College Council Meeting
The next meeting of the Buffalo State College Council will be held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 11 in the Bengal Club Room, Sports Arena 226.
Agenda
- Call to Order
- Action Items
Approval of Minutes: September 25, 2002
- Council Chair's Report
- President's Report
- Reports by College Council Committees
Governmental Relations/Advocacy
- Announcements
- Adjournment
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E. H. Butler Library and Instructional Technology Merge
E. H. Butler Library and Instructional Technology (Instructional Resources and Distance Education), after an interim period of
collaboration under the leadership of Maryruth Glogowski, are now formally consolidated, providing direct instructional and
scholarly support services to the students and faculty of Buffalo State.
Glogowski has served the college for 27 years and is a member of the Provost's Academic Council. She is also a member of
the SUNY Learning Network Advisory Board and a member of the Western New York Library Resources Council Board of
Trustees. Glogowski now reports to Dennis Ponton, associate vice president for budget and planning.
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Extended Library Hours
E. H. Butler Library has extended its hours Monday, December 2 through Wednesday, December 11. The library will remain
open Sunday through Thursday until 2:00 a.m. and Friday and Saturday evenings until 11:00 p.m. In addition, the library will
open at 7:00 a.m. through Friday, December 13. Spring 2003 regular hours will provide extended study from 11:00 p.m. until
2:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. For details, see www.buffalostate.edu/library/extended.html or call ext. 6302.
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Policy on Students with Three or More Exams
in One Day during CEP
Critique and Evaluation Period (CEP) is the culminating week of an academic semester (spring or fall) when classes meet for
an extended period (one hour and 50 minutes). CEP also includes sessions for block exams and conflicts. See www.buffalostate.edu/offices/registrar/cep.htm for the fall 2002 CEP schedule.
An exam conflict is defined as two or more block exams scheduled at the same time. Students with conflicts must negotiate
with one instructor to reschedule his or her exam to a conflict session.
Students may opt to take no more than two exams in one day. Students with three or more exams scheduled on one day during
CEP may request to move excessive exam(s) to a conflict session on a different day during CEP but must follow the formal
procedure, described below.
Students with three or more exams on one day should complete the CEP Conflict Notification and Resolution Form and
negotiate with the course instructor the rescheduling of the exam(s) to a conflict session. The student must distribute copies of
the completed form to the course instructor, department chair, and Academic Affairs Office. The instructor will forward a copy
of the examination to the Academic Affairs Office one day in advance of the conflict session. Academic Affairs will arrange
for exam proctors and will return the exam to the instructor's office immediately after the conflict session.
CEP conflict forms were distributed to all academic departments. Copies are available from the Academic Affairs Office,
Cleveland Hall 519. Call ext. 5901 with questions.
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SUNY Gen Ed Requirements for Transfer Students
As you know, the State University of New York (SUNY) Board of Trustees in 1998 adopted a resolution that established a
general education requirement for all baccalaureate degree candidates at the university's state-operated campuses. The
requirement was instituted with students who entered the SUNY system as first-time freshmen in fall 2000. Community
colleges have been working closely with their transfer students to ensure that these students complete most, if not all, of the
general education requirements at the community college.
Students transferring to Buffalo State with an A.A. or A.S. degree must complete the remaining hours of the general education
requirements at Buffalo State but are not obligated to take additional Buffalo State general education courses beyond those
mandated by SUNY.
This continues the policy established in fall 1996 that waives the Buffalo State general education requirements for students
who enter with an A.A. or A.S. degree.
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Health Insurance Rates and Transfer Period
Health insurance rates for 2003 have been established and are listed below. Overall, rates have increased significantly. In
accordance with 1999–2003 collective bargaining agreements, CSEA, NYSCOPBA, and Council 82 employees will be
responsible for contributing the employee portion of prescription drug premiums. New York State will pay the majority of
health insurance and prescription drug premiums: 90 percent of the cost for individual coverage and 75 percent of the cost for
family coverage.
UUP- and PEF-represented employees and M/C employees have been paying the employee portion of
prescription drug premiums for some time. Therefore, rates listed below reflect the 2003 biweekly health insurance premiums
for all employees:
| Health Plan |
Individual Coverage |
Family Coverage |
| Community Blue |
$12.67 |
$74.11 |
| Empire Plan |
$15.57 |
$64.68 |
| Independent Health |
$10.37 |
$56.84 |
| Univera |
$11.06 |
$60.04 |
Employees who wish to change their health insurance plans for the coming year have until Tuesday, December 31; however, because Winter Pause will limit campus operations December 23 through January 1, we encourage employees to complete and
submit option transfer forms to the Human Resource Management Office, Cleveland Hall 410, as soon as possible. This will
avoid retroactive premium adjustments and should allow members to receive new health insurance identification cards closer
to the effective coverage date (Thursday, January 2, 2003). Forms are available in the Human Resource Management Office or at
www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr.
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Health Insurance Cancellation
The deadline for voluntary cancellation of health insurance coverage for employees and their dependents has been extended to
Tuesday, December 31. Forms are available in the Human Resource Management Office, Cleveland Hall 410, or at
www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr.
Note: Without a qualifying event, the 10-week waiting period remains in effect for first-time health insurance enrollees and those who wish
to add previously eligible dependents to their plans.
Call Human Resource Management at ext. 4821 with questions.
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Sick-Leave Exchange Program
Eligible M/C and UUP-represented employees may exchange three days of annual sick-leave accruals for a credit of up to $300 toward New York State health insurance premiums in 2003. Part-time employees may exchange one and one-half days of sick leave for a $150 credit. Employees who participated in SLEP during 2002 must re-enroll to participate in 2003.
Details and election forms have been mailed to all eligible employees. Details and forms also are available online at
www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr/slep.asp. Completed forms must be submitted to the Human Resource Management Office, Cleveland Hall 410, by Friday, December 13. Call Human Resource Management at ext. 4821 with questions.
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Health Option Program Discontinued for 2003
The state declined to renew for 2003 the Health Option Program for eligible classified M/C, CSEA-, and PEF-represented employees. This program allowed these employees to reduce their sick-leave accrual rates in exchange for a credit toward their
state health insurance premiums. Paychecks issued on December 18 will be the last to reflect reduced premiums for current
participants. Call Human Resource Management at ext. 4821 with questions.
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New Empire Plan Telephone Number
Employees enrolled in the Empire Plan can now reach Empire Blue Cross and Blue Shield, United HealthCare, ValueOptions, Express Scripts, and Empire Plan NurseLine through one toll-free number: (877) 7NYSHIP [(877) 769-7447].
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Individual Development Awards
Reminder: Deadline is 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 3, 2003.
The State of New York/United University Professions Joint Labor-Management
Committees have announced the allocation of funds for Individual Development Awards
for September 1, 2002–August 31, 2003. This program is intended to assist employees in
the UUP bargaining unit in developing their full professional potential and in preparing
for advancement by funding professional development activities. The maximum award
is $1,000 ($5,000 when salary for a replacement is required). Applications from
those who have not been funded previously are encouraged.
The total amount to be distributed at Buffalo State is $27,043.
The Individual Development Award Committee will review applications, taking into
consideration whether proposed activities will enable applicants to meet one or more of
the criteria (a–e) specified in Article XII, Title A, B, or C, of the Policies of the Board of
Trustees concerning employees' evaluation and promotion.
An employee may submit only one application.
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Award Period
The award period covers professional development activities commenced on or after
September 1, 2002, and completed on or before August 31, 2003.
Eligibility Requirements
Full-time employees must be in the UUP bargaining unit at the time of the award and
during the dates of the proposed project. Full-time employees who accrue annual leave
will not be required to charge credits for any activities funded by Individual Development
Awards.
Part-time employees who meet the eligibility requirements for 26-week coverage for
health benefits will have the same eligibility for Individual Development Awards. Part-time
employees who are eligible for health benefits during the summer also are eligible
for funding for activities that occur during the summer, whether or not they are on the
payroll. The Individual Development Award Committee will give preference to part-time
employees for a minimum of 15 percent of the available funds if sufficient applications
are received. Part-time employees who accrue annual leave will not be required to charge
credits for any activities funded by Individual Development Awards.
Types of Projects or Activities
Projects or activities must fall within the following categories:
- Basic, applied, or historical research.
- Curricular or instructional material development.
- Workshop, seminar, internship, or coursework not covered by Contract Article 46
or SUNY tuition waiver.
- Conference participation or attendance.
- Preparation of material for publication.
- Grant-proposal development.
- Professional reading or independent study.
- Other work-related professional development projects or activities.
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Types of Support
- Registration fee(s) for conferences or workshops.
- Consumable supplies (paper, pens, postage, etc.).
- Nonconsumable supplies, e.g., books, software, etc. (Any nonconsumable
supplies purchased with Individual Development Award funds become the
property of the State of New York/State University of New York.)
- Travel and related expenses (includes lodging and meals).
- Research support (e.g., computer time, network access or support, clerical
support).
- Equipment lease or purchase. (Any equipment purchased with Individual
Development Award funds becomes the property of the State of New York/State
University of New York.)
- Tuition and course-related supplies. The maximum allowance for tuition is the
SUNY rate at the time of application (currently $137 per undergraduate credit or
$213 per graduate credit).
- Salary for a replacement (up to $4,000, not to exceed the recipient's salary).
All funding requests must conform to the State Comptroller's Rules and Regulations and
limitations contained therein. Specific questions about travel and other reimbursement
information should be addressed to the Accounting Office, Cleveland Hall 414.
Additional justification for specific items may be requested.
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Funding Priorities
- Faculty or staff presenting research papers, posters, or juried exhibitions.
- Faculty in fields with rapidly changing technology attending
workshops/conferences to keep skills current.
- Job-related skill enhancement workshops or training institutes.
- Continuing education related to job responsibilities.
- Proportional distribution between faculty, professionals, and librarians.
Application Procedure
Applications must be received by the Individual Development Award Committee, in care
of the Equity and Campus Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, by 5:00 p.m. Friday,
January 3, 2003. The committee encourages the submission of applications by Friday, December 20, prior to
Winter Pause. Applications and guidelines are available at
www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr/ida.htm or in the Equity and Campus Diversity Office.
Along with the completed application, applicants must submit the following:
- A current curriculum vitae.
- A list of any other grant support for the project or activity, including the amount of
such support.
- A brochure, announcement, or other relevant material describing the program and
costs. (If material is not yet available, send as soon as
possible.)
- If presenting, a notification of acceptance or invitation. (If notification is not yet available, send
as soon as possible. Funding is contingent upon notification of acceptance.)
- Any other supporting documentation.
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Notification of Awards
Applicants will be notified of award decisions by Friday, February 7, 2003.
Reimbursement Procedure
Reimbursement of actual expenditures will be handled through the Accounting Office,
Cleveland Hall 414, and must comply with the State Comptroller's Rules and Regulations
and limitations contained therein. Questions regarding rates of reimbursement should be
directed to the Accounting Office. Award recipients must submit New York State
vouchers and original receipts within 30 days of the completion of the project or activity,
or within 30 days of award notification if the funded project or activity has already been
completed. Award recipients who are unable to complete a project as planned must notify
the Individual Development Award Committee as soon as possible. Failure to notify the
committee may result in the applicant's ineligibility for future awards. Vouchers and
receipts not submitted in a timely manner will result in forfeiture of entitlement to
reimbursement. All funds must be spent by August 30, 2003.
Individual Development Award Committee
Individual Development Award Committee members are Mary Delmont, Deborah Jones,
and Alex Ratkowski representing UUP, and Dolores Battle, Marie Mance, and Emile
Netzhammer representing management.
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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. Contact Debbie
Riservato at ext. 4060 or risedl78@buffalostate.edu with questions.
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
SkillSoft E-Learning
Employees also 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.
This month's SkillSoft courses may be taken in CyberQuad's Faculty/Staff Workroom, E. H. Butler Library 310, on Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. A proctor will
be available to assist and answer questions. Please check in at E. H. Butler Library 315 (CyberQuad) before starting.
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Porter Hall Elevator Replacement
The Residence Life Office is pleased to announce the replacement of the Porter Hall elevators. The three elevators, which
serve Porter Hall's some 400 residents, will be modernized during the next five months with new cars, doors, control panels,
and mechanical equipment.
The Dormitory Authority has hired DCB Elevator Company Inc. to conduct the project, designed by Robson Woese Inc. Both
firms are locally operated. The $379,000 project is funded through the Residence Life Office annual capital repair plan.
Completion is scheduled for April 30, 2003.
Construction will be carried out in two phases: The two passenger elevators will be replaced first while the freight elevator
remains operational for student use. The freight elevator will be overhauled when work on the passenger cars is completed.
Call Kris Kaufman, director of Residence Life, at ext. 3000 with questions about the elevator replacement project.
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Call for Nominations: Undergraduate Student Awards
President's Medal for Outstanding Undergraduate Student
An outstanding senior will be honored with the President's Medal at this year's commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2003.
This award recognizes an outstanding member of the senior class who has demonstrated excellence in the areas of achievement,
citizenship, leadership, and community service. This year's recipient also will deliver the student address.
SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence
This award, sponsored by Chancellor Robert L. King, recognizes students who have excelled at integrating academic
excellence with areas such as athletics, community service, creative and performing arts, entrepreneurship, leadership, and
career achievement. This award is the highest honor bestowed upon a student. Award recipients will be recognized at a
ceremony in Albany as well as at commencement ceremonies in May.
Nominations are being sought for both awards. Students must be nominated by a faculty or staff member. Candidates must be graduating seniors who have best demonstrated the qualities recognized by each award. Only undergraduates graduating during
the 2002–2003 academic year will be considered.
Selection criteria are the same for each award. A student may be nominated for either
or both awards.
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Selection Criteria
- Academic achievement - measured by grade point average, rank in class, research, and other scholarly projects.
- Citizenship - College and community service measured by the quality of extracurricular involvement.
- Leadership/Creativity - Potential for future achievement measured by the student's record, recommendations, and a
personal interview.
Nomination forms are available from the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Office, Campbell
Student Union 306. Nominations and supporting documentation must be forwarded to Phillip Santa Maria, associate vice
president for student affairs and dean of students, Campbell Student Union 306, by Monday, February 3, 2003.
President's Medal and Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence recipients at the graduate level are selected in a separate process,
administered by the Graduate Studies and Research Office.
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Recognizing and Dealing with Students in Emotional Distress
At this time of the semester, college students typically encounter a great deal of stress. While most cope successfully, for some the pressures can become overwhelming and unmanageable. A trustworthy and caring faculty or staff member may be a potential resource for our students. We offer the following guidelines for dealing with students in distress. Please call the Counseling Center at ext. 4436 for additional information. The Counseling Center is now located on the second floor of the Weigel Health Center.
At one time or another, everyone feels depressed or upset. We can identify three general levels of distress that, when present over time, suggest that a person is having trouble successfully managing stress.
Level 1
- Serious grade problems or a change from consistently good grades to poor performance
- Excessive absences, especially if the student has had previously demonstrated good, consistent class attendance
- Unusual or markedly changed pattern of interaction, e.g., totally avoiding participation, becoming excessively anxious when called upon, dominating discussions, etc.
- Other characteristics, including a depressed, lethargic mood; being excessively active and talkative (very rapid speech); swollen, red eyes; marked change in personal dress or hygiene; sweating (when room is not hot); and falling asleep inappropriately
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Level 2
- Repeated requests for special consideration, such as deadline extensions, especially if the student appears uncomfortable or highly emotional disclosing the circumstances prompting the request
- New or regularly occurring behavior that pushes the limits of decorum and interferes with effective management of the immediate environment
- Unusual or exaggerated emotional response that is obviously inappropriate to the situation
Level 3
- Highly disruptive (hostile, aggressive, violent, etc.)
- Inability to communicate clearly (garbled, slurred speech; unconnected or disjointed thoughts)
- Loss of contact with reality (seeing/hearing things that "aren't there," exhibiting behavior or expressing beliefs that are greatly at odds with reality or probability)
- Homicidal threats
- Overtly suicidal thoughts (referring to suicide as a current option)
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Some of the behavioral signs of suicide risk include:
- Feelings of hopelessness, intense sadness, apathy
- Sudden mood swings, outbursts of anger
- Self-deprecation, feelings of worthlessness
- Inappropriate behavior, aggressive acts, disobedience, rebelliousness
- Expressions of suicidal thoughts, death themes
- Giving away valued possessions, seeming "in control" of life, making final plans
- Changes in sleeping or eating patterns
- Withdrawal from family, friends, activities once enjoyed
- Disinterest in appearance/health
- Self-destructive behavior
- Substance abuse, criminal activity
- Inability to concentrate
- Lack of energy, passiveness, allowing others to take advantage of him/her
- Excessive feelings of guilt
- Rapid weight gain or loss
What Can You Do?
Level-3 problems require immediate intervention. You must remain calm and know whom to call for help. Telephone numbers for assistance and emergency referrals are listed below:
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Counseling Center
878-4436
Fall 2002 hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
- Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Please visit the Web site at www.buffalostate.edu/depts/counsel to learn more about Counseling Center resources and self-help Web sites.
Weigel Health Center
878-6711
Fall 2002 hours:
- Monday–Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
- Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
University Police
878-6333
Hours: 24 hours a day, every day
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College Senate Meeting
The final College Senate meeting for fall 2002 will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 13 in E. H. Butler
Library 210.
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Course Proposals
The College Senate Curriculum Committee has accepted course proposals in the old format if they were in process before the approval of the new format. By now, the committee should have processed most courses submitted
in the old format. The Curriculum Committee will not consider course proposals or revisions in the old format after Thursday,
December 12 (the last committee meeting of the fall semester). All course and program proposals submitted in spring 2003
should follow the format for proposals to the Curriculum Committee described in the 2002 Curriculum Handbook.
Associate deans and departmental curriculum designees can assist
course authors with the new format, appropriate forms, and electronic submission process.
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Curricular Items
The following have been received in the College Senate Office and will be forwarded to the Senate Curriculum
Committee for review and approval:
Program Revisions:
B.S. in Forensic Chemistry (0773)
B.S. in Mathematics Adolescence Education 7–12 (0721)
B.A. in Political Science (0722)
Graduate Certificate in Adult Education (6851)
New Courses:
NFS 230 Introduction to the Dietetics Profession. Overview of the dietetics profession: career options, professional
development, professional organization, code of ethics, standards of practice, professional values, creativity, American
Dietetic Association position papers, introduction to the legislative process, professional issues and trends, and professional
references and resources.
NFS 420 Dietetic Field Experiences. Formalized observation and experience in a variety of health care settings such
as clinical, community, food service, regulatory agencies, etc.
New Course/Trustees' Designation:
GEG 359 Arctic Geography. Study of the physical (climate, landscape, sea ice, flora, and fauna), political, economic,
and cultural environments of Arctic regions from the Inuit's perspective. Students develop an appreciation for the
beauty, harshness, and fragile nature of the Arctic environment. Focus on interactions between the Arctic environment
and its peoples before and after Euro-American contact, as well as the colonial impact of government, church, and
resource industries on the Inuit. Explores life in the Arctic today and threats to the environment and to Inuit culture attributed to
global-change issues.
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Course Revisions:
ANT 320 Human Growth in Anthropological Perspective. The examination of the human growth pattern from both
a biological and cultural perspective using a global approach. Topics include growth studies, nutritional studies,
anthropometric techniques, social and environmental factors that influence growth, the short- and long-term impact of
the "cycle of poverty," and variation in growth among different populations.
ANT 325 Forensic Anthropology. Introduction to the forensic application of the recovery and identification of human
skeletal remains. Determination of age, sex, and ancestry; taphonomy; differentiating human from animal remains;
analysis and significance of traumas; and search and recovery techniques.
NFS 102 Introductory Nutrition. Basic human nutrition with emphasis on requirements, functions, dietary sources,
digestion, absorption, transportation, utilization, and excretion of essential nutrients and other substances in foods. Key
contemporary nutrition issues including dietary standards for diet adequacy and healthy eating for prevention of chronic
diseases.
NFS 405 Principles of Nutrition Education (from NFS 410 Nutrition Education). Theories and methods of
learning, communication, and counseling as they apply to nutrition education and counseling settings; development,
implementation, and assessment of an instructional unit using various forms of multimedia.
NFS 449 Nutritional Care E (Nutritional Care of the Long-Term-Care Patient). The basics of long-term care as a
health care–delivery system. Students provide nutritional care to chronically ill residents in a
long-term-care facility, present a group nutrition education class, and attend seminar sessions. For students in the dietetics coordinated
program only.
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