In The Know – Issue 130
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10 Reasons It Was a Year to Love at Montclair State University
From historic achievements to groundbreaking research, national headlines and campus milestones, explore 10 reasons 2024 was a remarkable year at Montclair State University.
Montclair Drone Study: Nearly Half of Social Media Users are Afraid of Drone Sightings
Faculty from the School of Communication and Media analyzed over 170,000 social media posts to uncover public sentiment about drone sightings in New Jersey.
Montclair Receives $3.5M Grant to Expand Mental Health Services in NJ School Districts
Funding from the U.S. Department of Education will allow Montclair to recruit, prepare, and retain school psychologists in partnership with West Orange, East Orange and Clifton.
University to Launch Realigned Athletics and Recreation Program in 2025
TMontclair will sponsor 21 intercollegiate athletics programs at the NCAA Division II and Division III level and increase recreational and club sports opportunities.
Updates
Workday Student Project
Workday Student will become the University’s new student information system in the 2026-2027 Academic Year, replacing Banner. This change will streamline processes for students, faculty, and staff, from enrollment and financial aid to registration and graduation.
You may know Workday HCM, the HR and finance platform Montclair adopted in 2020 to modernize and standardize processes. Those benefits are now being extended to enhance student engagement efforts through Workday Student.
The University is currently in the planning and design phase of this project. Explore the Workday Student project website for ongoing updates and opportunities. Questions or concerns? Submit them via the contact form.
WMSC Winter Programming and Holiday Cheer
As winter break begins, WMSC has a jam-packed radio schedule to keep you entertained through mid-January.
Start your mornings with the “Morning Buzz,” enjoy nostalgic tunes on “My Emo Phase,” or wind down with “Back to the Future” and “Neon Vice Lair.” Sports fans can catch live games on “Sports Zone,” while music lovers explore everything from metal to Gen Z soundtracks. WMSC’s winter schedule kicks off Monday, December 23.
Reminders
In The Know will return in the new year, Friday, January 10, 2025.
Payroll Timeline Reminder for First Pay Date of 2025
The New Year’s Day Holiday will be observed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. To ensure timely payroll for Friday, January 3, 2025, please follow the schedule below:
Payroll Period: Saturday, December 14 – Friday, December 27, 2024
- Employee Time Entry Deadline: Friday, December 27, 2024, by 7 p.m.
- Supervisor Time Approval Deadline: Monday, December 30, 2024, by 7 p.m.
Late approvals may result in inaccurate or delayed payments. For more details, visit the Holiday Timekeeping web page or contact the Payroll Department at payroll@montclair.edu.
Reserve Museum Passes at University Libraries
Sprague and Bloomfield College libraries have museum passes available for students, faculty, staff and alumni, as well as the local community members to enjoy. Reserve your pass today to explore a variety of museums in New York and New Jersey.
Submit Your Spring Tuition Waiver/Reimbursement
The Spring Tuition Waiver/Reimbursement deadline is January 1, 2025. All applications MUST be submitted to the Division of Human Resources via Workday.
Spring 2025 Reminders for Instructors
Please see the new academic calendar announcement from August. As you complete your fall courses, consider how you will condense your course to meet the new formats.
Key Points:
- Spring 2025 Sessions A and B begin Friday, January 17. Classes will meet for 14 and 7 week sessions on a Monday Schedule.
- The new schedule has two common hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
- The calendar of University meetings has changed – see administrative calendar/schedule of meetings.
- View the Time Block Grid for a detailed view of the new schedule.
- For more information, consult OFE’s FAQs on the Spring 2025 calendar.
Important Dates:
- There are no classes on Monday, January 20, Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
- Spring 2025 Session B ends Friday, March 7
- The last day of Spring 2025 Session A and C is Monday, May 5. Classes will meet on a Friday schedule.
Please contact Classsched@montclair.edu if you have additional questions or concerns.
NJ Stem Loan Forgiveness
Apply for HESAA’s New Jersey STEM Loan Redemption Program for individuals pursuing or employed in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields. If eligible, you may receive up to $2,000 in loan forgiveness annually, for a maximum of four (4) years. For more detailed information, including eligibility criteria, application requirements and deadlines, please visit the NJ STEM Loan Redemption Program webpage.
In The News
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- President Koppell is featured in a recent episode of Inside Higher Ed podcast “The Key,” discussing how to lead with purpose and making impactful decisions for the campus community.
- Carrie Brown (Journalism) contributed to Nieman Lab’s Predictions for Journalism in 2025.
- Mark Rotella (Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America) is quoted in this New Jersey Monthly feature about the Feast of the Seven Fishes Christmas Eve tradition.
- Ethan Hein (Adjunct, Cali School of Music) wrote a piece for Music Radar about Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime.”
- NJ.com published an article about the recent $1 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to create the New Jersey Center for Indigenous Justice (NJCIJ) at Montclair; Christopher Matthews (Anthropology) and Mark Clatterbuck (Religion) are quoted in the article.
- NJ101.5 and People.com ran coverage about the women’s basketball team’s “Director of Pawsitivity,” Charley.
Kudos
- To Brenda Marshall (School of Nursing), who is the lead editor and contributing author to the newly released Springer Publication of “Psychiatric Mental Health Guidelines for Advanced Practice Nurses”. Rosita Rodriguez, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Veronica Betts (School of Nursing) also served as contributing authors.
- To Michelle Kight, Director of Emergency Medical Services (University Police Department), and her team of 27 student EMTs for receiving recognition from the Mayor of Wayne Township and the leaders of the Wayne Township Memorial First Aid Squad for providing mutual aid services. Montclair’s volunteer EMS squad responded to some 650 calls for service during 2024.
Social Media Post of Note
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