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Introducing a three week Wellness Series featuring REFIT Revolution group fitness class (movement to music) - a format whose mission statement is to create a fitness experience that changes people from the inside out. Fitness isn't just for the fit... it's for the willing. Two 45 minute classes to choose from - attend one or both each week! What is REFIT? click the link here:  https://refitrev.com/about/ 

The Move It Monday sessions will be after work on June 2, 9, and 16 from 4:05 - 4:50 pm. 

The Wellness Wednesday sessions will be over the lunch hour on June 4, 11, and 18 from 12:05 - 12:50 pm. 

Wear sneakers and bring a water bottle (no other equipment needed) to the GREENSPACE outside of the SLC building, weather permitting. The alternate location will be in the SLC Small Event Space. Questions? Contact Lynn Hayes at HayesLC@alfredstate.edu or x4128.

The Campus Store will be closing at noon on Friday, May 30th and will reopen Monday June 2nd at 8am.  

Dear Alfred State Colleagues,

As part of our ongoing efforts to foster a more engaging, inclusive, and rewarding workplace, we’re inviting you to share your thoughts on recent events and initiatives—including the annual Recognition Luncheon, the After Party, and our broader employee engagement and training efforts.

Your feedback will help us celebrate what’s working well and improve future experiences for all employees. The survey should only take a few minutes to complete, and responses are anonymous unless you choose to share your name.

👉 Alfred State Employee Engagement Survey

Thank you for taking the time to share your insights. Your voice helps shape a stronger Alfred State community!

Looking to reserve a room on campus for an event or meeting? 

• First, please try to reserve the space yourself on the EMS website (ASC login required). For problems with your login or permissions, please reach out to the Help Desk x4357. Please be aware that we will not taking reservation requests via phone call or walk-in.
• For reservations within a 24 hour window, issues due to a scheduling conflict, or spaces that are offline and require Admin approval, please reach out to Anna Pensyl-Shutt, via e-mail, at ShuttAK@alfredstate.edu. Please include your preferred date, time, and room number/location, to check for availability. 
• If you are reserving the SLC Small Events Space and will need Tech Support/Equipment (microphone, projector, sound system, etc.) or tables/chairs set up, please include that information in your reservation request email as well. 

Questions and concerns can be directed to Anna Pensyl-Shutt, in the Office of Student Engagement, at ShuttAK@alfredstate.edu.

Check out the latest news from Alfred State!

Dr. Liping Jiang named Dean for Alfred State

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Alfred University is hosting a Food Truck on their campus every Thursday, starting today.

Yakisobas, a Thai Food Truck, will be parked on Academic Alley, near the Powell Campus Center. They will be offering Spring Rolls, Pot Stickers, Yakisoba noodle (or rice) with veggies, chicken teriyaki, or pork teriyaki, and Chicken pad Thai. Drinks include Strawberry limeade w/bursting boba and water.

They accept payment by cash or credit/debit card.

Be on the lookout for what Food Truck will be on campus next week and where it will be located.

Our eProcurement system, Pioneer Purchasing, is going live for all departments in June.  If you create purchase orders or payment requests, please contact Cristin Stewart at stewarcm@alfredstate.edu for a training session on Teams.  This system will replace the paper requests you currently submit to the Procurement & Payment Services Office.  Thank you.

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.

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.
 

Faculty please note the following dates for Summer Session Grades.  Any questions, contact extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu   Thank you! 

Part of Term 1-May 27-August 4:  Faculty may BEGIN entering grades for Part of Term 1 on August 4th at 4pm.  Faculty must have grades for Part of Term 1 POSTED to Banner by August 8th at 11am.

Part of Term 2-May 27-August 18: Faculty may BEGIN entering grades for Part of Term 2 on August 18th at 4pm.  Faculty must have grades for Part of Term 1 POSTED to Banner by August 20th at 11am. 

Part of Term A-May 27-June 16:  Faculty may BEGIN entering grades for Part of Term A on June 16th at 4pm.  Faculty must have grades for Part of Term A POSTED to Banner by June 20th at 11am.

Part of Term B-June 23-July 11:  Faculty may BEGIN entering grades for Part of Term B on July 11th at 4pm.  Faculty must have grades for Part of Term B POSTED to Banner by July 17th at 11am.

Part of Term C-May 27-June 23:   Faculty may BEGIN entering grades for Part of Term C on June 23rd at 4pm.  Faculty must have grades for Part of Term C POSTED to Banner by June 27th at 11am. 

Part of Term D-June 24-July 21:   Faculty may BEGIN entering grades for Part of Term D on July 21st at 4pm.  Faculty must have grades for Part of Term D POSTED to Banner by July 25th at 11am. 

Part of Term E-July 22-August 18:  Faculty may BEGIN entering grades for Part of Term E on August 18th at 4pm.  Faculty must have grades for Part of Term 1 POSTED to Banner by August 20th at 11am.                                     

Applications are now open for proposals from faculty and staff members of Alfred, Wellsville and Northland campuses, to lead one or more sessions at the Professional Development Week in August 2025. 

• Tentative Dates: August 14 to August 19
• Session Types: Short, full length, poster or panel presentations and small group round tables or open forums
• Complete this short form to apply.
• Applications Due: May 30, 2025.

Decisions of acceptance will be conveyed to applicants by June 15, 2025. For further details or questions and suggestions please join us on Thursday, May 15, at 9 am in EJ Brown 119, or email cite@alfredstate.edu 

Check out the latest news from Alfred State!

Bingham and Paulsen sworn in as University Police Officers

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The 2025 Hemmings Motor News Great Race presented by Coker Tire will start in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Saturday, June 21 and finish in Lake Murray, South Carolina. The race also starts at the iconic MSRA Back To The Fifties Weekend. 

The Great Race, the world’s premiere old car rally, will bring 120 of the world’s finest antique automobiles to town for this event. The 9-day, 2,300-mile adventure will travel to 19 cities in Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. 

Click the link below for more details about the race and our amazing student's!  https://fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/2425Pioneers/team/TheGreatRace2025 

Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC) has informed the Office of Employee Relations that they will be issuing new Flex Spending Account (FSA) debit cards. They anticipate the new debit cards will be mailed on June 23, 2025 and have provided the following schedule: 

KEY POINTS

• New Cards Mailing Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
• Temporary Access Disruption:
  • Participants will experience a 5–7-day gap (depending on USPS delivery) where old cards are inactive and new cards are in transit.
  • Participants will be notified in advance and provided instructions on accessing funds during the transition.

 NEXT STEPS FOR PARTICIPANTS

• Card usage prior to June 22, 2025:
  • Continue using current card until June 8, 2025.
  • Update automatic payments methods—these will stop processing after June 21.
  • Confirm mailing address (Call 800-358-7202 if needed).
• Card usage on or after June 22, 2025:
  • Current card(s) will be deactivated. 
  • Start using your new TASC Card once it arrives (may take 5-7 days via USPS). The new card will arrive in a plain white envelope.

For questions, please contact TASC Customer Care at 800-358-7202 or visit the website at https://www.tasconline.com/newcard/.

The Procurement & Payment Services Office will be closed on Thursday, 5/29/2025.  

Looking for a way to serve this June?  We have 3 opportunities lined up and would welcome helping hands. 

• June 4th - Accord Pop Up Pantry / Wellsville Campus - 2-5pm 
• June 18th - Accord Pop Up Pantry / Alfred Campus - 2-5pm 
• June 20th - Alfred State Community Garden Volunteer Day - 9-3 

If you are interested in signing up to volunteer for any of these initiatives, please email civicengagement@alfredstate.edu so we can add you to our roster. 

Admissions is excited to announce our Fall 2025 Open House dates:

• Saturday, October 18
• Sunday, November 9
• The programs will start at 9:30 a.m. with presentations on both the Alfred campus and Wellsville campus. Once students have completed their academic tours on the Wellsville campus, they will be directed to the Alfred campus to go on a residence hall tour, and participate in financial aid and campus life presentations. Both campuses will be offering academic tours at 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, and 2 pm. Open House is a great opportunity to show potential students and their families all that Alfred State has to offer.

If you have any questions, please contact Christina Rawady at rawadyc@alfredstate.edu 

University Police Emergency Preparedness Training – Starting May 27

Training and testing are two of the most important elements to be well-prepared.  To ensure preparedness, the college will activate and test both the Outdoor Warning Emergency Siren and the Rave Alert system (text) on Tuesday, May 27, between late morning and midday.  Note that, unlike the annual August simulated threat drill, you do not need to expect any unannounced, attempted entry to your campus offices or classrooms while checking for locked doors.  

Starting at that same time, area first responders will collaborate on a training exercise primarily taking place in Mackenzie North, West, and upper-tier parking lots on the ASC campus (e.g., Lot 31, Lot 18).  Joint training allows agencies to ensure effective interoperability during an emergency with a multi-agency response.  The teams will use the Orvis gymnasium area for staging. 

The training will include the regional New York State Police Special Operations Response Team (SORT).  The law enforcement training exercise will conclude on May 29th or before.  Weather permitting, on Wednesday and Thursday (28th and 29th) be aware that helicopter(s) may land on the athletic practice field directly behind Orvis.  If you are outdoors, you may hear simulated law enforcement noise, including simulated weapons noises. The trainers will use role players inside their designated training zone.  

What you need to know or do: on Tuesday May 27, if you hear the siren and receive a text message, you should follow the instructions on the message as your own preparedness is a component of overall campus preparedness.  Once the initial campus testing concludes, you can resume normal activity but please avoid the designated training areas being used for training (they’ll be marked off and staffed).

If you have any questions, please contact Chief Jeff Wilcox at 607-587-3999. 

🌞 Get Ready to Snack this Summer! 🌿
Summer Snack at Ever Green Café is almost back—and we can’t wait to serve up the subs and sunshine! ☀️
Mark your calendars for June 2nd and tell your friends—snack season is making a delicious return!

Re-Opening June 2nd, 2025

Our TIAA Retirement Program Consultant Ed Haspett will be conducting one-on-one counseling sessions on the Alfred Campus on Wednesday, May 28th,  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.

The Office of Student Conduct and Residential Services will be closed Monday the 26th in observance of Memorial day. 

Check out the latest news from Alfred State!

Alfred State honors years of service milestones and retirements

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On Friday, May 23, contractors need to block off several parking spaces near Huntington Administration to allow for the removal of materials from the Ag Sci project. Any available student parking may be used as an alternative.

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

• 502.3

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

UUP, through the work of its represented professionals at all SUNY campuses, developed a survey directed toward understanding the experiences of all UUP represented professionals (often referred to as administrative faculty) within SUNY.  Some of the questions have been tailored for Alfred State College. We hope that we will be able to use the collected data in many ways, including for discussions at Labor/Management meetings and in contract negotiations, to improve the campus and work experiences for all staff and students within SUNY.

UUP represented professionals will receive an email with a link to the survey. It is completely anonymous.  If you do not receive this link, contact our chapter assistant Elaine (Burns) Ryan at burnsem@alfredstate.edu for assistance. For those not yet members, we encourage you to join by signing up here, or contact your chapter leaders to fill out a membership card. This is an opportunity for your voice to be heard, and to make a difference in your life and that of others in SUNY.

The survey will be open until May 31.

The President's Office will be closed Monday, May 26, 2024, to observe the Memorial Day Holiday. We wish everyone a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend.  

The Student Engagement Office will be closed on Monday, May 26th for Memorial Day. 

Print and Mail Services will be closed Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume normal summer hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.) Tuesday, May 27.

The Office of Human Resources will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!!

SAT offices will be closed Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day.  Have a happy and safe holiday!

The Admissions Office will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!!

The Student Records and Financial Services Office will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. 

The Health and Wellness Office will be closed on Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. 

The Office of Institutional Advancement will be closed Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. 

Have a great holiday! 

Check out the latest news from Alfred State!

Architecture students study the use of terra cotta
Stanton sets a new team record as Alfred State Archers close out 2025 campaign

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The VP Office for Student & Employee Affairs will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!

The ACES Office will be closed on Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 27th for our regular business hours(8am - 4:30pm).

Check out the latest news from Alfred State!

Senior engineering students create Marble Run Machine
Alumni Reunion Weekend is right around the corner

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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

Commencement Videos:
Northland Commencement Ceremony
Northland Student Speech: Frankie Harris

Alfred State Got me a Job
114th Commencement Ceremony Recap
114th Commencement Ceremony
Students say Thank You!
Signing Day Video
Student Speeches: SAS - DA Burton, SAMET - Alyssa James, SAT - Jalon Rainey

Five of the latest video releases:
Marble Run Project
Living on Campus: Townhouses
Living on Campus: Braddon Hall
Truck and Diesel Ground Breaking
Pioneer PROfiles: Ashleigh Bair

Join us Thursday, May 22nd from 5 pm - 7 pm at the Historic American House & Hotel as we relaunch the Allegany County Young Professionals Group! 

Come hungry and ready to connect! Wings & dessert will be provided by Incubator Works!

This is our first public event, and we’re excited to welcome new members from all professions who live or work in Allegany County. Whether you're looking to grow your network, find collaborators, or just meet like-minded individuals — this is the place to start.

We will be discussing group benefits, future event planning, and how we can support one another as professionals in the area.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Evan Tsai at tsai@alfred.edu .

We hope to see you there! 

The Center for Academic Resources & Excellence will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday on Friday, May 23rd and Monday, May 26th. CARE includes the Academic Advising Center, Educational Opportunity Program, Internships & Study Away, Office of Accessibility Services and the Student Success Center. 

The Admissions Office will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!!

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

Commencement Videos:
Northland Commencement Ceremony
Northland Student Speech: Frankie Harris

Alfred State Got me a Job
114th Commencement Ceremony Recap
114th Commencement Ceremony
Students say Thank You!
Signing Day Video
Student Speeches: SAS - DA Burton, SAMET - Alyssa James, SAT - Jalon Rainey

Five of the latest video releases:
Living on Campus: Townhouses
Living on Campus: Braddon Hall
Truck and Diesel Ground Breaking
Pioneer PROfiles: Ashleigh Bair
Vet Tech Provides Care to Community Animals

If you attended a recent Open House or Admitted Student Day, you may have seen our eye-catching new table banners featuring Big Blue. The Admissions Office is planning to place another order soon — if you’re using an older banner and would like a fresh new look, reach out to Stephanie LaFever at lafevesm@alfredstate.edu by Friday, May 23 in order to join our bulk order.

Final pricing will depend on the total quantity ordered — the more we order, the lower the cost per piece.

Did you know The Campus Store at the Alfred Campus is open during the summer?! Come see us Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm!

Check out the latest news from Alfred State!

Northland campus celebrates 2025 graduates

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Alfred State ranked in a US News & World Report top ten

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As we approach the end of the academic year, the UUP Alfred executive board expresses its thanks for member participation in workshops and informational meetings. Together, both in Alfred and across New York State, we are United University Professions.

On Friday May 16, we will hold our monthly exec board meeting in PHS 107 starting at 9 AM.  As always, any members are welcome to attend and observe. It’s always a great way to learn how our union engages and keeps itself functioning. Then we will hold an informational gathering for our members at the Northland campus in Buffalo at 4pm, prior to their graduation ceremony! 

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

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!

The Campus Store will be closed Wednesday May 14th through Friday May 16th for inventory.  We will resume our Summer Hours from 8am to 4pm beginning Monday, May 19th.  

Last Reminder! 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.

Check out the latest news from Alfred State!

Katie Petix receives Edward Allen Award

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Please stop by and wish Craig Clark a Happy Retirement this Thursday from 11-12pm in the Hall of Fame Conference Room in Athletics (Orvis).  As we head up to recognize all of our amazing employees, please drop-in to wish Craig well on his next adventure before heading up to the luncheon.   

Join with your fellow UUP members in Wellsville TODAY, Wednesday, May 14th for an afternoon drop-in style informational meeting! It will take place directly after the SAT meeting, from about 2pm to 3pm in the culinary building (either large dining hall or one of the classrooms) on the Wellsville campus. We will share updates, and take questions as asked, to help you know what our union is doing for its members and for SUNY.

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

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.

Check out the latest news from Alfred State!

Charles Craig receives an honorary degree from Alfred State

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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

Commencement Videos:
New: Alfred State Got me a Job
114th Commencement Ceremony Recap
114th Commencement Ceremony
Students say Thank You!
Signing Day Video
Student Speeches: SAS - DA Burton, SAMET - Alyssa James, SAT - Jalon Rainey

Five of the latest video releases:
Living on Campus: Braddon Hall
Truck and Diesel Ground Breaking
Pioneer PROfiles: Ashleigh Bair
Vet Tech Provides Care to Community Animals
Alfred State 41st Annual Honors Convocation - May 4, 2025

Program Exit (PSLO) Survey results were uploaded to Watermark Planning & Self-Study yesterday (Monday, May 12). The Program Exit Surveys ask students to rate how well the program prepared them to achieve each program student learning outcome. For those who are completing academic assessment plans in Watermark Planning & Self-Study this can find them in the first PSLO in each 2024-25 Academic Assessment Plan, in the Program Exit Survey measure. The reports are in PDF format. Each PSLO being assessed should have a Program Exit Survey measure, and the PDF results can be used to complete these measures in the rest of the program's annual academic assessment plan.

If you don't find survey results uploaded to your program in Watermark Planning & Self-Study by Tuesday, May 13, this means there were no surveys completed or there were no graduating students from the program. The surveys will remain open until Friday, May 16, so if there are graduating students from your program, please reach out to them to ask them to complete the survey. All students received emailed survey links and reminders to complete the survey addressed from Bridget Jacobs, Alfred State College Surveys.

Questions about Program Exit Surveys or about assessment? Contact Bridget Jacobs at jacobsbm@alfredstate.edu. I also look forward to seeing many of you during the Assessment PDW sessions today on the Alfred and Wellsville campuses (see the PDW schedule for times, locations and details).

Faculty are invited to review the following badges 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 Badges:

• Adaptability
• Communication
• Difficult Conversation
• Empathy
• Organization
• Professionalism
• Resilience
• Time Management
• Wellness

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, Tending to Self, and Wellness Break. 

Of important note – there is a new group, Wellness Break, on Thursday evenings from 8 to 8:15 p.m.!  For more information, go to OMH May Calendar of Events.

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

Faculty can enter final grades for the Spring semester in BannerWeb from 10 a.m. Monday, May 5th until 11 a.m.  Wednesday, May 14th.  Web grading will be unavailable after that time. 

• For financial aid purposes, a last date of attendance must be entered for all students receiving an “F” grade.
• Every student who appears on a class roster must have a grade posted before the deadline. This includes students who have withdrawn, taken a leave of absence, or who were suspended. 
• Students who were passing at the time they left should receive a “G” grade; students who were failing should receive an “H” grade. 
• Grade changes made after 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 14 must be submitted to Student Records and Financial Services on a Grade Change Form. 

Please contact Student Records and Financial Services with any questions

Open Educational Resource (OER) Project 

Join the OER movement and participate in the workshop to develop free or low-cost openly licensed learning materials for one of your courses or on a specific topic of interest.

• The OER Intensive will be held in-person on the Alfred campus from June 9-12, 2025. 
• Funding for each project is $1,000. 
• Maximum number of seats: 5
• Click here to apply.

Summer Course Refresh Institute (CRI)

This award will support faculty initiatives to refresh (re-design) one or more aspects of their existing course. Examples include:

Assessment re-design, LMS organization refresh, inclusivity enhancement, course material re-design, course restructure, or AI-infusion. To participate in the Course Refresh Institute this Summer, please submit a proposal to re-design or re-imagine one or more aspects of your course. 

• The Course refresh intensive will be held in-person on the Alfred campus from June 16-19, 2025. 
• Funding for each project is $1,000. 
• Maximum number of seats: 5
• Click here to apply.

For both projects, please submit applications by May 14 at 11:59 p.m. Decisions will be announced by May 16, 2025. 

Email CITE@alfredstate.edu with questions.  

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.

Check out the latest news from Alfred State!

Alfred State College holds 114th Commencement Ceremony

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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

Commencement Videos:
114th Commencement Ceremony Recap
114th Commencement Ceremony
Students say Thank You!
Signing Day Video
Student Speeches: SAS - DA Burton, SAMET - Alyssa James, SAT - Jalon Rainey

Five of the latest video releases:
Living on Campus: Braddon Hall
Truck and Diesel Ground Breaking
Pioneer PROfiles: Ashleigh Bair
Vet Tech Provides Care to Community Animals
Alfred State 41st Annual Honors Convocation - May 4, 2025

The following photo galleries have been added to the Alfred State Flickr account: https://flickr.com/photos/alfredstatecollege/albums/with/72177720326017018 

Alfred State Commencement - there will be more added to this album in days to come!
Nursing Pinning Ceremony
Allied Health Pinning Ceremony
Veterinary Technology Pinning Ceremony

Professional photos taken by GradImages will be available in the near future at: https://www.gradimages.com/ 

Congratulations Class of 2025

DUE TODAY Monday, May 12!

Purchase Order Submissions (Paper or Pioneer Purchasing)
 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.


Outstanding Travel Reimbursements
     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 dates of the trip.
•    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.  

Don’t miss UUP’s monthly Pre-Retirement Workshops on May 13th and 15th, 2025:

• Part 1 on Tuesday, May13 at 12:00pm covers Healthcare/Medicare
• Part 2 on Thursday, May 15 at 12:00 pm covers Dental & Vision 

We encourage every UUP member to attend and learn about the great retirement benefits we have negotiated for you.  

These workshops are not recorded, but you may take them more than once, in any order, to keep yourself updated. Your spouse/partner may also attend. 

Please use the link below to register.  You will be sent a Zoom link the day before the workshop to the email you register under.  If the link fails to work, please notify Elaine (Burns) Ryan so she can ask for a spot for you at burnsem@alfredstate.edu.

To register for the May 2025 pre-retirement workshop’s, use this link:  https://forms.gle/5uy6AhoggWu7myDd7

Check out the latest news from Alfred State!

Great careers and a great return on investment at ASC

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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:
Living on Campus: Braddon Hall
Truck and Diesel Ground Breaking
Pioneer PROfiles: Ashleigh Bair
Vet Tech Provides Care to Community Animals
Alfred State 41st Annual Honors Convocation - May 4, 2025

The Wellsville Campus Store will close on May 9th at 1PM.  We will reopen in August.  

The Alfred Campus Store will be open from 9AM to 5PM on GRADUATION DAY.  We will also have a pop-up store at Pioneer Field.  

UUP Local chapter election results have been certified and posted.  On behalf of the Alfred chapter, our executive board appreciates everyone who put their name in the hat to help!  We will welcome all new leaders soon, but you can find results for Alfred and all UUP chapters here:

https://uupinfo.org/elections/

BYLAWS BALLOTS have also been sent out to members, for the purpose of approving the proposed chapter bylaws changes.  The effort was undertaken to "do what we say and say what we do" so that bylaws would more accurately reflect current obligations of our chapter leadership.  Feel free to ask questions of any UUP leader, but remember that you can also find information at:

https://uuphost.org/alfred/bylaws/

Only UUP MEMBERS may take part in chapter elections and votes.  UUP membership makes good things happen! A higher proportion of membership adds to our negotiating leverage for improving our work lives and benefitting SUNY as a whole. Membership is NOT automatic; check your pay stub and if you’re not already a member, you can sign up at http://uupinfo.org/join

Check out the latest news from Alfred State!

Alfred State expands Truck and Diesel program for this fall

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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:
Truck and Diesel Ground Breaking
Pioneer PROfiles: Ashleigh Bair
Vet Tech Provides Care to Community Animals
Alfred State 41st Annual Honors Convocation - May 4, 2025
Alfred Cup Recap and Alfred Cup Full Press Conference
 

Alfred State is a leader among US public schools. We’re honored to be recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both “Applied and Career Studies” and “Opportunity Colleges and Universities: Higher Access & Higher Earnings.”

An analysis of qualifying colleges and universities found that ASC ranked number one in access, graduate earnings, and support for low-income students, while offering a choice of both bachelor’s and associate degrees.

Read More: https://www.alfredstate.edu/news/2025-04-29/new-carnegie-honors-prove-alfred-state-1 

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

Faculty and staff who are marching at Commencement should plan to line up in the end zone nearest the main entrance no later than 12:30 on Saturday, May 10.  The faculty marshals, Dr. Ruthanne Ashworth and Jarrad Childs, will be there to assist.   

To ensure we have enough seating, please be sure to RSVP by May 9th to John Garippa garippj@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.  

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.

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.   

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!

Check out the latest news from Alfred State!

McLean awarded the Student Advocate Award

Honors Convocation Photo Gallery is now available

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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:
Pioneer PROfiles: Ashleigh Bair
Vet Tech Provides Care to Community Animals
Alfred State 41st Annual Honors Convocation - May 4, 2025
Alfred Cup Recap and Alfred Cup Full Press Conference
Hot Dog Day Recap

The Center for Civic Leadership offers big congratulations to our soon to be graduates and wants to remind any who are concluding their journey with Alfred State to double check your voter registration status and make sure you update it to properly reflect where you wish to be registered to vote. As a reminder, we have  Voter Registration  resources available to all students in your portal. If you are not sure if you are registered to vote, you can also use our online resources to Check your Registration Status, Research your Ballot, or Find your Polling Place.  People tend to pay attention to national elections and forget about what is happening on a local level. We encourage all you eligible voters, to get registered and stay engaged in your local communities.  

To all students, we wish you a safe, enjoyable, and fulfilling summer!

Got a Minute? Help Shape Your Dining Experience at Alfred State!
We want to hear from you—tell us what you’re craving, loving, or missing.
Take our 60-second survey and make campus dining even better! 🍕🥗🍔

Stir the Pot(in a good way)!

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.

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 Honors Convocation Committee, we wanted to extend our heartfelt thanks to each of you who participated in our 41st Honors Convocation Ceremony. Your presence, involvement, enthusiasm and support made the event truly meaningful and memorable for our students. Whether you were a speaker, an organizer, a performer, an award recipient, a volunteer, or an esteemed guest your contributions enriched the program and helped us celebrate the importance of academic achievement and higher education. We hope to see everyone back next year for our 42nd Honors Convocation. 

Many Thanks, 

Honors Convocation Committee 

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

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

Faculty are invited to review the following course outlines, microcredentials and programs 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:

• BUAD 3153 - Fundamentals of Management
• CTRP 3373 - Computer-Aided Transcription
• CISY 5813 - Cloud Computing Architecture I
• CISY 1121 - First Year IT Experience
• CISY 2143 - Microcomputer Systems I
• CHEM 4524 - Organic Chemistry II
• DGMA 1403 - Digital Foundations I

CDR Approved Microcredentials:

• MICRO HeavyDuty Emissions
• MICRO Hydrostatic Trans
• MICRO Powertrain Dynamics

CDR Approved Programs:

• Clean Energy Facility Maintenance Certificate
• BS Digital Media & Animation
• BS Game & Interactive Design
• AS Graphic & Media Design
• BS Graphic & Media Design

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

Check out the latest news from Alfred State!

Alfred State College holds its annual Honors Convocation
Alfred State men's lacrosse wins AMCC title
James and Christie honored by Chancellor

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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:
Vet Tech Provides Care to Community Animals
Alfred State 41st Annual Honors Convocation - May 4, 2025
Alfred Cup Recap and Alfred Cup Full Press Conference
Hot Dog Day Recap
Living on Campus: MacKenzie Commons

Everyone is invited to attend a presentation of final projects by 17 students from both Alfred University and Alfred State College. The projects are focused on innovative uses of terra cotta. Inspired by Alfred’s terra cotta history, the students have spent the semester learning about it as a material and interacting with many who work with it professionally. The projects range from artistic, to conceptual, to practical. The event is free, and the students look forward to sharing their work with the community. Alfred State Students focused on designing and crafting Terra Cotta tiles.

Monday May 5th – 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

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!

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

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.

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

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. There is a Wellness Break on Thursday evenings from 8 to 8:15 p.m.!  

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.  

OMH Wellness Calendar June 2025 

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