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:
FST 485 Seminar in Food Technology
FST 488 Internship
Course Revision:
MAT 581 Mathematics for Teachers: Probability and Statistics
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Student Art Show and Sale
The eighth annual Student Art Show and Sale continues today from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Upton Gallery. This much-anticipated special Arts and Humanities event highlights student work from the Art Education, Design, and Fine Arts departments. The sale features an exciting collection of work in many different media at reasonable prices. This is a wonderful opportunity to find unusual holiday gifts or to decorate your home or office and show support for Buffalo State students.
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Supplemental Retirement Accounts
The maximum amount an employee may contribute to his or her Supplemental Retirement Account has been increased to $14,000 for 2005. Employees age 50 or older may contribute an additional $4,000. Employees with 15 years of full-time service also may be eligible to contribute an additional $3,000. Employees may contribute additional money above the maximum through the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.
Those who wish to change their contribution levels must complete a Salary-Reduction Agreement, available here or in the Payroll Office, Cleveland Hall 408. Completed agreements must be received in the Payroll Office by Wednesday, December 22, for the change to be reflected in the first paycheck of 2005. Please contact Al Galone at ext. 4124 or galoneac@buffalostate.edu for more information.
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Health Insurance Option Transfer Period Extended
The Human Resource Management Employee Benefits Office has been notified that the annual option transfer period, when employees may change their health insurance plans for the coming year, has been extended to Friday, December 24; however, since Winter Pause begins at the close of business Thursday, December 23, employees are encouraged to complete change forms as soon as possible to avoid retroactive premium adjustments and to allow for receipt of new health insurance identification cards by Thursday, December 30, the effective date of coverage. Forms are available in the Employee Benefits Office, Cleveland Hall 410, ext. 4821, or www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr.
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Position Announcement: Web Publications Editor, College Relations
Applications are now being accepted for the position of Web publications editor in the College Relations Office. Details may be found at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr/jobs.asp#Professional.
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College Senate Meeting: Time Change
The final meeting of the College Senate for the fall 2004 semester will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 10, in E. H. Butler Library 210. Please note the time change, exclusive to this meeting.
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