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August 31, 2010: Faculty/Staff News
Update Concerning the Faculty/Staff Directory
For the 2010-11 academic year beginning this fall, we have completed the first phase of this transition with the following actions:
- Redesigned the faculty/staff directory intake Form available via My.Scranton.edu to a more user-friendly format. This form will be available beginning Aug. 19, 2010, for faculty and staff members to review and update the contact information to be listed in the directory. Changes and updates will be accepted via the portal on an ongoing basis throughout the year but the 2010/11 printed directory will only reflect changes made as of Sept. 10. A memo providing specific instructions for this form will be sent separately.
- Updated the layout and design of the online directory to display in a 3-column format similar to the current published directory. The new online directory immediately reflects updates entered into the system and will remain open and active throughout the year. This online directory can be accessed anytime via the University links tab of the My.Scranton portal: http://my.scranton.edu. Printed materials become out of date very quickly. Moving to the full online format will mitigate this issue and will provide an efficient way to access up-to-date faculty/staff contact information. The final phase of the transition to the online directory occurs next year (Fall of 2011), at which time there will be no campus-wide distribution of a printed faculty/staff directory. Faculty or staff members requiring a printed copy of the directory will have the option to purchase a copy through Printing Services. Updates and specific instructions on this new procedure can be found under the Personal Announcements channel in the my.scranton portal.
Technology on Your Own Terms Series Returns
Technology on Your Own Terms continues in fall 2010 with the theme “Get to Know Google,” featuring workshops on four different Google services:
Just Google It!
Tuesday, Sept. 14, from noon – 1 p.m.
One billion results in 0.27 seconds! When you need information, chances are you use Google™ to find it. In this workshop, you will learn how Google’s Web search engine works. You will also learn some tips to help you improve your search experience as well as some of Google's special features, such as Google Books and Google Scholar. (Taught by Bonnie Oldham, Weinberg Memorial Library)
Google Docs: An Excellent Way to Create, Collaborate on, and Securely Store Documents
Friday, Oct. 1, from noon – 1 p.m.
This workshop will introduce you to Google Docs, a service that allows you to create documents that parallel Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and Powerpoint. It also allows for the creation of online surveys and the storage of any type of document in a very secure environment. Google Docs offers excellent collaborative opportunities for working on any supported document type with both peers and students, meaning that the tool can be used for course paper submissions, faculty feedback, collaborative student projects, club or research purposes. (Taught by Tim Cannon, Psychology/Neuroscience)
Get Where You’re Going with Google Maps
Tuesday, Oct. 12, from noon – 1 p.m.
Many people know that you can use Google Maps to get driving directions from one place to another. But did you know that you can also use Maps to scope out a vacation destination, find the closest Italian restaurant, or make a custom map for a friend or a project? In this workshop, you’ll explore specialized features and tools available in Google Maps to help you get where you want to go. (Taught by Kristen Yarmey, Weinberg Memorial Library)
Does Google Give You A Voice?
Thursday, Nov. 4, from noon – 1 p.m.
In this workshop, we will explore Google Voice, a recently-made-public service of the search giant. Google Voice offers one central phone number, which can be set-up to call your other phones based on caller, time of day, etc. Other features of the service include visual voicemail, personalized greetings, voicemail transcription, international calling and a lot more. It is easy to set up … learn how! (Taught by Eugeniu Grigorescu, CTLE)
University Picnic Set for Sept. 11
There’s plenty for the young and the young at heart to enjoy. Rev. J. Patrick Mohr, S.J. will offer boat rides on the Stella Maris throughout the day. There will be summer backyard games for all to enjoy. Damian the Magician will perform at 2 p.m. For the little ones, a moonbounce, arts and crafts and a scavenger hunt are planned.
Mass will be celebrated in the Blessed Peter Faber Chapel for those wishing to fulfill their Sunday obligation.
Employee Wellness Fitness Classes Fall Schedule
The Employee Wellness Fitness Classes are:
Light Weights & Abs
Mondays & Wednesdays
4:45 - 5:35 p.m.
Aerobics Room, Byron Recreation Complex
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga
Tuesdays & Thursdays
7:30 - 8:20 a.m.
156, The Long Center
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga
Wednesdays and Fridays
12:05 - 12:50 p.m.
156, The Long Center
Pilates
Pilates
Tuesdays & Thursdays
12:05 - 12:50 p.m.
Gym A, Byron Recreation Complex
For more information, contact Employee Wellness at 941-4550 or mascellic2@scranton.edu.
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