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Vol. XLVIII, No. 24
February 20, 2003

In this issue:

From the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Woods-Beals Endowed Chair Search Committee
Library Survey
From the Vice President for Finance and Management
Homeland Security Level-Orange Precautions
From the Vice President for Student Affairs
An Evening with Coretta Scott King
Summer/Part-Time-Job Fair
From the Chair of the College Senate
College Senate Meetings
Curricular Proposal Deadline
Open Forums on Bylaws
Curricular Items


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From the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Woods-Beals Endowed Chair Search Committee
Sharon Cramer, who has ably directed the efforts of the Woods-Beals Endowed Chair in Urban and Rural Education search committee, must now devote her full time and effort to the SABRE Project. She will continue to serve as a member of the committee but has asked to be replaced as chair. Susan Leist, professor of English and search committee member, has agreed to take on the post.

Dick Lee, interim dean of the Faculty of Applied Science and Education, will serve as administrative liaison to the committee.


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Library Survey
E. H. Butler Library is participating in a national Web-based survey, designed and administered by the Association of Research Libraries, to measure library service quality and identify best practices.

In a few days, faculty, staff, and students will receive an e-mail message providing a link to the survey, called LibQUAL+, which runs from February 24 to March 20. Your participation is encouraged; your responses will provide essential information that will be used in planning the library's future.

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From the Vice President for Finance and Management

Homeland Security Level-Orange Precautions
In response to the federal government's Office of Homeland Security elevated threat condition designation to orange, Buffalo State College and the University Police Department have instituted a number of heightened security measures. The measures are comprehensive, involve various offices and departments on campus, and include increased patrols, enhanced mail and package screening, inspection of all critical infrastructures, and restricted access to a variety of campus facilities.

While Buffalo State has not received or been alerted to any specific threats to campus, we want to assure the campus community that we remain vigilant in maintaining the highest security measures possible at this time of national alert. The college has a comprehensive Emergency Response Plan, and in the near future, the plan will be added to the University Police Web Page for all students, staff, and faculty to review and become familiar with. In support of our overall campus emergency plan, Building Emergency Response Teams have been developed to assist with building evacuations and other basic response procedures.

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Further information about the elevated national threat condition designation is available from the Office of Homeland Security. Additional emergency information from Erie County is available at www.erie.gov/index.aua.html.

In the event of an emergency, the college community will be notified through a variety of mechanisms, including the Web, e-mail, telephone, and, in some instances, in person by college staff members or University Police officers.

Heightened security is not intended to induce fear and panic. People should go about their normal business while paying particular attention to their surroundings.

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Be aware of and report to University Police (6333):

  • People in buildings or areas who do not appear to be conducting legitimate business.
  • People monitoring areas or building entrances.
  • Unauthorized people in restricted, sensitive, or private areas.
  • People at heavily attended events wearing clothing not consistent with weather conditions (e.g., bulky coats in warm weather).
  • Abandoned parcels or other items in unusual locations or high-traffic areas.
  • People attempting to access utility locations (water, electrical, petroleum, telecommunications, information systems).
  • People who appear to be working in unison, committing the above acts.

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Be alert to:

  • Abandoned vehicles.
  • Vehicles parked near buildings or public and common areas.
  • Unexpected or unfamiliar delivery vehicles.
  • Vehicles containing unusual or suspicious parcels or material.
  • Vehicles arriving or being left behind at odd hours of the day.
  • Substances leaking or spilling from vehicles.

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General office and building security:

  • Don't prop open windows and doors for extended periods. Rectify these situations if you observe them.
  • Account for and secure all keys. Do not leave keys unattended or give them to unauthorized people. Report lost or missing keys to Campus Services and University Police as soon as possible.
  • Account for and secure all sensitive material and information when not attending to it.
  • Account for and secure sensitive deliveries in a timely manner.
  • Secure all unattended areas.
  • Be aware of unfamiliar people in or visitors to your office, classroom, or laboratory.
  • Protect combinations and access cards and codes. Change codes regularly. Report any compromised codes to University Police immediately.
  • Talk with co-workers and know what is out of place in your area.

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From the Vice President for Student Affairs

An Evening with Coretta Scott King
The Buffalo State College Commuter Council and United Students Government present the Paul Bulger Lecture, An Evening with Coretta Scott King, widow of Nobel Peace laureate Martin Luther King Jr., at 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 28 in the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall.

Buffalo State faculty and staff may purchase tickets from the Rockwell Hall Box Office, ext. 3005, beginning Thursday, February 20, and may obtain one ticket at a reduced price of $15. Tickets cost $25 and will be available to the general public starting Sunday, February 23.

Buffalo State students with valid ID may receive one free ticket. Please encourage student attendance.

King's appearance is presented in association with the Bulger Lectureship Grant, an Auxiliary Services Grant, the Residence Life Office, the Student Union Board, the African American Students Organization, an Equity and Campus Diversity Minigrant, the Non-Traditional Students Organization, Casting Hall Productions, and the Record. The event also is funded in part by the mandatory student activity fee.


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Summer/Part-Time-Job Fair
The 21st annual Summer/Part-Time-Job and Internship Fair will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 4 in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. Employers representing business, industry, community service organizations, and summer camps will meet with students, accept applications, and conduct informal interviews for summer and part-time employment and internship opportunities.

A list of participating employers is available at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/cdc/sptparticipants.html. Please encourage student participation. This event is sponsored by the Career Development Center.

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From the Chair of the College Senate

College Senate Meetings
College Senate meetings will be held at 3:00 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 210 on the following Fridays during the spring 2003 semester:

March 14
April 11
May 2


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Curricular Proposal Deadline
Curricular proposals should reach the Senate Office, Cleveland Hall 211, by Tuesday, March 11 to allow sufficient time for spring-semester processing.


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Open Forums on Bylaws
The College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee will hold open forums to discuss possible revisions to certain sections of the bylaws from 11:00 a.m. to noon Wednesday, February 26, and from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, February 27 in E. H. Butler Library 210.

Items for discussion, which pertain to college governance, are Article III, Section J; Article VI; and Article X. The bylaws are available on the College Senate Web site. Those unable to attend the forums may send comments to any member of the Bylaws Committee.

Bylaws revisions are expected for College Senate action in March and for presentation to the campus community in April.


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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 approval:

Minor Revision:
Coaching

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New Courses:
BUS 367 Strategic Management of Innovation and Technology. Strategic management of innovation and technology in newly created and established firms from the perspectives of various functional groups (e.g., research and development, manufacturing, and marketing) and levels of general management (business, project, corporate) involved in the process of technological innovation.

BUS 368 Sports Management and Marketing. The administration, coordination, and evaluation of event-related sports. Open to business and nonbusiness majors. Provides both a professional and general education base for students seeking careers in sports and recreational management and marketing.

BUS 425 International and Cross-Cultural Training. The analysis, selection, design, implementation, and evaluation of training programs to increase functional capabilities in international and multicultural environments. Emphasis on communication strategies, human response to cultural settings, and procedures for increasing performance.

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EXE 325 Foundations of Teaching Young Children with Disabilities. Introduction to the field of early childhood special education and its relationship to early childhood education. Includes eligibility criteria and specialized services and techniques for young children with special needs.

EXE 345 Assessment of Young Children with Disabilities. Introduction to the assessment of typically developing young children and children with special needs. Principles of measurement and assessment strategies for young children.

EXE 355 Curriculum for Early Childhood Special Education. Instructional strategies, methods, and materials for developing a curriculum for young children with special needs in a variety of settings.

EXE 380 Participation for Early Childhood Special Education. Support of the physical, cognitive, communicative, social-emotional, and adaptive development of children with disabilities ages 3 to 6 in an urban, field-based setting using learned teaching and assessment techniques. Development, implementation, and evaluation of an integrated curriculum that focuses on children's needs in a culturally and linguistically diverse setting.

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NFS 310 Human Resource Management in Health Care. Management concepts and practices consistent with the management of human resources in a health care organizational setting. The application of operational strategy in terms of fulfilling the mission of an organization competing in today's market.

NFS 330 Seminar of Complementary and Alternative Nutrition. Introduction to dietary supplements, functional foods, nutraceuticals/phytochemicals, and herbal therapies. Emphasizes implications for dietetic practice.

NFS 401 Medical Nutritional Therapy I. First of a three-course sequence examining the interrelationships of physiology, biochemistry, and nutrition as related to medical nutritional therapy. Emphasizes general nutritional status assessment and the role of nutrition in preventing and treating diseases/disorders: malnutrition, obesity, disordered eating, anemia, cardiovascular disease, chemical dependency, psychiatric disorders, and drug-nutrient interactions.

NFS 419 Introduction to Clinical Practice. Introduction to medical terminology and abbreviations, use of medical records, medical-record documentation, applying principles of interviewing and counseling to clinical practice, usual hospital diets, and reimbursement for medical nutritional therapy.

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Course Revisions:
NFS 110 Principles of Management in Health Care. Management principles and concepts explored through class assignments that simulate real-world situations and prepare students for advanced study and application in management.

NFS 210 Food Service Systems Management in Health Care. In-depth analysis of the procurement process, menu development, food production and delivery, quality standards, and financial management of food service systems and related subsystems.

NFS 402 Medical Nutritional Therapy II. Second of a three-course sequence examining the interrelationships of physiology, biochemistry, and nutrition as related to medical nutritional therapy. Emphasizes the role of nutrition in preventing and treating disease/disorders: diabetes mellitus, hypoglycemia, renal, liver, biliary, neurological, and dysphagia.

NFS 403 Medical Nutritional Therapy III. Third of a three-course sequence examining the interrelationships of physiology, biochemistry, and nutrition as related to medical nutritional therapy (MNT). Addresses cancer, upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, exocrine pancreas, pulmonary disease, metabolic stress, acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), rheumatic disorders, transplantation, parenteral and enteral nutrition. Explores the relationship between MNT and immunity and genetics.

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