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APSCUF/SU Union Newsletter

APSCUF: Your Union representing SU faculty and coaches…… …..in solidarity!

APSCUF/SU FACULTY & COACHES AY 17-18 President –Kara Laskowski; Vice President- Aaron Dobbs; Secretary- Robert Shaffer; Treasurer & Technology Chair – Azim Danesh;

Grievance Chair – Cynthia Botteron; Legislative Chair- Michael Greenberg; Meet & Discuss Team – Aaron Dobbs (Co-Chair), Lea Adams, Jennifer Clements, Liz Fisher, Shari Horner; Assembly Delegates– Chad Bennett, Allen Dieterich-Ward, Christy Fic (Alternate), Sally Paulson, Kate Shirk,

Cheryl Slattery; CAP Chair – John Quist; Planning & Budget Chair – Ed Pitingolo; Adjunct Committee Chairs – Elizabeth Orseno & Pablo Delis; Enrollment Mgmt. Co-Chairs–Chad Bennett & Kate Shirk; Membership Co-Chairs –Ashley Grimm & Matt Fetzer; Mobilization Chair – Cheryl Slattery;

Social Justice Chair – Jayleen Galarza; Health & Welfare Specialist – Neil Connelly; Public Relations Chair – vacant; Student Affairs Co –Chair – Christy Fic & Luis Melara; NCAA Faculty Representative- Rich Zumkhawala-Cook;

Coaches President APSCUF -SU –Rob Fulton; Coaches Vice President APSCUF-SU - Nicole Miller

December, 2017 Volume 45, No. 4

Dear Colleagues: Welcome to the silly season. At my previous institution (which some of you may want to read: where I was previously institutionalized) we had a faculty email list-serve, and all members had the ability to send email to faculty@… It kind of sounds good, in theory, but when you stop to consider the ways in which this could go wrong at the end of the semester you might find yourself glad for yet another uncategorized, vague subject line email from Brian Johnson. It should come as no surprise that decades-long friendships which once fostered a family kinship structure and standing Sunday dinners went down in email flame wars over whether to allow a proprietary coffee brand on campus, or whether donating to the campus charity campaign was a defensible thing to do, if some of the money would be diverted to groups or organizations with which faculty disagreed. Faculty behaving badly is practically an end of the semester meme, right up there with grading bingo. It shouldn't be. As Kenny Rogers has said (sung?), all good things must end. But we don’t really have to go out in a blaze - of glory, or otherwise. It’s a stressful time of the year, so here are some pictures of animals smelling flowers: https://www.boredpanda.com/animals-smelling-flowers/?llid=6VxG8&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=liquidsocial&utm_content=9PQQ

Animals Sniffing Flowers Is

The Cutest Thing Ever

(15+ Pics) | Bored Panda

www.boredpanda.com

Flowers have the most alluring smell, and not only to

the impressionable bees. We have made a list of

photos that show animals enjoying a whiff or two

from a petal or bloom. Kittens, nature's cuddliest

critters, look even better when they're enjoying the

sweet scents of flowers. Same goes for bunnies!

EC Committee Reports (Nov., 2017) ………. P 3-5 Announcements …………. P 6 APSCUF State Scholarship Information ………… P 7 Giving Opportunities ………. P 8-9 Tenure Statue Awarded ………. P 10 Healthy U ……… P 10 Faculty and Coach Awards/Announcements …… P 11-13

KEEP UP TO DATE:

Register for FAQs, benefits information, and other membership material. If you haven’t done so, please go to www.apscuf.org to register now .

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And in all seriousness, my message for this month’s newsletter is relatively short and straightforward: Let’s help one another avoid that blaze, the burning out, the melting down. Instead, let’s stop and take a moment to cool down, to take a deep breath … to smell the flowers. Many of us are neck-deep in grading and the stress of the end of the semester. So too are our students, and the mutual stresses are potentially combustible. While my temper definitely flared when a “we just wish we had known about this …” chorus started in one of my classes in reference to an assignment that has been ON THE SYLLABUS SINCE THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS WHICH IS ALSO WHEN IT WAS POSTED ON D2L AND WE TALKED ABOUT THIS ON THESE THREE SPECIFIC DATES — a deep breath and a few questions helped both the students and me to really identify what their questions were about (the required appendices), and allowed for all of us to lower the temperature (and the volume!) in the room. We’re no different, my dear colleagues, from our students. We get stressed and we respond poorly and we manage ourselves in ways that we don't want to talk about when we go home for the holidays. So, in the spirit of making it through without a blaze (those are really never experienced as glory), I'd ask that you consider the ways in which you can make sure the ending is good. It's been a tough semester, after all, but how we bring it to a close will be what we remember, what makes the difference, and whether or not what we've done really counts. It probably doesn't come as a surprise that I was a smart assed kid, and maybe it's not quite honest of me to bracket that in an age range. My mother frequently told me that it wasn't what I said, it was how I said it. I hated that phrase when I was getting in trouble, but may need to acknowledge that it probably influenced my eventual choice of discipline! We've had some serious debates about advising, about the DBA and general education, free speech and hate speech on campus, hiring processes, institutional policies, and more, and I am, frankly, delighted to have these difficult conversations (another key area of my discipline). Too often we have confused civility with consensus. While we need to genuinely listen in order to truly understand the perspectives of others, and the validity of multiple views, we do not always need to adopt a perspective in order to endorse it as legitimate for another to hold. As long we all have been heard and have extended understanding to one another, we can disagree with a decision without burning the whole thing down. Open, transparent decision making requires debate and dissent. This conflict can be collegial and healthy, as long as we attend to how we say

it. Harder, but all the more important as the stress mounts and things heat up. As the kitschy mug proclaims, sometimes when I open my mouth my mother comes out. It's a good thing that moms are always right. We also owe it to ourselves to take the time to simmer down, to extinguish the frantic anxieties that the end of the semester invariably brings. No matter how well we plan, no matter how strategically we build assignments, there's no avoiding the inevitable workload as the heat gets turned up. To that end, I need to invoke Alison Dagnes, who frequently notes that we do truly have the best job in the world. There's nothing that compares to guiding a student to the lightbulb moment, seeing that spark come alive, directly transforming lives. Plus, we have the autonomy and self-determination of a business owner without having to do the paperwork and taxes! And while it may come across as more sentimental than you'd expect from a self-confessed smart ass, there's no better way to take the heat off, to lower the end of semester temperature, than to attend commencement. While it isn't a contractual obligation, I truly cannot envision the academic enterprise without it and I am at a loss to understand why so few of us - only about 30 faculty members, or 10% have signed up so far to - participate. This is truly the fruit of our labor, the moment where our work receives recognition, where the accomplishments of our students through our labor is realized. We should all be there to witness, to receive the due credit, and to be rejuvenated. Those two hours on Saturday morning do wonders for our sense of purpose and allows us to keep the flames burning - at a safe, sustainable level. And now, before I veer off in to my appliance unplugging fire phobia, please accept my best wishes for an easy end of the semester, one marked by a season of shared purpose and respectful agreement and disagreement, free of all forms of melt downs. Ugly sweaters at your discretion. And, animals smelling flowers. See you at commencement, In solidarity, Kara

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The APSCUF-SU Executive Committee meets monthly. The APSCUF –SU newsletter will publish summaries of Committee reports. Not all Committees have monthly reports, so submissions will vary month to month. November, 2017 Meeting: Committee Reports H&W – Statewide meeting November 11, 207 in Camp Hill. Grievance – Nothing to Report. Just an announcement: Julie Reese will be on campus December 1, 2017 from 930am-1pm for faculty/coach office hours. An email will go out to faculty next week. H&W – Nancy Koutris was on campus November 6th. She met with 8 faculty members and also APSCURF during their fall meeting. She will probably return again in the spring to meet with additional members.

M&D November’s Meet & Discuss agenda will be carried forward to December. (Dr Lyman will be presenting on her Fellowship activities at EDUCAUSE in November)

Membership – Membership reporting to State will be due at end of month. (See H&W for Nancy update) Faculty Members 350 85%

Fairshare 60 15% Coach Members 26 70% Fairshare 11 30%

Student Affairs - Please be on the lookout for information on Department and APSCUF Awards at the beginning of the spring semester. Legislative – Coaches – No report PR – No report Legislative Committee Planning and Budget No report

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Social Justice- No report CAP No report Enrollment Mgmt.- 10/30 Strategic Enrollment Management Meeting Notes/Report for EC:

Fall 2017 Freeze Data: questions about out-of-state recruitment numbers have been flat. Suggestion to move more in New Jersey. There are approximately 375 fewer full time undergraduates than Fall 2016 freeze. Requests were made for Mark Pilgrim to extract the average number of credits that full time UG are taking this year as compared to previous years.

Spring/Fall 2018 Enrollment: Concerted effort to “buy more names” from College Board, enhanced GEO fencing.

Admissions Publications: admitted students will be receiving a re-designed admit packet and confirmation “package” (I’ll try to get ones for the next EC)

Open Houses: outreach is occurring to students that both attended and do not attend (after RSVP’ing) Open Houses. Exploratory sessions appear popular. Departments can request list of registered students that did or did not attend if they would like to coordinate outreach from a faculty member with the Admissions Office. Students can apply at open houses with a waived application fee (300 applied the weekend of October open house). October’s open house schedule was adjusted based on feedback from September. JH is interested in further feedback.

Admitted Student Days: March 2nd and April 6th. More details to come regarding schedule and programming

Place for You Program: November 17th. Targets students from under-represented groups. Diversity Recruitment initiative/program. SU/Admission funds two buses from Philadelphia area. Suggestions to reach out and invite to STEM disciplines, in addition to the usual offices represented. Current SU student-leader-liaisons participate as well.

National Clearing House Data: JH discussed data report indicated “where students go that were admitted to SU but chose elsewhere”. PSU is the #1, WCU #2, and several PASSHE were in the top 10. 3 CC in the top 10 as well.

Diversity Recruitment Plan: JH presented the current draft of the admission’s diversity recruitment plan. No questions from the committee.

New Idea: Admissions Faculty Liaisons. Idea stemmed from a conversation between JH, K.Shirk, and C. Bennett during a SEMC co-chair preparation meeting from the 10/30 meeting. In light of the demands on department chairs, yet the increasing desire to involve faculty in student recruitment, the idea of “Admissions Faculty Liaisons” positions were discussed. Departments would identify a faculty member interested and enjoys working with prospective students and families as well as being a pipeline of information from the admissions office to their department. Pre-term, on-going, and post-term professional development would occur. Questions and concerns regarding “adding more administrative tasks to faculty” and the need to recognize/incentive this work were discussed.

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Mobilization State Mobilization: State APSCUF Staff Member, Josh Grubbs, and Seth Kahn, West Chester, newly elected State Mobilization Committee Chair, held a state committee conference call on November 3; STRIKE MANUAL: State Mobilization Committee is requesting that all local chapters’ Executive Committee review the Strike Manual, and give feedback/suggestions for improvement. All suggested changes should be compiled by the Local Chair (@ SU Cheryl Slattery), and will be presented during a state mobilization committee meeting being scheduled for mid-January in Harrisburg. DACA: State Mobilization Committee Chair, Seth Kahn (West Chester) had asked each local chapter to develop a list of resources that students with DACA status can get help locally if they need it while the legal status of the DACA program is up in the air. We were not to include private (for-profit) law firms, just local non-profit groups or organizations that offer counseling or other kinds of resources. Our compiled list of resources was posted on the Google Docs link at State APSCUF on October 20, 2017. (See Local Mobilization: DACA: below for the next steps) BRIEF NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE: The faculty delegates of the Legislative Assembly took action on the tentative agreement during a Special Legislative Assembly conference call held, November 2, 2017. The delegates approved that an authorization vote by the faculty membership be taken. State Mobilization Committee Chair asked that each local chapter begin preparations for the ratification vote. (See Local Mobilization: BRIEF NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE: below for local details) Next Conference Call: Friday, December 1, 2017. Local Mobilization: STRIKE MANUAL: APSCUF/SU committee must review the Strike Manual, keeping in mind the October 2016 strike, likewise, looking at carryover in preparation as well as needed improvement. All comments and suggested should be sent to Cheryl Slattery at CASlat@ship.edu, by January 12, 2018. Cheryl will present this information during the state mobilization committee meeting being scheduled for mid-January in Harrisburg. DACA: At Shippensburg University we have one student on campus with DACA status. It was requested that the list of resources be posted to our local APSCUF/SU website as well as in the Office of Social Equity. Resources compiled for Shippensburg University: Mid Penn Legal Services 401 East Louther Street Carlisle, PA 17013 Local office telephone: (717) 243-9400 or 800-822-5288 Catholic Charities Immigration and Refugee Services 939 East Park Drive Suite 2 Harrisburg, PA 17111 http://www.cchbg.org/get-help/immigration-refugee-services/ Franklin County Legal Services 14 North Main Street Suite 401 Chambersburg, PA 17201 Local office telephone: (717) 262-2326 CitizenPath https://citizenpath.com/daca-resource-center/ Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition: Advocating for Immigrants, Migrants, and Refugees http://paimmigrant.org/pa-is-ready/ THEDREAM.US http://www.thedream.us/resources/ Pennsylvania Center for Refugees & Immigrants https://www.pacri.org/ Not a local but a national resource; however, it was determined to be beneficial: National Education Association (NEA) edjustice Resources for Educators Supporting Dreamers http://educationvotes.nea.org/neaedjustice/daca-resources/ Local Mobilization Committee Membership: Local committee continues to seek APSCUF/SU Faculty to become involved by joining this committee. Please encourage your department colleagues to contact Cheryl Slattery CASlat@ship.edu, if interested in joining.

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*APSCUF –SU office will close December 15, 2017 at 4pm and reopen January 2, 2018 at 8am for the holidays.

APSCUF/SU Office – Wright Hall 103

Chapter President: Kara Laskowski APSCUF Hours: M/W 1-3pm Phone: 717-477-1299 or 477-1564 Email: klaskowski@apscuf.org

Office Manager: Diana Worden Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00pm M - F Phone: 717-477-1791 Email: apscuf@ship.edu or DLWorden@ship.edu or dworden@apscuf.org. Fax: 717-477-1278

***************************************************************** Health & Welfare Update

Just a reminder that any changes in marital status, address, dependents, etc. need to be updated on a Health & Welfare Enrollment card. Cards are available in the APSCUF Office in Wright Hall 103.

Fulltime and Part-time faculty receive dental and vision benefits through the plan. Contact the APSCUF office!!!

************************************************************************** ARE YOU A FULL UNION MEMBER??

APSCUF full members pay union dues equal to 1.15% of their salary. Fair share faculty are required to pay only 88% of this 1.15%.

However, on paycheck stubs, the fee is simply listed as "UNION DED" for APSCUF and Fair Share faculty alike.

The bottom line: Just because it says "UNION DED" on your paycheck does

not mean that you are a full member of the union. Remember only full members can vote to ratify the tentative agreement.

***************************************************************************************

Change of Address/Alternate Email Address

Have you moved? New alternate email address?

New phone numbers? Please contact the APSCUF office at ext. 1791 or at apscuf@ship.edu with

any changes.

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APSCUF State Scholarship 2018 Reminder: (original email with application was sent out October 3, 2017) Program Guidelines and Requirements 1. State APSCUF Scholarship eligibility rules: Must be a *family member of an APSCUF/APSCURF member in good standing or an APSCUF staff member. * For the purposes of this program, family member is defined as the following: spouse, child, parent, parent in-law, brother, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, domestic partner and any children who may be born to or adopted by one of the persons in a partnership or for whom one of the persons is the primary caregiver or financially responsible, nieces, nephews and grandchildren. 2. An eligible applicant must be enrolled at one of the fourteen (14) state-owned universities. 3. Scholarship will be awarded to an eligible applicant for the pursuit of either an undergraduate degree or master degree. For an undergraduate degree, the applicant must have completed and passed 30 credits with at least a 2.75 GPA. For a master degree, the applicant must have completed and passed nine (9) credits with at least a 3.0 GPA. All of the above stated credits must have been obtained at one of the fourteen (14) state-owned universities (PEASE NOTE: no outside transfers, advanced placements, or in-progress credits will be counted toward the required credits). 4. Official transcript(s) must accompany the application with the stated Grade Point Average of all completed credits. 5. Essay must accompany the application. The topic to complete for the essay is as follows: “What are your views on public service in the context of your professional future?” The essay must be a minimum of 500 words but does not exceed 1000 words (typed and double-spaced). 6. Must obtain reference letters from two different FULL DUES PAYING APSCUF/APSCURF members (non-family member). Membership confirmation can be verified at the local APSCUF office. 7. State APSCUF Scholarship award will only be presented once to an eligible applicant in his/her higher education career. One (1) $3,000.00 State APSCUF Scholarship will be presented in August 2018; however, the Committee reserves the right to alter the number of awards presented and the amount or not to award a scholarship in any given year. 8. State APSCUF’s Special Services Committee will review, evaluate and select the winner from all eligible applications/essays received. In no case shall an APSCUF Special Services Committee member take part in the consideration of an applicant if that applicant is a part of the Committee member’s family as defined above or if a Committee member submits a reference letter on behalf of an applicant. 9. Completed application, essay and written reference letters, must be forwarded to: State APSCUF Scholarship Program, C/O Director for Membership Services, 319 North Front Street, Harrisburg PA 17101.

All materials must be clearly postmarked by a recognized postal service no later than March 2, 2018. A complete

application packet can be downloaded from www.apscuf.org or you can obtain one at the local APSCUF office.

** If you need additional information or the original email sent again, please contact the APSCUF-SU office at ext. 1791.

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Coach Bertie Landes Scholarship Help support this scholarship in honor of the great SU Field Hockey Coach Bertie Landes

The Coach Bertie Landes Scholarship was created to honor the legacy of Coach Landes and celebrate the love, passion, and pursuit of excellence on the field that she embodied. During her 18 years as the Head Field Hockey coach at Ship she encouraged her athletes to reach for their full potential. Under Coach Landes' leadership her teams posted a 302-77-1 record, her teams reached the PSAC Semifinals 16 times, and claimed 2 NCAA Division II national titles. While numbers speak for themselves, her leadership and mentorship is what will be remembered most. The impact she had on each of her athletes, over the years, goes far beyond the playing field. Her leadership can still be felt on the field today and we are ensuring that it stays there in perpetuity through this scholarship.

How Can You Help? This scholarship will be awarded to the field hockey student athlete that embodies the passion, love, and the winning attitude that Coach Landes instilled on the Shippensburg University Field Hockey program. By making a gift to support this scholarship you be helping provide an outstanding education to a dedicated student athlete who has aspirations to win both in the classroom and on the field. Any amount you can give will get us one step closer to be able to award this scholarship. Our goal is to raise a total of $25,000 in honor of Coach Landes. If you cannot provide monetary support at this time, please help us spread the word and share this link https://tinyurl.com/CoachLandes on any of your social media pages.

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More Giving Opportunities

SU Jamaica Service Learning Project

Global Service Learning Project

Approximately twenty students from the PreK-4 and the PreK-4 special education dual majors at Shippensburg University are interested in traveling to the sugar producing area of Petersfield, Jamaica in March 2018. These students will be engaged with local teachers and students to help them develop lesson plans and best practices in teaching with limited resources. They will have a chance to meet with local community and professional leaders, serve 40+ hours of community service projects, explore the country and culture through educational field trips, and attend community events. Each student on this trip will be able to gain an appreciation in varied teaching strategies and be exposed to diverse cultural views while remaining sensitive and aware of local resources. These high-impact learning experiences will provide vital experience necessary for the students to succeed in their own classrooms after graduation. How Can You Help?

With your help we will fund the travel related expenses for these students to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This trip will broaden their knowledge, enhance friendships, provide international networking opportunities, and allow them to become immersed in a culture that is different than their own. It will cost about $2,000 per student in travel related expenses for them to have this incredible experience. Any amount you can give will help off-set these expenses and allow our students to participate in this opportunity. Consider sponsoring a specified portion of the student's trip at one of the following levels: $560 – Flight $385 – Lodging $168 – Transportation $30 – Health Insurance If you cannot provide monetary support at this time, please help us spread the word and share this link https://tinyurl.com/SUJamaicaTrip

on any of your social media pages.

SU LGBTQ+ Resource Center

Help Trent as he paves the way to launch the Shippensburg University Pride Center Trent Bauer who you might know from his recent appearance on the Ellen Show (https://tinyurl.com/TrentOnEllen) is currently in the process of launching the Shippensburg University Pride Center. He is a Business and Entrepreneurship dual major and is excited to graduate from Ship this May. This project is very near and dear to his heart and he is doing everything he can to get it off the ground prior to his graduation this spring. The mission of the Shippensburg University Pride Center is to provide a welcoming, approachable, and consistently staffed safe space for the SU LGBTQ+ community that focuses on providing resources and student support services for the University lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and ally community. The Center's efforts include providing campus programming around LGBTQ+ issues; LGBTQ+ student community building and networking opportunities; information and referral services; and maintaining a specialized literary and periodical library. The Center also organizes and facilitates diversity trainings for the campus community on the topic of LGBTQ+ inclusion, resources, and services unique to this community.

How Can You Help? There are 2 main ways that you can support this project: 1) Donate! 2) Share the project using this link https://tinyurl.com/SUPrideCenter

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Tenure Status Awarded Dr. Fan Liu (Finance & Supply Chain Management)

Dr. Jennifer Pyles (Teacher Education)

Healthy U 2017-18 Winter Break Reminder

Just a simple reminder before the winter break begins:

Healthy U 2017-18 activity phase is in progress. Get it done over your winter break and out of the way (deadline is May 31, 2018) before the spring semester begins. APSCUF’s goal is to all members that want to participate to do so by the deadline and save themselves money in the upcoming year!

There are 3 steps that you and any eligible spouse/partner must do once logged into the Highmark account (send this alert to your eligible spouse/partner as a reminder as well):

* http://www.passhe.edu/inside/hr/syshr/Wellness_docs/HU_FirstTimeUser.pdf

Step One – Both you and your eligible spouse/partner must complete the Wellness Profile (maximum point value is 30).

* This step is mandatory every year for you and any eligible spouse/partner that is enrolled in the Highmark PPO plan. (http://www.passhe.edu/inside/hr/syshr/Wellness_docs/HU_WellnessProfileInstructions.pdf)

*Please remember the Wellness Profile “score” you receive when the profile is completed IS NOT part of the required points, it is your wellness score only.

*Upon successful completion of the Wellness Profile, you will have earned the maximum of 30 points.

Step Two - Complete various other activities to obtain the additional 40 points needed to reach 70 points.

* You and any eligible spouse/partner must separately log-in any preventive services (Wellness Profile information does not automatically populate this information as an activity).

*You and any eligible spouse/partner can also earn the additional 40 points by participating in other activities listed in the below Points Grid link.

* http://www.passhe.edu/inside/hr/syshr/Wellness_docs/FOCUS_PreventiveExams.pdf

* http://www.passhe.edu/inside/hr/syshr/Wellness_docs/FOCUS_FluShot.pdf

* http://www.passhe.edu/inside/hr/syshr/Wellness_docs/HU_PointsGrid.pdf

Step Three - Once completed, each you and your eligible spouse/partner should receive separate confirmation emails and be able to see the completion results on your accounts.

* Make sure you retain this email and file it somewhere safe in case you need evidence of completion. Check your spam/junk email on both your home and/or university email system. The email will come to the email address you listed in your Highmark account. If you do not receive a confirmation email, contact Highmark. The email you will receive will look something like the below:

ü Wellness Center <personalhealth@webmdhealth.com> wrote:

Congratulations! You have completed your individual Healthy U program requirements for the

2017/2018 wellness plan year. PLEASE BE ADVISED that if you have a covered spouse or same-sex domestic partner enrolled in the State System health plan, they too MUST complete the individual Healthy U participation requirements by May 31, 2018, to achieve eligibility for the lowest healthcare premium contributions for the plan

year beginning July 1, 2018. Thank you for your participation! PLEASE RETAIN THIS EMAIL FOR YOUR RECORDS Your Confirmation number is ****************.

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Congrats To our Coaches and Sports Teams

on all of the following honors

Mark ‘Mac’ Maciejewski Named 2017 AFCA D-II Region 1 Coach of the Year and PSAC East Coach of the Year

SU Red Raider Football, earned No.4 seed in Super Region 1 NCAA playoffs.

Cross Country- Women finished 2nd at PSAC Championship, 2nd at Regionals and earned 10th straight Nationals Bid. Men won PSAC Championship, won Regionals, and Finished 10th at NCAA Championship

Steve Spence Named 2017 USTFCCCA Men’s Atl. Region Cross Country Coach of the Year and 2017 PSAC Men’s Cross Country Coach of the Year

Volleyball Earned Atlantic Region No. 7 Seed, Qualified for 2017 NCAA Tournament

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*All photos are from the SU Athletics Website, thank you to the Sports Information Staff.

REPEAT! Field Hockey Won 2017 NCAA National

Championship, 4-1 Over LIU Post.

SU wins its second straight D2 title and third in the last five years.

The Shippensburg University field hockey coaching staff was named the 2017 National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) Division II Atlantic Region Coaching Staff of the Year on Thursday afternoon. The Raider staff features Head Coach Tara Zollinger and assistants Jordan Page and Brittney Randolph.

Help the SU Field Hockey Team spread holiday cheer to teammate and SU Student Megan Hart

Becca Bouyea’s twitter post: We’re bringing Christmas to Meg! Help spread some holiday cheer to my roommate & teammate

by simply sending her a card, as she spends Christmas in the hospital fighting cancer and battling a fungal infection

#HartStrong

Address: PennState Children’s Hospital

Megan Hart Room P3217 500 University Drive Hershey, PA 17033

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Congrats To our Faculty members

on all of the following honors

Catch Paris Peet, December 8-17, in A

CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Totem Pole Playhouse. Good Luck Paris! Photo by: Totem Pole Playhouse

Dr. Linwood Vereen is NARACES Counselor Educator of the Year

Mr. Z, Congratulations on your retirement. You will be missed by all!

Doug Nichols, Congratulations on your retirement. Thank you for all the years at SHIP.

Cheryl Slattery, 4th from the right, won “Dancing with a Prof” with the SU Dance Troupe.

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Happy Holidays to

you and your family this

Holiday Season

from your APSCUF –SU Leadership