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Vol. LI, No. 30 |
College Council Meeting
Agenda
FINAL ACADEMIC CALENDAR
I hereby approve the Final Academic Calendar for 2006–2007 and 2007–2008 and the Proposed Academic Calendars for 2007–2008 and 2008–2009 as recommended by the College Senate.
Rationale: The Graduate School currently requires the assignment of a letter grade upon completion of a six-hour master's thesis. In most institutions, a designation along the lines provided above is the result. Because theses vary in length, topic, and scope, it is often impossible to assess them against any similar submission, so the assignment of a letter grade takes on an even greater element of subjectivity.
I hereby approve the revision to the policy for grading of master's theses as recommended by the College Senate and authorize the provost to implement the new grading policy effective with the fall 2006 semester.
I hereby accept the recommendation of the College Senate to establish a Faculty and Staff Development Center at Buffalo State College. The center will be developed and implemented under the direction of the provost and with consideration of the recommendations of the Professional Welfare Committee of the College Senate.
CHARGE FOR DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Definition of Faculty Development
There are three components of faculty development that focus on overlapping areas of responsibility: teaching, scholarship, and service.
The first component is teaching, which emphasizes the improvement of teaching skills as well as improving courses and curriculum.
The second component emphasizes a faculty member's growth in the area of scholarship.
The third component emphasizes the enhancement of faculty involvement in service at the department, campus, and community levels.
Definition of Staff Development
There are two components of staff development that focus on overlapping areas of responsibility: continuing growth and effectiveness in university service.
Continuing growth emphasizes activities such as continuing education, participation in professional organizations, enrollment in training programs, research, and improved job performance.
Effectiveness in university service emphasizes the enhancement of staff involvement in service at the departmental, campus, and community levels.
Library Survey
For more information about the survey, visit www.buffalostate.edu/library/survey.asp.
Your responses will provide essential information for use in planning the library's future. We appreciate your participation.
Student Workshops
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.
Class Registration
PC Users
Mac Users
April 2006 Workshops
*Campus Web developer training course.
SkillSoft E-Learning
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.
Web Templates and Web Site Support
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.
Election of Delegates to the Annual Meeting of the New York State Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Buffalo State College employees who are members of the NYS Teachers' Retirement System are eligible. Nomination forms may be obtained from Human Resource Management, Cleveland Hall 410, and must be returned by Friday, April 14.
If you have any questions regarding the nomination or election process, please call Eileen Marino at ext. 4821.
Among these standards is one for execution of transactions and events. Specifically, transactions and other events are to be authorized and executed only by persons acting within the scope of their authority. Another standard provides that all transactions and other significant events must be clearly documented and that the documentation be readily available for examination.
Grading and grades constitute administrative functions that are subject to the internal control standards. The advent of online grading makes it all the more important that these standards be explicated and followed.
Therefore:
College Senate Meeting
Please note: The April 18, 2006, College Senate meeting, as originally posted in the Academic Calendar, has been canceled due to scheduling conflicts. The final College Senate meeting will be May 5, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. Please note the earlier starting time.
Full- and part-time faculty, professional staff, and faculty librarians whose total service in the College Senate would not exceed six consecutive years by the end of this term (September 2006–August 2009) are eligible to run for office. Nominees are asked to provide a short statement about their interest in serving as an at-large senator and post their statements on the Senate electronic voting site. Details are provided on the Senate Web site.
If you are interested in being a candidate, please contact Judy Janus at ext. 5139 or janusjl@buffalostate.edu. The College Senate Bylaws and Elections Committee looks forward to your participation in the vital process of campus governance.
Intellectual Foundations Designations and Course Revisions:
WORLD CIVILIZATIONS (OTHER CIVILIZATION)
The following have been received in the College Senate Office and forwarded to the Senate Curriculum Committee for review and approval:
Program Revision:
New Courses:
DES 378 Introduction to Web Design. Introduction to interactive Web design from the perspective of communication design. Introduces the student to the history of the Internet, industry-standard site-creation software, and testing and evaluation. Integrates design aesthetics, information organization, image preparation, and intuitive interface design and navigation.
IDE 100 Introduction to Interior Design. Summer Session course. Introduces potential students to the ideas, principles, and methods of solving interior design problems in a studio setting and the differentiation between "interior decoration" and "interior design." Through a series of small experimental projects culminating in a major term project, students explore two-dimensional and three-dimensional design elements and principles as they are applied specifically to interior design. Conceptual design is emphasized and represented through sketches, basic mechanical drawings, perspectives, and models. Studio instruction is through both lecture and intensive and personalized critiques of student work by faculty members and peers, as well as by invited faculty and guest critics.
IDE 152 Introduction to Color Rendering. Studio introduction to interior design problem-solving processes, design analysis techniques, conceptual ideation, and spatial studies utilizing communication methods in various two-dimensional media.
IDE 153 Spatial Explorations and Model Building. A series of small experimental projects introduce, explore, and apply three-dimensional design elements and principles to the creation and representation of the built environment and interior design problems. Different media and methods of building sketch, study, and scale models are introduced as tools for designing and producing spatial representations.
IDE 451 Interior Design VI Thesis Studio. Constitutes the final studio experience prior to graduation and features one major design project. Students focus their design initiative with increased objectivity and adopt a comprehensive approach to the interior design process utilizing proposal, research, schematic design, construction documentation, material selections, specifications, technical writing, and presentation.
Course Revisions:
IDE 102 Materials and Color (formerly DES 366 Materials/Specifications). The study of interior finishes, materials, products, and color used for floors, walls, windows, ceilings, and various interior components as they apply to commercial and residential interior spaces.
IDE 151 Mechanical and Perspective Drawing (formerly DES 105, DES 309). Studio exploration of architectural drafting conventions and the methods to produce mechanically generated descriptive drawings, including orthographic, isometric, and perspective drawings. Skills are utilized in practical application and collaboration with the IDE 151 and IDE 153 studios.
IDE 201 Interior Design I (formerly DES 310 Interior Design I). A series of small experimental projects explores how two-dimensional and three-dimensional design elements and principles are applied specifically to interior design problems. Concept design, development, and articulation are emphasized and represented through the use of sketches, mechanical drawings, and perspective tools as well as models. Skills and knowledge are utilized in practical application and collaboration with the IDE 202 course.
IDE 202 Construction Fundamentals I (formerly DES 364 Construction Fundamentals I). Investigation of basic construction systems and materials as related to the built environment. Covers the principles of structure and behavior (engineering principles) and enclosure and aesthetics (architectural design principles). With increasing specificity, material properties affecting installation and appearance are observed and knowledge is utilized in collaborative projects with IDE 301. Materials that are examined include wood, concrete, stone, metal, synthetics, and glass.
IDE 251 Interior Design II (formerly DES 360 Interior Design II). Small- to medium-scale residential projects facilitate the exploration of functional criteria inherent in the design of interior spaces. Problem analysis, identification of client and user needs, selection of interior finishes and materials; a detailed, developed layout plus selection of furniture, fixtures, and equipment are emphasized.
IDE 252 Construction Fundamentals II (formerly DES 365 Construction Fundamentals II). Exploration of advanced construction techniques and materials used in the built environment, with specific emphasis on building systems. Illustrates the principles and philosophy of current building systems and how they relate to appearance, composition, and installation. Knowledge is utilized in practical application and collaboration with the IDE 251 studio course.
IDE 253 Furniture Theory and Application (formerly DES 363 Furniture Theory and Application). Exploration of the furniture elements found within interior design; the interrelation of construction, strength of materials, and styles; and how modern-day furniture, theory, and applications have been influenced by and have evolved due to mass production, material development, and ergonomics.
IDE 301 Interior Design III (formerly DES 361 Interior Design III). Medium-scale design projects are used to explore the principles of retail design and merchandising, focusing on the translation of clearly stated program goals and objectives into unique spatial solutions.
IDE 302 Interior Design Computer Applications (formerly DES 362 AutoCAD II for Interior Design). Introduction to many computer programs utilized in the interior design profession and in conjunction with drafting programs such as AutoCAD. Software includes the Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design), advanced instruction in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, and an introduction to Web-based programming and design.
IDE 303 Interior Detailing (formerly DES 369 Interior Detailing). Interior designs are taken from concept to construction via micro-design projects. Emphasis on the exploration and marriage of materials, construction techniques, prototype modeling, and drawing conventions as professional communication tools. Material interfaces and transitions are designed; lighting is integrated; notes, reference marks, and key tag conventions are implemented; and professional project sets are completed. Course includes manual and computer-aided drafting techniques.
IDE 351 Interior Design IV (formerly DES 460 Interior Design IV). Information-gathering research and analysis is the basis to solve the functional and spatial requirements of complex public buildings such as museums, libraries, health-care facilities, and cinemas. Special emphasis on adjacencies, circulation, articulation, and the shaping of space.
IDE 352 AutoCAD for Interior Design (formerly DES 262 AutoCAD for Interior Design). Introductory through intermediate level of instruction on Autodesk's Architectural Desktop, with an emphasis on the production and efficiency implications of computer-aided drafting in interior design. The use and exploration of increasingly complex commands, both in two dimensions and three dimensions, and their application reinforces basic drafting conventions and enhances project design communication and construction document creation necessary in the practice of interior design.
IDE 353 Professional Practice (formerly DES 367 Professional Practice for Interior Design). Introduction to the business principles, practices, and ethics of the interior design profession. Emphasis on regional standards, codes, means, methods, and client interaction. Professional specification creation guidelines cover product performance, code restrictions, and environmental concerns. Curriculum includes an integrated service-learning community service component.
IDE 401 Interior Design V (formerly DES 461 Interior Design V). Large-scale office planning design projects are used to explore the functional and aesthetic requirements of complex administrative buildings. Anthropometric requirements; physical, sociological, and psychological needs; and the research, analysis, and programming skills needed for designing interior work-spheres are emphasized.
IDE 402 Lighting Design (formerly DES 368 Lighting Design). Study of illumination principles, design criteria, specifications, and systems applied to public and private interiors. Hands-on experience using a lighting lab and three-dimensional projects reinforce lecture material in a studio setting.
IDE 488 Internship (formerly DES 488 Internship). Guided and supervised exposure to professional interior design operations through on-the-job work experience in an authorized design firm, department, studio, or showroom. To earn 3 credit hours, the student must complete 120 contract hours with the firm, provide a written report of their work experience, and receive a written evaluation from their employer.
Intellectual Foundations Designation and Course Revision:
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