President’s Letter

Newsletter Feb 2021

President’s Message

The spring semester is here; unfortunately, coronavirus is also still here. Acienit id quatust ibustrum ese-On the plus side, vaccines are finally starting to get into perople’s arms. qui dem velles pro te que nis ni-The rollout, however, has been slow and confusing, and new variants of maxim illaborae in et resectat et es as endus que esti ut omnienthe coronavirus are causing new uncertainties. Projections seem to show that the next couple of months could be the deadliest yet.

FINISH READING ON PG. 2 The effect on the KU campus continues to be felt. Once again, this semester, only 5% of classes are fully live. The rest are a mix of hybrid and online courses. Students have started to move back onto campus. For the first time, all students living on campus will be required to take a free coronavirus test set up by the university using a third-party vendor. The tests are also available for free to faculty , staff, and students who do not live on campus. Please note that if you do get your test on campus, the university will be notified of your results. That is not the case if you get tested elsewhere, like CVS or Rite Aid. While I want to start the semester by welcoming all faculty back, I also have to share a goodbye. Sarra Guisse, who has been the APSCUF-KU office manager for the past four years, is moving on to a new position at a biotechnology firm in Allentown. Sarra has played a key role in serving our members throughout her time at KU, and she has been an enormous help to me in my role. I am confindent Sarra will be successful in her new position; she will be missed here. Best wishes to all of you for a safe and productive semester.

President, APSCUF-KU

TABLE OF CONTENTS

APSCUF-KU Leadership APSCUF-KU Leadership

Table of Contents

Page 1 ………………………….…………. President’s Letter Page 4 …………………….....…………. February Calendar Page 5 ………………………………….. Stimulus Bill Article Page 8 …………………. 2020 APSCUF Dues Tax Letter Page 9 ……………………………….……. APSCUF Rewards

Faculty

President: Thomas Stewart Vice President: Jason Lanter Secretary: Emily Cripe Treasurer: Anke Walz Delegate: Darren Achey, Physical Sciences Delegate: Tabetha Berstein-Danis, Special Education Delegate: Lisa Frye, Computer Science Delegate: Bob Kilker, English Delegate: Mahfuzul Khondaker, Criminal Justice Delegate: George Sirrakos, Secondary Education Alternate: Philip Bolger, Criminal Justice Alternate: Kaoutar El Mounadi, Biology Alternate: Tauqeer Hussain, Computer Science Alternate: Robert L Smith, Communication Studies Alternate: Carol Watson, Elementary Education

Coaches

President: John Gump Vice President: Judith Lawes

APSCUF State Leadership

Address: 319 North Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17101 Phone Numbers: (717) 236 – 7487 or (800) 932 – 0587

President: Jamie Martin, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Vice President: Chris Hallen, Bloomsburg Treasurer: Cliff Johnston, West Chester Secretary: Michele Papakie, Indiana Coach Executive Leader: John Gump, Kutztown Faculty Officer-At-Large: Joyce Overly, Clarion Faculty Officer-At-Large: Matthew Girton, Lock Haven Faculty Officer-At-Large: Ben A. Shaevitz, Slippery Rock

Labor Relations, (Grievance-Faculty and Coaches):

Mary Rita DuVall, head of labor relations: (800) 932-0587, ext. 2 Julie A. Reese, director: (800) 932-0587, ext. 2 Joshua J. Grubbs, director: (800) 932-0587, ext. 2 Sara E. Miller, director: (800) 932-0587, ext. 2 Jewel Tunstall, administrative assistant: (800) 932-0587, ext. 3018 Angela Belcher, administrative assistant: (800) 932-0587, ext. 3015

Government and Public Relations:

Sean Crampsie, director of government relations: (800) 932-0587, ext. 3014 Kathryn Morton, communications director: (800) 932-0587, ext. 3007 Ty Marks, administrative assistant: (800) 932-0587, ext. 3024

Membership Services:

Bim Arthun, director: (800) 932-0587, ext. 3021 Monica Troutman, secretary/receptionist: (800) 932-0587, ext. 3001 Organizing: Chabria Thomas, director of organizing: (800) 932-0587, ext. 3022 Researcher: Chris Dunne, researcher: (800) 932-0587, ext. 3026

Support Staff:

Katie Jeffries, executive assistant to the president: (800) 932-0587, ext. 3005 Beth Connelly, director of finance and facilities: (800) 932-0587, ext. 3004

APSCUF is Requesting Your Publications!

State APSCUF wishes to receive complimentary copies of published works from members. This includes books, articles, and/or recordings. Your work will be added to the APSCUF member library at the state office. Letters of appreciation will acknowledge each donation.

Please submit your contributions to the APSCUF-KU office at Old Main 203-A, and it will be sent to Harrisburg.