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Executive Committee: President – Ray Feroz; Vice President – Joyce Overly; Secretary – Christopher McCarrick; Treasurer – Linda Lillard; Delegates –
Ray Feroz, Jennifer May, Annette Rosati, Barry Sweet, Lorie Taylor; Alternate Delegates – Ellen Foster, Cristin Ketley, Jacqueline Knaust, Karl Sprenger,
Jonathan Touster; Coaches President - Sean Esterhuizen; Coaches Vice President – Al Modrzejewski; 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 – YooJin Ha; Social Justice – Amy
Conner-Love; Public Affairs/Relations – Christopher McCarrick; Student Liaison – Naomi Bell O’Neil; Rules & Bylaws – Carey Childers; Mobilization CoChairs – Jackie Knaust & Andy Lingwall; State Temporary Faculty Committee – Robb Lawrence; 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 Sisters and Brothers,
I hope you had an excellent Winter Holiday last week!
Starting with this edition, the Clarion APSCUF Newsletter will be published only online, for
members only.
As you know, APSCUF is gathering input as we head into new contract negotiations. Our current one-year CBA expires on
June 30, 2019. President Ken Mash has been reaching out to various member groups, e.g., regular faculty, chairs, adjuncts,
to hear their priorities. APSCUF and the SSHE have agreed to use an interest-based bargaining format for negotiations in
keeping with the Chancellor’s collaborative style. I will keep you posted.
Preview of Coming Events:
Plan to join us for the end-of-semester APSCUF member social at the Clarion River Brewing Company on
Wednesday, May 1, 2019, from 4-6 pm
The PA Promise is proposed legislation that enables students to attend the SSHE universities tuition-free. It
would enable students to achieve their higher education dreams and ensure strong enrollment for SSHE
institutions. There is a noon rally for students and faculty at the capitol in Harrisburg on Wednesday, March 27.
Clarion will join with Edinboro and Slippery Rock to transport faculty and students to the rally at no cost. Please
join me for the trip to Harrisburg. See inside the Newsletter for more information. Contact Jan or myself with any
questions.
The Clarion University College Democrats are presenting the Shropshire Award to State Representative Sara
Innamorata on Thursday April 11 at the Clarion River Brewing Company at a 7 pm social/event. Kevan Yenerall
is the faculty advisor for the student Democrats club; see inside the Newsletter for more information. It promises
to be a great event!
The Faculty Affairs Committee of the Senate is sponsoring, along with APSCUF and the Office of the President, a
retirement reception for our colleagues on April 23 at 4 pm in Moore Hall. Please join us to honor our retirees!
Sara Miller of the Labor Relations Department will be on campus on Tuesday, March 19. We are having some
upcoming campus visits by State APSCUF staff. Bim Arthun, Director of Membership Services, will be on
campus Thursday, April 4. To make one-on-one appointments, please contact Jan in the APSCUF office.
Thanks for making Clarion University a great place to learn and work!
In solidarity,
Ray
March 2019
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SPRING 2019 MEETINGS
(Please mark your calendars!)
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (EC)
(Rhea Conf. Room @ 3:30 pm)
Tuesday, March 19
Tuesday, April 2
Tuesday, April 16 (APSCUF Spring Elections)
DEPARTMENTAL REP COUNCIL
(Rhea Conf. Room @ 3:30 PM)
Tuesday, April 9
SPRING 2019 MEET & DISCUSS @ 2:30 pm
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING (NOTE DATE CHANGE!)
Thursday, March 28 @ 3:30 pm @ 250/252 Gemmell
*includes “Meet the Candidates” Forum
Friday, March 15 – Pre-Meet & Discuss (APSCUF Office)
Friday, March 22 – Meet & Discuss (Rhea)
Tuesday, April 9 – Pre-Meet & Discuss (APSCUF Office)
Friday, April 12 – Meet & Discuss (Carrier)
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLIES
April 25-27, 2019 (Williamsport)
May 17, 2019 – Leadership Day (Slippery Rock)
REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
GENERAL APSCUF & BARGAINING UNIT MEETING & “Meet the Candidate Forum” is scheduled for THURSDAY,
March 28th @ 3:30 pm in 250/252 Gemmell Student Center. Included in this meeting will be “Meet the
Candidates” forum for the 2019 Spring General Elections. Please “pencil in” this meeting on your meeting calendar.
CAMPUS VISIT: In conjunction and immediately after the General APSCUF and Bargaining Unit Meeting
and “Meet the Candidate Forum”, there will be a campus visit by State APSCUF President Ken Mash on
Thursday, March 28 at 3:30 pm in 250/252 Gemmell Student Center. Come and meet Ken as he speaks
about current issues and CBA negotiations. Please make an effort to attend this meeting. Let’s give Ken
a BIG CLARION WELCOME to our campus!!
ANOTHER CAMPUS VISIT: There will be a campus visit by Sara Miller of State APSCUF’s Labor
Relations Department on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Please feel free to stop by the APSCUF
office located in the Rhea Building between1:00 - 3:00 pm to meet Sara. She will be available
to answer any general contract questions. NOTE: If you need to speak to Sara privately, please
contact Jan in the APSCUF office to set up a 15 minute appointment for you.
Spring 2019 General Elections will be held on Monday & Tuesday, April 15 & 16 through Survey Monkey. This
election is being held in conjunction with Faculty Senate Elections.
REMINDER TO YOUR STUDENTS!! CLARION APSCUF 2019 FALL SCHOLARSHIPS: Please remind your students that
applications for the Clarion APSCUF Fall 2019 Scholarship to be awarded to six (6) Clarion University currently
enrolled students deadline is Friday, March 22nd by noon. Instructions and Applications can be downloaded from
the Clarion APSCUF webpage at www.apscuf.org/universities/clarion.
SPRING FACULTY & COACHES RETIREMENT RECEPTION will be held on Tuesday, April 23 at 4 pm in
Moore Hall. Please mark your calendars!
Attention PASSHE Highmark PPO Blue Members - Healthy U is back online with Sharecare. Employees and their
enrolled spouses/domestic partners are to create a Sharecare account and complete the RealAge Test (wellness
profile) before the May 31, 2019, deadline to qualify for lower healthcare premiums beginning in July 1, 2019. The
current Healthy U program runs now through May 31, 2019. To get started, check out the Healthy U Information
Guide. TEMPORARY FACULTY: Please note that if you are enrolled with Highmark for major medical, you should
participate in this program for it affects your premium contributions too for the upcoming 2019-20 AY.
YMCA MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT: The New Scenic Rivers YMCA is now open in Clarion. Present your membership card
OR your Member Verification Certificate from the Clarion APSCUF office to the YMCA Member Service Desk and
receive a special discount on your membership. Know that your membership is for both the Oil City and Clarion County
YMCA’s!
March 2019
www.apscuf.org/universities/clarion
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SAVE THE DATE: End of the Semester Gathering, Wednesday, May 1 from 4:00 –
6:00 pm at the Clarion River Brewing Company, Main Street, Clarion, PA.
ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT RETIRING? DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR
HEALTHCARE, MEDICARE OR RETIREMENT? DO YOU HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR
HEALTH CARE, VISION AND DENTAL COVERAGE?
Bim Arthun (The New Nancy Koutris!), Director of Membership Services from State
APSCUF, will be visiting the Clarion campus on Thursday, April 4, 2019. Bim is
scheduling 30-minute (1/2 hour) appointments to discuss your retirement and healthcare questions.
The schedule runs from 10:00 – 12:00 (noon) and 1:00 – 3:00 in the Rhea Conference Room. Please
contact Jan Walters to schedule an appointment.
Also, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the Rhea Conference Room, Bim will then have a Healthcare Presentation with an
emphasis on retirement-related issues, PA Faculty Health & Welfare Fund and a Question & Answer Session. Light
refreshments will be served.
Please mark your calendar and come welcome Bim to our campus!
Amy Shannonhouse
Clarion APSCUF Health & Welfare Specialist
WELCOME NEW APSCUF MEMBERS!!
Karen Cook – Library Science
Tony Johns – Marketing & Management
Michael Neiswonger – Nursing
Coach Christopher Haupt - Football
Coach Marcus Spencer - Football
Share your concerns as we head into APSCUF negotiations
APSCUF wants to hear your perspectives and know your primary concerns as we prepare for
contract negotiations. APSCUF is offering multiple opportunities for faculty members to join the
conversation (two of which will focus on adjunct issues), and you may attend as many calls as you'd
like. Calls are 8:30–9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 21 (all faculty); 8:30–9:30 a.m. Friday, March 22
(focus on adjuncts); noon–1 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 (all faculty); and 4–5 p.m. Thursday, April 4
(focus on adjuncts). Visit APSCUF.org/member-benefits or email qualityeducation@apscuf.org for
the call number and access code. Coach discussion will be scheduled for a later date.
APSCUF’S NEW LEADERSHIP DAY - State APSCUF will be holding a
New Leadership Day on Friday, May 17 at Slippery Rock University from 9:00 am till 4:15
pm. Leadership Day provides a great opportunity for any faculty and coaches member who are
interested in learning more about the union, union service position, our contract(s) and the
national trends in higher education employment. It is highly recommended for those who are
new in local APSCUF leadership roles to attend. Please read the insert memo from Ken Mash for complete details. If
interested in attending or if you have questions, please contact Jan in the APSCUF office. She will be handling your
registration. Deadline for registration is Friday, April 19th.
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Clarion APSCUF has lost an important member of our union and university community. We were saddened to
learn of the death of part-time online instructor Joel Christine. Mr. Christine was a part-time online instructor for
the Department of Biology & Geosciences since 2017. Our thoughts and support go out to the family, friends and
colleagues.
Joel A. Christine – November 23, 1958 – February 27, 2019
Joel A. Christine, 60, Tyrone, died Wednesday at his residence.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harry A. and Lydia Marie (Frontz) Christine.
Surviving are four siblings: E. Wayne Christine (Linda) in Michigan and Karen A. Brant (Earl), Barry A.
Christine (Lynn) and Brenda L. Ross, all of Tyrone.
Joel was a 1977 graduate of Tyrone High School and received a B.S. degree from Penn State in geobiology and
a master’s degree from East Tennessee State in paleontology. He was a lifelong student of science and nature
and had been teaching at the college level.
He enjoyed playing the guitar.
There will be no viewing or services. Arrangements are by Derman Funeral Home Inc., Tyrone.
20/26 ANNUAL PAY OPTION WINDOW
Nine-month pay faculty who are interested in changing their pay options from 20 to 26 pays or vice versa may do so
during a window period from April 1, 2019 to April 30, 2019. The change will be effective for the first paycheck of the
Fall 2019 semester which is September 13, 2019. (See insert letter from State APSCUF President Ken Mash.)
If you so choose to change your option, please complete the 20/26 Pay Option form and return it to our Human
Resources office in Carrier. Please note that this is the only opportunity to make this change during this academic
year. The 20/26 Annual Pay Option form is inserted in this newsletter or is available in our Human Resources office.
SPRING 2019 GENERAL ELECTIONS TIMELINE
Friday, March 15: Nominating petitions due by Noon to YooJin Ha, Chair, Nominations and
Elections Committee, c/o APSCUF Office, Rhea Building
Wednesday, March 20: Candidate Statements due from candidates to be published in the Clarion
APSCUF March Newsletter (e-mail to jwalters@clarion.edu )
Thursday, March 21: Slate of candidates and statements distributed with Clarion APSCUF March newsletter
Thursday, March 28: “Meet the Candidates” Forum @ 3:30 pm in 250/252 Gemmell Student Center - Candidates
introduced; comments and questions
Tuesday, April 9: E-mail reminder of the Spring 2019 Election to be held through Survey Monkey. Included will be the
slate of candidates and their statements.
*Monday, April 15: Ballots sent for voting through Survey Monkey @ 6:00 am to campus e-mail addresses
*Tuesday, April 16: Voting continues through Survey Monkey. Deadline for voting at 4:00 pm; Announcement of
Winners
*Note that the General Spring 2019 Elections will be held in conjunction with the Faculty Senate Elections on Monday and
Tuesday, April 15 and 16, 2019. The Faculty Senate Elections will be held through Survey Monkey under a separate e-mail ballot.
March 2019
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Rally for affordable college March 27 in Harrisburg
Do you believe public higher education should be affordable? That Pennsylvanians should not be crushed by student-loan debt?
Join us Wednesday, March 27 as we rally for the Pennsylvania Promise, a plan to make college affordable in the
Commonwealth. We are looking for faculty, coaches, and students to join us 11 a.m. that day in the State Capitol Rotunda.
In conjunction with Edinboro and Slippery Rock’s APSCUF chapters, we are taking faculty and students in a 55 passenger bus
to the Capitol in Harrisburg on Wednesday, March 27. Clarion University’s pickup time will be at 5:30 am in the Rhea Building
parking lot – Lot #17. Return trip should be around 5:30 pm. The rally starts promptly at 11:00 am in the Capital’s Rotunda and
ends 12:00 pm SHARP. Immediately after the rally, State APSCUF will be giving all participants a $10 lunch voucher for the
Capital’s cafeteria. Our bus will be leaving the Capital at 1:30 pm SHARP. Snacks and water will be provided for the bus
ride. Faculty and students are encouraged to wear university apparel and make handmade signs for the rally. Please let Jan
Walters in the APSCUF office know that you are interested in going.
Also, we are asking you to please reach out to interested students with this information and have them or yourselves contact
Jan in the APSCUF office. If there are any particular groups we should be contacting, please let us know. We would love to
have at least 15-20 CU students and APSCUF faculty to represent Clarion University at this rally.
Learn more about the Pennsylvania Promise, of which APSCUF is a partner, at www.PApromise.org . Please make sure
you're following the cause on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Use #PApromise and #affordablecollegenow in your online
discussions.
In advance, thank you for your consideration and reaching out to our students that would be interested in participating.
In Solidarity
Jackie Knaust & Andy Lingwall, Mobilization Co-Chairs; Chris McCarrick, PR Officer; Bell O’Neil, Student Liaison Officer
THANK YOU!! TO THE FOLLOWING VOLUNTEERS WHO
STAFFED THE INFORMATIONAL TABLES DURING
THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 25TH AND MARCH 11TH.
Kenn Staub
Rick Sabousky
Andy Lingwall
Jackie Knaust
Doug Knepp
Susan Prezzano
Joyce Overly
Ray Feroz
Nripendra Singh
Mary Buchanan
Tonya Otto
Kathy Murphy
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Bell O’Neil
Ellen Foster
Mark Sanko
Peggy Apple
Jackie Manno
YooJin Ha
Linda Lillard
Pat Johner
Chris McCarrick
Jeffrey Diamond
Alawya Alawami
Young-Gyoung Kim
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March 2019
Executive Committee: President – Ray Feroz; Vice President – Joyce Overly; Secretary – Christopher McCarrick; Treasurer – Linda Lillard; Delegates –
Ray Feroz, Jennifer May, Annette Rosati, Barry Sweet, Lorie Taylor; Alternate Delegates – Ellen Foster, Cristin Ketley, Jacqueline Knaust, Karl Sprenger,
Jonathan Touster; Coaches President - Sean Esterhuizen; Coaches Vice President – Al Modrzejewski; 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 – YooJin Ha; Social Justice – Amy
Conner-Love; Public Affairs/Relations – Christopher McCarrick; Student Liaison – Naomi Bell O’Neil; Rules & Bylaws – Carey Childers; Mobilization CoChairs – Jackie Knaust & Andy Lingwall; State Temporary Faculty Committee – Robb Lawrence; 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 Sisters and Brothers,
I hope you had an excellent Winter Holiday last week!
Starting with this edition, the Clarion APSCUF Newsletter will be published only online, for
members only.
As you know, APSCUF is gathering input as we head into new contract negotiations. Our current one-year CBA expires on
June 30, 2019. President Ken Mash has been reaching out to various member groups, e.g., regular faculty, chairs, adjuncts,
to hear their priorities. APSCUF and the SSHE have agreed to use an interest-based bargaining format for negotiations in
keeping with the Chancellor’s collaborative style. I will keep you posted.
Preview of Coming Events:
Plan to join us for the end-of-semester APSCUF member social at the Clarion River Brewing Company on
Wednesday, May 1, 2019, from 4-6 pm
The PA Promise is proposed legislation that enables students to attend the SSHE universities tuition-free. It
would enable students to achieve their higher education dreams and ensure strong enrollment for SSHE
institutions. There is a noon rally for students and faculty at the capitol in Harrisburg on Wednesday, March 27.
Clarion will join with Edinboro and Slippery Rock to transport faculty and students to the rally at no cost. Please
join me for the trip to Harrisburg. See inside the Newsletter for more information. Contact Jan or myself with any
questions.
The Clarion University College Democrats are presenting the Shropshire Award to State Representative Sara
Innamorata on Thursday April 11 at the Clarion River Brewing Company at a 7 pm social/event. Kevan Yenerall
is the faculty advisor for the student Democrats club; see inside the Newsletter for more information. It promises
to be a great event!
The Faculty Affairs Committee of the Senate is sponsoring, along with APSCUF and the Office of the President, a
retirement reception for our colleagues on April 23 at 4 pm in Moore Hall. Please join us to honor our retirees!
Sara Miller of the Labor Relations Department will be on campus on Tuesday, March 19. We are having some
upcoming campus visits by State APSCUF staff. Bim Arthun, Director of Membership Services, will be on
campus Thursday, April 4. To make one-on-one appointments, please contact Jan in the APSCUF office.
Thanks for making Clarion University a great place to learn and work!
In solidarity,
Ray
March 2019
www.apscuf.org/universities/clarion
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SPRING 2019 MEETINGS
(Please mark your calendars!)
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (EC)
(Rhea Conf. Room @ 3:30 pm)
Tuesday, March 19
Tuesday, April 2
Tuesday, April 16 (APSCUF Spring Elections)
DEPARTMENTAL REP COUNCIL
(Rhea Conf. Room @ 3:30 PM)
Tuesday, April 9
SPRING 2019 MEET & DISCUSS @ 2:30 pm
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING (NOTE DATE CHANGE!)
Thursday, March 28 @ 3:30 pm @ 250/252 Gemmell
*includes “Meet the Candidates” Forum
Friday, March 15 – Pre-Meet & Discuss (APSCUF Office)
Friday, March 22 – Meet & Discuss (Rhea)
Tuesday, April 9 – Pre-Meet & Discuss (APSCUF Office)
Friday, April 12 – Meet & Discuss (Carrier)
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLIES
April 25-27, 2019 (Williamsport)
May 17, 2019 – Leadership Day (Slippery Rock)
REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
GENERAL APSCUF & BARGAINING UNIT MEETING & “Meet the Candidate Forum” is scheduled for THURSDAY,
March 28th @ 3:30 pm in 250/252 Gemmell Student Center. Included in this meeting will be “Meet the
Candidates” forum for the 2019 Spring General Elections. Please “pencil in” this meeting on your meeting calendar.
CAMPUS VISIT: In conjunction and immediately after the General APSCUF and Bargaining Unit Meeting
and “Meet the Candidate Forum”, there will be a campus visit by State APSCUF President Ken Mash on
Thursday, March 28 at 3:30 pm in 250/252 Gemmell Student Center. Come and meet Ken as he speaks
about current issues and CBA negotiations. Please make an effort to attend this meeting. Let’s give Ken
a BIG CLARION WELCOME to our campus!!
ANOTHER CAMPUS VISIT: There will be a campus visit by Sara Miller of State APSCUF’s Labor
Relations Department on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Please feel free to stop by the APSCUF
office located in the Rhea Building between1:00 - 3:00 pm to meet Sara. She will be available
to answer any general contract questions. NOTE: If you need to speak to Sara privately, please
contact Jan in the APSCUF office to set up a 15 minute appointment for you.
Spring 2019 General Elections will be held on Monday & Tuesday, April 15 & 16 through Survey Monkey. This
election is being held in conjunction with Faculty Senate Elections.
REMINDER TO YOUR STUDENTS!! CLARION APSCUF 2019 FALL SCHOLARSHIPS: Please remind your students that
applications for the Clarion APSCUF Fall 2019 Scholarship to be awarded to six (6) Clarion University currently
enrolled students deadline is Friday, March 22nd by noon. Instructions and Applications can be downloaded from
the Clarion APSCUF webpage at www.apscuf.org/universities/clarion.
SPRING FACULTY & COACHES RETIREMENT RECEPTION will be held on Tuesday, April 23 at 4 pm in
Moore Hall. Please mark your calendars!
Attention PASSHE Highmark PPO Blue Members - Healthy U is back online with Sharecare. Employees and their
enrolled spouses/domestic partners are to create a Sharecare account and complete the RealAge Test (wellness
profile) before the May 31, 2019, deadline to qualify for lower healthcare premiums beginning in July 1, 2019. The
current Healthy U program runs now through May 31, 2019. To get started, check out the Healthy U Information
Guide. TEMPORARY FACULTY: Please note that if you are enrolled with Highmark for major medical, you should
participate in this program for it affects your premium contributions too for the upcoming 2019-20 AY.
YMCA MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT: The New Scenic Rivers YMCA is now open in Clarion. Present your membership card
OR your Member Verification Certificate from the Clarion APSCUF office to the YMCA Member Service Desk and
receive a special discount on your membership. Know that your membership is for both the Oil City and Clarion County
YMCA’s!
March 2019
www.apscuf.org/universities/clarion
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SAVE THE DATE: End of the Semester Gathering, Wednesday, May 1 from 4:00 –
6:00 pm at the Clarion River Brewing Company, Main Street, Clarion, PA.
ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT RETIRING? DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR
HEALTHCARE, MEDICARE OR RETIREMENT? DO YOU HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR
HEALTH CARE, VISION AND DENTAL COVERAGE?
Bim Arthun (The New Nancy Koutris!), Director of Membership Services from State
APSCUF, will be visiting the Clarion campus on Thursday, April 4, 2019. Bim is
scheduling 30-minute (1/2 hour) appointments to discuss your retirement and healthcare questions.
The schedule runs from 10:00 – 12:00 (noon) and 1:00 – 3:00 in the Rhea Conference Room. Please
contact Jan Walters to schedule an appointment.
Also, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the Rhea Conference Room, Bim will then have a Healthcare Presentation with an
emphasis on retirement-related issues, PA Faculty Health & Welfare Fund and a Question & Answer Session. Light
refreshments will be served.
Please mark your calendar and come welcome Bim to our campus!
Amy Shannonhouse
Clarion APSCUF Health & Welfare Specialist
WELCOME NEW APSCUF MEMBERS!!
Karen Cook – Library Science
Tony Johns – Marketing & Management
Michael Neiswonger – Nursing
Coach Christopher Haupt - Football
Coach Marcus Spencer - Football
Share your concerns as we head into APSCUF negotiations
APSCUF wants to hear your perspectives and know your primary concerns as we prepare for
contract negotiations. APSCUF is offering multiple opportunities for faculty members to join the
conversation (two of which will focus on adjunct issues), and you may attend as many calls as you'd
like. Calls are 8:30–9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 21 (all faculty); 8:30–9:30 a.m. Friday, March 22
(focus on adjuncts); noon–1 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 (all faculty); and 4–5 p.m. Thursday, April 4
(focus on adjuncts). Visit APSCUF.org/member-benefits or email qualityeducation@apscuf.org for
the call number and access code. Coach discussion will be scheduled for a later date.
APSCUF’S NEW LEADERSHIP DAY - State APSCUF will be holding a
New Leadership Day on Friday, May 17 at Slippery Rock University from 9:00 am till 4:15
pm. Leadership Day provides a great opportunity for any faculty and coaches member who are
interested in learning more about the union, union service position, our contract(s) and the
national trends in higher education employment. It is highly recommended for those who are
new in local APSCUF leadership roles to attend. Please read the insert memo from Ken Mash for complete details. If
interested in attending or if you have questions, please contact Jan in the APSCUF office. She will be handling your
registration. Deadline for registration is Friday, April 19th.
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Clarion APSCUF has lost an important member of our union and university community. We were saddened to
learn of the death of part-time online instructor Joel Christine. Mr. Christine was a part-time online instructor for
the Department of Biology & Geosciences since 2017. Our thoughts and support go out to the family, friends and
colleagues.
Joel A. Christine – November 23, 1958 – February 27, 2019
Joel A. Christine, 60, Tyrone, died Wednesday at his residence.
He was born in Altoona, son of the late Harry A. and Lydia Marie (Frontz) Christine.
Surviving are four siblings: E. Wayne Christine (Linda) in Michigan and Karen A. Brant (Earl), Barry A.
Christine (Lynn) and Brenda L. Ross, all of Tyrone.
Joel was a 1977 graduate of Tyrone High School and received a B.S. degree from Penn State in geobiology and
a master’s degree from East Tennessee State in paleontology. He was a lifelong student of science and nature
and had been teaching at the college level.
He enjoyed playing the guitar.
There will be no viewing or services. Arrangements are by Derman Funeral Home Inc., Tyrone.
20/26 ANNUAL PAY OPTION WINDOW
Nine-month pay faculty who are interested in changing their pay options from 20 to 26 pays or vice versa may do so
during a window period from April 1, 2019 to April 30, 2019. The change will be effective for the first paycheck of the
Fall 2019 semester which is September 13, 2019. (See insert letter from State APSCUF President Ken Mash.)
If you so choose to change your option, please complete the 20/26 Pay Option form and return it to our Human
Resources office in Carrier. Please note that this is the only opportunity to make this change during this academic
year. The 20/26 Annual Pay Option form is inserted in this newsletter or is available in our Human Resources office.
SPRING 2019 GENERAL ELECTIONS TIMELINE
Friday, March 15: Nominating petitions due by Noon to YooJin Ha, Chair, Nominations and
Elections Committee, c/o APSCUF Office, Rhea Building
Wednesday, March 20: Candidate Statements due from candidates to be published in the Clarion
APSCUF March Newsletter (e-mail to jwalters@clarion.edu )
Thursday, March 21: Slate of candidates and statements distributed with Clarion APSCUF March newsletter
Thursday, March 28: “Meet the Candidates” Forum @ 3:30 pm in 250/252 Gemmell Student Center - Candidates
introduced; comments and questions
Tuesday, April 9: E-mail reminder of the Spring 2019 Election to be held through Survey Monkey. Included will be the
slate of candidates and their statements.
*Monday, April 15: Ballots sent for voting through Survey Monkey @ 6:00 am to campus e-mail addresses
*Tuesday, April 16: Voting continues through Survey Monkey. Deadline for voting at 4:00 pm; Announcement of
Winners
*Note that the General Spring 2019 Elections will be held in conjunction with the Faculty Senate Elections on Monday and
Tuesday, April 15 and 16, 2019. The Faculty Senate Elections will be held through Survey Monkey under a separate e-mail ballot.
March 2019
www.apscuf.org/universities/clarion
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Rally for affordable college March 27 in Harrisburg
Do you believe public higher education should be affordable? That Pennsylvanians should not be crushed by student-loan debt?
Join us Wednesday, March 27 as we rally for the Pennsylvania Promise, a plan to make college affordable in the
Commonwealth. We are looking for faculty, coaches, and students to join us 11 a.m. that day in the State Capitol Rotunda.
In conjunction with Edinboro and Slippery Rock’s APSCUF chapters, we are taking faculty and students in a 55 passenger bus
to the Capitol in Harrisburg on Wednesday, March 27. Clarion University’s pickup time will be at 5:30 am in the Rhea Building
parking lot – Lot #17. Return trip should be around 5:30 pm. The rally starts promptly at 11:00 am in the Capital’s Rotunda and
ends 12:00 pm SHARP. Immediately after the rally, State APSCUF will be giving all participants a $10 lunch voucher for the
Capital’s cafeteria. Our bus will be leaving the Capital at 1:30 pm SHARP. Snacks and water will be provided for the bus
ride. Faculty and students are encouraged to wear university apparel and make handmade signs for the rally. Please let Jan
Walters in the APSCUF office know that you are interested in going.
Also, we are asking you to please reach out to interested students with this information and have them or yourselves contact
Jan in the APSCUF office. If there are any particular groups we should be contacting, please let us know. We would love to
have at least 15-20 CU students and APSCUF faculty to represent Clarion University at this rally.
Learn more about the Pennsylvania Promise, of which APSCUF is a partner, at www.PApromise.org . Please make sure
you're following the cause on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Use #PApromise and #affordablecollegenow in your online
discussions.
In advance, thank you for your consideration and reaching out to our students that would be interested in participating.
In Solidarity
Jackie Knaust & Andy Lingwall, Mobilization Co-Chairs; Chris McCarrick, PR Officer; Bell O’Neil, Student Liaison Officer
THANK YOU!! TO THE FOLLOWING VOLUNTEERS WHO
STAFFED THE INFORMATIONAL TABLES DURING
THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 25TH AND MARCH 11TH.
Kenn Staub
Rick Sabousky
Andy Lingwall
Jackie Knaust
Doug Knepp
Susan Prezzano
Joyce Overly
Ray Feroz
Nripendra Singh
Mary Buchanan
Tonya Otto
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Ellen Foster
Mark Sanko
Peggy Apple
Jackie Manno
YooJin Ha
Linda Lillard
Pat Johner
Chris McCarrick
Jeffrey Diamond
Alawya Alawami
Young-Gyoung Kim
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