KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES HANDBOOK 2024 - 2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS BYLAWS AND REGULATIONS MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEES OTHER COMMITTEES MEETING SCHEDULE KU ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNANCE KU ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTS KU STRATEGIC PLAN PASSHE ACT 188 Appendix A ACT 50 Appendix B ACADEMIC PLANNING OUTLOOK Appendix C FALL 2024 FACTBOOK Appendix D HIGHER ED PRIMER Appendix E KU FOUNDATION VOLUNTEER CHECKLIST Appendix F STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL INTERESTS Appendix G KU COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES CONTACT SHEET Appendix H VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECKS Appendix I
Whereas, the Council of Trustees of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a body of the State System of Higher Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and Whereas, the Council of Trustees is desirous of establishing a set of rules to regulate its governance for the purpose of expediting the faithful discharge of its statutorily conferred duties; and COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES BYLAWS AND REGULATIONS (Revised December 2021) Whereas, 24 P.S. 20-2009-A (11) authorizes the Council of Trustees to take such action as may be necessary to perform its expressly delegated power; Now therefore, the Council of Trustees of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, this 26th day of October 1989, does hereby enact and establish the following bylaws. ARTICLE I - POWERS AND DUTIES ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP ARTICLE III - MEETINGS ARTICLE IV - QUORUM ARTICLE V - OFFICERS ARTICLE VI - COMMITTEES ARTICLE VII - HEAD OF THE INSTITUTION ARTICLE VIII - RULES AND REGULATIONS ARTICLE I – POWERS AND DUTIES SECTION I. POWERS AND DUTIES As delineated in Act 188, Section 2009-A, the responsibilities of the Council of Trustees include the following: 1. To make recommendations to the Chancellor for the appointment and retention of the President following consultation with students, faculty, staff and alumni. 2. To assist the President in developing proper relations and understanding between the institution and its programs and the public in order to serve the interests and needs of both. 3. To make recommendations to the Chancellor for the dismissal of the President. 4. To review and provide input to the President pertaining to policies and procedures governing the use of institutional facilities and property. 5. To approve schools and academic programs. 6. To review and approve the recommendations of the President pertaining to annual operating and capital budget requirements for forwarding to the Board of Governors. 7. To review and approve recommendations for charges for tuition, and to approve room and board and other fees except student activity fees and any fees related to the provision of contracted health services. 8. To review all contracts and purchases negotiated or awarded by the President including any contracts or purchase reports with or without competitive bidding and all contracts for consultative services entered into by the President.
9. To represent the institution at official functions of the Commonwealth. 10. To take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the powers and duties herein delegated. 11. In accordance with the evaluation procedure established by the Board of Governors, the Council shall conduct an evaluation of the President and forward the results of that evaluation with recommendation to the Chancellor for submission to the Board. ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP (Reference Act 188, Section 20-2008-A, 1982) SECTION I. COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES The Council of Trustees shall consist of eleven members who shall be nominated and appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. At least two members of the 11 member Council of Trustees shall be alumni of the institution. The Chancellor is an ex-officio member of the Council. SECTION II. TERM Ten members of each Council shall serve terms of six years respectively, and until their respective successors are duly appointed and qualified. One member of each Council shall be a full-time undergraduate student in good academic standing, other than a first year student, enrolled for at least twelve semester hours at the institution of which the student is a Trustee. The student member shall serve a term of four years or for so long as (s) he is a full-time undergraduate student in attendance at the institution of which (s) he is a Trustee, whichever period is shorter. Vacancies occurring before the expiration of the term of any member shall be filled in like manner for the unexpired term. Student members of the Council of Trustees shall be appointed by the Governor and shall not be subject to Senate confirmation. ARTICLE III - MEETINGS SECTION I. REGULAR MEETINGS A regular meeting of the Council of Trustees shall be held not less than six times each year. The schedule of meetings shall be formulated at the beginning of each academic year and advertised in accordance with Sunshine Act, Act of July 3, 1986, P.L. 388, No. 84, 65 P.S. 271 et seq. SECTION II. ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Council of Trustees shall be the last regular meeting of the academic year. Officers of the Council of Trustees for the next two years are to be elected at the annual meeting in 2018 and every other year thereafter. Consecutive terms in the same office shall not be permitted. SECTION III. SPECIAL MEETINGS Special meetings may be called at any time by the University President or Chairperson of the Council of Trustees. Special meetings shall also be called by the Chairperson of the Council of Trustees at the request of three members of the Council. Public notice of this meeting shall be in accordance with Sunshine Act, Act of July 3, 1986, P.L. 388, No. 84, 65 P.S. 271 et seq. SECTION IV. ADDITIONAL NOTICE OF MEETINGS The Secretary shall be responsible for notifying the Council of Trustees of the time and place of all meetings of the Council. In the case of special meetings, the purpose for which the special meeting is called shall be given in the notice, and the business transacted at such meeting shall be limited to the purpose stated in the call. Meeting schedules shall be sent to the Chancellor. SECTION V. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY Robert’s Revised Rules of Order shall be the guide for the Council in determining questions of parliamentary procedure not herein specifically provided.
SECTION VI. MINUTES OF MEETINGS Minutes of each meeting shall be recorded and sent to each member of the Council of Trustees following each meeting of the Council. SECTION VII. ORDER OF BUSINESS The order of business at the regular meetings of the Council of Trustees or at the meetings of the Executive Committee unless changed by unanimous consent of those present shall be as follows: 1. Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting of the Council of Trustees or of the Executive Committee 2. Recording of attendance by the Secretary 3. Report of the Chairperson of the Council 4. Report of the President ARTICLE IV - QUORUM SECTION I. QUORUM Six members of the Council shall constitute a quorum. ARTICLE V - OFFICERS SECTION I. OFFICERS The officers of the Council shall be a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and a Secretary. The Chairperson will preside at all meetings of the Council and perform such other functions pertaining to the office; the Vice Chairperson shall perform all functions in the absence of the Chairperson and shall be designated Chairperson if the Chairperson ceases to perform that function; the Secretary shall keep, and be the custodian of, all records. SECTION II. ELECTION The officers of the Council shall be elected to two year terms at every second annual meeting beginning in 2018, and shall perform the duties usually assigned to such officers. They shall hold office until successors are legally elected. They shall be nominated by a nominating committee appointed by the Chairperson of the Council at least two meetings prior to the annual meeting at which the election will occur. The nominating committee shall present the names of the nominees to the Council at least one meeting prior to the annual meeting at which the election will occur. ARTICLE VI - COMMITTEES SECTION I. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE This committee shall consist of the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and Immediate Past Chairperson of the Council. The Chairperson of the Council shall be the Chairperson of the Executive Committee. Meetings of this committee shall be called by the Chairperson as needed. Upon the request of at least two members of this committee, additional meetings may be convened. The purpose of this committee shall be to serve as a review board for the President of the University and to act on behalf of the entire Council on extremely urgent matters. All such actions of this committee shall be official; however, they will be subject to ratification of the Council at the next regular Council meeting. 5. Committee reports 6. Old business 7. New business 8. Adjournment
SECTION II. STANDING COMMITTEES The Chairperson of the Council of Trustees shall appoint members and designate chairpersons for each of the standing committees. Ex-officio, nonvoting members shall attend each committee as determined by the President. Council Committee on Academic and Student Affairs Purpose: To keep Trustees informed about academic and student affairs programs and activities, and to review and approve new programs and/ or new or renewal of articulation agreements, if and when appropriate. Function: a. To examine and discuss the University’s academic and student affairs activities and programs, as well as supporting policies. b. To review the process of periodic program evaluation and accreditation. c. To review, provide input into the planning process, and present to the Council for consideration the University’s strategic plan. Council Committee on Finance, Property and Audit Purpose: To assist the Council of Trustees in fulfilling its responsibility for the oversight of the quality and in- tegrity of the accounting, auditing, and reporting practices of the University. Function: a. To review and discuss the University’s financial management system and supporting policies. b. To discuss the University’s current and proposed budget and any anticipated fee additions/ changes or major expenditures and to make related recommendations to the Council as appropriate. c. To review the Facilities Master Plan, including examination and discussion of maintenance, renovation and capital construction needs. d. To review current financial operations through examination of financial reports. Council Committee on Human Diversity Purpose: To enhance the Trustees’ awareness and support of and participation in the Kutztown University commitment to Human Diversity. Function: a. To review and discuss the University’s diversity programs, services, and activities that support the recruitment and retention of social equity group members. (These groups are primarily identified by race, ethnicity, cultural, gender, ability and sexual orientation.) b. To provide input into the planning process and the ongoing development of services to ensure access and equal opportunity for people historically underrepresented at Kutztown University. c. To continue to support and enhance the development of appropriate strategies to obtain the goals of the programs. d. To facilitate communication between and among other appropriate Council committees in their respective oversight roles relating to the mission and vision of Human Diversity. Council Committee on University Relations and Development Purpose: To inform Trustees about the University activities in public relations and community affairs and to provide a vehicle to enhance the Trustee participation in University fundraising through the Kutztown University Foundation and related development activities.
Function: a. To review, discuss, and make recommendations regarding the University’s public relations/community affairs and fundraising plans and policies. b. To develop strategy for Trustees participation in activities to enhance the University’s image, strengthen town gown and community relationships, and to provide input into the fundraising goals and activities. c. To join other appropriate Council committees in analysis, development and support of academic/ student affairs, fiscal and facilities planning, and to develop strategies that will increase alumni, University employees, Trustees, and general citizen participation in the fiscal support of Kutztown University. ARTICLE VII - HEAD OF THE INSTITUTION SECTION I. THE PRESIDENT The University President is the institution’s chief executive officer. Within the powers and constraints of Act 188 as amended, the President is charged with carrying out the Trustees’ policies and programs and administering the educational and business affairs of the institution. The President shall advise the Council and the Council Committees on all matters where Council must take official action. The President is charged with supplying the Council with sufficient information for its decision-making. The President shall call upon the Trustees for objective counseling and advice. When acting for the Council, the President is expected to adhere faithfully to the Council’s policies. ARTICLE VIII - RULES AND REGULATIONS SECTION I. CERTIFIED COPY OF MINUTES A certified copy of the minutes of each meeting shall be sent to the Chancellor, chairperson of the Board of Governors, State APSCUF and local APSCUF, local AFSCME, and SCUPA and to such other constitu- encies as are deemed appropriate as promptly as possible after each meeting. SECTION II. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Executive sessions, as defined by law, shall be conducted in accordance with the Sunshine Act, Act of July 3, 1986, P.L. 388, No. 84, 65 P.S. 271 et seq. SECTION III. AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS These bylaws may be changed by a majority vote of the entire Council provided each member of the Council has received a copy of the proposed changes prior to the next regular meeting at which the vote on the changed bylaws shall be taken. APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES..........................10/26/89 REVISED BY THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES................................3/14/91 REVISED BY THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES................................1/28/99 REVISED BY THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES............................1/30/2003 REVISED BY THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES..........................11/02/2006 REVISED BY THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES..........................10/29/2009 REVISED BY THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES............................9/22/2011 REVISED BY THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES............................12/7/2017 REVISED BY THE COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES............................3/18/2021
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES (2024-2025) Mr. Dennis Giorno ’94 Chair Phone: 610-683-4102 Email: trustees@kutztown.edu Mr. Kevin Harden Jr., Esq. ’07 Vice Chair Phone: 610-683-4102 Email: trustees@kutztown.edu Mr. Phillips Armstrong ’71, M’75 Secretary Phone: 610-683-4102 Email: trustees@kutztown.edu Ms. Sandy Green Member Phone: 610-683-4102 Email: trustees@kutztown.edu Mr. Robert Grim, Esq. Member Phone: 610-683-4102 Email: trustees@kutztown.edu Mr. W. James Ludlow Member Phone: 610-683-4102 Email: trustees@kutztown.edu Ms. Dianne M. Lutz, CIMA Member Phone: 610-683-4102 Email: trustees@kutztown.edu Mr. Guido M. Pichini ’74 Member Phone: 610-683-4102 Email: trustees@kutztown.edu Ms. Payton Mentzer ’24 Student Phone: 610-683-4102 Email: trustees@kutztown.edu
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS (2024-2025) COMMITTEE on ACADEMIC and STUDENT AFFAIRS Mr. Jim Ludlow, Chair Ms. Payton Mentzer ‘24 Staff Resource: Dr. Lorin Arnold, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Stephen St. Onge, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Purpose: To keep Trustees informed about academic and student affairs programs and activities, and to review and approve new programs and/or new or renewal of articulation agreements, if and when appropriate. Function: a. To examine and discuss the University’s academic and student affairs activities and programs, as well as supporting policies. b. To review the process of periodic program evaluation and accreditation. c. To review, provide input into the planning process, and present to the Council for consideration the University’s strategic plan. COMMITTEE on FINANCE, PROPERTY and AUDIT Mr. Guido Pichini ‘74, Chair Ms. Dianne Lutz Staff Resource: Mr. Matthew Delaney M’10, Vice President for Finance and Facilities Mr. Matt Assad, Controller Purpose: To assist the Council of Trustees in fulfilling its responsibility for the oversight of the quality and integrity of the accounting, auditing, and reporting practices of the University. Function: a. To review and discuss the University’s financial management system and supporting policies. b. To discuss the University’s current and proposed budget and any anticipated fee additions/changes or major expenditures and to make related recommendations to the Council as appropriate. c. To review the Facilities Master Plan, including examination and discussion of maintenance, renovation and capital construction needs. d. To review current financial operations through examination of financial reports. [ Chairperson is an ex-officio member of all committees. ]
COMMITTEE on HUMAN DIVERSITY Mr. Kevin Harden Jr., Esq. ‘07, Chair Ms. Sandy Green Staff Resource: Mr. Jesus Peña, Esq., Vice President for Equity, Compliance and Legal Affairs Mr. Jerry Schearer, Senior Associate Dean and Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Stephen Rupprecht, Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students Purpose: To enhance the Trustees’ awareness and support of and participation in the Kutztown University commitment to Human Diversity. Function: a. To review and discuss the University’s diversity programs, services, and activities that support the recruitment and retention of social equity group members. (These groups are primarily identified by race, ethnicity, cultural, gender, ability and sexual orientation.) b. To provide input into the planning process and the on-going development of services to ensure access, and equal opportunity for people historically underrepresented at Kutztown University. c. To continue to support and enhance the development of appropriate strategies to obtain the goals of the programs. d. To facilitate communication between and among other appropriate Council committees in their respective oversight roles relating to the mission and vision of Human Diversity. COMMITTEE on UNIVERSITY RELATIONS and ADVANCEMENT Mr. Phillips Armstrong ‘71, M’75, Chair Mr. Robert Grim, Esq. Staff Resource: Mr. Matt Santos M’03, Vice President for University Relations and Athletics Mr. Alex Ogeka, Executive Director, Kutztown University Foundation Purpose: To inform Trustees about the University activities in public relations and community affairs and to provide a vehicle to enhance the Trustee participation in University fundraising through the Kutztown University Foundation and related advancement activities. Function: a. To review, discuss, and make recommendations regarding the University’s public relations/community affairs and fundraising plans and policies. b. To develop strategy for Trustees participation in activities to enhance the University’s image, strengthen town-gown and community relationships and to provide input into the fundraising goals and activities. c. To join other appropriate Council committees in analysis, development and support of academic/ student affairs, fiscal and facilities planning, and to develop strategies that will increase alumni, University employees, Trustees, and general citizen participation in the fiscal support of Kutztown University. [ Chairperson is an ex-officio member of all committees. ]
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES OTHER BOARD ASSIGNMENTS (2024-2025) KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION BOARD of DIRECTORS Mr. Guido Pichini ‘74 KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY STUDENT SERVICES INC. (KUSSI) To Be Determined
COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES MEETING SCHEDULE (2024-2025) SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 NOVEMBER 7, 2024 DECEMBER 12, 2024 MARCH 13, 2025 APRIL 24, 2025 JUNE 5, 2025 AUGUST 7, 2025* COMMITTEE MEETINGS 1:30 pm Academic and Student Affairs Committee 1:30 pm Finance, Property and Audit Committee 1:30 pm Human Diversity Committee 1:30 pm University Relations and Advancement Affairs Committee 3:00 pm Plenary Session *This meeting will take place only if needed.
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Kenneth S. Hawkinson, Ph.D. University President Phone: 610-683-4103 Email: hawkinson@kutztown.edu Pamela Reichert-Rex Senior Executive Associate to the President Phone: 610-683-4101 Email: reichertre@kutztown.edu Sarah Wallace Special Events Coordinator Phone: 610-683-1360 Email: swallace@kutztown.edu Sarah Wert ’18 Administrative Assistant 1 Phone: 610-683-4051 Email: swert@kutztown.edu UNIVERSITY CABINET Lorin Basden Arnold, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Phone: 610-683-4155 Email: larnold@kutztown.edu Stephen St. Onge, Ph.D. Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Phone: 610-683-4328 Email: stonge@kutztown.edu Jesus Peña, Esq. Vice President for Equity, Compliance and Liaison for Legal Affairs Phone: 610-683-4700 Email: pena@kutztown.edu Matt Santos M’03 Vice President for University Relations and Athletics Phone: 610-683-4114 Email: santos@kutztown.edu Matt Delaney M’10 Vice President for Finance and Facilities Phone: 610-683-4778 Email: mdelaney@kutztown.edu ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNANCE (2024-2025)
Alex Ogeka Executive Director, Kutztown University Foundation Phone: 610-683-4112 Email: ogeka@kuf.org Lisa Kowalski Executive Director, KUSSI Phone: 610.683.4084 Email: kowalski@kutztown.edu UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE LEADERS Lisa Frye ’90, M’93, Ph.D. University Senate Officer / President Phone: 610-683-4422 Email: senate@kutztown.edu or frye@kutztown.edu Frances Cortez-Funk KU SCUPA Officer / President Phone: 610-683-4082 Email: cortez@kutztown.edu Paul Quinn Sr., Ph.D. KU APSCUF Officer / President Phone: 610-683-4277 Email quinn@kutztown.edu Tracy Reidenhour KU AFSCME Officer / President Phone: 610-683-4500 Email: treidenh@kutztown.edu Barry Althouse KU SPFPA & POA Representative Phone: 610.683.4002 Email: balthous@kutztown.edu Kyra Richards ‘25 Student Government Board Officer/ President Phone: 610-683-4045 Email: krich338@live.kutztown.edu BOROUGH OF KUTZTOWN James Schlegel Mayor Phone: 610-683-6131 Email: jimschlegel@hometownu.com MAXATAWNY TOWNSHIP Dr. John Deplanque, D.V.M. Board of Supervisors Chairman Phone: 610-683-6518 Email: jdeplanque@maxatawny.net ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNANCE (2024-2025)
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Organization Chart Kenneth S. Hawkinson University President Matthew L. Santos VP University Relations & Athletics Matthew D. Delaney VP Finance & Facilities Sandy Green Gov & Community Relations Liaison Patrick Donmoyer Director PA German Cultural Heritage Center Matthew Assad Controller Pamela J. Reichert-Rex Senior Executive Associate Sarah Wallace Special Events Coordinator Jesus A. Peña VP Equity & Compliance Lorin Basden Arnold Provost & VP Academic Affairs Stephen St. Onge VP Enrollment Management & Student Affairs Bradley Davis Director of Equity & Comp & Title IX Coordinator David Drezek Chief of Police McKenzie Hollenbach Director Disability Services Anne Carroll Dean College of Business Laurie McMillan Dean College of Liberal Arts & Science Rebecca Burns Dean, College of Education Bradley Shope Dean College of Visual & Performing Arts Anne Imschweiler Executive Assistant Andrea Kirshman Assoc Provost Student Success & Academic Excellence Carl Sheperis Vice Provost ELL & Dean Graduate Studies Benjamin Trout University Registrar Fawad Rafi Director of Institutional Research Desiree Reasoner Asst VP for Housing & Dining Svcs James Carideo Interim Director Financial Aid Leanne Recla Director of Marketing Bryan Salvadore Director Communications Renee Hellert Director Intercollegiate Athletic Svcs Amy Sandt Asst VP Rec Svcs & Athletic Resources Diana LoChiatto Executive Assistant Joshua Leiboff Director of Web & Digital Media Bryan Zellmer Director KU Presents! William Leech Director Project Mgmnt & Facilities Project Svcs William Meeker Interim Sr Director Admin & Facilities Campus Svcs Kyle Mills Interim Sr Director of Maint, Energy Svcs & Util Carol Sztaba University Architect Wendy Pursell Director of Student Accounts Effective 01/24/25 AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS: Kutztown University Foundation (Page 2) Kutztown University Student Services Inc. (Page 3) Vacant Executive Assistant Marie Fenstermacher Executive Assistant Jennifer Weidman Director of Human Resources Erica Stratton Executive Assistant Jennifer Castro Director of Undergrad Admissions Amanda Volkert Exec Director of Health & Wellness Svcs Karen Rauch Assoc VP Accreditation, Assessment & Curriculum Troy Vingom Asst VP Information Technology Svcs Stephen Rupprecht AVP & Dean of Students Jerry Schearer Chief Diversity Officer
8-1 8-1 CURRENT POSITION FUTURE POSITION February 2025 FOUNDATION COORDINATOR Erin Gautier EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Christine Sarnoski EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Alex Ogeka DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING & CAMPUS PARTNERSHIPS Ben Best `18 EVENTS & ENGAGEMENT MANAGER Cheryl Lord ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP Hedy Gerace SENIOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Jillian Lovejoy ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Justin Shurr ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT Abigail Cosgrove '22 ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT Cara Basile ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS ADVANCEMENT Rebecca Donohue M `24 DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Maria Baylor ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF LEADERSHIP GIVING SENIOR DIRECTOR OF LEADERSHIP GIVING Tiany Brandt-Thomas PHILANTHROPY OFFICER John Weik DIRECTOR OF DATA ADMINISTRATION Sharon Rubart DIRECTOR OF ANALYTICS & RESEARCH Keegan Myers SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Danielle DeCindio ´19 GIFT ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIST Julia Wanamaker FESTIVAL EVENTS MANAGER Lin Ernst CONTROLLER Kay Meischke ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT Jillian Franko ´19 ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CFO Ed Richmond KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION 2024-2025 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Lisa Kowalski RETAIL ACCOUNTANT Johdil Collado ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT MGR Jake Long ART MERCHANDISER Holly Hofmann COURSE MATERIALS BUYER Brian Cregar SHIPPING& RECEIVING (PT) Rich Pursell ASSISTANT MANAGER David Quay KU ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Renee Hellert KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY RETAIL MANAGER Jenn McDonald FACULTY LIAISON (PT) Jackie Downing MARKETING & RETAIL DIRECTOR Kyle Rex ASST ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT MGR Owen Allen DIXON STORE MANAGER Christina Sullivan STUDENT STORE STAFF (PT) Various GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN (PT) Student ASSOCIATE BUYER (PT) Sarah Huff SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Vacant ACCOUNTING INTERN (PT) Student ACCOUNTING MANAGER Nicole Meyers HUMAN RESOURCES (PT) Leslie Maillie APPAREL & GIFT BUYER Karri Shearer Effective 01.01.2025 STUDENT SERVICES, INC. FULL TIME POSITION PART TIME POSITION ACCOUNTING SERVICES ASST Vacant AUXILIARY SERVICES COORDINATOR (PT) Shena Hesselbein STUDENT STORE STAFF (PT) Various
Strategic Plan Lead with Possibility 2022–2025
_____________________________________________________ Welcome to Kutztown University’s 2022-2025 Strategic Plan. Unless otherwise noted, all results should be realized by the conclusion of the plan. Kutztown University is accredited by the Middle States Commission of Higher Education. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2025-2026. Over this next strategic planning cycle, Kutztown University faces unprecedented challenges that will need to be met with all the capital of the university, both human and monetary, in order to foster our mission as a vibrant, affordable, comprehensive/multifaceted educational institution. This will be accomplished through academic excellence, fostering student success, and promoting inclusivity. Given rapid changes that have occurred due to COVID-19, and as we transition to a post-pandemic landscape, the university is committed to remaining agile, flexible and transparent. Kutztown University will confront its challenges, expand on its strengths, and lead with possibility.
OUR MISSION The mission of Kutztown University is to provide affordable high-quality undergraduate, graduate, and lifelong learning opportunities that empower students of all ages for their intellectual, social, civic, and career endeavors. OUR VISION Kutztown University aspires to be a regional center of excellence providing opportunities for advanced academic, cultural, and public service experiences, within a caring community, designed to promote success in a global society. OUR PURPOSE Grounded in regional history and focused on innovative futures through the colleges of Business, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences and Visual & Performing Arts; Kutztown University: ____________________________________________________ Offers a contemporary liberal arts education as the foundation for inspiring and challenging students to grow intellectually, professionally, ethically, civically, and socially; Provides support for students to reach their unique potential; Commits to access and diversity, drawing upon international, national, regional, and community partnerships to prepare new generations of global citizens; Values the life experiences of students, faculty, and staff to create a caring community on a beautiful campus; Cultivates opportunities for students to engage the world and pursue meaningful lives and careers through collaboration, mentorship, and intentional working relationships. _____________________________________________________
Communicate Effectively Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Think Critically and Creatively Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively access, evaluate, and interpret information; adapt to changing situations; and use creative and novel ideas and solutions to better solve problems and make complex decisions. Value Diversity Students will demonstrate an understanding and ability to live and work within diverse communities. Acquire Knowledge Students will demonstrate a depth and breadth of knowledge. Practice Social and Professional Integrity Students will demonstrate the ability to act ethically and with empathy, honesty, and responsibility. OUR INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES GOAL 1: ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE _______________ Kutztown University will promote, enhance and sustain academic excellence, through creativity, scholarship, and innovative teaching and learning environments to prepare students for a successful future and lifelong learning.
GOAL 2: STUDENT SUCCESS _______________ Kutztown University will foster a culture that supports student success and well-being. In this work, we will attend to students’ academic, career, social, and emotional well-being needs.
GOAL 3: COMMUNITY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT _______________ Kutztown University will partner with the community to serve the needs of the people of the commonwealth, the region, and the global community. GOAL 4: CARING CAMPUS COMMUNITY _______________ Kutztown University will value and respect all campus constituents and embrace shared governance. We will continue to work toward a campus culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
GOAL 5: SUSTAINABILITY OF RESOURCES AND STEWARDSHIP OF PLACE _______________ Kutztown University will maintain and enhance human, physical, and financial resources necessary to fulfill its mission with attention to enrollment levels, fiscal sustainability, endowments, campus infrastructure, and degree affordability.
is a member of _____________________________________________________ For more detailed objectives and key results, please visit the Strategic Plan website. _____________________________________________________
APPENDIX A
Page 1 of 22 ARTICLE XX-A THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION (added Nov. 12, 1982, P.L.660, No.188; as amended through July 1, 2020) SECTION 2001-A. DEFINITIONS The following words and phrases when used in this article shall, for the purpose of this article, have the following meanings, respectively, except in those instances where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: (1) "Affiliated entity" shall mean a private nonprofit corporation with the sole purpose of benefiting the State System of Higher Education or a State-owned university. (present (1) added and former (1) renumbered (1.1) July 1, 2020, P.L.558, No.50) (1.1) "Board" shall mean the Board of Governors of the State System of Higher Education. (former (1) renumbered (1.1) July 1, 2020, P.L.558, No.50) (2) "Chancellor" shall mean the chief executive officer of the State System of Higher Education. (3) "Coalition bargaining" shall mean two (2) or more employers bargaining jointly with all of their employes in a particular category or bargaining unit so that one collective process would determine the conditions of employment for all employers in the appropriate units involved. (4) "Commission" shall mean the presidents of the several institutions. (5) "Council" shall mean the council of trustees of the individual institutions. (6) "Deferment" shall mean any authorized delay in the payment by a student of all or part of his tuition fee, charges for room and board, application fee, student activity fee, or any other charge or fee. (6.1) "Education record" shall have the same meaning as in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Public Law 90-247, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g). ((6.1) added July 1, 2020, P.L.558, No.50) (7) "Employer" shall mean the Board of Governors of the State System of Higher Education as the successor employer to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (8) "Graduate assistant" means a graduate student appointed by the president and assigned to a faculty or staff member to assist in research, instruction and other related professional duties. (9) "Higher education" shall include any organized program of instruction, research or service primarily concerned with a field of organized knowledge, related theory, and associated practice or application of skills and which leads to a degree; that is, the work is creditable toward a degree.
Page 2 of 22 (10) "Institution" shall mean each of the State-owned colleges and university on the effective date hereof, or hereafter created, and including its personnel, and its physical plant, instructional equipment, records and all other property thereof. (11) "Professional employe" for the purposes of this act, professional employe means any employe whose work: (i) is predominately intellectual and varied in character; (ii) requires consistent exercise of discretion and judgment; (iii) requires knowledge of an advanced nature in the field of science or learning customarily acquired by specialized study in an institution of higher learning or its equivalent; and (iv) is of such character that the output or result accomplished cannot be standardized in relation to a given period of time. (12) "Refund" shall mean any return payment, or remission, by an institution to a student of all or part of any sum he has paid for tuition, room and board, application or student activity fee or any other charge or fee. (13) "Secretary" shall mean the Secretary of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or such person as the secretary may designate to act on behalf of the secretary with regard to any of the duties and prerogatives imposed by this act. (14) "State board" shall mean the State Board of Education. (15) "Student" shall mean a person who is enrolled in a course of study in any institution which is subject to the provisions hereof. (16) "Student association" shall mean the officially recognized representative body of the student population of each institution. (17) "System" shall mean the State System of Higher Education. (18) "Waiver" shall mean any release from initial payment by a student of all or part of his tuition, charge for room and board, application or student activity fee or any other charge or fee. (19) "Maintenance projects" shall mean those activities, materials, labor and contracts necessary to replace, restore, refurbish or enhance real property which do not alter the architectural or engineering characteristics of the structure, as follows: painting; window repair and replacement; roof repair and replacement; repointing and masonry repair; downspout and gutters; landscaping; roadways, parking facilities, track and athletic court resurfacing and reconstruction; sidewalk and curbing reconstruction and replacement; asbestos abatement (in accordance with all State and Federal statutes and regulations); caulking and insulation; and replacement, reconstruction and construction of non-load bearing interior walls. No such project shall affect the structural integrity of any existing facility or utility system. ((19) amended July 11, 1990, P.L.424, No.103) P.L.304, No.48) (20) "Campus police" shall mean all law enforcement personnel employed by the system who have successfully completed a campus police course of training approved under 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 21 Subch. D (relating to municipal police education and training). ((20) added Dec. 23, 2003, P.L.304, No.48)
Page 3 of 22 (21) "Grounds" shall mean all lands and buildings owned, controlled, leased or managed by the system and all highways, trafficways and bicycle and pedestrian facilities that traverse or abut such lands and buildings. ((21) amended Oct. 1, 2015, P.L.174, No.41) SECTION 2002-A. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND ITS INSTITUTIONS. (a) Subject to the regulatory powers conferred by law upon the State Board of Education, there is hereby established a body corporate and politic constituting a public corporation and government instrumentality to be known as the State System of Higher Education, independent of the Department of Education, hereinafter referred to as the system, which is granted sovereign immunity and official immunity pursuant to 1 Pa.C.S. § 2310 (relating to sovereign immunity reaffirmed; specific waiver) and which shall consist of the following institutions and such other institutions, presently existing or until changed as provided under subsections (a.1), (a.2), (a.3), (a.4), (a.5), (a.6) and (a.7): (1) Bloomsburg State College; (2) California State College; (3) Cheyney State College; (4) Clarion State College; (5) East Stroudsburg State College; (6) Edinboro State College; (7) Indiana University of Pennsylvania; (8) Kutztown State College; (9) Lock Haven State College; (10) Mansfield State College; (11) Millersville State College; (12) Shippensburg State College; (13) Slippery Rock State College; and (14) West Chester State College. (a.1) The board shall develop policies and procedures by which the board may create, expand, consolidate, transfer or affiliate an institution, except for an institution with a Fall 2019 headcount enrollment greater than 10,000 students. This subsection shall not be construed to include the power to close an institution. (a.2) Before the creation, expansion, consolidation, transfer or affiliation of an institution, the board shall direct the chancellor, in consultation with the board, to conduct a review of the financial stability of any impacted institution utilizing student support metrics, student success metrics and other financial metrics and develop a report and recommendations. The report and recommendations shall include, but not be limited to, an analysis of the following:
Page 4 of 22 (1) Enrollment trends. (2) Projections of revenues and expenditures for the current year and the next five (5) years, both assuming the continuation of present operations and as impacted by any recommendation for the board to exercise the board's powers under subsection (a.1). (3) Assets, liabilities and institutional reserves. (4) Actions undertaken to improve the financial stability of the institution and the financial impact of those actions. (5) Additional actions that could be taken to improve the financial stability of the institution, the projected financial impact of those actions and whether those actions would alleviate the need for the board to exercise the board's powers under subsection (a.1). (6) The financial impact on the institution and the system if no action is taken by the board to exercise the board's powers under subsection (a.1). (7) The financial impact on the surrounding community of the institution if action is taken by the board to exercise the board's powers under subsection (a.1). (8) Impacts on affiliated entities and any donor restrictions on the use of non-State-appropriated funds. (a.3) Upon the board's receipt of the report and recommendation, the chancellor shall develop a proposed implementation plan. The proposed implementation plan shall include the following information: (1) Description of the proposal to exercise powers under subsection (a.1). (2) Rationale, goals and objectives of the proposal to exercise powers under subsection (a.1). (3) Method for evaluating achievement of goals and objectives. (4) Relation of the proposal to the mission and strategic plan of the institution and system as a whole. (5) Impacts on academic programs, nonacademic units and accreditation. (6) Impacts on students, faculty and staff. (7) Impacts on the community. (8) Impacts on shared governance. (9) Before and after organizational charts for all impacted institutions. (10) Information included in the chancellor's report and recommendation under subsection (a.2). (11) Timeline for the implementation plan. (a.4) The proposed implementation plan shall be approved by a majority vote of the board. If the board rejects the proposed implementation plan, the chancellor may amend the proposal and present it to the board for
Page 5 of 22 reconsideration and approval by a majority vote of the board. Within fourteen (14) days after approval of the proposed implementation plan, the board shall do the following: (1) Transmit a copy of the proposed implementation plan to the following: (i) chairperson and minority chairperson of the Appropriations Committee of the Senate; (ii) chairperson and minority chairperson of the Education Committee of the Senate; (iii) chairperson and minority chairperson of the Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives; and (iv) chairperson and minority chairperson of the Education Committee of the House of Representatives. (2) Make the proposed implementation plan available for review and solicit public comment for a period of not less than sixty (60) days. (a.5) The board shall consult with stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students and administrators, and hold at least two public hearings as part of the public comment period under subsection (a.4)(2). After the public comment period and before any action may be taken pursuant to subsection (a.1), the board shall consider comments made by stakeholders during the public comment period and present an implementation plan at a public meeting subject to the approval by two-thirds of the board. If the board votes to approve the implementation plan, the board shall, within fourteen (14) days, transmit a copy of the final implementation plan to the following: (1) Chairperson and minority chairperson of the Appropriations Committee of the Senate. (2) Chairperson and minority chairperson of the Education Committee of the Senate. (3) Chairperson and minority chairperson of the Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives. (4) Chairperson and minority chairperson of the Education Committee of the House of Representatives. (a.6) The timeline for implementation to be completed as described in the final implementation plan shall be no earlier than twelve months from the date of the issuance of the proposed implementation plan. (a.7) Upon development of a proposed implementation plan under subsection (a.3), the chancellor shall report on a quarterly basis in person to the chairperson and minority chairperson of the Appropriations Committee of the Senate, the chairperson and minority chairperson of the Education Committee of the Senate, the chairperson and minority chairperson of the Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives and the chairperson and minority chairperson of the Education Committee of the House of Representatives information detailing the actions taken, actions planned to be taken in the next quarter and progress made toward developing and implementing the goals of the plan on the respective universities. Within fifteen (15) days of the issuance of a report to the chairpersons, the chancellor shall present the report at a joint public hearing of the Appropriations Committee of the Senate and the Education Committee of the Senate and a joint public hearing of the Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives and the Education Committee of the House of Representatives. A report under this subsection shall continue until the plan is either rejected by the board or has been fully implemented. A report shall include, but is not limited to, the following information: (1) An overview of the financial position of the respective universities at the time of plan approval and at the time of the report.
Page 6 of 22 (2) The operating budget and total budget for each university at the time of plan approval and at the time of the report. (3) The estimated amount of expenditures needed to support plan implementation at the time of plan approval and the cumulative amount of expenditures made to support plan implementation at the time of the report. (4) The applicable organizational charts at the time of plan approval and at the time of the report. (5) Full-time enrollments at the time of plan approval and at the time of the report. (6) Graduation outcomes at the time of plan approval and at the time of the report. (7) The cost of tuition, room and board and fees at the time of plan approval and at the time of the report. (8) The average cost of attendance at the time of plan approval and at the time of the report. (9) The number of faculty and nonfaculty employes at the time of plan approval and at the time of the report. (10) The number of faculty and nonfaculty employes by location at the time of plan approval and at the time of the report. (11) Each impact to faculty and nonfaculty employe staffing, including, but not limited to, separations, reductions in force, reclassifications of job responsibilities or roles or reassignments to other universities within the system. The notification under this paragraph shall include an estimated financial impact for the current and subsequent two fiscal years. (12) The faculty-to-student ratio and the faculty and nonfaculty employe-to-student ratio at the time of plan approval and at the time of the report. (13) A list of academic programs that have been terminated or consolidated and an explanation of the reasons for termination or consolidation. (14) A list of new academic programs that have been approved and an explanation of the need for the programs. (15) The number of academic programs by location at the time of plan approval and at the time of the report. (16) A list of property that is for sale or has been sold and the value of the proceeds from the sale. (17) A list of administrative service consolidations and the value of savings resulting from the consolidations. (18) A list outlining concerns related to the implementation of the plan on the community and affiliated organizations. (19) Any other information as requested by the chairpersons enumerated under this subsection. (a.8) The board's authority to approve a final implementation plan shall expire three years from the effective date of this subsection. (b) Each of the said institutions shall hereafter be known as the (Name) University of Pennsylvania of the State System of Higher Education, except for Indiana University of Pennsylvania, which shall retain its name. As successor
Page 7 of 22 institutions to the State Normal Schools, appropriations for their operation are ordinary expenses of government, requiring only a majority vote of each House of the General Assembly. The State System of Higher Education shall have the same preferred status for appropriations as is enjoyed by its constituent institutions. State funds appropriated to the system shall be allocated to the individual institutions on a formula based on, but not limited to, such factors as enrollments, degrees granted and programs. (2002-A amended July 1, 2020, P.L.558, No.50) Compiler's Note: Section 12 of Act 50 of 2020 provided that the provisions of section 2002-A(a.1), (a.2), (a.3), (a.4), (a.5), (a.6), (a.7) and (a.8) of the act shall expire when the reporting requirements in section 2002A(a.7) of the act have concluded. Upon conclusion of the reporting requirements, the Board of Governors of the State System of Higher Education, the chairperson and minority chairperson of the Appropriations Committee of the Senate, the chairperson and minority chairperson of the Education Committee of the Senate, the chairperson and minority chairperson of the Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives and the chairperson and minority chairperson of the Education Committee of the House of Representatives shall jointly transmit notice of the expiration of section 2002-A(a.1), (a.2), (a.3), (a.4), (a.5), (a.6), (a.7) and (a.8) of the act to the Legislative Reference Bureau for publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. SECTION 2003-A. PURPOSES AND GENERAL POWERS (a) The State System of Higher Education shall be part of the Commonwealth's system of higher education. Its purpose shall be to provide high quality education at the lowest possible cost to students. The primary mission of the system is the provision of instruction for undergraduate and graduate students to and beyond the master's degree in the liberal arts and sciences and in applied fields, including the teaching profession. Graduate instruction at the doctoral level, except for doctoral programs provided for in the act of December 16, 1965 (P.L.1113, No.430), known as the "Indiana University of Pennsylvania Act," only may be offered jointly with Indiana University or an institution chartered to offer work at the doctoral level. Programs of research and service may be provided which are approved by the Board of Governors, and which are consistent with the primary mission of the system. Each institution shall provide appropriate educational facilities, student living facilities and such other facilities as deemed necessary by the board. ((a) amended July 1, 2020, P.L.558, No.50) (b) The system is hereby granted and shall have and may exercise all the powers necessary or convenient for the carrying out of the aforesaid purposes, including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following rights and powers: (1) To have perpetual existence as a corporation. (2) To adopt, use and alter at will a corporate seal. (3) To acquire, purchase, hold, lease as lessee and use any property, real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible, or any interest therein, lease as lessor any property, real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible, necessary or desirable for carrying out the purposes of the system, and to sell, transfer and dispose of any property acquired by gift, grant, devise or bequest, whether the property is real, personal or mixed, tangible or intangible, or any interest therein; to take, demand, receive and possess all moneys, real property and goods which shall be appropriated, given or granted to for the use of the system and to apply the same according to the will of the donors; to sell, transfer and dispose of real property acquired by and titled to the system upon approval by the General Assembly as provided in section 2018-A; and by gift, purchase or devise to receive, possess, enjoy and retain forever any and all real and personal estate and funds, of whatsoever kind, nature or quality the same may be, in special trust and confidence that the same, and the profits thereof, shall be applied to and for the use and purpose of endowing the system, and shall have power to receive donations from any source whatever, to be exclusively devoted to the purposes of the system or according to the terms of donation: Provided, however, That the system shall have no power at any time or in any manner, to pledge the credit or
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