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Vol. XLVII, No. 21 January 31, 2002

In this issue: From the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs New Chancellor's Award From the Vice President for Finance and Management University Policy on Fees, Charges, and Deposits Computer Training From the Vice President for Student Affairs Buffalo State's First Football Coach Dies Athletic Events From the Senior Adviser to the President for Equity and Campus Diversity Special Program: Tips for Teaching College Students with Learning Disabilities From the Chair of the College Senate College Senate Meetings Curricular Proposals Curricular Items

New Chancellor's Award Chancellor King has announced the establishment of the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities. With the establishment of this award, SUNY recognizes those among its faculty ranks who consistently engage in and have established a solid record of scholarship and creative productivity in addition to their teaching responsibilities. I encourage the Buffalo State community to nominate deserving colleagues for this award. Friday, February 22 is the deadline to submit nominations and supporting materials to the provost, Cleveland Hall 519. Guidelines may be obtained from the Academic Affairs Office, Cleveland Hall 519, ext. 5903. back to top   University Policy on Fees, Charges, and Deposits University policy prohibits the assessment of general science fees, laboratory fees, and fees for course materials, i.e., texts and/or supplies. These fees are prohibited, as university tuition guarantees students access to the facilities and supplies considered necessary for their courses. However, campuses may establish deposits in science courses requiring laboratory work as collateral against which replacement costs for damage may be assessed. University policy also requires that students purchase supplies and materials necessary for credit-bearing courses at the campus store or other appropriate commercial outlet. When this is not feasible in terms of efficiency, cost containment, or method of distribution, a request may be submitted to establish a course-related fee if students will retain the end product of the laboratory course work, e.g., sculpture/ceramics, photography. Please review your department fee schedule for compliance with university fee policy. Fees not in accordance with the above directives should be discontinued. Contact Comptroller Gary Phillips at ext. 4312 with questions concerning this policy. back to top 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. back to top   Buffalo State's First Football Coach Dies Lester J. Dugan, the first football coach in the history of Buffalo State College, died Friday, January 25 after a short illness. He was 80. Dugan was born in Asbury Park, New Jersey, and raised in nearby Neptune City. A graduate of Niagara University, he received bachelor of science degrees in economics and education. He earned the Bronze Star Medal for his combat service with the U.S. Marine Corps on Okinawa in World War II. He taught at DeSales Catholic High School in Lockport for 35 years, until it closed in 1989. During that time, he served as assistant principal and athletic director; taught history, business, physical education, and driver education; and coached football, basketball, and baseball. His football-coaching career at DeSales included 10 league championships. In 1974, his club won the New York State Small School Championships, and Dugan was honored as New York State Small School Coach of the Year. He became Buffalo State's first football coach in 1980 and stayed through the 1985 season. In that time, he led the Bengals to important victories over Marist, Alfred, the University at Buffalo, Canisius, St. Lawrence, and Alfred University. He was inducted into the Buffalo State Athletics Hall of Fame in 1993. When he returned in 2000 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the college's football program, Dugan served as presenter at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony and as grand marshal of the homecoming parade. back to top Athletic Events Women's Basketball Buffalo State vs. Medaille Friday, February 1 7:00 p.m. Sports Arena Women's Hockey Buffalo State vs. Utica Saturday, February 2 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 3 1:00 p.m. Ice Arena back to top   Special Program: Tips for Teaching College Students with Learning Disabilities Project Success: Ensuring a Quality Higher Education for Students with Disabilities and the Services for Students with Disabilities Office will hold a special video presentation and question-and-answer period for faculty and staff working with students with disabilities. Learning disabilities outnumber other types of disabilities on this and many other college campuses. In fall 2001, Buffalo State had more than 340 learning-disabled students among its total population of 679 students with disabilities. The video program will provide information on problems unique to college students with learning disabilities and suggest ways in which faculty can assist students in their classrooms. The session will be held from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, February 14 in E. H. Butler Library 210. Bring your lunch; beverages will be provided. R.S.V.P. to Peggy Bristol at bristopa@buffalostate.edu or ext. 3515. back to top   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. back to top Curricular Items The following have been received in the College Senate Office and will be forwarded to the Curriculum Committee for review and approval: Course Revisions: From DES 101 Introductory Design 2DI to Introduction to Design 2D1. Introduction to two-dimensional design as a way of thinking about visual language. Development of basic skills and concepts in two-dimensional design, i.e., compositional organization and special definition. Logical approaches to problem solving with an emphasis on individual solutions using black-and-white media. Development of presentation techniques. From DES 103 Introductory Design 3DI to DES 103 Introduction to Design 3DI. Introduction to three-dimensional design as a way of thinking about visual language. Development of basic skills and concepts in three-dimensional design, i.e., compositional organization and special definition. Logical approaches to problem solving with an emphasis on individual solutions using a variety of media. Development of presentation techniques. FAR 100 Introduction to Fine Arts. A study of the fundamentals of the visual arts; includes art historical study and project work to engage students in the creative process. Lecture and studio experience. Note: For non-art majors only. back to top FRE 416 Advanced Conversation and Composition. Advanced conversation dealing with contemporary French civilization and institutions and the Francophone world. Also includes research and extensive writing. Required for bachelor of science in French/secondary education. HIS 366 Medieval and Early Modern Britain. This course focuses on the development of English and Scottish political identities prior to the Act of Union and the eventual formation of the British state in 1707. While political events provide the narrative framework for the course, it also features consideration of the roles of the church, family life, social structure, culture, economics, immigration, and war as facets of these formative periods. HIS 367 Modern Britain. This course focuses on the modern history of the British Isles since the Act of Union of 1707. While political events provide the narrative framework for the course, it also features consideration of the roles of the church, family life, social structure, culture, economics, immigration, industrialism, imperialism, and war as facets of these formative periods. New Course: FAR 364 Art after 1940. Survey of modern and contemporary art in the United States and Europe from approximately 1940 to the present. Painting, sculpture, performance, and video art will be studied in terms of style and/or political-historical contexts. This course will investigate the work of Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Lucian Freud, Romare Bearden, Maya Lin (Vietnam Veterans Memorial), Cindy Sherman, Mark Tansey, and others. back to top

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