College Council Reappointment
I am pleased to announce that Gov. George E. Pataki has reappointed JoAnn Mikulec to a second term on the Buffalo State College Council. A career educator, Mikulec is the assistant principal at Christ the King School in Snyder. With an impressive record of local volunteerism and community service, she has served as the chair of the Child Advocacy Committee for the Junior League, is a long-time supporter of the Children's Hospital of Buffalo, and was one of the original members of the Ronald McDonald House board. Her new term on the College Council is active through June 30, 2007. We look forward to her continued service and support.
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Curricular Approvals
I have approved the following new courses, course revisions, new programs, and program revisions, which have been recommended by the appropriate dean, the College Senate, and the provost and vice president for academic affairs:
New Courses:
HUM 300 Humanistic Perspectives
HUM 488 Internship
HUM 490 Senior Seminar
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 410 Practicum in Early Childhood Teaching
ENT 441 Communication Transmission Technology
ENT 442 RF and Microwave Communications
PSY 356 Child Development
PSY 357 Adolescent and Young Adult Development
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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
Physics Education (7–12) certification only
Physics Education (7–12) with 5–6 extension
Physics Education (7–12) with 5–6 extension, certification only
Minor in Business Economics
Program Revisions:
Earth Science Education (7–12) (0633)
Humanities (0717)
Physics Education (7–12) (0634)
Social Studies, Adolescence Education (7–12) (0640)
Social Studies, Adolescence Education (7–12) with 5–6 extension
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Summer Session Web Site
The Summer Session 2001 Web site has been posted at www.buffalostate.edu/summer, with a link from the Buffalo State College home page.
This comprehensive site is current as of January 4, 2001, and includes the master course schedule. Check the site occasionally for addenda containing updates and changes.
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CDHS Spring 2001 Teleconferences
Buffalo State faculty and professional staff are invited to attend the following live teleconferences, sponsored by the Center for Development of Human Services. All will be held in the Campbell Student Union Assembly Hall. Lunch and registration begin at 12:30 p.m.; telecasts run from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. For reservations, call 885-2500 at least one week prior to the event. Lunch will be provided.
Mastering Individual Effectiveness
Speaker: Nancy Mercurio
Thursday, March 15
Gain new insight and skills to enhance workplace effectiveness. Examine personal and professional roles to determine where you are today and where you hope to go as your career develops. Explore the internal dynamics of the workplace and the many ways in which communication and teamwork can positively impact the work environment.
2001 Annual Briefing for Administrative Professionals:
Chicken Soup for the Administrative Professional's Soul
Speaker: Jack Canfield
Wednesday, April 25
Focus on ways to put passion into work, get praise and recognition from supervisors and peers, and improve job performance. Administrative professionals will discover how to enhance their work through their challenging, vital, and multifaceted roles.
Creating a Positive Workplace
Speaker: Sandy Campbell, Ph.D.
Thursday, May 17
Learn to design a productive work environment through "positivism." Discover the power humor plays in life and work. Learn ways to "fire up" burned-out employees and increase productivity through appropriate workplace humor.
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