Foreign Language Requirement
Discussion in the Academic Council led to the recommendation that current B.A. students following GE2K and GEC requirements be allowed to follow the new Intellectual Foundations requirement of two, instead of four, semesters of foreign language courses. After consultation with the Academic Appeals Committee, the Foreign Language Oversight Committee, the Modern and Classical Languages Department, deans, department chairs, and University College, I accept this recommendation. The following guidelines will be used to determine a student's foreign language requirement:
Current B.A. students graduating in fall 2006 or after must demonstrate proficiency in a single foreign language equivalent to the successful completion of the first year of college-level study (102-level proficiency or equivalent). Normally, one year of high school study is equivalent to one semester of college-level work. Successful completion of one language through the second full year of study in high school satisfies the requirement. Transfer students may apply language courses successfully completed at other institutions in fulfillment of the requirements
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Purchase Requisition Deadlines
Requisitions for supplies, materials, services, and equipment from fiscal year 2005–2006 funds must be received in the Purchasing Office by the close of business on the following dates:
| $20,000 or more (noncontract) |
Monday, May 1 |
| $20,000 or more (contract) |
Monday, June 5 |
| Less than $20,000 |
Friday, June 16 |
Purchase requisitions for computer equipment and equipment replacement requirements, as well as purchases through OfficeMax for office supplies, also must adhere to these deadlines.
Important note: It is the responsibility of departments to ensure that all requisitions for fiscal year 2005–2006 are received in the Purchasing Office by the above deadlines. Late requisitions will not be processed. Requests received through campus mail after the deadlines will be returned.
Call Terri Locher in the Purchasing Office at ext. 4113 with questions.
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Fire Evacuation Drills
In compliance with New York State Education Law 807, fire evacuation drills will be
held in various buildings throughout the campus April 10–14. Department heads and/or faculty chairs are responsible for complete evacuation of areas under their control.
Procedure for Occupants
- When alarm sounds, proceed by the most direct means, in keeping with equitable
distribution of traffic, to the nearest exit and stand at least 25 yards outside the building.
- Leave lights on.
- Close all doors.
- Turn off room fans; leave hood fans on.
- Turn off all electrical and gas appliances.
- Close doors to corridors; in the event of actual fire, leave doors in immediate areas unlocked.
- Reenter building when "all clear" is announced by college personnel conducting the drill.
Exceptions to Evacuation during Drills Only
- Those involved in critical experiments or lab processes that cannot be left unattended
may remain in the building.
- Those using wheelchairs or crutches may remain in the building; however, one able-bodied person who would be responsible for those people is also required to remain should evacuation become necessary.
A minimum amount of extra time will be needed during drills to examine all fire-safety
equipment for proper operation.
Call David N. Miller, director of environmental health and safety, at ext. 6113 with
questions. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Grant Allocation Committee Request for Proposals
The Auxiliary Services Grant Allocation Committee (GAC) is requesting proposals from individuals, departments, and student clubs and organizations for funding of programs, speakers, and events to take place during the 2006–2007 academic year. Application guidelines and materials are available online. The deadline for submitting applications under this funding cycle is Monday, April 17. Additional opportunities to apply for GAC funds will be provided in September and November. Questions about the GAC may be addressed to Charles B. Kenyon, associate vice president and dean of students, Campbell Student Union 306, ext. 4618.
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Senate Election
Senate elections for three at-large senators will be conducted April 5–19 using paper and electronic ballots. The electronic elections site will be posted on the College Senate Web site, between April 5 and April 19. The voting lists of all identified participating units (e.g., the four schools, Professional Staff Caucus members, library, and campus administrators) are used to determine eligible voters. Those who wish to use a paper ballot must request one by April 11. Call the College Senate Office at ext. 5139 to request a paper ballot.
Those who wish to vote electronically must have an NT account (the account used for Outlook). If you do not have an NT account or have not used your NT account in some time, call the Computing Help Desk at ext. 4357. Paper ballots will be tallied after electronic ballots; thus, if a member should accidentally vote twice, only the electronic vote will be recorded.
Contact the College Senate Office at ext. 5139 or janusjl@buffalostate.edu with questions. We look forward to your participation in this vital process of campus governance.
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Curricular Item
The following has been received in the College Senate Office and forwarded to the Senate Curriculum Committee for review and approval:
New Course:
CRS/UNC/BUS 201 Foundations of Leadership. History of leadership and leadership as an ongoing process of challenge, growth, and development. Students learn the foundational concepts of leadership, assess their own leadership styles, and discuss issues relevant to leadership. Provides opportunities for the practice of leadership skills in campus and community organizations.
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