US POSTAL MONEY ORDERS SCAM
On November 29, University Police were notified from Oneonta Key Bank concerns of US Postal Mondayey Order scam targeting college students. The students were instructed to cash the checks and send a portion of the money along with some of their own money to a foreign destination. Each time the amount on the Mondayey Order was in the amount of $950. Anyone having information, please contact University Police at x3550.
YULETIDE CELEBRATION
A Yuletide Celebration that is taking place at College Camp on Saturday, December 15, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Meet at the Lodge and have fun hunting for the Yule Log, relax by the roaring fire, create seasonal crafts and listen to storytelling in the Iroquois Longhouse. Free refreshments. Van transportation to the Camp will be provided from the Schumacher bus stop beginning at 12:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Student Association, SUNY-Oneonta, and OAS. Phone x3455 for more information.
CHANGES IN PERSONAL CAR MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATES
Effective January 1, 2008, the personal car mileage reimbursement rate will increase to 50.5 cents per mile. Please submit future travel vouchers for personal car mileage at this new rate. Please feel free to contact Becca O’Donnell at x2555 or Betty Tirado at x3448 if you have any travel related questions.
NEW PROGRAM FOR FACULTY/STAFF FROM PHYSICAL EDUCATION
On Fridays starting January 11, 2008 the Physical Education Department will offer an additional way to help you get in shape and be healthy! Michele Daley Pearsall, Certified ACE Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, and Certified Yoga Instructor will offer an exercise class each Friday, beginning at 12:15 p.m. and ending at 12:45 p.m. The class will meet in the Chase Physical Education Dance Studio and will include a variety of fitness elements including core work (abdominal training, etc.), stability balls, strengthening and toning with light weights and body resistance exercises, functional fitness, and power (vinyasa style) yoga. Wear comfortable clothing with proper footwear (clean sneakers or go barefoot - no shoes that have been outside!) and bring a water bottle. Mats and equipment are provided. Classes will run all semester or as long as there is interest. For more information please contact Michele at pearsamd@oneonta.edu or x3259. This is a great way to start your New Year’s resolution and it’s free!
ADMISSIONS PHONE NUMBER UPDATE
We have recently implemented a new enhanced phone support system for Admissions. As a result, all admissions calls should be directed to 607-436-2524 or dialed direct to admissions numbers listed in the Faculty/Staff directory. The existing phone extension x1705 is no longer in service.
PAYCHECK DISTRIBUTION - DECEMBER 26
Employees Who WILL BE on Campus December 26: Faculty and staff who will be on campus Wednesday, December 26, 2007 can pick up their paychecks or stubs (Direct Deposit Statements) from their department, as usual, given that someone within the department is available to distribute checks. If there will not be an individual in your department to receive and distribute checks that day, they will be brought to the Accounting Office, Netzer 245 and can be picked up there. Please consult with your department regarding their plans. Employees picking up paychecks or stubs from the Accounting Office must have proper identification. Any “check stubs” remaining in the Accounting Office will be mailed out to home addresses Monday, December 31, 2007. Any “checks” remaining in the Accounting Office will not be mailed out without written authorization from the employee, per “SUNY Oneonta Policy on Paycheck Distribution”. The Accounting Office will be open until 3:30 p.m., December 28, 2007 for employees who are picking up paychecks or stubs.
Employees Who WILL NOT BE on Campus December 26: Faculty and staff who will not be on campus Wednesday, December 26, 2007 to receive their paychecks or stubs (Direct Deposit Statements) should make advance arrangements with the Payroll Office to have their check/stub mailed. Regulations require that all arrangements must be in writing. “SUNY Oneonta Policy on paycheck Distribution” states that if you do not make advance arrangements with the Payroll Office, nor do you pick up your check in your department by 3:00 p.m. on payday, your check will be taken to the Accounting Office, Netzer 245. Employees who subsequently pick up their paychecks or stubs in the Accounting Office must have proper identification. Any “checks stubs” remaining in the Accounting Office will be mailed out to home addresses Monday, December 31, 2007. Any “checks” remaining in the Accounting Office will not be mailed out without written authorization from the employee, per SUNY Oneonta Policy. The Accounting Office will be open until 3:30 p.m., December 28, 2007 for employees who are picking up paychecks or stubs.
COLLEGE CAMP DECORATED
The lodge has been decorated in celebration of the winter season. Stop by and enjoy the beautiful setting. To make a lodge reservation, phone x3157.
OAS OPERATIONS HOURS & HOLIDAY SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS
RESOURCES FOR COLLEGE LIBRARIES DATABASE AVAILABLE AT MILNE LIBRARY
An online tool to help locate and review books and web site by discipline is available at Milne Library. Resources for College Libraries is a database of core titles across disciplines that are judged the best and most appropriate for the undergraduate curriculum. The database currently includes more than 60,000 recommended core titles. Over 300 nationally recognized subject matter experts select titles. Resources for College Libraries is an online version of the old Books for College Libraries, but with many added features, including the text of Choice reviews.
The link for Resources for College Libraries can be found under the link from the library home page - Databases by Name (A-Z) under Find Articles and Databases. If you would like more information or help using Resources for College Libraries, feel free to contact Heather Heyduk at x3585 or Kay Benjamin at x2791.
SEEKING QUALIFIED TUTORS
As always, The Center for Academic Development and Enrichment (CADE) office is seeking faculty recommendations for qualified tutors for 100- and 200-level courses for the Spring semester. Tutors are paid for their time, and tutorial experience looks great on a resume. CADE is asking instructors to please take a few minutes to look over class lists and either complete the form sent in the mail or to e-mail Mary Dorn at dornmb@oneonta.edu with any recommendations for new tutors. These recommendations will help CADE to provide tutors who can effectively assist students with class material. CADE is here to support instructors in their endeavor to lead students to academic success. Happy Holidays !!!
5TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF TEACHING
We are looking for people from all disciplines interested in participating on the committee for Celebration of Teaching. Janet Day, Political Science, is the chair for the 2008 event. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Janet at x2754, or at dayje@oneonta.edu.
EXAMS WHILE YOU WAIT!
Exam time is upon us once again! To help faculty with printing of exams on short notice the Print Shop is offering while-you-wait service to faculty. To access this service faculty should bring their exams along with a signed Job Ticket from the department Chair to the Print Shop Service Counter in Netzer B-7 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. starting today, Wednesday, December 12 - Friday, December 21, with extended hours also being offered today, Wednesday, December 12 - Tuesday, December 18 (7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.).
BULLETIN DEADLINE FOR JANUARY
The first edition of the Bulletin for the Spring 2008 semester will be published on Wednesday, January 16 (first day of classes). Items for this edition may be sent anytime up to the deadline date of noon on Thursday, January 10. Send items and attachments to Mona Hughes at hughesml@oneonta.edu.
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 Nancy Wolters, at x3216.
COLLEGE SENATE DATES FOR SPRING SEMESTER
College Senate meetings will take place at 3:00 p.m. on the following Mondays during the Spring semester: January 28, February 11 & 25, March 10 & 31, and April 14 & 28. For information contact Adam Ryburn at ryburnak@oneonta.edu, or go to THIS PAGE.
REMEMBER “PROJECT BLUE LIGHT” THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
A simple gesture by the mother of a Philadelphia police officer gunned down in the line of duty led to the birth of “Project Blue Light.” As you busy yourselves this month with holiday preparations, take a few moments to remember all the law enforcement officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. Locally, in past years, we lost dedicated officers Constable Norm Carr and State Trooper Ricky Perisian. Remember the memory of these brave officers and countless others by placing a single blue light in a window of your home or apartment. This holiday season; honor those who have committed themselves to you by remembering “Project Blue Light.”
SURPLUS ITEMS AVAILABLE
The Graphics/Publication Department (114 IRC), has the following surplus items available to anyone who can use them:
These are free for the taking. If interested, please phone Barbara Paugh at x3317 to arrange pickup.
FURNITURE AVAILABLE
The Counseling Center has some furniture that we no longer need. We have some office desks, bookcases and credenzas. If you would like more details or arrange a time to come look at the items please phone Jan Cramatte at x3368. We will be moving these items out of the building on Tuesday, December 18.
LIBRARY FINALS & INTERSESSION HOURS
The Library will observe the following hours during Finals Week, Monday - Friday, December 17-21 and the Intersession, Saturday, December 22 - Tuesday, January 15:
Extended Hours
Friday, December 14 - Thursday, December 20
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HELP DESK & TABIN COMPUTER LAB HOURS
FACULTY SLAM POETS WANTED!
The Department of English and Hunt College Union are looking for 12-13 faculty members to read or perform an original poem at the first All Faculty Poetry Slam to celebrate National Poetry Mondayth and William Shakespeare’s birthday on Wednesday April 23 at 8:00 p.m. in the Hunt Union Waterfront. This event is also part of the Spring Week programming leading to Oh Fest III on April 26. It will be an evening of fun, goodwill and wordsmith-extravaganza! The winning poet will earn a dinner for two and a $300.00 donation from Hunt College Union in their name in support of the new Red Dragon Reading Series. What is a poetry slam? It is the varsity sport of the soul; it is poetry Olympics, the sport of the spoken word. A poetry slam is a mock competition at which poets read or perform original work. Props, musical accompaniment and costumes are not allowed. There is a three-minute time limit and point deductions are typically applied for going overtime. Selected members of the audience then judge these performances on a numeric scale. The poet and former construction worker, Marc Smith is credited with starting the poetry slam at the Get Me High Lounge in Chicago in November 1984. In July 1986, the slam moved to its permanent Chicago home, the Green Mill Jazz Club. Each year cities and towns all across North America compete at the National Poetry Slam in a different host city. The Association of College Unions International operates the annual College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational and colleges and universities across the nation compete for bragging rights. The College at Oneonta has appeared in this tournament for six consecutive years and earned the silver medal in 2005. For more information or to enter the grand spectacle please contact either George Hovis at hovisgr@oneonta.edu, x2571 or Robb Thibault at Thibaurr@oneonta.edu, x3013. The deadline to register by email is high noon on April 1.
STUDENTS HANDLING EXAMS
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 Scan Tron machines to grade tests or quizzes and distributing graded materials to other students. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Nancy Wolters at x3216.
PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION MUST BE SHREDDED
This is a reminder to all faculty and staff from the Registrar’s Office and the Office of Human Resources. Any printed material that contains either student or employee personally identifiable information must be shredded. It cannot be thrown into the garbage or with the recyclables. Employees who do not have access to departmental shredders can use the shredder that is located in the Print Shop, in the basement of the Administration Building. Questions regarding student information should be referred to Nancy Wolters at x3216. Questions regarding employee information should be referred to the Office of Human Resources at x2509.
RETURN VIDEO TAPES TO IRC
Anyone who has checked a videotape out of the IRC tape library needs to return those tapes to IRC. Please check offices and other areas for tapes you may have and return them to Donna Baker in the IRC main office. If you have questions about a tape you have please contact Donna at x3314.
REAPPOINTMENT CONSIDERATIONS FOR GAYANE TOROSYAN - TODAY
As a matter of policy, The Department of Communication Arts invites members of the college community to provide input in the reappointment considerations for members of our faculty. At this time, Gayane Torosyan is being considered for reappointment. Today, Wednesday December 12, between 3:00 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. the Department’s Personnel Committee will meet in the Fine Arts Green Room (FA 111) and will welcome presentations from any student or other member of the college community who wishes to comment on Dr. Torosyan’s work at the college. In addition, written statements may be submitted on or before 3:00 p.m. today to Jon Arkaki, B-9, IRC (presiding officer for Dr. Torosyan.) No unsigned written statements will be accepted.
RED DRAGON BOOKSTORE SALES: DECEMBER 13 - 21
The Red Dragon Bookstore is holding a Finals Week Sale starting Thursday, December 13 - Friday, December 21, from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Stop by for great holiday sales!
MAME: DECEMBER 14-16
Orpheus Theatre will bring their production of MAME to the stage in Goodrich Theatre, Fine Arts, just in time for the Holiday Season. MAME, with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and a book by Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee, is based on the 1955 novel Auntie Mame and its subsequent play. MAME tells the story of Mame Dennis (played by Patricia Dell) and her fabulous life that gets interrupted when her young nephew, Patrick (played by Erik Miller), comes to live with her. Also featured are Mame's love interest, Beauregard (Doug Decker), her bosom buddy, Vera Charles (Mary Jo Merk), and Vera's secretary and nanny, Agnes Gooch (Jayne Anne Harris), as well as a large cast of campus and community players. Performances are on Friday, December 14 at 8:00 p.m., Saturday, December 15 at 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, December 16 at 2:00 p.m. There will also be a performance for school-aged children on Friday, December 14 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets are available by phoning the Orpheus Theatre box office at 432-9392. For more information: www.orpheustheatre.org or 432-1800.
DEADLINE TO ORDER BAKED GOODS FROM SODEXHO - DECEMBER 17
Whether you’re entertaining at work or home, or just want to show up at the party with something great to share with friends or family, our holiday Bakery Items make entertaining easy! Who has time to bake these days? We do! Let us help make your holidays stress-free. Just place your order using our convenient order form that was attached to the December 5th edition of the Bulletin. Look for our “Home for the Holidays” display at The Marketplace. A limited quantity of some items will also be available for pick-up on the spot for those not able to pre-order. Winter Holidays orders are accepted from through Monday, December 17. Orders must be picked up by Thursday, December 20th. Please allow 48 hours notice for all orders. Please specify your desired pick-up date on your order form. Phone us at x2165 with any questions you may have about our Home for the Holidays program!
SPRING ENRICHMENT SEMINAR PROGRAM REGISTRATION DEADLINE-JANUARY 9
The Catskill Area School Study Council announces the Enrichment Seminar Program for the spring semester beginning January 26. The objective of the program, which is in its 48th year, is to enhance the intellectual horizons of students by offering stimulating experiences in courses not offered by their own schools. Classes are held on campus on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The spring session consists of a six-week S.A.T. Preparation class which will meet on January 26, February 2, 9, 16 and 23, and March 1 (corrected dates). The deadline to register is January 9. Students must register through their school district, and districts must be members of the Catskill Area School Study Council, in order to participate. For information, contact the Study Council Office at x2533.
REPORT THREATS AND CRIMES
In the interest of campus safety and security, all members of the campus community are encouraged to phone the Office of Student Development at x2513, to express concerns about anyone who might be regarded as a threat to themselves or others. If there is an immediate threat or emergency, phone University Police at 911 or x3550. All employees are expected to inform the College if they know of a crime that has been committed on campus. Members of the campus community will be notified if such information indicates that there is a threat to the safety of the community.
POSTING ON IRC BULLETIN BOARDS
The IRC Staff is continually working to keep lobby bulletin boards in order. Anyone who wishes to post announcements in the IRC will need to bring their items to the IRC Main Office, Room 104. If no one is in the office when you arrive, please leave your items in the holder on the office door with a name and contact number. Your items will be posted within a short time of receiving them. Staff will remove outdated notices and post new announcements daily. Thank you for your cooperation.
MOVING EQUIPMENT
The College is required by the State Comptroller to maintain accountability for its equipment at all times. SUNY Oneonta currently maintains inventory records of computers and other equipment particularly vulnerable to loss or theft with an original cost of $500 or more and other moveable equipment with an original cost of $1,500 or more. When equipment is moved between buildings and/or departments without notification to the Property Management Office the annual inventory process is unnecessarily complicated for the Departments involved and for Property Control; the otherwise positive outcome of any equipment audit is also jeopardized. When equipment has been or will be moved, notify the Property Management office immediately by email to frankljl@oneonta.edu or by memo to Janet Frankl B217 Milne Library. Provide the SUNY-Oneonta decal number, manufacturer's serial number, previous location and new location. Your cooperation will be very helpful and greatly appreciated. For further information, please contact Janet Frankl at x3227.
USING COLLEGE-OWNED EQUIPMENT OFF CAMPUS
Appropriate approval is required for off-campus use of College-owned equipment. Send inquiries regarding off-campus use of College-owned equipment to Janet Frankl by email to frankljl@oneonta.edu or by memo to B217 Milne Library. Technology Services in IRC has independent authority to grant approval for equipment under its jurisdiction.
ADDING NEW EQUIPMENT TO EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
In most instances Property Management is routinely notified of new equipment purchases so items that meet the criteria are added to the College’s equipment inventory. Occasionally, however, a piece of equipment that should be added to the inventory does not come to the attention of the Property Management department. If your new equipment has not been tagged within 30 days of receipt, please contact Janet Frankl by email at frankljl@oneonta.edu or by memo to B217 Milne Library. Your assistance will be appreciated!
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 at 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.
KEEP SUNY-SHINE INFORMED
SUNY-Shine needs your help! In order for the fund to be effective, information about persons who are hospitalized, weddings, births, deaths, exceptional hardships, etc., need to be reported. Please do not assume that someone else will provide the information to the SUNY-Shine Committee. If anyone on campus has information that the SUNY-Shine Committee needs to be aware of, please take the time to phone Rose Thomas at x2748, or send a note to the Community Relations Office, 301 Netzer Administration Building. Funding for SUNY-Shine is made possible on an annual basis through gifts and grants to the College Foundation.
BULLETIN INFORMATION
Email your items and attachments to Mona Hughes at hughesml@oneonta.edu. Do not send items or attachments in Publisher. Items must be received no later than 12:00 noon on the Thursday preceding the Wednesday publication. If a break week, items must be received by the noon deadline before the break for publication after the break. Bulletins are not published when classes are not in session.
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