From the Chair of the College Senate Curriculum Committee
The open forum on proposed revisions to the Intellectual Foundations program will be held today from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center East 2.

From the Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Another Faculty and Staff Appeal is quickly drawing to a close. We are at approximately 97 percent of our goal—and with your help, we can reach 100 percent!

Every gift is important, because every gift makes a difference to our students. For the last several years, Buffalo State has had one of the most successful faculty-staff campaigns in the SUNY system. That commitment says so much about our belief in our students, our campus, and the future of this region.

The campaign ends on May 1, so if you haven’t made your gift yet, time is quickly winding down. You can make a one-time gift or use payroll deduction to join your colleagues in supporting our students.

Given the past several years of New York State budget reductions, private support means more than ever before, especially as student need continues to increase. For many, scholarships make a college education possible. Your gift to this campaign can literally change lives.

Thanks to each of you who has contributed to this year’s campaign. If you have not made a gift, please take a moment and do so now. Let’s give our students 100 percent of our support.

To learn more about the Faculty and Staff Appeal or to make a contribution, please contact Louis Noce at ext. 3467.

Thank you!

From the Chair of the College Senate
The College Senate Curriculum Committee (CSCC) presented its Intellectual Foundations proposal for initial discussion at the April 13 College Senate meeting. This proposal is available for your review on the College Senate home page.

The CSCC expects to present its final IF proposal for a vote at the May 11 meeting of the College Senate. If the proposal is endorsed by the Senate and approved by the president, it will be implemented in fall 2013. You are encouraged to contact your senator(s) with your feedback concerning this proposal and to attend an open forum on Thursday, April 26, during Bengal Pause (12:15 to 1:30 p.m.) in Bulger Communication East 2.

From the Interim Vice President for Finance and Management
There have been recent reports of employees bringing dogs, cats, and other pets to their workplace. Please be advised that animals are prohibited at Buffalo State College, and within all state facilities. Section 300-3.1 (k) of the New York State Codes, Rules, and Regulations states, “No person shall introduce or possess any animals within a state facility except for service animals and police and fire dogs under the control of their handler, without authorization from the commissioner. No person shall abandon an animal on state property.” 

Subdivisions (o) and (e) of section 300-1.2 state: “(o) Service animal shall mean any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability. (e) Disability shall mean (i) a physical, mental, or medical impairment resulting from anatomical, physiological, genetic, or neurological condition that prevents the exercise of a normal bodily function or is demonstrable by medically accepted clinical or laboratory diagnostic techniques; (ii) a record of such an impairment; or (iii) a condition regarded by others as such an impairment.”

Questions about this policy may be directed to the Vice President for Finance and Management's Office, Cleveland Hall 505, ext. 4311.

From the Chair of the College Senate
The next meeting of the College Senate for the spring 2012 semester will be held on Friday, May 11, in E. H. Butler Library 210 at 2:00 p.m. (please note the earlier start time). The Senate Caucus will take place at 12:30 p.m., before the Senate meeting, in Butler Library 210.

From the Chair of the College Senate
The next meeting of the College Senate for the spring 2012 semester will be held on Friday, May 11, in E. H. Butler Library 210 at 2:00 p.m. (please note the earlier start time). The Senate Caucus will take place at 12:30 p.m., before the Senate meeting, in Butler Library 210.

From the Chair of the College Senate
The College Senate Curriculum Committee (CSCC) presented its Intellectual Foundations proposal for initial discussion at the April 13 College Senate meeting. This proposal is available for your review on the College Senate home page.

The CSCC is expected to present its final IF proposal for a vote at the May 11 meeting of the College Senate. If the proposal is endorsed by the Senate and approved by the president, it will be implemented in fall 2013. You are encouraged to contact your senator(s) with your feedback concerning this proposal and to attend an open forum on Thursday, April 26, during Bengal Pause (12:15 to 1:30 p.m.) in Bulger Communication East 2.

From the Chair of the College Senate
The College Senate Curriculum Committee (CSCC) has endorsed an Intellectual Foundations revision that closely parallels the proposal from the Senate Intellectual Foundations Oversight Committee (SIFOC) that was shared with the campus last week. The CSCC’s proposal is available for your review on the College Senate home page.

The CSCC will present its IF proposal for initial debate at the April 13 College Senate meeting. It is anticipated that the CSCC will make a motion to approve its proposal at the May 11 Senate meeting. If the proposal is endorsed by the Senate and approved by the president, it will be implemented in fall 2013. You are encouraged to contact your senator(s) with your feedback concerning this proposal and to attend an open forum on Thursday, April 26, during Bengal Pause (12:15 to 1:30 p.m.) in Bulger Communication Center East 2.

From the Chair of the College Senate
The College Senate Curriculum Committee (CSCC) has endorsed an Intellectual Foundations revision that closely parallels the proposal from the Senate Intellectual Foundations Oversight Committee (SIFOC) that was shared with the campus last week. The CSCC’s proposal is available for your review on the College Senate home page.

The CSCC will present its IF proposal for initial debate at the April 13 College Senate meeting. It is anticipated that the CSCC will make a motion to approve its proposal at the May 11 Senate meeting. If the proposal is endorsed by the Senate and approved by the president, it will be implemented in fall 2013. You are encouraged to contact your senator(s) with your feedback concerning this proposal and to attend an open forum on Thursday, April 26, during Bengal Pause (12:15 to 1:30 p.m.) in Bulger Communication Center East 2.

From the Chair of the College Senate
The next meeting of the College Senate for the spring 2012 semester will be held at 3:00 p.m. tomorrow, April 13, in E. H. Butler Library 210. The agenda is posted on the Senate website.