When students with disabilities — special needs — gain acceptance to The University of Scranton, they are entitled to receive “reasonable accommodations” so that they can fulfill the requirements of any program they wish to join. However, what does the term reasonable accommodation mean and does providing reasonable accommodations require that we adjust program standards? 

Psychologist Bob Liskowicz from the University Counseling Center will explain what reasonable accommodations mean to educators during a meeting Wednesday, March 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. in STT 590.

Liskowicz will be joined by Nancy Dolan, University Counsel, who will explain the University’s and instructors’ obligations concerning reasonable accommodation.

To register for the event, visit https://uis.scranton.edu/pls/prod/uis2.log?f=ycaevnt.event.

The Committee on the Status of Women has scheduled its spring Open Forum for Thursday, April 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Rose Room, Brennan 509. The topic of the forum is "Investing 101 - Investing Basics for Women." Therese Dizon, a representative from Diversified Investments, one of the firms that handles the University's retirement accounts, will share important information on investing during these anxious economic times. The program and lunch will be provided by Human Resources. A postcard will be going out shortly to all female employees with an RSVP deadline of Monday, April 5.

The Office of Equity & Diversity (OED) would like to express a heartfelt “Thank You” to the University community for the enthusiastic response to our most recent Sexual Harassment training campaign. Kudos to all who attended and to the supervisors who supported the training. In order for the University to remain compliant with our policies and related government regulations, OED is providing additional opportunities for University Staff — employed within the last two years — to attend the Sexual Harassment Policy Brief. A light lunch will be provided. 

The additional dates are as follows: 

March 30: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Brennan 500)

March 30: 5:30 – 7 p.m.  (Brennan 502)

April 1: 11:30 a.m – 1 p.m.     (Brennan 500)

If you have not attended the policy brief within the last two years, have not already signed up, or feel that you need a refresher course, contact the Office of Equity & Diversity at 941-6645 or e-mail diversity@scranton.edu.

Please take a few moments to nominate a senior student who you feel demonstrates meritorious efforts in enhancing club activities, promoting good will on campus, establishing rapport with the community, exhibiting academic excellence, and rendering exceptional service to The University of Scranton. 

Nominate a deserving senior electronically — http://www.scrantonalumnicommunity.com/s/807/index.aspx?sid=807&gid=1&pgid=999&cid=1927 — or print this Nomination Form — http://matrix.scranton.edu/alumni/pdf/NominationForm.pdf — and send it to the Office of Alumni Relations, 3rd Floor Scranton Life Building.

Nominees should be graduating seniors from the College of Arts & Sciences, the Kania School of Management, or The Panuska College of Professional Studies. A separate selection process has been established for the College of Graduate and Continuing Education.

Deadline for nominations is Wednesday, March 31. For more information, contact Ashley Motter at x6669. To learn more about the Alumni Loyalty and Service Award, visit http://matrix.scranton.edu/alumni/StayConnected/Ohara/LoyaltyIndex.shtml.

The Office of Human Resources is pleased to announce that a TIAA-CREF representative will be on campus for individual pension counseling sessions. You will have the opportunity to meet with a representative — confidentially — to review and discuss your current investments, ask questions and review options to help you meet your retirement goals.

Ron Taraborrelli, ChFC, CLU, CFP of TIAA-CREF will be on campus Wednesday, March 31, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please call the Office of Human Resources at x7767 to schedule your appointment. Meetings will be held in St. Thomas Hall, Conference Room 115.