General Studies Degree Name Change
The State University of New York has approved the college's request to change the name of the B.S. in general studies to B.S. in individualized studies, effective immediately.
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Critique and Evaluation Period
Critique and Evaluation Period (CEP) for fall 2000 is Friday, December 15; Monday, December 18; Tuesday, December 19; and Wednesday, December 20. A study day will be held Thursday, December 14.
CEP provides students and faculty with an extended period of uninterrupted time to conduct appropriate end-of-course activities. CEP is designed for classes that meet more than once a week. Classes (evening or day) that meet once a week have sufficient time for final evaluation; therefore, they follow their regular schedules and hold exams during CEP.
The following regulations govern CEP:
- A study day will be held the weekday immediately before the start of CEP. Evening classes that meet only once a week will not have a study day.
- All instructors are expected to meet their classes at the scheduled times during CEP and to choose an appropriate activity that reflects the academic goals of the course and the intent of CEP, for example, an exam, a review, critique of papers, course summation, individual presentations or demonstrations, etc.
- Instructors will not schedule final exams prior to CEP. Instructors may not change the dates or times of their final class periods during CEP. In case of emergencies, confer with the appropriate dean and notify the vice president for academic affairs.
- CEPs will be scheduled for one-hour-and-50-minute periods. Instructors are
not to increase or decrease the scheduled time.
- In case of emergencies that would close the school, scheduled CEPs will be rescheduled as appropriate.
- Faculty members must post office hours during which they will be available to meet with students during CEP.
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Sample Text for Disruption in the Classroom
We recommend that faculty members use the following sample text in their course materials distributed to students at the start of each semester:
Procedures Regarding Disruptive Individuals
Disruptive behavior by students in my class will not be tolerated. Whenever I deem a student to be acting in a disruptive or threatening manner, I will exercise my right to ask that individual to leave the classroom. If refused, I will exercise my right to notify University Police. The responding officer will determine whether an arrest should be made or whether a referral to medical or counseling staff is appropriate. If a student is perceived as a danger to himself, herself, or others, the dean of students, Phillip Santa Maria, may propose an interim suspension until a hearing is held. Any student removed from class will have the right to a hearing.
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Library's Virtual Resources Demonstrations
Have you seen the library's expertly designed Web pages? Are you familiar with its new full-text databases? Would you like to check out an e-book? Did you know about the online forms for interlibrary loan, bibliographic instruction, book orders, and research appointments?
Warm up with a steaming cup of coffee from Signature Café in E. H. Butler Library and stop by the lobby for a demonstration of the newest virtual resources from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. or noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 5 and Thursday, December 7. Let the library staff show you the latest services and resources to enhance your library experience.
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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
Introduction to Access
Friday, December 1
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.
Introduction to PowerPoint
Monday, December 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.
Introduction to Web Page Design
Tuesday, December 5
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 Word
Wednesday, December 6
9:00 a.m.–noon
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.
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.
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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.
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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2001 Midyear Orientation Programs
The Vice President for Student Affairs Office is pleased to announce the following dates for the 2001 midyear orientation programs:
| First-Year Students |
Wednesday, January 17 and Thursday, January 18 |
| Transfer and Evening Students |
Tuesday, January 16 |
| Readmit Students |
Tuesday, January 16 or Thursday, January 18 |
New-student orientation includes basic skills competency testing in mathematics, placement exams for college writing and foreign language, preregistration academic advisement, and registration for spring classes.
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Who's Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Who's Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges has a 66-year-old tradition of furthering the aims of higher education by recognizing and rewarding academic excellence on a national level. Buffalo State is one of more than 1,900 institutions that participate in the program. Students selected for inclusion in Who's Who are entitled to free, lifetime reference/placement service when seeking postgraduate employment or fellowships.
Students may self-nominate for this honor or be nominated by a faculty or staff member. Click here for the nomination form and guidelines. Forms and guidelines also are available at the Campbell Student Union Information Center and the Student Life Office, Campbell Student Union 400. Applications should be submitted to the Student Life Office by Friday, December 8.
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Consul General to Dominica to Lecture
Christine Parillon, consul general to the Commonwealth of Dominica, will lecture on the social and political state of affairs in Dominica and the Caribbean at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 30 in E. H. Butler Library 210.
Light refreshments will be served. Contact Hector Gil, coordinator of Latino/Caribbean Student Services, at ext. 4634 with questions.
This event is part of the Caribbean Students Organization's (C.S.O.) annual celebration of Caribbean Awareness Week, November 27–December 2. Celebrating its 15th year of sponsoring cultural awareness programs at Buffalo State, C.S.O. provides the college and Western New York communities with diverse cultural learning experiences.
The following events are scheduled for the final days of Caribbean Awareness Week:
Taste of the Caribbean
Friday, December 1
7:00 p.m.
Campbell Student Union Fireside Lounge
Cultural Splash—Carnival Extravaganza
Saturday, December 2
6:00 p.m.
Buckham Campus School
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Athletic Events
The following home athletic events are scheduled November 30–December 6:
Women's Basketball
Buffalo State vs. Oswego
Friday, December 1
6:00 p.m.
Men's Ice Hockey
Buffalo State vs. Brockport
Friday, December 1
7:00 p.m.
Men's Basketball
Buffalo State vs. Oswego
Friday, December 1
8:00 p.m.
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Men's Ice Hockey
Buffalo State vs. Geneseo
Saturday, December 2
7:00 p.m.
Women's Basketball
Buffalo State vs. Geneseo
Tuesday, December 5
6:00 p.m.
Men's Basketball
Buffalo State vs. Geneseo
Tuesday, December 5
8:00 p.m.
All events take place on their respective fields or courts, or in the Sports Arena.
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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:
New Courses:
PSY 357 Adolescent and Young Adult Development
PSY 356 Child Development
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