College Council Meeting
The next meeting of the Buffalo State College Council will be held on Tuesday,
September 19, at 4:00 p.m. in Cleveland Hall 518.
Agenda
- Call to Order
- Action Items
Approval of Minutes: April 18, 2006
Approval of Annual Report
- Council Chair's Report
- President's Report
- Committee Reports
- Announcements
- Adjournment
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White House Internship Program
The White House Internship Program offers an excellent opportunity to serve our president and explore public service. We are seeking exceptional candidates to apply for this highly competitive program. In addition to carrying out typical office duties, interns attend weekly lectures and tours and complete an intern service project.
Interns may serve a term in the fall, spring, or summer. Every candidate must be a United States citizen, enrolled in a college or university, and at least 18 years of age.
An application and additional information about the program can be found at www.whitehouse.gov/government/wh-intern.html.
Strong applications exhibit:
- Sound academic credentials
- A history of community involvement and leadership
- Solid verbal and written communication skills
- A demonstrated interest in public service
Applications should be submitted to Karen Race, deputy director and intern coordinator, White House Personnel, at intern_application@whitehouse.gov on or before the following deadlines:
- October 13, 2006, for spring 2007 – (January 9 to May 11, 2007)
- March 6, 2007, for summer 2007 – (May 22 to August 24, 2007)
Please direct questions to Race at (202) 456-5979 or intern_application@whitehouse.gov.
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SEFA/United Way Campaign Kickoff
Please join the SEFA Campaign Committee for the 2006 SEFA/United Way Campaign Kickoff at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, September 14, in E. H. Butler Library 210, when President Howard will launch the official State Employees Federated Appeal/United Way Campaign with help from special guests from the United Way of Buffalo and Erie County. Mark your calendars and enjoy some refreshments while learning about the needs in our community and ways your SEFA contribution can help. Solicitors will gather before the kickoff, at 11:15 a.m., in E. H. Butler Library 208 to receive their packets and words of advice on how to conduct a successful campaign.
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Computer Training, SkillSoft E-Learning, Web Templates, and Web Site Support
Computing and Technology Services and the Technology and Application Support Collaboration (TASC) 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. In addition, TASC offers student-only workshops on certain Tuesdays during Bengal Pause, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. 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 higher) 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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September 2006 Workshops
| Introduction to PowerPoint |
Friday, September 15 |
9:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Accessing Your Office Computer Remotely |
Friday, September 15 |
2:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Accessing Your Office Computer Remotely |
Tuesday, September 19 |
9:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Introduction to Mail Merge |
Tuesday, September 19 |
1:00–3:00 p.m. |
| Webmaster Training: Introduction to HTML |
Wednesday, September 20 |
9:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Intermediate PowerPoint |
Friday, September 22 |
9:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Introduction to Publisher |
Monday, September 25 |
9:00–11:00 a.m. |
| Webmaster Training: Using the Web Template System |
Tuesday, September 26 |
9:30–11:00 a.m. |
| ANGEL: Introduction |
Friday, September 29 |
9:00–11:30 a.m. |
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SkillSoft E-Learning
Faculty, staff, and students also may participate in SkillSoft, an online learning program of more than 800 courses and a variety of certificate programs that allow participants to demonstrate mastery of a set of skills.
More information about the SkillSoft E-Learning Program is available from the Human Resource Management Web site, www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr. Employees also may register for courses on the site.
This month's SkillSoft courses may be taken in CyberQuad's Faculty/Staff Workroom, E. H. Butler Library 310, by appointment only; call Paul Reynolds at ext. 3361 for an appointment. Please check in at E. H. Butler Library 315 (CyberQuad) before starting. SkillSoft courses also are accessible from your home.
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Web Templates and Web Site Support
Web template training, service, and support is available for academic departments and administrative offices. TASC and the College Relations Office offer 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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Grant Allocation Committee Request for Proposals
The Auxiliary Services Grant Allocation Committee (GAC) is requesting proposals from individuals, departments, and student clubs and organizations for funding of programs, speakers, and events to take place during the 2006–2007 academic year. Application guidelines and materials are available at www.buffalostate.edu/offices/stuaffr/ReqforProposals20062007.doc. The deadline for submitting applications under this funding cycle is Wednesday, September 20. Additional opportunities to apply for GAC funds will be provided in November 2006. Questions about the GAC may be addressed to Daniel Velez, assistant to the vice president for student affairs, Cleveland Hall 519, ext. 4704.
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Law School Fair
The Career Development Center is proud to announce the Greater Western New York Law School Fair from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 25, at the Buffalo Niagara Marriott.
The Greater Western New York 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 40 local and regional law schools will be present to provide students with information and applications, as well as to answer questions.
This event is sponsored by the Career Development Center and the Western New York Association of College Career Centers. For more information or a list of participating schools, call the Career Development Center at ext. 5811 or visit www.buffalostate.edu/offices/cdc.
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