Student Announce February 8, 2023

Refunding for the Spring 2023 semester has begun.  Students can check on an available refund by visiting my.AlfredState.edu/finances.  Students who have opted to receive their refund electronically (ACH/Direct Deposit) need not take any additional steps.  If you have not already done so, you can enroll in this method for future refunds by visiting my.AlfredState.edu/Finances and selecting the E-REFUND icon.  This is the fastest and most convenient way to receive your refund!

For students not enrolled in E-REFUND checks are available in the Student Records and Financial Services Office located in the Agriculture Science Building. Students attending the Wellsville Campus can pick up their refund checks at the Zero Energy House.  Students will be required to present their Student ID card before receiving their check. Refund checks for Wellsville students are sent from the Alfred campus to the Wellsville campus, and as a result, may take a few more days.  Refunds for students studying online or at the Northland campus will be mailed

Any refund checks not picked up after 5 business days will be sent to the student’s home address that is on file.  If students prefer to have their check sent to their home address, please email the Student Records and Financial Services Office at sfs@alfredstate.edu. 

Please Note: Refunds are based on enrollment status.  If students are enrolled in part of term courses, their full refund will not be available until students reach 12 credit hours for the semester. Additionally, Refunds may be issued as funds are received and as a result students may receive multiple refunds throughout the semester.           

If you have any questions in regard to a refund check please email the Student Records and Financial Services Office email address at sfs@alfredstate.edu.

Come in and enjoy a peaceful moment at the oasis, pick from several different essential oils, relax in the massage chairs, and grab a cup of tea on your way out. SLC RM 415

The Oasis will be opening for the Spring 2023 semester on Tuesday, January 24th, and will be following the below schedule throughout the semester.

• Monday (4-8pm), Tuesday (4-8pm), Wednesday (4-7pm), Thursday (4-6pm)

Use of the Oasis space is by appointment (24 hours in advance) and will also be open for walk-in’s/first come, first served basis.

To Schedule an Appointment to use a Massage Chair in the Oasis:

• Log into your Health Portal (after you have registered):
  • https://alfredst.studenthealthportal.com/Account/Logon

Please keep in mind:

• Oasis slots are 40 minutes long – 20 minutes for massage and 20 minutes for cleaning/disinfecting.
• No food, drinks, or vaping allowed.
• Phones are to be silenced, no loud music, or phone calls.
• Students who are not observing the Student Code of Conduct, are disruptive to others, or are not complaint with social distancing regulations, will be asked to leave the space.

Sincerely

Angie Lopez

Health & Wellness Liaison

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Starting the Semester Strong Workshop on Wednesday, February 8th 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 and future events on Pioneer Link.

View our Spring 2023 Workshop Schedule on the Portal - https://portal.alfredstate.edu/forms/Pages/default.aspx --> Office of Student & Faculty Development --> Spring 2023 Student Success Workshops

The Office of Student Engagement is looking for student leaders to work over the summer for New Student Orientation. Applications are due February 10th. Working as an Orientation Leader will provide you an opportunity to learn and improve on interpersonal skills that can be applied to any major, help transition new students to the campus, and housing is provided for. 

Applications can be found on:

Pioneerlink  OR Joblink

Paper copies can be picked up in the office of Student Engagement - SLC 204

We invite you to join us in this civically engaged and collaborative event! Help us celebrate Fredrick Douglass while taking part in the international Douglass Day efforts to digitally preserve black history. This year’s transcribing efforts will focus on Mary Ann Shadd Cary (1823-1893), who was an African American activist, teacher, writer, and lawyer. Shadd Cary was one of the earliest Black women to edit a newspaper, serve as a Civil War recruiter, and attend law school.

We will live stream the international event and have instructions to help guests join in the live transcribing efforts. We will also be joined by a guest from the League of Women Voters and have further resources regarding voter registration available in the Hinkle Library Gallery along with Douglass Day themed birthday cakes created and donated by our very own culinary students as part of the Douglass Day Bake Off competition. 

• When: February 14th
• Where: Hinkle Library Classroom
• Time: 12PM – 3PM

Location is equipped with computers or you cab bring your laptop  to join transcribing efforts. Whether you can come for the full three hours or just come for a half hour, we welcome all levels of engagement and hope to have your support with preserving black history for future generations! Douglass Day 2023 is presented internationally by the Center for Black Digital Research at the Pennsylvania State University and Zooniverse.

The Center for Civic Leadership would like to thank the English and Humanities Department, Culinary Department, and Hinkle Library for your collaborative support in bringing this opportunity to our community!  Should you have any questions or should faculty wish to send students for extra credit, please reach out to Cyan Corwine (corwincy@alfredstate.edu) and Travis Mattison (MattesTW@alfredstate.edu)

Come in and enjoy a peaceful moment at the oasis, pick from several different essential oils, relax in the massage chairs, and grab a cup of tea on your way out. SLC RM 415

The Oasis will be opening for the Spring 2023 semester on Tuesday, January 24th, and will be following the below schedule throughout the semester.

• Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 4-6pm

Use of the Oasis space is by appointment (24 hours in advance) and will also be open for walk-in’s/first come, first served basis.

To Schedule an Appointment to use a Massage Chair in the Oasis:

• Log into your Health Portal (after you have registered):
  • https://alfredst.studenthealthportal.com/Account/Logon

Please keep in mind:

• Oasis slots are 40 minutes long – 20 minutes for massage and 20 minutes for cleaning/disinfecting.
• No food, drinks, or vaping allowed.
• Phones are to be silenced, no loud music, or phone calls.
• Students who are not observing the Student Code of Conduct, are disruptive to others, or are not complaint with social distancing regulations, will be asked to leave the space.

Sincerely,

Angie Lopez

The Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards is excited to introduce Campus Connect, an initiative of the Best Foot Forward program. The goal of Campus Connect is to provide a quick and easy referral system for students to obtain assistance for fellow Pioneers who may be struggling for any reason.

In short, if you have a concern for another student (or yourself!), please accept the challenge and make a referral using the following web form: https://bit.ly/ascconnect. The information you share will be kept as private as possible and used to connect students to the appropriate campus personnel and resources. That’s it!

There are no restrictions to the type of concerns you can share. However, any information relating to an emergency, crime, or imminent threat should first be reported to University Police. Please contact the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards with any questions you may have.

Be empowered. Be a Pioneer. Help each other!

Help us capture the student story of service and community engagement at Alfred State! All students taking in person classes at the Wellsville or Alfred Campus will receive an email with a link to complete the NASCE survey, which will be sent to you from nasce@siena.edu.  Alfred State College students who complete the survey will be entered to win one of 10 campus store gift cards valued at $20 each. 

This survey is an investigation of service and community engagement performed by students at Alfred State College. The story of service and community engagement can be captured through so many activities, both big and small. From participating in a program that broadened awareness, donating blood, can recycling, registering to vote at tabling event, supporting campus and town clean-up events, engaging with food drive or food bank services, supported community need through a class, or joining disaster relief and habitat for humanity efforts, there are countless ways your story of community and service can be captured.  The survey should take about 10-15 minutes to complete, and we ask that all students make sure they are completing it before February 17th.  

Should you have any questions you can reach out to Cyan Corwine (corwincy@alfredstate.edu) in the Center for Civic Leadership!   

Greetings Students!

Please take a moment to nominate an employee on campus who has gone above and beyond to make a positive difference in your time here at Alfred State.  This employee can be from any capacity of campus life! You may also submit multiple nominations if you want to recognize multiple individuals on campus.  When you submit your nomination, you will be entered to win a $50 gift certificate to the Campus Store.  The deadline for nominations is February 12th, 2023.

The Student Advocate, and Advising Awards nominations survey has been made available in your "23SP SLIF 0000 Student Life 6181" course in MyLearning. 

The Office of College Housing would like to announce that Open Room Changes and Room Buyouts have begun. This gives students the ability to move to any open bed on campus. If space is available, students may also have the opportunity to buyout a double room as a single. To start this process, students must meet with their Residence Director (RD) during their posted office hours to discuss their options. Please note, students are not permitted to move or swap rooms during Open Room Changes and Room Buyouts without getting approval from their RD. 

Pending on the move, there may be an increase or decrease in the cost of housing. Students are encourages to review the Room Rates prior to completing any move. Information on room rates can be found on our Housing Costs page.

During open room changes and buyouts, students will be given an Acknowledgement of Room Assignment Change form that outlines the process that must be followed. This form must be completed within 48 hours (2 business days) of starting the form. 

All moves must be completed by 8:00 pm on Wednesday, February 8. 

During Open Room Changes and Room Buyouts, RDs will also be consolidating room and/or suites depending on the vacancies that are present. Students may be required to move from their room or accept a new roommate depending on the RDs plan for the building. More information on room consolidations can be found on our Room Selection page.

Please contact Residential Service at 607-587-4371 or reslife@alfredstate.edu if you have any questions.