Title Change and Program Revision
The State University of New York has approved the college's proposal for a title change and curricular revision of its School Administration and Supervision program. The new title is Educational Leadership and Facilitation, effective immediately.
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Student Art Show and Sale
Plan now for the fourth annual Student Art Show and Sale on Wednesday, December 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Thursday, December 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Upton Gallery. This special arts and humanities event highlights student work from the Art Education, Fine Arts, and Design Departments. It will feature an exciting array of work in different media at reasonable prices. This is a great opportunity to find unusual holiday gifts or to decorate your office and home while supporting Buffalo State students.
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Power Shutdown
The following buildings will be without electrical power from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 27: Bishop Hall, Clinton Center, Neumann Hall, Porter Hall, North Wing, South Wing, and Twin Rise. The shutdown is necessary to reconnect Moot Hall to the campus power system. Please note that network and Internet service will be interrupted across campus, since Twin Rise will be without power.
Severe snowfall or extremely low temperatures could force postponement of the work. We will keep the campus community informed of any changes to the schedule.
Because this shutdown is scheduled during Winter Pause, most employees will not be affected. Employees scheduled to work in one of the affected buildings on this day are encouraged to take the day off and charge appropriate leave accruals. If an employee must work on this day, he or she must arrange to work in a location other than the buildings listed above.
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Health Insurance Option Transfer Period
Health insurance rates for 2001 have been established and are listed below. Employees who wish to change their health insurance plans for the coming year have until Friday, December 29; however, because Winter Pause will limit campus operations December 23 through January 1, we encourage employees to complete and submit the option transfer forms to the Human Resource Management Office, Cleveland Hall 410, as soon as possible. This will avoid retroactive premium adjustments and should allow members to receive new health insurance identification cards closer to the effective coverage date (Thursday, January 4, 2001).
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HEALTH PLAN
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M/C, UUP, PEF
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CSEA, COUNCIL 82, NYSCOPBA
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Individual
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Family
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Individual
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Family
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Empire Plan
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$12.70
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$51.35
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$8.63
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$37.98
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Community Blue
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$ 8.08
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$43.95
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$6.87
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$37.30
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Univera
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$ 8.01
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$43.48
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$6.61
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$35.86
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Independent Health
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$ 8.19
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$44.95
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$6.34
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$34.73
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"Choices," a booklet that compares the major health insurance plans, is available in the Human Resource Management Office, Cleveland Hall 410, ext. 4821, or online at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr.
This is the only time each year when Univera members and their dependents may decide whether to receive care from a medical center or from the physician network. A form is required to make a change.
Call human resource management with questions.
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GOER Workshops
The New York State Governor's Office of Employee Relations (GOER) will sponsor the following Work Force Development Opportunities for employees represented by CSEA or PEF, or those designated as M/C:
January 2001
Successfully Managing Change in Your Work Unit
Tuesday, January 16 (West Seneca)
Mentoring
Wednesday and Thursday, January 17 and 18 (West Seneca)
Conducting Successful Interviews
Thursday, January 18 (Rochester)
February 2001
Facilitating and Leading Work Groups or Teams
Tuesday, February 6 (Rochester)
Taking Charge of Your Personal Development
Tuesday and Wednesday, February 6 and 7 (West Seneca)
Career Planning Skills
Wednesday, February 7 (West Seneca)
Helping People through Change
Wednesday, February 28 (West Seneca)
March 2001
Human Relations Skills
Thursday, March 8 (Rochester)
Building Effective Relationships in a Diverse Workplace
Thursday, March 8 (West Seneca)
Interpersonal Communication Skills
Wednesday, March 21 (West Seneca)
Résumé Writing
Tuesday, March 27 (Fredonia)
Interviewing Skills
Tuesday, March 27 (Fredonia)
Working through Transition
Tuesday, March 27 (West Seneca)
Note: Registration deadline is 30 days before each class.
For more information and registration forms, visit the GOER Web site at www.goer.state.ny.us and click on "training/development," or visit the human resource management Web site at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr and click on "employee development." Registration forms and a list of workshops also are available in the Human Resource Management Office, Cleveland Hall 410.
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Special Holiday Weekend at the Burchfield-Penney
The Burchfield-Penney Art Center will offer a special 10 percent discount on all Museum Store merchandise, including the popular "Herd about Buffalo" items, during President Howard's holiday party from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, December 15. Members of the center will receive an additional 10 percent discount. The sale will continue throughout the weekend, when the center will host the following events:
"Herd about Buffalo" Book Signing
Saturday, December 16
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Buffalo artists will sign the Herd about Buffalo commemorative book. Bring one from home or buy one from the Museum Store.
"Herd about Buffalo" Video Preview and Presale
Dr. Thomas Sist, producer and director of the video "Stampede: The Herd about Buffalo Story," will present remarks at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17 at the center. An abridged version of the feature-length documentary will run each half hour between 1:30 and 4:00 p.m. Copies of the video can be ordered at the event or by calling ext. 6011.
Both events are free and open to the public. Call ext. 4077 for more information.
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Emergency College Closings
Preface
The following procedures should be followed during snow emergencies and other extraordinary circumstances.
State-operated offices and facilities may be closed only by order of the governor; however, the college president or her designee is authorized to cancel classes and recommend that all but essential service* employees not report to work.
Policy and Procedure
The president has delegated the authority to cancel classes and services to the vice president for finance and management. University Police is responsible for monitoring all relevant weather conditions and reporting to the vice president for finance and management.
If the decision to cancel classes and close the college is made before the start of the workday, the vice president for finance and management will inform University Police. If the decision is made after classes are in session, the vice president for finance and management will consult with the vice president for academic affairs and notify University Police of the decision. University Police will notify the following broadcast stations in either case:
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AM Radio
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FM Radio
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Television
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WGR (550)
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WBNY (91.3) (campus)
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WGRZ-TV 2
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WBEN (930)
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WLCE-FM (92.9)
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WIVB-TV 4
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WNED (970)
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WBLK (93.7)
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WKBW-TV 7
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WECK (1230)
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WJYE (96.1)
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WHLD (1270)
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WGRF (96.9) (97 Rock)
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WLVL (1340)
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WKSE (98.5)
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WJJL (1440)
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WMJQ (102.5)
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WEDG (103.3) |
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WHTT (104.1)
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WYRK (106.5)
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University Police also will inform the following:
- All vice presidents' offices
- The college switchboard operator, ext. 4000
- The Student Union Information Desk, ext. 6511
- Commuter services, ext. 5533
- The residence life director, ext.6806
- United Students Government Office, ext. 6701
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An early decision to cancel classes and close the college will be relayed to the stations listed above by about 6:00 a.m. For information concerning cancellation of classes, call the school closing information number, 878-5000. Please do not call any other number for this information.
Attendance Policy under Emergency Conditions
If classes and services are canceled before the workday begins, employees designated as essential service* are required to report. All other employees are excused under emergency conditions, but must charge the absence to appropriate leave accruals. Employees who elect to come to work may do so; however, the college cannot guarantee that they will be able to work at their usual locations or perform their normal duties. (See instructions below for employees who choose to report for work under emergency conditions.)
Should a closure occur during a workday, the vice president for finance and management will convey the decision to the other vice presidents, who will ensure that the announcement is communicated throughout their respective areas. Following official closure, employees may leave their work sites and charge the remainder of their workdays to appropriate leave accruals or continue working until their regular departure time. Essential service* employees are required to remain on the job or report to work as scheduled.
Absences that result from the cancellation of classes and services must be charged to appropriate leave accruals as described below:
- Vacation, personal, compensatory, or holiday leave
- Sick leave, but only in event of personal or family illness
- Leave without pay (A written request must be submitted to the Human Resource Management Office no later than the end of the pay period in which the attendance record is due.)
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*Essential services are those that must be maintained to ensure the well-being and protection of those who reside on campus, as well as the maintenance and security of college property. The following functions are considered essential services. Employees assigned to these areas are required to report to work under emergency conditions:
- The law enforcement division of University Police
- Campus services and facilities operations (all employees)
- Student health services (designated staff only)
- Residence life (designated staff only)
- The dean of students
- Staff responsible for the care and feeding of animals and maintenance of greenhouse facilities
Employees designated as essential service will be notified in writing by their department heads.
Directed Absences
Any employee who has reported to work and, because of extraordinary circumstances beyond the employee's control (e.g., extremely hazardous conditions or physical plant breakdown), is directed by the college president or her designee to leave work shall not be required to charge this absence to leave accruals. Any such release of employees shall not create the right to equivalent time off for employees who are not directed to leave work. Supervisors, regardless of their good intentions, may not direct such absences.
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Instructions for Nonessential Service Employees Who Elect to Report for Work under Emergency Conditions
Note: Parking may be severely restricted during periods of temporary emergency. Employees who report to work under these conditions must park in the Grant Street lot so that other lots may be cleared of snow.
- Employees must report to University Police, Chase Hall 110, to sign the Attendance Record/Emergency Conditions sheet. They also must sign the sheet before leaving campus.
- Employees report to regular work locations and perform regular duties, even if supervisor is absent.
- If the employee's regular work location is not accessible, he or she must report to the director of campus services and facilities, Clinton Center, ext. 6111, or the director of residence life, Porter Hall, ext. 6806, for assignment.
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Computing Services/FAST Development Center Training
December 2000 Schedule
Computing Services offers monthly computer training classes. 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
Surfing the Web
Thursday, December 7
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 Excel
Friday, December 8
1:00–4:00 p.m.
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.
Intermediate Access
Monday, December 11
9:00 a.m.–noon
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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Intermediate Web Page Design
Tuesday, December 12
1:00–4:00 p.m.
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.
Introduction to Outlook
Wednesday, December 13
1:00–4:00 p.m.
This hands-on class covers how to use the new e-mail software, Outlook. Learn how to set up Outlook, send and receive e-mail, send attachments, and schedule appointments using the calendar.
Intermediate Word
Thursday, December 14
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Learn to create and edit headers and footers, tables of contents, tables, and columns. Other topics will be covered, as decided by the class.
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CourseInfo (Blackboard) Training
The college has purchased a Web-based learning system, CourseInfo (also called Blackboard), which enables educators to enhance on-campus learning and deliver distance learning by bringing their course materials, class discussions, assignments, and assessments to the Web.
The following courses will be held in E. H. Butler Library 318 (CyberQuad) and will be instructed by Melaine Kenyon, coordinator for distance education.
Introduction to CourseInfo
Tuesday, December 5
10:00–11:30 a.m.
This course will provide an overview of CourseInfo's features and of the support available to assist faculty and staff in using this application. It targets new users or those with limited experience.
CourseInfo Communications Tools
Wednesday, December 6
2:00–4:00 p.m.
This course introduces and explains ways to encourage collaborative learning through discussion boards, virtual classrooms, file exchange, and group tools.
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Web Page Development and Support
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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Night in New Orleans
Dance the night away at a magical carnival ball in festive New Orleans at the Buffalo State College Foundation's fourth annual Scholarship Gala, "A Night in New Orleans." Set for Saturday, April 28, 2001, in the Mildred Campbell Social Hall on campus, this elegant event will feature Louisiana's finest cuisine, authentic Bourbon Street jazz, a live auction, and wonderful entertainment.
Proceeds will fund scholarships for deserving Buffalo State students. Last year's black-tie gala, "A Night in New York," raised more than $70,000 for the Buffalo State College Scholarship Fund. President Muriel A. Howard, along with Victor and Corinne Rice, will host this exciting event.
Early-bird discounts, along with payroll deduction and installment-plan payment options, are available to faculty and staff until Thursday, February 1. This limited-time offer discounts the regularly priced $175 gala tickets to $150. Submit a check or sign a payroll deduction form by February 1 and save $25 per ticket (limited to two tickets per person). Tickets must be paid in full by Saturday, March 31 under the installment plan.
For more information about the gala and payment options, contact the External Development Office at ext. 4318.
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The President's Medal
Once again, an outstanding senior will be honored with the President's Medal at this year's commencement ceremony Saturday, May 12, 2001. The award recognizes a member of the senior class who has demonstrated excellence in the areas of academic achievement, citizenship, leadership, and community service.
Faculty and staff may nominate a graduating senior for consideration. Selection criteria include:
- Academic achievement measured by grade point average, rank in class, research, and other scholarly projects
- Citizenship/college and community service measured by quality of extracurricular involvement
- Leadership/creativity and potential for future achievement measured by the student's record, recommendations, and a personal interview
Nomination forms will be available online and from department chairs and directors beginning Tuesday, January 16. Supporting documentation should accompany recommendations. Nominations must be forwarded to Phillip Santa Maria, associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students, Campbell Student Union 306, by Friday, February 16.
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Spirit of Giving Week
The holidays are quickly approaching, and while we are preparing to celebrate, we recognize that some of our neighbors are less fortunate. The LEAD Center and Student Life Office are organizing the Spirit of Giving Week December 4–8.
A traditional cake-decorating contest will be held from noon to 4:00 p.m. Friday, December 8 in the Campbell Student Union lobby. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative cakes. All cakes will be donated to the Friends of the Night People and the City Mission.
To volunteer during Spirit of Giving Week or to participate in the contest, contact the LEAD Center at ext. 5335 or Campbell Student Union 311.
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Athletic Events
The following home athletic events are scheduled December 7–13:
Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving
Buffalo State vs. Geneseo
Saturday, December 9
1:00 p.m.
Men's Ice Hockey
Buffalo State vs. Plymouth State
Saturday, December 9
7:00 p.m.
Women's Ice Hockey
Buffalo State vs. the University at Buffalo (club)
Tuesday, December 12
7:00 p.m.
All events take place on their respective fields or courts, or in the Sports Arena.
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Diversity Works
The November–December 2000 edition of Diversity Works has been distributed throughout the campus. Additional copies are available in the Equity and Campus Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, ext. 6210. Special appreciation goes to Beverly Weeks and Kristin Nesbit for their work on the issue.
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Campus Safety Forum
The Campus Safety Forum consists of faculty, students, and staff charged with reviewing current campus policies and procedures, making recommendations for their improvement, educating the campus community about personal safety and crime, and responding to inquiries from concerned persons.
Members of the forum for 2000–2001 are faculty and staff members Modupe Akin-Deko, Proves Banks, Carol Beckley, Barbara Chaffee, Susan Earshen, Kris Kaufman, David Milberg, Marilyn Nance, Jill Nash, Alex Ratkowski, Kervin Roberson, Ramona Santa Maria, Lynne Scalia, Alice Sullivan, and Sandra Weatherbee; and students Kathryn Blersch, Cora Humphreys, Kelly Moore, Shanna Norman, Vierge Rousseau, Martin Sitarski, Daniel Velez, and Karla Wiedemer.
Dolores Battle and Emile Netzhammer serve as co-chairs; Charles Kenyon serves as administrative liaison. Members of the campus community who have concerns about issues related to personal safety may present them to any committee member or co-chair.
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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:
Program Revisions:
Physics Education 0634 (7–12)
New Programs:
Physics Education (7–12) certification only
Physics Education (7–12) with 5–6 extension—certification only
Physics Education (7–12) with 5–6 extension
The following have been received in the College Senate Office and will be forwarded to the Curriculum Committee for review and approval:
Program Revisions:
Childhood Education 0200
Early Childhood Education
Combined Program: Early Childhood and Childhood Education
Childhood Education certification only
Childhood Education with authorization to teach English in grades 7–9
Childhood Education with authorization to teach math in grades 7–9
Childhood Education with authorization to teach social studies in grades 7–9
Childhood Education with authorization to teach French in grades 7–9
Childhood Education with authorization to teach Spanish in grades 7–9
Childhood Education with authorization to teach Italian in grades 7–9
New Course:
HIS 665 Critical Issues in Museum Studies. Study of the historical, legal, and logistical issues facing museums and museum collections. Students will conduct in-depth research on topics relevant to their graduate and professional interests.
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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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