Promotions
Upon completion of the review procedures at the department, dean, and vice president levels, I am pleased to announce the following promotions:
Promotion to professor, effective September 1, 2000:
Scott W. Roberts, health and wellness
Promotion to associate professor, effective September 1, 2000, with continuing appointment, September 1, 2001:
Carol Y. Beckley, performing arts
Robin Sue Sanders, mathematics
Aimable Twagilimana, English
Gary S. Welborn, sociology
Thomas E. Witakowski, performing arts
Continuing appointment:
Howard R. Stanger, business
Appeals
As in the past, negative decisions on promotions may be appealed. Appeals are probably best suited to instances in which an individual believes that his or her case was misunderstood or inadequately advocated. If an appeal seems warranted, the President's Office should be notified in writing of the intent to appeal by Monday, December 4, 2000.
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Auxiliary Services Advisory Committee
I am pleased to announce that the following individuals will serve on the Auxiliary Services Advisory Committee (ASAC):
Frederick Floss, chair, two-year term; George Hole, elected arts and humanities representative, two-year term; Pamela Schuetze-Pizarro, elected natural and social sciences representative, one-year term; Kathleen O'Brien, appointed by the president, two-year term; Karen Johnson, elected Professional Staff Caucus representative, two-year term; Paul Bink, elected Professional Staff Caucus representative, one-year term; David Sawicki, elected librarian representative, two-year term; Kelly Moore, elected undergraduate student representative, one-year term; Melinda Massaro, appointed graduate student, two-year term; Todd Hillman, appointed student organizations representative, two-year term; Edward Ellis, appointed student organizations representative, one-year term.
Also on the committee are Timothy Ecklund, associate vice president for residence life and student auxiliary services; Dennis McCarthy, interim associate vice president for enrollment management; and Gary Phillips, associate vice president and comptroller, who serve by virtue of their positions without term limits.
The representative for the Faculty of Applied Science and Education will be announced after its elections are completed.
The ASAC is responsible for making recommendations for ensuring the quality, availability, and cost efficiency of services on campus. The committee also is charged with making recommendations regarding new services for the college and with reviewing the operation of such services.
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Auxiliary Services Grant Allocation Committee
I am pleased to announce that the following individuals will serve on the Auxiliary Services Grant Allocation Committee (GAC):
James D. Haynes, chair, two-year term; Susan Leist, elected arts and humanities representative, one-year term; Gregory Wadsworth, elected natural and social sciences representative, one-year term; Dennis Pfaffenbach, elected Professional Staff Caucus representative, two-year term; Nancy Giardino, elected librarian representative, one-year term; Juan Luciano, elected undergraduate student representative, two-year term; John Christopher, elected undergraduate student representative, one-year term; Amy Russell, elected undergraduate student representative, two-year term; Daniel Velez, elected graduate student representative, one-year term; Fred Cabrerra, appointed student organizations representative, two-year term; Vierge Rousseau, appointed student organizations representative, one-year term.
The representative for the Faculty of Applied Science and Education will be announced after its elections are completed.
The GAC is charged with soliciting and reviewing proposals for campus programs and activities and for distributing those funds allocated to support them, with the goals of enriching the intellectual, social, and cultural needs of the Buffalo State community.
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Supplemental Discretionary Faculty Salary Increases
A faculty salary benchmarking study for supplemental discretionary salary increase considerations was announced in the October 19, 2000, Bulletin. The model adopted to benchmark faculty salaries is as follows:
Salary of $42,000 for (new) assistant professor appointment:
- Increment of $500 per year for six years
- Promotion to associate professor with increase of $2,000
- Increment of $500 per year for six years
- Promotion to professor with increase of $3,000
- Increment of $500 per year
Salaries examined were those in effect in March 1999. Eligibility for supplemental discretionary increases was determined using the model. The two most recent rounds of UUP discretionary salary increases afforded opportunity to make a number of adjustments. Criteria for an increase in the supplemental round are eligibility based on the benchmarking study and acceptable performance in the triad of teaching, scholarship, and service while at Buffalo State.
A preliminary roster of increases for eligible faculty members will be available November 20, and letters will be sent to eligible faculty members. Faculty members identified as eligible for this supplemental discretionary round who do not receive the maximum increase may appeal in writing to the president by Friday, December 1, 2000. Appeal statements must be no more than 200 words. Criteria for an appeal are the same as those for an increase in the supplemental round (see above).
The schedule for supplemental discretionary salary increases is as follows:
| November 20 |
Preliminary roster prepared, eligible faculty notified |
| December 1 |
Deadline for appeals |
| December 4 |
Appeals Board meeting |
| December 8 |
Final roster prepared, appellants notified |
| January 3 |
Supplemental discretionary increases included in base pay
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Individual Development Awards
The State of New York/United University Professions Joint Labor-Management Committees have announced the allocation of funds for individual development awards for September 1, 2000–August 31, 2001. This program is intended to assist employees in the UUP bargaining unit in developing their full professional potential and in preparing for advancement by funding professional development activities. The maximum award amount is $1,000 ($5,000 when salary for a replacement is required).
The total amount to be distributed at Buffalo State is $29,173.
The Individual Development Award Committee will review applications, taking into consideration whether the proposed activity will enable applicants to meet one or more of the criteria (a–e) specified in Article XII, Title A, B, or C of the Policies of the Board of Trustees concerning employees' evaluations and promotions. The campus committee will give preference to part-time employees for a minimum of 15 percent of the available funds if sufficient applications are received.
Only one application will be accepted, and only one project or activity may be funded per employee.
Award Period
The award period covers professional development activities commenced on or after September 1, 2000, and completed on or before August 31, 2001.
This is the second of three anticipated award periods, each one year in length.
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Eligibility Requirements
Full-time employees must be in the UUP bargaining unit at the time of the award and during the dates of the proposed project. Full-time employees who accrue annual leave will not be required to charge credits for any activities funded by individual development awards.
Part-time employees who meet eligibility requirements for 26-week coverage for health benefits will have the same eligibility for individual development awards. Part-time employees who are eligible for health benefits during the summer also are eligible for funding for activities that occur during the summer, whether or not they are on the payroll.
Eligible employees may receive only one funded activity per award period.
Examples of Projects or Activities
Projects or activities must fall within the following categories:
- Basic, applied, or historical research
- Curricular or instructional material development
- Workshop, seminar, internship, or coursework not covered by Contract Article 46 or SUNY tuition waiver
- Conference participation or attendance
- Preparation of material for publication
- Grant-proposal development
- Professional reading or independent study
- Other work-related professional development projects or activities
Types of Support
- Registration fees for conference or workshop
- Consumable supplies (paper, pens, postage, etc.)
- Nonconsumable supplies (books, software, etc.). Any nonconsumable supplies purchased with Individual Development Award funds become the property of the State of New York/State University of New York
- Travel and related expenses (includes lodging and meals)
- Research support (e.g., computer time, network access or support, clerical support)
- Equipment lease or purchase (Any equipment purchased with Individual Development Award funds becomes the property of the State of New York/State University of New York.)
- Tuition and course-related supplies. The maximum allowance for tuition is the SUNY rate at time of application (currently $137 per undergraduate credit or $213 per graduate credit)
- Salary for a replacement (up to $4,000, not to exceed the recipient's salary)
All funding requests must conform to the State Comptroller's Rules and Regulations and limitations contained therein. Specific questions about travel and other reimbursement information should be addressed to the Accounting Office, Cleveland Hall 414. Additional justification for specific items may be requested.
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Application Procedure
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.
Along with the completed application, applicants must submit the following:
- An updated, brief curriculum vitae
- A list of any other grant support for project or activity, including the amount of such support
- A brochure, announcement, or other relevant material describing the program and costs (If material is not yet available, send information as soon as possible.)
- Any other supporting documentation
Notification of Awards
Applicants will be notified of award decisions by March 30, 2001.
Reimbursement Procedure
Reimbursement of actual expenditures will be handled through the Accounting Office and must comply with the State Comptroller's Rules and Regulations and limitations contained therein. Questions regarding rates of reimbursement should be directed to the Accounting Office. Recipients must submit New York State vouchers and original receipts within 30 days of the completion of the project or activity, or within 30 days of award notification if the funded project or activity has already been completed. Vouchers and receipts not submitted in a timely manner will result in forfeiture of entitlement to reimbursement.
Individual Development Award Committee
Individual Development Award Committee members are Mary Delmont, Deborah Jones, and Howard Stanger representing UUP; and Dolores Battle, Larry Flood, and Dorcas Colvin representing management.
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Employee Benefit Deadlines
Friday, November 17
- Health Care Spending Account (November 24 for University Police Officers only)
- Dependent Care Advantage Account
Thursday, November 30
- Sick-Leave Exchange Program (for M/C- and UUP-represented employees)
- Health Option Program (for CSEA- and PEF-represented employees)
- Voluntary cancellation of health insurance
- Change from family to individual coverage (Note: Without a qualifying event, the 10-week waiting period still applies to new health-insurance enrollees and to those who wish to add previously eligible dependents to their plans.)
- Change of pretax status for insurance deductions
Employees have 30 days from the date the 2001 rates are published to change health insurance carriers. Information will be mailed to employees' home addresses.
Details and election forms are available online at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr under "benefits." Contact the Human Resource Management Office, ext. 4821, with questions.
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Caregivers Lunch Group
Marianne Crapol from the Erie County Department of Senior Services will join the Caregivers Lunch Group to present an overview of support services for seniors and their caregivers from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 21 in Sports Arena 226. For more information about the support group, contact Linda O'Donnell, Alive & Well Program coordinator, at ext. 5109 or Elaine Henzler, Employee Assistance Program coordinator, at ext. 6699.
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Buffalo State Postseason Appearances
The Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) has selected the Buffalo State Bengals (6-4) to host the Hartwick Hawks (7-3) in the ECAC Northwest Championship at noon Saturday, November 18 on Coyer Field. The contest marks the Bengal's 10th straight appearance in postseason play and their third ECAC championship contest.
The Bengals have won two other ECAC championship games: against Worcester Polytechnic Institute to win the ECAC Northeast Championship 23-17 in 1991, and against Plymouth State, 21-17, for the ECAC Northwest Championship in 1997.
This weekend's contest will mark the final game for one of the top quarterback-receiver tandems in the history of Division III football. Quarterback Chris Henry, who holds every major passing record at Buffalo State, has moved into the top 25 all time in career passing yards (7,978) at the Division III level. His main target the past four years has been fellow senior Derek Baker, the record holder of almost every Bengal receiving mark including 3,359 career receiving yards, which is among the top 15 all time in Division III. Baker also has compiled an average of 22.7 yards per catch, which is number one all time in Division III.
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STEP Director Receives Honor
Darryl C. Carter, director of the Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP), has received an award for his outstanding leadership in the field of education from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. A graduate of Brockport State College, Carter began his career with the precollegiate programs at Buffalo State as a counselor/coordinator for the STEP program. He has since received numerous distinctions, including the Excellence in Teaching Award and the Mayor's Tribute Award.
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Athletic Events
The following home athletic events are scheduled November 16–22:
Cole's Buffalo State Classic
Men's Basketball Tournament
Friday, November 17
6:00 and 8:00 p.m.
and
Saturday, November 18
2:00 and 4:00 p.m.
Women's Ice Hockey
Buffalo Bisons Exhibition
Friday, November 17
6:30 p.m.
ECAC Northwest Football Championship
Buffalo State Bengals vs. Hartwick Hawks
Saturday, November 18
noon
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Women's Swimming and Diving
Buffalo State vs. Mount Union
Saturday, November 18
1:00 p.m.
Buffalo State Betty Abgott Memorial
Women's Basketball Tournament
Saturday, November 18
6:30 and 8:30 p.m.
and
Sunday, November 19
noon and 2:00 p.m.
All events take place on their respective fields or courts, or in the Sports Arena.
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