  {"id":4564,"date":"2025-11-07T12:19:23","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T17:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/?p=4564"},"modified":"2025-11-07T12:19:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T17:19:23","slug":"in-the-know-issue-167","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/2025\/11\/07\/in-the-know-issue-167\/","title":{"rendered":"In The Know &#8211; Issue 167"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/11\/100725_33663_Admissions-Red-Chair-Students_MP.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/11\/100725_33663_Admissions-Red-Chair-Students_MP.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Student taking a picture holding the signature red chair above his head.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/cLP8qLod4Dc?si=RMGh8tiss98uDMeP\" target=\"_blank\">Experience Montclair\u2019s Spirit in the New \u201cWhere You Are\u201d Campaign Video<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>In their own words, students and alumni share how the University\u2019s quality, flexibility and accessibility supported them in launching their future.<\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/11\/100625_30211_Sara-Flores-Day-In-Life_MP.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/11\/100625_30211_Sara-Flores-Day-In-Life_MP.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Sara Flores sitting on campus with her laptop open.\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2025\/11\/03\/montclair-life-sara-flores-path-to-teaching-and-leading-through-language\/\" target=\"_blank\">Montclair Life: A Linguistic Major\u2019s Path to Teaching and Leading Through Language<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Sarah Flores finds purpose at the University, growing through honors classes, campus leadership and hands-on experience teaching ESL.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-third\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/11\/Montclairconnect-Podcast-Transparent.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/11\/Montclairconnect-Podcast-Transparent.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"MONTCLAIRconnect logo\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/2025\/10\/30\/alumni-engagement-launches-montclairconnect-the-podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\">Alumni Engagement Launches MONTCLAIRconnect: The Podcast<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The dynamic new series highlights alumni from both Montclair and Bloomfield, the latest University programs and initiatives and how to stay connected.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>HR Updates<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Deadlines<\/strong><br \/>\nApplications must be submitted by <strong>Monday, December 1<\/strong> for the winter session and by <strong>Thursday, January 1<\/strong> for the spring semester. Applications must be submitted to the Division of Human Resources through Workday. For step by step instructions, visit the Tuition Waivers webpage. If you have any questions, please contact <a href=\"mailto:askHR@montclair.edu\">askHR@montclair.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:973-655-7700\">973-655-7700<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Performance Management Key Dates and Reminder: AFT Professional Staff<\/strong><br \/>\nOn Wednesday, October 8 and Friday, October 31, new evaluations were launched in Workday for AFT Professional Staff contracts. Please review the upcoming key dates and actions required by viewing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/classification\/reappointment-aft-members\/\">AFT Professional Staff Evaluation and Reappointment Schedule 2025 &#8211; 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PARs Training for Civil Service Supervisors<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Learning and Talent Development team will be hosting live sessions for Civil Service Supervisors to review the Performance Assessment Review (PAR) process in full. <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdrC5P2oW0QOmNPt4PBVtx_SLSHvm4cRoMvcb4YHgMBbT5WFg\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\">Register for one of eight sessions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Your<strong> Partner in What\u2019s Next<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For questions regarding 2025-2026 Performance Evaluations, please email <a href=\"mailto:performance@montclair.edu\">performance@montclair.edu<\/a>. A ServiceNow ticket will be created on your behalf and routed to the Learning and Talent Development team.<\/li>\n<li>To review AFT Professional Staff contracts, please visit the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/current-employees\/union-contracts\/\" target=\"_blank\">Collectively Negotiated Agreements webpage<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>View the full <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1f5gznIn9bmsTreyUoq6o15hMZ2eMpe3u\/view\">2025-2026 AFT Professional Staff calendar<\/a> for a printable version of additional key dates and actions per contract type.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Updates<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Graduate School\u2019s Micro-Internship Program<\/strong><br \/>\nHost a graduate student intern through the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/montclair.edu\/graduate-students\/micro-internships\/\" target=\"_blank\">Graduate School&#8217;s Micro-Internship program<\/a>. These short-term roles give graduate students hands-on experience, professional development and new networking opportunities while supporting your team. The Graduate School will provide the intern\u2019s compensation up to $5,000 for approved projects submitted by <strong>Monday, November 17<\/strong>. Questions? Contact <a href=\"mailto:gradstudentservices@montclair.edu\">gradstudentservices@montclair.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Reminders<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Get Research Help from a Librarian<\/strong><br \/>\nStudents, faculty, staff, and members of the community can <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/library\/research-help\/ask-a-librarian\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ask a Librarian<\/a> for research help in a variety of ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.libanswers.com\/form?queue_id=2680\" target=\"_blank\">Email<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.libanswers.com\/chat\/widget\/4c771cb02a070f8045f22fd6d65a39d4\" target=\"_blank\">24\/7 live chat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair.libcal.com\/appointments\/\" target=\"_blank\">In-person or online research appointments<\/a><\/li>\n<li>In-person or via phone (during librarian office hours Monday-Friday, 11a.m.-3 p.m.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Request a Library Instruction Session for Your Students<\/strong><br \/>\nIf your students are working on research projects in their course (or in your lab), consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/library\/services-and-spaces\/instruction-and-workshops\/\">requesting a library instruction session<\/a>. Librarians can teach students information literacy and other research-related skills such as how to efficiently find quality resources. Two weeks advance notice is preferred.<\/p>\n<h2>In The News<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>President Koppell<\/strong> appeared throughout <em>On New Jersey\u2019s<\/em> \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.onnj.com\/videos\/montclair-state-university-presents-nj-election-night\/\">NJ Election Night<\/a>\u201d coverage (beginning at the 1:15 mark) to discuss the election, getting to know the candidates through &#8216;Cooking with Koppell&#8217;, and Montclair&#8217;s recent rankings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brigid Harrison<\/strong> (Political Science) is quoted in <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/2025\/nov\/01\/new-jersey-governors-race\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The Guardian<\/em><\/a> for an article about the New Jersey governor\u2019s race.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yasemin Besen-Cassino<\/strong> (Sociology) is quoted in this <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/millions-of-americans-arent-taking-any-vacation-days-10966405\">Newsweek<\/a><\/em> article about why millions of American employees let their paid time off (PTO) go unused.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Kudos<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>To <strong>Arnaud Kurze<\/strong> (Justice Studies), whose policy brief <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalgovernance.eu\/publications\/justice-ready-digital-public-infrastructure-building-a-third-layer-of-trust-for-democratic-resilience\">Justice-Ready Digital Public Infrastructure: Building a Third Layer of Trust for Democratic Resilience<\/a><\/em> was published by the Global Governance Institute. The piece explores how digital public infrastructure can strengthen democratic systems by embedding trust, transparency, and accountability into technology governance frameworks.<\/li>\n<li>To the <strong>Transformative Education Network (TEN)<\/strong>, recipient of the inaugural NJ School University Partnerships (NJSUP) Exemplary School University Partnership Award, for their work with Orange Public Schools. NJSUP recognizes a partnership that demonstrates the exceptional ability to engage in reflective practices, provide varying opportunities for preservice teachers and displays innovation in the field of education of students PK-16.<\/li>\n<li>To<strong> Daniel Jean<\/strong> (Educational Opportunity and Success Programs), who was awarded the Ansley Abraham Outstanding Alumnus Award from the Southern Regional Educational Board (SREB).<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Emily Klein<\/strong> (Teaching and Learning) and <strong>Monica Taylor<\/strong> (who are featured in the documentary, <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/next.frame.io\/share\/f706624a-ad14-49fa-a235-b90ca9f308e5\/reel\/2fa742dc-e9a6-4a1d-83d3-0b07c95de9ff?version=3b6ea05a-2ac0-44f1-a43d-88a02ff2cea1\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Wise Women &#8211; Humanity\u2019s Untold Origins<\/em><\/a>. The film offers a revelatory look at how the overlooked contributions of wise women shape civilization.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Jessica Murphy<\/strong> (Undergraduate Education, Success and Academic Innovation), <strong>Danielle Insalaco-Egan<\/strong> (Undergraduate Studies), <strong>Nicole DeCapua<\/strong> (Academic Affairs) and <strong>Megan Matesic<\/strong> (Research and Evaluation), for their work towards Montclair\u2019s acceptance into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihep.org\/initiative\/postsecondary-data-for-action-network\/\">Postsecondary Data Action Network<\/a>, a national program designed by the Institute for Higher Education Policy and the Association for Institutional Research that will use data to improve undergraduate student success. Montclair&#8217;s participation in this year-long learning community will result in a more data-informed culture, particularly around intervention pathways for transfer students and those who change their major.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Social Media Post of Note<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DGTRtfRxDdJ\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DQcARvOka8M\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-05-at-5.11.56-PM.png\" alt=\"Screen shot of the Haunted House on Montclair Campus\" width=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Enter if you dare\u2026  Thanks for providing us with your screams  #Halloween #HauntedHouse<\/p>\n<h2>Photo of the Week<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/11\/041825_18575_Cooking-With-Koppell_MP.jpg\" alt=\"President Koppell with Governor Elect, Mikie Sherill\" width=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A look back to <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Z43a-loQqLg?si=2wTmqPRj-d2WsTto\">Cooking Koppell<\/a> with New Jersey&#8217;s Governor Elect, Mikie Sherrill &#8211; University Photographer: Mike Peters<\/p>\n<h2>Quick Links<\/h2>\n<table class=\"responsive-table\" width=\"945\">\n<thead><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclairstateuniversity.smugmug.com\/Student-Communications\/Rocky-and-Roxy-\/n-CXVTvj?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=community_message&amp;utm_content=july_01_2024&amp;utm_campaign=new_rocky\" target=\"_blank\">Approved Mascot Images<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/benefits\/employee-perks\/\" target=\"_blank\">Montclair<\/a> and <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/u\/1\/d\/1KRvvdvrj5nIjhTMX8-n9QnKV_Pc1hEpoQFDdOOMLkl8\/preview?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_content=june_13_2024&amp;utm_campaign=in_the_know&amp;pli=1#gid=0\" target=\"_blank\">Bloomfield<\/a><br \/>\nPerks and Discounts<\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclair-advocate.symplicity.com\/care_report\/index.php\/pid018297?\" target=\"_blank\">CARE Report Form<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe8Mcmq9JvwxBs1DRYA_JRn5N3GGwnUiQByUTpHMHH44p9kXg\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\">Request Team Rocky<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/current-employees\/employee-assistance-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">Employee Assistance Program<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/navigate\/early-warning-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">Early Warning Program<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSewbqKvTrR1zCAYKbJxzZ6flNAsBwPP8f2EiouO88CzQJl9Dw\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\">Request Pebbles<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-central\/loan-repayment-and-financial-success\/\" target=\"_blank\">Student Loan Repayment Support<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-police\/blue-envelope-program\/\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Envelope Program<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/ruffm@montclair.edu\" target=\"_blank\">Request Deacon<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/student-center\/lost-and-found\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lost and Found Items<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/988-suicide-and-crisis-lifeline\" target=\"_blank\">988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/facilities\/our-services\/parking-services\/parking-app\/\" target=\"_blank\">Parking Logix App<\/a><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/ems@montclair.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hemorrhage Control and Narcan<br \/>\nKit Training<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Have an item you\u2019d like included in Kudos or Reminders? Want to nominate a staffer for our spotlight? <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/in-the-know-request\/\" target=\"_blank\">Use this form to tell us<\/a>. Read more about our people and programs in the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/university-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">University News Center<\/a> and in <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/category\/in-the-know\/\" target=\"_blank\">back issues of <em>In the Know<\/em><\/a>. And find out what&#8217;s happening on campus in the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\">Events Calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experience Montclair\u2019s Spirit in the New \u201cWhere You Are\u201d Campaign Video In their own words, students and alumni share how the University\u2019s quality, flexibility and accessibility supported them in launching their future. 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