Director of Public Relations Appointed
Phyllis Camesano has been appointed director of public relations. She comes to Buffalo State with more than 20 years of journalism and public relations experience. Camesano has worked in New York City for top PR agencies and clients that include Coca-Cola, Lowe's Home Improvement, and Fox News. Her areas of specialization have been brand positioning and media relations. A native of Buffalo, Camesano returned to the area seven years ago with her husband and two children. She continued her New York PR agency work as a remote employee. She holds a B.A. from New York University, where she majored in journalism. A member of the College Relations Office, Camesano is located in Cleveland Hall 307 and can be reached at ext. 4325, ext. 4201, or camesapa@buffalostate.edu. As always, College Relations welcomes information about news, events, issues, or other story ideas for both on- and off-campus audiences.

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Policy on Alcohol and Drug Use in the Workplace
In compliance with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, employees of Buffalo State College should be aware of and must adhere to the policy stated below:

• The unlawful use, possession, manufacture, dispensation, or distribution of controlled substances in all Buffalo State College work locations is prohibited. The term "controlled substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21USC812).
• Employees who unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, or use a controlled substance will be subject to disciplinary procedures consistent with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Employees must notify the Human Resource Management Office of any criminal conviction for a drug-statute violation occurring in the workplace or at a work site no later than five working days after such conviction. An employee so convicted will be required to satisfactorily participate in a state-approved drug-abuse assistance or rehabilitation program as a condition of continuing employment.
• No employee will report for work or will work impaired by any substance, drug or alcohol, lawful or unlawful. "Impaired" means under the influence of a substance such that the employee's motor senses (i.e., sight, hearing, balance, reaction, or reflex) or judgment either are or may be reasonably presumed to be affected.
• Medical testing may be done if the college has a reasonable suspicion that an employee is unable to perform job duties due to the misuse of alcohol, controlled substances, or prescription drugs.

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available on campus for employees who wish to seek assistance in dealing with drug- or alcohol-related problems as well as a variety of other concerns. A current list of EAP coordinators can be found at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr/eap.asp.

Questions regarding the Policy on Alcohol and Drug Use in the Workplace should be referred to Emmanuel J. Hillery, associate director, Human Resource Management, at ext. 4822.

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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.

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Receipt of Legal Papers Served on the College
The SUNY Office of University Counsel advises that all college offices should be notified of the procedures to follow regarding the receipt of legal papers of any kind by a campus employee. Accordingly, Buffalo State's procedures are as follows:

The associate vice president for finance and management/comptroller is the college's official liaison to the Office of University Counsel for the purpose of receipt of service of legal papers on the college, notification of the area of the college affected (required to respond), and decision about who should notify SUNY counsel, the attorney general, or other parties. When legal papers of any kind are served upon a campus employee or the college, the campus liaison should be contacted immediately and the legal papers should be forwarded to the liaison.

If the associate vice president for finance and management/comptroller is unavailable, the referral should be made to the assistant vice president for finance and management.

This procedure is especially important when legal papers request personnel files or information on students or are requests made under the USA Patriot Act. Various other rights, such as those afforded by FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), the Personal Privacy Protection law, and collective bargaining agreements, are involved in those situations.

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Job Fair 2007
The Career Development Center staff is pleased to announce Job Fair 2007, to be held on Thursday, March 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall. This event is cosponsored by the Business Department and Students in Free Enterprise. Students from all majors will have the opportunity to meet with more than 50 local, regional, and national employers that have full-time, part-time, and summer jobs and internship opportunities. Faculty and staff are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Prior to the event, the CDC staff will conduct workshops and presentations on "How to Get the Competitive Edge at the Job Fair." This program will offer students instruction on how to ensure they are well-prepared to meet employers and make a positive professional impression. If you would like a CDC staff member to conduct this workshop for your class or student group, please contact us to arrange a time. Also, please remind students to bring multiple copies of their résumé and to dress in professional interview attire.

For more information and a list of participating employers, please call the CDC at ext. 5811 or visit www.buffalostate.edu/offices/cdc. This event is funded by Auxiliary Services and FSA grants.

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College Senate Meeting
The first College Senate meeting of the spring semester will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, February 9, in E. H. Butler Library 210. Interested faculty and staff members are invited to attend.

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Curricular Proposal Deadline
Curricular proposals should reach the College Senate Office, Cleveland Hall 211, by Friday, March 9, to allow sufficient time for spring-semester processing. Proposals received after March 9 are not guaranteed action before the end of the semester.

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Curricular Items
The following have been received in the College Senate Office and forwarded to the Senate Curriculum Committee for review and approval:

New Programs:
B.A. Television Arts (0603)
M.S. Forensic Science

New Courses:
CHE/BIO 672 Forensic Molecular Biology. Applications of biology, biochemistry, and genetics to forensic science with an in-depth look at the evidential information that can be obtained from blood, semen, saliva, and hair. Details of DNA profiling including DNA extraction, DNA quantification, PCR amplification, STR analysis and interpretation, and mtDNA sequencing. Protein polymorphisms and immunological tests. Laboratory component providing hands-on experience with techniques commonly used in a forensic biology laboratory.

COM 335 Talk Radio/Talk Television. Introduction to various aspects of talk radio and talk television; differences between news reporters and talk-show hosts; relationship with sales and audience analysis; attention to roles of producer, program director, and promotions.

COM 341 Fundraising. Theory and practice of fundraising and organizational philanthropy; focus on planning, organization, management, marketing, and practical approaches that nonprofit organizations use to raise money from private sources.

FOR 612 Principles of Forensic Science. Overview of forensic laboratory procedures and practices. Includes field testing, laboratory screen tests, instrumental analyses, microscopy, molecular identification, blood-alcohol analyses, identification of physical evidence, pattern evidence, crime-scene processing, evidentiary value of chemical analysis, auditing, peer-review procedures, and quality issues. Sampling techniques, data quality, error rates, blind proficiency testing, and their relevance to legal decisions.

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FOR 614 Forensic Applications of Instrumental Analysis. Introduction to forensic chemical analysis using representative instrumental techniques including spectroscopy and chromatography; emphasis on laboratory-based studies for applications of these instruments to provide extensive experience in solving various analytical issues present in forensic laboratories.

FOR 616 Microscopy in Forensic Science. Introduction to microscopic investigations for forensic pattern evidence and trace analysis; fundamental theory, principles of operation, varieties, and capabilities of optical microscopy and applications in forensics; fundamentals and applications of transmission and scanning electron microscopy for forensic imaging at atomic-scale resolution and chemical analysis; laboratory sections for pattern analysis and trace analysis.

FOR 618 Drug Chemistry and Toxicology. Overview of misused and illegal pharmaceuticals, toxicology, poisons, forensic drug analysis, and illicit drug manufacture. Types, classes, and structures of illicit pharmaceuticals and the laws governing these substances; mechanism of biological activity and toxicological issues of each class; immunoassay technologies for drugs-of-abuse testing analysis; methods of forensic analysis of commonly encountered illegal drugs; and methods of surreptitious manufacture and law enforcement concerns with clandestine laboratories.

TVA 201 Introduction to Television Arts. Introduction to the history of storytelling and the various ways in which stories can be told today. Emphasis on television, film, theater, and other visual media.

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TVA 301 Storytelling Process I. Students study great directors and the screenplays they have produced, focusing on analyzing story structure, characters, and theme of screenplays that compose the established canon. Directors include Spielberg, Kubrick, Hitchcock, Wilder, Allen, and Tarantino.

TVA 304 Writing for Television Arts. Students practice writing techniques for television, film, and other visual media by crafting a series of commercials, documentaries, scenes, and narrative scripts.

TVA 401 Storytelling Process II. Students form virtual video production companies and work collaboratively with other students, alternately assuming the roles of writer, producer, director, and production crew. In the process, students develop the ability to assess their strengths, weaknesses, and interests.

TVA 420 Senior Project I. Students function as true "auteurs" using advanced techniques to write, produce, direct, and edit their own single-camera short video project. Emphasis on the effectiveness of the story rather than production quality. Critiques from peers and instructors focus on developing storytelling skills.

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TVA 450 Senior Project II. Students write a short script, partner with other students (for acting and production services) and faculty, and bring their short scripts to life in a professional, multi-camera studio production. Final projects are shown in a public forum.

TVA 460 Adaptation. Students adapt literature for television or film. They choose a short story, poem, or other piece of literature and translate it into a short script.

TVA 480 Advanced Directing/Producing I. Students focus on directing the actor for a single-camera production. Each student directs short scenes from selected plays, then shoots a scene (single camera) as a final project. The class and students from other departments act as the "Acting Company."

TVA 481 Advanced Directing/Producing II. Students direct a scene or series of scenes from a previously produced film, television program, or play and shoot it (multi-camera) as a final project. The class and students from other departments act as the "Acting Company" and "Production Company."

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Course Revisions:
CHE 680 Advanced Analytical Chemistry. A study of chemical analysis using representative instrumental techniques including spectroscopy, chromatography, and mass spectroscopy; emphasis on fundamental theory, principles of operation, capabilities, and limitations of various analytical instruments; integration of laboratory-based demonstrations of data collection and analysis using selected analytical techniques.

Course Revision and Intellectual Foundations Designation:

DIVERSITY
ECO 302 Women in the Economy. Analysis of the economic status of women in the United States and other selected nations as compared to men's status and differentiated by age, race, ethnicity, and marital status.

Intellectual Foundations Designation:

ORAL COMMUNICATION
PSY 472 Seminar on Psychology

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