As announced in the September 23 issue of the Daily Bulletin, we are pleased to share the updated facilities work order request form.

Previously, work orders were submitted by members of the campus community by calling ext. 6111 or submitting a request online. We now ask that all routine/non-emergency requests be submitted via the new Maintenance Request Portal. Exceptions, which include urgent maintenance situations (flooding, electrical hazard, chemical spill, elevator entrapment, etc.), should be reported immediately to Facilities Customer Service at ext. 6111 on campus or (716) 878-6111 off campus.

As always, emergency situations should be reported to the University Police Department by calling ext. 6333 on campus or (716) 878-6333, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The new Maintenance Request Portal brings efficiencies in that it fully integrates with maintenance leadership, staff, and processes on the back end. Also with the new system, users will be able to check the status of their work order.

This new system is available to anyone with Buffalo State credentials; sign-in is required. Outstanding requests on the old system do not need to be resubmitted. The implementation of this update on all SUNY campuses is part of a SUNY Capital Facilities initiative.

Further information is available on the Work Orders page of the Facilities website; questions and feedback can be directed to facilities@buffalostate.edu.

Federal regulations, state laws, and/or campus policies require that all employees participate in mandatory compliance training on various essential topics. These topics include Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Preventing Workplace Violence and Gender-Based Violence, Information Security Awareness, Title VI, and Title IX.

These mandated trainings are available online 24/7 through BizLibrary. For detailed instructions on how to complete the trainings, or to request assistance, please visit the Human Resource Management website. If you experience log-in issues, please contact the IT Help Desk or contact the Equity and Campus Diversity Office, (716) 878-5364, with questions about the training.

The list below identifies the required training that all employees, regardless of title, must complete to comply with federal regulations, state law, SUNY regulations, and/or campus policies and the respective date due. 

• 2024 Title VI – DUE September 30, 2024
• 2024 Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training – DUE October 11, 2024
• 2024 Workplace Violence Prevention Training – DUE October 11, 2024
• 2024 Title IX – DUE October 11, 2024
• 2024 Information Security Awareness Training – DUE October 11, 2024

Employees can log in to BizLibrary to complete the trainings by following these steps:

1. Visit BizLibrary, which will bring you to a Microsoft page. Enter your Buffalo State University email address.
2. The Buffalo State log-in page will appear. Enter your campus username and password. After you enter your password, expect a multi-factor authentication prompt.
3. On the “Home” page, under “My Assignments,” you will see the learning initiative titles. Please complete each one at your own pace.
4. To view your certificates of completion, select “My Learning” from the drop-down field on the “Home” page, and navigate to “Transcripts.” Here you will see the title and gold certificate icon to your certificates. You can also “Download” all.

Student employees, including graduate students, work-study students, student workers, and volunteers are also required to complete all mandated compliance trainings.

It is with great pleasure that I invite you to the 16th annual Anne Frank Project Social Justice Festival, AFP 2024, during Buffalo State University’s Homecoming Week. This year, our theme is “Home: Building Our Collective Story,” an exploration of the multifaceted concept of ‘Home’ and how our diverse narratives weave together into a shared story of belonging and unity.

AFP 2024 is not just an event; it is an opportunity for our faculty, staff, students, and community to engage in enlightening discussions about social justice across various fields. The festival encourages interaction with leaders, activists, educators, authors, and artists, broadening perspectives on justice. Our dedicated AFP team will provide support to your classes before and after the festival, offering previews and debriefing experiences.

Celebrating our 16th year, the festival will focus on our global community, bringing together diverse stories from all corners of the world. AFP 2024 is a unique platform to delve into pressing global issues and integrate social justice into your work. Over the years, the AFP festival has welcomed over 30,000 attendees, each contributing to our collective ‘Home’ at Buffalo State.

We are proud to host this pivotal academic tradition, which has had a profound impact on our community since its inception in 2009. Your active participation in AFP’s social justice festivals is appreciated, and we look forward to seeing you!

For details on the schedule, registration, volunteer opportunities, and featured presentations, please visit the links below:

• AFP 2024: Home: Building Our Collective Story
  • schedule
  • registration
  • volunteering

To have AFP staff members visit your classes, please contact Jonise Hall, AFP assistant director.

In the spirit of Anne Frank’s wish to “repair the world,” let us come together at AFP 2024 to deconstruct and rebuild our understanding of ‘Home.’ We look forward to your participation in this journey toward a shared story.

Faculty members and programs in the Political Science, Public Administration, and Planning Department and the Philosophy Department will be moved to create a Government, Planning, and Philosophy Department. The creation of the new department was endorsed by the affected faculty in both existing departments. This change will leverage synergistic opportunities to allow for a richer curriculum that benefits students and faculty. This change will be effective January 1, 2025, and will be reflected in official documents. The School of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office will work with offices across campus to ensure a smooth transition.

The interim dean of the School of Arts and Sciences has forwarded a recommendation to move the faculty and programs in the Political Science, Public Administration, and Planning Department and the Philosophy Department to create a Government, Planning, and Philosophy Department. The creation of the new department has been endorsed by the affected faculty in both existing departments. This change will leverage synergistic opportunities to allow for a richer curriculum that benefits students and faculty. This change is recommended to become effective January 1, 2025.

The next meeting of the Buffalo State University Council will be held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 8, in Cleveland Hall 518.

Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Action Items
   Approval of the Minutes: April 16, 2024
3. Chair’s Report
4. President’s Report
5. Committee Reports
6. Announcements
7. Executive Session (If Necessary)
8. Adjournment

As faculty members and students prepare for midterms, it is essential to remember that Buffalo State University provides students, faculty, and staff the right to reasonable religious accommodations. This may include time away from class or the ability to make up specific assignments.

As a reminder, the Buffalo State community comprises individuals from various faith-based communities and practices. We honor and respect everyone’s right to practice their faith. Please visit the Equity and Campus Diversity website for the full Policy on Religious Observances.

Additionally, here is a list of the major religious observances in 2024–2025 to be aware of:

2024
October 3–4: Rosh Hashanah

October 12: Yom Kippur

October 31–November 4: Diwali

December 25: Christmas

December 26–January 1: Kwanzaa

December 26–January 2: Hanukkah

2025

January 7: Orthodox Christmas

January 29: Lunar New Year  

March 5: Ash Wednesday

March 1–30: Ramadan

March 13/14: Holi

March 30–April 1: Eid al-Fitr

April 18: Orthodox Good Friday

April 18: Good Friday

April 12–20: Passover/Pesach

April 20: Orthodox Easter

April 20: Easter

June 6/7: Eid al-Adha

September 22–24: Rosh Hashanah

October 1/2: Yom Kippur

October 17–22:  Diwali

December 14–22: Hanukkah

December 25: Christmas

December 26–January 1: Kwanzaa

Please note: 

• Some religious holidays start the prior evening or will include observance on the holiday’s eve.
• Specific observance dates may vary. Students and colleagues are the best sources of information about their religious traditions. 

Federal regulations, state laws, and/or campus policies require that all employees participate in mandatory compliance training on various essential topics. These topics include Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Preventing Workplace Violence and Gender-Based Violence, Information Security Awareness, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title IX.

These mandated trainings are available online 24/7 through BizLibrary.

The list below identifies the required trainings that all employees, regardless of title, must complete to comply with federal regulations, state law, SUNY regulations, and/or campus policies and their respective due dates.

• 2024 Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training – DUE Friday, October 11
• 2024 Workplace Violence Prevention Training – DUE Friday, October 11
• 2024 Title IX – DUE Friday, October 11
• 2024 Information Security Awareness Training – DUE Friday, October 11

Employees can log in to BizLibrary to complete the trainings by following these steps:

1. Visit BizLibrary, which will bring you to a Microsoft page. Enter your Buffalo State University email address and select “Next.”
2. The Buffalo State log-in page will appear. Enter your password and select “Sign-In.” After you enter your password, expect a multi-factor authentication (MFA) prompt.
3. On the “Home” page, under “My Assignments,” you will see the learning initiative titles. Please complete each one at your own pace.
4. To view your certificates of completion, select “My Learning” from the drop-down field on the “Home” page and navigate to “Transcripts.” This is where you will see the title and gold certificate icon to your certificates. You can also “Download” all.

Student employees, including graduate students, work-study students, student workers, and volunteers are also required to complete all mandated compliance trainings.

If you experience log-in issues, please contact the IT Help Desk. Please visit the Human Resource Management web page or contact the Equity and Campus Diversity Office, (716) 878-5364, with questions about the trainings and for support with completing the trainings.

Federal regulations, state laws, and/or campus policies require that all employees participate in mandatory compliance training on various essential topics. These topics include Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Preventing Workplace Violence and Gender-Based Violence, Information Security Awareness, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title IX.

These mandated trainings are available online 24/7 through BizLibrary.

The list below identifies the required trainings that all employees, regardless of title, must complete to comply with federal regulations, state law, SUNY regulations, and/or campus policies and their respective due dates.

• 2024 Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training – DUE today, October 11
• 2024 Workplace Violence Prevention Training – DUE today, October 11
• 2024 Title IX – DUE today, October 11
• 2024 Information Security Awareness Training – DUE today, October 11

Employees can log in to BizLibrary to complete the trainings by following these steps:

1. Visit BizLibrary, which will bring you to a Microsoft page. Enter your Buffalo State University email address and select “Next.”
2. The Buffalo State log-in page will appear. Enter your password and select “Sign-In.” After you enter your password, expect a multi-factor authentication (MFA) prompt.
3. On the “Home” page, under “My Assignments,” you will see the learning initiative titles. Please complete each one at your own pace.
4. To view your certificates of completion, select “My Learning” from the drop-down field on the “Home” page and navigate to “Transcripts.” This is where you will see the title and gold certificate icon to your certificates. You can also “Download” all.

Student employees, including graduate students, work-study students, student workers, and volunteers are also required to complete all mandated compliance trainings.

If you experience log-in issues, please contact the IT Help Desk. Please visit the Human Resource Management web page or contact the Equity and Campus Diversity Office, (716) 878-5364, with questions about the trainings and for support with completing the trainings.

Federal regulations, state laws, and/or campus policies require that all employees participate in mandatory compliance training on various essential topics. These topics include Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Preventing Workplace Violence and Gender-Based Violence, Information Security Awareness, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Title IX.

These mandated trainings are available online 24/7 through BizLibrary.

The list below identifies the required trainings that all employees, regardless of title, must complete to comply with federal regulations, state law, SUNY regulations, and/or campus policies and their respective due dates.

• 2024 Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training – DUE tomorrow, October 11
• 2024 Workplace Violence Prevention Training – DUE tomorrow, October 11
• 2024 Title IX – DUE tomorrow, October 11
• 2024 Information Security Awareness Training – DUE tomorrow, October 11

Employees can log in to BizLibrary to complete the trainings by following these steps:

1. Visit BizLibrary, which will bring you to a Microsoft page. Enter your Buffalo State University email address and select “Next.”
2. The Buffalo State log-in page will appear. Enter your password and select “Sign-In.” After you enter your password, expect a multi-factor authentication (MFA) prompt.
3. On the “Home” page, under “My Assignments,” you will see the learning initiative titles. Please complete each one at your own pace.
4. To view your certificates of completion, select “My Learning” from the drop-down field on the “Home” page and navigate to “Transcripts.” This is where you will see the title and gold certificate icon to your certificates. You can also “Download” all.

Student employees, including graduate students, work-study students, student workers, and volunteers are also required to complete all mandated compliance trainings.

If you experience log-in issues, please contact the IT Help Desk. Please visit the Human Resource Management web page or contact the Equity and Campus Diversity Office, (716) 878-5364, with questions about the trainings and for support with completing the trainings.