Provost's Message - November 18, 2020
Message From Provost Jersky
News
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Explore the 2020 Issue of Quest Magazine. This issue discusses innovation through research, alternate ways to fund freeways, closing the opportunity gap in STEM learning, COVID-19 research, and so much more. Read this issue online here.
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The health of migrants is critically important. Learn from Pulitzer Prize winning author Sonia Nazario on insights and strategies to advance the health and wellness of migrants and their families. Register today!
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Take part in the 33rd Annual Student Research Competition. This is an opportunity to showcase the excellence in scholarly research and highlight creative activity conducted by CSULB undergraduate and graduate students. Students must submit their application by February 1st. The competition will be held virtually on March 19th.
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Kick off the holiday shopping season with the University Bookstore Alumni, Faculty, Staff Virtual Bookshop shopping event! Stock up before the holiday season with their discounts, deals, and exclusive giveaways. Learn more here.
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A Guide for IRB Projects with In-Person Procedures during COVID-19 Pandemic
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Student Privacy and Online Assessment: Get quick answers, and simple solutions, to questions regarding camera usage, recording, and proctoring tools. View this quick guide on student privacy in alternate modes of instruction.
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Keep Teaching & Learning: The ATS Keep Teaching and Learning Site is the one stop guide for teaching resources and training toolkits, all dedicated to helping you succeed in our alternate modes of instruction.
Academic Affairs News
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Lisa Martin-Hansen - Transforming Spatial Thinking – Inside Higher Ed
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Nizan Shaked - Column: Are art museums still racist? The COVID reset – The LA Times
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Jake Wilson - Behind the curtain at Amazon – University of California
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Cara Richards-Tutor - CSU launches the Center to Close the Opportunity Gap – Daily Sundial
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Ukleja Center for Ethical Leadership Offers Faculty Stipends
Grants and Gifts
Melawhy Garcia. Comprando Rico y Sano Eval 19. Center for Latino Community Health. CHHS. Unidos US. $8,068. (October 2019 - November 2020).
Chris Lowe. IRES Track 1: RUI: Monitoring of Marine Life Coastal Habitats via Autonomous Robot Systems. Biological Sciences. CNSM. Harvey Mud via NSF. $106,7450. (September 2020 - August 2023).
Bita Ghafoori. My Sister's Keeper Program - New V.I.E.W. #2Advance Studies in Education and Counseling. CED. City of Long Beach. $7,000. (September 2020 - December 2020).
Gerry Hanley. California Open Online Library for Education. Sociology. CLA. Trustees of the CSU via William and Floral Hewlett Foundation. $30,419. (July 2020 - October 2020).
Thomas O'Brien. METRANS: University Transportation Center. Center for International Trade & Transportation. CPIE. University of Southern California via US. Dept of Transportation. $280,760. (November 2016 - September 2021).
Christine Whitcraft. Assessing the effects of sediment augmentation on the GHG Monitoring and carbon sequestration at the Seal Beach Wetland. Biological Sciences. CNSM. Southwest Wetlands Interpretive Association. $26,397. (July 2016 - September 2021).
Nancy Meyer-Adams. CalSWEC Title IV-E Stipend Program 2020-2021. Social Work. CHHSUC Berkeley. $3,670,757. (July 2020 - June 2022).
Thomas O'Brien. National Center for Sustainable Transportation. Center for International Trade & Transportation. CPIE. University of Southern California via US. Dept of Transportation. $142,000. (December 2016 - September 2021).
Cara Richards Tutor. Interdisciplinary Training for Effective Culturally Responsive Tiered Behavior Intervention and Supports for CLD Youth with Disabilities. Advanced Studies in Educ & Counseling. CED. US Department of Education. $246,967. (November 2020 - October 2024).
Kristi Hagans. Interdisciplinary Training to Advance Implementation of Tier 3 Academic Supports for CLD Youth with Disabilities. Advanced Studies in Educ & Counseling. CED. US Department of Education. $249,995. (December 2018 - November 2023).
Kristin Powers. Multicultural Secondary Transition Services for Students with High Needs Disabilities. Advanced Studies in Educ & Counseling. CED. US Department of Education. $249,953. (December 2018 - December 2023).
Kenneth Kelly. 2019-2021 CalFresh Outreach Services. Student Affairs-Dean of Students. SACSU Chico Research Foundation. $120,000. (October 2018 - September 2021).
Amber Johnson. Black Health Equity Collaborative. Health Sciences. CHHS. City of Long Beach via CARES Act. $66,800. (March 2020 - May 2021).
Alvaro Monge. Reorienting Formative and Summative Assessment Towards Mastery Learning for Learner Success, Student Equity, and Institutional Resilience Computer Engineering & Computer Science. COE. The Regents of the University of California Berkeley via CA GOPR . $6,106. (June 2020 - July 2021).
Nancy Meyer-Adams. UCCF-UCLA/DCFS Title IV-E Training/Stipend Program 2018-2021 (Years 28-31). Social Work. CHHS. UCCF UCLA/ DCFS Title IV-E Training Stipend Programs. $1,260,203. (July 2020 - June 2021).
Gerry Hanley. Scaling the Impact of the HBCU Affordable Learning Community and Open Library in Higher Education. Psychology. CLA. Tennessee State University. $121,837. (October 2020 - February 2022).
Lora Stevens. California State University Louis Stokes STEM Pathways and Research Alliance (CSU-LSAMP) (2018-2023). Geological Sciences. CNSM. University Enterprises. $15,200. (September 2020 - August 2021).
Lora Stevens. California State University Louis Stokes STEM Pathways and Research Alliance (CSU-LSAMP) (2018-2023). Geological Sciences. CNSM. University Enterprises. $24,800. (September 2020 - August 2021).
Sandra Arevalo. Michigan Center for Contextual Factors in Alzheimer's Disease (MCCFAD). Human Development. CLA. Regents of the University of Michigan via NIH. $29,999. (July 2020 - June 2021).
Thomas OBrien. Metrofreight: The Local/Global Challenge of Urban Freight. CITT. CPIE. University of Southern California. $20,000. (March 2013 - December 2021)
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.
In Memoriam
Sara Smith, Professor Emerita of Psychology and Linguistics, has passed away. She will be remembered for her warmth, intelligence, and care for her students.
The next Provost’s Message will be Wednesday, December 16. Items for the upcoming message should be submitted by Friday, December 11 to aa-communication@csulb.edu. All submissions must include a hyperlink with a title.
