Campus Announcements

Electrical Shutdown Schedule

The Facilities Department will conduct electrical shutdowns across all CU locations during the week following graduation – May 15-20. Below is a list of the shutdowns by location and date. During the electrical shutdowns, there will be no power to the buildings from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Employees in the affected buildings should check with their supervisor to discuss alternate work options during the shutdown.

Any questions should be directed to Scott McCall, Campus Operations Director, at gsm43@commonwealthu.edu.

*Click links below to jump to a location

Lock Haven
Mansfield
Bloomsburg

Lock Haven

Monday, May 15

• Smith Hall
• Student Rec Center
• Woolridge Hall

Tuesday, May 16

• Bentley Dining Hall
• Durrwachter Alumni Conference Center (DACC)
• Hursh Nevel/Honors
• Parsons Union Building (PUB)

Wednesday, May 17

• Field Hockey Press Box
• Glennon Health Services/Public Safety
• Price Auditorium
• Softball Field
• Thomas Field House/Annex/Himes Hall
• Tominson/Jack Stadium

Thursday, May 18

• Akeley Hall
• Raub Hall
• Robinson Learning Center
• Rogers Gym

Friday, May 19

• Sloan Fine Arts Building
• Stevenson Library
• Ulmer Hall
• Zimmerli Gym

Saturday, May 20

• All locations listed above

Buildings not affected during the shutdown:

• Art Annex
• Campus Village
• Facilities
• Fairview Suites
• East Campus
• Science and Math Center
• Willis Health Professions

Mansfield

Monday, May 15

• Doane
• Kelchener Fitness Center
• Manser
• Sycamore

Tuesday, May 16

• Doane
• Hickory
• Kelchener Fitness Center
• Manser
• Oak
• Spruce
• Sycamore

Wednesday, May 17

• Boiler Plant
• Brooks Maintenance
• Field House
• Hickory
• Oak
• Spruce

Thursday, May 18

• Allen Hall
• Boiler Plant
• Brooks Maintenance
• Butler Music Center
• Decker Gym
• Grant Science

Friday, May 19

• Allen Hall
• Alumni
• Belknap
• Boiler Plant
• Brooks Maintenance
• Butler Music Center
• Decker Gym
• Grant Science
• Memorial
• North Hall
• Retan
• South Hall
• The Hut

Saturday, May 20

• Alumni
• Belknap
• Memorial
• North Hall
• Retan
• South Hall
• The Hut

Bloomsburg

Monday, May 15

• Carpenter’s Shop
• Columbia
• Kehr Union
• Luzerne
• Lycoming
• Northumberland
• Simon
• Soltz

Tuesday, May 16

• JKA
• MOA
• Monty’s
• MPA
• Nelson
• Redman

Thursday, May 18

• Carver
• Chiller Plant #1
• Elwell
• Montour
• Old Science
• Schuykill
• Scranton Commons
• Steam Plant

Friday, May 19

• Andruss
• Bakeless
• Buckalew
• Haas
• McCormick
• Rec Center
• Waller
• Warren

Saturday, May 20

• Arts & Administration
• Ben Franklin
• Centennial
• Hartline East
• Hartline West
• Navy
• Sutliff

*Steam Plant will have the steam shut off starting at noon on Saturday, May 13, and will remain off until Saturday, May 20.

*Hartline West will not have A/C starting in the afternoon on Friday, May 12, and it will remain off until Monday, May 22.

*There will be no A/C in both Navy and Columbia on Thursday, May 18.

Spring 2023 Commencement Dates 

Dates for the commencement ceremonies for the 2022-23 academic year have been announced. 

Friday, May 12, 2023 

• 10 a.m. Mansfield 
• 3 p.m. Lock Haven   

Saturday, May 13, 2023 

• 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Bloomsburg 

Each ceremony will recognize both undergraduate and graduate students earning degrees. 

National Survey on Student Engagement 

Want to know how our students rate their educational experiences, interactions with faculty and peers, the campus environment, and more? Check out the National Survey on Student Engagement (NSSE) Spring 2022 results for CU and the campuses on the OIE web site under Surveys. The survey asks questions about best practices in higher education that lead to student success. As you reflect on the results, you may want to consider how your involvement can enhance your learning experience, student activities, clubs and organizations, and/or student services.    

Provide Feedback on Draft Self-Study Design 

Did you know that institutional accreditation allows students to receive federal financial aid to attend CU and ensures the institution meets quality standards related to your learning and student experiences? The process of writing a Self-Study for reaccreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) — upon which CU is embarking—matters to you now and is important for maintaining the high value of your degree in the future. On behalf of the MSCHE Steering Committee, you are invited to review and provide feedback on our draft Self-Study Design, including the draft Institutional Priorities and Intended Outcomes. This is the first step in the reaccreditation process. Please use this feedback form to offer your comments on any part of the SSD by Friday, March 3. For more information about MSCHE, accreditation, or the Self-Study process, please contact Cori Myers at cmyers@commonwealthu.edu or Amy Way at away1@commonwealthu.edu. 

Early College Information 

Information about CU’s Early College program can be now found at www.commonwealthu.edu/earlycollege , rather than each institution’s legacy site. Each legacy site will direct them right to the new CU page. New application process: 

Students will apply via: Early College Application (commonwealthu.edu) 

An authorization to participate form will be emailed to the parent/guardian that the student identifies on the application. 

Students will download and complete this fillable form (https://www.bloomu.edu/ecauthorization) with their school counselor. School Counselors will return the form and a copy of transcripts via email to earlycollege@commonwealthu.edu 

Once all materials are received, and the parent/guardian and school counselor authorize permission, a student will be admitted to the program. For information, contact Kendra Rockwell at krockwell@commonwealthu.edu or 570-389-4824. 

Marketing and Communications SharePoint Site 

The URL for the Marketing and Communications SharePoint changed following the recent Office 365 migration. Please update your bookmarks with this new URL: https://commonwealthu.sharepoint.com/sites/CommonwealthUMarCom/ 

• The MarCom SharePoint is a useful resource to access: 
• Logos & Style Guide 
• Email Signature, Letterhead, PowerPoint Templates 
• Project Request Form & Stationery Store Links 
• CU Documents 

Also, please be aware that the official abbreviations for Commonwealth University are Commonwealth U or CU. This and other helpful information on the CU brand are included in the Brand Style Guide within the MarCom SharePoint. 

Stationery Website  
An online ordering site has been launched for branded stationery, business cards, name tags, and more in partnership with AlphaGraphics. The website includes stationery branded with Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield together as Commonwealth University for employees who work across campuses along with individually-branded Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield items for employees focused on a single campus – including Athletic specific business cards. Additional products will be added as we continue to build the website.  

STATIONERY WEBSITE (please bookmark). A Quick Steps guide for ordering is available HERE. 

MarComm Request Form  
Please continue to use the MarComm Request Form to submit projects that need support from the Marketing and Communications Department.  
Note: Due to the very high volume of requests, projects will be prioritized beginning with those that directly impact enrollment and those that are externally-facing. The MarComm team may not be able to honor all requests, but have numerous tools and resources that can help to accomplish your goals. We will be conducting some brand training sessions in coming weeks so we can connect with your teams, including GAs and student workers.   

Logos and Branding  
If you need a CommonwealthU logo file or any of the legacy logo files, please email Senior Director for University Marketing and Brand Management Ryan McNamara at rmcnamar@mansfield.edu.  

LinkedIn  
A Commonwealth University of PA LinkedIn page has been created so employees with a LinkedIn profile can share their new role and responsibilities with their network. Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield alumni are encouraged to continue listing their individual university pages under the education section on LinkedIn. 

Video Series Highlights Free Education Resources  

Commonwealth University’s OER Institute team is offering three short faculty development videos about open educational resources (OER), those teaching and learning materials that you may freely use and reuse at no cost, and without needing to ask permission: 

• OER: What Are They and Are They Any Good.  Have you heard about OER but aren't sure what they are, how they can be offered for free, and if they are any good?  This video provides a short overview.  Running time ~9 minutes.  
• OER: How to Find Them. Wondering how to find an OER to use in your class?  This video provides five possible ways to find OERs. Running time 18 minutes. 
• OER: How to Evaluate Them. Wondering if an OER you found will work for your class?  This video provides three ways to evaluate OERs. Running time ~7 minutes. 

To watch one or more videos, go here. After you watch your video(s) of choice, complete the short questionnaire to earn a certificate of completion. Certificates are available through Jan. 31. Questions? Contact BU librarian Katie Yelinek kyelinek@bloomu.edu.   

International Students 

Currently, Lock Haven, Bloomsburg, and Mansfield are awaiting approval from the Department of Homeland Security to operate in SEVIS as Commonwealth University. As this process continues, the DHS has asked us to stop issuing new I-20 Forms. Unfortunately, we must defer all international students, who would like to start in the spring, to fall 2023. The Global Education office is working diligently with the United States government to assure our processes remain compliant and that we receive an integrated SEVIS ID as quickly as possible. Email Rosana Campbell, director of the Center for Global Engagement, at rcampbel@lockhaven.edu with any questions or concerns.  
 
Feedback Sought for University Senate Constitution 
The Shared Governance Task Force is soliciting feedback on the draft Constitution for the University Senate. Feedback can be submitted HERE. 

Data Dashboards Available 

Commonwealth University Office of Institutional Effectiveness has several interactive dashboards that provide trend data for Commonwealth University and the Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield campuses. 

The dashboards share data in areas of admissions, enrollment, retention, completions, and graduation rates, among others. Comparable program review data for academic colleges, departments, and programs can be accessed for planning, assessment, and continuous improvement.  

The dashboards provide tabs across the top and additional filters allow you to view the data for various demographic and geographic categories. The following links direct you to the web pages that house the dashboards: 

• Institutional Research: https://www.bloomu.edu/institutional-research  
• Program Assessment: https://www.bloomu.edu/program-assessment  

Brand Training 

The Commonwealth University Marketing and Communications Department hosted a virtual Brand Training Session hosted by Senior Director for University Marketing and Brand Management Ryan McNamara on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Here is a link to the recording of the training session. The session covered: 

• Marketing and Communications Department Overview 
• Creative Expression 
• Brand Resources 
• Q&A 

BU Print & Sign Center Production Times 

Tests & Course Materials: 24-48 hours (Note: we can process in 1-2 hours when needed. Letting us know if advance will be helpful) You can also still make an appointment.

• Average turn-around times for flyers, brochures, small posters, postcards etc. is 48 hours 
• Average turnaround times for larger print runs 2000+, and signage (large posters, yard signs, banners, pull-up banners, etc.) is 48-72 hours. 
• Specialty items like labels, stickers, magnets, etc. depending on quantity are 2 to 4 days. 
• Coil bound books depends on quantities 
• Orders up to 100 are 2-3 days 
• Orders over 100 will depend on number of pages but should be 7-10 working days  

 Please contact Ilene Stroh with any questions 610-820-5599.
 

Organizational Charts 

Organizational Charts are now available for viewing on the new Commonwealth University website. These organizational charts are categorized by Division to show reporting structures within each area and includes detail for those with reporting relationships 1 or 2 layers below President Hanna. To view the charts, please visit: https://www.commonwealthu.edu/organizational-charts 

Commencement Dates Announced 

Dates for the commencement ceremonies for the 2022-23 academic year have been announced. 

Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022 

• 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Bloomsburg 

Friday, May 12, 2023 

• 10 a.m. Mansfield 
• 3 p.m. Lock Haven   

Saturday, May 13, 2023 

• 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Bloomsburg 

Each ceremony will recognize both undergraduate and graduate students earning degrees. 
Lock Haven and Mansfield will not have December ceremonies as previously announced. 
 

Commonwealth University CARE Team  

The CARE Team, chaired by the Office of the Dean of Students, exists to provide help to students in crises. The team focuses on matters impacting individual students including but not limited to: disturbing behavior, medical and mental health concerns, resource insecurities, emergency situations, distress as a result of a personal crisis, or other issues of trauma or personal challenge. Steps taken will include thoughtful use of resources, advocacy, and engagement with assistance from multiple departments to provide students with appropriate intervention and assistance. In partnership with the campus community, the team strives to promote holistic wellness and student success, while prioritizing the safety of each individual and the community as a whole.  

Report students of concern here: Bloomsburg, Lock Haven (including Clearfield), Mansfield  
The Office of the Dean of Students can be reached at: 570-389-4734 or deanofstudents@bloomu.edu