College Council Meeting
The next meeting of the Buffalo State
College Council will be held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 9 in Cleveland Hall
517.
Agenda
- Call to Order
- Action Items
Approval of Minutes: September 16, 2003
- Council Chair's Report
- President's Report
- Reports by College Council Committees
Naming of Buildings and Grounds
- Announcements
- Adjournment
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2003–2004 Honorary Degree Committee
I am pleased to announce that the following individuals will serve on the 2003–2004 Honorary
Degree Committee:
Suk Oh, Dietetics and Nutrition (chair); Claire Collier, Institutional Advancement and
Development; Angelo Conorozzo, Center for Development of Human Services; Gregory Ebert,
Chemistry; Ricky Fleming, Performing Arts; Simon Peter Gomez, Political Science; Charles
Kenyon, Student Affairs; Michael Parks, Art Education; Nancy Paschke, College Relations;
Raquel Schmidt, Exceptional Education.
Anthony Chase, President's Office, and Maryruth Glogowski, E. H. Butler Library, will provide
staff support to the committee.
The group is charged with identifying candidates for the State University of New York honorary
doctorate, SUNY's highest academic honor, and preparing nomination portfolios. Honorary
degrees are awarded to recognize excellence that exemplifies the mission and purposes of the
State University of New York in the following fields: public affairs, the sciences, humanities and
the arts, scholarship and education, business and philanthropy, and social services.
Honorary degrees also can honor meritorious and outstanding service to the university, the state
of New York, the United States, or humanity at large, or people whose lives serve as examples of
the university's aspirations for its students.
Names of suggested nominees for SUNY honorary doctorates should be forwarded to Suk Oh, c/o Maryruth Glogowski, E. H. Butler Library 133 or glogowmf@buffalostate.edu, or Anthony Chase, Cleveland Hall 517 or chaseaj@buffalostate.edu.
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Director of Undergraduate Research
Jill Singer, professor of earth sciences and science education, has accepted a three-year
appointment as director of the Buffalo State College Undergraduate Research Office. Singer has
been the driving force in the recent advancement of the campus's undergraduate research
initiatives. She recently completed a two-year assignment as a program director for the
National Science Foundation and is currently serving as president of the Council on
Undergraduate Research, a national organization. The Undergraduate Research Office
reports to the associate vice president for undergraduate education.
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Undergraduate Research Programs 2003–2004
The Undergraduate Research Office coordinates and promotes undergraduate research
activities across the campus and coordinates the college's efforts to institutionalize
undergraduate research. Students and faculty in all academic disciplines are eligible to
apply for funding, and faculty members are encouraged to participate in faculty-development
opportunities. Until a permanent office is established, application forms for programs
administered by the Undergraduate Research Office will be available in the Academic
Affairs Office, Cleveland Hall 519; the Research Foundation, Bishop Hall B17; and
Science Building 352. Any questions regarding programs should be directed to Jill
Singer, director of undergraduate research, at ext. 6731 or singerjk@buffalostate.edu.
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Student Research and Creativity Celebration
The sixth annual Student Research and Creativity Celebration will be held on Friday,
April 30 and Saturday, May 1, 2004. The event provides an opportunity for both
undergraduate and graduate students in all academic disciplines to give presentations and
performances of their research, scholarship, and creative activities. Students should use
this friendly venue for presenting completed projects. Presentations based on preliminary
results also are eligible. A variety of presentation formats are acceptable, including
theatrical and musical performances, gallery exhibitions, posters, talks, and
demonstrations. Individual, team, and class projects are welcome. Applications will be
available early in 2004. Completed applications must be submitted by mid-March (exact deadline TBA).
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Undergraduate Travel Award Program
The Undergraduate Travel Award Program provides funds for students to attend
professional meetings at which they are making presentations (oral, poster, and/or
exhibition) or giving performances. Students must be first authors on accepted abstracts
or artist statements. Faculty mentors also may apply for partial support
to accompany students to meetings.
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Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship Program
The Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship Program provides support for
undergraduate students and their faculty mentors to engage in collaborative student-faculty
summer research and creative activities. A minimum of seven fellowships are
anticipated for summer 2004. Each carries a student stipend of $2,500, a
faculty stipend of $1,000, and up to $500 for travel, supplies, and/or equipment.
Applications will be available in early January and due in mid-March.
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Newman Center Mass
The Newman Center Catholic Campus Ministry staff invites all Buffalo State faculty, staff, and
students to a celebration of Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin
Mary at noon Monday, December 8 in the Campbell Student Union Assembly Hall.
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Health Insurance Option Transfer Deadline
Employees enrolled in the New York State Health Insurance Program who wish
to change plans during the annual option transfer period have until Friday, December 12
to select a new health insurance carrier. Information and forms are available in the
Human Resource Management Office, Cleveland Hall 410, ext. 4821, or at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr.
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2003 SEFA/United Way Campaign
The Buffalo State SEFA/United Way Campaign has raised $153,000 to date, exceeding
its goal of $140,000 by more than 9 percent. We thank faculty, staff, emeriti, retired staff,
and the administration for their participation and generosity.
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Call for Nominations: Undergraduate Student Awards
- Minnie and Joe Engel Student Humanitarian Award
- Who's Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges
- Mildred Campbell Leadership Award
Minnie and Joe Engel Student Humanitarian Award
Buffalo State will bestow a new student recognition award, the Minnie and Joe
Engel Student Humanitarian Award, effective with the 2003–2004 academic year.
The award was created to recognize a Buffalo State undergraduate student who
has demonstrated personal character through altruism, volunteer service, and the
giving of oneself to the campus and the larger community. The Engel
Humanitarian Award recognizes the full measure of a person's worth, not only as
a scholar but also as someone whose efforts on behalf of others define a quality
of character that embodies core values that merit recognition.
The Engel Humanitarian Award has been made possible through a gift to the
college from Bernard Engel to honor his aunt and uncle, Minnie and Joe Engel,
who instilled in Engel the qualities of altruism that have been the standard by
which he lives his life. It is his hope that this award will influence future
generations of students by identifying positive role models who embody core
values that support and enhance the quality of life in our communities.
The recipient of the Engel Humanitarian Award will receive an unencumbered
monetary award of $2,500. His or her name will be inscribed on a plaque that will list
each year's award recipient. An individual plaque citing the recipient's
distinction will be presented at a ceremony on campus in spring 2004.
Criteria for Selection
There is no prescribed grade point average for this award. Rather, it is assumed
that the recipient will demonstrate the quality of humanitarian service befitting the
purpose of this award. Criteria for selection are:
- Undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior enrolled full time
(minimum 12 credit hours) at Buffalo State during the academic year
in which the award is made.
- Evidence of exemplary personal character and altruism.
- Evidence of volunteer service on campus and within the larger
community while a student at Buffalo State.
The Engel Humanitarian Award committee is soliciting nominations for this
award. Nomination forms are available online
or in any of these locations.
The deadline for nominations is Thursday, February 19, 2004.
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Who's Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Since 1934, Who's Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges
has had a tradition of furthering the aims of higher education by recognizing and
rewarding academic excellence, student leadership, and service on a national level.
This year, Buffalo State will be among the more than 1,900 institutions
participating in the program nationwide.
The campus selection committee—composed of faculty, staff, and students—asks
faculty and staff to encourage students to apply for this honor. Juniors,
seniors, and graduate students matriculated in a curriculum are eligible.
Undergraduate students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of
3.0. The minimum cumulative grade point average for graduate students is 3.5.
The selection committee will evaluate candidates based on their scholastic
achievements, participation and leadership in extracurricular activities, and service
to the college and community.
Students may self-nominate for this honor or be nominated by a faculty or staff
member. Applications for this award are available online at www.buffalostate.edu/depts/studentlife/awards.html
or in any of these locations.
Applications must be submitted to the Student Life Office, Campbell Student
Union 400, by Thursday, February 19, 2004. For more information, contact the Student Life Office at
ext. 4631 or www.buffalostate.edu/depts/studentlife.
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Mildred Campbell Leadership Award
Mildred Keller Campbell, a significant benefactor of Buffalo State, dedicated years
of service to the College Council, the Alumni Association, and the Buffalo State
College Foundation. After graduating from Buffalo State in 1928, Campbell went
on to teach with the Buffalo Public Schools, the Buffalo Seminary, and the
University at Buffalo.
In her honor, the Student Life Office created the Mildred Campbell Leadership
Award. This award is given annually to an undergraduate student who has a
strong record of leadership at Buffalo State, demonstrated through personal
development, organizational leadership, citizenship, and community building.
Students may be nominated or may self-nominate.
Undergraduate students who have completed at least 24 credit hours at Buffalo
State and have maintained a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 are
encouraged to apply. Application deadline is Thursday, February 19, 2004. The
award will be presented during a ceremony to be held later in the spring semester.
Applications for the Mildred Campbell Leadership Award are available online at
www.buffalostate.edu/depts/studentlife/awards.html
or in any of these locations. For
more information, contact the Student Life Office at ext. 4631 or www.buffalostate.edu/depts/studentlife.
Applications/Nomination forms for each award are available in the following
locations:
The Career Development Center, Cleveland Hall 306
The Intercollegiate Athletics Office, Sports Arena
The Residence Life Office, Porter Hall
The Student Life Office, Campbell Student Union 400
The Student Union Information Desk, Campbell Student Union lobby
The United Students Government Office, Campbell Student Union 402
The Vice President for Student Affairs Office, Cleveland Hall 513
The Weigel Health Center
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Home Athletic Events
Women's Hockey
Saturday, December 6
Buffalo State vs. Neumann
4:00 p.m.
Ice Arena
Sunday, December 7
Buffalo State vs. Neumann
1:00 p.m.
Ice Arena
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Equity and Campus Diversity Minigrant Awards
Eight applications for Equity and Campus Diversity Minigrants were received in October
2003. The following applications were approved for funding for programs during the
2003–2004 academic year. Applications may be submitted until Friday, February 27,
2004. Applications and information are available at
www.buffalostate.edu/offices/equity/minigrant.doc.
Poet Laureate Maya Angelou
Applicant: Black Active Minds (student organization)
Black Active Minds will host internationally acclaimed poet laureate and author Dr. Maya
Angelou, who will discuss the importance of education and diversity through self-expression
and activism in the lives of all Buffalo State students, faculty, and
administrators. Minigrant amount: $1,500.
Nineteenth-Century Native American Leaders: Ely Parker and Caroline Mt. Pleasant
Applicants: Cynthia Conides, assistant professor, History and Social Studies
Education, and the Native American Student Organization
The History and Social Studies Education Department and Native American Student
Organization will present a one-hour award-winning film, Warrior in Two Worlds: The
Life of Ely Parker, which focuses on the life of one of America's most influential Native
American leaders of the nineteenth century. The film will be followed by a panel
discussion with the film's producer, members of the cast, and Alyssa Mt. Pleasant,
Cornell scholar and specialist on nineteenth-century Iroquois history. Minigrant amount:
$1,000.
Successful Women's Forum: Self-Empowerment for Women
Applicant: Yanick Jenkins, director, Educational Opportunity Program
The Educational Opportunity Program will sponsor a program to connect female Buffalo
State students with female Buffalo State faculty and staff on Saturday, March 20, 2004,
during Women's History Month. The purpose of the project is to establish mentoring
relationships and to enlighten female students about the achievements of female
professionals. Minigrant amount: $800.
Presentations by Pat Mora
Applicants: Craig Werner, associate professor, English, and Carole Brown Knuth, professor, English
Pat Mora, one of today's leading Chicana writers, will provide an all-college presentation
on how language can evoke memories of ethnic experiences and promote literacy and
knowledge of cultural diversity. Mora has been honored by the National Endowment for
the Arts and the W. K. Kellogg Foundation for her promotion of El día de los niños/El día
de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day). Mora also will lead two discussion groups
concerning her work with classes
in the English Department. Minigrant amount: $800.
A Visit with Toyomi Igus: Award-Winning Children's Book Author
Applicant: Amy Rockwell, associate librarian, E. H. Butler Library
E. H. Butler Library will host an all-college lecture by Toyomi Igus, award-winning
children's author, on Monday, March 15, 2004. Igus's books and lectures address her
experiences growing up in a multicultural Japanese–African American family. She will
address the importance of multicultural literature and its role in the elementary
education and English education classrooms. Her visit to the college is part of a five-day
visit to Buffalo area schools. Minigrant amount: $800.
Real World: LGBT Perspectives
Applicant: Amy Reynolds, staff psychologist, College Counseling Center
Safe Zone will conduct a program featuring a cast member from the Real World MTV
series that will address the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender
individuals on the television series and in real life. Minigrant amount: $200.
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College Senate Meeting: Time Change
The final meeting of the College Senate for the fall 2003 semester will be held at 1:30
p.m. Friday, December 12 in E. H. Butler Library 210. Please note the time change,
exclusive to this meeting.
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Senate Meeting Minutes
The approved minutes of the November 14 College Senate meeting are available on the
College Senate Web site: www.buffalostate.edu/orgs/senate.
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Curricular Items
The following has been approved by the College Senate Curriculum Committee and will be
forwarded to the president for final review and approval:
Program Revision:
Art Conservation (5700) Admission Requirements
The following has been received in the College Senate Office and will be forwarded
to the College Senate Curriculum Committee:
New Course:
BUS 305 Workforce Diversity in the Twenty-first Century. Positive
acknowledgement of the ways in which people are different. Includes aspects such as
gender, age, religion, cultural background, and work and life responsibilities. Students
work in teams to develop understanding and awareness of cultural diversification in the
workforce.
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