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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:
A Day at Alfred State with Nic
Khobir Uddin - SpaceX
Wellsville Career Fair - Spring 2026
Pioneer Pathways: Residential Life with Mary Chamberlain
Dean Lyon - Visual effects Pioneer

Big Blue Blitz Playlist - nine episodes
Student Created Shorts - eleven videos

This week’s BONUS class on Tuesday, April 7th is REFIT! It’s cardio movement to music and so much more! Bring your sneakers and a water bottle! Join us in Shults Hall studio at 6 pm following Line Dancing at 5 pm.

No Wednesday group fitness classes this week. REV+FLOW and REFIT with resume on April 15th.

Contact Lynn Hayes at HayesLC@alfredstate.edu for more information.

BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU. Come to the Hinkle Library to pick up a copy of 1984. We have free copies of the original book and the graphic novel adaptation. Then join us on Wednesday, April 15th, at 5:00 PM at the Terra Cotta Coffee House for a community discussion including all of Alfred's libraries. This is our 4th annual Community Read. Please join us for a lively discussion on a classic novel and current events.

Please excuse the following Architecture + Design students, in ARCH 4304, from classes on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, as they travel to Rochester, NY, for a required field study trip.  Please allow them to make up any class work and assignments they may miss on that day:

Luke Akrong
Charles Bendo
Liv Blumenschein
Stacee Bryan
Owen Callahan
Andy Carter
Samantha Colwell
Lucas DerSarkissian
Maria Eifert
Raegan Elmore
Breanna Hann
Noelle Henning
Megan Howell
Parker Jensen
Ahmir Johns
Lakota Johnson
Prathamesh Likha
Stefano Perez
Emerson Rahaim
Emily Richardson
Lilian Rosa
Nathan Samson
Katherine Sanchez
Caprice Setlock
Liam Sirianni
Eddie Shortway
Lucas Tran

Courses Approved as Acceptable for Critical Thinking, a General Education Requirement

The following course has been approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs as acceptable for General Education requirements under the Critical Thinking Core Competency effective fall 2024.

• APSY 1033 -  Crisis Intervention
• MATH 1113 - Statistical Concepts
• MATH 1143 - Liberal Arts Math
• MATH 3001 - Topics in Mathematics: Introduction to Linear Algebra
• PHYS 1044 - College Physics
• SOCI 1182 - Contemporary Social Problems

The Records Office will update the listing on the portal.  The complete listing of courses acceptable for General Education can be found here https://portal.alfredstate.edu/registration/Pages/default.aspx on the portal pages under Academic Resources / Additional Academic Info / Resources.

Join us in celebrating the incredible contributions of our student employees during Student Employee Appreciation Week! These hardworking individuals help keep our campus running, and this week is all about recognizing their dedication, talent, and impact.

🎉 Special Giveaway Alert!
As part of the celebration, we’ll be giving away two FREE professional outfits to two rockstar student employees! Whether they shine behind the scenes or go above and beyond every day, we want to hear about them.

💬 Nominate a Student Employee
Know someone who deserves the spotlight? Send a quick email to Val or Maureen with a short note explaining why your student employee is awesome. Your nomination could help them win!

📱 Social Media Spotlight
All nominees will be featured on our social media channels throughout the week—so keep an eye out and show your support!

🏆 Winners Announced: Friday, April 17

Parking Lot 3 (by SLC/UPD/TH's) will be closing at 4pm on Wednesday, April 8th. Parking Lot 3 will remain closed until the Criminal Justice/Human Services Career Fair concludes on Thursday afternoon. Students and visitors should park in any other available residential student parking lots. Please remember that Parking lot #4 (10 Elm) is not a residential student parking lot and you should refrain from moving your vehicles there. 

There is always available parking in lots 19, 20, 20a (near the Pioneer Stadium) or parking lot 31 (which can be accessed behind Peet Hall). 

Vehicles that remain in closed parking lots, or re-enter after the closing time are subject to enforcement up to and including towing at the owner’s expense. Please spread the word to your fellow classmates and continue to monitor your daily announcements, as there will be many parking lot closures coming up.

CALL FOR FACULTY SENATE NOMINATIONS SPRING 2026 EXTENDED!

The Call for Nominations will be extended for another week, remaining open until Friday, April 10. The annual Faculty Senate Spring Elections will take place from April 20 until May 1. You may nominate yourself. If you nominate someone else, please get the candidate’s permission first.

To enhance the voting process, we are asking that all candidates submit a brief statement about who they are (including department and number of years at ASC) and why they are interested in serving on the committee. Please include no more than 3 sentences. This information will be shared with all voting members during elections.

Nominations may be sent to NEGelections@alfredstate.edu or contact Nicole DiGerlando digerlnd@alfredstate.edu or any NEG member:

Wayne Bensley
Sandy Burdick
Nicole DiGerlando, Chair
Summer Dorr
Reza Yadollahi
Holly Young

See the Faculty Senate NEG page for the full Call for Nominations and the appropriate Bylaws associated with each position or committee, including all positions that are open for election.

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 

This is the last week to donate to our School Supply Drive—all donations are due by Friday, April 10.

Student Athletes are collecting backpacks and school supplies to support young learners in need. Every donation helps make a meaningful difference!

Requested Items:
Backpacks, notebooks, folders, pencils, glue, markers, colored pencils/crayons, hand sanitizer, tissues, etc...

Drop-Off Locations:
Orvis 250 • SET 3rd Floor Main Office • SLC 2nd Floor Student Engagement
EJ Brown 2nd Floor Business Office • PHS 2nd Floor Dean’s Office
CDH 1st Floor ACES Office • SDC 2nd Floor Student Success Center

Questions? Contact Jen Enke at enklejz@alfredstate.edu.

The Student Success Center will be hosting the How to Overcome a Bad Day Workshop on Tuesday, April 7th at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. Everyone has had one - a day that just does not go as planned. Sometimes we wake up and just feel off, or sometimes it feels everything we try to do goes wrong. This workshop will discuss options on how to overcome these days. Learn how to control your day, rather than be a victim of a bad day.

Find this workshop, future events and a collection of online workshops on a wide variety of topics available on our Student Success Center SharePoint.

Faculty are invited to review the following course outlines, programs, certificate, and minor which will be presented at the Faculty Senate meeting, April 21. The documents can be found on the CDR shared drive, in the 2 - Approved CDR - 2025-2026 folder. CDR meets in an open meeting each week on Thursday at 1500 in SDC faculty lounge. Faculty may review but not alter courses being considered at CDR by going to the CDR Drive. The agenda may be altered but courses for consideration are posted in the New Submission file. The CDR Drive instructions are posted on the Faculty Senate web page.

CDR Approved Courses:

• APSY 6023 - Applied Psychology Internship
• CISY 1013 - Computer Programming Fundamentals (pre-computer programming)
• CISY 1033 - Ethics and Technology
• CISY 2003 - Introduction to Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)
• CISY 3143 - Microcomputer Systems II
• APSY 7003 - Applied Psychology Capstone

CDR Approved Programs:

• AAS - Computer Info. Systems
• Bachelor of Science - Tech. Comm. and Emergent Media 

CDR Approved Certificate:

•  Voice Writing

CDR Approved Minor:

• Marketing

*Please remember that CDR materials for Full Faculty Senate must be submitted and approved by the Executive Committee, which typically meets on the first Tuesday of the month. CDR will be reviewing materials for the May F/S meeting from now through May 7.

Thank you,

CDR Committee

Students who complete the 2026–2027 FAFSA at StudentAid.gov by May 1 will be automatically entered for a chance to win a scholarship.

Prizes:
• 1st Place: $1,000 scholarship
• 2nd Place: $500 scholarship
• 3rd Place: $250 scholarship

Please note you must enroll for the Fall 2026 semester to be eligible.

If you need help completing your FAFSA, contact the Student Records and Financial Services Office at 607-587-4253 (toll-free 1-800-4-ALFRED) or email sfs@alfredstate.edu.

The deadline is fast approaching, so started today!

Best of luck!
Alfred State
Student Records and Financial Services

Support a Great Cause at On The Block! Saturday, April 11th 4-8 on the Mackenzie Quad

We’re excited to share that proceeds from this year’s On The Block event will be donated to ACCORD: A Center for Dispute Resolution & Community Justice, a Community Action Agency located in Belmont. ACCORD plays a vital role in supporting individuals and families in our local community through programs that promote stability, self-sufficiency, and overall well-being.

We’re asking all students, faculty, and staff to help us give back by bringing:

• Spare change
• Unopened self-care items
• Canned goods

These donations will be used as “votes” for your favorite activities at the event, so the more you bring, the more you can support both your top picks and the community!

Don’t miss the dunk tank just $5 per turn and all proceeds from it will also go directly toward supporting ACCORD.

By attending On The Block, you’re not just showing up for a fun event you’re making a real impact right here in our community. Let’s come together to have fun, give back, and support a cause that truly matters.

Show up. Donate. Vote. Make a difference. 

A new policy outlining the process for capital construction projects was introduced in January and is now available to be used going forward. 

This policy, ​Capital Construction Projects​, is intended to provide clarity and consistency around how capital construction projects are initiated, reviewed, and advanced. Capital construction at ASC is defined as projects that involve work with fixed building assets. There are two primary elements that require us to follow SUNY Capital Construction requirements (one or both can be true):

• The project, on state property, changes or improves the building structure and components.
• State dollars are used to fund the project and payment is processed through a state account.

The policy introduces a standard ​Capital Construction Project Request Form​ to support early planning and coordination. Faculty and staff planning capital construction work are encouraged to review the policy and use the application form when considering future projects.

 Questions can be directed to the Office of Capital Construction, at construction@alfredstate.edu, as needed.

Spring is a season of momentum at Alfred State. Students are putting ideas into action and gaining hands-on experiences that extend beyond the classroom.

The Pioneer Fund provides flexible support for opportunities that directly enhance the student experience. From initiatives like the Great Race to the Community Garden, these programs help students build confidence, leadership skills, and real-world experience.

As members of the Alfred State community, you see this impact every day. If you’re able, consider making a gift to support these meaningful opportunities for our students.

Make your spring gift today and help our Pioneers grow.

Thank you for all you do to support Alfred State students, inside and outside the classroom.

The Buffalo Bills will be on campus Friday, April 17 from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM in EJ Brown Hall, Room 315 conducting on-site interviews for Guest Experience (Ticket Greeter) positions for the 2025–2026 season.

💼Why apply?

• Paid opportunity
• Open to all Alfred State students, staff & faculty
• Travel provided to most in-semester home games
• On-the-spot job offers (pending background check)

✅ How to Prepare (Required Steps)

1. Apply in advance (required):
   All students—new and returning—must apply online before April 17:

   *You will not be considered if you have not applied before 4/17
   👉CLICK HERE TO APPLY

• In the “Referred By” section, type: Alfred State Student

2. Bring your resume on 4/17 
   Have a printed copy ready for your interview.

3. Attend the event
Stop by EJ Brown Hall, Room 315 on 4/17 anytime between 11 AM – 3 PM for your interview.

🎯 What to Expect

• Interviews conducted on-site
• Qualified candidates may receive immediate offers
• Offer letters will be available to sign at the event

Don’t miss this chance to work with an NFL organization and gain real-world experience while representing Alfred State! 

*Due to NFL policy, this opportunity is unfortunately not available for NCAA football student-athletes across all divisions 

Contact Professor Aquilina with questions at aquilia@alfredstate.edu

Rescheduled Date- April 23rd 

JOIN US as we celebrate together, the newly renovated Cyber Security Lab in Engineering #437. This Dedication & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is proudly supported by our corporate partner and global cybersecurity leader, Fortinet.

Please REGISTER HERE or/and re-register. 

We look forward to seeing our campus community come together to celebrate this great day on the Alfred State Campus! 

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 April 15, 2026. 

Student parking lots 3 (by SLC), 19, 20, 20A and 22 (near Pioneer Stadium/Orvis) and Faculty/Staff parking lots 3 (by SLC) & 21 (near Orvis) will be closed Friday April 10th from 4pm through the completion of the Open House on Saturday afternoon. If you are traveling and leaving a vehicle on campus for the weekend please make sure that it is moved out of the closed lots before you leave. Students may park in any other open lots over the weekend, but must be back in the appropriate student parking before Monday morning at 7am. 

Vehicles that remain in closed parking lots or re-enter after the closing time are subject to enforcement up to and including towing at the owners expense.

Take advantage of a valuable retirement benefit available to you. Meet with a Corebridge financial professional to discuss your goals and plan for your financial future—whether you’re just getting started or already saving.

Topics can include:

• Enrolling in your workplace retirement plan
• Building a strategy to reach your financial goals
• Strengthening your overall financial wellness
• Tools and resources to support your future 

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Spots are limited—Schedule your appointment today! 

Join Us this Wednesday April 8, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm in EJ Brown 106 for a L.I.F.T. Workshop - Digital Whiteboards for Classroom Collaboration

Looking for simple ways to make classroom collaboration more active, visual, and engaging? In this hands-on workshop we will explore how these Digital Whiteboards can support brainstorming, group problem-solving, idea mapping, annotation, and real-time participation in both face-to-face and online learning environments. Participants will see practical examples, try out collaborative activities, and leave with ready-to-use strategies for increasing student interaction, engagement, and shared knowledge-building in their courses.

— CITE Team

Help us evaluate the effectiveness of Pioneer Link/QORQ by filling out this quick survey!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxF1IHaLHhjHUmHWM2fVss2w6tMHEEttOaDxc3oSDtTdXW2w/viewform?usp=publish-editor

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.  

April Wellness Group Calendar 

April Breath-Body-Mind Sessions Calendar 

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

Alfred States Community Garden has partnered with The Center for Civic Leadership to continue efforts around Arbor Day celebrations!  Tree-themed Alfred State shirts are currently available for $15.00 at the Campus Store to help us fund our celebrations. Proceeds from shirt sales will support purchases of Fruit Trees for our Arbor Day events in the future. Last year we were able to plant three apple trees at Alfred States Community Garden and this Arbor Day, we will be planting two plum trees! 

Help us plant roots for the future through the purchase of these shirts and mark Arbor Day (April 24th) on your calendars so you can join us for our tree planting ceremony and garden party on Friday, April 24th from 1-3pm. 

In addition, if you are looking for a way to volunteer in lead up to the event, we are seeking volunteers for Friday, April 17th from 1-3pm to help get the garden spring ready.  If you are interested in volunteering or learning more please contact our Community Garden Coordinator, Tom Kacalski (KacalsTD@alfredstate.edu) 

School of Applied Technology and Automotive Trades Department is pleased to offer a 2017 Chevy Cruze for sale. 

Open for sealed bids: Rebuilt and road-ready vehicle from Alfred State College’s Automotive Wreck-Rebuild Program sponsored by The Educational Foundation of Alfred. 

Minimum bid starts at $6,000

• 2017 Black Chevy Cruze LS Sedan 
• 83,000 miles
• Cloth interior clean and well maintained
• 1.4L engine with a 6-speed manual transmission (Stick Shift/Standard)
• Fully repaired, inspected, and cleared for road use.

Vehicle highlights: power windows/locks, cruise control, MyLink Bluetooth audio system.  New battery, new brake pads and rotors, 2 sets of rims and tires (15” steel and 16” aluminum).

This car drives, feels, and looks like a new vehicle with a much lower price tag! Restoration done right-no hidden issues.

A hand delivered or mailed sealed bid will be accepted until April 17th, 2026, before 12:00 pm (noon) to:

Alfred State College

Zero Energy Home

School of Applied Technology

2530 River Road Wellsville, NY 14895

Attn: Jennifer Graves

          Questions, inquiries, or to schedule a viewing can be directed to Sarah Moline 607-587-3104. 

Dear faculty,

Join us for an interactive workshop on Data-Informed Curriculum Mapping and Planning, to learn how to use evidence thoughtfully to strengthen courses and programs. Together, we will consider multiple sources of data—including student feedback, learning outcomes, and assessment results, and explore curriculum mapping as a technique — for making informed curricular decisions and planning meaningful improvements.

📅 Tuesday, April 7, 2026
🕚 2:00–3:00 pm
📍 EJ 106 + Teams [Joining Link]
👥 All interested faculty are welcome

For a preview of upcoming CITE Workshops download CITE Calendar Spring 2026.

For CITE Program descriptions and preview of available Certificates download CITE Programming Menu 2025-26. 

- CITE Team