Kowsky Named Distinguished Professor
I am pleased and proud to inform the campus community that the State University of
New York Board of Trustees has appointed Francis Kowsky of the Fine Arts Department
to the position of Distinguished Professor, the university's highest faculty rank. Rarely
given, the Distinguished Professor designation is reserved for individuals who have
achieved national or international prominence in their fields.
In making the announcement, Chancellor Robert L. King recognized Kowsky as one of
the nation's leading experts in the field of architectural history. He further lauded
Kowsky for scholarship that directly benefits SUNY's students, brings national attention
to the university, and enhances our reputation as one of the nation's leading institutions
of public higher education.
The official announcement praises Kowsky as a leading authority on such important
nineteenth-century figures as Frederick Law Olmsted and H. H. Richardson, while
reserving its highest praise for his work on Gothic Revival architect Frederick Clarke
Withers and Olmsted's colleague Calvert Vaux, who collaborated with his more famous
partner on such projects as Delaware Park in Buffalo and Central Park in New York City.
Specific mention is given to Kowsky's seminal work Country, Park, and City: The
Architecture and Life of Calvert Vaux, which the announcement credits as having
"revolutionized and deepened our understanding of nineteenth-century landscape
architecture and of the importance of the urban park movement's role to twentieth-century
American urban democracy."
Kowsky will be honored at Academic Convocation at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, September 19 in
Rockwell Hall Auditorium. Please join me in congratulating him on this extraordinary
achievement.
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Course-Repeat Policy
I hereby accept the recommendation of the College Senate regarding the college policy
for repeating courses as follows, and authorize implementation in the spring 2003
semester:
A student may repeat a given course once for which a C-, D+, D, or E
grade was earned. The course must have the same prefix, number, title,
and credit hours. The repeated course must be taken at Buffalo State.
Only the second grade and those semester hours completed will be used
in determining the GPA.
All grades remain on the permanent record. Students may not use pass-fail
to repeat a course for which a C-, D+, D or E grade was earned. A
passing grade will not replace an F or U grade, since F and U are not
computed in the GPA. Courses with letter grades above C- cannot be
repeated. Courses that were illegally repeated will not be used in
computing the cumulative average. Practicum courses may differ. Check
with the department that offered the course. Repeating courses affects
financial aid. Check with the Financial Aid Office for the current policy.
Once a student has completed a bachelor's degree, a final average for
that degree is computed. Courses from that degree may not be repeated,
and that final average is not affected by any subsequent coursework at
Buffalo State College.
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Principles of Academic Assessment
I accept the recommendation of the College Senate regarding the Buffalo State Principles
of Academic Assessment and hereby authorize implementation in the fall 2002 semester:
Buffalo State Principles of Academic Assessment
These revised principles are informed by the American Association for Higher
Education's "Nine Principles of Good Practice for Assessing Student Learning,"
which we endorse.
- The primary goal of assessment at Buffalo State College is the improvement of the
academic experience of our students. In this context, assessment at Buffalo State refers to
a process of understanding the phenomena and outcomes of student learning, as well as
clarifying goals and enhancing student performance and program effectiveness.
- The primary purposes of assessment are to promote the self-assessment of departments
or general education areas; to foster the improvement of the curriculum; to provide
continuous feedback about and from our graduates; to promote an exchange among
faculty so as to ensure that their efforts are converging; and to provide additional
justification for resources necessary to address deficiencies or gaps if they are identified
in an area of the curriculum.
- For the purposes of this document, the focus of review and assessment will be the
entire major or general education area, not specific classes, faculty, or students.
- The methods of ascertaining the achievement of curricular goals will be left to the
faculty's discretion. Such methods should, however, be measurable (i.e., data are
regularly gathered according to established criteria and with consistent standards) and
based on results of faculty discussions. Internally, the assessment process will contribute
to the examination and improvement of curriculum (i.e., the experiences that lead to the
outcomes).
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The assessment plan developed and implemented at Buffalo State will seek to integrate
and incorporate existing efforts within the faculties and to utilize existing procedures and
processes.
Assessment efforts at all levels should reflect the mission and goals, as well as the
diversity of programs, at Buffalo State.
Assessment activities at Buffalo State should be based on multiple approaches and
multiple indices. Ideally, they will include value-added measures (assessment before and
after instruction).
The results of assessment activities will be used only at the campus level to enhance
the mission of programs and departments. Assessment results will never be used to
punish or embarrass students, faculty, courses, programs, or departments, either
individually or collectively.
Stringent guidelines will be developed and adhered to in order to ensure that
confidentiality of assessment data is maintained.
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Public comparisons and proposals based on data from assessment results will be made
using scientifically valid methodologies.
Assessment activities will be used for program assessment only and will not, by
themselves, be used to establish requirements for students to enter, progress through, or
graduate from a program.
Departments are mandated to share with the academic administration of the campus
only their ongoing process of assessment and a summary of results in aggregate form,
which may also complement requests for needed resources. A common reporting format
will be used.
Departments and campus administration may share assessment reports with
appropriate groups, including accrediting agencies and system administration.
As amended March 8, 2002
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Curricular Approvals
I have approved the following new course and course revisions, which have been recommended
by the appropriate dean, the College Senate, and the provost and vice president for academic
affairs:
New Course:
HIS 367 Modern Britain
Course Revisions:
FRE 416 Advanced Conversation and Composition
HIS 366 Medieval and Early Modern Britain
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Academic Honors Convocation
The 2002 Academic Honors Convocation will be held from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April
25 in Rockwell Hall Auditorium. Faculty members who attend as guests of honors students are
encouraged to wear their academic attire and sit with their students. Department representatives
who will participate in the processional should wear their academic regalia as well. All members
of the college community are invited to attend this time-honored ceremony and the informal
reception afterward to honor the achievements of our outstanding students.
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Requisition Deadlines
Requisitions for supplies, materials, services, and equipment from fiscal year 2001–02 funds
must be received in the Purchasing Office by close of business the following dates:
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$20,000 or more (noncontract)
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Monday, April 29
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$20,000 or more (contract)
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Monday, June 3
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less than $20,000
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Friday, June 14
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Purchase requisitions for computer equipment and equipment replacement requirements,
as well as purchases through Boise Cascade for office supplies and copier paper, also must adhere to these
deadlines. American Express (AMEX) cardholders should curtail card use after June 14. Please
plan accordingly.
Important note: It is the responsibility of departments to ensure that all requisitions for fiscal year
2001–02 are received in the Purchasing Office by the above deadlines. Late requisitions will not
be processed. Requests received through campus mail after the deadlines will be returned.
Call Marcia Slawinowski or Terri Locher in the Purchasing Office at ext. 4113 with questions.
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Individual Development Awards
State of New York/United University Professions Joint Labor-Management
Individual Development Awards for September 1, 2001–August 31, 2002, totaling
$30,782 were awarded to the following people:
Cheryl M. Albers, Felix L. Armfield, Maria L. Assad, Phillip J. Auman, Kimberly A. Bagley, R. Bruce
Baum, Ann C. Colley, Michael J. DeMarco, Michelle Brown Douglas, Rock D. Doyle, William S.
Durfee, Cynthia D. Eggleston, David J. Ettestad, Marianne C. Ferguson, Ricky L. Fleming, David A.
Hunter, David J. Kukulka, Xuehong Lu, Susan E. McMillen, Rekha T. Menon, Jennifer A. Moote,
Diane E. Mulcahy, Lisa C. Mullen, Jill M. Norvilitis, Elaine M. Polvinen, Gregory N. Reish, Amy L.
Reynolds, Laura Schell, Lucy M. Schwartz, Cherry M. Searle, Pamela B. Voyer, Kathryn A. Ward, Gail V.
Wells, and Zhang Jie.
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Professional Staff Caucus Election Results
The 2002 Election and Nominations Committee is proud to announce the results of the
Professional Staff Caucus election:
Chair, Ottilie M. Woodruff; Secretary, Marcy A. Zulawski; Representative, Gwendolyn Veira; Intercollegiate Athletic Board, Linda J. O'Donnell; College Senators, Karen L. Johnson and Marianne R. Savino; Auxiliary Services Advisory Committee, Shannon Marie Haick; Grant Allocation Committee, Valerie A. Anastasi; Budget Priorities Task Force, Michelle J. Grifasi; FSA Board Professional Staff Representative, Donald W. Blundell.
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Computer Training and SkillSoft E-Learning
Computing and Technology Services and the FAST Development
Center offer monthly computer training classes. Unless otherwise stated, classes are held in CyberQuad, E. H.
Butler Library 318. Please bring an IBM-formatted 3.5" disk. For a complete list of courses and
registration information, visit http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration.
Internet Explorer 5.0 (or higher) or Netscape 4.7 (or higher) is necessary for online registration.
Enter the following information in the required fields:
Explorer
User Name: your user name (e.g., publicjq)
Password: your password
Domain: bsclogon
Netscape
User Name: bsclogon\your user name (e.g., bsclogon\publicjq)
Password: your password
If you have trouble registering online, send e-mail to reynolap@buffalostate.edu or call ext. 3361
and leave voice mail. Please include your name; your phone number; and the name, date, and
time of the class for which you wish to register.
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SkillSoft E-Learning
Human Resource Management is pleased to announce that employees may participate in
SkillSoft, an online learning program that offers 106 courses and a variety of certificate
programs that allow employees to demonstrate mastery of a set of skills.
More information about the SkillSoft E-Learning Program is available from the Human Resource
Management Web site, www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr.
Employees also may register for courses on the site.
SkillSoft courses may be taken in CyberQuad from 9:00 a.m. to noon the first
Friday and from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. This month's dates are April 5
and April 16. Registration is not required. A proctor will be available to assist and to answer
questions.
You must establish an account (username and password) with the Human Resource
Management Office to access SkillSoft courses. Contact Susan Earshen, director of human
resource management, at ext. 4821 or earshesj@buffalostate.edu.
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Student Employee of the Year
I am pleased to announce the 2002 Buffalo State College Student Employee of the
Year, Justin Cornelius. A work-study student in the Psychology
Department, Cornelius was nominated by his supervisors, Janet Pulka, secretary 1, and Jurgis
Karuza Jr., department chair and professor. This annual award, sponsored by the Northeast
Association of Student Employment Administrators (NEASEA), the Career
Development Center, and the Financial Aid Office, is designed to recognize the
accomplishments of students who work while attending school.
Cornelius will be honored on Tuesday, April 9 at the 12th annual Student Employee
of the Year Luncheon, given by the Niagara Frontier College Placement Association.
The psychology major plans to graduate in December 2002 with
a bachelor of arts degree.
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Hollander Wins 300th Career Game
Buffalo State's softball team won its first game of the season, defeating Middlebury,
9-7, in Fort Myers, Florida, and securing head coach Sandra Hollander's 300th
career victory. Hollander became the 24th active Division III coach to reach this
milestone.
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Union Bash
Union Bash is back and better than ever! Experience spring break—Buffalo State
style—from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. Friday, April 5 in the Campbell Student Union during
"Spring Break Continued...at the Union Bash."
This version of spring break has it all (and it's all free)! Come try your luck in Atlantic City, sing
your heart out in Las Vegas, become a star in Hollywood, dance the night away at
Club Panama, listen to live music while playing beach ball volleyball in the
Caribbean, or be treated like royalty at our Colorado Springs Spa getaway.
Refreshments and prizes will be available throughout the night.
This event is sponsored by the Student Life Office, United Students Government, the
Student Union Board, the Residence Life Office, Minority Student Services, the
Weigel Health Center, Intercollegiate Athletics, Barnes & Noble at Buffalo State
Bookstore, Java City Café, Undergrounds Café, the Caribbean Student Organization,
the African American Student Organization, Adelante Estudiantes Latinos, WBNY-FM 91.3,
University Police, and Sodexho catering services.
Spring break comes but once a year; don't miss out. To volunteer, call the
Student Life Office at ext. 4631.
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Virtual Job Fair
The Career Development Center is again sponsoring a virtual job fair, using
the Internet to link employers and Buffalo State students. Organizations from across
the United States, including many from Western New York and New York State,
will accept online résumés and applications for full-time, part-time, and summer
jobs and internships.
Students and alumni from all majors are encouraged to participate. Last year's event
was highly successful, with more than 400 Buffalo State students participating.
Applications can be completed online or by mail, fax, or e-mail. All positions
remain posted for the duration of the event. Visit the job fair at
www.buffalostate.edu/offices/cdc (click on Job Fairs and New York State Virtual
Job Fair) until Friday, May 31. For more information, contact the Career
Development Center in Cleveland Hall 306 or at ext. 5811,
askcdc@buffalostate.edu, or www.buffalostate.edu/offices/cdc.
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Fraternity and Sorority Good Neighbor Community Service Event
This year, SUNY institutions in Western New York have experienced fatalities
among members of Greek letter organizations. In response, a Training, Intervention,
and Procedures (TIP) workshop was provided to the Buffalo State College Greek
community on March 8 to educate students and
prevent and solve problems related to alcohol and drug abuse.
At 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 6, students from Sigma Delta Tau sorority and Alpha Phi
Alpha, Phi Kappa Tau, Sigma Phi Epsilon, and Gamma Theta Phi fraternities will
assist in the cleanup of the vacant lot adjacent to New Generation Ministries, 1330
Niagara Street. We wish to thank all those involved in planning this community-service event, including
Pastor Ron Moore of New Generation Ministries, Niagara Council Member
Dominic Bonifacio, the Student Life Office, and University Police.
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Athletic Events
Softball
Buffalo State vs. Oswego
Friday, April 5
3:00 p.m.
Softball field
Buffalo State vs. Utica/Rome
Saturday, April 6
1:00 p.m.
Softball field
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2001–2002 Program Funding Applications
The Auxiliary Services Grant Allocation Committee is accepting applications for
its final round of review for the 2001–2002 academic year. Proposals will be
accepted for events taking place in spring or summer 2002, or any time during
2002–2003. 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
- 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 at the Student Union Information Desk.
Proposals are due by close of business Friday, April 12.
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College Senate Meetings
The next College Senate meeting will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 5 in E. H. Butler Library 210. The last meeting of the semester will be held Friday, May 3.
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Curricular Items
The following have been approved by the College Senate Curriculum Committee
and will be forwarded to the president for final review and approval:
Program Revisions:
Social Studies Adolescence Education (7–12), Postbaccalaureate Certification
Social Studies Adolescence Education (7–12, with 5–6 extension), Postbaccalaureate Certification
Minor Revisions:
Aging Minor
Religious Studies Minor
New Courses:
Core: DES 215 Introduction to Design History
EDU 417 Adolescent Literacy
IST 100 Introduction to International Studies
SOC 486 Practicum in Applied Sociology
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Course Revisions:
ENG 252 British Modernism
SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 240 Social Problems
SOC 300 Methods of Social Research
SOC 301 Social Statistics
SOC 310 Sociology of Gender and Sex Roles
SOC 320 Sociology of Family
SOC 321 The African American Family
SOC 322 Sociology of Childhood and Youth
SOC 323 Sociology of Education
SOC 330 Social Psychology
SOC 331 Group Dynamics
SOC 333 Sociology of Social Movements
SOC 350 Power, Class, and Inequality
SOC 353 Environment and Society
SOC 360 The Sociology of Work
SOC 361 Industrial Sociology
SOC 362 Sociology of Organization
SOC 380 Sociology of Crime
SOC 382 Sociology of Law
SOC 383 Sociology of Punishment and Corrections
SOC 384 Sociology of Mass Murder
SOC 390 Sociology of Juvenile Delinquency
SOC 391 Sociology of Addiction
SOC 392 Sociology of Sexual Behavior
SOC 393 Sociology of Mental Illness
SOC 408 Contemporary Sociological Theory
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Curricular Proposals
The deadline to submit curricular proposals for guaranteed processing this semester was February 12. Proposals received in the Senate Office and forwarded to the Curriculum Committee after this date may not be fully processed this semester. The Curriculum Committee will not accept any curricular proposals beyond Tuesday, April 9.
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Senate Vacancies: Call for Nominations and Elections
Nominations
Four at-large Senate positions and one SUNY University Senate position will become vacant on September 1. A call for nominations and information about candidates' statements can be found at www.buffalostate.edu/orgs/senate/election/Nominations.html. Information about the role of a SUNY university senator can be found at www.buffalostate.edu/orgs/senate/election/University.html. The call for nominations also was mailed to eligible campus voters.
Full- and part-time faculty, professional staff, and librarians whose total service in the College Senate would not exceed six consecutive years during the terms of office are eligible to run for these three-year terms. Names of nominees are
due in the Senate Office, Cleveland Hall 417C, by noon Friday, April 12.
Senate Elections
Senate elections will be conducted April 15–25 using both paper and electronic ballots. Those who wish to use a paper ballot must request one by April 12, following instructions contained in the call for nominations.
Those who wish to vote electronically must have an NT account (the account used for Outlook). If you do not have an NT account or have not used your NT account in some time, call the Help Desk at ext. 4357. Paper ballots will be tallied after electronic ballots; thus, if a member should accidentally vote twice, only the electronic vote will be recorded.
Contact Sharon Cramer, ext. 4334 or cramersf@buffalostate.edu, or Lisa D'Addieco, ext. 5139 or daddielm@buffalostate.edu, with questions. We look forward to your participation in the vital process of campus governance.
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College Senate Discussion Board
The College Senate Web site, www.buffalostate.edu/orgs/senate, now features a discussion board, where campus constituents can:
- Post questions that will be included in the "constituent question" portion of
upcoming College Senate meetings. Those posting questions must
supply their names but may choose to remain anonymous when their
questions are discussed at meetings.
- Post items for discussion.
- Respond to previously posted items.
- Review discussion items.
Please take full advantage of this new resource.
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