Provost's Message - June 16, 2021
Message From Provost Jersky
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News and Updates:
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Academic Technology Services Updates:
- Summer Faculty Development: For Summer 2021, ATS is offering a comprehensive series of Faculty development programs. Learn more here.
- CSU Chancellor’s Office Workshops: Participate in free professional development from the CSU Chancellor’s office. Learn more here.
- Summer ATS Events and Workshops: From pedagogy to software, register for one of ATS's events or workshops, coming soon. Learn more here.
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Now Available: Ask Elbee Chatbot — Introducing Ask Elbee, our new chatbot that helps students get answers to their questions 24/7! Ask Elbee can answer questions about admission, financial aid, scholarships, student records, registration, and more. Ask Elbee is available on all Enrollment Services webpages. Applicants, current students, and their families can get answers anytime and anywhere. If you have a chance, go ahead and try asking some questions today! For more information, visit the Ask Elbee webpage
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The CSU has extended two provisions on Voluntary Reductions in Time Base Request for Full Time Faculty (VRTB) and Pre-Retirement Reduction in Time Base (PRTB). Request by faculty to participate in these two programs are subject to the approval of the campus. Learn more about leaves available for faculty members here.
Reminders
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Are you experiencing fear or anxiety regarding re-entry from COVID-19? The CSU is hosting a broadcast discussing common concerns and strategies on June 22 at 10 a.m. No registration necessary, learn more about the live broadcast here.
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Want to catch up on a commencement ceremony? Find each recorded commencement live stream here.
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As anti-Asian hate crimes continue to surge in the US, higher education institutions can provide support for Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) students. This panel of experts will discuss strategies and recommendations for supporting the mental health of AAPI students. Register for the Anti-Asian Hate & the Mental Health Crisis on College Campuses panel here.
Academic Affairs Accolades and In the News
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How CSULB's new provost is driven to helping students reach their potential
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Cal State Long Beach students celebrate in-person graduation at Angel Stadium — ABC 7
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TV show to spotlight CSULB student who studies the diet of SoCal sharks — LB Post
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CSULB’s rare corpse lily, Phil, has bloomed again—way ahead of schedule — LB Post
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Phil, CSULB’s corpse flower, blooms for second time since 2019 — Press-Telegram
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Ben Hagedorn - CSULB Professor Awarded Grant Money To Study Groundwater — KPCC
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 CSULB Single Sign On 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.
Events
- Now - August 16: Insights 2021: Annual School of Art Student Online Exhibition
- June 14 - October 1: ATS Faculty Development Programs and Courses
- June 17: Accelerate Long Beach // Space and Technology (with CSULB's Office of Economic Research)
- June 17: Ice Breakers: A Community Building Tool (ATS Workshop)
- June 18: Blackboard Ally (ATS Workshop)
- June 18: Savings Plus – 401(k) and 457(b) Workshops
- June 21: Savings Plus – 401(k) and 457(b) Workshops
- June 22: Introduction to BeachBoard (ATS Workshop)
- June 22: CSU Webinar: Building Confidence: COVID-19 Vaccinations
- June 23: What's in That Teaching Bag (ATS Workshop)
- June 24: Savings Plus – 401(k) and 457(b) Workshops
- June 29: Getting Started With Zoom (ATS Workshop)
- July 1: Active Learning / Evidence-Based Pedagogy (ATS Workshop)
- July 5: Independence Day (Campus Closed)
- July 6: Leveraging Technology Tools for Student Success (ATS Workshop)
- July 12: Engagement Framework for Online Learning (ATS Workshop)
- July 14: Designing Group Work (ATS Workshop)
- July 16: Blackboard Ally (ATS Workshop)
- July 20: Playposit (ATS Workshop)
- July 22: Recognizing Common Challenges Facing Online Learners (ATS Workshop)
- July 27: Leveraging BeachBoard for Outcomes and Alignment
- July 29: Gradescope (ATS Workshop)
In Memoriam
Barbara Minckley, a retired faculty member, has passed away. She was a former chair of the Nursing Department and was passionate about caring for others.
Harvey Hunt, a staff member in the office of the dean in the College of Liberal Arts, has passed away. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed.
Arnold "Arnie" Springer, a retired faculty member from the Department of History, has passed away. He was known for his colorful character and passion for learning.
The next Provost’s Message will be Wednesday, July 21. Items for the upcoming message should be submitted by Friday, July 16 to aa-communication@csulb.edu. All submissions must include a hyperlink with a title.
