February 3, 2025

Campus Update – Feb 3, 2025

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University Announcements

Health survey results about SRU students now available

Results from a survey administered in spring 2024 about SRU students’ health habits, behaviors and perceptions are now available. This data is intended for use by the campus community to inform them about the SRU student experience and as rationale for student programming, class projects, teaching tools, etc.

Every other spring, SRU students are invited to take the American College Health Association’s National College Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA).
Download the full report, or
Download a summary sheet with key findings compiled by the SRU Office of Wellness Education.

Contact Lizzy Kline, the survey coordinator, at elizabeth.kline@sru.edu with any questions, concerns, or feedback about the data.

Music Department performance schedule for spring semester

There is no shortage of opportunities to experience the culture and sounds of musical performances at SRU. There are more than 50 public performances available through ticketed and complimentary admission during the Spring 2025 semester. More information is available on the University’s news release.

SRU transitioning student information system in 2025

SRU is transitioning its student information system this year. Located within the MySRU portal, this system known internally as Banner is used for student directory information, course registration, grade submissions and other administrative tasks.

SRU will continue using Banner, so the functionality and modules will remain the same, but there will be a change to a new version and how people access the system beginning with information related to the Fall 2025 semester.

o OneSIS Banner will be used for Fall 2025 and beyond and

o Legacy Banner is for all information prior to Fall 2025.

The transition will begin to occur in March, before class registration occurs for Fall 2025.
Separate logins will be used during the transition until all information is migrated to OneSIS in Fall 2025.

More information is available on the OneSIS FAQ section on the Academic Records webpage. If you have any questions, call Academic Records at 724.738.2010 or email academic.records@sru.edu.

Dates and Deadlines

Feb. 4: Town Hall meeting

Join SRU President Karen Riley as she will lead a Town Hall meeting, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Feb. 4, at the Smith Student Center Ballroom. President Riley will share updates about the University and the strategic plan.

Feb. 5: Mental health speaker Kevin Hines on campus

Suicide survivor and mental health advocate Kevin Hines will speak on campus at 7 p.m., Feb. 5, in the Smith Student Center Ballroom. Hines will share his story of resilience, titled “The Power of a Second Chance,” and take questions from the audience. The event is free and open to the campus community.

Feb. 24: Abstracts due for SRU student research symposium

SRU students are invited to submit abstracts for the SRU Symposium for Student Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity. Faculty are also invited to encourage students to submit.

Complete an online submission form on CORE.
The deadline is 5 p.m., Feb. 24.
The symposium will occur April 17 in the Smith Student Center Ballroom.

For more information, visit the symposium webpage or email student.symposium@sru.edu.

Feb. 26: Nominations due for Outstanding Service Award

SRU employees are encouraged to nominate a faculty or staff member for the President’s Award for Outstanding Service. The award recognizes “extraordinary commitment to University service and citizenship beyond the scope of an individual’s normal functions at SRU as demonstrated through active participation in functions on or off campus that benefit the University.”

To be eligible, nominees must be a full-time employee with at least five years of service and who have not previously won the award (listed here).
The nomination must include a personal letter of nomination documenting why the candidate should be considered and be submitted to the executive leadership team member who represents the nominee’s division.
The deadline to complete and submit the nomination form is Feb. 26.

HR Updates

Check or update your campus directory information

Did you change office locations since last semester? Do you have a new phone extension? Now is a good time to make sure your information on the campus directory is accurate and up to date. To update:

Log into the PASSHE employee portal at workplace.passhe.edu,
Click on the “Personal Information” tab, then “My Addresses” and “Campus Address.”
Under Campus Address, you can edit and save your office location and phone number.

Job titles and department names are updated by SRU Human Resources. For more information, contact HR at 724.738.2070.

Professional development workshops offered this spring

SRU is offering more than 30 professional development workshops this spring for topics ranging from emergency preparedness to using campus technology, as well as a series on inclusive education. They are offered in person and via Zoom.

Browse a catalog of workshop flyers
Complete the registration form online.

For more information, call 724.738.2611 or visit the leadership development program webpage.

Retirement planning sessions available

SRU employees can receive one-on-one counseling for retirement planning from Vincent Roney, a representative from TIAA. Appointments are available:

Feb. 11, 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., in Old Main, Room 008.
Feb. 25, 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., in Old Main, Room 008.

Appointments can be scheduled by visiting TIAA.org/schedulenow or by calling 800.732.8353.

Reminders

Catering for campus events through Aramark

Aramark is SRU’s exclusive provider of catering services for all University events, except for modest purchases of less than $100. Custom order a catering experience from Aramark’s comprehensive menu online at sru.edu/dining, by email at sru.catering@sru.edu, or by calling 724.738.2832. Food purchases for University events are subject to the requirements of the Expenditures of Public Funds policy.

Parking lot updates

Because the Student Health Center and the Counseling Center have moved to the Campus Success Center, the following changes to parking lot designations have occurred:

Student Health Center patient parking has been relocated to the Campus Success Center commuter lot.
The Rhoads Hall parking lot is now staff only.
Parking along the upper section of Maltby Avenue (going to the Water Tower Hill lot) has changed from staff parking to resident parking.

For more information, contact the Parking Office at 724.738.4785, or download the Parking Lot Map online.

Food share now taking place in the CORE app

SRU Dining Services has moved its food share program to the CORE app. Previously conducted as a Slippery Rock Food Share community with the Band app, food sharing now occurs in CORE, which is a communication platform for students and student organizations managed by the Student Engagement and Leadership Office.

To share or receive leftover food, use the Slippery Rock Food Share chat within CORE.
This allows sponsors of events to notify users that food is available following catering events.
Download the app to your mobile device or search for The CORE App by Navengage in the app store on your mobile device.

For more information, contact Chris Cole, assistant vice president of auxiliary operations and student services, at 724.738.2718 or christopher.cole@sru.edu.

SRU celebrating Black History Month with February events

SRU will host more than 15 events and programs, Feb. 1-22, to recognize Black History Month, including a speaking appearance by researcher, artist and advocate Joselyn Mitchell-Parker, Feb. 20. A full list of events and links is available on the University news release.

Winter weather reminders

As SRU starts a new semester during winter, please be aware of the following:

The University does not have closures or delays for cold temperatures alone.
If weather events such as excessive ice or snow cause closures or delays, the SRU community will be notified through the RockAlerts emergency notification system.
When wintry weather occurs, please use caution and allow extra time to travel to or across campus, and be considerate of others who might encounter challenges reaching their destinations.

Parking permits required and available

All vehicles that are parked on campus must be registered with a valid parking permit.

Parking permits issued in the fall remain valid for the spring semester.
Students and employees who have not previously purchased a permit, and who plan to have vehicles on campus, must obtain a parking permit.
Permits can be obtained online or by visiting the Parking Office in the Campus Success Center, Room 203.
To report changes in vehicle or license plate information, or for any other questions, please contact the Parking Office at 724.738.4785.

Campus Success Center is now open

The newly renovated Campus Success Center, the former University Union located at 103 Central Loop, is open. The center now houses:

Office of Disability Services.
Financial Aid Office.
Dean of Students Office.
Mailing Services.
Parking/ID Office.
Student Counseling Center.
Center for Career and Academic Progress.
Student Health Center.

Check out this video for a quick tour of the facility.

Help needed at SRU basketball games

SRU students and employees are invited to work at home SRU basketball games at Morrow Field House. Paid positions are available for ticket sales, announcements, scorekeeping, clock operators and others. If you are interested in helping, please contact Kathy Turton at 724.738.4117 or Torry Rollins at 724.738.4491.

In the News

Recent news articles mentioning Slippery Rock University:

Thomas Gaither, Who Chose Jail After Civil Rights Sit-ins, Dies at 86 –– New York Times, Boston Globe and others (free access here).

What to ask on a college tour –– Butler Eagle

Filling out the FAFSA: College financial aid pros give advice on filing form –– Butler Eagle

Bethel Park student achievements for the week of Jan. 28, 2025 (dean’s list) –– Bethel Park Journal

Quaker Valley area student achievements for the week of Jan. 28, 2025 (dean’s list) –– Sewickley Herald

Dean’s lists 1/26 –– Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice

SRU announces fall 2024 Dean’s List –– Clearfield Progress

SRU Local residents on dean’s list –– Lehigh Valley Press

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