Telecommunication Updates
New 585 Area Code
A new area code, 585, was introduced to the region November 15. The new code will serve the following counties or portions of these counties that are currently part of the 716 area code: Allegany, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Steuben, Wyoming, and Yates. The following counties and Indian reservations will retain the 716 area code: Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, and Niagara Counties and the Tonawanda and Oil Springs Indian Reservations.
A transition period exists until August 17, during which callers may dial either 716 or 585 when calling the 585 region.
After August 17, dialing plans for both area codes will be as follows:
- Local telephone numbers within the area code (716 to 716 or 585 to 585) will continue to consist of seven digits.
- Local telephone numbers across area code boundaries (716 to 585 or 585 to 716) will consist of 11 digits: 1 + area code + telephone number.
- Toll numbers will continue to consist of 11 digits: 1 + area code + telephone number.
The new area code does not affect rates. A local call is a local call, regardless of the number of digits dialed.
Telecommunications Relay Service: 711
A Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) is now publicly available and functional from campus telephones. The service enables telephone communication with those who have hearing and/or speech impairments.
To access this service, dial 9 (for an outside line) and 711 from a campus phone to reach a local telecommunications relay center. A TRS operator acts as an interpreter between the caller and a recipient who uses a TDD/TTY device. This service is free; dialing 711 is the equivalent of dialing an "800" number. The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All calls are confidential.
For more information, call the campus Telecommunications Office at ext. 3333 or call (9) 711 to speak to a TRS operator.
Cellular Phone Law
New York State law prohibits the use of handheld cellular phones while driving. Buffalo State requires its employees to comply with this directive.
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Mileage Reimbursement Rate
The mileage rate for 2002 is 36.5¢ per mile, effective January 1.
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Computer Training
Computing and Technology Services and the FAST Development Center offer monthly computer training classes. Most classes in January will run two hours and will be held during the traditional Winterim period. Unless otherwise stated, classes will be 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 is recommended for registration. Enter the following information in the required fields:
User Name: your user name (e.g., publicjq)
Password: your password
Domain: bsclogon
If you must use Netscape, enter the following information in the required fields:
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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Intercollegiate Athletics
Buffalo State Intercollegiate Athletics has unveiled a redesigned Bengal tiger and word mark. The new designs are available at www.buffalostate.edu/athletics.
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Spring Minigrant Applications
The deadline for applications for spring 2002 Equity and Campus Diversity Minigrants is Friday, February 1. Applications are available from Michelle Douglas, assistant director of equity and campus diversity, Cleveland Hall 415, ext. 6210.
Those whose projects were funded for fall 2001 are reminded to submit their requests for reimbursement as soon as possible.
Students with Disabilities
Buffalo State College has more than 600 students with disabilities. Faculty members are asked to announce to classes and/or state on course outlines that students with disabilities who may require special accommodations to meet the requirements of the class should contact Marianne Savino, coordinator of special services, in South Wing 120 to discuss their individual needs as soon as possible.
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Campus Safety Forum
The Campus Safety Forum is concerned with increasing safety awareness for all members of the campus community. Faculty, staff, and students should be especially alert during evening hours and when evening classes are dismissed. Faculty are encouraged to urge students to use the campus escort service or to walk with a partner in the evening.
Buffalo State College General Policy against Discrimination and Harassment
Buffalo State College is committed to proper treatment of all members of the college community. The college can achieve its educational mission only in an atmosphere of mutual respect that is free from intolerance and that offers equal opportunity to all. Every member of the college community shares the responsibility for addressing incidents of disrespect for the dignity of others and acts of discrimination, racism, bigotry, harassment, exclusion, abusive language, or mistreatment of individuals or groups.
Among the goals of the college is the empowerment of a diverse population of students to succeed as citizens of a challenging world. The college is dedicated to maintaining an atmosphere of intellectual vitality, collegiality, and collaboration. It will not have attained its goal until and unless all in its midst obtain fair and equitable treatment in employment and education. For this reason, Buffalo State College condemns and pledges itself to fight against all acts of invidious discrimination, bias, intolerance, or harassment.
Racial discrimination is a particularly serious problem. The goals of the college are undermined and human dignity is offended where employment or educational benefits, opportunities, or privileges are denied or restricted on the basis of race, religion, color, or national origin, or where a racially hostile environment exists. Racial or illegal discrimination of any sort limits the opportunity for individuals to realize their potential and denies them the rigors, joys, and fulfillment of intellectual curiosity.
Therefore, it is the policy of Buffalo State College to provide an employment and educational environment free from invidious discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital or veteran status. It shall be a violation of this policy for any agent, student, or employee of Buffalo State to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital or veteran status against any individual with respect to terms of employment, education, or benefits of any program or activity at Buffalo State.
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To implement this policy:
- All college faculty, staff, and students are expected to comport themselves in a manner that does not convey to others in the college community any disrespect, intolerance, or rude behavior based on age, race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital, veteran, or socioeconomic status.
- All members of the college community are expected to contribute to the college environment to move the college community in the direction of respect for all.
- All persons within the college community who perceive that they have been subjected to discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, color, national origin, gender, disability, marital or veteran status, or sexual orientation are urged to present their concerns to the Equity and Campus Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415.
- All faculty, staff, and students who know of a member of the community who believes that he or she has been subjected to discrimination or harassment are expected to encourage that person to visit the Equity and Campus Diversity Office and, if need be, offer assistance to help that person do so.
- All supervisory and management staff have the responsibility to educate faculty, staff, and students about the value of diversity to the institution. To meet this responsibility, supervisors, department heads, and management staff are expected to:
- Regularly communicate with employees and students under their supervision about the college's policy against discrimination, its commitment to diversity, and the need for civility in the community.
- Monitor their own behavior to ensure that it offers an appropriate model for employees and students under their supervision.
- Promptly and thoroughly respond to all reports or incidents of invidious discrimination or harassment in their areas of responsibility.
- Identify and respect the needs of the victims of discrimination and attempt to restore collegiality and equity following reported incidents of discrimination.
- Confer directly with the Equity and Campus Diversity Office whenever reports or complaints of discrimination or harassment are brought to their attention in their areas of responsibility or if they have concerns about appropriate responses to complaints.
Complaints should be reported to Dolores E. Battle, senior adviser to the president for equity and campus diversity, Cleveland Hall 415, ext. 6210.
Other college policies related to equity and campus diversity can be located at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/equity/contents.html .
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College Senate Meetings
College Senate meetings will be held at 3:00 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 210 on the following dates during the spring 2002 semester:
Friday, February 8
Friday, March 8
Friday, April 5
Friday, May 3
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Curricular Proposals
Curricular proposals should reach the Senate Office, Cleveland Hall 417C, by Tuesday, February 12 to allow for sufficient processing time before May 2002. Curricula submitted after February 12 may not be fully processed in the spring semester.
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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:
EDC 601 Instructional Technologies
EDU 682 Enhancing and Integrating Elementary Social Studies, Science, and Math
Course Revision:
MAT 322 Geometry
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The following have been received in the College Senate Office and will be forwarded to the Curriculum Committee for review and approval:
New Course:
CHE 414 Forensic Chemistry Laboratory. This course will provide laboratory experience in forensic chemistry including analytical experiments in blood work, hair and fiber analysis, arson, toxicology, and explosive residue analysis.
Course Revisions:
DES 220 Ceramics I. Introductory exploration of clay as a medium of creative expression. Experiences in methods of forming, application of glaze, and firing theory. Study of three-dimensional form and function.
FAR 101 Drawing I. Fundamentals of drawing based primarily on the study and representation of objects and nature forms, with problems of analysis, composition, and structure in various media. Lecture and studio experiences.
FAR 102 Drawing II. Drawing the nude using various media with an emphasis on proportion, anatomy, and pictorial structure. Lecture and studio experiences.
FAR 300 Drawing III. A continuation of FAR 102 with an emphasis on the human figure and its relationship to an environment and pictorial structure. Lecture and studio experiences.
FAR 400 Drawing IV. Advanced figure drawing with media and content based on individual needs. Concentration on individually selected area of development in drawing through the use of models. Lecture and studio experiences.
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