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Bulletin for August 23, 2006

COLLEGE AT ONEONTA NIGHT WITH THE ONEONTA TIGERS - AUGUST 31
Save the date! The College at Oneonta Night with the Oneonta Tigers is Thursday, August 31 at 7:00 p.m. Rain date: Friday, September 1 at 6:00 p.m. Free admission and prizes. Attendees must have tickets in advance for free admission. All faculty and staff will be receiving complimentary tickets. Additional tickets are available in various campus locations (Office of College Advancement, the Alumni Affairs Office, the President’s Office, Milne Library, the Morris Conference Center and the Hunt Union). We will be kicking off the innings with free prizes. The College at Oneonta Public Events Committee and the Alumni Association for all faculty, staff, students, area alumni, community members and their families, sponsors this event. We hope to see you there!

SUNY-ONEONTA COLLEGE COUNCIL TO MEET ON CAMPUS
The College Council of the State University of New York College at Oneonta will meet on Friday, August 25, at 9:00 a.m. in the Glimmerglass Room, Hunt College Union. At the meeting, President Alan B. Donovan will deliver a report on the College. The Council will also consider a resolution to name the athletic honors room in the Chase Physical Education Building after emeritus faculty member Dr. Jane E. Grastorf. Each state-operated campus in the SUNY system has its own College Council. The members of each council are appointed by the governor for seven-year terms with the exception of the student representative, who is elected by the student body. College Councils have specific statutory powers, such as naming buildings and making regulations regarding student conduct. Council meetings are public, and each council meets at least four times a year.

SKILLS FOR SUCCESS COURSES
Information on the Skills For Success Courses for Fall 2006 & Winter 2007 are attached to this Bulletin.

FALL 2006 DINING HOURS
The Fall 2006 Dining Hours of Operation are available at http://dining.oneonta.edu.

APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEE TUITION ASSISTANCE
Applications for Employee Tuition Assistance for Fall 2006 will be accepted through Friday, September 1. Applications are available at the Human Resources Office, Netzer 208 and after completion, the form should be returned to the Human Resources Office. UUP employees have a one-course tuition waiver as part of their negotiated agreement, so the SUNY waiver should only be submitted if taking two courses. All other employees qualify to apply for up to two courses at any SUNY school if employed on a continuing appointment. If you have any questions, please phone Denise Straut at x2583. (Please note: only employees on a continuing appointment are eligible to apply for this assistance. Part-time employees may apply, but awards will be adjusted to reflect their percent of time.)

TO ALL ACCOUNT MANAGERS
Effective July 1, 2006, new vehicle service recharge rates (cents per mile) will be in effect. Departmental vehicle service recharge allocations will be increased to cover the new rates.

Pool Vehicle

Autos    $0.33   
Vans     $0.90   

These new rates reflect the current costs of operating and maintaining the College’s autos and vans. Allocation increases are based on actual FY04/05 mileage. Please contact Pauline Koren in the Budget Office at x3023 with any questions. Thank you.

TO ALL ACCOUNT MANAGERS
Effective July 1, 2006, departmental mail & messenger allocations will be increased to cover the new postage rates put in effect in January 2006. Allocation increases are based on original FY05/06 mail recharge allocations and reflect the 5.4% increase in the cost of a postage stamp. Please contact Pauline Koren in the Budget Office at x3023 with any questions. Thank you.

EQUIPMENT TRADE-IN TO APPLE COMPUTERS
Apple Computers now accepts used computers, monitors etc. of any brand via their “Trade-in and Recycling Program for Education.” To learn more, please review the attached link http://www.apple.com/education/shop/recycle/faq.html or contact the following Apple representatives:

Craig DeVoe    Jim Evans   
Account Executive     Inside Account Executive   
Apple Education     Apple Education - Austin   
518-426-2914    512-674-6904   

As with any equipment being traded-in, you must list identifying information about the trade-in equipment, include the manufacturer’s serial number and SUNY Oneonta decal number, on the Purchase Requisition so the trade-in can be removed from the College’s equipment inventory. You must also have sensitive information removed from the computer prior to trade-in by contacting Mark English at x3316 or email englishme@oneonta.edu. For further information, please contact Janet Frankl at x3227 or email frankljl@oneonta.edu.

OAS WELCOMES THE SHIPPING ROOM AT THE HUNT COLLEGE UNION
Oneonta Auxiliary Services is pleased to be providing a new service for students, faculty and staff at the Hunt College Union. Student package handling services previously provided through the Red Dragon Bookstore and the College Mailroom are now available at The Shipping Room in the area next to the Sbarro Italian Eatery. In addition to student package handling, The Shipping Room offers a variety of other services, such as sale of postage stamps, bubble wrap, envelopes and wrapping materials for outgoing packages, UPS and FedEx shipping and copying/faxing. Karen Laing will be the site Manager and can be reached at x3117

ALL EMPLOYEES ARE INVITED TO BE AN ACTION HERO!
Free Action Hero t-shirts will be distributed in the quad today, August 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wear your shirt on Thursday, August 24 to show that you support inclusion of all members of the campus community. If you are not able to pick up a t-shirt during quad hours but want to participate, please phone x3353. T-shirts are available in S, M, L, and XL. On the back, the t-shirts say, “I can…Be open minded, Fight Racism, Challenge Assumptions, Combat Homophobia, Overcome Ignorance, Demand Equality, Condemn Sexism, Change the World.” The Heroes Take Action Program sponsored by Gender & Sexuality Resource Center, Multicultural Student Affairs, Educational Opportunity Program, Office of Residential Life, Office of First Year Programs, and the Student Development Office.

GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES AVAILABLE
The Design students of Advanced Publication/Graphic Design are available to individuals and organizations on campus for the designing of offset print projects such as brochures, posters, CD covers, etc. The design project will become part of the student’s coursework and will be overseen by the instructor. The student will produce designs for your approval and prepare files to be printed. The client for whom the student is working is responsible for the cost of the printing and any extra materials. If interested, please contact katherine@spitzhoffdesign.com.

MILNE LIBRARY HOURS

Fall Semester Hours - Beginning Wednesday, August 23:

Monday - Wednesday     8 a.m. - Midnight   
Thursday     8 a.m. - 11 p.m.   
Friday    8 a.m. - 10 p.m.   
Saturday     11 a.m. - 10 p.m.   
Sunday    Noon - Midnight   
  • Milne Lab will be open during library hours.

ONEONTA ID NUMBER POLICY
In response to a New York State law enacted in 2000, all students are assigned an Oneonta ID number or A00 number. These numbers are used as a unique student identifier. They are printed on class rosters and are used by students when asking for services at the College. According to FERPA and campus policy, these numbers are to be treated in the same manner as the social security number. Please take care to provide the maximum security for all student record information. It is incumbent on all of us to protect our students’ privacy. If you would like a refresher on FERPA or if you have any questions regarding privacy of student records, please contact Bill Grau, College Registrar at ext. 3216 or graufw@oneonta.edu.

ONEONTA TIGERS BASEBALL TICKETS AVAILABLE
Four Oneonta Tigers baseball season passes, courtesy of the College Foundation, will once again be available through the President’s Office. Interested employees are requested to phone the President’s Office at x2500 to reserve tickets. Tickets may only be reserved during the week of each game(s) on a first-come, first-served basis. For the sake of others, passes must be returned the morning after each game.

REMINDER ON POSTING GRADES
Federal law (FERPA) prohibits posting grades using student names and/or identification numbers. However, it is permissible to post by code name or number (not the Oneonta I.D. number, social security number, or any part thereof) agreed to by the student and the faculty member. Wherever you post grades, please scramble the names on the roster before assigning codes so that the list does not reflect an alphabetical listing of your roster. It is also against FERPA regulations to leave students’ graded work in a general pick up area. Graded course work must be returned individually to students. Please be aware that under no circumstances may a listing of student names and ID numbers, or any part thereof, be posted for any reason. Violations of this law can result in termination of Federal funding to the college. Questions regarding the privacy of student records should be directed to Bill Grau, College Registrar at x3216 or via e-mail at graufw@oneonta.edu.

COMING SOON JAZZMAN’S CAFÉ
Jazzman’s Café is coming soon to the Milne Library and will feature gourmet coffee, espresso, homemade bakery items, wraps and hearty soups. Jazzman’s offers a relaxing atmosphere with Jazz music and a convenient location for all.

COLLEGE CAMP TRAIL HIKE SCHEDULED - AUGUST 27
The annual College Camp Trail Hike will be held on Sunday, August 27. Snapper Petta will be departing from Hunt College Union at 1:00 p.m. and he will give a guided tour of the camp trails. All those who would like to participate are asked to wear comfortable shoes and bring refreshments if desired. If you have any questions please contact Snapper Petta at x3455.

FINE ART GALLERY EXHIBITION - AUGUST 28 - OCTOBER 14
An exhibition of oil paintings, watercolor, pastels, etchings and sculpture titled: Sondra Freckelton & Jack Beal: 50 Years of Working Together will be featured in the Fine Arts Gallery from Monday, August 28 - Saturday, October 14. An Opening Reception is scheduled for Thursday August 31 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. All are invited to attend. An Artists’ Slide Lecture about their work and life will be held Monday, September 11 in IRC #3; 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., and is open to all. Celebrating a 50-year collaboration by two of our areas most celebrated artists. Sondra and Jack have lived and worked near Oneonta for over 30 years. The work in the show represents a time line of their career efforts together. It is a unique and special opportunity to see them together. The Gallery is open Monday - Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. when the College is in session. Admission is free and all are invited to visit the gallery. More information about the exhibit or the gallery is available from Tim Sheesley at x2445.

VAN SAFETY TRAINING CLASSES - AUGUST 29, AND SEPTEMBER 4
The Van Safety Training class, which is the required course for anyone wanting to drive a college 12 or 15 passenger van has been scheduled on the following dates and times: Tuesday, August 29 at 10:00 a.m.; and Monday, September 4 at 6:00 p.m. Classes start promptly and last approximately two hours. Please phone UPD at x3550 to sign up.

INVITATION TO WELCOME RECEPTION - AUGUST 30
Employees and students are invited to a Welcome Reception hosted by the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center on Wednesday, August 30 at 3:00 p.m. in the 2nd floor lobby of the Hunt College Union. Opening remarks will begin at 3:15 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Come join us welcome a new year!

UUP LABOR DAY CELEBRATION - SEPTEMBER 4
United University Professions (UUP) cordially invites all segments of the College at Oneonta community and of the larger Oneonta community to a Labor Day celebration on Monday, September 4, on the Upper Quad between 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. UUP welcomes professionals and faculty in our bargaining unit, sisters and brothers in CSEA and the Teamsters and PEF and Council 82, students, townspeople, and college administrators to our Labor Day observance. Robert W. Compton, Associate Professor of Political Science, author of several works on global politics, Academic Vice President of UUP Oneonta, consultant to the Center for International Development’s Legislative Fellows Program and member of its SUNY advisory committee, Presiding Officer of the College Senate, and recipient of Binghamton University’s Delta Award for distinguished public service, will deliver remarks on “Labor Day, Union Solidarity, and Community Service.” UUP will serve complimentary refreshments. Rain or shine, our large tent will feature cookies and lemonade, expressions of solidarity, colorful posters and banners, and the music of the labor movement. For further information, contact Loraine Tyler, UUP’s director of special events, at x3390. Kudos to Loraine for coordinating this special Labor Day observance. Loraine’s generosity with her time and talent is much appreciated.

ONEONTA SWIMMING AND DIVING TEAM SWIM LESSONS - SEPTEMBER 5 - 28
The lessons will begin on Tuesday, September 5 and run until Thursday, September 28. There will be 8 classes in total, the cost is $6.00/class. Classes will be held at the Chase pool. We are offering two time slots on Tuesday and Thursday. The first block will run from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and the second block will run from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. We will be offering the 30 min. option for children 3 years old and younger. The session is a one-on-one lesson for 30 min. at a cost of $6.00/class. The younger children really benefit with the one on one attention and their little bodies can usually tolerate the water for about 20 to 30 minutes. We will need to know the first and last name, age, and approximately the swimming ability of your child, as well as a number where you can be reached during the day. Please, get back to me by September 1st for registration. For more information call me, Chris Schuler at x2505 or e-mail schulee@oneonta.edu. Checks can be made payable to SUNY Oneonta, you may pay on the first day of class or as you go. I will be in and out of the office for the remainder of the summer spending as much time as I can with my family. Looking forward to hearing form you. We have always enjoyed and appreciated your involvement with our program, thank you for your support.

2006 MAYOR'S CUP SOCCER TOURNAMENT - SEPTEMBER 8 - 10
The 2006 Mayor's Cup Soccer Tournament is scheduled for Friday - Sunday, September 8 - 10. All are invited to show their support by attending the games. ADMISSION IS FREE. The schedule is as follows: 2006 Women’s Mayor’s Cup Schedule - Hosted by Oneonta State at Red Dragon Field: Saturday, September 9 - 12 noon…Hartwick College vs. Clark University; 2:30 p.m.…Oneonta State vs. Catholic University. Sunday, September 10 - 12 noon…Catholic University vs. Hartwick College; 2:30 p.m.…Clark University vs. Oneonta State. 2006 Men’s Mayor’s Cup Schedule - Hosted by Hartwick College at Elmore Field: Friday, September 8 - 5:00 p.m.… Towson University vs. Marist College; 7:30 p.m.… University of Pennsylvania vs. Hartwick College. Sunday, September 10 - 1:00 p.m.…Marist College vs. University of Pennsylvania; 3:30 p.m.…Towson University vs. Hartwick College.

CAMPUS DATES AND DEADLINE

Add/Drop ends. After this date all schedule adjustments for full semester courses will result in a $20 late fee. “W” grades are assigned for dropping a full semester course after this date. Last day to elect Pass/Fail Grade option. After this date all Individual Course Enrollment, Independent Study, Internship and Teaching Assistantship forms (3 s.h. or more) will result in a $20 late fee. Last day for students with part time enrollment to drop a course with no tuition liability.

Labor Day: Administrative Offices Closed.   
College closes after last class.   
Classes resume.   
Homecoming, Family Weekend.   
College closes after last class.   
Classes resume.   
Finals Week.   

REMINDERS

3rd Annual "Best Practices In Teaching And Counseling" Conference
Hunt Union. Geared toward education undergraduates, graduates, and instructors in elementary, secondary, and school counseling programs as well as teachers, counselors and interested others. Workshops include topics related to best teaching/counseling practices across content areas. Co-sponsored by SUNY-Oneonta, Division of Education, Alumni Association, CRTC, and NYS English Council.

3rd Annual Celebration Of Teaching
Plan to participate in a day of celebrating the art and science of teaching with colleagues and students. Faculty/graduate students are invited to present posters on the theme of engaging students. Submit your proposals at: www.oneonta.edu/cot. You may also email lassonc@oneonta.edu or phone x2339 to request a paper application form.

THANK YOU
FACULTY/STAFF ACTIVITIES

SUMMER BULLETIN INFORMATION
Email your items and attachments to Mona Hughes (x2490) at hughesml@oneonta.edu by the noon deadline on Thursdays for publication the following Wednesday. Do not send items or attachments in Publisher. Items that come after the noon deadline will be held over for the next available edition. The Bulletin is not published when classes are not in session, but we do adhere to the same deadline before a break for publication after the break.

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