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Bulletin for January 31, 2007

RETIREMENT CELEBRATION FOR SALLY GOODWIN - TODAY
The faculty/staff of James M. Milne library cordially invite colleagues of Sally Goodwin, Head of Access Services & Reference Librarian, to join us from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31 in room 118 of the library. This will be an opportunity for all who know and appreciate Sally to say a fond farewell.

CHOLESTEROL & CARDIAC HEALTH
On Wednesday, February 14, the Employee Assistance Program will sponsor a program on holistic approaches to cardiac health. Please see information attached to this issue of the Bulletin.

ATTENTION FACULTY: PLEASE SHARE INFORMATION WITH STUDENTS
Please announce to your classes the South Africa trip for students for Summer Session 2007 led by Rob Compton, Political Science. The three information sessions are: Friday, February 2 at 2:00 p.m.; Tuesday, February 6 at 4:00 p.m.; and Thursday, February 8 at 4:00 p.m. All sessions are in 305 Fitzelle Hall. Please see the information attached to this issue of the Bulletin.

FACULTY/STAFF DIRECTORY CHANGES
Attached to this issue of the Bulletin is the recent Faculty/Staff Directory Changes.

PERSONAL CAR MILEAGE RATE
Effective January 1, 2007, employees in all negotiating units will be reimbursed for authorized, personal car mileage on State business at the rate of 48.5 cents per mile. This change also applies to all other unrepresented employees. This mileage rate increase is based on the standard allowance established by the Internal Revenue Service. Questions should be directed to Maureen Yorks at x3530 or Becca O’Donnell at x2555.

FACULTY DINING
Enjoy the convenience of Faculty Dining with your multi-purpose ID card and eliminate the need to carry cash. If you choose to open a Faculty Dining account, you will receive a 10% bonus. Visit us at http://EZadd.oneonta.edu to open an account online or phone the ID/Dining Card Office at x3367.

SUBMITTING PAPERS TO AN ANTI-PLAGIARISM SERVICE
If you are using an anti-plagiarism service such as www.turnitin.com, you must remove the student’s name and assign a code name to each paper you submit. The code name must not be the student’s ID number or any part there of and should only be known to you. Using the student’s 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 Maureen Artale, Assistant Registrar at x3108 or via e-mail at artalemp@oneonta.edu.

SKATING AND SNOWSHOEING AT COLLEGE CAMP
OAS will be offering snowshoeing and skating at the College Camp again this year. Ice-skating will be available whenever the Camp is open and weather permitting. Snowshoe rentals are available 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on the following Saturdays and Sundays: February 3 & 4, 10 & 11, 17 & 18; and March 10 & 11, 17 & 18, 24 & 25, weather permitting. With your College ID card, you can borrow snowshoes at no charge at the green snowshoe hut near the lodge. Hot chocolate will be available on Saturdays and Sundays, compliments of Campus Dining Services.

YOGA & MEDITATION BEGINS - TODAY
The goal of the Yoga and Meditation Society is to promote, on a formal and regular basis, a dynamic dialogue on the interaction of religion and science using yoga and meditation as a model. Studies on contemplative practice are readily available for discussion and debate and are instrumental in carrying on a vital exchange regarding the effects of yoga and meditation on the human personality and implications for the spiritual strengthening of the individual and society. The lectures and conference will be held at the Center for Multicultural Experiences from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. These events are funded by a grant from the Metanexus Institute, Templeton Foundation and SUNY-Oneonta and are free to students, faculty and the public. Please come and join us during this semester. For further information, please contact: Ashok Kumar Malhotra at x3220. The following lectures and conference are on the agenda:

FINAL CANDIDATE OPEN FORUM - FEBRUARY 7
The final Open Forum presentation for the position of Director of Multicultural Student Affairs and the Gender & Sexuality Resource Center will be Montrose Streeter on Wednesday, February 7 at 3:30 p.m. in 103 Morris Hall.

MUG ONE MEETING - FEBRUARY 7
MUG ONE, the Macintosh User Group of Oneonta, presents: Macworld Expo San Francisco and Selected Shorts. Join us on Wednesday, February 7, at 7:30 p.m. in IRC, LH #4, for our first meeting of 2007. President and Apple User Group Advisory Board chair Elsa Travisano will report on announcements, new products and happenings from January's Macworld Expo 2007 and User Group University. Hear the latest news and helpful hints , win vendors goodies (members only), and share refreshments with us. Everyone welcome! For information, go to www.mugone.com, phone Terry Helser at x3518, or email Elsa Travisano at: mugone@stny.rr.com.

ODK SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP: DEADLINE - FEBRUARY 15
The Oneonta Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, is seeking nominations for membership in the Honorary Member and Faculty Member categories. Membership in ODK is considered a high honor and a mark of distinction. Exemplary character, responsible leadership, service in campus and community life and outstanding scholarship are indispensable qualifications for membership. Membership is awarded primarily to students who are juniors and seniors, but honorary members and members of the faculty and administration may also be invited into membership. Please review the criteria below. Letters of nomination should address the criteria defined and sent, in confidence, to Karen Brown, ODK Secretary, 116 Alumni Hall, no later than February 15. Faculty Members/Administration: Nominees must have been employed by the College for a minimum of 3 years, and have a record of exemplary character, scholarship, service and leadership in campus life, and good citizenship within the academic and larger community. Two nominees may be selected each semester. Honorary Members (honoris causa: Nominees must have demonstrated outstanding achievements in the local, state, national or international community. It is not necessary that they have previous affiliation with the College. One nominee may be selected each semester.

SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
All departments should direct requests to have surplus computer or related equipment removed from your department to Mark English, Manager – Technology Services via memo or email, englisme@oneonta.edu  with copy to Janet Frankl frankljl@oneonta.edu. Computer hard-drives will be reformatted, insuring removal of any sensitive information, & the equipment will be evaluated for possible reassignment to another department on campus. Direct surplus requests for non-computer equipment to Janet Frankl. Include the following data on all surplus requests: Description, SUNY-Oneonta decal number, manufacturer's serial number, condition and current location.

MASSAGE THERAPY OFFERED
OAS & the Hunt College Union are pleased to announce that licensed massage therapist, Mark Sheppard, will be available by appointment through Friday, February 23. The costs are as follows: $30 – half hour; $60 – hour; and $85 – hour and a half. Dragon Dollars and cash will be accepted. This service is being offered at the Hunt College Union on a trial basis. Response and customer feedback will determine whether the service will continue in the future. Please phone x4205 to schedule an appointment.

REQUEST FOR BOOK DONATIONS
Rob Compton, Political Science, is collecting book donations on public accounting and finance, democracy and governance, education methods and policy, public policy processes, and related subjects for the Parliament of Zimbabwe’s library. As Zimbabwe struggles to re-establish a functioning democracy, the staff and members of Parliament are finding a scarcity of knowledge based resources and budgetary wherewithal to acquire materials. This project is organized through SUNY Center for International Development in Albany, which is part of the Research Foundation. It specializes in “democracy and governance projects” throughout the world. Please contact Rob at x3048 or by email at comptorw@oneonta.edu

THE SHIPPING ROOM
The Shipping Room, located in the Hunt College Union, provides student package handling, along with a variety of other services, including the sale of postage stamps, money orders, envelopes, and package and wrapping materials for outgoing packages, UPS and FedEx shipping, and copying/faxing services. Faculty and Staff are welcome to utilize the services offered. For more information please phone x3117.

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:

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 DEADLINES

Students graduating in May 2007 must file a Diploma Application and related application fee in the Registrar’s Office, Netzer 130. Declaration of major-to avoid TAP loss, students must declare a major before entering their junior year (56 s.h. completed). Forms are available in the Academic Advisement Center, Netzer 100.

TAP Certification begins. Students receiving TAP awards must be full time (12 s.h.) or more) to be eligible for TAP. Failure to be enrolled full time will result in the loss of the award.

College closes after classes.   

Graduate Admission Applications due for Summer and Fall 2007.

Classes resume. Deadline for May 2007 Master’s Diploma and related application fee due in Registrar’s Office, Netzer 130.

Interim Progress Reports due from faculty.   

Withdrawal deadline. Last day to drop a full semester course.

College closes after last class.   

Classes resume. August 2007 Undergraduate Diploma and related application fee due in the Registrar’s Office, Netzer 130.

Last day for filing Independent Study, Internship, Individual Course Enrollment & Teaching Assistantship forms (less than 3 s.h.). After this day, a $20 late fee will be assessed.

Incomplete/Pending Grade deadline. Last day for students to make up Incomplete and Pending Grades from Fall 2006.

Beginning date for Fall 2007 pre-enrollment.   

Last day to withdraw from the College. After this date students must complete all coursework.

Last day of regular classes.   
Study day, no classes.   
Finals week.    
Commencement.   

REMINDERS

International Coffee Hour
4:30 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall.   
College Senate Meeting
3:00 p.m., Craven Lounge.    

“Chocolate On The Outside”
8:00 p.m., Hunt Union Ballroom. Explores intra-racial issues such as matters of the hair, complexion, selling out, black love and middle class guilt. Free with SAC/$3.00 general admission. More information at CUAC@oneonta.edu.

International Coffee Hour
4:30 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall.   

Northeast Slam Spectacular
8:30 p.m., Hunt Union. Top college teams from around the northeast will compete. Workshops on Saturday afternoon. Sponsored by ACUI 2, Hunt College Union and CUAC. For information phone x3013.

Famous Last Words
12:00 p.m., Hunt Union Waterfront. Joe Pignato, Music, will present Art and Commerce: finding one’s place in the world of music.

Deadline to Submit for Faculty Research Show
Different formats for presentation will be accommodated. To participate, e-mail the following information to meekerkl@oneonta.edu. Name & department of first author/presenter; Co-authors and affiliations (if applicable); Title of project/presentation; Presentation format. An abstract of the presentation (500 words or less) is also required and must be submitted no later than Friday, March 2. Show is scheduled for Wednesday, March 14.

International Coffee Hour
4:30 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall.   
College Senate Meeting
3:00 p.m., Craven Lounge.   

Music and Prop Slam
8:00 p.m., Hunt Union Waterfront. Featuring the 2007 Oneonta State Poetry Slam Team. All poets will be accompanied by the house band Atom 3 (-1) and props are encouraged!!! Sponsored by Hunt Union, OAS Dining Services, BOPS Council, Art & Scope, CUAC, and the CME. For more information, contact Robb Thibault at x3013.

International Coffee Hour
4:30 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall.   

Applications Deadline for UUP Scholarships
Awarded annually to undergraduates who exhibit dedication to the goals/ideals of labor union movement. Recipients receive $2,000. To qualify, a student must display both personal/academic achievement, have a minimum GPA of 3.75, have strong record of community service, and completed at least 16 credit hours at a SUNY campus.
Application/information: www.uupinfo.org/scholarships/sholarship.doc
phoning 1-800-342-4206; or UUP Oneonta at x2135.

“Water, Mud, Despair and Recovery”
On display in the New Art Gallery, Monday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. when classes are in session. For information contact Tim Sheesley at x2445.

International Coffee Hour
4:30 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall.   

Faculty Research Show
4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Morris Conference Center (reception to follow). If you have questions, contact Kim Muller at x2479 or Kathy Meeker at x2632. Programs from previous Faculty Research Shows are available from the Grants Development Office by request.

Famous Last Words
7:00 p.m., CME in Lee Hall. Elizabeth E. Huntington, Writing/Study Skills Specialist for the Center for Academic Development & Enrichment, will present The Inquisitor, the Question, and the Quest. For information contact Robb Thibault at x3013.

International Coffee Hour
4:30 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall.   

“Two Dogs/One Not Found. Nine Louisiana Artists Respond to the Storms of 2005”
On display in the Fine Arts Gallery, Monday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. when classes are in session. For information, contact Tim Sheesley at x2445.

College Senate Meeting
3:00 p.m., Craven Lounge.   
International Coffee Hour
4:30 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall.   
International Coffee Hour
4:30 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall.   
International Coffee Hour
4:30 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall.   
College Senate Meeting
3:00 p.m., Craven Lounge.   
College Senate Meeting
3:00 p.m., Craven Lounge.   
Student Research Day
2:00 - 5:00 p.m., Morris Conference Center.   

Famous Last Words
7:00 p.m., Hunt Union Waterfront. Steven J. Gilbert, Psychology Chair, will present Telling Your Mind What to Think. For information contact Robb Thibault at x3013.

International Coffee Hour
4:30 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall.   
International Coffee Hour
4:30 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall.   
College Senate Meeting
3:00 p.m., Craven Lounge.   
International Coffee Hour
4:30 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall.   

THANK YOU

CONGRATULATIONS

FACULTY/STAFF ACTIVITIES

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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