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Vol. XLVIII, No. 38 July 24, 2003

In this issue: From the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Academic Affairs Administration From the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Development Call for Nominations: Young Alumnus Achievement Awards From the Chair of the College Senate Senate Standing Committees

Academic Affairs Administration Wanda M. Davis will leave her position as associate vice president for undergraduate studies to return to the Educational Foundations Department's graduate faculty on August 1. Davis provided leadership to Academic Affairs in retention, curriculum, the creation of Provost Incentive Grants, the evolution of academic support initiatives, new-faculty orientation, and the expansion of the Carnegie Academy for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning program. Davis's responsibilities, as well as those of Provost Dennis Ponton, former associate vice president for budget and planning, will be reassigned as follows. All changes are effective August 1: Tasks related to curriculum, accreditation, program reviews, general education revision, and academic data books will be assigned to Rosalyn Lindner, in addition to her existing responsibility for campus assessment. The Academic Information and Assessment Office will relocate from the Bulger Communication Center to the Academic Affairs Office, Cleveland Hall 519. Leadership for academic technology and management of the Student Computing Access Program (SCAP) and technology and equipment expenditures will be reassigned to Maryruth Glogowski. Glogowski also will continue to supervise E. H. Butler Library and Instructional Technology. Janet Ramsey, distinguished service professor of communication, will join Academic Affairs to lead academic initiatives for faculty and staff development, undergraduate education, and strategic planning and to provide supervision to academic support offices. These assignments provide continuity, expand services, and save resources during challenging fiscal times. back to top   Call for Nominations: Young Alumnus Achievement Awards The Buffalo State College Alumni Association seeks nominations for the 2003 Young Alumnus Achievement Awards, presented annually during Homecoming Weekend. This year's awards reception will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 3 in the Campbell Student Union Fireside Lounge. Given for the first time last year, the awards recognize young alumni who have demonstrated records of achievement since graduating from the college. Nominees must be graduates of the class of 1983 or later who have (1) achieved significant professional advancement; (2) provided outstanding service to the community; and (3) demonstrated loyalty and commitment to Buffalo State. Recipients also must be able to attend the awards reception. Last year's inaugural award winners were Byron Brown, '83; Francisco Guzmán, '90; Mylous Hairston, '86; Gregory Hoffman, '86; and Kirsten Moysich, '92. Representing the fields of public service, architecture, broadcasting, finance, and scientific research, these recipients demonstrated the wide range of careers pursued by successful Buffalo State graduates and served as superb examples of generosity and service to the college and the community. This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize and honor an outstanding young graduate of Buffalo State College. For nomination forms and more information, contact Jennifer Small, alumni events coordinator, at ext. 6001 or smalljl@buffalostate.edu. The deadline for nominations is Monday, August 4. back to top   Senate Standing Committees The College Senate always needs faculty and staff representation on its standing committees. Below are the names of committees and brief descriptions of their basic missions. If you wish to serve on a committee for the 2003–2004 academic year, please print this form and return it to the College Senate Office, Cleveland Hall 211. Academic Plan Assumes leadership in the intermediate- and long-range planning of the overall academic function of the college. Areas include the mission of the college, master plan, regionalism, enrollment projections, and accreditation. Academic Services Recommends policies designed to make academic support services more useful and available to academic programs. Budget and Staff Allocation Gathers, analyzes, and recommends criteria for all data and policies needed to determine budget and staff allocations. Bylaws and Elections Conducts necessary elections provided for in the bylaws to ensure proper representation on the College Senate. Recommends changes in the bylaws designed to facilitate the democratic governance of the college. Curriculum Receives, reviews, and recommends approval or nonapproval of all courses and programs offered by the college, consistent with Senate policies and procedures. Instruction and Research Concerns itself with aspects of policy that relate to the improvement of instruction and the development of services and resources necessary to carry out or enhance instruction and research. International Education Develops the content of overseas academic and faculty exchange programs and makes recommendations regarding admission of and services to foreign students attending Buffalo State. Professional Welfare Responsible for matters concerning faculty and staff welfare and well-being. Standards for Students Reviews and recommends policies dealing with student admission, readmission, retention, and probation, as well as with graduation standards for undergraduate and graduate students. Student Welfare Examines matters and recommends policy concerning aspects of student life. back to top

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