Academic Standards Office
With the retirement of the director of academic standards, the functions of the Academic Standards Office will continue as described below. The appointment of an interim director will be announced shortly.
The interim director of academic standards will be responsible for items 1–5.
- Academic Appeals
Continue to coordinate the academic appeals process.
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (TAP and Title IV Waivers)
In conjunction with the director of financial aid, review requests for TAP and Title IV waivers.
- Requests for Fee Waivers
In conjunction with the director of student accounts, review requests for waivers of the following fees: late add/registration, health, technology, college, activity, and athletics.
- Course Overloads
Formerly, the director of academic standards reviewed all undergraduates' requests for course overloads. Under this plan, academic advisers will review requests for overloads for students in majors. Uncommitted students' requests will be reviewed as follows: STAR coordinator for STAR students; EOP counselor for EOP students; AIM coordinator for
AIM students; and the interim director of academic standards for all other students.
- Readmission of Uncommitted Students
Formerly, the director of academic standards reviewed all undergraduates' requests for readmission when a student's cumulative grade point average was below 2.00. Under this plan, uncommitted students' requests will be reviewed as follows: the STAR coordinator for STAR students; EOP director for EOP students; AIM coordinator for AIM students; and the interim director of academic standards for all other students.
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Items 6–10 will be temporarily reassigned as follows:
- Late Registration Forms
The revised form eliminates the signature requirement of the director of academic standards. The student now completes the form and submits it to the instructor and the department chair for approval. Upon approval, the form is forwarded to the Registrar's Office. Forms are available in the Academic Standards and Registrar's Offices.
- Academic Clemency
The Admissions Office will identify students eligible for academic clemency and notify the appropriate offices (deans, EOP, and ESRP).
- Requests for Additional Transfer Credit
The coordinator of transfer student services will assume this responsibility.
- Probation Appeals for Uncommitted Students
Uncommitted students' appeals will be reviewed as follows: STAR coordinator for STAR students; EOP counselor for EOP students; AIM coordinator for AIM students; director of ESRP for all other students.
- Burrell Scholars Program
Academic affairs will appoint a new coordinator for the program.
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General Education 2000
As questions concerning General Education 2000 (GE2K) arise, the Academic Affairs Office will provide clarification or will refer the issue to the appropriate office for review. When the issue is resolved, information will be made available on the GE2K Web site at www.buffalostate.edu/~registra/ge2000.htm or on the GE2K Frequently Asked Questions Web site at www.buffalostate.edu/~registra/ge2kfaq.htm.
Please encourage students to check these sites for answers to questions about the GE2K requirements. Faculty and staff are encouraged to refer to the sites as well. If the Web sites do not address concerns, submit questions to:
GE2K
Academic Affairs Office
Cleveland Hall 519
e-mail: mccartdm@buffalostate.edu
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Appointments
Several areas within finance and management were reorganized in July to better respond to the increase in capital projects and other facilities planning activities. Staff members were promoted in recognition of the increased duties and responsibilities assumed under the reorganization. Stan Medinac has been named associate vice president for facilities planning and institutional studies, with the Offices of Facilities Planning and Institutional Research reporting to him. Yves M. Gachette is now director of institutional research, and Lillian Y. Zhu, institutional research associate. Rebecca J. Schenk has been named director of budget, and Lori L. Mabry, assistant budget director. The Budget Office will report to Gary J. Phillips, associate vice president for finance and management/comptroller. Other appointments include Barbara A. Meyer as assistant vice president for finance and management and Lisa H. Krieger as capital projects assistant to the vice president.
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2000–2001 Professional Development Interns
Kelly Aures, instructional support associate in chemistry, and Donald Metz, director of administration for the Burchfield-Penney Art Center, have been awarded Finance and Management Professional Development Internships for 2000–2001. Interns are exposed to the processes of leading and managing in a college at the senior level and gain knowledge in areas reporting to the vice president.
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Retirement System Contributions
Under recently enacted legislation, eligible New York State Employees' and Teachers' Retirement System Tier 3 or 4 members with a minimum of 10 years of membership or credited service will no longer be required to contribute to the retirement system. Payroll deductions of 3 percent for retirement contributions will cease beginning with paychecks dated November 8, 2000, for employees who meet these criteria.
Employees are in Tier 3 or 4 if they joined the retirement system on or after July 27, 1976.
No employee contributions made before November 8, 2000, can be refunded.
Contact the Human Resource Management Office at ext. 4821 with questions about the benefits enhancement.
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2000 SEFA/United Way Campaign
The Buffalo State SEFA/United Way Campaign began September 26 and will continue through October 17. Soon a SEFA campaign volunteer in your department will ask you to give to this worthwhile community effort. When you contribute to the SEFA Campaign, your dollars help people in our community, across the nation, and around the world. Consider the impact of the following gifts:
- $1.00 per week immunizes 50 babies against tetanus or provides enough vitamin A to save 50 children from nutritional blindness for one year;
- $1.50 per week provides a water pump for irrigating parched agricultural fields in Ethiopia or provides support for four victims of rape or sexual assault at the hospital, in court, and through support groups;
- $2.00 per week allows a volunteer to deliver four hot meals to two senior citizens each week;
- $2.50 per week allows four teenagers to receive services that emphasize positive self-esteem, decision-making skills, and communication skills;
- $3.00 per week provides one day of child care to 52 children;
- $4.00 per week provides legal services to those facing welfare cutoffs, welfare denials, eviction, spouse abuse, and other distressing situations;
- $5.00 per week provides substance-abuse assessments and referrals for 52 individuals;
- $6.00 per week allows eight people to receive reading or high-school equivalency preparation;
- $10.00 per week provides 104 hours of one-to-one tutoring for adults learning to read;
- $15.00 per week allows 52 victims of family violence to receive counseling or advocacy;
- $20.00 per week provides round-trip van transportation for 208 senior citizens.
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Computing Services/FAST Development Training
October 2000 Schedule
Computing Services offers monthly computer training classes. Unless otherwise noted, all classes will be held in CyberQuad, E. H. Butler Library 318. Please bring an IBM-formatted, 3.5" disk. Contact Paul Reynolds at ext. 3361 or reynolap@buffalostate.edu to register for any of these classes. If you use e-mail, you must include your full name, e-mail username, title, department, and telephone number. Incomplete messages will not be accepted. You also may register online at http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration. You will receive a reply only if there is a problem with your request.
Introduction to Word
Tuesday, October 10
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Learn how to create and navigate basic Word documents, edit margins, create tables and columns, and insert and edit images. This class also will show how to convert WordPerfect files to Word. Attend this class if you are considering developing Web pages using Word.
Introduction to PowerPoint
Wednesday, October 11
9:00 a.m.–noon
Learn to create slides and add animation, transitions, and styles using PowerPoint. This class also covers the basic dos and don'ts of presentation creation. Attend this class if you are considering adding PowerPoint presentations to a Web page.
Introduction to Outlook
Wednesday, October 11
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Outlook is the new campus standard for e-mail and scheduling. Learn how to set up Outlook and personal address books and how to use e-mail and the calendar. You must have an NT account and an Exchange Server account to attend this class.
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Introduction to Access
Friday, October 13
9:00 a.m.–noon
Learn the dos, don'ts and basic concepts of a relational database. Learn how to create and edit tables, forms, queries, and reports, and how to create mailing labels from an Access table.
Introduction to Excel
Friday, October 13
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Excel is the worksheet application that comes with Office 97. Learn how to set up a basic worksheet, create and edit formulas, use the built-in functions, format data, and use data to create charts and graphs. Converting Excel worksheets to Web pages also will be covered.
Introduction to Web Page Design
Monday, October 16
9:00 a.m.–noon
Learn to create and link Web pages using Claris Home Page. Learn how to download and edit graphics from the Web and how to edit HTML code. Learn the basic dos and don'ts of Web page design, including how to comply with the new Web Publishing Standards and the Americans with Disabilities Act. (All official New York State Web sites must be in agreement with accessibility guidelines.)
ADA Compliance/Web Publishing Standards
Monday, October 16
2:00–3:00 p.m.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted to provide individuals with disabilities barrier-free access to all resources, including buildings and the Internet. New York State has mandated that all official pages meet ADA guidelines. The college has established a set of Web Publishing Standards to help departments meet ADA-compliance issues and to develop consistency among all pages on the college's servers. This class will review the standards and demonstrate how to check Web pages for ADA compliance. The Web Publishing Handbook will be distributed.
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Introduction to Fireworks
Tuesday, October 17
9:00 a.m.–noon
Learn how to create 3-D images, banners, and logos using Macromedia's Fireworks. This class is limited to 10 people. Participants must have some Web page development experience and a solid knowledge of Windows and the Internet. KimMarie Markel will instruct this class.
Intermediate Word
Thursday, October 19
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Learn to create headers and footers, tables of contents, tables, and columns. Learn to convert Word documents to HTML documents. The pros and cons of Word-HTML conversion will be discussed.
Intermediate PowerPoint
Friday, October 20
9:00 a.m.–noon
This class covers adding sound and video to PowerPoint presentations, and more about transitions, sound effects, and animations. Learn to convert presentations to Web documents within ADA guidelines. You must have attended Introduction to PowerPoint to attend this class.
Intermediate Web Page Design
Friday, October 20
1:00–4:00 p.m.
This continuation of the introductory class covers image maps, tables, and forms. It also addresses ADA-compliance issues and the college's Web Publishing Standards. You must have attended Introduction to Web Page Design to attend this class.
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Intermediate Excel
Monday, October 23
9:00 a.m.–noon
Learn advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, IF, MIN, and MAX. Learn how to work with multiple worksheets and how to copy formatting to multiple sheets simultaneously.
Introduction to Dreamweaver
Wednesday, October 25
9:00 a.m.–noon
Learn to create dynamic Web pages using Macromedia's Dreamweaver. This class is limited to 10 people. Participants must have some Web page development experience. KimMarie Markel will instruct this class.
Web Page Development and Support
KimMarie Markel, ext. 6676, is available by appointment to assist with Web page development, graphics/images, Dreamweaver, or Fireworks. Paul Reynolds, ext. 3361, is available by appointment for assistance with basic Web page design and layout, images, Home Page, and Hot Metal Pro.
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Special Training Sessions
Blackboard CourseInfo
Extending the Classroom Experience: Web-Based Learning
The college has purchased the Web-based learning system Blackboard CourseInfo, 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. It enables faculty to create and manage course Web sites without using HTML or other programming languages. CourseInfo incorporates both asynchronous (threaded discussion board) and synchronous (virtual classroom) communication.
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 Blackboard CourseInfo (open to all faculty)
Tuesday, October 17
2:00–3:00 p.m.
or
Wednesday, October 18
10:00–11:00 a.m.
This course will provide an overview of CourseInfo's features and the support available to assist faculty using this application. It targets new users or those with limited experience.
CourseInfo's Communication Tools
Tuesday, October 24
11:00 a.m.–noon
Learn how to encourage collaborative learning through the discussion board, virtual classroom, file exchange, and group tools in CourseInfo. Prerequisite: Introduction to Blackboard CourseInfo, or a current faculty user of Blackboard.
CourseInfo's Assessment Tools and Gradebook
Wednesday, October 25
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Learn about building quizzes, assessment characteristics, creating grade-book entries, and editing grades.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Blackboard CourseInfo, or a current faculty user of Blackboard.
Additional training sessions will be offered. Special topics, such as Copyright and CourseInfo, and Customizing Your CourseInfo Course Site, may be offered in the future. Contact the FAST Development Center at ext. 3361.
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Bookstore Grant Deadline Extended
The Bookstore Grant Allocation Committee has extended the deadline for program proposals to the close of business Friday, October 13 . Proposals should support the mission of the college and contribute to the following strategic directions:
- to strengthen the academic program and all student support services to promote success in teaching and learning;
- to increase recruitment, retention, and graduation of a diverse population of students; and
- to create a nurturing environment for a diverse campus community.
Proposed programs and events must be open to all students, faculty, and staff at Buffalo State and result in a direct educational experience. All Buffalo State students, faculty, and staff are eligible to apply. Application packets are available in the Vice President for Student Affairs Office, Cleveland Hall 513; the United Students Government Office, Campbell Student Union 401; the Student Life Office, Campbell Student Union 400; and the Student Union Information Desk.
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Call for Nominations: Students with Leadership Potential
The Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) Center is accepting nominations for the fall semester's Corporate Site Weekend Workshop, "Leadership: An Investment That Makes Dollars and Sense." The program, hosted by the Buffalo branch of the Federal Reserve Bank, runs Friday, November 3 and Saturday, November 4 at 160 Delaware Avenue. Students may participate through faculty and staff nominations only.
Please consider nominating students who are interested in improving their leadership abilities. The nomination deadline is Monday, October 16.
Use the nomination form, which was mailed to all faculty and staff, or visit www.buffalostate.edu/depts/leadcntr. Contact the LEAD Center at ext. 5533 or frederjs@buffalostate.edu with questions.
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Newsletter International 2001
Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to submit articles, stories, or poems that reflect an international perspective to the International Student Affairs Office for publication in the annual Newsletter International. The publication is designed to educate and strengthen the spirit of internationalism on campus and in the community, and to promote international awareness and understanding.
Over the years, Newsletter International has allowed writers to share unique experiences about their native lands with the Buffalo State community. Submit articles to Vincentia Paul, International Student Affairs Office, ext. 5331.
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Child Care Center Openings
The Buffalo State College Child Care Center currently has openings for children ages 3 and 4.
The center, in operation for almost 30 years, is located in the C-Wing of the Buckham Campus School. The state-of-the-art center provides quality, affordable child care for the families of Buffalo State students, faculty, and staff, as well as for the families of other New York State employees and community members. Licensed by the New York State Office of Child and Family Services, the center has been accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs since 1991.
With 15 full-time staff and almost 40 paid students and volunteers, the center currently serves 80 children and lives up to its commitment to create "mutual respect between parents and teachers—a partnership for the benefit of the child." The program, which embodies developmentally appropriate practices and principles, focuses on the process as well as the love of learning. Classrooms are arranged to offer challenging play and learning choices at a range of developmental levels. Learning centers allow children the opportunity to explore, to experience, and, most importantly, to succeed.
For more information, call Dan Thiel at ext. 5335.
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Athletic Events
The following home athletic events are scheduled October 5–11:
Women's Soccer
Buffalo State vs. Plattsburgh
Friday, October 6
4:00 p.m.
Men's Football
Buffalo State vs. Rowan
Saturday, October 7
1:00 p.m.
Women's Soccer
Buffalo State vs. Potsdam
Saturday, October 7
1:00 p.m.
Women's Volleyball
Buffalo State vs. Nazareth
Monday, October 9
7:00 p.m.
All events take place on their respective fields or courts, or in the Sports Arena.
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Campus Safety Forum
President Howard has appointed Emile C. Netzhammer, dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, and Dolores E. Battle, senior adviser to the president for equity and campus diversity, to co-chair the Campus Safety Forum. The forum is charged with reviewing current campus safety policies and procedures and making recommendations for their improvement. The committee invites safety-related comments and concerns from the campus community; send comments to Netzhammer at netzhaec@buffalostate.edu or Rockwell Hall 204.
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Diversity and Learning Conference
The Association of American Colleges and Universities is sponsoring its third biannual conference on diversity and learning, "Identity, Community, and Intellectual Development," in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 26–29. The conference will address the special learning potential that our diverse nation offers students, faculty, administrators, staff, and the larger communities. More information is available at www.aacu-edu.org.
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Equity and Campus Diversity Minigrants
The President's Council on Equity and Campus Diversity received 12 requests for support for programs related to the equity and campus diversity mission and goals of the college. The review committee is considering each application and will make recommendations for funding shortly. Thanks to all who applied for their interest in furthering the equity and diversity goals of the college.
Campus-Climate Survey
Thank you to the 521 employees who responded to the Campus-Climate Survey. The return rate of 40 percent indicates the sincere interest of the campus community to improve the climate for diversity at Buffalo State.
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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, October 20
Friday, November 10
Friday, December 15
Curricular Items
The following have been received in the College Senate Office and have been forwarded to the Curriculum Committee for review and approval:
New Course:
CIS 375 Programming for the Internet Environment. This course will provide an overview of the Internet and its components, protocols, and software. Students will examine a variety of software applications necessary to create and maintain Web pages, distribute and collect information, and validate user input. Students also will learn how to write applications specifically for this environment. This course is a CIS elective. Prerequisite: CIS 251.
Program Revisions:
Business and Marketing Education—0406
Career and Technical Education—0800
Technology Education—0500
New Programs:
Postbaccalaureate Certification Program—Business and Marketing Education
Postbaccalaureate Certification Program—Technology Education
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