Blue & Gold Today

Join Student Engagement, Cultural Life, Women in Architecture and Design (WIAD), League of Women Voters, and the Center for Civic Leadership for the International Women's Empowerment Mixer on Thursday, March 5th from 6-7:30 pm in the SLC Parkspace in the Student Leadership Center. The night will include a keynote speaker and interactive stations celebrating influential women, women's history, sisterhood, and empowerment. All are welcome! 

The application period for Professional Development funding is now closed. We are happy to report that we have awarded the full $25,000 that was budgeted for this initiative. We will not be accepting any additional applications at this time.  We are excited for the many faculty and staff who took advantage of this opportunity for assistance in funding their upcoming professional development plans such as conferences, team building, presentation opportunities and coursework.  We look forward to hearing about all the great things you learn and engage with as part of the reporting process.  Although the open application period is closed, we encourage you to continue to have conversations with your directors, deans, and VPs about ongoing professional development opportunities and ways to fund these. 

Our 115th Commencement will be held on May 9 at Pioneer Stadium.  The committee is requesting volunteers to serve as marshals and ushers for the ceremony.  Marshals represent their respective schools and assist students before and during the ceremony.  Ushers assist families with questions, seating, hand out programs, and direct families to reception areas.    If you are interested in participating, please sign up under Commencement Marshal & Usher Volunteers – Collaboration.  
Have questions, contact Joann Bloxsom at bloxsojf@alfredstate.edu. 

March Madness is hitting the Campus Store! 👟🔥

Join us Thursday, March 19th from 4pm–6pm for a Shootout Event you won't want to miss.

• Prizes & Discounts for participants.
• ONE GRAND PRIZE winner.
• Hoops & High Energy before you head back to the dorms.

Don't miss your shot—literally!

Join Us this Wednesday March 4, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm in EJ Brown 106 for a L.I.F.T. Workshop -exploring Planner and Loop, two powerful tools that make project management simpler, more collaborative, and more transparent.

In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to:

• Organize tasks and track progress with Planner
• Collaborate in real time using Loop components
• Streamline team communication and project workflows
• Integrate these tools seamlessly within Microsoft 365

Whether you manage courses, committees, or campus projects, this workshop will give you practical strategies you can start using immediately. Bring your laptop and be ready to explore!

Facilitator: Christina Kent

-CITE Team

Want personalized help with retirement planning, financial goals, or your TIAA accounts?  Stephen Smith, Sr. Financial Consultant, will be on the Alfred State campus on February 27 and March 24.

What you can do:

• Get one-on-one guidance tailored to your goals
• Ask questions about retirement, investments, and savings
• Review your TIAA account and options

Bring recent investment, retirement, and savings statements to make the most of your session.  Take advantage of this opportunity to check in on your financial future.

For more information or to RSVP, click here. 

Welcome to the month of March, and with that comes our highly attended Career Fairs with close to 200 companies visiting our campus's and engaging with our amazing students, dedicated faculty, and superior staff! 

Let us help you! Engage, Re-Engage, and Collaborate with these corporate connections. 

Through strategic alliances with corporations, businesses, and organizations, both large and small, Alfred State College invites corporate and community partners to engage and support faculty and students across campus. In general, the primary responsibilities remain the same, to create and strengthen mutually beneficial relationships between the private sector and the college. Feel free to reach out to learn more about our Corporate Relations Strategic Plan and how it can help support your programs. 

Please remember to review the Alfred State College Development Fund, Inc. Gift In Kind Policy if your department or program receives any non-monetary support from our Corporate Partners. We don't want to miss out on an opportunity to properly acknowledge and thank our campus supporters! 

 Gift in Kind Policy/Procedures and Form

Jason Sciotti- Director of Development & Corporate Relations- sciottjm@alfredstate.edu or dial 3936 

Nominations are now being accepted for Student Commencement Speakers.

Students, faculty, staff, or administrators may nominate candidates. The nominees must be graduating students who feel comfortable speaking to an audience and are representative of the graduating class within their school (SAS, SAMET). We plan to feature brief (3 minute) speeches by one student from each school. Students interested in representing SAT and Northland should contact their instructors to express interest.

The nomination form can be found here: Commencement Student Speaker Nomination 2026 – Fill out form

The priority deadline for nominations is Friday, March 6. Please direct any questions to stefannl@alfredstate.edu or solisep@alfredstate.edu.    

Faculty can enter Interim Grades in BannerWeb from 10 a.m. on Friday, February 27 through 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 5.    

• Interim grades can only be entered for parts of term 1 (full-term), O (first ten weeks), and C (last ten weeks). 
• Every student who appears on your class roster should have a grade posted. 
• If an interim grade is not posted, a grade change form cannot be processed since interim grades are unofficial.
• If a student withdrew during the “withdrew with record” time frame, you must enter either an “H” for withdrew failing, or a “G” for withdrew passing.
• Interim grades are available to students as soon as they are posted. This differs from final grades which cannot be viewed by students until after the deadline for posting and the system rolls. 
• On March 18, final grades will be turned on for all parts of term that end on or before March 18.  Final grades for part of term will be due March 23. 

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

Trio of Pioneers heading to Nationals

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Contact Paul Welker - welkerpm@alfredstate.edu if you have a story idea! If you are posting pictures on your social media make sure to tag @AlfredState or ask us to collaborate with your posts!

The Pioneer Awards will be presented at the Annual Employee Recognition Celebration in May. Don’t miss this opportunity to recognize a terrific employee who goes above and beyond while demonstrating:

• Commitment to and a positive impact on the college
• Serving as a positive role model for the campus community
• Consistently high levels of performance

Who Can Be Nominated?
Any current Alfred State employee who has worked at the college for at least two years and who has not received a Pioneer Award in the past five years.  The five award categories include Support Staff, Academics & Library, Maintenance & Operations, Non-Instructional Staff and a Wild Card.

Nomination Deadline: Monday, March 31, 2026 by 4:00 PM.

For full program details and the nomination form,  CLICK HERE or email hr@alfredstate.edu for a more information!

Thank you for helping us recognize outstanding employees at Alfred State!

Join Student Engagement, Cultural Life, Women in Architecture and Design (WIAD), League of Women Voters, and the Center for Civic Leadership for the International Women's Empowerment Mixer on Thursday, March 5th from 6-7:30 pm in the SLC Parkspace in the Student Leadership Center. The night will include a keynote speaker and interactive stations celebrating influential women, women's history, sisterhood, and empowerment. All are welcome! 

On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Alfred State will be hosting the 37th Annual Skills USA Region I Leadership Conference and Skills Olympics. Alfred State will welcome approximately 900 visitors. 

Alfred State faculty, staff, and students should be aware of the following and how it may impact you individually.

·         West Gate Road (above Facilities) will be coned off beginning at 7 a.m. so that buses can be parked there for the duration of the competition.

·         Buses will be entering campus and unloading passengers in the faculty parking lot of Orvis Activities Center beginning around 7:20 a.m. You will notice an increased amount of traffic in the morning so if possible, avoid this area.

·         Buses will be parked on West Gate Road for the entire day. 

·         We will begin moving buses to the staging area around 2:15 p.m. This area includes lot #18, #19, and #20. These lots are also known as “Siberia” parking lots up by the Pioneer Stadium. 

·         If you are parked in any of these lots, you will not be able to exit until all the buses have loaded and departed. 

·         There will be an increased amount of traffic on Upper College Drive between 4 and 4:30 p.m. 

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.

Parking Lots 19, 20, 20A, 21 and 22 (near Pioneer Stadium/Orvis) will be CLOSED at 4pm on Tuesday March 3rd. Students that are being required to move their vehicles from these parking lots may park in any open STUDENT lot between 4pm on the 3rd and the conclusion of the Career Fair on Wednesday March 4th. Students that will be moving their vehicles BEFORE 7:30am on Wednesday March 4th may park in Faculty and Staff or Commuter overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Student vehicles must be moved out of the F/S and/or CR lots by 7:30am.   

Vehicles that remain in closed parking lots, or re-enter after the closing time are subject to enforcement up to and including towing at the owner's expense.

We are launching a quick, campus-wide survey and we would love your input! Your feedback helps us celebrate what is working well and spot opportunities to make campus life and support even better.

This super short survey about Pioneer Purchasing (e-Procurement) asks:

• Your overall satisfaction
• Benefits or bright spots worth highlighting
• Any challenges you have run into
• Training, tools, or resources that would make your work easier

It only takes a few moments, and your insights directly shape improvements across campus. Thanks for lending your voice!

Share your voice by: March 12, 2026

Take the survey here: Pioneer Purchasing Assessment

Dear faculty members from Alfred, Wellsville and Northland campuses,

Here is a quick look at Specialty CITE programming this week [3/2 to 3/6]. These events are open only to members and participants as indicated.

 Non-members and non-participants: If you are interested in any of these programs check out program descriptions here CITE Programming Menu 2025-26. If you are interested in joining any of these programs, email cite@alfredstate.edu, or drop by CITE office in EJ 106.

🌟SAT CITE Social and roundtable [ONLY for Faculty members on Wellsville Campus]

📅 Wednesday, March 4 🕧 2:30–4:00 p.m. 📍Wellsville Workforce Development Center, Room 154

🌟 CITE Steering Committee Meeting [ONLY for committee members]

📅 Thursday, March 5🕧 3:00–4:00 p.m. 📍 EJ 106 + Teams

🧩 IITG GenAI Efficacy ASC Cohort Meeting Option 1 [ONLY for Grant Participants]

📅 Friday, March 6 🕚 10:00–11:00 a.m. 💻 Teams and EJ 106

We hope to see you this week at your respective session(s)!

Warm regards,
CITE Team

Join us this Tuesday, March 3rd, at 11am, for the first roundtable conversation focused on sharing, exploring, and considering the impacts of diverse use cases of assignments created using Mentor AI and Visible AI. While both platforms provide guided access to tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude to support student AI Literacy and Academic Integrity, they function somewhat differently:

• Visible AI (VAI) is intentionally designed with academic integrity at its core.
• Mentor AI offers a broader student-facing ecosystem and learning support environment.

Together, they raise important questions we’ll explore:

• How can both platforms support academic integrity while enabling responsible student use of AI?
• How do we design assignments that build AI literacy, not dependency?
• What does effective, transparent AI integration look like in practice?

Roundtable 1

•  Tuesday, March 3
• 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• EJB 106 + Microsoft Teams

Key takeaways: Participants will

• Learn from peers across disciplines
• Ask questions and exchange ideas
• Explore novel prompt designs and creative use cases
• Compare features and approaches across platforms and LLMs

For a preview of upcoming CITE Workshops download CITE Calendar Spring 2026.

For CITE Program descriptions and preview of available Certificates download CITE Programming Menu 2025-26. 

- CITE Team

The Center for Civic Leadership invites you to join us in celebrating the 5th Anniversary of SDG Action and Awareness Week from March 2-6, 2026! Regardless of your ability to stop into one of our campus events, we encourage you to take some time to learn more about the Sustainable Development Goals and learn more about ways you can take action on a local and global level. 

This year, we are grateful to collaborate with campus partners to host a couple of engaging programs in alignment with the global Goals and invite you to stop by any or all the activities planned. If you would like to know more about any of these events or want to offer extra credit to students who engage in the learning, please contact Cyan Corwine at corwincy@alfredstate.edu or through civicengagement@alfredstate.edu

Sustainable Development Goals 

Student Tabling with SDG Overview

When: Tuesday, March 3rd 12-3

Where: SLC Park Space 

• Stop by our Civic Leadership table to speak with one of our Civic Engagement Advocates about the SDG’s and learn how our Community Needs Hub (located in the ground floor of Braddon Hall is helping to speak into Goal 2 – Zero Hunger through our non-perishable food pantry and Goal 12- Responsible Consumption and Production through our thrift store, mega drive initiative, and upcycling stations that are currently in the works.
  • Take your visit to the next level and donate non-perishable food or hygiene items to help us keep shelves stocked on and off campus.

Goal 4 – Quality Education 

Disrupting the Algorithm 

When: Tuesday, March 3rd 11-2  

Where: Hinkle Library Classroom 

• Join us for this interactive program as we explore our digital feeds with a critical and curious mind. This collaborative program is made possible in partnership with English & Humanities Department, with its Media Literacy Minor, the Business Department, Hinkle Library and the Center for Civic Leadership. Please stop by at any time during the 3-hour period. Various learning opportunities will take place in 20-minute increments, with support from ASC students, Professor Dorr, Dr. Mark Bloxom, and Janelle Varin.
  • Refreshments, voter registration, and media literacy information provided 

Goal 5 – Gender Equality 

International Women’s Day Mixer

When: Thursday, March 5th 6pm-7:30pm

Where: SLC Park Space 

• Join Student Engagement, Cultural Life, Women in Architecture and Design (WIAD), League of Women Voters, and the Center for Civic Leadership for an interactive program celebrating influential women and global progress through the lens of voting rights and gender equality. All are welcome!
  • Refreshments, bracelet making supplies, and voter registration materials provided

Our UUP Alfred chapter is excited to host a member lunch/workshop on Thursday March 5th, from 11:30 to 1pm in SLC 408. A lunch ticket for the Terrace will be provided for attendees, you can eat before, during, or after the workshop!

Know Your Rights

What do you do if you face an uncomfortable personnel issue?  Counseling?  Discipline? What are your rights in these, and other situations related to actions taken by the college? This workshop will provide valuable information to UUP members regarding counseling vs. discipline, what rights you have in each situation, and other items to be aware of if you face these situations during your employment.  Our NYSUT Labor Relations Specialist, Jamie Guilian, will be sharing her expertise and insights at this workshop.

Registration helps us plan and closes at 4:00 PM on Tuesday March 3, 2026. Email Chapter Assistant Elaine (Burns) Ryan at Alfred@uupmail.org and reserve your spot.  Once registered, membership will be confirmed, and check-in done when arriving. This workshop is open to UUP members only.  Check your pay stub; if you have not yet joined UUP, you can become a member by filling out the online membership form at http://www.uupinfo.org/join

Faculty are invited to review the following course outlines, programs and microcredential which will be presented at the Faculty Senate meeting, March 17. The documents can be found on the CDR shared drive, in the 2 - Approved CDR - 2025-2026 folder. CDR meets in an open meeting each week on Thursday at 1500 in SDC faculty lounge. Faculty may review but not alter courses being considered at CDR by going to the CDR Drive. The agenda may be altered but courses for consideration are posted in the New Submission file. The CDR Drive instructions are posted on the Faculty Senate web page.

CDR Approved Courses:

• AGRI 4012 - Internship
• PHYS 1044 - College Physics I
• VETS 4403 - Veterinary Practice Essentials
• MECH 4523 - Control System Fundamentals
• MECH 4554 - Computer Aided Manufacturing Fundamentals
• AGRI 2101 - Sophomore Seminar
• BUAD 4363 - Data Analytics I
• HUSR 2003 - Foundations of Human Services
• SOCI 1183 - Contemporary Social Problems
• APSY 1033 - Crisis Intervention
• APSY 6013 - Intervention and Assessment
• MECH 3334 - Statics
• MECH 3333 - Statics
• ELET 2143 - Embedded Controller Fundamentals
• CHEM 1023 - Foundations in Chemistry
• SONO 3024 - Sonography Clinical II
• RADT 4023 - Diagnostic Imaging II
• MEDR 3414 - Quality and Legal Aspects of Health Information Management
• HLTH 5223 - Information Systems in Healthcare
• MATH 2134 - Applied Statistics
• AUTO 1149 - Inspection, Maintenance, AC, Cooling & Heating
• AUTO 1239 - Truck Inspection, Maintenance, AC, Cooling & Heating
• AUTO 1224 - Automotive Welding
• AUTO 1245 - Auto Basic Electronics & Component Overhaul
• AUTO 3504 - Motorsport Fabrication I
• AUTO 3809 - Inspection, General Alignment, Heating and Cooling Systems
• AUTO 4449 - Drive Train Service
• MCET 7143 - Process Controls
• BSET 8003 - Senior Technical Project
• BSET 7001 - Senior Seminar and Project Design
• IDST 1002 - Metamajor Pathways
• DSGN 2304 - Interior Design Studio 2
• ARCH 4304 - Design Studio 2
• DSGN 2204 - Interior Design Studio 1
• DSGN 1443 - Color, Lighting and Acoustics
• ARCH 1184 - Design Fundamentals 1

CDR Approved Programs:

• BT Animal Science
• BS Applied Psychology
• AAS 214 Marketing
• BBA Marketing

CDR Approved Microcredential:

• MICRO Futures Research: Forecasting Change, Shaping Tomorrow

*Please remember that CDR materials for Full Faculty Senate must be submitted and approved by the Executive Committee, which typically meets on the first Tuesday of the month. CDR will be reviewing materials for the April F/S meeting from now through April 2nd.

Thank you,

CDR Committee

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

Design-Build team finishes third at Regional Competition

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Contact Paul Welker - welkerpm@alfredstate.edu if you have a story idea! If you are posting pictures on your social media make sure to tag @AlfredState or ask us to collaborate with your posts!

🧠 DON’T FORGET — TRIVIA NIGHT IS THIS WEEK! 🎉

📅 Friday, March 6, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Lake Lodge

Hey trivia teams — your night is almost here!

✔️ Your team representative should have submitted your team name and member list
✔️ Refreshments + 2 drink tickets will be provided for everyone!

Get ready for fun, laughs, and some friendly competition! 🧠✨

See you soon!

🐰 DON’T FORGET — EASTER CRAFT NIGHT IS THIS WEEK! 🎨

📅 Friday, March 6, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Lake Lodge

Keep the fun going right after trivia!

🎨 Easter Craft — all supplies provided
🍹 Refreshments & cash bar available

✔️ This reminder is for those already signed up — we’re excited to create with you!
📧 If you have questions about your reservation, email Kristen.

Can’t wait to see your creative projects! 💛

Admissions is pleased to host our Spring Open House programs on:

• Sunday, March 22
• Saturday, April 11

The program will begin at 9:30 a.m. with presentations on both the Alfred and Wellsville campuses. After completing their academic tours on the Wellsville campus, students will travel to the Alfred campus for a residence hall tour and to participate in financial aid and campus life presentations. Open House is a wonderful opportunity to showcase all that Alfred State has to offer to prospective students and their families.

If you have any questions, please contact Erin Patanella at patanee@alfredstate.edu

Admissions is excited to announce that we will be hosting Admitted Student Day events on campus on the dates below. We look forward to celebrating with our future Pioneers!

• Thursday, March 19 – SAT
• Wednesday, April 1 – SAMET
• Thursday, April 2 – SAS
• Thursday, April 23 – General Program (All Majors)
• Thursday, April 30 – General Program (All Majors)

If you have any questions, please contact Erin Patanella at patanee@alfredstate.edu.

🌟 We are excited to welcome 119 employers who will be attending the 🌱Alfred Campus Spring Career Fair on Wednesday, March 4, from 12 to 2:30 PM, Orvis.

• ACES will be offering a shuttle bus 🚌 to transport both employers and students as needed to get to Orvis. The bus will be driving continuously around the campus loop at the various bus stops.

🙏 Thank you for allowing and encouraging your students to attend. This event is an excellent opportunity for our students to explore their career path, develop confidence in talking with employers, and learn about full time positions/summer jobs/internships. We welcome faculty and staff to stop in to interact with our employer partners, many of whom are returning alumni! 🎓

• Check out the updated list of employers who will be attending on the Alfred State JobLink  portal

Questions?- Reach out to Maureen or Valerie-👉Career Development-x4060 

The Department of Civil Service has the following examination announcements updated and added to their public website. 

All Exam Fees Waived! Please note that civil service exam application fees are now waived for all New York State civil service exams through December 2027.

Please be advised that you will need a personal NY.gov ID to apply for Department of Civil Service examinations. If you do not have a

 personal NY.gov ID, please create an account. 

Open-Competitive Examination Announcements

21-020020, Canal Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Floating Plant)

21-022020, Canal Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Maintenance Shop)

21-021020, Canal Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Maintenance)

21-023020, Canal Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Operations)

Promotion and Transition Examination Announcements

00-033020, Accountant Aide Trainee 1

31-433020, Animal Health Inspector 2

31-428020, Business Systems Analyst 2

31-429020, Business Systems Analyst 2 (Health)

31-430020, Business Systems Analyst 2 (Payroll Systems)

31-423020, Canal Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Floating Plant)

31-425020, Canal Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Maintenance Shop)

31-424020, Canal Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Maintenance)

31-426020, Canal Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Operations)

31-427020, Canal Section Assistant Superintendent

31-419020, Criminal Justice Program Specialist 2

31-420020, Criminal Justice Program Specialist 3

31-418020, Education Supervisor (Vocational)

31-503020, Incarcerated Records Coordinator 1

31-504020, Incarcerated Records Coordinator 2

31-413020, Plant Superintendent A

31-414020, Plant Superintendent B

31-415020, Plant Superintendent C

31-410020, Plant Utilities Engineer 2

31-411020, Plant Utilities Engineer 3

31-412020, Plant Utilities Engineer 4

31-409020, Public Safety Grants Representative 2

31-431020, Senior Budget Examiner

31-494020, Senior Safety & Health Inspector

00-029020, Taxpayer Services Representative 1

00-030020, Taxpayer Services Representative 1 (Spanish Language)

00-031020, Taxpayer Services Specialist Trainee 1

00-032020, Taxpayer Services Specialist Trainee 1 (Spanish Language)

31-403020, Training Specialist 2

31-404020, Training Specialist 2 (Mental Hygiene)

Join us to learn more about an exclusive UUP Members only benefit regarding Beyond Med on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 12:00pm. There will be a chance to win gift cards!

 As a UUP member you have discounts on elective and cosmetic services that other health plans leave out.  You have access to a premier network of providers and virtual care or concierge at home available. 

Services include, but are not limited to: Weight Loss + Rx, Fertility, Massage, Nutrition, wellness devices, holistic medicine and so much more  

 Register using this link:   https://forms.gle/7BLW484A4kYUuSwT9

The Alfred State Veterans United Club is holding a T-shirt fundraiser. Sizes range from S-3XL and they are $20. The club name is featured on the left sleeve. To order, contact Lisa Cornish, phone 315-694-1021 or email Cornislm@alfredstate.edu. PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App accepted. The sale will run through March 25 with order pick up on April 22.  

#REDFridays -Remember Everyone Deployed is a movement encouraging people to wear red every Friday to show support and appreciation for U.S. military personnel stationed overseas. It acts as a reminder of the sacrifices made by troops and their families.

WHO?          900 enthusiastic high school students and guests

WHAT?        37th Annual Skills USA Region I Leadership Conference and Skills Olympics

WHEN?        Tuesday, March 3                 

SCHEDULE

8 a.m.                           Buses begin to arrive at Orvis or Wellsville PSU, depending on origin

9 a.m.                           Contests scheduled to start  

12 noon - 1 p.m.          Lunch – Alfred box lunches to be delivered to the Orvis gym or individual sites/buildings 

                                    Wellsville – Wellsville box lunches to be delivered to the Pioneer Student Union

1 - 2 p.m.                     Continuation of competitions in some areas

2 p.m.                          Contests completed

2 - 2:30 p.m.                Last contests to be tallied and results delivered to Orvis or faxed to 4331 in Orvis

2:15 p.m.                     Buses leave Wellsville for Alfred

3 - 4 p.m.                     All Skills USA guests in the Orvis gym for Awards Ceremony

Other Contest Notes

Questions from Skills USA visitors may be referred to the Orvis lobby or the Wellsville Zero Energy Home (Jen Graves at 3101). 
Both locations will be staffed by Skills USA personnel throughout the day. If you have any questions about a contest in your area, please contact Mike Ronan at ronanme@alfredstate.edu 

We are looking forward to a great day! All visitors will be in the Orvis gym for the Awards Ceremony at 3 p.m. Skills USA welcomes Alfred State faculty/staff to attend the Awards Ceremony. Bring your earplugs!

Please note that the postsecondary Skills USA state competitions take place later in March on the Wellsville Campus.

SUBMISSIONS WANTED FOR ERGO, ALFRED STATE’S LITERARY MAGAZINE

Take a break, sit quietly, and create a piece of artwork, poem, story, or whatever and send to Ergo, Alfred State’s literary magazine, at Ergo@alfredstate.edu. Become part of the Ergo Committee by attending the 1st meeting on Monday, Feb. 9, at 3:30 p.m. in the SDC Faculty Lounge (Rm. 242). 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:  April 3, 2026

ERGO COVER CONTEST DEADLINE:  March 30, 2026

Wondering what to submit?  Full wrap cover (front & back) 17.25" wide by 11.25" high or just the front cover 8.75" wide by 11.25" high, 300 dpi, jpeg.  All entries must fit these specifications for consideration.  Submit to Ergo@alfredstate.edu.

And better yet, there's a prize!  Winner and a runner-up will both get a $100 gift certificate for the ASC Campus Store, and boasting rights for being featured as the author of the cover on the Fall 2025 ERGO publication! 

POETRY READING:  Monday, April 13, 2026 in the Small Event Space within Student Leadership Center starting at 6 p.m.  Come and enjoy an hour of music, poetry, artwork, and tasty desserts from the Wellsville Baking Production & Management culinary students.  

Alfred State College and John G. Ullman & Associates are excited to invite you to attend our first of (2) financial education virtual workshops in 2026, Retirement Preparedness: Strategies for a Thoughtful Transition- Monday, March 23rd. Join us for a free educational webinar where you’ll learn about strategies to help get you to and through your retirement years.

The virtual session, scheduled to begin at 1 p.m., will feature and be led by Amanda Herrick Smith, CFP® – Senior Advisor at John G. Ullman- 2006 Alfred State Graduate 

For more information and to REGISTER or contact- Jason Sciotti in Institutional Advancement at ext. 3936 or sciottjm@alfredstate.edu 

In memory of Billy Greene, we are proud to host CPR certification classes as part of the “Let’s Save Some Lives” Initiative. This is a meaningful opportunity to honor Billy’s memory while strengthening our campus community’s ability to respond confidently in an emergency.

We encourage all faculty and staff to consider participating. Becoming CPR certified is a valuable skill that can truly make a difference when seconds matter.

Available Class Dates & Times:

• March 9 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• March 9 | 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• March 10 | 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
• March 10 | 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

If you would like to participate, please email Rachel Brandow at BrandoRE@alfredstate.edu with your preferred class time.

If you have any questions, please contact the Facilities Office at ext. 4750.

Thank you for your continued commitment to campus safety and for supporting one another in ways that truly matter. We hope you will join us in this important initiative.

High (but realistic) expectations, committed to equity, fostering collective success.  These are three phrases that describe Linda Panter, and they apply equally to her work for Alfred State and United University Professions. Never one to sugar-coat a situation, her engagement with colleagues left them not with a tummy of warm fuzzies, but with mutual agreement that issues raised would be addressed.  Period.  And she would tell you where to start and help as needed to get it done.

She was the epitome of an "essential employee" and an essential union officer.

On behalf of our local chapter and all of our statewide officers, UUP Alfred expresses its condolences to Linda's loved ones, her fellow nursing associates, and our entire campus community.

Join us at TimberLineZ for our Dr. Suess inspired dishes on Monday, March 2nd! Breakfast will serve Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast Pizza, and our dinner special will be Hot Roast Beast Sandwich with Gravy!

🧠 DON’T FORGET — Trivia Night is NEXT WEEK! 🎉

📅 Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Lake Lodge

Just a friendly reminder for all our trivia teams:

✔️ Teams of up to 8 people
✔️ Make sure your team representative has submitted your team name and member, list no later than 2/27
✔️ Refreshments + 2 drink tickets will be provided for every participant 😊

Get ready for fun, friendly competition and great company!

See you there — good luck! 🧠🥳

🐰 DON’T FORGET — Easter Craft Night After Trivia! 🎨

📅 Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Lake Lodge

Stick around after trivia for our Easter craft!

🎨 All supplies included
🍹 Refreshments and a cash bar available
📧 Email Kristen if you haven’t reserved your craft spot yet! Deadline is 2/27

The Terrace will offer daily Halal-Approved protein selection each dinner service throughout Ramadan, in addition to vegetarian and seafood options. Dinner is served from 4:30pm - 8pm.

*Morning Meal Bundles are also available at this time at the Terrace Cashier Station.

Available 2.17.26 - 3.19.26

The Center for innovation and Teaching Excellence is delighted to invite all faculty and staff members to the February CITE Social on Friday, 2/28, from 3 to 4:30 pm in EJ 106. We hope these informal drop-in events give you a chance to connect with colleagues from across campus for easy, interdisciplinary conversations about teaching and learning—over coffee and snacks. 

• Come as you are, stay as long as you can, and enjoy a relaxed mix of networking and low-stakes fun.
• We’ll sprinkle in a few quick games and “challenge card” lightning rounds to share a teaching challenge and hear rapid-fire strategies from peers—so you’ll leave with new ideas, fresh perspectives, and a few practical takeaways to try right away.
• Explore our collection of books and articles — borrow a resource and bring back a key insight to share at the next social.

See you on Friday!

[The CITE Team]

The first full episode of Alfred State's new podcast - Pioneer Pathways - is here! In this episode we discuss financial aid with Julie Rose, Senior Director of Student Records and Financial Services.

Pioneer Pathways - Julie Rose

We know there are a lot of misconceptions about the cost of college.

Julie joins Lukas and Paul to share about the services offered at Alfred State in her office and provides her tips for staying ahead in the process!

Do you know an alumnus or alumna who has made a meaningful difference in their community and/or profession and is a positive reflection of Alfred State? 

We invite you to nominate them for our Distinguished Alumni Award or Outstanding Young Alumni Award, which will be presented *** during reunion weekend, June 12 & 13 ****. For the Outstanding Young Alumni Award, nominees must be within 10 years of graduating.

Please follow this link to submit a recommendation by Monday March 16th

On behalf of Alumni Relations, thank you to all the faculty and staff who came out to support the Pioneer Cup Men’s Lacrosse game at Pioneer Stadium. Your energy and Pioneer pride helped make it a great event!

Congratulations to Rich Carlson, winner of the Faculty/Staff Blue & Gold Swag Bag! 🎉

We appreciate your continued support and school spirit — GO PIONEERS!

SAVE THE DATE!

The 42nd Annual ASC Honors Convocation will be held Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 2pm in the Orvis Activities Center Gym.  Please mark your calendars now!

Questions can be directed to Lisa Gardner (3913).

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Small Changes with Big Results Workshop on Thursday, February 26th at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. Do you want to make a change or improve something in your life? This workshop will provide the tools and strategies to turn small changes into big results.

Find this workshop, future events and a collection of online workshops on a wide variety of topics available on our Student Success Center SharePoint.

Join the Cultural Life Center and Center for Civic Leadership for a candid discussion about intersections of faith, identity and politics on Wednesday, February 25th from 5-6 pm in the Small Events Space. Together we will explore tensions related to our current political climate as it impacts various religious groups and communities and how faith can be a source of hope in a deeply divided and increasingly fractured world. Open to people of all faith backgrounds and religious identities. Snacks and voter registration information will be available!  

As part of the ongoing Pioneer Cup rivalry between Alfred State and Alfred University, stop by the Men’s Lacrosse game (Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 4 p.m.) at Pioneer Stadium!

Sandra Burdick, Associate Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations, will be inside the stadium gates near the gazebo before the game handing out blue & gold swag.

🎉 Special prize drawings for:

• Alumni
• Faculty & Staff

Be sure to stop by on your way into the game and show your Pioneer pride!

GO PIONEERS!

We have a few seats left, make your reservation ASAP
February 26th
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm seating times
Reservations only
No takeout
$20.00 per person

All you can eat Spaghetti 
 choice of:
Meatballs or House made Italian Sausage
    Marinara Sauce or Alfredo sauce

Meal includes:
Bread Sticks
Soup:
Italian Wedding or Minestrone
Garden Salad with House Vinaigrette
Cannoli

Dessert:
Tiramisu or Italian Lemon Cake

To make a reservation, call Mary Ellen at ext. 3170

PSWP virtual workshops are available this March for PEF-Represented and Management/Confidential employees.

Register in SLMS at https://nyslearn.ny.gov (search “Learning” and use the course codes below):

• Effective Communication Techniques (PSWP_6785) – March 3 & 4 | Deadline: 2/24
• Workplace Conflict Resolution (PSWP_6786) – March 3 & 4 | Deadline: 2/24
• Professional Writing: Composition (PSWP_6800) – March 10 & 11 | Deadline: 3/3
• Professional Writing: Mechanics (PSWP_6801) – March 24 & 25 | Deadline: 3/17

For more information, click here. 

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

Compton Dives to SUNYAC Honors

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Linda K. Panter, 75, died Thursday morning (February 19, 2026) at her home, following a long illness.

Panter graduated from Alfred State and served as a clinical instructor and professor at the college. She retired with the title Professor Emeritus. 

Full obituary

Join the Cultural Life Center and Center for Civic Leadership for a candid discussion about intersections of faith, identity and politics on Wednesday, February 25th from 5-6 pm in the Small Events Space. Together we will explore tensions related to our current political climate as it impacts various religious groups and communities and how faith can be a source of hope in a deeply divided and increasingly fractured world. Open to people of all faith backgrounds and religious identities. Snacks and voter registration information will be available!  

Upcoming Workshop – Psychopharmacology (Virtual)
This two-session virtual workshop explores the neurobiological basis of mental disorders and the role of psychotropic medications. Topics include medication administration, therapeutic dosages, potential drug interactions, and emerging treatments for neurological disorders.

• Who Can Attend: PEF-Represented and Management/Confidential Employees
• Dates/Time: March 3 & 4, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Format: Virtual (Zoom)
• Provider: Org-Ology
• Registration Deadline: February 24, 2026

For more information, go to Public Service Workshop Program . 

Pioneer Pathways is a new podcast put together by the the Marketing Communications Office. The podcast will interview various people around campus in an effort to help incoming students and families as they navigate the transition to college.

Prior to the first full episode with Julie Rose - Lukas and Paul share their Alfred State experiences and the vision for the podcast.
Meet Lukas and Paul

Please remind students who are completing their degree requirements this semester that they must apply to graduate.
Diplomas are not automatically awarded.

How students apply:
my.alfredstate.edu → Academics → Graduation Card → Application to Graduate

Deadline: February 23, 2026 (required to receive a May 2026 diploma)

Important details to share with students:

• There is no fee to apply
• Students who plan to attend commencement will need to pay a fee
• Students should not apply for August 2026 graduation at this time
• Students graduating in May who plan to return this fall in a new program must apply for readmission through the Admissions Office
  ➜ Readmitted students cannot register until their application is approved

Questions?
Student Records and Financial Services: sfs@alfredstate.edu or 607-587-4253

Our campus community provides faculty and staff the services of a campus ombuds to employees who may be having trouble in workplace relations and are seeking an independent, neutral, confidential, and informal avenue to address their issue or concern. If you have questions or would like to meet with the campus ombuds, David Ray, you can connect by selecting the campus ombuds tab in the Alfred State portal, or by calling 607-587-4287. 

A campus ombuds provides independent, informal and non-partisan counsel to faculty and staff within the Alfred State campus community.  Alfred State faculty and staff can seek the campus ombud’s assistance in dispute resolution or misunderstandings. The campus ombuds provides an opportunity for visitors to discuss matters of concern and may act as a listener, mediator, and factfinder. The campus ombuds answers questions and provides feedback regarding concerns or complaints.  The ombuds may also provide referrals to campus resources. Faculty and staff are not required to meet with the campus ombuds to access those resources. When appropriate, the campus ombuds can also speak generally with campus offices about concerns or assist with changes implemented to create a more supportive environment for faculty and staff.

Join the Cultural Life Center and Center for Civic Leadership for a candid discussion about intersections of faith, identity and politics on Wednesday, February 25th from 5-6 pm in the Small Events Space. Together we will explore tensions related to our current political climate as it impacts various religious groups and communities and how faith can be a source of hope in a deeply divided and increasingly fractured world. Open to people of all faith backgrounds and religious identities. Snacks and voter registration information will be available!  

Invitation to Join Psi Beta (National Honor Society in Psychology)

Deadline:  Friday, February 27, 2026, to Request an Invitation

You have the opportunity to become a member of Psi Beta if you meet the criteria below.   Students become members of Psi Beta by registering through the Psi Beta chapter advisor on campus, Dr. Amanda Silva, Professor in Social & Behavioral Sciences. If interested, please send an e-mail requesting an invitation into Psi Beta to Dr. Amanda Silva at SilvaAM@alfredstate.edu.  Dr. Silva will then confirm your eligibility, and you will receive an invitation code to allow you to register as a member on the PsiBeta.org website where you will enter registration information and an area to make a payment to pay a one-time, lifetime membership fee of $55. 

The membership eligibility requirements are as follows:

1. You have completed a college psychology course with a grade of B or higher.

2. You have completed at least 6 credits in psychology at Alfred State College.

3. You have completed 12 units of college coursework with a cumulative college GPA of 3.25 or higher.

4. You have an interest in psychology.

5. You have good standing in the community.

6. You pay a $55 one-time, lifetime fee.

Benefits of Membership

• Members gain recognition for achieving the honor of membership. Among the entities that recognize Psi Beta membership: Psi Chi, APA, APS, psychology departments at colleges and universities, and employers.
• Verification of membership for references throughout the member’s lifetime.
• Eligibility for national awards (e.g., the student research paper awards provide cash prizes of $500, $300, and $200 to three winning students).
• Eligibility for these different annual awards: Building Bonds, Chapter Excellence, Chapter Community service, Individual Community Service, College Life Award, and Faculty Advisor.
• Publication of membership and activities in the nationally distributed Psi Beta Newsletter.
• Opportunities for ethnic minority students to participate in the annual Diversity Project mentoring program during the annual conference of the American Psychological Association.
• Psi Beta offers the experience of operating a chapter and provides opportunities to acquire leadership skills, interact with faculty outside the classroom, learn more about the professional and educational choices available in psychology, meet outstanding professionals in psychology, participate in community service, meet peers with similar interests, and be involved with Psi Beta on the national level.
• Psi Beta membership contributes to the member’s confidence and feelings of self-worth.
• Psi Beta offers the opportunity to participate in national, regional, and local psychological association programs, including paper and poster presentations at professional conferences.
• Psi Beta student members are eligible for student affiliate membership in the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Association for Psychological Science (APS).
• Psi Beta membership meets one of the requirements for entrance at the GS-7 level (2 levels higher) in numerous occupations in Federal service.

2026 Career Prep Day Interactive Event- Wed. February 25th, 9am-3pm in SLC 310

The American Marketing Association Alfred Chapter, CDC, & Kappa Psi Fraternity are proud sponsors of this year’s 2026 Career Prep Day interactive event. The event will consist of LIVE Mock Interviews from industry leaders from the Allegany Department of Labor(all majors) and specific majors, access to Skills First(AI generated Mock Interview portal), sign up for Big Blue Virtual Clothing Closet for new interview attire, and get help with your LinkedIn professional online portfolio.

Signups for the LIVE Mock Interviews are taking place T/TR  in the SLC Parkspace from 12-2 starting February 3-19th. Reserve your spot today and we’ll see you at the event!

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

Internship with Alfred Police helps bring classroom lessons to life

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Join the Cultural Life Center and Center for Civic Leadership for a candid discussion about intersections of faith, identity and politics on Wednesday, February 25th from 5-6 pm in the Small Events Space. Together we will explore tensions related to our current political climate as it impacts various religious groups and communities and how faith can be a source of hope in a deeply divided and increasingly fractured world. Open to people of all faith backgrounds and religious identities. Snacks and voter registration information will be available!  

📢The Alfred/Wellsville Spring Career Fairs are quickly approaching, and Alfred State's employer partners attend for several key reasons:

• Access to Emerging Talent: Connect with students early for internships, summer jobs, and entry-level full-time positions
• Campus Visibility: Strengthen brand recognition among future professionals
• Academic Engagement: Build relationships with faculty and gain insight into academic programs

 🌱Alfred Campus Spring Career Fair - 📅 3/4/26  12pm–2:30pm [Orvis] 109 Employers registered   

 🌷Wellsville Campus Spring Career Fair - 📅3/25/26 12pm-2:30pm[PSU] 104 Employers registered

• For students needing assistance with their resumes, we offer an online portal with 600+ resume samples, with AI-powered tools-Skills First
• New: We are excited to offer access to professional clothing for our students 👔🧥💼 through: Big Blue’s Career Closet -receive virtual professional styling advice/select clothing at no cost to students! (Need to order 7-10 days in advance)
• New: For students needing a professional headshot/LinkedIn photo- we will have available on site: Popcam, the world’s first portable headshot kiosk, that delivers edited headshots straight to students, instantly
• Check out the list of employers who will be attending on the Alfred State JobLink portal HERE

Questions-👉Reach out to Maureen or Valerie-Career Development Center x4060

The E-Learning Committee is now accepting nominations for this year’s Excellence in Online Teaching Award. Excellent online teaching includes:

• Creativity in course content design
• Use of alternative teaching strategies
• Classes structured with online students in mind
• Prompt and thorough feedback; being accessible and reachable when needed
• Empathy, compassion, and fostering a positive personal connection with students

Please consider nominating a deserving candidate using this form and direct any questions to stefannl@alfredstate.edu. Nominations are due by Sunday, Feb 22. 

🧠 Employee Trivia Teams Wanted! 🎉

We’re looking for 15 trivia teams to compete in a fun, friendly challenge!

📅 Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Lake Lodge

👥 Team Details:

• Up to 8 people per team
• Each team needs one representative to submit the team name and member list

🍹 Refreshments and 2 drink tickets provided for all participants!

Come show off your knowledge, compete with coworkers, and have a great time!

✨ Sign up your team today!

🐰 Easter Craft Night 🎨

Continue the fun after trivia with a creative Easter activity!

📅 Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Lake Lodge

🍹 Refreshments and a cash bar available for everyone to enjoy.

📧 Email Kristen to reserve your Easter craft!

Relax, create something fun, and celebrate the season together!

A UUP Member Engagement Day will be held Friday, February 20th on the Alfred Campus. A lunch session is planned in SLC 310 (the Small Event Space) starting at 11:30 am.  Our focus will be the chapter budget presentation and member vote. We will also share updates on legislative activity and the contract negotiation.  As time allows, other questions or topics will be welcome.  We encourage all UUP members to attend!

• If you didn't respond to the lunch invitation, any member may still come and bring your own (or not)
• The budget document was posted for review at https://uuphost.org/alfred/ along with other useful information
• Come and learn about the Albany legislative visits that we will make next week, February 23-24 to advocate for SUNY
• We are working on a plan to present at Wellsville (including Northland remotely) on Wednesday February 25th.  More information will follow for our School of Applied Technology members!

This is a MEMBER EVENT, if you'd like to attend, we will help you sign up!  UUP membership makes good things happen! A higher proportion of membership adds to our negotiating leverage for improving our work lives and benefitting SUNY as a whole. Membership is NOT automatic; check your pay stub and if you’re not already a member, you can sign up at http://uupinfo.org/join

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

Casey Cowburn named Academic Momentum Campaign Faculty & Staff Fellow

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GOVERNOR HOCHUL DIRECTS STATE FLAGS TO HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER REVEREND JESSE JACKSON FLAGS WILL BE FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF ACROSS NEW YORK STATE TOMORROW, FEBRUARY 18, AND ON THE DAY OF REVEREND JACKSON'S FUNERAL SERVICE GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL TODAY DIRECTED FLAGS TO BE LOWERED AT HALF-STAFF TO HONOR THE LIFE AND PUBLIC SERVICE LEGACY OF CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER REVEREND JESSE JACKSON, WHO PASSED AWAY ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 AT THE AGE OF 84. FLAGS WILL BE LOWERED ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 CONCURRENTLY IN HONOR OF FORMER REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD L. OTTINGER. "REVEREND JESSE JACKSON'S LIFE WAS DEFINED BY COURAGE AND CONVICTION. FROM SELMA TO THE NATIONAL STAGE, HE STOOD TALL AGAINST RACIAL INJUSTICE," GOVERNOR HOCHUL SAID. "TODAY, I JOIN NEW YORKERS IN HONORING HIS LEGACY AND THE GENERATIONS HE INSPIRED. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE FAMILY OF REVEREND JACKSON AND ALL THOSE WHOSE LIVES HE TOUCHED." REV. JESSE JACKSON, A BAPTIST MINISTER AND TWO-TIME PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, ROSE TO PROMINENCE IN THE CIVIL RIGHTS ERA. HE PROPELLED THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT IN THE DECADES FOLLOWING THE ASSASSINATION OF REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR., AND FOUNDED PEOPLE UNITED TO SAVE HUMANITY (PUSH) IN 1971. HIS ACTIVISM SPANNED DECADES, INCLUDING TWO RUNS FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION, IN 1984 AND 1988. JACKSON ALSO HELPED SECURE THE RELEASE OF SEVERAL DETAINED AND CAPTURED AMERICANS AROUND THE WORLD.  

WHO?          900 enthusiastic high school students and guests

WHAT?        37th Annual Skills USA Region I Leadership Conference and Skills Olympics

WHEN?        Tuesday, March 3                 

SCHEDULE

8 a.m.                           Buses begin to arrive at Orvis or Wellsville PSU, depending on origin

9 a.m.                           Contests scheduled to start  

12 noon - 1 p.m.          Lunch – Alfred box lunches to be delivered to the Orvis gym or individual sites/buildings 

                                    Wellsville – Wellsville box lunches to be delivered to the Pioneer Student Union

1 - 2 p.m.                     Continuation of competitions in some areas

2 p.m.                          Contests completed

2 - 2:30 p.m.                Last contests to be tallied and results delivered to Orvis or faxed to 4331 in Orvis

2:15 p.m.                     Buses leave Wellsville for Alfred

3 - 4 p.m.                     All Skills USA guests in the Orvis gym for Awards Ceremony

Other Contest Notes

Questions from Skills USA visitors may be referred to the Orvis lobby or the Wellsville Zero Energy Home (Jen Graves at 3101). 
Both locations will be staffed by Skills USA personnel throughout the day. If you have any questions about a contest in your area, please contact Mike Ronan at ronanme@alfredstate.edu 

We are looking forward to a great day! All visitors will be in the Orvis gym for the Awards Ceremony at 3 p.m. Skills USA welcomes Alfred State faculty/staff to attend the Awards Ceremony. Bring your earplugs!

Please note that the postsecondary Skills USA state competitions take place later in March on the Wellsville Campus.

Join the Cultural Life Center and Center for Civic Leadership for a candid discussion about intersections of faith, identity and politics on Wednesday, February 25th from 5-6 pm in the Small Events Space. Together we will explore tensions related to our current political climate as it impacts various religious groups and communities and how faith can be a source of hope in a deeply divided and increasingly fractured world. Open to people of all faith backgrounds and religious identities. Snacks and voter registration information will be available!  

Due to the large number of visitors on Friday, February 20, there will be several spots reserved for our visitors in lot 3 by SLC. Thank you for your understanding as we strive to provide a positive experience for prospective students and their families visiting campus.

The Library is happy to announce a new URL for our website: https://library.alfredstate.edu/home. Please update any bookmarks you have in your browser. All links from the main Alfred State website and My Learning have been updated, but please reach out to Library Director Janelle Varin if you notice a broken link. Happy Researching!

Courses Approved as Acceptable for Critical Thinking, a General Education Requirement

The following course has been approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs as acceptable for General Education requirements under the Critical Thinking Core Competency effective fall 2024.

BUAD 3153

CHEM 4524

CISY 2133

CISY 3143

COMP 2703

CTRP 3373

DGMA 1403

DGMA 8103

EDUC 2163

NURS 2133

SOCI 3903

The Records Office will update the listing on the portal.  The complete listing of courses acceptable for General Education can be found here https://portal.alfredstate.edu/registration/Pages/default.aspx on the portal pages under Registration / Records Office Resources.

Pi Rho Zeta, in partnership with the American Red Cross, will be hosting a Blood Drive from 12:00 PM–5:00 PM on Feb. 19.
Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome while availability allows.

In the week leading up to the event, Pi Rho Zeta will be tabling in the Student Leadership Center to assist with appointment sign-ups and provide additional information.

For more information or questions, please contact:
Philanthropy Chairman John Volpe
📧 volpeja2@alfredstate.edu

🔗 More event information can be found here:
https://pioneerlink.alfredstate.edu/event/11954968

Implementing Workforce Pell in NYS is a new program.  This presentation is to raise awareness around the implementation of Workforce Pell for high demand training programs.  If you're interested, please fill out the survey in this link: Implementing Workforce Pell in NYS-Watch Party Interest March 6th, 2026,10:00am-12:00pm EST – Fill out form

If you would like more information, please click on this link:   https://www.eventcombo.com/ms/ev/78090/implementing-workforce-pell-in-new-york/home

Any questions, please contact Kim Schmitt (schmitk@alfredstate.edu)

A new policy outlining the process for submitting grants is now available on the portal under the Support for Faculty Development card and the Institutional Advancement-Policies and Forms card.  This process has been developed to help streamline the grant submission process, secure institutional support, ensure the College meets eligibility requirements, and meet post-award requirements. 

If you are interested in learning more about grants or have questions, please contact Donna Green at greendm1@alfredstate.edu 

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

Four Archers reach podium at Indoor Nationals

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The Student Leadership Center had a vibrant atmosphere on Friday, February 13 as students connected with 34 employers and 3 graduate schools during the 🐾Medical Majors Career Fair. 🏥

Employers are always impressed with our students, with one specifically commenting: “We love Alfred State students — that is why we are here. They are so prepared compared to other programs.”

Thank you to the faculty and academic programs who encouraged or required students to attend. Participating in on‑campus career fairs helps students build confidence, make professional connections, sharpen their communication with employers and hiring managers, and gain insight into their industry/career path.

Next up:  The 🌱Alfred Campus Spring Career Fair is set for Wednesday March 4, 12 to 2:30pm, Orvis,🌷Wellsville Campus Spring Career Fair is set for Wednesday March 25, 12 to 2:30pm, PSU Building. 

Questions- 👉Reach out to Maureen or Valerie-Career Development x4060

The campus community is invited to meet one of the candidates for the Director of Institutional Compliance & Equity position at an Open Forum next week.  The forum will take place on Tuesday, February 17th from 11:30am-12:15pm in EJ Brown 109.  The candidate will give a 15 minute presentation on the topic of Trauma‑Informed Compliance: Creating Fair, Compassionate, and Trustworthy Processes and then there will be time following the presentation for questions from the community.

Are you interested in working with our team of student employees to help make your digital documents or course content accessible?  Sign up using our Title II Accessibility Assistance form to get on the list!  This opportunity is not limited to faculty course content, it can be for departments across campus that use digital documents, forms, or distribute digital content and need some help with digital accessibility.  For more information about Title II accessibility visit Fact Sheet: New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments or reach out to EIT@AlfredState.edu.  

🤖 CITE 3-part Workshop Series: Building an effective Portfolio

Strong teaching portfolios don’t begin with documentation — they begin with intention. In this first session, faculty will explore how to frame their teaching goals, identify meaningful evidence of student learning, and build feedback mechanisms that support both improvement and reflection. Participants will leave with a clear roadmap for gathering materials that demonstrate growth and impact over time. participants will leave with a framework for collecting student feedback that is actionable and constructive.

📅 Tuesday, Feb 17
🕚 11:00–12:00 pm
📍 EJ 106 + Teams [Joining Link]
👥 All interested faculty are welcome

For a preview of upcoming CITE Workshops download CITE Calendar Spring 2026.

For CITE Program descriptions and preview of available Certificates download CITE Programming Menu 2025-26. 

- CITE Team

Come Join Us! The Terrace is holding a Fat Tuesday Dinner on Tuesday, February 17th! See ya there!

A peer mentor is an upper-class student who helps students examine academic concerns and perceived barriers to success. 

Common topics peer mentors cover: 

• adjustment to college and general advice on how to succeed
• time management and study skills
• making referrals to campus resources

Students can meet a peer mentor weekly or just a few times in the semester as needed.

This 2-minute form serves as a way for Alfred State professionals to refer students they believe would benefit from meeting with a peer mentor. Please fill out this form (https://forms.office.com/r/c0maNV7xhb)  and I will send an email to the student to connect with a peer mentor. Questions? Email Amy Babcock at babcocAM@alfredstate.edu 

Dear Faculty members of Alfred, Wellsville and Northland campuses,

We invite you to promote your students' AI Literacy and Academic Integrity concurrently, by giving them secure access to pro versions of multiple LLMs including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, through the Visible AI platform that Alfred State is piloting this semester. The platform is available as an external learning tool in My Learning, and faculty can start using it right away, within their assignments. Watch this 2-minute video demo to get a preview of how to use it. https://asc-cite.com/VAIDemoVideo

 Interested? Next Steps:

1. Complete this short form to let us know the CRN of your course, so that we can copy over, a help module for your students into My Learning. Visible AI Pilot Interest Form for faculty
2. Complete this VAI Faculty Usage Log survey to document issues you face and aha moments when things worked well for you or your students. You can fill the form as often as you wish.  
3. Visit Visible AI Pilot: Spring 2026 Campus Rollout Share Point page for more information.
4. Visit Visible AI Pilot | Channel on CITE Team space for 24x7 support and communication.

5. Upcoming Training Workshop:

   📅 Thursday, Feb 19
   🕚 11:30–12:30 pm
   📍 EJ 106 + Teams

Drop by the CITE Office (EJ 106) anytime for questions or clarifications, Or Email cite@alfredstate.edu.

Let us Lead the way in responsible AI integration together!

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

We Met at Alfred State - Valentine's Day 2026

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The Dr. Nuala McGann Drescher Leave Program is one of many great benefits coordinated through the UUP/NYS Joint Labor-Management Committee!

This program provides funds to enhance employment opportunities by assisting employees to prepare for permanent or continuing appointments. Preference will be given to employees who are underrepresented based on their protected class status including but not limited to age, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, military or veteran status, disability, gender expression and gender identity.

This program also seeks to promote diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for specific employees in a department, unit, or program that can demonstrate that they are under-represented in that department, program, or unit.  More information on all the UUP JLMC programs can be found at https://oer.ny.gov/nysuupjlmc

• Dr. Nuala McGann Drescher Guidelines
• Dr. Nuala McGann Drescher Leave Program Application
• Note required attachments
• Application must be signed by the College President and UUP Chapter President
• The application deadline for the Fall 2026 semester is March 1, 2026

UUP MEMBERS MADE JLMC Nuala Drescher Leave Program funding available through contract negotiations, and new contract negotiations are now underway! A higher proportion of membership adds to our negotiating leverage for improving our work lives and benefitting SUNY as a whole. Membership is NOT automatic; check your pay stub and if you’re not already a member, you can sign up at http://uupinfo.org/join

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Understanding Time Management in College Workshop on Monday, February 16th at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. It's easy to feel overwhelmed by everything in college, but knowing how to manage your time will help you stay focused and stay on track with your educational goals. This workshop will help you reflect on how you prioritize and learn time management. All are welcome and encouraged to join!

Find this workshop, future events and a collection of online workshops on a wide variety of topics on our Student Success Center SharePoint. 

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

Big Performances Highlight 2026 opener for Western Equestrian

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The Medical Major Career Fair is this Friday, February 13 in the SLC, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

35 employers/graduate schools will be traveling to the Alfred Campus to interact with students enrolled in Nursing, Vet Tech, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiologic Technology, HIT, Health Sciences and more. 

Please encourage student attendance, as these are valuable networking opportunities for jobs/internships with the convenience of being on campus. 

Questions? Reach out to Career Development - Maureen or Valerie x4060.

Due to the large number of visitors on February 16, there will be several spots reserved for our visitors in lot 3 by SLC. Thank you for your understanding as we strive to provide a positive experience for prospective students and their families visiting campus.

This round of the UUP Joint Labor Management Committees (JLMC) Individual Development Awards program (IDA) covers activities undertaken from July 2, 2025 to  to July 1, 2026.  Awards received can reimburse you for previous and anticipated expenditures.

• Application packages can be assembled into PDFs for distribution to the campus IDA committee. Send to Alfred UUP VP for Professionals Jen Guthrie, guthrija@alfredstate.edu
• Application DUE DATE is Saturday, February 28th.  THE APPLICATION AND GUIDELINES (downloadable PDFs) ARE NOW AVAILABLE. Note required attachments!
• Individual Development Award Program Guidelines
• Individual Development Award Program Application

The IDA Program is designed to support a variety of professional development projects or activities by assisting UUP employees to develop their full professional potential and to prepare for advancement. There are eligibility criteria but almost all full and part time, academic and professional, UUP employees can apply.  The maximum award is $2,000, and you may submit up to TWO projects or activities, not to exceed a total of $2,000 per employee. This is a great benefit negotiated for you by UUP.

• Projects or activities can include, but are not limited to:
• Registration fees for conferences or workshops
• Travel and related expenses (including lodging and meals)
• Tuition at the maximum allowable SUNY rate at the time of application.

UUP MEMBERS MADE JLMC IDA funding available, through contract negotiations. And new contract negotiations are now underway! A higher proportion of membership adds to our negotiating leverage for improving our work lives and benefitting SUNY as a whole. Membership is NOT automatic; check your pay stub and if you’re not already a member, you can sign up at http://uupinfo.org/join

Medical Majors fair lot closures. Parking lot 4 will be closing at 4 pm on 02/12 through 4 pm 2/13.  20 Faculty Staff spaces along the wall in lot 3 will also be closed through 2/13. Please have your vehicles moved to facilitate these lot closures. 

Please excuse the following Architecture and Design students as they travel to Pittsburgh, PA on February 11th and 12th to conduct field research for their semester-long project in Studio 6 ARCH 8306, and please also allow them to make up any assignments and coursework that they may miss while on this required field trip. 

Komarisky, Jack
LaDue, Ruby
Meeker, Stephen
Mendez Reyes, Francisco
Multini, Diego
Myers, Rocco
Ramirez, Arlin
Reilly, Orla
Rightmyer, Jacob
Threats, Zion
Villareal, Ricardo
Weiner, Celina
Zywiczynski, Nathan
Abreu, Julian
Bowen, Alana
Budd, Jessica
Ceja, Fernanda
Dominguez Concepcion, Alex
Layer, Matthew
McCarthy, Riley
Myers, Mason
Neu, Lauren
Pope, Elliot
Torres, Angela
Welsh, Connor
Ordonez, Katherine
Samuels, Tasha
Eng, Connor
Konyndyk, Sarah
Gibson, Mary
Paultre, Christopher
Aragon-Nava, Isabella
Pennock, Jeremy
Magana, Kevin
Cary, Joshua

The Office of College Housing will be holding an open forum to discuss changes to the Residence Halls for the Fall 2026 Semester.  Topics discussed will include possible changes to building lifestyles, movement of Living Learning Communities, and building updates.

               Date: Monday, February 16, 2026

               Time: 5pm

               Location: SET 215

Dear New Faculty members,

Here’s what’s happening in Pioneer Academy this week (Feb 9–13):

🎓 Module 1 of "Fundamentals of College Teaching for New faculty" opens on Brightspace

📅 Monday, Feb 9
📍Homepage - CITE Professional Development

🎓 Pioneer Academy Session (SAT): Starfish & Accessibility [For Wellsville and Northland faculty]

📅 Wednesday, Feb 11
🕛 12:00–12:50 p.m.
📍 Senior Culinary Classroom, Wellsville [Lunch will be provided]. Northland faculty can join via Teams.

🎓 Pioneer Academy Session (SAS–SAMET): Starfish & Accessibility [For SAS and SAMET faculty]

📅 Friday, Feb 13
🕒 3:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 SDC 204 [Bonus: Quick tour of Student Support @ CARE]

Click here for complete Pioneer academy Schedule of events. Faculty members who joined Alfred, Wellsville, and Northland campuses in the year 2024-25 are welcome to attend, if interested. 

Warm regards,
CITE Team

Students, Faculty, and Staff Use your CSA spending account at the Collegiate!

We are open from 7:00am - 4:00pm Tuesday - Sunday with the expectation of opening evenings soon.

Our culinary faculty, students, and Collegiate staff would love to host your business luncheons or just relax and take in the Collegiate's atmosphere while enjoying a wonderful meal.

Reservations are not necessary but are appreciated give us a call at 607-247-5010.

Help us celebrate Fredrick Douglass while taking part in the international Douglass Day efforts to digitally archive Black history. This year’s transcribing efforts will feature the Colored Conventions Project and the 14th Amendment. 

We will live stream the event and have instructions to help guests join in the live transcribing efforts. We will also be joined by a guest from the League of Women Voters and have further resources regarding voter registration available in the Hinkle Library Gallery along with Douglass Day themed birthday cakes created and donated by our very own culinary students as part of the Douglass Day Bake Off competition. 

• When: Friday, February 13th
• Where: Hinkle Library Classroom
• Time: 12PM – 3PM

Location is equipped with computers or you cab bring your laptop  to join transcribing efforts. 

Whether you can come for the full three hours or just come for a half hour, we welcome all levels of engagement and hope to have your support with preserving Black history for future generations! 

In addition to our on campus event, we are supporting a button making and awareness event at Kindred Collective in the village of Alfred and the cakes made by our culinary students will further support efforts at regional libraries who are celebrating Douglass Day alongside us, broadening community connection!

The Center for Civic Leadership would like to thank the English and Humanities Department, Culinary Department, Cultural Life and Hinkle Library for your collaborative support in bringing this opportunity to our community! Should you have any questions or should faculty wish to send students for extra credit, please reach out to Cyan Corwine (corwincy@alfredstate.edu) and Dr. Travis Mattison (MattesTW@alfredstate.edu)

Who wants more email???  We know you probably don't!  But direct emails are an effective way to reach our members with timely and targeted UUP information, and are more likely to be seen and read.  We invite you to be on the lookout for upcoming emails on contract updates, various Joint Labor Management Committee programs, educational workshops, and an all-important member-wide chapter budget vote!  These are in addition to the numerous emails sent directly from our statewide office, so forgive us for redundancies.

• To follow UUP's communication preferences, the emails will come from SUNY ALFRED UUP.
• And because they're from an outside server, they will be marked as [EXTERNAL].
• They are sent by our chapter assistant, Elaine (Burns) Ryan.
• Add the address to your safe list if necessary.

As membership in UUP gets you enhanced representation and access to information (some is restricted to MEMBERS ONLY), many emails will go only to members. UUP MEMBERS make good things happen! A higher proportion of membership adds to our negotiating leverage for improving our work lives and benefitting SUNY as a whole. Membership is NOT automatic; check your pay stub and if you’re not already a member, you can sign up at http://uupinfo.org/join

A UUP Member Engagement Day will be held Friday, February 20th on the Alfred Campus. A lunch session is planned in SLC 310 (the Small Event Space) starting at 11:30 am.  Our focus will be the chapter budget presentation and member vote. We will also share updates on legislative activity and the contract negotiation.  As time allows, other questions or topics will be welcome.  

We are working on a plan to present at Wellsville and Northland around that time, possibly remotely.  More information will follow for our School of Applied Technology members! We encourage all UUP members to attend!

Please RSVP to Elaine Burns-Ryan (Alfred UUP Chapter Assistant) at alfred@uupmail.org 

This is a MEMBER EVENT, so we will check your membership and enable you to join if you're not already.  UUP membership makes good things happen! A higher proportion of membership adds to our negotiating leverage for improving our work lives and benefitting SUNY as a whole. Membership is NOT automatic; check your pay stub and if you’re not already a member, you can sign up at http://uupinfo.org/join

Please excuse the following ARCH 8776 Thesis Development students on 2/11 and 2/12 for a trip to Pittsburgh:

• Allen, Trevor
• Beltran Villegas, Maxine
• Day, Caroline
• Diaz De La Criz, Sarahi
• Eigg, Jackson
• Ekstrom, Olivia
• Ragan, Brianna
• Fitzpatrick, Cormac
• Fullone, Selena
• Pirotta, Ainsley
• Santana Hidalgo, Nathalia
• Warfield, Isabelle
• Wickes, Camryn
• Youngberg, Nicole

Any questions or concerns can be directed to Kevin Hofmann, hofmankn@alfredstate.edu. 

CSEA-represented employees are encouraged to take advantage of Skills for Success, a no-cost professional development program designed to support your growth and career advancement.

These courses offer a valuable opportunity to:

• Enhance your skills
• Prepare for evolving job demands
• Support your professional growth and development

Explore the CSEA Skills for Success Catalog.pdf and enroll today to invest in your future. For more information, visit the NYS & CSEA Partnership.

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

Jennifer Noble named a Data Science for Education Fellow
Alfred State chosen for expanded EOP Scholars Program
Dean Stevens to present at Heavy Equipment simulation equipment webinar

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There is currently an opening in Facilities Services for a Janitor position. Interested candidates can apply at the link below. 

 http://alfredstate.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=194935& 

There is also an opening in Facilities Services for an Administrative Assistant 2. Interested candidates that currently hold the title, have previously held the title, or hold a transferable title and are able to perform the duties of the position as described in the classification standard by the Department of Civil Service must submit notice in writing to the Office of Human Resources. 

Contact Kayla Cilvick in HR at 4023 or cilvickr@alfredstate.edu with any questions. 

School of Applied Technology and Automotive Trades Department is pleased to offer a 2017 Chevy Cruze LT Hatchback – Rebuilt Title – 47,000 miles 

Open for sealed bids: Rebuilt and road-ready vehicle from Alfred State College’s Automotive Wreck-Rebuild Program sponsored by The Educational Foundation of Alfred.  

Minimum bid starts at $7,000 

Details & Features: 

• 1.4L turbo engine
• Automatic transmission
• 16” aluminum wheels
• Cloth interior clean and well maintained   
• Remote start
• MyLink Bluetooth audio system
• Hatchback – great cargo space and fuel efficiency
• Rebuilt/Salvage NY Title
• Fully repaired, inspected, and cleared for road use. 

This Cruze is reliable, fuel-efficient, and affordable, making it a great commuter or first car!  It is very clean inside and out! 

A hand delivered or mailed sealed bid will be accepted until February 11th, 2026, before 12:00 pm (noon) to: 

Alfred State College 

Zero Energy Home 

School of Applied Technology 

2530 River Road Wellsville, NY 14895 

Attn: Jennifer Graves 

Questions, inquiries, or to schedule a viewing can be directed to Sarah Moline at 607-587-3104.