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Vol. XLVII, No. 15 December 6, 2001

In this issue: From the Vice President for Finance and Management Classified Service Attendance Records College Policy on Smoking From the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Development Putti Sculpture From the Vice President for Student Affairs Who's Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges Mildred Campbell Leadership Award President's Medal and Chancellor's Awards: Deadline for Nominations Extended Women's Basketball Team Wins Nazareth Tournament Athletic Events From the Chair of the College Senate College Senate Meeting Curricular Proposals Curricular Items

Classified Service Attendance Records The Human Resource Management and Payroll Offices are pleased to announce a new form for Classified Service Attendance Records to replace the current four-part carbon-paper time sheets. This new form should be used for all time sheets submitted in 2002. Employees may obtain the new time sheet and instructions in two ways: Through the payroll Web site at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr/payroll.htm. Complete time sheets on the computer, print, sign, obtain supervisor's signature, and submit to the Payroll Office, Cleveland Hall 408. In the Payroll Office. Complete time sheets manually, sign, obtain supervisor's signature, and submit to the Payroll Office, Cleveland Hall 408. Call the Payroll Office at ext. 4124 with questions. back to top College Policy on Smoking Preamble Smoking has become a controversial, sensitive, and increasingly important issue. Overwhelming scientific evidence shows that secondhand smoke poses a grave danger to public health. The 1986 surgeon general's report concluded that secondhand smoke causes lung cancer in otherwise healthy nonsmokers. To reduce nonsmokers' involuntary exposure to tobacco smoke, the New York State Legislature promulgated Article 13-E, Regulation of Smoking in Certain Public Areas. Effective January 1, 1990, this law limits areas on campus where smoking is permitted and places the responsibility for compliance on the college. Part of that responsibility is the implementation of this smoking policy. In developing this policy, the committee attempted not only to achieve compliance with the law but also to accommodate the needs of both smokers and nonsmokers; moreover, the committee developed a fair and equitable enforcement policy and addressed the use of smoking-cessation programs to help those who would like to stop smoking. back to top Policy In accordance with New York State Public Health Law, Chapter 45, Article 13-E, the following policy took effect January 5, 1990, and was revised effective February 26, 1998. It is the college's policy to comply with all sections of Article 13-E. Smoking is prohibited in indoor areas open to the public, e.g., classrooms, lavatories, laboratories, auditoriums, hallways, elevators, lunchrooms, and reception areas. Smoking is restricted to designated areas in restaurants and cafeterias. Smoking shall be allowed only in private offices and designated areas where the airflow and ventilation are independent of adjacent nonsmoking areas and/or where the offices or areas are not bordered by a "common space," i.e., an area that is accessible to the public or where office equipment is shared. The following buildings do not comply with this provision of the law and are, therefore, designated as smoke-free buildings: Bacon Hall E. H. Butler Library Bishop Hall Houston Gym Buckham Campus School Ketchum Hall Bulger Communication Center Letchworth Annex Campbell Student Union Moot Hall Campus House Rockwell Hall Cassety Hall Science Building Caudell Hall Sports Complex Central Receiving Theater Arts Building Chase Hall Twin Rise (South and Center) Classroom Building Upton Hall Cleveland Hall Weigel Health Center Clinton Center   The vice president for student affairs designates smoking/nonsmoking areas in the following residence halls: Moore Complex Twin Rise North Porter Hall Perry Hall Neumann Hall Scajaquada Towers back to top Education Recognizing that smoking is a complex problem, the college provides assistance to those who would like to eliminate smoking from their lives. The college supports smoking-cessation programs and will soon distribute information about such programs. Compliance The college presumes the goodwill and cooperation of the campus community in maintaining compliance with this policy. Since the college is legally responsible for compliance with Article 13-E, the following enforcement system will be used if necessary. The person with direct supervision of an area is responsible for requesting compliance. If a person refuses to stop smoking in a nonsmoking area, University Police will be notified. University Police will assess the situation and, if necessary, complete a Service and Regulatory Incident Report (CS-14). Copies of the CS-14 will be sent to the Environmental Health and Safety Office and as follows: For students, a copy will be forwarded to the Student Judicial System for review and action. For faculty and staff, a copy will be forwarded to the appropriate supervisor, who will be responsible for instituting the appropriate disciplinary action according to established procedures and contracts. For visitors and guests, University Police will be notified and will take appropriate action. back to top   Putti Sculpture Inspired by the images of Siena, Italy, Stephen Saracino, chair and professor of design, has created an original Putti sculpture especially for the Siena Program. Cast in sterling silver, this highly stylized, imaginative little angel can be yours to give or wear, as a stickpin or pendant, for $40. Each comes polished, boxed, and delivered to you before the holidays. A limited number of these special putti have been produced and are being offered exclusively to Buffalo State faculty and staff and Siena Program alumni. All proceeds will benefit the Buffalo State Siena Program and its student-scholars. To order, contact the Buffalo State College Foundation at ext. 5536 or sloanj@buffalostate.edu. For more information on putti in Renaissance art, visit www.loggia.com/art/renaissance/putti.html. back to top   Who's Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges Who's Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges has a 67-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 the more than 1,900 institutions that participate in the program. Students selected for inclusion in Who's Who are entitled to a 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 cumulative 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 or be nominated by a faculty or staff member. A letter acknowledging the nominator and an application form will be sent to the student. Last year, Buffalo State recognized 13 students, and we hope to include even more this year. Applications are available at the Campbell Student Union Information Center; in the Student Life Office, Campbell Student Union 400; and online at www.buffalostate.edu/depts/studentlife/awards.html. Submit nominations to Hector Gil, assistant director of student life, Campbell Student Union 400, ext. 4631, by Thursday, February 21, 2002. back to top Mildred Campbell Leadership Award Mildred Keller Campbell, a significant benefactor of Buffalo State, dedicated years of service to the College Council, the Alumni Association, and the College Foundation. After graduating in 1928, Campbell went on to teach with the Buffalo Public Schools, the Buffalo Seminary, and the University at Buffalo. The Student Life Office is currently accepting applications for the Mildred Campbell Leadership Award. Presented annually in honor of Campbell, this esteemed award recognizes an undergraduate student who has a strong record of leadership at Buffalo State, demonstrated through personal development, organizational leadership, citizenship, and community building. Undergraduate students who have completed at least 24 credit hours at Buffalo State and have maintained a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 are encouraged to apply. Applications are due Thursday, February 21, 2002, and are available in the Student Life Office, Campbell Student Union 400; United Students Government Office, Campbell Student Union 402; Campbell Student Union Information Desk; Residence Life Office, Porter Hall; Vice President for Student Affairs Office, Cleveland Hall 513; Career Development Center, Cleveland Hall 306; Weigel Health Center; and Intercollegiate Athletics Office, Houston Gym 103. Applications also are available online at www.buffalostate.edu/depts/studentlife/awards.html. To nominate an outstanding student or for more information about this award, please contact Rene Kauder, graduate assistant, Student Life Office, at ext. 4631. back to top President's Medal and Chancellor's Awards: Deadline for Nominations Extended The deadline for nominations for the President's Medal for Outstanding Undergraduate Student and SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence has been extended to Friday, December 14. Nominations and supporting documentation should be forwarded to Phillip Santa Maria, associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students, Campbell Student Union 306. Recipients will be recognized at commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 11, 2002. The nomination form, applicable to both awards, is available here. Questions should be directed to Santa Maria at ext. 4618. back to top Women's Basketball Team Wins Nazareth Tournament The Buffalo State women's basketball team cruised through its competition this past weekend, earning the championship in the Nazareth Tournament. The Bengals followed a 77-52 opening-round win over Gallaudet by defeating Oswego 68-37 in the championship game. Monica Polka was named MVP of the tournament, and Abby Kochan was selected for the All-Tournament Team. back to top Athletic Events Women's Basketball Buffalo State vs. Oneonta Friday, December 7 6:00 p.m. and Buffalo State vs. Utica/Rome Saturday, December 8 2:00 p.m. Sports Arena Men's Basketball Buffalo State vs. Oneonta Friday, December 7 8:00 p.m. and Buffalo State vs. Utica/Rome Saturday, December 8 4:00 p.m. Sports Arena Women's Hockey Buffalo State vs. Neumann Saturday, December 8 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 9 1:00 p.m. Ice Arena back to top   College Senate Meeting The next College Senate meeting will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 14 in E. H. Butler Library 210. Curricular Proposals To alleviate the backlog of courses presented to the College Senate Curriculum Committee in March, the following deadlines have been set for curricular processing: Curricula approved by the Curriculum Committee with revisions requested during the 2000–2001 academic year must be returned to the committee chair by Tuesday, December 11, the final meeting date of the Curriculum Committee for the fall semester. Individual grace periods may be granted to departments with unusual numbers of courses or programs returned for revisions. Such an arrangement may be made with the chair of the Curriculum Committee. Departments may expect new curricular submissions that arrive in the Senate Office by December 11 to be fully processed during the spring 2002 semester. Departments submitting curricula after December 11 should have curricula to the Senate Office, Cleveland Hall 417C, by Tuesday, February 12, 2002, to allow for sufficient processing time before May 2002. Curricula submitted after February 12 may not be fully processed in the spring semester. back to top Curricular Items The following have been approved by the Senate Curriculum Committee and will be forwarded to the president for final review and approval: New Courses: HEW/ADE 580 Parenting/Sexuality Education Practices in Health HEW 605 Epidemiology HEW 615 Seminar in Health Education HEW 620 Health/Education/Promotion Strategies TED 100 Introduction to Technology Education Course Revision: ANT 377 Ancient Civilization Program Revision: From Graduate Program for Children with Disabilities - Moderate and Severe Disabilities Concentration (6330) to Graduate Program for Children with Disabilities, Severe Disabilities Annotation (6330) New Program: Technology Education, Postbaccalaureate Certification back to top The following have been received in the Senate Office and will be forwarded to the Curriculum Committee for review and approval: Program Revisions: B.S. in Applied Sociology (0732) Exceptional Education, Admission Requirements (0299/0300) Course Revisions: CIS 101 Computer Fundamentals. A study of the characteristics, organization, and use of the computer. The function of the basic components of the computer will be identified and explained. A broad survey of application software, as well as its impact on society, will be discussed. Hands-on experience using common software applications such as: word processing, spreadsheet, databases, and communications is required. *Course does not apply toward the fulfillment of CIS elective requirements for CIS majors. CIS 151 Computer Based Information Processing I. Description of computers, concepts of languages and programming; study of basic properties of computer languages such as branching, looping, array handling, subprograms and functions and their application to the solution of a variety of problems. Emphasis on structured programming language with enhancement of programming skills through use of a contemporary computer programming language to write applications programs. back to top CIS 251 Computer Based Information Processing II. Continuation of CIS 151. Topics include pointers, data structures, files, lists, abstract data types, and classes. Emphasis on structured programming process using a high level language. CIS 370 Systems Analysis and Design. To introduce the student to information analysis and system design. Topics include: the systems concepts, defining a system, systems analysis, hardware elements, software elements, case studies. EDU 416 Teaching Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School. An analysis of literacy in the middle and secondary schools. Topics include literacy processes, planning for literacy learning, literacy teaching strategies, and literacy assessment. Special emphasis is placed on critical reading, writing across the curriculum, study skills, and literacy in the content areas. ELF 606 School-Community Relations. School-Community Relations focuses on the educational relevance of involving the greater community (parents, neighborhoods, businesses, etc.) to enhance and support student achievement. The course also focuses on the organizational relationship between one school, other schools in the district, the school district itself, and schools in other school districts. Other issues include power, multicultural awareness, major opinion leaders, vision and mission articulation, interpersonal skills, etc. Students will construct an actual data based school-community relations plan. back to top

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