TIP Challenge Grants
Transformative Technology Initiatives to Invigorate Instructional Practices (TIP) Challenge Grants will be funded for the 2000–2001 academic year. TIP activities are designed to achieve two broad goals: first, to meet campuswide technology goals recommended by the Technology Council and outlined in Buffalo State's strategic directions; and, second, to create an open budgetary process that allows for more input in advance of expenditures, provides rationales for expenditures, and increases accountability through a public evaluation process.
All members of the campus community are eligible for these grants, which will range from $5,000 to $10,000 for projects conducted during the spring 2001 semester, based upon the following criteria:
- Projects must be collaborative, not individual. Projects developed by people from different areas of campus (e.g., cross-departmental, faculty/staff/students with common interest) will be given higher scores in the evaluation process than projects developed by members of a single department.
- TIP grants can be used for desktop hardware and software, conference hosting, speaker and consultation fees, and student support, but not extra service or individual travel expenses.
- Projects that focus on the primary goals recommended by the Technology Council, specifically, accreditation issues and projects that promote students' use of technology in instructional or program services, will be awarded additional points in the evaluation process. (See the TIP Web site at www.buffalostate.edu/orgs/tip.)
- Projects that received funding the past two years will not be eligible for funds this cycle.
All funded participants will be expected to participate in the third annual Technology Celebration during the spring semester.
Timeline
| Friday, January 5 |
Preliminary, full TIP proposals submitted |
| Monday, January 15 |
Preliminary review process completed, leading to preliminary funding
of some proposals and requests for revision of others |
| Monday, January 29 |
Final, revised proposals submitted |
| Friday, February 2 |
Funded projects announced |
How to Apply
Download the application from the TIP Web site at www.buffalostate.edu/orgs/tip. A brief description of previous TIP projects also can be found at this site. Contact Abby Reish at ext. 3289 or reishah@buffalostate.edu with questions.
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Health Insurance Deadline Extended
The Division of Employee Benefits in Albany has announced that the deadline to cancel health insurance or to change from family to individual coverage has been extended to Friday, December 29. Please contact the Human Resource Management Office, Cleveland Hall 410, to complete the necessary paperwork.
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Individual Development Awards
The State of New York/United University Professions Joint Labor-Management Committees have allocated funds for individual development awards for professional development activities for Buffalo State employees in the UUP bargaining unit. These funds are intended to assist employees in developing their full professional potential and in preparing for advancement. Applications must be received in the Human Resource Management Office, Cleveland Hall 403, by 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 2, 2001.
Applications and guidelines are available online at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr or www.albany.net/~nysuup, or in the Human Resource Management Office, Cleveland Hall 403.
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2000 SEFA/United Way Campaign a Success
The Buffalo State College community, through the generosity and commitment of its faculty, staff, students, and emeriti, raised donations and pledges that surpassed the SEFA/United Way Campaign goal set for 2000. The entire college community can take pride in the final results of the campaign. Special recognition and thanks are extended to department representatives who served as liaisons to the campaign, Day of Caring volunteers who generously donated their time, and the SEFA Steering Committee.
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Computing Services/FAST Development Center Training
January 2001 Schedule
Computing Services offers monthly computer training classes for all faculty and staff members, current or retired, and graduate assistants (on a space-available basis). All classes will be held in CyberQuad, E. H. Butler Library 318. Please bring an IBM-formatted, 3.5" disk to all classes, unless otherwise noted.
Register for classes in one of the following ways:
You must include the following information: name, department, campus phone, campus address, and name(s) of course(s) for which you wish to register.
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PC Training
Introduction to Word
Tuesday, January 2
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Learn how to use Microsoft Word effectively and efficiently. Learn how to create and navigate basic documents; create tables and columns; and define, set, and remove tabs.
Introduction to Excel
Wednesday, January 3
9:00 a.m.–noon
Learn to use Excel's "what if" features to calculate payrolls and budgets and formulate gradebooks. Learn basic Excel functions, math operations, and how to format data after it has been entered into a worksheet.
Introduction to PowerPoint
Thursday, January 4
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Learn to create exciting and efficient presentations using PowerPoint. This course covers the basic applications of presentations, some of the pitfalls experienced by beginners, and how to use the many built-in features of PowerPoint.
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Introduction to Access
Friday, January 5
9:00 a.m.–noon
Learn how to create and use relational databases using Access. Learn how to create and edit tables, forms, and reports; how to query data; and how to create customized reports, labels, and forms.
Surfing the Web
Wednesday, January 10
1:00–4:00 p.m.
This hands-on class will cover a brief history of the World Wide Web. Learn basic vocabulary and how to use some of the more popular search engines to find useful and interesting information on the Web.
Introduction to Web Page Design
Thursday, January 11
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Learn to create and link Web pages using Claris Home Page. Learn the basics of Web page design, including some basic HTML code, and how to make pages compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Introduction to Outlook
Friday, January 12
9:00 a.m.–noon
This hands-on class covers how to use the new e-mail software, Outlook. Learn how to set up and customize Outlook, send and receive e-mail, attach files, and schedule appointments using the calendar.
CourseInfo (Blackboard)
Creating and Uploading Content into Blackboard
Tuesday, January 16
2:00–4:00 p.m.
This class will show how to add content to a Blackboard course site. Participants must have an existing site on Blackboard to attend this class, and should bring all content with them in electronic format (on disk). For more information, contact the instructor, Melaine Kenyon, coordinator for distance education, at ext. 6829 or kenyonmc@buffalostate.edu.
Making Web Pages ADA Compliant
Tuesday, January 23
1:00–4:00 p.m.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted to provide individuals with disabilities barrier-free access to all resources, including buildings and the Internet. New York State has mandated that all official Web pages meet ADA guidelines. This class will review the ADA and demonstrate how to use special software to test pages for ADA compliance.
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Intermediate Web Page Design
Wednesday, January 24
9:00 a.m.–noon
This continuation of the introductory class covers more HTML and how to create image maps, tables, and forms. Experience with Web page design and/or Web page design software is recommended.
Intermediate Access
Thursday, January 25
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Learn to work with multiple tables to create customized forms and reports. Learn to join
tables, create keys, and insert forms within forms to help enter and locate records.
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User Assistance
KimMarie Markel, ext. 6676, is available by appointment to help with Dreamweaver and Fireworks—software for creating Web pages and sophisticated images. She also can assist with general Web page consultation.
Paul Reynolds, ext. 3361, is available by appointment to help with Web page design and layout, ADA-compliance issues, and general Web page questions.
Two student assistants, Theresa Shepard and Ian Barulich, also are available for assistance at the FAST Development Center and will make office calls in the spring. They are located in CyberQuad 315 and can be reached at ext. 4060.
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Interim Director of Orientation Appointed
The Vice President for Student Affairs Office is pleased to announce the appointment of Ann L. Galbraith to the position of interim director of orientation. Since her arrival at the college in 1997, Galbraith has served as a counselor and academic adviser with the Educational Opportunity Program.
Galbraith has a master's degree in student personnel administration from Buffalo State and a bachelor's degree in psychology from SUNY Geneseo. She has previously served as residence director for the freshman experience, acting assistant director of residence life, academic adviser for new student summer orientation, and as multicultural affairs/special programs counselor at SUNY Geneseo. She also served as a residence director at both SUNY Geneseo and SUNY Fredonia.
Galbraith's office will be temporarily located in the Residence Life Office in Porter Hall; she can be reached at ext. 3000. Please join us in welcoming and assisting her in this new role.
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Campus-Climate Survey
The President's Council on Equity and Campus Diversity is analyzing the data received from the Campus-Climate Survey, distributed to all campus employees in September.
Responses were received from 523 employees representing all segments of the campus—a response rate of 42 percent. The survey sample is representative of the general population of all campus employees by gender and ethnicity, as well as the other variables sampled. It includes 303 females (58.5 percent) and 215 males (41.5 percent), 439 white and 70 nonwhite employees, and 47 (9 percent) part-time and 472 (90.1 percent) full-time employees. The council expects to complete the analysis by early 2001, when it will make a full report to the campus.
The council appreciates the cooperation of all employees who responded to the survey. Preliminary analysis indicates that the results will be very helpful in developing a plan for improving the campus climate for equity and diversity.
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Equity and Campus Diversity Minigrant Program
The deadline for applications for Equity and Campus Diversity Minigrants for spring 2001 projects and programs is Thursday, February 1, 2001. Minigrants of up to $1,000 will be awarded to a limited number of programs and projects that support the equity and diversity goals and strategic directions of the college. Applications are available in the Equity and Campus Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, ext. 6210. See the July 27, 2000, issue of the college Bulletin for complete details.
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Project Success
Project Success, a demonstration program to ensure that students with disabilities receive a quality higher education, will conduct a special session from 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, January 10 in E. H. Butler Library 210.
Through case studies and hands-on activities, the program will provide information on how staff members can contribute to the success of students with disabilities at Buffalo State. Susan Earshen, coordinator of the Winterim program, can provide additional information. All professional staff and other members of the college community are invited to participate.
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College Senate Meeting
The next College Senate meeting will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 15 in E. H. Butler Library 210.
Curricular Items
The following were approved by the Senate Curriculum Committee and will be forwarded to the president for final review and approval:
Course Revisions:
BIO 305 Molecular Biology
EDU 220 Programs for Infants and Toddlers
EDU 329 Integrated Thematic Instruction for Young Children
EDU 400/401 Practicum in Teaching
EDU 404 Practicum in Elementary Education School Training
EDU 410 Practicum in Early Childhood Teaching
ENT 441 Communication Transmission Technology
ENT 442 RF and Microwave Communications
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New Courses:
HUM 300 Humanistic Perspectives
HUM 488 Internship
HUM 490 Senior Seminar
Program Revisions:
B.S. Social Studies—Adolescence Education (grades 7–12)
B.S. Social Studies—Adolescence Education (grades 7–12, with extension to teach grades 5–6)
Earth Science Education 0633 (7–12)
New Programs:
Earth Science Education (7–12) certification only
Earth Science Education (7–12) with 5–6 extension
Earth Science Education (7–12) with 5–6 extension, certification only
Minor in Business Economics
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Curricular Proposals
The College Senate Curriculum Committee will not set a due date for curricular submissions during the 2000–2001 academic year. Instead, the committee will consider proposals on a continuing basis and do its best to provide a six-week turnaround. Proposals will be processed in the order received.
Proposals received by the committee chair after Wednesday, March 14, 2001, will be considered initial business of the 2001–2002 College Senate Curriculum Committee.
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