Recent directives by the Chancellor coupled with shortened timelines to achieve
financial sustainability, were concerning even before the pandemic. With the economic effects of COVID-19,
state tax revenues will be down and pressure to fund the human services safety net will be up – spelling flat
funding or even reduced state subsidies to higher education. And we serve many students who are financially
disadvantaged and may not be able to send their daughters and sons to college this fall. With reduced
enrollment the Chancellor will be under pressure by certain myopic state legislators to radically cut costs - that
happens even in good times.
The APSCUF negotiations committee and the Legislative Assembly have approved an extension of the
Enhanced Sick Leave Payout Program through the end of May. Given the challenges noted above, I urge fellow
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faculty who may be contemplating retirement in the next year or two, to consider taking advantage of this
incentive program. Reducing payroll costs will be helpful to Clarion University. Dr. Dale has said she will not
use retrenchment. I imagine the pressure will be strong. If we can help her out
by a few more early retirements, that could make a positive difference.
Thank you for all that you do for our students, and our colleagues. You are the
heart and soul of the university.
In solidarity,
Ray
SUMMER 2020 MEETINGS
Summer 2020 MEET & DISCUSS @ 1:30 pm
Monday, May 18 (Pre-Meet & Discuss)
Friday, May 22 (Meet & Discuss)
Monday, June 8 (Pre-Meet & Discuss)
Friday, June 12 (Meet & Discuss)
Monday, July 13 (Pre-Meet & Discuss)
Thursday, July 16 (Meet & Discuss)
Monday, August 17 (Pre-Meet & Discuss)
Thursday, August 20 (Meet & Discuss)
New Faculty Orientation
Monday & Tuesday, August 17 & 18
APSCUF Special Legislative Assembly – May 6
APSCUF Leadership Institute – May 13 - CANCELLED
Again know that Clarion APSCUF’s Office Manager Jan Walters’ office continues to be open
for APSCUF business…remotely from her home! You can contact Jan by emailing her at
jwalters@clarion.edu or jwalters@apscuf.org .
SUMMER HOURS and SUMMER CLOSINGS: Clarion APSCUF Office Summer
Hours are from 8 am till 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday. The office is scheduled to
be closed on the following days:
Friday & Monday, May 22 & May 25
Monday, June 15
Friday, June 19 through Thursday, July 2
Friday & Monday, July 3 & 6
Friday, July 24
SUMMER SCHOOL PAYMENTS FOR 2020
SUMMER SESSION 1: May 22, 2020
SUMMER SESSION 2: June 19, 2020
SUMMER SESSION 3: July 31, 2020
SEVEN WEEK 1: June 5, 2020
SEVEN WEEK 2: July 31, 2020
IMPORTANT ANNOUCEMENT:
Academic Pay Year Adjustment for 2020-2021 AY: Be sure to plan ahead for the “Payless
payday”. Effective for the 2020-2021 AY, a pay period adjustment will occur to realign the
academic year pay dates with the calendar year. To accomplish this adjustment, the initial pay
period for the AY will be moved forward by one pay period. If you are on a 26-pay cycle, your
last pay for this year will be August 28, 2020. All faculty members, both 20 and 26 pay options,
will receive their first pay check for the 2020-2021 AY on September 25, 2020. Please note that
you will receive all compensation to which you are entitled for the academic year.
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PA FACULTY HEALTH & WELFARE FUND INFORMATION
For questions on eligibility and coverage, you can directly contact The Fund at:
PA Faculty Health & Welfare Fund
60 Boulevard of the Allies, 5th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (844) 865-1137
Fax: (412) 224-4465
REMINDER: Please be sure to take your dental or vision ID card with you when you go on your appointment. They will need
your ID number to process your claim(s) through United Concordia Dental (UCCI) and National Vision Administrators (NVA).
Also, if you have not yet done so, be sure to “Create an Account” for yourself in both UCCI & NVA websites. There you will
have access to see all who is currently covered under your benefit, claims that are pending or paid, current coverage, ID
cards, etc.
Also, please note that if you need to update your mailing address or change dependents, you will need to complete a new
enrollment/change form.
TEMPORARY FACULTY: If you contract ends May 22, 2020 and you do not have a fall 2020 contract,
your vision and dental coverage ends June 30, 2020. So take advantage of this coverage before this
end date!
A Healthy U Reminder
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Healthy U requirement for the current wellness
year has been changed to completion of the RealAge Test only (worth 30 points). All
faculty and coaches and their enrolled spouse MUST complete the RealAge Test by May 31, 2020. If you do not
complete the Healthy U requirement, a penalty of 10% will be added to your healthcare premiums beginning
July 1, 2020. For those with family coverage, that's an additional $2,000+ in annual healthcare premiums.
Sharecare does not send confirmation emails upon completion. To determine if you have completed the
requirement, log into your Sharecare account, click on the ACHIEVE icon, and then REWARDS.
If you and your enrolled spouse completed the RealAge Test and other wellness activities and can see
70 points in the Rewards section, you are complete.
If you and your enrolled spouse completed the RealAge Test and can see 30 points in the Rewards
section, you are complete.
If you AND/OR your enrolled spouse have not completed the RealAge Test during the current program
year - which began on September 1, 2019 - you must do so before the May 31, 2020, deadline.
Please contact our local Human Resources office in Carrier or Bim Arthun in APSCUF Membership Services if
you have questions about the Healthy U program.
NOTE: There were programming changes made that go into effect May 1. Anyone who has completed the RealAge
Test and previously saw 30 points in their Sharecare account will supposedly see 70 points for the same activity beginning
May 1.
APPLY ONLINE FOR MAIL-IN AND ABSENTEE BALLOTS
The PA Primary will now be held on June 2, 2020. To stay up-to-date with
the latest and most accurate election information in Pennsylvania, visit
www.VotesPA.com .
Important Primary New Dates:
May 18: Last day to update your voter registration information
May 26: Last day to request a mail ballot
June 2 till 8pm – PA Primary Election: Deadline to return your voted mail-in ballot
May 2020
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ENHANCED SICK LEAVE PAYOUT PROGRAM
APSCUF Faculty
The “Enhanced Sick Leave Payout Program" was been approved to be extended by the Delegates of
the Legislative Assembly on April 7th, and will provide eligible active faculty members, regular fulltime faculty and tenured, regular part-time and tenured faculty members who have met the eligibility
criteria for majority paid retiree healthcare, the opportunity to receive an increased sick leave payout if
they submit a letter of intent to retire on or before June 1, 2020, with an effective date of retirement on
or before August 14, 2020.
Previously, the original system-wide goal of 200 faculty member retirements was met, and as a result
any additional faculty members meeting the eligibility criteria for majority paid annuitant healthcare
who provide notice of retirement on or before June 1, 2020 and retire on or before August 14, 2020
will receive the increased sick leave as follows:.
All submitted retirements will be irrevocable.
APSCUF Coaches
This “Enhanced Sick Leave Payout Program" has been approved by the Coaches Membership and will
provide eligible coaches the opportunity to receive an increased sick leave payout if they submit a
letter of intent to retire on or before June 26, 2020, with an effective date of retirement on or before
September 25, 2020.
Under this Enhanced Sick Leave Payout Program the sick leave payouts will be calculated as follows:
All submitted retirements are irrevocable.
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HAPPY RETIREMENT!!
Best Wishes to our 2019-2020 Retirees
Dr. Stephen Agyei-Mensah, Computer Information Science
Dr. Jerry Belloit, Finance (January 2020)
Dr. Nancyann Falvo, Nursing
Dr. John Heard, Chemistry, Mathematics & Physics(August 2019)
Dr. Christina Hearst, Student Support Faculty
Dr. Ralph Leary, English & Modern Languages (January 2020)
Dr. John McCullough, Education
Dr. Mark Mitchell, Psychology
Ms. Michele Pedlow, Trio Student Support Services
Mr. James Rose, Visual & Performing Arts
Dr. Thomas Rourke, Social Sciences
Dr. Richard Sabousky, Special Education
Dr. Jocelynn Smrekar, Education
Dr. Lisa Turner, Special Education
Unfortunately due to the Coronavirus, the Retirement Reception has been postponed. Once the social
distancing has been lifted, new plans for a celebration will follow.
ATTENTION NEW FACUTLY RETIREES: PA Faculty Health and Welfare Fund Benefits will end on the
last day of the following month after your retirement date. Retirees have the option of signing up for
COBRA for their Health and Welfare benefits for an 18-month period or paying for dental/vision benefits
thru APSCURF, the retirement association.
All Clarion APSCUF Retirees receive a one-year membership paid by Clarion APSCUF to the Association of State
College and University of Retired Faculties (APSCURF). As an APSCURF member, retirees are entitled to the special
services they enjoyed as an APSCUF member plus the voluntary member-paid dental/vision benefit option plan.
EMERITUS STATUS PROCEDURES
Nominations for Emeritus Status should be initiated by member(s) of the appropriate
department/unit and announced at a department/unit meeting, normally within one year
following retirement. The nominated member(s) of the department/unit shall forward a one-page
summary of the significant accomplishments made by the nominee to the Dean and appropriate Vice
President.
The Office of the Provost and Academic Vice President will be responsible for the implementation of this
policy and its procedures. The above procedures for departments to follow to request emeritus status
for retiring faculty in departments are taken from the Clarion University of Pennsylvania Policy on
Emeritus Status. A copy of the entire policy is available from the APSCUF office.
If you have faculty who are retiring at the end of the fall or spring semester in your department, please
follow the procedures in this policy to request emeritus status for the nominee.
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Clarion APSCUF Fall 2020 Scholarships Awarded
CONGRATULATIONS to the following APSCUF Scholarship winners who were awarded $500 each for
the Fall 2020 semester. This year there were 49 outstanding applications submitted by currently
enrolled students throughout Clarion and Venango campuses. The scholarship winners were
recommended by the APSCUF Scholarship Committee (Committee Chair Dr. Jeffrey Diamond, Dr.
Todd Lavin and Dr. Helen Hampikian) and were approved at the Executive Committee meeting on
April 28, 2020. (Note: photos of winners will be in next September’s newsletter.)
APSCUF: Greyson Knepp (Integrative Studies-Art &
Entertainment)
Graduate: Emily Baker (Speech Language Pathology)
Senior: Samantha Rodgers (Accountancy)
Junior: Rhiannon Mack (Management-HR Management)
Freshman/Sophomore: Jenna Joseph (Biology)
At Large: Kimberly Westover (Molecular Biology)
At Large: McKenzie Rodriguez (Secondary Education - English)
THANK YOU! to the members of this year’s Clarion APSCUF Scholarship Committee: Dr. Jeffrey Diamond
(Chair), Dr. Todd Lavin and Dr. Helen Hampikian. These scholarships has been made possible by the faculty
and coaches members of APSCUF.
WE ARE APSCUF PROUD
These certainly have been strange times, but
know that your APSCUF Leadership is
constantly and “virtually” working for you.
So be APSCUF Proud and say “thank you” to
our dedicated leadership!
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We are APSCUF PROUD of our very own “celebrities” in the APSCUF PROUD campaign. They were
featured in APSCUF’s TV commercials and posters.
Thank you to Jackie Knaust (Chemistry, Mathematics & Physics), Nripendra Singh (Management &
Marketing), Lacey Fulton (Communication), Andy Lingwall (Communication) and Joseph Croskey
(Student Success) for representing APSCUF so well! We are CLARION PROUD!
If you didn’t get a chance to see the commercials, just click on the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist…
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SPRING 2020 GENERAL ELECTIONS RESULTS
The Clarion APSCUF Nominations and Elections Committee is pleased to
announce the results of the Spring 2020 General Election. See below.
Thank you, all, for your interest in serving our union and our
university community. And thanks to all who participated in the
election, candidates and voters; your contributions are appreciated.
Best wishes,
APSCUF Nominations & Elections Committee:
Jane Walsh (Chair), Paul Klenowski, Doug Knepp, Chunfei Li & Amanda Lockwood
APSCUF OFFICES
COACHES APSCUF OFFICES
Secretary: (1 one-year term)
Christopher McCarrick
Coaches Alternate: (1 one-year term)
Keith Ferraro
Treasurer: (1 one-year term)
Linda Lillard
CONTRACTUAL COMMITTEES
Delegate to Legislative Assembly: (3 two-year term)
Jennifer May
Annette Rosati
Barry Sweet
Alternate Delegate to Legislative Assembly:
(2 two-year term)
Ellen Foster
Jonathan Touster
Nominations & Elections Committee: (3 two-year term)
Natasha Dias
Xiaofeng Li
Rachel Newbury
Promotion Committee: (2 three-year term)
Christopher McCarrick (English & Modern Languages)
Rod Raehsler (Economics)
Sabbatical Leave Committee: (3 three-year term)
Jennifer May (Rehab)
Tonya Otto (Library Services)
Jane Walsh (Sociology)
Tenure Committee: (2 three-year term)
Jennifer May (Rehab)
Adam Roberts (Mathematics)
CCPS: (2 three-year term)
YooJin Ha (Library Science)
David Lott (Biology)
Venango Campus Representative: (1 one-year term)
Renee Bloom
State APSCUF Officers:
President: Jamie Martin (IUP)
Vice President: Chris Hallen (BL)
Secretary: Michele Papakie (IUP)
Treasurer: Clifford Johnston (WC)
Clarion APSCUF continues to be well represented on the State level!
CONGRATULATIONS to Ellen Foster and Mark Lepore who were recently elected to
serve a 2-year term on the State Audit Committee. Joyce Overly will continue to serve on the State
Executive Committee and Mark Kilwein will continue to serve as the Chair of the Statewide Grievance
Committee along with serving on the State Meet & Discuss Team.
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ANNOUNCING THE RESULTS FROM THE DEPARTMENT CHAIR ELECTIONS
Congratulations to the following individuals!
Department Name
Accountancy
Biology and Geosciences
Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics
Computer Information Sciences
Communication
Counseling, Human Services, Rehabilitation, Allied Health and Criminal Justice
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Economics
Education
English and Modern Languages
Finance
Information and Library Science
Library Services
Management and Marketing
Nursing
Nutrition, Health & Sport Sciences
Psychology
Social Sciences
Special Education
Student Affairs Faculty
Student Support Services
Visual and Performing Arts
Faculty Name
Tony Grenci
Andrew Keth
Adam Roberts
Jeffrey Childs
Lacey Fulton
Ray Feroz
Kristina Dworek
Paul Woodburne
Jesse Haight
Leah Chambers
Jeffrey Eicher
Linda Lillard
Mary Buchanan
Tony Johns
Deb Kelly
Doug Knepp
Jeanne Slattery
Barry Sweet
Lorie Taylor
Wendy Snodgrass
Joseph Croskey
Casey Teske
The following is a list of faculty identified as Department Chairperson for Summer 2020:
Department
Biology/Geoscience
Chem/Math/Physics
Communication
Economics
English/Modern Languages
Social Science
Visual/Performing Arts
Education
Special Education
Chairperson
Andrew Keth
Adam Roberts
Lacey Fulton
Paul Woodburne
Leah Chambers
Barry Sweet
Casey Teske
John McCullough
Rick Sabousky
Department
Accountancy
CIS
Finance
Library Science
Management/Marketing
Counseling/Human Service
CSD
Nursing
Nutrition/Health/Sport
Psychology
Chairperson
Anthony Grenci
Jeffrey Childs
Jeffrey Eicher
Linda Lillard
Tony Johns
Ray Feroz
Kristina Dworek
Deb Kelly
Doug Knepp
Jeanne Slattery
Have a safe and enjoyable summer!
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Executive Committee: President – Ray Feroz; Vice President – Joyce Overly; Secretary – Christopher McCarrick; Treasurer – Linda Lillard; Delegates –
Ray Feroz, Jennifer May, Barry Sweet, Jaqueline Knaust, Mark Lepore; Alternate Delegates – Ellen Foster, Jonathan Touster, Cristin Ketley, Jamie
Phillips, Lorie Taylor; Coaches President – Chris Weibel, Coaches Vice President – Matt Hanhold; 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 – Paul Klenowski; Negotiations – Ray Feroz; Nominations & Elections – Jane Walsh; Social Justice – Amy
Conner-Love; Public Affairs/Relations – Christopher McCarrick; Student Liaison – Naomi Bell O’Neil; Rules & Bylaws – Jamie Phillips; Mobilization CoChairs – Jackie Knaust & Andy Lingwall; State Temporary Faculty Committee – Natasha Dias; State APSCUF Executive Council – Joyce Overly;
Meet & Discuss Team: Ray Feroz; Barry Sweet; Joyce Overly; Adam Roberts; Mark Kilwein; Jennifer May; Mary Buchanan
The President’s Message…
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Well, we made it through the one-of-a-kind spring 2020 semester.
May marks the end of Ken Mash’s final term state APSCUF President. He was able
to visit Clarion before the pandemic, on February 25th, and we recognized and
thanked him. He worked with 3 different Chancellors and led us during the momentous strike of October
2016. He will be remembered as a tough, no nonsense president who was supportive of faculty. He now
returns to teach political science at East Stroudsburg University. We also welcome Jamie Martin from Criminal
Justice at IUP, as our new state APSCUF president! She served under Ken as his VP and comes into the job
ready to hit the ground running!
The decision on F2F or Online or Hybrid fall class delivery will likely be put off until the last minute, and it is not
just a University President and/or Chancellor decision – the federal guidelines, Governor and PA Department
of Education will be involved. Don’t look for a decision until mid-July or later.
You may have seen that Mansfield University has received a $6 M loan from the SSHE, and wonder what about
Clarion? I spoke to Dr. Dale and she is looking forward to the Sustainability Task Force recommendations for
cost savings and revenue enhancement ideas before even contemplating the loan route. With SSHE loans
come less autonomy and greater external oversight – something to avoid if we value local self-determination.
I usually reserve steely-eyed looks for the first calendar year message, but now is time for another one as we
move toward a new academic year in an uncharted environment. SSHE and Clarion have more serious
financial pressures than ever. Recent directives by the Chancellor coupled with shortened timelines to achieve
financial sustainability, were concerning even before the pandemic. With the economic effects of COVID-19,
state tax revenues will be down and pressure to fund the human services safety net will be up – spelling flat
funding or even reduced state subsidies to higher education. And we serve many students who are financially
disadvantaged and may not be able to send their daughters and sons to college this fall. With reduced
enrollment the Chancellor will be under pressure by certain myopic state legislators to radically cut costs - that
happens even in good times.
The APSCUF negotiations committee and the Legislative Assembly have approved an extension of the
Enhanced Sick Leave Payout Program through the end of May. Given the challenges noted above, I urge fellow
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faculty who may be contemplating retirement in the next year or two, to consider taking advantage of this
incentive program. Reducing payroll costs will be helpful to Clarion University. Dr. Dale has said she will not
use retrenchment. I imagine the pressure will be strong. If we can help her out
by a few more early retirements, that could make a positive difference.
Thank you for all that you do for our students, and our colleagues. You are the
heart and soul of the university.
In solidarity,
Ray
SUMMER 2020 MEETINGS
Summer 2020 MEET & DISCUSS @ 1:30 pm
Monday, May 18 (Pre-Meet & Discuss)
Friday, May 22 (Meet & Discuss)
Monday, June 8 (Pre-Meet & Discuss)
Friday, June 12 (Meet & Discuss)
Monday, July 13 (Pre-Meet & Discuss)
Thursday, July 16 (Meet & Discuss)
Monday, August 17 (Pre-Meet & Discuss)
Thursday, August 20 (Meet & Discuss)
New Faculty Orientation
Monday & Tuesday, August 17 & 18
APSCUF Special Legislative Assembly – May 6
APSCUF Leadership Institute – May 13 - CANCELLED
Again know that Clarion APSCUF’s Office Manager Jan Walters’ office continues to be open
for APSCUF business…remotely from her home! You can contact Jan by emailing her at
jwalters@clarion.edu or jwalters@apscuf.org .
SUMMER HOURS and SUMMER CLOSINGS: Clarion APSCUF Office Summer
Hours are from 8 am till 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday. The office is scheduled to
be closed on the following days:
Friday & Monday, May 22 & May 25
Monday, June 15
Friday, June 19 through Thursday, July 2
Friday & Monday, July 3 & 6
Friday, July 24
SUMMER SCHOOL PAYMENTS FOR 2020
SUMMER SESSION 1: May 22, 2020
SUMMER SESSION 2: June 19, 2020
SUMMER SESSION 3: July 31, 2020
SEVEN WEEK 1: June 5, 2020
SEVEN WEEK 2: July 31, 2020
IMPORTANT ANNOUCEMENT:
Academic Pay Year Adjustment for 2020-2021 AY: Be sure to plan ahead for the “Payless
payday”. Effective for the 2020-2021 AY, a pay period adjustment will occur to realign the
academic year pay dates with the calendar year. To accomplish this adjustment, the initial pay
period for the AY will be moved forward by one pay period. If you are on a 26-pay cycle, your
last pay for this year will be August 28, 2020. All faculty members, both 20 and 26 pay options,
will receive their first pay check for the 2020-2021 AY on September 25, 2020. Please note that
you will receive all compensation to which you are entitled for the academic year.
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PA FACULTY HEALTH & WELFARE FUND INFORMATION
For questions on eligibility and coverage, you can directly contact The Fund at:
PA Faculty Health & Welfare Fund
60 Boulevard of the Allies, 5th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (844) 865-1137
Fax: (412) 224-4465
REMINDER: Please be sure to take your dental or vision ID card with you when you go on your appointment. They will need
your ID number to process your claim(s) through United Concordia Dental (UCCI) and National Vision Administrators (NVA).
Also, if you have not yet done so, be sure to “Create an Account” for yourself in both UCCI & NVA websites. There you will
have access to see all who is currently covered under your benefit, claims that are pending or paid, current coverage, ID
cards, etc.
Also, please note that if you need to update your mailing address or change dependents, you will need to complete a new
enrollment/change form.
TEMPORARY FACULTY: If you contract ends May 22, 2020 and you do not have a fall 2020 contract,
your vision and dental coverage ends June 30, 2020. So take advantage of this coverage before this
end date!
A Healthy U Reminder
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Healthy U requirement for the current wellness
year has been changed to completion of the RealAge Test only (worth 30 points). All
faculty and coaches and their enrolled spouse MUST complete the RealAge Test by May 31, 2020. If you do not
complete the Healthy U requirement, a penalty of 10% will be added to your healthcare premiums beginning
July 1, 2020. For those with family coverage, that's an additional $2,000+ in annual healthcare premiums.
Sharecare does not send confirmation emails upon completion. To determine if you have completed the
requirement, log into your Sharecare account, click on the ACHIEVE icon, and then REWARDS.
If you and your enrolled spouse completed the RealAge Test and other wellness activities and can see
70 points in the Rewards section, you are complete.
If you and your enrolled spouse completed the RealAge Test and can see 30 points in the Rewards
section, you are complete.
If you AND/OR your enrolled spouse have not completed the RealAge Test during the current program
year - which began on September 1, 2019 - you must do so before the May 31, 2020, deadline.
Please contact our local Human Resources office in Carrier or Bim Arthun in APSCUF Membership Services if
you have questions about the Healthy U program.
NOTE: There were programming changes made that go into effect May 1. Anyone who has completed the RealAge
Test and previously saw 30 points in their Sharecare account will supposedly see 70 points for the same activity beginning
May 1.
APPLY ONLINE FOR MAIL-IN AND ABSENTEE BALLOTS
The PA Primary will now be held on June 2, 2020. To stay up-to-date with
the latest and most accurate election information in Pennsylvania, visit
www.VotesPA.com .
Important Primary New Dates:
May 18: Last day to update your voter registration information
May 26: Last day to request a mail ballot
June 2 till 8pm – PA Primary Election: Deadline to return your voted mail-in ballot
May 2020
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ENHANCED SICK LEAVE PAYOUT PROGRAM
APSCUF Faculty
The “Enhanced Sick Leave Payout Program" was been approved to be extended by the Delegates of
the Legislative Assembly on April 7th, and will provide eligible active faculty members, regular fulltime faculty and tenured, regular part-time and tenured faculty members who have met the eligibility
criteria for majority paid retiree healthcare, the opportunity to receive an increased sick leave payout if
they submit a letter of intent to retire on or before June 1, 2020, with an effective date of retirement on
or before August 14, 2020.
Previously, the original system-wide goal of 200 faculty member retirements was met, and as a result
any additional faculty members meeting the eligibility criteria for majority paid annuitant healthcare
who provide notice of retirement on or before June 1, 2020 and retire on or before August 14, 2020
will receive the increased sick leave as follows:.
All submitted retirements will be irrevocable.
APSCUF Coaches
This “Enhanced Sick Leave Payout Program" has been approved by the Coaches Membership and will
provide eligible coaches the opportunity to receive an increased sick leave payout if they submit a
letter of intent to retire on or before June 26, 2020, with an effective date of retirement on or before
September 25, 2020.
Under this Enhanced Sick Leave Payout Program the sick leave payouts will be calculated as follows:
All submitted retirements are irrevocable.
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HAPPY RETIREMENT!!
Best Wishes to our 2019-2020 Retirees
Dr. Stephen Agyei-Mensah, Computer Information Science
Dr. Jerry Belloit, Finance (January 2020)
Dr. Nancyann Falvo, Nursing
Dr. John Heard, Chemistry, Mathematics & Physics(August 2019)
Dr. Christina Hearst, Student Support Faculty
Dr. Ralph Leary, English & Modern Languages (January 2020)
Dr. John McCullough, Education
Dr. Mark Mitchell, Psychology
Ms. Michele Pedlow, Trio Student Support Services
Mr. James Rose, Visual & Performing Arts
Dr. Thomas Rourke, Social Sciences
Dr. Richard Sabousky, Special Education
Dr. Jocelynn Smrekar, Education
Dr. Lisa Turner, Special Education
Unfortunately due to the Coronavirus, the Retirement Reception has been postponed. Once the social
distancing has been lifted, new plans for a celebration will follow.
ATTENTION NEW FACUTLY RETIREES: PA Faculty Health and Welfare Fund Benefits will end on the
last day of the following month after your retirement date. Retirees have the option of signing up for
COBRA for their Health and Welfare benefits for an 18-month period or paying for dental/vision benefits
thru APSCURF, the retirement association.
All Clarion APSCUF Retirees receive a one-year membership paid by Clarion APSCUF to the Association of State
College and University of Retired Faculties (APSCURF). As an APSCURF member, retirees are entitled to the special
services they enjoyed as an APSCUF member plus the voluntary member-paid dental/vision benefit option plan.
EMERITUS STATUS PROCEDURES
Nominations for Emeritus Status should be initiated by member(s) of the appropriate
department/unit and announced at a department/unit meeting, normally within one year
following retirement. The nominated member(s) of the department/unit shall forward a one-page
summary of the significant accomplishments made by the nominee to the Dean and appropriate Vice
President.
The Office of the Provost and Academic Vice President will be responsible for the implementation of this
policy and its procedures. The above procedures for departments to follow to request emeritus status
for retiring faculty in departments are taken from the Clarion University of Pennsylvania Policy on
Emeritus Status. A copy of the entire policy is available from the APSCUF office.
If you have faculty who are retiring at the end of the fall or spring semester in your department, please
follow the procedures in this policy to request emeritus status for the nominee.
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Clarion APSCUF Fall 2020 Scholarships Awarded
CONGRATULATIONS to the following APSCUF Scholarship winners who were awarded $500 each for
the Fall 2020 semester. This year there were 49 outstanding applications submitted by currently
enrolled students throughout Clarion and Venango campuses. The scholarship winners were
recommended by the APSCUF Scholarship Committee (Committee Chair Dr. Jeffrey Diamond, Dr.
Todd Lavin and Dr. Helen Hampikian) and were approved at the Executive Committee meeting on
April 28, 2020. (Note: photos of winners will be in next September’s newsletter.)
APSCUF: Greyson Knepp (Integrative Studies-Art &
Entertainment)
Graduate: Emily Baker (Speech Language Pathology)
Senior: Samantha Rodgers (Accountancy)
Junior: Rhiannon Mack (Management-HR Management)
Freshman/Sophomore: Jenna Joseph (Biology)
At Large: Kimberly Westover (Molecular Biology)
At Large: McKenzie Rodriguez (Secondary Education - English)
THANK YOU! to the members of this year’s Clarion APSCUF Scholarship Committee: Dr. Jeffrey Diamond
(Chair), Dr. Todd Lavin and Dr. Helen Hampikian. These scholarships has been made possible by the faculty
and coaches members of APSCUF.
WE ARE APSCUF PROUD
These certainly have been strange times, but
know that your APSCUF Leadership is
constantly and “virtually” working for you.
So be APSCUF Proud and say “thank you” to
our dedicated leadership!
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We are APSCUF PROUD of our very own “celebrities” in the APSCUF PROUD campaign. They were
featured in APSCUF’s TV commercials and posters.
Thank you to Jackie Knaust (Chemistry, Mathematics & Physics), Nripendra Singh (Management &
Marketing), Lacey Fulton (Communication), Andy Lingwall (Communication) and Joseph Croskey
(Student Success) for representing APSCUF so well! We are CLARION PROUD!
If you didn’t get a chance to see the commercials, just click on the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist…
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SPRING 2020 GENERAL ELECTIONS RESULTS
The Clarion APSCUF Nominations and Elections Committee is pleased to
announce the results of the Spring 2020 General Election. See below.
Thank you, all, for your interest in serving our union and our
university community. And thanks to all who participated in the
election, candidates and voters; your contributions are appreciated.
Best wishes,
APSCUF Nominations & Elections Committee:
Jane Walsh (Chair), Paul Klenowski, Doug Knepp, Chunfei Li & Amanda Lockwood
APSCUF OFFICES
COACHES APSCUF OFFICES
Secretary: (1 one-year term)
Christopher McCarrick
Coaches Alternate: (1 one-year term)
Keith Ferraro
Treasurer: (1 one-year term)
Linda Lillard
CONTRACTUAL COMMITTEES
Delegate to Legislative Assembly: (3 two-year term)
Jennifer May
Annette Rosati
Barry Sweet
Alternate Delegate to Legislative Assembly:
(2 two-year term)
Ellen Foster
Jonathan Touster
Nominations & Elections Committee: (3 two-year term)
Natasha Dias
Xiaofeng Li
Rachel Newbury
Promotion Committee: (2 three-year term)
Christopher McCarrick (English & Modern Languages)
Rod Raehsler (Economics)
Sabbatical Leave Committee: (3 three-year term)
Jennifer May (Rehab)
Tonya Otto (Library Services)
Jane Walsh (Sociology)
Tenure Committee: (2 three-year term)
Jennifer May (Rehab)
Adam Roberts (Mathematics)
CCPS: (2 three-year term)
YooJin Ha (Library Science)
David Lott (Biology)
Venango Campus Representative: (1 one-year term)
Renee Bloom
State APSCUF Officers:
President: Jamie Martin (IUP)
Vice President: Chris Hallen (BL)
Secretary: Michele Papakie (IUP)
Treasurer: Clifford Johnston (WC)
Clarion APSCUF continues to be well represented on the State level!
CONGRATULATIONS to Ellen Foster and Mark Lepore who were recently elected to
serve a 2-year term on the State Audit Committee. Joyce Overly will continue to serve on the State
Executive Committee and Mark Kilwein will continue to serve as the Chair of the Statewide Grievance
Committee along with serving on the State Meet & Discuss Team.
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ANNOUNCING THE RESULTS FROM THE DEPARTMENT CHAIR ELECTIONS
Congratulations to the following individuals!
Department Name
Accountancy
Biology and Geosciences
Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics
Computer Information Sciences
Communication
Counseling, Human Services, Rehabilitation, Allied Health and Criminal Justice
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Economics
Education
English and Modern Languages
Finance
Information and Library Science
Library Services
Management and Marketing
Nursing
Nutrition, Health & Sport Sciences
Psychology
Social Sciences
Special Education
Student Affairs Faculty
Student Support Services
Visual and Performing Arts
Faculty Name
Tony Grenci
Andrew Keth
Adam Roberts
Jeffrey Childs
Lacey Fulton
Ray Feroz
Kristina Dworek
Paul Woodburne
Jesse Haight
Leah Chambers
Jeffrey Eicher
Linda Lillard
Mary Buchanan
Tony Johns
Deb Kelly
Doug Knepp
Jeanne Slattery
Barry Sweet
Lorie Taylor
Wendy Snodgrass
Joseph Croskey
Casey Teske
The following is a list of faculty identified as Department Chairperson for Summer 2020:
Department
Biology/Geoscience
Chem/Math/Physics
Communication
Economics
English/Modern Languages
Social Science
Visual/Performing Arts
Education
Special Education
Chairperson
Andrew Keth
Adam Roberts
Lacey Fulton
Paul Woodburne
Leah Chambers
Barry Sweet
Casey Teske
John McCullough
Rick Sabousky
Department
Accountancy
CIS
Finance
Library Science
Management/Marketing
Counseling/Human Service
CSD
Nursing
Nutrition/Health/Sport
Psychology
Chairperson
Anthony Grenci
Jeffrey Childs
Jeffrey Eicher
Linda Lillard
Tony Johns
Ray Feroz
Kristina Dworek
Deb Kelly
Doug Knepp
Jeanne Slattery
Have a safe and enjoyable summer!
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