January 23, 2015 The Andover Gazette The Newsletter of the Phillips Academy Community DUTY OFFICER Steve Carter (Fri. & Sat.).............. 978-270-1727 Linda Griffith (Sun.)..................... 978-749-4842 pager.............................................. 978-749-4550 DEAN ON DUTY: Kate Dolan home............................................... 978-749-4552 cell.................................................. 978-809-8126 pager.............................................. 978-749-4558 GRAHAM HOUSE: Carol Israel cell.................................................. 978-886-2488 STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Stephanie Wong cell.................................................. 978-857-8498 office.......................978-749-4174, 978-749-4183 “My definition of an intellectual is someone who can listen to the William Tell Overture without thinking of the Lone Ranger.” —Billy Connolly CONTENTS The Scene.................................................. 2 Senior Concerto Concert........................ 3 Student Recital........................................ 3 AED-CPR Training.................................. 4 Kayden Guest Artists, Imani Winds.....4 Summer and Gap Year Fairs................. 4 Faculty Meeting Presentation............... 5 19th Annual GeograBee......................... 5 Wellness Week Workshops................... 6 CAMD Scholar Presentation................. 7 2015 Grants Call for Applications........ 7 Upcoming Faculty Meetings................. 7 Latest Draft of 2015–2016 Calendar..... 8 Educational Initiatives/OIT Notes..... 10 From the OWHL.................................... 11 Employment and Benefits News........ 12 PSPA Campus Closet Hours............... 13 Winter ASM Schedule.......................... 13 Athletics Schedule................................ 14 Classified Ads........................................ 14 Bill Littlefield ’66 Is Wellness Week ASM Speaker Bill Littlefield ’66, host of NPR’s and WBUR’s Only a Game program, will give the keynote speech at All-School Meeting on Wednesday, January 28. Since 1993, Littlefield’s Only a Game has provided audiences with a weekly tour through the world of sports. The show covers a wide range of sports topics, from the basics such as wins and losses to issues such as racism, sexism, and sports opportunities for the disabled. Littlefield has been a commentator for NPR and WBUR since 1984. He is the writer in residence at Curry College in Milton, Mass., where he has been a professor in the Humanities Division since 1976. He taught writing courses at the Harvard University Summer School and in Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government Summer Program for Masters Candidates from 1981 to 1987. Wellness Week 2015 Wellness Week begins Monday, January 26. For information on the Wellness Workshops being offered to faculty and students, throughout the week, see page 6. Only a Game and Littlefield’s commentaries have won numerous Associated Press awards, and he has been celebrated by the associates of the Boston Public Library as one of Boston’s “Literary Lights.” He is a graduate of Yale University and the Harvard University School of Education. More information on Littlefield is available at www.npr.org and www.wbur.org. Athlete Ally Founder to Visit Jan. 26–27 Will meet with faculty and students to discuss homophobia and transphobia in sports Hudson Taylor is the founder and executive director of Athlete Ally, a nonprofit organization that provides public awareness campaigns, educational programming, and tools and resources aimed at ending homophobia and transphobia in sports and educating athletic communities to stand up against LGBT discrimination. As part of Wellness Week 2015, Taylor will visit PA on Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27, to meet with faculty and students to discuss the work of Athlete Ally and how PA can incorporate its philosophy into PA programming. Athlete Ally continued on page 3 Gazette submissions are due at [email protected] by 3 p.m. on Wednesday. JANUARY 23, 2015 Return to Page 1 2 THE SCENE Schedule of Community and Extracurricular Activities Wellness Week begins Monday, January 26! For information on the Wellness Workshops being offered to faculty and students, see page 6. Friday, January 23 6:30 p.m.—Drama Labs “Things Get Hairy,” directed by Ravn Jenkins ’15 “The Role of Della,” directed by Niko Skrivanos ’17 “Left to Right,” directed by Amadi Lasenberry ’17 Free admission. Theatre Classroom. 7 p.m.—Poetry Reading Given by former PA Writer in Residence Jeffrey Harrison. Freeman Room, OWHL. Saturday, January 24 7:30 p.m.—Senior Concerto Concert Senior students will perform in three concertos with piano accompaniment. Cochran Chapel. Wednesday, January 28 10:50–11:35 a.m.—All-School Meeting Featuring Wellness Week 2015 keynote speaker Bill Littlefield ’66. Cochran Chapel. Gelb Gallery Exhibition A Sense of Place: Connecting with Nature, on display through January 30. 1–2 p.m.—Peabody Museum Tour Get better acquainted with the museum’s collections by attending this week’s tour. Peabody Museum. 2 p.m.—Student Recital Featuring students in solo works. Timken Room, Graves Hall. Friday, January 30 6:30 p.m.—CAMD Scholar Presentation Barbara Landis Chase CAMD Scholar Carrie Ingerman ’15 will present “Educational Rights of Students with Disabilities: An Analysis of the Past, Present, and Future of Overcoming Ableism in Independent New England Boarding Schools.” Kemper Auditorium. 7:30 p.m.—Performance by Kayden Guest Artists, Imani Winds Sunday, February 1 Noon–3 p.m.—Summer Opportunities Fair Sponsored by the PSPA. Smith Center. 3–5 p.m.—Gap Year Fair Sponsored by USA Gap Year Programs. Kemper Auditorium. Monday, February 2 6:45–7:45 p.m.—Faculty Meeting Presentation In “Confessions of a Converted Lecturer,” Harvard professor Eric Mazur will discuss how adjusting his approach to teaching has improved his students’ performance significantly. Kemper Auditorium. One of North America’s premier wind quintets. Free and open to the public. Cochran Chapel. Religious Scene Friday, January 23 5:30–6:30 p.m.—Jewish Shabbat Service Led by Rabbi Michael Swarttz and members of the Jewish Student Union. Paul’s Room, upper level, Paresky Commons. Sunday, January 25 5:30–6:30 p.m.—Confirmation Class Led by Dr. Mary Kantor. Classroom #015, lower level of Cochran Chapel. 6–7 p.m.—Protestant Service Led by the Reverend Anne Gardner. Guest Preacher: Alton Ellis Price Jr. Special music by Dr. Abbey Siegfried, piano. Cochran Chapel. 6:45–7:30 p.m.—Roman Catholic Mass Overseen by Dr. Mary Kantor, Catholic chaplain, with priests of the Archdiocese of Boston presiding. Special music by Dr. Abbey Siegfried, school organist. Kemper Chapel, side entrance to Cochran Chapel. Monday, January 26 7–8 p.m.—Andover Christian Fellowship (ACF) Advisor: Ms. Shawn Fulford. Student board members: Evelyn Liu ’15 and Duschia Bodet ’16, coheads. Baldwin Cloister, lower level (side entrance) of Cochran Chapel. Tuesday, January 27 5:15 p.m.—“Culture, Politics, and Religion” (CPR) Giving life to discussion about religion, culture, and politics, led by the Rev. Anne Gardner. Student coheads: Rebecca Somer ’15 and James Taylor ’16; associate board members: Roshan Benefo ’16, Alessa Cross ’16, and Arzu Singh ’16. Ada’s Room, upper level, Paresky Commons. 5:15 p.m.—Catholic Student Fellowship (CSF) Advisor: Dr. Mary Kantor. Student board members: Paul McGovern ’15, president; Paul McGovern ’15, Tom Religious Scene continued on page 3 JANUARY 23, 2015 Religious Scene continued from page 2 Johst ’15, and Kristen Overly ’15, senior executive team; BrianPaul Robert ’16, Veronica Nutting ’16, Jules Comte ’16, and Nicole Durrett ’17, board members; Michaela Barczak ’15, Tom Burnett ’15, and Elizabeth Duserick ’16, liaisons to music ministry and liturgical ministries. Paul’s Room, upper level, Paresky Commons. 5:15 p.m.—Jewish Student Union (JSU) Advisor: Rabbi Michael Swarttz. Student board members: China Kantner ’15 and Charlotte Chazen ’15, copresidents of secular events; Ellie Blum ’15, president of religious events; Leah Adelman ’17, Sydney Alepa ’15, Ethan Brown ’17, Chaya Holch ’17, Jen Kaplan ’15, and Rosie Poku ’17, board members. CAMD Office, Morse Hall. Thursday, January 29 5:15–6:15 p.m.—Gospel Choir Director: Michael Belcher; advisor: Dr. Abbey Siegfried; coheads: Isabella Berkley ’15 and Duschia Bodet ’16. All are welcome. No experience needed. Classroom #015, lower level of Cochran Chapel. Interfaith Lending Library The Interfaith Lending Library is accessible through the PA OWHL system and the NOBLE library consortium. Selections also may be viewed from the Library Thing website at www. librarything.com. Login: PAChapel. New Password: InterfaithPA. The Andover Gazette Tracy Sweet (ext. 4313) Director of Academy Communications Audrey Doyle (ext. 4659) Editor and Designer Printed on recycled paper in Central Services. Please recycle your Gazette. Return to Page 1 3 Athlete Ally continued from page 1 PA wrestling coach, house counselor, and Andover Bread Loaf associate director Rich Gorham is credited with bringing the program idea to the attention of the Wellness Week Committee. For specifics regarding Taylor’s schedule, please contact Carlos Hoyt at [email protected] or ext. 4177. More about Hudson Taylor and Athlete Ally As an athlete in high school and college, Hudson Taylor often observed the use of homophobic language and demeaning humor, especially in sports. Soon after enrolling at the University of Maryland, he befriended LGBT students in his theatre classes and became increasingly aware of the pain caused by homophobic behavior. Taylor, who is not gay, felt it was imperative he confront the reality that sports often marginalize LGBT athletes, coaches, and others through systemic homophobia and transphobia. He decided to take action as a straight ally to change athletic culture for the better. To stand in solidarity with the LGBT community, Taylor wore an LGBT equality sticker from the Human Rights Campaign on his wrestling headgear. Though he encountered criticism from his peers, he received positive attention from the media and thousands of e-mails from parents and closeted athletes expressing thanks and sharing their own experiences of homophobia and transphobia in sports. This experience inspired Taylor to launch Athlete Ally. Athlete Ally (www.athleteally.org) is a nonprofit organization that provides public awareness campaigns, educational programming, and tools and resources to foster inclusive sports communities. It mobilizes Ambassadors in collegiate, professional, and Olympic sports who work to foster “allyship” in their athletic environments. Athlete Ally is a close partner of the NBA and NBPA on player development and LGBT inclusion. The organization also partners with the NFL Players Association on player awareness and sensitivity on LBGT issues. Today, Taylor is a wrestling coach and prominent straight ally and activist in support of LGBT rights. He is ranked among the top five pinners in NCAA wrestling history and holds several Hall of Fame records. He spreads the message of equality and inclusion through his roles at Athlete Ally, his public speaking, and his blog on the Huffington Post website. Senior Concerto Concert Saturday, Jan. 24 Student Recital Wednesday, Jan. 28 On Saturday, January 24, at 7:30 p.m. in Cochran Chapel, the music department will present senior students performing in three concertos with piano accompaniment. The music department will present a Student Recital on Wednesday, January 28, at 2 p.m. in the Timken Room in Graves Hall. The performance will feature students in solo works. Christopher Walter is the faculty coordinator. The program will feature seniors playing movements from various concerti: Tony Choi performing the 1st movement of Barber’s Violin Concerto, Joshua Kim performing the 2nd movement of Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2 in G minor, and Vivian Liu performing the 1st movement of Nielsen’s Flute Concerto. This concert is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the music department at [email protected] or ext. 4260. For more information, please contact the music department at [email protected] or ext. 4260. JANUARY 23, 2015 Return to Page 1 AED-CPR Training If you know how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), you can significantly increase the chances of survival for victims of sudden cardiac arrest. The use of an AED may restore a normal heart rhythm, and CPR can keep oxygenated blood flowing to the brain and other vital organs. 4 Summer Opportunities and Gap Year Fairs Phillips Academy will hold its annual Summer Opportunities and Gap Year fairs on campus on Sunday, February 1. Both fairs are free and open to the public. If you are interested in learning how to use an AED and perform CPR, please e-mail me at [email protected]. —Wendy Cogswell Community Relations Officer Kayden Guest Artists: Imani Winds On Friday, January 30, at 7:30 p.m. in Cochran Chapel, the music department will present Kayden Guest Artists, Imani Winds. One of North America’s premier wind quintets, the Grammynominated Imani Winds has taken a unique path, carving out a distinct presence in the classical music world with its dynamic playing, culturally poignant programming, adventurous collaborations, and inspirational outreach programs. Based in New York, the group—whose commitment to education runs deep—participates in residencies throughout the United States, giving master classes to thousands of students per year. In addition, in the summer of 2010, the ensemble launched its annual Chamber Music Festival; set on the Juilliard campus, the program brings together young instrumentalists from across North America and beyond for an intense week of music exploration. Free and open to the public, this concert is made possible through the generosity of the Bernard & Mildred Kayden Fund, established by the Kayden Family to bring distinguished artists to Phillips Academy. For more information, please contact the music department at [email protected] or ext. 4260. The Summer Opportunities Fair will be held from noon to 3 p.m. in the Smith Center. Sponsored by the Parents of Students of Phillips Academy (PSPA), this fair gives middle school and high school students and their families the chance to meet with representatives from more than 100 local, national, and international summer programs focusing on academics, language study, community service, camps, sports, arts, research, internships, outdoor adventure, and international travel. Additional information is available on the Summer Opportunities Fair website, www.andover.edu/summerops/fair.htm. The Gap Year Fair will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. in Kemper Auditorium. Sponsored by USA Gap Year Programs, this fair invites high school students and their parents to meet with representatives from nearly 40 reputable gap year organizations that focus on education, service, and personal growth. In addition, featured speaker Jane Sarouhan, a counselor at the Center for Interim Programs in Northampton, Mass., will discuss the gap year experience as well as the application process and the logistics of deferring college for a year. Each year approximately 10 to 15 Phillips Academy graduates take advantage of a gap year experience and then attend their deferred college choices. Additional information about the fair is available on the USA Gap Year Fairs website, http://usagapyearfairs.org/fair/andoverma/. For more information about gap years in general, or to read PA student testimonials, please visit the PA Gap Year website, www.andover.edu/Academics/CollegeCounseling/GapYear/ Pages/default.aspx. JANUARY 23, 2015 Return to Page 1 Harvard Professor Eric Mazur to Discuss His Teaching Approach at Feb. 2 Faculty Meeting Harvard University professor Eric Mazur thought he was a good teacher until he discovered that his students were just memorizing information rather than learning to understand the material. Who was to blame? The students? The material? From 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. in Kemper Auditorium, during the faculty meeting on Monday, February 2, Eric Mazur will give a talk titled “Confessions of a Converted Lecturer” in which he will explain how he determined that the culprit was neither the students nor the material, but rather his approach to teaching. He also will discuss how he has adjusted his approach and how it has improved his students’ performance significantly. The Science Division is hosting Mazur and the Sterns Fund is sponsoring his visit. For more information, please contact the Dean of Studies office at ext. 4030. More on Eric Mazur Eric Mazur is the Balkanski Professor of Physics and Applied Physics at Harvard University and Area Dean of Applied Physics. An internationally recognized scientist and researcher, he leads a vigorous research program in optical physics and supervises one of the largest research groups in the Physics Department at Harvard. In addition to his work in optical physics, Mazur is interested in education, science policy, outreach, and the public perception of science. He believes that better science education for all—not just science majors—is vital for continued scientific progress. To this end, he devotes part of his research group’s effort to education research and finding verifiable ways to improve science education. In 1990 he began developing Peer Instruction, a method for teaching large lecture classes interactively. He also is a founder of Learning Catalytics, a cloud-based technology that enables instructors to engage students with authentic formative assessments in real time, and rich data analytics to drive student interactions. And in 2012 he launched Applied Physics 50 at Harvard, a project-based learning course that covers a year of introductory, calculus-based physics. Additional information on Mazur is available at http://mazur. harvard.edu. 5 19th Annual GeograBee Begins Jan. 25 It’s that time of year again! The 19th annual GeograBee competition will begin in the dormitories on Sunday, January 25. Get your day student advisees and dorm charges ready for this friendly competition! Dates • Dorm Contests: Anytime between Sunday, January 25, and Monday, February 2 • Day Student Contest: Thursday, January 29 (10:15 a.m. or 3 p.m. in CAMD) • Cluster Final: Wednesday, February 4, at the Cluster Munch • Day Student Final: Thursday, February 5 (10:15–10:45 a.m. in CAMD) • All-School Final: Tuesday, February 10 (5:30 p.m. in Paresky Commons, with a special dessert) Prizes • Pizza munch for dorms/sides of dorms/pods with 100 percent participation and dorm average of 50 percent correct on first 10 questions • Special munch for cluster with highest percentage of participants and highest percentage of correct answers on first 10 questions • $100/$50/$25 to top three All-School winners • Name of winning cluster on perpetual plaque in CAMD office • Name of All-School Final winner and his/her cluster added to perpetual plaque hanging outside Dean of Students office First-round questions, instructions, etc., will be placed in dorm faculty boxes today, January 23. Questions? Please call ext. 4254. —Susanne Torabi GeograBee Coordinator JANUARY 23, 2015 Return to Page 1 6 Wellness Week Workshops Wellness Week 2015 will take place on Monday, January 26, Tuesday, January 27, and Friday, January 30. The following workshops will be offered to students (time and location information is available on PAnet). Faculty members are invited to attend the workshops, with the exception of those being run by Freedom from Chemical Depen dency (FCD) staff. Faculty members willing to proctor a workshop should e-mail me at [email protected]. If you have questions regarding the workshops, please e-mail me at [email protected] or Vimala Mohammed at [email protected]. A heartfelt thanks to the Wellness Week Committee—Carol Israel, Jenny Elliott, Kathy Birecki, Anne Gardner, Mick Kuta, Andi Orben, Vimala Mohammed, and Amy Patel—and the many other colleagues who volunteered to take part in Wellness Week 2015! Be WELL! —Carlos Hoyt Chair, Wellness Week Committee Freedom from Chemical Dependency—Required for Juniors All in Good Fun—Required for Seniors Cultural Competency 101: Identity, Inclusion, and Allyship— Required for Juniors Choices for Lowers, Uppers, and Seniors FCD works with schools to provide students with the knowledge, understanding, and skills they need to make intelligent, healthy choices about alcohol and other drug use. This workshop, run by FCD staff, will combine up-to-date information with real-life experiences. Rosetta Lee, a national figure in diversity training for schools and nonprofits, will teach participants how they coauthor their and their peers’ identities, how the cycles of oppression and bullying reinforce stereotypes, and how to break these cycles. Tell Me Something I Don’t Know—Required for Seniors Weeks into the fall semester of 1997, MIT freshman Scott Krueger died from complications caused by alcohol poisoning. To raise awareness of alcohol abuse in fraternities and sororities, the film Tell Me Something I Don’t Know was created. Attorney Scott Mikulecky, who represented the MIT fraternity, will review the events that preceded Krueger’s death and explore the loss suffered by his family, the legal actions taken against members of the organization, and the implications for decision making at college. I Am Dirt—Required for Lowers Performed by John Morello, “I Am Dirt” features vignettes on the themes of alcohol and drug abuse, identity, and self-esteem. About Date Rape—Required for Uppers The SEX SIGNALS improvisational troupe presents scenarios and skits that demonstrate how social pressures, unrealistic fantasies, power inequity, and false preconceptions of the other sex can lead to sexual assault. The scenes enable audiences to recognize the true nature of rape and to place full responsibility with the rapist. Community Discussion of SEX SIGNALS and Related Issues— Required for Uppers Faculty will facilitate small groups of students in same- and mixed-sex formats as the students reflect and exchange perspectives on the content of the SEX SIGNALS program and how it applies to life at PA and beyond. Healthy Minds—Required for Lowers This program, run by Isham and Graham House staff, will provide crucial fundamental knowledge about mental health (mood, attention, anxiety, eating, self-harm, and stress) and will include PA’s annual depression and suicide screening. A well-respected college, praised for safe and happy campus life, is suddenly exposed for hidden Greek-life hazing and sexual assault scandals. Developed by Talene Monahan, All in Good Fun uses the words of students, faculty, and alumni of Dartmouth College to shed light on the paradox of school spirit and outrage such scandals expose. • The following four workshops will be provided by FCD staff. 1. 2. 3. 4. Helping a Friend How to tell if a peer might be struggling with alcohol or other substances, and ways to help Hard Drugs & New Substances Education and discussion about harmful drugs and their effects on brain, body, and quality of life Prescription Drugs & Steroids Education and discussion about the risks involved in misuse of medicines Smoke, Dip, Vape Discussion of the risks associated with nicotine use in cigarettes and chewing tobacco, and the rise of e-cigarettes as delivery devices for tobacco and other substances • Learn to Salsa! An introduction to this popular form of dance • Zumba, Baby! Dance fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance • The Boy in the Ivy When Edward McKinley ’80’s brother committed suicide in 2009, he asked himself why he hadn’t done the same. Using his book, Boy in the Ivy, as a basis, McKinley provides insight into the challenges of recognizing, engaging support for, and managing depression—as a teen, a witness, a family member, and at any age. • The Art & Practice of Meditation & Relaxation A discussion of the basic elements and foundational principles of mindfulness practices • WellSpoken@PA Stimulating and informative talk focused on health and wellness topics given by Andover students • Pilates Experiential introduction to this exercise regime, which is designed to improve the body’s overall condition • Body-Positive Culture Addresses sociocultural causes of body dissatisfaction and provides concrete tools to help students build a positive body image JANUARY 23, 2015 Return to Page 1 7 CAMD Scholar Presentation Call for Applications Carrie Ingerman ’15 For Faculty Professional and Curricular Development Grants and Kenan Grants for Graduate Study, Summer 2015 Barbara Landis Chase CAMD Scholar Friday, January 30, 6:30 p.m. Kemper Auditorium Dessert will be served. Free and open to the public. Faculty advisors: Patricia Davison, director of the Academic Skills Center and coordinator of Student Disability Services; and Susanne Torabi, International Student Coordinator “Educational Rights of Students with Disabilities: An Analysis of the Past, Present, and Future of Overcoming Ableism in Independent New England Boarding Schools” This year marks the 25th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the first comprehensive declaration of equality for people with disabilities. The historical context of disabilities in the United States illustrates the significance of this pivotal act and its implementation. Through an analysis of the key components of the ADA, Carrie Ingerman ’15 will discuss the implementation of disability laws at Phillips Academy and its peer schools, identifying successes and areas in need of improvement. Following Ingerman’s presentation, special guest Randy Pierce will speak about the challenges of losing his vision at age 22. He continued his passion for sports, finding that his blindness actually helped improve his focus and orientation. The first blind hiker to summit all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4,000-footers during the summer hiking season, Pierce will compete in the 2015 Boston Marathon. Sponsored by the Office of Community and Multicultural Development, the CAMD Scholar program, established in 2006, allows selected students to pursue independent summer research projects related to diversity, multiculturalism, community, and/ or identity with the guidance of a faculty advisor. The Barbara Landis Chase scholar designation is given to the student whose project most closely aligns with research related to race relations or human rights in the United States. Remaining 2014–2015 CAMD Scholar Presentation Friday, February 13: Xinyi “Joyce” Wang ’15 “An Education That Diminishes Hope: An Examination of Migrant Schools in Mainland China” Faculty advisor: Susanne Torabi, international student coordinator The Faculty and Administrator Supplement to the General Policies Handbook notes: “The Academy has funds available for partial tuition grants for formal courses—usually taken during the summer—that will directly enhance an instructor’s professional competence.” The supplement further notes that funds are also available to faculty for summer work needed for the planning of new or significantly revised courses. If you have a proposal for professional or curricular development or would like to apply for tuition aid for graduate study, please complete the online application at http://bit.ly/1DRYPsN. The application requests a summary of your proposal and a detailed budget. Faculty members must seek approval from the appropriate supervisor (department chair, division head, director, dean, etc.) before submitting the application. The deadline for applying is Wednesday, February 11, at 5 p.m. The offices of the dean of faculty and dean of studies will collaborate to make decisions on applications by mid-March. Please direct questions to me at ext. 4008 or [email protected]. Important Note Regarding Kenan Grants: Anyone who has received tuition aid for the present academic year and who wants this aid to continue in fiscal year 2016 (beginning July 1, 2015) will need to reapply. —Nancy Lang Associate Dean of Faculty Upcoming Faculty Meetings January 26: Strategic Planning (Advising and Counseling) February 4: (Wednesday) Strategic Planning (PG Program) February 11: (Wednesday) Evaluation Review Committee (Faculty Evaluation Process) February 18: (Wednesday) Strategic Planning (Empathy and Balance) February 25: (Wednesday) Strategic Planning (Schedule and Calendar) Note: All Wednesday faculty meetings will take place from 10:50 to 11:35 a.m. JANUARY 23, 2015 Return to Page 1 8 2015–2016 Academic Calendar DRAFT #7 Below is the latest draft of the 2015–2016 academic calendar. Changes from the previous draft are highlighted in yellow. Please e-mail [email protected] if you have any questions or comments. —Betsy Korn Registrar and Associate Dean of Studies Note: Changes from the current year include the following. • Classes start the day after Labor Day, with faculty returning the Tuesday night before Labor Day. • Yom Kippur falls on a Wednesday, so there will be no classes that day. • The long weekend in winter term now covers Monday and Tuesday (instead of Friday and Monday) to accommodate athletics. • Tryouts for winter term sports will not take place until December. FALL TERM 2015 August 27, 28 & 31, Thursday, Friday & Monday New faculty orientation August 31–September 4, Monday–Friday September 1, Tuesday September 1–3 (TBD), Tuesday–Thursday September 4, Friday September 6, Sunday Faculty meetings, as scheduled (Academic Council and cluster deans meet on August 31) Faculty due back for Convocation at 5:45 p.m. Student leaders and varsity athletes register, as scheduled New students arrive and register, by 1 p.m. Returning students arrive and register, by 1 p.m. September 8, Tuesday September 8–12, Tuesday–Saturday September 12, Saturday September 14, Monday September 22, Tuesday September 23, Wednesday September 25, Friday October 3, Saturday October 9, Friday October 17, Saturday October 23–25, Friday–Sunday October 24, Saturday October 24 & 25, Saturday & Sunday October 26 & 27, Monday & Tuesday November 5–7, Thursday–Saturday November 7, Saturday November 13, Friday November 14, Saturday November 16–20, Monday–Friday November 20, Friday November 21 & 22, Saturday & Sunday November 23, Monday November 24, Tuesday Classes begin. Special schedule; all classes meet for 45 minutes, with advising period. New-student book pick-up (no deliveries on Labor Day) ACT tests Rosh Hashanah (begins at sundown Sept. 13) Special schedule; typical Wednesday schedule Yom Kippur (begins at sundown Sept. 22; no classes) Special schedule; typical Tuesday schedule with advising period College Board tests (SATs). Dates for College Board tests other than PSATs are tentative. Midterm—reports due by 10 a.m. on Sunday, October 11 PSATs for lowers and uppers Family Weekend Special schedule for parents; all classes meet for 20 minutes. ACT tests. College Counseling Office event for parents of uppers Midfall holiday (no classes); college visiting and application writing for seniors Trustee meetings (Alumni Council, November 6 & 7) College Board tests (SATs) Classes end at 5:35 p.m. (regular class schedule) Andover-Exeter athletic contests Extended-Period Week (schedule under review). Reports due by 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 22. Thanksgiving vacation begins at 2:30 p.m.* Athletic playoffs/championships Full team meetings as needed; cluster faculty meetings/lunches at noon Fall trimester student review meeting at 9 a.m. *Students must leave campus by noon on Saturday, November 21, and may not return to the dormitories until after 8 a.m. on Wednesday, December 2. WINTER TERM 2016 December 2, Wednesday December 3, Thursday December 5, Saturday December 12, Saturday December 14, Monday December 15, Tuesday Thanksgiving vacation ends. Students must return between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Winter trimester classes begin (special schedule; all classes meet for 45 minutes, with advising period) College Board tests (SATs) ACT tests Special schedule; typical Wednesday schedule Special schedule; typical Thursday schedule 2015–2016 Academic Calendar DRAFT #7 continued on page 7 JANUARY 23, 2015 Return to Page 1 2015–2016 Academic Calendar DRAFT #7 continued from page 6 December 16, Wednesday January 3, Sunday January 4, Monday January 18, Monday January 19, Tuesday January 22, Friday January 23, Saturday January 25–29, Monday–Friday January 28–30, Thursday–Saturday February 8 & 9, Monday & Tuesday February 26, Friday February 27, Saturday February 29–March 3, Monday–Thursday March 3, Thursday March 4–6, Friday–Sunday March 7, Monday March 8, Tuesday Winter vacation begins at 5:35 p.m. (special schedule; all classes meet for 45 minutes, with conference period) * *Students must leave campus by noon on Thursday, December 17, and may not return to the dormitories until after 8 a.m. on Sunday, January 3. Winter vacation ends. Students must return between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Winter trimester classes continue MLK Jr. Day; special programs for students and faculty Special schedule; all classes meet for 45 minutes, with conference period Midterm—reports due by 10 a.m. on Sunday, January 24 College Board tests (SATs) Wellness Week (see published special class schedule for this week) Trustee meetings Midwinter holiday (no classes) Classes end at 5:35 p.m. (regular class schedule) Andover-Exeter athletic contests Extended-Period Week (schedule under review). Reports due by 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 6. Spring vacation begins at 5 p.m.* Athletic playoffs/championships Full team meetings as needed; cluster faculty meetings/lunches at noon Winter trimester student review meeting at 9 a.m. *Students must leave campus by noon on Friday, March 4, and may not return to the dormitories until after 8 a.m. on Monday, March 21. SPRING TERM 2016 March 21, Monday March 22, Tuesday March 25, Friday March 28 & 29, Monday & Tuesday April 1, Friday April 9, Saturday April 18, Monday April 19, Tuesday April 22, Friday April 22 & 23, Friday & Saturday May 2–13, Monday–Friday May 5–7, Thursday–Saturday Council , May 6 & 7. May 7, Saturday Saturday, May 21, Saturday May 21, Saturday May 27, Friday May 30–June 2, Monday–Thursday June 2, Thursday June 3, Friday June 4, Saturday June 5, Sunday June 7, Tuesday June 8, Wednesday June 10–12, Friday–Sunday Spring vacation ends. Students must return between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Spring trimester classes begin (special schedule; all classes meet for 45 minutes, with advising period) Spring visits by prospective students (special class schedule for Good Friday) Spring visits by prospective students Spring visits by prospective students (Spring Visit days are TBD) ACT tests Midspring holiday (no classes); college visiting for seniors Special schedule; all classes meet for 45 minutes, with conference period Midterm—reports due by 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 24 Non Sibi Weekend (special mandatory programs for students and faculty) College Board Advanced Placement Exams Trustee meetings. Alumni Council , May 6 & 7. College Board tests (SATs) Grandparents’ Day Andover-Exeter athletic contests Classes end at 5:35 p.m. Extended-Period Week (schedule under review). Student reports for seniors due by 2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 3. Student reports for all other students due by 10 a.m. on Monday, June 6. Senior prom; summer vacation begins for nonseniors at 2:30 p.m. Nonseniors must be out of the dormitories by noon on Friday, June 3. Senior Day and Senior-Faculty Dinner. Dorms closed for nonseniors. Senior academic review meeting at 2 p.m. College Boards (SATs). Commencement Full team meetings as needed; cluster faculty meetings/lunches at noon Spring trimester student review meeting at 9 a.m. Alumni reunions SUMMER SESSION 2016 (June 27–July 31) These dates are TBD. June 23, Thursday August 2, Tuesday Earliest arrival of Summer Session participants Summer Session faculty depart 9 JANUARY 23, 2015 Return to Page 1 10 Educational Initiatives/OIT Notes Canvas Tips and Tricks: Using the Discussions Feature Tip #1: Discussions are great for posting your own prompts for students to reply to. Did you know that students also can create and respond to Discussion threads? The default setting for Discussions gives students this option. Some teachers have utilized this feature by encouraging students to use the Discussions to raise and resolve their own questions about class materials or explore ideas more deeply outside of class. More information on creating Discussions is available at https://guides.instructure. com/m/4212/l/40160-how-do-i-start-a-new-discussion. Tip #2: Did you know that you can ensure your students post a Discussion contribution before seeing what others have written? When creating a new Discussion, check the “Users must post before seeing replies” box. Students will be prevented from seeing their classmates’ contributions until after posting their own. More information is available at http://guides.instructure. com/m/4152/l/50008. Build Your Spring Course in Canvas When: Monday, March 23, 10 a.m.–noon Where: Polk-Lillard Center, Main Lab Come and get your spring term course up and running in Canvas. Learn how to upload your syllabus and post basic resources such as readings or assignments so that you can begin using Canvas this spring. We recommend attending one of the Canvas for Beginners lunches during the week of February 2 for a preview of the platform (see below). Please direct questions to David Mallick at [email protected]. Canvas Learning Opportunities For Beginners We invite you to attend any one of the following three meetings during which we will present different possibilities for organizing a basic course in Canvas. These meetings, which will be held over lunch in Ada’s Room in Paresky Commons, are appropriate for those who have not yet used Canvas. RSVP by Wednesday, January 28, to David Mallick at [email protected] to reserve a spot in one of the following meetings: • Monday, February 2, 4th period (11:15 a.m.–noon) • Tuesday, February 3, 6th period (1:05–1:50 p.m.) • Friday, February 6, 5th period (12:10–12:55 p.m.) For New and Experienced Users Are you interested in learning how to perform a specific task within Canvas? Or perhaps you heard of an interesting capability but haven’t had time to investigate it. In either case, please consider taking the survey at http://goo.gl/forms/lvTylnsbqv, where you can select from a list of possible topics of interest or add your own suggestion for a Canvas Show-and-Do (like a Show-andTell, only the demonstrations are followed immediately by the opportunity to practice the task that was demonstrated). Based on your responses, we hope to organize a showcase of brief presentations (less than 10 minutes each) about specific topics or tasks within Canvas to help you charge up your courses and take advantage of new functionality. Let us know what you want to learn, as well as whether you are willing to participate as a presenter on specific topics. The date, time, and location for the presentations are to be determined. Anytime, Anywhere Opportunities for Both New and Experienced Users • Instructor Guide (text): http://guides.instructure. com/m/4152. • Instructor Guide (video): http://guides.instructure. com/m/4210. • Lynda.com course, “Up and Running with Canvas,” which includes short videos with transcripts about key Canvas features. Access Lynda.com from the Community tab within PAnet and enter “Up and Running with Canvas” in the search bar. BlackBoard/PAnet Timeline Although BlackBoard’s academic course function will be retired this summer to make way for Canvas, the other functions of BlackBoard will remain intact through the winter of 2016. This means PAnet will continue to house Campus News, Organizations, and the information repositories and links that are housed under tabs such as Community, Academic Resources, Faculty, and Students. As part of the iMAX project to reimagine administrative systems, OIT is engaged in the process of determining how these other communication and information needs of the community that currently are housed within PAnet can be met by other systems and processes. Faculty and staff will have the opportunity to share their needs and ideas with OIT through the remainder of this academic year. Stay tuned for specific information about these opportunities. We hope your 2015 is off to a great start! —Erin McCloskey Associate Director, Educational Initiatives/OIT JANUARY 23, 2015 Return to Page 1 11 From the OWHL Poetry Reading Tonight, Jan. 23 Tonight the English department is sponsoring a poetry reading at 7 p.m. in the Freeman Room by former PA Writer in Residence Jeffrey Harrison. Harrison is the author of five full-length books of poetry, including his latest, Into Daylight. In addition, he is the 2014 recipient of the prestigious Dorset Prize for poetry. All members of the PA community are welcome to attend. A Cure for the Winter Doldrums Suffering from the winter doldrums? If so, a day at the museum might be just the tonic you need. The OWHL can help your family enjoy a day at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Museum of Science, Boston. Thanks to a generous endowed donation, we annually receive two passes at the Sustaining membership level to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Each pass conveys free admission to the Met and to The Cloisters museum and gardens for the bearer and up to four guests. In addition, the pass will get you into the Members Dining Room and the Balcony Lounge, and it will give you a 10 percent discount in the gift shop. Not planning to visit New York? No problem. The best thing about the passes is that under a reciprocal arrangement, you also can use them at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, as well as at 13 other excellent museums. The Museum of Science is a local treasure. Its more than 700 interactive exhibits, 100 live animals, Mugar Omni Theater, and Charles Hayden Planetarium offer something of interest to all age groups, and its location on the Charles River makes the trip worth it just for the views. At current prices, the admission fee for a family of four, including two children between the ages of 3 and 11, would be $86. As a service to the PA community, the OWHL has purchased a block of passes that we are happy to make available to faculty and staff families. Stop by the Circulation Desk for details. Google Translate: A Great Travel Companion If you are traveling to a country where you don’t know the language and you haven’t explored Google Translate lately, you should give it a look. This intriguing free tool is very easy to use and is now available in 90 languages. There is a mobile app and an offline mode, so the claim that “it is like having a translator in your pocket” isn’t far from the truth. The tool allows you to input text by speaking it, taking a picture of it, or typing it (including cut and paste). In the latter case, you don’t even need to know what language the text is in, as Google Translate can be set to recognize languages. As an example, I cut and pasted a paragraph of Chinese characters, and Google Translate “read” the Chinese to me. Then I indicated that I wanted it to be translated into English, Spanish, Arabic, Slovenian, and Ukranian. With dozens of languages to choose from, it is hard to pick just one. The tool doesn’t provide a “perfect” translation. But it can help you ask directions or order food at a restaurant. And it is being constantly improved through crowdsourcing. Bilingual and multilingual speakers can participate by making on-the-spot corrections to the translations, by matching words to their translations, and by rating the quality of the translations. Becoming part of the Google Translate community might be an excellent non sibi project for our advanced language learners. Приходите посмотреть на нас в библиотеке. (In case you are curious and you do not speak Russian, you can use Google Translate to find out what that means!) Save the Date: Puppet Show Sunday, Feb. 22 On Sunday, February 22, at 1 p.m. in the Freeman Room, CactusHead Puppets (http://cactusheadpuppets. blogspot.com) will perform their very silly rendition of Little Red Riding Hood. The show is open to PA students, families, and children of all ages, but it is targeted toward those age 3 to 11. DPLA Strategic Plan The Digital Public Library of America (http://dp.la) has been around for less than two years, but during that time it has grown to include more than 8.4 million items in more than 400 languages from libraries, archives, and museums in all 50 states and around the world. In order to ensure that the DPLA capitalizes on this phenomenal growth, the DPLA board has released a strategic plan to guide the organization through 2017. The plan emphasizes the core values of the DPLA: “maximal openness to our shared cultural heritage, a strong public spirit, an emphasis on collective action and collaboration across many institutions and individuals, and the free, democratic access to knowledge that public libraries are known for.” The top priorities identified in the plan include completing the service hub network and balancing the holdings across content types, topics, and geographic region. There are additional priorities relating to the technical infrastructure, and to the creation of strategies to promote the use of DPLA content in grades K–12 as well as higher education. A final ambitious priority is to achieve financial sustainability by the conclusion of the plan in 2017. Given how far the DPLA has come in less than two years, the OWHL staff is very confident in the ability of our friends at the DPLA to achieve these goals. —Elisabeth Tully Director, OWHL JANUARY 23, 2015 Return to Page 1 12 Employment and Benefits News Fingerprinting Reminder Check the “Sno” Line for Workday Updates As previously announced, in January 2013 the state of Massachusetts enacted a new national fingerprinting law. In order to ensure compliance with this new law, Phillips Academy requires fingerprint-based national criminal background checks for every employee, as well as for any contractor or volunteer who may have direct unmonitored contact with students. In the event of inclement weather, employees are expected to check the “Sno” line, 978-749-4766 (4SNO), before heading to work for possible updates to the workday. E-mails and Campus News announcements also will be posted for events that occur during the workday. The law provides a staggered timeline for implementation, by last name: A–D: October 2014–March 2015 E–K: April–August 2015 L–P: August–December 2015 Q–Z: January–May 2016 More information is available at www.l1enrollment.com/ state/?st=ma. Employees in the A–D group who have not yet been fingerprinted should have received e-mailed instructions from human resources. If you are part of this group, have not been fingerprinted, and did not receive an e-mail, please contact Barbara Sweeney at ext. 4100 or [email protected] to discuss. Important note: If you have already been fingerprinted as part of the 2014 Summer Session programs, or at one of the days MorphoTrust was on site in September and December, or at an off-site location, you do not need to be fingerprinted again. No other previous fingerprinting done other than for employment at Phillips Academy is considered transferrable or acceptable. There will be no additional on-site opportunities to be fingerprinted. The Spotlight Is on You! Dr. Mary T. Kantor, Catholic Chaplain In addition to her work at Cochran Chapel, Mary has been an adjunct faculty member at Merrimack College in the Department of Religious and Theological Studies for the past three years, and in 2014 was named an Associate to the College’s Center for the Study of Jewish-Christian-Muslim Relations, which “educates for religious, ethical, and cultural literacy [and] … seeks to counter destructive prejudice and increase mutual understanding among people of diverse beliefs.” She will be a part of the Center’s interfaith community service project “Feed Your Neighbor” during the United Nations Interfaith Harmony Week in February. Congratulations, Mary! Financial Counseling Available with TIAA-CREF The Academy is making individual, confidential financial counseling sessions with TIAA-CREF available to employees at no additional cost. TIAA-CREF financial consultant Tammy Kayata will be on campus to discuss how to help you achieve your financial goals by investing in financial solutions such as mutual funds, brokerages, life insurance, and annuities. These individual counseling sessions are intended to help you simplify your retirement by: • Consolidating your retirement accounts to make it easier to manage your holdings, particularly when it comes to tax preparation • Offering any needed estate planning, including addressing life insurance needs and wealth transfer strategies • Reviewing your retirement income options to provide you with the most flexibility possible The meeting dates for the first half of the calendar year are as follows: • Monday, January 26 (full) • Wednesday, February 4 • Wednesday, March 11 • Wednesday, April 8 • Wednesday, May 13 • Wednesday, June 10 All meetings will be held in the 2nd Floor Conference Room in GW Hall. Space is limited. To reserve your individual session, please contact TIAA-CREF at 866-843-5640, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (EST). Employment and Benefits News continued on page 13 JANUARY 23, 2015 Return to Page 1 13 Employment and Benefits News Employment and Benefits News continued from page 12 Employment Opportunities Medical Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Phillips Academy seeks a Medical Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant to work part time in Isham Health Center during the academic year and the five-week Summer Session program. Job responsibilities include supporting staff nurses with the following: patient reception, vital signs, assistance with ADLs, assistance with meals and maintenance of kitchen, beds/linens, medical supply stocking and inventory, and possibly driving patients to appointments or accompanying students receiving care off site. Candidates must have a high school diploma; evidence of completion of Medical Assistant program and/or Certified Nursing Assistant certification; current driver’s license with immaculate driving record; and proof of insurance. Work hours are late morning to early evening, with rotating weekends. DMV and full background check are required. Phillips Academy seeks an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to assist an established EHS department with EHS investigations, training, inspections, recordkeeping, and waste management in the areas of hazardous materials, hazardous waste, mold, asbestos, radon, lead paint, and occupational safety. This is a field-oriented position that responds to routine and emergency situations during normal business hours, after hours, and/or weekends for the purpose of resolving immediate environmental health and workplace safety concerns for the campus community. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and résumé to [email protected]. Driver Isham Health Center has an immediate need for a responsible adult to drive and accompany students to off-campus medical appointments. The candidate is responsible for transporting students for routine or urgent medical visits to local and Boston area physicians’ offices and hospitals on an on-call and as-needed basis. Successful experience interacting and engaging with adolescents is preferred. Must be able to provide flexible coverage for the health center as needed. Requirements include possession of a valid Massachusetts or New Hampshire driver’s license; proof of automobile insurance as required by the state of Massachusetts; and an immaculate driving record. DMV and full background check are required. This position requires the ability to analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action in stressful, sensitive, emergency, and/or crisis situations in a professional manner. In addition, it is critical that the individual be able to collaborate with colleagues and team members and interact and maintain cooperative relationships within a diverse community. This position requires a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies or a related field and five to 10 years of experience in a related field. The ideal candidate will currently hold the following credentials: 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (HAZWOPER); EPA Lead Safe Renovator certificate and/or MA Lead-Based Paint Supervisor; and MA Asbestos Inspector license. Standard word processing, e-mail, and computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Adobe Acrobat) are highly desirable. Professional safety certifications are preferred. A full background check is required. Please send a cover letter and résumé to [email protected] by Friday, February 20. Review of résumés will begin immediately. Phillips Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. —Leeann Bennett Director, Human Resources Interested candidates should send a cover letter and résumé to [email protected]. PSPA Campus Closet Winter Store Hours Tuesday, Jan. 27 11:00 a.m.-‐4:00 p.m. PSPA Campus Closet (Lower Level, GW Hall) Dress in TRUE BLUE colors this winter! 100% of Proceeds Benefit Student Ac?vi?es Winter All-School Meeting & All-Class Meeting Schedule Jan. 28: Wellness Week Speaker: Bill Littlefield ’66, on “The State of Sport” Feb. 4: February Frees Feb. 11: February Frees Feb. 18: February Frees (CCO seniors meet by counselor) Feb. 25: February Frees (Extended-Period Week next week) JANUARY 23, 2015 Return to Page 1 14 Classified Ads Athletics Schedule Come cheer for Andover at these upcoming contests. Dates and times below are subject to change! For updates, go to Athletics → Team Pages → Schedules & Scores on the PA website, or call Lisa Buckley (ext. 4092). Friday, January 23 Squash BJV2 Hockey BV Groton Thayer 4:45 6:30 H H Saturday, January 24 Basketball BJV2 Hockey GV Hockey GJV Swimming & Diving JV Squash GV Squash GJV1 Squash GJV2 Wrestling V Squash BJV1 Squash BV Hockey BJV Basketball BJV1 Swimming & Diving GV Swimming & Diving BV Basketball GV Basketball GJV1 Hockey BV Basketball BV Deerfield St. Mark’s Exeter Thayer Exeter Exeter Exeter RoxLat/Belmont Hill/Loomis Noble & Greenough Noble & Greenough St. Paul’s Deerfield N.M.H. N.M.H. Deerfield Deerfield Noble & Greenough Deerfield 2:15 2:30 3:00 3:00 3:15 3:15 3:15 3:30 3:30 3:30 3:30 3:45 4:00 4:00 4:15 4:15 5:30 5:45 A A H H A A A A A A H H A A A A A H Sunday, January 25 Indoor Track BV Indoor Track GV GBTC–Open Invitational GBTC–Open Invitational 10:00 10:00 A A Wednesday, January 28 Nordic Skiing Hockey GJV Squash BV Squash BJV1 Squash GV Squash GJV1 Basketball BJV1 Hockey GV Wrestling JV Hockey BJV Hockey BV Wrestling V Basketball BJV2 Swimming & Diving JV Squash GJV2 Basketball BV St. Paul’s Governor’s Academy St. Paul’s St. Paul’s Groton Groton Cushing Cushing Belmont Hill Tilton Winchendon Worcester Fessenden Berwick Academy Groton Cushing 2:00 2:45 2:45 2:45 3:00 3:00 3:15 3:15 3:15 3:15 3:30 3:30 3:30 4:00 4:30 4:45 A A H H A A A H H H A A H H H A For Sale: Shaker-Style Desk—Solid hardwood, honey maple, 2 drawers, plus keyboard drawer, $135; matching chair $65, or $195 for the set. Both in excellent condition. Please e-mail [email protected]. For Sale: Red Honda CRX—1991, 2-door hatchback w/ sunroof; 5-speed manual transmission; runs great and gets great mileage; brand-new battery and just inspected. 110,000 miles, $2,500. Please e-mail [email protected]. For Sale: Flip Video Handheld Video Camera/Camcorder—Nice condition. Fits comfortably in pants pocket; takes HD 1280 x 720, 60 fps video. 8 GB of internal memory, good for 2 hours of video. Flipout USB connects directly to computer for charging and file transfer. $69 or BO. Excellent video camera for the money! Please e-mail [email protected].
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