Memorandum of Understanding
A "Memorandum of Understanding Between the College at Buffalo and the State University of New York" has resulted from the Mission Review Process. It contains statements regarding such issues as enrollment, demographics, projected institutional position, and benchmarks for our success. Comments on the document should be addressed to the provost. Click here for the full memorandum.
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Technology Council
The 2000–2001 membership for the Technology Council and Academic Technology Advisory Committee is as follows:
Technology Council
Ted Schmidt, chair; interim director, instructional technology
Judi Basinski, director, Computing Services
John Christopher, student representative
Timothy Ecklund, associate vice president, student affairs
Lissette Feliz, student representative
Maryruth Glogowski, director, E. H. Butler Library
Dennis Mike, associate professor, applied science and education
Dennis Ponton, associate vice president, academic affairs
Janet Ramsey, interim associate dean, arts and humanities
Howard Reid, College Senate; professor, natural and social sciences
Richard Ross, assistant professor, arts and humanities
Charge
Establish campus technology priorities and institutionalize a planning process for technology.
Goals
- Develop and implement strategic plans for short-term and long-term technology needs;
- Receive and consider technology recommendations from the Academic Technology Advisory Committee (ATAC) and the Administrative Information Technology Advisory Committee (AITAC);
- Prioritize expenditure proposals, including technology fee and SCAP requests; forward recommendations (with justifications) to the provost and the vice president for finance and management;
- Create ad hoc subcommittees, in collaboration with ATAC and AITAC, to address various technology issues as they may arise;
- Keep the campus community informed on all matters of technology.
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Academic Technology Advisory Committee
Dennis Ponton, chair; associate vice president, academic affairs
Melissa Dabb, assistant director, Computing Services
Martin Kelly, assistant professor, natural and social sciences
Richard Lee, associate dean, applied science and education
Maureen Lindstrom, senior assistant librarian, E. H. Butler Library
David Marcinkowski, student representative
Tony Nowakowski, College Senate; professor, applied science and education
Karen O'Quin, interim associate dean, natural and social sciences
Kevin Railey, associate professor, arts and humanities
Ralph Wahlstrom, assistant professor, arts and humanities
Judi Basinski, director, Computing Services, ex officio
Ted Schmidt, chair, Technology Council, ex officio
Charge
- Advise the Technology Council and director of Computing Services;
- Receive and consider technology proposals from each faculty and other academic support groups;
- Prioritize academic technology requests (SCAP, Technology Fee, others) and forward recommendations to the Technology Council;
- Disseminate information about technology expenditures to its constituencies.
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International Education Week Luncheon
The McNair Scholars Program and the College Senate International Education Committee will cosponsor a luncheon to celebrate International Education Week from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, November 16 in Bacon Hall 117. Associate Professor of Economics Curtis Haynes Jr. will discuss "What's Happening in the Global Economy and Why You Need to Discover the World." A student panel, titled "Voices of Students Studying Abroad," will complement his presentation. Buffalo State McNair scholars and international students will share their overseas experiences and reasons why students should consider studying abroad. Lunch will be served at 12:15 p.m., and the program will commence at 12:30 p.m. Please encourage students to attend. Contact Sandra Washington, interim program coordinator, at ext. 3411or washinsd@buffalostate.edu with questions.
Partial support for this event has been provided by the United States Department of State through a grant from the Cooperative Grants Program of NAFSA: Association of International Educators.
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Flu Shots
The Alive & Well Program will sponsor flu shots on campus in November and December. The regional program, usually in high gear by mid-October, was delayed because of a vaccine shortage.
Appointments are not necessary. Please wear clothing that will allow you to roll up your sleeve. Contact Linda O'Donnell, ext. 5109 or odonnelj@buffalostate.edu, with questions.
Independent Nursing Care
Thursday, November 16
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Campbell Student Union lobby
Cost: $10
Free for Univera and Independent Health members
Univera Healthcare
Monday, November 20
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Houston Gym, second-floor foyer
and
Friday, December 8
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
E. H. Butler Library 208
Cost: $8
Free for Univera members
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Health Insurance Transfer Period
Each year, employees enrolled in the New York State Health Insurance Program may change health plans, choosing from Empire Plan or one of three health maintenance organizations: Community Blue, Univera, or Independent Health. Employees enrolled in Univera also have this annual window to change how they and/or their dependents receive care: either from a medical center or the physician network.
Employees have 30 days from the date the 2001 rates are published to change health insurance carriers. Change forms are available in the Human Resource Management Office, Cleveland Hall 410, ext. 4821. The New York State Division of Employee Benefits will mail information, including new rates and deadline dates, to enrolled employees' home addresses. "Choices," a booklet comparing insurance plans, will be available in the Human Resource Management Office.
Open Enrollment for Health Insurance
This is the annual opportunity to make changes to health insurance enrollment without a qualifying event. During this period, employees can change from family to individual coverage or cancel health insurance. After this window closes, a 10-week waiting period applies to changes not associated with a qualifying event.
Pretax Contribution Program
The Pretax Contribution Program allows employees' health insurance premiums to be deducted from their pay before taxes. This reduces taxable income and increases disposable income. Most employees who carry health insurance are enrolled in the program already. Pay stubs reflect pre- or post-tax contribution status.
Employees who wish to change to pretax contribution status must complete and submit a form, available from the Human Resource Management Office, Cleveland Hall 410, by Thursday, November 30.
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Health Option Program
Eligible CSEA- and PEF-represented employees may exchange three days of annual sick-leave accruals for a credit of up to $300 toward New York State health insurance premiums in 2001.
Employees must have a minimum balance of 15 days of sick leave (15 prorated days for part-time employees) at the time of application to the program. The program applies to sick-leave credits that the employee will earn during the period of his or her obligation; sick-leave credits already accrued cannot be exchanged.
Details and election forms will be mailed to each applicable employee. Details and forms also are available online at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr under "benefits." Completed forms must be submitted to the Human Resource Management Office, Cleveland Hall 410, by Thursday, November 30. Contact human resource management, ext. 4821, with questions.
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NYS Flex Spending Account 2001 Open Enrollment
The New York State Flex Spending Account offers two benefits: The new Health Care Spending Account (HCSAccount) allows employees to set aside from $150 to $3,000 annually in pretax salary to pay for health-related expenses not reimbursed by health insurance. The Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAAccount) allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 annually for child-care, elder-care, or other dependent-care expenses on a pretax basis. Employees may be eligible for contributions of up to $400 to DCAAccounts from New York State.
Some employees have experienced delays in receiving the 2001 Flex Spending Account enrollment kit. Program description and enrollment forms are available in the Human Resource Management Office, Cleveland Hall 410, or online at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr under "benefits."
The enrollment deadline date for the 2001 plan is Friday, November 17. Enrollment for University Police officers has been extended to Friday, November 24. Participants now enrolled in the DCAAccount must re-enroll to continue benefits in 2001.
Call the Human Resource Management Office, ext. 4821, or the Flex Spending Account hotline, (800) 358-7202, with questions.
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Sick-Leave Exchange Program
Eligible M/C- and UUP-represented employees may exchange three days of annual sick-leave accruals for a credit of up to $300 toward New York State health insurance premiums in 2001. Part-time employees may exchange one and one-half days of sick leave for a $150 credit. The reduced health insurance rate will be reflected in January 3, 2001, paychecks.
Details and election forms have been mailed to all eligible employees. Details and forms also are available online at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr under "benefits." Completed forms must be submitted to the Human Resource Management Office, Cleveland Hall 410, by Thursday, November 30. Contact human resource management, ext. 4821, with questions.
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St. Elsewhere Reunion
Tickets are still available for the St. Elsewhere Reunion on Saturday, November 11.
Scheduled to attend are:
Howie Mandel (Dr. Wayne Fiscus)
Ed Begley Jr. (Dr. Victor Ehrlich)
Sagan Lewis (Dr. Jacqueline Wade)
Barbara Whinnery (Dr. Cathy Martin)
Jennifer Savidge (Lucy Papandrao)
Tom Fontana (writer-producer)
A reception begins at 5:30 p.m. in the North Gallery of Burchfield-Penney Art Center, with hors d'oeuvres and wine, followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m., with Tom Fontana and cast members from the show.
At 8:00 p.m. in the Rockwell Hall Performing Arts Center, the classic episode "Weigh Up, Way Down" will be shown on a big screen. Following the screening, Tom Fontana and cast members will take part in a panel discussion and question-and-answer session. Tom Fontana will moderate.
The following options are available:
- Dinner, screening, and hospital scrub(s) signed by the cast members: $150 each.
- Dinner and screening: $125 each.
- Dinner: $100 each.
Contact the Alumni Affairs Office, ext. 6001, for reservations.
Tickets for the screening only are $25 and $15. Student tickets are $10 if purchased before the day of the show through the USG Voucher Program. Space is limited; tickets are selling fast. Call the Rockwell Hall Box Office at ext. 3005.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Upton Theater renovation.
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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.
The local selection committee, composed of faculty, staff, and students, needs your help in encouraging students to apply for this honor. Matriculated juniors, seniors, and graduate students are eligible. Undergraduate students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. The minimum GPA for graduate students is 3.5.
The selection committee evaluates candidates based on scholastic achievement, participation and leadership in extracurricular activities, and service to the college and community.
Students may self-nominate for this honor or be nominated by a faculty or staff member. To nominate an outstanding student, please call the Student Life Office at ext. 4631. A letter acknowledging the nominator and an application form will be sent to the student. We appreciate last year's nominations, and we hope to receive at least one from each department this year.
Applications 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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Anger Management Workshop for Students
The Counseling Center is conducting a two-part anger management workshop for students from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. November 13 and 20 in the Counseling Center, Porter Hall, lower level. The goal is to help students understand anger as an emotion and develop strategies to handle and express anger appropriately. Call the center at ext. 4436 to register.
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Athletic Events
The following home athletic events are scheduled November 9–15:
Men's Football
Buffalo State vs. Washington & Jefferson
Saturday, November 11
1:00 p.m. (final home game of the regular season)
Women's Ice Hockey
Buffalo State vs. Chatham
Saturday, November 11
7:00 p.m.
Women's Ice Hockey
Buffalo State vs. Chatham
Sunday, November 12
1:00 p.m.
Women's Swimming and Diving
Buffalo State vs. Canisius
Wednesday, November 15
6:00 p.m.
All events take place on their respective fields or courts, or in the Sports Arena.
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Breakfast Seminar on Campus Diversity Initiatives
Caryn McTighe-Musil, vice president of Diversity, Equity, and Global Initiatives at the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), will be the keynote speaker at the Higher Education Breakfast Seminar Friday, November 17. Her talk is titled "To Form a More Perfect Union: Campus Diversity Initiatives." With the AAC&U, McTighe-Musil has assisted higher education with the integratration of diversity issues into institutional planning, faculty development, and curricular and cocurricular development. She is an articulate, knowledgeable, and engaging speaker.
The session will be held at Erie Community College North Campus in the Spring Student Center on Wehrle Drive. Registration and breakfast begin at 8:00 a.m.; the seminar runs from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. The registration fee is $10 for full-time employees and $5 for students.
The Equity and Campus Diversity Office will sponsor registrations for up to 10 faculty and staff on a first-come, first-served basis. The deadline to apply for sponsored registration is noon Friday, November 10; contact Deborah Daly at ext. 6210 or dalydf@buffalostate.edu. The deadline for paid registration is Monday, November 13; registrants must pay in advance; contact Raschele L. Pope, research associate professor at the University at Buffalo's Department of Educational Leadership and Policy, at rlpope@buffalo.edu.
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Senate Meetings
College Senate meetings will be held on the following dates at 3:00 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 210:
Friday, November 10
Friday, December 15
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Addition to Standing Committee
Professional Welfare
James Shea
Senator Change
Senator Steve Saracino replaces Carole Woodlock as an arts and humanities senator through 2002.
Curricular Proposals
The College Senate Curriculum Committee will not set a due date for curricular proposals 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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