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Check out the latest news from Alfred State!

Alfred State to host groundbreaking in Wellsville
Overcast skies can’t slow down Hot Dog Day festivities

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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 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:
Hot Dog Day Recap
Living on Campus: MacKenzie Commons
Prepping race cars for the track
Pioneer PROfile - Alex Preston
Dining at Alfred State: The Terrace

Members of the Alfred State and Alfred University athletic departments will gather at Noon to announce exciting news about the upcoming 2025-26 school year. The event will take place in the lawn of the Fasano House right next to the main entrance of both institutions.

Please join us for the press conference!

Can't make it be sure to check out Alfred State's website and social media outlets to learn about the big news! 

You're warmly invited to a meaningful milestone—the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Truck and Diesel Building Expansion!

Join us as we take this exciting next step forward on Monday, May 5 at 2:00 PM, on the lawn just outside the Truck and Diesel Building on our Wellsville campus.

This special event marks the beginning of a new chapter, and we’d love for you to be part of the celebration. Light refreshments will be served as we gather to honor the growth, progress, and bright future ahead!

The following Academic Regulations (AR) have been added / changed per the AR 101 process:

• 308

Academic Regulations can be found on the Alfred State College website: http://www.alfredstate.edu/academics/academic-regulations 

Alfred State Performing Arts are presenting their annual Spring Concert on Saturday, May 3rd at 11:00 a.m. in the Cappadonia Auditorium in the Orvis Activities Building. Come support the students in Instrumental Music and Voices. We hope to see you there!

Donations to the Mary Cariola Center will be gladly accepted after the concert. The Mary Cariola Center is a regional leader in education and life skills solutions. They serve hundreds of children and young adults with complex disabilities each year through academic, residential, and community outreach programs. 

For more information, please contact Sarabeth Matteson at mattesse@alfredstate.edu

Commencement will be held on May 10, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Pioneer Stadium.  All faculty and staff are invited to attend and march in the procession.  Academic regalia is required for those that choose to march.  

To ensure we have enough seating, please RSVP with John Garippa: garippj@alfredstate.edu or Joann Bloxsom: bloxsojf@alfredstate.edu by Friday, May 9.  

The Intercultural Living Exchange is a living learning community designed for upperclassmen who exemplify and promote acceptance through engagement across differences. This community is open to all who wish to live and learn amongst a culturally eclectic group of peers.  We are all cultural beings, and this community seeks to celebrate diversity in all its forms. An important component of this community is a commitment to not only actively foster one’s own cultural humility but to play an active role in promoting and enhancing campus and community programs geared towards intercultural development. 

If you are a student interested in this Living Learning Community please apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/B32fb5in5u

Faculty are invited to review the following course outlines which will be presented at the Faculty Senate meeting, May 13. The documents can be found on the CDR shared drive, in the 2 - Approved CDR - 2024-2025 folder. Map network drive to this folder \\facstaff\cdr.

CDR Approved Courses:

• COMP 2703 - Introduction to Technical Communication and Emergent Media
• CISY 1023 - Introduction to Information Technologies
• CISY 1113 - Computer Programming I
• CISY 2133 - Computer Programming II
• NURS 2133 - Nursing II Lab
• NURS 3055 - Nursing III Lecture
• NURS 4055 - Nursing IV Lecture

Made It to May – Employee Happy Hour 
Let’s raise a glass to YOU!

Faculty and staff are invited to celebrate the end of another incredible academic year. You’ve worked hard, supported students, and made a real impact — now it’s time to take a moment to reflect, relax, and enjoy each other’s company.

Date: Friday, May 2nd
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Courtyard in front of EJ Brown 

Come enjoy:
Two complimentary drinks (beer & wine)
Light snacks
Live music to set the vibe
Great conversation with amazing colleagues

You made it to May — and that’s worth celebrating!

Our UUP Alfred chapter is excited to be hosting our last of several workshops this semester on Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 11:30 to 1pm in SLC 408 (upstairs conference room of the Student Leadership Center).  A lunch ticket for the Terrace will be provided to attendees, you can eat before, during, or after the workshop!

Critical Decisions - Retirement & Healthcare Considerations for UUP Members

Whether you are a brand-new employee or very near to retirement, UUP members face critical decisions relating to retirement and healthcare. From pension system election to open enrollment, through understanding the value of sick days in retirement, every UUP member will encounter complex questions on these topics throughout their career. Where should UUP members turn for information? Whether you are currently facing such questions, or wish to plan for your future, UUP is here to help.  Our NYSUT Labor Relations Specialist, Jamie Guilian, will be facilitating this workshop.

Registration helps us plan and closes at 4 PM on Tuesday April 29, 2025. Email Chapter Assistant Elaine (Burns) Ryan at BurnsEM@alfredstate.edu to 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

It's that time again! Come join us for our DRIVE-THRU DINNER on Wednesday, April 30th, from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM (or until sold out).

The menu features a BBQ Trio!

Enjoy baby back ribs, our house-made smoked sausage, and pulled pork, served with mac and cheese, corn on the cob, and an M&M blondie for dessert. 

$15.00 - CASH ONLY

There will also be a bake sale table set up with cookies, brownies, and pies. CASH ONLY

The residence halls close Saturday, May 10th at 7:30 pm, so all students will need to be out of the residence halls at that time.  If you need to stay past the closing time, please email your Resident Director or Area Coordinator with the reason you need to stay to request approval to stay late. 

Need to stay for Summer? 

Only students who have been approved to stay for the break will be allowed in the residence halls after that time. All others may be charged with trespassing.

There is a $50 change per week for summer housing. Payments must be paid within 30 days of your bill, any remaining amount at the end of the summer will be placed onto your student account in the form of a hold. Additional information on acceptable payment methods and payment locations will be provided to those approved for summer break housing. 

Students will only be approved who:

• Live over 500 miles away (according to your home Banner Address)
• Have a Special Circumstance (ex. You do not have a place to go, homeless, etc.)
• Working for the college during the break (with Supervisors Approval)
• Have an athletic commitment (with Athletics approval)
• International Student
• Taking summer classes (will be confirmed with your academic advisor and/or class professor)

If you wish to apply for break housing, please complete the "Summer Break Housing Request" form on eRezLife. To access eRezLife, log into your my.alfredstatet.edu and select the "Choose Housing and Meal Plan" option.

Please note that the application closes at 3:00 pm on Monday, May 5th. 

Summer Closing Transportation: 

Students going home for the Summer? 

Megabus is offering non-stop bus services to New York City and Alfred for Summer break. Dates and times of bus travel are listed below! 

To New York City: 

Friday, May 9th departing from Orvis Activities Center or West University St at 7:45 a.m.

Sunday, May 11th departing from Orvis Activities Center or West University at 7:45 a.m.

Alternate bus options are available through https://trailways.com. Please note that Trailways bus leaves from Hornell, NY and you will need to find transportation to the bus station. 

Rochester Airport Shuttle 

Depart Alfred Saturday, May 10th at 6am and Sunday, May 11th at 6am

Requests for Airport Shuttle to the Rochester Airport must be submitted via the Online travel request form for rides up to the Rochester Airport.

If you have any questions, please contact Residential Services at 607-587-4371 or email: reslife@alfredstate.edu.

Purchase Order Submissions (Paper or Pioneer Purchasing) – due Monday, May 12
     Example: I have quotes and want to place an order.

•    Submit Purchase Order Requests to Procurement or submit requisition in Pioneer Purchasing.
•    When an order is placed near year end, it may not be received until the new fiscal year and will be paid from your 2025-26 budget. 
•    Contact Cindy x3918 with questions.

Payment Submissions for Merchandise Received (Paper or Pioneer Purchasing) – due Monday, June 16
     Example: I have an invoice for something we have already received and need it paid.

•    Submit Payment Requests (Merchandise Received) to Accounts Payable or submit requisition in Pioneer Purchasing.
•    Merchandise received after June 30 from 2024-25 Purchase Orders - will be paid from 2025-26 funds.
•    Contact Kate x3919 with questions.

Outstanding Travel Reimbursements – due Monday, May 12
     Example: I traveled and am due reimbursement but haven’t submitted a travel voucher yet.

•    Submit Vouchers, supporting documentation and all receipts (taped to blank sheets of paper) to Travel.
•    The college is not required to reimburse vouchers submitted 30 days or more after the trip concludes.
•    All travel vouchers and net card logs must be completed within 30 days of your return and submitted to Travel if a state travel/net card is used. This pertains to zero reimbursement vouchers as well.
•    You may be personally liable for any charges on your travel or net card if you have not submitted vouchers/net card logs after travel along with all receipts within 30 days of your last day of travel. 
•    Contact Denise x3921 with questions, trip updates, changes, or cancellations.  

Procurement Cards

Due at the end of the billing statement (no more than two weeks from the end of the billing cycle, firm)
•     You are responsible for reconciling your statement (even if you are leaving for the summer). 
•    Contact Cindy x3918 to make accommodations for certifying your May statement (which will be available in June)
•    NOTE: cards will NOT be turned off. All June statement transactions will fall to the current year, while anything on the July statement will be charged against the new fiscal year. We suggest avoiding credit card transactions from the end of June through July 6, if possible.

On behalf of the Office of Student Engagement, we are pleased to invite you to our annual end-of-year award ceremony on Thursday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the SLC Park Space. 

Join us as we recognize and celebrate the contributions of our campus community. We will have dinner, performances by some of our clubs & organizations, music, and an evening to celebrate the memories of the 2024-2025 academic year. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Calsey Bump at bumpce@alfredstate.edu.

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 three categories for the 2025-26 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

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: https://forms.office.com/r/GJJsWGZF1B

Anyone wishing more information may contact Wayne Bensley at benslewd@alfredstate.edu. Submit nominations by June 1. A complete listing of the awards and criteria is available at  The Chancellor's Awards for Excellence

If you are a resident of Allegany County, they need YOUR help for their community health survey (also any student that attends ASC can complete the survey as well)! The survey is quite important as it is only conducted every 6 years now and is used to assess the needs of our community members across the county. The responses that are collected from the survey guide programming and suggests what are necessary interventions, several community organizations, schools, parks, and even churches depend on the data from this survey to support grant writing. The last day to complete the survey is May 1st, 2025. The link to access the survey is: https://form.jotform.com/250014735668155 

If you have any questions, please contact Diane Davis at Diane.Davis@alleganyco.gov or by calling 585-268-5033

Nursing senior students will be hosting a Capstone Fair on April 29, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in SLC. The fair will consist of student presentations with games and prizes. Please stop by to see what these students have been working on. 

Check out the latest news from Alfred State!

First-year motorsport students work with brand new race cars
Track & Field Spectacular enjoys another successful year
Alfred State agriculture host students in NYS Animal and Agricultural Leadership Program

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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 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:
Prepping race cars for the track
Pioneer PROfile - Alex Preston
Dining at Alfred State: The Terrace
Hot Dog Day is Coming
Relay for Life 2025

Reminder that voting for Faculty Senate committee positions ends today at noon! Don't miss out on your chance to contribute to faculty governance. If you haven't already voted, make sure to do so this morning before the poll closes at noon.

The Oasis isn't just for students - it's also for faculty, staff, and administration!

The Oasis is officially open for Spring 2025!

Spring 2025 Hours:

Sunday 9:00am - 8:00pm

Monday 8:00am - 8:00pm

Tuesday 8:00am - 1:00pm

Wednesday 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Thursday 9:00am - 2:00pm

Friday 12:00pm - 9:00pm

Saturday 9:00am - 1:00pm; 3:00pm - 8:00pm

Come get your Relax on!

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Start Finals Prep Now Workshop on Wednesday, April 30th at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. Start Finals Prep Now will help prepare students for Final Exams. Students will learn the different stages of exam prep that includes before, during and after checklists, the study cycle, and mistakes to avoid in order to do their very best on Final Exams. In addition, students will learn strategies to address the causes of testing anxiety and leave with an individualized plan to overcome their own personal test taking anxieties.

Find this workshop and future events on Pioneer Link!

View our Spring 2025 Workshop Schedule on the Student Success Webpage: https://www.alfredstate.edu/student-success-center/math-and-writing-labs

Planning to take summer courses? If you’re interested in using financial aid to pay for summer classes, complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA and the Summer Aid Application. Once your application is reviewed, your eligibility details will be sent to your ASC email.

How to Apply for Summer Aid:

Step 1: Complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA at StudentAid.gov.

Step 2: Go to my.AlfredState.edu/finances and select “Submit Financial Aid Forms (Verification)” to access Alfred State Student Forms.

• First-time user? You may need to set up your account before proceeding.
• Once your account is set up, click “Manage Request” at the top of the page and select “Summer Aid Application.”
• Important: The Summer Aid Application will not be an available option unless you have completed the 2025-2026 FAFSA. 

Need more details? View the Summer Aid Application Instructions 

Check your summer bill at my.AlfredState.edu/finances and ensure your balance is paid by the due date to avoid any issues. 

For questions, contact the Student Records and Financial Services Office.

Effective Monday, May 12, 2025 and ending Friday, August 8, 2025, official business hours for the college will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exceptions to these hours must receive approval by the respective divisional Vice President on the Alternative Work Schedule Request form found on the HR Forms page at: https://portal.alfredstate.edu/hr/Pages/default.aspx.  Please contact Human Resources at 4025 with any questions.

Click the link below to check out our monthly newsletter!

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Center of Innovation and Teaching Excellence is pleased to announce the schedule of events at the professional development week beginning Monday, May 12, 2025. We would especially like to invite you to the open forum and feedback sessions and celebratory events scheduled on Thursday, May 15, 2025. 

You have done an awesome job of advancing student success this semester and deserve to be rewarded for your tireless efforts. Thank you for being members of the teaching community at Alfred, Wellsville and Northland! 

• Click here for a detailed schedule. 
• The schedule can also be found on faculty development portal, by clicking the PDW Schedule icon on top of page, and on CITE Share Point and TEAMS pages.   

Help our students kick off finals week by serving them Midnight Breakfast and sending them well wishes on Sunday, May 4 from 10PM-12AM in the Terrace, CDH. 

Our continued revival of Midnight Breakfast has been a huge success, with over 300 students in attendance each semester! In order to keep that energy and make it special for the students, ACES & Student Engagement need YOUR help. This is also a perfect opportunity to connect with our students outside of the classroom and office. Volunteer to serve breakfast and mingle by submitting this form by Friday, May 2. This breakfast is meant to help our students relax from the stress of their finals!

Calling all clubs & organizations! Before you leave for your well deserved summer break, please ensure that you fill out the Week of Welcome programming application by Friday, May 9 at 4PM. If we do not receive this form or communication, you will not be permitted to program during these events. In addition, this application does not guarantee you a spot, or guarantee the time you requested due to mandatory events during these large-scale programs. Please ensure you read the instructions carefully included in the form. You will receive your decision by June 27, 2025. 

If you have any questions please email Calsey Bump at bumpce@alfredstate.edu or Steven Edwards at edwards@alfredstate.edu - enjoy your summer!

The School of Architecture, Management and Engineering Technology will hold its Advisory Board Day on Friday, April 25, 2025

Join us in welcoming the advisory board members to campus from 8:00 – 8:30 am in the small event space in SLC.

We hope to see you there!

Check out the latest news from Alfred State!

Digital Media and Animation to host Senior Showcases

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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!

THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 25th, 1:15-2:15 PM - Show your support for your fellow Pioneers and come to 3rd floor Engineering Building - Rm #344, 384, 394 to see the Mechanical, Electrical & Computer Engineering Senior Project presentations. 

Industry representatives and MEET Dept faculty will be present. Some projects include: Evacuated Solar Water Heater, Marble Run Display, BAJA, and Motor Sports EV Car.

The following Academic Regulations (AR) have been added / changed per the AR 101 process:

• 502.11

Academic Regulations can be found on the Alfred State College website: http://www.alfredstate.edu/academics/academic-regulations

It seems higher education across the US is facing political fallout from both federal and state governmental administrations.  You should know that United University Professions is in the game for you, ALL staff and ALL students at ALL SUNY colleges.  Though UUP as a union represents teaching faculty and professional staff, our work benefits all of SUNY.  Visit the UUP press room website to get the latest information on how UUP is engaging with the turmoil.

https://uupinfo.org/communications/pressroom.php

UUP membership makes good things happen! We hope you will join UUP as a MEMBER if you're not already. 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 be advised that our Grounds Department will be applying a broadleaf weed control treatment across various landscaped areas of campus beginning Monday, April 28. This is part of our regular maintenance to promote healthy turf and improve the appearance of our green spaces.

 Important Notes:

• All areas that have been treated will be clearly flagged.
• We ask that everyone avoid walking or allowing pets in these flagged zones until signage has been removed, which will indicate the area is safe for use.
• The product being used is a standard commercial-grade herbicide applied by licensed professionals and poses minimal risk when guidelines are followed.

 We appreciate your cooperation in helping maintain a safe and healthy campus environment. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Facilities main office at 4750.

The Canisteo-Greenwood Boys Basketball Program will be hosting the Crazee Days 5K/10K Race on Saturday, June 7th, starting at 9am at the Canisteo Elementary School.  Register by 5/30 to receive a race shirt!  https://events.elitefeats.com/25canisteocrazee 

ACES 2025 Spring Finals Dining Hours can be found on our social media platforms and on our website.

ACES Facebook

ACES Instagram

ACES Website

The Office of Student Engagement has planned a week full of events to kick off and celebrate the week of Hot Dog Day with friends, peers, and staff! Come enjoy the beautiful spring weather and sunshine with the following events:

1. Event Name: ASC Kickball Tournament
Date: April 21
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: Pioneer Stadium
Sign Up here!

2. Event Name: Cornhole Tournament
Date: April 22
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Pioneer Center Parking lot
Students sign up on Pioneer Link!

3. Event Name: Student v. Staff Softball
Date: April 23
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
Location: Softball Field
● Students sign up on Pioneer Link!
● Faculty/Staff sign up here!

4. Event Name: Glow n’ Dark Volleyball & Bonfire
Date: April 24
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Location: MacKenzie Quad

5. Event Name: UJIMA Fashion Show
Date: April 25
Time: 8-10 p.m.
Location: SLC 310

6. Event Name: Spring Carnival
Date: April 26
Time: 1-5 p.m.
Location: SLC Lot #3

7. Event Name: Movie Night
Date: April 26
Time: 8-10 p.m.
Location: SLC 310

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Calsey Bump, at bumpce@alfredstate.edu 

Please join the English & Humanities department and the Debate Club for a brief student debate followed by an open public forum at 2-3:30 pm Thurs, May 1 in the SLC small events space.   

Resolved: ASC should require all full-time students to participate in a varsity sport or other extracurricular activity of equivalent rigor.

Pizza will be served. We hope to see you there!

This is a friendly reminder that annual compliance trainings are due by April 25. If you have not yet finished your training, please ensure it is completed before the due date.

To begin your training, please follow the steps below:

Access Your Trainings:

• Visit Alfred State BizLibrary
• Username: Your Alfred State email address (e.g., smithee@alfredstate.edu)
• Password: 
  • If you completed your trainings last year, use the password you set at that time.
  • If you've forgotten your password, simply click on "forgot password" on the login page.
  • For first-time BizLibrary users, your password is: Trainings1!
  • You'll be prompted to change your password upon login, so please remember it for future use.

Once you're logged in, you'll see "Big Blue" the Ox on the left side of your screen. Simply click on Big Blue to begin. To ensure compliance with state mandates, all Alfred State employees must complete all trainings by April 25, 2025.

Please note that if you log into BizLibrary and do not see Big Blue, you have likely already completed your annual compliance trainings. 

If you have any questions regarding annual trainings, please contact Human Resources at hr@alfredstate.edu or 607-587-4025. 

Parking Lot #3 will be closed from Thursday, April 24 @ 5pm- Sunday, April 27 @ 8am for the Spring Carnival/Hot Dog Day. 

Get ready to celebrate YOU at our annual Employee Recognition Luncheon in the Orvis Gym starting at noon on Thursday, May 15.

Join us as we honor the incredible dedication, hard work, and accomplishments of our amazing team. Enjoy a delicious lunch and great company! We'll be recognizing milestone years of service, retirements, and presenting special awards to some truly outstanding colleagues. 

Let’s come together to celebrate our campus community — we can’t wait to see you there!

Come out to the Pioneer Studio for the final days of fitness classes! 

Boxing Classes Left: 4/21/25, 4/28/25, and 5/5/25 from 5-6pm 

Line Dancing Classes Left: 4/22/25 and 4/29/25 from 5-6pm 

REV+FLOW Classes Left: 4/16/25, 4/23/25, and 4/30/25 from 5-6pm 

Zumba Classes Left: 4/17/25 and 4/24/25 from 5-6pm

We hope to see you there! Follow our Instagram @recreation_asc for event updates! 

Faculty are invited to review the following course outlines and minor which will be presented at the Faculty Senate meeting, May 13. The documents can be found on the CDR shared drive, in the 2 - Approved CDR - 2024-2025 folder. Map network drive to this folder \\facstaff\cdr.

CDR Approved Minor:

• Media Literacy Minor

CDR Approved Courses:

• LITR 6013 - Graphic Storytelling
• MECH 3333 - Statics

Alfred State's Curriculum Development & Review (CDR) Committee has introduced a new Course Outline Template, effective April 2025. This template aims to streamline the course approval process by ensuring consistency and completeness in submissions.​

📄 Key Features of the New Template

• Mandatory Use: All course outlines submitted to the CDR must utilize this new template. Submissions not adhering to this format will be returned for revision.​
• Footer Automation: Upon entering the course number, it will automatically appear in the document's footer.​
• Column Restrictions: Columns that are not applicable to your course cannot be deleted. If certain columns are not relevant, simply leave them blank.​
• Liberal Arts and Science Requirements: The boxes indicating if a course is acceptable for Liberal Arts and Science Requirements cannot be checked directly. If this designation is necessary, please note it in the "Additional Information" section. 
• Additional Information Section: This section is intended for any supplementary notes that don't have a designated area in the template. You can include committee notes, licensing requirements, or other pertinent details.​

📍 Accessing the Template

The Course Outline Template is available on the CDR shared drive: CDR(\\facstaff)\9 - Forms\Course Outline Template April 2025.dotx​​

📬 Contact Information

For any questions or assistance regarding the new template, please reach out to:

Angela Allen
Email: allenan@alfredstate.edu 

Finals season can be stressful, but you don’t have to go it alone! In this episode, Financial Aid Counselor, Keri Edsall sits down with the Coordinator of Wellness Education, Mallory Winant, to learn about practical tips for managing stress and discuss strategies to help you perform your best. Whether you’re cramming or feeling overwhelmed, these insights will help you stay calm, focused, and ready to succeed.

Available on: https://youtu.be/6PV0aS3dh18?si=VVY7XB9iv99oQCpC

Tune in and get the tools you need to finish the semester strong!

Sign your furry friend up for the Hot Dog Day Dog Race on Saturday, April 26th, 10:30 AM on the Brick Lawn! 

• Dogs MUST be friendly with other dogs and people 
• Dogs MUST be fully up to date on vaccinations and shots 
• Dogs must be on a leash when not racing 
• Dogs must have a collar with forms of identification 
• Dogs are allowed to wear costumes

If your dog does not win, please don't leave! All dogs who run get a small prize at the end! 

*** Please note that applying does not automatically mean your dog is racing; you will receive a confirmation email confirming your registration. If not enough dogs apply for each size category, we will eliminate that category for the safety of the other participants*** 

For any questions, comments, or concerns, please email Kai Simkins at KAS20@alfred.edu or text at (716) 800-9038
Sign Up here, HDD 2025 Dog Race Sign Ups

On behalf of the Office of Student Engagement, we are excited to host our annual Spring Carnival to celebrate the end of the semester and the tradition of Hot Dog Day on Saturday, April 26 from 1-5 p.m. in parking lot #3. 

ALL are welcome, students, staff, faculty, & family please come out to enjoy the sunshine! 

There will be food trucks, prizes, amusement rides, performances by a DJ & our campus Rock Band, & much more! 

Made It to May – Employee Happy Hour 
Let’s raise a glass to YOU!

Faculty and staff are invited to celebrate the end of another incredible academic year. You’ve worked hard, supported students, and made a real impact — now it’s time to take a moment to reflect, relax, and enjoy each other’s company.

Date: Friday, May 2nd
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Courtyard in front of EJ Brown 

Come enjoy:
Two complimentary drinks (beer & wine)
Light snacks
Live music to set the vibe
Great conversation with amazing colleagues

You made it to May — and that’s worth celebrating!

Do you have a special skill or business you would like to showcase on Hot Dog Day? The Vendor Fair runs from 12 pm until 5 pm on Saturday, April 26th on Main Street in Alfred, NY. Upon review of your application, you will receive an email with details about your status as a vendor and the next steps. 

****This application is NOT for FOOD VENDORS. If you are a food vendor please email alfredhotdogday@gmail.com for that vendor form.

Sign up here, Hot Dog Day Vendor

CRIMINAL JUSTICE/HUMAN SERVICES CAREER FAIR
THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2025, 10:00-1:00 P.M.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP CENTER, 3RD FLOOR, RM. 310 & OPEN AREA BY CAFE

The Department of Social & Behavioral Sciences is hosting this Career Fair to bring together students seeking internships, jobs, and community service projects with agencies that would like to recruit students for these activities.  Don’t miss this opportunity!

Agencies participating thus far are:

Criminal Justice Agencies:

Allegany County Probation
ASC Police Academy
ASC University Police
Cattaraugus County Sheriff
Corning Global Security
FBI (Buffalo)
Hornell Police Dept.
Livingston County Sheriff
Monroe County Crime Lab
NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
NYS Police
Rochester Police Dept.
Steuben County Sheriff
TSA (Transportation Security Administration)
US Border Patrol
US Customs & Border Protection
US Marshals Service

Human Services Agencies:

Accord Corporation
Aim Independent Living
Allegany Council on Alcoholism
Allegany County Social Services
Faith in Action
Hornell Area Concern for Youth
Hornell Partners for Growth
Wellness Gifts

Please excuse the following students from class between 11 am - 2:30 pm on Thursday, April 24 to attend a field trip for their Nutrition class with Jennifer Ross.

Barnes, Emma M.
Brady, Tyler B.
Buttaccio, Cece G.
Carman, Eric W.
Casanova, Madelina P.
Chavis, Regina M.
Corbett, Ketsia H.
Cunningham, Colleen E.
Daniels, Emma B.
Farley, Ryan A.
Guggemos, Olivia M.
Hashimov, Adel
Hulbert, Kendra E.
Jose Rodriguez, Samira
Joyce, Travis L.
Kehr, Madison K.
Mango, Isabella A.
Murphy, Erin K.
Smith, Victoria
VanVranken, Benjamin P.
Viscuso, Francesca R.
Walker, Caleb G.
Watt, Estella C.
Wickes, Ava M.
Wu, Maximos E.
Young, Shawn E.

Check out the latest news from Alfred State!

Golf becomes 100th club at Alfred State
Pioneer PROfiles - Alexander Preston

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If you are posting pictures on your social media make sure to tag @AlfredState or ask us to collaborate with your posts!

We would like to inform the campus community about upcoming site work being performed by CATCO, starting the week of 4/21/2025, that may temporarily affect pedestrian and vehicular traffic in certain areas of campus. Please review the following updates:

• Sidewalk Closure Near PHS: CATCO construction just north of Physical & Health Sciences will temporarily close a sidewalk as marked with a red box on this map. All other nearby sidewalks will remain open, and PHS building entrances will be maintained. Flaggers will be present to ensure safe passage during intermittent closures. This work involves repairing a foundation wall crack to eliminate water intrusion in the building.
• Joint Sealer Installation: CATCO will also be applying joint sealer to newly installed sidewalk sections. While this work may create short, minor pedestrian detours, it is not expected to cause full sidewalk closures. Please note that this activity is weather-dependent.
• Grounds Restoration: It's time for our campus to spring to life with plants, trees, and grass sprouting! Restoration of areas disturbed during recent construction will impact pedestrian pathways and roads, requiring brief reroutes. Some equipment will be briefly staged on roadways; however, flaggers will be stationed to guide traffic and maintain safety. The final phase of this work includes hydroseeding to establish a healthy lawn in time for commencement.

We appreciate your continued patience and cooperation as we finish the infrastructure project to enhance our campus environment.

Faculty, have your students engaged in activities that benefited community members or organizations as part of a class this year?  If so, we would encourage you to complete the Civic and Sustainability Survey we emailed you for any relevant class you teach.

Civic engagement through class activities is a primary avenue in which students engage and benefit the larger community here at Alfred State and can be defined in numerous ways.  Civic and sustainability learning involves experiences where there is an intentional tie to a wider community benefit.  For example, class members might present ideas to a group to improve their town or business. Students might be providing care through fundraising, or perhaps they are involved in fixing or building something designed to benefit others. Alternatively, research may be conducted designed for public benefit, or students are providing service through internships, clinicals, etc.

In short, how we define civic and sustainability efforts in the classroom is broad and this survey is meant to capture the big and little efforts connected to your classroom experience.  That said, if you feel your course consistently weaves in Civic Engagement, we invite you not only to complete this survey but also encourage you to apply for it to hold a Civic Engagement Intensive Course (CEI) designation.

The data collected will:
•    Help us understand the scope and impact of Alfred State’s involvement in our communities.;
•    Highlight and celebrate faculty members utilizing this high impact practice;
•    Support an upcoming application to the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification;
•    Identify on-campus “experts” related to a community cause or organization.

To complete the survey, click on the link in the email you received on Monday.

Staff members who want to tell us about co-curricular civic engagement and sustainability activities can do so here: Alfred State Portal Civic Engagement Sustainability Form

If you have any questions, please reach out to Cyan Corwine in the Center for Civic Leadership at corwincy@alfredstate.edu.  We look forward to learning about and celebrating the creative and substantial ways you all work with students as well as the community.

Thanks, Bridget Jacobs (on behalf of Cyan Corwine and the Center for Civic Leadership)

The Marketing and Communications department has an internal posting for a Digital and Web Designer. Interested candidates can apply at the link below. 

http://alfredstate.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=187517& 

Join us for Carnival Day on Thursday, April 24th!

The Terrace (Alfred) 11am - 2pm

The Rig (Wellsville) 11am - 1pm

Special Menus that include Carnival Inspired Favorites!

The Department of Civil Service is alerting you, at your request, that the following examination announcements have been updated and added to our public website.

When filing your online application, please be advised that technical assistance is available Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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

21-007020, Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Motor Equipment)

Promotion and Transition Examination Announcements

31-182020, Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Motor Equipment)

31-175020, University Police Officer 2

Continuous Recruitment Examinations

The Department also accepts applications for most continuous recruitment examinations on an ongoing basis, with no application deadline.

NY HELPS – No Examinations Required

New York State agencies are hiring for thousands of critical positions open across the state. To help agencies fill these positions, the Department of Civil Service developed the NY Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program. This program streamlines the appointment process to allow State agencies to hire diverse, qualified permanent employees quickly and without examinations. New State employees hired under the NY HELPS Program will be appointed on a permanent basis. To be eligible for NY HELPS jobs, candidates must meet the jobs’ minimum qualifications and any other conditions of employment. 

To view open jobs, please visit State Jobs. To narrow your search for NY HELPS jobs, click on “Jobs Open to the Public.” Select "YES" in the NY HELPS field. Press submit. This will bring up all of the NY HELPS jobs that are available. Once you find the job in which you are interested and qualified, review the entire job posting. Directions to apply will be specified on each individual job posting.

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 2025.

The collective bargaining agreements between the State and CSEA, Council 82, M/C (Grade 22 and below), DC-37, NYSCOPBA, PBANYS, and PEF, allow employees to waive holiday compensation.

Consequently, between April 2 and May 15, 2025, employees may elect to change their holiday waiver, in writing, using the Holiday Waiver form found on our website, under Human Resources under Benefits box Waiver of Holiday Compensation Election Form. This form must be on file if you elect to waive holiday pay and choose to receive instead compensatory time off for holidays worked. The waiver will remain in effect until at least April 1, 2026. Employees may also elect to revoke any waiver of holiday compensation now in effect by filing this same form. If you wish to keep your current holiday pay or waiver status, you do not need to submit an updated form.

Please forward completed forms to Amber Adams, in Human Resources, no later than May 15, 2025.

L.I.F.T - Learning Inspired Functionality Training

For those who don't know, LIFT is designed to provide short interactive training sessions on new and existing campus software for all faculty and staff on campus. 

Please note the follow updates to the future LIFT workshops, for Spring 2025!

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UPDATE:

The last training for Spring 2025 on Microsoft Copilot- Take your AI experience to the next level! is being moved to a Hybrid meeting 

to allow for those who are not on the main campus to attend. You can choose to come in person at EJ Brown 104 or join us on Microsoft Teams. 

For those in person we'll still be serving light refreshments. This session will also have a certificate for your attendance and completion of the activity. 

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Microsoft Copilot- Take your AI experience to the next level!

Details: Microsoft Copilot is an AI-powered productivity tool that integrates with Microsoft 365 apps and services, using large language models (LLMs) to help with tasks like drafting content, analyzing data, fine tune your communications and collaborating more effectively! Get a handle now on what your students are using and explore ways on how you can use it as an effective teaching tool for your classes.

When: April 23rd 2025 @ 2:30pm EST - 3:30pm EST

Location: EJ Brown 104 and Microsoft Teams

Please excuse the following students from class between 11 am - 1 pm on Wednesday, April 23 to attend a field trip for their Nutrition class with Jennifer Ross.

Bisnett, Ethan P.
Brizan, Sasha S.
Casterline, Jett
Cook, Janiyah T.
De Lain, Aniah A.
Dersarkissian, Lucas M.
Flaitz, Laura R.
Frederick, Amanda D.
Griffith, Ron R.
Herrera, Jhoasy J.
James, Hunter M.
Johnson, Jlynn I.
Joseph, Kevia V.
Kaczmarczyk, Alaina H.
Mendez, Junior C.
Olix, Michael A.
Porter, Kyle J.
Premo, Douglas W.
Reed, Ty J.
Shoultes, Sydney R.
Siverling, Sawyer J.
Sparatta, Isabella R.
Stewart, Zaida L.
Tittle, Marcus
Uwechia, Nwabufo V.
Volpe, John A.
Wasserman, Alex J.

Navigating student loan repayment can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone! Join Keri Edsall, Financial Aid Counselor, to learn about essential tips and tools for managing your student loans with confidence. From understanding repayment plans to avoiding common pitfalls, this session will set you up for financial success!

Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Time: 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: SLC Small Event Space (310)

Take control of your student loan debt so it doesn’t control you!

Come out to the Pioneer Studio for the final days of fitness classes! 

Boxing Classes Left: 4/21/25, 4/28/25, and 5/5/25 from 5-6pm 

Line Dancing Classes Left: 4/22/25 and 4/29/25 from 5-6pm 

REV+FLOW Classes Left: 4/16/25, 4/23/25, and 4/30/25 from 5-6pm 

Zumba Classes Left: 4/17/25 and 4/24/25 from 5-6pm

We hope to see you there! Follow our Instagram @recreation_asc for event updates! 

Our TIAA Retirement Program Consultant Ed Haspett will be conducting one-on-one counseling sessions on the Alfred Campus on Monday, May 12th, from 10:00 to 4:00. No matter where you are in life—just getting started or planning for retirement—a session with Ed can help you create a plan for your goals.

TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT with Ed please call TIAA at 800-732-8353, or go to the TIAA Website.  The TIAA scheduling site requires a few clicks.  Be sure you select the location of State University of NY, Residency is NY, click a reason to meet, and then meet at my employer’s site.  Meetings will be held in the HR Conference Room in Huntington.

Check out the latest news from Alfred State!

Alfred State earns Military Friendly recognition

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If you are posting pictures on your social media make sure to tag @AlfredState or ask us to collaborate with your posts!

Check out the latest news from Alfred State!

Agriculture students compete at National Dairy Challenge

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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:
Dining at Alfred State: The Terrace
Hot Dog Day is Coming
Relay for Life 2025
Living on Campus: Shults Hall
Pioneer PROfile - Lillian Haley

The senior vet tech students have been hard at work researching animal diseases that don't have a treatment and theorizing a new drug for them. They will be presenting their work at a poster fair on Friday April 18 from 9:30-10:50am in the SLC Small Events Space. Visitors to the poster fair will have the opportunity to act as investors and "fund" the projects they like best. Come check out all their hard work!

A group of Nursing students are heading to Ireland this summer. The group is hosting a Stearn's Chicken BBQ fundraiser on April 22.

The last day to order is tomorrow (deadline was extended).

For $15 you receive a half chicken, two sides, and a roll with butter.

Pickup is in the Physical and Life Sciences Building between 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Thanks for your support!

Please excuse the following students from class on Friday, April 18 for a field trip to the Gross Anatomy Lab at UB`s School of Medicine with Nicole DiRado and Holly Young.

Rylee Barcza
Justin Horvath 
Matthew Mancuso
Kaden Holley
Jacob Robinson
Kayla Green
Maddison Libby
Jaden Lang
Jadalyn Arnold
Emma Baker
Jack Blehar
Les Ulrich
Emma Terhune
Racquel Gerstenberger
Deanna Gannon
Benjamin Jordan

Due to the large number of visitors on Friday, April 18, 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.

Pre-Retirement Consultations- If you are a NYSLRS member nearing retirement, you may want to speak with a NYSLRS representatives to review your benefits and answer any questions you have about your pension benefits: https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/pre-retirement-consultations

Appointments are available by phone or in-person at the NYSLRS offices located in Albany, Buffalo, Hauppauge, and New York City. You will need an appointment for a pre-retirement consultation. To schedule one, please call 866-805-0990.  

B.E.A.T Buzz Newsletter - Bridging Education and Technology

This edition features: 

• Kahoot Creator Spotlight!
• Summer Sessions Start Soon
• Microcredentials For Major Career Moves!
• Programming Team Updates
• Protecting Personal Data in the AI Era
• NEW Faculty Tools this Spring
• Upcoming LIFT Training Sessions for Spring 2025

Click on the link to the video and newsletter page here: B.E.A.T Buzz Newsletter 

Check out the latest news from Alfred State!

Hot Dog Day to be celebrated April 26
Alfred State student recognized for Voter Registration, Education, and Turnout Efforts in 2024

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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 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:
Hot Dog Day is Coming
Relay for Life 2025
Living on Campus: Shults Hall
Pioneer PROfile - Lillian Haley
Car Share Program Opens at Alfred State

🎓Do you have students that will be graduating this semester?  Our students consistently achieve successful employment outcomes.  Please help us capture this important data by having your graduating students complete the graduate survey. This survey is critical in completing the 2025 Employment and Continuing Education Report. 

•    Here is the direct link to the survey👉  2025 Graduate Survey-Employment and Continuing Education 

The senior vet tech students have been hard at work researching animal diseases that don't have a treatment and theorizing a new drug for them. They will be presenting their work at a poster fair on Friday April 18 from 9:30-10:50am in the SLC Small Events Space. Visitors to the poster fair will have the opportunity to act as investors and "fund" the projects they like best. Come check out all their hard work!

(ARCH 8776) Please excuse the following students for their class-related field trip to Chicago from Thursday 4/17 & Friday 4/18.

• Aschauer, Brandon
• Bauer, Hunter
• Bonomo, Aiden
• Christie, John
• English, Eliott
• Fisher, Lauren
• Isikdemir, Sinan
• Jones, Abigail
• Koplin, Ryan
• Miller, Mason
• Patrie, Shawn
• Petix, Katie
• Pushlar, Alex
• Schewtschenko, Bradley.

Come out to the Pioneer Studio for the final days of fitness classes! 

Boxing Classes Left: 4/21/25, 4/28/25, and 5/5/25 from 5-6pm 

Line Dancing Classes Left: 4/22/25 and 4/29/25 from 5-6pm 

REV+FLOW Classes Left: 4/16/25, 4/23/25, and 4/30/25 from 5-6pm 

Zumba Classes Left: 4/17/25 and 4/24/25 from 5-6pm

We hope to see you there! Follow our Instagram @recreation_asc for event updates! 

Program Exit (PSLO) Surveys have been sent to students who are expected to graduate from those departments/programs that participate in this college-wide assessment activity*. These surveys ask students how well they think their programs prepared them to succeed in each of the expected student learning outcomes.  These surveys are the main indirect assessment activity that most programs use and they are very important to our academic assessment plan.

Surveys opened on April 15 and will run through mid-May to give graduating students ample time to complete the survey.  Students received an email to their Alfred State email address from Bridget Jacobs, Alfred State College-Surveys at Surveys@alfredstate.edu, and many of them will also see a pop-up box in myLearning encouraging them to "Please Complete Your Course Evaluations and Surveys".  Students graduating from multiple programs, or those in programs administering more than one version of the exit survey received multiple surveys based on their program(s).

To maintain high response rates, please encourage students to access and complete the survey. Students should look for an email from Bridget Jacobs, Alfred State College - Surveys. Most of the surveys can be accessed from MyLearning as well. It only takes a minute to complete and will help us assess and improve student learning! Responses are anonymous and student names will not appear anywhere on the survey. 

If you have any questions or your students have any difficulty accessing the survey, contact Bridget Jacobs, Director of Assessment, Accreditation and Program Planning at jacobsbm@alfredstate.edu. Thank you very much for your participation and for helping ensure that Alfred State graduates "hit the ground running!"

*IACBE-accredited programs in the Business Department do not participate in this survey.

It’s important to periodically review your retirement plan beneficiary designation. Life circumstances change, and the beneficiary you previously named may not be the one you would choose today. Keeping your beneficiary information up to date ensures your benefits are distributed according to your wishes. Additionally, please verify that your beneficiary’s contact information is current to prevent any delays in benefit processing.

How to Review and Update Your Beneficiary Information:

• NYSLRS Members: Sign in to Sign in to Retirement Online and click “View and Update My Beneficiaries.”
• NYSTRS Members: Review your beneficiary information via your annual benefit profile or log in to your MyNYSTRS account.
• SUNY ORP (Optional Retirement Program) & 403(b) Members: Update your beneficiaries directly online through your provider’s participant portal or call their service center for assistance:
  • Corebridge Financial: Website | 1-603-594-8340
  • Fidelity Investments: Website | 1-844-FOR-SUNY (844-367-7869)
  • TIAA: Website | 1-866-662-7945
  • Voya Financial: Website | 1-800-584-6001
• NYS Deferred Compensation Plan (457b) Members: Download the Beneficiary Designation Form.

Taking a few minutes to review your beneficiary information can provide peace of mind and help ensure your benefits are handled according to your wishes.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to your retirement plan provider directly.

Pi Rho Zeta is excited to announce our upcoming Blood Drive, and we need your support! This is a fantastic opportunity to give back to the community and help save lives.

🗓 Date: Thursday, April 17

⏰ Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm

📍 Location: SLC Small Event Space
 

Why Donate?

• Every donation can save up to three lives.
• It's a simple and quick process.
• You'll be making a huge difference in someone's life.

How to Participate:

1. Sign up at Schedule a Blood, Platelet or Plasma Donation | American Red Cross.
2. Bring a valid ID on the day of the drive.
3. Stay hydrated and eat a healthy meal before donating.

Perks for Donors:

• Free snacks and refreshments.
• The satisfaction of knowing you've made a positive impact.

Special Event: Please join us on Thursday, April 17 from 11:30am-2:30pm and have the opportunity to give someone a 2nd Chance At Life! Christopher’s Challenge will be holding a bone marrow drive and will be there to educate and type people between the ages of 18-55 who would like to be added to the DKMS Registry. If someone relapses from a disease such as leukemia, their only hope to survive is to have a marrow transplant. Their sibling is the most likely match but if they do not match, then a search begins in the Registry. That is where you come in – you can get typed on April 17 and you may be that person that saves someone’s life. The initial testing is to complete a brief registration and a cheek swab. Our website has additional information at Welcome | Christopher's Challenge as well as our Facebook page – please like Christopher’s Challenge.

Let's come together and show our fraternity spirit by making this blood drive a huge success! Spread the word, bring your friends, and let's make a difference together.

For more information, contact Joshua Rosario at Rosarijd@alfredstate.edu.

Thank you for your support!

Do you belong to a club or organization actively involved in making a difference in the larger community? Are you solving problems, taking on opportunities, and using your passion and skills to help others? This could take the form of volunteerism, community service trips, public awareness campaigns, fundraising efforts, advocacy, and education.

If so, we invite you to view our Civic Engagement Pioneer page to submit a Leadership Suite proposal. Leadership Suites are designed to celebrate our clubs and organizations leading the way with civic action and help broaden visibility to get others involved in community-minded causes and initiatives locally, regionally, and/or globally.  

Generally, there are 2-5 suites up for review each semester. Suite applications must be submitted by May 4th, 2025, to be considered for Fall 2025.

Honor a graduate by leaving their permanent mark on Alfred State.

Faculty and staff, celebrate the achievements of a graduating student by purchasing a commemorative brick in their honor! Engraved bricks are a meaningful way to recognize their hard work and create a lasting tribute on campus.

🔹 Personalized with their name
🔹 Placed in a special location on campus
🔹 A gift they’ll treasure for years to come

Show your support and appreciation for their journey—order a brick today!

See our website for more info or call us at 607-587-3931. Please note the deadline to order your brick and have it in place by Commencement 2025 is Friday, April 18th at 4PM.

- THE OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS –

The announce system has experienced some technical difficulties the past two days.

You can read the archived announces from the past two days here:

Tuesday, April 15

Monday, April 14

Archives for all days of Announce can be found at: https://announce.alfredstate.edu/facstaff/archive 

Check out the latest news from Alfred State!

Alfred State hosts Showmanship Day
Alfred State hosts the fifth annual AHA! Allegany County Startup Collegiate 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!

The Center for Civic Leadership and Cultural Life Center invite you to join us, alongside Dr. Angela Graves for an LGBT Know Your Rights Workshop. This workshop will cover LGBT and specifically Trans students rights state wise and federally within a turbulent political climate. Refreshments and resources will be provided. All are welcome to attend! 

April 16th: 5pm-7 pm, Small Events Space

For campus employees feeling anxiety about the stock market and your retirement savings, now would be an excellent time to pick up the phone to speak with one of our approved SUNY-focused Financial Counselors and Advisers.

Many Americans are anxious right now due to the rollout of new U.S. tariffs this past week. With heightened market volatility, investors are worried about their retirement accounts (i.e., SUNY ORP and/or 403b/457b) and some are trying to time the market or pulling their investments.  While SUNY HR Benefit’s office are not able to offer investment guidance, we want to encourage thoughtful movement of funds, not rash decision making in volatile times.

Remember, everyone who is a SUNY employee can call one of our advisers from TIAA, Voya, Fidelity, or Corebridge. They can offer a variety of services that include general counseling conversations to deep dive reviews of specific accounts. 

The SUNY ORP and Voluntary 403(b) Savings Plan currently offers employees a choice of four different Investment Providers-Corebridge, TIAA, Voya & Fidelity.   These various providers have different representatives throughout the SUNY campuses and are listed per the following SUNY System Administration HR Benefits link:

https://www.suny.edu/benefits/vsp/403bproviders/

 The NYSDCP-457b is an additional voluntary saving plan that NYS/SUNY offers to NYS employees: 

https://www.nysdcp.com/rsc-preauth/contact/meet-your-account-executives/

https://www.nysdcp.com/rsc-preauth/contact/

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Dealing with Stress Workshop on Wednesday, April 16th at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. In this workshop we will be discussing the effects of stress on your physical and mental wellbeing, differentiating between “good stress” and “bad stress,” and brainstorming ways we can prevent ourselves from being overwhelmed by stressors in our lives. Additionally, we will discuss what we can do to push through stressful times and find success.

Find this workshop and future events on Pioneer Link!

View our Spring 2025 Workshop Schedule on the Student Success Webpage: https://www.alfredstate.edu/student-success-center/math-and-writing-labs

Dear Faculty and Staff,

We’re currently in the process of building a strong and dynamic team of student ambassadors for the Alfred State Admissions Office—and we’d love your input.

If you know any students who stand out as charismatic, hardworking, loyal, and passionate about Alfred State, please consider sending their names my way. We’re looking for individuals who not only represent the spirit of A-State but who can also confidently and authentically share that enthusiasm with prospective students and their families. As part of the Student Ambassador Program, students can serve as either Student Tour Guides or Student Callers.

Ideal candidates should be dependable, personable, and proud to be part of the Alfred State community. Your insight and recommendations will be incredibly valuable in helping us identify students who embody these qualities.

Please feel free to email me directly with your suggestions (padlom@alfredstate.edu). Thank you in advance for your support in helping us build an exceptional team!

Best regards,
Mike Padlo

Please excuse the following students for a networking trip to Rochester Financial Planning Association on April 16, with Professor Hulbert:

Crystal Parker
Jacob Malone
Christian Babcock
Trinity Tisdale
Adrion Jamieson
Larissa Bezerra
Tyler Kunzer-Borrelli
Kadin Peete
Cole Stratton
Augusto Santiago

The Office of Student Engagement will be selling Hot Dog Day T-Shirts this week in the Student Leadership Center in front of SLC 204 during the times listed below. The cost of the shirts is $20 (cash only) and it all goes to the local charities that Hot Dog Day supports! We will also be selling them the day of Spring Carnival, 4/26, from 1-5 p.m. in SLC lot #3. 

Monday 4/14 | 12-2 p.m. 

Tuesday 4/15 | 4-6 p.m. 

Wednesday 4/16 | 12-2 p.m. 

Thursday 4/17| 4-6 p.m. 

Friday 4/18| 12-2 p.m. 

We're thrilled to partner with Yankee Candle for a special fundraiser! Just in time for Easter and Mother's Day, order online and have your purchases shipped directly to you.

📅 Sale Ends: April 16, 2025

🔗 Shop Now: smy.sale/@ryleeb29109

Support Pi Rho Zeta while enjoying Yankee Candle's fantastic products from the comfort of your home. Happy shopping!

Are you looking to change your exemptions for your taxes or view or paychecks or make changes to your direct deposit.  Well, you can do all that.  To view your paycheck, the icon next to Time and Attendance is view paycheck.  Or the icon directly below Time and Attendance is NYS Payroll Online.  You can only access through the Alfred State portal.  You will need the N# from your paycheck/stub and your birthdate to log into for the first time.  Once in, your options will be on the left side of the screen.  You will be able to view your paycheck here, view w2's, access your direct deposits and change if need to (Albany has said they have corrected), Update tax withholdings.  If you have any problems, please let me know.  If you get an error when trying, please send me a screen shot.  thank you

Diane

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Check out the latest news from Alfred State!

Students attend General Contractors of American Convention

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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 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:
Relay for Life 2025
Living on Campus: Shults Hall
Pioneer PROfile - Lillian Haley
Car Share Program Opens at Alfred State
Living On Campus: Peet Hall

Please be aware the email portion of the Marketing Print Project Request system is currently down. If you submit a marketing request, the information will still go through, but you will not get an email confirmation. Tech Services is aware of this issue and working on a resolution. 

In the meantime, PAMS staff will reach out to you directly to confirm your orders. 

If you have questions about the status of a project, please contact Lynn White at x4229 or WhiteLB@alfredstate.edu 

In accordance with Civil Service Law, all New York State employees are entitled to paid leave, without charge to leave credits, for up to four hours per calendar year to undergo cancer screenings. This benefit applies to employees in all bargaining units.

At SUNY, a non-chargeable leave type labeled “Cancer Screening” is available in the Time and Attendance System dropdown menu. Employees utilizing this leave must have their physician complete the Cancer Screening Leave Form, which can also be found on the Human Resources webpage of our intranet. The completed form should then be submitted to the Human Resources Office.

SUNY Voluntary Savings Program – NYSLRS sent out a great e-newsletter highlighting supplemental retirement savings. Below are some additional resources about supplemental savings options available to SUNY employees.  Did you know that they can enroll in BOTH the NYS Deferred Compensation 457b plan and the SUNY Voluntary Savings Plan 403b? You can! For more information, click the links below. 

• SUNY Voluntary Savings Plan
• 2025 Universal Availability Notice
• NYS Deferred Compensation Plan
• 2025 Comparison Chart

The 2025-2026 Tuition Benefits Program for CSEA-represented NYS employees is open, offering up to $5,000 in tuition benefits, plus an additional $2,500 for certain high-demand training programs. Eligible courses must be vocational, trade, technical, or business-related and relevant to NYS workforce needs. 

Applications are accepted for courses taken between April 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026, with a submission deadline of March 31, 2026. 

More information can be found by clicking the links below. 

Educational and Career Advisement Services Flyer 

Tuition Benefits Guide