All students who are currently enrolled for the fall 2008 semester are encouraged to register on their spring 2009 personal registration start date for the best course selection. Newly accepted students for spring 2009 will begin to register as early as Monday, December 1.

Some helpful links for students:
Degree Navigator www.buffalostate.edu/registrar/degreenavigator.xml
Banner www.buffalostate.edu/banner/

Course listings are updated weekly and viewable at: www.buffalostate.edu/registrar/x473.xml

Registration related links: www.buffalostate.edu/registrar/x624.xml
Advisement, Policies, Support: http://www.buffalostate.edu/advisementandsupport.xml

As the rehabilitation of Buffalo State's electrical substation continues, workers are beginning construction of a new switchgear building along Iroquois Drive, adjacent to Moore Dining Hall.

This week, temporary fencing enclosing the entrance to Lot S (the 12-space staff lot at the north end of Upton Hall) was installed for two reasons: 1.) to provide space for trucks to deliver building materials (otherwise these deliveries take place on Iroquois Drive, blocking a lane of traffic and needlessly endangering travelers) and 2.) to enclose the materials (steel, brick, block, and a mortar mixer) for the safety of pedestrians in the area. This installation is expected to continue through the end of summer 2009.

Inquiries can be made to Campus Services at ext. 6111. Thank you for your understanding as we move forward with this critical campus project.

The following policy change posted in the October 30 Bulletin regarding double dipping in Intellectual Foundations (IF) has been implemented in Degree Navigator. “Each student may use courses to fulfill both major requirements and Intellectual Foundations requirements.”

Note:
-This change was implemented October 30, 2008 and automatically applies to all IF students.
-IF student audits will reflect changes where course use has been affected as a result of this policy change.
- Advisers should be aware that course recommendations for students for spring 2009 registration may change based on revised audit sheets. Audits referenced or printed before 1:00 p.m. on October 30, 2008 for IF students should be reviewed or reprinted. -The change applies to both primary and secondary majors.
-There is no limit to the amount of double dipping between major and IF course requirements.
-The change applies only to IF students.
-The change does not affect the double dipping of coursework between and among cognates.

Notices will be sent to students via e-mail, posted on the student Web page, and posted as an alert on the DN login page.

The search committee for the associate vice president for college relations invites and encourages the campus community to attend an open presentation on Wednesday, October 29, 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 210 with candidate Timothy Walsh.

As of Monday, October 27, students have been able to see their Registration Start Date in Banner under "Registration Status." Registration Start Dates for current students run from November 5 through November 19 inclusive. Holds, if any, will also show under "Registration Status." Holds should be resolved at least two working days before students intend to register.

Students can see up-to-date course listings by choosing "Search for Classes" in Banner. They may also see the listing of courses at http://www.buffalostate.edu/registrar/x717.xml. Information provided by the Registrar’s Office.

The search committee for the associate vice president for college relations invites and encourages the campus community to attend an open presentation, today, Wednesday, October 29, from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. in E. H. Butler 210 with candidate Timothy Walsh.

Walsh will give a brief presentation followed by a question-and-answer session. Attendees will be asked to complete evaluation forms. The search committee is chaired by Rita Zientek, associate dean of the School of the Professions.

Buffalo State College will conduct a campuswide test of the NY-Alert emergency communication system today, October 21, at approximately 12:30 p.m. At this time, all students, faculty, and staff who signed up for the service will receive a test alert via text message, automated phone message, e-mail, or fax.  

Students can sign up through Banner. Click on the Personal Information link, and then select Emergency Alert Contact Information (NY-ALERT) to begin the registration process.  Students wishing to change their contact information or opt out of the system can do so at any time by logging into Banner.

Faculty and staff may sign up by visiting the SUNY employee portal. Click on “SUNY Secure Sign On” on the right side of the page, select Buffalo State from the pull-down menu, and enter your NT user name and password. Once logged in, click on the NY Alert icon on the right side of the page, and follow the instructions. If faculty and staff wish to update their information, simply log into the employee portal and resubmit your record. The new record will replace the existing record the next time data is uploaded.

The information students, faculty, and staff provide is confidential and can be used only for emergency notification.

The search committee for the Associate Vice President for College Relations invites and encourages the campus community to attend the following open presentations:

Wednesday, October 22, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., E. H. Butler Library 208; candidate Ann R. Brown

Friday, October 24, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., Cleveland Hall 418; candidate Mark N. Levine

Monday, October 27, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., Cleveland Hall 418; candidate Mary W. Pitts

Buffalo State College will conduct a campuswide test of the NY-Alert emergency communication system on Tuesday, October 21, at approximately 12:30 p.m. At this time, all students, faculty, and staff who signed up for the service will receive a test alert via text message, automated phone message, e-mail, or fax.  

Students can sign up through Banner. Click on the Personal Information link, and then select Emergency Alert Contact Information (NY-ALERT) to begin the registration process.  Students wishing to change their contact information or opt out of the system can do so at any time by logging into Banner.

Faculty and staff may sign up by visiting the SUNY employee portal. Click on “SUNY Secure Sign On” on the right side of the page, select Buffalo State from the pull-down menu, and enter your NT user name and password. Once logged in, click on the NY Alert icon on the right side of the page, and follow the instructions. If faculty and staff wish to update their information, simply log into the employee portal and resubmit your record. The new record will replace the existing record the next time data is uploaded.

The information students, faculty, and staff provide is confidential and can be used only for emergency notification.

Students are being advised to work with their adviser to review their audit sheets and address any questions regarding their academic progress.