From the Vice President for Finance and Management
The Environmental Health and Safety Office is accepting public comments on the Storm Water Management Program Annual Report, which documents campus storm water pollution prevention measures for the reporting year ending March 9, 2010.

This report, which is a requirement of the storm sewer system discharge permit issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, as well as other information on campus storm water pollution prevention efforts and instructions for submitting comments can be found on the EH&S Office storm water pollution prevention Web site. A paper copy of this report is also available for viewing during business hours at the Customer Service Center, located in the Clinton Center.

From the Vice President for Finance and Management
Buffalo State met annual certification requirements by submitting its 2009–2010 Internal Control Summary and Certification to SUNY on March 26, 2010. This is a critical submission for the college in two ways. The annual certification process attests not only to a year’s worth of internal control activities and reviews at the college, but also to the acceptance of the college’s certification by SUNY System Administration, which is a significant component in continued flexibility for procurement operations at the entire campus.

This past year’s renewed focus on internal controls and the Internal Control Program has been an investment for many individuals, and Buffalo State is a stronger and better organization as a result. As a member of the Buffalo State College community, you are aware that internal controls are everyone’s responsibility. We look forward to the continued emphasis on good internal controls as an organization and value your efforts toward this end.

A copy of the campus submission is available on the Buffalo State Web site. At this time, staff in SUNY System Administration are reviewing campus submissions and preparing a SUNY-wide response for its report to New York State. We anticipate acceptance of our campus submission without issues of substance. I encourage your review of Buffalo State’s certification submission and welcome any questions you may have.

From the Interim Provost
Based on the need for clarification about official campus policy on academic minors, Academic Affairs has implemented the following policy:

For graduation reviews for May, August, and December 2010, a three-course overlap between curriculum for the major and minor will be allowed. Academic Affairs has asked the College Senate to review the policy for academic minors and make recommendations for a revised policy.

From the Interim President
I have approved the following curricular items, which have been recommended by the appropriate dean, the College Senate, and the interim provost:

Program Revision:
B.S. Health and Wellness (0739), BS-NS-HEW

New Course:
ADE 582 Introduction to Adult Literacy Education in the U.S.

New Courses and Intellectual Foundations Designations:
ARTS
THA 107 Theater Performance for Non-Majors

TECHNOLOGY
FLE 201 Introduction to Technology in Foreign Language Education

Course Revision and Intellectual Foundations Designation:
ORAL COMMUNICATION
EDU 400 Practicum in Elementary Teaching I

From the Interim President
All Buffalo State College faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend one of two casual receptions next week with incoming president Aaron Podolefsky. These gatherings are an opportunity for all members of our community to drop by, say hello, and help welcome Dr. Podolefsky to Buffalo State before his official start on July 1.

Monday, April 26
11:00 a.m.–noon
E. H. Butler Library 210

Tuesday, April 27
11:00 a.m.–noon
Cleveland Hall 418

Please plan to stop by one of these informal receptions to say hello to Dr. Podolefsky.

From the Interim President
The next meeting of the Buffalo State College Council will be held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, in Cleveland Hall 518.

Agenda
Call to Order
Action Items
-- Approval of Minutes: March 16, 2010
President’s Report
Committee Reports
Announcements
Adjournment

The 12th annual Student Research and Creativity Celebration will take place Thursday, April 29–Saturday, May 1. This year’s celebration includes more than 275 presentations and features performances (music, theater, and dance), visual arts, talks, posters, and demonstrations. The full program, with a schedule of activities and abstracts, is now available atwww.buffalostate.edu/undergraduateresearch.

From the Chair of the Senate Curriculum Committee

Advanced to the Interim President
The following have been approved by the Senate Curriculum Committee and forwarded to the interim president for review and approval:

New Courses:
AED 680 History and Philosophy of Art Education
MST 623 Digital Museum Collections
PAD 501 Comparative Public Administration
PAD 502 Administrative Law

New Courses and Intellectual Foundations Designations:
AMERICAN HISTORY
ANT 250 Historical Archaeology 

DIVERSITY
PSC 390 The Italian American Experience: Politics, Society, and Identity

Course Revisions:
AED 310 Art Media and Methods Exploration
ATS 320 Introduction to Art and Therapy
ATS 325 Art for Children with Special Learning Needs

Course Revision and Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) Designation:
PSC 309 International Political Economy

Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) Designation:
PSC 317 U.S. Constitutional Law

From the Chair of the College Senate
Joe Marren, associate professor of communication, was elected as a University Faculty senator, with Bill Raffel,associate professor of communication, as his alternate.Howard Reid, professor of psychology, and Ted Schmidt, associate professor of economics and finance, will serve three-year at-large terms for the College Senate, with James Sobol, assistant professor of criminal justice, elected to fill a one-year vacancy. Thank you to everyone who participated in the election process, and best wishes to our new representatives!

From the Chair of the College Senate
A survey on the PIN Pilot Program will be available to all campus constituents through Friday, April 30. The survey is designed to gather information regarding (a) experience and satisfaction in use/non-use of the advisement PIN to enforce advisement of target groups, and (b) opinions as to whether or not the option for academic departments to use the PIN for target groups should remain voluntary. The survey is available to all campus members, including students, athttp://buffalostate.edu/banner.

Next week, two open forums on the topic will be held: Tuesday, May 4, during Bengal Pause (12:15–1:30 p.m.) and Wednesday, May 5, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., both in Cleveland Hall 205. A report summarizing the results of the survey will be shared at the forums, and PIN usage will be discussed. Please participate in this process. The College Senate and Information Services and Systems are co-sponsoring the survey and the open forums.