State of the College Address
We are pleased to invite you to attend the annual State of the College address from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. today in Warren Enters Theater in Upton Hall.
This annual event provides an opportunity for the campus to hear a concise overview of plans and ongoing initiatives, as well as challenges at the college, in an interactive format. We encourage all members of the faculty and staff to attend. Refreshments will be provided in Upton Hall lobby following the presentation.
Muriel A. Howard
Susan M. Leist
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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:
B.S. Applied Mathematics (0719)
New Course:
MAT 491 Capstone Research in Mathematics
Course Revisions:
MAT 241 Computer Mathematics I
MAT 366 Computer Mathematics II
MAT 390 Introduction to Operations Research
MAT 501 Math for Teachers: Algebra
MAT 521 Math for Teachers: Geometry
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Faculty and Staff Research and Creativity Spring Forum
The Faculty and Staff Research and Creativity Spring Forum, “The Grant-Writing Experience at Buffalo State College,” will take place Thursday, March 1, and Friday, March 2.
Workshop Day 1: “Demystifying the Grant-Writing Experience”
Thursday, March 1, 12:15–1:30 p.m.
Hear fellow faculty members discuss their positive and negative grant-writing endeavors and their collaboration efforts. School of Education speakers will address collaboration with public schools.
- Speakers for the School of Arts and Humanities: E. H. Butler Library 210
- Speakers for the School of Education and the School of the Professions: Bacon Hall 117
- Speakers for the School of Natural and Social Sciences: Bulger Communication Center North
Workshop Day 2: “Who’s Providing the Funding?”
Friday, March 2, noon–2:00 p.m.
A panel of experts will identify small to large funding sources.
- Funding sources for the School of Arts and Humanities: E. H. Butler Library 210
- Funding sources for the School of Natural and Social Sciences: Bulger Communication Center North
For reservations, please specify workshop and location, and e-mail Gina Game at gameg@rf.buffalostate.edu.
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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 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 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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March 2007 Workshops
Note: All Banner training classes will be held in CyberQuad 316.
| ANGEL: Using the Communications Features |
Monday, March 5 |
9:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Apple Virtualization Demo |
Friday, March 9 |
10:00–11:30 a.m. |
| ANGEL: Assessment Tools |
Monday, March 12 |
2:00–4:00 p.m. |
| Using the Web Template System |
Tuesday, March 13 |
10:00–11:30 a.m. |
| Banner Training for Faculty |
Tuesday, March 13 |
1:00–2:00 p.m. |
| Banner Training for Department Chairs |
Tuesday, March 13 |
2:30–3:30 p.m. |
| Banner Training for Department Chairs |
Wednesday, March 14 |
9:30–10:30 a.m. |
| Banner Training for Faculty |
Wednesday, March 14 |
11:00 a.m.–noon |
| Banner Training for Faculty |
Wednesday, March 14 |
2:00–3:00 p.m. |
| ANGEL: Using the Communications Features |
Thursday, March 15 |
9:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Banner Training for Faculty |
Thursday, March 15 |
10:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Banner Training for Department Chairs |
Thursday, March 15 |
2:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Banner Training for Department Chairs |
Friday, March 16 |
11:00 a.m.–noon |
| Banner Training for Faculty |
Monday, March 19 |
1:00–2:00 p.m. |
| Banner Training for Department Secretaries |
Monday, March 19 |
2:30–3:30 p.m. |
| Banner Training for Department Chairs |
Tuesday, March 20 |
9:00–10:00 a.m. |
| Web Site Statistics: Urchin |
Wednesday, March 21 |
10:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Banner Training for Faculty |
Wednesday, March 21 |
1:00–2:00 p.m. |
| Banner Training for Department Secretaries |
Wednesday, March 21 |
2:30–3:30 p.m. |
| ANGEL: Assessment Tools |
Thursday, March 22 |
9:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Banner Training for Department Chairs |
Thursday, March 22 |
11:00 a.m.–noon |
| Banner Training for Faculty |
Thursday, March 22 |
2:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Banner Training for Department Chairs |
Friday, March 23 |
10:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Banner Training for Department Secretaries |
Friday, March 23 |
2:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Banner Training for Department Chairs |
Monday, March 26 |
2:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Using the Web Template System |
Tuesday, March 27 |
10:00–11:30 a.m. |
| Banner Training for Students/Student Support Staff |
Tuesday, March 27 |
1:00–2:00 p.m. |
| Banner Training for Faculty |
Tuesday, March 27 |
2:30–3:30 p.m. |
| Banner Training for Faculty |
Wednesday, March 28 |
9:00–10:00 a.m. |
| Banner Training for Department Secretaries |
Wednesday, March 28 |
10:00–11:00 a.m. |
| ANGEL: Managing and Maintaining a Course |
Wednesday, March 28 |
1:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Banner Training for Students/Student Support Staff |
Wednesday, March 28 |
1:00–2:00 p.m. |
| Banner Training for Students/Student Support Staff |
Thursday, March 29 |
9:00–10:00 a.m. |
| Banner Training for Department Secretaries |
Thursday, March 29 |
11:00 a.m.–noon |
| Banner Training for Faculty |
Thursday, March 29 |
1:30–2:30 p.m. |
| Banner Training for Students/Student Support Staff |
Friday, March 30 |
10:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Banner Training for Department Secretaries |
Friday, March 30 |
2:00–3:00 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, 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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