In Attendance: Annette Kane, Katie Morris, Allison Venella, Susan Scollon, Gayle Doyle, Kimberly Reilly, Susan Markert,
Rita DiAntonio, Patricia Haley, Linda Hauck, Albert Baladez, Matt Gwin, Megan Jacobs, Julie Helverson, Chrissy
Quisenberry, Jen Whinney, JJ Brown, Alice Faraone, Sanjay Bridges in place of Carlos Rodriquez
Hot Points
Human Resources and the USC are working closely to continue to enhance training opportunities for Villanova employees. Please take a few minutes to review the Employee Training and Development webpage, and put forth any suggestions you may have by adding them to the suggestion box . THANK YOU!
Meeting Minutes
Welcome & Reflection/General Housekeeping – Allison Venella
 AllisonVenella passed around a get well card for each member of the USC to sign. The card went to USC member Carlos Rodriguez, Public Safety Officer, who is recovering from a back injury.
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Allison Venella and Gayle Doyle met with Fr. Peter, our President. Fr. Peter is very supportive of the
USC’s continued efforts on behalf of the campus community. The USC and the President’s Office will work together to find a time that Fr. Peter can address the USC this fall.
 Allison Venella introduced this month’s special guest speaker Bob Morro, Associate Vice President for
Facilities Management.
Upcoming Reflection Leaders
May 2013 Kim Reilly
August/September 2013 Emily Walsh
October 2013 Annette Kane
November 2013
December 2013
Katie Morris
Albert Baladez

Bob Morro, Associate Vice President for Facilities Management : Updates on the Transformation of the Campus
Landscape and South Lancaster Avenue
Transforming the Campus Landscape: Phase III
Overall Concept: The final phase will include a transformation of the areas around Corr and Alumni Halls to create a new, communal green space. This space will feature expanded gathering areas in a vehicle-free environment.
Emergency vehicles will still have access.
Overview and Timeline:
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During Phase III, the most affected areas will be Mendel Field and areas around the Kennedy Ellipse. This will mostly be disruptive for traffic. Pavers will also be installed on the driveway that runs by the library.
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May 20 th – July 7 th : Dougherty Drive will be closed. Circle of Connelly Center will be closed. Work will be done by the loading dock of Kennedy Hall, bridges will be installed by Kennedy Hall to access SAC,
Library walkways. Bridge will be installed by Alumni Hall.
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Dougherty Work: New windows, AC, and sprinkler system will be installed throughout the summer.
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June: Work on the side of Corr Hall facing Mendel. There will be no parking available in the Kennedy lot.
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SAC upper will still be open. Later in the summer SAC upper will be closed.
After July 4th: work will be done in Mendel Field / Grotto. This new project will create an "English
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Garden" area between Alumni Hall and the library. A fountain will also be installed in this area.
August / Move-in: Mendel / Grotto, area around Corr Hall, Kennedy loading dock, and Connelly Center turn around area will still be closed.
Anticipated opening is Homecoming weekend beginning October 25 th .
South Lancaster Ave Update
For a comprehensive timeline and status update on the Design Concept for Lancaster Avenue, please click here !
Area Announcements:
Human Resources – Albert Baladez
If you elect no changes this year, your current elections will remain in effect June 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014 with the exception of medical and dependent care flex spending accounts (FSAs). In accordance with IRS law, employees must make FSA elections annually.
School of Business – Jen Whinney
CNBC’s Mad Money hosted by Jim Cramer was broadcasted from The Pavilion on Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET, in front of a live studio audience.

Student Life – JJ Brown
Thursday April 25: Villanova’s Day of Silence
· Gay? Fine By Me t-shirts will be available again this year – pick up in 202 Dougherty beginning
Tuesday April 23. (Also available at Oreo on April 25, as long as supplies last.)
· Hang out at the Oreo and help share information about GSC, sexual orientation, and challenges gay youth encounter at school and among friends.11am – 2pm. Show our presence on campus by hanging out with us!!
· Panel “Straight Talk About Being Gay” – Thursday April 25, 4:00 – 5:30pm, Mendel 154. All are welcome.
· Panel is followed by a Procession to Oreo where we will “break” our figurative silence.
Senior Week 2013
Saturday, May 11 - RiRa Irish Pub, Tropicana Atlantic City NJ. 2:00pm – 12:00am
Monday, May 13 - Senior Dinner Dance. Adventure Aquarium. 8:00pm – Midnight
Tuesday, May 14 - Phillies Game. 7:05pm Start
Wednesday, May 15 - Senior Picnic. 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Thursday, May 16 - 3x3 Basketball Tournament. West Campus Basketball Courts: 11:30am.
Friday, May 17 - Senior Golf Outing. 8:00am Tee Times. Mani / Pedi Specials at Villanova Nails or Aroma Nails.
Enrollment Management – Rita DiAntonio
1- University Admission: The Open House was a tremendous success with 872 total student attendees compared with 627 last year. There were 2202 total guests at the event. As of today, 900 enrollment deposits have been received for a 12.5% increase over last year.
2- Financial Assistance: They had 120 visitors to their office during Candidate’s Day on Saturday. We are currently working on several hundred financial aid appeals from accepted students. As of today, over 6.5 million dollars of need based aid and 600 K of merit aid has been accepted. The financial aid need based packaging process for upperclassman is to commence shortly.
3- Registrar: The new electronic transcript system is up and successfully serving students and alumni. The new space reservation system will be available shortly. Preparations for graduation are underway and very active.

University Advancement – Matt Gwin
Philanthropy Week, hosted by University Advancement was held in the Connelly Plaza during the week of April
22 nd . A special thank you day on April 23 rd for faculty and staff who made their gift in support of Villanova this fiscal year was very successful and featured soft pretzels and drinks tokens of appreciation. Thank you to the 450 staff and faculty who have already made their gift this year…
…AND THERE IS STILL TIME TO MAKE YOUR GIFT IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY!...
By making your gift by May 31 st you can help Villanova increase our faculty and staff participation and support our students’ academic journeys. You can make your gift by visiting http://www.villanova.edu/makeagift
THANK YOU!!!
Committee Reports:
Community Committee –Katie Morris
Details for the May 21 st Staff and Faculty BBQ can be found by checking your campus mailbox or clicking here !
The theme is Western BBQ!
Staff Development Committee – Megan Jacobs
The Staff Development Committee met with Jen Derry, Director of Training and Staff Development. Human
Resources and the USC are working closely to continue to enhance training opportunities for Villanova employees.
Please take a few minutes to review the Employee Training and Development webpage, and put fourth any suggestions you may have by adding them to the suggestion box . THANK YOU!
Communication Committee –Kim Reilly & Emily Walsh
The Communications Committee is working hard to enhance the USC Website ! Please visit the USC site and look for future updates. Suggestions and requests for website updates can be sent to either Emily Walsh
( emily.walsh@villanova.edu
) or Kimberly Reilly (kimberly.reilly@villanova.edu.)The Communication Committee hopes to take a group picture of all of the Villagnome recipients at the May 21 st Staff and Faculty BBQ.
Suggestion Committee update – Susan Scollon
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The Committee is working on resolution for all previous, unresolved suggestions. All parties have been contacted and we are waiting for responses and, hopefully, resolutions.
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Two new suggestions submitted in April:
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Description: Accident reports
Suggestion: As our university strives to be more sustainable, I would like to suggest that accident reports are completed through an online system and we eliminate the use of paper. The current form creates 6 copies per accident reported. This is a lot of paper. Also by submitting them online they can go directly to human resources, public safety and EHS, each of which receives a carbon copy which is not always readable. I feel this would be a more efficient way of reporting accidents.
Action taken: Emailed to Ray Duffy, director of Benefits, Human Resources

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Description: Computer Room
Suggestion: As more and more of our work and personal life requires a computer, it would be most useful if a small, secure room could be set up with a few computers for use by nonadmin staff (e.g., custodial, facilities) the room should be locked with access by wildcard 24/7.
Action taken: Emailed to Steve Fugale, VP for Technology and CIO.
Staff Recognition Committee – Jen Whinney
The Staff Recognition Committee met with the Awards Committee and will continue to collaborate with them.
Villagnome
Richard “Recyclin’ Ric” Laudenslager of Maintenance Services is this month’s recipient of the Villagnome.
Recyclin Ric is a beloved member of our Villanova Community and the USC would like to recognize him for all of his hard work. Be sure to keep an eye out in Campus Currents for Ric’s Recyclin' Ric's Tip of the Week!
USC May Meeting: TBD
USC June Meeting: JJ Brown will host a special team building event for the USC