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Open Educational Resource (OER) Summer Intensive  

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 8-11, 2026.
• Funding for each project is $1,000.
• Maximum number of seats: 5
• Click here to apply.

Course Refresh (Re-design) Summer Institute 

This award will support faculty initiatives to refresh (re-design) one or more aspects of their existing course, to address specific observed learning challenges or enhance specific course outcomes. 

• Examples objectives: Address High DFW rates [applications in this category will be prioritized], improve success rates, enhance Inclusivity, enhance student engagement, advance information/AI literacy.
• Example re-design strategies: Assessment re-design, adopting student-centered pedagogies, incorporating high impact practices, Example improving course organization, 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 15-18, 2026.
• Funding for each project is $1,000.
• Maximum number of seats: 5
• Click here to apply.

For both projects, please submit applications by April 15 at 11:59 p.m. Decisions will be announced by April 30, 2026. 

Email CITE@alfredstate.edu with questions.  

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

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

Summer will be here before we know it!  What a great time to take a few courses to get ahead or to raise your GPA.  Summer Sessions start May 26, 2026 and registration starts April 6, 2026.  Check out the summer class listings at the link below to see what appeals to you!  Don't wait, classes fill up fast!

https://www.alfredstate.edu/academics/continuing-education/extended-learning/credit-courses/summerwinter-courses/online-summer

Dear Faculty and Staff,

We are excited to invite you to a series of relaxed conversation-style sessions at our monthly CITE Socials, where faculty and staff can connect over topics shaping our work at Alfred. Think light presentations, real talk, and good questions — not another formal meeting.  Our first session will focus on accessibility in teaching and learning, featuring Kevin Hofmann SUNY Fellow & Accessibility Advocate, and Meghan Smith, who will share insights into their upcoming work training student partners to support faculty in creating more accessible course materials.

📅 Friday, March 27 ⏰ 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. 📍 EJ 106 

💬 Expect an informal, engaging conversation about: Common accessibility challenges faculty are facing, practical approaches to improving accessibility, and new initiatives and support available to you

🍪 In-person perks: Light snacks, coffee, and books to take home! 💻 Prefer to join remotely? Join us on Teams. 

🎥 If you are unable to attend, the session will be recorded and shared upon request. 

Share your questions about this topic ahead of the session via email cite@alfredstate.edu. Have a topic you’d like us to address or a guest speaker you wish to recommend for upcoming CITE Socials? Send them our way!

We hope to see you on Fridays—come for the conversation, stay for the community!

— CITE Team

Are you graduating with an AOS degree and interested in a completion degree?  Did you know that you can enroll directly into a 4-year program?  Come check out the information session held on Monday, March 23 from 2:30-3:30pm in the Pioneer Student Union on the Wellsville Campus.  Learn how YOU can enroll in either the BBA, Tech Management or BTech Construction Supervision Programs.  Easy application.  No hassle.  No worries!

Date/Time: December 15, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Alfred State campus, PHS 107
Cost: $125 includes required course textbook (book will be provided at training)

Trainer: Alfred E. Piombino is the leading New York and national notary law and practice expert. He has personally prepared tens of thousands of people from across New York to pass the official examination. Piombino is the author of nine books, including Notary Public Handbook: A Guide for New York, Fourth Edition, court expert witness and is listed in Who's Who in American Law.

Registration Link:  https://banner.alfredstate.edu/pls/prod/zwskcenc.P_SelectCourse

Contact extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu with questions!

Open to all faculty, staff and administrators. In this Community Conversation, panelists will share how their lived experiences have shaped their professional journeys, informed their approaches to advising and leadership, and inspired systemic change within their institutions. The discussion will highlight ways supervisors, colleagues, and leaders can recognize, celebrate, and build upon the strengths of first-generation professionals across higher education. Registration Link: https://firstgenforward-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/x1jAeHXOQjix_DRUNPwFig#/registration 

Open to all faculty, staff and administrators. In this Community Conversation, panelists will share how their lived experiences have shaped their professional journeys, informed their approaches to advising and leadership, and inspired systemic change within their institutions. The discussion will highlight ways supervisors, colleagues, and leaders can recognize, celebrate, and build upon the strengths of first-generation professionals across higher education. Registration Link: https://firstgenforward-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/x1jAeHXOQjix_DRUNPwFig#/registration 

TODAY: SUNY is partnering with First Gen Forward to offer faculty, staff, and administrators a free Financial Literacy Workshop Monday, November 10th at 12pm.  Join this interactive conversation designed to engage faculty, staff, and administrators in exploring effective ways to help first-generation students navigate financial concerns. Together, we’ll share real experiences, uncover common challenges, and identify best practices and resources that empower students to thrive. Registration Link: https://suny-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/BEV3nkrdRgiyB2mDF2pgOQ 

Did you know you can build on your AOS Trade Specific Degree to earn a Bachelor's Degree?

A 2+2 Information Session for AOS students in the School of Applied Technology will take place on Wednesday, 11/5/2025 @ 2:30pm in the PSU 1st floor in Wellsville, NY. 

Faculty from Alfred for these bachelor completion programs will overview the majors, required classes, and how to get started. 

Unlock free Google AI courses through SUNY! Learn AI basics and effective prompting—open to all students, faculty, and staff. Enroll with your SUNY email and learn at your own pace! SUNY has partnered with Google to offer free, self-paced AI courses for our entire community. 

What’s included

• Google AI Essentials – Understand core AI concepts and how they’re used across industries.
• Google Prompting Essentials – Learn proven strategies to communicate effectively with AI tools. 

How to enroll (takes 2 minutes)

1. Create or sign in to Coursera with your SUNY email address.
2. Enroll in Google AI Essentials and/or Google Prompting Essentials and learn at your own pace.
   (If you already have a Coursera account with your SUNY email, you’re set—no new account needed.) SUNY

Why it’s worth it

• Students: Build AI literacy and job-ready skills.
• Faculty: Explore teaching enhancements (e.g., AI-supported rubrics, tutoring, and workflow ideas).
• Staff: Boost everyday efficiency with responsible AI use. 

Get started
Visit the SUNY + Google AI page to enroll today. For questions, contact cite@alfredstate.edu or drop by EJ 104/106.

Faculty & Staff Announcement

We are excited to share that several microcredential courses are now being offered — free of charge — for those interested in building new skills or refreshing existing ones.

Available Courses:

• Rigging and Lifting with Forklift Certification
• Basic Welding Methods
• Heavy Duty Brakes

Each course includes:

• 10 hours of online lecture
• 20 hours of in-person lab instruction

These short, focused programs are a great opportunity to expand your technical knowledge and earn valuable credentials.

These courses will be offered multiple times throughout the fall and spring semesters. The First round of these classes are scheduled for Fall Break with the online lecture portion beginning September 26 and running until October 4 and can be completed anytime in that timeframe. The in person lab sessions are as follows:

 Welding class held Oct. 5,6,7

Heavy Duty Breaks and Rigging and Lifting held OCT. 6,7

Click here: https://forms.office.com/r/gMqLpZS3CA if interested.

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.

How to Take and Pass the New York State Notary Examination Training

Date/Time: March 14, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: PHS 107
Cost: $125 includes required course textbook (book will be provided at training)

This practical seminar helps prepare participants to successfully pass the NYS official notary examination. Four sample examinations and answer keys are provided to every participant as a self-study aid for review after the seminar. Attendance at this seminar is a MUST for every state notary examinee to properly prepare for the duties, authority and responsibility of holding a NYS notary commission.

Trainer: Alfred E. Piombino is the leading New York and national notary law and practice expert. He has personally prepared tens of thousands of people from across New York to pass the official examination. Piombino is the author of nine books, including Notary Public Handbook: A Guide for New York, Fourth Edition, court expert witness and is listed in Who's Who in American Law.

Registration Link:  https://banner.alfredstate.edu/pls/prod/zwskcenc.P_SelectCourse

Contact extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu with questions!

Attention faculty and staff – as you are advising your students for future semesters, please consider promoting Winter Session courses.  Taking a winter session class can help a student get ahead on their studies or increase their GPA.  See what we have to offer for winter session at www.alfredstate.edu/winter.  Please send questions regarding Winter Session to extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu

REV+FLOW by REFIT is a one of a kind workout to a super fun playlist featuring Taylor Swift songs! And for our last three classes of this Fall semester (11/6, 13, 20), we are bringing back some class FAVs from last year including "Fabulous" and "The Greatest Show"!!! Contact me to get your requests on the playlist!! I will add a few more each week! It's FREE for students, faculty and staff on Wednesdays from 5 - 6 pm in The Studio at the Pioneer Center. Yoga mats and light (optional) hand weights are provided. Watch this short promotional video to see what you might expect during a REV+FLOW class. 

If you have questions, contact Lynn Hayes at HayesLC@alfredstate.edu

https://youtu.be/fmY7d4SNtOU

Thank you to all of those Alfred State employees who helped to make Sophomore Career Day on 10/8/24 a success –  RPED, Facilities, ELITE, Admissions, MarCom, ACES, ASC career presenters, and Technology Services!  Your assistance is appreciated for welcoming nine school districts to campus.  These students were excited to learn about careers and see our campus!  Big Blue was a hit!  Thank you!

Tammy Edwards

Assistant Director, Center for Extended Learning

Office of Extended Learning, Innovation, and Teaching Excellence (ELITE)

How to Take and Pass the New York State Notary Examination Training

Date/Time: October 4, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Alfred State campus, Central Dining Hall, Allegany Room
Cost: $125 includes required course textbook (book will be provided at training)

CSEA employees – please note: you may use a tuition benefit voucher to pay for the training course and then you can use the Certification & Licensure Examination Fee Reimbursement benefit to be reimbursed for the cost of the exam. Please contact extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu for a form to fill out.

This practical seminar helps prepare participants to successfully pass the NYS official notary examination. Four sample examinations and answer keys are provided to every participant as a self-study aid for review after the seminar. Attendance at this seminar is a MUST for every state notary examinee to properly prepare for the duties, authority and responsibility of holding a NYS notary commission.

Trainer: Alfred E. Piombino is the leading New York and national notary law and practice expert. He has personally prepared tens of thousands of people from across New York to pass the official examination. Piombino is the author of nine books, including Notary Public Handbook: A Guide for New York, Fourth Edition, court expert witness and is listed in Who's Who in American Law.

Registration Link:  https://banner.alfredstate.edu/pls/prod/zwskcenc.P_SelectCourse

Contact extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu with questions!

We are excited to welcome back Elizabeth King, alumni of Alfred State, as the new Coordinator of Tutoring Services.  Elizabeth brings great energy and a student centered approach to Student Success, and will be an asset to all things tutoring.  If you have qualified students that would be a good tutor in your content area, please send those names along to Elizabeth King.  WELCOME ELIZABETH!

How to Take and Pass the New York State Notary Examination Training
Date/Time: June 20, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Alfred State campus, EJ Brown 206
Cost: $125 includes required course textbook (book will be provided at training)
CSEA employees – please note: you may use a tuition benefit voucher to pay for the training course and then you can use the Certification & Licensure Examination Fee Reimbursement benefit to be reimbursed for the cost of the exam. Please contact extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu for a form to fill out.
This practical seminar helps prepare participants to successfully pass the NYS official notary examination. Four sample examinations and answer keys are provided to every participant as a self-study aid for review after the seminar. Attendance at this seminar is a MUST for every state notary examinee to properly prepare for the duties, authority and responsibility of holding a NYS notary commission.
Trainer: Alfred E. Piombino is the leading New York and national notary law and practice expert. He has personally prepared tens of thousands of people from across New York to pass the official examination. Piombino is the author of nine books, including Notary Public Handbook: A Guide for New York, Fourth Edition, court expert witness and is listed in Who's Who in American Law.
Registration Link: https://banner.alfredstate.edu/.../zwskcenc.P_SelectCourse

Summer School registration is open - check out www.alfredstate.edu/summer for the full schedule of classes.

Please encourage students you come in contact with to take summer classes to get ahead on credits or increase their GPA!  

Any questions on summer school can be directed to Extended Learning at extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu

Secure your first step into the nursing field with the Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) training program through the Center for Extended Learning.  In just three weeks (May 20 - June 7) gain the knowledge and skills to be work ready!  CNA's can earn $18-$25/hour depending on location.  

Cost:  $1500

Students have option to live on campus for an additional $50/week.

Contact extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu for more information and registration!

Faculty are invited to review the following course outlines which will be presented at the Faculty Senate meeting, March 19. The documents can be found on the CDR shared drive, in the 2-Approved CDR - 2023-2024 folder. Map network drive to this folder \\facstaff\cdr.

CDR Approved Courses:

• CJUS 3003 - Cybercrime
• AGRI 3303 - Principles of Water Resources
• AGPS 1101 - Soil Judging

The Center of Innovation and Teaching Excellence invites faculty and staff from Alfred, Wellsville, and Northland campuses to the “Spring 2024 Series of six workshops on teaching and learning.” We have designed a hybrid experience for you this semester (details below): 

• Each workshop will have an asynchronous portion that will be available to you on BrightSpace after enrollment, for 8 weekdays, beginning on a Friday, and ending on a Tuesday. You will need to complete registration to be enrolled. Registration will be announced on Wednesday of the week, a workshop is scheduled to begin.  
• A synchronous session will be held in TEAMS and EJ 104, between 3:30 and 4:15 pm Wednesday, the day after the asynchronous phase ends on Tuesday. The synchronous session will facilitate group discussions, reflection, and Q and A on topics covered. Attractive “CITE (Center of Innovation and Teaching Excellence) Coffee mugs” will be awarded to each faculty member who participates in a workshop. If you attend via TEAMs, you can drop by EJ 106, anytime, to pick up your gift from Kim, our Office Assistant.  
• Workshop registration and TEAMs links for sync phase will be available on CITE SharePoint and TEAMs, from Wednesday of the week that a workshop is set to begin. Click the links here to Subscribe to the CITE TEAM and CITE SharePoint site if you have not already done so.   

Click here to complete registration for our first workshop on “Active Learning: Techniques and strategies that work.” We have combined a variety of resources – articles, videos, and podcasts; reflection exercises, discussion boards, and mini-projects, to provide you with an impactful experience.  

• Asynchronous session on Brightspace after enrollment, from 2/9 [Fri] to 2/20 [Tue] 
• Synchronous Session on TEAMs and EJ 104 [ 3:30 to 4:15 pm on Wednesday, 2/21] 

Dear Faculty of Alfred, Wellsville and Northland campuses,

We would like to acknowledge your tireless efforts and service to Alfred State with a souvenir of appreciation that we have waiting for you, at the reception counter on second floor of the PHS Building, on the Teaching and Learning Day, Thursday, January 18, from 9:00am to 4:00 pm. We also have a day full of sessions to bring you up to speed on your professional development. The open forums on "Exploring CITE" and "Exploring AI" are fantastic opportunities to interact with and explore CITE offerings and AI applications. 

Click here for a schedule of events

Detailed information and previews of some sessions are available on CITE SharePoint site. If you have not done so, please subscribe to the CITE Team to view these details and stay up to date on all professional development opportunities, through Spring 2024 and beyond. For questions email cite@alfredstate.edu.

Thank you for your service to the Alfred State Learning Community!!

Explore Impactful Teaching

Apply for Lumen Circles Fellowships: Learning Communities for Effective Teaching

Fellowships include:

• 9-week community of practice with faculty from multiple institutions
• Weekly activities to explore, apply, and reflect on effective teaching practices (~2 hours/week)
• Build on your strengths and develop skills to expand your teaching repertory
• Set goals and track progress expanding your teaching practice profile
• Work asynchronously in a virtual platform (website) to fit your own schedule 
• Earn a Lumen Circles Fellowship Certificate in Effective Teaching Practice.

Lumen Circles work well for any faculty member, in any discipline, at any stage of career.  Click here to apply for a Lumen Circles Fellowship, offered in partnership with the SUNY Center for Professional Development, SUNY OER Services, and Lumen Learning.  

CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) training will be offered during the Professional Development Week in January 2024, in collaboration with Student Affairs and University Police. Pre-registration is required because of limitation on how many individuals one trainer can train. Please complete this short form to pre-register.

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Start Finals Prep Now workshop on Wednesday, December 6th at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. Students will learn the different stages of exam prep that includes before, during and after checklists, the study cycle, and mistakes to avoid in order to do their very best on Final Exams. In addition, students will learn strategies to address the causes of testing anxiety and leave with an individualized plan to overcome their own personal test taking anxieties.

Find this workshop and future events on Pioneer Link!

View our Fall 2023 Workshop Schedule on the Student Success Webpage: https://www.alfredstate.edu/student-success-center/math-and-writing-labs

Open to faculty/staff and students—Join Financial Aid Counselor, Keri Edsall, on Tuesday, November 7 @ 7 p.m. in the Small Event Space (SLC 310) for an overview of federal student loan repayment options, including updated Income Drive Repayment (IDR) Plans and the new Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan.

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Improving Your __(you pick)__ Workshop on Wednesday, November 1st at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. How often do you catch yourself saying, “I wish I were better at _________.” Well now is your chance to do it! In this workshop you will learn how to improve at something by recognizing the skills you already have and combining them with some new simple and effective strategies. All are welcome and encouraged to join!

Find this workshop and future events on Pioneer Link!

View our Fall 2023 Workshop Schedule on the Student Success Webpage: https://www.alfredstate.edu/student-success-center/math-and-writing-labs