July 28, 2025

Campus Update – July 28, 2025

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TouchNet billing system is back online

TouchNet, SRU’s billing and payment system, is back online after a system conversion was completed. As of July 18, all users are able to log into the billing portal (from the MySRU portal under the “Pay Bill (TouchNet)” or “Make a Payment” links). From there, you can view account activity, make payments, add authorized users and more. An email will be sent to all students and authorized users when fall billing statements are available for review and payment.

New guidelines for direct payment to vendors

Employees who make direct payments to vendors should be aware of updated guidelines from the State System that:

Clarifies the appropriate use of direct pay and reinforces PASSHE procurement procedures,
Specifies payment categories such as non-employee, memberships, refunds, grants, etc., that must be processed via the direct pay process, regardless of the dollar amount.

Expenditures not listed in this guidance, and that cannot be purchased via a P-card, must be processed through SourcePoint regardless of the dollar amount. Employee travel must continue to be processed through the travel module. For more information, visit the Accounts Payable webpage, download the Direct Payment Guidelines or contact Tina Proper at tina.proper@sru.edu.

Dates & Deadlines

Aug. 21: WOW Move-In Day volunteers needed

SRU is seeking volunteers from the campus community to help first-year students move into their residence halls, Aug. 21, as part of the Week of Welcome move-in day.

This is a long-standing tradition that makes SRU a welcoming environment and distinct from many other institutions.
There are a variety of times and positions available and every volunteer is essential to the success of WOW, from the move-in coordinators in each residence hall to those directing traffic and providing information at key points around campus.
Sign up for a volunteer shift on the SRU WOW Volunteer webpage.

For more information, contact Stacy Bluedorn at 724.738.4842 or stacy.bluedorn@sru.edu.

Aug. 29: Keepers of the Flame submissions due

SRU’s Office of Campus Climate and Culture is accepting nominations for the PASSHE Keepers of the Flame Awards, which honor faculty, staff, students and community members who are dedicated to building and maintaining an inclusive State System where everyone can thrive. Each of the 14 PASSHE campuses can select one person to receive this award annually.

SRU’s nomination form is online.
The deadline is Aug. 29.

Email contact belonging@sru.edu if you have any questions.

Oct. 1: Fall/Winter 2025 graduation applications deadline

Students planning to graduate following in Fall or Winter 2025 must apply to graduate by Oct. 1 via the OneSIS MySRU portal.

Students who plan to complete all degree requirements by the end of December 2025 semester must apply to graduate in “Fall 2025.”
Students who plan to complete all degree requirements by the end of January 2025 must apply to graduate in “Winter 2025.”

For more information on the commencement ceremony and graduation, visit SRU’s commencement webpage. For additional questions or information, contact the Office of Academic Records and Registration at 724.738.2010 or academic.records@sru.edu.

HR Updates

SRU mourns the loss of Donald Keeley

Donald Keeley, who worked at SRU for more than 20 years, passed away July 9. Keeley was a maintenance repairman from 2001 until he retired in 2021. A native of New Castle, Keeley, 71, is survived by his wife, Deborah, and two children, Donald Keeley III and Jessica Mikucki, and two grandchildren. More information is available in the obituary.

Joanna Hastings retirement celebration is Aug. 28

There will be a retirement celebration for Joanna Hastings, assistant director of financial aid and scholarships, 2-4 p.m., Aug. 28 in the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office located on the first floor of the Campus Success Center.

Get Healthy Wellness Screening available Aug. 15

Employees are encouraged to complete a wellness screening through the Get Healthy program. Those who are enrolled in the Pennsylvania Employees Benefit Trust Fund must do so by Dec. 31 to save money on their employee health care contribution for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Wellness screenings can be completed by one of the three following ways:

On campus, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 15, at the Russell Wright Alumni House (spots are limited and must be reserved in advance).
At Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
At your doctor’s office.

Visit pebtf.org/GetHealthy for more information.

Temporary work hours in effect until Aug. 22

SRU will observe a temporary change to the regular work schedule for office personnel from May 12 to Aug. 22.

The University will observe an 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. work schedule with a half-hour lunch.
Business casual dress is permitted.
Offices currently open during lunch will remain open during this temporary schedule.
The University will resume its regular work schedule, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch, Aug. 25.
Several campus facilities are offering services for students with adjusted summer break hours.

Please direct questions to the Human Resources Office at 724.738.2070.

Host a Fall 2025 professional development workshop

Employees interested in hosting a professional developing training session during the Fall 2025 semester are asked to complete an online form by Aug. 15. Submit questions or request more information by emailing to training@sru.edu.

Reminders

OneSIS transition updates

The transition to SRU’s OneSIS Banner for its student information system continues. Please be aware of the following updates and reminders:

Spring 2025 grades have now been migrated to OneSIS Banner.
OneSIS degree audits should now reflect courses with Spring 2025 grades.
Summer 2025 grades will be migrated to OneSIS Banner the week of Aug. 18.
Student degree information will be migrated to OneSIS Banner the week of Aug. 18.
All students will be transitioning to a student ID number that starts with “P.” All students will be assigned a completely new ID number, which the student can view in the MySRU profile.
Fall 2025 course shells are now ready and available on D2L.
The parent proxy and authorized user portal is temporarily unavailable in OneSIS.

More information is available on the OneSIS FAQ section on the Academic Records webpage.

SRU website updates are underway

Work continues on refreshing the SRU website. Incremental improvements throughout the summer include:

A new academic program finder and standardization of program names with the academic fact sheets.
Redesigned headers and footers to improve navigation.
Showcasing campus culture with more images and videos on page-specific content.
Enhanced mobile responsiveness.
Streamlined content access and improved readability.

This initiative follows the launch of the Rocky-bot AI chat assistant that improves access to information and is in preparation for a new onsite search function and brand launch in the fall. These outcomes are part of the Web User Experience assessment conducted by Carnegie Higher Education and are being carried out by the University Marketing and Communication and Enrollment Management divisions. The assessment was informed by qualitative interviews with campus stakeholders, a survey of nearly 400 prospective and current students, and a qualitative review of 16 marketing-critical pages, including heatmap analysis.

Kiester Road closure June 16 to Aug. 8

A portion of Kiester Road along the southside of campus will now be closed June 16 to Aug. 8 as part of the previously announced campus pond dredging project. The start of the closure was delayed 10 days because of weather. Traffic will be detoured to West Lake Lane, Stadium Drive and East Lake Lane. If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Smith, project manager in Facilities and Planning, at 724.738.2912.

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