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Vol. XLVII, No. 38 July 25, 2002

In this issue: From the President Curricular Approvals From the Vice President for Finance and Management Retirement Incentive Program Computer Training and SkillSoft E-Learning

Curricular Approvals I have approved the following new courses, core course, new programs, and minor program revisions, which have been recommended by the appropriate dean, the College Senate, and the provost and vice president for academic affairs: New Courses: EDU 417 Adolescent Literacy IST 100 Introduction to International Studies Core Course: DES 215 Introduction to Design History New Programs: Postbaccalaureate Teacher Certification: Social Studies Education (7–12) Postbaccalaureate Teacher Certification: Social Studies Education (7–12; 5–6 extension) Minor Program Revisions: Aging (1018) Writing (1027) back to top   Retirement Incentive Program Buffalo State College will not participate in the 2002–03 SUNY Retirement Incentive Program, which provides additional benefits to employees age 50 and over with 10 years of service who are members of the New York State Employees' or Teachers' Retirement System or who participate in the SUNY Optional Retirement Program (TIAA-CREF). Program participation would place budgetary restrictions on the college that would hinder our ability to maintain adequate staffing. When the 2000 retirement incentive was announced, we noted that Buffalo State's participation in future retirement incentives was unlikely because of the fiscal implications. A number of other SUNY campuses also have elected not to participate in this year's incentive program. A separate incentive is available to the very few employees (only two at Buffalo State) who are Tier 2, 3, or 4 members of the NYS Teachers' or Employees' Retirement System between ages 55 and 61 with 25 to 29 years of service. This program allows retirement before age 62 with fewer than 30 years of service without the normally required pension reductions. Campus participation in this program is mandatory and does not impose the same budgetary restrictions. Eligible employees have been contacted by Human Resource Management. Please call Eileen Marino, employee benefits administrator, at ext. 4821, with questions regarding the retirement incentive. back to top 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. back to top 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 various skills. SkillSoft courses may be taken in CyberQuad, E. H. Butler Library 318. This month's training sessions will be held from 9:00 a.m. to noon Friday, August 9 and from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 27. Learn more or register for SkillSoft courses at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr.

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