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Vol. LI, No. 7 September 22, 2005

In this issue: From the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Reorganization From the Vice President for Finance and Management Policy Governing the Use of College Resources NYS Flex Spending Account 2006 Open Enrollment From the Vice President for Student Affairs Grant Allocation Committee Program Funding Applications Law School Fair Careers That Make a Difference: Finding Your Place in the World of the Nonprofit and Government Sectors

Reorganization Academic reorganization is almost complete as Buffalo State commences the 2005–2006 academic year. Reorganization proposals were described in the Proposal for Future Directions and Student Success at Buffalo State College: Version 1, April 2004, and Version 2, September 2004. Dialogue with faculty, staff, and academic departments continued over the past academic year, leading to the final organizational structure. Buffalo State's three faculties (Applied Science and Education, Arts and Humanities, and Natural and Social Sciences) have been restructured as four schools. A listing of leadership appointments, academic departments (with chairs), and affiliated centers for each school follows. Office locations and phone numbers are given. back to top SCHOOL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES   Location Phone Dean Emile Netzhammer III   RH 222 6326 Associate Dean Dennis McCarthy   RH 222 6326 Performing Arts Center Jeffrey Marsha, Director RH 210 3600 Art Conservation Elizabeth Peña RH 230 5025 Art Education Mary Wyrick, Interim Chair BI 102 4106 Communication Ron Smith BI 210 6008 Design Peter Sowiski, Interim Chair UH 212 6032 English Kevin Railey/Craig Werner KH 326 5416 Fine Arts Lin Xia Jiang UH 502 6014 Modern and Classical Languages Michael Johnson BI 122 5414 Music Bradley Fuster RH 203 6401 Philosophy and Humanities David Hunter BI 207 5136 Theater Donna McCarthy TA 221 6401 back to top SCHOOL OF EDUCATION   Location Phone Dean Ronald Rochon   CH 114 4214 Interim Associate Dean Linda Gleckel   CH 114 4214 Center for Excellence in Urban and Rural Education John Siskar, Interim Director CH 107 3610 Woods-Beals Endowed Chair in Urban and Rural Education Paul Theobald CH 107 3610 Teacher Certification Office Cheryl Burns, Teacher Certification Officer CH 101 6121 Educational Foundations Betty Cappella BA 306 4303 Elementary Education and Reading Wendy Paterson BA 302 5916 Exceptional Education Sarita Samora KH 202 5317 back to top SCHOOL OF NATURAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES   Location Phone Dean Lawrence Flood   HA 113 6434 Associate Dean Karen O'Quin   HA 113 6434 Great Lakes Center Gordon Fraser, Director HC 215 4329 Center for Health and Social Research William Wieczorek, Director HA 203 6137 Anthropology Jill Nash HB 107 6110 Biology Randal Snyder SC 314 5203 Chemistry Scott Goodman SC 313 5204 Earth Sciences and Science Education Donald Birdd SC 271 6731 Economics and Finance Ted Schmidt HB 207 4606 Geography and Planning Kimberley Irvine HA 213 6216 History and Social Studies Education David Carson HC 205 5412 Mathematics Robin Sue Sanders BI 317 5621 Physics Michael De Marco SC 262 6726 Political Science Anthony Neal HB 218 6116 Psychology Jurgis Karuza HC 312 6215 Sociology Virginia Grabiner HB 307 5411 back to top SCHOOL OF THE PROFESSIONS   Location Phone Interim Dean Gary Jones   GC 214 4698 Interim Associate Dean Rita Zientek   GC 214 4698 Small Business Development Center Susan McCartney GC 206 5030 Business Kevin Mulcahy, Interim Chair CS 302 4239 Creative Studies Gerard Puccio CS 244 6223 Computer Information Systems Lawrence Scott CS 202 5528 Criminal Justice John Song HC 114 4517 Dietetics and Nutrition Suk Oh CH 208 5913 Health and Wellness Catherine Ansuini HG 205 6501 Hospitality and Tourism Kevin Mulcahy CH 207 5913 Social Work Patrick Dexter HC 115 5705 Speech-Language Pathology Constance Qualls KH 213 5502 Student Personnel Administration Carol Patitu BA 306 3789 Technology Peter Pawlik UH 315 6017 back to top THE GRADUATE SCHOOL/RESEARCH   Location Phone Interim Dean Richard Lee   GC 204 5601 Coordinator of the Multidisciplinary Program Appointment Pending     Center for Development of Human Services Robert Spaner, Director Off Campus 876-7600 Research Foundation Ted Turkle, Director BI B17 6700 back to top UNIVERSITY COLLEGE   Location Phone Dean Janet Ramsey   TR 100 5906 Assistant Dean, First-Year Academic Programs Scott Johnson TR 100 5906 Assistant Dean, Intellectual Foundations Douglas Koritz TR 100 5906 Assistant Dean, International and Exchange Programs Lee Ann Grace SW 410 4620 Assistant to the Dean for Academic Standards and Intervention Heather Maldonado TR 100 5222 Academic Support Programs Roswell Park, Director SW 310B 5303 Educational Opportunity Program Yanick Jenkins, Director SW 710 3904 Honors Program Andrea Guiati, Director SW 510 3093 Student Support Services Program Florence Johnson, Director SW 210 4042 Undergraduate Research Office Jill Singer, Director SW 510 3093 back to top We welcome Ronald S. Rochon as dean of the School of Education. Dr. Rochon joined Buffalo State in July following our national search. He held previous academic and administrative appointments at Texas A&M University, the University of Washington, and, most recently, the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. I'm pleased that Richard Lee has accepted appointment as interim dean (part time) of the Graduate School. Dr. Lee will be in the Graduate School office on an arranged schedule to support graduate education and the office until a permanent appointment is made. I will continue to provide oversight to the Research Foundation during this time. Rita Zientek has been appointed interim associate dean of the School of the Professions, and Linda Gleckel will serve as interim associate dean for the School of Education. I thank Rita and Linda for accepting these critical administrative appointments. back to top Colleagues accepting three-year appointments as department chairs are: David Carson, History and Social Studies Education Bradley Fuster, Music Scott Goodman, Chemistry David Hunter, Philosophy and Humanities Constance Qualls, Speech-Language Pathology Interim chair appointments include Kevin Mulcahy (Business), Peter Sowiski (Design), and Mary Wyrick (Art Education). Craig Werner is chair of English for fall 2005 while the elected chair is on sabbatical. I am grateful to the newly appointed chairs as they join continuing chairs in these important campus leadership positions. back to top   Policy Governing the Use of College Resources College resources, including equipment, supplies, services, and facilities, shall be used for official college business only. Use of college resources for commercial purposes or for personal gain is prohibited. Any loan of college property (other than library materials) to any party for personal use is prohibited. Direct any questions regarding this policy to Gary Phillips, associate vice president and comptroller, at ext. 4312. back to top NYS Flex Spending Account 2006 Open Enrollment Open enrollment for the 2006 New York State Flex Spending Account is Monday, September 26, through Thursday, November 10. The account offers two benefits: the Health Care Spending Account (HCSAccount) and the Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAAccount). A brochure describing these benefits was distributed with the September 21 paychecks. The HCSAccount allows employees to set aside from $150 to $3,000 annually in pretax salary to pay for health-related expenses not reimbursed by health insurance. Over-the-counter (OTC) drug expenses are now reimbursable for management/confidential employees or those represented by CSEA, UUP, and PEF. Reimbursable expenses include allergy remedies, antacids, cold medicines, and pain relievers. The DCAAccount allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 annually for child-care, elder-care, or other dependent-care expenses on a pre-tax basis. The employer contribution has been increased and is now providing up to $700 for M/C, CSEA, UUP, PEF, and GSEU employees who enroll in the DCAAccount. Participants currently enrolled in the HCSAccount or DCAAccount must reenroll to continue benefits in 2006. Reenrollment instructions will be sent directly from the Fringe Benefits Management Company. Paperless enrollment in quick, easy, and secure. Apply online at www.flexspend.state.ny.us or call the Flex Spending Account hotline at (800) 358-7202. No enrollment applications will be accepted by the plan administrator after the open enrollment period. Call the Human Resource Management Office at ext. 4821 with questions. back to top   Grant Allocation Committee Program Funding Applications The Auxiliary Services Grant Allocation Committee is accepting applications for funding of program proposals for the 2005–2006 academic year. Proposals should contribute to the college's vision, mission, core values, and strategic directions, as presented in the 2003–2008 Strategic Plan for Buffalo State College. Programs and events funded must be open to all students, faculty, and staff at Buffalo State and result in a direct educational experience. All Buffalo State students, faculty, and staff are eligible to apply. Application packets are available online and in the Vice President for Student Affairs Office, Cleveland Hall 513; the United Students Government Office, Campbell Student Union 401; the Student Life Office, Campbell Student Union 400; the Dean of Students Office, Campbell Student Union 306, and the Student Union Information Desk. Deadlines Proposals will be reviewed twice in the fall semester and once in the spring semester during 2005–2006. In general, requests for funding made during the fall semester should be for programs taking place in the following spring. Requests for funding made during the spring semester should be for programs taking place in the following summer or fall. However, the committee will consider proposals that fall outside these general parameters. Deadlines in 2005–2006 are as follows: Friday, September 30, 2005, for fall 2005 and spring 2006 program proposals Friday, October 28, 2005, for spring 2006 program proposals Friday, February 17, 2006, for summer and fall 2006 program proposals back to top Law School Fair The Career Development Center is proud to announce the first Greater Western New York Law School Fair from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 5, at the Buffalo Marriott Niagara. The Law School Fair gives students interested in furthering their education in law an opportunity to learn about law school programs in the area and across the country. Representatives from more than 30 law schools will be present to provide students with information and applications. This event is sponsored by the Career Development Center and the Niagara Frontier College Placement Association. For more information or a list of participating schools, call the Career Development Center at ext. 5811 or visit www.buffalostate.edu/offices/cdc. back to top Careers That Make a Difference: Finding Your Place in the World of the Nonprofit and Government Sectors To help students learn about rewarding career opportunities in the nonprofit and government sectors, the Career Development Center, Volunteer and Service-Learning Center, Sociology and Criminal Justice departments, and Alumni Affairs Office are sponsoring Careers That Make a Difference: Finding Your Place in the World of the Nonprofit and Government Sectors from September 26 to October 1. This program will give Buffalo State students the chance to learn about and be exposed to the diverse career options offered by the nonprofit/government sectors, and dispel some of the myths about these employment opportunities. Jobs at nonprofit and government organizations are as varied as in the private sector and well worth consideration, regardless of academic major. The week's events will include: Tuesday, September 27 Reality Check: What's It Really Like to Work for a Nonprofit Organization? Speaker: Heather Cronk, campus organizer, Idealist.org 12:15–1:30 p.m. E. H. Butler Library 210 Learn more about the diverse, exciting, and rewarding career opportunities that are possible through working in the nonprofit and government sectors. back to top Wednesday, September 28 Volunteer Fair 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Campbell Student Union lobby Students looking to become more involved in the community can speak with representatives from more than 20 organizations in need of volunteers. Volunteering allows students to gain valuable experience in their major and try out new career options while helping others. Federal Résumé Writing Speaker: Laura Ortiz, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 5:00–6:00 p.m. Ketchum Hall 219 This workshop will discuss the ins and outs of résumé writing for federal positions. Federal résumés are formatted differently than traditional résumés. Come to the workshop to learn how! back to top Thursday, September 29 Gap-Year Experiences: Cool Stuff to Do after College 12:15–1:30 p.m. E. H. Butler Library 210 Panelists will highlight local, national, and international work and service experiences. These are perfect opportunities for students to discover more about themselves and the world around them before heading off to further education or the work world. How to Get a Government Job 3:00–4:30 p.m. E. H. Butler Library 210 Representatives will speak on effective ways to navigate the application process for federal, state, and municipal government jobs. Careers That Matter 'Mocktail' Party 5:00–7:00 p.m. E. H. Butler Library 210 Students can connect with successful alumni who work in the nonprofit and government sectors. Refreshments will be served. back to top Saturday, October 1 Community Service Day 9:00 a.m.–noon Volunteers are needed to help plant trees and bulbs, clean up local green spaces, and conduct other community revitalization projects. Both individuals and student groups are welcome. Call the Volunteer and Service-Learning Center at ext. 5811 to sign up. back to top Special Note There are opportunities for faculty to integrate this programming into classes. Options include projects, extra-credit programs, and guest speakers (Tuesday, September 27, Idealist.org or Thursday, September 29, Peace Corps). Please contact Stephanie Zuckerman-Aviles in the Career Development Center as soon as possible to make arrangements. We welcome faculty and staff to attend these programs. Also, we ask that you announce these events to your students. Your assistance in making this event a success is greatly appreciated. Careers That Make a Difference: Finding Your Place in the World of the Nonprofit and Government Sectors is generously funded by an Auxiliary Services Grant. For more information, call the Career Development Center at ext. 5811 or visit the Web site at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/cdc. back to top About the Bulletin Past Issues Search the Bulletin Bulletin home