Provost's Message - September 16, 2020

Message From Provost Jersky

News

• Want to learn more about the future of CSULB? During this year's virtual Convocation President Conoley, Provost Jersky, and other campus leaders shared their vision for our campus, discussed social injustice, and talked about plans for how we will navigate our new normal.

• In this video, students reflect on their pandemic experiences through photographs and narratives. This was completed as part of the CSULB Photovoice Project. Student submissions are available for online viewing at the Carolyn Campagna Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum.

• The GradMentor Program is a new program to help incoming graduate students get connected and involved during remote learning, and learn how to succeed. New and incoming graduate students are encouraged to apply as mentees. Returning graduate students are encourage to apply as mentors. 

• Are you looking for more online training and resources? ATS is your answer. ATS is hosting several events and workshops that include the new Blackboard ALLY tool, introduction to Qualtrics, how to create engaging videos for students, and much more. 

• DSA and ITS have created a new program to help provide laptops and hotspots to students in need. Supplies are limited for students in need. Click here for the request form.

• As we alternate the modality of our courses, stay up-to-date on any and all changes regarding our Academic Continuity plan. Our website is being constantly updated and contains all the pertinent resources for faculty with alternative forms of instruction. 

• New Rules Prevail: The Grunion Gazette with President Jane Close Conoley

Academic Affairs News

• Shadnaz Asgari received the prestigious CSU Faculty Innovation and Leadership Award (FILA)

• Dan Chiappe - How uncertainty affects us in a pandemic, from the eyes of a cognitive psychologist – Signal Tribune

• Seiji Steimetz – Long Beach economy hit hard by coronavirus, but small businesses in North Long Beach have fared well – Long Beach Press-Telegram

• Jason Whitehead – CSULB Professor Recaps Democratic National Convention – Spectrum News One

• Jason Whitehead - The hits and misses of the RNC with CSULB Assoc. Professor Jason Whitehead – KTLA 

• Seiji Steimetz - Coronavirus Pounds Long Beach Business, With A Few Exceptions – The Grunion Gazette

• Seiji Steimetz - North Long Beach sees significant economic boom during pandemic shutdown – Long Beach Post

• Jake Wilson - Does Amazon Dominate the U.S. Supply Chain? – AJOT Insights

• Jake Wilson - Amazon Capitalism: How Covid-19 and racism made the world’s most powerful corporation - Pluto Press​

Other News and Announcements​

• 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.

• All events are cancelled through August 24, 2020. This cancellation includes all campus and 3rd party events. Please reach out to clients and cancel events in EMS.

• 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.

Grants and Gifts