College Council Meeting
The next meeting of the Buffalo State College Council will be held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday,
March 14, in Cleveland Hall 518.
Agenda
- Call to Order
- Action Items
Approval of Minutes: December 6, 2005
- Council Chair's Report
- President's Report
- Committee Reports
- Announcements
- Adjournment
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2005–2006 Honorary Degree Committee
I am pleased to announce that the following individuals will serve on the 2005–2006 Honorary Degree Committee:
David Hunter, Philosophy (chair); Mary Durlak, College Relations; Gerhard Falk, Sociology; James Gillham, Criminal Justice; Curtis Haynes, Economics and Finance; Geraldine Hura, Educational Foundations; Charles Kenyon, Student Affairs; Ronnie Mahler, Social Work; Stephen Phelps, Elementary Education and Reading; Janet Reed, Theater; John Rellinger, Institutional Advancement and Development.
John Maggiore, President's Office, and Maryruth Glogowski, E. H. Butler Library, will provide staff support to the committee.
The group is charged with identifying candidates for the State University of New York honorary doctorate, SUNY's highest academic honor, and preparing nomination portfolios. Honorary degrees are awarded to recognize excellence that exemplifies the mission and purposes of the State University of New York in the following fields: public affairs, the sciences, humanities and the arts, scholarship and education, business and philanthropy, and social services.
Honorary degrees also can honor meritorious and outstanding service to the university, the state of New York, the United States, or humanity at large, or people whose lives serve as examples of the university's aspirations for its students.
Names of suggested nominees for SUNY honorary doctorates should be forwarded to David Hunter c/o Maryruth Glogowski, E. H. Butler Library 133 or glogowmf@buffalostate.edu, or John Maggiore, Cleveland Hall 517 or maggiojb@buffalostate.edu.
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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.
Intellectual Foundations Courses
New Course:
BSC 101 Foundations of Inquiry
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Intellectual Foundations Designations:
American History
ECO 103 Economic History of the United States
HIS 106 History of American Life I
HIS 107 History of American Life II
Social Science
ANT 144W Folklore and Folklife
ECO 101 The Economic System
ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics
Western Civilization
ANT 303 Anthropology of Europe
HIS 115 Foundations of Western Civilization
HIS 116 Europe Since 1500
World Civilizations
ANT 101 Understanding Culture
ANT 327 Medical Anthropology
ANT 329 World Prehistory
ANT 381 Religion, Magic, and Culture
GEG 359 Geography of the Arctic from an Inuit Perspective
HIS 230 World Civilizations to 1600
HIS 307 History of India
HIS 310 History of East Asia: The Traditional Era
HIS 320 Modern Japan and Korea
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College Telephone Use Policy
This policy describes the assignment, use, and management of desk and cellular telephones by employees of Buffalo State College.
Policy
Desk and cellular telephones are to be used for official business-related activities only. Personal use should be limited to emergency calls. Payment for reimbursement of personal desk or cellular telephone calls should be forwarded to the Accounting Office.
Cellular Telephones
Cellular telephones may be assigned only to employees whose duties and responsibilities require immediate or remote communications capabilities. The assignment of cellular telephones must be approved by the vice president for finance and management, who will review assignments annually to ensure compliance with this policy.
Each employee assigned a cellular telephone shall be primarily responsible for its security and maintenance, and must immediately report any theft, loss, damage, or vandalism of the unit.
New York State law prohibits the use of handheld cellular phones while driving.
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Computer Training, SkillSoft E-Learning, Web Developer 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 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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March 2006 Workshops
Advance registration is required.
| Introduction to HTML* |
Friday, March 3 |
1:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Adobe GoLive |
Monday, March 6 |
1:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Using SPSS to Tame Survey Data and Slay Other Office Monsters |
Wednesday, March 8 |
9:30 a.m.–noon |
| Accessing Your Office Computer Remotely |
Thursday, March 9 |
11:00 a.m.–noon |
| Using the Web Template System* |
Friday, March 10 |
9:30–11:00 a.m. |
| Demystifying Research: The Basics and Much More |
Monday, March 13 |
2:00–3:30 p.m. |
| Accessing Your Office Computer Remotely |
Monday, March 13 |
2:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Intermediate Excel for Students Only |
Tuesday, March 14 |
12:30–1:30 p.m. |
| How to Get Good Video (And Audio, Too)** |
Wednesday, March 15 |
9:00–10:00 a.m. |
| Demystifying Research: The Basics and Much More |
Thursday, March 16 |
noon–1:30 p.m. |
| Creating Macros |
Tuesday, March 21 |
2:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Introduction to Mail Merge |
Wednesday, March 22 |
1:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Intermediate PowerPoint for Students Only |
Tuesday, March 28 |
12:30–1:30 p.m. |
| Using the Web Template System* |
Wednesday, March 29 |
9:30–11:00 a.m. |
| How to Get Good Video (and Audio, Too)** |
Thursday, March 30 |
11:00 a.m.–noon |
| How to Get Your Video on the Web Using Buffalo State College Resources |
Friday, March 31 |
10:00–11:00 a.m. |
*Campus Web developer training course
**These workshops will be held in Bulger Communication Center 104
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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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Curricular Proposal Deadline
Curricular proposals should reach the College Senate Office, Cleveland Hall 211, by Friday, March 10, to allow sufficient time for spring semester processing. Proposals received after that date are not guaranteed action before the end of the semester.
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Curricular Items
The following have been received in the College Senate Office and forwarded to the Senate Curriculum Committee for review and approval:
New Courses:
BIO 625 Ichthyology. Advanced study of the biology of fishes, including anatomy, physiology, systematics, evaluation, ecology, and diversity.
BIO 629 Fisheries Management. Advanced study of the ecology and management of fish populations emphasizing inland fisheries in North America. Topics include management philosophies, fisheries statistics and modeling, habitat protection and manipulation, introduced and endangered species, stocking, and Great Lakes fisheries.
BIO 630 Stream Ecology. Biological, chemical, geomorphic, and hydrologic features affecting the ecology of flowing water systems. Emphasis on freshwater invertebrate life histories, adaptations, and community structure in shallow streams.
BIO 635 Great Lakes Ecology. Study of the North American Great Lakes: physical and chemical features, biological structure, and ecological interactions. Focus on environmental issues, including water quality and the effect of introduced species.
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