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All-College Meeting
In view of the recent resignation of Gary Marotta as provost, President Muriel Howard and
Associate Vice President Dennis Ponton will provide an update on the budget and the future of Academic Affairs,
and answer questions, at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 22 in Bulger
Communication Center North. All members of the campus community are invited to
attend.
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Open Seats and Off-Site Access
The first phase of SABRE Web-based registration has concluded, with the
number of students registering for summer and fall courses approximately equaling
that of previous semesters. Preliminary debriefing activities have identified two
areas of concern:
- Searching for Classes with Open Seats
Approximately 60 percent of the courses for summer and fall have been
filled. Please encourage students to use one or both of the following
methods to find open seats to fill or modify their schedules:
- Use the online course addenda at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/registrar/courses.htm. Hard-copy
class schedules are printed several months in advance and do not
reflect recent updates.
- Use the "Search for Courses" feature of the SABRE System. Instructions are available in the “Test Drive” resource (www.buffalostate.edu/sabre/students/resources/#test), as a frequently asked question, and immediately before students log in. Orientation students will be instructed to use catalog numbers (EXE 100) rather than call numbers (1607) to find open seats.
- Problems Accessing SABRE
Faculty and students using dial-up (rather than high-speed) connections,
systems with firewalls, or certain Internet service providers (e.g., AOL)
experienced problems with SABRE. These individuals are encouraged to use a computer
on campus or in a public setting (e.g., public library, Internet café) to access
SABRE.
Thanks to everyone who sent questions or reported problems to
sabresupport@buffalostate.edu or ext. 3434. Support will continue to be
available, as will the frequently asked questions page (recently updated) at www.buffalostate.edu/sabre/facstaff.
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CASTL Faculty Development Fellowships
Buffalo State's Carnegie Academy for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (CASTL)
Advisory Committee announces two one-year, $3,000 faculty development fellowships to
promote the scholarship of teaching and learning on campus. Open to full-time Buffalo State
faculty members, the fellowships will recognize strengths in the following areas:
- Applied learning: Includes internships, service learning, and student research.
- Reflective practice: Includes teaching circles, peer review of instruction, action research, and
accommodating student diversity.
- Assessment: Includes effective course assessment, measuring student outcomes, assessing
effectiveness of instruction, and working with departments to institute guidelines for the
promotion and evaluation of the scholarship of teaching and learning.
- Collaborative teaching: Includes planning for institutional support for mechanisms for
communication, implementation of learning communities, team teaching, and interdisciplinary
coursework.
Fellows will conduct research related to their specialty areas during 2003–2004. They will
continually evaluate the impact of their scholarly work and promote faculty development efforts
on campus. They also will work closely with the associate vice president for undergraduate
studies and serve as members of the CASTL Advisory Committee.
Applications will be accepted until Monday, June 2.
Application guidelines, selection criteria, and more information about the fellowships are
available on the Buffalo State CASTL Web site: www.buffalostate.edu/orgs/castl/news.htm.
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Requisition Deadline
Purchase requisitions for supplies, materials, services, and equipment from fiscal year 2002–2003 funds
must be received in the Purchasing Office by the close of business Friday, June 13.
Requisitions for computer equipment and equipment replacement requirements, purchases
through Boise Cascade for office supplies and paper, and American Express (AMEX)
purchases must adhere to this deadline as well.
Important note: It is the responsibility of departments to ensure that all requisitions for fiscal year
2002–2003 are received in the Purchasing Office by the deadline. Late requisitions will not be
processed. Requisitions received after the deadline will be returned.
Call Marcia Slawinowski or Terri Locher in the Purchasing Office at ext. 4113 with questions.
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United Way Day of Caring
The 2003 United Way Day of Caring will take place on Wednesday, August 13.
Volunteers are needed to assist local community agencies with hands-on service projects.
You can make a difference in your community by joining thousands of area volunteers in
giving needed assistance to hundreds of not-for-profit organizations that provide help to
our neighbors each day.
To participate in the Day of Caring, please contact SEFA campus coordinator Jill Powell
at powellja@buffalostate.edu.
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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 Programs:
Postmaster's Certification, Literacy Specialist (Birth–Grade 6)
Postmaster's Certification, Literacy Specialist (Grades 5–12)
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