Blue & Gold Today

In remembrance of Billy Greene and in support of the “Let’s Save Some Lives” initiative at Alfred State College, University Police is offering a few remaining spots in our upcoming CPR classes.

CPR Class Openings:

Tuesday, October 20th
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
3 spots available

Tuesday, November 3rd
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
4 spots available

Learning CPR can make a life-saving difference when every second counts! These classes are a great opportunity to learn skills that could one day help you save someone’s life.

Interested in signing up? Contact Alfred State College University Police at 607-587-3999 or email howejl@alfredstate.edu to reserve your spot! If these dates listed don’t work for you, but you’re interested in participating, we can also work with groups of at least 8 students to arrange another class!

Together, through the Billy Greene Initiative, let’s learn the skills that can help save lives. 

UUP 2026 Discretionary Salary Increase (DSI) Requests 

Alfred State College is pleased to continue the merit-based request process for awarding Discretionary Salary Increase (DSI) funds in 2026. The process recognizes sustained, meaningful contributions that advance the College’s mission, strategic priorities, and service to students.

The UUP contract provides for discretionary salary increases in Fall 2026 with a pool amount equal to one-half percent of the total of the basic annual salaries on June 30, 2026. This round of DSI is intended to recognize employee performance from June 1, 2025- May 31, 2026. Approved increases will be added to employee’s basic annual salary retroactively to July 1 or September 1 as appropriate to professional obligation.  

Eligibility - Eligible UUP-represented employees may submit a request documenting accomplishments from the applicable evaluation period.

1. Eligibility Dates:
   1. For full-time UUP employees: Must be active or on an approved leave as of June 30, 2026.
   2. For part-time employees: If their employment expired prior to July 1, 2026, they must have been active as of April 30, 2026.
2. Payroll Status: Must be on the payroll as of December 16, 2026.
3. Performance requirement: The employee must have received at least a satisfactory rating for “Performance of Assigned Duties and Responsibilities” during the most recent evaluation period.

How to apply

Each Division has criteria and request form posted on the Human Resource website.

Performance Period

The 2026 DSI process recognizes eligible employee performance and accomplishments from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026. Requests will be reviewed using the criteria established for the employee’s area and the submission form appropriate to the employee’s classification.

Salary Adjustment and Retroactive Pay

Approved DSI increases will be added to the employee’s basic annual salary retroactive to July 1, 2026, or September 1, 2026, as appropriate to the employee’s professional obligation. The December 16, 2026 paycheck will include the ongoing salary adjustment and any retroactive amount due from the applicable effective date. Employees on an approved leave without pay at the time of distribution will receive the salary adjustment and any applicable retroactive pay upon returning to payroll, provided they were selected for an increase.

Timeline:

October 14, 2026       DSI program announced
November 3, 2026     Forms due to Chair/Director/Department Head
November 9, 2026     Forms due to Dean/AVP, where applicable
November 15, 2026   Forms due to Vice President
November 21, 2026   Forms due to President for allocation decisions
November 23, 2026   Final allocations due to Human Resources
December 3, 2026     Award letters emailed
December 16, 2026   DSI increases reflected in paychecks

Submission materials: The applicable criteria and submission forms are available on the Human Resources intranet page under DSI. Employees should submit the completed form to the appropriate Chair, Director, or Department Head by November 3, 2026.

Questions about eligibility, the appropriate form, or the review process may be directed to Human Resources or the employee’s supervisor or division leader.

Do you know a faculty member who should be recognized for their dedication to Alfred State College?  The SUNY Chancellor’s Award committee is soliciting nominations in the following four categories for the 2026-27 award cycle:

• Faculty Service – consistently superior service to the college and/or students
• Scholarship and Creative Activity – excellence in scholarship/research and/or creative performance
• Teaching – consistently superior classroom/laboratory/studio teaching
• Adjunct Faculty - superior classroom/laboratory/studio teaching by an adjunct faculty member

These awards are based on student, faculty, and staff nominations.  Please take a moment to submit a nomination by completing the brief survey available at: SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence - Fall 2026 Nominations

Anyone wishing more information may contact Wayne Bensley at benslewd@alfredstate.edu. Submit nominations by November 13. A complete listing of the awards and criteria is available at  The Chancellor's Awards for Excellence

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. This year the committee is circulating the call for nominations in both fall and spring semesters to broaden the pool of nominees.

Admissions will be hosting our next High School Visitation Day this Thursday, October 15, from 9 am - 1 pm. We will be welcoming the following high schools to campus: Broome-Tioga BOCES, Canaseraga, Franklinville, Hornell, Sherman, and Wayland-Cohocton. Thank you for making all our campus visitors feel so welcome!

Below is a link to the list of students participating in a field trip to the Corning Museum of Glass on Wednesday, October 14th, leaving campus at 8:45 am and returning at 4:00 pm.

ARCH 1184 Student Field Trip Attendee List.xlsx

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Cultural Life Center is hosting "Sazon Sensation: Celebrating Unidad" on Thursday, October 15th at 7:30 pm in the SLC Parkspace. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Latin American culture, heritage, and cuisine! Enjoy vibrant music, connect with community, and capture memories at our photo booth featuring flags from across Latin America. Everyone is welcome! Space is limited, so please RSVP here: https://pioneerlink.alfredstate.edu/event/12844663.

Hello Faculty and Staff,

We invite you to encourage your students to attend Are You Smarter Than a Gaslighter?, featuring Marissa F. Cohen, on Wednesday, October 28th!

This fun and interactive trivia and game show-style event will give students the opportunity to compete for prizes while learning about important topics such as healthy relationships, consent, gaslighting, toxic behaviors, and recognizing red flags.

Through friendly competition and engaging conversations, students will gain valuable knowledge and tools to help them navigate healthy relationships and recognize potentially harmful behaviors.

Event Details:

• Date: Wednesday, October 28th
• Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Location: SLC Park Space

We encourage faculty and staff to share this opportunity with students, promote it in classes, and help spread the word! Your support in encouraging student participation helps make educational programs like this successful.

If you have any questions, please contact Tyler Ribble at ribblet@alfredstate.edu.

Thank you for helping us promote this important and engaging event!

If you recall back to opening remarks when President Mauro talked about SEFA.  What is SEFA - Sefa is the State Employees Federated Appeal.  Instead of making donations outside to your favorite charities, you can look online at the Sefa web site: https://sefanys.org .  There are hundreds of charities to choose from.  Whether you want to donate $26($1 a pay or more).  Money will not start coming out of your check until January and last all year, next year.  There are charities from each county and anywhere from cancer, scouting, animal charities.  We also will be having giveaways this year. The Buffalo United Way is our administrator for this campaign, and they have their own giveaways- weekly for donating.  Ashley furniture gift cards, bills tickets, tops gift cards or Wegman's gift cards. You can be thrown into Buffalo's giveaways just by donating. For our giveaways, the first one will be an Adirondack chair (courtesy of the building Trades).  An Alfred State T shirt - courtesy of the Book store, gift cards to the Jet - courtesy of President Mauro and then a couple certificates for the Refinery in Wellsville, curtesy of culinary.  Won't you consider making a donation?  I have paper forms here if you would like or you can go right online and make your donation.  This is a quick and easy way of making your donation and having it count towards our campaign also. Please get your donations in now to be included in our giveaways.

In accordance with annual EADA (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act) reporting requirements, information from the 2025-26 academic year will be available to the campus community beginning October 15th by request.  A direct link to the full report will be available beginning October 31st here: Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act - Alfred State College.  Requests can be made to athletics@alfredstate.edu.

🍂 Check out our October Monthly Newsletter! Explore upcoming events, important updates, and opportunities to get involved! Health & Wellness October Newsletter.

Makerspace sessions! Two days, first day is pedagogy and techniques, second day you will apply and explore what you've learned! Have an opportunity to communicate and share your creation with other faculty.  You are not required to attend both sessions but if you complete both days you will earn a recognized certificate of completion from LIFT!

Day 1:

10 min: Pedagogy

20 min: Tool foundations

Day 2:

MakerSpace Session

20 min: Create and Build

10 min: Faculty shop-share(show off your creation and talk with other faculty about their experience!)

The Do's and Don'ts of creating engaging video content for today's students

Dates:  October 20th - 2:30pm - 3:00pm - Session 1: Pedagogy and Foundations

        October 21st - 2:30pm - 3:00pm - Session 2: Makerspace

Dear faculty, here’s what’s happening at CITE this week: [Each earns 5 points toward the Annual CITE Excellence in Professional Development Certificate and Award]

• Mon Oct 12 | EJ 106 and Teams | 3 to 3:45 pm: Think Beyond a Lesson Plan: Develop a Teaching Strategy
  Bring your lesson plans and leave with a purposeful teaching strategy you can reuse and adapt.
• Tue Oct 13 – Sun Oct 18 | Reading Exchange Channel on CITE Team: Weekly Reading Exchange: This week's article proposes strategies to help students think critically in the age of AI. Read the article posted in the channel, and post a reflection connecting one prompt to your own teaching.
• Thu, Oct 15 | 12:30–1:00 PM | EJ 106 + Teams : Weekly Reading Exchange Roundtable Conversation
  Join a live conversation about the article posted on Teams. Snacks and coffee available in EJ 106 
• Thu, Oct 15 | 2:30–4:00 PM | EJ 106 : AI Pedagogy Studio [Drop-In Session for 1:1 training on using CoPilot for developing instruction materials and activities]

If interested, you can also earn 15 points by implementing an innovative strategy that is shared through a CITE workshop or event. Email cite@alfredstate.edu or stop by EJ Brown 106 to get started. Ongoing PD opportunities: Beyond this week's events, you can earn professional development credits year-round by (i) joining a peer learning community, (ii) implementing an innovative practice in your course, (iii) leading a CITE program, or facilitating a CITE event. Find details and sign-up information on CITE SharePoint.

Parking lot 20 (near Pioneer Stadium) will close at 4:00pm on Friday October 16th, and will remain closed through the conclusion of the football game. If you are leaving campus for the weekend or traveling for sports, please remove your vehicle from lot 20 beforehand. Vehicles that remain in or enter closed parking lots are subject to enforcement. 

Our new NYSHIP website makes it easier for enrollees to find information about plan benefits, changes to coverage and NYSHIP resources and support.

Check out the video and article libraries to learn how to make the most of your NYSHIP coverage now, and plan for your future with tools like the sick leave credit calculator. Learn More About the New Website 

Alfred State College and John G. Ullman & Associates are excited to invite you to attend our second of (2) financial education virtual workshops in 2026, From Saving to Spending: Investing Strategies for Retirement Income - Thursday, October 22nd. 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 11a.m, will feature and be led by Jakob Brost, CFP®, RICP, MS, Advisor and JGUA Charlotte Branch Manager- 2021 Alfred State Graduate 

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

Join Global Engagement and Civic Wellbeing for our fall commUNITY Potluck series in the village of Alfred!

Make a dish to share a taste of “home” and help enhance our culture of care in Alfred. The commUNITY potlucks are a monthly gathering for our entire community to engage in conversation and foster care and connection over foods that remind us of home. We are in our 3rd academic year running this initiative, which is sponsored through the Center for Civic Leadership.

• Location: Union University Church Center (building next to the Collegiate on the corner of Main and Church street - enter in center of building on Church Street)
• Time: 6pm-8pm
• Remaining Dates:
  • Wednesday, October 21st 
  • Wednesday, November 18th  
  • “Tasters Choice” awards are given at each event for the favorite dishes on the night.

We give thanks to all our wonderful contributors (which could be you) who warm the event with a homemade dish and conversation. We also have some very special shoutouts to our sustained contributors:

• Special thanks to N'Dulge Bakery for sponsoring a birthday treat each potluck so we can celebrate birthdays at our event!
• Special thanks to Collegiate Restaurant for sponsoring one dish each potluck!
• Special thanks to Alfred Box of Books Library for supporting an engaging activity for young attendees at each potluck!
• Special thanks to Union University Church Center for allowing us to utilize their space for this community building initiative 

Come join us and help celebrate commUNITY!

If you pay for electricity or natural gas in New York, you may qualify for monthly savings through New York State's Energy Affordability Program (EAP). Eligibility for the program recently expanded, allowing many New York households to now qualify. Anyone who is eligible can receive recurring discounts directly on their monthly utility bills and could save hundreds of dollars per year. You may qualify based on your household income or participation in programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, TANF, or other public benefit programs.

Even if you have not qualified for utility assistance in the past, you may be eligible under the expanded guidelines. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply at ny.gov/EAP.

Today Alfred State and SUNY will celebrate the successful launch of the ASAP|ACE programs.

Please join us in the SLC Small Event Space at 3 PM. We will be joined by the SUNY Director of the ASAP|ACE program along with NY Senator Borrello and NYS Assemblyman Sempolinski. 

Alfred State is developing its next strategic plan. Over 3 separate listening sessions and 105 participants / comments, we have identified 14 emerging themes.  This brief 11-question survey takes only 6-8 minutes to complete and asks whether the themes accurately reflect the conditions we should consider. There are no right or wrong answers.  Please lend your voice to our landscape analysis: Strategic Planning - Campus Landscape Verification Survey – Fill out form

Tired of being inundated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) on all your devices? Big tech companies are pushing AI, but did we ask for it? Join Alfred Public Library Director Melanie Miller on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 4:30-6:00 PM at the "Box of Books" Library on Main Street to learn how to disable AI in applications and on your phone or computer. For more information and to RSVP (which is required, due to limited space), please see the Box of Books website. 
 

The Clothesline Project is an initiative where survivors and supporters use T-shirts to share powerful messages about violence, healing, and hope. Displayed together, the shirts help break the silence and show support for survivors. Shirts will be put on display in the SLC this Thursday, October 15th, which is nationally recognized as Purple Thursday. Interested in creating a shirt? See one of our Peer Educators tabling in SLC Tuesday, October 13th from 1:00pm-5:00pm.

We are happy to announce that applications are open again for exploring the Grow with Google certifications!  

Please encourage interested faculty and staff to submit the form by October 23.  

Alfred State has grant funding for faculty to redesign curricula implementing Grow with Google certifications ($2,000) and faculty and staff to complete certifications and participate in a community of practice ($500).  View the Grow with Google collection at https://grow.google/enroll-certificates. 

Please contact Danyelle at obriend@alfredstate.edu if individuals or departments have questions or would like to chat more about the opportunity! 

This is your LAST CALL! 🚨💉

If you haven’t had a chance to get your flu shot yet, there’s still one more opportunity to do so right here on the Alfred Campus!

Walgreens will be back on campus for our final Flu Clinic of the season, so don’t miss your chance to get protected before flu season is in full swing! 🍂🦠

🩺 Final Flu Clinic Date & Time

📍 Alfred Campus
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Huntington Administration Building, 1st Floor, HR Training Room

📅 Sign Up for Your Appointment

Simply click the link below and complete the registration. Once you finish, your information will be sent directly to Walgreens, and your selected time slot will be reserved.

👉 https://www.walgreens.com/offsite-experiences/vaccinations/register?oid=6aa2b8ef34be9fc38fe7e839

Please remember to bring:

• A valid form of ID
• Your insurance card

This is the last one, folks! 😄 If you’ve been putting off that flu shot, now’s the time to get it checked off your list. 💪💉

Stay healthy and happy this fall! 🍁

Pioneers Vote! Make sure you have the information and resources you need to participate in the upcoming November 3, 2026, Election.

Get Registered

If you are eligible but not registered to vote or need to update your registration, you have several options:

• Online: Visit the New York State Board of Elections website to register or update your voter information. Registering out of the state? Click here. Or you can use our Voter Registration portal
• Paper Registration Form: Stop by the accessibility services office in SDC, the Pioneer Student Union Building on Wellsville campus, or the Student Leadership Center to pick up a voter registration form from either the Civic Engagement suite (SLC4 412) or from the Director of Global Engagement and Civic Wellbeing office (SLC 416). We’ll even save you the stamp! 
• In Person: You may also register through your local Board of Elections or any New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office.

New York State voter registration deadline: October 24, 2026.

Three Ways to Vote in New York

1. Vote Early In-Person
   Early voting for the General Election is October 24–November 1, 2026. Locations and hours vary by county. Find early voting site(s) here.

2. Vote on Election Day
   Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls in New York are open from 6 a.m.–9 p.m. Find your polling place.

   Note: those registered to vote with an Alfred address will vote at A E Crandall Hook and Ladder Co Fire Station in the village of Alfred (4 S Main, Alfred, NY 14802)

   If you do not use your local campus address to register to vote you will need to either plan to vote early wherever you are registered (if it is not easily commutable on election day) or vote by mail so your vote can be counted where you are registered. 

   Use our Find Your Polling Place portal tool so you know where to cast your ballot on election day!

3. Vote by Mail
   New York voters may request a ballot to be mailed to them, which you will then fill out and mail back to your Board of Elections. Requests to receive a ballot by mail must be received by October 24. You can receive a ballot in person by going to your local Board of Elections by November 2.

• Are you registered in another county and need information about voting by mail? You can request a ballot through NYS Request a Ballot website and follow the instructions to ensure your vote is counted. Note that absentee ballots and early mail ballots function similarly in NYS; you may apply for either.
• Need to request an absentee ballot from a different state? Click here.
• We also have a Request Your Ballot tool that can help guide you to the appropriate BOE page based on your registration information.

Know Before You Vote

Feeling shaking about voting because you don’t know who and what will be on your Ballot, we have a tool for that! Don’t treat democracy like a multiple-choice test that you didn’t study for, research candidates and make informed decisions that you feel good about!

Check out our Research Your Ballot tool to not only see who and what will be on your ballot but to learn more about the position and each candidate

Questions or need help? Contact us at civicengagement.alfredstate.edu or stop by SLC 416 or any of the offices located at the bottom of our Political Engagement Page

Your voice, your values, your vote! Whether you vote early, by mail, or on Election Day, make a plan that works for you!

Halloween Dinner

Thursday, October 29, 2026

The Alfred State College (ASC) Culinary Arts department will host a Halloween dinner on October 29, 2026, at the Culinary Arts Building on the Wellsville campus. Proceeds from the dinner benefit the students in the Culinary Arts programs.

The cost of the dinner is $20.00 Call (607) 587-3170 or email woodme1@alfredstate.edu to make reservations. Seating times range from 5 – 6:30 p.m. and there will be no takeout available.

The menu will follow at a later date.

Faculty are invited to review the following course outlines and microcredential policy change which will be presented at the Faculty Senate meeting, October 20. The documents can be found on the CDR shared drive, in the 2 - Approved CDR - 2026-2027 folder. CDR meets in an open meeting each week on Wednesday 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:

• ARCH 3104 - Architecture Studio 1
• ARCH 4304 - Architecture Studio 2
• ARCH 5013 - Municipal Codes and Regulations
• ARCH 5306 - Architecture Studio 3
• ARCH 6306 - Architecture Studio 4
• ARCH 7306 - Architecture Studio 5
• ARCH 8306 - Architecture Studio 6
• ARCH 8716 - Architecture Studio 7 - Thesis Definition
• ARCH 8776 - Architecture Studio 8 - Thesis Development
• CIVL 1204 - Surveying I
• DSGN 1433 - Furniture and Finishes
• MATH 1035 - College Algebra and Concepts
• MATH 1043 - Pathways Fundamentals
• MATH 1103 - Quantway Core
• MATT 1033 - Manufacturing Safety & Shop Practices
• MATT 1034 - Precision Measurement & Metrology
• MATT 1043 - Manufacturing Mathematics
• MATT 1054 - Engineering Drawings
• MATT 1064 - Manufacturing Documentation
• MATT 2034 - Inspection Techniques
• MATT 3014 - CNC Turning
• MATT 3046 - CNC Mill Programming
• MATT 4036 - Manufacturing Internship or Project
• MATT 4041 - Advanced Manufacturing Seminar

CDR Approved Policy Change:

• Policy: Microcredentials at Alfred State

*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 November F/S meeting from now through October 28.

Thank you,

CDR Committee

UR/Jones Memorial Hospital is excited to host the 34th Annual RidgeWalk & Run - Sunday, October 18th. 

With a long reputation of being one of the premier autumn trail races in New York’s Southern Tier, RidgeWalk & Run is one of a kind. Appealing to all levels of runners & walkers, participants can select from five incredible courses, the 2 mile trail, 2 mile road walk, the 6 mile, 9 mile or the event’s gem, the gorgeous but grueling 25K - “The Ridge!”

Register now at: www.ridgewalk.com 

Questions can be directed to RidgeWalk@URMC.Rochester.edu 

www.ridgewalk.com 

The Facilities-Trades department has an opening for a Maintenance Assistant. Interested candidates can apply here

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled trades worker OR completion of an appropriate two-year technical school course at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services, such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership (NYS CSEA-P) Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of appropriate technical courses at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.

Alfred State is once again opening the doors to the SLC park-space and leadership suites for our wider community to bring their children for a trick-or-treat event and we invite you to be a collaborative partner!  

• Date - Friday, October, 30th
• Location - 3rd Floor of Alfred States Student Leadership Center
• Time- 5pm to 7pm

There are a few ways to be involved:

• Celebrate your campus affinities while engaging in this spirited community engagement event by signing your club/department/class up to have a table in the SLC to hand out "treats" to the community "treaters"
• Can't donate your time but want to help with supplies? Donate candy or Halloween-themed swag to be handed out by campus organizations on the night.
• Looking for something fun to do with your family, dress up and pilot those costumes with your children for a warm "trick-or-treat" experience in the SLC and help us spread the word to the wider community (we can even print a poster for you to put up where folks in wider community can see).
  • Student Unions is further supporting the event by screening a festive spooky-season classic (yet to be determined) as they have done in the past.

For sign up to support this event complete our community trick-or-treat table sign-up form (using your Alfred State credentials). If you have any questions, please email civicengagement@alfredstate.edu 

Who doesn't love some morning coffee?! UUP members are invited to join us for coffee and snacks in the Hinkle Library main floor gathering area on Thursday, October 15th, 7:45 to 9:15. Chapter officers will be there to share updates about topics such as:

• Salary and DSI questions
• Workshops we have planned for our campus
• Statewide updates and legislative activity
• IDA!

You're welcome to come with other questions, and we look forward to seeing you there!

These are member events. UUP MEMBERS make good things happen, both locally and worldwide! 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. 

Performing Arts fundraises and participates in Walking on Sunshine event

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!

There will be no campus mail delivery on Monday, October 12. Mail will resume Tuesday, October 13.

The mailroom will be open for deliveries and student package pickup.

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

• Saturday, October 24th
• Sunday, November 8th

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.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Cultural Life Center is hosting "Sazon Sensation: Celebrating Unidad" on Thursday, October 15th at 7:30 pm in the SLC Parkspace. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Latin American culture, heritage, and cuisine! Enjoy vibrant music, connect with community, and capture memories at our photo booth featuring flags from across Latin America. Everyone is welcome! Space is limited, so please RSVP here: https://pioneerlink.alfredstate.edu/event/12844663.

The Khalid Ashraf Memorial Symposium on Civic Engagement

Monday, October 12th, 2026 - Khalid Ashraf Symposium 6-8 PM EJ Brown (EJB) 119 (the Smart Lecture Hall)

The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences invite you to explore Civic Engagement with us as we feature a fictional dystopian film set in the year 2022 where the people of planet earth are facing issues such as a dying planet due to climate change, an overpopulated New York City, food scarcity, euthanasia, corporate greed, police and government corruption, pollution, poorly funded human services charity work, and a mostly uneducated society. 

**Refreshments and snacks will be served**

Please join Michael Colomaio, Michael Gargano, Angela Graves, and Jeff Sittu for questions and audience discussion immediately following the film.

Field Trip - Seneca/Iroquois National Museum

Following is a list of students participating in a field trip to Seneca/Iroquois National Museum on Tuesday, October 13th, leaving campus at 7:45 am and returning at 12:15 pm.

Elizabeth Chappell
Thomas Cooke
Patrick (Brian) Carr
Michael Gaynor
Peyton Graham
Gaelen Lang
Peyton Mann
Ceon Miles, III
Sam Posecznick
Eve Razzano
Mira Tate
Sean Wagner

Join Hinkle Library throughout October for a series of classic spooky movie nights in the library classroom! On October 1, 15, and 22, we'll be screening beloved horror films starting at 5:00 p.m. Come enjoy the cozy autumn atmosphere, delicious suspense, and plenty of spine-tingling thrills.

• October 1st Nosferatu (1922)
  • In 1838 Wisborg, Germany, real estate agent Knock sends his employee, Thomas Hutter, to the distant Carpathian Mountains to visit a new client named Count Orlok, who wants to buy an abandoned house across from Hutter's home.
• October 15th Night of the Living Dead (1968)
  • A group of diverse people trapped in a rural Pennsylvania farmhouse who must fight to survive an onslaught of flesh-eating reanimated corpses.
• October 22nd Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
  • The first remake of the paranoid infiltration classic moves the setting for the invasion from a small town to the city of San Francisco and starts as Matthew Bennell notices that several of his friends are complaining that their close relatives are in some way different.

Don't miss our special Halloween panel at the end of the month, marking the grand finale of our Spooktacular Extravaganza!

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

VAST allows students to explore career opportunities
Six students awarded NYS AGC Scholarships

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!

Beth Weber has experienced some health-related issues that have caused her to exhaust her leave time. If you would be interested in donating vacation time to Beth to help her, get back on her feet, please visit this website to obtain a donation form: ​Leave Donation​. You can only donate vacation time and in whole day increments. Once you have donated, you must maintain 10 days in your accrual bank. Thank you for any help you can provide.

Respectfully,

Justin Haynoski

1st Vice President CSEA

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Cultural Life Center is hosting "Sazon Sensation: Celebrating Unidad" on Thursday, October 15th at 7:30 pm in the SLC Parkspace. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Latin American culture, heritage, and cuisine! Enjoy vibrant music, connect with community, and capture memories at our photo booth featuring flags from across Latin America. Everyone is welcome! Space is limited, so please RSVP here: https://pioneerlink.alfredstate.edu/event/12844663.

Dear faculty,

A lesson plan gets you through one class. But a teaching strategy shapes student experience across weeks and enables significant learning. Join us for a hands-on workshop, Think Beyond a Lesson Plan: Build a Teaching Strategy, on Monday, Oct 12, 3–3:45 pm, in EJ 106 and on Teams. You'll leave with a teaching strategy you can reuse and adapt. [5 points]

Can't attend but want to develop and implement a teaching strategy in one of your courses? Email cite@alfredstate.edu, drop by EJ Brown 106, or book a Teams meeting with me, and we'll help you structure and document it. [15 points]

The President is putting together the search committee to fill the position of Vice President of Student Affairs. According to Faculty Senate Bylaws, there needs to be an election of 5 Voting Faculty to serve on the committee. Anyone who is covered under the UUP Bargaining unit is eligible to serve. If nominating someone else, please make sure they are willing to accept the nomination and serve if elected. Please email the NEG chair, Nicole DiGerlando, at digerlnd@alfredstate.edu, with names if interested. We will continue to accept names through the end of the day on Friday.

This year's SPCA Theme Basket Auction is planned for the following:

• Fri, October 16th 5PM-9PM
• Sat, October 17th 9AM-4PM
• At the Wellsville Campus in the Pioneer Student Union

We are looking for volunteers for, but not limited to the following:

• Basket Wrapping
• Data Entry

If you're interested in volunteering, please contact Dilan Gilluly at 607-587-3189 (or x3189) or gilluldr@alfredstate.edu.

Planning for retirement? The NYSTRS Pension & Retirement Education Program (PREP) Fall 2026 seminar schedule is now available.

These free, half-day seminars cover:

• NYSTRS benefits and retirement options
• Financial planning and Social Security
• Estate planning
• The retirement process

Learn more and view the Fall 2026 schedule: NYSTRS PREP Program 

PREP seminars are educational and are not intended for individual benefits counseling.

Many UUP members qualify for free federal programs that can help reduce their monthly payments and eventually lead to student loan forgiveness. United University Professions and the American Federation of Teachers host monthly Student Debt Clinics which provide information on how to enroll in Income-Driven Repayment plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.  

UUP will be offering monthly virtual Members Only Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Clinics through the AFT website on the following dates:

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM via Zoom

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM via Zoom

To attend one of the virtual Members Only PSLF Clinics, pre-register here:
 http://go.aft.org/StudentDebtClinicRSVP

Registration is first come, first served and attendance is capped. Webinar login information will be provided to registrants prior to the clinic.

Alfred State has implemented a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy to provide guidance on the responsible, ethical, and appropriate use of AI technologies across the campus community. We encourage all students, faculty, and staff to review the policy and familiarize themselves with its expectations and requirements.

Click here for the HR SharePoint PDF.

There will be a Flu Vaccine Clinic available on the Wellsville Campus Wed 10/14/2026 11am to 1pm drop in. 

Pre-registration is appreciated so enough vaccine is brought to the Health Clinic in PSU. 

Printed registration forms can be picked up at the Health Clinic in PSU or from your academic department secretary.  Return these 3 forms with a copy of your insurance card to fully pre-register and speed up 10/14/26.  Linked here are the registration sheets that you can print out or complete electronically.  

Registration forms include a copy of your health insurance card and can be returned by:

• emailing back to Toth-FTL@alfredstate.edu
• or drop off in the Health Center in PSU

Fischer's has been the flu vaccine provider we've had for the past 7 years and will be held in the Health Clinic on Career Fair day between 11:00 - 1:00pm. This was planned to make it easier to just pop in when coming to the PSU! (If you have forgotten your registration papers or your insurance card, you can still get the shot at that time.)

Contact Nurse Teri with questions:  Toth-FTL@alfredstate.edu

Are you an employee or student commuter who would benefit by having a place to stay in Alfred occasionally? The Saxon Inn currently hosts several guests who take advantage of having a regular, welcoming, comfortable place to stay one (or more) nights a week. If this sounds like you, why not get in touch with the Saxon Inn to learn about our special discounted rates! Depending on the frequency needed, we can offer rates under $100/night.

Contact Saxon Inn at saxoninn@alfred.edu, or phone 607-871-2600 and ask for details.

The Center for Civic Leadership is proud to be partnering once again with Alfred University and the Village of Alfred to host our 4th annual Alfred Day of Service.  If you are interested in volunteering, we welcome helping hands as we engage in a variety of identified projects, from painting and gardening to street and creek clean-up.

• When: October 24th
• Arrival time: 8:45
• Location: Village Bandstand

Service will take place following opening remarks and introduction to service projects at 9am and will continue until 12 (or until work is complete). 

Any questions regarding this event can be sent to Cyan Corwine either directly or through civicengagement@alfredstate.edu.  Thank you for all who are willing and able to support this community wide initiative that helps us lead with care while cultivating connection. 

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

40th annual Sophomore Career Day held at Alfred State

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!

myLearning Gradebook – Duplicate Students

Some faculty may have noticed duplicate student accounts showing in their gradebook and/or their myLearning class list. The process to resolve will involve faculty help to ensure grades are not lost.  Faculty will be notified via email if assistance is needed.

If you notice duplicate students in your course, please submit a ticket to the Alfred State Help Desk using this form.  

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Cultural Life Center is hosting "Sazon Sensation: Celebrating Unidad" on Thursday, October 15th at 7:30 pm in the SLC Parkspace. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Latin American culture, heritage, and cuisine! Enjoy vibrant music, connect with community, and capture memories at our photo booth featuring flags from across Latin America. Everyone is welcome! Space is limited, so please RSVP here: https://pioneerlink.alfredstate.edu/event/12844663.

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, Sept. 14, at 1:00 p.m. in the SDC Faculty Lounge (Rm. 242). 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:  November 13, 2026

ERGO COVER CONTEST DEADLINE:  November 13, 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 2026 ERGO publication! 

POETRY READING:  Monday, November 9, 2026, Small Event Space within Student Leadership Center (Rm. 310) 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.  

There are currently two openings within CSEA 

The Office of the President has an opening for an Administrative Assistant 1. Interested candidates can apply here 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Promotion: one year of service in a clerical title allocated to Grade 6 and above; and completion of a two-year traineeship*.
• Non-competitive: high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma; and two years of experience in administrative support**, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and management of an office.

The Heating Plant has an opening for a Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R). Interested candidates can apply here. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Non-Competitive: Successful completion of a NYS two-year Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R) Traineeship or NYS two-year refrigeration repair and maintenance training program; OR successful completion of any equivalent refrigeration two-year training or apprenticeship program;* OR four (4) years of full-time experience in the mechanical or electrical trades under a skilled journey-level mechanic or electrician which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program, one (1) year of which must include both training and work in the operation and maintenance of commercial type refrigeration or air-conditioning equipment. Apprenticeship training in the mechanical or electrical trades or training gained by completion of technical courses in the mechanical or electrical trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

The following students will be attending the Northeast Association of Forensic Scientists meeting in Pocono Manor, PA and should be excused from classes on Wed. 10/7, Thurs. 10/8 and Fri. 10/9.

Blakeslee, Rhiannon
Broker, Aubrea
Caulfield, Mairead
Eddy, Julia
Green, Mickelle
Munoz, Emma
Perrotta, Abigail
Sauerbier, Jordan
Stupart, Shakiera

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

Governor Hochul expands SUNY Reconnect Program
D’Amato-Neff, Dolan, and Santoro honored with Bob Pahl Sketching Awards
“Oh!” exhibit to be featured at Llewellyn Art Gallery

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!

Tuesday October 6th Alfred State College will be hosting the 40th Annual Sophomore Career Day in partnership with Steuben County's Career Development Council. While I hope that everyone is enjoying their time off campus during mini-break, please take note that this event is taking place in Orvis and EJ Brown if you are here this day. Sophomore Career Day will bring over 500 guests to campus from 9 different school districts across Steuben County.

As required by the NYS DOH, please read the report for lead service water lines at Alfred State College.

We are excited to announce Tiffany Donovan as the new Administrative Assistant II in the SAT Dean’s office. Since joining Alfred State College, she has been the Administrative Assistant in the President’s Office. Tiffany brings years of experience in management, public relations, customer service and administrative office operations.

Please join us in welcoming Tiffany to our team! She can be reached at 607-587-3101.

Health and Wellness Services will be closed Monday October 5th and Tuesday October 6th for Mini Break. 

As always, call 911 in the event of an emergency. An on-campus after-hours contact is University Police at 607-587-3999.  Otherwise, options for off campus healthcare include the following options:

• Urgent Care: (Check Hospital Sites for closures before going)

o St. James Urgent Care in Hornell (open 10:00AM-8:00PM daily) 

o Jones Memorial Urgent Care in Wellsville (open 11:00AM-7:00PM daily)  

• Emergency Room:

o Jones Memorial Hospital (Wellsville) 

o St. James Hospital (Hornell) 

Join us for Lunch and Dinner for a Special 'I LOVE NY' Menu at The Terrace on Wed. October 7th!

Union University Church will launch WEAVE on Wednesday, October 7, with Roots of Justice in Alfred, NY, featuring a talk by educator Chris Romanchock, live music by local singer-songwriter Emma Tyme Armstrong, and a photography exhibit by Bill Stephens (Billamack).

Roots of Justice in Alfred, NY

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 6:30 p.m.
Union University Church
5 Church Street, Alfred, NY
Free and open to all | Light refreshments served

WEAVE is a community initiative exploring the intersection of arts and justice, creating opportunities for conversation, creativity, learning and connection. The name reflects its purpose: bringing distinct strands of people, perspectives and ideas together to create something stronger.

For more information, contact Rev. Dr. Eileen Vanderzwan (uucalfred@gmail.com, 607-587-9288).

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

Experience Alfred State at a Fall Open House

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!

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: October 5, 2026 (required to receive a December 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 May 2027 graduation at this time
• Students graduating in December who plan to return this spring 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

Mini Break Campus Store Hours:

Alfred Store

10/3 - 10/4 closed

10/5 - 8 am - 5 pm

Wellsville Store

10/3 - 10/5 Closed

**Resume Normal business Hours 10/6

Questions or Concerns please call the campus store at 607 587 4020

Thank you and have mini break.

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

Families and friends enjoy a fun filled homecoming weekend

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 President is putting together the search committee to fill the position of Vice President of Student Affairs. According to Faculty Senate Bylaws, there needs to be an election of 5 Voting Faculty to serve on the committee. Anyone who is covered under the UUP Bargaining unit is eligible to serve. If nominating someone else, please make sure they are willing to accept the nomination and serve if elected. Please email the NEG chair, Nicole DiGerlando, at digerlnd@alfredstate.edu, with names if interested. 

A huge thank you to everyone who donated a basket and helped make this year's Homecoming Basket Raffle such a success!

Thanks to the generosity and creativity of our Alfred State faculty and staff, we were able to raise funds that will go directly back into the Homecoming/Family Weekend budget, helping us support and enhance future Homecoming programming.

And, of course, we had a little friendly competition along the way! 

Congratulations to SAMET for selling the most raffle tickets! Their department will be receiving a sweet treat as their well-deserved prize!

Thank you again to everyone who donated, purchased tickets, encouraged their colleagues to participate, or simply helped spread the word. Your support makes a difference and helps us continue building a Homecoming experience our students, alumni, families, and campus community can enjoy.

PLS Department is is proud to announce a Department Presentation Series:
St. Bonaventure OT

St. Bonaventure University will be presenting an Occupational Therapy Information Session on Friday, October 2 at 2:00 PM in PHS 106. 

Students interested in healthcare careers, rehabilitation, patient care, or exploring graduate school options are encouraged to attend.

The session will give students a chance to:

• Learn about Occupational Therapy careers
• Meet representatives from the program
• Explore clinical and internship opportunities
• Ask questions about admissions, financial aid, and career pathways
• Enjoy some refreshments!

Students in the PLS Department have the opportunity to earn PACE points with attendance!

Please be advised the Oasis will be closed from Saturday, October 3rd through Tuesday, October 6th for Academic Mini Break. Regularly scheduled hours will resume on Wednesday, October 7th. Thank you.

ACES Shuttle Shopping Trips are still running on Sunday, October 4th!

*There is also a SPECIAL 12-Noon shuttle running from Wellsville to Alfred on Friday, October 2nd

so that students can catch the Mega Buses headed to NYC!

Want personalized help with retirement planning, financial goals, or your TIAA accounts?  Stephen Smith, Sr. Financial Consultant, will be on the Alfred State campus and available to meet via teams as well.

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. 

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

Alfred State Named One of America’s Best Colleges

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 Marketing Communications Office is excited to let the college community know about new videos that have been developed and are available to faculty and staff to help in recruitment of future Pioneers.

Check them out on our YouTube page - https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredStateCollege

Five of the latest video releases:
Pioneer Pathways - Jonna Anne
Best View on Campus
Alfred Career Fair
Pioneer Pathways - Sarah Francisco
9/11 Remembrance

Join us on the Green Space (near CDH and SLC outdoors) for the ACES 80th Anniversary Block Party! Free food, games, prizes, music and MORE!

All equipment with a useful life of at least two years requires an ownership tag. Any piece of equipment with a unit value of $10,000 or greater and a useful life of at least two years requires a bar code label and entry into the SUNY Property Control System. Generic ownership tags can be provided to any department for application onto equipment below the $10,000 threshold by contacting the Property Control Office; bar code labels on equipment above the threshold will be affixed by Property Control.

If your department has surplus equipment, please contact the Property Control Office with information concerning the surplus asset. The Property Control Office will advertise the asset locally for potential use by another department. If there is no interest in the asset across our campus, the asset will subsequently be offered to all SUNY campuses for transfer. If unable to relocate the asset within SUNY, it will be reported to the Office of General Services for public sale. 

The Property Control Office can be reached at x3986 or mcclaipm@alfredstate.edu.

Refunding for the Fall 2026 semester has begun.  Students who have enrolled in e-Refund need not take any additional steps.  

If you have not already done so, you can enroll in e-Refund by visiting my.AlfredState.edu/Finances and selecting Step 3 – Pay your Bill through Nelnet, followed by Manage Refunds. This is the fastest and most convenient way to receive your refund!

For students who do not enroll in e-Refund, checks are mailed to the address on file.   

Please Note: Refunds are based on enrollment status.  Students enrolled in part of term courses, may not see their full refund available until participation has begun in 12 credit hours for the semester. Additionally, Refunds may be issued as funds are received and as a result students may receive multiple refunds throughout the semester.            

If you have any questions regarding a refund check, please email Student Records and Financial Services at sfs@alfredstate.edu.

Please be advised of the following dates where construction crews will be disrupting traffic on Campus.  

Tuesday 9/29, The Ag Science project will be performing a large scale concrete pour and will have several concrete trucks coming and going from the loop road construction entrance.  The contractor will have flaggers directing traffic during this time from 6:30 am to 12 pm.

Wednesday 9/30, The exit lane from loop road to the light will be closed from 6:30 am to 9 am to facilitate the installation of the sidewalk at the main entrance sign. The lane will be blocked and will open as soon as possible.

Friday 10/2, The Ag Science project will be performing a second large scale concrete pour and will have several concrete trucks coming and going from the loop road construction entrance.  The contractor will have flaggers directing traffic during this time from 6:30 am to 12 pm.

We thank you for your patience during this time while the contractors continue to improve our Campus.  

If you have any questions, please contact Capital Construction at x3989

Admissions will be hosting our next High School Visitation Day on Thursday, October 1, from 9 am - 1 pm. We will be welcoming the following high schools to campus: Andover, Belfast, Gates Chili, Geneseo, Olean, Prattsburgh, and Scio. Thank you for making all our campus visitors feel so welcome!

Please excuse the following students from classes on Friday October 2, 2026 at noon. The Alfred State Logging Sports team will be traveling to Paul Smiths College for a woodsmen's  competition. 

1. Austin Dickinson 
2. Amelia Shattuck 
3. Jesse Riling
4. Charlie Caskey
5. Christina Paluzzi 
6. Evan Welker
7. Finn Turner
8. Hollis Frost
9. Jacob Behrend
10. Jesse Tompkins
11. Lucas Barr
12. Miriam Manning
13. Natalie Esposito 
14. Nathan Alexander
15. Nathan Chamberlin
16. Nick Costabile
17. Owen Wolfanger 
18. Riana Barron 
19. Talan Davis
20. William Simmons

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

Annual Golf Tournament raises money for scholarships

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!

We’re excited to share that the Procurement & Payment Services office is back to full capacity! With our full team in place, we’re able to provide dedicated support for Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Contracts, Travel, and more! Not sure who to contact? Use the guide below to find the appropriate contact for your needs.

3917 – Daniel DuMond
Purchase Orders, Procurement Cards

3918 – Caitlyn Fanton
Accounts Payable, Invoice Payments, Insurance Documents

3921 – Denise Hults
Travel, Travel Cards, NET Cards

3919 – Kate Criss
Computer/Software, Contracts, Agreements, Terms and Conditions

3938 – Jen Graves
Procurement Guidance, Pioneer Purchasing, General Questions, Not Sure Where to Start

Faculty Senate DEI Committee Open Meeting

The Faculty Senate DEI Committee will hold its first meeting of the academic year on Thursday, October 1, at 4:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams.

This year, the committee will continue creating opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to discuss issues broadly related to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging across our campus community. Our first meeting will include a conversation about what faculty and staff are currently seeing in their classrooms and across campus, as well as possible topics, programs, and professional development opportunities for the coming year. You do not need to be an elected committee member to participate. Anyone interested in joining the conversation is welcome to attend. Please email the committee chair, Angela Graves, at gravesa1@alfredstate.edu for the Teams link.

It's a reality that our societal political climate has a direct impact on systems of public higher education. Ours is SUNY - the State University of New York, and United University Professions plays a role in SUNY's success.  Like many other organizations, unions will find themselves supporting some political candidates over others to further causes they believe in. These groups must work within a set of rules and regulations that prevent state resources from being used to blatantly bias the public, or campaign for a candidate.

UUP does not use member dues to fund political activities. Rather, those activities are paid for by a voluntary contribution fund called VOTE-COPE.  Likewise, UUP cannot communicate on political issues using state resources and so must keep our membership informed via only their private email addresses. (We routinely mention this at member events.)

As we are in the home stretch of the 2026 election season, UUP will be sending out information using private email addresses we have in hopes of keeping our members informed of political action they can take. Our communication does not focus on political parties, but rather, candidates and causes that support the mission of public higher education. If you have not already, we ask our members to supply a private "non-EDU" email address to our chapter assistant Elaine (Burns) Ryan at Alfred@UUPmail.org

Thank you for being willing to stay informed and advocate for SUNY!

Dear Faculty, this year CITE is launching a Professional Development Framework offering faculty multiple flexible pathways to earn credit points towards an end-year Certificate and Award. 

This announcement covers the leadership and fellowship pathway — for faculty ready to share what they know, support colleagues, or take on a formal role with CITE.

WHAT'S AVAILABLE

• Propose and facilitate a PDW session — design and lead a session during Professional Development Week. [10 points per hour].
• Propose and lead a faculty learning community or community of practice — across the year, with an MOU. [30 points].
• Serve as a Faculty Fellow — across the year, with an MOU. [30 points].
• Volunteer as a Pioneer Academy mentor for teaching observations — supporting new faculty in their first year. [10 points per mentee, maximum 30].
• Present on teaching at a regional or national conference. [20 points].
• Publish a teaching-focused article, white paper, or resource. [20 points].
• Showcase your tech innovation at a CITE Social — a short demonstration for colleagues. [15 points per session].
• Contribute to a CITE Podcast in Spring with 3 to 5 of your students — an episode about what actually happened in your course. [15 points].

HOW TO GET STARTED

Proposal and interest form: [Proposal / Interest Form link]

You do not need to wait to be asked. If you have been doing good work in your classroom, presenting it, or supporting colleagues informally, this pathway credits it. Faculty Fellow and learning community leadership roles are limited and selected — submit your interest early.

MORE INFORMATION  

• All dates: [calendar page link]  

• Full framework and certificate tiers: [CITE Share Point]  

• Program Descriptions [Link to CITE Menu of Programs]  

Questions? Contact Deepa Deshpande, deshpad@alfredstate.edu or cite@alfredstate.edu  

Dear faculty,

We invite you to engage with this week's Reading Exchange article, The Return of the Oral Exam (The Chronicle of Higher Education - Use Alfred State library login). The article looks at how faculty are using conversation to make student thinking visible, from calculus to engineering to communication. Here are three engagement options to choose from:

• Tuesday 9/29 to Friday 10/2: Go to the Reading Exchange Channel on the CITE Team to read the article and post a reflection. [3 credits]
• Thursday 10/1, 12:30 to 1 pm: Join the Roundtable, to talk it through instead. Same article, plus whatever is happening in your classroom. Join via Teams or drop by EJ 106 for snacks and coffee. [3 credits]
• Want to explore this strategy in one of your courses instead and earn 15 credit points at the same time? Email cite@alfredstate.edu and we will reach out to you. 

Dear Faculty, this year CITE is launching a Professional Development Framework offering faculty multiple flexible pathways to earn credit points towards an end-year Certificate and Award. This announcement covers the innovative practice pathway. Where the other pathways are about attending and discussing, this pathway credits what you actually change in your own teaching — and it carries the highest point values in the framework.

WHAT COUNTS 

• Implement a documented teaching change from a CITE program — take something from a session and put it into practice, with evidence of the result. [10 points].
• Redesign a syllabus, or assignment to enhance specific outcomes using CITE resources — a before-and-after artifact. [10 points].
• Engage student voice through surveys — beginning of term, mid-term, or a custom frequency you set. [15 points].
• Teaching Observation plus Small Group Instructional Feedback (SGIF) — a CITE classroom observation paired with a facilitated conversation with your students. Confidential and formative. [20 points].
• Partner with your students over a semester — bi-monthly student partner meetings with CITE collaboration, working with your own students on course design and classroom experience. [25 points].
• Conduct a SoTL inquiry on a teaching innovation in collaboration with CITE— design it, implement it, and collect the data. [30 points].

IMPORTANT: PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIRED

• Creative practice work needs CITE approval before you begin, so that it can be scoped and credited properly. Submit the request form first: [Request Form link] 
• If you are already planning a change to a course this semester, this is the pathway that recognizes it. Bring the idea to us early and we will help shape it into something documentable.

MORE INFORMATION 

• All dates: [calendar page link] 

• Full framework and certificate tiers: [CITE Share Point] 

• Program Descriptions [Link to CITE Menu of Programs] 

Questions? Contact Deepa Deshpande, deshpad@alfredstate.edu or cite@alfredstate.edu 

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

Alfred State awarded $3 million Title III Grant

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!

Please be advised of the following dates where construction crews will be disrupting traffic on Campus.  

Tuesday 9/29, The Ag Science project will be performing a large scale concrete pour and will have several concrete trucks coming and going from the loop road construction entrance.  The contractor will have flaggers directing traffic during this time from 6:30 am to 12 pm.

Wednesday 9/30, The exit lane from loop road to the light will be closed from 6:30 am to 9 am to facilitate the installation of the sidewalk at the main entrance sign. The lane will be blocked and will open as soon as possible.

Friday 10/2, The Ag Science project will be performing a second large scale concrete pour and will have several concrete trucks coming and going from the loop road construction entrance.  The contractor will have flaggers directing traffic during this time from 6:30 am to 12 pm.

We thank you for your patience during this time while the contractors continue to improve our Campus.  

If you have any questions, please contact Capital Construction at x3989

Join us at Ever Green and take part in our Coffee Flight Event! Compliments of ACES!

Tuesday, September 29th. 3pm - 5pm

Enjoy a variety of coffee menu items and let us know what you loved, what you wanted to improve and what you would love to see us add to our coffee menu!

TIAA has sent an email notification to all Tier 6 active ORP members regarding upcoming changes to the ORP contribution rates effective October 1, 2026.

Employees enrolled in the Tier 6 ORP should review the notification from TIAA for details regarding the changes and how they may affect their contributions.

A copy of the TIAA notification is also available here - 2026 SUNY ORP Tier 6 Contribution Changes.

STUDENTS! Support Your Fellow Pioneers: Swipe It Forward!

Help out your fellow students by pledging up to five unused meal swipes during our upcoming tabling events! Every swipe pledged goes directly toward supporting other students right here on campus.

*You can also drop off non-perishable food items at the table to share with the community.

Alfred Campus (Student Gathering Place, 2nd Floor — next to The Terrace in the Central Dining Hall):

• Tuesday, Sept. 29th: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Wednesday, Sept. 30th: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Wellsville Campus (The Rig - Entrance Hallway):

• Tuesday, Sept. 29th: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Friday, Oct. 2nd: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

As a reminder, please do not move computers, monitors, printers, classroom technology, audiovisual equipment, or other technology-related items without first contacting Technology Services.

While moving equipment may seem straightforward, even a simple relocation can affect inventory records, licensing, network connectivity, security, support coverage, and classroom or office functionality. In many cases, equipment is assigned to a specific space, department, or configuration, and it may not be obvious how moving it could affect other users or services.

If equipment needs to be relocated, our team is happy to assist with the move and ensure everything is properly documented and continues to function as expected. To help us manage this process effectively, we strongly request that employees contact the Technology Services Help Desk before moving any equipment so that appropriate coordination can take place.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us maintain a reliable technology environment across campus.

Open Room Changes and Consolidations 

Due to a record number of new students joining our campus community this term, Residential Services is shifting how we handle the Open Room Change process. We are actively adjusting our approach to ensure every student is supported, and we will share full details below on the updated steps and timeline.

Room Consolidations will begin Monday, September 7th and go until Friday, September 11th. 

Occasionally, through no fault of their own, students who sign up to live in a double room find themselves without a roommate. Unfortunately, all students who live in a double room must be consolidated with another student in a similar situation.  Students will have the opportunity to meet other students at a mixer set up in the residence hall by the building supervisor, so students should look for an email from their RD/AD about that meeting.  We will not be doing room buyouts.

In Building Changes will begin Tuesday, September 22nd through Friday, September 25th 

Students wanting to move within their residence hall will see their Residence Director during their office hours.

Out of Building Changes will begin Monday, September 28th and go through Wednesday, September 30th 

See Residential Services in the Townhouse Commons between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 

See Residential Services in the Townhouse Commons between 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for after hours assistance. 

Depending on the move, there may be an increase or decrease in the cost of housing. Students are encouraged to review the Room Rates prior to completing any move. Information on room rates can be found on our Housing Costs page.

This process must be completed within 24 hours of starting the room change.            

For more details regarding this process please use the following link: https://www.alfredstate.edu/sites/default/files/License-for-Residence.pdf to view a copy of the License for Residence. Specifically details on this process can be found on page 3 under the header of Room Consolidation.

Section X, Awarding a Degree Posthumously, has been updated in the Academics Policy. Faculty and staff are encouraged to review the revised language and procedures at their convenience.

The updated policy can be found in the HR SharePoint

Alfred State's Block and Bridle Club is hosting a movie night at the college farm!

When: October 1st, doors open at 7:30PM and the movie will begin at 8PM

Where: At the Alfred State College Farm on Route 244

Entry: $5 includes the movie, a bag of popcorn and a bottle of water

Movie: The Sheep Detectives

*Bring a chair or blankets to sit on as seating will be in the lawn

Proceeds from this event will go towards the Block and Bridle Club's future agriculture related field trips, purchasing showing supplies and sponsoring the showmanship event held each spring.

Assessment OF learning certifies what students achieved. Assessment FOR learning informs their next attempt and builds critical thinking, collaboration, and/or self-monitoring. We invite you to bring one course assessment to this workshop and redesign it FOR learning. 

• When: Monday, Sept 28 · 3–3:45 pm 
• Where: EJ 106 & Teams 
• Can't attend, but want to implement this innovation in a course? Fill out this form, and we will contact you to structure and document its implementation. Request to document classroom innovation – Fill out form

Questions? Email cite@alfredstate.edu , drop by EJ 106, or chat via Teams.

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.

Confidential assistance is available for employees affected by domestic violence. Contact Alfred State's Domestic Violence Agency Liaison, Kayleigh Jones, at 607-587-4026 or joneskm1@alfredstate.edu. Free, confidential support is also available 24/7 through the New York State Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline at 800-942-6906, by text at 844-997-2121, or via chat at OPDV.NY.GOV.