{"id":4530,"date":"2025-10-10T15:05:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T19:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/?p=4530"},"modified":"2025-10-10T15:06:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T19:06:28","slug":"in-the-know-issue-163","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/2025\/10\/10\/in-the-know-issue-163\/","title":{"rendered":"In The Know &#8211; Issue 163"},"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\/10\/Screenshot-2025-08-07-at-2.10.46-PM.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-08-07-at-2.10.46-PM.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of Montclair State University\u2019s main building and pathways with the book cover of \u201cDream School: Finding the College That\u2019s Right for You\u201d by Jeffrey Selingo.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2025\/10\/01\/why-montclair-state-university-is-a-nationally-recognized-dream-school\/\" target=\"_blank\">Montclair Nationally Recognized as a \u2018Dream School\u2019<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The University is featured among 75 institutions in bestselling author Jeff Selingo\u2019s new book <em>Dream School: Finding the College That\u2019s Right for You<\/em>.<\/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\/10\/081225_37850_Resilience-Trauma-Course_MP.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/10\/081225_37850_Resilience-Trauma-Course_MP.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Two women sitting side by side in a courtyard on the Montclair State University campus.\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2025\/10\/02\/trauma-resilience-training-montclair-state\/\" target=\"_blank\">How the University is Meeting Growing Demand for Trauma and Resilience Training<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Developed in partnership with New Jersey\u2019s Office of Resilience, From Trauma to Healing equips professionals to better support youth, families and communities through healing-centered approaches.<\/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\/10\/Joziah-Lopez-student-worker.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/10\/Joziah-Lopez-student-worker.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Student organizing a stack of textbooks.\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-thirds\">\n<h2><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2025\/10\/07\/campus-jobs-at-montclair-preparing-students-for-life-after-graduation\/\" target=\"_blank\">Preparing Students for Life After Graduation Through Campus Jobs<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Montclair\u2019s WORK initiative employs about 2,000 student employees across campus, ensuring they receive professional development and workplace training.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>HR Updates<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Benefits Open Enrollment<\/strong><br \/>\nThe New Jersey Division of Pensions and Benefits (NJDPB) has designated <strong>Wednesday, October 1, &#8211; Friday, October 31<\/strong>, as Open Enrollment. Open Enrollment is your yearly opportunity to review benefits and make changes for the next calendar year. All changes made during the open enrollment period will be <strong>effective on January 1, 2026<\/strong>. Log into the Benefitsolver website by accessing a link on <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/my.nj.gov\/aui\/Login?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=community_message&amp;utm_content=sept_25_2025&amp;utm_campaign=benefits_open_enrollment\" target=\"_blank\">MyNewJersey portal<\/a> or via <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www4.benefitsolver.com\/benefits\/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&amp;co_num=31756&amp;co_affid=stateofnewjersey&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=community_message&amp;utm_content=sept_25_2025&amp;utm_campaign=benefits_open_enrollment\" target=\"_blank\">mynjbenefitshub.nj.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enrollment<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No action is required<\/strong> if you do not wish to change or modify your medical or dental plans.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Action is required<\/strong> to enroll and re-enroll in Flexible Spending Accounts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Flexible Spending Accounts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you would like to participate in the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/human-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/181\/2025\/09\/2026-Horizon-NJ-TaxSave-Resource-Guide-Digital-Final-9-17-25.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Tax$ave Medical and\/or Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)<\/a> in 2026, you must enroll in the FSA plan(s) during Open Enrollment.<\/li>\n<li>Enrollment in the Tax$ave FSAs do not renew automatically from plan year to plan year. You must re-enroll every year.<\/li>\n<li>Enroll directly with Horizon online by visiting, <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/HorizonBlue.com\/enrollfsa\" target=\"_blank\">HorizonBlue.com\/enrollfsa<\/a> or call <a href=\"tel:1-866-999-3531\">1-866-999-3531<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Updates<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Shuttle Service To and From Overlook<\/strong><br \/>\nTo support employees traveling to and from the Overlook location, a dedicated Overlook Shuttle now operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The shuttle runs once an hour in both directions between the Montclair campus and the Overlook office building.<\/p>\n<p>This service provides a convenient transportation option for all employees, including those traveling for I-9 processing and other HR services. For the most current schedule and real-time updates, including route changes or cancellations, please visit the Shuttle Services webpage or use the TripShot app.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New Building Entry Access Policy<\/strong><br \/>\nBeginning <strong>October 18<\/strong>, academic and administrative buildings will lock at 8 p.m. on weekdays and at 6 p.m on weekends. Cole Hall will follow a different schedule, locking at 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Faculty and staff will continue to have 24\/7 ID card access.<\/li>\n<li>Students may badge in until 11 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Access resumes at 7 a.m. each day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please carry your University ID with you at all times. If you need a replacement or do not have an ID card, please visit the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/id-card\/\" target=\"_blank\">ID Card Office<\/a> before Fall Break. This policy follows best practices for University security while ensuring access for teaching, research, and learning. For more information, visit the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/facilities\/our-services\/access-control\/\" target=\"_blank\">Access Control webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Reminders<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Faculty and Staff Commencement Registration and Regalia<\/strong><br \/>\nWinter Commencement will be held on <strong>Tuesday, January 13, 2026<\/strong> at Prudential Center in Newark. Advanced registration is REQUIRED for all faculty and staff attending Commencement. There are two registration forms depending if you are a staff member working the event or a faculty or staff member participating in the academic processional. Registration will close on <strong>Monday, November 17, 2025<\/strong>. Due to event coordination needs, faculty and staff MUST register by this deadline. Late registrations will not be accepted.<\/p>\n<p>Faculty and staff participating in the academic processional must wear regalia. The deadline to order your rental regalia is <strong>Friday, November 7, 2025<\/strong>. Orders will not be accepted after the deadline. All orders will be shipped directly to the University Bookstore and MUST be picked up at the Graduation Fairs.For more information visit the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/montclair.edu\/commencement\/information-for-faculty-and-staff\" target=\"_blank\">Commencement webpage<\/a> or email <a href=\"mailto:officeofspecialevents@montclair.edu\">officeofspecialevents@montclair.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month<\/strong><br \/>\n<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cisa.gov\/cybersecurity-awareness-month\" target=\"_blank\">National Cybersecurity Awareness Month<\/a> helps raise awareness about online safety and provides tips to protect yourself and our campus community. Montclair\u2019s Information Security Team, <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/phish-files\/\" target=\"_blank\">Phish Files<\/a>, publishes new articles weekly on cyber threats and online safety. Follow <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/montclair_it\/\" target=\"_blank\">Montclair IT on Instagram<\/a> to get real-time scam alerts, outage updates and tech tips. Be sure to complete your annual <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/security\/cybersecurity-awareness-training\/\" target=\"_blank\">cyber\/information security awareness training<\/a> to learn how to avoid common cyber threats and keep your personal information safe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Refer a Student to RADical Health! &#8211; Session 2 Begins October 27<\/strong><br \/>\n<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/montclair-cares\/radical-health-x-montclair\/\" target=\"_blank\">RADical Health x Montclair<\/a> is a dynamic 4-week program designed to support students\u2019 well-being, foster peer connections and build valuable skills for health and resilience. Your referral can make a positive difference in a student\u2019s experience, helping them thrive both personally and academically.<\/p>\n<h2>In The News<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>President Jonathan Koppell<\/strong> is quoted in this <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.njspotlightnews.org\/video\/first-students-lead-nj-statewide-mental-health-summit\/\" target=\"_blank\">NJ Spotlight News<\/a> article about the first statewide Student Mental Health Summit, held this week at Kean University.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dan Geltrude<\/strong> (Adjunct, Accounting and Finance) appeared on <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/mms.tveyes.com\/PlaybackPortal.aspx?SavedEditID=eb1ccfeb-b128-4aba-a7cc-8972ace4da4f\" target=\"_blank\">Newsmax<\/a> to weigh in on several topics related to the U.S. economy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dierdre Paul<\/strong> (Teaching and Learning) contributed an opinion piece to <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northjersey.com\/story\/opinion\/2025\/10\/08\/jack-ciattarelli-can-fix-nj-opinion\/86565400007\/\" target=\"_blank\">NorthJersey.com<\/a> about the NJ gubernatorial race.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jason Williams<\/strong> (Justice Studies) is quoted in this <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/10\/04\/us-news\/will-nj-teen-who-mowed-down-teen-girls-be-tried-in-adult-court\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>New York Post<\/em><\/a> article about the 17-year-old accused of a deadly hit-and-run in Cranford.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Steve McCarthy<\/strong> (College of Communication and Media) contributed a piece to <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclairlocal.news\/2025\/10\/the-comeback-baseball-is-alive-and-well-in-montclair\/\" target=\"_blank\">Montclair Local<\/a> about the comeback of baseball in the town of Montclair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Kudos<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>To <strong>Patricia Mathew<\/strong> (English), whose <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/773425\/pride-and-prejudice-by-jane-austen-edited-with-an-introduction-by-patricia-a-matthew\/\" target=\"_blank\">deluxe editions of two Jane Austen novels<\/a> were published by Penguin Random House as a part of the global celebration of Jane Austin\u2019s 250th birthday.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Marilyn Davis<\/strong> (Center for Educational Innovation and Strategic Partnerships), who was invited to be a panelist at the <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/convention2.allacademic.com\/one\/aesa\/aesa25\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\">2025 American Educational Studies Association Conference<\/a>. The invited panel also includes an afternoon working session to mentor academics new to the profession of teaching and learning in higher education.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>Arnaud Kurze<\/strong> (Justice Studies), who wrote an article for the Global Governance Institute on <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalgovernance.eu\/publications\/silencing-dissent-how-the-tech-backlash-threatens-transitional-justice\" target=\"_blank\">how technology risks being a threat to transitional justice<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>To the <strong>Office of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement<\/strong> within Development for winning a RNL ScaleFunder Innovation and Excitement Award for their campaign ONE DAY for Montclair at the 2025 Giveys. Montclair received the Giving Day Gamification Award for our &#8220;Thanks-a-Latte&#8221; initiative.<\/li>\n<li>Montclair\u2019s <strong>French Program<\/strong> has been <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/chss\/2025\/10\/02\/montclair-states-french-program-earns-national-exemplary-with-honors-designation\/\" target=\"_blank\">designated \u201cExemplary with Honors\u201d by the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF)<\/a>, making it the only university to receive this distinction in 2025.<\/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\/DPhZbxqkaWH\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-08-at-11.13.21-AM.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of Guess the Emoji Video from Montclair's Instagram page.\" width=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The 2\ufe0f\u20e3nd annual #BreakfastBowl is almost here! We\u2019re posting all week leading up to the big matchup on Saturday between @montclair_fb &amp; @rowanfootball<\/p>\n<h2>Photo of the Week<\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/montclairstateuniversity.smugmug.com\/2025\/100725-Italian-American-Heritage-Flag-Raising\/n-fj2bCC\/i-pV6FQjW\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/university-communications\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/144\/2025\/10\/100725_1545_Italian_American_Heritage_Flag_Raising-LAROSA.jpg\" alt=\"Students raising the Italian heritage flag.\" width=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Italian American Heritage Month Flag Raising &#8211; University Photographer: John LaRosa<\/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>Montclair Nationally Recognized as a \u2018Dream School\u2019 The University is featured among 75 institutions in bestselling author Jeff Selingo\u2019s new book Dream School: Finding the College That\u2019s Right for You. 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