President Cole named to Governor's Higher
Ed Transition Team
New Jersey Governor-Elect Jim McGreevey named the members of his transition
team, including President Susan A. Cole, who will co-chair the Higher
Education Transition Committee along with former governor Tom Kean, president
of Drew University; Rev. Dr. William Howard, Pastor of Bethany Baptist
Church in Newark; and Assembly Minority Leader Joseph Doria.
"These individuals have offered to give of their time and their wisdom
to help us begin this important work. They bring decades of experience,
and a deep understanding of the complexities of the work before us, and
we are fortunate to have their help," McGreevey said.
MSU lauded twice by Hispanic Outlook
in Higher Education
For the fifth straight year, Montclair State University has been labeled
an educational leader by a prominent national higher education magazine.
Montclair State has been selected as a "Publisher’s Pick"
by Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education magazine. In its Nov.
19 issue, publisher Jose Lopez-Isa said the magazine's 2001 "Publisher’s
Picks" honors "our annual list of colleges and universities
we see as offering outstanding opportunities to Hispanic students...We
commend and celebrate these institutions. May they continue to build on
those strategies they now have in place to prepare, recruit and support
Hispanics, and others less advantaged, in their quest for education."
Additionally, MSU was cited as one of the "Top 100 Schools Graduating
Hispanics" nationally, the fourth time the University has been so
honored.
"Montclair State is proud of the diversity and cultural richness
of our university community," said President Susan A. Cole. "New
Jersey's Hispanic community is growing rapidly, and we are proud to be
an important and successful educational resource for this ambitious population.
"We are pleased to be honored by this outstanding educational magazine
for the fifth consecutive year, and truly appreciate its wonderful validation
of the success of our broad-based educational mission."
Lopez-Isa noted that 7,000 high school guidance counselors nationally
receive the "Publisher’s Pick" issue.
Natural gas-powered car tested on campus
Montclair State was part of a study that utilized a natural gas-powered
car for a month. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the car's efficiency
and cost effectiveness.
The Volvo wagon was driven earlier in the year by several members of Physical
Plant, including Dave Pino, mechanics supervisor, who put about 175 miles
on the vehicle in two weeks. "It has perfect performance and good
pickup," Pino said. "It is efficient but not effective for MSU's
needs. It had enough power, but refilling the tank was inconvenient. Also,
there was not much room for transporting items because the back was filled
with fuel cells."
The towns of Glen Ridge, Verona and Montclair also took part in the research.
The cost of the project is underwritten by the state Regional Development
Incentive Program.
Faculty lead workshop in Spain right from
College Hall
Last month faculty from Health Professions, Physical Education, Recreation
and Leisure Studies (HPPERLS) presented a two-hour workshop at the fitness
management conference in Seville, Spain…without ever leaving campus.
State-of-the-art technology in the Distance Learning Room, College Hall,
Room 310, made the international workshop possible.
Alumnus Adolfo Gimenez '93, head of Sports Facilities in Seville, contacted
Tim Sullivan of HPPERLS this summer to discuss how the University could
play a role in a workshop he was organizing. Sullivan suggested a teleconference
led by Montclair State faculty.
With the help of Information Technology and faculty members Susana Juniu,
Eduardo Saavedra, Dick Tobin and John Sanz, the workshop was presented
to 97 participants in Seville.
After an introduction by Sanz, Saavedra, a former member of the Educador
Olympic Gymnastics team and an administrative assistant in HPPERLS, spoke
about the principles of physical training and its implications for the
fitness industry. Juniu provided a review of the impact of technology
in the fitness business by using a Power Point presentation with Spanish
text, and Tobin spoke about opportunities for financial success within
the industry. The presentations were followed by a question and answer
session.
"This type of technology is still a dream for some," Sullivan
said. "At Montclair State it is a reality."
Athletics collects holiday toys
The TALON (Teaching Athletes Leadership Opportunities Now) Club has collected
about 80 toys and $140 in donations during the Athletics Department annual
toy drive.
Fans who attended the women's and men's basketball doubleheaders on Nov.
28 and Dec. 5 or the wrestling match on Dec. 4 were admitted free by bringing
a new, unwrapped toy suitable for children ages 3-14.
All toys and donations will go to the Children's Hospital of New Jersey
at Newark Beth Israel Hospital. Donations will continue to be accepted
through Dec. 13, when members of the TALON Club will sponsor a holiday
party for patients at the hospital.
Holiday positions available at Bookstore
The University Bookstore is hiring seasonal staff. Cashiers and stock
clerks are needed Dec. 10-21 and Jan. 2-26. Individuals need not work
both time frames. Some staff also is needed Dec. 26-31.
Day, afternoon and evening hours are available. Individuals must work
at least 20 hours a week. Compensation is $6.50 per hour, and individuals
must be at least 16 years old to apply.
For more information, call Scott Dunlap at 7391 about stock positions
and Rich Ammerman at 5460 about cashier positions.