the Friday Report - CSM Faculty & Staff Information

VOLUME 40 NO. 23 JUNE 26, 2015
REMINDER!
CSM Employee
Recognition and
Awards Program
Nominations
Deadline
is June 30.
See Page 4 for details.
4th of July
Holiday
The college
will be closed
July 3-5 for the
4th of July holiday.
The next issue of
The Friday Report
will be published
on July 10.
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CSM Announces New
Board of Trustees Chair
and Vice Chair
CSM's Board of Trustees has appointed Dorothea Holt Smith of Charles County as
the board’s chair and Theodore L. Harwood II of St. Mary’s County as the vice chair,
effective July 1.
“I look forward to working with Vice Chair Ted Harwood and the CSM Board of
Trustees in support of President Gottfried and his staff to ensure the fruition of the
college’s mission. I also want to thank the board of trustees for its vote of confidence,”
Smith said.
Dorothea Holt Smith was appointed as a trustee to the board in 2007, and has served
Dorothea Holt Smith,
Board of Trustees Chair
two terms as vice chair. A graduate of Bowie State University with bachelor of science
and master of education degrees, Smith is a retired educator, beginning her 30-year
teaching career in 1965 in the Charles County Public Schools. She is a past recipient of
the Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award presented by The Washington Post, and of
the Charles County Teacher of the Year Award. A language arts-reading instructor of
middle school students, Smith also held various positions on the executive board of the
Education Association of Charles County and was the faculty representative to the
teachers association for John Hanson Middle School.
Since her retirement, Smith has been active in numerous civic and community
organizations, including serving as a county appointee on the Board of Appeals and the
Citizens Advisory Committee on the Waldorf Upgrade/Bypass Study. Presently, she
serves on the Charles County Retired School Personnel Association, the Charles County
Sheriff’s Citizens Advisory Committee, the African American Heritage Society of
Charles County, the Substance Abuse Advisory Coalition, and the Kiwanis Club of
Waldorf and its foundation board of directors.
Theodore L. Harwood II was appointed to the board in 2010 and has served as the
Theodore L. Harwood II,
trustee representative to the CSM Foundation. He received his bachelor of science degree Board of Trustees Vice Chair
in naval science from the United States Naval Academy in 1974 and continued his career
for 28 years as a member of the active duty and reserve contingents of the naval aviation community, beginning as an
F-14 radar intercept officer and culminating at the Pentagon in OPNAV as head of budgets for naval platforms.
Harwood is a lead engineer with Wyle and has more than 36 years of engineering experience. He is nationally and
internationally recognized for his technical expertise in electromagnetic environmental effects, lightning, and aviation
matters. Harwood co-owns two patents and is an assignee of two others. He is a retired U.S. Navy Reserve captain.
Harwood and his wife Nancy have lived in Hollywood since 1997.
CSM’s Board of Trustees is the governing body providing leadership and oversight of the college’s mission and
policies. Members are appointed by the governor for five-year terms. The board consists of nine members, with
Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties equally represented. The chair and vice chair are selected by the trustees
among themselves annually.
In addition to Smith and Harwood, CSM’s trustees are Samuel C. Jones, Mary Maddox Krug and Julie A. Sickle
of Calvert County; Lois E. DiNatale and Michael L. Middleton of Charles County; and Dr. John W. Roache
and Dr. Janice T. Walthour of St. Mary’s County. Serving as the secretary/treasurer to the board is CSM President
Dr. Bradley M. Gottfried.
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FROM T HE O F F I C E O F TH E P RES I DEN T ( PRE)
Messages from the President
The Board of Trustees recently approved the college’s FY16 operating budget. You will be glad to know the approved budget includes
salary enhancements for most faculty and staff.
On the staff side, we will continue to offer merit increases averaging 1% and up to a 2% market adjustment on January 1, 2016 (if
funding and budget conditions allow). For the faculty side, we will be providing a half-step increase effective July 1, 2015.
Two new positions are in the budget, including a content manager for our web and marketing team and a mental health counselor that
will serve both the Leonardtown and Prince Frederick campuses. In addition, several positions were revised: organizational development
coordinator increased to 35 hours per week; Prince Frederick Campus building and grounds technician position converted to Team Leader;
and a Leonardtown Campus public safety position was changed from part-time to full-time.
Due to decreased funding support from the state, however, tuition will increase for the Fall 2015 semester by $5 per credit for in-county
students ($120 per credit in-county students, $207 per credit for out-of-county students, and $268 per credit for out-of-state students).
The college continues to be well positioned to provide outstanding services to students and patrons. Thank you for all you do to help
make CSM successful.
At their May 21 meeting, the Board of Trustees unanimously voted to revise the college's post-retirement health benefits plan. Although the
recommended changes resulted from numerous meetings and careful review by the Human Resources and Benefits board committee, I realize
the plan modifications have come somewhat as a surprise to our employees.
It is important that you understand why the Board felt that it needed to act. As you may know, the college’s medical/dental benefit program
is self-insured. The college pays 75% of the costs and the employees pay a 25% share. Medical coverage continues after an (eligible) employee
retires. For retirees eligible for Medicare (65 years and older), the college acquires a supplemental health insurance policy through AARP using
the same premium split (CSM = 75%; retiree = 25%). For retirees under 65 years of age, the college has been allowing those employees (and
their dependents) to stay on our self-insured medical plan.
There are currently 85 Medicare-eligible retirees in our plan with an annual premiums cost of $210,000. The biggest concern relates to
those retirees who are under the age of 65 and are not Medicare-eligible. Last year, the 17 individuals in this group cost the college almost
$300,000.
So, as you can see, these two categories of retirees (102 individuals) cost the college half a million dollars annually. Every year, this
dollar amount is projected to grow substantially. In fact, our consultants forecast that, with the growing pool of college retirees, the current
accumulated cost of post-retirement benefits exceeds $22 million. To get a handle on the growing costs, the Human Resources and Benefits
board committee recommended changes to the retiree medical benefits . If it did not take action, every year the growth of retiree healthcare
costs would necessitate drastic cuts in the budget for other expenses.
The board's decision was informed and built in a phased approach to allow employees nearing retirement age to make needed adjustments.
The availability of insurance for pre-65 retirees through the 2010 Affordable Care Act was an important consideration, as well. I am asking the
Human Resources Department to conduct informational sessions about the changes. After you hear more about them, I would ask that you send
me any concerns you have, so I can share them with the board.
2015 All-College Convocation
Friday, September 25, La Plata Campus, 12- 4:30 p.m.*
The annual event is mandatory for all staff and full-time faculty. If you have any questions, contact
Kim Yellman, Office of the President, at kyellman@csmd.edu.
*Exact schedule to be announced. The college will be closed to the public during the event. Please block your calendars
for the afternoon.
Reminder! Call for 2015 Innovation Monograph Submissions
DEADLINE JULY 1, 2015
The College Innovation Team is soliciting submissions for the 2015 Innovation Monograph project. Each year we ask faculty and staff to submit
their ideas for, and reports of, innovations that they have tried or would like to try, that will improve a process, increase efficiency, or otherwise
demonstrate creative thinking about our mission as a college.
The deadline for submission is July 1, 2015. All submissions will be reviewed, and a winning submission will be announced at the All College
Convocation on September 25, 2015. To read submissions from prior years, go to Reports and Publications on the CSM Intranet site.
Please submit your monograph to patricka@csmd.edu.
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CSM Selects Dr. Eileen Abel to Head Academic Affairs
CSM announces the selection of Eileen Abel as vice president of the Division of Academic Affairs. With more than
30 years of experience in higher education, Abel possesses a strong foundation and commitment to the administration
and management of all aspects of academic programming and student support services.
“Eileen brings a vast amount of experience to the position, having served as faculty member, coordinator, dean of
faculty, and a vice president of academic affairs. As the college continues to develop and refine academic programs to
meet the needs of our community, we are pleased to have Eileen’s enthusiasm and talent to ensure that CSM remains
a top choice for Southern Maryland students whether they come to us for a certificate, an associate's degree, or one of
our many transfer articulation opportunities,” said CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried.
“The College of Southern Maryland has top quality academic options, a focused vision, and strong community ties,
but it is the talented and dedicated faculty and staff that really make this an exceptional community college,” Abel
said. “I am honored to be named CSM’s new vice president of academic affairs and am anxious to continue and add to
its proud academic legacy.”
In her most recent position as vice president of academic affairs at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC),
a regional community college in Somerville, NJ, Abel provided leadership for faculty-led academic departments,
academic program review and assessment, academic support services, career advisement, and transfer agreements. The scope of her efforts included
Honors College, and concurrent enrollment and early college academy programs as well as prison education.
During her tenure, RVCC was awarded a $4.6 million Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) grant
for industry-driven technical program development. She oversaw the development of articulation agreements with Greenwich University in London,
American University in Paris, and School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
In addition, she oversaw three years of data-driven work under “Achieving the Dream,” resulting in systematized early alert, mandatory academic
planning and accelerated developmental math options. Her workforce experience includes working with faculty and local industry partners to develop
programs in personal fitness and sports management, electrical utility technology, manufacturing, and occupational therapy assistant. Prior to RVCC, Abel served as coordinator for general education at Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC), as dean of faculty at
College of the Redwoods, Eureka, CA, and as assistant dean in the humanities department and as professor of English at BCTC.
Her career in education began as an adjunct faculty member at Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, TN, and later included working
at Centre College in Danville, KY, where she served as summer faculty for the college’s Governor’s Scholars Program.
She holds a bachelor of arts in international studies from College of Wooster, Ohio, and a master of arts and doctorate in English from the
University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
She has served as a board member for Princeton University Mid-Career Fellowship Program, New Jersey Council of County Colleges Center for
Student Success, and Hunterdon Preparatory School in Annandale, NJ. She has served as a member with Mandala Diversity Ambassadors, Kentucky
Women Writers Conference, and with the Lexington Art League. She served as a facilitator with the Kentucky Center for Community and Justice’s
“People to People” Conference, and she volunteered with the Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center.
Abel and her husband, Bill Luyster, an adjunct professor of physics and astronomy, will reside in La Plata. They have multiple rescue pets,
including three terriers. They both enjoy water sports, including kayaking, canoeing, swimming, and scuba diving.
CODE GREEN Reminder!
This is just a reminder that next week, June 29 - July 2 is a regular work week, since the college is closed July 3 for the 4th of July holiday.
24th Annual CSM Foundation Annual Golf Classic August 13, 2015
Est. 1991
Grand
Tournament
Sponsor
Get out your clubs and get ready for a great day of fun on the links - all for a great cause! Join the CSM Foundation
and Grand Tournament Sponsor, Marrick Homes, at our 24th Annual Golf Classic. Our tournament has become a
signature event for CSM raising more than $650,000 for our students and programs. This year's tournament supports
scholarships for CSM credit and continuing education students, as well as CSM Athletics programs.
We are excited to announce that 2002 NJCAA National Golf Champion and 2014 CSM Hall of Fame Inductee
Roger Welch, and former CSM coach and CSM Hall of Fame Inductee Danny Williams are our special guests.
Golfers will also have the opportunity to bid on awesome silent auction items and win contests, awards, and
bragging rights.
We hope we can count on your support. Register today as a sponsor or golfer and help make an IMPACT in our
community and in the lives of our students. Faculty and staff can golf at a discounted rate of $125.
The deadline for sponsorships and registration is August 1.
Visit www.csmd.edu/foundation/GolfClassic/ for complete details and to register today.
Marrick Homes
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FROM T H E H U M A N R ES O U RCES D EPAR T M EN T ( H RD)
Faculty/Staff Updates
Position Announcements:
Departures:
Barbara Scotland
Professor/Chair
Languages and Literature
June 26, 2015
Position: Head Cashier/Sales Floor Leader, PT, LEON (#8389)
Announcement No.: FY15-121
Department: College Store
Grade: 16700
Salary: $11.81
Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., two days per week;
1:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. two days per week.
Location:Leonardtown Campus
Opening Date: 06/25/15
Closing Date: Open until filled. For best consideration apply by 07/09/15.
Retirements:
Rex Bishop
Professor
Business and Technology,
Leonardtown
June 26, 2015
IMPORTANT REMINDER!
CSM Employee Recognition and Awards Program FY15
Call for Nominations | Deadline June 30
James Fehr
Professor/Interim Chair
Business and Technology
June 26, 2015
Remember that nominations for the next CSM Employee Recognition and Awards Program
are being accepted online at www.hawk.csmd.edu/hrd/employeerecognitionawards.html only until
June 30, 2015.
The FY15 recognition and award winners and honorable mentions will be announced at the
September 25 All-College Convocation event.
For questions regarding this program, contact Pam Starkey in HRD, ext. 7895.
Thomas Gorecki
Professor
Business and Technology
June 26, 2015
Tuition Reimbursement Deadline for Fall Semester
July 15 is the deadline for submitting your tuition reimbursement request form for the upcoming 2015 fall semester. Eligible employees are
those covered by the college’s retirement system. Tuition reimbursement is for credit courses not offered or available at CSM. It is awarded
upon the successful completion of pre-approved courses at approved institutions and is contingent upon the availability of funds. Audited and
non-credit courses, as well as books and fees, do not qualify for reimbursement. The maximum allowed credits per fiscal year are 12 graduate
credits and 15 undergraduate credits. Visit HRD’s intranet page for a copy of the tuition reimbursement request form. For more information,
refer to policy HR 4160 in the Administrative Manual, or contact Patsy Bergquist at pbergquist@csmd.edu.
Promotion in Place Recipients
CSM would like to extend a congratulations to this year's Promotion-in-Place recipients:
AMEE PATEL, Lead Student Services Support Manager, PRIN
KEYONNA CLARK, Lead Student Records Specialist, REG
ANITA WARNES, Senior Circulation Manager, LIB
NICK WILLIAMS, Lead Athletic Coordinator, ATH
BENITA SNEADE, Senior Business Office Manager, PRIN
REGINA BOWMAN-GOLDRING, Assistant Vice President, Student Services, LEON
BRUCE WASHINGTON, Lead Building and Grounds Technician, PRIN
CAROL HARRISON, Senior Director/Registrar, REG
ROLAND (CHIP) KEECH, Senior Associate Director, Planning
and Assessment, PIR
COLLEEN JOFFE, Lead Operations Manager, STL
SHARON WILDING, Senior Executive Assistant to the Vice President, PRIN
DANIEL TURNER, Lead Research Analyst, PIR
STEPHEN STANSFIELD, Lead Facilities Supervisor, PRIN
DENNIS McINTOSH, Lead Public Safety Coordinator, PRIN
TERESA JONES, Lead Executive Assistant to the Vice President,
LEON
DOROTHY HILL, Senior Media Relations Coordinator, COM
DOUGLAS KUYKENDALL, Lead Public Safety Coordinator, LEON
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VALERIE NYCE, Senior Photography Coordinator, COM
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Twilight Performance
Series Begins July 7
CSM's Twilight Performance Series returns for its ninth season this summer to offer free,
family-friendly entertainment to area residents on the La Plata, Leonardtown, and Prince
Frederick campuses. Visit www.csmd.edu/Arts/TwilightSeries/index.html for details of this
year's full schedule of performances at all three campuses.
La Plata Campus
CHAUTAUQUA: SPORTING LIVES
STARTING IN JULY
The annual Chautauqua
program includes interactive,
family-friendly presentations
and is an educational
program of the Maryland
Humanities Council,
presented in partnership with CSM. This year’s theme,
“Sporting Lives,” features Olympic track and field
champion Wilma Rudolph on July 7, baseball legend Babe
Ruth on July 8, and versatile athlete Jim Thorpe on July 9,
all on the La Plata Campus, all begin at 6:45 p.m. SNEETCHES - STARTING IN AUGUST
The star-bellied sneetches think they are so cool, but
non-star-bellied sneetches want to be cool too. Written by
CSM theater student Alex LaClair, who has appeared in
many CSM productions, Sneetches is based on the story
The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss.
Leonardtown Campus
TUESDAYS IN JULY
July 7 | Jennifer Cooper and
GrooveSpan: GrooveSpan’s full
five-piece band delivers a repertoire,
including: Jazz, classic rock, pop, soul,
funk, blues, and more. The group’s
authentic sound is created using
all live vocals and instruments, with no back tracks or
“pitch correctors.”
July 14 | Bruce Swaim Jazz Quartet: This
seasoned; award winning jazz quartet has
candid talent in performing jazz standards
as well as original compositions. The Bruce
Swaim Jazz Quartet has respectfully earned
reverence of their peers and audiences alike.
July 21 | Dave Chappell Band: This “guitar whiz,”
as named by the Washington Post, has won a great deal
of Washington Area Music
Association (WAMMIES)
awards. His prestigious
appearances with some of the
areas greatest talents have
earned him accolades as previous “Rock Instrumentalist of
the Year.”
July 28 | With Lying Eyes: This young,
rising, local alterative metal rock band
creates sounds with passion as they
follow groups like Silverstein, The Color
Morale, and Breaking Benjamin to name
a few.
Prince Frederick
THURSDAYS IN JULY
July 23 | “The Presidents Own” Marine Jazz Combo: Established in 1798, The Marine Jazz combo is the oldest
continuously active professional musical organization. Performances vary from solo pianist, small ensembles, jazz
combos, brass quintets to country band, dance band and full concert.
July 30 | Navy Band Cruisers (rock, pop, country, and blues): Other than serving our country,
the Navy Band Cruisers serve this world with their raw talent, entertaining audiences worldwide
playing various genres of music.
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SPOTLIGHT ON TRAINING
Upcoming Technical Training
In addition to online courses, the following lecture/lab courses are coming up soon. Unless otherwise noted, classes will meet in the
Technical Training Center (ST Building, Room 129) on the La Plata Campus.
Team Building - June 30, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., CE 202
GroupWise Rules - July 1, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Introduction to Colleague - July 7, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
CSM Telephone Training - July 9, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Information Technology Services Overview - July 14, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Find additional information about our technical training program, course descriptions, calendars, online registration, and more at
http://info.csmd.edu/Training/technical. Training sections are added regularly, so please review the weekly advertisements or check
the registration page of the Technical Training web site frequently. If you should have any questions, please contact Wendy Cleary,
technical training coordinator, at ext. 7610 or e-mail wendyc@csmd.edu.
For more
information
on the
upcoming
2015-2016 season
of the Arts,
keep watching
The Friday Report
or visit
www.csmd.edu/Arts.
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