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Correction
The following curricular approvals were erroneously listed as both new courses and course revisions in the August 12 Bulletin. The courses are new. We regret the error.
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
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Curricular Approvals
I have approved the following curricular items, which have been recommended by the appropriate dean, the College Senate, and the provost and vice president for academic affairs:
New Courses:
AAS 100 Introduction to Africana Studies
AAS 485 Advanced Seminar in Africana Studies
Diversity Designation:
AAS 100 Introduction to Africana Studies
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Position Announcement: StudyQuad Support Assistant
An announcement for the position of StudyQuad support assistant in E. H. Butler Library is posted at www.buffalostate.edu/library/sq_support.html.
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Newman Center Celebrations of Faith and Worship
The campus community is invited to join the Newman Center for Mass at noon on Friday, August 27, under the tent in the Student Union Quad (or the Margaret Grant Lounge in Caudell Hall in case of rain). Mass will be followed by a picnic lunch. Come, join friends, and be nourished in body and soul. R.S.V.P. if possible at 882-1080 by Monday, August 23.
The campus is also invited to celebrate the Annual Convocation and Mass of the Holy Spirit at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, September 19, in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. The 2004 Newman Award will be presented to President Muriel A. Howard. Faculty and staff are invited to march in the procession; academic regalia is encouraged. A reception will follow. R.S.V.P. at 882-1080 by Friday, September 10.
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Van Driver Certification Course
University Police Officer Kenneth Herberger will again conduct the Van Driver Certification course from 8:00 a.m. to noon Wednesday, August 25, in Classroom Building B118.
This course fulfills a requirement from SUNY System Administration for liability issues in the operation of the 16 passenger vans owned, leased, and/or rented with New York State funds. Individuals who should participate in this training include UPSAs, Intercollegiate Athletics Department sports team drivers, and any drivers from departments or organizations that use college-owned vans. Departments and organizations that rent vans with United Students Government funds also should participate, as USG funding is technically held in a state account. Although participation is not required for the use of college-owned minivans, it is highly recommended.
There is no fee for participation. Participants are required to bring their driver's license and a pen. Departments and organizations planning to send participants to this course should contact Herberger, 110 Chase Hall, ext. 6333, by Monday, August 23, with the following information:
* Department/Organization name
* Contact name and telephone number
* Number of people participating
The next session is scheduled for late October; other sessions may be arranged for groups of 15–20. Call Herberger with questions.
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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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September Classes
Advance registration is required. Graduate assistants may attend workshops.
| Understanding Site Traffic Logs* |
Wednesday, September 1 |
9:00–10:30 a.m. |
| Intermediate PowerPoint |
Thursday, September 2 |
1:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Web Templates for Administrative Offices* |
Friday, September 3 |
1:30–3:00 p.m. |
| Intermediate Access |
Tuesday, September 7 |
9:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Introduction to Excel |
Wednesday, September 8 |
9:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Mail Merge Using Word XP |
Tuesday, September 14 |
1:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Customizing Your Web Site for Search Engines* |
Wednesday, September 15 |
1:00–2:00 p.m. |
| Introduction to Adobe GoLive |
Tuesday, September 21 |
1:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Web Templates for Academic Departments* |
Thursday, September 23 |
9:30–11:00 a.m. |
| Web Templates for Administrative Offices* |
Tuesday, September 28 |
9:30–11:00 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, Customizing Your Web Site for 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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Beyond the Numbers: Enhancing Diversity through Curriculum Reform
The President's Council on Equity and Campus Diversity and the Provost's Office, with support from the SUNY Affirmative Action and Diversity Systems Administration, are sponsoring a conference titled "Beyond the Numbers: Enhancing Diversity through Curriculum Reform" on October 15 at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo.
The keynote address will be given by Orlando Taylor, vice provost for research and dean of the graduate school at Howard University. Session leaders include Martha Stassen, director of assessment, and Grant Ingle, director of human relations, from the University of Massachusetts. Sessions will include how to deal with discussions on diversity that lead to confrontations in the classroom, diversity in the graduate and undergraduate curriculum, advancing diversity through student life, moving beyond admission to retention and graduation, and using assessment data to effect change.
Registration fee, which includes lunch, is $50, $25 for students. For more information, call Stephen Chris, chair of the President's Council on Equity and Campus Diversity, at ext. 4436, or Linda Gleckel, assistant to the dean, Faculty of Applied Science and Education, ext. 3478. Registration forms and additional information are available at www.buffalostate.edu/academics/cenc.
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Equity and Campus Diversity Minigrant Applications
The Equity and Campus Diversity Office will receive applications for Equity and Campus Diversity Minigrants to provide financial assistance for projects, workshops, and activities to strengthen excellence in diversity as described in the college mission, strategic directions, initiatives, and priorities.
Approximately 10 minigrants of $500 to $1,000 will be awarded to student organizations, academic clubs, departments, programs, individual faculty or staff members, and student organizations. The average minigrant is expected to be $850; however, projects of superior merit may be funded for up to $1,500. Awards are contingent on available funds and approval by the president. Minigrant funds cannot be used to purchase food or beverages.
Applications will be reviewed by the President's Council on Equity and Campus Diversity for referral to the president on the following criteria:
- The project has a sound conceptual framework that can be identified as strengthening the campus commitment to equity and diversity.
- The project is related to issues of equity and diversity and reflects the mission and core values of the college.
- The project involves a clearly defined process that has easily identified starting and ending points, a specific goal, and a measurable outcome.
- The project has direct impact upon a significant portion of the campus community and broad visibility.
- The project has a reasonable budget and can be completed with available resources.
Minigrants can be used to support activities such as the following:
- Materials and resources for increasing diversity in the curriculum.
- Guest speakers on diversity in a discipline.
- Special program(s) related to intercultural interaction.
- Enhancing the hiring, retention, and promotion of women and minority faculty and staff.
Projects must be completed before June 1, 2005. Applications for fall programs must be received by Friday, October 15, in the Equity and Campus Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415. Student applications must have the signature of the faculty or staff adviser.
For more information, call Michelle Douglas, assistant director of equity and campus diversity, at ext. 6235. Additional information and application forms are available at www.buffalostate.edu/equity/documents/miniapp.dot
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SUNY Definition of Prohibited Acts and Behaviors
The events in this country over the past three years have made it necessary to clarify the SUNY and college policies regarding discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected characteristics. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, charges of harassment based on national origin have tripled since 2001. SUNY has adopted the following definition of harassment on the basis of protected characteristics other than sex/gender.
"Harassment based on race, color, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics is oral, written, graphic, or physical conduct relating to an individual's race, color, national origin (including an individual's ancestry, country of origin, and country of origin of the individual's parents, family members, or ancestors), or other protected characteristics that is sufficiently severe, pervasive, or persistent so as to interfere with or limit the ability of an individual to participate in or benefit from the educational institution's programs or activities."
Because linguistic characteristics are a component of national origin, faculty and staff should carefully scrutinize employment and educational decisions that are based on accent to ensure that they do not violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
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General Policy against Discrimination and Harassment
Buffalo State College is committed to the need for proper treatment of all members of the college community. The college can achieve its educational mission only in an atmosphere of mutual respect that is free from intolerance and offers equal opportunity to all. Every member of the college community shares responsibility for addressing incidents of disrespect for the dignity of others, acts of discrimination, racism, bigotry, harassment, exclusion, abusive language, or mistreatment of individuals or groups.
Among the goals of the college is the empowerment of a diverse population of students to succeed as citizens of a challenging world. The college is dedicated to maintaining an atmosphere of intellectual vitality, collegiality, and collaboration. It will not have attained its goal until and unless all in its midst obtain fair and equitable treatment in employment and education. For this reason, Buffalo State College condemns and pledges itself to fight against all acts of invidious discrimination, bias, intolerance, or harassment.
Racial discrimination is a particularly serious problem. The goals of the college are undermined and human dignity is offended where employment or educational benefits, opportunities or privileges are denied or restricted on the basis of race, religion, color, or national origin, or where a racially hostile environment exists. Racial discrimination and illegal discrimination of any sort limit the opportunity for individuals to realize their potential and deny them the rigors, joys, and fulfillment of intellectual curiosity.
Therefore:
It is the policy of Buffalo State College to provide an employment and educational environment free from invidious discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital or veteran status. It shall be a violation of this policy for any agent, student, or employee of Buffalo State College to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital or veteran status against any individual with respect to the terms of employment, education, or benefits of any program or activity at Buffalo State College.
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To implement this policy:
- All college faculty, staff, and students are expected to comport themselves in a manner that does not convey to others in the college community any disrespect, intolerance, or rude behavior based on age, race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital, veteran, or socioeconomic status.
- All members of the college community are expected to contribute to the college environment to move the college community in the direction of respect for all.
- All persons within the college community who perceive that they have been subjected to discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, color, national origin, gender, disability, marital or veteran status, or sexual orientation are urged to present their concerns to the Equity and Campus Diversity Office.
- All faculty, staff, and students who know of a member of the community who believes that he or she has been subjected to discrimination or harassment are expected to encourage that person to go to the Equity and Campus Diversity Office and, if need be, to offer personal assistance to that person in making the visit to the Equity and Campus Diversity Office.
- All supervisory and management staff have a responsibility to educate faculty, staff, and students about the value of diversity to the institution. To meet this responsibility supervisors, department heads, and management staff is expected to:
- Regularly communicate with employees and students under their supervision about the college's policy against discrimination, its commitment to diversity, and the need for civility in the community.
- Monitor their behavior to ensure that their behavior offers an appropriate model regarding the policy for employees and students under their supervision.
- Promptly and thoroughly respond to all reports or incidents of invidious discrimination or harassment in their area of responsibility.
- Identify and respect the needs of the victims of discrimination and attempt to restore collegiality and equity following reported incidents of discrimination.
- Confer directly with the Equity and Campus Diversity Office whenever reports or complaints of discrimination or harassment are brought to their attention in their area of responsibility or if they have concern about appropriate response to a concern or complaint.
Complaints and concerns regarding this policy can be reported to Dolores E. Battle, senior adviser to the president for equity and campus diversity, Cleveland Hall 415, ext. 6210. Complaints also may be reported to any dean, vice president, department chair, or director.
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