Curricular Actions
I have approved the following curricular items, which have been recommended by the appropriate dean, the College Senate, and the provost:
Program Revision:
M.S.Ed. Special Education: Early Childhood (Birth–Grade 2) (6340)
Course Revisions:
IDE 202 Construction Fundamentals I
IDE 253 Furniture Theory and Application
IDE 352 AutoCAD for Interior Design
IDE 353 Professional Practice
Course Revisions and Intellectual Foundations Designations:
ARTS
MUS 201 Survey of Western Music History
MUS 208 Survey of World Music Cultures
MUS 210 Theory for Non-Majors
Intellectual Foundations Designations:
DIVERSITY
SPC 311 Intercultural Communication
SPC 333 Minorities and the Media
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Critique and Evaluation Period
Critique and Evaluation Period (CEP) for spring 2007 will take place on Monday, May 7; Tuesday, May 8; Wednesday, May 9; and Thursday, May 10. A study day will be held on Friday, May 4.
CEP provides a single class meeting during which faculty and students have an extended period of uninterrupted time to conduct appropriate end-of-course activities. CEP is designed for classes that meet more than once a week during the semester. Classes (evening or day) that meet only once a week have sufficient time for final evaluation; therefore, they follow their regular schedules (exams to be scheduled during CEP and not before).
The following regulations govern CEP:
- A study day will occur the weekday immediately prior to the start of CEP. Evening classes that meet only once a week will not have a study day.
- All instructors are expected to meet their classes at the scheduled time during CEP and to choose an appropriate activity that reflects the academic goals of the course and the intent of CEP (e.g., an exam, a review, critique of papers, course summation, or individual presentations or demonstrations).
- Instructors will not schedule a final exam prior to CEP. Instructors may not change the date and time of their final class periods during CEP. In case of emergencies, confer with the appropriate dean and notify University College.
- CEPs will be scheduled for one-hour-and-50-minute periods. Instructors are not to increase or decrease the scheduled CEP time.
- In case of an emergency that would close the school, CEPs scheduled for the time of the closing will be rescheduled on the emergency CEP day only.
- Faculty members must post office hours during which they will be available to meet with students during CEP.
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Computer Training, SkillSoft E-Learning, Web Templates, and Web Site Support
Computing and Technology Services and the Information Commons offer monthly computer training classes. Unless otherwise stated, classes are held in CyberQuad, E. H. Butler Library 318. Please bring a 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
All computer training classes are now open to students. Announcements for these classes are made through student e-mail and/or fliers 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 6.0 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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May 2007 Workshops
*Note: All Banner training classes will be held in CyberQuad 316.
| Banner Training for Department Secretaries* |
Wednesday, May 2 |
1:00–2:00 p.m. |
| Banner Training for Faculty* |
Thursday, May 3 |
10:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Accessing Your Office Computer Remotely |
Monday, May 7 |
10:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Banner Training for Faculty* |
Monday, May 7 |
1:00–2:00 p.m. |
| Using the Web Template System |
Tuesday, May 8 |
10:00–11:30 a.m. |
| Creating Forms Using MS Word |
Tuesday, May 8 |
1:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Introduction to Audacity |
Wednesday, May 9 |
1:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Banner Training for Department Secretaries* |
Thursday, May 10 |
10:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Banner Training for Faculty* |
Wednesday, May 16 |
2:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Banner Training for Department Secretaries* |
Thursday, May 17 |
2:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Banner Training for Faculty* |
Tuesday, May 22 |
1:00–2:00 p.m. |
| Accessing Your Office Computer Remotely |
Wednesday, May 23 |
1:30–2:30 p.m. |
| Introduction to Adobe Acrobat |
Thursday, May 24 |
9:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Banner Training for Department Secretaries* |
Thursday, May 24 |
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. |
| Banner Training for Department Secretaries* |
Tuesday, May 29 |
1:00–2:00 p.m. |
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SkillSoft E-Learning
Faculty, staff, and students have unlimited 24/7 access to over 2,000 online business and technology courses and over 7,000 unabridged books on the Internet through SkillSoft, a leading provider of e-learning and performance support solutions. SkillSoft offers a combination of flexible learning technologies including Books24x7, live mentoring, practice certification exams, express guide manuals, job aids, skillbriefs, and simulations. SkillSoft is also supported on Mac operating systems.
For more information or to register for a SkillSoft account, visit www.buffalostate.edu/offices /hr/skillsoft.asp.
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Web Templates and Web Site Support
Web template training, service, and support are available for academic departments and administrative offices. The College Relations Office offers training especially for campus Web developers. Courses include Using the Web Template System, Web Site Statistics: Urchin, and Buffalo State Photo Gallery training. Additional computer training is provided by Computing and Technology Services. 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 Mark Norris, ext. 4859, for more information.
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Storm Water Management Program Annual Report
The Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Office is accepting public comments on the campus Storm Water Management Program Annual Report to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. This report, which addresses campus storm water pollution prevention activities for the calendar year ending March 9, 2007, and directions for submitting comments can be found on the EH&S Storm Water Pollution Prevention Web site. A paper copy of this report is also available for viewing in the Campus Services reception area, located in the Clinton Center.
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Curricular Items
The following have been approved by the College Senate Curriculum Committee and forwarded to the president for review and approval:
New Courses:
CHE/BIO 672 Forensic Molecular Biology
FOR 612 Principles of Forensic Science
FOR 614 Forensic Applications of Instrumental Analysis
FOR 616 Microscopy in Forensic Science
FOR 618 Drug Chemistry and Toxicology
Course Revision:
CHE 680 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
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