Distance Education Office
The Distance Education Office (formerly the Center for Applied Research in Interative Technology, or CARIT) has been reorganized and placed under the direction of Instructional Technology, which also includes Instructional Resources and the Faculty and Staff Technology Development Center (FAST). The office, located in Bacon Hall 122, will report to Ted Schmidt, interim director of instructional resources. The Web address is www.buffalostate.edu/offices/disted.
Melaine C. Kenyon was appointed in April as the coordinator for distance education. She comes to Buffalo State from the University at Buffalo's Millard Fillmore College, where she developed online courses and programs. Kenyon's responsibilities include:
- coordinating distance-education activities on campus;
- administrating the new Blackboard CourseInfo system (used for Web-enhanced courses and online learning);
- assisting faculty in placing course materials on the Web via Blackboard;
- working with the FAST Development Center to provide training workshops on transforming campus courses to online courses, including online material for seated classes;
- assisting faculty and students in the use of distance-education technology.
Kenyon holds a master of science in information and library studies from the University at Buffalo. For more information on distance education, or to arrange an appointment with Kenyon, call ext. 6829 or send e-mail to kenyonmc@buffalostate.edu.
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FAST Development Center Support
The Faculty and Staff Technology Development Center (FAST) offers year-round assistance with Web page creation and design to faculty and staff.
For assistance with Claris Home Page, Netscape Composer, Hot Metal Pro, Photoshop, converting Microsoft Office documents to Web format, or scanning, contact Paul Reynolds at ext. 3361 or reynolap@buffalostate.edu.
For assistance with Dreamweaver, Acrobat, Director, graphic images, scanning text, OCR, or converting documents to PDF, contact KimMarie Markel at ext. 6676 or markelk@buffalostate.edu.
For assistance with integrating course materials using Blackboard CourseInfo, the Web-based course management system, contact Melaine Kenyon at ext. 6829 or kenyonmc@buffalostate.edu.
Beginning Monday, October 2, two student assistants will be available for on-site visits to help faculty and staff create and edit ADA-compliant Web pages. Theresa Shepard will work 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Ian Barulich will work 1:00–5:00 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Contact Reynolds or Markel to schedule appointments with student assistants.
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Alive & Well: Faculty/Staff Wellness Program
The Alive & Well Program is an employee wellness program that began at Buffalo State in 1994. Wellness is defined as a state of health that goes beyond the absence of disease or illness. It embraces the concept of prevention to achieve optimal health.
The program is available to all employees of Buffalo State. Most programs are free. The following are upcoming fall events. A complete listing of programs also was sent to all faculty and staff via e-mail.
Contact Linda O'Donnell at ext. 5109 or odonnelj@buffalostate.edu to register for wellness events and classes.
Fall 2000 Wellness Events
Project Walking Fete
8:30 a.m.
Saturday, September 23
Delaware Park (ring road near the golf shack)
Self-paced walk around Delaware Park ring road, sponsored by Links Inc., to benefit the Food Bank of Western New York. Registration forms available in the Human Resource Management Office, Cleveland Hall 403, ext. 4822, or from the Alive & Well Program, Houston Gym 219, ext. 5109.
Homecoming Parade
11:00 a.m.
Saturday, September 23
Leaves from Lot G
March in the Homecoming Parade and carry the orange and black. Support the football team as they face Cortland State at 1:00 p.m. A tailgate party follows the parade. The Buffalo State Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony takes place at 4:45 p.m. For reservations and ticket information, call Gail Maloney, Intercollegiate Athletics Department, ext. 6515.
Fall 2000 Health Check
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 28
Houston Gym, second floor foyer
The Alive & Well Program's annual fall open house is a great opportunity for employees to see our beautiful athletic facilities, receive health screenings, and learn more about health and wellness issues.
Cholesterol screening by Univera Healthcare (by appointment): free for Univera Healthcare subscribers; $7 for all others. Space is limited. Call to register.
Free blood pressure check; no appointment necessary.
Weight Watchers at Work
noon–1:00 p.m.
Friday, September 29
Houston Gym 223
Leader: Joan Bartkowiak; Cost: $99.50 for 10 weeks (September 29–December 8).
Summer is over and you want to shed those extra pounds. Let our Weight Watchers at Work program get you started today. This convenient worksite health program has helped more than 75 faculty and staff members lose more than 400 pounds in the past two years. All it takes is the willingness to make a healthy lifestyle change and one hour a week.
American HeartWalk
10:00 a.m.
Saturday, September 30
Sports Arena
Sponsored by the American Heart Association, this national event helps raise funds to support research in the fight against heart disease and stroke. The Alive & Well Program invites all employees to join with their department, friends, and family and participate in the 5K walk.
Making Strides against Breast Cancer
10:00 a.m.
Sunday, October 1
University at Buffalo, North Campus
The American Cancer Society sponsors this 5K walk around the University at Buffalo's north campus to help fight breast cancer. Join the Buffalo State team.
Ski Club (Register before November 1)
Holiday Valley or Kissing Bridge
If winter sports are part of your life, join the Alive & Well Ski Club. Choose one of two resorts that offer an assortment of ski and snowboard packages with convenient club rates and times. For a complete list of packages, rates, rentals, and registration forms, contact Alive & Well. "Early Bird" rates are in effect at Kissing Bridge until October 1.
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Tuition Assistance Application Deadline
Friday, September 29 is the last day to submit an Application for Tuition and Fee Assistance, form SUNY B-140W. Contact the Human Resource Management Office, Cleveland Hall 410, ext. 4821, for applications, program guidelines, or information about other tuition assistance programs.
CSEA-LEAP Tuition Benefit Program
Eligible CSEA employees can apply for one course between April 1, 2000, and March 31, 2001. For more information, contact the Human Resource Management Office, Cleveland Hall 410, ext. 4821. CSEA-LEAP catalogs are available from human resources or LEAP at (800) 253-4332 or www.cseainc.org/leap/index.html.
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Clerical and Secretarial Advancement Program
The Clerical and Secretarial Advancement Program (CSEAP) will offer courses this fall to enhance career development for all levels of clerical and secretarial employees by providing job-related training, development, and mobility opportunities. Courses are open to CSEA Administrative Services Unit and M/C Clerical/Secretarial titles. Courses offered in the Buffalo area include:
Overview of Accounting
Wednesday, October 4 and Thursday, October 5
Goal Setting for Career Enhancement
Tuesday, October 17 and Wednesday, October 18
Course descriptions, schedules, and application information are available in the CSEAP Resources for Skill Development Fall 2000 Catalog, available from the following:
- Human Resource Management Office, Cleveland Hall 410, ext. 4821
- Donna Shaffer, CSEA representative, Bishop Hall 210, ext. 6008
- Campbell Student Union Information Desk, ext. 6511
- www.cs.state.ny.us/cseap/home.htm
Contact human resources with questions.
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Graduate Student Employee Health Plan Open Enrollment
The annual open enrollment period for the SUNY Graduate Employee Health Plan (SEHP) is August 15–September 28.
Eligible graduate assistants who did not enroll in SEHP previously may do so during this period. Students without a qualifying event who do not enroll during this period must wail until fall 2001.
Contact Cynthia Stryker in human resources, Cleveland Hall 410, ext. 4821, with questions.
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Receipt of Legal Papers
SUNY Counsel's Office advises that all college offices should be notified of the procedures to follow regarding the receipt of legal papers of any kind by a campus employee. Accordingly, Buffalo State's procedures are as follows:
The associate vice president for finance and management/comptroller is the college's official liaison to the Counsel's Office for the receipt of legal papers served on the college, the notification of the affected area of the college (required to respond), and the decision about who should notify SUNY counsel, the attorney general, or other parties. When legal papers of any kind are served upon a campus employee, the campus liaison should be contacted immediately, and the papers forwarded to the liaison.
If the associate vice president for finance and management/comptroller is unavailable, the referral should be made to the associate vice president for human resource management. If that individual is unavailable, the referral should be made to the assistant vice president for finance and management.
This procedure is especially important when legal papers request personnel files or information about students. Various legal rights, such as those afforded by FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), the Personal Privacy Protection law, and collective bargaining agreements, are involved in such situations.
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United Way Day of Caring
Eighty members of the Buffalo State community participated in the United Way Day of Caring on Wednesday, August 16. The annual event serves as the official kickoff to the United Way Campaign, and this year united more than 6,000 area volunteers for numerous community projects. Buffalo State volunteers were assigned to projects across Western New York. Workers painted rooms at Child and Family Services of Erie County, interacted with preschoolers with communication disorders at Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center, cleaned up and planted at Front Park for the Buffalo Olmsted Conservancy, and gardened and cleaned at the Western New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office.
The following employees contributed their time and energy, reminding all of us to reach out to our neighbors during the upcoming 2000 SEFA/United Way Campaign:
Sol Ahiarah, Kelly Aures, Barbara Barone, Melissa Beck, Lily Bink, Don Blundell, Amanda Boos, Kelly Boos, Pam Cercone, Lynn Chilson, Sandra Cochran, Connie Cooke, Ann Dennis, Mary D'Innocenzo, Sharon Dziejman, Sue Earshen, Perry Edinger, Cheryl Fellows, Charlene Fontana, Gordon Fraser, John Frederick, Cheryl Foster, Yves Gachette, Rita Gallagher, Janet Ganley, Hector Gil, Maryruth Glogowski, Michael Goehle, Vanessa Gonzalez, Mary Greene, Hurculine Guthrie, Dan Herr, Wendy Higgins, Lin Jiang, Deborah Jones, Juanita Jones, Linda Kaczmarek, Sue Kashuba, Martin Kelly, Stephanie Kindzia, Janice Kuhn, Terry Locher, Lori Mabry, Janice Mazurek, Cathy McCoy, Emma McFayden, Jeannita McKnight, Felecia McMillan, Melissa Meehan, Barb Meyer, David Milberg, Joe Miller, Melanie Miller, Carolyn Morris-Hunt, Marsha Moses, Lisa Mullen, Pat Neeson, Linda O'Donnell , Karen O'Quin, Denise Pickard, Emily Pietraszek, Miquita Potts, Jacqueline Rankin, Jane Richardson, Stephanie Russell, Kathy Sadowski, Phil Santa Maria, Ramona Santa Maria, Tina Scibetta, Donna Shaffer, AnneMarie Sokol, Betty Spencer, Alice Sullivan, Margie Truesdale, Daniel Velez, Beverly Weeks, Mike Woodruff, Cindy Wong, Janine Yager, Denise Zenicki, Lillian Zhu, Rita Zientek, Sharon Zolnowski.
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Carriage House Guest Facility
The Carriage House on the grounds of the president's residence, 152 Lincoln Parkway, is available as a temporary lodging facility for campus guests, such as speakers, trustees, the chancellor, candidates for faculty or staff positions, or consultants. The facility, restored and refurbished in 1998, is offered at a nominal cost and can save departments the expense of housing guests in area hotels. It is hoped that the accommodations will provide a unique Buffalo State experience.
Because it is on the grounds of the president's residence, which serves as both the president's home and as a facility for college events, the Carriage House may not always be available for use as guest lodging. Its use is subject to final approval of the president.
Requests for reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Departments must complete the Carriage House Reservation Form and secure all necessary signatures. A reservation will not be considered final until the form is completed and all required copies have been distributed. The host department will receive a copy of the completed, signed form as a confirmation of reservation. Please allow at least 10 days for processing. Departments may call the Events Management Office at ext. 6114 to determine if the Carriage House is available for a specific date, but a reservation may be made only through completion and approval of the form.
The cost for use of the Carriage House is $25 per night and will be charged to the department's account.
Contact Melanie Miller, events management, ext. 6114, with questions about the Carriage House or reservation procedure, reservation changes, or cancellations.
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SABRE Presentations
The campus community is encouraged to attend one of two identical SABRE project presentations, "SABRE Fall 2000 Update: Traveling on the Cutting Edge toward Our New Student Information System." The SABRE team and campus constituents will lead the interactive presentations from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 27 in E. H. Butler Library 210, and from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 28 in Bulger Communication Center East. Each session will include information on the future of online access to student records and campus training, refreshments, and giveaways. For more information, visit www.buffalostate.edu/offices/sabre.
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Homecoming 2000
Homecoming 2000, "Then and Now," is under way, with a week of fun and excitement that looks at Buffalo State through the years. The '60s were featured during "Flashback Tuesday," and will be highlighted again during The Association and The Lovin' Spoonful concert on Friday, September 22. The Homecoming Parade will feature other decades as well.
Homecoming has been a tradition at Buffalo State for many years. Plan to make Homecoming a part of your tradition by attending the week's events. Join athletes, students, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni for this annual celebration of campus life. Events listed below are free unless otherwise stated.
For additional information, contact the Student Life Office at ext. 4631 or visit the Homecoming Web site at www.buffalostate.edu/depts/studentlife.
Thursday, September 21
Talent Show/King and Queen Pageant
7:30 p.m.
Buckham Campus School Auditorium
Traditional King and Queen Pageant for student organization representatives and a talent show featuring students, faculty, and staff.
Friday, September 22
Men's Soccer Game
4:00 p.m.
Coyer Field
Support the Buffalo State Bengals as they take on the D'Youville Spartans.
Alumni Concert
7:00 p.m.; doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Sports Arena
Music from the '60s, featuring The Association and The Lovin' Spoonful. For ticket information, see the Homecoming Web site or contact the Alumni Affairs Office at ext. 6001.
Homecoming Pep Rally
9:00 p.m.
Sports Arena stage
This Homecoming Bonfire and Pep Rally will include music, the "high striker," cheerleaders, and the football team. A spirit-raising Bengals' fireworks display will conclude the evening.
Saturday, September 23
Homecoming Parade and Buffalo State Walk
11:00 a.m.
Leaves from lot G
The parade and walk will include a police-mounted unit, color guard, marching bands, student-organization floats, and student groups.
Homecoming Football Game
1:00 p.m.
Coyer Field
The Buffalo State Bengals take on the Cortland State Red Dragons. The game will include pre-game and half-time shows. Free to students.
Women's Soccer Game
1:00 p.m.
North Field
Show your support for the Lady Bengals as they host the Utica-Rome Lady Wildcats.
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
4:45 p.m.
Sports Arena
Reservations are required; tickets $15. Contact Gail Maloney at ext. 6515 for additional information.
Student Homecoming Party
7:00 p.m.
Campbell Student Union Social Hall
United Students Government and the Residence Hall Association will cosponsor a post-football game party featuring two comedians, pizza, and wings. Free to students.
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The Association and The Lovin' Spoonful Concert
Don't forget to buy tickets for The Association and The Lovin' Spoonful concert on Friday, September 22 at 7:00 p.m. it the Sports Arena. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Tickets are $16 for general admission, $25 for reserved seating, and $50 for premium seating, which includes a backstage pass to meet the artists.
Tickets are available through the Alumni Affairs Office, ext. 6001, at all Tops Friendly Markets Tickets.com outlets, by phone at (888) 223-6000, or online at www.tickets.com. General admission tickets are available at the Buffalo State College Performing Arts Center box office, 878-3005, or in the Campbell Student Union Ticket Office.
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Weigel Health Center "Wellness Days"
"Wellness Days" take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27 and Thursday, September 28 at Weigel Health Center. Learn about the services of and opportunities at the center. The event will feature health-assessment activities, blood pressure readings, measurements of lung capacity, informational pamphlets, refreshments, and prizes.
Anonymous HIV Testing
Staff from the New York State Department of Health will offer free, anonymous HIV testing to students, faculty, and staff on Thursday, September 28 at the Weigel Health Center.
Call ext. 6715 to schedule an appointment. No names or personal identification will be used or recorded.
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Athletic Events
The following home athletic events are scheduled September 21–27:
Men's Soccer
Buffalo State vs. D'Youville
Friday, September 22
4:00 p.m.
Men's Football (Homecoming)
Buffalo State vs. Cortland
Saturday, September 23
1:00 p.m.
Women's Soccer
Buffalo State vs. Utica-Rome
Saturday, September 23
1:00 p.m.
Women's Soccer
Buffalo State vs. Cazenovia
Sunday, September 24
noon
All events take place at their respective fields or courts, or in the Sports Arena.
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Campus-Climate Survey
Almost 30 percent of campus employees have returned the campus-climate survey. Please return completed surveys by Friday, September 29 to be included in the analysis of data on unlawful discrimination and harassment at Buffalo State.
Equity and Campus Diversity Minigrants
Equity and Campus Diversity minigrant applications are due Friday, September 29. Information about the program is available in the July 27, 2000, issue of the Bulletin. Contact Kerran Sanger, chair of the President's Council on Equity and Campus Diversity, at ext. 5801 or Beverly Weeks, Equity and Campus Diversity Office, at ext. 6210 with questions.
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College Policy Statement on Sexual Orientation
New York State Policy
Executive Order 28, signed by Gov. Mario Cuomo on November 18, 1983, states:
- No state agency or department shall discriminate against an applicant or employee because of sexual orientation. An agency or department shall be deemed to have engaged in such a prohibited employment practice if it refuses to hire, appoint, promote, retain, train, grant permanent appointment, or assign work, or engages in other conduct which otherwise adversely affects the employment opportunity of applicants or employees, on the basis of the sexual orientation of the employee or applicant.
- No state agency or department shall discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation against any individual in the provision of any services or benefits by such state agency or department.
- Harassment on the basis of sexual orientation will not be countenanced within the state service in the employee relationship.
Buffalo State College Policy
It is the policy of Buffalo State College and the SUNY Board of Trustees that no discrimination against or harassment of individuals will occur on any of the campuses or in the programs or activities of the university. Consistent with the policy, the college expects that all judgments about and actions toward students and employees will be based solely on qualifications, abilities, and performance. Attitudes, practices, and preferences of individuals that are especially personal in nature, such as private expressions or sexual orientation, are unrelated to performance and provide no basis for judgment. The college expects all employees and students to take appropriate action to implement this policy of fair treatment.
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Assistance
Buffalo State will take affirmative action to protect persons from judgments related to sexual orientation. Persons who believe that this policy has been violated have the right to complain and are encouraged to discuss the complaint with the appropriate college official.
Resolution of internal complaints will be handled using the Buffalo State College Grievance Procedure for the Review of Allegations of Unlawful Discrimination. Persons choosing to use external agencies may file with the Division of Human Rights, Executive Order 28.1 Enforcement Unit. In determining whether alleged conduct constitutes a prohibited employment practice, the Governor's Office of Employee Relations (OER) will investigate cases of discrimination relating to sexual orientation as well as the guidelines and procedures for redress.
Any employee or student who feels discriminated against based on sexual orientation may contact Dolores E. Battle, senior adviser to the president for equity and campus diversity, Cleveland Hall 415 or ext. 6210.
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