The Teacher Education Council will meet via Zoom videoconference on Friday, May 8, at noon. All faculty and staff members of the Teacher Education Unit are invited to attend. A meeting log-in link and password will be distributed before the meeting.

The TEC has played a central role in fostering communication and bringing the TEU together, particularly over this past semester. Please make every effort to join us for this final online meeting of the semester.

Individual Faculty Members, Librarians, and Professional Staff Members

Deadline: Tuesday, June 30

All individual annual reports must be completed via electronic form. Individual links were e-mailed in December 2019. If you cannot find your link, please contact Tiffany Fuzak, research assistant in Institutional Effectiveness. You can save and return to the form at any time, from any device. Once you submit your online form, you will be given the option to print the completed form as a PDF. A confirmation summary of all your responses will also be e-mailed to you.

Expectations:

• Complete annual reports online by the deadline.

*Adjunct instructors who are unsure whether they must complete this form should contact their chairs.

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Academic Departments, Functional Units, and Co-curricular Areas

Deadline: Friday, July 17

All academic departments, functional units, and co-curricular areas will submit annual reports via Taskstream. The Institutional Effectiveness Office will offer Taskstream Annual Report Workshops through the month of June. Registration is required via the Workshop Registration System.

Expectations:

• Receive individual annual reports (loaded and stored in Taskstream).
• Collect and report assessment data and findings.
• Compile and report progress on annual objectives.
• Map progress that clearly furthers one or more goals of a strategic plan (college and school).
• Submit the following sections of the annual report for review: Assessment Results, Action Plans, Progress toward Annual Objectives, Other Accomplishments.

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Associate Vice Presidents and Deans

Deadline: Friday, August 14

Expectations:

• Review each area that is submitted for your review.
• Select “Meets Requirement” or “Does Not Meet Requirement” and release the review so the author can view your response. The review screen provides a “Comments” box where feedback can be provided. Reviewers also have the option to “Send Back for Revision” if more work is required.

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Microsoft Word versions of the annual report forms, provided for reference only, can be found on the Institutional Effectiveness website under Resources. Please call the Institutional Effectiveness Office at 878-3838 or e-mail Luke Krieg, interim associate vice president, with questions.

Korn Ferry, a global organizational consulting firm, is offering a three-part webinar series on preparing for a future beyond the crisis, titled "Accelerating through the Turn," from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 29; Thursday, April 30; and Friday, May 1. To learn more about the webinar or to register, please click on the title of the links below: 

• How Organizations Can Transform to Perform - April 29

• Shaping the Future Workforce - April 30

• Future-Proofing Leaders - May 1

The Civic and Community Engagement Office is providing information about ways faculty, staff, and students can be active citizens and support our community during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Buffalo Dream Center has a tremendous impact in our community and is looking for volunteers to fill various roles. Most immediately, they are seeking help assembling bags of groceries on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.

If you are interested in lending a hand, please call Pastor Eric Johns at (716) 854-1001 or e-mail information@buffalodreamcenter.org. To learn more about the Dream Center, check out their Facebook page.

The Buffalo State College community has responded to the COVID-19 crisis in remarkable ways, and Buffalo State wants to celebrate and recognize the many ways in which students, faculty, and staff have contributed to the community through acts of selflessness and generosity. Serving our community as essential workers; making personal protective equipment for others; volunteering online to mentor and support others through this crisis; helping a family member, friend, or neighbor; and donating funds to support critical medical and social supports are all examples of how we are #BuffStateStrong during these challenging times.

Please tell us about what you or others have done to respond to the COVID-19 crisis and upload a photo. We will share your contributions on the Civic and Community Engagement website and collaborate with the Marketing and Communications Office to share your stories that demonstrate the many ways Buffalo State is truly a community-minded, urban-engaged institution.

Please join the International Education Office to learn about virtual exchanges and digital internships as well as traditional study-away opportunities during the following virtual information sessions. Students will be able to ask real-time questions about available opportunities.

• Tuesday, April 28 - 3:00 p.m.
• Thursday, May 7 - 11:00 a.m.
• Tuesday, May 12 -  Noon

To register, please e-mail studyaway@buffalostate.edu with your name and preferred date, and we will send you the link to join the session. You can also book an individual advisement appointment by e-mail or phone at  878-4620.

Information Technology will begin to assess all campus lab computers, desktops, and laptops after the spring semester and over the summer months. When necessary, operating systems and device security will be updated. As always, IT will coordinate this work with lab coordinators to minimize interruptions to students and faculty members. 

The Civic and Community Engagement Office is providing information about ways faculty, staff, and students can be active citizens and support our community during the coronavirus pandemic.

Want to make a difference from home? Volunteer with the Hispanic Heritage Council of Western New York and participate in El Día de los Nińos. Volunteers are needed to produce a short video by reading their favorite storybook that is appropriate for children 12 years of age and under. The theme of this year’s event is Literacy, Health, Nutrition, and Character. Submissions will be accepted for a limited time. 

Please call Maritza Vega, HHC director, at (716) 935-9773 or check out the event on Facebook for more information.

The campus community is invited to attend the New York State EAP webinar “Solutions for Managing Stress during a Crisis” today, April 27, from noon to 12:30 p.m.

In these unprecedented times, change and stress come from many different directions. During this seminar, Linda Carignan-Everts, EAP wellness coordinator, provides a realistic view of the unhealthful habits people rely on to manage stress and provides positive solutions that can reduce their stress. These positive strategies include exploring relaxing hobbies, discovering the power of mindfulness, practicing ways to increase your energy, learning the benefits of daily physical activity, expressing gratitude, and mastering a breathing activity that can help quiet the mind in turbulent times.

Join us!

Meeting Number: 612 947 874

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To join this meeting (now from mobile devices)

1. Go to the MeetNY Webex website.

2. If requested, enter your name and e-mail address.

3. If required, enter the meeting password: MmrkwJi75p2.

4. Click "Join."

5. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.

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Audio conference information

Call the number below and enter the access code.

U.S. Toll Free: (844) 633-8697

Access code: 612 947 874

The NYS Employee Assistance Program continues to host the very popular WellNYS Daily To-Do e-mail. This program sends a daily e-mail with a tip that encourages a healthful behavior. Sign up to receive the WellNYS Daily To-Do e-mail every morning.

The WellNYS Everyday Monthly Challenge Program is another option that promotes practicing a healthful behavior for 20 days out of the month, which hopefully develops into a habit. Sign up for the WellNYS Everyday Monthly Challenge Program.