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Vol. XLVIII, No. 10 October 24, 2002

In this issue: From the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Open House From the Vice President for Finance and Management Individual Development Awards Employee Assistance Program EAP Coordinator Vacancy From the Vice President for Student Affairs Manners Matter: The Ins and Outs of Professional Etiquette Athletic Events From the Senior Adviser to the President for Equity and Campus Diversity 2002–2003 Guide to Effective Faculty, Administration, and Staff Searches From the Chair of the College Senate College Senate Meetings Curricular Items Standing Committee Rosters

Fall Open House On Saturday, October 26 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, prospective students and their families will have an opportunity to tour the campus, meet with faculty, learn more about our academic and support services, and discuss financial aid options. Open House begins in Rockwell Hall, and interested students are encouraged to contact the Admissions Office at ext. 4017 to make reservations. Let's extend our hospitality to prospective students and their parents. back to top   Individual Development Awards 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. back to top 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. back to top 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. back to top 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 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. back to top 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. back to top Employee Assistance Program The Buffalo State College Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is an information, assessment, and referral service that provides confidential help to employees with personal problems that negatively affect their lives and job performance. The program's trained on-site coordinators provide confidential information and referrals to any employee or supervisor seeking help with a personal or job-related problem. Coordinators are trained to refer employees to the most appropriate community service providers for problems such as emotional stress, depression, financial or legal difficulties, alcoholism, drug abuse, or marital or domestic discord. Coordinators also provide information on local resources for issues such as child care, elder care, and legal and financial services. EAP services are available to state employees, their family members, and state retirees. If you need help with a personal or family problem, please contact one of our campus coordinators. All calls and discussions are strictly confidential. David Cummings ext. 5122 Robert Delprino* ext. 6669 Ann Ellement* ext. 4811 Confidential voice mail ext. 6699 EAP Web site: www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr/eap.htm *Robert Delprino is acting as interim coordinator until November 11, when Ann Ellement returns from a brief leave of absence. back to top EAP Coordinator Vacancy The Buffalo State Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a free, confidential information and referral service available to all New York State employees, their family members, and retirees, seeks a volunteer to fill the role of EAP coordinator. EAP coordinators are specially trained to assist Buffalo State employees and their family members in finding professionals in the community best suited to help solve problems or address concerns. EAP provides assistance with many kinds of problems, including family, marital, medical, financial, legal, grief and loss, elder care, and substance abuse. EAP does not provide direct therapy but serves as a link between Buffalo State employees and skilled professionals in the community. EAP is a neutral office, not associated with any disciplinary procedures, whose services are designed to improve the quality of working families' lives. The EAP coordinator must have a strong commitment to the goals of NYS EAP, excellent interpersonal skills, a history of productive relationships with co-workers, the ability to communicate with individuals and groups, interest in the community and its services and resources, flexibility and willingness to learn, the initiative and ability to work independently, and a strong respect for confidentiality. The coordinator must attend training sessions, including monthly regional trainings, as well as the five-day New Coordinator Institute and local EAP committee meetings. Candidates must also have supervisory support and approval to assume this role. The coordinator reports to and works with the local EAP Committee to increase awareness of EAP on site, expand referral services, and help coordinate activities on campus. Any member of the campus community who meets the above criteria may apply; faculty members are especially needed. Interested individuals may send a letter of interest and résumé to: Linda J. O'Donnell, EAP Committee Chair Health and Wellness Department Houston Gym 219 back to top   Manners Matter: The Ins and Outs of Professional Etiquette Manners Matter: The Ins and Outs of Professional Etiquette, a student workshop on proper social etiquette for business professionals, will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 7 in the Campbell Student Union. Professional etiquette is essential for students to succeed in the world of work. This workshop will provide students with expert advice on appropriate behavior in professional social situations, such as proper introductions, mingling techniques, and dining skills. A "mocktail" party in the Student Union Fireside Lounge will show students how to associate with employers and will emphasize the importance of positive first impressions. A seven-course gourmet dinner—guaranteed to provide plenty of eating challenges—will immediately follow in the Student Union Assembly Hall. Instruction will be provided throughout the event, and prominent community and campus leaders will offer advice on a variety of etiquette-related topics during dinner. Tickets are $10 per person, nonrefundable, and must be purchased in advance from Campus Dining Services, Campbell Student Union 223, by Friday, November 1. Meal cards may be used. Space is limited. For more information, contact the Career Development Center in Cleveland Hall 306 or at ext. 5811. Faculty are asked to encourage student attendance. back to top Athletic Events Swimming and Diving Buffalo State vs. Geneseo Friday, October 25 6:00 p.m. Kissinger Pool Football Buffalo State vs. Montclair State Saturday, October 26 1:00 p.m. Coyer Field Women's Hockey Buffalo State vs. Cortland Saturday, October 26 4:00 p.m. Ice Arena Buffalo State vs. Cortland Sunday, October 27 4:00 p.m. Ice Arena back to top   2002–2003 Guide to Effective Faculty, Administration, and Staff Searches The 2002–2003 edition of the "Guide to Effective Faculty, Administration, and Staff Searches" is available at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/equity/guide.pdf. A paper version of the guide will not be produced. back to top   College Senate Meetings Remaining College Senate meetings for fall 2002 will be held at 3:00 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 210 on Friday, November 8 and Friday, December 13. back to top Curricular Items The following have been received in the College Senate Office and will be forwarded to the Curriculum Committee for review and approval: Course Revisions: DES 102 Introduction to Design 2DII. Focus on conceptual solutions to two-dimensional design problems, with emphasis on the use of real photographic and stylistic reference for solutions that target individual creative expression. Students are encouraged to experiment with a variety of media. Color is introduced as a persuasive tool. DES 104 Introduction to Design 3DII. Advanced exploration of the fundamentals of three-dimensional design, with emphasis on the development of skills related to spatial manipulation. Covers the development of process in various media and its application to form and structure. Program Revision: Educational Leadership and Facilitation (9201) back to top Standing Committee Rosters The following Senate Standing Committee membership rosters have been approved by the College Senate for the 2002–2003 academic year: Academic Plan: Cherry Searle, chair; Roslyn Berkovitz; Lisa Brooks; John DeNisco; Mark Fulk; Simon Peter Gomez; Karen Johnson; Roswell Park; William Raffel; Sharon Raimondi; Janet Ramsey; Allen Shelton; Thomas White; Gary Marotta, administrative liaison. Budget and Staff Allocations: Ronald Rabin, chair; Dolores Battle; Roslyn Berkovitz; Paul Bink; David Cummings; Frederick Floss; James Gillham; William Grieshober; James Grunebaum; Alex Ratkowski; Ted Schmidt; Mukhbir Singh; Craig Werner; Marcy Zulawski; Rebecca Schenk, administrative liaison; Ritch Burgmaster, student representative. Bylaws and Elections: Sharon Cramer, chair; Bruce Bryski; David Cummings; John DeNisco; Victor Kasper; William Mitchell; Terry Postero; Carol Richards; Stephanie Russell; John Thompson; Margaret Shaw-Burnett, administrative liaison; Elizabeth Blume, student representative. Curriculum Committee: Wendy Paterson, chair; Nancy Chicola; Mary Delmont; Lydia Fish; Tom Giambrone; Linda Gleckel; Scott Johnson; Ellen Kennedy; Andrew Nicholls; Roswell Park; Gregory Reish; Karen Sands-O'Connor; Gary Solar; Richard Whitaker; Donn Youngstrom; Rita Zientek; Wanda Davis, administrative liaison; Stacy McGirr, student representative. back to top Instruction and Research: Susan Leist, chair; Cheryl Albers; Gloria Eastman; Richard Engelhardt; Nancy Frazier; Warren Gleckel; Ilya Grinberg; Melaine Kenyon; Michael MacLean; Terence McDonald; Susan McMillen; Kenneth Mernitz; Andrew Nicholls; Stephen Thorne; Richard Podemski, administrative liaison; Patrick McGough and Eric Scotch, student representatives. International Education: Anthony Hotchkiss, chair; R. Bruce Baum; Slade Gellin; Jean Gounard; Lee Ann Grace; Deborah Insalaco; Jill Norvilitis; Gregory Reish; Evelyn Rosario; Lucy Schwartz; Wanda Slawinska; Zhang Jie; Lawrence Flood, administrative liaison; Joseph Czaja and Toby Ivey, student representatives. Professional Welfare: Anthony Hotchkiss, chair; R. Bruce Baum; David Carson; Simeon Chilungu; Susan Davis; Marian Deutschman; Colleen Frey; Shannon Haick; Lisa Krieger; Michael MacLean; Thomas McCray; Dennis Mike; Marianne Muha; Marcy Zulawski; Yves Gachette, administrative liaison. Standards for Students: Lee Ann Grace, chair; Solochidi Ahiarah; Marion Barnett; Marie Ferraro; J. Michael Fox; Nancy Frazier; Lin Xia Jiang; Martin Kelly; A. J. Olson; Pamela Rost; Elizabeth Stevens; Stephen Vermette; Mark Warford; Maryruth Glogowski, administrative liaison; Louis D'Angelo, student representative.

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