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Vol. XLVII, No. 28 March 21, 2002

In this issue: From the President Curricular Approvals From the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Buffalo State Technology Fair Spring Meeting with Department Chairs From the Vice President for Finance and Management SABRE Spring Update Internal Control Standards From the Vice President for Student Affairs 2001–2002 Program Funding Applications From the Chair of the College Senate College Senate Meetings Curricular Items Curricular Proposals Senate Vacancies: Call for Nominations and Elections College Senate Discussion Board

Curricular Approvals I have approved the following course revisions and program revisions, which have been recommended by the appropriate dean, the College Senate, and the provost and vice president for academic affairs: Course Revisions: FRE 301 French Conversation, Reading, and Composition I FRE 302 French Conversation, Reading, and Composition II SPA 416 Advanced Conversation Program Revisions: French Secondary Education (7–12) Spanish Secondary Education (7–12) back to top   Buffalo State Technology Fair Buffalo State's fourth annual Technology Fair will take place March 21 and April 3, 22, and 23. March topics include online publishing and a special evening of jazz and technology. April 3 will feature a presentation on French philosophers and architecture, and April 22 and 23 will continue with a film and presentations on ocular prosthetics and cybernetic technology, followed by a panel discussion. 2001 TIP recipients will present poster sessions of their work during the concluding reception, while the conference "Sociology in the Age of Intelligent Machines," sponsored by the Faculty of Natural and Social Sciences, is taking place. This year's events are sponsored by the Faculty and Staff Technology Development Center (FAST) and the Teaching and Learning Technology Roundtable (TLTR). The following events are scheduled for Thursday, March 21: back to top At the Burchfield-Penney Art Center: "Online Publishing and Democratizing the Production of Knowledge" Scott Schaffer, editor and professor of sociology, Millersville University 2:00–3:00 p.m. "Art Informatics: Pursuing Digital Access at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery" Richard Cherry, chief information officer, Albright-Knox Art Gallery 3:00–4:00 p.m. Reception Music by Jason Walling, Buffalo State technology education student and classical jazz pianist 4:00–5:00 p.m. At the Albright-Knox Art Gallery: "Jazz Places," a performance with Bill Staebell (bass player) Howard Becker, author and professor of sociology, University of California, Santa Barbara 7:30–9:00 p.m. Please visit the Technology Fair Web site for the most current and complete schedule of presentations: www.buffalostate.edu/offices/fast/techfair. back to top Spring Meeting with Department Chairs Our spring meeting will be held from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 19 in Cleveland Hall 418. back to top   SABRE Spring Update Please join the SABRE team for the spring 2002 update to the campus, "Bengal PAWS, the Student Inquiry System," at one of two identical sessions: 11:00 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 26 or Wednesday, April 10 in E. H. Butler Library 210. The sessions will include news about the SABRE project, previews of the Web-based student inquiry system—newly named Bengal PAWS (Personal Access to Web Services)—and a question-and-answer period. Refreshments will be served. back to top Internal Control Standards The Internal Control Act of the State of New York requires our college to communicate the following information on agency responsibilities and standards: The internal control standards define the minimum level of quality acceptable for internal control systems in operation and constitute the criteria against which systems are to be evaluated. These internal control standards apply to all operations and administrative functions (both manual and automated), but are not intended to limit or interfere with duly granted authority related to development of legislation, rule making, or other discretionary policy making in an agency. General Standards Reasonable Assurance. Internal control systems are to provide reasonable assurance that the objectives of the systems will be accomplished. Supportive Attitude. Managers and employees are to maintain and demonstrate a positive and supportive attitude toward internal controls at all times. Competent Personnel. Managers and employees are to have personal and professional integrity and are to maintain a level of competence that allows them to accomplish their assigned duties, as well as understand the importance of developing and implementing good internal controls. Control Objectives. Internal control objectives are to be identified or developed for each agency activity and are to be logical, applicable, and reasonably complete. Control Techniques. Internal control techniques are to be effective and efficient in accomplishing their internal control objectives. Continuous Monitoring. Agency heads are to establish and maintain a program of internal review designed to identify internal control weaknesses and implement changes needed to correct the weaknesses. back to top Specific Standards Documentation. Internal control systems and all transactions and other significant events are to be clearly documented, and the documentation is to be readily available for examination. Recording of Transactions and Events. Transactions and other significant events are to be promptly recorded and properly classified. Execution of Transactions and Events. Transactions and other significant events are to be authorized and executed only by persons acting within the scope of their authority. Separation of Duties. Key duties and responsibilities in authorizing, processing, recording, and reviewing transactions should be separated among individuals. Supervision. Qualified and continuous supervision is to be provided to ensure that internal control objectives are achieved. Access to and Accountability for Resources. Access to resources and records is to be limited to authorized individuals, and accountability for the custody and use of resources is to be assigned and maintained. Periodic comparison shall be made of the resources to the recorded accountability to determine whether the two agree. The frequency of the comparison shall be a function of the vulnerability of the asset. Audit Resolution Standard Prompt Resolution of Audit Findings. Managers are to (1) promptly evaluate findings and recommendations reported by auditors, (2) determine proper actions in response to audit findings and recommendations, and (3) complete, within reasonable time frames, all actions that correct or otherwise resolve matters brought to management's attention. Contact Gary Phillips, associate vice president and comptroller, at ext. 4312 with questions about the Internal Control Act. back to top   2001–2002 Program Funding Applications The Auxiliary Services Grant Allocation Committee is accepting applications for its final round of review for the 2001–2002 academic year. Proposals will be accepted for events taking place in spring or summer 2002, or any time during 2002–2003. Proposals should support the mission of the college and contribute to the following strategic directions: To strengthen the academic program and all student support services to promote success in teaching and learning To increase recruitment, retention, and graduation of a diverse population of students To create a nurturing environment for a diverse campus community Programs and events funded must be open to all students, faculty, and staff at Buffalo State and result in a direct educational experience. All Buffalo State students, faculty, and staff are eligible to apply. Application packets are available in the Vice President for Student Affairs Office, Cleveland Hall 513; the United Students Government Office, Campbell Student Union 401; the Student Life Office, Campbell Student Union 400; and at the Student Union Information Desk. Proposals are due by the close of business Friday, April 12. back to top   College Senate Meetings The next College Senate meeting will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 5 in E. H. Butler Library 210. The last meeting of the semester will be held Friday, May 3. 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 in accordance with the committee's deadlines: Program Revision: Writing Minor Course Revisions: EDU 120 College Reading and Study Strategies. This is a competency-based course designed to improve students' college reading and study skills. Classes include lecture and both small- and large-group work. Students are advised to take this course based on the results of the college's reading placement test. EDU 150 College Reading and Study Strategies II. This course seeks to prepare students to read more critically and to utilize college texts at an advanced level. The course stresses development of effective techniques for reflection and argumentation in academic content areas. FAR 220 Introductory Photography. Fundamentals of 35 mm camera craft, black-and-white film development, exposure metering, print enlarging and developing, print finishing and presentation, and the use of computers, film scanners, and ink-jet printers for digital imaging. Emphasis is on the use of photography to make memorable images for art and commercial use. Includes lectures, darkroom work, equipment demonstrations, basic computer demonstration, and fieldwork. Note: 35 mm camera with built-in exposure meter and manual mode capability is required. back to top FAR 321 Intermediate Photography I. An intermediate course in photography, which encourages making creative images. Intermediate 35 mm camera technique and the use of on-camera electronic flash are taught. The basic zone system is taught to improve exposure-metering skills, to introduce controls for monitoring the development of film, to familiarize students with the contrast curves used in Photoshop, and as an aid to improving print quality. Includes lectures, darkroom work, equipment demonstrations, basic computer instruction, and fieldwork. FAR 322 Intermediate Photography II. An intermediate photography course that introduces the use of Photoshop, film scanning, ink-jet printing, and color management. Course establishes basic skills for the transition from traditional darkroom work to computer-based image making, and may be taken by any student with a 35 mm camera and a basic knowledge of photography. Includes lectures, darkroom work, equipment demonstrations, instruction in computer use, instruction in Photoshop, and fieldwork. FAR 323 Advanced Photography. An advanced course devoted to creative work in photography and related digital technology. Advanced camera skills are taught using medium-format and digital cameras. Advanced film exposure and lighting techniques are taught. Intermediate and advanced Photoshop skills are taught, as well as basic use of Illustrator, Painter, Poser, and Web page software. Medium-format camera (120/220 film size), tripod, hand-held exposure meter, and electronic flash are required. Concurrent internship is encouraged. FAR 420 Senior Studio in Photography. A 6-credit-hour concentration of studio work by the senior photography major. The student, in consultation with his or her major adviser for this course, outlines, plans, and executes a complex and related series of pictures to be made over the length of the semester, which results in a coherent body of work. back to top New Courses: FAR 375 Introduction to Asian Art. A comprehensive study of Asian art, designed to introduce students to the principal thoughts and concepts of the art of China, Japan, and India. The articulation of Asian art reveals the relevance of the philosophies of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Zen tradition, Taoism, and Confucianism. Includes brief histories of Eastern civilizations as frameworks for the understanding of their aesthetic and philosophical concepts as presented in works of art. Comparisons with Western art will be used to help students grasp the meaning of Asian art. HTR 400 Catering Management. This course provides students with an understanding of catering principles as well as management experiences through the execution of specially booked functions. Also provides opportunities to apprentice in planning, organizing, supervising, and preparing and serving food and beverages for planned catered events. MAT 325 Probability and Statistics. Probability (graphic representations, descriptions of probabilistic events, combinatorics and combinatorial probability), discrete and continuous probability distributions, descriptive statistics, estimation and test of hypotheses concerning means, proportions, variance and standard deviation and differences between means and proportions, chi-square tests for goodness of fit and independence, F-distribution and analysis of variance, correlation and regression, and nonparametric statistics. back to top Curricular Proposals The deadline to submit curricular proposals for guaranteed processing this semester was February 12. Proposals received in the Senate Office and forwarded to the Curriculum Committee after this date may not be fully processed this semester. The Curriculum Committee will not accept any curricular proposals beyond Tuesday, April 9. back to top Senate Vacancies: Call for Nominations and Elections Nominations Four at-large Senate positions and one SUNY University Senate position will become vacant on September 1. A call for nominations and information about candidates' statements can be found at www.buffalostate.edu/orgs/senate/election/Nominations.html. Information about the role of a SUNY university senator can be found at www.buffalostate.edu/orgs/senate/election/University.html. The call for nominations also was mailed to eligible campus voters. Full- and part-time faculty, professional staff, and librarians whose total service in the College Senate would not exceed six consecutive years during the terms of office are eligible to run for these three-year terms. Names of nominees are due in the Senate Office, Cleveland Hall 417C, by noon Friday, April 12. Senate Elections Senate elections will be conducted April 15–25 using both paper and electronic ballots. Those who wish to use a paper ballot must request one by April 12, following instructions contained in the call for nominations. Those who wish to vote electronically must have an NT account (the account used for Outlook). If you do not have an NT account or have not used your NT account in some time, call the Help Desk at ext. 4357. Paper ballots will be tallied after electronic ballots; thus, if a member should accidentally vote twice, only the electronic vote will be recorded. Contact Sharon Cramer, ext. 4334 or cramersf@buffalostate.edu, or Lisa D'Addieco, ext. 5139 or daddielm@buffalostate.edu, with questions. We look forward to your participation in the vital process of campus governance. back to top College Senate Discussion Board The College Senate Web site, www.buffalostate.edu/orgs/senate, now features a discussion board, where campus constituents can: Post questions that will be included in the "constituent question" portion of upcoming College Senate meetings. Those posting questions must supply their names but may choose to remain anonymous when their questions are discussed at meetings. Post items for discussion. Respond to previously posted items. Review discussion items. Please take full advantage of this new resource.

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