Blue & Gold Today

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 

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 

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!

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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

The results of the Faculty Senate election are in! Congratulations to the people who have been elected to serve in the following positions. You can use this link to access the full results of this years elections: Spring 2025 Faculty Senate Election Results.

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

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.  

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.

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.

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

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!

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

• Part 1 on Tuesday, May13 at 12:00 pm 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