The Buffalo State community is saddened by the death of Rex Miller, professor emeritus of industrial arts education, who died July 15, 2019. Dr. Miller joined the college in 1957 and retired in 1992. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, and three sons. Funeral services will be held in Texas on Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27. More information is available online.
The NYS & CSEA Partnership for Education and Training is pleased to announce two new online learning certificate programs for CSEA-represented New York State employees.
The Highly Effective Office Assistant Certificate Program provides a self-directed way for employees to enhance their administrative and clerical office skills.
The Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 Certificate Program is a learning opportunity for employees who are looking to become more proficient in the Microsoft PowerPoint application.
Employees can apply for these programs between Friday, July 26, 2019, and Thursday, January 30, 2020. Space in these programs fills quickly, so please apply as soon as possible. For further information, please contact the partnership by phone at (518) 486-7814 or by e-mail at learning@nyscseapartnership.org.
Submitted by: Mary Jo Malinowski
The Student Conduct and Community Standards Office is seeking faculty and staff volunteers to serve as student advisers and board members of the Student Conduct Board for the 2019–2020 academic year.
Conduct advisers are trained members of the college community who are available to assist students through the conduct process. Advisers are provided by the college free of charge. Students have the right to a conduct adviser from the college should they choose. Advisers are meant to be a support and guidance system for students in the conduct process.
The Student Conduct Board consists of volunteer members of the campus community who are current faculty, staff, or students. Board members hear cases of code violations on a rotating basis.
If you are interested in serving as a conduct adviser or board member, please complete the Conduct Board Application form on the Student Conduct website by Friday, August 2.
Please call the Student Conduct and Community Standards Office at 878-3051 with questions.
Submitted by: Janelle A Brooks
In accordance with the new DOPS policy on class auditing that was approved by the president in spring 2019, a number of offices have collaborated to support this endeavor. The Registrar's Office has created a new web page that answers many of the questions students might have about the new policy, and includes an Official Permission to Audit a Course Form (PDF, 140 KB). Completed forms should be submitted to the Registrar's Office.
Submitted by: Lois A Mackiewicz
From the Interim Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness
The following reports are now available on the Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment website:*
2017–2018 Strategic Plan Progress Report (College Planning Council) and Strategic Plan Dashboard (College Planning Council)
2018–2019 Review of Assessment Activities for Academic Programs (Assessment Advisory Board) (PDF, 379 KB)
2018–2019 Review of Assessment Activities for Functional Areas (Institutional Effectiveness Committee) (PDF, 331 KB)
2018–2019 Online Oversight Report (Online Oversight Committee)
Fall 2018 General Education (IF14) Assessment Report for Arts (PDF, 245 KB)
Fall 2018 General Education (IF14) Assessment Report for Humanities (PDF, 232 KB)
*A network username and password may be required to access certain documents.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has directed that flags on all state government buildings be lowered to half-staff in honor of Robert Morgenthau, longtime Manhattan district attorney, starting today, July 24, until his interment.
"I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Robert Morgenthau, a true New York hero whose dedication to public service and the law was matched only by the impact he had on the young prosecutors and lawyers like me who worked for him," Governor Cuomo said.
"Mr. Morgenthau was the gold standard of prosecutors and the model public servant, dedicating his life to achieving justice and protecting the public over the course of a storied career as a federal prosecutor under two presidents and as the longest serving Manhattan DA in history.
"He did his work with humility and integrity, and created the prestige of the DA's office—and New York is a better place because of him. I keep my assistant district attorney badge from the time I worked for Mr. Morgenthau on my desk as a daily reminder of his unrelenting pursuit of justice.
"On behalf of the entire New York family, I extend my deepest condolences to Mr. Morgenthau's family, including his wife, Lucinda; his children, Jenny, Anne, Elinor, Robert, Barbara, Joshua, and Amy; and his six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren."
Submitted by: Peter M Carey
Iroquois Drive between the Tower Road east entrance (near Tower 1) and Lot I-35 will be closed to traffic today, July 22, through approximately Friday, August 9. Campus buildings and parking lots along Iroquois Drive will remain accessible during the closure. Traffic control devices and detour notices will advise drivers to use Rockwell Road when traveling between Elmwood Avenue and Grant Street. Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated.
Submitted by: Lisa H Krieger
From the Chair of the College Senate
Reports to the College Senate are posted on the College Senate website. The most recent reports are from the May 10, 2019, Senate meeting.
Podcasts serve as the official audio record of each College Senate meeting. If you missed a Senate meeting and want to catch up, podcasts are posted to the Senate's podcasts web page. Senate meeting summaries are posted to the website after they are presented to the Senate.
From the Chair of the College Senate
The College Senate will hold its annual New Senator Orientation for all newly elected senators on Thursday, September 5, during Bengal Pause (12:15–1:30 p.m.) in the Grande Conference Room, Cleveland Hall 418. This annual session, hosted by Joseph Marren, chair of the College Senate, and Slade Gellin, the College Senate parliamentarian, gives newly elected faculty, professional staff, and students an overview of the official rules and basic protocol of College Senate meetings. The College Senate follows Robert’s Rules of Order, as is mandated by its bylaws. Formal invitations will be sent to all newly elected senators in late summer. Attendance is not mandatory but is strongly encouraged. Please e-mail Vincent Masci, assistant to the College Senate, or phone the office at 878-5139 with questions.
From the College Senate Office
The College Senate Standing Committee Interest Form (doc) is now posted on the College Senate home page for faculty and staff members who are interested in serving on one or more of the eight College Senate standing committees for 2019–2020. The form will be available through Thursday, August 1. The deadline for submissions this year is Friday, August 9.
The forms will enable committee chairs to review a collective list of interested individuals and assemble their committees in accordance with the College Senate bylaws. Committee membership is determined solely at the discretion of committee chairs. Not all committees may need members. Please submit forms by campus mail or e-mail to Vincent Masci, assistant to the College Senate, Cleveland Hall 211. Please contact the Senate Office with questions by e-mail or phone at 878-5139.