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Experience Alfred State at a Fall Open House

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!

We are excited to announce Tiffany Donovan as the new Administrative Assistant II in the SAT Dean’s office. Since joining Alfred State College, she has been the Administrative Assistant in the President’s Office. Tiffany brings years of experience in management, public relations, customer service and administrative office operations.

Please join us in welcoming Tiffany to our team! She can be reached at 607-587-3101.

Tuesday October 6th Alfred State College will be hosting the 40th Annual Sophomore Career Day in partnership with Steuben County's Career Development Council. While I hope that everyone is enjoying their time off campus during mini-break, please take note that this event is taking place in Orvis and EJ Brown if you are here this day. Sophomore Career Day will bring over 500 guests to campus from 9 different school districts across Steuben County.

Admissions is pleased to host our Fall Open House programs on:

• Saturday, October 24th
• Sunday, November 8th

The program will begin at 9:30 a.m. with presentations on both the Alfred and Wellsville campuses. After completing their academic tours on the Wellsville campus, students will travel to the Alfred campus for a residence hall tour and to participate in financial aid and campus life presentations. Open House is a wonderful opportunity to showcase all that Alfred State has to offer to prospective students and their families.

If you have any questions, please contact Erin Patanella at patanee@alfredstate.edu.

Please remind students who are completing their degree requirements this semester that they must apply to graduate.
Diplomas are not automatically awarded.

How students apply:
my.alfredstate.edu → Academics → Graduation Card → Application to Graduate

Deadline: October 5, 2026 (required to receive a December 2026 diploma)

Important details to share with students:

• There is no fee to apply
• Students who plan to attend commencement will need to pay a fee
• Students should not apply for May 2027 graduation at this time
• Students graduating in December who plan to return this spring in a new program must apply for readmission through the Admissions Office
  ➜ Readmitted students cannot register until their application is approved

Questions?
Student Records and Financial Services: sfs@alfredstate.edu or 607-587-4253

Mini Break Campus Store Hours:

Alfred Store

10/3 - 10/4 closed

10/5 - 8 am - 5 pm

Wellsville Store

10/3 - 10/5 Closed

**Resume Normal business Hours 10/6

Questions or Concerns please call the campus store at 607 587 4020

Thank you and have mini break.

Health and Wellness Services will be closed Monday October 5th and Tuesday October 6th for Mini Break. 

As always, call 911 in the event of an emergency. An on-campus after-hours contact is University Police at 607-587-3999.  Otherwise, options for off campus healthcare include the following options:

• Urgent Care: (Check Hospital Sites for closures before going)

o St. James Urgent Care in Hornell (open 10:00AM-8:00PM daily) 

o Jones Memorial Urgent Care in Wellsville (open 11:00AM-7:00PM daily)  

• Emergency Room:

o Jones Memorial Hospital (Wellsville) 

o St. James Hospital (Hornell) 

Join us for Lunch and Dinner for a Special 'I LOVE NY' Menu at The Terrace on Wed. October 7th!

There are currently two openings within CSEA 

The Office of the President has an opening for an Administrative Assistant 1. Interested candidates can apply here 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Promotion: one year of service in a clerical title allocated to Grade 6 and above; and completion of a two-year traineeship*.
• Non-competitive: high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma; and two years of experience in administrative support**, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and management of an office.

The Heating Plant has an opening for a Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R). Interested candidates can apply here. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Non-Competitive: Successful completion of a NYS two-year Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R) Traineeship or NYS two-year refrigeration repair and maintenance training program; OR successful completion of any equivalent refrigeration two-year training or apprenticeship program;* OR four (4) years of full-time experience in the mechanical or electrical trades under a skilled journey-level mechanic or electrician which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program, one (1) year of which must include both training and work in the operation and maintenance of commercial type refrigeration or air-conditioning equipment. Apprenticeship training in the mechanical or electrical trades or training gained by completion of technical courses in the mechanical or electrical trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Dear faculty, here’s what’s happening at CITE this week:

• Think Beyond a Lesson Plan: Develop a Teaching Strategy
  Oct 5–11 | My Learning | 5 points [Fall 2026 Workshops module in CITE Professional Development Course]
  A self-paced workshop on moving from a single lesson plan to a purposeful teaching strategy you can reuse and adapt.
• Weekly Reading Exchange: This week's article proposes an alternative approach to evaluate teaching effectiveness
  Oct 6–9 | Reading Exchange Channel on CITE Team | 5 points
  Consider what student ratings tell us, what peers can see, and how we might build a fuller picture of teaching effectiveness.
• Weekly Reading Exchange Roundtable
  Thu, Oct 8 | 12:30–1:00 PM | EJ 106 + Teams | 5 points
  Join a live conversation about the article in EJ 106 [Snacks and coffee provided] or Teams 
• Portfolio Academy Drop-In
  Thu, Oct 8 | 2:30–4:00 PM | EJ 106 + Teams | 5 points
  Bring a draft, outline, questions, or just an idea and get help with your next step in building a strong teaching portfolio.

If interested, you can also earn 15 points by implementing the innovative strategy that is shared through the CITE workshop above. Email cite@alfredstate.edu or stop by EJ Brown 106 to get started. 

Alfred State College and John G. Ullman & Associates are excited to invite you to attend our second of (2) financial education virtual workshops in 2026, From Saving to Spending: Investing Strategies for Retirement Income - Thursday, October 22nd. Join us for a free educational webinar where you’ll learn about strategies to help get you to and through your retirement years.

The virtual session, scheduled to begin at 11a.m, will feature and be led by Jakob Brost, CFP®, RICP, MS, Advisor and JGUA Charlotte Branch Manager- 2021 Alfred State Graduate 

For more information and to REGISTER or contact- Jason Sciotti in Institutional Advancement at ext. 3936 or sciottjm@alfredstate.edu