Welcome Back
Welcome back for the spring 2002 semester! The semester, which culminates with commencement, the most important ceremony of our academic year, unfolds at a faster pace and with a different sense of urgency than the fall term. In addition, this year the tragic and unexpected international events of the fall term continue to resonate in the new year. We live in a different world, and at Buffalo State College, these historic changes imbue our mission to inspire a lifelong passion for learning and to empower a diverse population of students to succeed as citizens of a challenging world with a new sense of purpose. I hope we have all returned enthusiastic to meet this challenge with renewed vigor, rigor, and creativity.
This moment in our history also provides a compelling backdrop for our continued strategic planning effort. Building on our successful internal and external stakeholders conferences, this ongoing campuswide project will continue with two stakeholders conferences involving students. In addition, I will deliver my annual State of the College Address in a town-meeting format in February. I look forward to seeing many of you there and to seeing all of you at commencement.
I wish you happiness, peace, and intellectual inspiration in this new year!
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Curricular Approvals
I have approved the following new courses, course revisions, new programs, and program revisions, which have been recommended by the appropriate dean, the College Senate, and the provost and vice president for academic affairs:
New Courses:
EDC 601 Instructional Technologies
EDU 682 Enhancing and Integrating Elementary Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics
EXE 510 Cognition and Emergent Literacy in Young Children with Disabilities
EXE 612 Managing the Behavior of Young Children with Disabilities
HEW/ADE 580 Parenting/Sexuality Education Practices in Health
HEW 605 Epidemiology
HEW 615 Seminar in Health Education
HEW 620 Health Education/Promotion Strategies
MED 500 Practicum I: Graduate Field Experience in Secondary Mathematics Education
MED 501 Practicum II: Practice Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School
MED 502 Practicum III: Practice Teaching Mathematics in the High School
TED 100 Introduction to Technology Education
Course Revisions:
ANT 377 Ancient Civilization
BXE 623 Policies and Practices of Bilingual Special Education
BXE 625 Curriculum I: Strategies for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Students
BXE 626 Assessment Techniques in Bilingual Special Education
BXE 627 Curriculum II: Applied Strategies in Bilingual Special Education
BXE 628 Bilingual Special Education Field Practicum
DES 215 Introduction to Design History
EDU 616 Integrating Theory and Practice in Programs for Infants and Toddlers
EXE 503 Instructional Strategies for Individuals with Mild Disabilities
EXE 620 Moderate, Severe, and Multiple Disabilities
EXE 628 Collaborative and Consultative Practices in Inclusive Settings
EXE 631 Adapting Language Arts and Reading Instruction for Students with Mild Disabilities
EXE 632 Direct Instruction Intervention Models for Students with Special Needs
EXE 633 Adapting Content Area Instruction for Children and Adolescents with Disabilities
EXE 636 Promoting Effective Social Interactions in the Schools
MAT 301 Fundamentals of Abstract Algebra
MAT 322 Geometry
New Programs:
Art Education (Birth–12) Postbaccalaureate Certification
Technology Education, Postbaccalaureate Certification
Program Revisions:
Dietetics and Nutrition Admissions Requirements (0410)
Graduate Program for Students with Disabilities: Early Childhood, Childhood, Adolescence (6330)
Graduate Program for Children with Disabilities: Severe Disabilities Annotation (6330)
Graduate Bilingual Program for Students with Disabilities: Bilingual Extension (6326)
M.S.Ed. in Educational Computing (6950)
Master's, Including Initial Certification, in Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 2)
Master's in Childhood and Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction
Master's in Childhood Education (Grades 1–6)
Master's in Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 2)
Master's, Including Initial Certification, in Childhood Education (Grades 1–6)
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Distance Education
Buffalo State is committed to providing high-quality distance education programs.
Toward that end, I am pleased to announce that I have appointed Richard Podemski, dean
of graduate studies and research, to oversee coordination of graduate and undergraduate
distance education programming. He will work closely with Maryruth Glogowski,
director of E. H. Butler Library and interim director of Instructional Technology, and
Melaine Kenyon, distance education coordinator, to ensure quality in our distance
education offerings. These individuals will keep me apprised of needs to advance our
efforts in this area.
I am further pleased to announce two new incentive programs to promote distance
education offerings:
- Departments that seek to use distance education to serve student markets that have
not traditionally been part of Buffalo State's student population (and hence, can
generate new revenue) may apply for incentive-based funding to develop and
implement distance education programs. A proposal describing the justification for
the program, a financial plan with enrollment impact, cost of development, all
operating costs, and other related factors should be submitted to the dean of graduate
studies and research, Cleveland Hall 511.
- Faculty may receive a stipend of $1,000 to attend training designed to facilitate the
development of distance education courses. The proposed distance education course
must be either 100 percent online or a hybrid online/interactive video course. Faculty
must participate in the training prior to teaching the class.
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- 100 percent online courses—Participants must use Buffalo State College's
Blackboard Course Management System or the SUNY Learning Network's Lotus
Notes System.
- Blackboard—Beginning in summer 2002, training workshops will be
held for two full weeks during the summer, and again during winter
intersession. Attendance at every session during the two weeks is required.
- SUNY Learning Network—Faculty who propose to run a course
through the SUNY Learning Network may apply for the stipend as
compensation for attending the SLN training workshops (first time
only) and putting up a course on SLN. Training begins April 2002. Some sessions are held
off campus; faculty also must attend a portion of Buffalo State training and
development workshop sessions during summer or winter.
- Hybrid courses—Participants must use Buffalo State's Blackboard Course
Management System for the online portion (50 percent) of the course. The interactive video
portion must be taught from one of Buffalo State's interactive video classrooms to
students at another distance learning site.
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The Distance Education Course Development Proposal can be found at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/disted/RFP.pdf.
The number of faculty members who are developing Web-based, Web-enhanced, and
interactive video courses and programs is increasing rapidly, but quality is inconsistent.
To ensure quality technical and student support services and efficient coordination of
courses and programs, observation of the following Distance Education Program and
Course Approval Policy is mandatory, effective immediately.
- Any proposal for a new distance education program or course, expansion of an
existing distance education program to a new interactive video site, or cancellation of
a program must be approved by the dean of graduate studies and research, Cleveland Hall 511.
- Faculty members who wish to convert existing courses to online or hybrid courses
must apply for and attend the full two weeks of FAST Center distance education
training and development workshops. Faculty may be eligible for the $1,000 stipend
incentive described above.
- Because the campus has limited interactive video capacity, department or program
chairs must consult with the distance education coordinator and receive approval
from the dean of graduate studies and research in advance of implementing or
changing programs or courses that use the campus's ISDN (integrated services digital
network) or fiber network. Approval for expanding these programs to new sites will
be based on expected revenue, the availability of campus and remote teaching sites,
and an examination of the technical capacity of the proposed site(s) and costs.
For more information, contact Melaine Kenyon at ext. 6829 or kenyonmc@buffalostate.edu.
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Faculty and Staff Research and Creativity Symposium
Please reserve Tuesday, February 5 and Thursday, February 7 during Bengal Pause to attend the 2001–2002 Faculty and Staff Research and Creativity Symposium. Roughly 60 presentations and poster sessions will be offered during the two days. A program listing topics, presenters, brief abstracts, and a schedule of activities was mailed to all faculty and staff this week.
President Muriel Howard and Provost Gary Marotta will open the symposium at noon February 5 in the lobby of E. H. Butler Library. Refreshments will be served.
The following people served on the planning committee for this event: James Astrella, associate professor of design; Gina Game, administrative assistant, SUNY Research Foundation; Karen O'Quin, associate dean, Faculty of Natural and Social Sciences; Richard Podemski, dean of graduate studies and research; and Pamela Schuetze-Pizarro, assistant professor of psychology. Students are encouraged to attend. Please join us in celebrating the outstanding accomplishments of Buffalo State's faculty and staff.
President's Awards for Excellence
Monday, March 4 is the last day to submit nominations and supporting materials for President's Awards for Excellence in Teaching; Research, Scholarship, and Creativity; Librarianship; Academic Advisement; Service to the College; or the Advancement of Equity and Campus Diversity. Guidelines may be obtained from the Academic Affairs Office, Cleveland Hall 519, ext. 5903.
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Individual Development Awards
Friday, February 1 is the deadline for applications for State of NY/UUP Individual Development Awards. This deadline applies to projects and activities conducted from September 1, 2001, to August 31, 2002. Submit applications to the Individual Development Award Committee, c/o the Equity and Campus Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415.
Applications and guidelines are available at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr/ida.htm.
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Tuition Assistance Deadline
The deadline to submit SUNY Employee Tuition Assistance Applications (B-140W) for the spring 2002 semester is Thursday, February 28. Contact the Human Resource Management Office, Cleveland Hall 410, ext. 4821, for guidelines and applications for this or other tuition assistance programs.
NYS Employees' Retirement System Seminars
Members of the New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) who are within five years of retirement are invited to attend a pre-retirement seminar. Seating is limited and will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Tier 3 and Tier 4 employees (those who joined ERS on or after July 27, 1976) attend Thursday, April 11. Register by Friday, February 22.
- Tier 1 and Tier 2 employees (those who joined ERS on or before July 26, 1976) attend Friday, June 14 or Friday, June 21. Register by Friday, April 5.
The seminars will run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Holiday Inn, 4600 Genesee Street, Cheektowaga. To attend, call the Human Resource Management Office at ext. 4821.
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Retirement System Seminar, "Planning for Tomorrow—Today"
Tier 3 or Tier 4 members (those who joined ERS on or after July 27, 1976) of the Employees' Retirement System who are under age 50 are invited to attend the seminar "Planning for Tomorrow—Today" from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on one of the following days:
- Friday, March 8 in the Holiday Inn, 4600 Genesee Street, Cheektowaga. Register as soon as possible.
- Thursday, May 30 in the Radisson Hotel, 4243 Genesee Street, Cheektowaga. Register by Friday, April 5.
This financial-planning seminar will demonstrate the need for pre-retirement preparation and will provide information on how to adjust personal financial situations to reach retirement goals. Registration is required; call the Human Resource Management Office, ext. 4821.
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Name Tags
Campus Services is pleased to announce that new laser-compatible name tags with the official college logo are now available through Central Stores. The tags can be peeled back and affixed directly or slipped into standard clear name badges, available through Boise Cascade and other suppliers. These name tags replace those previously available from the College Relations Office.
To order, complete a Requisition for Central Stores Supplies, including the information below, and mail it to Central Receiving or fax it to ext. 4095. Orders received by the first of the month will be delivered within the first five business days of the month. Please direct questions to Cheryl Byer, coordinator of business systems, at ext. 6111.
Catalog Number: 100220
Item Description: Name Tag Labels, 8/Sheet
Unit: Sheet
Unit Price: 52¢
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Burchfield-Penney Exhibition: Signals from the Electronic Cloud
The Burchfield-Penney Art Center will present Signals from the Electronic Cloud: Recent Work from the IEA January 26 through April 7. The exhibition, which focuses on recent works from the Institute of Electronic Arts (IEA) at Alfred University, will include video projections, digital prints, and interactive computer and sound art by faculty members and those who have participated in the institute's highly acclaimed artist-in-residence program. Artifacts and historical objects significant to the development of the IEA and electronic media also will be included. Featured artists include IEA founding members Peer Bode, Jessie Shefrin, and Joe Scheer.
For more information, see www.buffalostate.edu/news/pressrelease.asp?prid=99.
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Computer Training
Computing and Technology Services and the FAST Development Center offer monthly computer training classes. 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 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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Bihr Earns 400th Victory
Buffalo State men's basketball coach Dick Bihr recorded his 400th career win January 12 in Potsdam with a 68-47 score. Bihr, who played for Buffalo State from 1965 to 1969, ranks 16th in the nation among active Division III coaches in wins, and 25th overall with a .701 winning percentage. Read more at www.buffalostate.edu/athletics/400.htm.
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Athletic Events
Women's Basketball
Buffalo State vs. Potsdam
Friday, January 25
6:00 p.m.
Buffalo State vs. Plattsburgh
Saturday, January 26
2:00 p.m.
Sports Arena
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Men's Hockey
Buffalo State vs. Geneseo
Friday, January 25
7:00 p.m.
Alumni Game
Saturday, January 26
1:00 p.m.
Buffalo State vs. Brockport
Saturday, January 26
7:00 p.m.
Ice Arena
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Men's Basketball
Buffalo State vs. Potsdam
Friday, January 25
8:00 p.m.
Buffalo State vs. Plattsburgh
Saturday, January 26
4:00 p.m.
Sports Arena
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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
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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