Curricular Actions
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 Course:
CSP 670 The College Student Movement 1955–1975
Course Revisions:
ANT 305 Peoples of Africa
ANT 307 Urban Anthropology
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Appointments
I am pleased to announce two tenure-track faculty appointments, effective spring 2005:
Lloyd M. Elm Sr. has been
appointed associate professor in the Elementary Education and Reading
Department. His previous appointments were with the U.S. Department of
Education, Native American Magnet (Buffalo Public School 19), American
Indian Magnet School (Minnesota), and Cornell University. Elm holds a
doctorate from the Pennsylvania State University.
Stephen E. Gareau accepted
appointment as assistant professor with the Computer Information
Systems Department. Gareau held past appointments with McNeese State
University, North Carolina A&T State University, and Mississippi
State University, as well as with industry and government
organizations. Gareau's doctorate was awarded by Mississippi State
University, and his research interests are in technology and food
security.
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TASC Open House
TASC (Technology and Application Support
Collaboration) is a collaborative group of campus professionals who
work with students, faculty, and staff to provide expert assistance,
training, and support for a wide range of technology and software
application needs. Join the TASC team for refreshments, handouts, and
lots of information from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3, in E. H.
Butler Library 208. For more about TASC, visit www.buffalostate.edu/library/tasc.
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Rescheduled: Research Stakeholders Meeting
Because of a conflict, the research
stakeholders meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March 16, from
noon to 1:30 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 210. The purpose of the
meeting is to identify ways to improve support for research in all
disciplines throughout the college. Refreshments will be served. For
more information, contact James Maxwell, chair of the Research and
Creativity Council, at ext. 5338 or maxweljr@buffalostate.edu, or Richard Podemski, dean of graduate studies and research, at ext. 5601 or podemsrs@buffalostate.edu. The most recent Research Strategic Plan is posted at www.rf.buffalostate.edu/rf/administration/research_council.
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Correction: Curricular Approval
The January 27, 2005, Bulletin should have listed FTT 349 History of Textiles, a course revision approved by the president, as FTT 349 History of Textiles (formerly FTT 449).
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Buffalo State Emergency Response Plan
Portions of the Buffalo State College Emergency Response Plan are available at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/police/safety/default.asp?sub=erp&sec=apdxa.
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University Policy on Fees, Charges, and Deposits
University policy prohibits the assessment
of general science fees, laboratory fees, and fees for course
materials, i.e., texts and/or supplies. These fees are prohibited, as
university tuition guarantees students access to the facilities and
supplies considered necessary for their courses. However, campuses may
establish deposits in science courses requiring laboratory work as
collateral against which replacement costs for damage may be assessed.
University policy also requires that
students purchase supplies and materials necessary for credit-bearing
courses at the campus store or other appropriate commercial outlet.
When this is not feasible in terms of efficiency, cost containment, or
method of distribution, a request may be submitted to establish a
course-related fee if students will retain the end product of the
laboratory course work, e.g., sculpture/ceramics, photography.
Please review your department fee schedule
for compliance with university fee policy. Fees not in accordance with
the above directives should be discontinued. Contact Gary Phillips,
associate vice president and comptroller, at ext. 4312 with questions
concerning this policy.
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Policy Governing Use of College Resources
College resources, including equipment,
supplies, services, and facilities, shall be used for official college
business only. Use of college resources for commercial purposes or for
personal gain is prohibited. Any loan of college property (other than
library materials) to any party for personal use is prohibited.
Please direct questions regarding this policy to Gary Phillips,
associate vice president and comptroller, at ext. 4312.
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Computer Training, SkillSoft E-Learning, Webmaster Training, and Web Templates
Computing and Technology Services and the
Technology and Application Support Collaboration (TASC) 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.
Student Workshops
All computer training classes are now open to students. In addition,
TASC offers student-only workshops on certain Tuesdays during Bengal
Pause, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Announcements for these classes are made
through student e-mail and/or flyers distributed on campus.
To register, students should contact Paul Reynolds at reynolap@buffalostate.edu
or ext. 3361 with the following information: name, e-mail address,
telephone number, and name(s) and date(s) of desired workshops.
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 name (e.g., publicjq)
Password: your password
Domain: bsclogon
March Workshops
Advance registration is required. Student assistants, work-study
students, and graduate assistants also may attend these workshops.
Please inform students that TASC also offers "Basic Workshops for
Students," classes in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
| Introduction to PowerPoint |
Tuesday, March 1 |
1:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Degree Navigator: For Audit Administrators |
Wednesday, March 2 |
10:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Degree Navigator: For Audit Administrators |
Thursday, March 3 |
12:15–1:15 p.m. |
| Degree Navigator: For Audit Administrators |
Friday, March 4 |
2:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Introduction to Access |
Monday, March 7 |
1:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Basic Word for Students (Students only, please) |
Tuesday, March 8 |
12:30–1:30 p.m. |
| Creating Envelopes and Labels Using Word |
Wednesday, March 9 |
9:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Introduction to Publisher |
Thursday, March 10 |
9:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Writing for Your Office's Web Site* |
Thursday, March 10 |
3:00–4:30 p.m. |
| Intermediate PowerPoint |
Friday, March 11 |
1:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Intermediate Access |
Monday, March 14 |
1:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Creating Tables of Contents and Indexes |
Friday, March 18 |
9:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Getting More Out of Life |
Monday, March 21 |
noon–3:00 p.m. |
| Basic Excel for Students (Students only, please) |
Tuesday, March 22 |
12:30–1:30 p.m. |
| Using the Web Template System: Administrative Offices* |
Thursday, March 24 |
9:30–11:00 a.m. |
| Introduction to HTML* |
Friday, March 25 |
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 of 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.
Webmaster Training and Web Templates
Web templates are now available for office and department use. TASC 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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Summer and Part-Time-Job Fair
The 23rd annual Summer and Part-Time-Job
Fair will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3, in
the Campbell Student Union Social Hall.
The job fair provides a significant
opportunity for students to meet with employers and learn about summer
and part-time employment opportunities. Employers representing summer
camps, business, industry, and educational and community-service
organizations will be accepting applications and conducting informal
interviews. This event is sponsored by the Career Development Center
(CDC). A list of employers attending the fair is available on the CDC
Web site at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/cdc/sptparticipants.html. Please announce information about this event to students.
Human Services Career Fair
The Career Development Center, in
cooperation with the Niagara Frontier College Placement Association,
will sponsor the 16th annual Human Services Career Fair on Tuesday,
March 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Student Union Social Hall of the
University at Buffalo North (Amherst) Campus. The
event is free and open to all Buffalo State students. Human-service
agencies throughout Western New York will be represented. The event is
informational; however, many employers are recruiting for full-time,
part-time, summer, volunteer, and internship opportunities. It is
appropriate for students attending the event to dress professionally
and bring their résumés. For more information, including a list of
participating agencies and directions to UB, contact the Career
Development Center, Cleveland Hall 306, ext. 5811, or www.buffalostate.edu/offices/cdc/hs-part.html.
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