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Vol. XLVII, No. 8 October 11, 2001

In this issue: From the President Curricular Approvals From the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs CDHS Sabbaticals Course Listings on the Web CASTL Brown-Bag Sessions Exhibition: Remembrance, Honoring, and Unity From the Vice President for Finance and Management Burchfield-Penney Exhibition: Images of the American Indian From the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Development Buffalo State Alumni Association Events From the Vice President for Student Affairs SEFA/United Way Update Criminal Justice/Law/Government Career Fair Athletic Events From the Chair of the College Senate College Senate Meetings Curricular Items

Curricular Approvals I have approved the following new courses and minor program, which have been recommended by the appropriate dean, the College Senate, and the provost and vice president for academic affairs. New Courses: HIS 688 Internship SSE 540 Beginning Teacher Mentoring Seminar in the Social Studies Minor Program: Museum Studies back to top   CDHS Sabbaticals I am pleased to announce the establishment of three Center for Development of Human Services (CDHS) sabbaticals. This new opportunity will allow faculty to engage in research or other scholarly activity that links personal areas of interest with key CDHS research or development priorities. As first order of priority, one sabbatical opportunity for each of the three faculty areas will begin in fall 2002. CDHS is a nationally recognized training organization at Buffalo State, with a comprehensive menu of training programs that address important issues such as child abuse, foster care and adoption, HIV/AIDS, human resource management, independent living, managed health care/Medicaid, parenting skills, the impact of substance abuse on families, and welfare reform. For more information, visit www.bsc-cdhs.org. Each sabbatical recipient will be paired with a CDHS staff partner who will ensure that the sabbatical project meets the research and development needs of CDHS. The recipient will have access to CHDS staff, training, and other resources in support of the project, including the option for a graduate assistant from the human services administration option in the M.S. in multidisciplinary studies program at Buffalo State. Current CDHS research and development needs include: Research in support of CDHS training in child welfare, human resources, medical assistance, and children with AIDS. Research on the impact of welfare-to-work initiatives in New York State, as well as successful program models of welfare-reform and welfare-to-work initiatives in local districts in other states. Specific examination of client programs that focus on family support systems that have proved to enhance self-sufficiency, as well as collaborative models between local districts, community agencies, colleges/universities, and businesses. Following the assessment, recommendations could be made to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services on the effectiveness and cost-benefit ratio of these programs in reducing welfare rolls and their impact on former welfare recipients. Research on the impact of the competency-based training (CBT) system at the Erie County Department of Social Services on CDHS training delivery. (The introduction of CBT has significantly changed the way CDHS plans for, budgets, and delivers training.) Investigation and development of Web-based, long-distance, multimedia, and technology-based training and education alternatives for CDHS-sponsored training and academic courses at the college. Review of current CDHS training, examining the possibility of awarding graduate credit for training completion. Research on the human-resource needs of public-welfare agencies in New York State. Following the assessment, recommendations could be made to better serve the needs of public-welfare employees. Development of training materials on human service administration, strategic planning, program evaluation, budgeting, and leadership in the human-service sector. Materials and texts would be used to enhance CDHS human resource management training. Research on the relationship between public- and voluntary-sector human services and colleges and universities. Research would include the scope of activities, assessment of the impact, and the nature and character of the relationships between human service agencies and the academic community. Research on alternatives to third-party training such as the "corporate university" model. Recommendations for improving the integration of training into public welfare agency administration, including successful alternatives to stand-up training, especially coaching models and training/coaching for supervisors. Faculty members must complete a sabbatical leave proposal following regular Buffalo State guidelines and procedures. In addition to the usual approvals, CDHS sabbatical proposals must be approved by Robert Spaner, chief administrative officer for CDHS, before advancing to the dean and provost. Proposals are due to the appropriate faculty dean by Thursday, November 15. Awards will be announced early in the spring 2002 semester. For more information, contact Angelo Conorozzo at 885-4309 or conoroaa@buffalostate. back to top Course Listings on the Web The spring 2002 class schedule is now available on the campus Web site at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/registrar/courses.htm. Listings will be updated on a weekly basis, along with addenda and a list of closed courses. Course listings can be searched by time or type via OSCAR and FELIX in the audit system and STUAUDIT. Printed class schedules will be available the week of October 22. back to top CASTL Brown-Bag Sessions The Carnegie Academy for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (CASTL) advisory committee is sponsoring a series of brown-bag workshops, where Buffalo State faculty members will come together to ask—and answer—the tough questions about teaching. The goal of these collaborative sessions is to advance research and benefit teaching on campus. We invite two kinds of participants: Faculty and staff members who are already contributing to our understanding of ways to improve teaching and learning at the college level Faculty and staff members who are interested undertaking such studies Two small groups will meet in Bulger Communication Center 104 three times each during the semester: Group I Tuesdays, October 16, November 6, and November 27 12:15–1:15 p.m. Group II Wednesdays, October 17, November 7, and November 28 noon–1:00 p.m. Workshop space is limited. No preparation or background is needed. To register, call the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies at ext. 3093. Bring your own lunch. For more information on CASTL, visit www.buffalostate.edu/orgs/castl. back to top Exhibition: Remembrance, Honoring, and Unity The Art Education Department will sponsor a special exhibition of works in response to the tragic events of September 11. The campus community is invited to view the exhibition, Remembrance, Honoring, and Unity, during a reception from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, November 1 in Gallery 234 in Upton Hall. Music from the Parkside Choir, directed by Gregory White, will be featured. Visitors will have an opportunity to contribute to the display. All materials and assistance will be provided; artistic ability is not necessary. All are welcome. back to top   Burchfield-Penney Exhibition: Images of the American Indian A new Burchfield-Penney Art Center exhibition, The Pan-American Exposition Centennial: Images of the American Indian, explores ways in which American Indians have been represented in art during the past century. Featuring works by both Native and non-Native Americans, the show opens Saturday, October 13 on the third floor of Rockwell Hall. For more information, including a full schedule of exhibition-related events, visit www.buffalostate.edu/news/pressrelease.asp?prid=61. back to top   Buffalo State Alumni Association Events The Alumni Association has tickets for the Sunday, October 14 staging of the sold-out production City of Light at Studio Arena Theatre. The cost of the package, which comprises a ticket to the play, bus tour, and box lunch, is $50. The bus leaves Cleveland Circle at 11:00 a.m. Dance the night away from 8:30 to 11:00 p.m. Friday, November 9 in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall, when Geoff Hewitt will provide live music from the '50s to today. Snacks will be provided, and a cash bar and chicken wings will be available. Why not make this an office party? Tickets are $5 until November 5, $8 thereafter. Contact the Alumni Office, Cleveland Hall 214, ext. 6001, for tickets or more information about either event. back to top   SEFA/United Way Update As we approach the end of the SEFA/United Way Campaign, we remind you to turn in your SEFA pledge forms. All your hard work and generosity is greatly appreciated in this time of need. Buffalo State has traditionally been a leader in helping the community. Please help us to continue the tradition. Become a Buffalo State caregiver by donating to the campaign. If you need a SEFA pledge form or booklet, call Sue Robson at ext. 3453. back to top Criminal Justice/Law/Government Career Fair The 12th annual Criminal Justice/Law/Government Career Fair will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 25 in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. Students from all majors are invited to speak with representatives from more than 30 criminal justice and related government and social service agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Secret Service, the United States Coast Guard, and Compass House. This event is cosponsored by the Career Development Center, the Criminal Justice and Political Science Departments, and the Criminal Justice Student Club. For more information, contact the CDC at ext. 5811 or Cleveland Hall 306. A complete list of fair participants is available at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/cdc/cjfair.html. back to top Athletic Events Women's Soccer Buffalo State vs. Oswego Friday, October 12 4:00 p.m. Coyer Field Buffalo State vs. Cortland Saturday, October 13 4:00 p.m. Coyer Field back to top   College Senate Meetings The next College Senate meeting will be Friday, October 19. Subsequent meetings are scheduled for Friday, November 9 and Friday, December 14. All will be held at 3:00 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 210. 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: New Course: EDC 601 Instructional Technologies. This course will introduce educators to instructional uses of multimedia and the Internet. The hardware and software necessary for multimedia and Internet productions will be discussed, and multimedia components will be integrated into classroom instruction by the use of presentation software and Web page development. Prerequisite: EDC 500 or equivalent. Program Revision: M.S.Ed. Educational Computing (6950) back to top

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