SABRE Training Sessions
Many thanks to the nearly 1,400 students, staff, and faculty members who responded to the SABRE online survey or participated in the SABRE feedback sessions. Results are being incorporated into SABRE plans. Increased support to students, faculty, and staff will be developed and publicized, as will guidelines for electronic waitlists, which will be finalized and shared with the campus before the start of next semester.
Respondents indicated a need for more information about using the SABRE system. Introductory and refresher training sessions will be held in CyberQuad, E. H. Butler Library 318; dates and times are listed below. Registration is not required, but those who register will receive a reminder e-mail the day before their session. Register via e-mail at SABREsupport@buffalostate.edu. Session information, including the agenda, is posted at www.buffalostate.edu/sabre/facstaff/resources/index.asp?sub=update.
Introductory Sessions (for first-time SABRE users or those who want a slower pace)
Thursday, October 16, 1:30–3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 21, noon–1:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 23, 9:30–11:00 a.m.
Friday, October 24, 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 28, noon–1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29, 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Refresher Sessions
Thursday, October 16, 12:15–1:15 p.m.
Monday, October 20, 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 23, 12:15–1:15 p.m.
Monday, October 27, 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, October 28, 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29, 2:00–3:00 p.m.
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Art Conservation Open House
The Art Conservation Department's faculty and
students cordially invite the college community to the department's annual open house from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Friday, October 24 on the second floor of Rockwell Hall. The event provides a
rare opportunity to observe the materials, techniques, and equipment used to
examine, restore, and preserve works of art and artifacts of various cultures. Objects in
different stages of conservation treatment will be on display. Faculty and students will
explain and demonstrate aspects of conservation principles and practices and will
answer questions about the department's graduate program and the work of
conservators.
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Provost Incentive Grants
The Academic Affairs Office announces the availability of Provost
Incentive Grants of up to $1,000 each to support research, scholarship, and creativity at
Buffalo State College. The 2003–2004 grants will provide tenured and tenure-track
faculty with funding to assist with travel, research, exhibitions, and other scholarly
activities.
Applications are available at the E. H. Butler Library Reference Desk. Applications for
spring 2004 must be received in the Academic Affairs Office, Cleveland Hall 519, by
Friday, November 14. Support funds are provided by the Continuing Education Office
and the Faculty-Staff Development Fund of the Buffalo State College Foundation.
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Drug-Free Workplace Policy
In compliance with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, employees of Buffalo State College should be aware of and must adhere to the policy stated below:
The unlawful use, possession, manufacture, dispensation, or distribution of controlled substances in all Buffalo State College work locations is prohibited. The term "controlled substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21USC812).
Employees who unlawfully manufacture, dispense, distribute, possess, or use a controlled substance will be subject to disciplinary procedures consistent with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and collective-bargaining agreements.
Employees must notify the Human Resource Management Office of any criminal conviction for a drug-statute violation occurring in the workplace or at a work site no later than five working days after such conviction. An employee so convicted will be required to satisfactorily participate in a state-approved drug-abuse assistance or rehabilitation program as a condition of continuing employment.
The Employee Assistance Program is available on campus for employees who wish to seek assistance in dealing with drug- or alcohol-related problems as well as a variety of other concerns. Please call one of the EAP coordinators listed below for information:
| David Cummings |
ext. 5233 |
| Ann Ellement |
ext. 4811 |
| Warren Hoffman |
ext. 4169 |
| Steven Newton |
ext. 5808 |
| Karl Shallowhorn |
ext. 5910 |
Questions regarding the Drug-Free Workplace Policy should be referred to Emmanuel J. Hillery, employee relations manager, at ext. 4822.
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Call for Nominations: Distinguished Alumnus Award
The Buffalo State College Alumni Association seeks nominations for the 2004 Distinguished Alumnus Award, presented annually at commencement. Established in 1965, this prestigious award is given to graduates who meet the following criteria:
- Significant professional achievement or recognition in his or her field.
- Dedication to community service and volunteerism.
- Demonstrated ongoing support for and loyalty to the college.
Recipients also must be able to attend the commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 15, 2004.
This is an excellent opportunity to recognize and honor an outstanding graduate of Buffalo State College. For a nomination form or more information, contact Jennifer Small, alumni events coordinator, at ext. 6001 or smalljl@buffalostate.edu. The deadline for nominations is Monday, December 1.
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SEFA/United Way Campaign Continues
The Buffalo State SEFA/United Way Campaign continues through Friday, October 17. I am pleased to thank everyone who has contributed so far, and I urge others who want to participate to do so. Please turn in your completed pledge forms to your office or department SEFA volunteers.
Buffalo State has a strong legacy of SEFA/United Way support. Please be part of the campaign as Buffalo State leads the way in supporting its friends and neighbors in Western New York.
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Memorial Service for Anne Rogovin
Members of the campus community are invited to attend a memorial service celebrating the life and work of Buffalo State alumnus Anne Rogovin, recipient of a 2003 Distinguished Alumnus Award, who passed away on July 7. The service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 18 in the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, followed by a reception in the Burchfield-Penney Art Center. Call Hal D. Payne, vice president for student affairs, at ext. 4704 with questions regarding this event.
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Candy and Cash at the Union Bash
The Union Bash returns to the Campbell Student Union at 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 24. Experience the Haunted Union or try your luck for prizes at Casino Night in the lobby. After being spooked, come relax with "Spoken Word" at the Undergrounds Café, "mocktails" in the Fireside Lounge, or bingo in the Assembly Hall.
This free campuswide event includes programming for the entire family. Children's activities begin at 6:00 p.m., with programs tailored for students, staff, and faculty throughout the evening. This event is sponsored, in part, by the Student Life Office, the Student Union Board (SUB), the Residence Hall Association (RHA), Residence Life, Weigel Health Center, Minority Student Services, United Students Government (USG), University Police, and the Undergrounds. For more information, call Nia Tillett, Student Life Office, ext. 4631.
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Manners Matter: A Professional Etiquette and Networking Workshop
Buffalo State will hold its second annual workshop on professional etiquette, Manners Matter, from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, November 6. The workshop will provide students with expert advice on common etiquette questions such as, Which piece of silverware should I use for which course? and What should I order and what do I say when I am being interviewed over dinner?
A "mocktail" party with appetizers, held in the Campbell Student Union Fireside Lounge, will teach students how to mingle with employers and make positive first impressions. A seven-course gourmet dinner, guaranteed to provide plenty of eating challenges, will follow in the 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 from Campus Dining Services, Campbell Student Union 223, by Friday, October 31. Meal cards may be used. Space is limited; last year's event was sold out. For more information, contact the Career Development Center, Cleveland Hall 306, ext. 5811. Faculty and staff are asked to encourage students to attend this excellent learning opportunity.
The workshop is presented by the Career Development Center, the Hospitality and Tourism Department, the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality, Auxiliary Services, and Buffalo State Dining Services and is funded by an Auxiliary Services Grant.
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Wellness Wednesdays Series
Spirituality: Make the Connection
Wednesday, October 22
7:00 p.m.
E. H. Butler Library 210
Spirituality, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, refers to "attitudes, beliefs, and practices that animate people's lives" and provide a dimension of human experience having to do with identity, purpose, and meaning. Explore how college life can compete with our beliefs, and how to identify spiritual or religious values that reinforce our opinions, affirm our experiences, and define our options.
For more information, contact Gina de Peralta Thorne, Weigel Health Center, at ext. 5330.
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Volleyball Record
Buffalo State senior tri-captain Denise Jedynak (Hamburg/Frontier) set a Buffalo State volleyball record last week with a new school best for digs in a season and matched the career mark. Jedynak became the first Bengal to record 500 digs in a season with 504, surpassing the old record of 478 set by Melissa Sullivan in 1994. Jedynak also equaled the career record of 1,059 digs set by Amber Kehr from 1996 through 1999.
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Women's Soccer Record
Women's soccer player Gina Monaco became the school's all-time leading scorer on Saturday with three goals in the college's 7-2 win over Potsdam. The Buffalo State sophomore has already tallied 35 career goals, surpassing the previous record of 34 by Valerie Krell (1983–86) and Lori Galipeau (1994–97). Monaco set a Buffalo State record last year—a single-season best 20 goals and 45 points. She is currently second on the Bengals' list of all-time scorers with 76 career points, behind Krell's record of 85.
Home Athletic Events
Women's Soccer
Friday, October 17
Buffalo State vs. Cortland
4:00 p.m.
Coyer Field
Saturday, October 18
Buffalo State vs. Oswego
1:00 p.m.
Coyer Field
Wednesday, October 22
Buffalo State vs. Fredonia
4:00 p.m.
Coyer Field
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College Senate Meetings
College Senate meetings for the remainder of the fall 2003 semester will be held Fridays,
October 17, November 14, and December 12. All meetings begin at 3:00 p.m. in E. H. Butler
Library 210.
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Standing Committee Rosters
The following Senate Standing Committee membership rosters have been approved by
the College Senate for the 2003–2004 academic year:
Academic Services: Marianne Savino, chair; Josephine Adamo; William Cran; Mark
Fulk; Lin Xia Jiang; Thomas Renzi; David Sawicki; Anne Marie Sokol; Tao Tang;
Andrea Beckensall and Alexa Torres, student representatives.
Budget and Staff Allocations: Anthony Hotchkiss, chair; Dolores Battle; Roslyn
Berkovitz; Paul Bink; Dermot Coffey; David Cummings; Slade Gellin; Melissa Meehan;
Melanie Menke; Ted Schmidt; Camille Spyra; Craig Werner; Marcy Zulawski; Rebecca
Schenk, administrative liaison.
Bylaws and Elections: William Mitchell, chair; Bruce Bryski; Sharon Cramer; David
Cummings; Marianne Foley; Victor Kasper; Arlette Klaric; Stephanie Russell; John
Thompson; Thomas Wozniak; Margaret Shaw-Burnett, administrative liaison.
Instruction and Research: Susan Leist, chair; Cheryl Albers; Gloria Eastman; Richard
Engelhardt; Nancy Frazier; Warren Gleckel; Ilya Grinberg; David Hunter; Michael
MacLean; Terence McDonald; Susan McMillen; Andrew Nicholls; Alex Ratkowski;
Lucy Schwartz; Stephen Thorne.
International Education: Lucy Schwartz, chair; Bruce Baum; Ann Colley; Slade Gellin;
Anthony Gorny; Anthony Hotchkiss; Deborah Insalaco; Jill Norvilitis; Evelyn Rosario;
Wanda Slawinska; Tao Tang; Zhang Jie; Lawrence Flood, administrative liaison;
Ngarmbo Madjitebaye, Jennifer Newman, Jimy Rosemberg, student representatives.
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Curricular Items
The following programs and courses have been approved by the Senate Curriculum
Committee and will be forwarded to the president for review and final approval:
Program Revisions:
Forensic Chemistry (0773)
Exceptional Education Graduate Programs - Admission Requirements (0808)
New Courses:
EXE 325 Foundations of Teaching Young Children with Disabilities
EXE 345 Assessment of Young Children with Disabilities
EXE 355 Curriculum for Early Childhood Special Education
FAR 327 Art of China and Japan
FAR 376 Indian Art
NFS 230 Introduction to the Dietetics Profession
NFS 310 Personnel Management in Dietetics/Food Services
NFS 330 Seminar on Complementary and Alternative Nutrition
NFS 401 Medical Nutritional Therapy I
NFS 419 Introduction to Clinical Practice
NFS 420 Dietetic Field Experience
NFS 430 Introduction to Nutrition Research
Course Revisions:
NFS 110 Applied Principles of Management in Dietetics/Food Services
NFS 210 Food Service Systems Management in Health Care
NFS 302 Advanced Nutrition
NFS 315 Life Cycle and Community Nutrition I
NFS 316 Life Cycle and Community Nutrition II
NFS 402 Medical Nutritional Therapy II
NFS 403 Medical Nutritional Therapy III
NFS 405 Principles of Nutrition Education
NFS 449 Nutritional Care E (Nutritional Care of the Long-Term-Care Patient)
REL 303 Women and Religion
Diversity:
ENG 353 Native American Literature
The following have been received in the College Senate Office and will be forwarded to
the College Senate Curriculum Committee for review and approval:
Program Revisions:
Geography (0715)
Urban and Regional Analysis and Planning (0738)
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