Response to the Senate Endorsement of the Strategic Plan
The College Senate discussed and endorsed the Buffalo State College Strategic Plan at
its October 18 meeting. It should be noted that the Senate voted to endorse the "general
thrust or direction" of the plan, not every specific aspect of it. Further, the Senate
supported the Academic Plan Committee's suggestions and observation that Strategic
Direction No. 5 be strengthened, the sense of community on campus be given additional
emphasis, and that the plan appears to be heavily administrative. Finally, the
endorsement was made with two understandings: First, the Senate endorsement is
contingent upon future priorities within the plan clearly highlighting the primacy of
teaching and learning at Buffalo State. Particular concern was raised about the need to
enhance the significance of Action Steps 1.2.4 and 1.2.5 in the plan. Second, the
endorsement was given with the understanding that the administration will periodically
report to the Senate as priorities in the plan are specified.
We accept the Senate's endorsement of the Buffalo State College Strategic Plan for 2003–2008, and I thank the Senate for its thorough and
thoughtful review. The suggestions outlined above will be included in the plan
implementation process as appropriate.
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Strategic Plan Distribution
Copies of the Buffalo State College Strategic Plan 2003–2008 were distributed to all faculty,
staff, and United Students Government officers on November 15. If you have not received a
copy, please contact Bonita Durand in the President's Office at ext. 4102 or
durandbr@buffalostate.edu. Copies also are available in the following locations:
- E. H. Butler Library Circulation/Reserve Desk
- All Vice Presidents' Offices
- All Academic Deans' Offices
- The Graduate Studies and Research Office, Cleveland Hall 511
- The College Senate Office, Cleveland Hall 211
- The United Students Government Office, Campbell Student Union 416
- United University Professions Office, Classroom Building A104
A password-protected electronic version of the Strategic Plan is available at
www.buffalostate.edu/president/strategy.
Other college documents available in the above locations include:
- The Middle States Commission on Higher Education Report to the Faculty, Administration,
College Council, and Students of Buffalo State College
- The Memorandum of Understanding: Buffalo State College and the State University of New
York
Current versions of all operational plans will be made available at various campus locations in
January to assist individuals and departments at all levels of the institution
with planning. These plans and reports will guide the growth and development of the college over the
next five years. I encourage all members of the Buffalo State community
to become familiar with the contents of these documents.
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Changes in Summer Session Faculty Compensation
Several factors, including new teacher certification requirements, increased demand for
general education courses, and the college's inability to offer a full range of courses in the
spring and fall semesters, suggest a strong demand for summer courses.
Richard Podemski, dean of Graduate Studies and Research and director of Summer
Session, and I are pleased to announce several changes in the Summer Session
compensation arrangements for faculty. The following changes will be effective for
Summer Session 2003 and pertain to summer employment only:
- Adjunct faculty salary will increase to $2,000 per 3-credit course.
- Full-time and emeriti faculty salary will increase to $2,800 per 3-credit course.
- Minimum class size for full salary is 12 students for undergraduate courses and 10
students for graduate courses. Faculty may elect to teach courses with fewer students at
a rate of one-twelfth the full salary per student for undergraduate courses and one-tenth the full
salary per student for graduate courses.
- Faculty will be compensated for up to six sections of any combination of independent
study or project, course by contract, or master's project or thesis. These sections enroll
one student and will be compensated at one-twelfth the full salary for each undergraduate
section and one-tenth the full salary for each graduate section.
Recognizing that the campus has more latitude with the summer budget and that summer
classes are more intensive, President Howard has approved this arrangement as a pilot for
summer 2003. We encourage department chairs to continue to develop a robust summer
schedule that addresses demand factors. Staffing may require the use of more
adjuncts than in past years.
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Health Insurance Transfer Period
Each year, employees enrolled in the New York State Health Insurance Program may
change health insurance carriers, choosing from the Empire Plan or one of three health
maintenance organizations: Community Blue, Independent Health, or Univera.
Employees enrolled in Univera also have this annual window to change how they and/or
their dependents receive care: either from a medical center or from the physician
network.
Employees have 30 days from the date the 2003 rates are published to change health
insurance carriers. Change forms are available in the Human Resource Management
Office, Cleveland Hall 410, ext. 4821.
The New York State Division of Employee Benefits will mail information, including new
rates and deadline dates, to enrolled employees' home addresses. "Choices," a booklet
comparing insurance plans, is available in the Human Resource Management Office. You
may wish to review both before deciding whether to change insurance carriers for 2003.
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Spring 2003 Blackboard Courses
Requests for Blackboard course sites for the spring 2003 semester are being accepted until Friday, November 22. Requests must be made in writing; complete all sections of the form at http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/bbrequest. Complete a separate form for each Blackboard course. Sites will be functional Wednesday, November 27.
Late requests will be accepted until Friday, January 24, 2003; however, sites requested after November 22 will not be ready until Friday, February 7, 2003, and students will have to be added manually. Exceptions will be made for newly hired faculty and newly assigned courses. New faculty members or faculty members who are assigned spring-semester courses after November 22 should submit a completed course request form along with documentation from the department chair verifying new faculty status or late assignment. Sites will be created as soon as possible after documentation is received.
Campus policy requires that all Blackboard users attend training. The next training session will be held from 9:00 a.m. to noon Friday, December 6. Contact the Distance Education Office at ext. 6910 to register. Blackboard course sites will not be created for faculty members who have not attended training.
Call Margaret Banak, manager, Student Computing Services, at ext. 4611 with questions.
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Dining Services Holiday/Winter Break Schedule
Venues not listed are closed.
Thanksgiving Recess
Wednesday, November 27
Plaza Café: 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 28–Saturday, November 30
All venues: Closed
Sunday, December 1
Social Hall: 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Monday, December 2
All venues: Regular hours
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End of Semester and Winter Recess
Friday, December 13
Plaza Café: 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15
Plaza Café: Closed
Monday, December 16–Friday, December 20
Plaza Café: 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 21–Wednesday, January 1
All venues: Closed
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Thursday, January 2–Thursday, January 16
Plaza Café: 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; closed weekends
Friday, January 17
Plaza Café: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 18 and Sunday, January 19
Plaza Café: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Monday, January 20
Plaza Café: 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Social Hall: 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 21
All venues: Regular hours
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Athletics Update
Cross-Country
A. J. Walsh was the top Buffalo State runner, finishing 42nd during the NCAA Atlantic
Regional Men and Women Cross-Country Championships in New Jersey. Walsh finished
with a time of 27:27. Michael Herron was 75th at 28:10, and Matt Kubiak 89th at 28:29.
Nichole Van Hoesen led the women with a time of 26:02, good for 74th. Tammy Putt
was 78th at 26:08, and Tiffany Knarr was 80th at 26:09.
Football
The Bengals closed the season at home with a 7-3 loss to Washington &
Jefferson. Kicker Eric Buchanan provided the only points for the Bengals with a 36-yard
field goal with 3:33 remaining in the third quarter. The Presidents' winning touchdown
came on a 9-yard scramble by quarterback Brian Dawson in the first quarter. The
Presidents closed their regular season at 8-2 and received a bid to the NCAA Division III
playoffs. Buffalo State closed its season at 1-9.
Men's Ice Hockey
The Bengals are 2-5-1 overall and 1-3 in the SUNYAC after posting a victory and a loss
last week. The Bengals defeated host Brockport 7-2 behind Joe Urbanik's four goals and
one assist. Mark Yoder added four assists for the Bengals. Saturday, the club lost 5-3 at
Geneseo. Scoring for the Bengals were Ricardo Hernandez and Dave Cadarette. Each had
one goal and one assist.
Women's Ice Hockey
The Bengals tied visiting Utica College 3-3 on Sunday after dropping a 2-0 decision to
Utica on Saturday. Mary Keddie made 40 saves for Buffalo State in the 2-0 loss. The
Bengals were outshot 42-22 in the game. Sunday, the Bengals fell behind 2-0, only to
rally on a hat trick by Janelle Schmitt to earn the tie. The Bengals are 3-7-1 overall after
last weekend's games and 2-3-1 in the ECAC West.
Swimming and Diving
The Buffalo State women's team defeated host Penn State-Behrend as sophomore Marie
Ryer won three events. Ryer anchored the 400-yard medley relay (4:45.11) and the 400
free relay (4:10.04). Ryer also had a personal best in winning the 50 free in 26.87. Divers
Sarah Krawczyk and Susanna Lehmann placed first and second, respectively, in both the
1- and 3-meter diving events. The men were led by diver Michael Klein in their loss to
Penn State-Behrend. Klein took first in the 3-meter diving, setting a Penn State-Behrend
pool record with 236.40 points.
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Athletic Events
Women's Ice Hockey
Buffalo State vs. RIT
Thursday, November 21
7:00 p.m.
Ice Arena
Buffalo State vs. Neumann
Saturday, November 23
7:00 p.m.
Ice Arena
Buffalo State vs. Neumann
Sunday, November 24
1:00 p.m.
Ice Arena
Men's Basketball
Cole's Classic
Buffalo State vs. Elmira
Friday, November 22
8:00 p.m.
Sports Arena
Cole's Classic
Buffalo State vs. Cazenovia or Marietta
Saturday, November 23
1:00 or 3:00 p.m.
Sports Arena
Women's Basketball
Betty Abgott Invitational
Buffalo State vs. Lake Erie College
Saturday, November 23
8:00 p.m.
Sports Arena
Betty Abgott Invitational
Buffalo State vs. Rutgers-Camden or Alvernia
Sunday, November 24
1:00 or 3:00 p.m.
Sports Arena
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2001–2002 Affirmative Action Plan
The 2001–2002 Affirmative Action Plan is available for review at the E. H. Butler Library Circulation/Reserve Desk; each academic dean's office; and the Equity and Campus Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415.
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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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Curricular Items
The following have been approved by the College Senate Curriculum Committee
and will be forwarded to the president for final review and approval:
New Course:
PLN 401 Comprehensive Planning Principles
Course Revisions:
DES 320 Ceramics II
DES 321 Ceramics Junior Studio
DES 421 Ceramics Senior Studio
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