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Construction upgrades, faculty and staff honors, and successful events highlight past year
Students shine in and outside the classroom in 2024

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Dear Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Friends,

As we stand on the threshold of a new year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible achievements of our community over the past year. Together, we’ve navigated challenges, celebrated successes, and continued to grow. 

Looking ahead, the dawn of 2025 brings with it exciting opportunities and possibilities. This is a time for renewal, for setting new goals, and for embracing the potential within each of us to make a positive impact in our world. Our collective resilience and commitment to excellence will continue to be the foundation of our success. 

I am confident that this year will be filled with personal and professional milestones. Let us continue to support and inspire one another as we push the boundaries of what we can achieve. 

May the new year bring you joy, peace, and a sense of fulfillment. Thank you for being a part of our vibrant community — I look forward to all that we will accomplish together in 2025. 

Warmest wishes, 

Steven Mauro, PhD

The Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence is a distinguished award for SUNY student leaders (2 nominees). We are requesting that if you have or know of an excellent student leader who meets the following criteria, please respond to Deena Smith (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) with that student’s name and we will follow-up with them to acquire the needed information.

Criteria:

1. A senior / in their last year (must graduate between June 2024 and May 2025)
2. Exceptional academic performance (3.0 or above)
3. Strong examples in at least three of the following areas:
4. Academic Excellence
5. Leadership
6. Diversity, Equity, inclusion & justice
7. Campus Involvement
8. Civics and Service
9. Research & Development
10. Creative or Performing Arts

Nominators must identify the student to us (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) and we will do the rest!

We need the student leaders to fill out their nomination forms and forward them to us by Friday, January 24th, 2025. 

We are excited to announce the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Service for the 2024-2025 academic year. This prestigious SUNY award honors classified service employees for their exceptional contributions to our students and community. Classified service employees include members of CSEA, NYSCOPBA, PBANYS, and PEF.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Nominees must have at least three (3) years of continuous, full-time permanent service in the classified service position for which they are nominated.
2. The nominee must consistently demonstrate outstanding achievement, skill, and commitment to excellence in fulfilling their job responsibilities.
3. The nominee must exhibit excellence beyond their job description, such as creativity, flexibility in meeting campus needs, and consistently providing exemplary customer service.
4. Prior Award Recipients & Posthumous/Former Employee Nominations are Ineligible:
   • Congratulations to past recipients Debra Tomm, Lucinda Croston, Mary Monroe, Scott Bingham, and Beth Weber!

Nomination Process:
Please submit your nomination on the designated nomination form, which can be found on the HR webpage under Recognition > Chancellor’s Award for Classified Service, or by emailing Marci Johnson at johnsoma6@alfredstate.edu.

A complete nomination packet includes:

• A completed nomination form.
• A narrative statement from the nominator.
• One (1) additional brief statement of support from a co-worker, supervisor, student, or another relevant individual.

Providing detailed and thorough information ensures the strongest possible consideration for your nominee.

Deadline:
All submissions must be received in Human Resources by 4:00 PM on Monday, February 3, 2025. Incomplete submissions will not be considered, so please ensure your packet is complete.

Thank you for helping us celebrate and recognize the dedication and excellence of our classified service employees!

Dear Faculty and Staff,

The offices of Career Development and Institutional Advancement are excited to announce an upcoming Networking Event that will coincide with our Signing Day Dinner.  This is designed to connect students with employers, professionals, and alumni from various industries.  It will provide valuable opportunities for students to network, learn about career pathways, and engage with potential employers.

We would be grateful if you could share any relevant employer contacts or industry connections that are also Alfred State Alumni that might be interested in participating. Your support in connecting us with professionals from your network will help ensure the success of this event and provide our students with meaningful opportunities.

• Date: Wednesday, 4/23/25
• Networking with Students: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
• Signing Day Dinner with Employers and Students: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
• Location: Student Leadership Center, Park Space and Small Event Space

For more information or to submit employer contacts, we encourage you to fill out this form:  Alumni Employer Submission. Please reach out to Sandra Burdick at BurdicSL@alfredstate.edu if you have any questions.

Thank you for helping us create meaningful connections that enrich our students’ academic and professional journeys.

Albany has made direct deposit an option for you to make changes to existing deposit accounts or even add a new account.  

You will need to go to NYS Payroll online. (The icon directly below time and attendance. You must get on going through Alfred’s portal)  

Once in, your options will be on the left side of your screen.  Making a change to your current direct deposit. Once you make your change, you will need to submit.

If adding a new account, you will need to make sure that you put all your numbers for your account number.  Too many times, numbers are left out.  You don’t want your money going to someone else.

If you are having problems please email Diane Winans at winansde@alfredstate.edu  

CSEA Union Members....

Welcome in the New Year by joining us for a members meeting and lunch in the Allegany Room of CDH on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, from 12:00 - 1:30 pm.  Come check out the vendor tables.  We will provide updates and answer questions.  

Hope to see you there!

-CSEA Board 

To help ring in the new year, EAP's wellness initiative WellNYS has webinars and challenges to help with health goals, stress, and ideas for upping your activity.  Links to the challenges and upcoming webinars can be found on the Employee Assistance Program page in the portal.  You can also check out the Frontline Employee newsletter for January 2025.