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February 22, 2011: Faculty/Staff News

The Changing Face of Facebook

If you are a Facebook user, you have probably asked yourself at least once, “Why does Facebook make so many changes to its site?” In this Technology on Your Own Terms workshop, scheduled Wednesday, March 9, from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Weinberg Memorial Library, room 305, librarian Donna Mazziotti will present an overview of the latest wave of changes made to the Facebook user interface. She will also offer a rationale for why Facebook is an ever-evolving tool, as well as reasons why users should embrace Facebook’s mission to always improve its product. After this session, attendees will grow from passive to proactive Facebook users, able to educate themselves about changes made to Facebook as the changes occur. A light lunch will be provided during the discussion. All faculty and staff members are welcome, but seats are limited, so please register atwww.scranton.edu/ctleregistration (under Technology On Your Own Terms).

Save the Dates - Upcoming Staff Senate Elections

Details for the 2011/2012 Staff Senate elections are being finalized by the Elections Committee. This year's call for nominations period begins on Friday, March 4, and closes on Friday, March 18. An event to meet and greet the nominees is planned for Friday, March 25, between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the DeNaples Center's ballroom. The election process will open just after the meet and greet event and close on Friday, April 1. Look for more details to be distributed via e-mail and campus mail.

Register Now for the 2011 Employee Party

You and your spouse or guest are invited to The University of Scranton's annual Community Celebration, scheduled Saturday, March 5, in the Byron Recreation Complex. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and dinner will start at 7 p.m. The theme is Casino Royale, and will feature:
  • an open bar and buffet dinner
  • dance to the sounds of Mike Walton Productions
  • Casino dress – choose your favorite night club outfit
  • reserved tables available for groups of 8 to 10 – call ext. 4094
  • chance to win prizes
Please R.S.V.P. at this link by Tuesday, March 1.

If you have not had an opportunity to RSVP to Casino Royale, you will receive a phone call from a student this week. Faculty and staff who speak directly with students may RSVP to them. If you miss this call, you may RSVP by e-mailing trovatom1@scranton.edu

Call for Nominations: PIR Employee Recognition Program

Once again nominations are being sought for the Planning and Information Resources Division Employee Recognition Program. 

The Employee Recognition Program provides an avenue whereby Planning and Information Resources employees’ exemplary contributions and achievements will be recognized.  

This effort will support the values established by the Planning and Information Resources organization. As a division, we are committed to the on-going recognition of the achievements and contributions of our staff who are committed to the divisional values.

Three awards are given each year to the nominated employees who best exemplify and further the following fundamental values:

  • A passion for our work 
  • An atmosphere of mutual respect, collaboration and professional respect 
  • A distinct customer focus 
  • A spirit of innovation 
  • An emphasis on agility 

This year’s awards are based upon performance from April 2010 through March 2011. Nominations will be accepted through March 31.  
Nominations may be received from any source, internal or external to the division and submitted to the awards committee, in care of the Director, IT Services or submitted electronically to http://matrix.scranton.edu/pir/erp.shtml.  

The following information should be included: 
(1) Nominee's name 
(2) Description of the specific contribution or action made by the nominee 
(3) How the nominee's action(s) and contribution(s) demonstrate at least one of the five values listed above 
(4) Nominator's name The nominator should give as complete a description as possible regarding what the nominee accomplished to deserve the award and how it demonstrates one or more of the Divisional Values. 

If you have any questions concerning the Planning & Information Resources employee recognition program, please e-mail Desantoj1@scranton.edu.

Presentation Discusses Faculty and ADA Compliance Issues

“Faculty and ADA Compliance Issues”
Dr. Jeanne Kincaid, leading attorney on the ADA/Rehabilitation Act in higher education settings
Tuesday, Feb. 24
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in St Thomas Hall, room 590 

How does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) affect our work in the classroom? Dr. Jeanne Kincaid, a consultant to colleges and universities on ADA issues, will share her expertise on this issue. Join us for a discussion as we attempt to understand how the requirements of the ADA mesh with our needs to maintain standards as we provide a quality educational experience. A light lunch will be provided. To register for this event, click here.


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