Faculty & Staff Newsletter

September 23, 2019

Academic Affairs and Student Affairs Update

UPDATES

-Academic Affairs and Student Affairs had an initial meeting to discuss a "Mercy Experience" on August 19. Additional conversations will occur in Fall 2019.

-Pathways for Success – collaborating with Mercy Foundation to identify donor(s) or grant-funding to increase award amount.

-Maxient, a confidential record-keeping/sharing software. Implementation scheduled for September 2019. Departments to use the software will be Student Conduct, CARE Team, Retention, Accessibility Services, Title IX and Compliance, and Academic Integrity.

-Smarthinking, a 24/7 on-line tutoring software, available for all Mercy College undergraduate and graduate students.

-Christine Miller is working to secure certification through the National College Testing Center Association (NCTA). Expected date for this to be completed is Spring 2020.

-The following restructuring moves became effective on July 1st. These moves are part of the on-going restructuring over the past two years that will provide a best-practices structure. This new structure will promote effective collaborations with faculty and staff, allow us to better serve our students, and enhance the college’s retention efforts.

•Kristen Porter (Career Development and Retention) – Reports to Dr. Lisa Sancrant in the Student Success Center

•Annie DeVine (Campus Ministry and Service Learning) – Reports to Deanna Vatan

•Lisa Sancrant – Title change: Assistant Dean of Student Success

•Deanna Vatan – Title change: Assistant Dean of Student Life

- The Student Affairs staff listed below have relocated their offices.

•Kristen Porter – relocate to Madison 1703

•Suzanne Hall – relocate to Madison 5720

•Annie Devine – relocate to Madison 5706

The Mercy College Food Pantry is located on the 5th floor Madison. Please contact Annie Devine, annie.devine@mercycollege.edu

ANNOUNCEMENTS

-Please welcome Somia Abdou-Osman to the college! Somia begins her role as the Nursing Tutor/Advisor, in Youngstown, on September 30th.

-Please welcome Dawn Hathaway to the college! Dawn begins her role as the Nursing Tutor, in Toledo, on September 30th!

-As part of the Heritage Week celebration, the Heritage Day Tea will be on Tuesday, September 24 @ 2:30, in M3702. Also, please note the annual Mercy Day Mass will be on Thursday, September 26 @ 11AM, in the Chapel.

-The Diversity & Inclusion Committee will re-convene with its first meeting on Thursday, September 26 @ 10AM.

-As part of Career Week, Mercy Health Human Resources and Mercy College are collaborating in conducting a hiring event, on Wednesday, September 25 @ The SeaGate Center, focused on securing Mercy College students.

-Kristen Porter will be presenting a resume workshop on Thursday, September 19 to the students at the Youngstown location.

-To recognize Suicide Prevention Month, both the Youngstown and Toledo locations had planned activities: Toledo gathered “suicide pledges” on September 16 and 19, while Youngstown planned class presentations, a luncheon, and the “Out of The Darkness” Walk will be held Saturday, September 21.

If you have any questions or comments regarding the information presented, or anything regarding the Division of Student Affairs, please do not hesitate to contact Marc Adkins, Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students, marc.adkins@mercycollege.edu. Thank you!

Mercy Heritage Week Events

Submitted by Annie Devine

Please join us in celebrating Mercy Heritage Week! Several events are taking place this week to honor and connect with our Mercy roots:

Tent City Collection: September 23 – October 15
See the flier for items needed and where to drop off donations. Flyer: Tent City Collection 2019

Missioning Prayer: Tuesday, September 24, 11:00 a.m. (over the PA system)

Heritage Tea: Tuesday, September 24, 2:00-3:30 p.m., M2630
Join us for a “good cup of tea” and refreshments during the afternoon. A brief presentation on the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy will take place at 2:15 p.m. See flyer - Heritage Tea 2019

Mercy Day Mass: Thursday, September 26, 11:00 a.m., St. Joseph Chapel – Madison, 1st floor
All are welcome! Fr. James Auth will be our presider. Mercy Day Cookies will be available afterward in the Café. Flyer: Mercy Mass September 26

Mercy Cafe Menu

Submitted by Steve Joyce

Mercy Café Menu

Items Sent to Students via Inside Mercy College

Mercy Café Menu - see above
Mercy Heritage Week Events - see above

Campus Fest
submitted by Karen Dziengelewski
The Alumni Association Board would like to extend a THANK YOU to all students who stopped at our table on August 27 to learn more about the alumni association board at the Campus Fest. We held a $20 raffle for anyone who completed a feedback form. We had 43 students who completed the form and the winner was Morghan Spychalski. Congrats to Morghan!

Thank you for the feedback. This has been shared this with our Alumni Board and we look forward to considering additional ways to support Mercy College Students.

Career Week
submitted by Kristen Porter
Career Week is Monday, September 23 through Friday, September 27. Join the events listed below; they are available online too! Attending an event enters you into a drawing to win a gift card. The more events you attend the more times your name is entered to win!

Monday, September 23: Preparing for an Interview: What Every Student Needs to Know, 12:30-1:30 p.m., J3109, Lunch provided - Recorded presentation will be available on Canvas in the Student Success Center

Tuesday, September 24: Open Resume Workshop, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., M3704 - Stop by any time for individualized help! Live Chat Available: https://mercycollege.adobeconnect.com/resumeworkshopfa19/

Wednesday, September 25: Mercy Health RN Hiring Event 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., SeaGate Convention Center (shuttle service from College) - Lunch provided
Additional Interview times available from 2:00-6:00 p.m. - Parking will be covered by Mercy Health
RSVP Here

Thursday, September 26: Time Management, Procrastination Breakers, Energy Zappers, 3:30-4:00 p.m., J3406 - Available online: https://mercycollege.adobeconnect.com/timemgmt/

Friday, September 27: Salary Negotiations, 1:00-2:00 p.m., J3111 Available online:https://mercycollege.adobeconnect.com/salary/

For more information contact Kristen Porter at 419-251-1339 or kristen.porter@mercycollege.edu. Flyer: Career Week Fall 2019

Real talk: We need your help - #RealCollege Survey
submitted by Kristen Porter
Let's get real. You're the expert when it comes to what's happening in college. So we need your help to make Mercy College of Ohio the best it can be for you and your friends.

Share your real talk in the #RealCollege survey sent to you on September 17, 2019, a reminder email with the survey link will be sent again on Tuesday, September 24, 2019.

Please take the time to fill out the survey. In appreciation, you could win a $100 gift card, for completing the survey. If you have questions, please contact Kristen Porter at 419-251-1339 orkristen.porter@mercycollege.edu. Thank you!

Mercy Heritage Week Events

submitted by Annie Devine

Please join us in celebrating Mercy Heritage Week! Several events are taking place this week to honor and connect with our Mercy roots:

Tent City Collection: September 23 – October 15
See the flier for items needed and where to drop off donations. Tent City Collection 2019

Missioning Prayer: Tuesday, September 24, 11:00 a.m. (over the PA system)

Heritage Tea: Tuesday, September 24, 2:00-3:30 p.m., M2630
Join us for a “good cup of tea” and refreshments during the afternoon. A brief presentation on the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy will take place at 2:15 p.m. Flyer: Heritage Tea 2019

Mercy Day Mass: Thursday, September 26, 11:00 a.m., St. Joseph Chapel – Madison, 1st floor
All are welcome! Fr. James Auth will be our presider. Flyer: Mercy Mass September 26
Mercy Day Cookies will be available afterward in the Café

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