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:
Minor Revision:
Coaching
New Courses:
FTT 100 Construction Fundamentals
FTT 200 Introduction to Hand Knitting
FTT 329 Designing Knit Apparel
HEW 203 Introduction to Sport Facilities Administration
HEW 380 Ethical Considerations in Sport Administration
Course Revisions:
FTT 109 Design Room Techniques
FTT 110 Survey of Fashion/Textile Industry (formerly FTT 107)
FTT 150 Introduction to Fashion Merchandising
FTT 206 Introduction to Textiles
FTT 208 Introduction to Fashion Technologies
FTT 250 Fashion Buying and Merchandising Principles
FTT 300 Knit Technology I (formerly FTT 414)
FTT 303 Fashion Illustration or Drawing I
FTT 326 Apparel Design I: Flat Pattern
FTT 327 Apparel Design II: Computerized Flat Pattern
FTT 348 History of Costume
FTT 349 History of Textiles
FTT 350 Fashion Merchandising Application
FTT 412 CAD: Apparel/Textile Design for Industry
FTT 413 CAD Weave for Industry
FTT 451 Senior Project
FTT 488 Internship/Field Experience
HEW 303 Legal Foundations of Sport Administration
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Twenty-five Year Employees Luncheon
I am pleased to invite the college community to a luncheon honoring faculty and staff who are in their 25th year of service at Buffalo State College. The luncheon will be held at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, February 17, at the Saturn Club, 977 Delaware Avenue.
This annual event serves to honor our colleagues for their years of service and dedication to Buffalo State. The following 15 employees crossed the 25-year mark this year:
Tracey L. Anderson, Institutional Advancement and Development
VickyAnn L. Arent, Intercollegiate Athletics
Kathleen M. Babcock, E. H. Butler Library
Peter M. Carey, University Police
Carol A. Darstein, Research Foundation
John J. Earshen, Technology
Katherine B. Hartman, Art Education
John D. Lysek, Campus Services and Facilities
Arlene H. Majchrowicz, Applied Science and Education
Thomas R. McCray, Communication
Barbara A. Meyer, Finance and Management
Albert F. Riess, E. H. Butler Library
Evelyn Rosario, Educational Opportunity Program
Jonathan L. Thornton, Art Conservation
Cynthia A. Wong, Social Work
If you wish to attend the luncheon, please contact Melissa Slisz or Ginny Bolz in the President's Office at ext. 4101. Reservations will be accepted through Monday, February 14.
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SUNY Chancellor's Award for Internationalization
Proposals for the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Internationalization to fund short-term international programs during the 2005–2006 academic year (including summer 2006) will be accepted until Monday, February 28.
Twelve grants of $8,000 each are available for the development and implementation of innovative study-abroad projects. Full- and part-time faculty and staff members may apply for the awards, whose primary goal is to provide students with new opportunities for academic experience in a country that is less commonly visited for academic purposes. In general, this excludes Western Europe and Australia. Study-abroad programs that exist as of the beginning of the 2005–2006 academic year and programs that have previously received support through this award also are ineligible.
For more information, please visit www.sysadm.suny.edu/international/studyabroad/internal.htm.
Those considering submitting proposals should call Lee Ann Grace, assistant dean of international and exchange programs, at ext. 4620 as soon as possible.
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Faculty/Staff Scholarship and Creativity Celebration
The sixth annual Faculty/Staff Scholarship and Creativity Celebration will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 8, in Houston Gym. More than 100 faculty and staff members will share information about their current scholarship. Provost Dennis Ponton will open the celebration. This is a great opportunity to network with colleagues from across campus and explore areas of mutual interest. Faculty are encouraged to invite students to attend the celebration. Refreshments will be served.
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Nominations for Distinguished Professorships, Chancellor's and President's Awards
I encourage the Buffalo State community to nominate deserving colleagues for Chancellor's, President's, and Distinguished Teaching and Service awards. A schedule for the receipt of nomination packages follows. Guidelines are available on the Academic Affairs Web site, www.buffalostate.edu/academicaffairs, or may be obtained from the Academic Affairs Office, Cleveland Hall 519, ext. 5901.
Nominations with supporting materials for the President's Award for Excellence in Teaching; Research, Scholarship, and Creativity; Librarianship; Academic Advisement; Service to the College; or the Advancement of Equity and Campus Diversity must be submitted to the provost by the following dates (the first Monday in March each year):
March 7, 2005 (academic year 2004–2005)
March 6, 2006 (academic year 2005–2006)
March 5, 2007 (academic year 2006–2007)
Nominations with supporting materials for the Distinguished Teaching Professor or Distinguished Service Professor award, or for the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, Professional Service, Librarianship, Scholarship and Creative Activities, or Faculty Service, must be submitted to the provost, Cleveland Hall 519, by the following dates (the third Monday in October each year):
October 17, 2005 (academic year 2005–2006)
October 16, 2006 (academic year 2006–2007)
October 15, 2007 (academic year 2007–2008
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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.
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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February Classes
Advance registration is required. Student assistants, work-study students, and graduate assistants may also attend these workshops. Please inform students that TASC also offers "Basic Workshops for Students," classes in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Turnitin: Plagiarism Software
(This workshop is offered multiple times.
Please register for only one workshop.) |
Wednesday, February 2 |
3:00–4:00 p.m. |
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Thursday, February 3 |
12:15–1:30 p.m. |
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Monday, February 7 |
11:00 a.m.–noon |
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Tuesday, February 8 |
9:30–10:30 a.m. |
| Mail Merge |
Wednesday, February 23 |
9:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Creating Pivot Tables |
Friday, February 25 |
9:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Introduction to Excel |
Monday, February 28 |
1:00–3:00 p.m. |
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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. 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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A Night in Nantucket
Experience the charm and flavors of New England at the eighth annual Buffalo State College Foundation Scholarship Gala, A Night in Nantucket, on Saturday, April 16, at the Connecticut Street Armory. Tickets are $175. Purchase a ticket or submit a completed payroll-deduction form by Tuesday, February 1, and be entered in a drawing for a free guest ticket. Why not invite your colleagues, friends, and family members and purchase a table of eight? Remember, all proceeds benefit the Buffalo State College Scholarship Fund.
Payroll-deduction forms are available in Cleveland Hall 511 and 516. For more information, call Pamela Voyer, Corporate and Foundation Relations, at ext. 4318.
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Call for Nominations: Student Awards
- Who's Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges
- Mildred Campbell Leadership Award
- Minnie and Joe Engel Student Humanitarian Award
Who's Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Since 1934, Who's Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges
has had a tradition of furthering the aims of higher education by recognizing and
rewarding academic excellence, student leadership, and service on a national level.
This year, Buffalo State will be among the more than 2,300 institutions
participating in the program nationwide.
The campus selection committee—composed of faculty, staff, and students—asks faculty and staff to encourage students to apply for this honor.
Criteria for Selection
- Juniors, seniors, and graduate students matriculated in a curriculum.
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for undergraduate students and 3.5 for graduate students.
- Evidence of scholastic achievements.
- Evidence of participation and leadership in extracurricular activities.
- Evidence of service to the college and community.
Mildred Campbell Leadership Award
Mildred Keller Campbell, a significant benefactor of Buffalo State, dedicated years
of service to the College Council, the Alumni Association, and the Buffalo State
College Foundation. After graduating from Buffalo State in 1928, Campbell went
on to teach with the Buffalo Public Schools, the Buffalo Seminary, and the
University at Buffalo. The Student Life Office created the Mildred Campbell Leadership Award in her honor.
Criteria for Selection
- Undergraduate student.
- Minimum of 24 credit hours completed at Buffalo State.
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5.
- Strong record of leadership at Buffalo State, demonstrated through personal development, organizational leadership, citizenship, and community building.
Applications for the Who's Who and Mildred Campbell Leadership awards are available online at www.buffalostate.edu/studentlife/x575.xml or in any of the locations listed below. Students may self-nominate for these awards or may be nominated by a faculty or staff member. Applications and supporting documentation must be forwarded to Timothy Ecklund, associate vice president for residence life and auxiliary services, Campbell Student Union 222, by Friday, February 11.
Minnie and Joe Engel Student Humanitarian Award
The Minnie and Joe Engel Student Humanitarian Award was created to recognize a Buffalo State undergraduate student who has demonstrated personal character through altruism, volunteer service, and the giving of oneself to the campus and the larger community. The Engel Humanitarian Award recognizes the full measure of a person's worth, not only as a scholar but also as someone whose efforts on behalf of others define a quality of character that embodies core values that merit recognition and that support and enhance the qualify of life in our communities.
The recipient of the Engel Humanitarian Award will receive an unencumbered monetary award of $2,500. His or her name will be inscribed on a plaque that lists each year's award recipient. An individual plaque citing the recipient's distinction will be presented at a ceremony on campus in spring 2005.
Criteria for Selection
There is no minimum grade point average for this award.
- Undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior enrolled full time (minimum 12 credit hours) at Buffalo State during the academic year in which the award is made.
- Evidence of exemplary personal character and altruism.
- Evidence of volunteer service on campus and within the larger community while a student at Buffalo State.
Students may self-nominate or may be nominated by a faculty of staff member for the Engel Award. Application forms are available online at www.buffalostate.edu/studentlife/x575.xml or in any of the locations listed below. Applications and supporting materials should be delivered to Charles Kenyon, associate vice president for student affairs, Cleveland Hall 513, by Friday, March 4.
Applications/Nomination forms for each award are available in the following
locations:
The Career Development Center, Cleveland Hall 306
E. H. Butler Library Information Commons
The Intercollegiate Athletics Office, Sports Arena
The Residence Life Office, Porter Hall
The Student Life Office, Campbell Student Union 400
The Student Union Information Desk, Campbell Student Union lobby
The United Students Government Office, Campbell Student Union 402
The Vice President for Student Affairs Office, Cleveland Hall 513
The Weigel Health Center
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Equity and Campus Diversity Minigrant Applications
The deadline for applications for the spring 2005 Equity and Campus Diversity Minigrants is Friday, February 25. Applications may be submitted anytime and will be considered depending on available funds. Early submission is encouraged. Information about the minigrant program can be found at www.buffalostate.edu/equity/x557.xml. Applications are available online at www.buffalostate.edu/equity/documents/miniapp.dot.
For more information, contact Michelle Douglas, assistant director of equity and campus diversity, Cleveland Hall 415, ext. 6235, or douglamb@buffalostate.edu.
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Buffalo State College 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 that offers equal opportunity to all. Every member of the college community shares the responsibility for addressing incidents of disrespect for the dignity of others or 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 kind 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.
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 are 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 they offer 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 of harassment are brought to their attention in their area of responsibility or if they have concerns about appropriate response to a concern or complaint.
Complaints should be reported to Dolores E. Battle, senior adviser to the president for equity and campus diversity, Cleveland Hall 415, ext. 6210. Other college policies related to equity and campus diversity can be found at www.buffalostate.edu/equity/x460.xml.
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