Provost's Message - February 17, 2021
Message From Provost Jersky
News and Updates:
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Faculty will soon be able to access their offices on campus. Those interested can start to register on February 22 for the week of March 1 online through Single Sign On. Be on the lookout for an email to faculty with more details. As with many current openings, this is subject to change due to ongoing and ever-changing COVID-19 regulations.
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Introducing CSULB’s Voices for Justice: Equity & Arts Series. The first event with feature Tamika D. Mallory Social Justice Leader & Movement Strategist. She was one of the leading organizers of the 2017 Women's March, for which she and her three other co-chairs were recognized in the TIME 100 that year. Register for this free event online here.
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We will be celebrating the Classes of 2020 and 2021 on May 18-21, 2021. Find all the latest Commencement updates and information on the Ceremony page.
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The Inaugural Week of Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity (RSCA) is coming soon. This cross-disciplinary event is a great opportunity to highlight faculty and student research. For the full schedule of events and sessions visit the Event Schedule page.
Reminders
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Want to see our amazing CSULB students in action? Come witness the next generation of scientists, researchers and scholars! 33rd CSULB Student Research Competition online on March 19 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
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Starting February 24, CSULB will be implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), also known as two-step verification, for faculty and staff. Learn more about why we’re doing this, along with the MFA project roadmap, and resources to assist you when this goes live.
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Vaccination has begun at CSULB! Learn more about the vaccine rollout program on the CSULB vaccine webpage.
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Faculty can utilize Zoom Rooms, or Hyflex classrooms, on campus to teach. As we continue with alternative modes of instruction (AMI), safety is the top priority so access to these rooms will be limited. Please contact your department chair or college dean with your request. Technical assistance will be provided by the ATS Classroom Support team.
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March professional development courses from the CSU are available for tenure-track faculty and lecturer faculty. These free courses are an excellent opportunity to further develop your online teaching skills.
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Document Accessibility Training from the Chancellor's Office is also available for staff. Learn more here.
Academic Affairs Accolades and In the News
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Labster: A new virtual lab software is available for pilot testing via ATS
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PCSW has funding of up to $300 to support women students, faculty, and administrators. View the form here.
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Jane Close Conoley – Another View: Dealing With Student Loan Debt – The Grunion Gazette
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William Jeynes – Former White House Advisor Previews Inauguration – Spectrum News 1
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Craig Smith – Former Presidential Speechwriter Recaps Inauguration – KTLA
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In a time of great need, student nurses step up to get shots into arms – Los Angeles Times
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Chris Lowe – Lingering Sharks Remain at LA Beaches – Spectrum News 1
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Jon Stone - What Comes Next For QAnon Followers – FiveThirtyEight
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Jake Wilson - Surveillance, Stress, and No Bathrooms: Life as an Amazon Driver — Labor Notes
Grants and Gifts
Other News and Announcements
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COVID-19 Pre-Screen Questionnaire - All faculty and staff must complete this questionnaire before any and every visit to campus. The questionnaire is accessed via sso.csulb.edu by clicking on the COVID-19 Pre-Screen chiclet.
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COVID-Related Leave for Faculty - CSULB has employed temporary paid leave programs for eligible faculty employees. For more information, please visit the Faculty Affairs website.
Online Events
- Feb. 19 - April 16, every other Friday: Small Business Support Series
- Feb. 24: Voices for Justice: Equity & Arts Series. Featured guest: Tamika D. Mallory
- Feb. 24: Reaffirming in 2021: Lessons Learned as We Celebrate Our Voices: Hosted by the CSULB Black Faculty and Staff Association
- Feb. 24: Multi-Factor Authentication begins for all employees
- Feb. 25 & March 1: Become a BMAC (Bob Murphy Access Center) Ally – Faculty Center
- Feb. 25: COIL at CSULB Workshop Series Session #1: Planning COIL Partnerships – Faculty Center
- March 3 & March 5: Information Session on the Peace Corps and Events/Resources at CSULB for your Students – Faculty Center
- March 10: Culturally Sensitive Teaching in STEM – Faculty Center
- March 10: Registration for the Social Justice Entrepreneurship program closes
- March 12: Outstanding Academic Book Proposals: A Virtual Workshop with Dr. Laura Portwood-Stacer - Faculty Center
- March 17: Navigating as a Woman-Identified Entrepreneur
- March 18 - April 15, Thursdays: Social Justice Entrepreneurship Series
- March 19: Student Research Competition
- March 19: The Status of Women on Campus: Past, Present, Future, The President’s Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW) 30th Anniversary Special Event
- April 21: Innovation Hour Sustainability Showcase
In Memoriam
Gene R. Simonson, a retired professor of Economics has passed away. He will be known for his love for his students.
Shafqat Ali, a retired professor of Mathematics, has passed away. He will be known for his passion for mathematics and dedication to teaching.
The next Provost’s Message will be Wednesday, March 17. Items for the upcoming message should be submitted by Friday, March 12 to aa-communication@csulb.edu. All submissions must include a hyperlink with a title.
