The time of Navigate 360 is almost here! The Implementation Team is excited to let you know that we have a great slate of trainings available to get you up and running in the new system. These trainings will all be virtual using Teams. You will likely want to see the training on one screen and navigate your way through the environment on the second screen. There will be additional overview sessions and the main training sessions have been split into two separate modules. 

The first two weeks of training are as follows:

1/6 – 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Module 1 Teams Meeting Link

1/7 – 10:00 am to noon – Module 1 Teams Meeting Link

1/7 – 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Overview Teams Meeting Link

1/9 – 10:00 a.m. to noon – Module 1 Teams Meeting Link   

1/9 – 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Module 2 Teams Meeting Link

1/13 – 10:00 a.m. to noon – Overview Teams Meeting Link

1/13 – 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Module 1 Teams Meeting Link

1/14 – 10:00 a.m. to noon – Module 2 Teams Meeting Link

1/14 – 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Module 1 Teams Meeting Link

1/15 – 10:00 a.m. to noon – Overview Teams Meeting Link

1/16 – 10:00 a.m. to noon – Module 2 Teams Meeting Link

1/16 – 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Module 1 Teams Meeting Link

1/17 – 10:00 a.m. to noon – Module 1 Teams Meeting Link                         

Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) have negotiated an increase in dues in the recent contract. Employees represented by CSEA in bargaining units 02, 03, and 04 are affected.

Effective for payroll checks dated January 15, 2025, CSEA dues will automatically increase the bi-weekly deductions for dues (code 201) as follows:

Annual Salary Deduction Amount
Under $5,000            $7.82  
$5,000 - $9,999        $11.61  
$10,000 - $12,999    $16.00  
$13,000 - $15,999    $19.40  
$16,000 - $21,999    $21.73  
$22,000 - $27,999    $24.14  
$28,000 - $29,999    $24.59  
$30,000 - $31,999    $26.08  
$32,000 - $33,999    $27.39  
$34,000 - $35,999    $27.89  
$36,000 - $37,999    $29.29  
$38,000 - $39,999    $30.72  
$40,000 - $44,999    $31.76  
$45,000 - $49,999    $32.55  
$50,000 - $54,999    $33.35  
$55,000 - $59,999    $34.14  
$60,000 and above  $34.99  

New York State Office of Employee Relations, Work-Life Services, offers Executive Branch employees information on planning for retirement through Directions: Pre-Retirement Planning Webinars.

Eligibility:  Employees must be eligible to retire within five years and supervisory approval is required for employees to attend webinars during their normal workday.

2025 Winter Webinars from 9:00 a.m. – noon.

Tuesdays: January 21, February 18, and March 18. Overview, NYS Deferred Compensation, NYS Retirement Plan

Wednesdays: January 22, February 19, and March 19. Overview, Social Security, NYSHIP (Health Insurance and Medicare)

Register for webinars.

The Dr. Katherine S. Conway-Turner Office of Civic and Community Engagement (CCE) is excited to announce the Spring 2025 Civic Engagement Series, an invaluable opportunity for Buffalo State students, faculty, and staff to engage with pressing social justice issues both locally and regionally. Through participation in service projects on and off-campus, you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact while also learning about various volunteer opportunities that foster ongoing engagement.

This semester, we offer several service projects and programs in collaboration with local community partners. Each project will feature an educational presentation about the partnering organization, followed by a hands-on service activity and a reflection session. Participation and completion of the reflection survey will earn students credit toward the President’s Certificate for Community Engagement. The full Civic Engagement Series schedule will be shared on Monday, February 10, 2025.

To kick off the series, we invite faculty and staff to participate in the 5th Annual MLK Day of Service on Monday, January 20, 2025. This event, hosted by Monarch of Infinite Possibilities LLC, will focus on community outreach on Buffalo’s Eastside. Various service sites and project opportunities will be available.

Event Details:

5th Annual MLK Day of Service
Monday, January 20, 2025

Kickoff at Bethel AME Church
1525 Michigan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209

Door Opens: 7:30 am

Rally: 8:00 am

Buffalo State Participant Group Picture: Immediately after the rally, before heading to your service site. We will gather outside, in front of the Freedom Wall on East Ferry Street – Martin Luther King Jr.’s portrait.

Gather some co-workers, friends, and family members to join you. Dress appropriately for the project you select. The day will begin with a warm welcome, introductory activities, and group photos. Coffee and grab-and-go breakfast options will be available.

To Participate:

Please follow these steps to register and take part in the MLK Day of Service. Note that service site registration fills up quickly, so we encourage you to sign up as soon as possible:

Register to Volunteer – Sign up for your preferred site.
Email the CCE – Notify us of your participation, including your chosen site and the names of anyone joining you. We will send you the service day reflection with this email.
Have Fun! – Enjoy the rewarding experience of making a difference.
Share Your Experience – Take an action photo and post it on social media with the following hashtags #MLKDayBSU, #MLKDayofService, #MLKDay, #BuffaloState
Reflect – Take 30 minutes at the end of your day of service to complete the reflection page emailed to you. Complete it with your group if time permits. It’s a great way to process your experience.

Let’s come together to make a positive impact in our community! We look forward to seeing you there.

The Managed Print Cost Savings Initiative continues to make progress toward the sustainability goals set by SUNY and Buffalo State. If you have any questions or concerns about the policies driving this initiative or would like to learn more about recommended strategies to reduce printing, we invite you to refer to the Knowledge Base articles we have prepared for you here:  Buffalo State Print Management Services or Strategies to Reduce Printing.

Navigate360 is now live and ready for use! We are thrilled to announce the launch of Navigate360, a comprehensive solution designed to transform the landscape of student success within our institution. With an unwavering commitment to empowering every student's journey, Navigate360 combines innovative technology, personalized support, and a holistic approach to ensure every student finds success at Buffalo State University.  You can access the new system (which will completely replace Starfish) from your MyBuffState page under Navigate 360.  On our website you will find our training documents, announcements, and training sessions!  Thank you for being part of our commitment to student success. With Navigate360, we're confident that our collective journey towards academic achievement will be even more rewarding and successful.

Winterim 2025 will be held from Monday, January 13–Friday, January 17, and includes workshops on many different topics including health and wellness, food and drink, arts and crafts, artificial intelligence (AI), on-demand professional development opportunities, and visiting and learning about campus landmarks. Check out our list of workshops and sign up through the Workshop Registration System. 

If you have any questions about Winterim, please reach out to Rebecca Eggleston. 

The Teacher Education Unit (TEU) will hold its annual Program Improvement Retreat on Wednesday, January 22, from 8:45 to 11:15 a.m. in the LoRusso Alumni and Visitor Center. Please plan to attend if you are a faculty member in one of the university's educator preparation programs.*

Check-in begins at 8:45 a.m. with breakfast provided, and will be followed by guided discussions, data exploration, and independent tasks for each program from 9:00 to 11:15 a.m.

This year’s retreat will focus on:

• Revising the clinical practice evaluation system used during methods and student teaching
• Gathering evidence of quality program practices

Click here to register today.

Please direct questions to Shannon Budin, professor of exceptional education and assistant dean for assessment and accreditation of TEU, School of Education.

*All programs in the TEU should be represented across all schools.

Professional Staff Caucus will cheer on the Bengal Women’s Basketball team vs. SUNY Cortland, next Tuesday, January 14, at 4:00 p.m. In addition to supporting our athletes, this is a great opportunity to get better acquainted with other professionals on campus. Join us at the Sports Arena! Admission is free for campus faculty and staff. If you are bringing a guest, you can purchase tickets online.

RSVP is helpful but not necessary, come cheer on the team and hang out with some amazing colleagues!

Event organized by the Community and Collaboration Development Committee, Professional Staff Caucus.

Week of Welcome at Buffalo State University is a series of programs hosted by student organizations and the campus community to welcome our students during the first week of the semester—and it's almost here! Week of Welcome will take place from January 27 to 31, 2025. For a full list of events, please refer to the Student Leadership and Engagement website. We can't wait to see you there!

Have any questions or want more information? Email sle@buffalostate.edu.