Student Announce November 12, 2024

Join us on Thursday, November 14th for our 'Dip Day' at The Terrace! Choose from unique dipping snacks and dipping options! 11am - 2pm and 4:30pm - 8pm (lunch and dinner) !

Spring registration begins November 18, 2024.  Admissions, Health Center, Student Accounts, University Police and Vice President registration holds will prevent you from registering.  View and pay your holds now before course registration begins.  Please contact the appropriate office as indicated if you have any questions regarding your hold(s).

Spring registration begins Monday, November 18. Here are some tips to ensure a smooth registration process:

1. Meet with Your Advisor Early: Schedule a meeting with your academic advisor before November 18 to discuss your course choices, confirm they align with your degree requirements, and get your registration PIN and time ticket. This step is essential to avoid any registration delays.
2. Register Promptly: Sign up for your classes as soon as registration opens. Courses can fill up quickly, especially popular or required ones, so registering early gives you the best chance to secure your preferred schedule.
3. Check Financial Aid Messages: Pay attention to any financial aid notifications that appear while registering. Financial aid can be affected if you’re enrolling in a repeated course or one that doesn’t count toward your degree, which might lead to unexpected charges.

If you need further assistance, refer to the Registration Instructions on my.AlfredState.edu/registration under "Records Office Resources" for step-by-step guidance.

Tuesday Talks: Part 2: I’m graduating, now what?

Are you currently seeking employment or do you want to get ahead of other job seekers upon graduating? Join Maureen Sibble, Director of Career Development & Planning, and Keri Edsall, Financial Aid Counselor, on November 12 @ 5 p.m. in the SLC Small Event Space to learn how you can prepare for job interviews and about the services the Career Development Center offers.

Upcoming Tuesday Talks Podcast episode:

              Dec 3                 Are you struggling with mental health?

Take a look through Health & Wellness' monthly newsletter to gain some valuable insight!

https://new.express.adobe.com/publishedV2/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:2cc9877c-6e79-469c-99a9-1f8b2b674b76?promoid=Y69SGM5H&mv=other

This month we're focusing on helping others! Please take the time to complete the QPR training to help friends, family, and others affected by mental health issues. 

Use Organization Code: SUNY

Email your completion certificate to winantm@alfredstate.edu!

https://www.qprtraining.com/setup.php

Please see the following message reposted on behalf of the Alfred Montessori School, which provides daycare services to the community and many campus employees:

Please see this link to view the job description for the Alfred Montessori Director position. The Alfred Montessori School Board of Directors is looking to hire someone to start in January 2025. Please spread the word to anyone you know who might be interested in applying for this role.
Thank you,
Alfred Montessori School Board of Directors

Please join the English & Humanities department and the Debate Club for a brief student debate followed by an open public forum at 3-4:30 pm Nov 19th SLC Small Events Space.   

Resolved: The SUNY system and Alfred State College should eliminate all general education graduation requirements in favor of an open curriculum.

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

Join us this Friday for an After Hours Game Night in the Library!

This Friday, November 15th.

6 pm to 10 pm.

Come play some tabletop games along with STARK: the Student Tabletop and Roleplaying Klub.

Play a game. Bring a game. Teach a game.

We'll have a lot of room, soft drinks, and snacks!

For questions, please contact Nick Cousino (cousinnc@alfredstate.edu) or Ron Foster (fosterr@alfredstate.edu).

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

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

https://youtu.be/fmY7d4SNtOU

This weeks Workforce Wednesday session 11/13/2024 is time for building an online portfolio.    Bring photos and descriptions of your work and projects.  We’ll teach the software for getting them online and a weblink to your portfolio. 

Contact Natasha Daniels  DanielNL@alfredstate.edu 607-587-3107 with questions.

Wednesdays are for workforce preparation!     This weekly drop in series in the Wellsville PSU computer lab will offer career planning and support every Wednesday.   A full list of topics and dates is available here.   Stop up any or every Wednesday any time between 2 and 4 pm.  No registration required, no time limit on visits.  After a 5 to 10 minute presentation there will be time for students to work with coach and peer support.  

Join us for our Annual Keck's Food Show Sampling Event on Wednesday, November 13th from 11am - 1pm! Sample from multiple vendors and VOTE for your favorite items! Located in CDH, 2nd floor of the Student Gathering Place. Your Votes Matter! Enjoy some amazing food items and assist ACES with planning the items to be offered next semester! We'll see ya there!

The Spring 2025 Semester Bill will soon be accessible through the new Nelnet Campus Commerce Platform! Here’s what students need to know:

Platform Benefits:

• Authorized Users: Add up to 5 authorized users who can view and pay on your account and receive key notifications.
• Centralized Information: Easily view your bill, payment history, and refund details all in one place.
• Convenient Payment Options: Set up automatic payments and securely store a payment method for future transactions.

Next Steps:

Watch for an announcement on November 18, 2024, with instructions on accessing and using the new platform.

For any questions, reach out to the Student Records and Financial Services Office.

Spring 2025 registration begins November 18, 2024 at 9 AM!  The first step is printing a copy of the Course Selection Form from BannerWeb.  Next, meet with your academic adviser to review your course selections and receive your Alternate Registration PIN and web registration time. Registration instructions are available at my.AlfredState.edu/registration under “Records Office Resources.” 

Graduating and returning in a new major?  You will need to re-apply through Admissions and pay your enrollment deposit before you will be assigned a registration time and Alternate Registration PIN.  

Were you expecting to graduate this semester but now will not?  In order to be assigned a registration time, your academic department chair must remove you from the graduation list.  Follow up to make sure your name has been removed.

Please note that students are not officially registered for classes until their bills are paid/processed with Student Records and Financial Services.  The Spring 2025 bill is due by 4:00 PM on January 09, 2025.

Thanksgiving Break Housing Application

Residence halls will close at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, for the Thanksgiving Break. The Residence halls will reopen at Noon on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Residential Services is aware that the final bus scheduled to leave Alfred leaves before 10:00 p.m. If you are here for an academic reason and cannot make travel arrangements for the evening of Tuesday, November 26, please contact your Residence Director to remain on campus that night. However, you must plan travel arrangements for the morning of Wednesday, November 27.

Only students who have been approved to stay for the break will be allowed in the residence halls.

All others may be charged with trespassing.

Students will only be approved who:

• Live over 500 miles away (according to your home Banner Address)
• Have a Special Circumstance (ex. You do not have a place to go)
• Working for the college during the break (with Supervisors Approval)
• Athletics commitment during the break (must be on roster submitted from Athletics)

If you wish to apply to stay for the break, please complete the "Break Housing Request" form on eRezLife. To access this form, please sign in to my.alfredstate.edu, select "housing," and then select the "Break Housing Request" form. 

Please note, that this form will close on Thursday, November 21.

If you have any questions, please contact Residential Services at 607-587-4371 or email: reslife@alfredstate.edu.

The Student Life Committee of Faculty Senate is interested in your feedback!  Please take just a few moments to fill out the short anonymous survey linked here: https://forms.office.com/r/YjBFUPkfK6
Our committee is interested in gathering information about concerns that students have on campus; general or specific, urgent or not, all feedback is welcome! Your suggestions in the past have led to various improvements around campus in Student Life, so we are excited to keep advocating for you and your needs. Please submit your responses by November 13th. 
Thank you for your time!
~ Isaac Klingensmith, Chair of Student Life Committee

Thanksgiving Break Transportation: 

Students going home for Thanksgiving Break? 

Megabus is offering non-stop bus services to New York City and Alfred for Thanksgiving break. Dates and times of bus travel are listed below! 

To New York City: 

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 departing from Orvis Activities Center or West University St at 2:30 p.m. 

To Alfred, NY 

Sunday, December 1, 2024 departing from Port Authority at 10:15am 

Secure your ticket today at https://us.megabus.com 

Alternate bus options are available through https://trailways.com. Please note that Trailways bus leaves from Hornell, NY and you will need to find transportation to the bus station. 

Rochester Airport Shuttle 

Depart Alfred Wednesday, November 27 at 6am 

Return trip departs Rochester Airport Sunday, December 1st at 5pm 

Requests for Airport Shuttle must be to the Rochester Airport and students will have to fill out the Online travel request form for both their trips to and from the airport. 

Community Action Angels – Holiday Fund Raising Initiatives:

University Police is again trying to raise money for ACCORD's Community Action Angels.

This year ACCORD is looking for cash donations to be turned into 50-dollar gift cards for children 10-18 years old and small toys (stocking stuffers) to larger toy donations for children 0-9 years old. 

At this time, all donations can be dropped off at the University Police Department by Friday, December 9th. 

If you have any questions or would like to work on this initiative with the University Police Department, please contact Lt. Kris Bianchi (BianchKS@alfredstate.edu).

Your support goes a long way to help make the holiday season brighter throughout our community.

Are you interested in using the gaming computers in the Student Leadership Center? Alfred State Esports is happy to announce our Open Hours for the Fall 2024 semester! 

• SLC 202:
  • Mondays: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesdays: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
• SLC 319:
  • Thursdays: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Fridays: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

The Fall Schedule for the Student Senate General Assembly Meeting is as follows:

• Tuesday, September 10th: Class A Incentive Event - 3 Points
• Tuesday, September 24th: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, October 15th: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, October 29th: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, November 12th: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, December 3rd: Class A Incentive Event - 3 Points

Meetings will take place in a new location - Physical Health & Science Building (PHS) 107
Meetings will begin promptly at 7:00pm.

The Student Senate General Assembly (GA) provides the opportunity for all Students of Alfred State to discuss issues/concerns and hear updates in regard to all matters that affect campus life. These topics include, but are not limited to:

1. Campus Dining & Transportation

2. Academic & Technology Services

3. Student Engagement & Clubs/Organizations

4. Commuter Affairs & Campus Parking

5. University Police & Campus Safety

6. Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. 

This semester the Student Senate Executive Board will be raffling off three $250 gift cards at the last General Assembly (GA) on 12/3/2024. To receive a ticket for the raffle you must attend a GA meeting throughout the semester. Each attendance will earn you one ticket.

Attendees must show up on time. Late attendance forfeits your ability to receive your raffle ticket.

Questions can be directed to studentsenate@alfredstate.edu.

Alfred State College has been awarded funding for the Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS) grant for the 2024-2025 academic year. Students may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 for the Fall semester. 

Part-time students may obtain an application by emailing sfs@alfredstate.edu or visiting https://www.alfredstate.edu/financial-aid/forms and click on aid for Part-Time Study (APTS) application.

Some of the eligibility criteria for the APTS grant include:
- Be a matriculated student and consistently enrolled between three (3) and eleven (11) credit hours per semester
- Be a New York State resident
- Completed 2024-2025 FAFSA application
- Meet satisfactory academic progress
- Not receiving TAP or Part-Time TAP this semester

The deadline for the Fall semester is Friday, November 15, 2024.