Kinesiology department faculty are seeking adult female participants for a cardiac screening study. They are scheduling summer and fall appointments. This would include a one-hour visit during which heart health is measured non-invasively. Contact Deborah Feairheller at dfeairheller@csusm.edu to schedule.

As we transition between semesters, we wanted to provide reminders regarding the campus’s COVID-19 protocols to help you keep safe and healthy. COVID-19 Campus Protocols Isolation guidance for those testing positive: Stay home if you have COVID-19 symptoms until you have not had a fever for 24 hours without using fever-reducing medication AND other COVID-19 symptoms​ are mild and improving.​ ​​​​​​​​​If you do not have symptoms, you should follow the recommendations below to reduce exposure to others. Mask when you are around other people indoors for the 10 days after you become sick or test positive (if no symptoms). You may remove your mask sooner than 10 days if you have two sequential negative tests at least one day apart. Day 0 is symptom onset date or positive test date. Avoid contact with people at higher risk for severe COVID-19 for 10 days. CSUSM strongly encourages those who test positive for COVID-19 to submit a COVID-19 self-reporting form. Close contacts (exposed individuals) should follow the suggested protocols. The university provides notifications of close contacts and possible exposures to keep our campus community informed and to comply with applicable state regulations. Learn about how CSUSM is keeping our campus community safe. Keep up to date with our CSUSM on-campus worksite exposure dashboard. Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Standards. General Health and Safety Reminders COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are not required. However, the campus strongly recommends following the recommendations adopted by the CDC and the California Department of Public Health. COVID-19 vaccinations Masking is not required on campus, except as required by the isolation and return protocol. Rapid antigen (at-home) tests are free and available to U.S. households from COVID.gov.  CSUSM has new wellness vending machines with tests available for purchase. Additional COVID-19 information is available at the COVID-19 resources and guidelines website. Please continue to reduce your risk of illness and review general safety protocols to help you and others stay safe and healthy.

The end of the semester can be a stressful time. Your health, safety and well-being are important, and CSUSM is here for you. If you or someone you know needs support, there are several resources available: For students:  Cougar Care Network The Office of Inclusive Excellence Student Health & Counseling Services Student Leadership and Involvement Center Student Life Centers for Identity, Inclusion and Empowerment  For faculty and staff: The Office of Inclusive Excellence Faculty Care Facilitator Staff Center Employee Assistance Program

Active men and women will receive complementary testing of body fat and aerobic fitness in a study testing the effects of exercise on fat and carbohydrate burning. This research study requires three separate sessions of exercise of about 45 minutes per day. Participants must be physically active in the last year, healthy, non-smoking, and free of joint injury. Please contact Dr. Todd Astorino, Professor, Dept. of Kinesiology, at astorino@csusm.edu for more information.

Researchers at Cal State San Marcos are seeking cannabis users for a study assessing the heart rate and blood pressure responses to smoking legal-market cannabis in free-living humans. You will wear an activity monitor and blood pressure monitor for 24 hours while you smoke cannabis. You will not be provided cannabis for this study. You’ll report to our lab twice to be outfitted for the study and to drop the devices off when the study is over; the total time commitment in the lab will be about one hour. If you are 21-45 years old and have used cannabis at least twice a week for the last year, you are eligible to participate. If you have high blood pressure, use tobacco or take certain medications that impact blood pressure, you are not eligible to participate in this study. If you are unsure, please contact the study team. For more information, please contact Dr. Matt Schubert, associate professor of kinesiology, at mschubert@csusm.edu.

Active men and women are needed to participate in a study in the Department of Kinesiology, with the goal to assess potential sex differences in fat burning between men and women. You are eligible if you are 18 to 50 years old, active, weight stable and healthy. Women must have a normal menstrual cycle or be taking oral contraceptives. Please contact Dr. Todd A. Astorino at astorino@csusm.edu for more information.

Beginning March 13, the Lot O pedestrian ramp and stairs at Campus Way and Campus View Drive will be closed for construction for the duration of the housing project. An accessible path from Barham Drive to the University Village Apartments will be provided. Walking around the barricades and using the street is prohibited. Disregarding these directives may result in disciplinary action. Please cross to the other side of the street and use the open walkway to prevent accidents or injury. We appreciate your compliance and consideration for the safety of our community.

Looking for adults 18 to 25 who have used flower cannabis and nicotine vapes or cigarettes in the past 30 days to participate in three confidential research visits at CSUSM. Answer questions about demand for, use and effects of cannabis and nicotine. Compensation is up to $225 in cash or gift card. To learn more and see if you qualify, take this quick survey: https://csusm.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_enCJdxvVBvVjPng.

CSUSM students, do you want to help the environment and promote campus wellness? The Tobacco, E-Cigarette and Cannabis Waste Randomized Trial is now scheduling participants. Students between the ages of 18 and 25 may be eligible to take part in a six-week intervention addressing tobacco and e-cigarette waste perceptions and behaviors. Participants will receive $25 each for three Zoom visits and $35 for a six-month follow-up, for up to $110 in compensation. Visits last 15-45 minutes and include watching brief educational videos, talking with a research assistant and completing surveys. Please visit https://redcap.link/TECWRCT-CSUSM to learn more and complete a brief survey to join the study. Email tecwrct@gmail.com for more information.

With current campus construction, the Campus Way sidewalk next to the University Village Apartments that leads up to Chavez Circle is temporarily closed. You must cross over and use the path on the side of the street closest to the Sports Center and Clarke Field House. Walking around the barricades and using the street is prohibited. Disregarding these directives may result in disciplinary action.  Please cross to the other side of the street and use the open walkway to prevent accidents or injury. We appreciate your compliance and consideration for the safety of our community.

Welcome back, Cougars. We hope that the spring semester is off to a wonderful start. We wanted to provide updated information regarding the campus’s COVID-19 protocols and a few reminders to help you keep safe and healthy. COVID-19 Campus Protocols The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) updated its COVID-19 isolation guidance. New guidance for those testing positive: Stay home if you have COVID-19 symptoms, until you have not had a fever for 24 hours without using fever-reducing medication AND other COVID-19 symptoms are mild and improving.​ ​​​​​​​​​If you do not have symptoms, you should follow the recommendations below to reduce exposure to others. Mask when you are around other people indoors for the 10 days after you become sick or test positive (if no symptoms). You may remove your mask sooner than 10 days if you have two sequential negative tests at least one day apart. Day 0 is the symptom onset date or positive test date. Avoid contact with people at higher risk for severe COVID-19 for 10 days. These CDPH changes impact Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Prevention Non-Emergency Standards. CSUSM strongly encourages those who test positive for COVID-19 to submit a COVID-19 self-reporting form.  Close contacts (exposed individuals) should follow the suggested protocols. The university provides notifications of close contacts and possible exposures to keep our campus community informed and to comply with applicable state regulations. Learn how CSUSM is keeping our campus community safe. Keep up to date with our CSUSM on-campus worksite exposure dashboard. General Health and Safety Reminders COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are not required. However, the campus strongly advises following the recommendations adopted by the CDPH and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Masking is not required on campus, except as required by the isolation and return protocol. Rapid antigen (at-home) tests are free and available to U.S households from COVID.gov. CSUSM has new wellness vending machines with tests available for purchase. Additional COVID-19 information is available at the CSUSM COVID-19 Resources & Guidelines website. Please continue to reduce your risk of illness and review general safety protocols to help you and others stay safe and healthy. Have a successful and safe semester, Cougars! 

New wellness vending machines are now located around campus. These vending machines carry a variety of health and wellness necessities such as toiletries, COVID tests, self-care products, laundry detergent, over-the-counter medication, and so much more available to you 24/7. There are five wellness vending machines around campus. They are located outside Academic Hall, outside the Student Health & Counseling Services building, and inside each dorm (University Village Apartments, North Commons and The QUAD). We hope that these vending machines make it more convenient for students, faculty and staff to obtain certain products.

Get your free flu vaccine while supplies last on Jan. 24-25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Student Health & Counseling Services building from the SHCS medical clinic staff.

We're looking for resistance-trained women ages 18-55 and between 120 and 200 pounds interested in participating in an exercise study at Cal State San Marcos. Participants will complete three exercise sessions using kettlebell and body-weight exercises. This study will require three visits to CSUSM and will require approximately four hours of your time. Participants will be paid for their full participation in this study. Sign up by sending an email to sturd005@csusm.edu.

Dear campus community,   I am pleased to announce the permanent appointment of Jesus Flores to the role of associate vice president of campus safety and chief of police. Flores has been serving in an interim capacity since Aug. 1, 2022, and has showcased exceptional leadership and dedication during this period.  Flores joined our campus community as a police officer in 2001 and has consistently demonstrated a commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our university. During his tenure as interim chief of police, he undertook several significant initiatives that have enhanced our campus safety and emergency response capabilities. Flores serves as chair of the Campus Police and Safety Advisory Committee, co-chair of the Campus Assessment, Response and Education (CARE) Team, and is an active member of the Timely Incident Response Task Force. He has demonstrated effective leadership by overseeing and actively participating in these crucial committees, ensuring that our strategies align with the evolving needs of our university.  Flores played a pivotal role in establishing and operationalizing the crisis response team, collaborating with Student Health & Counseling Services to recruit a director and effectively manage crisis situations on campus. He made strategic personnel appointments, including the appointment of a new lieutenant, and initiated an officer wellness program, prioritizing the well-being and resilience of our law enforcement team.  Flores facilitated multiple successful tabletop exercises, promoting cross-collaboration with our local partners and internal teams, and enhancing our university's readiness to respond to emergencies effectively. He has facilitated multiple safety forums to engage with the campus community, share information and receive feedback, and has served as a liaison to the Office of Inclusive Excellence for several years.  Flores's dedication, leadership and unwavering commitment to campus safety are exemplary. His vision for a safer campus environment and his proactive initiatives have set the foundation for a secure and supportive educational community.  Please join me in congratulating Jesus Flores on his permanent appointment. We are confident that, under his continued leadership, the sub-division will thrive and ensure the safety and well-being of our entire university community.   Sincerely,   Leon Wyden Jr.   Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services, Chief Financial Officer  

Researchers at Cal State San Marcos are seeking adults who are endurance-trained – currently participating in at least five hours a week of cardiovascular-based exercises like running or biking with limited resistance training (lifting weights). Participants cannot be using any form of cannabis products. You will participate in three visits to our laboratory in the Extended Learning Building over the course of about three weeks. You must be 21-45 years old, with a smartphone and in good health. For more information, please contact Weston Titus, Ph.D. candidate, at Weston.titus@autuni.ac.nz or Dr. Matt Schubert at mschubert@csusm.edu. This study is approved by the CSUSM Institutional Review Board (#2025371-1).

The Power of CSUSM brings us together to champion student success each day! Join us to recognize the exceptional faculty and staff who have positively impacted students and played a crucial part in this mission.  CSUSM Campus Heroes Celebration 2-3:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 30 USU Ballroom Light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Would you like to nominate a CSUSM campus hero? Do you have a story or photo to share about a CSUSM campus hero? Email heroes@csusm.edu by Friday, Oct. 6 with your nominations for individuals, initiatives or departments that have gone above and beyond in their efforts to support student success. These submissions may be included in the CSUSM Campus Heroes Celebration.

Dear colleagues, Based on the recommendations of the search committee, I am excited to share that our university will soon welcome two candidates for the position of director of ACE Scholars Services. On behalf of the search committee, I invite you to attend the open forum sessions. Your attendance, questions and input are valued. Attendees may attend in person or virtually. Candidates will visit our campus on the following dates: Candidate A: Sept. 25, 3-3:50 p.m. at The Hub (ADM 2302) and via Zoom Candidate B: Sept. 26, 11-11:50 a.m. at The Hub (ADM 2302) and via Zoom Please visit www.csusm.edu/sa/saforums/index.html for additional information regarding candidates. Thank you in advance for your support. Sincerely, Norma Larios Assistant Vice President of Divisional Operations Division of Student Affairs

Pizza With the President Thursday, Sept. 14  Noon-12:50 p.m. USU 2310B  The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs invites you to join President Ellen J. Neufeldt for an informal meet-and-greet session on Thursday, Sept. 14. This time is designed to give students an opportunity to chat with the president in a more intimate setting on topics ranging from her own professional experiences to learning about students’ goals and aspirations. Lunch will be provided. Please register by Tuesday, Sept. 12. President Neufeldt looks forward to seeing you there! 

Looking for adults 18 to 25 who have used flower cannabis and nicotine vapes or cigarettes in the past 30 days to participate in three confidential research visits at CSUSM. Answer questions about demand for, use and effects of cannabis and nicotine. Compensation is up to $225 in cash or gift card. To learn more and see if you qualify, take this quick survey: https://csusm.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_enCJdxvVBvVjPng