Announcements for the week of March 30, 2020

 
 
 

Announcements for the week of March 30

 

Spotlight

  • The following are announcements related to COVID-19:
    • We are working hard to locate any students who do not have a computer or access to internet. A survey was sent to all students, and we’ve checked to see which students did not log into MyCLU during the first week of virtual classes and we’ve followed up with each of them. We’re providing loaner laptops and finding solutions for internet for each student. In case we’ve missed anyone, we’d like you to let us know if any of your students mention to you that they have these issues, or let us know if there are any students who have not engaged in your classes since we started offering them virtually. Please send the student’s name to Judy Beaulieu (jbeaulie@callutheran.edu).

    • Travel Advisory Reminder - As a reminder, on March 19, 2020, the U.S. Department of State raised the Global Health Advisory to the highest level, Level 4: Do Not Travel. Based on the California Lutheran University policy, all domestic and international business travel is restricted until further notice. The university strongly advises against any personal travel as well. Any staff engaged in travel must self-quarantine for 14 days prior to returning to campus, if campus is open. If you are aware of any Cal Lutheran employees who are traveling outside of the USA, then please encourage him/her to return to the United States immediately and/or notify CGE at global@callutheran.edu.

    • Spring Break/Class Schedule Changes (per President Kimball's March 20 email):
      • March 30 - April 9:  Classes meet virtually
      • April 10 – April 12:  No classes for Good Friday through Easter
      • April 13 – May 15:  Classes meet virtually (Finals week is May 11-15)

    • To view the Academic Affairs Continuity Planclick here. The information on this page provides instructions to help faculty transition their courses.

    • To view the Coronavirus Information page, click here. This page provides the latest updates, plans and protocols, and other resources.

Events

 
  • PLTS Virtual WorshipWed., Apr. 1, 11:00am. Click here for Zoom information.
     
  • CoAS Dean's Awards for faculty and staff - Nominations are being accepted through Apr. 1.  Click here to view the awards and submit nominations.
     
  • University Chapel, Thurs., Apr. 2, 11:25am, Click here to join virtually. 
     
  • Virtual Faculty Friday, Apr. 3, 4-6pm. The TLC committee will be hosting weekly Virtual Faculty Fridays on Zoom at this address: https://clu.zoom.us/j/509450781 . Meeting ID: 509 450 781. Faculty are welcome to join for part or all of these social hours. 
     
  • Festival of Scholars: The abstract submission window has been extended through Fri., Apr. 3 at 5pm.
     
  • Associate Director of the University Honors Program (UHP) applications being accepted until Fri., Apr. 3, 5pm. Click here to view a position description. Adina Nack will conclude her term as UHP Director this May, and Brian Collins will begin a one-year term as UHP Director this June. The College looks forward to supporting the continued success of the UHP with the addition of the Associate Director position. The Associate Director should typically be a ranked, full-time faculty member who has taught in the University Honors Program for a minimum of one year. Ideally, the Associate Director will also have an interest and departmental support to serve in the future as UHP Director. To apply, email Dean Lavariega Monforti at jlavariega@callutheran.edu with a brief Statement of Interest (focusing on your past, current and future involvement with the UHP and how you see yourself supporting the UHP), current CV, and a brief letter of support from your department chair or program coordinator. 
     
  • Professional Development Fund reimbursement forms may be submitted via email to acaffairs@callutheran.edu.  Pictures of receipts or scanned receipts are acceptable. If you have any questions, contact Jason Lopez at jplopez@callutheran.edu.
     
  • IRB Guidance for Changes Needed to Currently Approved Research Studies - During this time, we understand that many of you may need to make certain changes in order to continue with your research study and have questions of whether or not you need to submit these changes to the IRB Committee. Studies that were granted an Exempt determination can make changes without submitting to the IRB, so long as those changes do not increase the risk for participants. If the risk for participants is more than minimal, this would bump the study up to an Expedited review. If, however, the study was approved under an Expedited category or by the Full Board, then the study team will need to submit a modification to the IRB for approval before they can implement the desired changes. Once the IRB approves the modification, the study team is free to implement the changes to their protocol.  It is important for investigators to know the review pathway of their protocol before moving forward (i.e. exempt, expedited, or full board). New studies that were reviewed in the last several months should have an approval letter (expedited) or an exemption letter on file. If study teams are not sure of their review determination (exempt/expedited) or are not sure if any changes that need to be made might impact the original determination, please contact the IRB Committee at irb@callutheran.edu. Please also know that the IRB Committee is still working remotely and reviewing studies via email, per our previous procedures.
     
  • VIRTUAL Interfaith Lunch for Faculty and Staff, Wed., Apr. 8, 12-1pm. As we all adjust to this time of remote working, we invite you to embrace the opportunity for us to continue our interfaith conversations surrounding Barbara Brown Taylor's Holy Envy. Please join us where we will enjoy our lunches and discussions from our respective spaces. We will be discussing Chapter 6.  In addition, Rabbi Belle Michael has invited us to be her virtual guests and learn about Passover Seder. Through this opportunity, we will come to her table and learn with about the symbolism of the Seder plate and the Hagada- retelling of the founding story as the Jewish people. We will also peek into her kitchen for live presentation of traditional meals. We will begin the lunch with time to share a meal, then engage in discussion of Chapter 6, and conclude with this exciting learning experience from Rabbi Belle. No registration required. Zoom: https://clu.zoom.us/j/505223176 Call In: +1 669 900 6833, Meeting ID: 505 223 176
     
  • Have you published a book or illustrated a work during the past year that will be published by April 28, 2020? Although we will not meet in person for the Provost's Reception, we still want to honor you. Please email Roni Hooper at rhooper@callutheran.edu with a brief synopsis of your published book or illustrated work and the date of publication.
     
  • August Faculty Retreat - Wed., Aug. 26 (beginning at noon) - Thurs., Aug. 27 (ending at 4pm), River Ridge Residence Inn by Marriott, 2101 West Vineyard Ave., Oxnard. Click here to RSVP by May 1. For questions, contact Noelle Raffy at nraffy@callutheran.edu
     
  • New Pre-Health Program Director: The College of Arts & Sciences is pleased to announce the naming of Bryn Aquino as Director of the Pre-Health Advising Program, beginning in fall 2020.  We extend our thanks to Dr. Anita Stone for having served in this role since 2017. Bryn will oversee the development and implementation of a vision and strategic plan for the Pre-Health Program. In her previous work at CSUCI, Bryn served as a faculty advisor to several student organizations including the American Medical Student Association, the Pre-Health Association, the Physician Assistant Student Club, and the Pre-Optometry Club.  She has been a member of CLU's biology department since spring 2016.  

 

 

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