Blue & Gold Today

We enjoy seeing Faculty and Staff interacting and welcoming our new incoming students to Alfred State College.

Below are the dates for all Orientation sessions! 

Orientation Dates 

• July 10th – Transfer
• July 13th – SAT *
• July 15th – SAMET
• July 17th – SAS *
• July 20th – SAMET *
• July 22nd – SAT
• July 24th – All Schools, EOP, NYC *

* Overnight Dates* 

If you have any questions please reach out to Sarah Francisco at francis@alfredstate.edu 

Facilities Services has an opening for a Janitor. 

Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position.

Interested candidates can apply here http://alfredstate.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=202190& 

CSEA Inc - ASU 2026 State Contract voting is open.  CSEA members will receive an email to their personal email account with a link to electionbuddy.com.  Each member has been assigned a unique access key, which can only be used to vote once, and your voting choices will remain anonymous. Do not forward the email. Do not reply to the email to vote, as your vote will not be registered.  We encourage all members to go to the link and cast their vote on the contract. 

The voting deadline is August 5, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time 

Faculty/staff should register your vehicle online. All permits (hangtags) will be mailed to your department’s campus address. The registration fee remains $5 per employee. 

Please register through  My.AlfredState.edu and select:

The Parking Card - click on the Vehicle Registration link

Once registered, your permit will be mailed through campus mail to your department’s address. *Please make sure your campus address is up-to-date. If it is not, please contact HR to make necessary changes.

This process may take a couple of weeks before you receive your permit in the campus mail. The permit can be switched between vehicles that only you drive to campus. They are not to be shared with other individuals to serve as their registration. You may contact University Police for an additional permit for special circumstances at 3999 for arrangements on obtaining it. 

* If for some reason you are not able to pay online, you may pay at Student Records and Financial Services, bring your receipt to the University Police Department, complete a Vehicle Parking Registration Form and we will issue your permit at that time.

LUMEN Learning  💡

This Fall, discover how evidence-based practices can create increase student engagement and success by participating in a Lumen Circle. 

At Lumen Learning, we understand the ever-evolving landscape of teaching and the importance of staying ahead. Our programs are crafted to enhance your skills and expand your toolkit, enabling you to create impactful learning experiences for your students. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of course design or explore innovative teaching strategies, we have something to fit your goals.

During a Lumen Circle Fellowship, faculty can expect to: 

• Spend approximately 2 hours per week collaborating with other faculty
• Engage with faculty from other departments, disciplines, and institutions
• Set goals, try new ideas, reflect on your teaching, and implement new methodologies while actively engaging with your students
• Explore themes such as Active Learning, Belonging & Inclusive Teaching, Teaching with Generative AI, OER, and more!

Fall 2026 9-week fellowship start dates include:

• September 9
• September 16
• October 7

Applications for fall are now open, but space is limited so apply early for best consideration!

https://info.lumenlearning.com/circles-suny?_hsmi=423899474

Apply Now

*Lumen Circles is offered at no cost to SUNY Faculty through a partnership with SUNY, SUNY CPD, and Lumen Learning. 

Lumen Learning, 1425 SW 20th Ave. Suite 205, Portland, OR 97201

We have been advised by New York State Teachers' Retirement System (NYSTRS) that there is a delegate vacancy for the 2025-2027 term. A delegate has two main functions; 

1. Attend the two-day Annual Delegates Meeting held in the fall at which they elect a teacher member to NYSTRS’ Board.
2. Serve as a liaison between NYSTRS and the members in their district. In this role, delegates often answer retirement-related and general System questions for their colleagues. Topics include where to get NYSTRS information, differences between tiers of membership and how to plan for retirement.

If you are interested in serving and currently a NYSTRS member, please notify Marci Johnson by September 1, 2026.  If multiple nominations are received, an election will be conducted among eligible NYSTRS members.

Additional information regarding delegate responsibilities may be found at NYSTRS Delegate Information.

The SUNY B-140 Tuition Assistance Program provides partial tuition waivers for career-related, credit-bearing SUNY courses.

• Eligibility: Must be employed at least six months and on payroll for the entire course.
• Bargaining Unit Benefits: If you have a unit-specific tuition benefit, you must use it first before applying for the B-140.
• Course Limit: Only covers a second course per semester/summer session.
• Waiver Amount: Depends on available funds and application volume.

Application Priority:

1. Courses related to your job at Alfred State
2. Courses that support a degree related to the College mission
3. Courses for personal development

Coverage:

• Alfred State Courses: Up to 100% tuition funded.
• Other SUNY Campuses: Up to 50% tuition funded.
• Fees: Employees pay all non-tuition fees.

Part-Time Employees:

• Half-Time or More: Same benefits as full-time employees.
• Less Than Half-Time: 50% of full-time benefit.

To apply, complete the B140 Application  form and send it to Marci Johnson in Human Resources by July 17, 2026. 

The Faculty Portfolio Workshop Series is a five-session, remote workshop series designed specifically to support faculty through the portfolio building process.  Feel free to join them all or just ones that fit your schedule.  Each session is 50 minutes and will be held via Teams. Sessions are designed to meet you where you are in the process and help you build a portfolio that reflects your work.

All sessions will be held on Wednesdays at noon at the Teams link.

Here is what we will cover across the five sessions:

July 8 Session 1: Portfolio Foundations — Understanding the SUNY criteria, the three-year checkpoint, and how to organize your portfolio

July 15 Session 2: Teaching & Learning — Gathering evidence of student feedback and demonstrating how you have grown as a teacher

July 22 Session 3: Service & Community Engagement — Articulating your contributions across all levels

July 29 Session 4: Scholarship & Continuing Growth — Framing your professional development for impact

August 5 Session 5: Finalizing & Demystifying the Process — Polishing your portfolio and understanding submission

This series is a space to ask questions, share challenges, and get practical guidance. No matter where you are in your journey, these sessions are for you! Email Danyelle O'Brien at obriend@alfredstate.edu if you would like to be sent a direct invite for the sessions. 

The Allegany County Fair is quickly approaching, and we are looking for volunteers to help represent Alfred State throughout the week of July 20-25. 

This year, instead of hosting a traditional Alfred State booth, we are transitioning to our Mobile Learning Lab, which will serve as our primary outreach and engagement space at the fair. The Mobile Learning Lab provides an exciting opportunity to showcase Alfred State's innovative programs, connect with prospective students and families, and engage with community members in a dynamic and interactive environment.

We are seeking faculty and staff volunteers who are interested in spending time in the Mobile Learning Lab, greeting visitors, sharing information about Alfred State, and helping create a welcoming experience for fair attendees.

if interested in volunteering this year please fill out this Form which will show days and times available.  

Thank you for helping Alfred State make a strong impact at the Allegany County Fair. We appreciate your support and look forward to showcasing the college through our new Mobile Learning Lab experience.

For any questions, please reach out donovatl@alfredstate.edu or Ext 4010. 

Admissions is pleased to host our first Summer Visit Day on July 7th! Additional Summer Visit Day Programs will be offered on the following dates:

• Friday 7/31
• Monday 8/3
• Friday 8/7
• Monday 8/10
• Friday 8/14

The program will begin at 9:30 a.m. and includes an admissions overview, an opportunity to connect with campus resource representatives, and a guided campus tour. We look forward to welcoming prospective students and their guests to campus!

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

Please note that the video wall located in the Student Leadership Center (SLC) Park Space is currently out of service.

We are actively evaluating the issue and investigating potential solutions; however, due to the nature of the failure and age of the system, restoration may take a while. Given this, at this time, we do not have an estimated timeline for restoration. If your planned event in the Park Space requires use of the video wall, please contact Instructional Technologies to discuss a potential alternative prior to scheduling your event, or refrain from scheduling the space. Events that do not depend on the video wall can continue as planned. 

Updates will be shared as more information becomes available. 

We appreciate your patience while we work toward a resolution.

The women's wrestling team is in need of an assistant coach. In this role an individual would support the operations of the program, including attending practices and competitions, offering academic guidance, and working with athletes during their time at Alfred. No wrestling experience needed, but combat or competitive sport experience preferred. We'll teach you what you need to know about women's wrestling. Time commitment is flexible. Stipend offered. Contact Maggie at Kermoaml@alfredstate.edu if interested. 

There will be no mail pick up or delivery Friday, July 3. The mailroom will also be closed. Normal hours will resume Monday, July 6 at 8 a.m.

The Offices of Residential Services and Student Conduct will be closed Friday July 3rd for the Holiday Weekend.

The Admissions Office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of the holiday. We wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July! 🎆 

The President's Office will be closed on Friday July 3, 2026, to observe the 4th of July Holiday. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend.  

The Fitness Center will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of the 4th of July. Have a great holiday weekend!!

SAT offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of the holiday. We hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July! 

Thank you to those of you who were able to attend an Open Forum of our ACE/ASAP Director candidates. Your time and participation were appreciated. If you were able to attend, we would appreciate your feedback for the sessions you attended.

Please complete the Microsoft form for the Open Forums you were able to attend. The response period will close Wednesday July 1st at noon

ACE/ASAP Director Candidate Shelby Aquilina Open Forum – Fill out form

ACE/ASAP Director Candidate Charles Infurna Open Forum – Fill out form

If you’re interested in using financial aid to help pay for your summer classes, be sure to complete the 2026–2027 FAFSA and the Summer Aid Application. Once your application is reviewed, your eligibility details will be sent to your Alfred State email.

How to Apply for Summer Aid

Step 1: Complete the 2026–2027 FAFSA at StudentAid.gov.

Step 2: Register for Summer and Fall courses

Step 3: Go to my.AlfredState.edu/finances and go to the Cost & Aid Requirements card. Select Alfred State Student Forms.

• First-time user? You may need to set up your account before proceeding.
• After 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 only appear once you have completed the 2026–2027 FAFSA.

⚠️ Important Reminder About Federal Loan Changes

Before applying for summer aid, please review updates to federal loan options for 2026–2027:
👉 Types of Loans | Alfred State

💳 Check Your Summer Bill

Visit my.AlfredState.edu/finances to view your summer bill and ensure your balance is paid by the due date to avoid any delays.

If you have questions, please contact the Student Records and Financial Services Office.

New legislation impacts Tier 6 NYSTRS Members. Two changes affecting NYSTRS Tier 6 members were enacted as part of the 2026-27 New York State Budget:

• The temporary change that calculates Tier 6 contribution rates using only annual base wages has been extended for two additional years (through June 30, 2028).
• Tier 6 members with 30 or more years of service may now retire at age 58 without an age-related reduction (previously age 63).

For additional details, visit: https://www.nystrs.org/employers/administrative-bulletins/new-legislation-impacts-tier-6-nystrs-members/

The Admissions Office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of the holiday. We wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July! 🎆 

Thank you to those of you who were able to attend an Open Forum of our ACE/ASAP Director candidates. Your time and participation were appreciated. If you were able to attend, we would appreciate your feedback for the sessions you attended.

Please complete the Microsoft form for the Open Forums you were able to attend. The response period will close Wednesday July 1st at noon

ACE/ASAP Director Candidate Shelby Aquilina Open Forum – Fill out form

ACE/ASAP Director Candidate Charles Infurna Open Forum – Fill out form

Do you know anyone over 17 looking for trades skills?  

Alfred State is offering FREE Truck and Diesel Microcredentials this summer. 

Take a look at:  Microcredentials | Alfred State,  you will see our summer schedule.  Basic Welding Methods, Heavy Duty Brakes, Rigging and Lifting (includes a Forklift Certification), and more!

Students can get safety toe work boots, safety glasses, etc. using a $250 reimbursement (receipts required) for the course.

Contact extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu with questions!

The Educational Opportunity Program is gathering donations of personal supplies and dorm essentials for incoming students to have access to during their Summer Prep Academy and this coming Fall. The donation box will be located in the lobby of the Student Development Center until July 10th. Please consider donating any of the following items: toothbrushes/toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo/conditioner, body wash, lotion, feminine products, laundry supplies, Kleenex, band-aids, Tylenol/Advil or anything else you think students may need for their dorm. Thank you in advance for your support! 

Effective July 1, 2026, our employee housing process will change, including an increase in rental rates. A new revocable permit will be required for each time an employee would like to use our housing facilities; The link for making a housing request can be found here, Employee Housing Request in the new employee housing portal through the eResLife platform. After clicking the link for Employee Housing Request, you will navigate to the left pane to access the form under Forms. 

After accessing the portal page to make the request, availability is confirmed and the correct documentation is filled out and signed; payments can be made by check or cash in the Business Affairs office or in SRFS for those preferring to use a credit/debit card. 

As a reminder, campus housing is intended as a temporary option for new or existing employees while they secure permanent housing, and the tiered pricing structure is designed to support turnover and availability for incoming staff.

Thank you for your patience as we worked to streamline the employee housing process and made necessary updates to our rates.
 

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

These courses offer a valuable opportunity to:

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

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

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

ASC and ACIDA Hold Managers Workshop Focused on Leadership and Workplace Engagement

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!

In the interest of cutting cost and time to expedite ratification, UUP Statewide is holding virtual sessions with all SUNY campuses to go over the nuts and bolts of the tentative agreement negotiated with SUNY and the Governor's office. We are very excited about this contract, and hope you will join us for a watch party of this meeting, but you may also choose to register and watch the zoom meeting individually.

• https://aft.zoom.us/meeting/register/UFIYNpvWTFanBfLkh5yfCA
• When: Monday, June 29 at 11am
• Where: Student Leadership Center - Small Event Space
• Lunchy things will be available, so please respond to Elain Ryan at alfred@uupmail.org to help us plan

The June 29th session includes 4 SUNY colleges of technology, and will be tuned to members at these colleges.  BUT there are more generic statewide virtual sessions being offered on other dates, and you may register for any of them:

• July 6th 1pm https://aft.zoom.us/meeting/register/9Dl9Z21cSaC8-9BYvYLhgA
• July 9th 9am https://aft.zoom.us/meeting/register/mpVzFVgTTJqYzPrDBYAuZA

This is the first time in UUP history that negotiations were completed before the previous contract expired! UUP Members brought you this tentative agreement.  Only UUP MEMBERS may take part in the contract negotiation and ratification.  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

Thank you to those of you who were able to attend an Open Forum of our ACE/ASAP Director candidates. Your time and participation were appreciated. If you were able to attend, we would appreciate your feedback for the sessions you attended.

Please complete the Microsoft form for the Open Forums you were able to attend. The response period will close Wednesday July 1st at noon

ACE/ASAP Director Candidate Shelby Aquilina Open Forum – Fill out form

ACE/ASAP Director Candidate Charles Infurna Open Forum – Fill out form

Thank you to those of you who were able to attend an Open Forum of our ACE/ASAP Director candidates. Your time and participation were appreciated. If you were able to attend, we would appreciate your feedback for the sessions you attended.

Please complete the Microsoft form for the Open Forums you were able to attend. The response period will close Wednesday July 1st at noon

ACE/ASAP Director Candidate Shelby Aquilina Open Forum – Fill out form

ACE/ASAP Director Candidate Charles Infurna Open Forum – Fill out form

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

ToyotaLift Northeast wins Alfred State Golf Tournament for second straight year
Health Information Technology Program earns Program of Distinction designation

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!

As part the Renovations to Pioneer Center, the contactor has to complete a utility work within the road and the road will be impassable at this location during this time.  This work is slated to start on Tuesday, June 30th and be completed by July 3rd.  We kindly ask that you travel around loop road in the other direction to get to your destination.  If you have any questions, please let me know and we appreciate your patience while we complete this work.  

In the interest of cutting cost and time to expedite ratification, UUP Statewide is holding virtual sessions with all SUNY campuses to go over the nuts and bolts of the tentative agreement negotiated with SUNY and the Governor's office. We are very excited about this contract and hope you will join us for a watch party of this meeting, but you may also choose to register and watch the zoom meeting individually.

• https://aft.zoom.us/meeting/register/UFIYNpvWTFanBfLkh5yfCA#/registration
• When: Monday, June 29 at 11am
• Where: Student Leadership Center - Small Event Space
• Lunchy things will be available, so please respond to Elaine Ryan at alfred@uupmail.org to help us plan

The June 29th session includes 4 SUNY colleges of technology, and will be "fine tuned" for our members.  BUT there are generic statewide virtual sessions also being offered on other dates, and you may register for any of them.  See the flyer at our Alfred chapter website!

• https://uuphost.org/alfred/

This is the first time in UUP history that negotiations were completed before the previous contract expired! UUP Members brought you this tentative agreement.  Only UUP MEMBERS may take part in the contract negotiation and ratification.  A higher proportion of membership adds to our negotiating leverage for improving our work lives and benefitting SUNY as a whole. Membership is NOT automatic; check your pay stub and if you’re not already a member, you can sign up at http://uupinfo.org/join

The ACES Business Office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of the holiday. We will resume regular business hours on Monday, July 6th.

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

Dr. Kellogg authors latest book in his Barry Baskerville series

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 campus community is invited to attend the open forums with candidates for the ACE/ASAP Director position. These sessions are a great opportunity to meet the candidates and ask questions.

Open Forum Schedule:

• Wednesday, June 24 at 12:30pm - PHS 106
• Thursday, June 25 - CANCELLED 

We encourage you to attend and be part of this important process!

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

938 Alfred State students earn Dean’s List honors

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!

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

Juneteenth -2026

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:
Alfred State to participate in Great Race
2026 Alfred State Alumni Awards
2026 Alfred State Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony
Day in a Life of a Surveying Student
Pioneer Pathways - John Lewis

Pioneer Pathways Playlist - eight episodes
Big Blue Blitz Playlist - twelve episodes
Student Created Shorts - fourteen videos

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

Alfred State is ready for “The Great Race”

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!

Looking for something fun to do this summer while representing your college colors and departments/programs! Come celebrate 175 Years of the YMCA in the USA with a Corporate Team Trivia Night on Friday July 10th at the Hornell YMCA! Gather your co-workers and team up with your department for an evening of fun, friendly competition, laughs, and prizes, as local business's battle for bragging rights and championship trophy! 

Register your team here https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5185/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?category_ids=TAG10124  or call 607-324-5520 for more information. 

Thank you again to everyone who participated in our Staff Development Days!

If you attended, please take a few moments to complete our feedback survey so we can continue improving and growing these opportunities in the future.

If you were unable to attend, we would still love your feedback on what you would like to see offered in the future!

Survey Link 👉Staff Development Days Feedback – Fill out form

The President's office will be closed Friday June 19, 2026, to observe the Juneteenth Holiday. We hope everyone has a great day! 

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

Bull, Miller, Pebbles, Pettibone-Domingos, honored with Alumni Awards

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!

Professional development opportunities are available for PEF-Represented and Management/Confidential employees through the Public Service Workshop Program (PSWP). 

Upcoming Virtual Workshops

• Medication Safety: Identifying and Preventing Errors (with nursing CE hours)
  Focuses on reducing medication errors, prevention strategies, patient safety, and healthcare delivery impacts. Participants may earn 2.5 nursing continuing education hours.
• Legalized Cannabis in New York: Information for Healthcare Professionals
  Reviews cannabis regulation in New York under the MRTA, healthcare implications, risks and benefits, and ethical/legal considerations.
• Trauma Informed Care (with CE hours)
  Explores the impact of trauma and best practices for delivering trauma-informed care. CE hours available for eligible licensed professionals.

Please consider taking advantage of these valuable learning opportunities. More more information or to register for courses, please review the PSWP Upcoming Workshops flyer. 

Facilities Services has an opening for a Facilities Operations Assistant 1. 

Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position. Candidates must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver's license. 

Interested candidates can apply here http://alfredstate.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=201273& 

The Campus Store will be closed on Friday, June 19th. We will resume regular business hours on Monday, June 22nd.

The Office of Human Resources will be closed in the afternoon for the Juneteenth Holiday on Friday 6/19.

The Offices of Residential Services, Cultural Life, & Student Conduct will be closed June 19. Have a great weekend. 

The Student Records and Financial Services Office will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. 

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

Alfred State Joins SUNY’s Expansion of ASAP/ACE – The Nation’s Leading College Retention and Completion Models

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!

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

Alfred State joins SUNY Reconnect initiative - bringing free associate degrees to adult learners

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!

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. 

Chancellor King visits the Collegiate, discusses EOP Program with students and staff

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 ACES Business Office will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

Thanks to our Facilities team, Adirondack chairs and tables have been placed around several summer occupied buildings for everyone to enjoy, please take advantage of them while they are here!

These will be returned to student locations on or about August 1st as we prepare for the fall semester.

A big thank-you to our Facilities staff for going the extra mile. We see it and truly appreciate it!

A new policy outlining the process for campus small claims is now in effect. 

This policy, Small Claims Policy establishes a clear and consistent approach for reviewing and resolving certain claims up to $5,000.00 related to campus activities. It is intended to ensure fair, timely handling and alignment with SUNY and New York State requirements.

The policy provides guidance on eligibility, documentation, and the review process, and centralizes coordination through the Office of the Vice President of Finance and Administration. 

College employees are encouraged to review the policy to better understand the process and how claims are handled. Questions can be directed to the Office of the Vice President for Finance and Administration. 

The Tuition Benefits Program is now available for eligible CSEA-represented NYS employees!

• Receive up to $5,000 per program year for tuition support
• Access an additional $2,500 for high-demand fields (CDL, HVAC, Nursing, Welding)
• Get reimbursed for exam fees (up to $350) and select license renewals

Applications are open now through March 31, 2027.

Employees are encouraged to explore available opportunities and apply. For assistance, Partnership Advisors are available at (800) 253-4332, Option 1, or advisors@nyscseapartnership.org. 

for more information, go to https://nyscseapartnership.org/tuition-benefits 

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

Hall and McWilliams claim gold, Goodwin silver at SkillsUSA National Championships

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 campus community is invited to attend the open forums with candidates for the Executive Director of Marketing & Communications position. These sessions are a great opportunity to meet the candidates and hear their ideas.

Open Forum Schedule:

• Tuesday, June 9 at 11:30 AM in SLC 408

We encourage you to attend and be part of this important process!

In an effort to improve sustainability of the library's online resources, the Library and Technology Services teams have moved the library database authentication system to a vendor-hosted server. What this means for library users is our database links and eBook/article permalinks have changed! The database links and permalinks on our website reflect that change, but any links you have saved may no longer work. Please reach out to library@alfredstate.edu if you need help tracking down a saved resource you can no longer access.

We are excited to be welcoming our friends back from the UK for their bi-annual visit to Alfred.  The Harvey Grammar School soccer team and their coaches will be in Alfred on Sunday, August 9th arriving in the evening and leaving on Friday, August 14th in the morning. We are STILL in NEED of families locally to host our players.  Host families from Hornell, Alfred, Alfred-Almond, and Wellsville have participated.  If you would like more information, please reach out. haggerpm@alfredstate.edu   This is a great short-term experience, with some amazing student-athletes from the UK.   

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

SUNY Chancellor King and Board of Trustees Announce $10.6 Million State Budget Investment in SUNY’s Affordable Excellence in the Western New York Region

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!

For the first time in my career history at ASC (which is a very long time), United University Professions and New York State have reached a TENTATIVE bargaining agreement (contract) BEFORE the expiration of our current contract.  See UUP's press release:

https://uupinfo.org/communications/uupdate/26/260603.php 

This is miraculous.  Advertising, information sessions, balloting, and voting all need to take place as part of ratification, and this will take significant time.  But that process starts now, and more information will follow.  But if ratified, there will be no "years without a contract" as has normally happened in the past.  This keeps our members secure with immediate terms and conditions they can rely on, and eliminates the uncertainties of not having a contract in place for so long.

Relentless hard work of UUP's statewide negotiations team, a negotiations committee of local chapter officers, and members who expressed support and showed up for visibility campaigns made this tentative agreement happen as quickly as it did.  Thank yourselves, and convince your non-member colleagues to commit to joining UUP as a member to bolster our work in the long term.

The latest information is available behind the MEMBERS ONLY portal on UUPINFO.ORG 

Only UUP MEMBERS may take part in the contract negotiation and ratification.  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. 

Nine ASC students competing at SkillsUSA National Championships
2005 Surveying alum featured on NYSDEC podcast

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ACES BUSINESS OFFICE:

Due to ongoing construction and maintenance, our physical office is temporarily unstaffed. However, we are still fully operational and ready to help you!

For assistance:

📞Call: 607-587-4064

📧Email: aces@alfredstate.edu

Today is the last day to apply! 

Allied Health is looking for a Full Time Assistant Professor/Clinical Coordinator for Diagnostic Medical Sonography! 

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Assistant Professor/Clinical Coordinator is responsible for teaching (30-40%) and clinical supervision (60-70%) of the clinical education portion of the DMS program. They are responsible for the placement and supervision of students at the clinical site, which includes regular visits to clinical sites where students are being trained.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Holds, at a minimum, an associate degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography OR Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Two years of clinical experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field
• Possession of American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) current registration in abdomen and OB/GYN
• Experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance, and in educational theories and techniques

Posting will remain open to applicants until 6/2/2026

Click the 🔗 here for a full job description and to apply! http://alfredstate.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=2007…

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

• 202.1
• 202.2
• 202.3
• 202.4
• 203.1
• 203.2

Academic Regulations can be found in the Alfred State College Catalog: https://catalog2.alfredstate.edu/ Then Navigate to Academics / then Academic Rules and Regulations.

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

Pioneer Awards given to Jacobs, LaFever, and Young

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Tomorrow is the last day to apply! 

Allied Health is looking for a Full Time Assistant Professor/Clinical Coordinator for Diagnostic Medical Sonography! 

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Assistant Professor/Clinical Coordinator is responsible for teaching (30-40%) and clinical supervision (60-70%) of the clinical education portion of the DMS program. They are responsible for the placement and supervision of students at the clinical site, which includes regular visits to clinical sites where students are being trained.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Holds, at a minimum, an associate degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography OR Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Two years of clinical experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field
• Possession of American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) current registration in abdomen and OB/GYN
• Experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance, and in educational theories and techniques

Posting will remain open to applicants until 6/2/2026

Click the 🔗 here for a full job description and to apply! http://alfredstate.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=2007…

Richard Foster, 87, of Purdy Creek Rd., passed away May 25, 2026 at Wellsville Manor.

Mr. Foster is the father of retired employee Mike and current employees Dan and Doug.

Full obituary

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

Klesa, Sattler, and Silva honored with faculty advising awards

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Calling all Alfred State alumni on campus! Registration for Alumni Reunion 2026 is LIVE! Join us as we celebrate Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, Distinguished Alumni, Outstanding Young Alumni, and milestone reunion classes: 1966, 1976, 2001, and 2016.

Reconnect with former classmates, colleagues, and fellow Pioneers for a weekend of celebration, networking, and campus pride.

View the full schedule and register HERE

We hope to see many of our faculty and staff alumni back on campus this June! 💙💛

There will be a Rainbow Revolution Pride Fest on Saturday, May 30 from 12-4 pm in Wellsville, NY. All are welcome! 

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

Alfred State receives $2 million NSF grant to expand access and success in engineering technology

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Allied Health is looking for a Full Time Assistant Professor/Clinical Coordinator for Diagnostic Medical Sonography! 

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Assistant Professor/Clinical Coordinator is responsible for teaching (30-40%) and clinical supervision (60-70%) of the clinical education portion of the DMS program. They are responsible for the placement and supervision of students at the clinical site, which includes regular visits to clinical sites where students are being trained.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Holds, at a minimum, an associate degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography OR Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Two years of clinical experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field
• Possession of American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) current registration in abdomen and OB/GYN
• Experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance, and in educational theories and techniques

Posting will remain open to applicants until 6/2/2026

Click the 🔗 here for a full job description and to apply! http://alfredstate.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=2007…

The NYS & CSEA Partnership for Education and Training is offering two six-month online certificate programs designed to expand career knowledge and skills. Earning a certificate is a great way for eligible employees to demonstrate professional growth and support career advancement.

Programs Available:

• Basics of Supervision – Learn the core responsibilities and skills needed to be an effective supervisor
• Microsoft Excel 365 Intermediate – Build skills in formatting, data manipulation, and formulas

How to Enroll:
All programs are free and available to CSEA-represented and Management/Confidential NYS employees.

• CSEA-represented employees: Apply for a Partnership Online Learning License in the Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS) (SLMS Code: P_OL_Program), then register for your program
• Management/Confidential employees: Must have an Empire KnowledgeBank (EKB) license in SLMS (contact Human Resources for assistance)

Eligibility & Timeline:

• Program runs: March 16, 2026 – September 15, 2026
• All required courses must be completed by September 15, 2026 to earn the certificate
• Supervisory approval is not required for courses taken outside of normal work hours

For more information. click the NYS & CSEA Partnership Online Learning Certificate Programs Link 

There will be a Rainbow Revolution Pride Fest on Saturday, May 30 from 12-4 pm in Wellsville, NY. All are welcome! 

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

DiRado and Enke honored with Civic Engagement Awards

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Please make myLearning courses available to your students.  Click into your course > Click on Course Tools in the top navigation bar > Click Course Admin > Click Course Offering Information> Click on the check box under Active to mark Course is active > double check the start and end dates are accurate for your course and the course content is visible > Click Save  

 If you have any questions or need assistance, we are happy to help!  Please email HelpDesk@alfredstate.edu with "myLearning summer session" in the subject line and we will be sure to respond promptly.   

There will be a Rainbow Revolution Pride Fest on Saturday, May 30 from 12-4 pm in Wellsville, NY. All are welcome! 

There will be a Rainbow Revolution Pride Fest on Saturday, May 30th from 12-4pm at Island Park in Wellsville, NY. All are welcome to attend! 

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, May 20, 2026 from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM via Zoom

Thursday, May 28, 2026 from 1:00 PM – 2:30 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.

The office of Institutional Advancement will be closed Monday 5/25 in observance of Memorial Day. 

Residential Services, College Housing, Student Conduct offices will be closed Monday May 25, 2026 in observane of Memorial Day. 

Health and Wellness Services will be closed on Monday May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Thank you! 

The Office of Student Records & Financial Services will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday!

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

Alfred State honors years of service milestones and retirements

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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:
Day in a Life of a Surveying Student
Pioneer Pathways - John Lewis
Commencement Playlist
Pioneer Pathways - Dr. Steven Mauro
Alfred Cup Announcement Press Conference

Pioneer Pathways Playlist - eight episodes
Big Blue Blitz Playlist - twelve episodes
Student Created Shorts - fourteen videos

The Office of Mental Health offers all employees an opportunity to practice various coping skills and strengthen their resilience through OMH Wellness Groups, which aligns with OMH’s vision of supporting a healthy workplace environment. The groups include deep breathing and simulation exercises to allow employees to practice rather than have group discussions. Group sessions offer a warm, inviting space that fosters relaxation virtually and provides examples of calming techniques and basic coping skills. Remember that the mind and body are one, and psychological health is just as important as physical health to your overall well-being. 

The group sessions are free, confidential, anonymous, and virtual employees can call in from any phone. Group sessions include Monday Meditation, Mindful Mondays, Taking Care of Mind & Body, and Tending to Self. Please see the calendars for group session details and how to join.  

May 2026 OMH Wellness Groups

May 2026 Breath-Body-Mind Sessions 

Questions? Please reach out to omh.wellnessgroups@omh.ny.gov.

There will be a Rainbow Revolution Pride Fest on Saturday, May 30th from 12-4pm at Island Park in Wellsville, NY. All are welcome to attend! 

SAT offices will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.  Have a happy and safe holiday!

Print and Mail services will be closed Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. There will be no mail pick up or delivery. We will re-open Tuesday, May 26 at 8 a.m.

The Alfred Campus Store will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. 

The President's Office will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, to observe the Memorial Day Holiday. We wish everyone a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend. 

The Office of Human Resources will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!!

The ACES business office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Friday, May 22nd and Monday, May 25th. 

Check out the latest news from Alfred State. 

Six Alfred State employees honored with Chancellor Awards

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The Student Engagement Office will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. 

We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!!