Reminder: Faculty/Staff Scholarship and Creativity Celebration: Call for Papers
The deadline to submit proposals for the sixth annual Faculty/Staff Scholarship and Creativity Celebration is Friday, November 12. To participate, please complete and return the form at www.buffalostate.edu/graduatestudies/appl/call_for_papers.doc.
The Scholarship and Creativity Celebration takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2005, in Houston Gym. All presentations will be poster sessions. The event highlights the quality and diversity of the campus community's scholarly and creative activities, and provides an excellent opportunity to network with colleagues. Lunch will be served. Contact Gina Game in the Research Foundation at gameg@rf.buffalostate.edu or ext. 6700 with questions.
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Campus Crime Statistics
A copy of the Buffalo State College campus crime statistics as reported annually to the U.S. Department of Education will be provided upon request. Please direct all such requests to the Chief of University Police, Chase Hall, Buffalo State College, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222, (716) 878-6332. Information can also be obtained from the U.S. Department of Education Web site at http://ope.ed.gov/security or the Buffalo State Web site at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/police/safety.
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Dr. Nuala McGann Drescher Leave Program
The State of New York/United University Professions Affirmative Action/Diversity Committee is accepting applications for the Dr. Nuala McGann Drescher Affirmative Action/Diversity Leave Program for leaves commencing in fall 2005. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, December 1.
This program is intended to enhance employment opportunities for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans in the Professional Services Negotiating Unit by assisting them to prepare for permanent or continuing appointments within the State University of New York. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements listed in the guidelines. In order to secure a leave, the applicant is responsible for requesting and obtaining approvals, as appropriate, from the campus president or designee.
Please refer to the State/UUP Joint Labor-Management Committee Web site at www.uup.lmc.state.ny.us for additional information, guidelines, and application forms.
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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, formerly 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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November Classes
Advance registration is required. Student assistants, work-study students, and graduate assistants may also attend these workshops.
| Introduction to Word |
Tuesday, November 9 |
9:00–11:00 a.m. |
Introduction to the Faculty/Staff Bulletin Board
Note: Meets in CyberQuad 316 |
Tuesday, November 9 |
2:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Using the Web Template System: Administrative Offices* |
Wednesday, November 10 |
9:30–11:00 a.m. |
| Intermediate Word: Creating Tables of Contents and Indexes |
Friday, November 12 |
9:00–10:00 a.m. |
| Introduction to Outlook 2003 |
Friday, November 12 |
1:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Introduction to Excel |
Monday, November 15 |
9:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Writing for the Web* |
Tuesday, November 16 |
10:00–11:30 a.m. |
| Introduction to the Buffalo State College Web Site |
Tuesday, November 16 |
12:30–1:00 p.m. |
| Excel Functions |
Tuesday, November 16 |
1:00–2:00 p.m. |
| Intermediate PowerPoint |
Monday, November 22 |
1:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Introduction to Outlook 2003 |
Tuesday, November 23 |
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 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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