Internal applications are being accepted for the following position on campus. This is an internal job posting open to employees of Buffalo State University who are currently paid from any state-appropriated-funds payroll.

Title: Academic Advisor/Transfer Academic Advisor
Department: Student Success and Retention
Salary: $53,000
Negotiating Unit: UUP

Brief Job Description
Provide direct transitional academic advising support to undergraduate transfer students from SUNY Erie by aiding them in academic planning and advisement, registration, course selection, and major requirements that support the SUNY seamless transfer initiative. This individual will determine students' eligibility in each major and be responsible for responding to early alerts and helping students develop problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles to academic success. The incumbent will work collaboratively with various support services across campus to manage follow-up and case resolution, ensuring that students are provided with robust academic and co-curricular experiences to support ongoing engagement and success. The incumbent will also work closely with the Academic Standards Office to transition students placed on academic probation or dismissal to SUNY Erie as part of the seamless transfer program. This will include regular visits to each of the three SUNY Erie campuses to assist with pre-enrollment advisement.

Essential Responsibilities
60% Academic advisement
25% Working with the SUNY Erie liaison to support student enrollment between the institutions
5% Participation in coordinated outreach initiatives and special projects designed to promote the retention and persistence-to-degree of students at Buffalo State University

Secondary Responsibilities
5% Record-keeping and other administrative tasks
5% Participation in orientation activities and collaborating with other offices on initiatives linked to student success

Skills and Abilities
Experience working with students with disabilities, first-generation college students, nontraditional students, and/or international students. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to develop a thorough understanding of general education and programmatic requirements, college policies, and campus resources and services. Detailed familiarity with Buffalo State data management systems (e.g., Banner, Banner Admin pages, Starfish, and Degree Works).

To view the required qualifications and to apply, please view the posting on the Buffalo State Job Opportunities website.

The posting is open for consideration of internal candidates through Friday, April 5.

Internal applications are being accepted for the following position on campus. This is an internal job posting open to employees of Buffalo State University who are currently paid from any state-appropriated-funds payroll.

Title: Academic Advisor/Transfer Academic Advisor
Department: Student Success and Retention
Salary: $53,000
Negotiating Unit: UUP

Brief Job Description
Provide direct transitional academic advising support to undergraduate transfer students from SUNY Erie by aiding them in academic planning and advisement, registration, course selection, and major requirements that support the SUNY seamless transfer initiative. This individual will determine students' eligibility in each major and be responsible for responding to early alerts and helping students develop problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles to academic success. The incumbent will work collaboratively with various support services across campus to manage follow-up and case resolution, ensuring that students are provided with robust academic and co-curricular experiences to support ongoing engagement and success. The incumbent will also work closely with the Academic Standards Office to transition students placed on academic probation or dismissal to SUNY Erie as part of the seamless transfer program. This will include regular visits to each of the three SUNY Erie campuses to assist with pre-enrollment advisement.

Essential Responsibilities
60% Academic advisement
25% Working with the SUNY Erie liaison to support student enrollment between the institutions
5% Participation in coordinated outreach initiatives and special projects designed to promote the retention and persistence-to-degree of students at Buffalo State University

Secondary Responsibilities
5% Record-keeping and other administrative tasks
5% Participation in orientation activities and collaborating with other offices on initiatives linked to student success

Skills and Abilities
Experience working with students with disabilities, first-generation college students, nontraditional students, and/or international students. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to develop a thorough understanding of general education and programmatic requirements, college policies, and campus resources and services. Detailed familiarity with Buffalo State data management systems (e.g., Banner, Banner Admin pages, Starfish, and Degree Works).

To view the required qualifications and to apply, please view the posting on the Buffalo State Job Opportunities website.

The posting is open for consideration of internal candidates through Friday, April 5.

Registration for the 12th annual Buffalo State Soccer Camp is open! The camps hosted, coached, and operated by the Buffalo State Men's Soccer Program are open to boys and girls ages 4-16 at all levels.

This year, we're taking our soccer camp to new heights by revamping the entire experience to ensure it's of the highest quality possible. 

Some new aspects we are introducing:

• Three-hour days - This will allow for sessions to be tailored more toward player development with more focus on every exercise.
• Increased player-coach ratio - More of our university athletes working with campers for a better overall experience
• More soccer-specific training and more fun for less! 

The camps are open to all levels of play.

Camp I
Monday, July 15-Friday, July 19: 9:00 a.m.-noon

Camp II
Monday, July 29-Friday, August 2: 9:00 a.m.-noon

One week of camp: $150
Both weeks of camp: $250

Please register online.

Camps meet on Buffalo State University's Coyer Field.
Campus map (PDF, 3.54 MB)

The campus community is invited to attend a New York State EAP monthly webinar designed to help you shop and make nutritious meals at home instead of dining out or getting take-out today, March 20, from noon to 12:45 p.m.

We will take a virtual grocery store tour to learn how to make heart-healthy and budget-friendly food choices for your family. Guided by a dietitian, you will compare fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables; understand pricing; learn how to interpret in-store signage, and much more. Please register for this free 45-minute webinar through the WebEx meeting registration page. You will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to join the session.

In last week's Totality Tuesday, we talked about planning for the Great North American Eclipse on April 8. This week we will answer some common questions about eclipses.

It is understandable that there are a lot of questions about eclipses. Many topics have been addressed in previous weeks, but this week the focus is on three questions you might be wondering yourself!

Question: If it is a total eclipse and the Moon totally blocks the Sun, why do I need to wear eclipse glasses?

Answer: Totality, when the Sun is totally covered by the Moon, is the only time it is safe to look toward the Sun without eclipse glasses. Totality here in Buffalo will last only about three minutes and 45 seconds. For over an hour before and after totality, we will be experiencing the partial phases of the eclipse. During those phases, eclipse glasses are needed when looking at the Sun.

Question: Do I need to worry about my dog looking at the Sun during the eclipse?

Answer: There is no reason to keep your pets indoors or to worry about them looking at the Sun during an eclipse. They will notice it getting darker, but they won't know what is going on, so they won't be looking up at the eclipse. If you have pets or other animals, try to notice how they act during the eclipse. Is it how they act when it is getting dark at night, or are they acting differently?

Question: Why did they schedule it on a Monday?

Answer: This might seem like a silly question once you know the answer, but I have been asked this several times, both before the 2017 eclipse and in the last few months. I'm not sure who the "they" would be, but eclipses are caused by the natural motions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon. They are not scheduled by us. In a sense, we are just along for the ride, and fortunately, on April 8, that means we will be right in the center of the Moon's shadow as it passes over Western New York!

The Daily Bulletin will be on hiatus for spring break, but please check out Buffalo State's social media communities for next week's Totality Tuesday.

Question of the Week:  How can I see Baily's Beads?

Answer: Baily's Beads are what appear as a string of bright "beads" of light right before and after totality. They are caused by sunlight passing through low craters and valleys on the Moon's surface. Unfortunately, you are not likely to see them unless you are using a telescope or binoculars with proper filters for safely viewing the Sun. Remember, because telescopes and binoculars magnify the Sun, improperly using them during an eclipse can cause instant and permanent eye damage. Instead, with eclipse glasses, you should see a beautiful diamond ring effect without the need for a telescope or binoculars.

For information about Buffalo State's eclipse events, please visit the Buffalo State Eclipse website. Questions? Email eclipse@buffalostate.edu.

Spring 2024 CEP schedules have been posted on the Registrar's Office spring 2024 Courses web page:

• Spring 2024 CEP Schedule (PDF, 92 KB)
• Spring 2024 CEP Schedule with Block Exams (PDF, 119 KB)

All inquires about the CEP schedules should be directed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs Office.

The next webinar in the spring 2024 SUNY Online Teaching Webinar Series, "Effective Online Discussions," takes place Thursday, March 21, from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Online discussion forums have provided instructors with some compelling new possibilities for instruction. When designed properly, learning activities that require students to interact with each other can provide a rich, authentic experience for both students and instructors. This session will focus on how to design and manage these interactions in your online or blended course.

This webinar is free to attend, but registration is required. Information about the webinar series and a link to register can be found on the SUNY Online Teaching Webinar Series website.

SUNY Online is committed to supporting campus faculty members during this spring semester and beyond. The SUNY Online Teaching unit has developed a portfolio of resources, including the SUNY Online Teaching Webinar Series, in a variety of modes to best fit institutional or individual needs. Please visit the SUNY Center for Professional Development website for more opportunities.

Water service to Weigel Health Center will be interrupted on Tuesday, March 26, affecting the entire building and requiring the cancellation of in-person services on this day. The interruption is necessary to facilitate underground upgrades to the existing water main system between Perry Hall and Elms Hall (formerly Classroom Building) as part of the ongoing Elms Hall Renovation project.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this temporary disruption. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this important Elms Hall Renovation project phase.

The Buffalo State Dean of Students Office is celebrating Women's History Month with two featured speakers a woman veteran sharing her experiences and insights and an expert discussing trauma-informed care on Wednesday, March 20, from noon to 2:00 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Assembly Hall. 

This program aims to honor women's contributions, particularly in the military, and raise awareness about sensitive issues and how they relate to care in the campus community.

Sponsored by Inclusion and Equity, and Student Care and Support, Dean of Students Office.

Please email Juliet Meade, assistant director of student care and support, with questions.

The Police Athletic League will be on campus Tuesday, April 16, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union lobby. The Police Athletic League of Buffalo Inc. (PAL) is a not-for-profit organization that provides youth of the City of Buffalo with recreational, educational, cultural, environmental, and preventive program activities in structured, supervised, and organized settings using professional recreation and law enforcement personnel, in an effort to provide leadership, direction, and an opportunity for those youth to become responsible, successful adults.

PAL is looking for potential employees and volunteers such as athletic league coordinators, sports coaches, summer camp coordinators, and teachers. Please apply online.

Please email Mark Brumby, administrative assistant 1 in the Civic and Community Engagement Center, or call (716) 878-3919 with questions or comments.