Before the review process, researchers must be sure that their project is, in fact, human subjects research as defined by the federal government. In order to qualify as human subjects research, the following must be true: (1) The participants must be living. Thus, oral history projects fall under the guidelines, but research involving diaries kept in the 1800s does not. (2) The project is a systematic investigation. That is, it is designed to be a study. For example, instances in classrooms where teachers ask students’ opinions on the material to gauge progress are not research. However, if that same teacher designs a study to evaluate two different methods of teaching the material to see which is more effective, this would be research if the third criterion is met. (3) The project is designed to contribute to the generalized knowledge. To qualify as research, the person conducting the project must intend it to be for dissemination at some level. On our campus, we also review student projects that may not be disseminated but that meet the first two criteria so that our students will learn the process of human subjects research and because we have contracted with the federal government to do so.

A variety of services for your direct-mail needs are offered at nominal costs through the college Mail Room. Services include folding, inserting, addressing, bar-coding, list management, assembling, and stapling. Free pickup from your department, bulk-sorting, and delivery to the post office. For further information, please contact the college Mail Room at ext. 5515 or Cheryl Byer at ext. 3142.

The School of Education's Teacher Certification Office is sponsoring a visit from Thumbs-Up Fingerprinting Service on Wednesday, November 8, in Butler Library 210 for those students seeking teacher certification. Advance signup is required, so stop by the Teacher Certification Office, Caudell 101, to choose a time slot between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. On November 8, remember to bring your fingerprint packet (provided by your teaching methods instructor), $11 plus tax (cash, check, or money order), a U.S. postal money order for $99 payable to the New York State Education Department, and a photo ID.

Please remind students that Siena Night is this evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Margaret Grant Lounge in Caudell Hall. This is the very best way for students and family members to gather all of the necessary information about studying in Italy. Former participants will be on hand to talk about their experiences, and authentic Italian refreshments will be served.

This is a reminder to everyone on campus: If you open a window, please remember to close it. Windows left open are the direct cause of pipes freezing and rupturing. The resulting water damage can be extensive and expensive. Again, PLEASE close all windows before you leave for the night and especially before you leave for a weekend.

Happy New Year! Stick to your resolutions and come down to the gym. This is a perfect time to get started! Join the Fitness Center in January and we will extend our holiday discount. During the month of January, you can get a one-year membership for just $125 (when you pay by check). We also have payroll deduction—just $5.20 per pay period!

Did you know that Computing and Technology Services can back up your critical files each night—but ONLY if you store them on your network drive! Files on your hard drive, like those in the “My Documents” folder, cannot be backed up by CTS. Your network drive should already be set up on your Mac or PC. For information on using your network drive, see www.buffalostate.edu/depts/csdept/documentation/facstaff/protectyourfiles.pdf. Please contact the Computing Help Desk at ext. 4357 if you have any questions.

The latest edition of Bengal Magazine is now streaming online at the Athletics Department's home page. The 30-minute studio show, taped every two weeks through Instructional Resources in Bulger Communication Center, features student-athletes, coaches, and support staff. Guests on this week's show include men's hockey coach Nick Carriere and captain Jeff Mok, women's hockey coach Rob Burke and Mary Cohen, and cross-country and track coach Eugene Lewis with Josh Demars.

Faculty may enter their Session C and Session 2 grades on SABRE beginning at 1:00 a.m. Thursday, August 9. All grades must be entered no later than 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 14. For information, visit www.buffalostate.edu/
sabre/facstaff and click on SABRE Final Grading Instructions.

Faculty may enter their Session I grades on SABRE beginning at 1:00 a.m. Thursday, July 5. All grades must be entered no later than 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 11. For information, visit www.buffalostate.edu/
sabre/facstaff and click on SABRE Final Grading Instructions. If you have forgotten your SABRE password, please call SABRE Support at ext. 3434. If you cannot log in to SABRE for any other reason, please call the Computing Help Desk at ext. 4357. If you should encounter other grading problems, call the Registrar's Office at ext. 4811. SABRE hours are Tuesday–Friday, 1:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Saturday, 1:00 a.m.–Monday, 8:00 p.m. (continuous).