Curricular Actions
I have approved the following curricular
items, which have been recommended by the appropriate dean, the College
Senate, and the provost:
New Program:
B.A. Writing (1501)
Program Revisions:
M.S.Ed. Adult Education (6850)
M.S.Ed. Mathematics Education (7–12) (6620)
Graduate Certificate in Adult Education (6851)
New Courses:
CRS 614 Advanced Cognitive Tools for Creative Problem Solving
ENG 201 The Craft of Writing
ENG 245 Writing about the Arts
ENG 247 Nature Writing
ENG 266 The Personal Essay
ENG 325 Creative Nonfiction
ENG 410 Composition and Rhetorical Theory
ENG 645 Literature and Social Justice
PSC 334 Latin America in World Politics
Intellectual Foundations Designation:
NATURAL SCIENCES
GES 101 Introductory Geology
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First-Year-Award Winners
University College is pleased to announce
the winners of its inaugural First-Year Awards, instituted to reward
students, faculty, and staff who have enriched the campus community
through participation in First-Year Programs at Buffalo State:
Allen Shelton, Associate Professor, Sociology
Outstanding Faculty/Staff Contribution to First-Year Student Success
This award recognizes a faculty or staff member who demonstrates
excellence in teaching and/or advising in learning communities,
first-year seminars, BSC 101, or UNC 100.
Allen Shelton has been one of the guiding
forces and leading thinkers in the evolution of learning communities at
Buffalo State. His insights and commitment to intellectual rigor and
vitality in the first-year experience have been extraordinary. He has
invited first-year students from Buffalo State to participate in
scholarly life at the highest level, including conference presentations
and publications. In addition, Shelton taught one of the pilot sections
of BSC 101 and made significant contributions to the evolution of the
course. He receives $500 for travel to a professional conference or for
research materials.
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Sarah Fehskens, English
Outstanding First-Year Student Scholarly or Creative Achievement
This award goes to a first-year student who demonstrates superior
academic achievement. The following statement is from Sarah Fehskens's
nomination:
"By the end of the first year, Sarah will
have presented papers at two conferences, the Learning Community
Showcase and Ethnographic Dreamworlds; participated in the class trip
to Dublin, Ireland; won our Learning Community Student Award; been a
student in the Honors Program; had an essay published in the Alienist;
and maintained a 3.99 average. Sarah Fehskens sets the standard for a
great student. In the last two semesters, Sarah has not only stepped
ahead of her cohorts but is more accomplished than all but the best of
my senior students."
Fehskens receives $250 per semester during the 2007–2008 academic year for books.
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Esther Ariyibi, Undeclared
Outstanding First-Year Student Contribution to Campus Life
This award goes to a first-year student who becomes involved in and makes a significant contribution to a campus organization.
Esther Ariyibi participates in the
Pan-African Students Organization, the African American Students
Organization, and the Caribbean Students Organization. She is also a
university police student assistant. Her nominator points to her desire
to interact with diverse peoples, promote respect, and learn about
student leadership as her motivation to engage the campus community to
this degree. Ariyibi receives $250 per semester during the 2007–2008
year for books and $250 dining dollars per semester from Campus Life.
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Request for Presentations: Faculty and Staff Research and Creativity Fall Forum
Buffalo State College has scheduled its
eighth annual Faculty and Staff Research and Creativity Fall Forum
for Thursday, October 25, in the Houston Gym. Setup time is 9:00 a.m.;
presentations will run from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A buffet lunch will
be provided for all participants and attendees.
As in past years, the goal of this forum is
to develop, encourage, and support Buffalo State College faculty and
staff research and creativity, and to make collaborative research
endeavors and grantsmanship more accessible. This is an excellent
opportunity to network with other Buffalo State College faculty and
staff and identify common scholarly and creative interests that you may
have. Every year, individuals comment that they enjoyed learning what
others were doing and as a result, new collaborations were developed.
All faculty and staff are invited to
organize an exhibit to present current research, creative activity, or
other scholarship. Individual, departmental, or group exhibits are
welcome. A page designated to the event will appear on the Research Foundation's Web site. To participate, please complete and submit the online form. Titles and abstracts/descriptions must be electronically submitted by Friday, September 28.
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Appointment: Interim Director of Operational Services
Thomas Killian has been appointed interim
director of operational services following the retirement of David
Cummings. Killian has been the manager of networking and communications
since he began his tenure at the college in 1998. His areas of
responsibility will include central operations and production services
in addition to his current duties. His appointment was effective April
30.
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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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June 2007 Workshops
*Note: All iLife workshops will be held in CyberQuad 315.
| Webmaster Training: Introduction to HTML |
Monday, June 11 |
1:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Using the Web Template System |
Tuesday, June 12 |
10:00–11:30 a.m. |
| Accessing Your Office Computer Remotely |
Tuesday, June 12 |
2:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Adobe GoLive |
Thursday, June 14 |
9:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Mac Users: iLife Suite - Garage Band* |
Friday, June 15 |
1:00–4:00 p.m. |
| Web Site Statistics: Urchin |
Tuesday, June 19 |
10:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Mac Users: iLife Suite - iPhoto* |
Tuesday, June 19 |
1:00–4:00 p.m. |
| Accessing Your Office Computer Remotely |
Wednesday, June 20 |
10:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Adobe GoLive |
Wednesday, June 20 |
1:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Buffalo State Photo Gallery |
Thursday, June 21 |
9:30–11:00 a.m. |
| Demo: Impatica |
Friday, June 22 |
10:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Accessing Your Office Computer Remotely |
Friday, June 22 |
2:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Using the Web Template System |
Tuesday, June 26 |
2:00–3:30 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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Purchase Requisition Deadlines
Requisitions for supplies, materials,
services, and equipment from fiscal year 2006–2007 funds must be
received in the Purchasing Office by the close of business on the
following dates:
| $20,000 or more (contract) |
Monday, June 4 |
| Less than $20,000 |
Friday, June 15 |
Purchase requisitions for computer
equipment and equipment replacement requirements, as well as purchases
through OfficeMax for office supplies, also must adhere to these
deadlines.
Important note: It is the responsibility of
departments to ensure that all requisitions for fiscal year 2006–2007
are received in the Purchasing Office by the above deadlines. Late
requisitions will not be processed. Requests received through campus
mail after the deadlines will be returned.
Call Terri Locher in the Purchasing Office at ext. 4113 with questions.
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Senate Standing Committees
The College Senate always needs faculty and
staff representation on its standing committees. Below are the names of
committees and brief descriptions of their basic missions. If you wish
to serve on a committee for the 2007–2008 academic year, please print this form and return it to the College Senate Office, Cleveland Hall 211.
Academic Plan
Assumes leadership in the intermediate- and long-range planning of the
overall academic function of the college. Areas include the mission of
the college, master plan, regionalism, enrollment projections, and
accreditation.
Budget and Staff Allocation
Gathers, analyzes, and recommends criteria for all data and policies needed to determine budget and staff allocations.
Bylaws and Elections
Conducts necessary elections provided for in the bylaws to ensure
proper representation on the College Senate. Recommends changes in the
bylaws designed to facilitate the democratic governance of the college.
Curriculum
Receives, reviews, and recommends approval or non-approval of all
courses and programs offered by the college, consistent with Senate
policies and procedures.
Instruction and Research
Concerns itself with aspects of policy that relate to the improvement
of instruction and the development of services and resources necessary
to carry out or enhance instruction and research.
Professional Welfare
Responsible for matters concerning faculty and staff welfare and well-being.
Standards for Students
Reviews and recommends policies dealing with student admission,
readmission, retention, and probation, as well as with graduation
standards for undergraduate and graduate students.
Student Welfare
Examines matters and recommends policy concerning aspects of student life.
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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:
Program Revisions:
B.F.A. Painting (0155)
B.F.A. Photography (0160)
B.F.A. Printmaking (0165)
B.F.A. Sculpture (0170)
New Minor:
Study of Understanding Community, Diversity, and Peace (Geography and Planning Department)
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The following has been approved by the
Senate Curriculum Committee and forwarded to the Senate Intellectual
Foundations Oversight Committee for their review and approval:
Course Revision:
INTELLECTUAL FOUNDATIONS
HON 100 Honors Foundations of Inquiry
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The following have been received in the
College Senate Office and forwarded to the College Senate Curriculum
Committee for review and approval:
Intellectual Foundations Designations and Course Revisions:
TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY
TEC 150 Technology in Everyday Life. The applied
physics and technology involved in everyday life in order to gain an
understanding of basic science and engineering principles; Newton's
laws of motion as they apply to an ice skater and bumper cars;
principles of fluid mechanics like water flowing from a garden hose and
the buoyancy of ships; heat transfer and phase transitions like water
in its three phases and home heating systems; thermodynamic efficiency
of automobile engines as well as air conditioners; resonance and
mechanical waves developed by music instruments; basic electricity and
its many applications from how it is produced by water and wind to how
it is used to produce light; light and optics, for example, splitting
the colors of sunlight to focusing light in a camera lens.
TEC 260 Development of Technology.
The history of science and technology; the evolution of technology and
its effects on humanity, for example, advances in agriculture and
health care; era-specific technology such as weapons developed for
defense and building processes to construct small communities and large
cities; evolution of energy and power leading to current alternatives
such as solar energy, wind power, hydroelectric power, fuel cells, and
biomass energy; how technology has affected and been affected by
ecology, climatology, health care, ethics, war, and politics.
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