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

• 202.1
• 202.2
• 202.3
• 202.4
• 203.1
• 203.2

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

Please make myLearning courses available to your students.  Click into your course > Click on Course Tools in the top navigation bar > Click Course Admin > Click Course Offering Information> Click on the check box under Active to mark Course is active > double check the start and end dates are accurate for your course and the course content is visible > Click Save  

 If you have any questions or need assistance, we are happy to help!  Please email HelpDesk@alfredstate.edu with "myLearning summer session" in the subject line and we will be sure to respond promptly.   

Do you know anyone over 17 looking for trades skills?  

Alfred State is offering FREE Truck and Diesel Microcredentials this summer. 

Take a look at:  Microcredentials | Alfred State,  you will see our summer schedule.  Basic Welding Methods, Heavy Duty Brakes, Rigging and Lifting (includes a Forklift Certification), and more!

Students can get safety toe work boots, safety glasses, etc. using a $250 reimbursement (receipts required) for the course.

Contact extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu with questions!

Dear Faculty and staff, 

Here are Friday's sessions for your ready reference.

• 9:00–11:00 Department Chair Meetings · Before leaving, faculty must ensure their Watermark assessments are complete.
• Important: Review graduation lists and send them to chairs; chairs will then forward them to deans.
• D/F reports in Starfish are due by Friday, May 15.

Dear Faculty and staff, 

Here are Thursday's sessions for your ready reference.

• 9:00–10:00 CITE Open Forum and Q&A Year-in-review and look ahead. Location: EJB 119 Facilitators: Deepa Deshpande, Danyelle O’Brien, Ron Good, Christina Kent · This will be a chance to reflect on the year together, get a brief overview of faculty engagement with CITE and COL during 2025–26, preview upcoming Fall PDW Institutes, explore sign-ups, and connect with colleagues over light snacks.
• 10:00–11:30 End-Semester CITE Social Location: EJB 106 · Facilitators: Deepa Deshpande, Danyelle O’Brien, Ron Good, Christina Kent · Continue deeper conversations on PDW institutes and sign-up · Network with peers over light snacks
• 11:30–12:00 Update Your Photo for the Online Directory The faculty and staff online directory is one of the first places prospective students make a connection with Alfred State College. If you do not have a photo and would like your picture to be taken, this service will be available before the end-of-year luncheon. Location: Orvis Activities Center Gymnasium
• 12:00–2:00 Employee Recognition Luncheon Celebrate the dedication, hard work, and accomplishments of our colleagues. Recognition includes milestone years of service, retirement, and special awards. Location: Orvis Activities Center Gymnasium
• 2:00–4:00 After Party: Live music, Fun and Games We will be wrapping up the day with a fun, recreational after-party! If you plan to join in the activities, we encourage you to bring a change of comfortable, casual clothes so you can fully enjoy the experience. Sneakers are strongly encouraged to help you stay comfortable and ready to participate! We will also have live music, other activities, and refreshments. Location: Lot 20 near Pioneer Stadium | Alternate location: Orvis Activities Center Gymnasium if rain

Please keep these important deadlines in mind: D/F reports in Starfish are due by Friday, May 15.

The Student Success Center is looking for students you would recommend apply to be a Peer Mentor for Fall 2026.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a positive role model, both in the classroom and within the community at large
• Meet individually with mentees to establish and achieve educational goals
• Serve as a resource for students helping them identify and use appropriate campus services

The job will be about 3-4 hours per week, and it is a paid position. 

For recommendations, please email the student’s name to Amy Babcock (babcocAM@alfredstate.edu). Thank you!

Dear Faculty and staff, 

Here are Wednesday's sessions for your ready reference.

• 8:30 am –12:30 pm Assessment Day Completion of all assessment activities for operational or department outcomes and academic program or PSLO assessments.
• SAS and SAMET: Work in your department to complete the 2026–27 Academic (Program) and Organizational (Department) Assessment Plans and enter them in Watermark Planning and Self-Study.
• SAT: Meet in Culinary Arts Dining to complete the 2026–27 Academic (Program) and Organizational (Department) Assessment Plans and enter them in Watermark Planning and Self-Study.
• 2:00–3:00 School Meeting (SAT) Dean’s Year-End School Meeting. Location: Culinary Arts Dining (Wellsville)
• 2:00–3:00 School Meetings (SAS & SAMET) Deans’ Year-End School Meetings.
• Location: SAMET: SET 215 I SAS: PHS 107

Please keep these important deadlines in mind: final grades are due by 11:00 a.m. on today, May 13, and D/F reports in Starfish are due by Friday, May 15.

CITE will host an Open Forum and Q&A and End-of-Semester Social on Thursday, May 14, in EJB 119/106. This will be a chance to reflect on the year together, get a brief overview of faculty engagement with CITE and COL during 2025–26, preview upcoming Fall PDW Institutes, explore sign-ups, and connect with colleagues over light snacks. Access the detailed schedule anytime, on CITE SharePoint and CITE Team space.

🔗 Download the PDW May 2026 detailed schedule

Dear Faculty and staff, 

Here are Tuesday's sessions for your ready reference.

• 8:30–9:30 am End-of-Year Assessment To-Dos and Watermark Reporting Facilitator: [Alfred campus] Bridget Jacobs. Department Chairs and Curriculum Coordinators are strongly encouraged to attend if they have assessment responsibilities or questions about PSLO assessment. Location: EJB 119 ·
• 10:30–11:30 am End-of-Year Assessment To-Dos and Watermark Reporting Facilitator: Bridget Jacobs. [Wellsville and Northland campus] Department Chairs and Curriculum Coordinators are strongly encouraged to attend if they have assessment responsibilities or questions about PSLO assessment. Location: Wellsville: Culinary Arts Council Room | Northland: Room 154 · 

Please keep these important deadlines in mind: final grades are due by 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, and D/F reports in Starfish are due by Friday, May 15.

CITE will host an Open Forum and Q&A and End-of-Semester Social on Thursday, May 14, in EJB 119/106. This will be a chance to reflect on the year together, get a brief overview of faculty engagement with CITE and COL during 2025–26, preview upcoming Fall PDW Institutes, explore sign-ups, and connect with colleagues over light snacks. Access the detailed schedule anytime, on CITE SharePoint and CITE Team space.

🔗 Download the PDW May 2026 detailed schedule

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 2026-27 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: SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence - Spring 2026 Nominations – Fill out form

Anyone wishing more information may contact Wayne Bensley at benslewd@alfredstate.edu. Submit nominations by May 15. A complete listing of the awards and criteria is available at  The Chancellor's Awards for Excellence

Program Exit (PSLO) Survey results were uploaded to Watermark Planning & Self-Study yesterday (Monday, May 11) for those programs participating in these surveys. The Program Exit Surveys ask students to rate how well the program prepared them to achieve each program student learning outcome. They were uploaded to the first PSLO in each participating program's 2025-26 Academic Assessment Plan, in the Program Exit Survey or similarly titled measure. The reports are in PDF format. 

Important! Each PSLO being assessed should have a Program Exit Survey measure or equivalent, and the PDF results can be used to complete these measures in the rest of the program's annual academic assessment plan.

If you don't find survey results uploaded to your program in Watermark Planning & Self-Study by Tuesday, May 12, this means there were no surveys completed or there were no graduating students from the program. A note was added to the exit survey measure's findings if there were no results. The surveys will remain open until Friday, May 22, so if there are graduating students from your program, please reach out to them to ask them to complete the survey. All students received emailed survey links and reminders to complete the survey addressed from Bridget Jacobs, Alfred State College Surveys.

Questions about Program Exit Surveys or about assessment? Contact Bridget Jacobs at jacobsbm@alfredstate.edu. I also look forward to seeing many of you during the Assessment PDW sessions today on the Alfred and Wellsville campuses (see the PDW schedule for times, locations and details).

Dear faculty,

This fall, PDW introduces Faculty Action Institutes — extended 3-hour collaborative working sessions where faculty tackle focused challenges and produce concrete deliverables like action plans, guidelines, and frameworks. 

• Six institutes are proposed across two days, running concurrently for 3 hours in the morning.
• Each Institute will focus on a specific topic/skill/institutional challenge and will include - a virtual speaker/expert to offer insights for 45 minutes and working sessions for brainstorming, discussions and panel discussions.
• Participation in one Institute will count as attendance at 3 PDW sessions towards 15 sessions required to qualify for the Certificate of Professional development.
• Action plans and insights will be shared by participants of each Institute during an open forum, after lunch.

Please give us your input by Wednesday, May 13: Which topics interest you most? Would you be willing to facilitate or co-facilitate a session? Have a different topic you'd like to propose? Complete this 5-minute survey. PDW Fall 2026 Faculty Action Institutes & other sessions    – Fill out form

The survey also includes call for proposals by members of Faculty Senate committees interested in facilitating a roundtable or an open forum at the PDW, and by faculty members interested in showcasing their innovations in 25–50-minute sessions.

For more information about PDW Institutes and an overview of PDW Fall 2026, plan to attend the CITE Open Forum on Thursday, May 14 from 9-10 am in EJB 119 and continue the conversations during CITE End-Semester Social from 10 -11:30 am in EJB 106.  

-CITE Team

Dear Faculty,

Have a teaching and learning topic you’re passionate about? CITE is looking for faculty to propose and lead a Faculty Learning Community (FLC) or Community of Practice (CoP) for the 2026–27 academic year. You choose the topic—CITE provides support with community building, logistics, and deliverable development. View full details and download the call for application: https://asc-cite.com/FLC-CFA-April26 

At a Glance:

• Awards - Up to 3 Leaders; Stipend - $500 per semester (Fall 2026)
• Time Commitment - Facilitate monthly sessions (Oct–Mar), set agendas, and engage members via Teams
• Term - September–November 2026 (Spring 2027 continuation possible)
• Deadline - May 10, 2026; Notification of Award: May 15, 2026

Apply now: CITE Faculty Learning Community/ Community of Practice Application – Fill out Form

Have a community idea you want to talk through? Contact CITE at cite@alfredstate.edu or stop by EJB 106. 

To View and access ALL OPEN CALLS FOR APPLICATION visit CITE SharePoint and CITE Team Space.

Dear faculty,

Are you working on an idea to strengthen teaching and learning in your department, across the college, or in your own classroom? The CITE Faculty Fellowship Program supports faculty who are ready to dedicate focused time to a defined initiative—and get paid to do it. Choose from three fellowship tracks. View full details and download the call for application https://asc-cite.com/FF-CFA-April26  

At a Glance:

• Awards - Up to 3 Fellows; Stipend -$500 per semester (Fall2026)
• Time Commitment ~2 hours/week + monthly meetings with CITE
• Term - September–December 2026 (Spring 2027 continuation possible)
• Deadline: May 12, 2026; Notification of Award: May 15, 2026

Apply now: CITE Faculty Fellow Application – Fill out Form

Questions or want to talk through your idea? Contact CITE at cite@alfredstate.edu or stop by EJB 106. We encourage a brief consultation before you apply.

To View and access ALL OPEN CALLS FOR APPLICATION visit CITE SharePoint and CITE Team Space.

Dear Faculty,

Want to improve student success in a course where students have historically struggled? The CITE Students-as-Partners Grant pairs you with trained student partners who help you examine your course design, instructional practices, and the student learning experience—and co-develop targeted improvements. Priority consideration will be given to courses with high DFW rates (grades of D, F, or Withdrawal). Not sure of your course’s DFW rate? CITE can help you obtain this data before you apply. View full details and download the call for application: https://asc-cite.com/SaP-CFA-April26 

At a Glance:

• Awards - Up to 3 faculty–student partnerships. Faculty Stipend -$500 per semester (Fall 2026)
• Student Partners - 1–2 students per faculty member, compensated separately by CITE ($250–$300)
• Time Commitment - Faculty: ~1–2 hrs/week | Student Partner: ~2 hrs/week
• Term - September–December 2026 (Spring 2027 reapplication possible)
• Deadline - May 10, 2026; Notification of Award: May 15, 2026

Apply now: CITE Students-as-Partners Award Application – Fill out Form

We strongly encourage you to schedule a conversation with CITE before applying—we can help you think through course selection, connect you with DFW data, and discuss what a partnership might look like in your context. Reach us at cite@alfredstate.edu or stop by EJB 106.

To View and access ALL OPEN CALLS FOR APPLICATION visit CITE SharePoint and CITE Team Space.

Dear Faculty and staff, 

Here are today's sessions for your ready reference.

• 8:00–8:45 Data-informed Decisions: Using College Dashboards to support planning Facilitator: Jennifer Dunne Explore the college’s dashboards and how to use key institutional data to inform decisions, support planning, spot trends, and advance departmental goals. Location: Teams
• 9:00–10:00 Department Chair Planning Meeting: Chairs meet with their department to plan departmental assessment activities for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
• 10:30–11:30 End-of-Year Departmental Assessment and Assessment “To-Dos” Facilitator: Bridget Jacobs Department chairs briefed by Bridget ahead of their Departmental Planning Meeting at 9 am. Location: Teams

Please keep these important deadlines in mind: final grades are due by 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, and D/F reports in Starfish are due by Friday, May 15.

CITE will host an Open Forum and Q&A and End-of-Semester Social on Thursday, May 14, in EJB 119/106. This will be a chance to reflect on the year together, get a brief overview of faculty engagement with CITE and COL during 2025–26, preview upcoming Fall PDW Institutes, explore sign-ups, and connect with colleagues over light snacks. Access the detailed schedule anytime, on CITE SharePoint and CITE Team space.

🔗 Download the PDW May 2026 detailed schedule

CITE invites applications from faculty members of Alfred, Wellsville and Northland Campuses for 3 Awards programs [3 seats per program]

Students as Partners [Pedagogical Partnerships] Micro-grant Awards [$500 per semester]

• Evidence suggests that including student voice in course, instruction, assessment, and /or learning experience design enhances inclusivity, student agency, belonging and retention, thereby improving student outcomes in all courses, but especially in gateway courses with high DFW rates.  The CITE Students-as-Partners Grant program pairs you with two trained student partners who will be paid $150 each for partnering with you to identify high needs areas for re-design, through peer observation and feedback. They will work with you to co-develop targeted improvements to enhance student learning experience and outcomes.
• View and complete application form. CITE Students-as-Partners Award Application – Fill out form

Faculty Fellowship Award [$500 per semester]

• Are you working on an idea to strengthen teaching and learning in your department, across the college, or in your own classroom? The CITE Faculty Fellowship Program supports faculty who are ready to dedicate focused time to a defined initiative—and get paid to do it.
• Three Tracks to Pick from: Departmental Leadership, CITE Collaboration, Scholarship and Practice.
• View and Download details https://asc-cite.com/FF-CFA-April26. Complete application form. CITE Faculty Fellow Application – Fill out form

Faculty Learning Community or Community of Practice Leadership Award - [$500 per semester]

• Do you have a teaching and learning topic you’re passionate about? CITE is looking for faculty to propose and lead a Faculty Learning Community (FLC) or Community of Practice (CoP) for the 2026–27 academic year. You choose the topic—CITE provides support with community building, logistics, and deliverable development
• View and Download details https://asc-cite.com/FLC-CFA-April26. Complete application form. CITE Faculty Learning Community/ Community of Practice .

Application deadline: May 10, 2026, Award notifications: May 15, 2026

• All programs run September–November 2026, include regular CITE-facilitated meetings, training, and resources, and may continue into Spring 2027 for an additional stipend of $500.00.
• Visit CITE SharePoint and CITE Team space for updates and to view this information 24x7.

Last Reminder! Program Exit (PSLO) Surveys have been sent to students who are expected to complete their programs this spring from those departments/programs that participate in this college-wide assessment activity. These surveys ask students how well they think their programs prepared them to succeed in each of the expected student learning outcomes.  These surveys are the main indirect assessment activity that most programs use and they are very important to our academic assessment plan.

Students received an email to their Alfred State email address from Bridget Jacobs, Alfred State College-Surveys at Surveys@alfredstate.edu and most of them will also see a pop-up box in myLearning encouraging them to "Please Complete Your Course Evaluations and Surveys". 

To maintain high response rates, please encourage graduating students to access and complete the survey. If students do not find the survey in MyLearning, please ask them to look in their Alfred State email for an email asking them how well they think their program prepared them to succeed so they can access the survey from there. Thank you!

Important reminder as we approach the end of the semester! Program Exit (PSLO) Surveys have been sent to students who are expected to graduate from those departments/programs that participate in this college-wide assessment activity*. These surveys ask students how well they think their programs prepared them to succeed in each of the expected student learning outcomes.  These surveys are the main indirect assessment activity that most programs use and they are very important to our academic assessment plan.

To maintain high response rates, please encourage students to access and complete the survey. Students should look for an email from Bridget Jacobs, Alfred State College - Surveys. Most of the surveys can be accessed from MyLearning as well. It only takes a minute to complete and will help us assess and improve student learning! Responses are anonymous and student names will not appear anywhere on the survey. 

If you have any questions or your students have any difficulty accessing the survey, contact Bridget Jacobs, Director of Assessment, Accreditation and Program Planning at jacobsbm@alfredstate.edu. Thank you very much for your participation and for helping ensure that Alfred State graduates "hit the ground running!"

*IACBE-accredited programs in the Business Department do not participate in this survey.

For Faculty who need paper tests for their final exams...

D2L released an update to myLearning this semester that will allow Faculty to Print their Quiz right from the Quizzes page. 

To print your Quiz follow the directions in this help guide. 

Please stop in for a self-guided tour of completed student projects in room 252 SET!  There are interactive projects from two different courses:

Students in MECH 4134 - Introduction to Renewable Energy - completed simulated smart homes this semester.  We have eight examples - each is a poster board full of sensors and actuators demonstrating how a central microcontroller can be used to control things we use every day in different areas of a home to reduce energy consumption.  Students used AI generated code to program the microcontrollers, and the techniques and findings from their experience with AI coding were presented at an American Society of Engineering Education conference last weekend. The original assignment, the project grading rubric, and a lab partner contribution rubric are also available for review.  

Also in 252 SET, you will find an “arcade-style” claw machine entirely designed and fabricated by a group of five seniors in BSET 8003 – Senior Project.  Try your luck – no quarters required.  Group members include graduating engineers from the mechatronics, computer, and mechanical engineering technology programs. 

Both projects were funded in part with applied learning grants from the VPAA’s office (Thank you!!). Please stop in to see some of the amazing things our students are doing.

The rooms will be open 29Apr through 01May from 8am - 3pm.  

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Start Finals Prep Now Workshop on Wednesday, April 29th at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. Start Finals Prep Now will help prepare students for Final Exams. 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, future events and a collection of online workshops on a wide variety of topics available on our Student Success Center SharePoint.

Please consider attending a workshop and discussion with Michelle Malinovsky, one of the SUNY AI For the Public Good Fellows, on Thursday, April 30 from 12:30-3:30 in SLC 408. Michelle is a librarian and English professor at Onondaga Community College; while her session will be targeted at those audiences here, it will be applicable to all who wish to build their understanding of AI literacy.

The session will begin with a hands-on workshop to assist faculty in incorporating AI literacy into their courses (until about 2 PM), followed by a presentation/discussion about classroom activities, challenges, and anything folks want to talk about. Please bring your laptop and feel free to attend any or all of the event!

We will provide a virtual option via Teams for people who are not on campus; however, those people may not be able to fully participate, so in-person attendance is recommended. (Michelle will be here in person.)

Please email Library Director Janelle Varin if you plan to attend any portion (for headcount purposes), if you need a virtual option, and if you have any questions. Thank you!

Dear Faculty and Staff,

We are excited to invite you to a series of informal but focused conversations 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 next session will focus on Technology in the service of Pedagogy, featuring Patricia Eshelman, and Cecil Gregory, who will share demos on their use of Blooket - a gaming application, and the potential of Notebook LM - a Google AI application, to support student engagement and course design. Please note that the demos are for your professional development - we seek to enhance your awareness of emerging technologies that have the potential to transform pedagogy. You are advised to contact Tech Services for approval to use them in the classroom. 

📅 Friday, April 24⏰3:00 – 4:00 p.m. 📍 EJ 106 💻 Prefer to join remotely? Join us on Teams.

🍪 In-person perks: Light snacks, coffee, and books to take home! 

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

Please consider attending a workshop and discussion with Michelle Malinovsky, one of the SUNY AI For the Public Good Fellows, on Thursday, April 30 from 12:30-3:30 in SLC 408. Michelle is a librarian and English professor at Onondaga Community College; while her session will be targeted at those audiences here, it will be applicable to all who wish to build their understanding of AI literacy.

The session will begin with a hands-on workshop to assist faculty in incorporating AI literacy into their courses (until about 2 PM), followed by a presentation/discussion about classroom activities, challenges, and anything folks want to talk about. Please bring your laptop and feel free to attend any or all of the event!

We will provide a virtual option via Teams for people who are not on campus; however, those people may not be able to fully participate, so in-person attendance is recommended. (Michelle will be here in person.)

Please email Library Director Janelle Varin if you plan to attend any portion (for headcount purposes), if you need a virtual option, and if you have any questions. Thank you!

Dear faculty members from Alfred, Wellsville and Northland campuses,

Here is a quick look at Specialty CITE programming this week [4/21 to 4/24]. These events are open only to members and participants as indicated.

🧩 IITG AI and Academic Integrity CoP ASC April Meeting [ONLY for ASC Grant Participants]

📅 Wednesday, April 22🕚 8:00 am–9:00 am💻 Teams & EJB 106

🧩 IITG Efficacy of Gen AI Tools Check-in Option 1 [ONLY for ASC Grant Participants]

📅 Friday, April 24 🕚 10:00 am–11:00 am💻 Teams & EJB 106

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

Warm regards,
CITE Team

Please excuse the following students on Wednesday, April 22 for a trip to the Financial Planning Association in Rochester. 

Ty Kunzer-Borrelli
Jenny Rosendo
Killiam McGee
Lisa Cornish
Deborah Peres
Davin Oyer
Lesley Chavez
Carter Bandelian
Braden Thompson 
Graci Lewis-Ellison
Baylin Wayne
Reese McWilliams

Join Us this Wednesday April 22, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm in EJ Brown 106 for a L.I.F.T. Workshop - MS PowerPoint & Adobe Express for Extended Experience Learning.

This session will highlight practical ways to create engaging presentations, visual materials, and student-ready content that can be used for reflection, storytelling, project showcases, and experiential learning activities. Whether you are new to these tools or looking for fresh ideas, this workshop will offer useful strategies you can apply right away.

— CITE Team

Please consider attending a workshop and discussion with Michelle Malinovsky, one of the SUNY AI For the Public Good Fellows, on Thursday, April 30 from 12:30-3:30 in SLC 408. Michelle is a librarian and English professor at Onondaga Community College; while her session will be targeted at those audiences here, it will be applicable to all who wish to build their understanding of AI literacy.

The session will begin with a hands-on workshop to assist faculty in incorporating AI literacy into their courses (until about 2 PM), followed by a presentation/discussion about classroom activities, challenges, and anything folks want to talk about. Please bring your laptop and feel free to attend any or all of the event!

We will provide a virtual option via Teams for people who are not on campus; however, those people may not be able to fully participate, so in-person attendance is recommended. (Michelle will be here in person.)

Please email Library Director Janelle Varin if you plan to attend any portion (for headcount purposes), if you need a virtual option, and if you have any questions. Thank you!

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).

Please excuse all students enrolled in ARCH 2394 for a field visit to Silo City in Buffalo next Wednesday, April 15th. Any instructors with questions may direct them to Kevin Hofmann, hofmankn@alfredstate.edu. 

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Dealing with Stress Workshop on Wednesday, April 15th at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. In this workshop we will be discussing the effects of stress on your physical and mental wellbeing, differentiating between “good stress” and “bad stress,” and brainstorming ways we can prevent ourselves from being overwhelmed by stressors in our lives. Additionally, we will discuss what we can do to push through stressful times and find success.

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

*UPDATED - MATH 3001 - Topics in Mathematics: Intro to Linear Algebra is not approved for Critical Thinking.

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

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

• APSY 1033 -  Crisis Intervention
• MATH 1113 - Statistical Concepts
• MATH 1143 - Liberal Arts Math
• PHYS 1044 - College Physics
• SOCI 1183 - Contemporary Social Problems

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

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.  

Please excuse the following students from classes on Friday, 4/10/26. They will be attending a field trip in Buffalo to tour UB`s Gross Anatomy Lab and Brain Museum with Nicole DiRado and Holly Young. 

Bachert, Brendan
Boyer, Aiden
Carstens, Benjamin
Curry, Taylor
Dullen, Makenzie
Hargather, Karlee
Harrington, Brady
Maggione, Madelyn
Matthews, Makenzie
Mormino, Christopher
O'Keefe, Mallory
Sierotnik, Xianna
Williamson, Lacey
Wolfe, Ashley

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.

• AGRI 2101 - Sophomore Seminar
• AGRI 4012 - Internship
• HLTH 5223 - Information Systems in Healthcare
• MEDR 3414 - Quality and Legal Aspects of Health Information Management
• RADT 4023 - Diagnostic Imaging II
• SONO 3024 - Sonography Clinical II
• VETS 4403 - Veterinary Practice Essentials

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

Courses Approved as Acceptable for General Education Requirements

The following course has been approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs as acceptable for General Education requirements under the Natural Sciences category effective fall 2026.

CHEM 1023 - Foundations in Chemistry

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 under Academic Forms / Additional Academic Resources / Resources.

Dear New Faculty members,

Here’s what’s happening in Pioneer Academy this week (April 6-10):

🎓 Pioneer Academy Session (SAT): Check-in and Teaching Reflection [For Wellsville and Northland faculty]

📅 Wednesday, April 8
🕛 12:00–12:50 p.m.
📍 Senior Culinary Classroom, Wellsville [Lunch will be provided]. Northland faculty can join via Teams.

🎓 Pioneer Academy Session (SAS–SAMET): Check-in and Teaching Reflection [For SAS and SAMET faculty]

📅 Friday, March 20
🕒 3:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 EJB 106 and Teams [Refreshments and Coffee will be available]

Click here for complete Pioneer academy Schedule of events. Faculty members who joined Alfred, Wellsville, and Northland campuses in the year 2024-25 are welcome to attend, if interested. 

Warm regards,
CITE Team

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

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

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

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 Mathematics category effective fall 2026.

MATH 2134 - Applied Statistics

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 at https://portal.alfredstate.edu/registration/Pages/default.aspx on the portal under Academic Forms / Additional Academic Resources / Resources.

Courses Approved as Acceptable for General Education Requirements

The following course has been approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs as acceptable for General Education requirements under the Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning category effective fall 2026.

MATH 2134 - Applied Statistics

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 under Academic Forms / Additional Academic Resources / Resources.

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.

MATH 2134 - Applied Statistics

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

Please excuse the following students on Friday, April 3rd for an academic fieldtrip for ARCH 6306 Design Studio 4. 

Jahkaar Brundidge, Olivia Dimaria, Amelia Giraud, Jake Loveland, Jennifer Morataya Garcia, Helen Nicole Poche, Sam Posecznick, Luis Pozo Montesdeoca, Amber Steiner and Eugene Worrell

Professor Elizabeth B. Joyce

Please excuse the following students on Friday, April 3rd for an academic fieldtrip for DSGN 2304 Interior Design 2. 

Jahkaar Brundidge, Zion Threats, Francisco Reyes Mendez, Celina Weiner, Abigail Garcia, Amber Steiner, Olivia Dimaria, Savannah Hunter, Hadley Amyot, Madi Davis, Eliza Drum, Jessica Ficarra, Maxine Beltran Villegas and Dulce Flores. 

Professor Elizabeth B. Joyce

Please excuse the following architecture students on 4/3/26 as they will be traveling to Buffalo for a field study trip.

• Belmont, Aly
• Grundy, Bryan
• Bevacqua, Nicholas
• Volosik, Jackson
• Perez, Justie
• Wilson, Randall
• Thompson, Dimitri
• Schlander, Elizabeth
• Marroquin-Torres, Daniel
• Posecznick, Sam
• Pozo Motesdoeca, Luis
• Dimaria, Olivia
• Loveland, Jake
• Steiner, Amber
• Poche, Helen
• Worrell, Eugene
• Brundidge, Jahkaar
• Giraud, Amelia
• Morataya Garcia, Jennifer

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

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.

ARCH 4304 - Design Studio 2

DSGN 2304 - Interior Design Studio 2

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

Please excuse the following students on Wednesday, April 1st for an academic fieldtrip for the AAS Interior Design program. 

Lauren Wickes, Nicholas Loukasgiles, Sarahi Diaz De La Cruz, Jenna Wilkosz, Kenzie Haeffner, Alberto Pina Garcia, Camryn Wickes, Ella Campbell, Jahkaar Brundidge, Zion Threats, Francisco Reyes Mendez, Celina Weiner, Abigail Garcia, Amber Steiner, Olivia Dimaria, Savannah Hunter, Hadley Amyot, Madi Davis, Eliza Drum, Jessica Ficarra, Maxine Beltran Villegas, Josiah-Ray Smith and Dulce Flores. 

Professor Elizabeth B. Joyce

Dear SAT faculty members,
Join us for the second SAT CITE Social + Roundtable, a relaxed and collegial gathering where faculty come together to exchange practical teaching ideas, discuss common classroom and lab challenges, and learn from one another’s experiences. 

Schedule:

• Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 2:30 to 4 pm
• Workforce Development Center, Room 154
• This session is designed to spark conversation through a few short teaching-and-learning activities, followed by brainstorming around strategies that may help address shared concerns and teaching challenges of Automotive and Electrical Trades Departments.
• Refreshments will be available.

Whether you would like to share an idea, raise a challenge, or simply listen in - ALL SAT faculty on Wellsville campus - are warmly welcome. Come connect with colleagues, enjoy refreshments, and leave with at least one new idea to explore in your teaching. [We will be hosting a separate event in April, for faculty members on Northland campus]

-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).

Students who plan to graduate this May from an associate degree or certificate program and wish to continue their education at Alfred State College in a corresponding baccalaureate or associate degree program must complete a SUNY Joint Admissions/Intent to Enroll Form. This also applies to graduates interested in pursuing the Technology Management or Interdisciplinary Studies baccalaureate degree programs.

Completed forms should be submitted to the Admissions Office as soon as possible. Please note that there is no application fee for students continuing from an associate degree or certificate into a corresponding program.

To help answer questions, Advising will host a table outside The Terrace from March 30–April 2, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Stop by for assistance or more information.

Fall semester registration begins April 6, so be sure to complete your form early and stay on track.

The updated SUNY Joint Admissions/Intent to Enroll Form is available at:
👉 https://www.alfredstate.edu/stay-for-four

The Academic Advising Center is hosting two sessions of their ‘Advising 360’ training for faculty advisors on Monday, March 23rd and Thursday, March 26th at 4pm via Microsoft Teams. This training will show step-by-step instructions on the different technologies faculty advisors use to help students with registration. All faculty advisors are welcome and encouraged to attend to brush up on their advising skills before student meetings and registration week begin!

Topics being covered:
-Degree Works & SEPs
-Schedule Planner
-Starfish
-BannerWeb Registration
-Compliance Checks
-Where to find everything on the Portal!

Monday, March 23rd at 4pm – Join via Microsoft Teams
Thursday, March 26th at 4pm - Join via Microsoft Teams

Advising Weeks – Monday, March 23rd through Friday, April 3rd
Registration Week – Monday, April 6th through Friday, April 10th 

The campus community is invited to attend open presentations from candidates for the position of Director of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP).

As part of the interview process, each candidate will deliver a 7–10 minute presentation simulating a welcome session for incoming EOP students participating in a Summer Bridge Program. These presentations will highlight the candidate’s approach to supporting student success, fostering belonging, and advancing the mission of EOP.

Presentation Details:

Location: SET 215

Date: Wednesday, March 25

Time: 1:30p

Following each presentation, attendees will have an opportunity to provide feedback to the search committee.

Your participation is encouraged as we seek input from faculty, staff, and students in selecting a candidate who will best support and advocate for our EOP students.

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 4363 - Data Analytics I

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.

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

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

ELET 2143 - Embedded Controller Fundamentals

MECH 3333 + MECH 3334 - Statics 

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.

Admissions would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone for your time, energy, and commitment in making Sunday’s Open House such a success! We saw an impressive 77% show rate, welcoming 178 prospective students and their families to the Alfred campus, 54 of whom also explored the Wellsville campus.

We’re already looking forward to building on this momentum for our next Spring Open House on Saturday, April 11, where we anticipate an even larger turnout!

Thank you again for all that you do to create such a positive and memorable experience for our visitors.

Join us this Thursday, March 26, at 11:30 am, for the second roundtable conversation featuring two use cases each, of Mentor AI and Visible AI assignments. 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 2

• Thursday, March 26
• 11:30 AM – 12:30 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

The campus community is invited to attend open presentations from candidates for the position of Director of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP).

As part of the interview process, each candidate will deliver a 7–10 minute presentation simulating a welcome session for incoming EOP students participating in a Summer Bridge Program. These presentations will highlight the candidate’s approach to supporting student success, fostering belonging, and advancing the mission of EOP.

Presentation Details:

Location: SET 215

Date: Tuesday, March 24

Time: 2:30p

Following each presentation, attendees will have an opportunity to provide feedback to the search committee.

Your participation is encouraged as we seek input from faculty, staff, and students in selecting a candidate who will best support and advocate for our EOP students.

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Effort is Everything Workshop on Tuesday, March 24th at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. “E is for EFFORT” is a phrase most of us have grown up hearing but what does that really mean? Join us for a workshop on the value of effort and the role it plays in helping students achieve academic success.

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

The campus community is invited to attend open presentations from candidates for the position of Director of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP).

As part of the interview process, each candidate will deliver a 7–10 minute presentation simulating a welcome session for incoming EOP students participating in a Summer Bridge Program. These presentations will highlight the candidate’s approach to supporting student success, fostering belonging, and advancing the mission of EOP.

Presentation Details:

Location: SET 215

Date: Monday, March 23

Time: 2:15p

Following each presentation, attendees will have an opportunity to provide feedback to the search committee.

Your participation is encouraged as we seek input from faculty, staff, and students in selecting a candidate who will best support and advocate for our EOP students.

The campus community is invited to attend open presentations from candidates for the position of Director of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP).

As part of the interview process, each candidate will deliver a 7–10 minute presentation simulating a welcome session for incoming EOP students participating in a Summer Bridge Program. These presentations will highlight the candidate’s approach to supporting student success, fostering belonging, and advancing the mission of EOP.

Presentation Details:

Location: SET 215

Date: Friday, March 20

Time: 1:30p

Following each presentation, attendees will have an opportunity to provide feedback to the search committee.

Your participation is encouraged as we seek input from faculty, staff, and students in selecting a candidate who will best support and advocate for our EOP students.

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!

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Midterm Recovery Workshop on Thursday, March 19th at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. If you are looking at your midterm grades and want to improve them, start with this workshop.  Strategies and options will be discussed as to the best course of action to achieve your goals this semester. 

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

The Academic Advising Center will be hosting two Registration Readiness Workshops this semester. 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! All are welcome and encouraged to join!

Registration Readiness (New & First-Year Students) - Tuesday, March 17th at 5pm, SDC 109

Registration Readiness (Continuing/All Students) - Wednesday, March 18th at 5pm, SDC 109

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

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 Mathematics category effective fall 2026.

MATH 3001 - Topics in Mathematics: Introduction to Linear Algebra

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.

Courses Approved as Acceptable for General Education Requirements

The following course has been approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs as acceptable for General Education requirements under the Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning category effective fall 2026.

MATH 3001 - Topics in Mathematics: Introduction to Linear Algebra

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 under Registration / Records Office Resources.

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

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

MATH 1113 - Statistical Concepts

MATH 1143 - Liberal Arts Math

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.

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 fall 2026.

IDST 5203 - Mental Health & First Responders

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.

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).

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.    

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.  

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.