NCATE Accreditation Update
Dan King, dean of the Faculty of Applied Science and Education, has been informed that NCATE has deferred the Board of Examiners (BOE) visit to campus from the originally scheduled date of April 2002 to October/November 2002. As soon as we learn the precise date, we shall inform the campus community.
For many years, Buffalo State was the only NCATE-accredited institution in the SUNY system. We are pleased to report that two additional SUNY institutions—Oneonta (October 2000) and Oswego (October 2001)—have received NCATE accreditation, helping to strengthen SUNY's reputation as a leader in teacher preparation.
Please use the following statement when officially referring to the college's NCATE accreditation:
The professional education programs at Buffalo State are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), 2010 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 466-7496. The accreditation includes the initial teacher preparation and advanced levels of professional education offered at the college. Colleges accredited by NCATE must demonstrate that teacher candidates know their subjects and how to teach them effectively.
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International Education Week
In observance of International Education Week November 12–16, the staff of Buffalo State's International Education Office will make 10-minute classroom presentations on study-abroad programs. Talks will focus on opportunities most relevant to students in each discipline.
To schedule a presentation, call ext. 4620 or send e-mail to intleduc@buffalostate.edu by Wednesday, November 7. Appointments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of evening classes can be covered. Requests for longer presentations will be honored whenever possible.
Students also may secure information about study-abroad programs at the international education table in the Campbell Student Union from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 13 and Thursday, November 15.
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Lecture and Community Dialogue
Paulo Wangoola, president of Mpambo, the African Multiversity, will present a community dialogue and lecture at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 6 in Bulger Communication Center Studio A, and a lecture at 7:00 p.m. that evening in Bacon Hall 123. Wangoola is an educator and visiting scholar, and the author of several books and articles, including Toward a Transformative Political Economy of Adult Education and Indigenous Knowledge in Global Perspectives: Multiple Readings of the World. For more information, contact Margaret Shaw-Burnett, director of continuing education, at ext. 5907 or Susan Birden, assistant professor of educational foundations, at ext. 3509.
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Flu Shots
The Alive & Well Program will sponsor flu shots for faculty and staff on the following dates. No appointments are necessary. Wear a shirt with short sleeves or sleeves that can be rolled up above your elbow.
Please bring the name and address of your primary-care physician and your health insurance identification card.
Tuesday, November 6
Provider: Kaleida Health - Visiting Nurses Association
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Campbell Student Union lobby
Cost: $15
Free for subscribers of Univera Healthcare, Independent Health, Senior Blue, Medicare Part B
Thursday, November 8
Provider: Independent Nursing Care
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Campbell Student Union lobby
Cost: $15
Free for subscribers of Univera Healthcare, Independent Health, Senior Blue, Medicare Part B
Monday, November 12
Provider: Univera Healthcare
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Houston Gymnasium, second-floor lobby
Cost: $10
Free for subscribers of Univera Healthcare, Senior Choice
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New York State Flex Spending Account Enrollment Deadline
Open enrollment for the New York State Flex Spending Account Campaign for 2002 ends Friday, November 9.
Administered through the Governor's Office of Employee Relations, this program includes two benefits: the Health Care Spending Account (HCSAccount) and the Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAAccount).
The HCSAccount allows employees to set aside from $150 to $3,000 annually in pretax salary to pay for health-related expenses that are not reimbursed by health insurance. Expenses covered for enrollees and their dependents include payments or copayments for prescriptions; office visits; laboratory costs; deductibles; out-of-pocket fees to nonparticipating providers; dental, vision, and hearing costs that exceed health insurance amounts; and medically necessary services and expenses not covered by insurance.
The DCAAcount allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 annually for child-care, elder-care, or other dependent-care expenses on a pretax basis. As a result of collective bargaining agreements, employees may be eligible for employer contributions of up to $600 (based on salary).
Participants currently enrolled in either program must re-enroll in order to continue benefits in 2002.
To receive an enrollment kit, call the Flex Spending Account Hotline at (800) 358-7202 or visit www.flexspend.state.ny.us. More information and enrollment forms also are available through the Human Resource Management Office at ext. 4821, Cleveland Hall 410, or www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr.
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EAP Days
Buffalo State College will recognize November as New York State EAP Month with two days of informative one-hour workshops and lectures from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 14 and Thursday, November 15. Lunch will be provided. Please register by Friday, November 9. The first 70 people to register will receive a free T-shirt when they sign in at the presentation. All sessions are free and open to the campus community.* The following topics are scheduled:
Wednesday, November 14
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Michael Evola, M.S., C.S.W.-R.
11:00 a.m.
E. H. Butler Library 208
Heart Health for Men and Women
Billie Unger, director of corporate relations
American Heart Association
11:00 a.m.
E. H. Butler Library 210
Elder-Care Overview
Laura Mondello, director of community relations and volunteer services
Schofield Residence
noon
E. H. Butler Library 208
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Understanding and Living with Diabetes
Jennifer Smith, R.N.
Independent Nursing Care
noon
E. H. Butler Library 210
*Note: Glucose screening will be offered for a fee of $5 per person from 11:00 a.m. to noon in the library's second-floor lobby. No appointments are necessary, and no fasting is required.
Coping with Stress
Bonnie Frazier, C.S.W.
Lakeshore Behavioral Health
1:00 p.m.
E. H. Butler Library 208
Eating Disorders: An Overview
Sandra Ticen, certified addiction specialist in food disorders and registered art therapist
Avalon Centers Inc.
2:00 p.m.
E. H. Butler Library 210
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Thursday, November 15
Alcohol and the Family
Joan Duquette, clinical supervisor, Parents of Teens Program
Research Institute on Addictions
11:00 a.m.
E. H. Butler Library 208
Domestic Violence
Sharon Nosenchuck, attorney
Neighborhood Legal Services
noon
E. H. Butler Library 208
Laugh Your Way to Health and Happiness
Tena Garas, R.N., president
Funworks Inc.
noon
E. H. Butler Library 210
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Coping with Grief and Loss
Modupe Akin-Deko, Ph.D., senior psychologist
Stephen Chris, Ph.D., senior psychologist
Buffalo State Counseling Center
1:00 p.m.
E. H. Butler Library 208
Advance Directives
Kathleen Wisniewski
Hospice and Palliative Care
2:00 p.m.
E. H. Butler Library 210
For more information about EAP, visit www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr/eap.htm or call Linda O'Donnell, EAP Committee chair, at ext. 5109 or Elaine Henzler, EAP coordinator, at ext. 6699.
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EAP is a joint labor-management committee available to New York State employees, their families, and the state agencies for which they work. The program provides voluntary, confidential advice and referrals to help resolve problems that affect personal lives or job performance. This program also is available to state retirees.
If you need help with a personal or family problem, or have questions about the program, please contact one of the following campus coordinators. All discussions are strictly confidential.
| Dave Cummings |
ext. 5233 |
| Ann Ellement |
ext. 4811 |
| Elaine Henzler |
ext. 6110 |
| Confidential voice mail |
ext. 6699 |
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Wanna Dance?
The Buffalo State College Alumni Association presents Wanna Dance? from 8:30 to 11:00 p.m. Friday, November 9 in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. Geoff Hewitt will provide live music from the '50s through the '90s during this evening of fun and nostalgia. Snacks will be provided, along with a cash bar and 25¢ wings. Tickets are $5 until November 5, $8 thereafter.
Contact the Alumni Office, Cleveland Hall 214, ext. 6001, for tickets or more information.
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Appointment
Caryl Morris joined the staff of the Counseling Center in July as a senior counselor. A former lecturer in literature, communication, and writing at Harvard University (the College, the Extension School, and the John F. Kennedy School of Government), Morris made a career change to clinical social work in the late '80s. Before coming to Buffalo State, she worked in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings, most recently at Brighton Allston Mental Health Association in Massachusetts. Morris will facilitate two support groups this fall: a personal-growth group and a meditation group.
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SEFA/United Way Update
Thank you for making this year's SEFA/United Way campaign a huge success. We have exceeded our goal! The Buffalo State College campaign has raised $152,500, exceeding our target of $130,000 by $22,500. Members of the Buffalo State community have once again shown how much they care. The generosity of our faculty, staff, students, and emeriti is truly appreciated. If you have not yet turned in you pledge form, it is not too late. Please call Sue Robson at ext. 3453.
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Dining Services Annual Food Show
Buffalo State College Dining Services invites faculty and staff to their fourth annual food show from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 6 in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. Several area food brokers will be featured, including Sysco Food Services, Mid-State Food Brokers, Frank May Associates, New Horizons Food & Marketing Company, Ventura Foods, Kraft Foods, Benchmark/FLG Sales and Marketing, Pepsi, Spectrum Food Service Associates, and Frito-Lay.
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Understanding Our Neighbor's Faith: Defining and Experiencing Islam from the Muslim Perspective
On September 11, the mindset of America was forever altered. The acts of a few members of the little-understood Islamic faith may have colored the perceptions of many Americans toward people of Arab descent, people who practice Islam, and even people who have a physical appearance that suggests such. The horrendous actions of a few and the subsequent actions taken by the United States government may significantly affect how members of the Buffalo State College community view and behave toward each other.
To assist with improving cross-cultural understanding, the Minority Student Affairs Office is sponsoring a three-part program titled Understanding Our Neighbor's Faith: Defining and Experiencing Islam from the Muslim Perspective. The program is designed to provide Muslim perspectives on the Islamic faith and to build and strengthen bridges between the Muslim and campus communities.
- Part 1: Panel discussion with three Islamic scholars
Wednesday, November 7
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Campbell Student Union Assembly Hall
- Part 2: Visit to a mosque and discussion of the laws and practices of the Islamic faith
Friday, November 9
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Off campus (transportation provided)
- Part 3: Interfaith discussion of Judeo-Christian and Islamic theology under the guidance of theologians, emphasizing the common ties among the Jewish, Christian, and Islamic faiths
Wednesday, November 14
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Campbell Student Union Assembly Hall
All events are free and open to the campus community. Refreshments will be served. Support for this program has been provided by grants from the Auxiliary Services Grant Allocation Committee and the Equity and Campus Diversity Office.
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Take Back the Night
Buffalo State College joined with more than a dozen other colleges and community organizations to Take Back the Night on Thursday, October 25, when more than a thousand people united in Delaware Park to voice their opposition to rape and sexual assault. Despite the cold weather and driving rains, students and other community members listened as women and parents shared how sexual violence affected their lives and motivated them to become "thrivers," as well as "survivors."
New York State Assemblyman Sam Hoyt and I expressed our appreciation to those in attendance, as we reiterated our commitment to this important cause and the need to remember those who have been victimized.
Evening events included poetry readings and a candlelight vigil. Participants concluded the program by speaking out against sexual assault, and counselors were available to help those dealing with the emotional issues of sexual violence.
Thanks to all who participated in this year's event. Your support and dedication demonstrated that Buffalo State College is dedicated to making our campus and our community safe from sexual violence.
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Athletic Events
Men's Football
Buffalo State vs. Ithaca
Saturday, November 3
1:00 p.m.
Coyer Field
Swimming and Diving
Buffalo State vs. Penn State Behrend
Tuesday, November 6
6:00 p.m.
Kissinger Pool
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College Senate Meetings
The next College Senate meeting will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, November 9 in E. H. Butler Library 210. The last meeting of the semester will be held Friday, December 14.
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Standing Committee Rosters
The following senate standing committee membership rosters have been approved by the College Senate for the 2001–2002 academic year:
Academic Plan: Josephine Adamo, chair; Roslyn Berkovitz; Lisa Brooks; Mark Fulk; Simon Peter Gomez; David Hunter; Karen Johnson; Peter Loehr; Cherry Searle; Allen Shelton; Thomas White.
Academic Services: Sarah Slavin, chair; Proves Banks; Melody Carter-Neal; William Cran; Marie Ferraro; Simon Peter Gomez; Ellen Kennedy; Rafika Merini; Rudolph Mattai; Jill Norvilitis; Roswell Park; Thomas Reigstad; Marianne Savino; David Sawicki; Annemarie Sokol; Barbara Vaughan; Maryruth Glogowski, administrative liaison; Katherine Trombley and Melissa Wheeler, student representatives.
Budget and Staff Allocations: Ronald Rabin, chair; Dolores Battle; Roslyn Berkovitz; Paul Bink; David Cummings; Frederick Floss; Colleen Frey; James Grunebaum; Kenneth Mernitz; Joseph Moran; Alex Ratkowski; Mukhbir Singh; Charles Wertz; Marcy Zulawski; Rebecca Schenk, administrative liaison; Pritinder Kanwal, student representative.
Bylaws and Elections: Sharon Cramer, chair; Bruce Bryski; David Cummings; John DeNisco; John Favata; Hadar Isseroff; Arlette Klaric; William Mitchell; Carol Richards; Karl Shallowhorn; William Kraus, administrative liaison; Shelly Smith, student representative.
Curriculum: Wendy Paterson, chair; Maria Assad; David Carson; Mary Delmont; Lydia Fish; Tom Giambrone; Linda Gleckel; Julie Henry; Scott Johnson; Ellen Kennedy; Roswell Park; Javier Peņalosa; Kevin Railey; Kerran Sanger; Donn Youngstrom; Rita Zientek; Dennis Ponton, administrative liaison; Stacey McGurt, student representative.
Instruction and Research: Susan Leist, chair; Richard Engelhardt; Warren Gleckel; Ilya Grinberg; Katherine Hartman; Melaine Kenyon; Maureen Lindstrom; Michael MacLean; Terence McDonald; Susan McMillen; Kenneth Mernitz; Andrew Nicholls; Rita Zientek; Richard Podemski, admininstrative liaison; Eric Maldonado and Tony Cephas, student representatives.
Professional Welfare: James Haynes, chair; Barbara Bontempo; David Carson; Simeon Chilungu; Susan Davis; Marian Deutschman; Colleen Frey; Shannon Haick; Lisa Krieger; Michael MacLean; Dennis Mike; Anthony Nowakowski; Camille Spyra; Barry Yavener; Marcy Zulawski; Yves Gachette, administrative liaison.
Standards for Students: Lee Ann Grace, chair; Karen Bailey-Jones; Donald Carter; Marie Ferraro; Musa Abdul Hakim; Martin Kelly; Jill Nash; Marianne Savino; Ralph Wahlstrom; Mark Warford; Thomas Witakowski; Michael Zborowski; Dennis McCarthy, administrative liaison; Louis D'Angelo and Danielle Williams, student representatives.
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