New College Council Member
I am pleased to announce that Governor Pataki has appointed Alphonso O'Neil-White to the Buffalo State College Council. O'Neil-White is senior vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary for HealthNow NY Inc., which does business as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Western New York. He holds a juris doctorate from Brandeis School of Law and a bachelor of arts from Hampden-Sydney College.
O'Neil-White also serves on the Buffalo State College Foundation board of directors. He is active in civic affairs, having served on the American Bar Association, Health Law Section Governing Council; the National Conference for Community and Justice regional board of directors; the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western New York board of directors, and with numerous other organizations.
O'Neil-White replaces Walter Holland, who has served on the College Council since 1977. We thank Dr. Holland for his extraordinary service of more than two decades and for his continued dedication to Buffalo State.
Please join me in welcoming Mr. O'Neil-White to our College Council. We look forward to working with him in this new role.
Erratum
The August 31 issue of the Bulletin listed Donald M. Agen of the University Police among the retirees from the past academic year. In fact, Mr. Agen has not retired. We continue to value his service to the college and regret the error.
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Art Conservation Clinic
The Art Conservation Department will hold a free clinic for artwork requiring conservation attention on Friday, September 15 in Rockwell Hall 230. The department annually invites members of the community to bring in art or artifacts for examination of condition. If an art object warrants extensive examination and/or treatment that would be useful to the department's instructional program, it may be accepted for study or conservation work.
Clients will spend about 30 minutes with a faculty member in one of the disciplines: paintings, paper, or objects. Paintings may be either oil or acrylic on canvas, wood, metal, or Masonite supports. Paper artwork includes such things as watercolors, prints, drawings, letters, documents, and occasionally, rare books. Objects are three-dimensional artifacts made of materials such as ceramic, metal, glass, stone, wood, or composite constructions.
The clinic is open to the public. Appointments are necessary and will be scheduled in the order that calls are received. Call Diana McNerney, department secretary, at ext. 5025.
Information about additional conservation services may be obtained by writing or calling the department.
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PSC Handbook/Mentoring Program
The Professional Staff Caucus (PSC) has completed its handbook and mentoring program plan for professionals.
The handbook is available online at www.buffalostate.edu/orgs/psc/orient.htm. Professional staff members are still needed to serve as mentors to new hires. For more information or to volunteer, contact Carole Schaus at ext. 3429 or schausch@buffalostate.edu or Valerie Anastasi at ext. 4832 or Valerie.Anastasi@itec.mail.suny.edu.
Thanks to the following members of the PSC Handbook/Mentoring Committee:
Valerie Anastasi and Carole Schaus, co-chairs
Kelly Aures
Don Blundell
Colleen Sullivan Meeks
Elizabeth Stevens
Tina Sutherland
Lillian Zhu
Marcy Zulawski
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Buffalo State Reading Circle
The Buffalo State Reading Circle will meet at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, October 18 in the Buffalo State Bookstore to discuss the novel While I Was Gone by Sue Miller (an Oprah book club selection). The New York Times Book Review calls it "a beautiful and frightening book" that "many readers will find...difficult to forget." The book is available at the bookstore for 25 percent off the cover price.
Refreshments will be served. Please join us. Contact Kathy Hanaka at ext. 5509 with questions.
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Books to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
The Buffalo State Bookstore will mark National Hispanic History Month (September 15 to October 15) with more than 50 titles on display, ranging from contemporary fiction to history and politics.
Drug-Free Workplace Policy
In compliance with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, employees of Buffalo State College must be aware of and adhere to the following policy:
- The unlawful use, possession, manufacture, dispensation, or distribution of controlled substances in all Buffalo State College work locations is prohibited. Controlled substances are defined in Schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21USC812).
- Employees who unlawfully manufacture, dispense, distribute, possess, or use a controlled substance will be subject to disciplinary procedures consistent with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and collective-bargaining agreements.
- Employees must notify the Human Resource Management Office of any criminal conviction for a drug-statute violation occurring in the workplace or at a work site no later than five working days after such conviction. An employee so convicted will be required to satisfactorily participate in a state-approved drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program as a condition of continuing employment.
The Employee Assistance Program is available on campus for employees who need assistance in dealing with drug- or alcohol-related problems, as well as a variety of other concerns. Contact an EAP coordinator, listed below, for more information:
| Dave Cummings |
ext. 5233 |
| Ann Ellement |
ext. 4811 |
| Elaine Henzler |
ext. 6110 |
Contact Emmanuel J. Hillery, employee relations manager, at ext. 4822 with questions regarding this policy.
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Political Activities Involving State Employees
Federal Election Law and New York State law regarding political activities provide:
- No employee is to conduct political activities on paid state time.
- A state employee may participate in an election as a candidate and, if elected, serve in the office, provided such service will not interfere with state duties or create a conflict of interest.
- A state employee may engage in political activities in support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for elected office or a political issue, provided such activities do not interfere with state duties and provided the employee does not associate political activities with his or her official position or state affiliation.
- State equipment, vehicles, and office space are to be used only for official state business.
- State employees may not use their official positions to procure either campaign contributions or volunteer assistance.
- No appointments, promotions, demotions, or salary increases are to be made on the basis of political affiliation.
The above provisions also pertain to individuals employed by the state whose salary is financed in whole or part by any federal loan or grant.
Contact Michael Daley, employment and classification manager, at ext. 4822 with questions about these provisions.
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Computing Services/FAST Development Training
Schedule for September
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. If you register by e-mail, you will receive a confirmation by e-mail. Those with Web access are encouraged to register online at http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration.
Introduction to Outlook
Tuesday, September 12
9:00 a.m.–noon
or
Monday, September 25
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Outlook and Exchange Server are the campus standards for e-mail and group activities. Learn how to set up Outlook, use e-mail, set up personal address books and mailboxes, and use the calendar. You must have an NT account and an Exchange Server account to attend this class.
Introduction to Excel
Tuesday, September
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Learn how to create and edit spreadsheets, enter and edit data, use formulas and formatting information, and create simple pie charts.
Introduction to Access
Wednesday, September 13
9:00 a.m.–noon
Learn the basic concepts of database design and things to consider when creating a database. Learn how to create tables, forms, queries, reports, and mailing labels.
Introduction to PowerPoint
Wednesday, September 13
1:00–4:00 p.m.
PowerPoint is the presentation application in the Microsoft Office suite. Learn how to create and arrange slides that include images, graphs, sounds, and animation.
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Introduction to Windows 95/98
Thursday, September 14
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Learn how to navigate Windows using Explorer to create, locate, move, and copy files and modify desktop settings.
Intermediate Access
Tuesday, September 19
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Learn how to join multiple tables, import Excel worksheets, create a payroll database, and perform basic mathematical operations.
Introduction to Web Page Design
Monday, September 25
9:00 a.m.–noon
Learn the basics of Web page design and layout, how to create and link Web pages using Claris Home Page for the PC, and basic HTML commands.
Introduction to Word
Tuesday, September 26
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.
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Intermediate Excel
Wednesday, September 27
9:00 a.m.–noon
Learn how to work with multiple worksheets, copy and cut formulas and data from one worksheet to another, export data to Word, link files, and create and use pivot tables. This class will cover topics such as grade books and department budget summaries.
Intermediate PowerPoint
Friday, September 29
9:00 a.m.–noon
Learn how to add sound and video to slides and how to convert PowerPoint presentations into Web sites.
Advanced Web Page Design
Friday, September 29
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Learn how to upload files to your own server space. You are expected to arrive in class with completed Web pages ready for posting. You must attend Introduction to Web Page Design to be eligible for this session.
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Open Meetings with Sanford Strong
Sanford Strong, personal-safety expert, will deliver a keynote presentation to the campus community during Bengal Pause (12:15–1:30 p.m.) on Thursday, September 7 in the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall. Strong also will hold several open meetings with students, faculty, and staff during his two-day visit to campus Thursday, September 7 and Friday, September 8. Meeting times are listed below, and sessions are open to all members of the campus community.
Thursday, September 7
5:00 p.m.
Moore Hall Family College residents
Moore Hall Lounge
7:30 p.m.
Evening and graduate students
Bacon Hall 202
Friday, September 8
10:00 a.m.
Faculty and staff
E. H. Butler Library 208
2:00 p.m.
Design, fine arts, and performing arts faculty, students, and staff
Upton Hall 230
In addition, Strong will meet with the following groups and committees:
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Thursday, September 7
University Police
2:00 p.m.
Butler Library 208
President's Council on Equity and Campus Diversity
3:00 p.m.
Cleveland Hall 418
Campus Crisis Management Team
4:00 p.m.
Campbell Student Union Assembly Hall
Friday, September 8
Criminal Justice Department faculty, students, and alumni
9:00 a.m.
Cleveland Hall 418
Strong is a nationally recognized expert on personal safety and security. He has appeared on Oprah, Today, CNN, Dateline, Good Morning America, and America's Most Wanted. The author of numerous articles and books, including Strong on Defense: Survival Rules to Protect You and Your Family from Crime, Strong has been the featured speaker for televised town-hall meetings held in a dozen cities in the United States and Canada. He has hosted two nationally syndicated television specials featuring protection against violence for women, families, and corporations. Strong has more than 20 years' experience in law enforcement with the San Diego Police Department. He is a consultant and safety adviser to corporations, schools, and colleges in the United States and abroad.
Contact Phillip Santa Maria, associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students, at ext. 4618 for more information.
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Program Funding Applications
The Bookstore Grant Allocation Committee is now accepting applications for funding of program proposals for fall 2000 and the 2000–2001 academic year.
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.
Programs and events funded 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. Proposals are due by close of business Friday, September 15.
The Bookstore Resource Allocation Advisory Committee approved funding for the following proposals during the summer 2000 review period: Student Service Upgrade: Using Technology to Improve Services, John Frederick, Student Life Office, $2,150; Latino Extravaganza, Hector Gil, Student Life Office, $1,100; Transfer Ease, Alice Sullivan, Weigel Health Center, $600; and Healthy Welcome to International Students, Sherrie Bernat, Weigel Health Center, $450.
Homecoming Parade
The annual Homecoming Parade will take place from 11:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, September 23. The grand marshal, college dignitaries, and other distinguished guests will ride in the parade in convertibles and classic cars. More vehicles are needed. If you own a convertible or classic car and wish to drive in the parade, contact David Milberg, director of student life, at ext. 4631.
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Athletic Events
The following home athletic events are scheduled September 7–13:
Women's Tennis
Buffalo State vs. Brockport
Thursday, September 7
3:30 p.m.
Men's Football Home Opener
Buffalo State vs. Mansfield
Saturday, September 9
1:00 p.m.
Men's Soccer
Buffalo State vs. RIT
Saturday, September 9
1:00 p.m.
Women's Soccer
Buffalo State vs. Medaille
Tuesday, September 12
4:00 p.m.
All events take place at their respective fields or courts or in the Sports Arena.
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Campus-Climate Survey
All employees should have received the Campus-Climate Survey from the President's Council on Equity and Campus Diversity. If you have not received a copy, please contact the Equity and Campus Diversity Office at ext. 6210 or battlede@buffalostate.edu.
Thanks to those who have responded to the survey. Others are reminded to submit their forms by Friday, September 22. Special thanks to Judi Basinski and Marie Unson in Computing Services for their assistance in designing the form.
Equity and Campus Diversity Minigrant Applications
Applications for fall 2000 minigrant projects are due Friday, September 29. Applications have been distributed to all deans, directors, department chairs, and student organizations. For more information about the minigrant program, see the July 27 issue of the Bulletin.
Project Success
All campus administrators will attend a training program September 8 and 22 to increase their knowledge and understanding of the institution's responsibility to provide a quality education to students with disabilities. Information about Project Success is available at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/equity/projsuccess.html. Information from the training program will be added to the Web page soon after the program is completed.
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Policy on Nondiscrimination against Persons with Disabilities
It is the policy of Buffalo State College that no otherwise qualified person with a disability shall, solely by reason of the disability, be excluded from participation in employment or access to programs of the college. The following statement appears in the Directory of Policy Statements:
- The State University College at Buffalo will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, or student because of a physical or mental handicap with regard to any position or program for which that person is qualified. This commitment is applicable in all employment practices, including, but not limited to, employment upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training. (Policy VI:01:03 1985)
- Although the statement pre-dates the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, it does express the college policy with regard to persons with handicapping conditions, which can be related to persons with disabilities as in the more recent federal legislation. In carrying out this policy, the college shall make a good-faith effort to reasonably accommodate the physical and/or mental limitations of an employee, applicant for employment, or student unless such accommodations would impose undue hardship on the operation of the college.
- The college will not deny an employment opportunity to an individual because the individual has a relationship or association with an individual who has a disability.
- The college will not knowingly participate in a contractual or other arrangement that subjects an applicant for employment, employee, or student with a disability to unlawful discrimination.
- The college will not discriminate or retaliate against any individual, whether or not the individual has a disability, as a result of an individual opposing a discriminatory practice, filing a discrimination complaint, or participating in any way in enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Students who need special services and/or academic adjustments related to disabilities should contact Marianne Savino, coordinator of special services, South Wing 130, ext. 4500. Faculty and staff needs should be directed to the Human Resource Management Office, Cleveland Hall 403.
Complaints and Grievances Related to Allegations of Discrimination Based on Disabilities
The college will follow the Buffalo State College Grievance Procedures for the Review of Allegations of Discrimination to resolve complaints of unlawful discrimination based on disabilities.
Complaints are filed in the Equity and Campus Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222.
Complaints should be addressed to Dolores E. Battle, Ph.D., senior adviser to the president for equity and campus diversity, who has been designated by the college president to coordinate ADA compliance efforts.
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