{"id":4149,"date":"2025-04-25T12:29:12","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T16:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/?p=4149"},"modified":"2025-04-25T12:29:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T16:29:12","slug":"in-the-know-issue-146","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/2025\/04\/25\/in-the-know-issue-146\/","title":{"rendered":"In The Know – Issue 146"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cooking with Koppell: Candidates Edition featuring Bill Spadea<\/a><\/h2>\n

This election season, President Koppell is giving us a personal look at New Jersey\u2019s gubernatorial candidates beyond the campaign trail\u2014exploring what drove them to public service and their vision for the state\u2019s future.<\/p>\n

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School of Communication and Media Students Earn Honorable Mention in PRSSA\u2019s National 2025 Bateman Case Study Competition<\/a><\/h2>\n

This marks the fourth consecutive year the school has been ranked among the nation’s top institutions, with a notable second-place finish in 2024.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Life: A Day with a Food and Nutrition Science Major<\/a><\/h2>\n

Explore a day in the life of sophomore Katrina Cicero, a Food and Nutrition Science major.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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The University Employee Assistance Program Provides Free Support Services for Employees and their Families<\/a><\/h2>\n

Explore confidential support services such as short term counseling, mental health specialists and other self-help programs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

Updates<\/h2>\n

Last Chance: Take the Workday Student Project Survey<\/strong><\/p>\n

Workday Student will become Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ\u2019s new student information system within the next one to two years, replacing our current system, Banner. More than 100 of your colleagues are currently collaborating across 13 workstreams to plan, design and build our Workday Student experience. Students recently participated in focus groups and a university-wide survey to share feedback on current systems, helping inform the development of a more intuitive and responsive platform.<\/p>\n

Faculty and staff are invited to add their voices by completing the Workday Student Project Survey<\/a> which closes today, Friday, April 25<\/strong>. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete and all responses are anonymous. For more information about the Workday Student Project, visit the Workday Student Project<\/a> website.<\/p>\n

Share Your Feedback on Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction Services on Campus<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Center for Academic Success and Tutoring is seeking feedback from staff and faculty to gather insights and perspectives on the tutoring & supplemental instruction services offered on campus<\/a>. Please take 5 minutes to answer a few questions. If you have further questions about CAST and would like to learn more about what we do directly, contact Tess Grunseich, Director of Supplemental Instruction, Tutoring, and Academic Coaching at grunseicht@montclair.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Your Input Matters: University Search Committee Process<\/strong><\/p>\n

We invite you to participate in a brief survey designed to gather your feedback on the University-wide search committee process<\/a>. The purpose of this survey is to assess key elements of the process and identify opportunities for improvement. Your feedback will support efforts to increase the effectiveness, consistency, and fairness of our search practices, while also strengthening our ability to attract top-tier candidates committed to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ’s values. The survey should take less than five minutes to complete and all responses are anonymous. Should you have any questions or additional feedback regarding this survey, please contact us at searches@montclair.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Reminders<\/h2>\n

Summer Friday 2025 Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n

Summer Fridays will return this year, beginning the week of June 2<\/strong> and concluding on Friday, August 8<\/strong> for 35-hour per week AFT librarians and professional staff, 35-hour per week CWA staff and managers. These individuals will work 8.75 hours Monday-Thursday and have Fridays off. Summer Fridays are not in effect during the weeks in which the Juneteenth (June 19)<\/strong> and July 4<\/strong> holidays are observed.<\/p>\n

Flexible working arrangements are a privilege offered at the discretion of the dean or vice president and are not possible for all jobs. We will continue the practice of one remote day during the weeks identified as being eligible for Summer Fridays. Please note that Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ will continue to review and revise this practice annually based on business needs and applicable federal and state laws.<\/p>\n

Share Your Story or Nominate a Fellow Red Hawk<\/strong><\/p>\n

Everyone has a story, and Student Communications wants to share yours! Red Hawks of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ State U<\/a> highlights the incredible students, staff, faculty and alumni who make our community special\u2014just like Humans of New York, but right here at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ. Interested in being featured? Fill out the form<\/a> and schedule a photoshoot with our student photographers. If you would like examples of our photoshoots, view our photo gallery<\/a>. You can also nominate<\/a> someone whose story deserves to be shared.<\/p>\n

A Day in the Life<\/strong><\/p>\n

University Communications and Marketing is always looking for stories to tell and share about our students, faculty and staff. We are interested in showcasing members of our University community who are doing something noteworthy \u2014 whether in the classroom, through research, internships, jobs, hobbies or unique personal experiences. If you or someone you know has a compelling story to share, please complete the A Day in the Life submission form<\/a>. Faculty and staff may also submit on behalf of students who express interest.<\/p>\n

In The News<\/h2>\n

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