For Your Information shares announcements of events, public meetings, notices, classes and deadlines. The submission deadline is noon on Monday, one week before the next post.

The deadline for the Dec. 10 posting is Monday, Dec. 3.

We strive to include all items submitted by deadline occurring until the next post. You can submit future items by emailing pubinfo@csun.edu, sending them to mail drop 8242 or faxing them to (818) 677-4909. Email is the preferred method of submission.

Events

Nov. 30

“Escape Fire” Screening
Join Lou Rubino’s graduate leadership class in the Department of Health Sciences will be hosting a screening of the documentary “Escape Fire” in partnership with Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills. The screening will take place at 6 p.m. at Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center, 5601 De Soto Ave., Woodland Hills,  Entrance 5 for seating in Auditoriums B and C.
For more information—contact La Ronda Jones at laronda.jones.66@my.csun.edu or at csunhsci@gmail.com.

Dec. 4

Myth Goes to the Movies
English professor Robert O. Lopez hosts the third installment of a review of 50-year classics, screening “Dr. No” from 4 to 7 p.m. in Sierra Hall 390. The film will be accompanied by student presentations and a talk with Melvis Barnett on “Stress and Stress Management as it Relates to the Role of the Spy.” Admission is free thanks to the Arthur N. Rupe Foundation.

Public Meetings

Faculty Senate
Meets 2–4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 29
Jack and Florence Ferman Presentation Room
(Room 81, West Wing, Lower Level of Oviatt Library)

Classes

Nov. 27

An Analysis of Understanding the Risks Associated with Global Outsourcing
The College of Engineering and Computer Science presents “Tuesdays@Noon Brown Bag Research Seminar Series.” Faculty are encouraged to bring their lunch to Jacaranda Hall1568 from noon to 1 p.m. and listen to colleagues speak about their research interests and exciting projects that they are working on.
For more information—contact Crystal Waters at (818) 677-4501 or email crystal.waters@csun.edu.

Dec. 4

Smart Parking: Intelligently Routing Drivers To Parking Lots
The College of Engineering and Computer Science presents “Tuesdays@Noon Brown Bag Research Seminar Series.” Faculty are encouraged to bring their lunch to Jacaranda Hall1568 from noon to 1 p.m. and listen to colleagues speak about their research interests and exciting projects that they are working on.
For more information—contact Crystal Waters at (818) 677-4501 or email crystal.waters@csun.edu.

Notices

Tseng College Master’s Program
Beginning Jan. 8, 2013, Tseng College will offer a Master of Public Administration program in both the Ventura and Norwalk areas to those working in the public, nonprofit or government sectors. The MPA program provides graduate courses in management, human resources, communications, public policy and analysis and labor relations.
For more information—email Patti Burleson.

Winter Term Registration
Winter term registration is underway for academic-credit classes at CSUN offered in a compressed format between the fall and spring semesters. The Tseng College administers winter term with classes meeting online or on-campus Dec. 20, 2012 through Jan. 18, 2013. Classes are open to CSUN students and the community at-large. Class schedules, registration and fee information are posted on the Tseng College winter term website.
For more information—email collexl@csun.edu or call (818) 677-2504.

House for Lease
The University Corporation has a three-bedroom, two-bath house on Lassen Street for lease beginning Nov. 1. The home is adjacent to campus, offers all utilities and is a spacious 2,100-square feet. Rent is $2,175 per month.
For more information—email Linda Turner or visit The University Corporation website.

Fall Move-In Special
The University Corp. has a two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath house on Plummer Street for lease. The home is adjacent to campus, offers all utilities and is a spacious 1,8500 square feet. Total move-in cost is $2,651.
For more information—email Linda Turner or visit the website.

CSUN Food Garden
Volunteer with the Institute for Sustainability on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. to help maintain the campus garden located behind Northridge Academy High School on the northeast side of campus.
For more information—Institute for Sustainability at (818) 677-7710.

2013 Faculty Retreat
The 2013 Faculty Retreat, “CSUN. Shine. Illuminating Pathways to Success” will be held on Jan. 14 and 15, 2013, on the CSUN campus. Information and the registration link are available on the Faculty Senate website.
For more information—call Heidi Wolfbauer at (818) 677-3263 or email heidiw@csun.edu.

Service on Faculty and University Committees and Boards
Faculty who would like to be considered for election or appointment to positions in faculty governance, to standing or advisory committees of the Faculty Senate, or to various all-university committees and boards are invited to complete the online University Service Form on the Faculty Senate website. To be considered for the spring faculty elections, please submit the form to the Faculty Senate Office by Jan. 18, 2013.
For more information—call Heidi Wolfbauer at (818) 677-3263 or email heidiw@csun.edu.

Social Media Privacy for Students
Effective Jan. 1, 2013, Senate Bill 1349 regarding social media privacy in postsecondary education will be enforced. It prohibits postsecondary education institutions and their employees and representatives from requiring or requesting a student, prospective student or student group to disclose, access or divulge personal social media. Penalization of students who do not comply with a request or demand to access personal social media violates this law.
For more information—visit the CSU website.

Policy on Procedures for Evaluating Teaching Effectiveness
Section 612.5.2.c.(2)(b)(ii) of the Administrative Manual was reaffirmed to comply with changes to the Collective Bargaining Agreement of fall 2012 by the Faculty Senate and approved by President Dianne F. Harrison. The policy can be viewed at on the Faculty Senate website. All policies can be found under resources.
For more information—Heidi Wolfbauer at (818) 677-3263.

Deadlines

Dec. 21

December Payroll Distribution
A form must be filled out and delivered to University Cash Services by Dec. 21.  The form is available at University Cash Services or online. A CSUN photo ID is required in order to release the pay warrant. December pay warrants will be distributed in the lobby of Bayramian Hall on Monday, Dec. 31, from noon to 2 p.m.  Employees unable to pick up checks may authorize someone to do so, in writing.  Include the name of the authorized person, the employee’s department, the last four digits of the employee’s Social Security number and the employee’s signature.  Uncollected checks will be available for department pick-up from noon to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 2.
For more information—University Cash Services, (818) 677-7577.