WALTER B. FORD GRANTS PROGRAM - FACULTY AND STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND FACULTY RESEARCH
The Walter B. Ford Faculty and Staff Grants Committee announces the competition and availability of funds for the 2008-2009 program. The grants are designed for FULL-TIME REGULAR faculty and staff members for professional development (seed money) and intensive study. The maximum grant award is $2000. Background information and application forms are available at Graduate/Continuing Education, Netzer 135. Completed applications should be returned to this same location by the final deadline date of Wednesday, April 16, 12 p.m.- Noon. For questions, please phone Robert Morrissey, Special Assistant to the President, at x2545 (voice mail). For an electronic copy of the W. B. Ford Grant Application, please phone Katherine Milavec, Provost's Office, at x2517.
JOURNALIST JACQUILINE DONADO
On Thursday, March 20, at 7 p.m. in IRC, LH#4, journalist Jacqueline Donado will give the talk Journalism in Spanish in the U.S.: History and Perspectives. Please see information attached to this issue of the Bulletin.
NO BULLETIN DURING RECESS: DEADLINE FOR APRIL 2ND EDITION - MARCH 20
There will not be a Bulletin published on Wednesday, March 26 due to the recess. The deadline for the Wednesday, April 2 edition is noon, Thursday, March 20. Please contact Mona Hughes at x2490 with any concerns or questions.
QUALIFYING EVENTS MAY IMPACT HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE
A variety of events may impact eligibility for you and/or your dependents for health insurance coverage. These include, but are not limited to, marriage, separation, divorce, birth/death of a dependent, a change in spouse's employment/health coverage, a change in child's age, student status or marital status. To ensure that appropriate coverage begins/ends timely, it is imperative that employees contact Human Resources prior to, or within 7 days following, a qualifying event. If anyone has any questions, contact Human Resources at x2509.
FACULTY ELECTIONS
Nominations are now being accepted for all faculty officers and faculty committee positions. If you are interested in filling on one or more of these positions or would like more information, please go to the College Senate website http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/senate/. The self-nomination process will end on Wednesday, April 2 at 5 p.m. with elections commencing from Monday, April 7 through Friday, April 18. For questions or information, contact Katherine Angell, Faculty Business Committee at angellkg@oneonta.edu.
HI-ART 2008, FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Presented by The Arts Council, Upper Catskill Community Council of the Arts. Featuring selected works of art from area High Schools. The exhibition will be in the New Gallery, Fine Arts, through Friday, March 28. All are invited to attend the show and a reception for the artists’ on Friday, March 21, from 5-7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Gallery Lobby.
WEBPAGE FOR FACULTY AND STAFF CONCERNED ABOUT DISTRESSED OR DISTURBED STUDENTS
The Counseling Center has developed a webpage for faculty and staff to access when they encounter distressed or disturbed students. In addition to basic information about Counseling Center services, the page has information about how to recognize and assist students in psychological distress. There are resources and strategies for handling students in crisis and tips on how to make an effective referral for counseling. There is also a link to strategies for managing emotionally laden classroom discussions. The link for this webpage is: HERE. The webpage is part of the Counseling Center website, which has other useful resources for students, faculty, and staff, including information about: staff, confidentiality, how counseling works, mental health conditions, community resources, self-help resources, internet links, and downloadable files with guided relaxation exercises. The link for the Counseling Center is: http://www.oneonta.edu/development/counseling/. If you have any questions about the website, about Counseling Center Services, or about a distressed student, phone the Counseling Center at x3368. Note: faculty and staff can also contact Student Development at x2513 to report concerns about students who may be distressed, disturbed, or potentially dangerous.
2008 EMPLOYEE WELLNESS FAIR - TODAY
Employee Services and EAP are hosting an Employee Wellness Fair, today, Wednesday, March 19 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Hunt Union Ballroom. There will be a variety of community organizations represented There will also be two presentations by Merci Miglino on Thriving in the Workplace and Sustaining a Healthy Self. We hope to see you there and please encourage your coworkers and staff members to come down and look around.
UUP AT WELLNESS FAIR - TODAY
UUPers are encouraged to attend the Campus Employee Wellness Fair on Wednesday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Ballroom, Hunt College Union. UUP and a number of other groups will have representatives and information available. Gretchen Sarnowicz, a Statewide UUP Benefit Fund Administrative Representative, will be available to answer questions about UUP benefits. Among the fine organizations who will have informed representatives in attendance to answer questions are: CSEA (member benefits), Opportunities for Otsego (community services), Catskill Area Hospice (palliatative care), Rural 3 for Tobacco Free (stop smoking), Otsego County Department of Health (radon/rabies/lead issues), Consumer Credit Counseling Services (debt management), LEAF (parental awareness/substance abuse), American Cancer Society (prevention/screening/treatment), Nutrition and Dietetics Program (healthy nutrition), Athletics Department (fitness), Otsego Count Office of the Aging (elder care), University Police (personal/family safety), and the Employee Assistance Program (available services). Ricky O'Donnell, Director of Student Health Services and UUP Oneonta Benefits Officer, will represent the Health Center and provide information concerning blood glucose and blood pressure. The Wellness Fair is sponsored by Employee Services and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Elizabeth Tirado and Mark Rice are the UUP representatives to EAP. Kudos to the sponsors and participating organizations (and their representatives) for making the Employee Wellness Fair possible. This is an important event, and UUPers will find it valuable.
BOTTLE DRIVE FUNDRAISER FOR CAMP-CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
As part of a service-learning project for Consumer Resource Management class, there will be a Bottle Drive held on Saturday, April 5th 2008 benefiting local children with Autism. The money will be used to send autistic children to a summer camp that costs $1,300 per child. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. The drop off time will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Denny’s in Oneonta. Please bring any deposit recyclables there. Thank you!
THE CINDERELLA PROJECT IS BACK!
The goal of this service learning project is to provide free dresses and accessories to teens in the community who dream of going to the prom, but may not be able to afford to purchase these items. Students from the Consumer Resource Management classes are collecting donations of prom dresses, shawls, handbags, jewelry, and shoes. Anyone looking to clean out their closet is encouraged to bring these items down to Ann Steen in Human Ecology Room 100 by Thursday, April 10.
BRIGHTEN SOMEONE’S DAY AS THEY WELCOME THEIR NEW ADDITION
As a service-learning project with Rose Avanzato’s Consumer Resource Management Class, students through volunteer efforts from the community would like to provide new families with New Arrival Baskets. These baskets will include products and samples that have been donated by baby care companies and the community. We are asking for small donations which include baskets, diapers, wipes, clothing, bottles, pacifiers, baby lotions, receiving blankets, other small miscellaneous items for newborns, or if possible, small monetary donations to purchase these items. Please drop off donations in the Human Ecology building room 100. We will be collecting until the second week of April. Your contributions will be greatly appreciated!
DISCUSSION FORUM - TODAY
The Division of Education is sponsoring a discussion forum to be held today, Wednesday, March 19, from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. in 220 Fitzelle Hall. The topic is Getting IT Published: Publishing Experiences and Possibilities. A group of education faculty will discuss their publishing experiences and answer questions. Feel free to bring your own lunch; beverages and dessert will be provided.
SILENT CHOICES - TODAY
Women’s and Gender Studies will present the film Silent Choices by Faith Pennick, today, Wednesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. in the Red Dragon Theater, Hunt Union. Caridad Souza-Watkins will introduce the film and lead a discussion after. For additional information please phone x2014.
PULITZER-PRIZE WINNER - TODAY
As an installment of the Red Dragon Reading Series, Robert Olen Butler, recipient of the 1993 Pulitzer Prize in Fiction, will present a reading from his work at 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 19, in the Hunt Union Ballroom. A reception and book signing will follow the reading. Admission to the event is complimentary, and members of the community are invited to attend. Co-sponsored by the College Union Activities Council, Parnassus: The English Club, and Art & Scope. More information is available from the English Department at x3446.
ODK NOMINATIONS DEADLINE - TODAY
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 should be sent, in confidence, to Karen Brown, ODK Secretary, 116 Alumni Hall, no later than today, March 19. 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.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AS AN EOP RESIDENT TUTOR - MARCH 21
The Educational Opportunity Program is seeking Resident Tutors for the 2008 Summer Academy program. Resident Tutors serve as resident advisors and teaching assistants/tutors (in the content areas of English and Math) to incoming first year students. If you know of any students that have shown exemplary leadership abilities and have an excellent academic record, please refer them to the EOP office. Students who have residential life experience and/or have worked with diverse populations are preferred. Applications are now available in both EOP Offices (332B Netzer and 115 Alumni Hall). Individuals are encouraged to apply by Friday, March 21. For more information, contact the EOP Office at x3094.
WOMEN TRAILBLAZERS NOMINATION DEADLINE - MARCH 21
The City of Oneonta’s Commission on Community Relations and Human Rights has announced that in recognition of Women’s History Month, it is accepting nominations for its second annual awards to be presented to Women Trailblazers: Past and Present. All nominations should be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by Friday, March 21. Each nomination should include the name and address of both the nominator and the nominee. An entry should not exceed 250 words and can be submitted by either mail or e-mail. Each nominee should be a person who has shown the courage and dedication to go beyond the ordinary, resulting in an achievement or contribution to the greater Oneonta community. Recognitions will be presented in one or more of the seven categories of 1) community service; 2) social action; 3) students; 4) career achievers; 5) athletics; 6) entrepreneurship; and 7) the arts. The selection of one or more award winners will be made on Thursday, March 27. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Harry Bradshaw Matthews at matthewsh@hartwick.edu.
FOOTHILLS OFFERS RICSTAR CONCERT AND ART SHOW - MARCH 29
The Ultimate RICSTAR Concert and Art Show is happening on Saturday, March 29 at the Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market Street. The art show will be before and after the concert. RICSTAR will be playing live, funky, jazzy rock music. There will be a light show, giant visualizers, and special guest musicians. Free CD’s will be available. The show will run from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. and is $5 at the door. All ages are welcome to attend. If you are an artist that would like to exhibit some of your art at the show, contact Ric Korianski at ricstarmusic@yahoo.com, or (607) 432-9929. For additional information, phone Foothills at (607) 431-2080 or email eperigard@foothillspac.org.
MOVIE AND DISCUSSION - APRIL 2
Women’s and Gender Studies will present the movie Sequin, on Tuesday, April 8 at 7 p.m. in the Red Dragon Theater, Hunt College Union. The film stars Lola Neymark and Ariane Ascaride, and is directed by Elénore Faucher. “At the flim’s heart is an acutely observed and sensitively played relationship between two people very much in need of one another: a mother grieveing fro a dead child, and a young girl initially hesitiatn at the prospect of giving birth herself” (Mike McCAhill, BBC). Latifa Bounou, Foreign Languages and Literatures, will introduce the film and lead a discussion after. All are invited to attend. For further information, phone x2014.
HISTORIAN TO GIVE LECTURE - APRIL 2
Jennifer Scanlon, Director and Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies at Bowdoin College, will give a lecture, If My Husband Calls I’m Not Here’: The Beauty Parlor as Real and Representational Female Space, on Wednesday, April 2, at 7 p.m. in the Red Dragon Theater. A graduate of SUNY Oneonta and Binghamton, Dr. Scanlon is the author of Inarticulate Longings: The Ladies Home Journal, Gender, and the Promises of Consumer Culture (Routledge, 1995); editor of The Gender and Consumer Reader (New York University Press, 2000) and Significant American Feminists: a Biocritical Sourcebook (Greenwood Press, 1999); and co-editor of American Women Historians, 1700s-1990s. Her numerous essays have appeared in journals such as Feminist Studies and Radical History Review and in books including Teaching Women’s History and In the Game: Race, Identity, and Sports in the Twentieth Century. She is currently completing a biography of Helen Gurley Brown, entitled Men Are Not the Enemy: The Life of Helen Gurley Brown, forthcoming from Oxford University Press in 2009. The lecture is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by the Center for Multicultural Experiences, the History and History Club, Women’s and Gender Studies, and Political Science. Please contact Susan Bernardin at bernarsk@oneonta.edu or x3043, for additional information.
UUP LABOR FILM SERIES: BLACK GOLD, A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT COFFEE AND TRADE - APRIL 3
Black Gold is the second film in UUP Oneonta’s Labor Film series, and will be shown on Thursday, April 3 from 4-6 p.m. in the Red Dragon Theater, Hunt College Union. The critically acclaimed documentary is open to UUPers, all other campus employees, and SUNY-Oneonta students. Black Gold examines the relationship between coffee and trade in Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee: “As Westerners revel in designer lattes and cappuccinos, impoverished Ethiopian coffee growers suffer the bitter taste of injustice. In this eye-opening expose of the multi-billion dollar industry, Black Gold traces one man's fight for a fair price… Tadesse Meskela is one man on a mission to save his 74,000 struggling coffee farmers from bankruptcy.” Gina Keel, Political Sciene and UUP Acting Secretary, is the Director of the film series. Dr. Keel will also moderate the discussion that will follow the movie. Complimentary popcorn will be served. Bring/share your favorite fair trade coffee. If you need addinationl information please contact Gina at x3505.
BIOLOGY AND JAN KEE ANG MEMORIAL AWARD CEREMONY - APRIL 7
On Monday, April 7, at 4:30 p.m. in the Otsego Grille, Morris Conference Center, the Biology Department will hold its annual award ceremony. The Biology Department will present the Biology Department Scholarship, the Jan Kee Ang Memorial Award to an outstanding Senior Biology Major, the Jan Kee Ang Scholarship award, and the John G. New Scholarships. At the same time a representative of Corning Inc. will present the Corning Award for Excellence in Microbiology. The recipient of the Biological Field Station Summer 2008 Internship will also be announced at this time. Congratulations to this year’s nominees for the Jan Kee Ang Award: Leah Blitz, Kimberly Dean, Kailee DiDomenico, Adrian Sullivan, Catherine Telehany.
BROWN BAG LUNCHEON - APRIL 8
The Women's and Gender Studies Brown Bag Luncheon will take place on Tuesday, April 1 at 1 p.m. in 318 Milne Library. Sallie Han will present Medicalizing Pregnancy, Biologizing Bodies: 20th Century Advice to American Women on What to Expect and How to Feel. All are invited to attend. For additional information please phone x2014.
UUP AND CSEA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT SATURDAY’S BREAD - APRIL 12
On Saturday, April 12, CSEA and UUP will staff Saturday’s Bread, a community kitchen that dispenses hot meals and good cheer. Linda Drake will, as previously, co-ordinate our participation in this worthwhile community service. Although Saturday’s Bread is housed at the First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut Street, Oneonta, the program is a non-denominational and humanitarian service open to all. To be part of the volunteer group at Saturday’s Bread, you must be willing to work from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. As we need an exact list of the names and numbers of participants, please e-mail ( drakelm@oneonta.edu) Linda Drake to volunteer. When you contact Linda, please provide her with your full name, e-mail, and telephone number.
SPRING SOCCER CAMP - APRIL 14-16
The Oneonta State Men’s Soccer Team is hosting an indoor/outdoor soccer camp from Monday April 14 - Wednesday April 16 during the school holidays. Campers can choose from two options; 3 mornings (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) at $45/camper or 3 full days (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) at $80/camper. The mornings will be held on campus and the afternoons will be spent at the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Oneonta. All pick-ups and drop-offs will be at the SUNY-Oneonta Alumni Field House or at the Turf/Track facility. Campers will be bused to and from the Hall of Fame. Designed for boys and girls ages 7-14, the camp will serve as a fundraiser for the men’s team. For more information or to receive a brochure contact Ian Byrne at x2102 or byrneij@oneonta.edu.
A CALL TO ALL FACULTY TO PARTICIPATE IN POETRY SLAM EVENT - APRIL 23
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 Month 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 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 George Hovis at hovisgr@oneonta.edu or x2571 or Robb Thibault at thibaurr@oneonta.edu or x3013. The deadline to register by email is high noon on Tuesday, April 1.
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE ASHOK KUMAR MALHOTRA SEVA FACULTY AWARD - APRIL 25
The College is pleased to announce a new award for compassionate service to others (Hindi: Seva). Funded by an endowment created by Dr. Ashok Malhotra, Distinguished Teaching Professor of Philosophy, the annual award will provide college-wide recognition, $1000, and an opportunity to share one’s work with a broad audience. Nominations and submissions are invited from all SUNY-Oneonta faculty. Criteria include: 1) exemplary record of community service (locally, nationally, &/or
internationally), 2) ability to motivate others to perform community service, 3) record of integrating community service into the teaching and learning process, and 4) ability to give a 45-minute presentation concerning items #1-3. Chairs and program directors should encourage applications from qualified individuals. The deadline for applications is Friday, April 25. Applications should be submitted to: The Seva Faculty Award Committee, Office of the Provost, 340 Netzer Administration Building or emailed to: seva@oneonta.edu. Additional information, including an online submission form, is available on the web: www.oneonta.edu/seva. A campus mailing is in process, so if you have not received award information/guidelines, please contact Kathy Milavec at x2517. A similar award funded by Dr. Malhotra honors students who (a) maintain a high GPA and (b) demonstrate an exemplary record of community service. Contact Linda Drake at the CSRC for details concerning student awards (x2633, drakelm@oneonta.edu).
POWERADE INDOOR/OUTDOOR SOCCER AND SWIM FESTIVAL - APRIL & MAY
The Oneonta State Women's Soccer team in conjunction with the Headwaters Soccer Club presents the 18th Annual POWERADE Indoor/Outdoor Soccer & Swim Festival. Boys & Girls will be placed on teams and will play, swim, watch videos and receive skills instruction. Members of the Oneonta State Women’s Soccer Team will coach your child. Please bring snack, sneakers & swim suit. All activities will be at Chase Physical Education Building and Astro Turf Field in April-May (weather permitting). Please check in at Chase Building. Pre-registration fee is $15 per child, per date or $20 the day of. Dates are set for: Friday, April 11, 5-9 p.m., 1st - 6th grades; Sunday, April 27, 12-4 p.m., 1st - 6th grades; and Sunday, May 4, 12-4 p.m., 1st - 6th grades. Registration forms are available at: www.headwaterssoccer.com click on registration. For information contact Liz McGrail at mcgraiea@oneonta.edu or x3474.
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.
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 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 P. Artale, College Registrar at ext. 3216 or via e-mail at artalemp@oneonta.edu.
DRAGON DOLLAR GIFT CARDS
Oneonta Auxiliary Services is pleased to announce the arrival of the Dragon Dollar Gift Card. Gift cards are available in any denomination and may be used anywhere Dragon Dollars are accepted. Visit the ID/Dining Card office, Hunt College Union or phone x2087 for more information.
MILNE LIBRARY HOURS FOR RECESS
Milne Library will be observe the following hours during the March Recess Friday, March 21-Sunday, March 30:
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 Maureen P. Artale, College Registrar, at x 3216.
DENTAL BENEFITS FOR UUP EMPLOYEES
Effective Tuesday, April 1, UUP will be switching from Cigna Dental to Delta Dental. Employees who have Cigna will be automatically enrolled in Delta Dental. Employees will be receiving an ID card and an information package in the mail from Delta Dental. Dental claims prior to April 1, should be processed through Cigna Dental. Some important information that you may need: Delta Dental Group Number 00165; Claim address: Delta Dental of New York, One Delta Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; Customer service 1-800-471-7093 Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Delta Dental website is www.WeKeepYouSmiling.com. UUP Benefits Trust Fund number is 1-800-887-FUND. Please contact Ricky O’Donnell, UUP Benefits Officer at x3573 or Pauline Koren, Human Resources Benefits Coordinator, at x2509 for further assistance.
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.
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.
SUNY-ONEONTA OPPORTUNITIES
Assistant Director Of Residential Community Life (Assistant Director Of College Housing): The Department of Residential Community Life at the SUNY College at Oneonta invites applications for Assistant Director of Residential Community Life. Responsibilities: Supervision and evaluation of professional staff; coordinate department night host program; campus-wide duty responsibilities; conduct hearing adjudication; advise department student organization; oversee administration of off-campus/temporary housing; create and implement “parents as partners” program; organize Resident Advisor selection process; coordinate Summer Orientation residence halls; present training sessions to various groups; coordinate external professional development opportunities for student staff; support the development of positive community for a diverse student population. This is a live-out 12-month position. Qualifications Required: Master’s degree; minimum of three years full-time professional experience in residence life/housing; supervisory experience. Preferred: Orientation experience; group advisement experience; familiarity with Banner or similar database; demonstrated leadership roles in departmental committees. Remuneration: $43,000 plus benefits. To Apply: Send letter of interest, resume and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Employment Opportunities, Box BU, #5075-F, 208 Netzer Administration Building, SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, NY 13820-4015. For other employment and regional opportunities, visit our website at: http://www.oneonta.edu/admin/humres/employment. SUNY Oneonta values a diverse college community. Please visit our website on diversity at: www.oneonta.edu/navigation/diversity.asp. Moreover, the College is an EEO/AA/ADA employer. Women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
EOP Summer Academy Temporary Positions: The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) admits disadvantaged students who possess the desire, potential, and talent to earn a college degree. Programs to ensure the success of these students include the EOP Summer Academy for pre-freshman—July 6 to July 31, 2008—with instructional staff orientation set for July 2-3, 2008. Instructor positions are available in each of the following areas: Mathematics: College prep through calculus. Writing/Rhetoric: College prep through advanced. Duties: Teach one section of a course to pre-freshmen. Instructors will work with teaching assistants to monitor and enhance academic progress of each student; prepare students to pass placement exams and to succeed in college-level courses. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in related area; current experience teaching 7-12, or developmental or first year college level courses. Preferred: Master’s degree. To Apply: Send letter of interest for specific position, resume, NYS teacher certification, if applicable, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of two professional references to: EOP Summer Academy Instructional Coordinators, 115 Alumni Hall, SUNY College, Oneonta, NY, 13820. Application preference by April 18, 2008. Positions open until filled. For other employment and regional opportunities, visit our website at: http://www.oneonta.edu/admin/humres/employment. SUNY Oneonta values a diverse college community. Please visit our website on diversity at: www.oneonta.edu/navigation/diversity.asp. Moreover, the College is an EEO/AA/ADA employer. Women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
CONGRATULATIONSBULLETIN INFORMATION
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