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:
Program Revision:
B.A. History (0716)
New Courses:
ADE/CTE 675 Postsecondary Teaching Practicum
FLE 500 Teaching a Second Language in Middle and High Schools
FLE 540 Second Language Acquisition
FLE 600 Integrating Technology in the Second Language Classroom
FLE 680 Seminar: Special Topics in Research on Foreign Language Learning
FRE 610 The Age of Enlightenment
FRE 620 George Sand Seminar
FRE 630 French and Francophone Popular Novel since the Nineteenth Century
FRE 640 Experimental Literature of the Twentieth Century
SPA 606 Contemporary Civilization and Cultures of Spain
SPA 609 Civilizations and Cultures of Latin America
SPA 617 Don Quixote
Course Revisions:
CIS 375 Programming for the Internet Environment I
HTR 361 Principles of Management in Food Service
HTR 380 Training in Hospitality
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Call for Nominations: Undergraduate Awards
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.
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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.
- 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 both awards are available online at www.buffalostate.edu/depts/studentlife or in any of the locations listed below. Students may self-nominate for these honors or be nominated by a faculty or staff member. Applications and supporting documentation must be forwarded to Amy Wilson, associate director of student life, Campbell Student Union 400, by Friday, February 10.
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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 will list each year's award recipient. An individual plaque citing the recipient's distinction will be presented at a ceremony on campus in spring 2006.
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.
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Students may self-nominate for the Engel Award or be nominated by a faculty or staff member. Application forms are available online at www.buffalostate.edu/depts/studentlife or in any of the locations listed below. Applications and supporting materials should be delivered to the Dean of Students Office, Campbell Student Union 306, by Friday, February 17.
Application forms for each award are available in the following locations:
Academic and Student Affairs Office, Cleveland Hall 519
Career Development Center, Cleveland Hall 306
E. H. Butler Library Information Commons
Intercollegiate Athletics Office, Sports Arena
Residence Life Office, Porter Hall
Student Life Office, Campbell Student Union 400
Student Union Information Desk, Campbell Student Union Lobby
United Students Government Office, Campbell Student Union 402
Weigel Health Center
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2005 SEFA/United Way Campaign Total
This year's SEFA/United Way Campaign has officially come to an end. The total contribution for 2005 was $160,591.56!
Buffalo State has a tradition of generosity and leadership in supporting the Western New York community, and this year was no exception. We surpassed our goal of $147,000. Congratulations to the hundreds of Buffalo State faculty, staff, and emeriti who have generously donated in this time of considerable need.
We would like to thank everyone who participated in the SEFA/United Way 2005 Campaign. The campaign would not have been successful without you. Also, congratulations to our parking space raffle winner, Michelle Bonn.
Best wishes in the new year.
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Curricular Items
The following have been received in the College Senate Office and have been forwarded to the Senate Curriculum Committee for review and approval:
Program Revisions:
B.S. Physics (0778)
B.S. Physics Education 7–12 (0634)
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New Courses:
FIN 370 Technical Analysis of Financial Markets. Study of the market action of financial products such as securities, bonds, futures, and derivatives through the use of charts and figures. Effects of business, economic, and social "realities" and perceptions on price in financial markets. Market models and theory and the practices and instruments of market players. Technical analysis as a forecasting tool of both market and economic trends in various time frames.
HIS 379 Museums and Civic Engagement. In-depth study of how museums and cultural agencies define community identity. Internal operations of museums and cultural agencies. Minimum 20 hours in-service (fieldwork) activity required, with 15 percent of the grade dependent upon the resulting learning from that service.
HIS 460 Patterns of History in Southeast Asia. Examination of key topics in the social and political history of the principal regions of Southeast Asia. Primary emphasis on the cultural heritage and political origins of the major modern Southeast Asian nations: Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines.
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