Computer Training, SkillSoft E-Learning, Web Templates, and Web Site Support
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 or USB flash drive (to save your work), 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
Most 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.

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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

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May 2006 Workshops

SABRE Drop-In Grading Assistance	Tuesday, May 2	8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
SABRE Drop-In Grading Assistance	Wednesday, May 3	8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Introduction to HTML*	Thursday, May 4	9:00–11:00 a.m.
Mail Merge Using Word	Tuesday, May 9	9:00–11:00 a.m.
Accessing Your Office Computer Remotely	Wednesday, May 10	10:00–11:00 a.m.
Accessing Your Office Computer Remotely	Thursday, May 11	2:00–3:00 p.m.
Using the Web Template System*	Friday, May 12	9:30–11:00 a.m.
Using the Web Template System*	Wednesday, May 24	9:30–11:00 a.m.

*Campus Web developer training 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 your home.

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Web Templates and Web Site Support
Web template training, service, and support is available for academic departments and administrative offices. TASC and the College Relations Office offer training especially for campus Web developers. Courses include Using the Web Template System, Introduction to HTML, Customizing Your Web Site for Search Engines, and Understanding Site Traffic Logs. Employees may review course descriptions and register at http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration.

The College Relations Office offers full-service Web development support for academic departments and administrative offices. Please contact Melissa Meehan at ext. 3903 or meehanme@buffalostate.edu for more information.

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Honoraria Reporting
To comply with the New York State Ethics Commission regulations (Title 19 NYCRR Part 930 of the Public Officers Law), the college is required to annually report honoraria received by full-time faculty and professional and management/confidential employees. An honorarium is defined as "a payment, fee, or other compensation given to an individual for services rendered not related to the individual's official state duties." It also includes payment for travel expenses when the expenses incurred are unrelated to the employee's duties.

Examples of honoraria include compensation for delivering a speech, writing an article, or attending a meeting. An honorarium does not include salary, wages, or fees earned from outside employment. Faculty are not required to declare honoraria received within their academic disciplines.

Although reporting honoraria is required, obtaining prior approval of requests to receive honoraria is optional rather than mandatory. However, the college encourages employees to seek prior approval from the president's designee (your respective vice president) before engaging in an activity that leads to the receipt of honoraria.

If you receive honoraria during the period April 1, 2005, through March 31, 2006, and do not request prior approval from your vice president, you will be required to report the source, date, and amount of honoraria received to your vice president by May 12, 2006.

Information regarding reporting of honoraria can be found at www.dos.state.ny.us/ethc/rules/Part930.htm. Questions should be directed to Susan Earshen, director of human resource management, at ext. 3042.

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Student Employee of the Year
In recognition of the contributions and accomplishments of students who work while they attend college, the Career Development Center and the Financial Aid Office are pleased to announce Buffalo State's 15th annual Student Employee of the Year Celebration.

A committee of campus leaders selected Lauren White of Campus Services as the 2006 Buffalo State College Student Employee of the Year. White was nominated by her supervisor, Richard Saddleson, director of business services. White is an English major who has demonstrated a true commitment to serving Buffalo State College students and employees in various facility functions since 2002. Her largest and most impressive project has been the Evergreen project, a campuswide recycling program that has directly resulted in surplus-material donations to more than 45 nonprofit organizations. Her work on the Evergreen project was recently highlighted in the March 10–16, 2006, edition of Business First.

White was also recognized April 6 at the annual Student Employee of the Year Luncheon ceremony given by the Niagara Frontier College Placement Association (NFCPA) along with recipients from 11 other local colleges and universities.

The following students were nominated by their supervisors for the excellent work they perform while attending Buffalo State College. All finalists were honored at an on-campus reception on April 21:

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Angela Cruz (health and wellness), employed by the Residence Life Office; nominated by Julie Dorsheimer, secretary 1, Residence Life Office

Kyle Doty (pre-forensic chemistry), employed by the Physics Department; nominated by Andrew Sannes, instructional support assistant, and Gerri Fiorella, secretary 2, Physics Department

Joshua Fleissner (social work), employed by the Earth Sciences and Science Education Department; nominated by Melissa Krone, Science Teaching Center stock clerk, Earth Sciences and Science Education Department

Jessica Hicks (pre-elementary education), employed by the Buffalo State Child Care Center; nominated by Jennifer Yantz, preschool teacher, and Juliet Lazarski, head teacher, Preschool and Summer School Age Program, Buffalo State Child Care Center

Maria Incorvaia (health and wellness), employed by the Weigel Health Center; nominated by Kim Jablonski, medical program coordinator, Weigel Health Center

Kristan Lettiere (fashion and textile technology), employed by the TJ Dulski Community Center; nominated by Linda Hansen, director of youth and family services, TJ Dulski Community Center

Liz Lloyd (elementary education), employed by the Buffalo State Child Care Center; nominated by Patricia Restall, head teacher 3s, Buffalo State Child Care Center

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Linda Madigan (student personnel administration), employed by the Admissions Office; nominated by Amy Kline, agency program aide, Admissions Office

Megan McKellar (childhood education), employed by the Educational Opportunity Program; nominated by Abdi Hajikandi, assistant director, Academic Services, Educational Opportunity Program

Ashley Melendez (pre-forensic chemistry), employed by the Equity and Campus Diversity Office; nominated by Helen Hughes, secretary 1, Equity and Campus Diversity Office

James Prokos (sociology), employed by the History and Social Studies Education Department; nominated by Patty Korta, secretary 1, and Janice Troutman, secretary 1, History and Social Studies Education Department

Amanda Wolfanger (computer information systems), employed by the Earth Sciences and Science Education Department; nominated by Gerri Fiorella, secretary, Earth Sciences and Science Education

Yvonne Woolwine (biology), employed by the Weigel Health Center; nominated by Tammy Kresge, coordinator for health promotion, Weigel Health Center.

The Student Employee of the Year award is also sponsored by the Northeast Association of Student Employment Administrators (NEASEA) and the National Student Employment Association (NSEA).

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