Blue & Gold Today

Join Us this Wednesday March 4, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm in EJ Brown 106 for a L.I.F.T. Workshop -exploring Planner and Loop, two powerful tools that make project management simpler, more collaborative, and more transparent.

In this interactive session, you’ll learn how to:

• Organize tasks and track progress with Planner
• Collaborate in real time using Loop components
• Streamline team communication and project workflows
• Integrate these tools seamlessly within Microsoft 365

Whether you manage courses, committees, or campus projects, this workshop will give you practical strategies you can start using immediately. Bring your laptop and be ready to explore!

Facilitator: Christina Kent

-CITE Team

Nominations are now being accepted for Student Commencement Speakers.

Students, faculty, staff, or administrators may nominate candidates. The nominees must be graduating students who feel comfortable speaking to an audience and are representative of the graduating class within their school (SAS, SAMET). We plan to feature brief (3 minute) speeches by one student from each school. Students interested in representing SAT and Northland should contact their instructors to express interest.

The nomination form can be found here: Commencement Student Speaker Nomination 2026 – Fill out form

The priority deadline for nominations is Friday, March 6. Please direct any questions to stefannl@alfredstate.edu or solisep@alfredstate.edu.    

Dear faculty members from Alfred, Wellsville and Northland campuses,

Here is a quick look at Specialty CITE programming this week [3/2 to 3/6]. These events are open only to members and participants as indicated.

 Non-members and non-participants: If you are interested in any of these programs check out program descriptions here CITE Programming Menu 2025-26. If you are interested in joining any of these programs, email cite@alfredstate.edu, or drop by CITE office in EJ 106.

🌟SAT CITE Social and roundtable [ONLY for Faculty members on Wellsville Campus]

📅 Wednesday, March 4 🕧 2:30–4:00 p.m. 📍Wellsville Workforce Development Center, Room 154

🌟 CITE Steering Committee Meeting [ONLY for committee members]

📅 Thursday, March 5🕧 3:00–4:00 p.m. 📍 EJ 106 + Teams

🧩 IITG GenAI Efficacy ASC Cohort Meeting Option 1 [ONLY for Grant Participants]

📅 Friday, March 6 🕚 10:00–11:00 a.m. 💻 Teams and EJ 106

We hope to see you this week at your respective session(s)!

Warm regards,
CITE Team

Join us this Tuesday, March 3rd, at 11am, for the first roundtable conversation focused on sharing, exploring, and considering the impacts of diverse use cases of assignments created using Mentor AI and Visible AI. While both platforms provide guided access to tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude to support student AI Literacy and Academic Integrity, they function somewhat differently:

• Visible AI (VAI) is intentionally designed with academic integrity at its core.
• Mentor AI offers a broader student-facing ecosystem and learning support environment.

Together, they raise important questions we’ll explore:

• How can both platforms support academic integrity while enabling responsible student use of AI?
• How do we design assignments that build AI literacy, not dependency?
• What does effective, transparent AI integration look like in practice?

Roundtable 1

•  Tuesday, March 3
• 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• EJB 106 + Microsoft Teams

Key takeaways: Participants will

• Learn from peers across disciplines
• Ask questions and exchange ideas
• Explore novel prompt designs and creative use cases
• Compare features and approaches across platforms and LLMs

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

SAVE THE DATE!

The 42nd Annual ASC Honors Convocation will be held Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 2pm in the Orvis Activities Center Gym.  Please mark your calendars now!

Questions can be directed to Lisa Gardner (3913).

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Small Changes with Big Results Workshop on Thursday, February 26th at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. Do you want to make a change or improve something in your life? This workshop will provide the tools and strategies to turn small changes into big results.

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

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: February 23, 2026 (required to receive a May 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 August 2026 graduation at this time
• Students graduating in May who plan to return this fall 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

The Library is happy to announce a new URL for our website: https://library.alfredstate.edu/home. Please update any bookmarks you have in your browser. All links from the main Alfred State website and My Learning have been updated, but please reach out to Library Director Janelle Varin if you notice a broken link. Happy Researching!

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.

BUAD 3153

CHEM 4524

CISY 2133

CISY 3143

COMP 2703

CTRP 3373

DGMA 1403

DGMA 8103

EDUC 2163

NURS 2133

SOCI 3903

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 Registration / Records Office Resources.

A new policy outlining the process for submitting grants is now available on the portal under the Support for Faculty Development card and the Institutional Advancement-Policies and Forms card.  This process has been developed to help streamline the grant submission process, secure institutional support, ensure the College meets eligibility requirements, and meet post-award requirements. 

If you are interested in learning more about grants or have questions, please contact Donna Green at greendm1@alfredstate.edu 

Are you interested in working with our team of student employees to help make your digital documents or course content accessible?  Sign up using our Title II Accessibility Assistance form to get on the list!  This opportunity is not limited to faculty course content, it can be for departments across campus that use digital documents, forms, or distribute digital content and need some help with digital accessibility.  For more information about Title II accessibility visit Fact Sheet: New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments or reach out to EIT@AlfredState.edu.  

🤖 CITE 3-part Workshop Series: Building an effective Portfolio

Strong teaching portfolios don’t begin with documentation — they begin with intention. In this first session, faculty will explore how to frame their teaching goals, identify meaningful evidence of student learning, and build feedback mechanisms that support both improvement and reflection. Participants will leave with a clear roadmap for gathering materials that demonstrate growth and impact over time. participants will leave with a framework for collecting student feedback that is actionable and constructive.

📅 Tuesday, Feb 17
🕚 11:00–12:00 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

A peer mentor is an upper-class student who helps students examine academic concerns and perceived barriers to success. 

Common topics peer mentors cover: 

• adjustment to college and general advice on how to succeed
• time management and study skills
• making referrals to campus resources

Students can meet a peer mentor weekly or just a few times in the semester as needed.

This 2-minute form serves as a way for Alfred State professionals to refer students they believe would benefit from meeting with a peer mentor. Please fill out this form (https://forms.office.com/r/c0maNV7xhb)  and I will send an email to the student to connect with a peer mentor. Questions? Email Amy Babcock at babcocAM@alfredstate.edu 

Dear Faculty members of Alfred, Wellsville and Northland campuses,

We invite you to promote your students' AI Literacy and Academic Integrity concurrently, by giving them secure access to pro versions of multiple LLMs including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, through the Visible AI platform that Alfred State is piloting this semester. The platform is available as an external learning tool in My Learning, and faculty can start using it right away, within their assignments. Watch this 2-minute video demo to get a preview of how to use it. https://asc-cite.com/VAIDemoVideo

 Interested? Next Steps:

1. Complete this short form to let us know the CRN of your course, so that we can copy over, a help module for your students into My Learning. Visible AI Pilot Interest Form for faculty
2. Complete this VAI Faculty Usage Log survey to document issues you face and aha moments when things worked well for you or your students. You can fill the form as often as you wish.  
3. Visit Visible AI Pilot: Spring 2026 Campus Rollout Share Point page for more information.
4. Visit Visible AI Pilot | Channel on CITE Team space for 24x7 support and communication.

5. Upcoming Training Workshop:

   📅 Thursday, Feb 19
   🕚 11:30–12:30 pm
   📍 EJ 106 + Teams

Drop by the CITE Office (EJ 106) anytime for questions or clarifications, Or Email cite@alfredstate.edu.

Let us Lead the way in responsible AI integration together!

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Understanding Time Management in College Workshop on Monday, February 16th at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. It's easy to feel overwhelmed by everything in college, but knowing how to manage your time will help you stay focused and stay on track with your educational goals. This workshop will help you reflect on how you prioritize and learn time management. All are welcome and encouraged to join!

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

Please excuse the following Architecture and Design students as they travel to Pittsburgh, PA on February 11th and 12th to conduct field research for their semester-long project in Studio 6 ARCH 8306, and please also allow them to make up any assignments and coursework that they may miss while on this required field trip. 

Komarisky, Jack
LaDue, Ruby
Meeker, Stephen
Mendez Reyes, Francisco
Multini, Diego
Myers, Rocco
Ramirez, Arlin
Reilly, Orla
Rightmyer, Jacob
Threats, Zion
Villareal, Ricardo
Weiner, Celina
Zywiczynski, Nathan
Abreu, Julian
Bowen, Alana
Budd, Jessica
Ceja, Fernanda
Dominguez Concepcion, Alex
Layer, Matthew
McCarthy, Riley
Myers, Mason
Neu, Lauren
Pope, Elliot
Torres, Angela
Welsh, Connor
Ordonez, Katherine
Samuels, Tasha
Eng, Connor
Konyndyk, Sarah
Gibson, Mary
Paultre, Christopher
Aragon-Nava, Isabella
Pennock, Jeremy
Magana, Kevin
Cary, Joshua

Students, Faculty, and Staff Use your CSA spending account at the Collegiate!

We are open from 7:00am - 4:00pm Tuesday - Sunday with the expectation of opening evenings soon.

Our culinary faculty, students, and Collegiate staff would love to host your business luncheons or just relax and take in the Collegiate's atmosphere while enjoying a wonderful meal.

Reservations are not necessary but are appreciated give us a call at 607-247-5010.

Please excuse the following ARCH 8776 Thesis Development students on 2/11 and 2/12 for a trip to Pittsburgh:

• Allen, Trevor
• Beltran Villegas, Maxine
• Day, Caroline
• Diaz De La Criz, Sarahi
• Eigg, Jackson
• Ekstrom, Olivia
• Ragan, Brianna
• Fitzpatrick, Cormac
• Fullone, Selena
• Pirotta, Ainsley
• Santana Hidalgo, Nathalia
• Warfield, Isabelle
• Wickes, Camryn
• Youngberg, Nicole

Any questions or concerns can be directed to Kevin Hofmann, hofmankn@alfredstate.edu. 

PLEASE remind students to log in to Scholarship Universe!

Here is a 30-second quick pitch you can share in your classrooms or even in the hallway:

Alfred State has a new scholarship platform called Scholarship Universe. It’s the one place where students can be matched with both internal and external scholarships.

5 Things to Know:

1. When students log in, they’ll land on a dashboard. To unlock scholarships, the most important step is answering the matching questions — they can click the green bar with the dollar signs at the top or the “Questions” tab on the left.
2. As students answer questions, the system automatically matches them with scholarships they may qualify for. Matches can be viewed under the “Scholarships” tab on the left toolbar. Scholarships are labeled as Match, Partial Match, or Non-Match.
3. Students can see application-based scholarships under the “Applications” tab, including a section for ones that are “Ready to Start.”
4. If documents are required, students can upload everything directly under the “My Docs” tab.
5. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s absolutely worth it — scholarships are open NOW, so students should log in and get started.

👉 https://alfredstate.scholarshipuniverse.com

Questions?
AlfredStateScholarships@alfredstate.edu
Or contact Mary Perkins or Chris Vernam

We are continuing the work for the Online Institutional Readiness plan.  This team supports the growth and success of online programs and the Alfred State Online enterprise. We are seeking faculty and staff who are interested in continuing to shape the future of online education at our institution. 

Subcommittees are being formed in the following six areas:

• Institutional and Administration Support
• Technology Support
• Course Development and Instructional Design
• Teaching and Learning and Faculty Support
• Student Support
• Evaluation and Assessment

Scope of Work:
The group will focus on strategies, resources, and timelines that strengthen Alfred State’s online offerings and ensure institutional readiness.

Time Commitment:
1–3 hours per month from February through April.

If you are passionate about online learning and want to contribute, we invite you to join us!

Interested? Please fill out this survey by February 12, 2026.

Dear Faculty,

You receive this newsletter from CITE, every Monday/Tuesday in your Outlook Inbox. We bring to you, one or two teaching tips and upcoming professional development opportunities offered by CITE and SUNY. Here is this week's edition https://asc-cite.com/WeeklyMentorFeb3

Please let us know how we can make this weekly connection even more valuable. Email cite@alfredstate.edu 

- CITE Team

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Tackling Assignments Workshop on Thursday, February 5th at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. If your approach to assignments/homework is to complete them with the least amount of time & effort, then this workshop is for you!  You will learn how to: 1. take notes and make them meaningful, 2. track and complete assignments, and 3. utilize valuable feedback.

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

Are you interested in lending a voice to our practices and procedures related to offering college classes in our local high schools? The RPED team is working with the VPAA and Faculty Senate on developing an Advisory Board to help Alfred State College explore the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships, (NACEP) accreditation, and our college in the high school offerings overall. If you are not familiar with NACEP you can learn more here: https://www.nacep.org/ . If you would like to be considered for the Advisory Board please complete this form: Alfred State College Concurrent Enrollment Program Advisory Board Interest Form – Fill out form The form will close on 2/06/26.

Please contact me, Ron Foster, if you would like to book the library classroom for your own events or library sessions. Please also contact me if you have any library instruction needs: I can provide sessions on research skills, resources and strategies for completing assignments, evaluating web sources, and citation style, or I can do just a brief, in-class visit to review APA or MLA styles and the importance of citing sources. We can do whatever you want to help your students. My e-mail address is FosterR@alfredstate.edu, and my phone number is (607) 587-4310. I'm here if you need anything.

The Library would also love to collaborate with you. Just let me know you're interested, and we can plan your assignment, event, and other outreach. Everyone's welcome at the Library.

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Starting the Semester Strong Workshop on Wednesday, January 28th at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. This workshop will cover a Self-Management System, explaining the multiple layers we all must keep flowing smoothly to be our most productive selves. Including, asking for help when these flows are blocked by barriers. All are welcome and encouraged to join!

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

We have officially integrated our private donor scholarships within Scholarship Universe! With this database being a centralized scholarship platform, it is designed to make the scholarship process simpler, faster, and more efficient for everyone.

✨ Why this matters:
Scholarship Universe significantly reduces manual work, streamlines the review process, and helps ensure students are matched with scholarships they actually qualify for, all in one place!

As students return to the classroom, we kindly ask for your help in spreading the word by encouraging them to log in and complete their matching questions.

https://alfredstate.scholarshipuniverse.com

📌 Important to know:
In order for students to be matched with internal and external scholarships for the upcoming academic year, they must answer the matching questions within Scholarship Universe. If those questions aren’t completed, students won’t appear as eligible applicants during the review process.

As shared in our previous announcement, once we have fully learned and tested the system, we will offer training sessions at various times and days to walk faculty and staff through the scholarship review and selection process. Our goal is to ensure everyone feels comfortable and confident using this new tool before diving in.

Your encouragement will help students take full advantage of this system—and will ultimately save everyone time down the road. Thank you for helping us launch this exciting new tool!

Questions or curious to learn more? We’re happy to help!

Mary Perkins | 607-587-3932
Chris Vernam | 607-587-3965
AlfredStateScholarships@alfredstate.edu 

The following Academic Regulations (AR) have been added/changed per the AR 101 process:

• 305.2
• 305.3
• 402.2b

Academic Regulations can be found in the Alfred State College Catalog: https://catalog2.alfredstate.edu/ Then Navigate to Academics / then Academic Rules and Regulations.

The Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence is a distinguished award for SUNY student leaders (2 nominees). We are requesting that if you have or know of an excellent student leader who meets the following criteria, please respond to Deena Smith (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) with that student’s name (ID is very helpful) and we will follow-up with them to acquire the needed information.

Criteria:

• A senior / in their last year (must graduate between June 2025 and May 2026)
• Exceptional academic performance (3.0 or above)
• Strong examples in at least three of the following areas:
• Academic Excellence
• Leadership
• Diversity, Equity, inclusion & justice
• Campus Involvement
• Civics and Service
• Research & Development
• Creative or Performing Arts

Nominators must identify the student to us (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) and we will do the rest!

We need the student leaders to fill out their nomination forms and forward them to us by Friday, January 23rd, 2026. 

The Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence is a distinguished award for SUNY student leaders (2 nominees). We are requesting that if you have or know of an excellent student leader who meets the following criteria, please respond to Deena Smith (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) with that student’s name (ID is very helpful) and we will follow-up with them to acquire the needed information.

Criteria:

• A senior / in their last year (must graduate between June 2025 and May 2026)
• Exceptional academic performance (3.0 or above)
• Strong examples in at least three of the following areas:
• Academic Excellence
• Leadership
• Diversity, Equity, inclusion & justice
• Campus Involvement
• Civics and Service
• Research & Development
• Creative or Performing Arts

Nominators must identify the student to us (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) and we will do the rest!

We need the student leaders to fill out their nomination forms and forward them to us by Friday, January 23rd, 2026. 

The Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence is a distinguished award for SUNY student leaders (2 nominees). We are requesting that if you have or know of an excellent student leader who meets the following criteria, please respond to Deena Smith (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) with that student’s name (ID is very helpful) and we will follow-up with them to acquire the needed information.

Criteria:

• A senior / in their last year (must graduate between June 2025 and May 2026)
• Exceptional academic performance (3.0 or above)
• Strong examples in at least three of the following areas:
• Academic Excellence
• Leadership
• Diversity, Equity, inclusion & justice
• Campus Involvement
• Civics and Service
• Research & Development
• Creative or Performing Arts

Nominators must identify the student to us (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) and we will do the rest!

We need the student leaders to fill out their nomination forms and forward them to us by Friday, January 23rd, 2026. 

The Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence is a distinguished award for SUNY student leaders (2 nominees). We are requesting that if you have or know of an excellent student leader who meets the following criteria, please respond to Deena Smith (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) with that student’s name (ID is very helpful) and we will follow-up with them to acquire the needed information.

Criteria:

• A senior / in their last year (must graduate between June 2025 and May 2026)
• Exceptional academic performance (3.0 or above)
• Strong examples in at least three of the following areas:
• Academic Excellence
• Leadership
• Diversity, Equity, inclusion & justice
• Campus Involvement
• Civics and Service
• Research & Development
• Creative or Performing Arts

Nominators must identify the student to us (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) and we will do the rest!

We need the student leaders to fill out their nomination forms and forward them to us by Friday, January 23rd, 2026. 

College Council’s Leadership Through Civic Engagement Award 

Do you know a member of our campus community (faculty, staff, or student) that is having a big impact on our culture of care and championing community service? If so, please nominate them for the College Council's Leadership Through Civic Engagement Award! 

• Who: Anyone may nominate a student or faculty/staff member. Nominations for faculty/staff should be for civic engagement service within the past two years and no self-nominations are permitted.
• Description: College Council recognizes members of the Alfred State community annually for leadership in civic engagement.  Reviewers assess nominations based on 5 primary categories (leadership, teamwork, partnership, impact, and innovation).
• How to Nominate: Use the online application (link here) to find further instructions and to upload and submit your nomination letter(s).
• Recognition: College Council selects up to 2 faculty/staff and unlimited # of deserving student awardees. Student awardees are recognized at Honors Convocation while faculty/staff awardees are recognized at the Reward & Recognition Luncheon.
• Due Date: January 16th for nominations

This is a great way to recognize members of our campus that are hard at work fostering a caring community! Whether it is a student who is always taking initiative and enhancing team dynamics or a faculty or staff member who is leading the way with partnerships and innovation that enhance our civic impact, help us recognize and celebrate all the ways our community members are showing up and making a difference by nominating folks you feel exemplify the spirit of this award. 

Happy New Year from the Center for Civic Leadership! 

Our Community Needs Hub, which houses our campus food pantry and thrift store, continued to offer limited weekly hours over the winter break and will be staffed 7 days a week starting Monday January 12th to help our students as they transition back to campus. Our Spring semester hours will be posted on digital signage and are updated on our Civic Engagement Pioneer link page.

• As a reminder food pantry request can be submitted in person during open hours or remotely through our Food Pantry Request Form.  Students submitting a request in person will be able to receive goods at the time of the request while those submitting remotely will be notified by staff via email once the bag is available for pick-up. 

Looking forward to rolling up our sleeves to serve our incredible community once again this semester!

Faculty and staff are invited to express interest in participating as volunteer clients in a supervised personal training program during the Spring 2026 semester.

This program is part of SPMG 6203, an applied course in a new microcredential for certified personal trainers, conducted under the direct oversight and review of Tony Aquilina.

Program Details:

• Approximately 10-week training program  (Weeks 5–15 of the Spring 2026 semester)
• Individualized personal training sessions specifically tailored to individual fitness goals & schedule
• Training conducted in Alfred State fitness facilities
• Educational, non-commercial experience
• All fitness and experience levels are welcome

Participants will be asked to complete an initial client consultation, a brief mid-program evaluation, and a final evaluation of the student trainer as part of the learning process. 

Placement is dependent on student enrollment and availability. Faculty and staff who are interested may email aquilia@alfredstate.edu for more information.

Thank you for supporting experiential learning opportunities for our students.

Thank you Eric Wilmot and Deb Claire for your information/work on this.  Faculty of Part of Term courses will now be able to enter attendance for dates within the Part of Term!  In the past, Part of Term faculty would need to scroll through days that do not representative of the course availability.  Starting this Spring, faculty will only see available days based on the part of term range.  

If anyone would like assistance with setting up, entering or editing attendance don't hesitate to reach out for training (cowburc@alfredstate.edu).  Have a great Spring term!

The Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence is a distinguished award for SUNY student leaders (2 nominees). We are requesting that if you have or know of an excellent student leader who meets the following criteria, please respond to Deena Smith (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) with that student’s name (ID is very helpful) and we will follow-up with them to acquire the needed information.

Criteria:

• A senior / in their last year (must graduate between June 2025 and May 2026)
• Exceptional academic performance (3.0 or above)
• Strong examples in at least three of the following areas:
• Academic Excellence
• Leadership
• Diversity, Equity, inclusion & justice
• Campus Involvement
• Civics and Service
• Research & Development
• Creative or Performing Arts

Nominators must identify the student to us (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) and we will do the rest!

We need the student leaders to fill out their nomination forms and forward them to us by Friday, January 23rd, 2026. 

The Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence is a distinguished award for SUNY student leaders (2 nominees). We are requesting that if you have or know of an excellent student leader who meets the following criteria, please respond to Deena Smith (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) with that student’s name (ID is very helpful) and we will follow-up with them to acquire the needed information.

Criteria:

• A senior / in their last year (must graduate between June 2025 and May 2026)
• Exceptional academic performance (3.0 or above)
• Strong examples in at least three of the following areas:
• Academic Excellence
• Leadership
• Diversity, Equity, inclusion & justice
• Campus Involvement
• Civics and Service
• Research & Development
• Creative or Performing Arts

Nominators must identify the student to us (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) and we will do the rest!

We need the student leaders to fill out their nomination forms and forward them to us by Friday, January 23rd, 2026. 

The Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence is a distinguished award for SUNY student leaders (2 nominees). We are requesting that if you have or know of an excellent student leader who meets the following criteria, please respond to Deena Smith (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) with that student’s name (ID is very helpful) and we will follow-up with them to acquire the needed information.

Criteria:

• A senior / in their last year (must graduate between June 2025 and May 2026)
• Exceptional academic performance (3.0 or above)
• Strong examples in at least three of the following areas:
• Academic Excellence
• Leadership
• Diversity, Equity, inclusion & justice
• Campus Involvement
• Civics and Service
• Research & Development
• Creative or Performing Arts

Nominators must identify the student to us (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) and we will do the rest!

We need the student leaders to fill out their nomination forms and forward them to us by Friday, January 23rd, 2026. 

The Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence is a distinguished award for SUNY student leaders (2 nominees). We are requesting that if you have or know of an excellent student leader who meets the following criteria, please respond to Deena Smith (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) with that student’s name (ID is very helpful) and we will follow-up with them to acquire the needed information.

Criteria:

• A senior / in their last year (must graduate between June 2025 and May 2026)
• Exceptional academic performance (3.0 or above)
• Strong examples in at least three of the following areas:
• Academic Excellence
• Leadership
• Diversity, Equity, inclusion & justice
• Campus Involvement
• Civics and Service
• Research & Development
• Creative or Performing Arts

Nominators must identify the student to us (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) and we will do the rest!

We need the student leaders to fill out their nomination forms and forward them to us by Friday, January 23rd, 2026. 

The Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence is a distinguished award for SUNY student leaders (2 nominees). We are requesting that if you have or know of an excellent student leader who meets the following criteria, please respond to Deena Smith (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) with that student’s name (ID is very helpful) and we will follow-up with them to acquire the needed information.

Criteria:

• A senior / in their last year (must graduate between June 2025 and May 2026)
• Exceptional academic performance (3.0 or above)
• Strong examples in at least three of the following areas:
• Academic Excellence
• Leadership
• Diversity, Equity, inclusion & justice
• Campus Involvement
• Civics and Service
• Research & Development
• Creative or Performing Arts

Nominators must identify the student to us (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) and we will do the rest!

We need the student leaders to fill out their nomination forms and forward them to us by Friday, January 23rd, 2026. 

Registration for Winter Session begins on November 17th!  Get registered for your favorite course early!
Check out www.alfredstate.edu/winter for winter information and the course list.

Questions regarding Winter Session can be directed towards extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu

B.E.A.T Buzz Newsletter - Bridging Education and Technology

This edition features: 

• NEW! CITE Faculty Lounge
• PDW Award Opportunities
• PDW Check-In Protocol
• Winter Session
• NEW! LIFT Labs

Click on the link to the video and newsletter page here: B.E.A.T Buzz Newsletter 

The Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence is a distinguished award for SUNY student leaders (2 nominees). We are requesting that if you have or know of an excellent student leader who meets the following criteria, please respond to Deena Smith (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) with that student’s name (ID is very helpful) and we will follow-up with them to acquire the needed information.

Criteria:

• A senior / in their last year (must graduate between June 2025 and May 2026)
• Exceptional academic performance (3.0 or above)
• Strong examples in at least three of the following areas:
• Academic Excellence
• Leadership
• Diversity, Equity, inclusion & justice
• Campus Involvement
• Civics and Service
• Research & Development
• Creative or Performing Arts

Nominators must identify the student to us (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) and we will do the rest!

We need the student leaders to fill out their nomination forms and forward them to us by Friday, January 23rd, 2026. 

Dear Faculty and Staff,

We are excited to share that Alfred State has adopted a new scholarship management system: Scholarship Universe by Ellucian. This powerful tool not only helps our institution streamline scholarship processes but also gives students access to a wide range of external scholarship opportunities.

Currently, any accepted or enrolled student can log in at https://alfredstate.scholarshipuniverse.com to explore and apply for external scholarships they may qualify for. Please encourage your students to check it out as they head home for break. If students have any questions, please direct them to use the email: AlfredStateScholarships@alfredstate.edu

As for Alfred State campus scholarships, we are working diligently to integrate them into the system. Once this setup is complete, we will schedule training sessions at various times and days for departments and reviewers to guide you through the new process which will be consistent with the scholarship timeline that we have used at Alfred State.

Thank you for your patience and support as we implement these exciting changes, and please don't hesitate to reach out to Chris Vernam and/or Mary Perkins with any questions.

We hope you have a magical holiday season! 🎄

The Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence is a distinguished award for SUNY student leaders (2 nominees). We are requesting that if you have or know of an excellent student leader who meets the following criteria, please respond to Deena Smith (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) with that student’s name (ID is very helpful) and we will follow-up with them to acquire the needed information.

Criteria:

• A senior / in their last year (must graduate between June 2025 and May 2026)
• Exceptional academic performance (3.0 or above)
• Strong examples in at least three of the following areas:
• Academic Excellence
• Leadership
• Diversity, Equity, inclusion & justice
• Campus Involvement
• Civics and Service
• Research & Development
• Creative or Performing Arts

Nominators must identify the student to us (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) and we will do the rest!

We need the student leaders to fill out their nomination forms and forward them to us by Friday, January 23rd, 2026. 

The Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence is a distinguished award for SUNY student leaders (2 nominees). We are requesting that if you have or know of an excellent student leader who meets the following criteria, please respond to Deena Smith (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) with that student’s name (ID is very helpful) and we will follow-up with them to acquire the needed information.

Criteria:

• A senior / in their last year (must graduate between June 2025 and May 2026)
• Exceptional academic performance (3.0 or above)
• Strong examples in at least three of the following areas:
• Academic Excellence
• Leadership
• Diversity, Equity, inclusion & justice
• Campus Involvement
• Civics and Service
• Research & Development
• Creative or Performing Arts

Nominators must identify the student to us (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) and we will do the rest!

We need the student leaders to fill out their nomination forms and forward them to us by Friday, January 23rd, 2026. 

The Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence is a distinguished award for SUNY student leaders (2 nominees). We are requesting that if you have or know of an excellent student leader who meets the following criteria, please respond to Deena Smith (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) with that student’s name (ID is very helpful) and we will follow-up with them to acquire the needed information.

Criteria:

• A senior / in their last year (must graduate between June 2025 and May 2026)
• Exceptional academic performance (3.0 or above)
• Strong examples in at least three of the following areas:
• Academic Excellence
• Leadership
• Diversity, Equity, inclusion & justice
• Campus Involvement
• Civics and Service
• Research & Development
• Creative or Performing Arts

Nominators must identify the student to us (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) and we will do the rest!

We need the student leaders to fill out their nomination forms and forward them to us by Friday, January 23rd, 2026. 

Today at 4pm-SLC 408: YOUR Well-being and reducing your stress before finals! 

Please consider encouraging students to attend.

Wednesday December 3, 4pm-SLC 408: YOUR Well-being and reducing your stress before finals! 

Please consider encouraging students to attend.

The Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence is a distinguished award for SUNY student leaders (2 nominees). We are requesting that if you have or know of an excellent student leader who meets the following criteria, please respond to Deena Smith (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) with that student’s name (ID is very helpful) and we will follow-up with them to acquire the needed information.

Criteria:

• A senior / in their last year (must graduate between June 2025 and May 2026)
• Exceptional academic performance (3.0 or above)
• Strong examples in at least three of the following areas:
• Academic Excellence
• Leadership
• Diversity, Equity, inclusion & justice
• Campus Involvement
• Civics and Service
• Research & Development
• Creative or Performing Arts

Nominators must identify the student to us (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) and we will do the rest!

We need the student leaders to fill out their nomination forms and forward them to us by Friday, January 23rd, 2026. 

Please join the English & Humanities department and the Debate Club for a brief student debate followed by an open public forum at 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm Tuesday, Dec 2 in the SLC small events space.   

Resolved: "Alfred State College should procure proprietary software tools to monitor and deter improper use of artificial intelligence in academic work."

Pizza will be served. We hope to see you there!

Call for Faculty Proposals: Professional Development Week, January 8–16, 2026

Have an idea, innovation, or strategy to share with colleagues? We’re now accepting faculty proposals for sessions during Professional Development Week (PDW), January 8–16, 2026. Whether you’ve tried a new teaching approach, integrated AI tools, redesigned assessments, or led successful collaborations — we’d love to highlight your work! Sessions may take the form of presentations, panels, demonstrations, or interactive workshops.

👉 Submit your proposal by completing this short form: [Click here to apply] Let’s make PDW 2026 a week of shared insight, creativity, and campus-wide learning

The Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence is a distinguished award for SUNY student leaders (2 nominees). We are requesting that if you have or know of an excellent student leader who meets the following criteria, please respond to Deena Smith (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) with that student’s name (ID is very helpful) and we will follow-up with them to acquire the needed information.

Criteria:

• A senior / in their last year (must graduate between June 2025 and May 2026)
• Exceptional academic performance (3.0 or above)
• Strong examples in at least three of the following areas:
• Academic Excellence
• Leadership
• Diversity, Equity, inclusion & justice
• Campus Involvement
• Civics and Service
• Research & Development
• Creative or Performing Arts

Nominators must identify the student to us (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) and we will do the rest!

We need the student leaders to fill out their nomination forms and forward them to us by Friday, January 23rd, 2026. 

The Center for Academic Resources & Excellence will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday from Wednesday, 11/26 through Friday, 11/28. CARE includes the Academic Advising Center, Student Success Center, Office of Accessibility Services and the Educational Opportunity Program. 

The Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence is a distinguished award for SUNY student leaders (2 nominees). We are requesting that if you have or know of an excellent student leader who meets the following criteria, please respond to Deena Smith (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) with that student’s name (ID is very helpful) and we will follow-up with them to acquire the needed information.

Criteria:

• A senior / in their last year (must graduate between June 2025 and May 2026)
• Exceptional academic performance (3.0 or above)
• Strong examples in at least three of the following areas:
• Academic Excellence
• Leadership
• Diversity, Equity, inclusion & justice
• Campus Involvement
• Civics and Service
• Research & Development
• Creative or Performing Arts

Nominators must identify the student to us (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) and we will do the rest!

We need the student leaders to fill out their nomination forms and forward them to us by Friday, January 23rd, 2026. 

Do you know a faculty member who should be recognized for their dedication to Alfred State College?  The SUNY Chancellor’s Award committee is soliciting nominations in the following four categories for the 2025-26 award cycle:

• Faculty Service – consistently superior service to the college and/or students
• Scholarship and Creative Activity – excellence in scholarship/research and/or creative performance
• Teaching – consistently superior classroom/laboratory/studio teaching
• Adjunct Faculty - superior classroom/laboratory/studio teaching by an adjunct faculty member

These awards are based on student, faculty, and staff nominations.  Please take a moment to submit a nomination by completing the brief survey available at: https://forms.office.com/r/dGF9HAKPEF

Anyone wishing more information may contact Wayne Bensley at benslewd@alfredstate.edu. Submit nominations by November 21. A complete listing of the awards and criteria is available at  The Chancellor's Awards for Excellence

At 4pm-SLC Small Events Space 310: Overcoming Procrastination to maximize your potential!  

• Students must work with their academic department to complete a Course Change Notice to withdraw from a class.
• Submit the completed form to the Student Records and Financial Services Office (10 Elm Building) for processing.
• Financial Aid will review all course withdrawals to determine any impact on aid eligibility.
• A $20 course withdrawal fee is charged. This fee can be paid online or in person at the Student Records and Financial Services Office.

• To pay online: go to my.AlfredState.edu, select Finances, and use the “Pay Bill” card to pay through Nelnet.
• A late fee will be added if the withdrawal fee is not paid within 30 days.

The Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence is a distinguished award for SUNY student leaders (2 nominees). We are requesting that if you have or know of an excellent student leader who meets the following criteria, please respond to Deena Smith (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) with that student’s name (ID is very helpful) and we will follow-up with them to acquire the needed information.

Criteria:

• A senior / in their last year (must graduate between June 2025 and May 2026)
• Exceptional academic performance (3.0 or above)
• Strong examples in at least three of the following areas:
• Academic Excellence
• Leadership
• Diversity, Equity, inclusion & justice
• Campus Involvement
• Civics and Service
• Research & Development
• Creative or Performing Arts

Nominators must identify the student to us (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) and we will do the rest!

We need the student leaders to fill out their nomination forms and forward them to us by Friday, January 23rd, 2026. 

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 

There are two upcoming student workshops aimed at enhancing the success of our First-Generation students.  Please consider encouraging students to attend.

• Wednesday November 19, 4pm-SLC Small Events Space 310: Overcoming Procrastination to maximize your potential!
• Wednesday December 3, 4pm-SLC 408: YOUR Well-being and reducing your stress before finals!

Celebrate the benefits of international education and cultural exchanges with us! We have multiple opportunities throughout IEW and look forward to elevating our global connections November 17th – 21st with any who can make it out to one of our collaborative programs. 

• Monday, November 17th SUNY Study Abroad meeting (virtual) - 12PM
  • Contact Melissa Holland with questions
• Tuesday, November 18th Cultural Connections 4:30-5:30 cultural life center (SLC 401)
  • Drop by for a drink, snack, and community building across cultures to help celebrate and elevate diverse cultural identities here at Alfred State College.
• Tuesday, November 18th 6-8pm
  • Join us for a special International Student cooking class celebrating Brazilian culture through one of its most beloved comfort foods: Strogonoff! In this hands-on session, participants will learn how to make this creamy, flavorful dish — a staple in Brazilian homes — with two delicious options: Traditional Chicken Strogonoff and Vegetarian “Chicken” Strogonoff. After cooking together, we’ll share the dishes by donating the meals to our community as a Thanksgiving-inspired act of kindness and gratitude. It’s the perfect way to celebrate culture, connection, and giving back — all in one event. No cooking experience needed — just bring your curiosity, your smile, and your appetite for good food and community! Hosted by Cultural Life Center in partnership with ACES and the Civic Leadership Office.
• Wednesday, November 19th Khalid Ashraf Symposium 6-8pm (SLC 310)
  • The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Center for Civic Leadership invite you to explore Restorative Justice with us as we feature a documentary about surviving Tutsi and Hutu women of the Rwandan genocide who work together to overcome tragedy to form Rwanda's first female drumming ensemble and open Rwanda's first ice cream shop. Please join Cyan Corwine, Angela Graves, Michael Colomaio, and Jeff Sittu for questions and audience discussion immediately following the documentary.
• Thursday, November 20th International Humphrey Fellow Panel 9:30-10:50 (PHS 107)
  • Celebrating global perspectives and the value of cross-cultural learning with distinguished Cornell CALS Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows from 11 different countries.
• Friday, November 21st commUNITY Potluck 6-8 upstairs of Alfred Village Hall
  • Join us for the final commUNITY potluck for the semester as we celebrate culture and homeplace through a community wide food share initiative.  While not required, RSVP’s through our online form are appreciated so we can best plan for set up. 

Faculty are invited to review the following program and course outline which will be presented at the Faculty Senate meeting, November 18. 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 1400 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 Program:

• BBA Business Administration - 3-Year (Accelerated) Program

CDR Approved Course:

• EDUC 2163 - Foundations of Education

Thank you,

CDR Committee

Please excuse the following students, who are competing at the Associated Schools of Construction, Region 1 Competition in Albany, NY, November 13-15:

Jessica Budd
Fernanda Ceja
Connor Dolan
Jackson Eigg
Brianna Fagan
Selena Fullone
Megan Pinzel
Ainsley Pirotta
Alessandra Santoro
Isabelle Warfield

Please allow them to make up any missed work.

The Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence is a distinguished award for SUNY student leaders (2 nominees). We are requesting that if you have or know of an excellent student leader who meets the following criteria, please respond to Deena Smith (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) with that student’s name (ID is very helpful) and we will follow-up with them to acquire the needed information.

Criteria:

• A senior / in their last year (must graduate between June 2025 and May 2026)
• Exceptional academic performance (3.0 or above)
• Strong examples in at least three of the following areas:
• Academic Excellence
• Leadership
• Diversity, Equity, inclusion & justice
• Campus Involvement
• Civics and Service
• Research & Development
• Creative or Performing Arts

Nominators must identify the student to us (smithdl1@alfredstate.edu) and we will do the rest!

We need the student leaders to fill out their nomination forms and forward them to us by Friday, January 23rd, 2026. 

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 

Please excuse the following students, who are competing at the Associated Schools of Construction, Region 1 Competition in Albany, NY, November 13-15:

Jessica Budd
Fernanda Ceja
Connor Dolan
Jackson Eigg
Brianna Fagan
Selena Fullone
Megan Pinzel
Ainsley Pirotta
Alessandra Santoro
Isabelle Warfield

Please allow them to make up any missed work.

The Academic Advising Center is hosting one virtual Registration Readiness workshop to help prepare students for Spring registration. The workshop will be on TEAMS and is scheduled for Thursday, November 13th at 5:00pm. It's time to look to the future and plan for next semester! Learn about course registration, meeting with your advisor, staying on track with your degree planning, and graduation requirements! Most students get to register themselves for classes. The sooner you can get registered for next semester, the better schedule you will have. Learn about the digital tools that can help make registration quick and easy!

Thursday, November 13th at 5:00pm - Join via TEAMS!

View this workshop and future events on Pioneer Link.

View our Fall 2025 Workshop Schedule on the My Academics portal page under Student Success Center: https://alfredstateedu14176.sharepoint.com/sites/MyAcademics 

FACT2 is pleased to provide the sign-up links for the new FACT2 Task Groups!

AI and Accessibility Task Group Sign-up:

SUNY FACT2 Digital Accessibility through Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Group Volunteer  – Fill out form

This FACT2 Task Group will explore best practices for leveraging AI to support faculty and campus efforts to increase Digital Accessibility of course content and access for students to academic resources and services.  Building on the work of the previous Task Group on Generative AI in Teaching and learning, this Task group will look at expanding the AI Tools rubric to include assessment of digital tools for supporting EIT accessibility.

Credit for Prior Learning Task Group Sign-up:

SUNY FACT2 Credit for Prior Learning Task Group Volunteer – Fill out form

This working group will examine enhanced portfolio assessment practices supported by the adoption of technology solutions while developing clear recommendations for equitable campus structures and procedures.  SUNY and the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) have formed a two-year partnership to support SUNY’s interest in enabling the award of academic credit through Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) in credit courses and programs. CAEL training and consulting through this partnership will support both the FACT2 working group and campus faculty and staff.  Through the integration of advanced technology solutions—including AI-powered assessment tools—and robust campus structures designed for access and equity, the FACT2 Task Group will empower SUNY to expand access to credit for prior learning, elevate portfolio assessment standards, and ensure all learners have equitable paths to academic credit based on their skills and experience. 

Please excuse the following A+D students from all classes on November 12, 2025, beginning at 2 p.m., as they represent ASC at the Construction Services convention in Rochester: Parker Jensen, Lucas DerSarkissian, Luke Jensen, Theresa D’Amato-Neff, Lucas Tran, Emerson Rahim, and Liam Cass.

At 4pm, Small Events Space 310 SLC: Navigate your career like a Boss!  Career Development's hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to navigate our career services platform like a pro. We'll walk you through using the job/internship portal (JobLink)  to find opportunities that match your goals, and show you how to build a polished, professional resume using the built-in resume builder-Skills First. Bring your laptop and get ready to take the first step toward your future career! Please consider encouraging students to attend.

Students in COMP 3603 Writing for Emergent Media will be traveling on Wednesday, Nov. 12 for an experiential learning opportunity in Canandaigua. Please excuse the following students starting from 11:00 am:

Sarah Acly, Miller Dennis, D'Asia Grant, Madigan Harris, Nicholas Mari, James McCoy, Killian McGee, Landy Minga, Jaden Nembhard, Nicholas Olmo, Yulande Waugh, Riley Wulff, and Matthew Yee.

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Real Talk: Your Struggles Workshop on Wednesday, November 12th at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. Temperature check time. What are you struggling with, and let’s get through it.  As we enter the homestretch of the semester, let’s discuss how everything is going.  What challenges and barriers are you encountering, then discuss resources and options for progress available around campus.  Time to finish strong!

Find this workshop and future events on Pioneer Link!

View our Fall 2025 Workshop Schedule on the My Academics portal page under Student Success Center: https://alfredstateedu14176.sharepoint.com/sites/MyAcademics 

Please excuse the following students from Alfred State’s Student Senate who will be participating in the SUNY Student Assembly's Fall Conference in Syracuse, NY, from November 14 to November 16: 

• Aldwin Aaron
• Nakido Guy-Diaz
• Melody Simon
• Jazz Jarbeck
• Cohle Whitehouse
• Yulande Waugh

Botany students make mini rhizotrons (for viewing root growth) out of old CD jewel cases. If you have some you don't need anymore, please contact Jessica Hutchison (HutchiJM@alfredstate.edu) and she will come pick them up. She can also show you how to make your own! Jewel cases need to be the thicker ones, not the thin, flat type since they need to hold soil.

Course Selection Forms have been sent to Academic Advisers. The SWB0510 (Advisee Registration PIN #) report is also available on the General Report Share daily. This report lists each advisee’s name, Alternate Registration PIN, and time ticket by adviser.

• Advisers should provide students with their Alternate Registration PIN and assigned web registration time after advisement on selected courses.
• Readmitted and transfer students who have paid their enrollment deposit should contact their adviser for assistance.
• Helpful registration resources (How-to Guides) are available to students by visiting my.AlfredState.edu, selecting “Academics,” and then choosing “Additional Academic Info” on the “Academic Resources” card.
• Graduating students who plan to return for a new major cannot register until they have applied for readmission through the Admissions Office and paid their enrollment deposit.
• If a student expected to graduate will no longer be graduating, the department chair must contact Student Records and Financial Services to have the student removed from the graduation list so a time ticket and registration group can be assigned.

Course Approved as Acceptable for Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements

The following course has been approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs as acceptable for Liberal Arts and Sciences under the Social Science category effective spring 2026.

IDST 5103 - Futures Issues & Research

The Records Office will update the listing on the portal.  The complete listing of courses acceptable for Liberal Arts and Sciences will be updated and can be found on the portal.

There are three upcoming student workshops aimed at enhancing the success of our First-Generation students.  Please consider encouraging students to attend.

• Wed November 12, 4pm, Small Events Space 310 SLC: Navigate your career like a Boss!  Career Development's hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to navigate our career services platform like a pro. We'll walk you through using the job/internship portal (JobLink)  to find opportunities that match your goals, and show you how to build a polished, professional resume using the built-in resume builder-Skills First. Bring your laptop and get ready to take the first step toward your future career!
• Wednesday November 19, 4pm-SLC Small Events Space 310: Overcoming Procrastination to maximize your potential!
• Wednesday December 3, 4pm-SLC 408: YOUR Well-being and reducing your stress before finals!

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 

If a student is changing sections of an identical course past the add/drop date (for example, changing from a M/W/F GLST 2113 to a T/R GLST 2113) this does not need to be an Academic Affairs appeal. If the student gets a signature from the department chair and advisor, this can be processed directly by records, without going through the Academic Affairs appeal process.

• 502.8 A class section change within the first five days requires the approval of the student's department chair or academic adviser [sic]. After five instructional days, a section change will also require the approval of the course department chair. A section change after the second week occurs for unique and/or extenuating circumstances. A class section change can only occur within the same part of term. Changes occurring outside of the same part of term will be handled as add/drop listed in section 502.10 and 502.11.

Alfred State is a proud member of the First Gen Forward network.  SUNY and First Gen Forward are offering a free Financial Literacy workshop for faculty, staff, and administrators on Monday, November 10th at 12pm. Join this interactive conversation to explore and learn how you can help first-generation students navigate financial concerns. 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 

Join us for NDLW 2025. This year's theme is The Great AI Disequilibrium, so if you have felt a little shaken by all of the rapid changes and need some help finding your balance, we have a full week of free programming to help.

Free Registration (register as guest if you are not already a member):

https://members.usdla.org/members/evr/eventreg_login.php?mid=2786379639&evid=53186007&md=&

Each day starts at 11am ET with some of the USDLA Crew, including Farah Bennani and Kae Novak hosting the Online Daily Show, a chance to network and discuss topics of the day. Bring your ideas, questions, and a beverage. The end of the week's schedule is as follows:

Thursday November 6
10:00-10:45AM EST 
Title: Side Quests in Your Online Course
Presenter: Jennifer Shloming, Fashion Institute of Technology
Description: Side quests are optional activities that let students spark their curiosity in a topic that may not be covered during class, which can earn them a bonus and develop skills.

12:00-12:45PM EST 
Title: Accessible Course Content Checklist
Presenter: Allene Slating, Senior Instructional Designer, SUNY Online Teaching
Description: Are you an instructional designer, faculty member, or anyone involved in creating accessible course content? Join us for a webinar on how to use an optional accessibility checklist to help ensure your digital materials are accessible to all learners.

In this session, we will:

• Introduce and review the optional Accessible Course Content Checklist
• Demonstrate how it can be applied to a course or adapted to meet specific campus needs
• Highlight important points and tips for creating accessible digital content

*Note: This session will be the same as November 5th. Duplication is intentional to accommodate the varying teaching schedules of our audience.

1:00-1:45PM EST 
Title: Case Studies: Working with Faculty on Title II Compliance
Presenter: Claudia Cafarelli – Nassau Community College
Description: View examples of case studies working with faculty to update teaching materials and make them compliant with Title II, from easy fixes to complex tables and PowerPoints. We’ll share how to help faculty design a plan for editing.

Friday November 7
10:00-10:45AM EST
Title: Creating Friction: Using Multi-Media Assignments in Online Courses
Presenter: Rachel Rigolino, SUNY New Paltz
Description: This presentation examines how the instructor transformed a standard assignment — an annotated bibliography — into a multimedia assignment. The original purpose was to circumvent student overreliance on abstracts and surface reading and encourage students to actually read sources and evaluate them. In the age of AI, these multimedia assignments have proven to be even more valuable.  

11:00-11:45AM EST 
Title: Strategies to Design for Student Engagement and Belonging in Online Courses
Presenter: Stephanie Foote, Stony Brook University
Description: Student engagement and sense of belonging are shaped by initial class experiences or class beginnings (Lange, 2016). While there are strategies faculty can use to maximize the beginning and end of synchronous class meetings, this session will focus on four approaches faculty can take to be intentional about the design of the beginning of their synchronous or asynchronous online course(s) in a broader sense. Specifically, we will explore pedagogical approaches that can be implemented to communicate belonging and engagement before and during the early part of a course. Participants will leave with specific ideas that can be implemented, immediately, in their own online courses. 

Outcomes:

1. Describe the importance of class beginnings on student engagement and belonging in online courses.
2. Analyze four approaches that can be implemented to foster student engagement and belonging.
3. Identify at least one approach to implement in your own course(s).

Good news, campus community! The black and white printer in the Library is up and running! You can use it to print from a Library computer or your personal device. (Should you ever need to print in black and white from a color printer again, there is a way to get charged the black and white price, saving you money. Look for the "Color" or "Color Mode" dropdown menu and change the setting to Black and White. You may need to open "Printer Properties" if you do not see this option. A librarian is always available to help with this!)

The SUNY Faculty Advisory Council on Teaching and Technology (FACT2) has evolved over more than two decades to become a well-established venue to foster collaboration and consensus within a highly diverse university community. 

Alfred State is seeking interest for our two campus representatives. The representatives will be invited to two virtual update meetings per year and are asked to help distribute information from FACT2 to the campus. 

If you are interested or have questions, please email CITE@alfredstate.edu by November 6.  

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. 

Join us for NDLW 2025. This year's theme is The Great AI Disequilibrium, so if you have felt a little shaken by all of the rapid changes and need some help finding your balance, we have a full week of free programming to help.

Free Registration (register as guest if you are not already a member):

https://members.usdla.org/members/evr/eventreg_login.php?mid=2786379639&evid=53186007&md=&

Each day starts at 11am ET with some of the USDLA Crew, including Farah Bennani and Kae Novak hosting the Online Daily Show, a chance to network and discuss topics of the day. Bring your ideas, questions, and a beverage. Tuesday and Wednesday's schedule are as follows:

Tuesday November 4
12 pm Noon ET
AI: Friend or Foe for Learning & Development?
Michael Lampe, UCHealth and Adam Barragato, Bien-Air Medical Technologies
1 pm ET
Reframing RSI: Your Best Defense Against AI Misuse
Marcus Popetz, Harmonize and Alyson Mike

Wednesday November 5
12 pm Noon ET
Finding the Balance: Addressing the AI Disequilibrium
Matt Stilwell, Front Range Community College
1 pm ET
Creating the Conditions for Student Voice and Agency in Online Learning
Dr. Heather Young,University of Florida; Debra Olbeding,Yellowdig; Victoria Dela Cruz, Yellowdig and Alessandra Puilen, Yellowdig

Please excuse the following students for a required field trip in ARCH 3104.

Bende, Charlie
Blumenschein, Liv
Bryan, Stacee
Callahan, Owen
Carter, Andy
Colwell, Sam
Dersarkissian, Lucas
Eifert, Maria
Elmore, Raegan
Hann, Breanna
Henning, Noelle
Howell, Megan
Jensen, Parker
Johns, Amir
Johnson, Lakota
Likhar, Prathamesh
MacDerment, Allie
Rahaim, Emerson
Rhett, Taylor
Richardson, Emily
Rosa, Lilian
Samson, Nathan
Sanchez, Katherine
Setlock, Caprice
Shortway, Eddie
Sirianni, Liam
Szumla, Abbey
Tran, Lucas

Please excuse the following students on Thursday, October 30, 2025, through Monday, November 3, 2025.  They will be traveling to Bunker Hill, Illinois, to compete in the second annual USA Clay Target National Competition with their head coach, Brad Smith.

Jacob Bartlett
Jake Betrus
Ashley Burrows
John Button
Spencer Chamberlin
Teresa Cicora
Daniel Clark
Maddison Gietler
Justin Jerome
Colby Lamphier
Vincent Lanzafame
Maxwell Pullis
Daniel Stang
Daniel Tancredi
Connor Younger

Join the ASC Center For Online Learning in celebrating National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) 2025. The week-long event from Nov 3rd to the 7th brings greater awareness and appreciation for distance learning, discusses emerging trends, highlights best practices, and recognizes leaders in the field.

The event sponsored by the United States Distance Learning Association offers several free live webinars each day. This is the 19th annual event, and this year's theme is The Great AI Disequilibrium.

How to Participate

• Registration: Participation is free, and interested individuals can register for events through the USDLA website or specific institutional pages.
  • https://members.usdla.org/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=USDL&evid=53186007
     
• Join the Sessions: Attendees can join the webinars via provided links, with no prior registration required for some sessions.

Live Virtual Sessions for Monday November 3rd are:
11:00am - 12:00pm | Online Daily Show

12:00pm - 1:00pm | AI: The Great Disequilibrium Panel

1:00pm-2:00pm | AI for All Minds: Lessons from Neurodiversity to Transform Learning

International Education Week is just around the corner, and we are proud to once again welcome distinguished international scholars to our campus to broaden perspective as we engage in meaningful cross-cultural dialogue. Have a look at the incredible bios for the 2025-2026 Cornell Humphrey Fellows and be part of the conversations had during their visit! This year we will host the Cornell Humphrey Fellows on November 20th and 21st. If you have a class one of those days and are interested in having one or more of the fellows scheduled to join you and present either on their work or an aspect of their cultural experience that may connect in some way to what you are exploring in the class, please submit a Guest Speaker Request Form. While we cannot guarantee that all requested classroom visits will be possible, we will do our best to accommodate.  Should you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to reach out via email corwincy@alfredstate.edu 

Celebrate the frightening realities of media and manipulation this Halloween with the Center for Civic Leadership, Hinkle Library, and the Department of English and Humanities as we close out Media Literacy week with a screening of the documentary film Dark Money. Join us as we examine how the 2010 Supreme Court Citizens United ruling has undermined our democracy. Can't stay for the whole film? No worries! We will have information available to help you continue your viewing and learning after you leave us.  We will also have light refreshments and additional media literacy information. 

      When: October 31st from 11-1 

      Where: SLC Small Events Space (310)

If you are interested in bringing a class down or sending students for extra credit you can reach out to civicengagement@alfredstate.edu 

Institutional Advancement and the Development Fund would like to remind you that all forms and policies related to the use of the Development Fund are available on the NEW and Amazing Faculty and Staff portal, under the Institutional Advancement section.

Before making any purchases or deposits to the Development Fund, please review the ASCDF Purchasing Policy. Fund managers are responsible for adhering to the policy guidelines and maintaining awareness of the funds entrusted to them in what purchases/deposits are being made.

For fund balance requests or check payments (please make sure you are using a check request form), email ascdf@alfredstate.edu.

There will be no Academic Affairs meeting this week. Any appeals will be taken up at the 10/30 meeting.

There will be no Academic Affairs meeting this week. Any appeals will be taken up at the 10/30 meeting.

The Academic Advising Center will be hosting two in-person workshops this semester to help prepare students for Spring Registration and understanding their degree plan. 

Registration Readiness Workshop (New & First-Year Students) -- Tuesday, October 21st at 5pm, SDC 108

It's time to look to the future and plan for next semester! Learn about course registration, meeting with your advisor, staying on track with your degree planning, and graduation requirements! Most students get to register themselves for classes. The sooner you can get registered for next semester, the better schedule you will have. Learn about the digital tools that can help make registration quick and easy!

Understanding Your Degree Plan (All Students) -- Wednesday, October 22nd at 5pm, SDC 108

Get ready to take the lead in your education! In creating a degree plan you will have the ability to strategically plan courses to meet graduation requirements. Students will learn how to read and understand their degree requirements in Degree Works (the "Plans" tool in Degree Works). Now you will know exactly which courses are planned for each semester of their degree plan.

Finds these workshops and future events on Pioneer Link!

View our Fall 2025 Workshop Schedule on the My Academics portal page under Student Success Center: https://alfredstateedu14176.sharepoint.com/sites/MyAcademics 

Please be advised that the following students enrolled in Forensic Chemistry (FRSC 7214) will be attending the Northeast Association of Forensic Scientists conference in Lancaster, PA, from October 21, 2024, through October 24, 2025, as part of an approved field trip:

• Taylor Curry
• Makenzie Dullen
• Brady Harrington
• Maddison Libby
• Madelyn Maggione
• Makenzie Matthews

We kindly ask that they be excused from classes during this period and permitted to make up any missed work.

Please be advised that the following students enrolled in Forensic Chemistry (FRSC 7214) will be attending the Northeast Association of Forensic Scientists conference in Lancaster, PA, from October 21, 2024, through October 24, 2025, as part of an approved field trip:

• Taylor Curry
• Makenzie Dullen
• Brady Harrington
• Maddison Libby
• Madelyn Maggione
• Makenzie Matthews

We kindly ask that they be excused from classes during this period and permitted to make up any missed work.

The Hinkle Library is evaluating the Swank Digital Campus streaming film platform as a possible new resource to offer our campus community.

We need your feedback! This database is unique in that it has a variety of pricing models depending on how many films we license (we would not have access to the full catalog). Swank films are not licensed for public performances, but can be played in class. And, the beauty of the streaming model is that students can watch them from anywhere once they log in to the database.

Please take a look at the link below and let Janelle Varin or Nick Cousino know if you see films that would support your courses. Thank you!

Swank has access to over 40,000 Titles to select from: https://www.swank.com/digital-campus/movies-tv/

Please excuse students enrolled across all five sections of ARCH 1184 Design Fundamentals I on Wednesday, October 22nd, as they attend a field study experience at the Corning Museum of Glass. Instructors with any questions or concerns can email Kevin Hofmann at hofmankn@alfredstate.edu.

🎉 Exciting news! An admissions counselor from the Doctor of Chiropractic Program at Northeast College of Health Sciences is visiting campus!

Here’s the scoop:

🗓 When: Friday, October 17, 2025
🕑Time: 2:00 PM 
📍Where: PHS 106

They’ll chat about:

• What it’s like to study at Northeast College of Health Sciences
• Why chiropractic medicine is an exciting (and growing!) field
• What their Doctor of Chiropractic program offers

There’ll be time for questions, too—so bring your questions.

👀 Check out their programs here: https://www.northeastcollege.edu/programs