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Vol. XLVII, No. 33 May 2, 2002

In this issue: From the President College Council Meeting Responses to College Senate Recommendations Curricular Approvals From the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Graduate Advisory Council From the Vice President for Finance and Management July 5 Keeping Health Insurance Records Current Computer Training and SkillSoft E-Learning EAP Coordinator Vacancy From the Vice President for Student Affairs Approved Auxiliary Services Grants From the Chair of the College Senate College Senate Meeting Curricular Items

College Council Meeting The next meeting of the Buffalo State College Council will be held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 in Cleveland Hall 517. Agenda Call to Order Action Items Approval of Minutes: March 13, 2002 Council Chair's Report President's Report Reports by College Council Committees Facilities Development Governmental Relations/Advocacy Student Affairs Announcements Adjournment back to top Responses to College Senate Recommendations At its April 5 meeting, the College Senate voted to adopt the following academic calendars: 2002–2003 Revision of previously approved calendar, now final 2003–2004 Revision of previously approved calendar, now final 2004–2005 Tentative The Senate also approved the Teacher Education Council (T-E-C) bylaws, as well as the Curriculum Committee's proposal for policy revision to Section IV of the Directory of Policy Statements (DOPS). This proposal adds a new section, "Adding, Replacing, and Removing Prerequisites from Courses." 1. Academic Calendars I am pleased to approve the final academic calendar for 2002–2003, and I approve the revisions to the calendars for 2003–2004 and 2004–2005. Please note that the implementation of the SABRE system may require additional revisions to the 2003–2004 and 2004–2005 calendars. Buffalo State College Academic Calendars 2002–2005

FALL SEMESTER	2002–2003	2003–2004	2004–2005
	Final	Tentative	Tentative
Orientation	Monday–Wednesday Aug. 19–21	Monday–Wednesday Aug. 18–201	Monday–Wednesday Aug. 23–251
Final Registration	Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Aug. 20, 22, 23	Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Aug. 19, 21, 22	Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Aug. 24, 26, 27
Classes Begin	Monday, Aug. 26	Monday, Aug. 25	Monday, Aug. 30
Labor Day (No Classes)	Monday, Sept. 2	Monday, Sept. 1	Monday, Sept. 6
Columbus Day (No Classes)	Monday, Oct. 14	Monday, Oct. 13	Monday, Oct. 11
Veterans Day (No Classes)	Monday, Nov. 11	Tuesday, Nov. 11	Thursday, Nov. 11
Thanksgiving Recess (No Classes)	Wednesday–Saturday Nov. 27–30	Wednesday–Saturday Nov. 26–29	Wednesday–Saturday Nov. 24–27
Study Day	Friday, Dec. 6	Friday, Dec. 5	Friday, Dec. 10
Critique and Evaluation Period	Monday–Thursday Dec. 9–12	Monday–Thursday Dec. 8–11	Monday–Thursday Dec. 13–16
Final Day of Fall Semester	Thursday, Dec. 12	Thursday, Dec. 11	Thursday, Dec. 16
Emergency CEP Day	Friday, Dec. 13	Friday, Dec. 12	Friday, Dec. 17

1Given the planned use of the SABRE system, these dates may be expanded.

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INTERSEMESTER	2002–2003	2003–2004	2004–2005
	Final	Tentative	Tentative
Intersemester	Thursday, Jan. 2–Friday, Jan. 17	Friday, Jan. 2–Friday, Jan. 16	Monday, Jan. 3–Friday, Jan. 21
Orientation	Tuesday–Thursday Jan. 14–16	Tuesday–Thursday Jan. 13–15	Tuesday–Thursday Jan. 18–20
Final Registration	Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Jan. 14, 16, 17	Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Jan. 13, 15, 161	Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Jan. 18, 20, 211

1Given the planned use of the SABRE system, these dates may be expanded.

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SPRING SEMESTER	2002–2003	2003–2004	2004–2005
	Final	Tentative	Tentative
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No Classes)	Monday, Jan. 20	Monday, Jan. 19	Monday, Jan. 17
First Day of Classes	Tuesday, Jan. 21	Tuesday, Jan. 20	Monday, Jan. 24
Presidents Day Recess (No Classes)	Monday and Tuesday Feb. 17 and 18	Monday and Tuesday Feb. 16 and 17	Monday and Tuesday Feb. 21 and 22
Spring Recess (No Classes)	Monday–Saturday March 17–22	Monday–Saturday April 5–10	Monday–Saturday March 28–April 2
Study Day	Friday, May 2	Friday, May 7	Friday, May 6
Critique and Evaluation Period	Monday–Thursday May 5–8	Monday–Thursday May 10–13	Monday–Thursday May 9–12
Final Day of Spring Semester	Thursday, May 8	Thursday, May 13	Thursday, May 12
Emergency CEP Day	Friday, May 9	Friday, May 14	Friday, May 13
Commencement (tentative)	Saturday, May 10	Saturday, May 15	Saturday, May 14

back to top 2. Teacher Education Council (T-E-C) Bylaws I am also pleased to announce the establishment of the Teacher Education Council (T-E-C) and approve the bylaws as follows: Teacher Education Council (T-E-C) Bylaws ARTICLE I - Purposes The Teacher Education Council (T-E-C) functions in an advisory capacity to the president through the designated head of the teacher education unit and the vice president for academic affairs. Composed primarily of representatives of each teacher education program, the T-E-C is charged with the responsibility of supporting and assisting the head of the teacher education unit in: Ensuring necessary and productive dialogue between and among faculty in teacher education programs across the college. Facilitating the delivery, assessment, evaluation, and development of teacher education curricula. Monitoring admission requirements to teacher education programs. Recommending standards for faculty in teacher education programs and for professionals with whom teacher candidates work in the schools. Communicating both general and specific recommendations for teacher education program improvements to the unit head. ARTICLE II - Governance Membership Faculty representatives - Faculty representation on the T-E-C shall be composed of one representative from each department with teacher education program(s). Members shall be selected to two-year staggered terms by whatever internal means the departments establish. Unit head - The president of the college shall designate the unit head for all teacher education programs at the college. The unit head will serve on the T-E-C ex officio and without vote. Ex officio members - The three faculty deans (or designees), the associate vice president for undergraduate studies, the graduate dean, the teacher certification officer, and the NCATE coordinator will serve on the council ex officio and without vote. Chair - The council will elect a chair and a vice chair for a two-year term from among T-E-C members. The chair/vice chair election for the ensuing term will be held during the last scheduled T-E-C meeting every other spring semester. Executive committee - There shall be a five-member executive committee composed of the chair, vice chair, and three members (one from each deanship) elected from the T-E-C membership every two years. Committees - The chair of the T-E-C is authorized to establish committees and task forces and appoint members as circumstances warrant. Each committee/task force shall be provided with a specific charge, with the assignment not to exceed two years unless a proposal to extend its term is approved by T-E-C. In making appointments to committees, the T-E-C chair will ensure even distribution of representatives from the three college faculties. back to top ARTICLE III - Responsibility of the Council and Limitations on Authority The purpose of the T-E-C is to ensure systematic and regular dialogue among and between all faculty in teacher education programs collegewide. In addition, the council will advise the unit head on matters related to teacher education curriculum, standards, programming, and personnel. Nothing, however, in these bylaws, either explicit or implied, shall serve to limit the responsibility or authority of the academic departments, nor shall these bylaws in any way limit the responsibility or authority of the College Senate or other existing college governance structures. Furthermore, it shall be understood that the T-E-C has no authority to engage in actions contrary to procedures or policies delineated in any formally approved collective bargaining agreement or approved as official college policy (e.g., published in the Directory of Policy Statements). ARTICLE IV - Meetings The T-E-C will meet at least three times each year, at least once each semester. Dates of meetings will be announced in the college Bulletin at the beginning of each academic year. Meetings will be called and scheduled by the chair, with the agenda being established collaboratively between the chair, vice chair, and unit head. Meeting announcements and agenda must be distributed to T-E-C members at least 10 days in advance of meetings. Any five voting members of the T-E-C can call a special meeting upon demand through petition. Said petition must be accompanied by a proposed agenda. ARTICLE V - Amendments to Bylaws Any member of the T-E-C may prepare/present a proposed amendment to the bylaws. Proposals must have been presented in writing to T-E-C members at least 21 days prior to a scheduled meeting. A summary of said proposal must be distributed to all faculty in teacher education programs with the meeting announcement and agenda. Adoption of amendments to bylaws requires a majority of the eligible voting membership. back to top 3. Adding, Replacing, and Removing Prerequisites from Courses Finally, I approve the proposal for revision of Section IV of the Directory of Policy Statements (DOPS). Adding, Replacing, and Removing Prerequisites from Courses (Amendment to Section IV of the Directory of Policy Statements [DOPS]): Changes in prerequisites that do not connote a major shift in course content can be made by a department chair securing approval from the dean and then sending a memo to Academic Affairs, copying the chair of the Senate Curriculum Committee. The memo must give the rationale for the change and explain how the proposed change does NOT result in any increase in the total number of credits required for program completion through the addition of hidden prerequisites. Changes in prerequisites that DO reflect a shift in course content should be instituted using the Course Approval Routing Sheet and following the course proposal procedures outlined in the section on course revisions. back to top Curricular Approvals I have approved the following new course and course revisions, which have been recommended by the appropriate dean, the College Senate, and the provost and vice president for academic affairs. New Course: SOC 486 Practicum in Applied Sociology Course Revisions: ENG 252 British Modernism SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology SOC 240 Analyzing Social Problems SOC 300W Methods in Social Research SOC 301 Social Statistics SOC 310 Sociology of Gender and Sex Roles SOC 320 Sociology of the Family SOC 321 The African American Family SOC 322 Sociology of Childhood and Youth SOC 323 Sociology of Education SOC 330 Social Psychology SOC 331 Sociology of Group Dynamics SOC 333 Sociology of Social Movements SOC 350 Power, Class, and Inequality SOC 353 Environment and Society SOC 360 The Sociology of Work SOC 361 Industrial Sociology SOC 362 Sociology of Organizations SOC 380 Sociology of Crime SOC 382 Sociology of Law SOC 383 Sociology of Punishment and Corrections SOC 384 Sociology of Murder SOC 390 Sociology of Juvenile Delinquency SOC 391 Sociology of Addiction SOC 392 Sociology of Sexual Behavior SOC 393 Sociology of Mental Illness SOC 408 Contemporary Sociological Theory back to top   Graduate Advisory Council Richard S. Podemski, dean of Graduate Studies and Research, reports that he has reinstituted the Graduate Advisory Council to provide advice about graduate policies and procedures. Members on the council are: Judith Bondurant-Utz, Exceptional Education; Betty Cappella, Educational Foundations; Marian Deutschman, Communication; Robin Harris, Earth Sciences and Science Education; Hadar Isseroff, Biology, College Senate representative; Gerard Puccio, Creative Studies; Edward Standora, Biology; Aimable Twagilimana, English, provost's representative; and Mary Wyrick, Art Education. At its first meeting April 1, the council reaffirmed the criteria for appointment to the graduate faculty and recommended the establishment of a three-year appointment for tenure-track faculty and faculty on multiple-year contracts. In addition, the council reviewed a graduate course-repeat policy initially developed in 1998 and continues to consider this matter. Other topics for this year include criteria for master's theses and projects and the structure of the Advisory Council. Minutes of the council meetings will be posted on the Graduate Studies Web site at www.buffalostate.edu/graduatestudies. back to top   July 5 Independence Day falls on a Thursday this year, and many employees may wish to take off Friday July 5 as well. Although classes are in session on Friday, demand for services is expected to be low in most offices. Consequently, departments may, with written approval of the appropriate vice president or the provost, remain closed on Friday, July 5. All departments authorized to close July 5 must prominently post notices to students and staff at least two weeks in advance. As July 5 is not an observed holiday, classified and professional employees who elect to take the day off must charge appropriate annual leave accruals. back to top Keeping Health Insurance Records Current It is important to keep New York State employee health insurance records current. Please notify the Human Resource Management Office if: any of your dependents loses eligibility (i.e., reaches age 19 and is not a full-time student, graduates, leaves college, or marries); your home address changes; you marry or divorce; you acquire a new dependent (e.g., a new baby or a 19- to 25-year-old returns to full-time-student status); you have a disabled dependent; you or a covered dependent under age 65 becomes eligible for Medicare because of a disability; you become disabled; a dependent dies; you plan to take a leave without pay; or you plan to retire. Certain deadlines apply. Some changes may result in higher or lower health insurance premiums. Covered dependents who lose eligibility (i.e., a former spouse upon divorce or a child who turns 19 and is not a full-time student) may pay the full cost to maintain coverage through federal COBRA provisions, but must do so within 60 days of the date coverage ends. If any of the above changes occurs, promptly notify Human Resource Management to prevent unnecessary arrears or overpayments, late-enrollment waiting periods, loss of coverage, or misdirected mail. To report changes or to obtain further information, contact the Human Resource Management Office, Cleveland Hall 410, ext. 4821. 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 a set of skills. More information about the SkillSoft E-Learning Program is available from the Human Resource Management Web site, www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr. Employees also may register for courses on the site. SkillSoft courses may be taken in CyberQuad from 9:00 a.m. to noon the first Friday and from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. This month's dates are May 3 and May 21. Registration is not required. A proctor will be available to assist and to answer questions. You must establish an account (username and password) with the Human Resource Management Office to access SkillSoft courses. Contact Susan Earshen, director of human resource management, at ext. 4821 or earshesj@buffalostate.edu. back to top EAP Coordinator Vacancy The Buffalo State Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a free, voluntary, confidential information and referral service available to all New York State employees, their family members, and retirees, seeks a volunteer to fill the role of EAP coordinator. EAP coordinators are specially trained to assist Buffalo State employees and their family members in finding professionals in the community best suited to help solve problems or address concerns. EAP provides assistance with many kinds of problems, including family, marital, medical, financial, legal, grief and loss, elder care, and substance abuse. EAP does not provide direct therapy but serves as a link between Buffalo State employees and skilled professionals in the community. EAP is a neutral office, not associated with any disciplinary procedures, whose services are designed to improve the quality of working families' lives. back to top The EAP coordinator must have a strong commitment to the goals of NYS EAP, excellent interpersonal skills, a history of productive relationships with co-workers, the ability to communicate with individuals and groups, interest in the community and its services and resources, flexibility and willingness to learn, the initiative and ability to work independently, and a strong sense of confidentiality. The coordinator must attend training sessions, including monthly regional trainings, as well as the five-day New Coordinator Institute and local EAP committee meetings. Candidates also must have supervisory support and approval to assume this role. The coordinator reports to and works with the local EAP Committee to increase awareness of EAP on site, expand referral services, and help coordinate activities on campus. Faculty members are strongly encouraged to apply. Interested individuals may send a letter of interest and résumé to: Linda J. O'Donnell, EAP Committee Chair Health and Wellness Department Houston Gym 219 back to top   Approved Auxiliary Services Grants The Auxiliary Services Grant Allocation Committee approved funding for the following proposals during the April 2002 review period: Arts & Humanities Month, Emile Netzhammer, $8,600; Hispanic Heritage Month, Daniel Velez, $4,500; Race, Religion, Rage: Conversations in Diversity, Community, & Civility, Gail Wells, $3,000; Government Jobs Week, Lisa August, $2,500; Proactive Approach to Alcohol Prevention, Ronald George, $2,500; School Spirit: Not a Revolution, But an Evolution, Thomas Koller, $2,500; Union Bash, David Milberg, $2,000; WNY Earth Day, Michael Davoli, $1,500; Leadership and the Art of Stone Soup, Featuring Paul Wesselmann, Eileen Merberg, $1,500; Chemistry Seminar Series, William Durfee, $1,000; Peace Pasta Dinner, Alice Sullivan, $1,050. Deadlines to submit program proposals for the 2002–2003 academic year are September 20, 2002; December 6, 2002; and April 11, 2003. Proposals should support the mission of the college and its strategic directions. 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. back to top   College Senate Meeting The last meeting of the College Senate for the spring semester will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 3 in E. H. Butler Library 210. back to top 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: ELF 606 School-Community Relations ENG 190 Introduction to Literary Analysis and Interpretation ENG 390 Literary Criticism and Theory ENG 445 American Realism PLN 340 Fundamentals of Zoning PLN 341 Housing and Real Estate PSC 301 Political Statistics Course Revisions: DES 101 Introduction to Design 2DI DES 103 Introduction to Design 3DI DES 220 Ceramics I ENG 455 The British Novel after 1900 FAR 100 Introduction to Fine Arts FAR 101 Drawing I FAR 200 Drawing II FAR 300 Drawing III FAR 400 Drawing IV SOC 351 Sociology of Race and Ethnicity SOC 352 Sociology of Aging SOC 370 Sociology of Deviant Behavior New Program: Postbaccalaureate Certification Only, French or Spanish Program Revision: English Education (7–12)

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