Faculty and Staff Edition  / / / / June 28, 2021

University Reveals First Glance of Campus Master Plan Projects

New renderings are available for the first wave of campus master plan projects designed to upgrade and contemporize facilities and ultimately create a world-class student experience. While the comprehensive plan is long term and anticipated to be complete in a decade, significant progress is underway. One project is already complete, another is in progress and the University is engaged in design work and fundraising for several other projects. All will fuel the University’s strategic priorities, elevate academic spaces, create a walkable campus and foster community connection over the next five years.

Professor Tom Coyne Travels the U.S. to Find the ‘Great American Golf Course’

New York Times bestselling author and Saint Joseph's Associate Professor of English Tom Coyne, M.F.A., released his newest book, “A Course Called America,” last month. Coyne golfed 301 rounds at 295 courses in all 50 states in the span of eight months. In the classroom, Coyne uses his experiences to help his students refine their writing

Elliott Drago, Ph.D., ’06 Helps Teens Understand That They Matter

Elliott Drago, Ph.D., ’06 was recently honored with the 2021 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teachers. Drago, who doubled majored in history and education at Saint Joseph’s, sat down with SJU News to discuss teaching during COVID-19, avoiding a return to “business as usual” and helping his students recognize just how much they matter.

LGBTQIA+ Safe Zone Training Program Enters Third Decade

Founded in 2001, Saint Joseph’s University’s Safe Zone training program aims to create safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ community members, while also educating participants on how to become better allies.

Hawk Hill Ahead

Saint Joseph's Announces Vaccination Requirements

As announced by Dr. Reed, Saint Joseph’s will require all students, faculty and staff to provide verification of COVID-19 vaccination by August 16 in preparation for the fall 2021 semester. Vaccine availability has greatly increased and members of our community are encouraged to make appointments as soon as possible. Complete this form to submit your COVID-19 Vaccine Verification by August 16.

Beginning on July 6, community members will have the ability to request a health or religious exemption through the same link to notify the University of any relevant personal circumstances. Read the full announcement.

Announcements

The Annual Report Process is Changing

In previous years, the annual report process has taken place between April and June. Cheryl McConnell, Ph.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs, has reenvisioned the annual report process as a mechanism for gathering progress made each year in support of Saint Joseph’s strategic plan, Thinking Anew, Acting Anew.  The process is currently being discussed by the University Leadership Council. A full communication of expectations will come later in June with the goal of collecting relevant information by August 1. In light of the University’s USciences integration planning efforts, the upcoming year goals will focus on delivering Saint Joseph’s student-centered education, approved strategic priorities and integration-essential activities. More details to come.

Reminder: HERI Administrative Staff Climate Survey

All University staff and administrative employees (full and part time) are invited to confidentially tell us about their experience on campus through the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) Staff Climate Survey (SCS). The Staff Climate Survey will display in University systems and remain open until Friday, August 27, 2021. Results from the survey will impact future work on campus on topics of diversity, equity and inclusion. Read the announcement.

In the News

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