Navigating the current collegiate environment can be challenging for seasoned professionals, and it can be especially daunting for those just entering higher education. New staff members often feel torn between doing what they think is best and what their supervisors feel is the appropriate course of action.

This informative webinar on Friday, September 13, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 181B will provide recommendations on how to develop and maintain your integrity and effectiveness as a professional. The importance of managing your reputation, keeping your priorities straight, and remaining loyal to both those you serve as well as those to whom you are accountable will be emphasized. Getting things done while remaining true to yourself is a balancing act; tips for walking that fine line between being a creative, innovative professional and a team player will be provided. Specific examples and suggestions for accomplishing these goals will be presented in an entertaining manner, but the relevance of these insights to your career goals and professional relationships will be clear. Authenticity and how you communicate with others will be emphasized.

Register at http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration/classdetails.asp?class=3304.

University Police will sponsor a women-only Rape Aggression Self-Defense Training on Saturday, September 21, and Saturday, September 28, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Participants must attend both sessions. The class is free to all Buffalo State students, faculty, and staff. Class size is limited. Please register on the UPD web page. Participants will be contacted regarding the location of the training and proper attire upon acceptance of their completed registration form. Contact University Police Lieutenant Richard Myers, ext. 5650, with any questions.

The Art Conservation Department's annual Conservation Clinic will be held Friday, September 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Faculty and staff members are invited to make an appointment for works of art that are in need of conservation treatment. We still have appointment openings in paper conservation only. Please call ext. 5025 to make an appointment or to get on our mailing list for next year's clinic. For more information, please visit the Art Conservation Clinic web page.

Buffalo State is engaging in an effort to promote accessibility of course materials in classes, including face-to-face, online, and hybrid. This hands-on session will focus on how to create accessible content in PowerPoint. This includes creating and providing transcripts or closed captions for narrated PowerPoint files. Bring a flash drive with a PowerPoint file on it. Presented by Sumana Silverheels on Wednesday, September 25, from 2:00 to 2:45 p.m. in E. H. Butler Library 318 and repeated on Tuesday, October 29, from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m.

Register for the September 25 session.

Register for the October 29 session.

Snagit is a software tool for creating images and videos for easy sharing. Snag any image and enhance it with effects or create a quick video of your computer screen. It can be shared instantly with your class or saved for later use. Snagit supports best practices for teaching in a flipped learning setting, an online setting, or a face-to-face setting. The editing and annotation tools can be used to create handouts and how-to guides for students, to annotate student work with stamps and callouts, and to provide video feedback on projects. Presented by Meghan Pereira on Tuesday, September 24, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center 104.

Register at http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration/classdetails.asp?class=3268.

Buffalo State is engaging in an effort to promote accessibility of course materials in classes, including face-to-face, online, and hybrid. This hands-on session will focus on how to create accessible PDF files from Word documents, how to convert image PDF files to accessible files, and best practices for scanning documents. Bring a flash drive with a Word file. Presented by Sumana Silverheels on Monday, September 23, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in Bulger Communication Center 104 and repeated on Thursday, October 24, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Register for the September 23 session. 

Register for the October 24 session.

Buffalo State is engaging in an effort to promote accessibility of course materials in classes, including face-to-face, online, and hybrid. This hands-on session will focus on how to use Microsoft Office Word effectively to create accessible content. Presented by Sumana Silverheels and Sue McMillen on Friday, September 20, from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. in E. H. Butler Library 318 and repeated on Tuesday, October 22, from 2:00 to 2:45 p.m.

Register for the September 20 session.

Register for the October 22 session.

Do you want to save time and still provide meaningful feedback to your students? Using rubrics can do just that. Join us to learn the basics of constructing and using rubrics to assess your students’ learning. Presented by Sue McMillen on Thursday, September 19, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in the Professional Development Center, E. H. Butler Library 181B. A light lunch will be provided.

Register at http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration/classdetails.asp?class=3250.

In this hands-on session, you will engage in sample SMART Board activities built with the “Infinite Cloner” command. This command creates an unlimited supply of copies of a word or image for you to use during a SMART board activity. You will create your own activity, share ideas for using this SMART board feature, and discuss its instructional implications. Presented by Sue McMillen on Wednesday, September 18, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Professional Development Center, E. H. Butler Library 181B.

Register at http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration/classdetails.asp?class=3265.

Develop a research-based understanding of the problem of students not doing assigned readings. Examine your process for selecting readings and their relative costs and benefits from a student’s point of view. Learn some strategies to address this challenge. Presented by Sue McMillen on Tuesday, September 17, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in the Professional Development Center, E. H. Butler Library 181B. A light lunch will be provided.

Register at http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration/classdetails.asp?class=3249.