The CJU-PSU Science Team has conducted new Covid-spread simulations for the Penn State University Park (UP) campus using an epidemiological model. This model accounts for the presence of vaccinated individuals. It was used to evaluate alternative scenarios within the COVID-19 testing capacity at UP compared to the administration’s current COVID-19 plan. There were three key findings: … Continue reading CJU Science Team Covid Projections (2021)
Presentation on the Financial Health of Penn State University
Over the last year and half of the pandemic, the PSU administration has failed to give an account of its decision processes regarding testing methods, quarantining procedures, salary and hiring freezes, and more. As part of the Coalition for a Just University at PSU’s efforts to hold the administration accountable, we crowd-raised the funds to hire … Continue reading Presentation on the Financial Health of Penn State University
CJU Executive Summary of Bunsis Presentation
Financial Analysis of Penn State University by Dr. Howard Bunsis Over the last year and half of the pandemic, the PSU administration has failed to give an account of its decision processes regarding testing methods, quarantining procedures, salary and hiring freezes, and more. As part of the Coalition for a Just University at PSU’s efforts to … Continue reading CJU Executive Summary of Bunsis Presentation
Penn State Covid Modeling & Projections (2020)
We have repeatedly asked Penn State to provide data modeling and other forms of scientific evidence to justify its testing policies. Such evidence has not been forthcoming. As a result, CJU faculty is now showing that we have science on our side. Our CJU team has created projections for Penn State's University Park campus that … Continue reading Penn State Covid Modeling & Projections (2020)