WGRZ recently aired this report on online gaming. A list of the main takeaways is on our Information Security Awareness blog.

Yes, RITE has a knowledge base. Anyone can access it from the RITE home page. Look for the yellow box on the right that says "Need Help? Go to the RITE Self-Service Portal." Once there, you can sign in at the top. All faculty, staff, and students can search the knowledge base.

Once you're on the self-service portal web page, you'll see a search box at the top right of the page. Type your question or keyword. For instance, you can type "How do I reset my password," or just "password," and all associated articles will appear. Click on the one you want.

Want to find articles on accessibility tips? Type "accessibility" in the search box. All articles related to accessibility will appear.

Yes, RITE has a knowledge base. Anyone can access it from the RITE home page. Look for the yellow box that says "Need Help? Go to the RITE Self-Service Portal." Once there, you can sign in at the top. All faculty, staff, and students can search the knowledge base.

Once you're on the self-service portal web page, you'll see a search box at the top right of the page. Type your question or keyword. For instance, you can type "How do I reset my password," or just "password," and all associated articles will appear. Click on the one you want.

Want to find articles on accessibility tips? Type "accessibility" in the search box. All articles related to accessibility will appear.

Many faculty members capture library database articles and save them as PDFs, upload them to Blackboard or another course web site, and ask students to use them. While PDFs are accessible, they don’t always retain all the accessibility traits that are necessary and included in the original document.

By using a persistent link, you allow your students to go right to the article in the library database, where the article is fully accessible. Please review the instructions on how to create persistent links to library database articles.

Please tell students about free dental services offered on Saturday, September 29, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Dr. Bob’s Dental Care's two locations: 4927 Main Street, Amherst, NY 14226; and 956 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216. Services include cleaning, x-rays, and fillings. Students are advised to bring some form of ID and to arrive as early as 7:00 a.m. as lines can be long. Please also remind students that the USG Dental Clinic on campus is no longer operational.

The Buffalo State Alumni Association and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company will offer a defensive driving course for Buffalo State faculty, staff, alumni, and students on Saturday, October 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Ketchum Hall 113.

Save money on your auto insurance by taking this class offered through Liberty Mutual. Friends and relatives are also welcome if accompanied by a faculty or staff member, alumnus, or student. The discount is 10 percent off liability insurance in New York State, regardless of one’s auto insurance provider; this course will also remove points from your driver’s license. The cost of the class is $25 per person.

Attendees should park in Lot R-2 or along Rockwell Road and enter Ketchum Hall through the door on the west side of the building (across from Moot Hall).

To enroll, please call Damien Lawrence, Buffalo State’s local representative, at (716) 984-9111. The registration deadline for this class is Wednesday, October 17.

Please join the Teaching and Learning Center for a breakfast conversation on inclusive pedagogies, facilitated by John Draeger, professor of philosophy and director of the Teaching and Learning Center, on Friday, September 28, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. in Twin Rise 102. We will discuss "Toward a Model of Inclusive Excellence and Change in Postsecondary Institutions" (PDF, 550 KB) by Damon A. Williams, Joseph B. Berger, and Shederick A. McClendon. Please register through the Workshop Registration System.

Top five things to know about...the Students of Concern Care Team:

1. If you have a concern, do not wait to send a report, and when in doubt, report your concern. Reports are private. It is better to err on the side of caution to ensure that students are receiving as much support as they need.
2. If there is imminent risk, first contact the University Police Department, the Counseling Center (during business hours), or Crisis Services (after hours), and then complete a report.  
3. If you are concerned for a student, you can always walk him or her to the Weigel Wellness Center. You do not have to stay; the staff will take over when you arrive.
4. We appreciate all you do to support our students and to intervene when something does not feel right. Everyone has a role to play in supporting our students and responding to crises.  
5. You can make a report online.

The “Top Five Things to Know About…” series is sponsored by the Teaching and Learning Center. If you’d like to contribute to the series, please e-mail John Draeger, TLC director.

From the Chair of the College Senate
The next College Senate meeting of the fall 2018 semester will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 12, in Bulger Communication Center 214 (formerly Bulger West). The meeting schedule for the 2018–2019 academic year is posted on the College Senate website. Senate meetings are recorded and posted as podcasts following the meetings. The agenda for the October 12 meeting will be posted on the College Senate website on October 4.

The College Senate Office is located in Cleveland Hall 211. Joseph Marren, professor of communication, serves as chair of the College Senate for the 2018–2019 academic year. Please stop by the office, call 878-5139, or e-mail Vincent Masci, assistant to the College Senate, with questions or for general information.

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 September 14, 2018, 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 also posted to the website after they are presented to the Senate.