Stop by for a demonstration. Faculty and staff receive a 10 percent discount.

If your department is granting scholarships, please be aware that, per NCAA Division III regulations, athletic ability or participation in athletics cannot be taken into account in the awarding of scholarships to students. This does not mean that an athlete cannot receive a scholarship, but rather that their athletic endeavors cannot be used or considered in the selection criteria. Questions of compliance should be directed to Connie Cooke, director of financial aid, ext. 4902.

Tell your students who are considering graduate school to take a free, proctored practice entrance exam with Kaplan Test Prep. The following tests will be offered on Wednesday, October 26, in the Science Building: MCAT (6:00 p.m.), LSAT (6:15 p.m.), and GRE (6:30 p.m.). All students and alumni are welcome to register.

Advance registration is required. To sign up, or for more information, students should contact the Career Development Center (CDC), ext. 5811 or Cleveland Hall 306. This event is sponsored by the CDC and Kaplan Test Prep.

Tell your students about Grad Fair ’11 on Thursday, October 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Social Hall.

Students from all majors will have the chance to meet with more than 50 graduate school representatives from across the country. This is a unique opportunity for students to get the inside scoop on the application process, admission requirements, and financial aid opportunities from recruiters. Career counselors will also be present to answer questions.

Students who attend the fair can enter to win a free exam prep course donated by Kaplan Test Prep and the Princeton Review, valued at over $2,000!

This event is free and open to all Buffalo State students and alumni. Faculty and staff are also welcome to attend. For more information, call the Career Development Center at ext. 5811 or stop by Cleveland Hall 306. Visit www.buffalostate.edu/offices/cdc for a list of participating schools.

Come by, get informed, get ahead!

The fashion and textile technology program is seeking faculty and staff participation in a study on labeling of organic cotton apparel. If you are willing to participate, please complete the online survey. If you need more information, contact assistant professors Vicki Oh or Liza Abraham.

This webinar will provide an overview of UDI, outline the needs of students and faculty in online and blended courses, and explain the development of an e-toolbox for use by faculty in the planning of a course, delivery of course content, and/or assessment of student learning. It will discuss several e-tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat, Doodle, VoiceThread, and Jing) within the e-toolbox, highlighting their strategic uses within a postsecondary course to address the various learning needs of students. There was no opportunity to preview this webinar, which is presented by the UDI Online Project at the University of Connecticut. View this webinar on Tuesday, October 4, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Professional Development Center (E. H. Butler Library 181B).

Register at http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration/classdetails.asp?class=2595.

The 2009–2011 Parking and Transportation Committee, chaired by Karen O’Quin, associate dean of the School of Natural and Social Sciences, submitted its biennial report to the vice president for finance and management in August. At this time, the campus community is invited to review and respond to the report (PDF, 196 KB) and its recommendations. You are invited to provide comments via e-mail to vpfm@buffalostate.edu by Friday, October 28. Your feedback will be helpful as we move forward as a campus.

The vice president for finance and management thanks Dr. O’Quin and the Parking and Transportation Committee members for thoughtfully seeking solutions to a demanding topic over the past two years.

The Buffalo State College Literacy Center (Bacon Hall 227) is offering free literacy assessments and evaluations for children of Buffalo State students, faculty, and staff in grades K–12. Sessions are on Mondays or Wednesdays from 5:00 to 6:45 p.m. There are five sessions and one parent conference. Parents receive a diagnostic report with instructional recommendations for home and school. Children who attend will be eligible for one-on-one tutoring for the spring semester. Sessions begin October 26 (Wednesdays) and November 7 (Mondays). Please call ext. 5917 or e-mail garasyka@buffalostate.edu to register.

From the Associate Vice President for Assessment and Curriculum
The fall 2011 assessment newsletter is now available online. For all assessment information—Middle States updates, results of surveys, learning outcomes, new assessment initiatives, what's new from SUNY, and more—take a look at the "Assessment Matters" newsletter.

The purpose of the Burchfield Penney Art Center (BPAC) Street Team is to provide Buffalo State students with experience and opportunities to participate in the areas of museum studies, education, communication, and marketing. Founded last fall, this organization seeks to unite the campus museum and the campus body.

Activities planned for this semester include a tour of the Richardson Complex, a guest speaker series, and a fall fundraiser. The organization also provides many volunteer opportunities.

The Street Team meets every Friday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. in the museum's conference room. For an application or more information, please e-mail ryderah@buffalostate.edu.