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Commencement
2004
Commencement is the culmination
of the entire academic experience for our graduates, their friends, and
families. Many thanks to the Commencement Committee and to the faculty and
staff who marched or volunteered for the 132nd Buffalo State College
Commencement ceremonies on May 15. The participation of faculty and staff helps
underscore the value we place on this occasion. I congratulate the Commencement
Committee on a successful weekend of activities and on three ceremonies that
were meaningful and memorable for our graduates and their families. This year's
ceremonies ran especially smoothly. We are also grateful for the participation
of student and alumni volunteers. Your demonstration of support for Buffalo
State shows the community that ours is a valuable and beloved institution. I
wish everyone an enjoyable summer.
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Independence Day Holiday
Observance
July 4, Independence Day,
falls on a Sunday this year. By law, holidays that fall on Sunday are observed
by the state on the following Monday; therefore, Independence Day will be
observed by the state on Monday, July 5.
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CSEA Tuition
Benefit Program
Eligible CSEA employees may now apply for two tuition benefits during the application period April 1, 2004, through March 31, 2005. The 2004–2005 catalog will
be mailed directly to employees who applied for tuition benefits during the
last year of the CSEA contract. Eligible employees who do not receive a copy of
the catalog may request one from the Human Resource Management Office,
Cleveland Hall 410, ext. 4821, or from the NYS & CSEA Partnership for
Education and Training at (800) 253-4332, option 2.
For more information, please contact Human Resource
Management.
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Fire Evacuation Drills
In compliance with New York State Education Law 807, fire evacuation drills will be
held in various buildings throughout the campus June 28–July 2. Department heads and/or
faculty chairs are responsible for complete evacuation of areas under their control.
Procedure for Occupants
- When alarm sounds, proceed by the most direct means, in keeping with equitable
distribution of traffic, to the nearest exit and stand at least 25 yards outside the building.
- Leave lights on.
- Close all doors.
- Turn off room fans; leave hood fans on.
- Turn off all electrical and gas appliances.
- Close doors to corridors; in the event of actual fire, leave doors in immediate areas unlocked.
- Reenter building when "all clear" is announced by college personnel conducting the drill.
Exceptions to Evacuation during Drills Only
- Those involved in critical experiments or lab processes that cannot be left unattended
may remain in the building.
- Those using wheelchairs or crutches may remain in the building; however, one able-bodied person who would be responsible for those people also is required to remain should evacuation become necessary.
A minimum amount of extra time will be needed during drills to examine all fire-safety
equipment for proper operation.
Call David N. Miller, director of environmental health and safety, at ext. 6113 with
questions. Thank you for your cooperation.
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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 Classes
Registration is required. Graduate assistants may attend workshops.
Using the Web Template System
(Academic Departments)* |
Tuesday, July 6 |
9:30–11:00 a.m. |
| Understanding Site Traffic Logs* |
Wednesday, July 7 |
9:00–10:00 a.m. |
| Introduction to PowerPoint XP |
Thursday, July 8 |
1:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Introduction to Word XP |
Monday, July 12 |
1:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Customizing Your Site for Search Engines* |
Friday, July 16 |
9:00–11:00 a.m. |
Using the Web Template System
(Administrative Offices)* |
Monday, July 19 |
1:30–3:00 p.m. |
| Introduction to HTML* |
Tuesday, July 20 |
1:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Introduction to Publisher XP |
Wednesday, July 21 |
1:00–3:00 p.m. |
| 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. |
*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 are also 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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