Campus Safety Forum
The Campus Safety Forum consists of faculty, staff, and students charged with reviewing current campus policies and procedures, making recommendations for their improvement, educating the campus community about crime and personal safety, and responding to inquiries.
Members of the forum for 2001–2002 are faculty and staff members Modupe Akin-Deko, Proves Banks, Carol Beckley, Barbara Chaffee, Michelle Douglas, Susan Earshen, Kris Kaufman, David Milberg, Marilyn Nance, Jill Nash, Emile Netzhammer, Alex Ratkowski, Kervin Roberson, Ramona Santamaria, Lynne Scalia, Alice Sullivan, and Sandra Weatherbee; and students Reina Alfred, Jeremy Blackburn, Angline Bonet, Daniel Cataquet, and Karla Wiedemer.
Dolores Battle serves as chair; Charles Kenyon serves as administrative liaison. Members of the campus community who have concerns about issues related to personal safety may present them to any committee member or co-chair.
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Curricular Approvals
I have approved the following new courses, course revisions, and new program, which have been recommended by the appropriate dean, the College Senate, and the provost and vice president for academic affairs:
New Courses:
EDU 511 Methods of Teaching English/Language Arts
EDU 606 Literacy Instruction for Linguistically Diverse Students
EDU 620 Teaching and Learning in Diverse Elementary School Classrooms
EDU/EAD 640 Conflict Resolution and Peaceable Schools
EDU 671 Constructing Science Understanding in the Elementary Classroom
Course Revisions:
EDU 501 Seminar for the Reflective Teacher
EDU 690 Master's Project
SCI 105 Physical Science for Non-Science Students
SCI 311 Problem Solving in Physical Science
SCI 312 Problem Solving in Life Science
SCI 313 Problem Solving in Earth Science
SCI 323 Science As Inquiry
New Program:
English Education (7–12), Postbaccalaureate Certification
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B.S. in Business Administration Approved
I am pleased to inform the campus community that both the State University of New York and the Regents of the State Education Department have approved the college's proposal for a master plan amendment that authorizes Buffalo State to offer a bachelor of science in business administration. The commissioner has asked the governor to act favorably.
The Business Department has worked hard and long to achieve this recognition, and it elevates the status of the program, which is now accredited as well by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). This represents nothing less than a milestone in the history of the department and offers great promise for future development.
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Student Art Show and Sale
Plan now for the fifth annual Student Art Show and Sale from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 5 and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursday, December 6 in Upton Gallery.
This special arts and humanities event highlights student work from the Art Education, Design, and Fine Arts Departments. The sale will feature an exciting array of work in many different media at reasonable prices. This is a great opportunity to find unusual holiday gifts or to decorate your office or home while supporting Buffalo State students. A portion of the proceeds from this year's sale will be donated to relief efforts in New York City.
Walk with a Buddy
Darkness comes early in winter, and diligence suggests that we encourage our students and each other to adopt a buddy system when leaving classrooms, laboratories, studios, offices, or the library. We look forward to a happy and safe holiday season.
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Health Insurance Transfer Period
Each year, employees enrolled in the New York State Health Insurance Program may change health plans, choosing from the Empire Plan or one of three health maintenance organizations: Community Blue, Univera, or Independent Health. Employees enrolled in Univera also have this annual window to change how they and/or their dependents receive care: either from a medical center or from the physician network.
Employees have 30 days from the date the 2002 rates are published to change health insurance carriers. Change forms are available in the Human Resource Management Office, Cleveland Hall 410, ext. 4821. The New York State Division of Employee Benefits will mail information, including new rates and deadline dates, to enrolled employees' home addresses. "Choices," a booklet comparing insurance plans, will be available in the Human Resource Management Office.
Open Enrollment
Employees wishing to change from family to individual coverage or cancel health insurance without a qualifying event should do so by Friday, November 30, after which time a 10-week waiting period will apply.
The 10-week waiting period still applies to employees who wish to change from individual to family coverage or to enroll in the New York State Health Insurance Program for the first time.
Pretax Contribution Program
The Pretax Contribution Program allows employees' health insurance premiums to be deducted from their pay before taxes. This reduces taxable income and increases disposable income. Most employees who carry health insurance are already enrolled in the program. Pay stubs reflect pre- or post-tax contribution status. Employees who wish to change to pretax contribution status must complete and submit a form, available in the Human Resource Management Office, Cleveland Hall 410, by Friday, November 30.
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SABRE Update
A progress report on the SABRE Project was given at the College Senate meeting November 9.
Oracle will not release the next version of its student system (the one that will be used in production) until August 2002. As a result, the SABRE team has adjusted the project's timeline and will focus on three primary activities during the 2001–2002 academic year:
- The SABRE team will test the version of the product that was received in June. Testing will involve SABRE team and other campus community members.
- Computing and Technology Services and the SABRE team will develop a self-service Web site by late spring 2002 that will give Buffalo State students inquiry-only access to their academic and financial records. The site will be developed using the same technology as that used by Oracle to develop its student system.
- The SABRE team is working with campus representatives to address and resolve policy and practice matters prior to use of the Oracle student system.
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Emergency College Closings
The following procedures should be followed during snow emergencies and other extraordinary circumstances.
State-operated offices and facilities may be closed only by order of the governor; however, the college president or her designee is authorized to cancel classes and recommend that all but essential service* employees not report to work.
Policy and Procedures
The president has delegated the authority to cancel classes and services to the vice president for finance and management. University Police is responsible for monitoring all relevant weather conditions and reporting to the vice president for finance and management.
If the decision to cancel classes and close the college is made before the start of the workday, the vice president for finance and management will inform University Police. If the decision is made once classes are in session, the vice president for finance and management will consult with the vice president for academic affairs and notify University Police of the decision. University Police will notify the following broadcast stations in either case:
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WBEN-AM 930
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WBNY-FM 91.3 (campus)
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WGRZ-TV 2
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WECK-AM 1230
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WBUF-FM 92.9
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WIVB-TV 4
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WHLD-AM 1270
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WBLK-FM 93.7
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WKBW-TV 7
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WLVL-AM 1340
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WJYE-FM 96.1
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WJJL-AM 1440
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WGRF-FM 96.9 (97 Rock)
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WWKB-AM 1520
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WKSE-FM 98.5
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STAR-FM 102.5
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WYRK-FM 106.5
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WNSA-FM 107.7
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University Police also will inform the following:
- All vice presidential offices
- The college switchboard operator, ext. 4000
- Student Union Information Desk, ext. 6511
- Commuter Services, ext. 5533
- The residence life director, ext. 6806
- United Students Government Office, ext. 6701
An early decision to cancel classes and close the college will be relayed to the stations listed above by about 6:00 a.m. For information concerning cancellation of classes, call the school closing information number, 878-5000. Please do not call any other number for this information.
Attendance Policy under Emergency Conditions
If classes and services are canceled before the workday begins, employees designated essential service* are required to report. All other employees are excused under emergency conditions, but must charge the absence to appropriate leave accruals. Employees who elect to come to work may do so; however, the college cannot guarantee that they will be able to work at their usual locations or perform their normal duties. (See instructions below for employees who choose to report for work under emergency conditions.)
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Should the closure occur during the workday, the vice president for finance and management will convey the decision to the other vice presidents, who will ensure that the announcement is communicated throughout their respective areas. Following official closure, employees may leave their work sites and charge the remainder of their workdays to appropriate leave accruals or continue working until their regular departure time. Essential service* employees are required to remain on the job or report to work as scheduled in this instance.
Absences that result from the cancellation of classes and services must be charged to appropriate leave accruals as described below:
- Vacation, personal, compensatory, or holiday leave
- Sick leave, but only in event of personal or family illness
- Leave without pay (A written request must be submitted to the Human Resource Management Office no later than the end of the pay period in which the attendance record is due.)
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*Essential services are those that must be maintained to ensure the well-being and protection of those who reside on campus, as well as the maintenance and security of college property. The following functions are considered essential services. Employees assigned to these areas are required to report to work under emergency conditions:
- The law enforcement division of University Police
- Campus services and facilities operations (all employees)
- Student health services (designated staff only)
- Residence life (designated staff only)
- The dean of students
- Staff responsible for the care and feeding of animals or maintenance of greenhouse facilities
Employees designated as essential service will be notified in writing by their department heads.
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Directed Absences
Any employee who has reported to work and because of extraordinary circumstances beyond his or her control (e.g., extremely hazardous conditions or physical plant breakdown) is directed by the college president or her designee to leave work shall not be required to charge this absence to leave accruals. Any such release of employees shall not create the right to equivalent time off for employees who are not directed to leave work. Supervisors, regardless of their good intentions, may not direct such absences.
Instructions for Nonessential Service Employees Who Elect to Report for Work under Emergency Conditions
Note: Parking may be severely restricted during periods of temporary emergency. Employees who report to work under these conditions must park in the Grant Street lot so that other lots may be cleared of snow.
- Employees must report to University Police, Chase Hall 110, to sign the Attendance Record/Emergency Conditions sheet. They must also sign the sheet before leaving campus.
- Employees report to regular work locations and perform regular duties, even if supervisor is absent.
- If the employee's regular work location is not accessible, he or she must report to the director of campus services and facilities, Clinton Center, ext. 6111, or the director of residence life, Porter Hall, ext. 6806, for assignment.
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Spring Orientation Programs
The Student Orientation Office is pleased to announce dates for the spring 2002 orientation programs.
Transfer Students
Monday, January 14
7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Adult and Evening Students
Monday, January 14
5:00–7:30 p.m.
First-Year Students
Tuesday, January 15
7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, January 16
8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Contact Eileen Merberg, director of college orientation, at ext. 6822 for more information.
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Weigel Health Center Events
Anthrax Discussion
The Weigel Health Center and the Critical Incident Stress Management team will sponsor a discussion about anthrax from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, November 27 in Bulger Communication Center South. All faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend.
Stress Reduction and Relaxation Sessions
Weigel Health Center will sponsor "Take a Break with Weigel," a health-promotion event for students, on Wednesday, November 28 and Thursday, November 29 in E. H. Butler Library 210. Students will have access to healing touch, relaxation exercises, aromatherapy, and nutrition information as a means of reducing stress and rejuvenating both body and mind. Health center staff members will offer specific stress-reduction activities (massage, tai chi, and meditation) to help students prepare for upcoming exams.
HIV/AIDS Panel Discussion
Weigel Health Center; United Students Government; and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Alliance will host a panel discussion on HIV/AIDS at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 27 in Perry Hall in recognition of World AIDS Day. Topics will focus on HIV in the gay community, AIDS in Africa, women and AIDS, and living with HIV.
Multicultural Dance Benefit
Weigel Health Center; United Students Government; the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Alliance; and the International Student Organization will sponsor a Multicultural Dance Benefit for AIDS Awareness at 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 30 in the Campbell Student Union Assembly Hall. Various cultural student groups will perform dances from their native countries. Tickets will be available in the Campbell Student Union for $1 each. All proceeds will benefit AIDS Community Services of Western New York.
For more information about any of these events, contact Gina de Peralta Thorne at ext. 5330.
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Project Success Newsletter
All faculty members were mailed a copy of the newsletter "Teaching Students with Disabilities" the week of November 1. The newsletter provides ideas and strategies for assisting students with disabilities in higher education. Additional newsletters will be provided in the spring semester and for the duration of the project. Anyone who did not receive a copy of the newsletter or who would like to be included on the Project Success mailing list may contact Project Success coordinator Peggy Bristol at ext. 3515 or bristopa@buffalostate.edu.
Project Success Technology Training Program
The staff of Project Success would like to thank Dennis Mike, associate professor of exceptional education; Melaine Kenyon, distance education coordinator; and Kaylene Waite, computer graphics assistant, for the instructional session on adapting classroom electronic technology (i.e., Blackboard) for students with disabilities on November 2. Faculty and staff from Buffalo State, SUNY Brockport, Erie Community College, Daemen College, and Medaille College—all partners in Project Success—participated.
The session was the second in a series of professional development programs to assist faculty and staff in improving higher education for students with disabilities. The first was conducted on October 5 by Dr. Lynn Snyder from the University of Colorado, who worked with the Modern and Classical Languages Department on instructional strategies for improving foreign language education for students with learning disabilities. The third program will be held February 26 and 27, 2002, and will focus on strategies to strengthen mathematics education for students with learning disabilities. The workshop presenter will be Dr. Paul Nolting from Manatee Community College and the University of Sarasota in Florida, a nationally acclaimed expert on mathematics instruction for students with learning disabilities. Additional programs planned for the spring relate to students with disabilities in clinical and allied health areas such as dietetics, occupational and physical therapy, and other areas with professional internship requirements.
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Ramadan
Ramadan, the ninth and holiest month of the Islamic year, begins at sundown on November 15 and continues until December 15. Fasting during daylight hours of the 30-day period is one of the fundamental religious duties of Islam. Muslim students also may be more involved in prayer and meditation during this period.
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College Senate Meeting
The next College Senate meeting will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 14 in E. H. Butler Library 210.
Curricular Proposals
To alleviate the backlog of courses presented to the College Senate Curriculum Committee in March, the following deadlines have been set for curricular processing:
Curricula approved by the Curriculum Committee with revisions requested during the 2000–2001 academic year must be returned to the committee chair by Tuesday, December 11, the final meeting date of the Curriculum Committee for the fall semester. Individual grace periods may be granted to departments with unusual numbers of courses or programs returned for revisions. Such an arrangement may be made with the chair of the Curriculum Committee.
Departments may expect new curricular submissions that arrive in the Senate Office by December 11 to be fully processed during the spring 2002 semester.
Departments submitting curricula after December 11 should have curricula to the Senate Office by Tuesday, February 12, 2002, 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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Curricular Items
The following has been received in the Senate Office and will be forwarded to the Senate Curriculum Committee for approval:
Course Revision:
EDU/EXE 375 Integration of Technology in Education. This course is designed to provide the preservice teacher with an awareness of the current range of instructional and adaptive technologies. Emphasis is placed on factors relating to curricular integration of technology within the general and special education classroom. Students receive hands-on experience with the use of instructional software, Web sites, and adaptive/assistive technologies.
The following have been approved by the Senate Curriculum Committee and will be forwarded to the president for final review and approval:
Program Revisions:
M.S.Ed. in Special Education - Early Childhood
M.S.Ed. in Special Education - Childhood
M.S.Ed. in Special Education - Adolescence
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Course Revisions:
BXE 627 Curriculum Strategies in Bilingual Special Education II
BXE 628 Bilingual Special Education Field Practicum
DES 215 Introduction to Design History
EXE 503 Instructional Strategies for Students with Mild Disabilities
EXE 620 Moderate, Severe, and Multiple Disabilities
EXE 623 Policies and Practices of Bilingual Special Education
EXE 625 Curriculum I: Strategies for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Students
EXE 626 Assessment Techniques in Bilingual Special Education
EXE 628 Collaborating and Consulting 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
New Courses:
EXE 510 Cognition and Emergent Literacy in Young Children with Disabilities
EXE 612 Managing the Behavior of Young Children with Disabilities
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