THE IUP Football Thread

[IUPNation]

This. Is IUP.

[iupgroundhog]

He's just cutting the division executive leader, not the staff who do the work. What I don't hear or see is how he plans to handle the supervision of these divisions. He can't supervise 20 people and all the other duties of president

Yeah, but from what I recall, these people had expertise in the specific area. That's why they were hired, to provide expertise and direction. I admit I don't know the entire landscape but I don't think there is anybody as qualified to assume the responsibilities. Maybe they weren't effective, I don't know. I just think having specialists in those areas was a good thing. Plus, these two areas don't seem to be Driscoll's fortes.

[Fightingscot82]

I think it's the wrong path. Enrollment Management and Marketing & Communications have to be priorities for IUP. Maybe those positions are luxuries, nice to have but not necessary. I believe Driscoll's constituents place a high priority on those areas, though, and I think Driscoll has failed in those areas.

It's his job to lead a thriving university. I don't think these moves help.

He's just cutting the division executive leader, not the staff who do the work. What I don't hear or see is how he plans to handle the supervision of these divisions. He can't supervise 20 people and all the other duties of president

[iupgroundhog]

None of these jobs interact with students. He's going to prioritize jobs that have direct impacts on student experiences. Most schools don't cut executive management, they reduce faculty positions and cut entry level student services jobs. That has a detrimental effect because students build a relationship with the residence hall director or Greek Life advisor. They don't develop a personal relationship with the person whose job is to supervise department directors and compile reports for the president and trustees.

I think it's the wrong path. Enrollment Management and Marketing & Communications have to be priorities for IUP. Maybe those positions are luxuries, nice to have but not necessary. I believe Driscoll's constituents place a high priority on those areas, though, and I think Driscoll has failed in those areas.

It's his job to lead a thriving university. I don't think these moves help.

[Fightingscot82]

I still don't know what "student-centeredness" means. I think it's just a made-up word that is BS.

None of these jobs interact with students. He's going to prioritize jobs that have direct impacts on student experiences. Most schools don't cut executive management, they reduce faculty positions and cut entry level student services jobs. That has a detrimental effect because students build a relationship with the residence hall director or Greek Life advisor. They don't develop a personal relationship with the person whose job is to supervise department directors and compile reports for the president and trustees.

[iupgroundhog]

I thought those two roles, Enrollment Management and Marketing and Communications, were very positive and important. If they enrolled 50 more students as a result of those positions they would come out ahead. Driscoll should really explain more about the justification for these decisions.

I still don't know what "student-centeredness" means. I think it's just a made-up word that is BS.

[iupgroundhog]

From WCCS:


Five IUP management positions have been eliminated as part of what IUP is calling a streamlining of the university.

According to a letter to the university community sent by IUP President Dr. Michael Driscoll on Monday, the University has eliminated the positions of Vice President for enrollment management and chief marketing officer as the divisions of enrollment management and marketing and communications will join the division of student affairs. As a result, Dr. Patricia McCarthy and Christopher Noah will leave their roles with IUP. Vice president for university advancement Khatmeh Osserian-Hanna will leave her role, with her division reporting directly to Driscoll for the near future. The associate vice president for human resources position has also been eliminated, with Dr. Craig Bickley leaving. The fifth management position to be eliminated was the associate vice president for academic administration. Dr. John Kilmarx will leave the university as part of that elimination.

In his letter, Driscoll said that the changes “reflect a comprehensive internal examination and analysis of our organizational structure and how it serves our students,” with a goal of becoming more student-centric, developing a more efficient operation, and creating financial stability for the school. While he called the changes “challenging and painful”, the university must become “less complex and easier to navigate for the students.”

I thought those two roles, Enrollment Management and Marketing and Communications, were very positive and important. If they enrolled 50 more students as a result of those positions they would come out ahead. Driscoll should really explain more about the justification for these decisions.

[Ship69]

From WCCS:


Five IUP management positions have been eliminated as part of what IUP is calling a streamlining of the university.

According to a letter to the university community sent by IUP President Dr. Michael Driscoll on Monday, the University has eliminated the positions of Vice President for enrollment management and chief marketing officer as the divisions of enrollment management and marketing and communications will join the division of student affairs. As a result, Dr. Patricia McCarthy and Christopher Noah will leave their roles with IUP. Vice president for university advancement Khatmeh Osserian-Hanna will leave her role, with her division reporting directly to Driscoll for the near future. The associate vice president for human resources position has also been eliminated, with Dr. Craig Bickley leaving. The fifth management position to be eliminated was the associate vice president for academic administration. Dr. John Kilmarx will leave the university as part of that elimination.

In his letter, Driscoll said that the changes “reflect a comprehensive internal examination and analysis of our organizational structure and how it serves our students,” with a goal of becoming more student-centric, developing a more efficient operation, and creating financial stability for the school. While he called the changes “challenging and painful”, the university must become “less complex and easier to navigate for the students.”

Yup, budgets are tightening all over PASSHE. They'd like to squeeze a little more money out of Harrisburg to hold the line on tuition again next year.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

From WCCS:


Five IUP management positions have been eliminated as part of what IUP is calling a streamlining of the university.

According to a letter to the university community sent by IUP President Dr. Michael Driscoll on Monday, the University has eliminated the positions of Vice President for enrollment management and chief marketing officer as the divisions of enrollment management and marketing and communications will join the division of student affairs. As a result, Dr. Patricia McCarthy and Christopher Noah will leave their roles with IUP. Vice president for university advancement Khatmeh Osserian-Hanna will leave her role, with her division reporting directly to Driscoll for the near future. The associate vice president for human resources position has also been eliminated, with Dr. Craig Bickley leaving. The fifth management position to be eliminated was the associate vice president for academic administration. Dr. John Kilmarx will leave the university as part of that elimination.

In his letter, Driscoll said that the changes “reflect a comprehensive internal examination and analysis of our organizational structure and how it serves our students,” with a goal of becoming more student-centric, developing a more efficient operation, and creating financial stability for the school. While he called the changes “challenging and painful”, the university must become “less complex and easier to navigate for the students.”

[PSAC Fan]

Haven't heard a lot recently but know that he has several FCS and PSAC offers. He has visited Cal U. and will be visiting others soon.

[Fightingscot82]

Well, these guys all better not wait too long. He sure doesn't want to end up back at Clarion.

There are certainly connections to IUP here and rumors in town ... but I can't say for sure they've actually offered him.

I've been told he has visited Clarion since leaving and has no bad feelings about his time there - just thought he had D1 talent and wanted to pursue it.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

He hasn't posted anything in a few weeks. Makes me wonder if he's holding out for something worth waiting for.

Well, these guys all better not wait too long. He sure doesn't want to end up back at Clarion.

There are certainly connections to IUP here and rumors in town ... but I can't say for sure they've actually offered him.

[Fightingscot82]

Any word on Quinn Zinobile?

He hasn't posted anything in a few weeks. Makes me wonder if he's holding out for something worth waiting for.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Any word on Quinn Zinobile?

[Ship69]

PA state system a travesty…way too many schools and have minimal aspirations regarding winning athletic programs and solid facilities. Compared to other D2 leagues and systems PA struggles. 3 Michigan GLIAC schools state run like the PSAC brood have updated beautiful facilities. I have been to GV, SV and FSU in the last 25 years and all have been improved for the better. I have been at every PSAC state school that plays football and literally every stadium is the same as I saw it in 1995…Unreal to say the least. some EXACTLY the same 27 years later. Presidents and State Board should be embarrassed.

There recently was a pretty major improvement in football locker room facilities at Ship, and I believe I read a while back that East Stroud had done something similar. Facilities for some of our women's' teams are to get an upgrade in the next year or two.