Buffalo State has been advised by the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) that the labor dispute at the Hilton Albany Hotel has been resolved. The Buffalo State community may now reserve rooms or book events at this hotel.

Please call the Travel Services Department at 878-4117 with questions. Thank you.

Visitors may visit the Burchfield Penney Art Center this Saturday and Sunday to create artwork in their own media, influenced by a unique still life designed by creative community members. Participants will bring their own supplies to sketch, draw, paint, write poetry, or photograph the still life. No instructors will be present. This is a creative platform designed to inspire. The Burchfield Penney invited creative individuals to design a still life and, in turn, to invite another person to join them in their creative process.

Still life workshops are two and a half hours in length and are intended for youth ages 12 and older, families, college students, and creative individuals. The still lifes will be on display only during the workshop hours. These workshops are free for Buffalo State students, staff, and faculty and Burchfield Penney members. Not-yet members will be admitted free with museum admission fee.

Saturday, April 7
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Still life designed by Sandy Ludwig, artist; and Missy Kennedy, photographer.

Sunday, April 8
1:30–4:00 p.m.
Still life designed by John Draeger, associate professor of philosophy at Buffalo.

Visitors may drop in at the Burchfield Penney Art Center this Saturday and Sunday to create artwork in their own media, influenced by a unique still life designed by creative community members. Participants will bring their own supplies to sketch, draw, paint, write poetry, or photograph the still life. No instructors will be present. This is a creative platform designed to inspire. The Burchfield Penney invited creative individuals to design a still life and, in turn, to invite another person to join them in their creative process.

Still life workshops are two and a half hours in length and are intended for youth ages 12 and older, families, college students, and creative individuals. The still lifes will be on display only during the workshop hours. These workshops are free for Buffalo State students, staff, and faculty and Burchfield Penney members. Not-yet members will be admitted free with museum admission fee.

Saturday, April 7
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Still life designed by Sandy Ludwig, artist; and Missy Kennedy, photographer.

Sunday, April 8
1:30–4:00 p.m.
Still life designed by John Draeger, associate professor of philosophy at Buffalo State.

On the following select Saturdays and Sundays at the Burchfield Penney Art Center, visitors may drop in and create artwork in their own media, influenced by a unique still life designed by creative community members. Participants will bring their own supplies to sketch, draw, paint, write poetry, or photograph the still life. No instructors will be present. This is a creative platform designed to inspire. The Burchfield Penney invited creative individuals to design a still life and, in turn, to invite another person to join them in their creative process.

Still life workshops are two and a half hours in length and are intended for youth ages 12 and older, families, college students, and creative individuals. The still lifes will be on display only during the workshop hours. These workshops are free for Buffalo State students, staff, and faculty and Burchfield Penney members. Not-yet members will be admitted free with museum admission fee.

Saturday, March 10
1:30–4:00 p.m.
Still life designed by Ellen Steinfeld, artist; and Ed Steinfeld, professor of architecture and director of the IDEA Center at UB.

Sunday, March 11
1:30–4:00 p.m.
Still life designed by Julie Lewitzky, artist; and Carrie Marcotte, director of Starlight Studio.

Saturday, April 7
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Still life designed by Sandy Ludwig, artist; and Missy Kennedy, photographer.

Sunday, April 8
1:30–4:00 p.m.
Still life designed by John Draeger, associate professor of philosophy at Buffalo State.

On the following select Saturdays and Sundays at the Burchfield Penney Art Center, visitors may drop in and create artwork in their own media, influenced by a unique still life designed by creative community members. Participants will bring their own supplies to sketch, draw, paint, write poetry, or photograph the still life. No instructors will be present. This is a creative platform designed to inspire. The Burchfield Penney invited creative individuals to design a still life and, in turn, to invite another person to join them in their creative process.

Still life workshops are two and a half hours in length and are intended for youth ages 12 and older, families, college students, and creative individuals. The still lifes will be on display only during the workshop hours. These workshops are free for Buffalo State students, staff, and faculty and Burchfield Penney members. Not-yet members will be admitted free with museum admission fee.

Saturday, March 10
1:30–4:00 p.m.
Still life designed by Ellen Steinfeld, artist; and Ed Steinfeld, professor of architecture and director of the IDEA Center at UB.

Sunday, March 11
1:30–4:00 p.m.
Still life designed by Julie Lewitzky, artist; and Carrie Marcotte, director of Starlight Studio.

Saturday, April 7
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Still life designed by Sandy Ludwig, artist; and Missy Kennedy, photographer.

Sunday, April 8
1:30–4:00 p.m.
Still life designed by John Draeger, associate professor of philosophy at Buffalo State.

The Research and Creativity Council Incentive Program is accepting applications until 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 23, for funds to promote faculty research, scholarly, and creative activities. Please submit completed applications to the Sponsored Programs Office in Buckham Hall B206. Three council members have been appointed to review all applications received by the above deadline.

Incentive funds administered by the Research and Creativity Council are intended to promote faculty research, scholarly, and creative activities. Their ultimate goal is to generate additional funded programs. At the end of the award period, recipients are required to submit a report documenting the use of the funds. They are then required to submit a grant proposal within the following year to an outside sponsoring agency through the Sponsored Programs Pre-Award and Contract Services Office. Submitting a proposal through the Buffalo State College Foundation does not meet this requirement. Recipients are also obligated to participate in the Faculty and Staff Fall Forum, which takes place in October.

Expenditures considered for support under this program include travel to consult with a funding source or program officer, or to a workshop sponsored by a potential sponsor; student assistance; consultation with specialists in the field; preparation of specialized support materials for proposals (e.g., graphs, drawings, resource books); release time; and any other expense that can be justified. Funds may not be requested for the purchase of computers, laptops, etc. Also, it is not the council’s intention to directly pay an individual for writing a proposal. Please contact Jessica Berg, director of pre-award and contract services, with questions regarding the incentive application.

From the Head of the Teacher Education Unit and Dean of the School of Education
The Teacher Education Unit is seeking a full-time faculty member who is interested in a leadership position that would provide leadership, coordination, and oversight for all Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) assessment and reporting activities in the Teacher Education Unit.

Job Description
This position would be responsible for

• advising the unit head (dean of the School of Education) on all internal and external communications relating to compliance and accreditation for the Teacher Education Unit;
• working with the dean of the School of Education, the Teacher Certification Office, the institutional effectiveness research analyst, and the associate vice president for institutional effectiveness to develop timelines and facilitate tasks required yearly and within the accreditation cycle for all educator preparation programs in the unit;
• developing a plan for systematic distribution of candidate performance evidence for individual programs and the Teacher Education Unit;
• working with the research analyst and the data manager to analyze and present data derived from unit and key program assessments for use in documenting continuous program improvement;
• working with coordinators, directors, and faculty members in EP programs to ensure sound assessment methodology, reporting, and timely data collection of candidates and program performance;
• coordinating the CAEP visit in 2022 and/or when required;
• compiling necessary information from all contributors;
• writing and submitting a final institutional CAEP report; and
• communicating with CAEP on conditions or rejoinders following submission of the institutional report.

Qualifications
Full-time, tenured faculty member at the associate or full professor level from any program containing teacher education. 

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Ensure that all program and unit assessments reflect the Teacher Education Unit’s conceptual framework and incorporate candidate proficiencies outlined in specialized professional association standards, New York State standards, and initial and advanced program standards for CAEP and/or the current accrediting body.

2. Guide the faculty in the Teacher Education Unit to institute effective work plans that maintain and improve program and unit assessments and use data from candidate performance and program performance metrics to improve programs, support retention, and ensure graduation of students enrolled in the Teacher and Leader Education programs.

3. Work with the institutional effectiveness research analyst and the Teacher Certification Office to facilitate data collection and interpretation of local and state assessments on timeline consistent with CAEP accreditation requirements.

4. Develop consistent, periodic reports based on multiple progression points throughout the programs and after program completion to clearly monitor and aggregate candidate performance and to be shared regularly with the dean of the School of Education, the Teacher Education Council, and program directors and department chairs. 

5. Attend CAEPCon informational conferences at least once a year. Report back to the dean and TEC.

6. Work with the research analyst, Taskstream “point” persons in each EPP, and the Assessment Committee of the Teacher Education Council to review and improve instruments for meeting accreditation requirements and meeting CAEP standards at initial and advanced levels.

7. Work with the Teacher Certification Office to support edTPA performance and submission.

8. Write, complete, and submit all institutional reports required by CAEP and/or the current teacher preparation accrediting body.

9. Coordinate and manage CAEP visit in 2022 and any required preliminary visits and post-review rejoinders.

10. Develop familiarity and facility with TaskStream LAT and AMS platforms. 

11. Provide additional support for Teacher Education Unit departments and department chairs to recognize, streamline, and reduce reporting redundancies between CAEP and other institutional requirements associated with Middle States. 

Application Process
Submit by e-mail (1) a cover letter addressing the Duties and Responsibilities and Qualifications and (2) a current CV to Dr. Wendy Paterson, Dean of the School of Education. Letter of interest and required materials are strongly encouraged before March 1, 2018.

From the Head of the Teacher Education Unit and Dean of the School of Education
The Teacher Education Unit is seeking a full-time faculty member who is interested in a leadership position that would provide leadership, coordination, and oversight for all Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) assessment and reporting activities in the Teacher Education Unit.

Job Description
This position would be responsible for

• advising the unit head (dean of the School of Education) on all internal and external communications relating to compliance and accreditation for the Teacher Education Unit;
• working with the dean of the School of Education, the Teacher Certification Office, the institutional effectiveness research analyst, and the associate vice president for institutional effectiveness to develop timelines and facilitate tasks required yearly and within the accreditation cycle for all educator preparation programs in the unit;
• developing a plan for systematic distribution of candidate performance evidence for individual programs and the Teacher Education Unit;
• working with the research analyst and the data manager to analyze and present data derived from unit and key program assessments for use in documenting continuous program improvement;
• working with coordinators, directors, and faculty members in EP programs to ensure sound assessment methodology, reporting, and timely data collection of candidates and program performance;
• coordinating the CAEP visit in 2022 and/or when required;
• compiling necessary information from all contributors;
• writing and submitting a final institutional CAEP report; and
• communicating with CAEP on conditions or rejoinders following submission of the institutional report.

Qualifications
Full-time, tenured faculty member at the associate or full professor level from any program containing teacher education. 

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Ensure that all program and unit assessments reflect the Teacher Education Unit’s conceptual framework and incorporate candidate proficiencies outlined in specialized professional association standards, New York State standards, and initial and advanced program standards for CAEP and/or the current accrediting body.

2. Guide the faculty in the Teacher Education Unit to institute effective work plans that maintain and improve program and unit assessments and use data from candidate performance and program performance metrics to improve programs, support retention, and ensure graduation of students enrolled in the Teacher and Leader Education programs.

3. Work with the institutional effectiveness research analyst and the Teacher Certification Office to facilitate data collection and interpretation of local and state assessments on timeline consistent with CAEP accreditation requirements.

4. Develop consistent, periodic reports based on multiple progression points throughout the programs and after program completion to clearly monitor and aggregate candidate performance and to be shared regularly with the dean of the School of Education, the Teacher Education Council, and program directors and department chairs. 

5. Attend CAEPCon informational conferences at least once a year. Report back to the dean and TEC.

6. Work with the research analyst, Taskstream “point” persons in each EPP, and the Assessment Committee of the Teacher Education Council to review and improve instruments for meeting accreditation requirements and meeting CAEP standards at initial and advanced levels.

7. Work with the Teacher Certification Office to support edTPA performance and submission.

8. Write, complete, and submit all institutional reports required by CAEP and/or the current teacher preparation accrediting body.

9. Coordinate and manage CAEP visit in 2022 and any required preliminary visits and post-review rejoinders.

10. Develop familiarity and facility with TaskStream LAT and AMS platforms. 

11. Provide additional support for Teacher Education Unit departments and department chairs to recognize, streamline, and reduce reporting redundancies between CAEP and other institutional requirements associated with Middle States. 

Application Process
Submit by e-mail (1) a cover letter addressing the Duties and Responsibilities and Qualifications and (2) a current CV to Dr. Wendy Paterson, Dean of the School of Education.  Letter of interest and required materials strongly encouraged before March 1, 2018.

From the Head of the Teacher Education Unit and Dean of the School of Education
The Teacher Education Unit is seeking a full-time faculty member who is interested in a leadership position that would provide leadership, coordination, and oversight for all Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) assessment and reporting activities in the Teacher Education Unit.

Job Description
This position would be responsible for

• advising the unit head (dean of the School of Education) on all internal and external communications relating to compliance and accreditation for the Teacher Education Unit;
• working with the dean of the School of Education, the Teacher Certification Office, the institutional effectiveness research analyst, and the associate vice president for institutional effectiveness to develop timelines and facilitate tasks required yearly and within the accreditation cycle for all educator preparation programs in the unit;
• developing a plan for systematic distribution of candidate performance evidence for individual programs and the Teacher Education Unit;
• working with the research analyst and the data manager to analyze and present data derived from unit and key program assessments for use in documenting continuous program improvement;
• working with coordinators, directors, and faculty members in EP programs to ensure sound assessment methodology, reporting, and timely data collection of candidates and program performance;
• coordinating the CAEP visit in 2022 and/or when required;
• compiling necessary information from all contributors;
• writing and submitting a final institutional CAEP report; and
• communicating with CAEP on conditions or rejoinders following submission of the institutional report.

Qualifications
Full-time, tenured faculty member at the associate or full professor level from any program containing teacher education. 

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Ensure that all program and unit assessments reflect the Teacher Education Unit’s conceptual framework and incorporate candidate proficiencies outlined in specialized professional association standards, New York State standards, and initial and advanced program standards for CAEP and/or the current accrediting body.

2. Guide the faculty in the Teacher Education Unit to institute effective work plans that maintain and improve program and unit assessments and use data from candidate performance and program performance metrics to improve programs, support retention, and ensure graduation of students enrolled in the Teacher and Leader Education programs.

3. Work with the institutional effectiveness research analyst and the Teacher Certification Office to facilitate data collection and interpretation of local and state assessments on timeline consistent with CAEP accreditation requirements.

4. Develop consistent, periodic reports based on multiple progression points throughout the programs and after program completion to clearly monitor and aggregate candidate performance and to be shared regularly with the dean of the School of Education, the Teacher Education Council, and program directors and department chairs. 

5. Attend CAEPCon informational conferences at least once a year. Report back to the dean and TEC.

6. Work with the research analyst, Taskstream “point” persons in each EPP, and the Assessment Committee of the Teacher Education Council to review and improve instruments for meeting accreditation requirements and meeting CAEP standards at initial and advanced levels.

7. Work with the Teacher Certification Office to support edTPA performance and submission.

8. Write, complete, and submit all institutional reports required by CAEP and/or the current teacher preparation accrediting body.

9. Coordinate and manage CAEP visit in 2022 and any required preliminary visits and post-review rejoinders.

10. Develop familiarity and facility with TaskStream LAT and AMS platforms. 

11. Provide additional support for Teacher Education Unit departments and department chairs to recognize, streamline, and reduce reporting redundancies between CAEP and other institutional requirements associated with Middle States. 

Application Process
Submit by e-mail (1) a cover letter addressing the Duties and Responsibilities and Qualifications and (2) a current CV to Dr. Wendy Paterson, Dean of the School of Education. The letter of interest and required materials are strongly encouraged before Thursday, March 1.

Please join the us for the professional development workshop "Facilitating and Structuring Effective Meetings" on Thursday, February 22, from 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. in Butler Library 181B. ?

Meetings can sometimes feel unproductive, inefficient, boring, and unorganized; however, meeting leaders can use effective facilitation skills, an actionable agenda, role clarity, and structured content to make meetings fun, productive, and meaningful. This workshop will help participants develop and practice effective meeting facilitation and delivery strategies.

Light snacks will be provided during this session. Please register through the Workshop Registration System.