GRASTORF HONORS ROOM RECEPTION - OCTOBER 23
Current and retired faculty and staff are cordially invited to the dedication of the Dr. Jane E. Grastorf Honors Room, which has been endowed through her generous gifts. The reception will be held on
Monday, October 23 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chase Physical Education Building. Refreshments will be served. For questions about this event, please contact the office of
College Advancement at x2535.
COLLEGE COUNCIL TO MEET
The College Council of the State University of New York College at Oneonta will meet on
Thursday, October 5, at 4:30 p.m. in Conference Room 318, Milne Library. At the meeting, College President Alan B. Donovan will deliver a report on the College. The Council will also hear a presentation on the College's PR2EPS program, which helps high school and college students in Central New York learn about and prepare for potential careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. 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 meets at least four times a year.
MILNE LIBRARY HOURS
Milne Library will observe the following hours during the September recess
Friday, September 29 - Tuesday, October 3 and October Open House,
Saturday, October 7:
Recess Hours:
Friday, September 29 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.Open House
Saturday, October 7 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE SIEGFRIED PRIZE
The Academic Excellence Committee has issued a call for applications for the annual Richard Siegfried Junior Faculty Prize for Academic Excellence. All SUNY-Oneonta full-time, non-tenured faculties are eligible to apply. The deadline for applications is
Friday, October 6. A campus-wide mailing of the award criteria has been done. If you did not receive an application, or if you have questions concerning the application, you may contact
William Simons, Chair of the Committee, at x3498. The Richard Siegfried Junior Faculty Prize for Academic Excellence is funded in part by a gift from
Alice Siegfried in memory of her husband and in honor of his commitment to academic excellence. The College at Oneonta Alumni Association’s 2006-2007 Alumni Annual Fund supports this annual event.
EXCUSED MEDICAL LEAVES WITHOUT CHARGE TO ACCRUALS
Over the past several years, new sections have been added to the Civil Service Law entitling New York State employees to a variety of excused leaves without charge to accruals, up to certain maximums. These include leaves for
1) up to four hours of paid leave annually for screening for breast cancer (for males and females);
2) up to 7 days leave to undergo a medical procedure to donate bone marrow and up to 30 days of paid leave to serve as an organ donor; and
3) up to four hours of paid leave annually for screening for prostate cancer. Appropriate medical documentation is required in all cases. If anyone has any questions about this, please contact
Human Resources at x2509.
KNOW YOUR GREEKS
There is often confusion about the Greek letter social organizations on campus and how to evaluate them. The recognized Greek letter organizations are those who have an official relationship with the College, have faculty or staff advisors, and meet established standards for academic achievement, philanthropy, and community service. Unrecognized organizations that use Greek letters have no standing on campus or with the national organizations whose letters they use; they function as loosely organized social groups. To help reduce the confusion, the “Know Your Greeks” list is
attached to this issue of this Bulletin. If you have questions, phone Angie Eichler, Robb Thibault, or
Jeanne Miller.
GRANTS DEVELOPMENT OFFICE - 2007 FACULTY RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY GRANTS AVAILABLE
Printed guidelines and application materials for the Faculty Research Grant and Creative Activity Grant Programs are being distributed to all faculty and professional staff. They are also available on the Grants Development website at
HERE (required forms are downloadable and fillable). The
Faculty Research Grant Program funds awards of up to $2,500 to support research conducted by faculty or professional staff in all subject areas. The deadline is
Monday, October 16. The Creative Activity Grant Program funds awards of up to $1,000 for expenses related to original creative work conducted by faculty or professional staff in areas including, but not limited to, creative writing, music, performing arts and the visual arts. The deadline is
Monday, 23 October 23. Late or incomplete proposals, or those that do not adhere to specific guidelines, will not be reviewed. Phone
Kim Muller at x2479 or Kathy Meeker at x2632 if you have questions.
INFORMATION ON SUBMITTING PAPERS TO AN ANTI-PLAGIARISM SERVICE.
If you are using an anti-plagiarism service such as
www.turnitin.com, you must remove the students name and assign a code name to each paper you submit. The code name must not be the students ID number or any part there of and should only be known to you. Using the students name or ID number is a violation of the students FERPA rights because you are releasing personally identifiable information without his/her written consent. If you have any questions on FERPA please contact
Bill Grau, College Registrar at x3216 or via e-mail at
graufw@oneonta.edu.
FILM SERIES ON AFRICA
The Center for Multicultural Experiences and the Africana and Latino Studies Department at the SUNY College at Oneonta are sponsoring a film series on Africa that began on Monday, September 25. Films will begin at
6:30
p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall. Admission is complimentary, and members of the community are invited to attend. The films are as follows:
Today, Wednesday, September 27 - JIT, a funny film from Zimbabwe that centers on a migrant to the city who works for gangster hustlers and fails to meet his obligations to this family in the village;
Wednesday, October 25 - Faat Kine, a comic drama by Senegalese director Ousmane Sembene about a successful business woman dealing with the realities of youth (her daughters) and their chances for success in life and relationships; and
Wednesday, November 29 - Everyone's Child, a drama about AIDS orphans directed by Tsitsi Dangarembga of Zimbabwe. More information about the film series on Africa is available by phoning the
Center for Multicultural Experiences at x2663.
JAVA, JAVA, AND OTHER TECHNOLOGIES SERIES - TODAY
The JAVA, JAVA, and Other Technologies Series will present
Coppermine, today, September 27 from 8:00
a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wouldn't you like to have all your photos and images at your fingertips in the classroom? Use them whenever you want? Search through them? Make them available to your students outside of class? If you answered yes to any of these questions
Coppermine might be just what you need. Academic Information Technology Services makes a web based image database system known as
Coppermine available to faculty, staff and students. This system is tightly integrated with desktop platforms such as Windows XP and iPhoto for the Macintosh. To see
Coppermine in action visit the web site:
http://aristotle.oneonta.edu/coppermine and visit the many public galleries our faculty have made available. If you would like to know more about how to us
Coppermine yourself contact the TLTC at x2684 and we can get you started.
RECEPTION FOR EVA VEGA - TODAY
All members of the campus community are invited to a reception to
honor Eva Vega, who is leaving to take a new job at NYU. The
reception will be held in the Waterfront Café, Hunt Union on
Wednesday, September 27 from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
MUG ONE MEETING - OCTOBER 4
MUG ONE, the Macintosh User Group of Oneonta, presents: "Tips, Tricks and Timely Topics.” Join us on
Wednesday, October 4 at 7:30
p.m. in our new fall meeting location – Room 132, Human Ecology Building. [See
http://www.mugone.com/ for driving and parking information.] An all-star team of MUG ONE officers will demo the latest software, answer questions, and offer tips and tricks in this always lively and always popular program. Come back soon for all the details on what we'll be showcasing - there will be something for everyone. As always, we'll have questions and answers, refreshments and door prizes (members only). MUG ONE library materials will be available for circulation to MUG ONE members at the meeting. MUG ONE meetings are free of charge and open to the public. Everyone is welcome. For more information, go to
http://www.mugone.com, phone Terry Helser at
x3518, or email Elsa Travisano at:
mugone@stny.rr.com. See you then!
DEADLINE FOR UUP CONTRACT PROPOSALS - OCTOBER 6
UUP is in the first stages of preparing for contract negotiations. The current contract will expire on
June 30, 2007. The contract to be negotiated will set terms and conditions of employment for a four year period. Contract negotiations will take place between UUP and the State of New York. A single contract will encompass all UUP/SUNY campuses. UUP seeks ideas and suggestions from its members for the contract to be negotiated. The statewide UUP leadership will send a survey to all members of the bargaining unit to gather such information. In addition to the survey from the statewide UUP organization, the Oneonta UUP encourages its members to e-mail chapter president
Bill Simons at simonswm@oneonta.edu with proposals and priorities for the new contract. Bill will serve on the Negotiations Committee. E-mail proposals to Bill should be specific, detailed, and offer a rationale, theoretical and/or experiential, for items advocated. Also provide your name and contact information along with the proposal. If you ask for your name to be withheld, that request will be honored. On other UUP/SUNY campuses similar canvassing of members is taking place. The level of support and practicality of proposals will receive careful consideration.
Rob Compton, UUP Oneonta vice president for academics, and Janie Forrest-Glotzer, chapter facilitator for professionals, will serve on the statewide Ad Hoc Advisory Committee for contract negations. Rob and Janie also invite members of the UUP Oneonta bargaining unit to send them, by e-mail, proposals concerning the new contract. Rob’s e-mail address is
comptorw@oneonta.edu. Janie’s e-mail address is
forresjl@oneonta.edu Proposals
for the new contract must be received by Bill, Rob, and/or Janie, by e-mail, no later than Friday, October 6.
NYC BUS TRIP - NOVEMBER 4
The Office of International Education is sponsoring a bus trip to New York City on
Saturday, November 4. The bus will leave the Hunt Union at
7:00
a.m. and drop passengers on 6th Avenue between 46th and 47th streets. Pick up is at the same location at
8:00
p.m. The cost of the trip is $40. For further information, please phone
x3369.
STUDENTS HANDLING EXAMS - A REMINDER
Students must not be involved in the preparation, duplication, transportation or distribution of examinations. In addition, students, including undergraduate teaching assistants, must not be permitted to grade, or in any manner process tests or papers. This includes using the ScanTron machines to grade tests or quizzes and distributing graded materials to other students. If you have questions regarding this, please contact
Bill Grau, College Registrar, at x3216.
CAMPUS CRIME AWARENESS AND CAMPUS SECURITY ACT INFORMATION
In compliance with the federal law, Title 11 “Campus Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act”, the SUNY College at Oneonta provides reports about campus safety and security programs, incidents of crime on campus, and information regarding registered sex offenders. Copies of the campus safety and crime reports are available in the following locations:
Admissions Office, Alumni Hall, State University of New York College at Oneonta, Oneonta, New York 13820
Student Development Office, 119 Netzer Administration Building, State University of New York College at Oneonta, Oneonta, New York 13820
University Police Department, Alumni Hall, State University of New York College at Oneonta, Oneonta, New York 13820
At our University Police website, http://www.oneonta.edu/admin/police/, at the tab labeled Campus Crime Report
Multicultural Student Affairs, 119 Netzer Administration Building, State University of New York College at Oneonta, Oneonta, New York 13820.
Information concerning registered sex offenders is transmitted to the campus by the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and may be obtained from the Chief of Police, c/o University Police Department, and on the University Police website.
CAMPUS DATES AND DEADLINEDecember 2006 Master’s Diploma & Teacher Certification Applications and related application fees due in Registrar’s Office. Graduate Admission Applications due for Spring 2007.
TAP Certification begins. Students receiving TAP awards must be full time (12 s.h. or more) to be eligible for TAP.
Withdrawal Deadline. Last day to drop a full semester course.
Incomplete/Pending Grade Deadline. Last day for students to make up Incomplete and Pending Grades from Spring and Summer 2006 or to file the extension of time form.
Last day for filing Independent Study, Internship, Individual Course Enrollment & Teaching Assistantship forms (less than 3 s.h.). After this date, $20 late fee assessed.
Last day for Faculty to turn in grades for previously assigned incomplete - pending grades.
Classes resume. Last day to withdraw from the College. After this date students must complete all coursework.
Brown Bag Lunch Series: Program on Joint Health
First session: 11:00
a.m. - 11:50 a.m. Second session: 12:00 noon - 12:50 p.m. Both sessions will be held in
144 Human Ecology.
Pairs Presents “Sex Signals”
8:00
p.m., Hunt Union Ballroom. For more information contact Rebecca Harrington at
x3540 or harrinrl@oneonta.edu.
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.
Lee National Denim Day
Remember breast cancer doesn’t affect just women, so let’s see support from the whole campus community. For your $5.00 donation you get to wear
jeans to work for the day, if appropriate. Sponsored by EAP. Please contact
Melissa Nicosia for more information or to send a donation.
Flamenco Night
Hunt Union Ball Room. Workshop at 5:30
p.m., Reception at 6:30 p.m., and performance at 7:30 p.m. Part of the Hispanic Heritage Week.
Semiformal Honoring HOLA Alumni
7:00 p.m., Center for Cultural Experiences. Part of the Hispanic Heritage Week.
Sondra Freckelton & Jack Beal: 50 Year of Working Together
Fine Arts Gallery. An exhibition of oil paintings, watercolor, pastels, etchings and sculpture. Hours: Monday - Friday, 11:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. when College is in session. Information available from
Tim Sheesley at x2445.
Charles Steckler: Stage Design
New Gallery, Fine Arts. An exhibition of photographs, drawings and production related material. A Gallery Talk will be offered on Thursday, October 12 from 4:00
p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at closing reception. Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday, 11:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m. when College is in session. Information available from
Tim Sheesley at x2445.
3rd Annual Celebration Of Teaching
Faculty/graduate students are invited to present posters on the theme of engaging students. Submit proposals at:
www.oneonta.edu/cot.
You may email lassonc@oneonta.edu or phone
x2339 to request a paper application form.
UUP Member Flood Relief Applications Deadline
If you are a member who incurred damages to your personal residence and/or contents as a result of the June 27 flooding, go
HERE for a application/guidelines. Questions to
Helen Vickery at NYSUT (1-800-392-9810, ext. 6213). Completion of form requires signature of UUP Oneonta President, Bill Simons.
Thank you to SUNY-Shine for the beautiful dish garden I received. It brightened my whole day. Many thanks to all who have kept me in their thoughts and prayers. All your good wishes are truly aiding in my recovery.
Diane Terry, English & Academic Development & Enrichment
Thank you to the campus community and SUNY-Shine for the donation made in memory of my mother after her passing.
Margaret Monaco, Education, Fitzelle Hall
Congratulations to three faculty members from Earth Sciences on being selected as presenters at the 118th annual meeting of the Geological Society of America on October 22-25, 2006, in Philadelphia. On Monday, October 23, James Ebert will present a paper entitled "Undergraduate Contributions to Professional Development in Earth and Space Science Education and the Mutual Benefits of Commingled Pre-service/In-service Programs" in the conference's track on "Successes in Professional Development of Earth Science Teachers." The paper examines the benefits of including undergraduate pre-service teachers in professional development opportunities for in-service teachers, such as the presentations led by Dr. Ebert and his students at Science Teachers Association of New York conferences. Dr. Ebert will present his second paper, "Designing and Implementing a Standards-based Curriculum for Majors in Earth Science Education: Giving Future Teachers What They Need with Minimal Strain on Departmental Resources," on Tuesday, October 24, in the conference's track on "Preparing Future K-12 Teachers of Earth Science." The paper focuses on changes made in the College's Adolescence Education: Earth Science program to prepare future teachers for national standards and New York State high school curricula; P. Jay Fleisher will present a paper entitled "Ice Dam Breakout at Bering Glacier, Alaska" on October 23 in the conference track on "Quaternary Geology." With co-presenters Eric Natel, a 1997 SUNY-Oneonta graduate employed in research and development at Eastman Kodak, and Palmer Bailey, an associate of the Bering Research Glacier Group, Dr. Fleisher will discuss his ongoing research related to the glacier's peripheral drainage system; Devin Castendyk will present "Sensitivity Analysis of Subaqueous Pyrite Oxidation in a Predictive Model of Pit Lake Chemistry, Martha Mine, New Zealand" in the conference track on "Chemical and Hydrological Interactions in the Evolution and Control of Coal and Metal Mine Drainage" on October 24. Castendyk, who holds a doctorate from the University of New Zealand at Auckland, will focus on research he conducted in New Zealand with Dr. Jenny Webster-Brown of the University of New Zealand at Auckland. Established in 1888, the Geological Society of America provides access to elements that are essential to the professional growth of earth scientists at all levels of expertise and from all sectors: academic, government, business, and industry. The mission of the Geological Society of America is to be a leader in advancing the geosciences, enhancing the professional growth of its members, and promoting the geosciences in the service of humankind. Approximately 6,200 geoscientists are expected to attend the meeting.
Veronica Diver, International Education, presented her humorous speech, “Single in the City of Oneonta,” at the Oneonta Toastmasters meeting on September 11, 2006. She was also elected club president at the meeting.
Ashok Malhotra, Philosophy, led a discussion on September 18, 2006 in the Religion and Science Dialogue Series of the Edwardsville World Religions, Knowledge and Science Group, an initiative of the Metanexus Institute for Constructive Engagement of Science and Religion in Illinois. His topic was "Spiritual Traditions of India and Models for Dialogue on Science and Religion."
William Simons, History, gave a lecture at the Rotary Club of Milford (NY) on Wednesday, September 19, 2006. His topic was "Reflections on the National Pastime."
BULLETIN INFORMATION
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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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