Vol. 6, No. 44 • May 20, 2022
Dr. Greene recognized for study abroad work
Dr. Samuel Greene, assistant professor of political science and study abroad director, has been recognized by the U.S. Department of State for his work on the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program. Heidi Manley, USA study abroad branch chief, and Theresa Gagnon, Gilman Program officer, sent a letter commending Greene for participating in recent selection panels that chose students to receive scholarships. The letter states, “We are grateful for the expertise and time that Samuel Greene shared in evaluating applications to select recipients of the Gilman Scholarship Program for the March 2022 deadline. Overall, for the 2022-2023 academic year, the Gilman Program will provide approximately 3,000 exceptional U.S. undergraduate students with funding to support their participation in study abroad programs and international internships. These Gilman Scholars will share American culture and values and learn the languages and cultures while bringing that knowledge back to campuses and communities across the United States.” The Gilman Program supports American undergraduate students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad. Since 2001, Gilman has enabled more than 34,000 Americans of diverse backgrounds to engage in a meaningful educational experience abroad in 150 countries. Congratulations, Dr. Greene!
Climate policy pundits gather for upcoming Stubblefield Institute panel
The Bonnie and Bill Stubblefield Institute for Civil Political Communications will host “America’s Climate Change Policy: Who Pays, Us or Our Children?” on Monday, May 23, at 7 p.m. in the Student Center Storer Ballroom and livestreamed on Facebook. Panelists will include Jeffrey Madison, associate professor at American University and climate change journalist; Danny Richter, vice president of government affairs at Citizen’s Climate Lobby; Sean Kevelighan, president and CEO, Insurance Information Institute; and Amanda Carpenter, CNN correspondent. For more information and to register for the free event, visit the event webpage.
Dr. Hart representing Shepherd at upcoming enrollment management conference
Dr. Kelly Hart, vice president for enrollment management, will serve as a presenter and mentor at The Institute for Strategic Enrollment Management at the Dunes on May 23-27. Dr. Hart will be presenting a two-part seminar “Emerging Enrollment Leaders: Best Preparing for a Leadership Role” during the event. In her role as a mentor at the event, Dr. Hart has been assigned three enrollment professionals to meet with throughout the week. Thanks, Dr. Hart, for representing Shepherd at this important industry event!
Annual performance evaluations due June 20
The 2021-2022 annual performance evaluations are now open in the HR System. Please remember that performance evaluations for full-time and part-time classified and non-classified employees are due on Monday, June 20. Instructions for completing performance evaluations can be found here.
Human Resources is pleased to offer training to help supervisors prepare for the annual performance evaluation process. This training will include a discussion of how to establish goals, prepare for the performance discussion, and how to complete performance evaluations. All supervisors are strongly encouraged to attend the training. Employees are welcome to attend as well.
The next training session will be Wednesday, May 25 at 2 p.m. via Zoom and will last approximately one hour and 15 minutes. These sessions will be recorded and accessible afterward for anyone who is unable to attend a live training session.
News
Shepherd designated National Writing Project site, to host June 6-15 institute
Shepherd has been designated as a National Writing Project (NWP) site and will host an inaugural invitational institute June 6-15 for all educators from kindergarten through college.
Dr. Chiquita Howard-Bostic receives inspirational teaching award
Shepherd’s Dr. Chiquita Howard-Bostic is the recipient of the 2022 Mentzer Award for Inspirational Teaching. Howard-Bostic, who is associate vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusivity, chair of the Department of Sociology, and an associate sociology professor, was recently presented the award by its creator, Sue Mentzer-Blair.
Wishmakers on Campus raises money for second Make-A-Wish child
Students at Shepherd’s Wishmakers on Campus have adopted a second Make-A-Wish child and are working toward making her wish come true. Fourteen-year-old Piper Dotson, an eighth-grade student at Spring Mills Middle School, is hoping the basement in her home can be renovated.
Haines named Shepherd offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach
Shepherd head football coach Ernie McCook announced that Tyler Haines has been named the team's offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach. Haines comes to Shepherd after spending the past two seasons at Baldwin-Wallace. He served as defensive coordinator, inside linebackers coach, and co-special teams coordinator for the Yellow Jackets. Haines had a five-year stint as the head coach at Urbana University where he was the second-winningest coach in the program's 35-year history.
New scoreboard installed at Sara Cree Field
Fans attending Shepherd women’s softball games during the spring semester were able to keep better track of how the Rams were doing thanks to a new scoreboard. The old board only listed outs, strikes, and runs. The new one includes information for each inning and is comparable to the board on the men’s baseball field.
Shepherd baseball pair gains All-PSAC East honors
Two members of the Shepherd baseball team have been named to the 2022 All-PSAC East Team. Senior catcher Zach Doss was a first-team selection, while junior first baseman Ross Mulhall garnered second-team honors.
Upcoming Events
Friday, May 20
7 p.m.—Shepherdstown Film Society Film Screening of “Snowpiercer” sponsored by Lifelong Learning Program and Scarborough Society, Reynolds Hall (free and open to the public)
Saturday, May 21
Monday, May 23
7 p.m.—“America’s Climate Change Policies: Who Will Pay, Us or Our Children?” sponsored by the Bonnie and Bill Stubblefield Institute for Civil Political Communications, Storer Ballroom, Student Center (registration required)
Tuesday, May 24
Summer Term 2022/Summer Session A classes begin
Add/drop and late registration via RAIL
8 a.m.-4 p.m.—Add/drop and late registration, Registrar’s Office, Ikenberry Hall
Wednesday, May 25
Add/drop and late registration via RAIL
8 a.m.-4 p.m.— Add/drop and late registration, Registrar’s Office, Ikenberry Hall
2 p.m.—Annual performance evaluation training session (via Zoom)
6-8 p.m.—Regional Alumni Mixer, Brewer’s Alley, 124 N. Market St., Frederick, Maryland
Saturday, May 28
Monday, May 30
University closed—Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 31
Last day to change a course from credit to pass/fail for Summer Term 2022 (including sessions A/B)
Shepherd University news and events are available here.
Shepherd Athletics news and schedules are available here.
Dana L. Costa
Executive Director, University Communications
Shepherd University
P.O. Box 5000
Shepherdstown WV 25443-5000
