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Response to Senate Recommendation
At its April 2 meeting, the College Senate approved and forwarded to the president the following Freshman Writing Requirement Grading Policy, recommended and agreed upon by the Writing Oversight Committee, the Curriculum Committee, and the Instruction and Research Committee:
The Writing Oversight Committee, upon careful consideration of the current S/U evaluation system, recommends that student performance in English 101 and English 102 be evaluated with letter grades. [Stephen Thorne writes, "The fact that these courses are required of all students speaks to their importance, and attests to the indirect impact on all other courses students will take while at Buffalo State College."]
Grading will follow standard institutional guidelines: A through D are officially passing grades; however, the committee proposes that all courses with a prerequisite of English 101 or English 102 require a C or higher in the class. This is in line with national composition standards as well as the SUNY Basic Communication assessment. This means that a student cannot enroll in English 102 until he/she has earned at least a C in English 101, and that a student cannot enroll in writing-intensive courses until he/she has earned at least a C in English 102.
Furthermore, in keeping with current college policies, the grade shall be counted toward the student's GPA.
I hereby approve the Freshman Writing Requirement Grading Policy recommended by the Senate and authorize the provost to implement this policy effective fall 2004 semester.
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Degree Navigator 4
The latest version of the Degree Navigator audit system, Degree Navigator 4 (DN4), went live in June.
DN4 has a new look that enables users to go directly to Degree Navigator reports to determine academic progress while still providing the island-based interface for those who prefer the visual representation.
Other new features are as follows:
- Easier-to-read reports, customized on campus, are now available to students and advisers.
- Audit administrators have the ability to make student exceptions directly on student audit reports.
- Notes appear on all reports.
- Each report has special links that provide a list of courses that fulfill specific requirements.
- The username sign on for students has been changed to lowercase by popular request.
DN4 is accessible via the SABRE Web site at www.buffalostate.edu/sabre/facstaff/dn4. User documentation for DN4 also is available on this site.
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Management/Confidential Tuition Reimbursement Program
We are pleased to announce that the M/C Tuition Reimbursement Program has been reinstated for the 2004–2005 fiscal year. Employees may now request reimbursement for qualifying coursework with a start date of June 1, 2004, or later. In addition, the maximum reimbursement amount in a given fiscal year has increased from $750 to $1,500. Program guidelines and application forms are available at www.goer.state.ny.us/mc/mctuition.html. If you need help in obtaining forms or have questions, please call the Human Resource Management Office at ext. 4821.
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College Relations
The College Relations Office, formerly located in Cleveland Hall 515 and 412, has moved to Cleveland Hall 307. Telephone numbers for the office and individuals remain the same. The College Relations fax number is now 3532.
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Computer Training, SkillSoft
E-Learning, Webmaster Training, and Web Templates
Computing and Technology Services and the FAST Development Center offer monthly computer training classes. Unless
otherwise stated, classes are held in CyberQuad, E. H. Butler Library 318. Please bring an IBM-formatted 3.5" disk, a pen, and paper. For a complete list of courses and registration information, visit http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration. Contact Paul Reynolds at ext. 3361 or reynolap@buffalostate.edu with questions.
Class Registration
Internet Explorer 5.0 (or higher) is necessary for online registration. Enter the following information in the required fields:
PC Users
User Name: bsclogon\your user name (e.g., bsclogon\publicjq)
Password: your password
Mac Users
User ID: your user ID (e.g., publicjq)
Password: your password
Domain: bsclogon
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July and August Classes
Advance registration is required. Graduate assistants may attend workshops.
| Introduction to Excel XP |
Monday, July 26 |
1:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Introduction to Adobe GoLive |
Tuesday, July 27 |
1:30–3:30 p.m. |
| Introduction to Access XP |
Wednesday, July 28 |
1:00–3:00 p.m. |
Using the Web Template System
(Academic Departments)* |
Monday, August 2 |
9:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Office XP: Introduction to PowerPoint |
Tuesday, August 3 |
1:30–3:30 p.m. |
Using the Web Template System
(Administrative Offices)* |
Wednesday, August 4 |
10:00 a.m.–noon |
| Understanding Site Traffic Logs* |
Wednesday, August 4 |
2:00–4:00 p.m. |
| Office XP: Introduction to Word |
Thursday, August 5 |
1:30–3:30 p.m. |
| Office XP: Introduction to Publisher |
Monday, August 9 |
1:30–3:30 p.m. |
| Introduction to HTML* |
Monday, August 16 |
1:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Customizing Your Site for Search Engines* |
Wednesday, August 18 |
1:30–3:30 p.m. |
Using the Web Template System
(Academic Departments)* |
Tuesday, August 31 |
9:00–11:00 a.m. |
*Webmaster Certification course
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SkillSoft E-Learning
Faculty, staff, and students also may participate in SkillSoft, an online learning program that offers more than 800 courses and a variety of certificate programs that allow participants to demonstrate mastery of a set of skills.
More information about the SkillSoft E-Learning Program is available from the Human Resource Management Web site, www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr. Employees also may register for courses on the site.
This month's SkillSoft courses may be taken in CyberQuad's Faculty/Staff Workroom, E. H. Butler Library 310, by appointment only; call Paul Reynolds at ext. 3361 for an appointment. Please check in at E. H. Butler Library 315 (CyberQuad) before starting. SkillSoft courses also are accessible from home.
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Webmaster Training and Web Templates
Web templates are now available for office and department use. The FAST Development Center and the College Relations Office offer a five-course sequential training program especially for Web template users. The course lineup consists of Writing for the Web, Using the Web Template
System, Introduction to HTML, Getting Found in Search Engines, and Understanding Site Traffic Logs. Faculty and staff are welcome to take any or all of the five courses offered. Employees may review course descriptions and register at http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration. Those who complete all five workshops will receive Webmaster Certification.
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News Services
As part of the college reorganization, News Services now reports to Institutional Advancement and Development rather than College Relations. The change was effective July 1. News Services continues to be responsible for media relations, press releases, and the online experts database. Faculty and staff should send ideas for newsworthy items to Nanette Tramont, director of news services, at tramonn@buffalostate.edu or ext. 4325.
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Call for Nominations: 2004 Young Alumnus Achievement Awards
The Buffalo State College Alumni Association seeks nominations for the 2004 Young Alumnus Achievement Awards, which will be presented at a special awards reception on October 1, 2004, during Homecoming Weekend.
Now in its third year, the award recognizes young alumni who have demonstrated records of achievement since graduating from the college. Nominees must be graduates of the class of 1984 or later who have (1) achieved significant professional advancement; (2) provided outstanding service to the community; and (3) demonstrated loyalty and commitment to Buffalo State College. Recipients also must be able to attend the awards reception.
Last year's winners were Randy Burd, '94; Kenneth Conner, '85; Robert Denning, '90; Sam Hoyt, '92; Gerald Mead, '85, '86; and Sundra Ryce, '96. Representing the professions of radiation oncology, psychiatry, business administration, politics, and art, these recipients demonstrated the wide range of careers pursued by successful Buffalo State graduates and served as superb examples of generosity and service to the college and the community.
The nomination deadline for 2004 recipients is Wednesday, August 18; however, nominations are accepted year-round, and all nominations are active for three years. Awards are not given posthumously.
This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize and honor an outstanding young graduate of Buffalo State College. The Alumni Association welcomes nominations from alumni, faculty, staff, emeriti, students, and friends of the college. Self-nominations also are acceptable. For nomination forms or more information, contact Jennifer Small, events coordinator, at ext. 6001 or smalljl@buffalostate.edu, or submit a nomination form online.
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Residence Hall Opening Times
First-Year Resident Students
Friday, August 27
10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Continuing Resident Students
Saturday, August 28
10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Please call Kris Kaufman, director of residence life, at ext. 3000 for more information.
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Search Procedure for Temporary Positions
The procedure for conducting searches for temporary faculty, professional staff, and administrative positions of FTE .50 or greater and 6–12 months' duration is posted on the Equity and Campus Diversity Web page: www.buffalostate.edu/offices/equity.
The procedure is similar to that used for graduate assistants in that it eliminates the Pre-interview Report and has a more extensive Recommendation Report.
Required Postings for Veterans and Persons with Disabilities
According to state and federal requirements for affirmative action searches, the college must make all position announcements known to veterans and persons with disabilities. To facilitate this, we have arranged for positions to be posted on America's Job Bank and with the Department of Defense. There is no fee for these postings. All position releases should include the following in Section V C concerning the recruitment efforts for veterans and persons with disabilities:
America's Job Bank: www.ajb.org
Department of Defense: http://dod.jobsearch.org
User ID: BUFFSTATE
Password: EQUITY
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Curricular Items
The following have been approved by the Senate Curriculum Committee and will be forwarded to the president for final review and approval:
New Courses:
ECO 630 International Finance
ECO 660 Cost-Benefit Analysis
ENT 321 Analysis of Manufacturing Processes
ENT 365 Manufacturing Systems Design
ENT 392 Material Selection and Design for Manufacturing
ENT 404 Design of Automated Manufacturing Systems
ENT 414 Manufacturing Analysis
FST 304 Food Processing I
FST 310 Introduction to Food Technology
FST 320 Plant Sanitation and Quality Control
FST 340 Food Analysis
FST 370 Food Microbiology
FST 404 Food Processing II
FST 420 Sensory Evaluation in Foods
FST 440 Personnel and Operations in Food Manufacturing
FST 450 Quality Assurance
FST 480 Food Product Development
Course Revisions:
ENT 301 Mechanics I
ENT 302 Mechanics II
ENT 303 Kinematics
ENT 311 Thermodynamics
ENT 312 Fluid Mechanics
ENT 401 Stress Analysis
ENT 402 Shock and Vibration Analysis
ENT 411 Heat Transfer
ENT 421 Machine Design I
ENT 422 Machine Design II
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Senate Standing
Committees
The College Senate always needs faculty and staff
representation on its standing committees. Below are the names of committees and brief descriptions of their basic
missions. If you wish to serve on a committee for the 2004–2005 academic
year, please print this form and return it to the College Senate Office, Cleveland Hall 211.
Academic Plan
Assumes leadership in the intermediate- and long-range planning of the overall
academic function of the college. Areas include the mission of the college, master plan,
regionalism, enrollment projections, and accreditation.
Academic Services
Recommends policies designed to make academic support services more useful and
available to academic programs.
Budget and Staff Allocation
Gathers, analyzes, and recommends criteria for all data and policies needed to
determine budget and staff allocations.
Bylaws and Elections
Conducts necessary elections provided for in the bylaws to ensure proper
representation on the College Senate. Recommends changes in the bylaws designed to facilitate the
democratic governance of the college.
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Curriculum
Receives, reviews, and recommends approval or nonapproval of all courses and
programs offered by the college, consistent with Senate policies and procedures.
Instruction and Research
Concerns itself with aspects of policy that relate to the improvement of instruction
and the development of services and resources necessary to carry out or enhance
instruction and research.
International Education
Develops the content of overseas academic and faculty exchange programs and
makes recommendations regarding admission of and services to foreign students attending
Buffalo State.
Professional Welfare
Responsible for matters concerning faculty and staff welfare and well-being.
Standards for Students
Reviews and recommends policies dealing with student admission, readmission,
retention, and probation, as well as with graduation standards for undergraduate and graduate
students.
Student Welfare
Examines matters and recommends policy concerning aspects of student
life.
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