From the Chair of the College Senate
The next meeting of the College Senate for the fall 2012 semester will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 12, in E. H. Butler Library 210. All College Senate meetings for the remainder of the academic year will be held in Butler Library 210.
From the Vice President for Finance and Management
For all emergencies on campus, call University Police directly at ext. 6333. Calls to 911 will be redirected by the City of Buffalo 911 operator to University Police and could increase valuable response time. The blue-light phones located throughout the campus and in most campus parking lots are a direct link to University Police and will ensure an immediate response. Call University Police at ext. 6333 with questions or concerns regarding campus safety.
From the Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Transforming Lives: A Campaign for Buffalo State takes place today, September 28, at 4:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall. There will be a short program in the PAC, followed by a celebratory reception on the front lawn of Rockwell Hall. The entire campus community is invited to attend. Please join us this afternoon as we launch our historic $20 million fundraising campaign and see how you can help transform lives! R.S.V.P. to the president’s event line at ext. 5115.
From the Vice President for Institutional Advancement
The Transforming Lives fundraising campaign officially kicks off with a celebration on Friday, September 28, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall. The entire campus community is invited to attend. During the event, those whose lives have been transformed by Buffalo State—as well as those who have helped transform lives at Buffalo State—will share their testimonials. Following the inspiring talks, everyone will enjoy great music, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres at a tent party in front of Rockwell Hall. In addition, campaign leaders will discuss how alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and students can participate. Please join us on September 28 as we launch our historic $20 million fundraising campaign and see how you can help transform lives! R.S.V.P. to the president’s event line at ext. 5115.
From the Vice President for Institutional Advancement
The Transforming Lives fundraising campaign officially kicks off with a celebration on Friday, September 28, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall. The entire campus community is invited to attend. During the event, those whose lives have been transformed by Buffalo State—as well as those who have helped transform lives at Buffalo State—will share their testimonials. Following the inspiring talks, everyone will enjoy great music, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres at a tent party in front of Rockwell Hall. In addition, campaign leaders will discuss how alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and students can participate. Please join us on September 28 as we launch our historic $20 million fundraising campaign and see how you can help transform lives! R.S.V.P. to the president’s event line at ext. 5115.
From the Chair of the College Senate
The next meeting of the College Senate will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 12, in E. H. Butler Library 210. All College Senate meetings for the remainder of the academic year will be held in Butler Library 210.
The Senate standing committee rosters and Senate main roster are posted on the College Senate website.
From the Assessment Advisory Board
The Assessment Advisory Board is very pleased to announce the first Department Outstanding Assessment Award. This award ($4,000 added to department OTPS for one year) will be given to one department each academic year. This award is intended to recognize a department that is committed to best practices in assessment to improve student learning in its major program(s). Departments with multiple major programs may choose to submit an application based on one program or more than one program.
A department recognized by this award will serve as a model of how to achieve innovative reform, enhanced learning, strong leadership, and departmental commitment to ongoing, evidence-based improvement. Preference will be given to a major program that is fully developed and implemented, revealing the complete assessment cycle.
Applications must be received by April 30, 2013. Award recipient will be announced by June 30, 2013. The Assessment Advisory Board will evaluate applications according to the approved rubric and decide the award recipient. If, in the judgment of the AAB, no submission reflects excellence in assessment, no award will be given for that year. Membership in the AAB for 2012–2013 is as follows:
Questions concerning this award should be addressed to Karen O’Quin, ext. 6434.
From the Vice President for Finance and Management
The SUNY Office of General Counsel advises that all offices be notified of the procedures to follow regarding the receipt of legal papers of any kind by a campus employee. Accordingly, Buffalo State’s procedures are as follows:
The associate vice president for finance and management/comptroller is the institution’s official liaison to the Office of General Counsel for the purpose of receipt or service of legal papers on Buffalo State, notification of the area of the institution affected (required to respond), and decision about who should notify SUNY counsel, the attorney general, or other parties. When legal papers of any kind are served on a campus employee or Buffalo State, the campus liaison should be contacted immediately and the legal papers should be forwarded to the liaison.
If the associate vice president for finance and management/comptroller is unavailable, the referral should be made to the assistant vice president for finance and management.
This procedure is especially important when legal papers request personnel files or information on students or are requests made under the USA Patriot Act. Various other rights, such as those afforded by FERPA, the Personal Privacy Protection law, and collective bargaining agreements are involved in those situations.
From the Vice President for Finance and Management
Buffalo State resources, including equipment, supplies, tools, services, and facilities, shall be used for official university business only. Use of Buffalo State resources for commercial purposes or for personal gain is prohibited. Any loan of college property (other than library materials) to any party for personal use is prohibited.
Direct any questions regarding this policy to James Thor, associate vice president and comptroller, at ext. 4312.
From the Chair of the College Senate
The first College Senate meeting for the fall 2012 semester will be held at 3:00 p.m. tomorrow, September 14, in Bulger Communication Center South. Please note: the temporary room change is for the first meeting only.