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It’s time to celebrate YOU! The Office of Human Resources would like to invite all employees to the Employee Appreciation Happy Hour on Friday, March 7th, at 3:00 PM in the Allegany Room! Enjoy drinks, snacks, and some well-earned relaxation—but that’s not all…

🔥 TRIVIA SHOWDOWN ALERT! 🔥
Think you’ve got the brains to claim the title? Grab your coworkers and form a team because we’re bringing the competition! From pop culture to company fun facts, this is your chance to prove who the real trivia champs are! 

Trivia teams can sign up here 

Be sure to have your team signed up before Thursday, March 6th. Let’s raise a glass, test our knowledge, and celebrate together. 

Questions about the event? Contact Kayla Cilvick at cilvickr@alfredstate.edu or x4023

If you are planning to leave your vehicle on campus during Spring Break please park the vehicle in parking lot 20. Parking lot 20 is the top tier near the Pioneer Stadium.

Our 114th Commencement will be held on May 10 at Pioneer Stadium.  The committee is requesting volunteers to serve as marshals and ushers for the ceremony.  

Marshals represent their respective schools and assist students before and during the ceremony. 

Ushers assist families with questions, seating, hand out programs, and direct families to reception areas.    

If you are interested in participating, please contact Joann Bloxsom via email: bloxsojf@alfredstate.edu 

Any students who are planning to graduate this May from either an associate (or certificate) program who wish to continue their education at Alfred State College in a corresponding baccalaureate (or associate) degree program need to complete a SUNY Joint Admissions/Intent to Enroll Form.  This includes any graduates who wish to pursue the Technology Management or Interdisciplinary Studies baccalaureate degree!

This form should be submitted online by the end of March in order to sign-up for fall classes when course registration opens on April 7.  As a reminder, there is no application fee since students will be either associate degree (or certificate) recipients continuing in the corresponding program. 

The SUNY Joint Admissions/Intent to Enroll form is available at https://www.alfredstate.edu/stay-for-four.

Faculty can enter Interim Grades in BannerWeb from 10 a.m. on Friday, February 28 through 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 6.  

• **NEW** The links for Interim and Final Grading in BannerWeb 8 will automatically forward you to BannerWeb 9.  The new page will display all courses. You can sort the list by term to see what has yet to be graded.  
• Interim grades can only be entered for parts of term 1 (full-term), O (first ten weeks), and C (last ten weeks).  
• On March 19, final grades will be entered for all parts of term that end on or before March 19.  
• Every student who appears on your class roster should have a grade posted.  
• If an interim grade is not posted, a grade change form cannot be processed since interim grades are unofficial. 
• If a student withdrew during the “withdrew with record” time frame, you must enter either an “H” for withdrew failing, or a “G” for withdrew passing. 
• Interim grades are available to students as soon as they are posted. This differs from final grades which cannot be viewed by students until after the deadline for posting and the system rolls.  

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

How to Review and Update Your Beneficiary Information:

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

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

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

Take a look through Health & Wellness' monthly newsletter to gain some valuable insight!

Newsletter: https://new.express.adobe.com/publishedV2/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:aa40b10a-7281-4fec-9aa5-8bb27ea0810b?promoid=Y69SGM5H&mv=other

Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/CcY5d7vHzY

Below are the building hours for the Student Leadership Center and the Pioneer Center during Spring Break. 

Student Leadership Center:

Saturday, March 8 – Saturday, March 15: 6:30am-7pm

Sunday, March 16: 6:30am- 10pm

Monday, March 17: Resume to normal hours: 

• Monday-Thursday: 6:30am-11pm
• Friday-Sunday: 6:30am-12am

Pioneer Center:

Saturday, March 8 – Saturday, March 15: 7am-6pm

Sunday, March 16: 8am- 10pm

Monday, March 17: Resume to normal hours: 

• Monday-Sunday: 8am-11pm

Internal controls are processes built into our activities to ensure we accomplish our desired results efficiently and effectively. We use controls every day in much of what we do:

• Locking our homes/cars/offices
• Observing our car’s fuel gauge to determine if we need more gas
• Maintaining attendance sheets or time cards

Internal controls help us do the right things in the right way, which ensures that we comply with laws and regulations, as well as protect college assets. Remaining mindful and supportive of internal controls will decrease errors while reducing our exposure to fraud, audits, and litigation, which can have restrictive and detrimental effects on the college. It is the responsibility of everyone within the college to maintain strong internal controls.

On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Governor Hochul signed an executive order declaring a disaster emergency in the state of New York and ordering into active duty the New York National Guard to assist authorities in guaranteeing the public order and the protection of public property in correctional facilities across New York State.  Alfred State students were called to report, with little time to prepare or pack for the activation and are spread across 8 different prisons in the state.  

Please consider donating needed items such as: protein bars, granola bars, beef jerky, energy drinks, books, crossword puzzles, cards and card games, personal hygiene items such as deodorant, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, sleeping masks (their sleeping quarters are in open bays and the lights are never turned off). Items will be needed as long as the Guard is activated. 

Drop off points include: 
Student Development Center:  Mel Ryan, Accessibility/ Irene Wentzell,  Student Success Center
Human Resources: Angela Koskoff
Student Records Financial Services (10 Elm): Joann Bloxsom
Health and Wellness: Mallory Winant
Cultural Life Center (Student Leadership Center): Afua Boahene
Admissions: Brett Talbot/ Caleb Sutton
Wellsville: Veteran Lounge (H Building)/ Eric Wilmot, Automotive 

Faculty can enter Interim Grades in BannerWeb from 10 a.m. on Friday, February 28 through 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 6.  

• **NEW** The links for Interim and Final Grading in BannerWeb 8 will automatically forward you to BannerWeb 9.  The new page will display all courses. You can sort the list by term to see what has yet to be graded.  
• Interim grades can only be entered for parts of term 1 (full-term), O (first ten weeks), and C (last ten weeks).  
• On March 19, final grades will be turned on for all parts of term that end on or before March 19.  
• Every student who appears on your class roster should have a grade posted.  
• If an interim grade is not posted, a grade change form cannot be processed since interim grades are unofficial. 
• If a student withdrew during the “withdrew with record” time frame, you must enter either an “H” for withdrew failing, or a “G” for withdrew passing. 
• Interim grades are available to students as soon as they are posted. This differs from final grades which cannot be viewed by students until after the deadline for posting and the system rolls.  

Join us in celebrating International Women's Week at Alfred State with a Women's Empowerment Mixer! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Student Leadership Center, room 310. This event promises an evening filled with inspiring conversations centered around inclusion, womanhood, and sisterhood. We invite you to attend and show your support for our students, helping us foster a strong and empowering community. We look forward to seeing you there!