If you have noticed some inconsistencies with the Buffalo State College online directory, please know that Information Technology, Human Resource Management, and Marketing and Communications are aware of the problems. New faculty and staff members may not be added, and separated faculty and staff members may continue to appear. Additionally, colleagues have reported difficulty in navigating between pages.

IT is working on the problems. While it may be some time before the issues are resolved, we will keep you posted via the Daily Bulletin.

Now is a great time to take a look at the videos stored in your Ensemble Video Media Library and delete any files you no longer need. These may include

• student drop box submissions you won't use again (more than six months have passed since grades have been assigned for the class),
• practice videos that are no longer needed,
• original files that have been edited into more concise clips,
• outdated or irrelevant materials,
• videos that violate copyright law (Know Your Copyrights).

Please see the Knowledge Base article "Cleaning Up Files in the Ensemble Media Library" for more information.

Individual Ensemble training or question sessions can be scheduled through the Innovation and Learning Collaborative Bookings page.

The Campbell Student Union staff is excited to announce the implementation of Mazevo reservation software. You may now request space in the Student Union directly in the system from our website using your Buffalo State credentials. A helpful tutorial on the website will take requesters through the process step by step.

Please email the Student Union or call (716) 878-4631 with questions.

The campus community is invited to attend the New York State EAP webinar “Someday Is Today to Create a Bucket List or Vision Board!” on Thursday, February 3, from noon to 1:00 p.m.

The WellNYS Everyday Monthly Challenge for February is to create a bucket list or vision board. So instead of saying, “Someday I’ll travel,” or set a life goal, or accomplish that dream you've had for years, join this 30-minute webinar to learn how to start or continue a bucket list or vision board and make that goal a reality. Also, find out more about NYS Work Life Services programs for NYS employees and their families. This seminar will be presented by Linda Carignan-Everts, EAP wellness coordinator, NYS Work-Life Services. 

Please register through the WebEx meeting registration page. You will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to join the seminar.

Lincoln’s Birthday - Saturday, February 12
The Governor’s Office of Employee Relations has designated Lincoln’s Birthday, Saturday, February 12, as a floating holiday for all state employees except those represented by PBANYS. Employees eligible to observe the holiday will be credited with a floating holiday and may arrange with their supervisors to use the credit on a date of their choice before the holiday recurs. For Security Services Unit employees who are eligible to observe holidays, Election Day and Lincoln's Birthday will be observed as fixed holidays. When such employees are required to work on these holidays, their benefits will be determined in the same manner as is currently followed for other holidays on which they are required to work.

Washington’s Birthday - Monday, February 21
No classes are scheduled on Monday, February 21, and the Washington’s Birthday holiday will be observed on this date. All offices are closed.

Questions regarding state holidays should be directed to Human Resource Management, (716) 878-4822.

Active Buffalo State College employees can view and print their W-2 Wage and Tax Statement from any computer or smartphone through NYS Payroll Online.

Go to the State Payroll Self-Service website.

1. Log in to www.suny.edu/hrportal.

2. Click on the NYS Payroll Online icon.

3. Complete the verification process the first time you log in. You will need your nine-digit NYS Employee ID obtained from SUNY HR Self Service or your pay stub.

4. For NYS Payroll Online, if you do not have the Payroll Online application on the NY.gov portal, go to https://psonline.osc.ny.gov/ in the same browser session and tab after reaching the NY.gov portal in step 3.

5. Select View W-2.

6. Select Year End Form for required year. (Please be sure that pop-ups are enabled in your browser.)

7. Print the W-2.

Within the State Payroll Self-Service system, you can elect to opt out of receiving paper direct deposit stubs.  If you are not enrolled in direct deposit, you can enroll anytime by completing the direct deposit enrollment request form.

Paper copies of the 2021 W-2s were picked up by the U.S. Postal Service on January 20, 2022.

Please call the Payroll Office with questions: (716) 878-4124.

Please note and bookmark the following helpful registration information.

FAQs

Registration

Banner - View the GET HELP! Section

Changes requiring instructor assistance should be completed no later than Friday, January 28. Spring 2022 classes begin Monday, January 31. Registration officially ends Tuesday, February 8, at 11:59 p.m. in Banner. If a student is attending a class, the class must show on his or her Banner Student Detail Schedule. Everyone is strongly encouraged to bookmark the Academic Calendar for reference.

Spring 2022 semester begins Monday, January 31. All continuing students are strongly encouraged to complete their registration-related activity in Banner no later than today, January 20.

Encourage students to secure their desired schedule now by using Schedule Planner.

Schedule Planner is the only tool that allows students to search for open classes.

Students should be reminded to print a copy of their schedule after each change they make and before the start of classes. Printing the most current copy of their schedule gives them a handy reference reflecting their current enrollment and can be shown to instructor(s) if needed. Students should always double-check their schedule carefully for accuracy and make sure they are aware of any changes that may have occurred to the section (for example, the building or room the class meets in).

To print a copy of the schedule, students should follow this path in Banner self-service:

• Student
• Registration
• View Required Books, Course Materials and Printable Schedule
• Select Term and Submit
• Click Submit button for printer-friendly version of the class schedule