All faculty members are strongly encouraged to view and print a copy of the grading tip sheet, which addresses areas where faculty have recently experienced difficulties with grading. It should be used in conjunction with the instructions posted at http://buffalostate.edu/banner/documents/grading.pdf.
Submitted by: Gail A Gauda
A multimedia mural collage on canvas, created by fifth- and sixth-grade students at Enterprise Charter School, is on display in the lobby wall case of E. H. Butler Library. The mural was inspired by a visit from Caldecott award-winning illustrator and author Bryan Collier and made possible by a Professional Development Schools minigrant awarded to the school by the Elementary Education and Reading Department. For more information on the mural, an appropriate exhibit for the Year of the City theme, contact Maria Ceprano, professor of elementary education and reading, ext. 5613.
Submitted by: Marianne D Muha
The President’s Medal and Chancellor’s Award portfolios are due in the Academic and Student Affairs Office, Cleveland Hall 519, by 4:00 p.m. Monday, December 17. Please remind students.
Information and nomination materials are available online.
Submitted by: Kathleen L Marzolf
Employees who wish to change their health insurance plans for the coming year have until Monday, December 31. We encourage you to complete and return the option transfer form to Cleveland Hall 410 as soon as possible. The effective date of the new coverage will be January 3, 2013.
The 2013 health insurance rates are posted on the Human Resource Management website. "Choices," a summary of health insurance plans, is also available online or in Cleveland Hall 410. There are two versions: one for settled contracts, another for unsettled contracts. You may want to review the new rates and the Choices booklet before you decide to change insurance carriers or to remain with your current carrier for your health insurance coverage.
No action is required if you wish to keep your current health insurance option.
Please call Human Resource Management at ext. 4821 if you have questions or want additional information.
Submitted by: Jeannita McKnight
The Graduate Advisory Council announces a call for nominations for Outstanding Master’s Theses and Outstanding Master’s Projects. The purpose of these awards is to recognize outstanding student research and applied scholarship. Up to three thesis awards and three project awards will be made. Applications will be accepted for students who have graduated (or will graduate) in December 2011, May 2012, August 2012, or December 2012. Nominations may be made by thesis or project advisers or by students themselves. Additional reviews are required from the department chair and one external evaluator.
Guidelines and forms are available on the Graduate School website. The deadline for submission of nominations and evaluation forms to the Graduate School, Cleveland Hall 204, is Friday, February 1, 2013. Please direct questions to Kevin Railey, associate provost and dean of the Graduate School, at ext. 5609.
Submitted by: Margaret T. Harris
At this time of year, even as the semester and finals are ending, stressors on students can become overwhelming and unmanageable. At the end of the semester, during and after finals, especially if students learn they are failing, they are often distraught. Please make students aware that many academic concerns can be handled quickly by consulting with the associate deans and department heads, especially when they have worries about their academic or probation status.
You may notice behaviors that are of concern. Your assistance as trustworthy and caring faculty and staff members may be a potential resource for our students. Learn more about "How to Make a Referral" to the Counseling Center and see "Information for Faculty and Staff" on the Counseling Center website. Or call us at ext. 4436 if you have concerns about a student's behavior.
The Counseling Center is part of the Students of Concern Care Team. The team intervenes to provide support for students who raise concern about their potential for harm to themselves or others. The care team will assess the potential risk to personal and campus safety that might result from the actions of individual students, will connect students in need with appropriate resources, and will monitor compliance with required support plans. For more information, contact the Dean of Students Office or the Students of Concern Care Team.
Submitted by: Joan McCool
At this time of year, even as the semester and finals are ending, stressors on students can become overwhelming and unmanageable. At the end of the semester, during and after finals, especially if students learn they are failing, they are often distraught. Please make students aware that many academic concerns can be handled quickly by consulting with the associate deans and department heads, especially when they have worries about their academic or probation status.
You may notice behaviors that are of concern. Your assistance as trustworthy and caring faculty and staff members may be a potential resource for our students. Learn more about "How to Make a Referral" to the Counseling Center and see "Information for Faculty and Staff" on the Counseling Center website. Or call us at ext. 4436 if you have concerns about a student's behavior.
The Counseling Center is part of the Students of Concern Care Team. The team intervenes to provide support for students who raise concern about their potential for harm to themselves or others. The care team will assess the potential risk to personal and campus safety that might result from the actions of individual students, will connect students in need with appropriate resources, and will monitor compliance with required support plans. For more information, contact the Dean of Students Office or the Students of Concern Care Team.
Submitted by: Joan McCool
Starbucks, located in E. H. Butler Library, will be offering self-serve drip coffee for students during the week of finals from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.! Take a break from studying and stop by for a free coffee courtesy of Buffalo State Dining and United Students Government.
For more information on Buffalo State Dining, please visit our website.
Submitted by: Marissa L Dinello
Please note the following changes in Buffalo State Dining's hours of operation due to the holiday break:
Friday, December 14
Spot Coffee 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Train Grill 8:00–10:30 a.m.
Subway 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
All other dining locations and platforms closed
Saturday, December 15, to Sunday, December 16
All dining locations and platforms closed
Monday, December 17, to Friday, December 21
Spot Coffee 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Train Grill 8:00–10:00 a.m.
2.mato 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
All other dining locations and platforms closed
Saturday, December 22, to Tuesday, December 25
All dining locations and platforms closed
Wednesday, December 26, to Friday, December 28
Spot Coffee 8:00 a.m.–.3:00 p.m.
All other dining locations and platforms closed
Saturday, December 29, to Sunday, December 30
All dining locations and platforms closed
For more information on Buffalo State Dining, please visit www.dineoncampus.com/bsc.
Submitted by: Marissa L Dinello
View recorded webinars with helpful suggestions for increasing student engagement and interaction in online courses. Receive webinar handouts and resources, too. During the month of December, you can watch these webinars at the time and location of your choosing:
Detailed descriptions of these webinars and others about online teaching are available on the Faculty Development website.
Contact Cara Angie for log-in instructions.
Submitted by: Susan E. McMillen