Promotion
Upon completion of the review procedures at the department, dean, and vice presidential
levels, I am pleased to announce the following promotion:
Promotion to associate professor, effective January 15:
Tao Tang, Geography and Planning
Appeals
Negative decisions on promotions may be appealed. Appeals are probably best suited to
instances in which an individual believes that his or her case was misunderstood or
inadequately advocated. If an appeal seems warranted, the president should be notified in
writing of the intent to appeal by Monday, January 26.
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Twenty-five Year Employees Luncheon
I am pleased to invite the college community to a luncheon honoring faculty and staff
who are in their 25th year of service at Buffalo State College. The luncheon will be held
at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, February 12 at the Saturn Club, 977 Delaware Avenue.
Reservations will be accepted through Monday, February 9.
This annual event serves to honor our colleagues for their years of service and dedication
to Buffalo State. The 23 employees crossing the 25-year mark this year are:
Stephen Andre, Technology
Richard Bihr, Intercollegiate Athletics
Jean Boudreau, Political Science
Cynthia Eggleston, Enrollment Support and Retention Programs
Margaret Hatfield, E. H. Butler Library
Aaron Hudson, Campus Services and Facilities
Hilaria Hunter, Custodial Services
David Karnath, English
Frederick Kozak, Campus Services and Facilities
Lynn Lyons, Financial Aid
Eileen Marino, Human Resource Management
Thomas Metzler, Campus Services and Facilities
Carl Naeher, Computer Information Systems
Carolyn Paige, Student Accounts
Michael Pendleton, Economics and Finance
Daniel Ricigliano, Business
Phillip Santa Maria, Dean of Students
Mary Slavenas, English
William Smith, Custodial Services
Dale Swain, Campus Services and Facilities
Joseph Territo, Campus Services and Facilities
Valerie Villari, E. H. Butler Library
Kathryn Ward, Alumni Affairs
If you wish to attend the luncheon, please contact Melissa Slisz or Ginny
Bolz in the President's Office at ext. 4101.
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Recommendations of the Academic Council
The use of electronic waitlists has decreased the number of students attempting
to "force" into classes at the start of the semester. The Academic Council has
developed the following recommendations to address issues that were of
concern at the beginning of the fall 2003 semester.
Before the semester begins:
For instructors who are teaching classes with students on electronic
waitlists:
- Please use the "Compose Notification" option available for each of your
courses in the SABRE system to send messages to all students enrolled
in your course, to encourage them to attend the first class, or notify you of
problems, described in detail at "E-mail Enrolled, Waitlisted Students Using SABRE."
Please include your e-mail address in the message, as the students cannot "reply" to your message.
(Instructions for using this option are available on the SABRE faculty/staff Web site,
www.buffalostate.edu/sabre/facstaff;
this link is on the left side of the Buffalo State College home page.)
- Please use this same system to correspond to students on your waitlist, if
you have one. For example, you can select the top 10 percent of the
waitlist, and send them one message (e.g., encourage them to attend
class, letting them know that there might be seats available, but warning
them that this is not a promise that seats will be available) and another
message to all the other waitlisted students (e.g., letting them know that it
is unlikely that they will be able to register for the course this semester,
and encouraging them to look for another course).
- Sample messages for copying/pasting into e-mail will be available on the
SABRE faculty/staff Web site from January 15 through January 30.
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First week of classes:
You will receive hard-copy rosters for your courses, produced by the Registrar's
Office. These rosters will NOT include any information about students on waitlists
for your courses. To see your roster information (including students who are
enrolled, waitlisted, or have dropped your course) in real time, use the SABRE
system. Instructions are provided in PowerPoint format, showing you how to log
into the SABRE system, and print your rosters at the "Class Rosters: PowerPoint Demo" link on the SABRE faculty/staff Web site, www.buffalostate.edu/sabre/facstaff.
Electronic waitlists are designed to work automatically, to give equity and
opportunity (automatically) to students who have expressed early interest in your
courses access to seats on a first-come, first-served, process.
However, on the first day of class, it is possible that there will appear to be some
vacancies—absent students who appear on your roster and have neither
communicated with you regarding their absence, nor dropped the class. Should
you wish to do so, it is possible for you to request (from your department chair)
the addition of specific students from the waitlist to your course roster, so that
you are teaching to a full class. There is no expectation that you will take more
students into your course than will lead to a full class.
- Please plan to continue to conform to the fire code/room size restrictions
when asking for a quota adjustment for your courses, to accommodate
students on waitlists.
- Please inform students on the waitlist at the first day of class whether or
not it is possible for them to be accepted into your class, so they have
time to find another course or section.
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For assistance with the SABRE system, e-mail SABRESupport@buffalostate.edu, or call
878-3434.
For your information, the following statement will be e-mailed to students this
week, and also posted on the SABRE for students Web site:
Before the semester begins, double-check your schedule. If you have questions
about using the SABRE system, use the test drive of the system
www.buffalostate.edu/sabre/students/testdrive/index-test.html to become familiar with how to register for classes, search for open seats, get on wait lists,
or drop classes.
- If you are on any waitlists, monitor your position. In mid-late December,
many students moved from "waitlisted" to "enrolled." You will be notified
via e-mail to your Buffalo State College e-mail account if this takes place.
You can also see changes to your location on the waitlist by looking at
your schedule in the SABRE system.
- If you change your mind about a course, it is very important to drop the
course (or remove yourself from the waitlists)—this helps you to avoid
getting into the course (potentially creating problems with billing or getting
E grades) and it helps other students to get seats.
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During the first week of class:
- If you are near the top of the waitlist, and you think you have a good
chance of moving from "waitlisted" to "enrolled" please attend the class.
Realize that there are no guarantees that you will be able to be enrolled in
the class.
- If you are enrolled in a class, and are unable to attend the first class, notify
the instructor of your continued interest in the course. If you do not do this,
the instructor will not know that you remain interested in remaining in the
course.
- If you change your mind about a course, please drop it (or remove
yourself from the waitlist)—this helps you avoid getting into the course
(potentially creating problems with billing or getting E grades) and it helps
other students to get seats.
- If you are on any waitlists during the first week of class, monitor your
schedule carefully. Drop classes that you don't intend to take, to avoid any
billing or "E" grade problems.
- If the end of drop-add is near, and you still cannot get a class for which
you are waitlisted, remove yourself from the waitlist and find another
course. Instructions on how to search for open seats in courses are
provided on the SABRE for students site, www.buffalostate.edu/sabre/students.
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NCATE Accreditation
This is an update to the December 11, 2003, announcement regarding Buffalo State's
continuing accreditation of our teacher preparation programs. Accreditation is with the
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). A recent agreement
between NCATE and New York State extended the accreditation cycle; therefore,
Buffalo State's next on-site visit by NCATE is scheduled for spring 2008, two years later
than was originally indicated.
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Mileage Reimbursement Rate
New York State reimburses its employees who travel based on the mileage allowance
established by the Internal Revenue Service. By adhering to this allowance, reimbursements for mileage are not taxable to the employee.
The mileage rate for calendar year 2004, effective January 1, is 37.5¢ a mile.
Reminder: Please Close Windows
If you open a window, please remember to close it. Windows left open are the direct cause of freezing and
rupturing pipes. The resulting water damage can be extensive and expensive. Again, please close all
windows before you leave for the night and especially before you leave for a weekend.
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Appointment: Interim Director of Student Life
With the resignation of David Milberg, Gail Wells has been appointed interim
director of student life, effective January 1, 2004, until further notice. In this
capacity, Wells serves as the officer in charge of the Student Life Office and is
the college's designated liaison to United Students Government. Please feel free
to consult with Wells as needed with regard to any issues involving student life,
the Campbell Student Union, or USG.
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Campus Safety Forum Presentation
The Campus Safety Forum presents a daylong program by two dynamic,
nationally prominent experts in sexual-assault prevention, Donald McPherson
and Jackson Katz, on Thursday, February 19. This event, "Your Rights...Your
Responsibilities: Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention," is designed to raise
awareness; teach prevention strategies; and help students, faculty, and staff
understand the realities and consequences of sexual assault.
McPherson and Katz will meet with student organization leaders, members of
the Campus Safety Forum, and faculty and staff members in the afternoon, and present a
keynote address at 6:30 p.m. in Rockwell Hall. This event kicks off the spring
2004 Sexual Assault Awareness Campaign, sponsored by the Campus Safety
Forum.
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Home Athletic Events
Friday, January 16
Women's Basketball
Buffalo State vs. New Paltz
6:00 p.m.
Sports Arena
Men's Basketball
Buffalo State vs. New Paltz
8:00 p.m.
Sports Arena
Saturday, January 17
Swimming and Diving
Buffalo State vs. Gannon
1:00 p.m.
Kissinger Pool
Women's Hockey
Buffalo State vs. Neumann
7:00 p.m.
Ice Arena
Sunday, January 18
Women's Hockey
Buffalo State vs. Neumann
5:00 p.m.
Ice Arena
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College Senate Meetings
College Senate meetings for the spring 2004 semester will be held at 3:00 p.m. Fridays,
February 13, March 12, April 2, and May 7 in E. H. Butler Library 210.
Curricular Items
The following have been received in the College Senate Office and will be forwarded to
the Senate Curriculum Committee for review and approval:
Program Revisions:
B.A. Biology (0725)
B.S. Biology Education 7–12 (0631)
B.S. Biology Education 7–12, 5–6 Extension (0630)
B.S. Biology Education Certification Only 7–12 (7013)
B.S. Biology Education Certification Only 7–12, 5–6 Extension (7016)
New Course:
BIO 430 Stream Ecology. Biological, chemical, geomorphic, and hydrologic features
affecting the ecology of flowing water systems. Emphasis on freshwater invertebrate life
histories, adaptations, and community structure in shallow streams.
The following have been approved by the Senate Curriculum Committee and will be
forwarded to the president for final review and approval:
Program Revisions:
Postmaster's Certification, Literacy Specialist (Birth–Grade 6)
Postmaster's Certification, Literacy Specialist (Grades 5–12)
New Courses:
CIS 475 Programming for the Internet Environment II
CIS 480 Networking Laboratory I
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