Blue & Gold Today

We are pleased to announce that effective immediately, Dr. Matthew Lawrence, will be serving as the Interim Dean for SAMET.  Matt brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership experience to this role that will help ensure continuity of operations, stability, and support for faculty, staff, and students in the School throughout the Fall semester.  We will launch a national search for the permanent Dean position in the Fall and I am confident that Matt will be able to lead the School effectively through this transition.  Please join me in thanking Matt for his service in this important role.

The Faculty Portfolio Workshop Series is a five-session, remote workshop series designed specifically to support faculty through the portfolio building process.  Feel free to join them all or just ones that fit your schedule.  Each session is 50 minutes and will be held via Teams. Sessions are designed to meet you where you are in the process and help you build a portfolio that reflects your work.

All sessions will be held on Wednesdays at noon at the Teams link.

Here is what we will cover across the five sessions:

July 8 Session 1: Portfolio Foundations — Understanding the SUNY criteria, the three-year checkpoint, and how to organize your portfolio

July 15 Session 2: Teaching & Learning — Gathering evidence of student feedback and demonstrating how you have grown as a teacher

July 22 Session 3: Service & Community Engagement — Articulating your contributions across all levels

July 29 Session 4: Scholarship & Continuing Growth — Framing your professional development for impact

August 5 Session 5: Finalizing & Demystifying the Process — Polishing your portfolio and understanding submission

This series is a space to ask questions, share challenges, and get practical guidance. No matter where you are in your journey, these sessions are for you! Email Danyelle O'Brien at obriend@alfredstate.edu if you would like to be sent a direct invite for the sessions. 

LUMEN Learning  💡

This Fall, discover how evidence-based practices can create increase student engagement and success by participating in a Lumen Circle. 

At Lumen Learning, we understand the ever-evolving landscape of teaching and the importance of staying ahead. Our programs are crafted to enhance your skills and expand your toolkit, enabling you to create impactful learning experiences for your students. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of course design or explore innovative teaching strategies, we have something to fit your goals.

During a Lumen Circle Fellowship, faculty can expect to: 

• Spend approximately 2 hours per week collaborating with other faculty
• Engage with faculty from other departments, disciplines, and institutions
• Set goals, try new ideas, reflect on your teaching, and implement new methodologies while actively engaging with your students
• Explore themes such as Active Learning, Belonging & Inclusive Teaching, Teaching with Generative AI, OER, and more!

Fall 2026 9-week fellowship start dates include:

• September 9
• September 16
• October 7

Applications for fall are now open, but space is limited so apply early for best consideration!

https://info.lumenlearning.com/circles-suny?_hsmi=423899474

Apply Now

*Lumen Circles is offered at no cost to SUNY Faculty through a partnership with SUNY, SUNY CPD, and Lumen Learning. 

Lumen Learning, 1425 SW 20th Ave. Suite 205, Portland, OR 97201

CSEA Inc - ASU 2026 State Contract voting is open.  CSEA members will receive an email to their personal email account with a link to electionbuddy.com.  Each member has been assigned a unique access key, which can only be used to vote once, and your voting choices will remain anonymous. Do not forward the email. Do not reply to the email to vote, as your vote will not be registered.  We encourage all members to go to the link and cast their vote on the contract. 

The voting deadline is August 5, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time 

SUNY Alfred State College of Technology seeks a Director of Procurement. As a member of the Business Affairs Division, the Director of Procurement will oversee all departmental functions, including the purchasing of goods and services, travel and accounts payable. Goods and services are procured with the highest ethical standards in accordance with college, SUNY, and New York State policies and regulations.

The successful candidate will engage in continuous process improvement, education of the college community, savings and quality initiatives, reporting to college administration, support for budget analyses, and data-informed improvements. The Director of Procurement reports directly to the Controller.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance,  Supply Chain Management, or a relevant field, at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, sourcing, finance, or vendor management, experience with competitive bidding (RFI, RFP, RFQ), vendor selection, vendor risk assessment, and/or contract management, supervisory/management experience with a diverse team, and proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Click the link here for a full job description & to apply! http://alfredstate.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=202550 

Last day to apply is July 26, 2026! 

Please note that the video wall located in the Student Leadership Center (SLC) Park Space is currently out of service.

We are actively evaluating the issue and investigating potential solutions; however, due to the nature of the failure and age of the system, restoration may take a while. Given this, at this time, we do not have an estimated timeline for restoration. If your planned event in the Park Space requires use of the video wall, please contact Instructional Technologies to discuss a potential alternative prior to scheduling your event, or refrain from scheduling the space. Events that do not depend on the video wall can continue as planned. 

Updates will be shared as more information becomes available. 

We appreciate your patience while we work toward a resolution.

Want personalized help with retirement planning, financial goals, or your TIAA accounts?  Stephen Smith, Sr. Financial Consultant, will be on the Alfred State campus and available to meet via teams as well.

What you can do:

• Get one-on-one guidance tailored to your goals
• Ask questions about retirement, investments, and savings
• Review your TIAA account and options

Bring recent investment, retirement, and savings statements to make the most of your session.  Take advantage of this opportunity to check in on your financial future.

For more information or to RSVP, click here.