Blue & Gold Today

The Office of Student Engagement will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of the holiday. We wish everyone a safe and happy July 4th!

Looking to reserve a room on campus for an event or meeting? 

• First, please try to reserve the space yourself on the EMS website (ASC login required). For problems with your login or permissions, please reach out to the Help Desk x4357. Please be aware that we will not taking reservation requests via phone call or walk-in.
• For reservations within a 24 hour window, issues due to a scheduling conflict, or spaces that are offline and require Admin approval, please reach out to Anna Pensyl-Shutt, via e-mail, at ShuttAK@alfredstate.edu. Please include your preferred date, time, and room number/location, to check for availability.
• If you are reserving the SLC Small Events Space and will need Tech Support/Equipment (microphone, projector, sound system, etc.) or tables/chairs set up, please include that information in your reservation request email as well. 

Questions and concerns can be directed to Anna Pensyl-Shutt, in the Office of Student Engagement, at ShuttAK@alfredstate.edu.

Michelle McCarthy, Cristin Stewart and Cindy Merring have moved on from Alfred State College as of June 13, 2025. We wish them nothing but the best in their future endeavors and thank them for their contributions to Alfred State! 

Of important note, the Purchase Order window for the remainder of the 24/25 Fiscal Year is now closed. As our Procurement office closes the fiscal year end, please hold any Purchase Order requests until after July 1, 2025. 

Further, all Purchase Orders should be submitted through the eProcurement (Pioneer Purchasing) system. If you have any questions related to Pioneer Purchasing, please reach out. A link to Pioneer Purchasing can be found on the Alfred State Portal, click Menu on the top lefthand corner of the page, and it will be found under the Business Services tab of the Menu drop down. 

We respectfully ask for your patience while we transition the office and backfill their positions. Please send Agreements and Contracts to Ryan LaBrozzi and copy Connie D'Arcy on all communications.

Thank you,   

Ryan LaBrozzi,
(607) 587-3934

The Student Engagement Office will be closed on Friday, June 13th for an office retreat. 

We hope everyone has a great weekend!

Our eProcurement system, Pioneer Purchasing, is going live for all departments in June.  If you create purchase orders or payment requests, please contact Cristin Stewart at stewarcm@alfredstate.edu for a training session on Teams.  This system will replace the paper requests you currently submit to the Procurement & Payment Services Office.  Thank you.

The Procurement & Payment Services Office will be closed on Thursday, 5/29/2025.  

University Police Emergency Preparedness Training – Starting May 27

Training and testing are two of the most important elements to be well-prepared.  To ensure preparedness, the college will activate and test both the Outdoor Warning Emergency Siren and the Rave Alert system (text) on Tuesday, May 27, between late morning and midday.  Note that, unlike the annual August simulated threat drill, you do not need to expect any unannounced, attempted entry to your campus offices or classrooms while checking for locked doors.  

Starting at that same time, area first responders will collaborate on a training exercise primarily taking place in Mackenzie North, West, and upper-tier parking lots on the ASC campus (e.g., Lot 31, Lot 18).  Joint training allows agencies to ensure effective interoperability during an emergency with a multi-agency response.  The teams will use the Orvis gymnasium area for staging. 

The training will include the regional New York State Police Special Operations Response Team (SORT).  The law enforcement training exercise will conclude on May 29th or before.  Weather permitting, on Wednesday and Thursday (28th and 29th) be aware that helicopter(s) may land on the athletic practice field directly behind Orvis.  If you are outdoors, you may hear simulated law enforcement noise, including simulated weapons noises. The trainers will use role players inside their designated training zone.  

What you need to know or do: on Tuesday May 27, if you hear the siren and receive a text message, you should follow the instructions on the message as your own preparedness is a component of overall campus preparedness.  Once the initial campus testing concludes, you can resume normal activity but please avoid the designated training areas being used for training (they’ll be marked off and staffed).

If you have any questions, please contact Chief Jeff Wilcox at 607-587-3999. 

The Student Engagement Office will be closed on Monday, May 26th for Memorial Day. 

Please stop by and wish Craig Clark a Happy Retirement this Thursday from 11-12pm in the Hall of Fame Conference Room in Athletics (Orvis).  As we head up to recognize all of our amazing employees, please drop-in to wish Craig well on his next adventure before heading up to the luncheon.   

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 three 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

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/GJJsWGZF1B

Anyone wishing more information may contact Wayne Bensley at benslewd@alfredstate.edu. Submit nominations by June 1. A complete listing of the awards and criteria is available at  The Chancellor's Awards for Excellence

In accordance with State Finance Law § 110, all contracts on behalf of the college shall be reviewed and signed by an authorized signatory on file at the New York State Office of the State Comptroller. At this time, the college President, Vice President for Finance and Administration, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Assistant Vice President for Finance and Management, and the Controller are the only authorized signatories for Alfred State.

Join the Exploring AI Collaborative!

Alfred State's Faculty Senate Special Committee on AI as well as SUNY FACT2 guidelines on AI, recommend that individual faculty members retain the right to monitor and regulate AI use in their courses—and enforce standards outlined in their syllabi. But most faculty members lack access to resources that might enhance their AI literacies and equip them with the knowledge required to make informed decisions about AI policies and AI-infused curricula.

We therefore invite you to join the "Exploring AI Collaborative", led by Russell V. Rittenhouse and mentored by Dr. Deepa Deshpande. This faculty learning community is designed to help you collaborate with your peers, to:

• Understand what AI is and how it works
• Learn how to effectively and ethically integrate AI into your teaching
• Decide how best to enforce your course standards around AI use
• Collaborate on a shared repository of AI resources across disciplines
• Contribute to a faculty-generated "Quick Start Guide" to AI for classroom use

Format & Schedule:

• Hybrid format (in-person and virtual via Teams)
• Four live meetings to be held between April and October (dates/times to be determined by participants)
• Ongoing summer conversation on Teams to exchange ideas and resources
• Results will be shared during an information session in the Fall 2025 Professional Development Week

We are accepting the first 15 faculty participants—don’t miss your chance to be part of this important conversation!

Sign up here: [Exploring AI Collaborative Sign-Up]

We look forward to learning and building together!

Spring 2025 Faculty Senate Call for Nominations Now Open!

The Call for Nominations are currently open through the end of the day on Friday, April 11. The annual Faculty Senate Spring Elections will take place from April 16 – 28. See the Faculty Senate 2025 Call for Nominations for open positions.
Nominations will be taken until April 11. 

You may nominate yourself. If you nominate someone else, please get the candidate’s permission first. Contact Nicole DiGerlando digerlnd@alfredstate.edu or any NEG member: Wayne Bensley; Sandy Burdick; Mike Caruso; Nicole DiGerlando, Chair; Summer Dorr; Reza Yadollahi; Holly Young

Dear Faculty and Staff,

A reminder that today’s open forum for SAMET Dean candidate Mark Bloxsom will take place from 1:00 – 2:00 PM in SET Room 215. We encourage you to attend and participate in this important discussion.

Your feedback is essential in the selection process. A QR code will be posted in SET for easy access, but you can also submit your feedback using the link below:

Submit Feedback Here

Thank you for your participation!

Dear Faculty and Staff,

A reminder that today’s open forum for SAMET Dean candidate Liping Jiang will take place from 1:00 – 2:00 PM in SET Room 215. We encourage you to attend and participate in this important discussion.

Your feedback is essential in the selection process. A QR code will be posted in SET for easy access, but you can also submit your feedback using the link below:

Submit Feedback Here

Thank you for your participation!

Time to get the course material input into the system for our upcoming Summer and Fall 2025 terms.  Please use the following link to complete your course material/book adoptions:

Adoption & Insights - Course List

If you need assistance, please feel free to stop in at the campus store anytime Thursday March 27th from 8:30 am 1:30 pm and receive a free lunch coupon to the Terrace.

If you have any questions, please send me an e-mail millerrd@alfredstate.edu or give me a call at 607 587 4022

Thanks so much

Ryan D. Miller

Campus Store Director.

Dear Faculty and Staff,

A reminder that today’s open forum for SAMET Dean candidate Carlos Aquino will take place from 1:00 – 2:00 PM in SET Room 215. We encourage you to attend and participate in this important discussion.

Your feedback is essential in the selection process. A QR code will be posted in SET for easy access, but you can also submit your feedback using the link below:

Submit Feedback Here

Thank you for your participation!

Dear Faculty and Staff,

You are invited to attend the open forums for the SAMET Dean candidates, beginning this week. This is an opportunity to engage with the candidates and provide valuable feedback as we move forward in the selection process.

Forum Details:
Dates: Wednesday, 3/26 | Friday, 3/28 | Wednesday, 4/2
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Location: SET Room 215

The morning of each open forum, an announcement message will be posted with the candidate's name, and a link to provide feedback on the candidate. Additionally, QR codes will be available in SET 215 for easy access to the feedback form.

We encourage all faculty and staff to participate in these sessions and share their insights. Your input is essential in selecting the next leader for our school.

We look forward to seeing you there!

With commencement fast approaching please remember to order your custom regalia rental at the following link:

ALFRED STATE COLLEGE - FAC RENT STS WEB – Oak Hall Cap & Gown

The deadline is set for March 25th, 2025, if you need an extension, please reach out to me directly at millerrd@alfredstate.edu

Thanks - Ryan Miller Campus Store Director

A friendly reminder: The Allegany Room is now closed for the remainder of the semester in preparation of the $13.1M Pioneer Center renovation. The fitness center will be temporarily relocated in the Allegany Room beginning in the Fall 2025 semester until the Pioneer Center project is complete.

We appreciate your patience while we prepare for another exciting project to improve our campus.

Internal controls are processes built into our activities to ensure we accomplish our desired results efficiently and effectively. We use controls every day in much of what we do:

• Locking our homes/cars/offices
• Observing our car’s fuel gauge to determine if we need more gas
• Maintaining attendance sheets or time cards

Internal controls help us do the right things in the right way, which ensures that we comply with laws and regulations, as well as protect college assets. Remaining mindful and supportive of internal controls will decrease errors while reducing our exposure to fraud, audits, and litigation, which can have restrictive and detrimental effects on the college. It is the responsibility of everyone within the college to maintain strong internal controls.

Please note that the Faculty Senate Academic Affairs Committee will not meet on Thursday March 6th.  Any appeals received after 4:00PM on Thursday February 27 will not be discussed until the committee next meets on Thursday March 20th.  The February 27th committee meeting will be held as scheduled.

Please join Business Affairs in welcoming Claudia Butler and Julianna Gibson to the Business Affairs Team! 

Claudia has assumed the position of Financial Analyst with oversight of the Development Fund accounting.  She has over 5 years of experience in non-profit accounting and technology training.  Claudia can be reached at extension 3937 or erwaycj@alfredstate.edu.

Julianna will be stepping into the role of Budget Analyst where she will support budget-related tasks. She holds an MBA and brings over a decade of experience in banking and financial management, making her a valuable addition to our team. Julianna can be reached at extension 3915 or email gibsonj2@alfredstate.edu. 

We are excited to have them on board. Please stop by the Huntington Administration Building or drop a message to say hello.

As a reminder to the college community, any meeting which adopts resolutions having official force and effect is covered by the Open Meetings Law. Even informal gatherings of public bodies to discuss public business are subject to the requirements of the law. These informal meetings must be preceded by proper public notice and be open to the public in the same manner as formal meetings at which voting is scheduled. Social gatherings at which business is not discussed or casual encounters by members are not subject to these requirements. Minutes must be made available within two weeks from the date of an open meeting and within one week of the date of an executive session.

The minutes for open meetings at Alfred State can be accessed from the public website by clicking on “College Council Meetings” under the “President Dr. Mauro” subsection of the About Us dropdown menu.

William “Gerry” Barrett, age 82, passed away on January 8, 2025 in Yuma, Arizona.  Barrett proudly served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard / Navy and later worked for the New York State Department of Corrections.  Joining Alfred State in 1983, Gerry served Alfred State for twenty years from 1983 to 2003 as the Director of Public Safety and later Chief of Police.  In 1999, his service resulted in being awarded the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Professional Service.  Private cremation and arrangements were entrusted to and handled by Sunset Vista Funeral Home and Cemetery.

Dear Alfred State Community, 

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Everyone can be great, because everyone can serve.” This powerful statement reminds us that each of us has the potential to make a positive impact by serving those around us. At Alfred State, we have the opportunity to live out this call to service in our daily actions. 

Dr. King’s work for equality and social justice was driven by courage, vision, and compassion. As a community, we can follow his example by upholding our core values of respect, integrity, service, and dedication. Through these values, we can all become instruments of positive change. 

I encourage each member of the Alfred State community to find ways to serve—whether on campus, in our local community, or across the globe. By doing so, we honor Dr. King’s legacy and contribute to the betterment of those around us. 

As we begin the spring semester, I am excited to see the impact we can make together. Let’s continue to build a community where service, kindness, and justice guide our actions. 

In unity and purpose, 

Steve Mauro, Ph.D.
President

Please note an upcoming traffic pattern change on the Alfred Campus. Two (2) all-way stops will be added to the following intersections by Thursday, January 16.

1. Elm Street and Lower College Drive intersection
2. Lower College Drive and W. Pine Street intersection

Please use an abundance of caution when driving through these areas and abide by the new stop signs. Map of the new all-way stop sign locations.

The Student Engagement Office will be closed on Monday, January 20th, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Light programming will still be offered throughout the day; check out our events on Pioneer Link! 

Join us this morning, January 13th at 8:30am in the Auditorium in Orvis for Opening Remarks.  Refreshments will be available in the foyer.  We are looking forward to seeing you all there!

Join us, Monday, January 13, 2025 at 8:30am in the Orvis Auditorium for Opening Remarks!  Refreshments will be served in the foyer at 8:00am. We look forward to kicking off the Spring 2025 semester and welcoming everyone back to campus.  

The State of New York takes personal information confidentiality and security very seriously. Breaches of information security may result in disciplinary action, depending upon the nature and severity of the breach.

To control access to confidential information:

·         Lock doors to office areas during non-business hours.
·         Process customer information in secure work areas.
·         Provide an escort for guests entering areas where customer information is being processed and/or stored.
·         Store and secure student information in locking file cabinets.
·         Refrain from leaving confidential information on desks or open areas accessible to the public.
·         Dispose of obsolete documents in designated shredding containers.
·         Arrange computer screens so that they are not visible to the public.

Dear Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Friends,

As we stand on the threshold of a new year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible achievements of our community over the past year. Together, we’ve navigated challenges, celebrated successes, and continued to grow. 

Looking ahead, the dawn of 2025 brings with it exciting opportunities and possibilities. This is a time for renewal, for setting new goals, and for embracing the potential within each of us to make a positive impact in our world. Our collective resilience and commitment to excellence will continue to be the foundation of our success. 

I am confident that this year will be filled with personal and professional milestones. Let us continue to support and inspire one another as we push the boundaries of what we can achieve. 

May the new year bring you joy, peace, and a sense of fulfillment. Thank you for being a part of our vibrant community — I look forward to all that we will accomplish together in 2025. 

Warmest wishes, 

Steven Mauro, PhD

During the Holiday season, the President’s Office will be taking some time out of the office to spend with our families and friends between December 24, 2024- January 1, 2025. We will be returning to the office on January 2, 2025. We will be available remotely during that time so feel free to email us and we will respond as soon as possible, we will be checking emails periodically. We would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year. 

Mary Perkins and Jason Sciotti are in the Cheer for a Peer Spotlight this week. They are being honored for consistently going above and beyond in their work. Recently, they flawlessly executed the Harris Hall Dedication and the President's Society Dinner on the same day. At both events, the special attention to details, the thought and personal touches, and their commitment to showcase the incredible work our faculty, staff and students do was incredible. Read more about what their nominators said about them - https://www.alfredstate.edu/cheer.

See more Cheer for a Peer winners and nominate someone you’ve noticed who is doing a great job at Alfred State. 

A conflict of interest is any interest, financial or otherwise, which is or appears to be in substantial conflict with an employee's duties. In instances where potential or actual conflicts exist, faculty and staff are expected to consult with appropriate University Officers and abide by University policy.

Examples of Conflicts of Interest include: 

·         Engaging in other employment which interferes with the performance of your professional obligation.  
·         Disclosing confidential information acquired in the course of official duties or using such information to further personal interests. 
·         Using or attempting to use official positions to secure unwarranted privileges or exemptions for yourself or others.

Individuals who violate Conflict of Interest laws may be subject to disciplinary action, including a fine of up to $10,000, suspension, or dismissal.

Dear Alfred State College Faculty and Staff,

On Monday, Nov. 25, we will send out a brief online questionnaire for your feedback on potential fundraising initiatives for our college. Your input is invaluable, and to thank you for your time, we’re offering some exciting rewards!

• One lucky participant will win an Alfred State College sweatshirt
• The department with the highest participation will earn a well-deserved pizza party

The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete, and the deadline to submit it is Dec. 5. Please be on the lookout for this survey on Monday, Nov. 25.

Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our college and for helping shape the future of our community.

Sincerely,

Dr. Mauro

Dear Alfred State Community,  

Today and every day we thank those who have served or are serving to protect the freedoms we enjoy. At Alfred State, we have veterans that teach, work, and learn.  

We have several opportunities throughout the day to participate in our acknowledgement and celebration of those that have served on our behalf:  

• At 11:50 a.m., the Hinkle Bell Tower will play the Armed Forces Medley in honor of all Veterans.
• There will be snacks and refreshments in new Veteran Lounge (located in the H Building) on the Wellsville campus.
• A Veterans Day Celebration will be held in conjunction with the Village of Alfred and Alfred University from 12:15 – 1:10 p.m. at Nevins Theater (on the AU campus).  
• Alfred State Military Affairs and Alfred University Military Affairs will co-host a dinner at the Knight Club Theater (on the AU campus) from 5:30 – 7 p.m. 
• Three Alfred State VA work study students are starting a student group, ASC Veterans United. An interest meeting is scheduled for Nov. 15 at 4:30 p.m. in the Veterans Lounge in EJ Brown Hall. 

I ask that you take time to reflect on all the great men and women that have and continue to serve and remember to thank them for their service not just today but every opportunity that you get.  

Respectfully,  
Dr. Steven Mauro, Ph.D.  
President

Dear Pioneers, 

Election Day is upon us, and with it, the time-honored privilege to vote.  Being only one person, it can seem like a small thing but consider this: almost all laws that govern our Democracy, and the many rights that Americans enjoy, are born from elections that preceded their passage.  With every passing election, voters continue to further shape our local communities, state, and nation by selecting officials to act on our behalf regarding policy issues of legal, social, and economic importance.  I want to provide you these resources and reminders:

• You can check your voter registration status and eligibility to vote in-person at the Alfred polling place through portal link: Check Your Registration - ALL IN To Vote
• You can also check your polling place here: Find Your Polling Place - ALL IN To Vote
• If you’re registered to vote in person at the Alfred polling place, the ACES loop shuttle will be providing shuttle bus transportation to the polling place located at the village fire hall (4 South Main Street) from 7:50am - 5:50pm.
• If you prefer to walk the few short minutes to the fire hall, note that the polls are open from 6am to 9pm.  
• On November 5th, there is an Election Night Watch & Wellness event in the Student Leadership Center Small Events Space from 8-10pm.  Whether you find the election energizing, fatiguing, or confusing, this family-friendly and pajama-friendly gathering is a civil space.  
• Finally, the official election site is www.elections.ny.gov – this is the most trusted source of info. Be information savvy by staying vigilant of misinformation from third party websites or social media posts. 
• As a public institution, we abide by the constitutional guarantee of free speech.  We are a non-partisan institution and will faithfully enforce our content-neutral time, place, and manner restrictions to ensure a safe campus; relevant policies can be found here: Freedom of Speech and Civil Discourse

Alfred State has long placed an emphasis on civic engagement.  A beautiful element of our election process is that regardless of our daily professions, work titles, and any day-to-day hierarchy we belong to, your vote will matter as much as anyone else’s – every bit as much as mine.  For undergraduate students, an election year while attending college may often be the very first vote cast (of many more to come).  

Participate, and remember that after election night when we awake on November 6th, or 7th, and well beyond, we remain a campus community that will continue to cultivate a caring community and accept one another as Pioneers.     

Sincerely, 

Steven Mauro, PhD

Alfred State College President

Bob Haley is in the Cheer for a Peer Spotlight this week. He is being honored for his "can-do" attitude and regularly helping with recruiting events on campus and at the farm. Read more about what his nominators said about him - https://www.alfredstate.edu/cheer.

See more Cheer for a Peer winners and nominate someone you’ve noticed who is doing a great job at Alfred State. 

Phil Schroeder is in the Cheer for a Peer Spotlight this week. He is being honored for his amazing work to create and grow the VAST program. He organized this interactive event that brought over 1,100 students to our campus to get hands-on experience with our academic programs and career options. Read more about what his nominators said about him - https://www.alfredstate.edu/cheer.

See more Cheer for a Peer winners and nominate someone you’ve noticed who is doing a great job at Alfred State. 

The Student Records and Financial Services Office has relocated to 10 Elm. The Agricultural Science building is now closed for renovations. Please stop in and see us in the new location or use one of the options below for help:    

• Request a Call Back from a Representative.
• Contact us to schedule a virtual meeting through Teams.

The Starfish Faculty Committee will meet TODAY,  October 16 (12:00-1:00pm) on Teams.  Here is a link to the meeting - ALL ARE WELCOME!!  https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZGQwZTI3MWUtZjdjOS00YzI4LWE3MjQtZThiNTNhMWVlNDg4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229847450c-4365-4e32-b26e-b73baa0ea04b%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22f01e8c99-bc9f-4653-b4e8-403013cdb7b6%22%7d

Did you know that Licensed Veterinary Technicians are a key part of the health and well being of your pets when they are in a Veterinary Hospital, and even when your pet is home with you, but you have questions about their care?  They do everything from blood draws to lab work, monitoring anesthesia to assisting in surgical procedures, dispensing medications and ensuring you understand why that medication was prescribed and how to properly administer it when you take your pet home.  They are counselors, educators, scrub nurses, physical rehabilitation specialists, surgical assistants, radiologists, ultrasound technicians, post op recovery nurses, nurse anesthetists, pharmacy techs, behavior specialists, schedulers, and so much more.  They are highly trained, and can do the job of 20 different people on the human side in one day.  

This week is National Veterinary Technician Week!  Let's celebrate these amazing individuals by being a little kinder to people, and thanking that special LVT in your animal's life.  

Student Records and Financial Services has moved to 10 Elm!

The Student Records and Financial Services Office has relocated to 10 Elm. The Agricultural Science building is now closed for renovations. Please stop in and see us in the new location or use one of the options below for help:    

• Request a Call Back from a Representative.
• Contact us to schedule a virtual meeting through Teams.

A couple of Starfish updates:

• The "In Danger of Failing" flag has been enabled.  When an instructor raises this flag, an Academic Success Coach will request a meeting with the student via email and text message.  Meeting notes will be shared with the flag raiser after a meeting occurs.
• Students have been asked to complete a "How Can We Help" survey.  This gives students a way to identify barriers preventing their success or request assistance with a problem.  Academic Advisors can see these results for their advisees with the Student Profile in Starfish under the "Student Survey" tab.  If you need help finding this or have questions, please let me know.  Several offices across campus will be providing support to students who request assistance.
• The Midterm Survey will deploy on Friday, October 11 @ 12pm.  This survey is designed to accompany midterm grades adding context and insight into letter grades.  Faculty will be able to request a meeting with a student, refer a student to a Success Coach, refer a student to tutoring, or raise a flag with concerns the student should address in the course.  Your completion of this survey is very a crucial component of the intervention process.  Thank you for helping our students be more successful.
• The Starfish Faculty Committee will meet on Wednesday, October 16 (12:00-1:00pm) on Teams.  Here is a link to the meeting - ALL ARE WELCOME!!  https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZGQwZTI3MWUtZjdjOS00YzI4LWE3MjQtZThiNTNhMWVlNDg4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229847450c-4365-4e32-b26e-b73baa0ea04b%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22f01e8c99-bc9f-4653-b4e8-403013cdb7b6%22%7d

Patrick Defoe is in the Cheer for a Peer Spotlight this week. He is being honored for his persistency in finding a student in the residence hall after there were multiple Starfish flags about the student's attendance. Read more about what his nominators said about him - https://www.alfredstate.edu/cheer.

See more Cheer for a Peer winners and nominate someone you’ve noticed who is doing a great job at Alfred State. 

Dear campus community,

We've reached another milestone in our construction with all moves completed out of the Agriculture Science Building. This week we moved Student Records and Financial Services (SRFS) to 10 Elm at the intersection of Lower College Drive and Elm Street. 

Thank you to all faculty, staff, and students who have migrated to new locations for classes, labs, and offices this fall to accommodate construction. It is going to be a true transformation of the facility as we remove all the walls and construct a modern academic building in its footprint. 

New locations for offices include the Allied Health Department at Pioneer Landing, Ag and Vet Tech in SET, EJB, and Vet Tech. For staff and services, you'll now find Student Records and Financial Services at 10 Elm, Capital Projects in the Facilities Building, Instructional Technology in the Hinkle Library, and Marketing Communications in Huntington Administration. 

Our contractor has already erected the fence around Ag Sci to begin the project.

A full list of everyone that has moved with their new office locations is available at https://www.alfredstate.edu/construction-updates 

Let the rebuilding begin!

Ryan LaBrozzi, MBA, CEFP

Vice President Finance and Administration

The Executive Leadership Team is happy to share that the following awards have been announced from the Recruitment and Retention RFP's submitted.

Holly Chase, Business Department  - Awarded $1500, Open House/Business Department Visits initiative

Alexander Bailey, MEET - Awarded $1500, Student Project to be showcased on campus to prospective students and visitors

Deb Burch, Culinary - Awarded $2000, Culinary Open House initiative

Alan Vlakancic, Architecture Design  - Awarded $400, Resurrect the Architecture Living, Learning Community

Amanda Long, DMA - Awarded $750, Student assistance with software costs

Aric Bryant, SAMET - Awarded $1,810, Order consumable products for students to build prospective student giveaways to visitors

Morgan McClean & Patricia Eshleman, Ag/Vet Tech - Awarded $2500, Create a simulation experience for incoming freshmen to help them identify and learn all of the student success resources available to them and how to use them. 

The Executive Leadership Team is still accepting RFP's, the link to the application can be found here.  Reach out to the presidentsoffice@alfredstate.edu if you have questions!

Student Records and Financial Services has moved to 10 Elm!

The Student Records and Financial Services Office has relocated to 10 Elm. The Agricultural Science building is now closed for renovations. Please stop in and see us in the new location or use one of the options below for help:    

• Request a Call Back from a Representative.
• Contact us to schedule a virtual meeting through Teams.

Student Records and Financial Services has moved to 10 Elm!

The Student Records and Financial Services Office has relocated to 10 Elm. The Agricultural Science building is now closed for renovations.  The office will be open for virtual assistance only on October 9th as we get the new space ready.  Please contact us at sfs@alfredstate.edu or 607-587-4253 (toll free 1-800-4-ALFRED) for assistance.

Student Records and Financial Services is moving to 10 Elm!

After students return from Mini-Break on October 9th, the Student Records and Financial Services Office will be in 10 Elm. The Agricultural Science building will be closed for renovations. In preparation for the move, the office will be closed on Friday October 4th and open for virtual assistance only on October 7th and 8th. Please stop in and see us in the new location or use one of the options below for help:    

• Request a Call Back from a Representative.
• Contact us to schedule a virtual meeting through Teams.

Bill McClintick is in the Cheer for a Peer Spotlight this week. He is being honored for re-vamping mini visits for SAMET. His hard work and out of the box thinking has created a new and invigorating way to promote programs within the school. Read more about what his nominators said about him - https://www.alfredstate.edu/cheer.

See more Cheer for a Peer winners and nominate someone you’ve noticed who is doing a great job at Alfred State. 

Student Records and Financial Services is moving to 10 Elm!

After students return from Mini-Break on October 9th, the Student Records and Financial Services Office will be in 10 Elm. The Agricultural Science building will be closed for renovations. In preparation for the move, the office will be closed on Friday October 4th and open for virtual assistance only on October 7th and 8th. Please stop in and see us in the new location or use one of the options below for help:    

• Request a Call Back from a Representative.
• Contact us to schedule a virtual meeting through Teams.

All equipment with a useful life of at least two years requires an ownership tag. Any piece of equipment with a unit value of $5,000 or greater and a useful life of at least two years requires a bar code label and entry into the SUNY Property Control System. Generic ownership tags can be provided to any department for application onto equipment below the $5,000 threshold by contacting the Property Control Office; bar code labels on equipment above the threshold will be affixed by Property Control.

If your department has surplus equipment, please contact the Property Control Office with information concerning the surplus asset. The Property Control Office will advertise the asset locally for potential use by another department. If there is no interest in the asset across our campus, the asset will subsequently be offered to all SUNY campuses for transfer. If unable to relocate the asset within SUNY, it will be reported to the Office of General Services for public sale. 

The Property Control Office can be reached at x3986 or mcclaipm@alfredstate.edu.

We are excited to announce that our Institutional Research portal page has been updated with the latest Fall 2024 census data on enrollment and retention rates. We encourage you to explore these updates and make use of the resources available on the portal. The updated data sets and dashboards are clearly labeled as "New" for easy identification.

Also new is our Program Review Dashboard, a valuable tool designed to provide insights into program performance. This dashboard allows faculty and administrators to assess and track key metrics, replacing the standalone reports previously generated for each program. Now, programs can select and print reports as needed.

For any questions or assistance, please feel free to reach out to OIRPE director, Jennifer Dunne at Dunnej@alfredstate.edu or EXT. 4036.

Erika Winans and Justin Romero are in the Cheer for a Peer Spotlight this week. They are being honored for taking time to help a student that was struggling and considering withdrawing from the college.  Read more about what their nominators said about them - https://www.alfredstate.edu/cheer.

See more Cheer for a Peer winners and nominate someone you’ve noticed who is doing a great job at Alfred State. 

The Heavy Equipment Operation instructors are in the Cheer for a Peer Spotlight this week. They are being honored for facilitating an experience on the Heavy Equipment Operation simulators for faculty that attended a Professional Development Week event on the Wellsville campus. Read more about what their nominators said about them - https://www.alfredstate.edu/cheer.

See more Cheer for a Peer winners and nominate someone you’ve noticed who is doing a great job at Alfred State. 

Nadine Shardlow and Laura George are in the Cheer for a Peer Spotlight this week. They are being honored for their work in helping EOP students at Alfred State. Read more about what their nominators said about them - https://www.alfredstate.edu/cheer.

See more Cheer for a Peer winners and nominate someone you’ve noticed who is doing a great job at Alfred State. 

In order to combat identity theft risks, Alfred State utilizes a Red Flags Rule prevention program designed to detect the warning signs – or “red flags” – of identity theft in our day-to-day operations. By identifying red flags in advance, the college will be better equipped to spot suspicious patterns that may arise and take steps to prevent a red flag from escalating into a costly episode of identity theft.

College employees should adequately determine proof of identification prior to discussing personal information with an inquiring party. Any suspicious interactions or phone calls should be reported to your immediate supervisor who will determine the severity of the potential breach and risk to the college. Similarly, the disappearance of files containing personal information should be reported immediately.

Additional measures for protecting sensitive information include covering or removing any documents containing personal, identifiable information from your desk or computer screen when a visitor enters your workspace. Or, when leaving your workspace, even for a few minutes, close and lock your computer and the doors to any unattended rooms.

Dr. Mauro previewed a new Cheer for a Peer program during his opening remarks. He spotlighted the Student Records and Financial Services Department for their work in recruitment and retention. Congratulations to the SRFS team!

Beginning today, each week one Cheer for a Peer winner will be spotlighted for assisting the college's goal of recruitment and retention. But we are going big this time. To kick things off, we have four spotlight winners to announce:

Niki Young - Student Records
Aric Bryant - Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Tech
Paul Schroeder - Capital Projects
Bob Haley - Facilities Services

See why they are Spotlight Winners and the full list of Cheer for a Peer award winners online.  Also, on the Cheer for a Peer page you can nominate someone you’ve noticed who is doing a great job at Alfred State. 

Go Pioneers!

The Office of Student Engagement is excited to announce that Katelyn James has taken on the role as Interim Assistant Director of Student Unions & Event Support. Katelyn is a graduate of Alfred State College and has higher education experience as a previous student employee working in the Office of Admissions, Office of Student Engagement, and the Office of Residential Services. Katelyn is also the 2024 recipient of the SUNY Chancellor's Award. 

Please contact Katelyn at jameskm1@alfredstate.edu for some the following needs:

• Student Union operational hours & building needs - MacKenzie Commons, Pioneer Center, & Student Leadership Center 
• Event support 
• Student card swipe access in the SLC 
• Homecoming/Family Weekend Basket Raffle

Please help us welcome Katelyn to her new position at the college!

Office of Admissions - Closed for Holiday

The Office of Admissions will be closed Monday, September 2nd.  Happy Labor Day!!

Access to our Watermark products (Planning & Self-Study and Course Evaluations & Surveys) from the ASC portal has been restored! If you have questions or need assistance using Watermark, please contact Bridget Jacobs, Director of Assessment, Accreditation and Program Planning at jacobsbm@alfredstate.edu. 

Faculty and staff who try to access Watermark products (Planning & Self-Study and Course Evaluations & Surveys) from the ASC portal may get an error message ("Something's Wrong Here"). ITS and our office are aware of the issue and Watermark is working to restore our access. We anticipate that it should be resolved quickly, but if you have an immediate need for Watermark assessment information, please contact Bridget Jacobs, Director of Assessment, Accreditation and Program Planning at jacobsbm@alfredstate.edu.

During his opening address, Dr. Mauro honored the Student Records and Financial Services Department for their work dealing with all the obstacles that the new FAFSA created. The group was honored with certificates for a free shirt from the Campus Store! Congratulations to all of the members of the Student Records and Financial Services team!

Details of the new nomination process for Cheer for a Peer program are being finalized and information will be sent out to the college community shortly.

Our infrastructure projects on the Alfred campus have made great progress. Areas and roads that are now open, along with some locations still in progress, are included on the 2024 Fall Construction Update web page. Additional updates and more detailed information to help students and faculty navigate the campus for a successful beginning of the fall semester will continue to be released.

All faculty and staff are invited to participate in an open forum as part of the search process for the Dean of Academic Support & Student Success position.  These forums will occur virtually per the following schedule.  We encourage all that can attend to attend, ask questions and provide feedback as part of the search process.

Wednesday, August 7

11:15-12:00p - Virtual Session 2 (Bruce Riley)

12noon-12:45p - Virtual Session 3 (Danyelle O'Brien)

All faculty and staff are invited to participate in an open forum as part of the search process for the Dean of Academic Support & Student Success position.  These forums will occur virtually per the following schedule.  We encourage all that can attend to attend, ask questions and provide feedback as part of the search process.

Tuesday, August 6

3:00-3:45p - Virtual Session 1 (Francine Staba)

**Final Reminder!**

Now that the 2023-24 academic and fiscal years have concluded, it's time for most college organizational units to complete their 2023-24 Organizational Assessment plans in Watermark Planning & Self-Study if they haven't already done so.* Timely completion of organizational assessment plans with measures, findings and follow up actions helped support our recent successful Middle States reaffirmation, and will position us for future success! Step-by-step instructions on how to edit organizational assessment plans and enter findings and action plans are on the OIRPE (Institutional Research) portal page under Assessment->Watermark Planning & Self-Study Training Materials. We would like college organizational units to complete their organizational assessment plans for 2023-24 as soon as possible (target by end of July).*

Have questions about organizational assessment, or need help using Watermark? Contact Bridget Jacobs, Director of Assessment, Accreditation and Program Planning at jacobsbm@alfredstate.edu or at extension 3977. Thank you!

*Excluding Enrollment Management and CARE/Student Success units that are on a fall-to-fall planning cycle.

The Development Fund Accountant position is currently in transition.  As such, please send all Development Fund request to ASCDF@alfredstate.edu for review and processing.  This inbox is monitored by multiple individuals and will ensure that requests are routed properly.

Please join me in welcoming Tiffany Donovan to Alfred State.  She will be joining the President's office team on Thursday, May 16th.  Feel free to stop by and introduce yourself, or send her a welcome message, donovatl@alfredstate.edu.  She can be reached at 607-587-4010.  We look forward to Tiffany's years of professional experience, organizational mindset, and customer service skills that she brings to her new position.  

User accounts are assigned to single individuals. Use of an account by an individual other than the one originally assigned the account is prohibited. Refrain from sharing your password with others and once you have logged onto a system, you should never leave your workstation unattended. Users are responsible for their accounts and data. Misrepresentation, misuse, and carelessness may result in loss of data or system privileges, suspension or permanent closing of usernames, legal action, and/or other action.

One solution that can eliminate password sharing is to utilize a shared network drive assigned to your department for document storage, such as Microsoft Teams or OneDrive. For additional security in file sharing, a Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services site can be established for use on a project or within a department. In addition to posting documents, a SharePoint site allows for news-group style discussions, administering a poll of your colleagues, and extensive customization of the site.

To discuss networking options for your department, please contact the Help Desk through the Alfred State web portal: https://portal.alfredstate.edu/ts/Pages/default.aspx

I have been in higher education for twenty years and just when I thought I have seen it all, some new surprise seems to come up that keeps you on your toes. Steve's Friday Feature

Get Totality Ready for Fall 2024!!

It’s time to start registering for Fall 2024 classes! Complete the checklist here or grab one at the registration table at Big Blue’s Solar Sizzle on 4/8/2024 in the SLC green space. Return the completed checklist to Student Records and Financial Services in the Agriculture Building by 4/26/2024 for your chance to win 1 of 10 Amazon gift cards! 

After a national search, Alfred State College (ASC) has named Ryan LaBrozzi the Vice President for Finance and Administration. He begins his new duties on April 8. 

"Ryan will be an integral member of our team as we continue to invest in our infrastructure, people, and programs while still remaining a highly affordable and high-quality choice for students and parents," commented Dr. Steve Mauro. "Ryan’s experience as a meticulous supervisor of people and projects will serve us well as ASC is investing more than $100 million in construction and program development to modernize, beautify, and expand to meet the needs of tomorrow’s students.”

Read more: LaBrozzi named VP for Finance and Administration at ASC

Welcome to Alfred State Ryan!

Congratulations to the entire campus as we set a new school record this week!

Interest among prospective students for the 2024 fall cohort at Alfred State surpassed 10,000 applications. Out of all of SUNY’s Colleges of Technology, only Farmingdale in densely populated Long Island has ever crossed the 10,000 milestone. Last year, the total number received was 9,349 applications, and in 2018 we had 9,171 overall (see historic chart).

Academics, enrollment, student engagement, and everyone on campus work together to build our school’s stellar reputation. It is so very gratifying to see another measure of how our efforts resonate with prospective students and parents who are comparing colleges and universities. Truly more and more people want to be a Pioneer!

Dr. Steve Mauro

This week we had special visitors on campus as part of our Middle States reaccreditation process. What a group effort to show them the great work we do here at Alfred State! I express my thanks and appreciation in this week's Friday Feature.

Alfred State is full of so many amazing people. Faculty and staff that go above and beyond for our community. Read more in Steve's Friday Feature.

The Middle States Evaluation Team will be on campus Monday, March 25 through Wednesday, March 27.  As part of the visit the College will host an open forum for staff and an open forum for faculty and invite your participation.  This is your opportunity to meet with the team to talk about your work at Alfred State and how we are addressing the accreditation standards as an institutions.

Open Forum for Staff - Tuesday, March 26th Small Event Space (SLC) 9:10am-10am; Teams link will be provided for staff at Wellsville & Northland

Open Forum for Faculty - Tuesday, March 26th Allegany Room 2-2:50pm; Teams link will be provided for faculty at Wellsville & Northland

It is that time of year again! SUNY Mascot Madness is underway! Vote for Big Blue - he has a tough first round match-up with the two-time defending champion!

Vote using this link: https://www.suny.edu/mascotmadness/round1/?fbclid=IwAR1XKeq1PI4HOHDkXmDbMedWmNpYwEg5L8CYCImKY0c8eJFVvY4y25KT65I#pd_a_13464589

Our students learn so much while at Alfred State. I am proud of the support our faculty and staff provide them, both inside and outside the classroom. Read more in this week's Friday Feature.

Internal controls are processes built into our activities to ensure we accomplish our desired results efficiently and effectively. We use controls every day in much of what we do:

• Locking our homes/cars/offices
• Observing our car’s fuel gauge to determine if we need more gas
• Maintaining attendance sheets or time cards

Internal controls help us do the right things in the right way, which ensures that we comply with laws and regulations, as well as protect college assets. Remaining mindful and supportive of internal controls will decrease errors while reducing our exposure to fraud, audits, and litigation, which can have restrictive and detrimental effects on the college. It is the responsibility of everyone within the college to maintain strong internal controls.

At Alfred State, we take pride in preparing our students to be ready to start careers while supporting them with our caring community. This week we spotlight another award-winning faculty member. Friday Feature

As previously communicated and planned, Alfred State has ceased operation and will begin draining of the campus pool at the Orvis location.  Since November, after learning through a professional engineering study that the structural integrity of the building and the underneath space prevents continued pursuit of this location as a pool location, a fifteen-member Pool Task Force has worked to develop recommendations for the future of the space.  

This month, we received those recommendations and are now communicating a planned space conversion to the SUNY Construction Fund for their action.  Accepting the task force’s first recommendation, the new facility is proposed to consist of a much-needed open space with sports court flooring.  We are proposing a retractable divider to support multiple activities including our wrestling teams, track teams, student recreational use, and campus events. We want to thank the members of the Task Force who worked collaboratively to identify recommended uses for the space that would most benefit the campus community.  

Plans remain actively underway to facilitate supporting the Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Programs by partnering with a neighboring pool to support our existing athletes as they complete their degrees. We will continue a master planning process that will explore the feasibility and potential for a pool elsewhere on campus and will continue to provide updates to our campus community as they become available. 

To evaluate how we’re doing at Alfred State, student opinions are vital. ASC regularly takes surveys, plus Dr. Mauro is always eager to chat informally to see what’s on students’ minds.

Read Dr. Mauro's Friday Feature

You are invited to join us for the first Spring 2024 Pioneer Community Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 12:00 PM.  This will be an interactive community meeting where you will hear a college update from Dr. Mauro on the progress we have made as a community towards our ASC Challenge Goals and there will be an opportunity for faculty and staff to ask questions of Dr. Mauro after his update.

To assist us in answering as many questions as possible in our time together, we welcome and appreciate any questions you can submit in advance of the forum to:  presidentsoffice@alfredstate.edu

Join the Teams Live event HERE:

Pioneer Community Meeting– February 22, 2024

Update to Enrollment Deposit Policy- 

 To minimize the impact of the FAFSA delays and to allow new students ample time to make an informed decision based on the financial aid offered, Alfred State has extended the enrollment deposit deadline from May 1 to May 15, 2024.  To be as flexible as possible, we are extending the deadline to request a full refund of the deposit from May 1 to June 1, 2024.  The deadline for requesting a refund of the advance room deposit will remain July 1, 2024.  Due to the changing circumstances around the FAFSA delay, we will continue to evaluate this policy and update as needed to best support prospective students and their families. 

Alfred State College has just submitted its Self-Study Report and supporting evidence to Middle States and the Peer Evaluation Team who will be visiting the college from March 24-27, 2024. During the Self-Study, we examined Alfred State College’s compliance with Middle States’ fifteen Requirements of Affiliation and seven Standards of Affiliation, as well as our progress toward three Self-Study Institutional Priorities: Enrollment & Recruitment, Retention, and Campus Renewal & Resource Optimization. The completed Self-Study Report is the culmination of over two years of work of many people across our campus on the Steering Committee, Working Groups, and many others who contributed content or evidence for the Self-Study.

In preparation for our site visit, we invite members of the Alfred State College community to become familiar with the Self-Study report. You can find it and other important information about the Self-Study process on the Middle States Self-Study webpage: https://www.alfredstate.edu/msche/self-study

Have any questions about Middle States, the Self-Study, or the Evaluation Visit? Contact the MSCHE Self-Study Co-Chairs: Dan Jardine (jardindd@alfredstate.edu), Danielle Green (greendr@alfredstate.edu), or Bridget Jacobs (ASC’s Accreditation Liaison Officer, jacobsbm@alfredstate.edu).

You are invited to join us for the first Spring 2024 Pioneer Community Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 12:00 PM.  This will be an interactive community meeting where you will hear a college update from Dr. Mauro on the progress we have made as a community towards our ASC Challenge Goals and there will be an opportunity for faculty and staff to ask questions of Dr. Mauro after his update.

To assist us in answering as many questions as possible in our time together, we welcome and appreciate any questions you can submit in advance of the forum to:  presidentsoffice@alfredstate.edu

Join the Teams Live event HERE:

Pioneer Community Meeting– February 22, 2024

As a reminder to the college community, any meeting which adopts resolutions having official force and effect is covered by the Open Meetings Law. Even informal gatherings of public bodies to discuss public business are subject to the requirements of the law. These informal meetings must be preceded by proper public notice and be open to the public in the same manner as formal meetings at which voting is scheduled. Social gatherings at which business is not discussed or casual encounters by members are not subject to these requirements. Minutes must be made available within two weeks from the date of an open meeting and within one week of the date of an executive session.

The minutes for open meetings at Alfred State can be accessed from the public website by clicking on “College Council Meetings” under the “President Dr. Mauro” subsection of the About Us dropdown menu.

Please join me in congratulating Bridget Jacobs on her promotion to Director of Assessment, Accreditation, and Program Planning in the Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Effectiveness (OIRPE). In this role, Bridget will provide leadership and direction in the areas of academic and operational unit assessment, institutional and programmatic accreditation, and academic program planning and processes. Bridget will also continue to serve as Alfred State’s Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) with Middle States. Bridget brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to these areas, including in her role as Coordinator of these functions at Alfred State since 2019.   

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 30 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. 

The State of New York takes personal information confidentiality and security very seriously. Breaches of information security may result in disciplinary action, depending upon the nature and severity of the breach.
To control access to confidential information:

·         Lock doors to office areas during non-business hours.
·         Process customer information in secure work areas.
·         Provide an escort for guests entering areas where customer information is being processed and/or stored.
·         Store and secure student information in locking file cabinets.
·         Refrain from leaving confidential information on desks or open areas accessible to the public.
·         Dispose of obsolete documents in designated shredding containers.
·         Arrange computer screens so that they are not visible to the public.

Nominations for the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service have been extended until January 8, 2024.

A committee composed of faculty and staff are seeking nominations for the 23/24 academic year. Students, faculty, or administration may nominate individuals for this award. The names of individuals you wish to nominate must be in writing and signed by the nominator and forwarded to C.J. Rahr, Technology Services, Hinkle Memorial Library. Nominations are to be submitted by Monday, Jan. 8. A short statement by the nominator stating why they believe the individual nominated should receive the award must accompany each nomination. Anyone wishing more information may contact C.J. Rahr at 3541.

Criteria 2023-2024
Nominees for the award should be individuals who have repeatedly sought improvement of themselves, their campuses, and ultimately the State University and, in doing so, have transcended the normal definitions of excellence. At all position levels, nominees shall be those individuals who can serve as professional role models for the University system in the pursuit of excellence. Candidates must have completed three academic years of full-time appointment within the previous five years (years do not need to be consecutive) within the current position at the nominating campus prior to the year of nomination. They must be present on campus when nominated and be serving in full-time professional service capacities with more than 50 percent of their assignment in non-teaching services. Please note, promotion within the same department does not preclude a person from being nominated.

The following criteria shall be used in selecting persons for nomination for the award:

WITHIN THE POSITION DESCRIPTION – The candidate must perform superbly in fulfilling the job description for the position held; and

BEYOND THE POSITION DESCRIPTION – The candidate should also demonstrate excellence in professional activities beyond the parameters of the job description. The ideal candidate will satisfy the standards in a creative and innovative fashion while demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to institutional needs. Consideration should be given to capabilities and accomplishments in the areas of leadership, decision making, and problem solving. Evidence in this category would include professional recognitions, initiation of ideas, development of proposals, committee activities, etc.

RESTRICTIONS –The chief campus officer for academic, student, or administrative affairs or persons serving in these capacities may not be nominated for the award. Direct reports to the president are also not eligible. Individuals serving in the classified services are ineligible for nomination. A recipient of an Excellence in Professional Service Award may not be re-nominated, and recipients of an Excellence award may not be nominated for an Excellence award in another category within a five-year period. Posthumous nominations are also ineligible for consideration.

The Admissions Office will be closed on December 26th for the Holiday.  Happy Holiday! 

The Admissions office will be closed December 25th.  We wish everyone Happy Holidays!

Please join us in celebrating the holiday season!!

• Bring the family to see Santa & Mrs. Claus, on December 13 from 5-7pm in Allegany Room. Please RSVP for this event here.  
• Holiday Cocktail Party on December 15, from 3-5pm in SLC Park Space
• Holiday Luncheon December 19, Reservations Required, for 11am, 12pm, or 1pm in the Terrace Dining Room. (Please use the above link to reserve your group’s spot)

Dear Alfred State Community,

I want to send an update on student Derek Correa as we near the end of our semester.  Derek continues to heal and make progress.  Within this week, Derek has made strides to include nodding yes or no to questions, given some hugs, and has written something: “thank you.” Derek is moving to a specialized medical center that focuses on his treatment needs.  This progress and incredibly positive update is among the best gifts our campus can receive this holiday season.  There is still a long road ahead and you can find more about Derek’s path to recovery on the family’s GoFundMe page here. 

As you spend time this holiday season with family or friends, please remember Derek and his family as they focus on the most important things of all. 

During this time of giving, I always think the most precious gift that you can give someone is your time and talent (although I think my children think otherwise!). Read Steve's Friday Feature

Clang, clang, clang goes the trolley and ho, ho, ho goes Santa Blue! Read Steve's Friday Feature