Embedded Files
AUGUST 2023
AUGUST 2023
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Colleagues,
Welcome to the new academic year! As I’ve mentioned many times before, this is one of my most-loved times of year. Many thanks to the Institutional Advancement team for helping us to say goodbye officially to summer yesterday, with the Sweet Summer Social on the quad yesterday. It was great to see many of you there.
This weekend, we will be welcoming new and returning students as they move into the residence halls and participate in the many activities scheduled around New Student Orientation and Elms Essentials. After these restful summer months, the campus will again be buzzing with excitement as we all come together as a community to provide our students with the tools necessary for them to become effective and respected leaders. Thank you to Student Affairs and Academic Affairs for leading the effort to welcome new students and to all the volunteers who will participate in that effort.
As noted in my last newsletter message, although the campus seemed quiet these past couple of months, much work was still happening behind the scenes:
As announced previously to the community, Dr. Walter Breau will transition from his current role as Vice President of Academic Affairs to Executive Dean of the Kirley School of Continuing Education effective September 1. Let me take this opportunity to thank Dr. Breau for his leadership of Academic Affairs over many years and for his continued service to the College. I look forward to our work together on advancing the Kirley School of Continuing Education.
Similarly, Dr. Elizabeth Hukowicz will continue as the Dean for Student Success and as a Full Professor of Education. I am also grateful for Dr. Huckowicz's continued dedication. I am excited about her continued leadership of Student Success and the additional support that she will provide to our Education Division.
Also as announced previously, I am pleased that Dr. Susan B. Dunton will assume the position of Vice President of Academic Affairs on an interim basis. A search for a permanent replacement for the Vice President of Academic Affairs position will take place during this academic year. Dr. Dunton is a seasoned academic administrator with a wealth of experience in academic policy, curriculum review, and strategic planning in both permanent and interim placements at similarly sized Catholic colleges. Dr. Dunton will start her position on Wednesday, September 6. You may see me walking around campus with her as I introduce her to various colleagues. Please do not hesitate to introduce yourself and to join me in giving her a warm Elms College welcome.
The Board of Trustees had a productive and successful retreat on campus on August 9. Among other topics, the Board reviewed the current Continuing Education program. The Education Advisory Board (EAB) gave a presentation on the current landscape while providing strategies the College may consider to both increase and retain continuing education enrollment. The Board was presented with the framing and timeline for the next strategic plan and brainstormed on its high-level priorities. We look forward to sharing those priorities and timeline for the new strategic plan with you at the next campus Town Hall scheduled for October 4.
On Thursday, September 14th, the College is hosting the Western Massachusetts Literacy Collaborative Town Hall event from 4:30 -7:30 p.m. to showcase the work that was done this summer by our Cynthia A. Lyons CEUE and our Education Division. With collaborations from partner institutions, Bay Path University, AIC, Westfield State University, and the Springfield Publid Schools, they designed the Summer Learn and Earn Literacy Corps, a multi-pronged model to address the urgent reading needs of the students and public schools in the Greater Springfield area. This is a high-profile event, in which we will screen the film A Right to Read and hear from a panel. We will welcome fellow college presidents, local superintendents, stakeholders, and dignitaries in attendance. You can learn more about the event and register to attend by visiting https://www.elms.edu/events/western-mass-literacy-collaborative-plans-education-town-hall/.
These are just a few of the initiatives that took place this summer and the transitions happening with the beginning of the new academic year. As we hit the ground running over the next few weeks, I encourage you all to step out of your offices, walk the campus, welcome new colleagues, and get to know our students and their goals and dreams. Along with Faith, Justice, and Excellence – Community is one of the College’s core values – let us continue to build the lasting relationships that make our campus the tight-knit environment in which our students can thrive and accomplish their aspirations.
Transitions can be a bit unsettling but, with our continued focus on moving forward together, I am confident that we will remain united in advancing the mission of the College.
I wish you all a vibrant start to the academic year! Thank you for all that you do for our students and for one another.
With gratitude,
Harry E. Dumay, Ph.D., MBA
President
FUTURE ELMSNEWS
Submission pieces can be shared with the following department contacts:
Academic Affairs - Deb Methe
Admissions - Jenna Stolarik
Athletics - Sean Milbier
Finance - Katie Longley
HR - Cheryl Smith
Marketing - Megan Eischen
Student Affairs - Teresa Winters
Institutional Advancement - Lynn Korza
The deadline for submissions is the third Friday of each month.
UPCOMING CAMPUS EVENTS
September 3 Blazer Days
September 5 Elms Essentials
September 7 Work Study and Community Job Fair
September 13 International Student Welcome Reception
September 14 Student Engagement Expo
September 15 Coffee Q & A
September 18 Constitution Day Celebration
September 18 Latino Ministries
September 21 Diacritis and Gestures Art Opening Reception
September 22 Latino Ministries
September 29 Innovation Challenge
Check the Master Calendar for exact locations of each event.
ATHLETICS
All of our fall sport athletes have moved back on campus and have started their preseason practices.
Women's Volleyball starts their season on 9/1 at 4PM vs Nichols College.
Women's Soccer kicks off their 2023 season on 9/1 at 4PM on the road at Suffolk University.
Field Hockey and Men's Soccer will both open up their seasons on 9/1 at home on Leary Field. Field Hockey will host Transylvania University at 4PM, Men's Soccer hosts Fitchburg State University at 7PM.
Our Golf Team tee's off at South Shore Country Club in Hingham, MA for the Saints Invitational on 9/20 at 12PM.
Men's and Women's Cross Country will run for the first time in 2023 at Fitchburg State University in the Jim Sheehan Invitational.
You can catch all the Blazer action and follow all our teams at ecblazers.com and at @elmsblazers.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Convocation Fall 2023
Opening Convocation will be held on October 4, 2023 starting at 4:00pm in Veritas Auditorium. Families and friends are invited to attend. The Opening Convocation speaker will be Gregory Boyko, Retired Chairman & CEO of Hartford Life International Ltd., the Honorary Consul General of Japan, and a recipient of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon.
2024-2025 Honorary Doctoral Degree Nominations
Please consider submitting a nomination for Honorary Degree Recipient for 2024 and 2025 by completing the Elms College Honorary Degree Nomination Form The guidelines and eligibility information can be found at this link as well. The deadline for submission is September 11, 2023.
Greg Boyko
2023 Convocation Guest Speaker
FINANCE - Coffee Q&A
How would you like to host our Coffee Q&A? Well, now you can!
Coffee Q&A takes place every three weeks on Fridays from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. in the Faculty Dining Room. All staff and faculty are invited to stop by, grab a cup, and enjoy the company of one another in a casual environment.
The Office of Finance and Administration will continue to fund and set up the events. All you have to do is show up on the day you've signed up for and host! If you, or your department, is interested in hosting one of these events, please fill out this form.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Elms College Employment Opportunities as of August 18, 2023
Applications are now being accepted for the positions listed below. Anyone interested in making a formal application should go to the Employment page on the Elms College website for a detailed job description and how to apply: www.elms.edu/employment
Among the procedures which may be used to select personnel to fill vacant positions are a review of work experiences, qualifications, degrees/licensures/certifications, and employment interviews. This listing pertains to all current staff and faculty job vacancies at the College.
Elms College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment. It is the policy of Elms College to comply with applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity.
Welcome to new employees:
Dr. Julie Beck – Dean of School of Nursing (8/1/23)
Carolynn Bird – Associate Director of Financial Aid (8/2/23)
Anna Stabile – Administrative Assistant (8/8/23)
Lukman Arsalan – Vice President of Enrollment Management & Marketing (8/14/23)
Courtney Bilodeau – Financial Aid Counselor (8/14/23)
Anna-Marie Hernandez – Bursar (8/21/23)
Best wishes to departing employees:
Jennifer Rivers – Associate Professor of Psychology (8/3/23)
Tyler Hesselton – Admissions Counselor (8/4/23)
Michael Theulen – Director of Athletics (8/4/23)
ELMS IN THE NEWS:
July 13, 2023: The KFC Foundation published a blog article that mentioned an incoming nursing student and KFC employee in Chicopee, Wilfred Nazario, was awarded a scholarship from the foundation. He is one of 11 exceptional students from across the country to receive the highest level of scholarship. On August 5, this news was published in community newspapers across the U.S., including Nashville, San Diego, Atlanta, Phoenix, Birmingham, Orlando, San Francisco, Cleveland, and many more.
July 19, 2023: The Ludlow Register published an article listing all the Elms students from Ludlow who made the spring 2023 Dean's List. The story is on page 7.
July 20, 2023: Town Times News published a brief article listing two Elms students from the Watertown, CT area who made the spring 2023 Dean's List. (You may see a subscription message to view this article.)
July 20, 2023: The Belchertown Sentinel published an article listing all the Elms students from the Belchertown area who made the spring 2023 Dean's List. The story is on page 19.
July 25, 2023: The Sun Chronicle published a news brief that two Elms students from North Attleboro, MA, graduated from Elms in May.
July 25, 2023: The Gazette in Janesville, WI published a news brief that an Elms student from Genoa City, WI, graduated from Elms in May.
July 25, 2023: H-K Now in CT published a news brief that an Elms student from Higgannum, CT, graduated from Elms in May.
July 26, 2023: The Reporter Today in RI published a news brief that an Elms student from Riverside, RI, graduated from Elms in May.
July 27, 2023: The Wilbraham-Hampden Times published an article listing all the students from Hampden and Wilbraham who graduated from Elms in May. The story is on page 13.
July 28, 2023: The Chicopee Register published an article listing all the students from Chicopee who graduated from Elms in May. The story is on page 5.
July 28, 2023: The Town Reminder published an article listing all the students from South Hadley who graduated from Elms in May. The story is on page 7.
July 28, 2023: The Holyoke Sun published an article listing all the students from Holyoke who graduated from Elms in May. The story is on page 3.
July 31, 2023: The Sun Journal in Lewiston, ME, published a news brief that an Elms student from Lewiston graduated from Elms in May.
August 2, 2023: The Daily Republic in CA published a news brief that an Elms student from Fairfield, CA, graduated from Elms in May.
August 2, 2023: Tapinto.net published a news brief that an Elms student from South Amboy, NJ, graduated from Elms in May.
August 3, 2023: The Belchertown Sentinel published an article listing all the Elms students from the Belchertown area who graduated in May. The story is on page 4.
August 3, 2023: The Millbury-Sutton Chronicle published a news brief that an Elms student from Millbury, MA, graduated from Elms in May.
August 3, 2023: MyRecordJournal.com published a news brief that an Elms student from Plainville, CT, made the spring 2023 Dean's List.
August 3, 2023: The Landmark published a news brief that an Elms student from Sterling, MA, graduated from Elms in May.
August 4, 2023: Masslive.com published an in-depth article on our Experiential Learning program. They interviewed Jenny Granger Sullivan and Amanda Munson, a senior who graduated in May and had an internship with the Care Center in Holyoke. Note: this article was also published in the Monday, August 7 edition of The Republican and the article was referenced on the front page directly underneath the masthead.
August 8, 2023: iObserve.org, the website for the Diocese of Springfield, published the announcement of Julie Beck being appointed the new Dean of the School of Nursing.
August 9, 2023: BusinessWest's Daily Blog published the announcement of Julie Beck being appointed the new Dean of the School of Nursing.
August 9, 2023: Healthcare News' News and Notes Blog published the announcement of Julie Beck being appointed the new Dean of the School of Nursing.
August 9, 2023: VoicesNews.com published a news brief that three Elms students from Newtown, CT area made the spring 2023 Dean's List.
August 15, 2023: iObserve.org published the announcement that Lukman Arsalan has been named the new Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing at Elms.
August 16, 2023: BusinessWest Daily Blog published the announcement that Lukman Arsalan has been named the new Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing at Elms.
August 16, 2023: The Leominster Champion published a news brief that two Elms students from Leominster, MA made the spring 2023 Dean's List and that a Leominster resident graduated in May.
August 18, 2023: The Chicopee Register published an article on Julie Beck being appointed the new Dean of the School of Nursing. She was interviewed for this story and is quoted throughout.
August 18, 2023: The Chicopee Register published the announcement that Lukman Arsalan has been named the new Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing at Elms.
Page updated
Report abuse