Faculty members will enter their spring 2018 grades using Banner. In preparation, faculty members are encouraged to log on to Banner to be sure that all their courses are listed under their accounts. Detailed documentation for entering grades (PDF, 191 KB) is available on Banner. Additionally, assistance is available by calling the RITE support desk at 878-4357 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you have any questions about grading, please call the Registrar's Office at 878-4811.

The spring 2018 faculty grading window opens Monday, May 14, at 9:00 a.m. and closes Wednesday, May 23, at 9:00 p.m.

Today is the last day to submit items for the April 2 issue of the Daily Bulletin. The deadline is 3:00 p.m. The Daily will not be published next week, March 26–30, during spring break. During the break, readers may submit items for Tuesday, April 3, and beyond. Thank you.

The Student Life Office, along with other campus partners, will host the spring semester Commuter Appreciation Week from April 2 to 6. This week will be filled with fun programs, giveaways, and other special treats for Buffalo State commuters. For more information about specific events, please visit the Student Life commuter website or e-mail Bailey Hornung, student activities assistant for commuter programming.

Reports to the College Senate are posted on the College Senate website. The most recent reports are from the March 9, 2018, Senate meeting.

Podcasts are now 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.

From the Chair of the College Senate
The next College Senate meeting of the spring 2018 semester will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 13, in Butler Library 210. Senate meetings are recorded and posted as podcasts on the College Senate website. Please visit the website to catch up on past Senate news, listen to podcasts of past meetings, or review meeting summaries. The schedule (PDF, 46 KB) of all upcoming College Senate meeting dates is also posted.

The College Senate Office is located in Cleveland Hall 211. Howard Reid, professor of psychology, is chair of the College Senate for the 2017–2018 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 Bylaws and Elections Committee
Three at-large College Senate positions will become vacant on August 31, 2018. Two seats are reserved for academics only, and one seat is open to academics and professionals. At-large senators represent the entirety of the college. All full-time faculty and professional staff members (PSC) are eligible to seek the position provided they meet other eligibility requirements (see below).

A call for nominations and information about candidates’ statements can be found on the College Senate website. The call for nominations for all positions begins at 12:01 a.m. Monday, April 16, and continues through 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 20. Elections for these positions will run from 12:01 a.m. Monday, April 23, to 11:59 p.m. Friday, April 27.

Senate elections conducted by the schools of Arts and Humanities, Education, Natural and Social Sciences, and the Professions as well as the Professional Staff Caucus (PSC) should be concluded before the election cycle for the at-large seats.

Eligibility: Current College Senate members who are completing two consecutive terms in their respective positions are not eligible for reelection. For additional information on eligibility requirements, please consult the College Senate bylaws.

Campaigning: The College Senate Elections and Bylaws Committee strongly discourages using college e-mail services for campaigning. Please limit campaigning to the candidate statement posted on the College Senate website (available to the college community beginning Monday, April 16).

Please note: Individuals running for a senator position in another election may not also run for at-large positions while the other election is being conducted. If the other election concludes during the period when nominations for at-large senator positions are still being accepted, eligible individuals may self-nominate for an at-large position.

If you are interested in being a candidate, please contact Vince Masci, assistant to the College Senate, 878-5139. We look forward to your participation in the vital process of campus governance.

From the President's Council on Equity and Campus Diversity
Nominations are encouraged for the Dr. Muriel A. Howard Presidential Award for the Promotion of Equity and Campus Diversity. The award recognizes faculty and staff members who promote respect for diversity and individual differences through classroom discussions, curricular experiences, out-of-classroom activities, projects, conversations, or special mentorships that go beyond what is usually expected as a part of their regular job expectations or teaching assignments.

We welcome nominations from students, faculty, and staff so that we might acknowledge members of our community who live the values of respect for diversity and advocacy for social justice at an awards reception on Thursday, May 3.

Award criteria and nomination forms can be found on the Equity and Campus Diversity website. The application deadline is close of business Wednesday, April 4.

Please contact the Equity and Campus Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, 878-6210, with questions.

Please join the Weigel Wellness Center and the Counseling Center in a drumming circle every Thursday, beginning today through May 3, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Perry Quad. This is a fun, relaxing entry-level music-making and learning experience. Drums will be provided.

Please join Weigel Wellness Center and Jessica Fitzpatrick, assistant professor of social work and certified aromatherapist, to learn the science behind essential oils and create your own room and pillow spray during these Monday Weigel Wellness workshops on April 5, 19, and 26 from noon to 1:00 p.m. in Rockwell Hall 308. Aromatherapy is simple and effective at reducing stress and helping you relax and get a good night's sleep. Join us!

Campus departments and offices are invited to add fliers and other information about their areas to the new student welcome bags that will be distributed during the summer Orientation sessions. All materials must be dropped off at the New Student and Family Programs Office, Porter Hall 14K, no later than Friday, May 4.

Please indicate if your materials are for first-year, transfer, or parent bags (or any combination). The following quantities are needed: first-year (2,000), transfer (1,000), and parents (1,000).

If you need further information or have questions, please contact the New Student and Family Programs Office, 878-5336.