MVCC Faculty/Staff Newsletter January 12Th, 2004 Communitas
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Communitas MVCC Faculty/Staff Newsletter January 12th, 2004 Objective System, Second in "Isn't It Grand?" Criteria used in Concert Series Showcases Making Academy of Music Students Closing/Delayed Students of Jovita Bernard-Copeland at the Academy Opening Decisions of Music in Clinton performed yesterday in the theater. The 3:00 p.m. concert was the second in a series of concerts entitled "Isn't It Grand," which showcas- When winter weather or es the new Steinway Model D concert grand piano. other emergency conditions suggest The Academy of Music students performed a variety of pieces by consideration of closing the College, Ludwig van Beethoven as a tribute to the famous composer. Performers or opening one or both campuses on included Maureen Jeffrey, Clinton; Chethan Sarabu, New Hartford; Nishant a delayed basis, an objective point Reddy, New Hartford; Greg Unangst, Rome; Michael Battle, Utica; Michael system is used to guide the decision. Murad, Utica; and Keren Vita, Westmoreland. Jovita Bernard-Copeland also John Zegarelli, director of performed. Facilities & Operations (or his Among selections included in the performance were "Rondo in C designee) collects and analyzes spe- Major," "Sonata Pathetique," "Moonlight Sonata," "Emperor Concerto," cific information and makes a recom- "Immortal Beloved," "Fur Elise," and Beethoven's seldom played final keyboard mendation to the "lead administrator" composition, "Farewell to the Piano." for that time period. During January There was a suggested $10 donation. Musicians in the concert series and February 2004, VP Larson will are donating their services; all concert proceeds will be used to help meet the be the "lead administrator." In March purchase cost of the Steinway and April, VP Feola will carry the Model D concert grand piano. responsibility. Vice President Other performers in the DiGiorgio acted as "lead administra- concert series include the Rick tor" during November and December Montalbano Trio (February 8th), 2003. President Schafer has the Dr. Kevin Moore (February 22nd), responsibility during September and David Kim (March 14th), and October 2003, and will do so again Monk Rowe with Carmen during May, June, July and August Caramonica (March 21st). A four- 2004. hands concert on March 28th will Facilities & Operations rates feature Bruce Smith and Joann a number of criteria with a point sys- Geller, and Colleen Roberts tem (0 = good, 1 = marginal, 2 = bad Pellman and Joyce Ucci. and 3= hazardous.). A total of 16 Several musicians will perform on April 4th, including Maestro Charles points or less will generally mean Schneider, music director of the Utica Symphony Orchestra; Carleton Boone, that the College will remain open. A W. Anthony Mandour, M.D., and Vivian Harvey Slater. The featured performer total of 16-21 points in the early in the final concert, on May 2nd, will be Father Jim Tormey. morning hours will generally mean A brochure describing the complete concert series is available by call- that the College will open 1-2 hours ing the President’s Office at X5333. late. A total over more than 21 points will generally mean that the College (or Campus) will close. Factors taken into considera- tion include official weather predic- tions, assessments of city street con- ditions by Utica and Rome Police continued on page 3 Communitas January 12th, 2004 1 Highlights of December 15th Board of Post Season Trustees Meeting Volleyball Honors During their regular monthly meeting on Monday, December 15th, the for MVCC MVCC Board of Trustees took the following actions: Two members of the 2003 o Approved the probationary appointment of Dennis Rahn as Director of Student Activities. He has been employed at MVCC, in the Student Activities women's volleyball team have been area, since 1970, as a Technical Assistant (1970-77), Assistant to the Director selected for the All-Mountain Valley of Student Activities (1977-87), and as Assistant Director of Student Activities Conference Team. Middle hitter (1987-2003). He holds a B.A. degree in History and Political Science from Andrea Roberts, a senior from Utica College of Syracuse University, and an M.A. degree in Cultural and Sauquoit, not only made the All- Society Policy Studies from SUNY Empire State College. Conference Team but was also o Accepted the resignation of Instructor Gina Testa-Appel of the Psychology, named Mountain Valley Conference Human Services & Education Department. Player of the Year. Teammate Kristen o Approved supplemental military leave benefits for College employees reflect- Phalen of Ilion, a Mount Markham ing those provided by the Oneida County Board of Legislators for County graduate, was named to the All- employees. Conference Team as a setter. She is o Amended the College Staffing Plan to delete the position of Assistant a senior at MVCC. Director of Student Activities (Position 443), and create the position of Hawks Coach Marcia Technical Assistant, Student Activities, and authorized the College to fill the Laidlaw was named Mountain Valley newly created position. Conference Coach of the Year. The o Amended the College Staffing Plan to delete the position of Telephone Hawks won the Adirondack Operator (Position 319) in the Office Services Department, and to create the Invitational, and finished second in position of Clerk in the same department, and authorized the College to fill the three other tournaments. They also newly created position. turned in a 12-1 regular season o Amended the College Staffing Plan to delete the positions of Working record in dual matches on their way Supervisor (Position 388) and a Light Motor Equipment Operator position to the NJCAA Region III (Position 377) in Facilities and Operations, and to create the positions of Labor Championship and a berth in the Supervisor in Facilities & Operations and Clerk in Security, and authorized the NJCAA national championship tour- College to fill the positions. nament in Rochester, Minnesota. o Amended the 2003-04 Tuition & Fee Schedule to increased the Study Abroad Fee by $150, from $2,100 to $2,250. o Approved minutes of their November 17th meeting. o Approved financial warrants covering College operations during November 2003. o Approved Budget Amendment #2 to the 2003-04 Operating Budget, increas- ing grant appropriations by $59,000. The amendment reflects a new grant of $9,000 from the Workforce Investment Board for Basic Construction Trades programming, and extended funding of $50,000 under a U.S. Department of Education FIPSE grant. o Ratified the appointment of three individuals as members of the College's adjunct faculty: - Peter Colburn, to teach possible future courses in the Social Sciences Department. An officer with the New Hartford Police Department, he holds an A.A.S. in Criminal Justice from HCCC, and two degrees from Alfred University; a B.A. in Criminal Justice & Sociology, and an M.S. in Community Services Administration. Kathaleen Reeves, a - John M. Daley, who is currently teaching Introduction to Psychology for the 1996 liberal arts & sci- Psychology, Human Services and Education Department. He is executive director/CEO of the Kids Oneida/Integrate Alternative Network. He holds a B.S. ences: general studies/ degree in Criminal Justice from the Rochester Institute of Technology, and a early childhood education M.S.W. degree in Social Work from Syracuse University. grad, is currently a behav- - Dennis A. Johnson to teach Intermediate Mathematics and Fundamentals of ior specialist at United College Math 1, for the Mathematics Department, as dual credit courses at Cerebral Palsy. She’s work- Holland Patent Central School. He holds a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from SUNYIT, and B.S. and M.S. degrees in ing on her master’s degree in special education. Mathematics Education 7-12 from SUNY Oneonta. continued on page 4 2 January 12th 2004 Communitas Holiday Luncheon Julie Dewan of the Math dept. slips a tip into a jar placed on the piano as Instructor David Kolb and Mark Radlowski perform at the Holiday Luncheon before Christmas. At right, Spring retirees Hank Godlewski of the Art department and Paul Davidson of the Life Science dept. are hon- ored for their service to the College. Tom Giometti and Frank Tobiasz, who weren’t in attendance, were also honored. Emergency Closing, con’t. News From Counseling Departments and Departments of Public Works, assessment of major thor- Last month the Counseling oughfares by the Oneida County Department of Public Works, and assess- Center hosted an informal get together ment of highways in southern Herkimer County by the Herkimer County with Counselors from all over the DPW. Special attention is given to the condition of the Memorial Parkway in Mohawk Valley; UC, Hamilton, Munson- Utica, as the primary access route to the Utica Campus, and to the condi- Williams/Pratt, Herkimer and SUNY IT. tion of parking lots and walkways on both campuses. Hopefully UC will be able to join us in Other factors which fall outside the point system, but which may February, as we are going to try to make also bring a closing or delayed opening include lack of water service in two this dialogue an ongoing occurance. or more campus buildings, a loss of electrical power, a shutdown of public Interesting topics of discussion transportation serving the campuses, or an "Emergency Vehicles Only" dec- that were shared covered concerns laration by public officials. about alcohol abuse, attitudes of entitle- The sequence for morning closings or delayed openings generally ment, privacy, confidentiality and HIPAA, begins with an assessment of conditions at 4:30 a.m., and a decision by mental health meds and support of one 5:10 a.m. In the case of a delayed opening, members of the Emergency another. It’s always interesting to see Closing Committee will generally convene at approximately 9:30 a.m. to how other institutions are dealing with reassess the situation.